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1. pumpl N Microsoft Excel Book1 j8 File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Rounooonn EJE B E ER 3 15 Application Topic tem Link to CX Server Note The address information for a point is held in the CX Server project file indicated by the topic identifier Copying a Point Although it is possible to enter details of a link in a client manually it may be quicker to use the DDE Manager tool facility to format the link details automatically The Project Editor DDE Manager allows a point to be linked to an application so that the contents of the point can be displayed within that application it is obtained via the Copy Selection option on the DDE Manager menu CX Server Runtime Page 36 Revision 2 4 OMRON a Project Editor E Program FilesiOMRONICX Serveri lan Test cdm File Edit View Tools El ajaj a x lala SS E Program FilestOMRONSCX Server Name Type Address Comment all Devices af PLC ap IR ap SR ap AR A HR ap LR A TC A DM New PLC 2 oa E Group 1 Group 1 0 Group 1 1 2 3 Group 2 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool Help Group 1 Group Group 2 Group New Point 1 Point PLCH MUSH New Point 2 Point PLCM H ASH K Points 4 item s 4 Use the following procedure to copy a point 1 2 3 1 Into another application i e Microsof
2. CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 67 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CX Server Runtime Page 64 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CS1H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 63 64 65 66 and 67 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel E Write CPU 64 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 67 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special all CPUs
3. port 1 2 in the PORT field according to the al Select the Use SYSWAY with the port option in the Host Link SYSWAY settings Host Link FINS Device Name PLC1 arget PLC Host Link unit number I I T Enter the Host Link unit number in the Host Link Unit Number field for the target PLC in the Host Link SYSWAY settings 1 Register the PLC to be connected serially using Host Link FINS in the project gateway e g CX Server Runtime Page 20 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications PLC2 2 In the Change PLC Dialog Box of the target PLC e g PLC1 select the relay PLC gateway PLC in the Network Type pull down menu e g PLC2 See note and click the Settings Button to the right of the Network Type pulldown menu Note The PLC name enclosed in square brackets e g PLC2 indicates the gateway PLC Select the relay PLC e g PLC2 as the network type Ga 1 3 The Network Settings Dialog Box will be displayed Click the Guide for Serial Gateway Button O U nern FEH Depa dh EE Fura Length E a hi Click this sin coa EI oi cos to 4 The Serial Gateway Guide Dialog Box will be displayed Select the unit and the port number under the Calculate Address Area taral Galamay Cade Select the Un
4. from the taskbar in its minimised state by selecting Hide on Minimise option from the Options menu Once hidden the Performance Monitor tool can be restored by clicking the taskbar pushbutton or click the right mouse button and from the menu select restore CX Server Runtime Page 40 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 7 Driver Management Tool CHAPTER 7 Driver Management Tool The Driver Management Tool provides a simple method of installing and removing device drivers which support CX Server 2 0 and higher Device Drivers are essential parts of CX Server version 2 and provide the support for a family of devices or a single device This tool is not compatible with versions of CX Server earlier than version 2 0 The tool allows adding and removing of devices and also providing some basic information about which Drivers are present on a system along with their description To access the Driver Management Tool select the Programs gt Omron gt Driver Management fo tool from the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar Si Alternatively access to the Driver Management Tool is also possible from the Windows Control Panel x To close the Driver Management Tool select the Close button in the title bar The list below shows the names of the device drivers that are currently installed on your system Select one of the drivers in the list to display its information file in the window below Insta
5. CLOCK MODE addresses CPU 64 65 66 67 BANKNO Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 65 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CS1H H CS1H H FB Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 63 64 65 66 and 67 Start End Channel Word Read Channel nares Write S O vans se ve RO Ko o f Present vate sens ves o Do o ses e om vs o e fo res pm pe po CPU 63 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 64 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CX Server Runtime Page 66 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 67 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write IDSC Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel scri Write Dm e of N Ne se Special addresses CLOCK MODE SRM1 Device
6. Establishing connection 35 Item 36 77 Manual updates 38 Server 35 79 Topic 36 DDE Manager tool Access 3 35 Automatic updates 37 Close 35 Copying a point link 36 Defining a link 35 Defining update intervals 38 Establishing connection 35 Introduction 35 Item 36 Manual updates 38 Server 35 Topic 36 DDE Manager Tool 35 Defining a Link 35 DeviceNet 23 Devices See PLC Differences between DeviceNet Network as FINS Network and other PLC Networks 23 DIP switches 19 DLL 76 CX Server Runtime_Page 81 CX Server Runtime User Manual INDEX CX Server Runtime E Establishing DDE Links 35 Ethernet Communications 16 27 Network settings 27 Export 32 FinsServer files 32 Tagged database files 32 Text files 32 G Glossary of Terms 75 H Help See Online help Help and how to access it 4 Help topics 4 Help topics Find 4 Index 4 Help Topics Context sensitive help 4 I Import 30 CVSS files 29 30 CX Server projects 29 FinsServer files 30 31 LSS files 30 31 Projects 29 Tagged database files 30 31 Text files 30 31 Import Export tool Access 3 29 Clearing the display 29 Close 29 Creating a new CX Server project 30 CVSS import 29 30 FinsServer export 32 FinsServer import 30 31 Introduction 29 LSS import 30 31 Opening an existing CX Server project 30 Printing the display 30 Saving a CX Server
7. IP Temperature Controller Temporary Relay Area Text Timer area Toolbus Tools Transfer from PLC Transfer to PLC UDP Unit number Units Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime Indicates the method of calling a device by generating a series of pulses A table containing the information necessary to allow communications between different networks including local and gateway network address details The direction of data across a network from its source to its destination Industrial interface standard for serial communications Industrial interface standard for serial communications employing balanced line circuits A direct connection between computer and PLC 1 Server is used in DDE functions to contain a link to an outside application Using DDE functions CX Server allows the manipulation of an outside application as specified as the Server Refer also to Server application 2 A Server is the central processing point of a Network which is accessible to all computers Networks affect CX Server in that further associated options are available if the computer Network is connected Free areas within a rack to which units can be fixed Bits indicating the end of transmission of each set of data bits normally one or two bits they indicate the delay time between sending successive characters down the line An address that has been given a name to make the address
8. Omron CX Server Import Export from the menu x To close the Import Export tool select the Close button in the title bar Supported Import Export Data Data which can be imported exported varies according to the method used to create it CVSS creates information about PLCs and addresses There are many types of file generated by CVSS which have different filename suffixes and have different uses PCN This is a definition of a PLC containing a name network number and node number SBL This is a table of names with addresses similar to a CX Server point definition 4 CMT This is a table of address comments The addresses listed usually match those used in the SBL file Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 29 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool OMRON CUS This contains the definitions of custom prefixes for data areas and CIO groups which are defined for the program LSS generates a single file with the suffix DAT which contains details about many PLC programs The file s information is organised into records about a single program The only information stored about the program which is useful in CX Server is a table of address comments Both LSS v3 and LSS v6 files can be imported Text files are similar to Microsoft Windows INT files in structure Headers within this file identify a chapter of addresses and a chapter of PLC information Addresses can be imported from the text file for a CX Se
9. Server project CX Server Projects CX Server is a middleware package which allows other software to access OMRON automation devices PLCs temperature controllers Memory Card Writer and PROM Writer through various connection types In order to co ordinate these communications it handles information detailing the PLC devices attached to the PC and the information being accessed on each device Such information is held in a CX Server project file with a CDM extension This file contains all of the information about the PLCs which CX Server can connect to and the addresses of interest in each PLC which may be accessed Each CX Server project file is separate and is similar in concept to a document CX Server can deal with many CX Server project files at a time although often only one CX Server project is used by the client software at any time A number of steps are involved in the setting up of a CX Server project At a high level these can be regarded as Identifying the PLCs which the PC is to communicate with Identifying the addresses points within the PLC which are to be accessed during communications Establish the type of network to be used CX Server Project Concepts PLCs CX Server projects consist of PLCs Connected Devices Networks and Points The following paragraphs describe the of PLCs Networks and Points into a CX Server project and introduce the Project Editor Specific setup of PLCs and Networks are descri
10. Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE CPU 61 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE CX Server Runtime Page 60 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CS1G Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 42 43 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel TO Write CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Read Channel nares Write 32767 1 CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CPU 44 45 BANKNO Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 61 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CS1G H CS1G H FB Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 42 42 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Read Channel nares Write O RC vas a ve RS Dc o os Prosentvaue seus ve e Do 0 ss ve no e e pos rs e we CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 43 Memory Ar
11. achieved by highlighting the cell containing the link and selecting Calculate Now from the Options menu to update the displayed contents of the cell Defining Update Intervals The Update Interval dialog allows a default update rate in seconds to be assigned to new data requests Use the following procedure to define an update interval 1 2 3 1 Select the Update Interval option from the DDE Manager menu 2 Enter the required update rate in seconds in the Interval field this has a maximum value of 65535 3 Select the OK pushbutton to save the setting and close the dialog The new rate applies to those points which are activated after this rate has been set Currently active points are not affected Note The default time interval for the DDE Manager tool when it is initially installed is set to 15 seconds Special Data Types The LREAL data type is now supported by the Points Editor for the CS1H H and CJ1H H PLCs Support for the LREAL type is as the IEEE754 Double precision 1 7E 308 307 as defined by Microsoft CX Server Runtime Page 38 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 6 Performance Monitor Tool CHAPTER 6 Performance Monitor Tool The Performance Monitor tool provides a facility to monitor system performance of active connections and can also display the limits of performance against user instructions Particularly it allows monitoring of communications For example a SYSMAC WAY c
12. and FinsGateway Version 3 are required Windows NT4 only In order to use Controller Link directly from the PC a Controller Link Network Service Board wired or optical and FinsGateway Version 3 or higher are required In order to use Ethernet an Ethernet card Windows Sockets software and TCP IP must be installed and configured In order to use an ISA board FinsGateway Version 3 or higher is required e Controller link PC NSB is supported using FinsGateway Version 3 or higher SYSMAC LINK PC NSB is supported using FinsGateway Version 3 or higher In order to use FINSGateway with the 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 PICA Refer to Chapter 3 Communications for more information and the appropriate hardware system manuals for full information about connecting and configuring these devices for the environment Installation This describes the procedures involved in the installation of CX Server on a standard workstation running Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 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 If CX Server is being installed as part of the CX Programmer installation then on c
13. definitions of addresses and PLCs which may be accessed The concept of address and PLC definitions is not unique to CX Server the OMRON products CVSS and LSS have similar concepts The Import Export tool allows these definitions to be used by importing them into a CX Server project file Once these definitions of the PLCs and points addresses have been imported for use with CX Server they may be used by a CX Server client For example the addresses used in a CVSS program could be used by the supervisory program SYSMAC SCS AA lh cda OX beawer lapas Tool RIS ES Ope ed Project CAProgram FileafDimeanhOs Servers hom For Help pai FI The status bar provides instant help The Import Export tool main window provides all the menu options for importing CVSS LSS text and FinsServer files into a CX Server project file The main window shows the status of any import or export event which occurs It shows any decision which the Import Export tool makes about importing into a CX Server project E The main window is continually updated with information as import and export procedures are performed This information can be cleared by selecting the Clear Screen button from the toolbar For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help for further information Re To access the Import Export tool click the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar and select Programs
14. e EM pra eee ei SEE CA A Ma ec ec ee ON PEA ON E e MASON SE O A A A C1000H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net C20 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net fre AR AAA AE Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 43 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX A Network Availability OMRON C2000H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net C200H Device Group os Page Tomes Su teo Ou o eee a Type WAY NET LINK Link Net Cp pas NS EP PN E CASE EUA E ESA OO E EA E EST E ESA A E O A E Trias A A PEN E AE AAA AAA AAA Tee A AN E T E RE ETT PUE A ia E CS E E EI E Speedo NO son l C200HE Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CPU11 Yes 7 S or __ ve ves ve ve ve YJ rua ves ves ves Ye ves ves C200HE Z Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY E e E C200HG Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY EN ai Se i CX Server Runtime Page 44 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability C200HG Z Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net C
15. group and select the Rename option The new group name has a maximum length of 32 characters and must be unique within the group that it is being created It must not contain any of the following characters amp La The group name field is case sensitive For example if a name is entered in upper case which already exists in lower case a new group name will be allowed Adding a Point The Add Point dialog allows a new point within the currently open CX Server project to be created and its name and address to be entered Use the following procedure to add a point 1 2 3 1 el N CX Server Runtime Page 12 Open the Project Editor click on the Points branch in the tree Select the Add Point button from the toolbar The Add Point dialog is displayed Select the Logical Tab and enter the new name in the Name field this has a maximum length of 32 characters it must be unique and must not contain any of the following characters 1 amp but can include an existing path to indicate the group to which 1t belongs if it is to be added to a group other than that indicated above the name A name is optional but if supplied must be unique A comment can only be added to a point if a point name has been supplied Enter text in the Comment field to be associated with the point name This field is optional and is used simply for reference purposes Select the Physical Tab and select the PLC to be associated wi
