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1. 26 Network Communications End Connection 28 DeviceNe inset get m Seen a ptu 29 Support Import Export Data 38 CX Server Project Selection ee ete tette tei er ERU ne ipn ees 38 C 39 EXDOEU S en REUS D REUNIR iii 4 Chapter 5 DDE Manager Tool 444444 44 45 Establishing DDE Links cin bu 45 Defining Update 15 49 Special Data IDEN UU RESI 49 Revision 1 7 Page 5 OMRON CX Server Runtime User Manual Table of Contents continued Page Chapter 6 Performance Monitor Tool OL Appendix A Network Availability 93 C IT Device Group oto teet tette I dee ete ee e ERR erp 53 C K Device Group eee repente ote ere cbe ne edens 53 CAP Device perte eei ie 53 C1000H Device Gro p 5 eere e POUR e 54 C20 Device GLOUP ee teen Dame Insee Um o leisure ie
2. 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 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 Revision 1 7 Page 14 OMRON Addin CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects Select the Large Icons button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as large icons a f Select the Small Icons button from the toolbar to display the content of the right pane as small icons 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 inv
3. 97 Installing CX Server 4 Intriduction to CX Server Projects 9 IO Table component Actual IO Table 89 Registered IO Table 94 L Link adapters 26 N Network Availability 53 Notice 2 O Online help 2 5 P Performance Monitor tool Access 5 51 Close 51 Introduction 51 Taskbar setting 52 User interface 52 Performance Monitor Tool 51 PLC 9 Access Change PLC dialog 22 Adding a PLC 12 19 Change PLC dialog 22 Changing PLC settings 22 Comment 9 Connection options 10 Connection type 10 Connection type options 10 CS1 Series connection options 32 C Series connection options 30 CV Series connection options 31 Deleting a PLC 12 Device List dialog 11 Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual Device name 9 Device setup 21 Device type 10 22 Device type settings 24 Editing CX Server Project PLC list 11 Network type 22 Renaming a PLC 13 Serial network configuration 28 Settings 21 PLC Memory Arears 61 Points 10 Adding a group 15 Adding a point 16 Adding multiple points 17 Address 10 89 Command modifier 17 89 Comment 10 Copy 18 Cut 18 Data location 16 90 Deleting a group 18 Deleting a point 18 Editing a point 18 Elements 16 Groups 13 91 Internal data types 17 Moving a group 18 Moving a point 18 Name 10 Paste 18 16 Preferences 15 Propertie
4. 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 Revision Points and groups within a CX Server project can be edited via the CX Server Project Editor which is accessed from the Import Export 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 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
5. 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 2 Select the Add PLC button from the toolbar The Change PLC dialog is displayed Refer to Chapter 3 Communications for details regarding device setup Revision 1 7 Page 19 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects Revision 1 7 Page 20 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 and Modem 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 functi
6. etta 54 2000 Device OroUP ui eb dii eee reete 54 C200H Device Group ste eter ere eee o ib e ee v ER tin 54 C200HE Device Group eed eee AR eae 55 200 2 Device GIQUp c i oui ie Rete tee e eet C200HG Device Group 55 C200HG Z Device Groupes ade pet ee dee dei 55 E200HS Device Groups x a e HE Ua i eee eae R 56 C200HX Device Groups cei e 56 62008 A Device Groupie esee aerae ee epar eh Ea 56 C500 Device Group o eret reed bin eo enero 56 CIIG Device Gfoup eR eI 57 CIIG H Device Group io eet utm Ue estie eerte tetuer Deu 57 CITH H Device GOD 57 CIIM Device GrOUp s iere be tie ipeo ete ohne pier rh ee ERE Pe Rid perd 57 2 Device Group 37 CPM 2 5 Device Group dte RO mede e D iE RU E OI UI 58 COMI Device ee RS ee ae mee ien 58 Device Group bti Hee e its 58 CS1G CS1G H Device 000 58 ESTA CS TH H Device Group iet te E 59 IDSC Device Group cies See SAG RAG Re hs eh Bane Bale 59 SRMI SRMI V2 Device GrO p e reete etie deed dies 59 CVIO000 Device Group asi 59 CV2000 D
7. 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 menu 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 Device List EXAMPLE CDM Configured Devices Device Network A C200Hx Z SwY C200HX Z SYSMAC WAY 3 Sw CS1H SYSMAC WAY NA 1000 SYSMAC WAY Add Rename Delete Device cv1000 J Settings Network SvSMAC wav Settings Comment Revision 1 7 Page 11 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects This icon denotes a PLC This icon denotes a PLC also used as a gateway PLC This icon de
8. 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 4 Select the OK pushbutton to proceed from the Network Settings dialog 5 Select the OK pushbutton from the Change PLC dialog to complete the operation or the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Revision 1 7 Page 25 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications Serial C
9. 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 SS 2 To import points i e any addresses and address comments contained 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 0 The Imported Points option or the Imported PLCs option is only available if the relevant type of object is found in the files chosen Revision 1 7 Page 39 OMRON CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool 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 Sa 2 Selecta program from the Imported Program field 3 Select the destination PLC from
10. operation has concluded 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 The Import Tag pushbutton is disabled if the destination and source PLC types are different If there are other differences apart from PLC type the import can proceed but no Export Log is generated The maximum size of a TagDB is as follows Network 20 Node 100 Tag 200 per Node The maximum size of a CX Server project is as follows PLC 100 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 Revision 1 7 Page 41 OMRON CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool 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 2 Select the Export Text button from the toolbar The Export Text File dialog is displayed 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 Select the OK pushbutton to accept the s
11. 26 Supported communications 21 SYSMAC LINK 23 33 SYSMAC NET 23 33 SYSMAC WAY 23 SYSMAC WAY with Modem 23 Toolbus 23 Toolbus with Modem 23 Controller Link Communications 23 34 Network settings 34 Copying a Point Link 47 Customer support for CX Server 7 CX Net Network Configuration tool Ping test 93 CX Server About 1 6 89 Customer support 7 Installation 4 Projects See CX Server project Starting See Access System requirements 3 CX Server 1 5 Fearures 2 CX Server project 9 Access Project editor 14 Closing Project editor 15 Concepts 9 Creating a new CX Server project 38 Device List dialog 11 Edit project dialog 13 14 Editing a CX Server project 13 39 Editing PLC list 11 Groups 13 Import files 37 Introduction 9 Opening an existing CX Server project 39 PLC See PLC Points See points Project editor 13 Page 98 OMRON Project editor Access 14 Project editor Close 15 Saving a CX Server project 39 CX Server Project Selection 38 CX Server Software 1 D DDE 45 90 91 Automatic updates 48 Copying a point link 47 Defining a link 46 Defining update intervals 49 Establishing connection 45 Ttem 46 92 Manual updates 49 Server 46 94 Topic 46 DDE Manager tool Access 5 45 Automatic updates 48 Close 45 Copying a point link 47 Defining a link 46 Defining update intervals 49 Establishing connection 4
12. 36 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 CX Server project file contains 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 Fibra C me WX Servers ds dim DX nemi Toul Pils Opesed Project Files Omronhle Serveeice d hcm 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 The main window is continually updated with informat
