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Usethe non V2 types.Refer to the CX-Server User Manual for information regarding available communication types.System RequirementsCX-Programmer operates on IBM compatible personal computers with Pentium or better centralprocessors, including Pentium II. It runs in Microsoft Windows environment (Microsoft Windows 95or later, or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later).Note:Page 4CX-Programmer is not guaranteed to be compatible with computers running Windowsemulation (for example, Apple Macintosh).Revision 2.0OMRONCHAPTER 1 – Technical SpecificationThe following configuration is recommended as a minimum system environment for running CXProgrammer:♦IBM PC-AT compatible or NEC PC-98 compatible computer;♦Pentium class CPU operating at 90 Megahertz (MHz) or faster;♦Minimum 16 Megabytes (Mb) Random Access Memory (RAM);♦Hard disk storage with at least 40 Mb free space;♦800×600 SVGA or higher resolution display system is recommended;♦ Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3+).Use of a mouse is highly recommended, although all operations can be performed with the keyboard.Refer to the on-line help for a list of keyboard shortcut commands.The amount of RAM and hard disk space used depends upon the size of the PLC programs written –approximately 1K per step.InstallationThis chapter describes the procedures involved in the installation of CX-Programmer on a standardworkstation running under Microsoft Windows 95, or later, or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.The software is supplied on CD-ROM and is installed easily from within Microsoft Windows.
Theinstallation can be terminated at any point during the installation process.1, 2, 3…1.Insert the CD in the appropriate drive and select the Run option from the Startpushbutton on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.2.Click the Browse pushbutton to select the setup file from the CD-ROM drive.3.Click the OK pushbutton to initiate the installation.instructions.Follow the on-screenEntering a Licence NumberAt some point in the installation, a licence number may be input.
A licence number is necessary to accessthe full functionality of CX-Programmer.It is possible to complete the installation without entering a licence number, in which case ‘Junior’functionality is present. In ‘Junior’ mode, CX-Programmer operates normally, but only supports CPM1,CPM2* and SRM1 PLCs only.It is also possible to enter a licence number for CX-Programmer after it is installed.Help and How to Access itCX-Programmer comes with a detailed context-sensitive help system. At any time while using thesoftware, it is possible to get help on the particular point that is currently being worked on, or on generalRevision 2.0Page 5CHAPTER 1 – Technical SpecificationOMRONaspects of CX-Programmer. This system is intended to complement the manual, by providing an on-linereference to specific functions of the software.
The manual is designed to provide tutorial informationand discuss the various facilities offered by CX-Programmer.♦Help topics (available from the Help menu);♦Instruction Reference (available from the Help menu and from the instruction entry dialogue);♦Context sensitive help;♦About (available from the Help menu);♦Status Bar.Help TopicsSelect the Help Topics option on the Help menu. The Help system provides a standard look-up dialogueunder the Contents tab showing the contents of the CX-Programmer Help file. Double-click on an itemto read the associated information.IndexUse the following procedure to retrieve on-line help from the Index tab of the Help Topics dialogue.1, 2, 3…1.Select the Help Topics option from the Help menu.2.Select the Index tab.3.Enter a text query into the first step field. The second step field is refreshedaccording to the query entered in the first step field.4.Select an entry in the second step field and select the Display pushbutton, ordouble-click on the index entry.5.If an entry is linked to two or more topics, the names of the topics are displayed inthe Topics Found dialogue.
Select a topic and choose the Display pushbutton ordouble-click on the topic.FindUse the following procedure to retrieve on-line help from the Find tab of the Help Topics dialogue.1, 2, 3…Page 61.Select the Help Topics 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 refreshedaccording to the query entered in the first step field. Previous text queries can beretrieved by selecting from the drop-down list in the first step field.Revision 2.0OMRONCHAPTER 1 – Technical Specification4.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 wordto extend the selection or by pressing Ctrl and selecting another word to add to theselection.
The third step field is refreshed according to the word or words selected.The number of topics found is shown at the bottom of the dialogue.5.Select a topic from the third step field and select the Display pushbutton, ordouble-click on the topic from the third step field. Select the Clear pushbutton torestart the Find operation.The Find operation can be enhanced by the use of the Options pushbutton and Rebuild push-button.Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation for further information.Instruction ReferenceCX-Programmer supports additional help for CS1-series PLCs, CV-series PLCs and C-series PLCs.