16. in the selected files select a destination PLC from the Destination PLC field for the new addresses to use The device type and CPU of the currently selected PLC is shown below the Destination PLC field Alternatively select a PLC from the Default Type field Once imported a message is displayed indicating that conversion is complete Note The Imported Points option or the Imported PLCs option is only available if the relevant type of object is found in the files chosen PLC details can be edited via the Edit pushbutton The procedure for doing this is described in Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects Importing from LSS Use the following procedure to import from LSS 1 2 3 1 Select the Import LSS button from the toolbar A standard File Open dialog is shown select a LSS file to import and select the Open pushbutton or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The LSS Import Options dialog is displayed listing the programs detailed in the file S 2 Select a program from the Imported Program field 3 Select the destination PLC from the Destination PLC field to which any addresses and comments found in the chosen program are to be added The type of PLC that has been selected device and CPU number is shown below the drop down list box 4 Once imported a message is displayed indicating that conversion is complete PLC details can be edited via the Edit pushbutton The procedure for doing this is described
17. into digital form A variable number An interface which connects devices not PLCs to the network 1 Part of the PLC configuration based on the device type The number of Networks available is dependant on the device type 2 A number of computers linked together with a central processing point known as a Server which is accessible to all computers Networks affect CX Server in that further Network associated options are available if the computer is Network connected CX Server Runtime Page 77 CX Server Runtime User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime Node number Node NSB Offline OLE Online Output Packet Parity Path Peripheral Performance Monitor tool Ping test PLC Error component PLC Memory component PLC Setup component PLC Point Port Program Program memory Program mode OMRON Number identifying the device located at a particular node on the network The number can be between 1 and 126 the maximum number of nodes available on an OMRON network A position at which a device can be located on the network consisting of a link unit mounted to a device or PLC which in turn interfaces with a peripheral device or a computer Network Service Board The status of a device when it is not being controlled by a computer although it may be physically connected to it Object Linking and Embedding Used to transfer and share information between Microsoft Windows based applic
18. itself highly adaptive It completes the integration of process control and business information systems by applying one and the same basic network architecture For the user it means that data from both sources of information can be jointly reported in familiar applications such as spreadsheets in which they can be recalculated in existing layouts or processed along usual spreadsheet procedures The architecture is based on standards that are widely maintained such as ActiveX and OPC OLE for Process Control and standard interfaces such as COM DCOM and ODBC ADO This conformity also means that you can use standard interfaces and standard software System Requirements CX Server operates IBM PC AT compatible or NEC PC 98 compatible computers with Pentium II class or better central processor It runs in a Microsoft Windows environment Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later Note CX Server is not guaranteed to be compatible with computers running Windows emulation for example Apple Macintosh The following configurations are the minimum system requirements for running CX Server in Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later Internet Explorer version 5 0 or higher is required Windows 200 ME and XP already have suitable versions of Internet Explorer For users of older operating systems Internet Explorer version 5 5 is available on the CD ROM Mi
19. programs Bits representing each character to be transmitted A software connection establishing common data areas between PLCs on a network allowing data to be between these devices A table of the common data memory areas used by the PLCs in a Data Link An area of memory identified by an address Dynamic Data Exchange A channel through which correctly prepared programs can actively exchange data and control other applications within Microsoft Windows CX Server through the use of the DDE Manager tool allows extensive use of DDE functionality See also Item Server server application and Topic A dynamic link library within Windows which allows dynamic data exchange to be employed A CX Server tool for transferring data between PLCs and a client application using DDE for example Microsoft Excel Dynamic Data Exchange Management Library CX Server Runtime Page 75 CX Server Runtime User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime Default Device group Device type Device Dialog DLL Double Floating Point Download Drag Driver Driver Management Tool Dynamic Data Exchange EEPROM Elements End Connection Ethernet Even parity Expansion memory File memory FINS FinsGateway Floating Point Folder Frame length Gateway device Gateway PLC Group Hard disk Hierarchy Host link unit Icon CX Server Runtime Page 76 OMRON A value automatically set by a program in the absence
20. selected active connection The limit to the number of characters that can be processed per second is described by the Theoretical CPS field The number of characters currently active is described by the Active CPS field The PLC Average Latency ms option shows how long it is taking the PLC to process the information in milliseconds Watching the Performance Monitor tool fluctuate between for example 0 and 135 indicates that it is actually not possible to retrieve all the data requested in the time required according to the connected baud rate If the actual characters per second is greater than the theoretical maximum characters per second then performance decreases The performance load will fluctuate and the PLC average latency will increase At this point attention is required to the user instructions that are responsible for slowing performance 11 02 The taskbar setting provides an at a glance indication of performance The more the icon is filled green the greater the performance load If the icon begins to fill red then the actual characters per second is greater than the theoretical maximum characters per second load Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 39 X Server Runtime r Manual CHAPTER 6 Performance Monitor Tool OMRON To refresh the Performance Monitor tool details select the Refresh Now option from the View menu The performance Monitor tool can be hidden from the desktop by minimising the window and can be hidden
21. selecting keywords within the descriptive text Throughout this manual it is assumed that the reader has a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and know how to use the keyboard and mouse select options from Microsoft Windows menus operate dialog boxes locate open and save data files 2 2 8 edit cut and paste text e use the Microsoft Windows desktop environment If the installed version of Microsoft Windows has not been used before it is recommended that the reader spends some time working with it using the Microsoft documentation before using CX Server Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 1 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification OMRON Features CX Server is the corner stone of the suite of applications collectively known as the CX Automation Suite The CX Automation Suite is not one system but software that has been designed to dynamically evolve with every direction a manufacturer would like to take and to accommodate any implementation improvement adaptation or extension of any form of control or data acquisition in a manufacturing industry The software suite has been developed to serve you with powerful yet comprehensible software that builds and runs networks that simply control one machine or an entire manufacturing process It comprises the following CX Programmer CX Server Lite CX Server OPC CX Protocol CX Motion CX Supervisor o 2 2 9 88 The CX Automation suite is in
22. the import can proceed but no Export Log is generated The maximum size of a TagDB is as follows Network 20 4 Node 100 e Tag 200 per Node The maximum size of a CX Server project is as follows PLC 100 e Points 200 per PLC Export PLC data can be exported to either text or FinsServer files for example symbol definitions can be exported as a FinsServer MDB file which can be read by Microsoft Excel text files can also be imported into Microsoft Excel Exporting Data to Text Files Use the following procedure to export all of the points from a particular point group which are linked to a particular PLC i e the point addresses refer to the PLC to text file 1 2 3 1 Select the Export Text button from the toolbar The Export Text File dialog is displayed o Select a PLC from the Source PLC field It is possible to extract only partial data by inserting a path for a particular point by entering a pathname in Source Point Group field 4 Select the OK pushbutton to accept the settings Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Select the Edit Project button to edit the CX Server project s PLC Point definitions can also be added to the CX Server project if desired before export from this function Refer to Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects for further information Once the OK pushbutton has been selected the Export Data File dialog is displayed This is a standard Microsoft Window
23. 200HS Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net C200HX Device Group E eres WAY NET LINK Link Net ee e ve ve ve Pu ve ve ves ves ve ve opus ves ve ves ve ve Cera ve ves ves ves ve ve C200HX Z Device Group clica WAY NET LINK Link Net rum ve ves ve ves ve ves cru ve ve ve ves ve Yes opus ve ve Yes ves ve ves crv ve ve ve ves vs vs C500 Device Group ae WAY NET LINK Link Net CH CS A DR ERR EE TE posse se ii se se dl se db A a dla di pre EEE e E EAN oo EY e Tp e cai CJ1G Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 45 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX A Network Availability CJ1G H CJ1G H FB Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CJ1H H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device e i Ca Cao Net Fd a E CJ1M Device Group Device Type pia Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device MESA ae in CPM1 pi Device Group Em Link Net Cola IEC eis e o Ee EE UE SU Pera CPM2 S Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net a ves ve TT Tee C
24. 3 Amend point preferences from the General tab Select the OK pushbutton to complete the operation Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help X To save changes and close the Project Editor select the Close button in the title bar Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 11 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects OMRON Adding a Group Points are saved within groups in a CX Server project When a CX Server project is initially created it contains the root level group only Groups can be created within a CX Server project in hierarchical order from the root level Points are saved within the root group or specified subsidiary groups within the hierarchy similar to folders and files within the Microsoft Windows Explorer The Add Group dialog adds a new group under the currently selected group 1 2 3 L aj 2 Renaming a Group Open the Project Editor click on the branch of the CX Server project hierarchy to which the group is to be added for instance the Points root branch and add a group Select the Add Group button from the toolbar The New Group n will be added to the tree structure in the appropriate position abl To rename a group select the group followed by the Rename button in the toolbar Alternatively select Rename from the File menu option or right click on the
25. 53 C200HX Device GrOUp arri kina PANDINIG sean 54 C200H7X Z Device OU stirare a en i Ra nes 54 C500 DEVICE GOUD sess es ss doses AA AA NAA 55 CING Device Group citata A ee eS as 55 CJIG H CILG H EB Device Group osere AEREE NG NID KIRA TOS one Dinda sous RUDE TRARRE BADING 56 CITA Device Group iii diede A See heen Rs PENIS Asus is cheetah seats cach apa Su db ess cani 37 A O nie ses anal 58 CPRMI CPMIA Device Group sed PAGBASA NA BADA AGA 58 CPM2 CPM2 S Device TOP assis ches anG PEA LEA EER EE ARGENTI FIA ET EEES E SEAN iii 59 COMI Device Group KANAN REL alri RR i ieri 59 COMIH Device Group hi ALL INILALAAN NEED ION DP ee OR eee ea eae 60 ESILE Device Group nell alain ana Re 61 CS1G H CS1G H FB Device Grov cineri n E ea S EE EER RE EE EEEN 62 CSID H DEVICE Group ann dina odias 63 CSID S Device 64 CSIH Device Group ai A 65 CS1H H CST1H H FB Device Gropi a ARES ANI ERRO ACIDI RI 66 IDSE Device O 67 SRMI Device Group ssaa tend cade TAKA nd Ha anG NIANG aa ee ai Li 67 SRMI V2 Device Group iiic alata fa a at aa ai 68 CV1000 Device Group russian pr Ra iaia ra UA 68 V2000 Device Group NR 69 CVS00 Device Group sari ia Ariano A AL a 69 CVMI Device ETT prato iaia ol nda 70 CVMI V2 Device Group ra A 70 FinsGateway CPU Unit se mars he ol ape OS aS Se EE AS eee La A ERA 71 APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 000000000000000 0s 0s 73 Project Editor gt ia An ER LA ansa ariani ila ah usa ha ud ra
26. C dialog is displayed Refer to Chapter 3 Communications for details regarding device setup CX Server Runtime Page 14 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications CHAPTER 3 Communications This chapter describes the communications options available to CX Server and is confined to software aspects and the associated CX Server interface more detailed information relating to each hardware product is to be found in its associated OMRON commercial manual Supported Communications Communications between CX Server and target PLC s are achieved by a combination of different network connection types SYSMAC WAY SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET Controller Link Toolbus Ethernet Memory Card Writer PROM Writer Modem and Device Net Each network connection has different capabilities SYSMAC NET is specially suited for medium to large scale systems where connecting PLCs to computers is included SYSMAC LINK provides the necessary capabilities of an industrial network SYSMAC WAY operates at a much simpler level its primary functions are for monitoring and diagnostics SYSMAC WAY and Toolbus both provide Modem connection facilities The combination employed depends upon the requirements of the system The network connection types used will determine the maximum speed of data transfer rates and frame lengths that can be used When the PLC network is first set the default connection should be used to determine the maximum fr
27. CX Server Runtime User Manual Revision 2 4 OMRON PART 3 CX Server Runtime User Manual Notice OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual Always heed the information provided in them Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to the product AN DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Additionally there may be severe property damage AN WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Additionally there may be severe property damage AN Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage OMRON Product References All OMRON products are capitalised in this manual The word Unit is also capitalised when it refers to an OMRON product regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product The abbreviation PLC means Programmable Logic Controller and is not used as an abbreviation for anything else Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page i OMRON PART 3 CX Server Runtime User Manual Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to
28. Change PLC dialog In the Network tab define the FINS Destination Address by entering the Network and Node Set the Response Timeout s to adjust for a slow network as necessary Enter the Frame Length in the Frame Length field Refer to Controller Link documentation for further information In the Driver tab set the appropriate setting for the Shared RAM Address Interrupt Level and Baud Rate fields Refer to Controller Link documentation for further information Select an appropriate Node and Unit for the Network address Select the OK pushbutton to save the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Ethernet is a commonly used network capable of achieving a high rate of data transmission An NIC board must be installed inside the computer and TCP IP protocols must be added and configured Use the following procedure to configure Ethernet 1 2 3 1 2 3 9 10 Ensure the Network Type is Ethernet Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog In the Network tab define the FINS Source Address Network field by entering the Network Address Check the Network and Node addresses for the PLC and enter them in the FINS Destination Address Network field and Node field respectively Set the Response Timeout s to adjust for a slow network Enter the Frame Length in the Frame Length field In the Driver tab check the Workstation Address and enter it in the Workstation N