13. 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 6655 ee 6143 1 Special addresses CLOCK MODE CS1G Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 42 43 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Write Yes double Revision 1 7 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o 327671 ves 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 CS1G H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 42 42 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write Revision 1 7 Page 77 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Ys CPU 43 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressin
14. Memory Areas C200HX Z Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write Lsem as mem ow ve ome e 0 bit 7 p os C Saw cm Fe m ses ve 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 Revision 1 7 Page 68 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C500 Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write LC SR op 58 60 Yes Yes Yes FC sum e emn ve Ye No LT A qc Nec n oves A CJ1G Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write Ur o 45 Presentvaue Sous Fo o CF 0 11 No Yes No Revision 1 7 Page 69 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write E o 327671 ves CPU 45 Memory Areas
15. 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 CJ1G H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 42 43 44 and 45 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Write Yes double Revision 1 7 Page 70 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPU 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read al A 32767 1 1 CPU 43 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read 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 Revision 1 7 Page 71 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CJ1H H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 65 and 66 Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Addressing CPU 65 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Ee PEN CPU 66 Memory Areas Memory Are
16. 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 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 described in Chapter 3 Communications PLCs 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 PumpRooml Comment A free form long comment which is only used for information by the user that is attached to the unique device name Revision 1 7 Page 9 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 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 a
17. Server project via the point names within the project Revision 1 7 Page 45 OMRON CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool 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 so 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 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 ServerMactory cdm identifies the CX Server project factory in the C CX 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 pump1 The complete reference for this point defined by factory cdm would include the followin
18. TES pw iue dos cp o C200HE Z Device Group nem nem T WAY NET LINK Link Net CPU11 Yes Yes 5 cum Ye Ye ves ves ve v Yes Ye ves ves Ye C200HG Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net NIME SS CPU43 EA EA BCO EAN ves Yes Ye Ye ves Ye C200HG Z Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net Ye ve ves Ye Ye Ye EA A CPU53 ee xe oe oe o oe Yee Revision 1 7 Page 55 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability C200HS Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net C200HX Device Group AA WAY NET LINK Link Net _____ ves ves ve ves ves Yes ves ves ve gt cum v ves ves ves Ye cu Ye Ye ve ve ve Ye C200HX Z Device Group uic de de la WAY NET LINK Link Net ve ves ve ve ves ve chua ve Ye Ye ve ves Ye cum e Ye Ye ve ve Ye cum ve ves ve ve ve Ye C500 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link N
19. Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net C P Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net E A cec cup A gt ER Revision 1 7 Page 53 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY ES E C1000H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY cum EE E a ve C20 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Ethernet Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net ee RN fe uer cer EA C2000H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY NET LINK Link Net CPUO1 Yes Yes Yes me Ye C200H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY E B E 2x car mum mem 2 1 pc e qp m O EA oom rese xe po lt lt E cw vw ves cu v Revision 1 7 Page 54 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability C200HE Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net SES ES
20. 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 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 CSIH H and CJ1H H PLCs Support for the LREAL type is as the IEEE754 Double precision 1 7E 308 307 as defined by Microsoft Revision 1 7 Page 49 OMRON CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool Revision 1 7 Page 50 OMRON CHAPTER 6 Performance Monitor Tool The Performance Monitor to
21. 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 ODE link reference to point in Ca Server project EXCEL SPREADSHEET ena de A O E PROJECT Point Information E 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 as 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
22. 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 F1 cannot be accessed 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 Revision 1 7 Page 6 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification 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 PLC Mode When connected to a PLC this shows the current PLC mode Connection err
23. e eels 73 CEMT CPMTA Device Kamn nern its tit n 73 CPM2 CPM2 S Device Group entrent tenerent 74 COMA Device Group tento orent 74 COMTH Device Group Bae eS RS MUERE 75 CSIG Device ur ectetuer iberia 76 Device Group steele etn eu neat e EEUU DI HR OMS 77 CSTE Device GrOUD t cte eet ree eot rd st REESE Denn 78 ESTH H Device Group uie ere eee eg 80 IDSC D vice Group oe season sas nte eden ite te iones 81 SRMI Device Group ascites ee eee Le ee ee 82 SRMI V2 Devices GroUD cities 82 EV 1000 Device Groups l 83 CV 2000 Device i idit 83 EVIDO Device Group eoe REP ee E ee INS gae 84 CV MJ Device GIOUDp ge stand NER eee 84 CVMI V2 Device Group c dense ues mee Ae ep Em 85 FinsGateway CPU Unit oet ette n e e i 86 Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 87 Project Editor RUE ttu iue e esed 87 Glossary OF Dos Inde soie anne edi e en Revision 1 6 Page 7 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 install
24. field A device name must consist of no more than 32 characters and must be unique 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 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 Select the network 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 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 Page 22 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications 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 characters V amp 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 Setti
25. 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 project 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 Revision 1 7 Page 48 OMRON CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool 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 pump1 is expressed as pumpl 5 The full DDE link becomes CDMDDE1 C CX Server factory cdm pump1 5 An update rate indicated in this manner overrides the default rate Manual
26. 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 with 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 CS1 series PLC 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 Revision 1 7 Page 16 OMRON 10 Note CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 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 for