Allvalid instructions relating to PLC programming can be retrieved by selecting Instruction Reference fromthe Help menu, followed by either CS1-Series, CV-Series or C-Series. Individual help topics aredisplayed.Context Sensitive HelpCX-Programmer supports the use of context sensitive help. The relevant on-line help topic is providedautomatically 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 pushbuttonwhen F1 cannot be accessed.It is also possible to retrieve context sensitive help by selecting the Help button fromthe toolbar and selecting an area of the display to retrieve help.About CX-ProgrammerCX-Programmer includes an About button accessible from the toolbar. The About CXProgrammer dialogue supplies technical reference information about the applicationsuch as version and copyright information. It also contains essential version numberinformation that is required for obtaining technical support.Status BarThe status bar is displayed at the bottom of many of the CX-Programmer display and tool windows. Itprovides several helpful pieces of information while programming:♦Instant Help.
A brief message appears in the status bar as menu commands and buttons are selected.♦On-line Status. This shows the on-line or offline status of the PLC. If connection to a PLC is lost,the status bar will indicate this by flashing.♦PLC Operating Mode. When connected to a PLC, this shows the current PLC mode. Connectionerrors are also displayed here.Revision 2.0Page 7CHAPTER 1 – Technical SpecificationOMRON♦Connected PLC and CPU Type. The currently connected PLC and associated CPU can always bereferenced in the status bar.♦PLC Cycle Time.
This shows the current cycle time of the PLC when connected.♦Cursor Position. This shows the position of the cursor within the program.♦On-line Edit Buffer Size. This shows the size remaining in the on-line edit buffer when connectedto a PLC and editing on-line.The CX-Programmer status bar can be enabled and disabled by selecting the Status Bar option from theView menu.Technical SupportIf the installation instructions for this application have been followed (refer to Chapter 1 - Installation),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-Programmer, for instance, withCX-Server components.
Check the following:♦The computer 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 following details to hand. A clear and concisedescription of the problem is required, together with the exact text of any error messages.Note:Page 8Use the About dialogue to obtain the version number of the application (the fourfielded version listed against the ‘CX-P.exe’ entry in the bottom list).Revision 2.0OMRONCHAPTER 1 – Technical SpecificationCustomer Services Required Information TableVersion number of CXProgrammer:Serial number of the software:Operating system and versionnumber:Language of operating system:PLC type, model and CPUdetails:Type of communications in use:SerialSYSMAC LINKSYSMAC NETController LinkEthernetToolbusNature of the problem:Steps taken to reproduceproblem:Other comments:Refer to the CX-Server User Manual for technical support details with regard to CX-Server components.Revision 2.0Page 9CHAPTER 1 – Technical SpecificationPage 10OMRONRevision 2.0OMRONCHAPTER 2 – Quick Start GuideCHAPTER 2Quick Start GuideThis chapter describes the basic features of CX-Programmer together with a simple tutorial forfamiliarisation purposes; detail is to be found in Chapter 3 - Project Reference and Chapter 4 Reference.As this chapter proceeds, important concepts about CX-Programmer are introduced bythis symbol.Starting CX-ProgrammerCX-Programmer is activated from the Start pushbutton from the Microsoft Windowstaskbar.
Once activated, CX-Programmer is displayed.CX-Programmer provides the facility to create a project file in which as many PLCs as required can beincluded. For each PLC, ladder program(s), addressing and network details, pre-set PLC memory, IOtable, expansion instructions (if applicable) and programming symbols can be defined.Revision 2.0Page 11CHAPTER 2 – Quick Start GuideOMRON‘Junior’ and ‘Full’ Functionality - LicensingCX-Programmer has a licence number system. To use CX-Programmer in ‘Junior’ mode, a licencenumber is not required. This mode allows it to be used to program CPM1, CPM2* and SRM1 PLCsonly.To access ‘Full’ functionality of CX-Programmer, a licence number is required, which is shown on theCD case.
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