29. Cs each address being contained inside a point Each point has the following attributes Name A unique label within its group so that the point can be easily referenced similar to folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer for example Conveyor Position Comment A free form long comment used only for reference by the user 4 Address The location of the information inside the configured PLC 4 including the PLC by name matching the label of the defined PLC address for example DO the number of elements for example ten elements for ten channels and type for example bit channel floating point Points are stored within the CX Server project file in a hierarchical group structure New groups may be added to the CX Server project at any level of the hierarchy tree Groups act as container objects as folders contain files for relevant points within a CX Server project Similar points may be banded together and stored within these groups Editing a CX Server Project PLC List The Edit Project dialog allows the PLC or Points information in the currently opened CX Server project to be modified deleted or added A CX Server Project PLC list can be edited from either the Import Export tool or the CX Net tool by selecting the appropriate cdm file and then selecting Edit from the Project menu Alternatively from the Project Editor right click on Devices and select the Properties option or select Properties from the File men
30. Group O O N E RP Special addresses MODE Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 67 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas SRM1 V2 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel nrg Write OMRON AI CU SC RICH CT addresses MODE CV1000 Device Group oa No Ye obi No Ye Cueros 248 ves No Special addresses BANKNO CLOCK MODE CX Server Runtime Page 68 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CV2000 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel nares Write E SAI 1023 e Se Ve FO 0 bit 7 Ce SD EE GL Special addresses BANKNO CLOCK MODE CV500 Device Group a st le ve ve ee DR o con Special addresses MODE CLOCK Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 69 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CVM1 Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Start End Channel Word Read Channel A Ss Write CPU 01 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 11 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CVM1 V2 Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Start End Chann
31. INK Link Net ou vs vs ves ves vss ve __ CVM1 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net ou vs vws ves ves ves ves ou ves vs vs ves vs ves __ CVM1 V2 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CX Server Runtime Page 48 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas The following tables provide memory area details for each device group Some tables indicate special addresses These can be as follows e CLOCK This allows reading writing of a PLC s real time clock BANKNO This allows reading writing of a PLC s extended memory bank number MODE This allows reading writing of a PLC s run mode C H Device Group re a JT i Tui a Je Channel Addressing Addressing Write Ca fo a ves ves ve Fo tc o sti Presence Status ves rc om o sese ve No ve sa 0 se we ve ve Fc rem o 2 ve ve ve FO rem ase vee ve we Ca fio ve ve ve FO sas 27 s vee f ve ve FO a sen ve ve w 7 0 bit 7 Special addresses CLOCK MODE C K Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Er o Poo w sd C P Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Add
32. Point pushbutton is disabled if the destination and source PLC types are different If there are other differences apart from PLC type the export can proceed but no Export Log is generated 5 Select the Close pushbutton The success or failure of the import operation is displayed in the Import Export tool status dialog Select the OK pushbutton to proceed Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 33 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool This chapter introduces the CX Server DDE Manager tool and describes its use in providing the interface to other Microsoft Windows based applications The DDE Manager tool permits CX Server to communicate with other Microsoft Windows programs via the Microsoft Windows Dynamic Data Exchange Management Library DDEML facility The links established by the DDE Manager tool allows a Microsoft Windows application such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 123 to transmit instructions to CX Server in order to update points or to obtain information about a PLC address This functionality is achieved without the necessity of additional programming although macro programming may be required in order to update information in a PLC address depending on the used The creation of such a link establishes a client server relationship between the application and the CX Server project where the application is usually the client and CX Server is the server DOE link referenc
33. Programmer enter the actual Host Link unit number Do not add 1 to the value The CX Programmer will automatically add 1 internally Serial Gabay Guide j i xj CNN 6 dde LIMIT emu s GI Caboubateni POAT cru Pape Enter the unit number for the actual Host Link values are incremented by 1 automatically 6 Click the Apply Button Network Communications End Connection Each network supports a protocol or set of rules determining the manner in which a message is transmitted Requests sent are formatted into the relevant protocol with each message being validated and prioritised according to the rules associated with that protocol Once a connection has been established between a device and CX Server a set of routing rules and tables are defined which organise the connection between these two processes The manner of routing depends upon the protocol identified with each network type involved in communicating with the PLC The Routing Tables are created via offline table editors but they can also be manipulated online using the CX Net Network Configuration tool These tables although they vary in format contain the network memory and node address information required to ensure that information is directed correctly across the relevant network They also allow the connections to be defined for PLCs which are to act as gateways Refer to the PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool f
34. QM1 Device Group Device Type Grag Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device si i ES CPU11 ee CPU21 A ee R RRE E PIE O E E col REC SECA E I E RIE e e jose e a A ceva vs ve o Do OMRON CX Server Runtime Page 46 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability CQM1H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net A ME E EN E E A 5 CS1G CS1G H CS1G H FB Device Group WAY NET LINK Link eve ve e ves vos vos ceva ve ves ves ve Yes vs opus ve ve ves vs Yes Yes rue ve ve ves ve Yes vs CS1H CS1H H CS1H H FB Device Group mak Abah A EE WAY NET LINK Link Net oru vs ves ves ves ves vos TE ves yve ys vye Yes yes sas CPU64 ow ves de ves ve Ve IDSC Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CV1000 Device Group re e e re ejer ar WAY NET LINK Link Net our vs ves ve ves ve ves gt CV2000 Device Group Device Type Kia Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device EE RE Ea Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 47 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX A Network Availability OMRON CV500 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET L
35. SYSMAC WAY provides a simple means of connecting a computer to a PLC for monitoring and diagnostic purposes It has a slower transmission path than SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET Controller Link or Ethernet Communications are achieved by either Employing the RS232 serial communications interface for communicating with individual PLCs Employing the RS422 interface for communicating with multiple PLCs The following connections are required RS232 connection via a standard serial port on the computer COMI etc or 4 RS422 connection to a 422 serial board These connections can also be made via a Modem Refer to standard Microsoft Windows documentation for details on Modem configuration and setup The Driver tab of the Network Settings dialog allows the configuration information to be entered this information ensures that data is transmitted correctly over the network Network Settings SYSMAC WAY Network Driver Modem Connection r Data Format Port Name ino Data Bits 7 Baud Rate 3600 Parity Even T Baud Rate Auto Detect Stop Bits 2 Make Default Cancel Help Use the following procedure to apply Network Settings 1 2 3 1 Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog 2 In the Network tab check the Unit No usually O for connecting to a single PLC or the multi drop number for an RS422 connection 3 In the Driver tab check the port on t
36. Serial Communications Direct Connection The computer involved in establishing communications has at least one serial RS232 port the first port is normally called COMI If in doubt check the configuration of your PC Only a single PLC can be connected to an RS232 port For CS CJ CP series PLCs if Toolbus is being used as the direct connection multiple destinations are permitted To establish a serial connection to several PLCs Link Adapters are required that convert from RS232 to RS422 Link Adapters would be connected in the serial line between the computer and the PLC or between the remote Modem and the PLC Multiple connections are permitted from an RS422 port If problems are experienced when making a serial connection check the serial port on the computer is enabled and that a mouse driver is not loaded or connected to the same port For PLCs with direct serial connections on the CPU default communications settings can also be set by changing the DIP switches on the front of the CPU The default protocol settings are 9 600 baud 7 data bits even parity and 2 stop bits Older PLCs have a default baud rate of 2 400 For PLCs not supporting this feature CX Server Runtime Page 18 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications settings are configured via the PLC Setup component Refer to the PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component for details of the PLC Setup component SYSMAC WAY
37. Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification About CX Server Each CX Server component contains an About option on the Help menu The About CX Server dialog supplies technical reference information about that component such as version and copyright information It also contains the version number which is required for obtaining technical support Use the following procedure to view the About CX Server dialog 1 2 3 1 Select About from the Help menu 2 The About box is displayed It provides a copyright statement and version number of the component or tool within CX Server Status Bar The Status Bar is displayed at the bottom of many of the CX Server component and tool windows It provides several helpful pieces of information while programming e Instant Help A brief message appears in the Status Bar as menu commands and buttons are selected Online Status The online or offline status of the PLC 4 PLC Mode When connected to a PLC this shows the current PLC mode Connection errors are also displayed here e Connected PLC and CPU Type The currently connected PLC and associated CPU can always be referenced in the status bar The CX Server Status Bar can be enabled and disabled from many components and tools by selecting the Status Bar option from the View menu Technical Support If the installation instructions for this have been followed refer to Installation above no difficulties shoul
38. Start End Channel Word Read Channel nrg Write Sho ase as ee ws Re sem mo me ve ve ve ro 0 bit 7 Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO C200HX Z Device Group aron a lason ves ve low 1 Cr 20 ve ve ve re Dm o oem no ves _ To o s AA Fo De o oss w w w a CX Server Runtime Page 54 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 85 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO C500 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel Addressing a Write 127 Present Value Status Yes CJ1G Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel E Write Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 55 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write S
39. al data types 12 13 Moving a group 13 Moving a point 13 Name 8 Revision 2 4 OMRON Paste 13 PLC 12 Preferences 11 Properties 13 Renaming a group 12 Print Import Export tool 30 Projects See CX Server project For non CX Server projects refer to the user manual for the invoking application PROM Writer Communications 27 R Racks 78 Slots 79 Special Data Types 38 Starting CX Server See access Status bar 5 Import Export tool 29 Project editor 11 Supported Import Export Data 29 Symbols 79 SYSMAC LINK Communications 17 26 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual INDEX CX Server Runtime Network settings 26 SYSMAC NET Communications 17 26 Network settings 26 SYSMAC WAY Communications 16 19 Modem communications 16 19 Network settings 19 System requirements 2 T Technical Specification 1 Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 73 Toolbus Communications 16 19 Modem communications 16 Network settings 19 U Units 79 Words 80 CX Server Runtime Page 83
40. alid PLC address assigned to them are indicated by the associated icon Editing a Point The Edit Point dialog displays the current configuration for a selected point allowing these details including the name to be amended The Edit Point dialog operates in the same manner as the Add Point dialog described above 1 2 3 1 Select the point to be edited S 2 Select the Properties button from the toolbar The Edit Point dialog is displayed This is identical to the Add Point dialog A points address or PLC cannot be modified if it is currently active i e open for communications indicated by the Device Open icon in the Project Editor Deleting a Point or Group Use the following procedure to delete a point or a group 1 2 3 1 Highlight the point or group to be deleted x 2 Select the Delete button from the toolbar to delete the point or group A confirmation dialog is displayed provided this option has been set in the Options dialog Any points or groups contained within a group being deleted are also removed unless any points within the group or children of the group are open for communications in which case the points and the groups they are contained within are not deleted Points which are currently active cannot be deleted Note The root group cannot be deleted Moving and Copying Points and Groups The Project Editor allows standard Microsoft Windows drag and drop procedures permitting points and groups to b
41. alve devices sensors and other devices Two types of communications are supported 1 Remote I O master communications that automatically transfer I O between Slaves and the CPU Unit without any special programming in the CPU Unit and 2 Message communications that read write messages control operations or perform other functions for Master Units CPU Units to which a Master Unit is mounted Differences between DeviceNet Network as FINS Network and other PLC Networks are as follows 1 Maximum Node number and Maximum number of Nodes are 63 2 No Datalink functionality 3 There are specific system setting areas and values for DeviceNet Network Other application software DeviceNet Configurator will support these settings so CX Net CX P does not need to support the system setting The following diagram illustrates the connection options available to the C series PLC Direct End Connection Connection CV Series PLC Only possible if the direct connection is a C200HKEIGIE ZIG Z Y Z 1 Controller Limk 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet CS1 Series PLC Only possible if the direct connection is a C200HKJE G E ZIG Z K Z 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet C Series PLC STSMAC WAY Toolbus SYSMAC WAY Modem Toolbus Modem Controller Link SYSMAC LNIK SYSMAC NET Ethernet Refer to Note CS1 Series PLC Only possible if the direct connection is a C200HKIEIGE ZIG Z K Z 1 Contr
42. ame length and baud rates CX Server controls communications with target PLCs formats messages into the correct protocol and then transmits them to the device normally a PLC but it can be a memory card messages are also received from the PLC containing data to be transmitted to applications for example CX Programmer CX Protocol and CX Net Network Configuration tool The type of messages transmitted include requests to update point data or to download programs When a PLC is being configured as discussed in Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects CX Server automatically provides a list of the possible network types associated with the selected device PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool describes how to create the actual PLC network communications links including the creation and modification of associated Routing and Data Link Tables Device Setup PLC Settings Each CX Server project can contain a list of devices A device can be a PLC which can be configured to map on to a physical connection either directly or via an existing gateway connection A correctly configured connection allows connections to the PLC Each device added to the CX Server project must be given a unique name within the CX Server project file the device type and network connection should also be given for example CV500 SYSMAC WAY The Change PLC dialog allows a new PLC to be added to the CX Server project an
43. anical electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of OMRON All copyright and trademarks acknowledged No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Moreover because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high quality products the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Nevertheless OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime_Page ii OMRON PART 3 CX Server Runtime User Manual About this Manual This manual describes the CX Server application and its ability to control and monitor a range of OMRON PLCs It does not provide detailed information concerning the PLCs themselves for this information the commercial manual for the device must be consulted This manual contains the following chapters e Chapter 1 Technical Specification This chapter describes CX Server in general terms and introduces the user to the relationship between CX Server and associated products It also provides details of the operating environment minimum configuration and installation procedures necessary for the satisfactory operation of CX Server e Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server This chapter desc