27. 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 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 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 46 2 Select a PLC for which the address definitions in the file can be linked PLC type that is 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 pro
28. the communications supported by CX Server 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 Chapter 5 DDE Manager Tool This chapter describes the DDE Manager and its ability to read and update point data via CX Server Chapter 6 Performance Monitor Tool This chapter describes the Performance Monitor Tool and the procedures involved when monitoring communications Appendix A Network Availability The tables in this appendice indicate the network available to each PLC device group FinsGateway has no network availability and is not described Appendix B PLC Memory Area The tables in this appendice provide memory area details for each device group Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts The tables in this appendice summarise the toolbars and keyboard shortcuts available from each component tool A Glossary of Terms and Index are also provided Revision 1 7 Warning Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in personal injury or death damage to the product or product failure Please read each chapter in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the chapter and related chapters before attempting any of the procedures or operations given Page 4 OMRON CX Server Runtime User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CX Server Runtime User Manual Page Cha
29. 42 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 64 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C200HE Z Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write 299 Yes Yes Yes ve o em Presemvawe Sew Fo 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 Revision 1 7 Page 65 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C200HG Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write CONN mem ve e ome om e 0 bit 7 Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO C200HG Z Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 66 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C200HS Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write CONN ais Yes pom om e we 511 Present Value Status 3es es 1 7 1 Special addresses CLOCK MODE C200HX Device Group Special addresses CLOCK MODE BANKNO Revision 1 7 Page 67 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC
30. 5 Introduction 45 Item 46 Manual updates 49 Server 46 Topic 46 DDE Manager Tool 45 Defining a Link 46 DeviceNet 29 Devices See PLC Differences between DeviceNet Network as FINS Network and other PLC Networks 29 DIP switches 26 DLL 90 E Establishing DDE Links 45 Ethernet Communications 23 34 Network settings 34 Export 41 FinsServer files 42 Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual Tagged database files 42 Text files 42 G Glossary of Terms 89 H Help See Online help Help and how to access it 5 Help topics 5 Help topics Find 6 Index 5 Help Topics Context sensitive help 6 I Import 39 CVSS files 38 39 CX Server projects 37 FinsServer files 38 40 LSS files 38 40 Projects 37 Tagged database files 38 40 Text files 38 40 Import Export tool Access 5 38 Access theEdit Project dialog 39 Clearing the display 37 Close 38 Creating a new CX Server project 38 CVSS import 38 39 Editing a CX Server project 39 FinsServer export 42 FinsServer import 38 40 Introduction 37 LSS import 38 40 Opening an existing CX Server project 39 Printing the display 39 Saving a CX Server project 39 Status bar 37 Tagged database file export 42 Tagged database file import 38 40 Text export 42 Page 99 OMRON Text import 38 40 User interface 37 Import Export Tool 37 Index
31. 95 OMRON Server Slots Stop bits Symbol SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET SYSMAC WAY System area System configuration Tagged database Target PLC Taskbar TCP IP Temperature Controller Temporary Relay Area Text Timer area Toolbus Tools Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual 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 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 sup
32. AC 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 Destination Address by entering the Network and Node 4 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 Inthe 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 2Mbits 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 is S YSMAC 2 Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the C
33. C Only possible if the direct connection is a C200HX E GIE Z G Z A Z 1 Controller Link 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet CS1 Series PLC Only possible if the direct connection is C200HX E G E ZIG Z 7 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet C Series PLC CS1 Series PLC SYSMAC WAY Modem Toolbus Modem Only possible if the direct connection re is C200HX E GIE ZI G Z X Z EVEMAC NET 1 Controller Link optical Ethernet Refer to Note C Series PLC Only possible if the direct connection is a C200H C1000H C2000H C200HXJEJG E Z G Z K Z 1 Controller Link 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet 4 STSMAC 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 Page 30 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications The following diagram illustrates the connection options available to the CV series PLC Direct Connection Connection CV Series PLC 1 Controller Link 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet 4 STSMAC NET C Series PLC CS1 Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet STSMAC WAY Toolbus SYSMAC WAY Modem Toolbus Modem Controller Link SY SMAC LNIK SY SMAC NET Ethernet Refer to Note C51 Series PLC 1 Control
34. C 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 representations of computer resources and functions Many icons are used by CX Server components and tools as part of the GUI 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 ext
35. CX Server Runtime User Manual Version 1 7 Revision 1 7 Page 1 OMRON 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 DANGER Indicates information that if not heeded is likely to result in loss of life or serious injury WARNING Indicates information that if not heeded could possibly result in loss of life or serious injury Caution Indicates information that if not heeded could result in relatively serious or minor injury damage to the product or faulty operation 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 1 7 Page 2 OMRON CX Server Runtime User Manual Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient opera
36. New PLC 2 Group 1 Group 1 0 Group 1 1 Group 2 gt p Points 4 item s 2 Revision 1 7 Page 47 OMRON CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool Use the following procedure to copy a point 1 2 3 1 Into another application i e Microsoft 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 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
37. Project dialog is displayed 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 2 standard File Open dialog is displayed Select a file from the Open dialog followed by the Open pushbutton PLC Memory files have a CDM extension 3 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 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 amp 2 Setup 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 1 2 3 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
38. agram Protocol A number identifying an individual component of an OMRON PLC system configuration A component of an OMRON PLC system configuration Protocol which directs information across a network to port numbers rather than to IP addresses A 16 bit unit of data memory Page 97 OMRON INDEX A About CX Server 1 6 89 About this Manual 4 Access Change PLC dialog 22 DDE Manager tool 5 45 Edit Project dialog 39 Import Export tool 5 38 Performance Monitor tool 5 51 Project editor 14 Adding a Device 19 Appendix A Network Availability 53 Appendix B PLC Memory Areas 61 Appendix C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 87 Application 89 Automatic versus Manual Updates 48 B Baud rate 89 89 C Communications 21 Connection possibilities 25 Controller Link 23 34 CS1 Series connection options 32 C Series connection options 30 CV series connection options 31 Data link tables See Data Link tables DIP switches 26 Direct connection 26 End connections 28 91 Ethernet 23 34 FinsGateway 29 FinsGateway CPU 23 Gateway connections 23 25 Link adapters 26 Modem 23 92 Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual Network connections 28 Network settings 26 Nodes 29 PLC See PLC PLC serial network configuration 28 PROM Writer 35 Requirements 4 Routing tables See Routing tables Serial connection