44. ations and accessories The status of a device when it is under the direct control of a computer The signal sent from a PLC to an external device A unit of information transmitted across the network containing source and destination address information together with the actual data A type of validation check performed on transmitted information data can be tested for either even odd none mark or space parity The type of parity check involved is indicated by the status of the parity bit The location of a file including the drive directory name plus any subdirectories and the file name together with its associated extension A device which aids system operation rather than being central to its functioning A CX Server tool for monitoring communications throughput and for displaying CX Server s current performance level i e a check to see if CX Server is becoming overloaded A standard Ethenet communications test This CX Server component displays and manages PLC errors This CX Server component allows the user to view edit and monitor either channels words or individual bits in areas of the PLC This CX Server component permits the configuration of PLC settings Programmable Logic Controller A point is used to hold a value of a predefined type Boolean Integer Text etc The contents of a point may be controlled by an object or I O mechanism such as DDE The contents of a point may control the action or appearanc
45. bed in Chapter 3 Communications A CX Server project file contains a list of PLCs which are potentially connected to the PC These PLCs do not really have to be connected unless communications with them are to occur Each PLC has the following attributes Device Name A unique name with the CX Server project file so that the PLC can be easily referenced for example PumpRoom1 Comment A free form long comment which is only used for information by the user that is attached to the unique device name Device Type The PLC device type for example CV500 Connection Type How to connect to the PLC and the address of the PLC on the chosen network for example direct one to one connection or via a gateway PLC one that is already defined in the CX Server project Type Options A list of options which may be present on the PLC for example the amount of user memory clock EM configuration and CPU type e Connection Options A list of options which may be available on the chosen network for example the speed of communication on SYSMAC WAY Toolbus Modem configuration or Network or Node configuration details A full description of the communications possibilities for C series PLCs CV series PLCs and CS CJ CP series PLCs is provided in Chapter 3 Communications Host Link Port and Peripheral Port settings are made via the PLC Setup Component refer to PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component Once the
46. connections 17 18 Link adapters 18 Modem 16 77 Network connections 22 23 Network settings 19 Nodes 22 PLC See PLC PLC serial network configuration 20 PROM Writer 27 Requirements 3 Routing tables See Routing tables Serial connection 18 Supported communications 15 SYSMAC LINK 17 26 SYSMAC NET 17 26 SYSMAC WAY 16 SYSMAC WAY with Modem 16 Toolbus 16 Toolbus with Modem 16 Controller Link Communications 17 26 Network settings 26 Copying a Point Link 36 Customer support for CX Server 5 Revision 2 0 CX Net Network Configuration tool Ping test 78 CX Server About 1 5 75 Customer support 5 Installation 3 Projects See CX Server project Starting See Access System requirements 2 CX Server 1 5 Features 2 CX Server project 7 Access Project editor 10 Closing Project editor 11 Concepts 7 Creating a new CX Server project 30 Device List dialog 8 Edit project dialog 10 Editing a CX Server project 10 Editing PLC list 8 Groups 10 Import files 29 Introduction 7 Opening an existing CX Server project 30 PLC See PLC Points See points Project editor 10 Project editor Access 10 Project editor Close 11 Saving a CX Server project 30 CX Server Project Selection 30 CX Server Software 1 D DDE 35 75 76 Automatic updates 37 Copying a point link 36 Defining a link 35 Defining update intervals 38
47. d be encountered However if there is a problem contact Customer Services If a problem occurs check that it does not relate to a fault outside CX Server Check the following The PC is working correctly The PLC is working correctly e The communications system is set up correctly e The errors are cleared in the PLC When Customer Services need to be contacted keep the details shown in the following table to hand A clear and concise description of the problem is required together with the exact text of any error messages Note Use the About box to obtain the version number of the component Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 5 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification OMRON Customer Services Required Information Table Version number of CX Server component or tool Serial number of the software Operating system and version number Language of operating system PLC type model and CPU details SYSMAC LINK Nature of the problem Steps taken to reproduce problem Other comments CX Server Runtime Page 6 Revision 2 4 OMRON CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects This chapter describes how data is identified within CX Server projects in terms of PLCs points and groups It also describes the CX Server functions available for the purposes of configuring PLCs and points within a CX
48. d by the Open pushbutton PLC Memory files have a CDM extension Er Select the Edit option from the Project menu to edit a CX Server project Refer to Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects for further details 4 Select Close from the Project menu to close the currently open CX Server project p The content of the Import Export tool can be printed Use the following procedure to print details 1 2 3 1 Select the Print button from the toolbar A standard Print dialog is displayed S 2 Set up the required printer settings Select the OK pushbutton to print the PLC Memory details or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Import The following paragraphs describe the methods available for importing data into a CX Server project Importing from CVSS Use the following procedure to import from CVSS LL Ivo 1 Select the Import CVSS button from the toolbar A standard File Open dialog is shown select a CVSS file to import and select the Open pushbutton or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Specific CVSS file types can be selected from the Files of Type field either CVSS PLCs CVSS Memory CVSS IO Names or CVSS IO Comments Once the Open pushbutton has been selected The CVSS Import Options dialog is displayed CX Server Runtime Page 30 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool NEI 2 To import points i e any addresses and address comments contained
49. d its device type and network settings to be defined It is also used to edit existing PLC details It is accessed from the invoking application or from CX Server CX Net tool It can also be accessed from the Project editor by expanding the device list selecting the appropriate PLC and then clicking the properties button in the toolbar or selecting Properties from the File menu Note A PLC cannot be created unless a CX Server project has been opened Whilst PLCs are added to the CX Server project via this dialog the CX Net Network Configuration Tool must be used to set up routing tables for those PLCs acting as a gateway Refer to the PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool for further information Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 15 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications OMRON Device Hare Devre Ts Sa Setings Network Type pramac War Settings Comment Use the following procedure to change the PLC settings 1 2 3 1 Enter a name in the Device Name field A device name must consist of no more than 32 characters and must be unique 2 Select the device type of the PLC in the Device Type field If the device requirement does not appear in the list then CX Server does not support it 3 Further configure the device type e g CPU number by selecting the Device Type Settings pushbutton Refer to Chapter 3 Device Type Settings for further details 4 Select the n
50. ddress etc To expand the hierarchy in the left pane select this icon To collapse the hierarchy in the left pane select this icon To view the content of a particular branch in the hierarchy double click on the item in the left pane Select the Up One Level button from the toolbar to traverse back through the hierarchy toward the root Select the Large Icons button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as large icons Select the Small Icons button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as small icons ae Select the List button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as a list Select the Details button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane with associated details The Toolbar and status bar can both be turned on or off Select Status Bar from the View menu to control the display of the status bar Select Toolbar from the View menu to control the display of the Project Editor toolbar If points are displayed in the right pane the view can further be modified by setting certain preferences Showing invalid points Showing open points PLCs Automatic resizing of list column Use the following procedure to set point preferences 1 2 3 1 Click on the Points icon in the left pane to open the points view of the editor in the right pane Select Options from the View menu The options dialog is displayed
51. ddressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 51 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON C200HE Z Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Start End Channel Word Read Channel a pagsang Write an a laon vs ws ltr Cr AA Dm o oem a nc 6 me ve ves ves ro Dr o st Pasenya ses ve ro CPU 32 42 Device Group Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE C200HG Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel nares Write sro ass as le e Lan 26 ve ve ve re Dm o oem we ves on _ To o su AA Fo De o osr w wo w Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO CX Server Runtime Page 52 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200HG Z Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel a pagsang Write Kaen a laon vs ws te sem mo me ve ve ve ro 0 bit 7 Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO C200HS Device Group COUE 8 Ve ves ves EE re o si Fn vate Save vo ro Dr o seen w ve om Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 53 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON C200HX Device Group
52. e configured so that it has a different Unit number The Unit number for C series PLCs should be configured as follows CPU mounted Host Link unit DIP switches on back of unit Rack mounted Host Link unit Rotary switches on front of unit Direct CPU RS232 port Internal DM settings Direct CPU Peripheral port Internal DM settings The Unit number for CV series PLCs and CS CJ series PLCs should be configured as follows Unit Setup dialog Host Link settings dialog Fixed as Unit O Fixed as Unit O Rack mounted Host Link unit Direct CPU RS232 port Direct CPU Peripheral port Remote SYSBUS 2 Peripheral port Note The unit number rotary switches on the top of CV series SIO units are the unit number of that Special I O Unit on that PLC rack and not the Unit number of the PLC on the serial network Online connection is possible through a Serial Communications Board or Unit with unit version 1 2 or later mounted to a PLC directly connected via the peripheral bus Toolbus or Host Link or to a PLC on the network to a PLC connected serially with Host Link FINS System Configuration Example CX Programmer Ver 5 0 or later Serial Communications Board Unit with unit Ver 1 2 or later Select SCU Unit 0 to 15 in the UNIT field Network Type Select PLC2 Serial Gateway function port Select Set the relay PLC Select in the Change PLC Dialog Box
53. e copied or moved within the Points group Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 13 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects OMRON Moving is achieved by clicking on an item and then dragging the mouse to the item s new position A confirmation dialog is displayed Copying is similar except that the Ctrl key must be kept depressed Use the following procedure to copy or move information from or in the Project Editor 1 2 3 1 Select an item in the right pane of the Project Editor for example a point More than one item can be selected by pressing Shift and selecting another item to extend the selection or by pressing Ctrl and selecting another item to add to the selection di 2 Select the Copy button from the toolbar to copy the item or the Cut button from the toolbar to move the item 3 Select an area in the Project Editor to copy or move the items to for instance copying a point into a new group e 4 Select the Paste button from the toolbar to paste the item A Paste operation can be performed several times without copying again Adding a Device The Project Editor also permits devices to be added into the CX Server project as an alternative to the Device List refer to Chapter 2 Adding a PLC for details Use the following procedure to add a device 1 2 3 1 Open the Project Editor click on the Devices branch in the tree Es 2 Select the Add PLC button from the toolbar The Change PL
54. e of an object or be used for output via an I O mechanism A device connection point allowing data entry and exit A set of instructions which are performed by a computer or PLC An area of PLC memory reserved for the storage of programs PLC mode of operation during which the device can be programmed Programmable Read Only Memory Project PROM writer PROM Protocol Rack RAM Registered IO Table Root Root group CX Server Runtime Page 78 An area of memory which can be updated with programs and data only once after manufacture once this area has been written to it can only be read not modified OMRON configuration file inherited from the invoking application Refer also to CX Server Project A device which writes the programs and data into PROM Programmable Read Only Memory A set of rules governing the transmission of data The apparatus to which a unit is fixed Random Access Memory The internal PLC table this is the one used by the PLC when running regardless of the state of the actual hardware It can be read and for CV series PLCs written to by the CX Server software The highest level of a directory The highest level group in a CX Server project Revision 2 4 OMRON Rotary switch Routing table Routing RS232 RS422 Serial Connection Server Slots Stop bits Symbol SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET SYSMAC WAY System area System configuration Tagged database Target PLC Taskbar TCP
55. e to point in CA Server project OA EXCEL SPREADSHEET PO Sa mmg ee PROJECT Point Information Spreadsheet Cell The dialogs available via the DDE Manager tool are the same as those illustrated in Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects this chapter should be referred to for further information The Restore option and Maximise option from the DDE Manager menu are not used sta The DDE Manager tool is accessed from the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar and appears as only a pushbutton in the taskbar To close the DDE Manager tool select the DDE Manager tool in the taskbar with the right mouse button and click on Close Establishing DDE Links For an application to obtain information from a PLC a CX Server project must first be set up via the DDE Manager tool The project file should contain details of the PLC and the points which are to be referenced an existing CX Server project can also be used the application references the CX Server project via the point names within the project When this information has been configured the application which is requesting the point data must be opened in order to link it with CX Server The link can either be manually entered in the application or the reference can be copied from the CX Server project The manner in which such links are established within a Microsoft Windows application supported by the DDE facility varies according to the application used and s
56. eas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CX Server Runtime Page 62 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write e 0 ses ve N ve a CS1D H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 65 and 67 Prefix Start End Channel Word Read Modifiers Channel Addressing ca Write cos o ee ve vs ve 6 Status CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 67 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 63 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CS1D S Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 42 44 65 and 67 Start End Channel Word Read Channel A pagsang Write e RC vas ns ve RO e o os Prosentvaue sus ve re Do 0 ss ve no ve o e e __ ee e ve
57. either a computer or a programming device from a lower level or slave device The transfer of a program or data from a host either a computer or a programming device to a lower level or slave device User Datagram Protocol A number identifying an individual component of an OMRON PLC system configuration A component of an OMRON PLC system configuration CX Server Runtime Page 79 CX Server Runtime User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime OMRON User Datagram Protocol Protocol which directs information across a network to port numbers rather than to IP addresses Word A 16 bit unit of data memory CX Server Runtime Page 80 Revision 2 4 INDEX A About CX Server 1 5 75 Access Change PLC dialog 15 DDE Manager tool 3 35 Import Export tool 3 29 Performance Monitor tool 3 39 41 Project editor 10 Adding a Device 14 Appendix A Network Availability 43 Appendix B PLC Memory Areas 49 Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 73 Application 75 Automatic versus Manual Updates 37 B Baud rate 75 Bit 75 C Communications 15 Connection possibilities 18 Controller Link 17 26 CS1 Series connection options 25 C Series connection options 23 CV series connection options 24 Data link tables See Data Link tables DIP switches 19 Direct connection 18 End connections 22 23 76 Ethernet 16 27 FinsGateway 22 FinsGateway CPU 17 Gateway
58. el Word Read Channel nrg Write CX Server Runtime Page 70 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 01 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 11 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 21 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas re Te fer Te EG Channel Addressing Addressing Write ms Presenivave saw ves Fo Do am w nm ve __ DT io Frosenivato Staus ves Fo DE o a vo om yo Special all CPUs CLOCK addresses CPU 21 MODE BANKNO FinsGateway CPU Unit Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write co o al ve ves ves _ Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 71 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CX Server Runtime Page 72 Revision 2 4 OMRON APPENDIX C CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts The following tables summarise the toolbars and keyboard shortcuts available from each component and tool The Fl function key is common across all components and tools and provides context help Project Editor Toolbar U
59. etwork type of the PLC in the Network Type field This list may include other PLCs in the CX Server project that can be used as gateway devices depending upon the device type chosen A full list of connection types are provided below 5 Further configure the network settings e g node number if applicable by selecting the Network Type Settings pushbutton Refer to Chapter 3 Network Communications End Connection for further details 6 Optionally enter a comment relating to this unique PLC in the Comment field 7 Select the OK pushbutton to save the new PLC or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note The Device Name must not contain any of the following characters amp 1 but may include spaces and international characters The Device Name is case sensitive i e if a name is entered in upper case which already exists in lower case a new PLC is created The contents of the Network field depend upon the device type settings of the new PLC The Device Type Settings pushbutton is disabled for the following devices C20 FinsGateway Memory Card Writer and Programmable Read Only Memory PROM Writer since these devices do not have options Any PLCs which have been set up and can act as a gateway device appear in the Device Type field A full list of connection methods is as follows SYSMAC WAY Toolbus Toolbus on the CS CJ CP series PLCs allows CX Server auto baud rate detection up to 115 200 bps Toolbus on t
60. ftware is cdi iii E Sen ree ig eee eg nas asas 1 About this Manual soraia doce pA ANNA du gets sheseedupsustestbeutevtepdiysvscheusdesdpsuptvethsosaetepad pave BAHALA ytuevboesactendudtes 1 Features so eis dae Reet tee ee dt fa dre ire ini inci nali 2 System Requirements ii DARA aaa T 2 Communications Requirements eee ee eee eee eee 3 A le i aliena AA 3 Starting Re iii ad ie dA LL ALLO i sobs dii aaa 3 Help and How to ACCESS Abs aa anos ERRE SERA DE INS anny CARRI rar RAFA ste AD E E AINA ANA GINA 4 Technical SUpport ereen neer in eren rE EE EE Eere REEE TE E EErEE E E EEEE E EERE EE E EE EEEE 5 CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server ProjectS ooommomo 7 CX Server Projects amino E E EE E Eeer EE EEE ESEO Eroa ia 7 CX Server Project Concepts nna Ar NANAIG cache ce RAT 7 Editing CX Server Project PLC T it it lai Aerial ie NANA 8 Editing CX Server Project aiar ia Rin 10 CHAPTER 3 Communications ria LO Supported Communications ie 15 Device Setup rr lla aaa ao 15 Defining Connections and Gateway PLCS eee eee 17 Serial Communications Direct Connection rn nnnnnnnnnnnn nn nrnnnnrnnnannnnnnnns 18 Network Communications End Connection i 22 A A NN 23 CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sees 29 Supported Import Export Data errar GANG GUNS GANG nn nona aeee enn tea none cnn sans san
61. gt Omron gt CX Server gt or Control panel 2 Select the Driver to be removed in the left hand pane 3 Select the Remove button on the screen 4 Follow the driver uninstaller screen prompts for each driver CX Server Runtime Page 42 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability APPENDIX A Network Availability The following tables indicate the network available to each PLC device group FinsGateway has no network availability and is not described Note Modem connection is also available by Toolbus or SYSMAC WAY if a Modem device has been configured in Microsoft Windows Any device supporting Toolbus or SYSMAC WAY also supports Modem connections Refer to standard Microsoft Windows documentation for details on configuring a Modem device Note Where DeviceNet is indicated as an available network type for a given PLC direct connection from a PC is not possible No NSB support Instead connect via a Serial Port COMI etc or another network type C H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net WA Es tas E ee RE cd SE ie eee Yes S E C60H C K Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net O A A E E Bs SE EE io EEE RES EE E ISA EN E E EE res ee O E di C P Device Group ps Page een awe teo ce eee a Type WAY NET LINK Link Net META dj
62. he CS CJ CP series PLCs supports full n clients and n destinations When the PLC model is set as a CPIH CPU Unit equipped with a USB port a computer s USB port can be connected directly to the PLC s built in USB port with a standard USB cable Modem via SYSMAC WAY Modem is supported through SYSMAC WAY communications via Windows TAPI configuration Modem via Toolbus Modem is supported through Toolbus communications via Windows TAPI configuration Ethernet via TCP IP Ethernet is only supported for CS CJ CP series PLCs CV series PLCs and C200HE G X E Z G Z X Z series PLCs All Ethernet connections now also support full n clients and n destinations via CX Server Ethernet driver CX Server also utilises FinsGateway Version 3 Ethernet driver if the required PLC connection UDP port is locked open by FinsGateway active running services CX Server Runtime Page 16 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications e Controller Link for OMRON NSB Controller Link is supported through FinsGateway Version 3 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated CS series PLC Optical Controller Link is supported via FinsGateway Version 3 when Controller Link is installed SYSMAC LINK for OMRON NSB SYSMAC LINK is supported through FinsGateway Version 3 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated SYSMAC NET for OMRON NSB SYSMAC NET communications are supported on Windo
63. he OK pushbutton to save the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Controller Link The Controller Link is an Factory Automation network that can send and receive large data packets flexibly and easily among the PLCs and IBM PC AT or compatible computers The Controller Link supports data links that enable data sharing and a message service that enables sending and receiving data when required Data link areas can be freely set to create a flexible data link system and effectively use data areas using the CX Net Network Configuration tool Refer the to PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool for further details The network is connected using shielded twisted pair cable and high volume data transmissions at high speed enable construction of a wide range of networks from low level systems to high The link between attached devices and the network is achieved by an OMRON Controller Link NSB PCI and ISA and FinsGateway Version 3 Refer to the Controller Link operation manual for further details on installation CS CJ CP Series PLCs support the wired Controller Link and the new optical Controller Link network Use the following procedure to configure Controller Link 1 2 3 1 Ensure the Network Type is Controller Link CX Server Runtime Page 26 Revision 2 4 OMRON Ethernet CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the
64. he computer for connection to the PLC and enter it in the Port Name field 4 Select the Baud Rate Parity Data Bits and Stop Bits from the drop down lists available for the selected port 5 For the Modem tab refer to Microsoft Windows documentation 6 Select the OK pushbutton to save these settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note For CS CJ CP series PLCs SYSMAC WAY dip switch five on the front panel must be set to OFF Toolbus Toolbus operates in a similar manner to SYSMAC WAY The connection is made to a PLC using its peripheral port Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 19 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications OMRON The following connection is required RS232 connection via a standard serial port on the computer COMI etc using either CIFO1 or CIF02 cable The Driver tab is similar to that belonging to SYSMAC WAY however for some PLCs fixed values are entered and these cannot be altered see table below The CS CJ CP Series PLC Toolbus configuration ensures successful connection to the PLC every time independently of the rate specified by the user provided the Auto Baud Rate Detection setting has been checked Stop Bits Data Bits CS CJ CP Series CV CVM Series C Series CPM1 CPM1A SRM1 SRM1 V2 CPM CPM2 S CQM1 CQM1H Serial Networks When connecting a computer to a serial network of PLCs each PLC needs to b
65. help you locate different types of information Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation of the product 1 2 3 Indicates lists of one sort or another such as procedures checklists etc a Represents a shortcut on the Toolbar to one of the options available on the menu of the same window Other manual conventions are as follows e Windows based applications provide users with a number of different ways to perform one operation These are normally from the application menu bar using icons on a Toolbar using keyboard shortcuts using the right mouse button to display a context sensitive menu dragging and dropping Whilst recognising this the manual provides user instructions employing the Toolbar and right mouse button only Use of the application menu bar or keyboard shortcuts are only included if no such alternatives exist e Access to the CX Server middleware is normally via other software applications such as CX Programmer or CX Protocol This is noted in the manual by the term invoking application e This manual refers to two distinct types of project CX Server projects and application projects A CX Server project 1s defined in this manual An application project is defined by the software application invoking CX Server OMRON 2005 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mech
66. in Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects Importing from Text Files Use the following procedure to import from Text 1 2 3 1 Select the Import LSS button from the toolbar A standard File Open dialog is shown select a text file to import and click on OK or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The Import Text File dialog is displayed 4 2 Select a PLC for which the address definitions in the file can be linked The PLC type that 1s given in the file is shown 3 Select a matching device type from the list of PLCs which are contained in the current CX Server project This ensures that any imported addresses are valid on the chosen PLC Once a file has been selected the Import Text File dialog is displayed Once imported a message is displayed indicating that conversion is complete PLC details can be edited via the Edit pushbutton A PLC can be added if none are suitable for the import operation Refer to Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects for further information Importing from FinsServer Use the following procedure to import from FinsServer 1 2 3 1 Select the Import from TagDB button from the toolbar Provided FinsServer tagged database utilities has been correctly installed the FinsServer Import Option dialog is displayed SD 2 Select the TagDB PLC name in the Node in TagDB field Details of tags device type and network nodes are displayed below the list box e The plus icon indicates tha
67. information more flexible Symbols are inherited by CX Server by the invoking application OMRON high speed industrial network either co axial or fibre optic OMRON high speed optical LAN which can be of type C SYSMAC NET or CV SYSMAC NET OMRON network An area of memory used for controlling and managing a unit An arrangement of units for example network computers and PLCs A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool The Tagged database is also an export format of the CX Server Import tool The PLC to which information or instructions are directed An integral part of Microsoft Windows which allows Microsoft Windows based applications to be started CX Server tools are run from the Taskbar Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol An OMRON device An area of PLC memory containing instructions which can be loaded at a later point for use with other instructions 1 A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool The Text is also an export format of the CX Server Import tool 2 A data format supported by CX Server An area of PLC memory containing program timers and their related completion flags A network either C Toolbus or CV Toolbus allowing communications with a device via the serial COM port of a personal computer in a similar manner to SYSMAC WAY Data is transmitted along the network in binary format CX Server is made up of four tools The transfer of a program or data to a host
68. ions of computer resources and functions Many icons are used by CX Server components and tools as part of the GUI Revision 2 4 OMRON IDSC device type Import tool Input Instruction Intel Hex Interface Internal data type Invoking application IO Table component IO IP address table IP address IP Item LAN Link system Link unit Link Load LREAL LSS Mb Memory area Memory Card Writer Memory card MHz Microsoft Excel Microsoft Windows Explorer Microsoft Windows Modem n Network Service Board Network Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime An OMRON PLC device supported by CX Server This CX Server tool is used for addresses and PLCs defined using the CVSS and LSS products The signal sent to a PLC from an external device A statement indicating an operation to be performed and identifies any data involved in this operation A PLC device also known as a PROM Writer Hardware or software employed to link the elements within a system including networks programs and computers The format of the data held at an address in PLC memory for example bit or signed character binary An application such as CX Programmer and CX Protocol that utilises components and tools belonging to CX Server This CX Server component retrieves configured PLCs rack and address data Input Output A table containing the IP addresses for all the device
69. it Select the port The Serial Communications port Hadra a sg address is automatically calculated F Ur EVEN with ha pat Wating ind PSL Hiirt Lira a a Pura F e Select the Units from the UNIT pull down menu as follows CPU CPU Unit See note SCB Serial Communications Board SCU Unit 0 to 15 Serial Communications Unit numbers 0 to 15 Note The Host Link FINS Serial Gateway is not currently supported for the CPU Unit so connection is not possible even if CPU is selected from the CX Programmer e Select the port from the PORT pull down menu in the as follows Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 21 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications OMRON CPU Peripheral CPU Unit s peripheral port See note CPU COMM CPU Unit s built in RS 232C port See note SCB Port1 SCB Port2 Serial Communications Board s port No 1 2 SCU Port1 SCU Port2 Serial Communications Unit s port No 1 2 Note The Host Link FINS Serial Gateway is not currently supported for the CPU Unit so connection is not possible even if a CPU port is selected from the CX Programmer e The serial port number address is automatically calculated in the Calculated Address field on the right 5 Select the Use SYSWAY with the port option in the Hostlink SYSWAY Setting field and enter the actual Host Link unit number for the target Communications partner PLC in the Host Link Unit Number field e When using the CX
70. ition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 57 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CJ1M Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 12 13 22 and 23 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write Special addresses MODE CX Server Runtime Page 58 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPM2 CPM2 S Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel pagsang Write Special addresses MODE CQM1 Device Group Memory Areas Memory Areas for all CPUs Ei on E ERI CE CPU 41 42 43 44 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write 1024 gi aa aa E A A Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 59 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON CQM1H Device Group Memory Areas Memory Areas for all CPUs Start End Channel Word Read Channel A Ss Write sale H E E CPU 11 21 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write 6144 6655 Yes No ys Special addresses CLOCK MODE CPU 51 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas
71. ked on or on general aspects of CX Server 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 CX Server Context sensitive help Help Index available on the Help menu Help Contents available on the Help menu About available on the Help menu Status Bar tool button tips Help Topics Select the Help Contents option on the Help menu The Help system provides a standard look up dialog under the Contents tab showing the contents of the CX Server Help file Click on an item to read the associated information Index Use the following procedure to retrieve online help from the Index tab of the Help Topics dialog 1 2 3 1 Select the Help Index option from the Help menu 2 Enter a text query into the first step field The second step field is refreshed according to the query entered in the first step field 3 Select an entry in the second step field and select the Display pushbutton or double click on the index entry 4 Ifan entry is linked to two or more topics the names of the topics are displayed in the Topics Found dialog Select a topic and choose the Display pushbutton or double click on the topic Find Use the following procedure to retrieve on line help from the Find tab of the Help Topics dialog 1 2 3 1 Selec
72. lable to the CS1 series PLC Revision 2 4 SONS DNS STSMAC WAY Toolbus Refer to Note SYSMAC WAY Modem Toolbus Modem See Note Controller Link wired SYSMAC LNIK optical Ethernet Refer to Note Direct S End Connection Connection CV Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet CS1 Series PLC 1 SYSMAC LINK 2 SYSMAC NET CS1 Series PLC t CS1 Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Controller Link optical 3 Ethernet CS1 Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet C Series PLC 1 SYSMAC LINK Possible Network Combinations CS1 series PLC Note For Toolbus Modem and Ethernet multiple destination access is possible CX Server Runtime Page 25 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications OMRON SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC LINK is a high speed 2 Mbits sec industrial network supporting the connection of multiple C series CV series CS series and CJ series PLCs and one or more computers so enabling the interchange of information between these devices Communications are achieved by either Co axial or Fibre Optic cabling and employing a SYSMAC LINK Network Service Board NSB and Microsoft Windows device drivers Use the following procedure to configure SYSMAC LINK 1 2 3 1 Ensure the Network Type is SYSMAC LINK 2 Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog 3 In the Network tab define the FINS Des
73. lled Device Drivers 5 m Cx Server CS1 CJ1 H driver version 2 0 CS1 CJ1 H FB F This driver supports the following PLC devices under the Cx Server Device Independence architecture CPU 63 64 65 66 67 CPU 42 43 44 45 CPU 63 64 65 66 67 CS1H H Wer 2 0 CPU 63 64 65 66 67 CS1G H CPU 42 43 44 45 CS1G H Ver 2 0 CPU 42 43 44 45 CS1D H Ver 1 1 CPU 65 67 AN CU AN PP 1 AD AA CO CF To add install a new driver on your system click the Add button below To remove uninstall a device driver from your system select its name from the list above and then click the Remove button below Add Remove Help A list of available drivers will be shown on the left pane of the main window The list is generated when the Driver Management Tool is first opened and obtained by performing a scan of your computer When drivers are found they are shown on the left pane and once selected the information about the selected driver is shown in the right pane If nothing appears in the left pane then it means that no drivers were found however many device types do not require drivers and thus a device driver absence does not necessarily mean an absence of support Devices that do not require drivers include all PLCs released before 2003 except CS CJ CP Series that CX Server version 1 7 supported Drivers can be installed onto a machine from any form of media for example a CD To add a driver press the Add button A s
74. log also permits addition of new PLCs to the open CX Server project Use the following procedure to add a PLC 1 2 3 1 Click on the Add pushbutton in the Device List dialog An entry is made in the list of Configured Devices 2 Enter a name in the PLC Name field This has a maximum length of 32 characters and must be unique within the currently open CX Server project file it must not contain any of the following characters 9 amp but can contain spaces and international characters The PLC Name field is case sensitive i e if a name is entered in upper case which already exists in lower case and vice versa a new PLC is created 3 Select options for the Device field and Network field for the new PLC The list of Configured Devices is updated Clicking outside this new entry results in a confirmation dialog being displayed If required select the associated Settings pushbutton to refine the Device Type Settings and Network Settings Refer to Chapter 3 Communications for further information 4 If the Close pushbutton or another PLC name is selected a dialog appears asking for confirmation of the changes just performed select the Yes pushbutton to remove the dialog and save the new PLC Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note The default device name selected from the Add pushbutton in the Device List dialog is unique within the CX Server project for instance NewPLCI1 Deleting a PLC The De
75. network has been defined and configured it can be tested to ensure that messages are being transmitted correctly The PLCs selected also affect which other setup procedures need to be performed for example the CV series and CS CJ CP series requires setting up the IO Table and using the PLC Setup Component to establish specific PLC characteristics In addition it is possible to set up to three levels of networks and to communicate with these networks the initial direct connection must be to a PLC acting as a gateway To ensure that messages from the Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 7 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects OMRON PC reach the end connection PLC the gateway PLC must contain the routing information which identifies this PLC Procedures for configuration of the network is provided in the Chapter 8 CX Server Network Configuration Tool Chapter 10 Data Links Chapter 11 Routing Tables in the PLC Tools User Manual Connection to the PLC requires the specification of the type of communications interface to be used to connect to the PLC CX Server supports two methods of communication serial communications and network communications Serial and network communications can be made using the Connection Type dialog although these are dependent upon the type of PLC being communicated with Points The CX Server project file also contains a list of addresses which may be accessed in the defined PL
76. nimum System Requirements Minimum Specification Recommended Minimum Specification Operating CPU Memory HDD Display CPU Memory HDD Display System Type RAM Space Type RAM Space Windows 95 Pentium 32 Mb 100 Mb 800x600 Pentium 64 Mb 150 Mb 1024x768 Windows 98 Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows NT 133 MHz 200 MHz with SP 5 Windows Pentium 64 Mb 100 Mb 800x600 Pentium 64 Mb 150 Mb 1024x768 2000 Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows ME 150 MHz 200 MHz Windows XP Pentium 128 Mb 100 Mb 800x600 Pentium 256 Mb 150 Mb 1024x768 Home Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows XP 300 MHz 600 MHz Professional Use of a mouse is highly recommended although all operations can be performed using the keyboard Refer to Appendix C for a list of keyboard shortcut commands CX Server Runtime Page 2 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification The amount of RAM and hard disk space used depends upon the size of the PLC programs written approximately IK per step Communications Requirements In order to use serial communication types SYSMAC WAY and Toolbus the following is required RS232 connection via a standard serial port on the PC COMI etc or RS422 connection to a 422 serial board In order to use SYSMAC LINK directly from the PC a SYSMAC LINK Network Service Board and FinsGateway Version 3 or higher is required In order to use SYSMAC NET directly from the PC a SYSMAC NET Network Service Board
77. ns via the establishment of reference links between them Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory The number of address units which start at a specified data location The final communication link between computer and PLC or in the case of a Network configuration gateway PLC to PLC A 10 MB baseband local area network with each Device attached to the network having equal status and therefore the ability to transmit as and when required provided the line isn t busy The number of 1s in a data transmission is even The memory available to a CPU in addition to conventional memory An area of CPU memory allocated to the storage of data Factory Intelligent Network Service An OMRON communication type supported by CX Server A data format supported by CX Server A structure which organises the files in computer memory or on disk Also known as a directory The waiting time before data is transmitted across the network A Device connecting two networks of different architectures together A PLC which acts as a link to another network A sub directory within a CX Server project hierarchy which contains points and or further subsidiary groups A disk permanently mounted on its drive The structure of a CX Server project from the root directory down through any sub directories groups to individual points contained within those groups The interface between a PLC and a host computer Pictorial representat
78. o directly Cv Series PLC CS1 Series PLC Ethernet f a Controller Link 4 Link Network 4 Network 5 Unit Node 32 Use the following procedure to define a gateway connection 1 2 3 1 Open the Change PLC dialog 2 Select the Gateway PLC i e the direct connection If necessary configure the CPU type by selecting the associated Settings pushbutton 3 Select the Network type and click on the associated Settings pushbutton The above example uses Ethernet as the network 4 The Network Settings dialog is displayed Set up the address and Node number For Ethernet also enter the IP address 5 Select the OK pushbutton to proceed from the Network Settings dialog 6 Select the OK pushbutton to proceed from the Change PLC dialog Use the following procedure to define a target connection 1 2 3 1 Add a PLC Device to the CX Server project The Change PLC dialog is reopened Select the PLC type for the target PLC If necessary configure the CPU type by selecting the associated Settings pushbutton 2 Select the PLC to be used as the Gateway PLC from the list in the Network Type field and click on the Settings pushbutton 3 The Network Settings dialog is displayed Set up the Source Network and Destination Network and Node number Select the OK pushbutton to proceed from the Network Settings dialog Select the OK pushbutton from the Change PLC dialog to complete the operation or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation
79. o the appropriate reference manual must be consulted Defining a Link The information contained within the link reference required by the DDE Manager tool must include service topic and item identifiers Service The service name indicating where the data is held is identified by the application specifier Within CX Server this is always CDMDDE Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 35 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool OMRON Topic The CX Server project name and the path by which it is accessed in CX Server is identified by the topic specifier The CX Server project name is identified by the cdm extension for example CACX Server factory cdm identifies the CX Server project factory in the CACX Server directory Item The point to be referenced by the CX Server project is identified by the item specifier this must also include the group path for example Apumpl The complete reference for this point defined by factory cdm would include the following information Service CDMDDE e Topic C CX Server factory cdm Item pumpl Its interpretation into a link reference and the format this takes depends upon the application requesting the information in which case it is necessary to refer to the appropriate application user manual for example in Microsoft Excel the link would be entered in a cell as CDMDDE C CX Server factory cdm
80. ode Number field Alternatively select the Auto Detect setting to automatically determine the workstation address Check the PLC IP address and enter it in the PLC IP Address field Check the FINS UDP Port Number and enter it in the PLC Port Number field Select the OK pushbutton to accept the settings Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Note If using a subnet mask which is not 255 255 255 0 you will need to add the IP Address of the PC wishing to connect into the Ethernet unit Do this using the I O table PROM Writer PROM Writer is a device allowing Programmable Read Only Memory PROM to be written to The following connection is required RS232 connection via a standard serial port on the computer COMI etc The Driver tab of the Network Settings dialog is similar to that belonging to SYSMAC WAY however the transmission conditions should be set to Baud Rate 9600 o 9 Revision 2 4 Data Bits 8 Parity none Stop Bits 1 or those of the particular PROM writer unit being used CX Server Runtime Page 27 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool This chapter describes the use of the CX Server Import Export tool which allows FinsServer database files and CVSS and LSS definitions of addresses and PLCs to be imported into CX Server project files SYSWIN Text files can also be imported A CX Server project file contains
81. of user input or on initial entry to an application such values can be overwritten A class of devices which share similar properties each group can be sub divided into device types A type of OMRON PLC A type of OMRON automation device either a PLC Temperature Controller Memory Card Writer or PROM Writer A window asking for some form of response from the user usually in the form of either entering requested information selecting displayed data or confirming an operation Dynamic Link Library A program file that although cannot be run stand alone as an executable can be utilised by one or more applications or programs as a common service DLL files have a DLL extension DLL s comprise a number of stand alone functions Double Floating Point LREAL type is as the IEEE754 Double precision 1 7E 308 307 as defined by Microsoft Refer to Transfer to PLC The act of moving an item on the screen by selecting it with the mouse and keeping the mouse button depressed moving the mouse until the item has reached the required location The mouse button is then released The software unit which controls the communications between a computer and PLC translating any information passed between them into a format that the receiving Device can understand A tool to facilitate the addition of new drivers and removal of drivers from your computer The method of transferring data and possibly instructions between applicatio
82. oller Link optical GD 4 GOD Un A Oho C Series PLC Only possible if the direct connection is a C200H C1000H C2000H C200HXEIGE ZIG Z K Z 1 Controller Link 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet 4 SYSMAC NET Possible Network Combinations C series PLC Note Only the following C series PLCs can be used as a gateway C200H HX E G E Z G Z X Z C1000H HX E G E Z G Z X Z C2000H The C200HS PLC cannot be used as a gateway connection For Ethernet multiple destination access is possible Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 23 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications OMRON The following diagram illustrates the connection options available to the CV series PLC Direct End Connection Connection CV Series PLC 1 Controller Link 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet 4 STSMAC NET CV Series PLC CS1 Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet STSMAC WAY Toolbus SYSMAC WAY Modem Toolbus Modem Controller Link SYSMAC LINIK SYSMAC NET Ethernet Refer to Note CS1 Series PLC 1 Controller Link optical 00 4 GOD Gh A OWNS C Series PLC 1 Controller Limk 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet Possible Network Combinations CV series PLC Note For Ethernet multiple destination access is possible CX Server Runtime Page 24 Revision 2 4 OMRON CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications The following diagram illustrates the connection options avai
83. omnection configured at 9 600 baud 7 data bits even parity and 2 stop bits transmits 10 bits per byte at 9 600 bits per second this means that the absolute maximum throughput of the cable is 960 bytes per second Requesting or transmitting data at this rate results in slow response times The Performance Monitor tool has been engineered to show this throughput figure for PLC connections The Performance Monitor tool can be set so that it is not obscured by other windows by selecting Always on top from the Options menu To access the Performance Monitor tool select the CX Server Performance Monitor tool from the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar x To close the Performance Monitor tool select the Close button in the title bar Performance Monitor REI ES File Options View Help Statistics Performance Performance r Performance History r Component SYSMAC Way COM1 9600 Even 7 2 Totals Memory Open PLCs 1 Current Usage 0 Active Messages 1 Peak Usage 8512 Open Points 1 Total Memory 1050624 The Performance tab displays an automated performance history and performance load for the selected active connection in the Component option or for the overall performance Details of activity are described in terms of the number of open PLCs active messages and open points in the Totals field The Statistics tab displays the number of bytes being transmitted and received by the