39. alid 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 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 save changes and close the Project Editor select the Close button in the title bar g 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 1 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 al 2 Select the Add Group button from the toolbar The New Group n will be added to the tree structure in the appropriate position Re
40. 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 be copied or moved within the Points group 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 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 Revision 1 7 Page 18 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects f 4 Select the Paste button from the toolbar to paste the item A Paste operation can be performed several times without copying again
41. as in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read EDEN E ee d Ez m 327677 Revision 1 7 72 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CJ1M Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPUs 12 13 22 and 23 Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Special addresses MODE Revision 1 7 Page 73 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPM2 CPM2 S Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel RAT Write Special addresses MODE CQM1 Device Group Memory Areas Memory Areas for all CPUs 0 bit 7 Revision 1 7 Page 74 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas 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 ves n Ye Special addresses CLOCK MODE CQM1H Device Group Memory Areas Memory Areas for all CPUs Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Write R opt 255 bit 7 1 REEL a 1 o sn Presentvane Sms Fo CPU 11 21 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 75 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPU 51 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to general memory areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel
42. ation 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 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 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 i e Ethernet SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET some settings must be co
43. cations 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 valve 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 1l Maximum Node number and Maximum number of Nodes are 63 2 No Datalink functionality Revision 1 7 Page 29 OMRON 3 CHAPTER 3 Communications There are specific system setting areas and values for DeviceNet Network Other application software DeviceNet Configurator will support these settings so CX Net 1 7 CX P 3 0 does not need to support the system setting The following diagram illustrates the connection options available to the C series PLC Revision 1 7 Wh Direct Connection Connection CV Series PL
44. cations 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 completion of the CX Programmer installation a number of dialogs will prompt for information concerning the installation of CX Server and its components Note If using CX Server under Windows 95 DCOMO5 is required for correct operation This is installed as part on the install process 1 2 3 1 Insert the CD ROM in the appropriate drive and select the Run option from the Start pushbutton on the taskbar 2 Click the Browse pushbutton 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 Revision 1 7 Page 4 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification Starting CX Server CX Server components are normally accessed from the invoking application However a number of tools can be accessed a
45. cedure 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 Revision 1 7 Page 40 OMRON Note CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool 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 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 It is not possible to import a node which has no tag data 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 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 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 Select the Import Tag pushbutton an Imported message is displayed once the
46. cond step field and select the Display pushbutton or double click on the index entry 4 If an 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 Revision 1 7 Page 5 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification Find Use the following procedure to retrieve on line help from the Find tab of the Help Topics dialog 1 2 3 1 Select 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
47. ct All Refresh Find Page 88 APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts OMRON Revision 1 7 Page 89 OMRON GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual 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 0 and 1 A digit used in binary notation which can take the value 0 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 optional 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 la
48. d 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 SRM1 PLCs only CPU Type can be selected For CV series PLCs CS1 series PLCs and IDSC File Memory allows selection of the amount of EPROM or EEPROM A Timer Clock can be installed Revision 1 7 Page 24 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications 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 to directly PC CV Series PLC CS1 Series PLC Ethernet Controller Link Controller Link
49. d Word Signed BCD Double Word Unsigned Binary Double Word Float Quad Word Unsigned Binary IEEE Float Single Word Signed Binary A Complex Double Word Signed Binary LReal 7 E H M Quad Word Signed Binary Points with an invalid PLC address assigned to them are indicated by the associated icon Revision 1 7 Page 17 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 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 amp A point s 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 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 amp Any points or groups contained within a group being deleted are also removed unless
50. d 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 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 1102 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 To refre
51. ed 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 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 Server 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 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 Revision 1 7 Page 38 OMRON CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool 1 2 3 1 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 Select the New button in the toolbar The Create
52. ernal device A statement indicating an operation to be performed and identifies any data involved in this operation Page 92 OMRON 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 Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual 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 devices 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 Po
53. es MODE CV1000 Device Group Sap S sa PMA PE O IO do ves Le o __ no n Special addresses BANKNO CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 83 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CV2000 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel Write DEM 2047 ALTE EPA C o 108 Present Status Yes Ea 1023 resent Vato Sus ves FO Tn o w3 FC LR of O 56 32765 2 4 8 Yes Special addresses BANKNO CLOCK MODE CV500 Device Group 511 ER NS 1023 e ox m o Special addresses MODE CLOCK Revision 1 7 Page 84 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CVM1 Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Addressing CPU 01 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write D 8191 CPU 11 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write D 24575 Special addresses all CPUs CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 85 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CVM1 V2 Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Prefix Start End Channe
54. et Le e _ vs _1 E WERL lt SA ere E e A So ees lt E es sp E os p oe Spo se s Revision 1 7 Page 56 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability CJ1G Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CJ1G H 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 WAY NET LINK Link Net CJ1M Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net vw ves cus vs Ye ves CPM1 CPM1A CPM2 Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net CPU10 Yes Yes cw ve ves _ cum v ves Revision 1 7 Page 57 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability CPM2 S Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net lt CQM1 Device Group Device Type RC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device NET LINK Link Net AA 22210 PEI ETA oue ve vs ewe dw om e vs CQM1H Device Group aa n WAY NET LINK Li
55. ettings 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 Windows File Open dialog Insert a filename to export in the File name field and click on OK or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation 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 Exporting Data to FinsServer Files Use the following procedure to export data to FinsServer files Revision 1 7 1 2 3 B4 DE 1 2 Select the Export to TagDB button from the toolbar The FinsServer Export Option dialog is displayed 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 The minus icon indicates that there is no tagged data assigned to the PLC listed in the Node in TagDB field Set the Export to same name PLC field to use
56. evice Groupa iere nnen iee en letter ica 59 CV500 Device GOD e eae a codo 60 Device Group ueniet etiem e ndn eh He D i ee pr t Hed 60 CVMI V2 Device Group eed teeth 60 Appendix B PLC Memory 1 C H Deyice ette ER PE re p UE D D ert heir ees tein eet vestis 61 C K Device Group rp p ER HERR LE ettet tre eh RETE 61 C P Device Group che c eeu tede 62 Revision 1 7 Page 6 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification Table of Contents continued Page Device Group ix estre ee nda 62 C20 Device Ae a Aelita RE HEN 62 C 20008 Device Groups x etti en sette euet euet eie equ 63 C200H Device Group is Baia alin DUI ine RN 63 C200HE Device Group eorr pred eee dp ero e ecd nitet 64 E200HE Z Device Ground 65 E200HG Device cene il 66 C200HG Z Device eben ihe eletto 66 C200HS Device Group tte ete rie bete t e b pe p 67 C200HX Device Groups eI EEUU eed RE 67 C200HX Z Device iii 68 C500 Device 69 CIIG Device Groups ee etr be tede 69 CIIG H Device Group naa Ree ine EDU IURI 70 CIHEHSH Device Group uie Sette Dentes edite ien 72 Device Group isis eco ete
57. ftware 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 allowing transferral of data between PLCs and a client application using DDE for example Microsoft Excel Dynamic Data Exchange Management Library A value automatically set by a program in the absence 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 o
58. g information Service CDMDDE Topic CACX ServerMactory cdm Item pump1 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 pump1 Revision 1 7 Page 46 OMRON CHAPTER 5 DDE Manager Tool XN Microsoft Excel Booki 3 Eie Edit view Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Application Topic Item 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 Project Editor Files OMRON CX Server Alan Test cdm Edit View Tools Help ajej 2 all Devices Group 1 8 PLC 1 E Group 2 New Point 1 Point PLCMAM USH SR O New Point 2 Point PLCA MUSH d AR HR LR ap TC 4 DM
59. g Addressing Write o aer CPU 44 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write em CPU 45 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write 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 Revision 1 7 Page 78 OMRON APPENDIX B PLC Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Read Channel 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 Revision 1 7 Page 79 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas 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 CLOCK MODE addresses CPU 64 65 66 67 BANKNO CS1H H Device Group General Memory Areas General Memory Areas for all CPU 63 64 65 66 and 67 Prefix Start E
60. h as COM DCOM and ODBC ADO This conformity also means that you can use standard interfaces and standard software System Requirements CX Server operates on IBM compatible personal computers with Pentium II or better central processor It runs in a Microsoft Windows environment Microsoft Windows 95 98 Millennium or 2000 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 Minimum 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 32Mb 100Mb 800x600 Pentium 64Mb 150Mb 1024x768 Windows 98 Class SVGA Class SVGA 133MHz 200MHz Windows NT with SP 5 Windows Pentium 64Mb 100Mb 800x600 Pentium 64Mb 150Mb 1024x768 2000 Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows ME 150MHz 200MHz Windows XP Pentium 128Mb 100Mb 800x600 Pentium 256Mb 150Mb 1024x768 Home Class SVGA Class SVGA Windows XP 300MHz 600MHz 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 The amount of RAM and hard disk
61. hange PLC dialog 3 In the Network tab define the FINS Destination Address by entering the Network and Node 4 Setthe 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 the OK pushbutton to save the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the operation Revision 1 7 Page 33 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications 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 CS1 Series PLC
62. 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 1 7 Page 13 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 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 point 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 Project Editor EProgram Files OMRON CX Server Alan Test cdm File Edit View Tools Help C Group 1 e Group 2 Group E New Point 1 Point PLC MASH E New Point 2 Point PLC MASH New PLC 2 Group 1 E Group 1 0 E Group 1 1 Group 2
63. int 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 Megabites 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 Megaherts 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 Page 93 OMRON Modem n Network Service Board Network Node number Node NSB Offline OLE Online Output Packet Parity Path Peripheral Performance Monitor tool Ping test PLC Error component Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual 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 into digital form A variable number An interface which connects devices not PLCs to the network 1 Par
64. ion as import and export procedures are performed This information can be cleared by selecting the Clear Screen button from the toolbar Revision 1 7 Page 37 OMRON CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool For moving resizing maximising minimising and closing windows refer to Microsoft Windows online help for further information gs To access the Import Export tool click the Start pushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar and select Programs 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 CX Server point definition CMT This is a table of address comments The addresses listed usually match those used in the SBL file 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 stor