84. ompletion of the CX Programmer installation a number of dialogs will prompt for information concerning the installation of CX Server and its components Note Internet Explorer 5 0 or higher is required for the correct operation of CX Server Users of Windows 95 98 or NT may have an earlier version of Internet Explorer installed If the installer does not find a suitable version of Internet Explorer it will prompt you to automatically install Internet Explorer 5 5 from the CD ROM 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 and select the Setup exe executable file in the CX Server directory or from the CD ROM drive 3 Click the OK pushbutton to start the installation then follow the on screen instructions Starting CX Server CX Server components are normally accessed from the invoking application However a number of tools can be accessed as stand alone tools from the windows Start menu on the Microsoft Windows taskbar pf Performance Monitor tool Es DDE Manager tool Emi CX Server Import Export tool Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 3 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification OMRON Help and How to Access it CX Server comes 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 wor
85. or further information When employing SYSMAC LINK Controller Link and SYSMAC NET networks each PLC must be configured on each network to have different Node numbers If two or more networks are joined together Routing Tables must be created and each network given a unique Network number in order to establish communications between them FinsGateway is also needed to establish Controller Link SYSMAC LINK and SYSMAC Net on NT refer to the FinsGateway Manual for further information When the Routing Tables have been set up communications are possible from all the computers to all PLCs Although each network is given a specific number the local network can always be addressed as network 0 Ifa serial connection has been made to a CV series PLC network O refers to the network that is connected to the lowest numbered Special I O Unit and the local PLC can be addressed as Node 0 CX Server Runtime Page 22 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications Note Remember that the Unit number that is specified in the communications dialog is not related to the Special I O Unit number as set by the rotary switches on the top of CV series SIO units DeviceNet The DeviceNet conforms to the DeviceNet open field network specification which means that devices Master and Slave produced by other manufacturers can be connected to the Network A wide range of field level applications can thus be supported by combining v
86. p One Level ED Add PLC Add Group ES Add Point db Cut Copy Paste Delete Rename Properties Large Icons Small Icons List Details Revision 2 4 Keyboard Shortcuts Delete Alt F4 Ctrl X Ctrl C Ctrl V Ctrl A F5 Ctrl F Delete Close Cut Copy Paste Select All Refresh Find CX Server Runtime Page 73 OMRON CX Server Runtime User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime GLOSSARY OF TERMS Actual IO Table Address Application Baud rate BCD Binary Bit Bus Command modifier Components Controller Link CPU type CPU CVSS The real hardware configuration of the PLC units and slots on power up A location in memory where data or programs are stored It can also identify a location of a node on a network A software program that accomplishes a specific task Examples of applications are CX Server CX Programmer CX Protocol and Microsoft Excel The speed of data transmission in terms of the number of bits per second that are being sent Binary Coded Decimal A data format supported by CX Server A number system format to the base 2 i e employing the digits O and 1 A digit used in binary notation which can take the value O or 1 The value of a bit or combination of bits can represent the status of a device or can be used in programming A communications path along which data can be transmitted or received between the units connected to it An op
87. pecial addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CPU 44 45 BANKNO CJ1G H CJ1G H FB Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 42 43 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel E Write CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 43 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CX Server Runtime Page 56 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE CPU 44 45 BANKNO CJ1H H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for CPUs 65 and 66 Start End Channel Word Read Channel nares Write E E A I os Fresenvaue seus ves o o 0 ss ve N ve n e __ ee e we CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Areas in add
88. project 30 Status bar 29 Tagged database file export 32 Tagged database file import 30 31 Text export 32 Text import 30 31 User interface 29 Import Export Tool 29 Index 81 Installing CX Server 3 Introduction to CX Server Projects 7 IO Table component Actual IO Table 75 Registered IO Table 78 CX Server Runtime Page 82 OMRON L Link adapters 18 N Network Availability 43 O Online help 1 4 P Performance Monitor tool Access 3 39 41 Close 39 41 Introduction 39 Taskbar setting 39 User interface 39 Performance Monitor Tool 39 PLC 7 Access Change PLC dialog 15 Adding a PLC 9 14 Change PLC dialog 16 Changing PLC settings 16 Comment 7 Connection options 7 Connection type 7 Connection type options 7 CS1 Series connection options 25 C Series connection options 23 CV Series connection options 24 Deleting a PLC 9 Device List dialog 8 Device name 7 Device setup 15 Device type 7 16 Device type settings 17 Editing CX Server Project PLC list 8 Network type 16 Renaming a PLC 10 Serial network configuration 20 Settings 15 PLC Memory Areas 49 Points 8 Adding a group 12 Adding a point 12 Adding multiple points 13 Address 8 75 Command modifier 12 75 Comment 8 Copy 13 Cut 13 Data location 12 75 Deleting a group 13 Deleting a point 13 Editing a point 13 Elements 12 Groups 10 76 Intern
89. ressing Addressing Write Dm o ogm II vee om o Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 49 CX Server Runtime User Manual APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas OMRON C1000H Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write S A o E EC e e Yee Er I RT E E Special addresses MODE C20 Device Group RE RAE Channel Addressing Addressing Write DT f o Presentvaue saw ves ro Cm o 6 w ve ve Fo Roy o isti ve ves ve Fo sacar rete pin No vo no _ Dr jo om No vs mw C2000H Device Group Je es Je Channel Addressing Addressing Write Em o e e LC DT su Fresentvee sau vos FO RE E s a lan lv e gt Emo O used e Special addresses MODE CX Server Runtime Page 50 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas C200H Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel pagsang Write DI I LE I CS Special addresses CLOCK MODE C200HE Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Start End Channel Word Read Channel pagsang Write Cons a lason Ne lv we 1 CC vee ves vee re Dm o oe Ne ve s sro 2 0 vee ve ve FO tc su Presenrvane ses ve FO CPU 32 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing A
90. ribes the concepts on which CX Server is based including the definition of PLCs points and groups e Chapter 3 Communications This chapter describes the communications supported by CX Server e Chapter 4 Import Export Tool This chapter describes the Import Export Tool and its ability to add data from CVSS and LSS files to a CX Server project e Chapter 5 DDE Manager Tool This chapter describes the DDE Manager and its ability to read and update point data via CX Server e Chapter 6 Performance Monitor Tool This chapter describes the Performance Monitor Tool and the procedures involved when monitoring communications e Chapter 7 Driver Management Tool This chapter describes the Driver Management Tool and how to manage your device drivers within CX Server e Appendix A Network Availability The tables in this appendix indicate the network available to each PLC device group FinsGateway has no network availability and is not described e Appendix B PLC Memory Area The tables in this appendix provide memory area details for each device group e Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts The tables in this appendix summarise the toolbars and keyboard shortcuts available from each component tool A Glossary of Terms and Index are also provided Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime_Page iii OMRON PART 3 CX Server Runtime User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Technical SpecificatiON coomoo CX Sertver So
91. rly if Expansion Memory cannot be selected for CV Series PLCs EM memory cannot be configured In each instance availability of CPU Type and memory depends upon the device type selected and also the amount of expansion memory purchased for the PLC Changing CPU type automatically changes the amount of memory available on some devices For SRMI PLCs only CPU Type can be selected For CV series PLCs CS series PLCs and IDSC File Memory allows selection of the amount of EPROM or EEPROM A Timer Clock can be installed Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 17 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 3 Communications OMRON Defining Connections and Gateway PLCs It is possible to communicate with PLCs which are not directly connected to the computer via PLC network configuration and gateway abilities of PLCs Generally a directly connected PLC or the network NSB as a gateway is used to route to the required PLC by use of its routing table and networking capability In order to specify the link information a network type e g SYSMAC LINK and PLC addressing information is needed i e target network node and unit Connection can be directly made to any PLC type Direct connections are established with SYSMAC WAY Toolbus Modem Ethernet through a network card or SYSMAC NET Controller Link or SYSMAC LINK via an OMRON NSB It is also possible to gateway from a direct connection on to another type of network that cannot be connected t
92. roject can be defined as active in which case the entry in the application file referencing that point is updated automatically with point data or the link can be manual i e the user controls when and if point data in an application is updated Automatic Updates The application requesting data relating to a specific point is updated by the DDE Manager tool whenever the point data changes this occurs at defined time intervals when the DDE Manager tool examines the PLC address associated with the point to see whether the information it contains has changed or not The update rate can be specified when the CX Server project is created alternatively the DDE Manager tool uses a default update rate if one has not been set Update rates can be included when defining the item specifier chapter of the DDE link for example a time interval of 5 seconds for the item specified by Apumpl is expressed as pump1 5 The full DDE link becomes CDMDDEI C CX Server factory cdm pump1 5 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 37 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool OMRON An update rate indicated in this manner overrides the default rate Manual Updates If a manual link has been specified between an application and the CX Server project the information contained within the application is not updated until the appropriate action is taken by the user Within Microsoft Excel this would be
93. rver project PLC Address definitions points inside a chosen CX Server project PLC that are contained in a single CX Server project point group can be exported FinsServer files are tagged database files with the suffix MDB containing node PLC and network details Note FinsServer tagged database utilities must be installed on the PC to import export MDB files CX Server Project Selection In order to import information you must first open an existing CX Server project file The Project menu contains options for selection and editing of a CX Server project The importing operations then affect this CX Server project Only one CX Server project is selected at any one time Use the following procedure to create a new CX Server project 1 2 3 1 Select the New button in the toolbar The Create Project dialog is displayed Dj 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 dialog 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 Use the following procedure to open an existing CX Server project 1 2 3 1 Select the Open button from the toolbar to open a CX Server project file S 2 A standard File Open dialog is displayed Select a file from the Open dialog followe
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95. s File Open dialog 5 Insert a filename to export in the File name field and click on OK or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation 6 A message is displayed in the Import Export tool that the export is beginning Another message is shown indicating the success of the export The device details of the chosen PLC are copied to the selected file if the export is successful N Exporting Data to FinsServer Files Use the following procedure to export data to FinsServer files 1 2 3 1 Select the Export to TagDB button from the toolbar The FinsServer Export Option dialog is displayed CX Server Runtime Page 32 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool B 2 Select the PLC from the PLC in Project field Details of tags device type and network nodes are displayed below the list box e The plus icon indicates that tagged data is assigned to the PLC listed in the Node in TagDB field e The minus icon indicates that there is no tagged data assigned to the PLC listed in the Node in TagDB field 3 Set the Export to same name PLC field to use the PLC in the current CX Server project Deselect the Export to same name PLC field to select a specific PLC from the PLC in Project field If necessary tag details can be edited via the Edit TagDB pushbutton Details of device type and network nodes are displayed below the drop down list 4 Select the Export Point pushbutton The Export
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97. s on the Ethernet An address for a device on the Ethernet Internet Protocol A unique name for a data item within a topic Local Area Network A system that links PLCs together A unit which connects a device to the network A connection between two units established either by software or a hardware device Placing a program or data into an area of computer or PLC memory LREAL Double Floating Point type is as the IEEE754 Double precision 1 7E 308 307 as defined by Microsoft A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool Megabytes A means of defining computer memory size Addressable area of storage space in a device A device which writes data to a memory card A data storage medium which can hold both programs and data Megahertz A spreadsheet application A file handling application part of the Microsoft Windows suite A windowing environment that is noted for its GUI and for features such as multiple typefaces desk accessories such as a clock calculator calendar and notepad and the capability of moving text and graphics from one application to another via a clipboard CX Server runs only under Microsoft Windows DDE functions communicating with other applications supported by CX Server use Microsoft Windows as a basis A device with the ability to convert digital data from a computer into analogue form and transmit it over a telecommunications line and also to convert received analogue signals
98. sa dos ada 73 GLOSSARY OF TERMS lean 19 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime_Page v CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification This chapter describes the CX Server software in general terms and introduces the user to the relationship between CX Server and associated products It also provides details of the operating environment minimum configuration and installation procedures necessary for the satisfactory operation of CX Server CX Server Software CX Server is a communications management system in Microsoft Windows for OMRON PLCs It provides facilities to maintain PLC device and address information and to communicate with OMRON PLCs and their supported network types CX Server consists of the following components As well as acting as a server for other OMRON software CX Server includes other customer tools CX Server DDE Manager tool A tool for allowing transference of data between PLCs and a client using DDE for example Microsoft Excel CX Server Import tool This tool is used for addresses and PLCs defined using the CVSS and LSS products It allows definitions of addresses and PLCs to be used by importing them into a CX Server project file CX Server Performance Monitor tool A tool for monitoring communications throughput and for displaying CX Server s current performance level i e a check to see if CX Server is becoming overloaded CX Server Dri
99. t s name and address The information held at a point can be read or updated by CX Server A third party can also access this point data by establishing a link between that and the PLC Note More than one point can have the same address any comment entered against this address applies to all points at this location Comments entered against the point name are unique to that point only Points do not have to have a name however if a name is supplied it must be unique To access the Project Editor open the CX Server Import Export tool and open or create a project Then from the Project menu select Edit this opens the Edit Project dialog In Edit Project click the Points Setup button CX Server Runtime Page 10 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects ig Project Editor EProgram Files OMRON CX Server Alan Test cdm File Edit View Tools Help E sil Devices C Group 1 a i PLC 1 E Group 2 a IR New Point 1 Point PLCHMAISH SA New Point 2 Point PLCH MASH P AR e HR e LR A Group 1 0 Group 1 1 Group 2 No Pants aten 4 The status bar provides instant help The Project Editor can be manipulated in a similar manner to Microsoft Windows Explorer The left pane displays the content of the project in terms of Devices Networks and Points The right pane provides detailed information on the selected item such as Name Type and A