65. irectly 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 Revision 1 7 Page 21 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications The Change PLC dialog allows a new PLC to be added to the CX Server project and 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 Derice Hana Device Type 516 Network iramae WAT Comment lt Use the following procedure to change the PLC settings 2 3 1 Revision 1 7 Enter a name in the Device Name
66. its 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 CS1 series PLCs SYSMAC WAY dip switch five on the front panel must be set to OFF Toolbus Toolbus operates in a similar manner to S YSMAC WAY The connection is made to a PLC using its peripheral port The following connection is required RS232 connection via a standard serial port on the computer COMI etc using either CIFO1 or CIFO2 cable Revision 1 7 Page 27 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications 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 SC1 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 Data Bits Stop Bits CS1 CJ1 Series Yes 8 None 1 CV CVM Series Yes 8 Odd 1 C Series No CPM1 CPM1A SRM1 SRM1 V2 m Um CPM CPM2 S m gi CQM1 CQM1H 285 Nc E Serial Networks When connecting a computer to a serial network of PLCs each PLC needs to be configured so that it has a different Unit number The Unit number for C se
67. ity 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 Page 94 OMRON PLC Memory component PLC Setup component PLC Point Port Program Program memory Program mode GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual 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 appearance 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 Prog
68. l Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write CPU 01 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write D 8191 CPU 11 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write D 24575 Revision 1 7 Page 86 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas CPU 21 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Present Value Status Special all CPUs CLOCK addresses CPU 21 MODE BANKNO FinsGateway CPU Unit Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write o ve vee ves Revision 1 7 Page 87 OMRON APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts The following tables summarise the toolbars and keyboard shortcuts available from each component and tool The F1 function key is common across all components and tools and provides context help Project Editor Toolbar Up One Level Add PLC Add Group Add Point Cut Copy Paste Delete Rename Properties Large Icons Small Icons List Details Revision 1 7 APPENDIX C Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Delete Alt F4 Ctrl X Ctrl C Ctrl V Ctrl A F5 Ctrl F Delete Close Cut Copy Paste Sele
69. ler Link optical Wh C Series PLC 1 Controller Link 2 SYSMAC LINK 3 Ethernet Possible Network Combinations CV series PLC Note For Ethernet multiple destination access is possible Revision 1 7 Page 31 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications The following diagram illustrates the connection options available to the CS1 series PLC Direct Connection Connection CV Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet CS1 Series PLC 1 SYSMAC LINK 2 SYSMAC C Series PLC CS1 Series PLC 1 Controller Link wired 2 Controller Link optical 3 Ethernet STSMAC WAY Toolbus Refer to Note SYSMAC WAY Modem 1 CS1 Series PLC 3 4 Toolbus Modem See Note 5 T 1 Controller Link wired Controller Link wired 2 Ethernet SYSMAC LNIK optical Ethernet Refer to Note C Series PLC 1 SYSMAC LINK Possible Network Combinations CS1 series PLC Note For Toolbus Modem and Ethernet multiple destination access is possible Revision 1 7 Page 32 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC LINK is a high speed 2Mbits sec industrial network supporting the connection of multiple C series CV series CS1 series and CJ1 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 SYSM
70. mat 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 Select the OK pushbutton to save the point details or the Cancel pushbutton to discard the new point 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 Internal Data Type Icon No type defined Single Word Unsigned BCD Bit Double Word Unsigned BCD Signed Character Binary u Quad Word Unsigned BCD Unsigned Character Binary Single Word Signed BCD Raw Character Binary Double Word Signed BCD Single Word Unsigned Binary Qua
71. nd CPU type 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 CSI 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 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 CS1 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 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 PLC Tools User Manual Chapter 8 CX Net Network Configuration Tool Chapter 10 Datalink Editor Chapter 11 Routing Tables Connection to the PLC requires the specification of the type of communicatio
72. nd Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Addressing Addressing Write o w _ xe Ye Yes TT CPU 63 Memory Areas Memory Areas in addition to General Memory Areas Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Revision 1 7 Page 80 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas 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 Revision 1 7 Page 81 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas IDSC Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel tieng Write Ls m mem Lm os om 511 Present Value Status Special addresses CLOCK MODE SRM1 Device Group 0 bit 7 Special addresses MODE Revision 1 7 Page 82 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas SRM1 V2 Device Group Start End Channel Word Read Channel Write 1 Special address
73. ne 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 Page 91 OMRON Driver 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 IDSC device type Import tool Input Instruction Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual The software which controls the communications between a computer and PLC translating any information passed between them into a format that the receiving Device can understand The method of transferral of data and possibly instructions between applications 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 PL
74. nfigured 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 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 Revision 1 7 Page 1 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification 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 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 edit cut and paste text use the Microsoft Windows desktop environment If the installed version of Microsoft Windows has not been used before it is recommended that the reader
75. ngs 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 Revision 1 7 SYSMAC WAY Toolbus Toolbus on the CS1 series PLCs allows CX Server auto baud rate detection up to 115 200 bps Toolbus on the CS1 series PLCs supports full clients and n destinations 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 CS1 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 Controller Link for OMRON NSB Controller Link is supported through FinsGateway Version 3 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated CS1 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 Fi
76. nk Net ow w Wes sp 2 Te Ye Ye ve _ _ CS1G CS1G H Device Group Device Type ag Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device NET LINK Link Net Lue e IO CPU44 Fue a e eae eae SO EC Revision 1 7 Page 58 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability CS1H CS1H H Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes IDSC Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net C01 Yes Yes c ve CV1000 Device Group Per vn ere WAY NET LINK Link Net vs ves ves ve ___ CV2000 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net Revision 1 7 Page 59 OMRON APPENDIX A Network Availability CV500 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net ewm vs vs e e ve e CVM1 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Link Net cu Ye vs Ye vs ve ve cun Ye Ye Ye Ye ves ve CVM1 V2 Device Group Device Type SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device WAY NET LINK Li
77. nk Net Y CPUO1 Yes Yes es Yes Yes Yes Revision 1 7 Page 60 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas 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 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 Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write BRUN E IR op 0 252 Yes Yes Yes FC mew n Ye Ye we m amp w Ye ve re ves Ye TR Ye No Special addresses CLOCK MODE C K Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Present Value Status PIDE Xe Eee ESSE S AO ec Les s p sem e e sr top veers wem wo Ye _ Lm Revision 1 7 Page 61 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C P Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write e ve 1 m 9 o vee vee ve Fo mem o wmm e Ye ves re mew seme wem wo _ Ye m o oon w ve _ C1000H De
78. notes that the device is open for communications A device list cannot be opened whilst open for communications A PLC device cannot deleted have its network 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 dialog 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 2 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 f
79. ns 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 Revision The CX Server project file also contains a list of addresses which may be accessed in the defined PLCs 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 Address The location of the information inside the configured PLC including the PLC by name matching the label of the defined PLC address for example 00 the number of elements for example ten elements for ten channels and type for example bit channel floating point 1 7 Page 10 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 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
80. nsGateway Version 3 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated SYSMAC NET for OMRON NSB SYSMAC NET communications are supported on Windows NT only through FinsGateway Version 3 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated FinsGateway CPU unit connection and Gateway connection combinations CSI Board for Omron CS1 PCI board PCI Board is supported through FinsGateway version 3 12 when installed via CX Server installation and services are activated Page 23 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications Device Type Settings The Device Type Settings dialog allows further configuration of the selected PLC This is important since the behaviour of the PLC depends upon details such as CPU type e g the network options available to 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 Installation of a Timer Clock Device Type CS 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 Similarly if Expansion Memory cannot be selecte
81. ol provides a facility to monitor system performance of active connections and can also display the limits of performance against user instructions CHAPTER 6 Routing Tables Particularly it allows monitoring of communications For example a SYSMAC WAY connection 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 Revision 1 7 Performance Monitor File Options View Help Statistics Performance Performance Performance History Component Totals Memory Open PLCs Current Usage 0 Active Messages Peak Usage 8512 Open Points Total Memory 1050624 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 Page 51 OMRON CHAPTER 6 Routing Tables The Performance tab displays an automated performance history and performance loa
82. ommunications Direct Connection The computer involved in establishing communications has at least one serial RS232 port the first port is normally called COM1 If in doubt check the configuration of your PC Only a single PLC can be connected to an RS232 port For CS1 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 settings are configured via the PLC Setup component Refer to the PLC Tools User Manaul Chapter 4 PLC Setup Component for details of the PLC Setup component SYSMAC WAY SYSMAC WAY provides a simple means of connecting a computer to a PLC for monitoring and diagnostic purposes It has a slower
83. ons 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 frame 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 d
84. or 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 NewPLCI Deleting a PLC The Device 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 1 7 Page 12 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 2 Select the Yes pushbutton to confirm the deletion or the No pushbutton to cancel the operation tis not possible to delete a device that is open for communications indicated by the Device Open icon as it cannot be opened 88 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 Typeinthe new name to a maximum length of 32 characters
85. ors are also displayed here 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 should 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 The communications system is set up correctly 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 1 7 Page 7 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification Customer Services Required Information Table Version number of CX Server component or tool Serial number of the software Operating system and version number Language ol operating system O 7 PLC type model and CPU details Type of communications in use Serial Toolbus SYSMAC LINK SYSMAC NET Device NET Con
86. ported 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 Page 96 OMRON Transfer from PLC Transfer to PLC UDP Unit number Units User Datagram Protocol Word Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual The transfer of a program or data to a host 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 Dat
87. pter 1 Technical Specification 1 L CX Server SoftWare tee nene eet Ert Care EH eret 1 About this Man al 1 Features sono RIO eter Opa 2 System e cde rie ee ete dps e petet uid tue ae e 3 Communications Requirements 4 Installation edi ne 4 Starting EX SV aria ande eost 5 How to Acces At tee eee ea iia 5 Technical ter creep or Seit ee e EE 7 Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects 9 CX Server Projects 9 CX Server iode ente aie re eripe P e ee d cepe py 9 Editing aC X Server Project PLC List oce Eee d uon ires 11 Editing C X Server Projectar dieere eee acento pied eed ete beds 13 Chapter 3 Communications ecce esee eee eere ee ee eese sse eeeees 21 Supported 20 16 0123 2 Device rnnt 2 Defining Connections and Gateway PLCS 25 Serial Communications Direct
88. rammable Read Only Memory Project PROM writer PROM Protocol Rack RAM Registered IO Table Root Root group Rotary switch Routing table Routing RS232 RS422 Serial Connection Revision 1 7 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 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 Page
89. rge 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 Revision 1 7 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 Page 90 OMRON Data area Data bits Data link Data link table Data location DDE DDE management library DDE Manager tool DDEML Default Device group Device type Device Dialog DLL Double Floating Point Download Drag Revision 1 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual An area of PLC memory allocated to the storage of data not programs Bits representing each character to be transmitted A so
90. ries PLCs should be configured as follows The Unit number for CV series PLCs and CS1 series PLCs should be configured as follows CPU mounted Host Link unit Rack mounted Host Link unit DIP switches on back of unit Rotary switches on front of unit Direct CPU RS232 port Internal DM settings Direct CPU Peripheral port Internal DM settings Rack mounted Host Link unit Unit Setup dialog Direct CPU RS232 port Host Link settings dialog Direct CPU Peripheral port Fixed as Unit 0 Remote SYSBUS 2 Peripheral port Fixed as Unit 0 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 Network Communications End Connection Each network supports a protocol or set of rules determining the manner in which a message is transmitted Requests sent by an are formatted into the relevant protocol with each message being validated and prioritised according to the rules associated with that protocol Revision 1 7 Page 28 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications 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 wi