100. t Excel a b c d e Open the DDE Manager and navigate to the appropriate location Select the point from the list displayed If necessary select the required group from the Group hierarchy Select the Edit Copy option or click the copy button to copy the selected point to the Microsoft Windows Clipboard Open the required application and position the cursor at the point in the application where this information is to be pasted for example a Microsoft Excel cell Select the Paste option in the application to insert the copy The exact nature of the Paste option varies according to the application and may takes the form of a Paste Special option 2 Into another Device or Group a b c d Open the DDE Manager and navigate to the appropriate location Select the point from the Tree view If necessary select the required group from the Group hierarchy Select the Edit Copy option or click the Copy Selection button in the toolbar Navigate to the point where the information is to be pasted and select Edit Paste or click the Paste Selection button Note that attempting to paste a copied point into the same location will warn you that a point of the same description already exists Details about a point can be displayed by right clicking on the point and selecting the Properties option from the menu Automatic versus Manual Updates The links created between an application and the CX Server p
101. t tagged data is assigned to the PLC listed in the Node in TagDB field e The minus icon indicates that there is no tagged data assigned to the PLC listed in the Node in TagDB field It is not possible to import a node which has no tag data 1 If required enter a CX Server project group name in the Group Name field ensuring that the name does not exceed 64 characters By default the field is set to FinsServer 2 Enter a PLC comment to be written to each imported tag data in the Comment field By default the field is set to Imported by FinsServer Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 31 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 4 Import Export Tool OMRON 3 Set the Import to same name PLC field to ON to use the PLC in the current CX Server project Deselect the Import to same name PLC field to select a specific PLC from the PLC in Project field If necessary PLC details can be edited via the Edit Project pushbutton Refer to Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects for further information 4 Select the Import Tag pushbutton an Imported message is displayed once the operation has concluded 5 Select the Close pushbutton The success or failure of the import operation is displayed in the Import Export tool status dialog Select the OK pushbutton to proceed Note The Import Tag pushbutton is disabled if the destination and source PLC types are different If there are other differences apart from PLC type
102. t the Help Index option from the Help menu 2 Select the Find tab 3 Enter a text query into the first step field The second step field is refreshed according to the query entered in the first step field Previous text queries can be retrieved by selecting from the drop down list in the first step field 4 Select a word that matches the query some words may be automatically selected More than one word can be selected by pressing Shift and selecting another word to extend the selection or by pressing Ctrl and selecting another word to add to the selection The third step field is refreshed according to the word or words selected The number of topics found are shown at the bottom of the dialog 5 Select a topic from the third step field and select the Display pushbutton or double click on the topic from the third step field Select the Clear pushbutton to restart the find operation The Find operation can be enhanced by the use of the Options pushbutton and Rebuild push button Refer to Microsoft Windows 95 documentation for further information Context sensitive Help CX Server supports the use of context sensitive help The relevant online help topic is provided automatically by selecting the current area of the display responsible for carrying out those actions Select the F1 function key to retrieve context sensitive help Some dialogs include a Help pushbutton when Fl cannot be accessed CX Server Runtime Page 4 Revision 2 4 CX
103. tandard open file window will be shown Select the media from which a driver is to be sourced from the pull down menu at the top of the window Now select a driver file which will contain information to support a specific group of PLCs and press open Use the following procedure to add a driver support to your computer 1 2 3 1 Open the Driver management Tool from Start gt Omron gt CX Server gt or Control panel Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 41 X Server Runtime r Manual CHAPTER 7 Driver Management Tool OMRON 2 Select the Add button on the screen A standard File Open dialog is shown Select the driver file to be installed The driver is usually called Setup exe Refer to your driver provider for exact details of the driver 3 Clickon Open or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation The Driver Management Tool will now automatically update the computer making it possible to use a larger range of devices via CX Server In the future as device families are extended existing drivers may require updating however the process for this modification remains the same as for adding anew Note It is possible to add drivers through a variety of other means which do not require the Driver Management Tool to be active It is possible to remove drivers if they are no longer required Use the following procedure to remove a driver from your computer 1 2 3 1 Open the Driver management Tool from Start
104. th the point in the PLC field This field is mandatory but can be set to None until a correctly configured PLC is added to the CX Server project Enter the data location in the Data Location field identifying the area of memory to which this address applies this value is dependent upon the type and configuration of the PLC and is mandatory if a PLC has been selected Memory Area and Start Address must be supplied for instance DO for a CV series and CS CJ CP series PLC or DMO for a C series PLC Refer to Appendix B PLC Memory Areas for a complete list of valid PLC memory areas and ranges Enter the number of elements indicating the number of address units which start at the specified data location i e the size of an array of addresses for instance ten for ten channels in the Elements field This field defaults to 1 Select the Internal Data Type in the Internal Data Type field identifying the format of the data held at the PLC address e g BCD or binary WORD or double WORD This allows CX Server to automatically convert the PLC specific format of the data to a common format which the PC can use Select the Command Modifier required to access this address in the Command Modifier field The modifiers available depend upon the data location chosen An example of a modifier is Forced Set which forces a data location to be held with given data overriding the PLC program s usage Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Man
105. tination Address by entering the Network and Node Set the Response Timeout s to adjust for a slow network as necessary 5 Enter the Frame Length in the Frame Length field Refer to SYSMAC LINK documentation for further information 6 In the Driver field select the appropriate options from the Shared RAM address and Interrupt level fields Refer to SYSMAC LINK documentation for further information 7 Select the OK pushbutton to save the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the Operation SYSMAC NET SYSMAC NET is a high speed 2 Mbits sec LAN employed within medium large scale systems C series PLCs and CV series PLCs only Connections between the various PLCs and computers is achieved by fibre optics in a ring or loop configuration allowing the exchange of data between the attached devices The link is achieved by an NSB and employment of Microsoft Windows device drivers Refer to the SYSMAC NET Network Support Board manual for details on installation Use the following procedure to configure SYSMAC NET 1 2 3 1 Ensure the Network Type is SYSMAC NET 2 Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog 3 In the Network tab define the FINS Destination Address by entering the Network and Node Set the Response Timeout s to adjust for a slow network as necessary 5 Enter the Frame Length in the Frame Length field Refer to SYSMAC NET documentation for further information 6 Select t
106. tional part of an address string indicating the modification to be performed on the data at that address within PLC memory when it is accessed CX Server is made up of six components accessible from an invoking application A network that can send and receive large data packets flexibly and easily among the OMRON PLCs The type of CPU available to a specific device the amount of memory available to a PLC varies according to the CPU involved Central Processing Unit A file format supported by the CX Server Import tool CVSS has several file types which have different information contained in them CX Net Network Configuration tool CX Server CX Server Project Data area Data bits Data link Data link table Data location DDE DDE management library DDE Manager tool DDEML Revision 2 4 This CX Server tool consists of a suite of programs allowing the management of Routing Tables and Data Link Tables in OMRON PLCs An advanced communications management system for OMRON PLCs providing facilities for software to maintain PLC device and address information and to communicate with OMRON PLCs and their supported network types CX Server supports CS1 series PLCs A definition of an OMRON PLC network configuration It identifies all devices and networks within a particular configuration including the areas of PLC memory points that can be read from or written to An area of PLC memory allocated to the storage of data not
107. u Alternatively from the Project Editor right click on Devices and select the Properties option or select Properties from the File menu Click on the PLCs Setup pushbutton in the edit project dialog to edit the CX Server project PLC list The Device List dialog is subsequently displayed this is the central point for adding and setting up PLCs and lists all currently defined PLCs in the open CX Server project file their type network details and any comments associated with each device CX Server Runtime Page 8 Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime User Manual OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects Device List EXAMPLE CDM B m Configured Devices Device Network E C200HX Z SWY C200HX Z SYSMAC WAY C51 SWY C51H SYSMAC WAY CV1000 SYSMAC WAY Add Rename Delete Device cv1000 Settings Network svsmac way y Settings Comment This icon denotes a PLC This icon denotes a PLC also used as a gateway PLC This icon denotes that the device is open for communications A device list cannot be opened whilst open for communications PP Re A PLC device cannot be deleted or have its network or device settings altered if it is open for communication i e active It cannot be modified in any way if the CX Server project has been opened as read only It cannot be deleted or its device type changed if it is acting as a gateway Adding a PLC The Device List dia
108. ual OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 10 Select the OK pushbutton to save the point details or the Cancel pushbutton to discard the new point Note The fields in the Address chapter of the dialog are only enabled when a PLC has been selected and the values available in these fields if any also depend upon the PLC chosen If several points are to be added at a time the Leave Box setting should be checked this allows the dialog to stay active after the Add pushbutton is pressed The fields remain populated with the previous point s settings allowing further modification Select the Close pushbutton to remove the dialog A point can have a name and or an address It does not need to have both Points with valid addresses assigned are marked by an icon according to the Internal Data Type set as follows Internal Data Type Icon Single Word Unsigned BCD Internal Data Type No type defined JOE Bit Double Word Unsigned BCD i Signed Character Binary Quad Word Unsigned BCD Unsigned Character Binary Single Word Signed BCD Raw Character Binary Double Word Signed BCD Single Word Unsigned Binary Quad Word Signed BCD Double Word Unsigned Binary Double Word Float Quad Word Unsigned Binary IEEE Float Single Word Signed Binary Complex LReal HH Ra mn Gti an Double Word Signed Binary Il E EM AN ui Quad Word Signed Binary Points with an inv
109. ver Manager tool A tool for installing and un installing new software drivers for support of hardware devices CX Server operates on IBM compatible personal computers with Pentium or better central processors including Pentium II It runs in a Microsoft Windows environment Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium 2000 or XP and NT4 0 with Service Pack 5 or later CX Server comprises various executables Dynamic Link Libraries DLLs and components In order to use certain communication types 1 e Ethernet SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET some settings must be configured prior to use separate to the software installation Refer to Chapter 3 Communications for further details About this Manual This User Manual acts as a reference for CX Server by describing its various concepts and abilities It also provides the basics of using its dialogs and supplied utilities AN Caution This manual is referred to from other software that utilises CX Server for instance CX Programmer CX Protocol CX Supervisor or CX Server OPC and CX Server Lite Subsequently some topics contained in this user manual may not be relevant CX Server comes with a context sensitive online help system which is designed to complement this manual and to provide a quick reference at any point while using CX Server when the manual is not to hand This general help system uses a fast hypertext system which allows progressively detailed information about any topic to be obtained by
110. vice List dialog also permits deletion of a PLC from an open CX Server project Use the following procedure to remove a PLC 1 2 3 1 Highlight the required PLC name in the Device List dialog and select the Delete button A dialog is displayed asking for confirmation of the deletion Revision 2 4 CX Server Runtime Page 9 CX Server Runtime User Manual CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects OMRON 2 Select the Yes pushbutton to confirm the deletion or the No pushbutton to cancel the operation A Itis not possible to delete a device that is open for communications indicated by the Device Open icon as it cannot be opened aS It is not possible to delete a device being used as a gateway device indicated by the Gateway Device icon Renaming a PLC The Device List dialog allows the name of a PLC to be altered Use the following procedure to rename a PLC 1 2 3 1 Highlight the required PLC name in the Device List dialog and click on the Rename pushbutton 2 Type in the new name to a maximum length of 32 characters If the Close pushbutton or another PLC name be selected a dialog appears asking for confirmation of the changes just performed select the Yes pushbutton to remove the dialog and save the new name Select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Editing CX Server Project Points and groups within a CX Server project can be edited via the CX Server Project Editor which is accessed from the Import E
111. ws NT only through FinsGateway Version 3 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated FinsGateway CPU unit connection and Gateway connection combinations 4 DeviceNet The unit for Device Net Communications is available for all CS1 CJ1 series PLCs and the CPM2 S PLCs CSI Board for OMRON CSI PCI board PCI Board is supported through FinsGateway version 3 12 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated Device Type Settings The Device Type Settings dialog allows further configuration of the selected PLC This is important since the behavior of the PLC depends upon details such as CPU type e g the network options available to a C200HS require CPU31 or CPU33 setting to be specified Device type settings cannot be adjusted for an open PLC or a gateway PLC The General tab of the Device Type Settings dialog allows Selection of CPU Type Allocation of Program Memory or protection from writing Allocation of Expansion Memory or protection from writing Allocation of File Memory or protection from writing o 288 Installation of a Timer Clock Devo Tepe Settings CS Geral PU Tree Program Haman F Finas Dr Esparcion Mamay im pas D Fedi File Hirap More r Tiras Clock FE 4 Miaka D ai a When settings cannot be selected the PLC is fitted with the standard settings as shown on the Device Type Settings dialog and cannot be reconfigured Simila
112. xport tool or the DDE Manager The Project Editor allows new points groups and devices to be added modified to and or deleted from the CX Server project A CX Server Project can be edited by selecting Edit from the Project option on the menu bar of the Import Export tool or by opening editing a project in the DDE Manager The option is not available to all tools and components and is further unavailable unless a CX Server project has been opened or created Click on the Points Setup pushbutton in the edit project dialog to edit the CX Server project The information displayed includes the following A devices view showing all devices configured in the CX Server project and each device available memory areas The complete group hierarchy of the CX Server project and details of the points in their memory areas within the CX Server project KS A points view showing details of the points within their groups Comments name and address comments relating to a point are displayed when the appropriate element is highlighted A point represents an input or output data area within a PLC it can refer to a single bit of data representing for example Hopper empty Activate Reject Solenoid or to a multiple bit word representing for example Process Temperature Associated with each point is a name and address indicating its position within a PLC and a PLCs memory comments can also be entered against a poin

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