91. s 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 Node 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 9 9 9 Revision 1 7 Data Bits 8 Parity none Stop Bits or those of the particular PROM writer unit being used Page 35 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications Revision 1 7 Page
92. s 18 Renaming a group 16 Print Import Export tool 39 Product References 2 Projects See CX Server project For non CX Server projects refer to the user manual for the invoking application PROM Writer Communications 35 R Racks 94 Page 100 OMRON GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual S Slots 95 Special Data Types 49 Starting CX Server See access Status bar 6 Import Export tool 37 Project editor 14 Supported Import Export Data 38 Symbols 95 SYSMAC LINK Communications 23 33 Network settings 33 SYSMAC NET Communications 23 33 Network settings 33 SYSMAC WAY Communications 23 26 Modem communications 23 26 Network settings 27 System requirements 3 T Table of Contents 5 Technical Specification 1 Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts 87 Toolbus Communications 23 27 Modem communications 23 Network settings 27 U Units 96 V Visual Aids 3 W Words 96 Revision 1 7 Page 101 OMRON GLOSSARY OF TERMS CX Server Runtime User Manual Revision 1 7 Page 102
93. s stand alone tools from the windows Start menu on the Microsoft Windows taskbar Performance Monitor tool B gt DDE Manager tool CX Server Import Export tool EE Help 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 worked 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 se
94. s 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 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 4 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 Controller Link documentation for further information 6 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 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 Ensure the Network Type is Ethernet 2 Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog 3 In the Network tab define the FINS Source Address Network field by entering the Network Address Revision 1 7 Page 34 OMRON 9 10 CHAPTER 3 Communication
95. sh 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 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 Revision 1 7 Page 52 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 an another network type C H Device Group Device SYSMAC Toolbus SYSMAC SYSMAC Controller Device Type WAY E E Ge Loma ee EOS A eed WC C K Device Group Device SYSMAC
96. space used depends upon the size of the PLC programs written approximately per step Revision 1 7 Page 3 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification 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 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 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 correctly configured In order to use an ISA board FinsGateway Version 3 or higher is required 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 PIC Refer to Chapter 3 Communi
97. spends some time working with it using the Microsoft documentation before using CX Server 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 9 9 The CX Automation suite is in 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 Revision 1 7 Page 2 OMRON CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification The architecture is based on standards that are widely maintained such as ActiveX and OPC OLE for Process Control and standard interfaces suc
98. t 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 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 applications 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 par
99. th 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 for 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 If a serial connection has been made to a CV series PLC network 0 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 Note Remember that the Unit number that is specified in the communi
100. 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 Page 42 OMRON Revision 1 7 CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool Select the Export Point pushbutton The Export 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 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 Page 43 OMRON CHAPTER 4 CX Import Export Tool Revision 1 7 Page 44 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
101. tion 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 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 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 This manual refers to two distinct types of project CX Server projects and application projects A CX Server project is defined in this manual An application project is defined by the software application invoking CX Server OMRON 2002 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 mechanical electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of OMRON All copyright and
102. 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 1 7 Page 3 OMRON 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 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 Chapter 2 Introduction to CX Server This chapter describes the concepts on which CX Server is based including the definition of PLCs points and groups Chapter 3 Communications This chapter describes
103. 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 5422 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 Revision 1 7 Page 26 OMRON CHAPTER 3 Communications Meteor Seblingz WAT Network Diver Modem Connection Dista Fount 7 BaudAate S600 Even Use the following procedure to apply Network Settings 1 2 3 1 Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog 2 Inthe Network tab check the Unit No usually 0 for connecting to a single PLC or the multi drop number for an RS422 connection 3 In the Driver tab check the port on the computer for connection to the PLC and enter it in the Port Name field 4 Select the Baud Rate Parity Data B
104. troller Link Ethernet Nature of the problem Steps taken to reproduce problem Other comments Revision 1 7 Page 8 OMRON 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 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
105. vice Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write umeros ou dr meri er IE NES I rn m mem ve sem 0 Special addresses MODE C20 Device Group Start End Channel Word Bit Read Channel Addressing Addressing Write Revision 1 7 Page 62 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C2000H Device Group Channel Addressing Addressing Write aa lt T6 o m Presentvaue Sous Ye Fo es ves Ye wm o 9 ves ve Ye Fo m ve ve Special addresses MODE C200H Device Group Prefix Start End Channel Word Bit Read Modifiers Channel Write se peon m m ow 29 ve Ye w poma v o s eee Sms Ye Fc Special addresses CLOCK MODE Revision 1 7 Page 63 OMRON APPENDIX 8 PLC Memory Areas C200HE Device Group General Memory Areas Memory Areas for any CPU Prefix Start End Channel Word Channel Addressing Ship 23 255007 ves ves No Ship 256 29 Ye Ye FO 1 aso Ji A T dye sl CAOS To sm Presentvaue status FC CPU 32
106. vision 1 7 Page 15 OMRON CHAPTER 2 Introduction to CX Server Projects Renaming a Group abi 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 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 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 V amp 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 1 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 101 contain any of the following characters amp but can include an existing path to indicate the group to which it 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

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