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Cat. No. W372-E1-13
SYSMAC CS/CJ Series
WS02-LCTC1-EV5
CX-Process Tool Ver. 5.2
WS02-LCTC1-EV5
CX-Process Tool Ver. 5.2
Operation Manual
Revised December 2009
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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 with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
! WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
! Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or property damage.
!
OMRON Product References
All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers
to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.
The abbreviation “Ch,” which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means
“word” and is abbreviated “Wd” in documentation in this sense.
The abbreviation “PLC” means Programmable Controller. “PC” is used, however, in some Programming Device displays to mean Programmable Controller.
Visual Aids
The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of
information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation
of the product.
1, 2, 3...
1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.
Copyrights and Trademarks
Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
Other system and product names that appear in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective company.
 OMRON, 2000
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.
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.
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About Loop Controllers
Loop Control Types, Functional Elements, and Versions
Loop Controller Types
Loop
Controller
type
Separate
Pre-installed in
CPU Unit
Type name
Separate
Loop
oop
C
Controller
CPU Unit with
Pre-installed
p
Loop
C t ll
Controller
There are two types of CS/CJ-series Loop Controller: Separate Loop Controllers and Loop Controllers Pre-installed in CPU Units
Product name
Model
PLC series and Unit type
Loop Control Unit
CS1W-LC001
Loop Control
Board
Loop Control
Board with
Gradient
Temperature
Controller
CS1W-LCB01/05
CS-series CPU Bus Unit Loop
Controller
CS-series Inner Board Loop Controller
CS1W-LCB05-GTC
CS-series Inner Board Loop Controller
Process-control
CPU Unit
CS1D-CPUP
A one-Unit Loop Controller consisting
of an Inner Board pre-installed in a
CS-series CS1D-H CPU Unit
Loop-control CPU
Unit
CJ1G-CPUP
An Inner Board Loop Controller
integrated into a CS-series CJ1-H CPU
Unit
Loop-control CPU
Unit with Gradient
Temperature
Controller
CJ1G-CPUP-GTC
An Inner Board Loop Controller
integrated into a CJ-series CJ1-H CPU
Unit
Loop Controller Functional Elements
• Separate Loop Controllers consist of only the Loop Controller functional element (i.e., the Loop Controller element).
• CPU Units with Pre-installed Loop Controller consists of a CPU Unit functional
element (i.e., the CPU Unit element) and the Loop Controller functional element (i.e., the Loop Controller element).
Versions
The functional elements (i.e., the CPU Unit element and Loop Controller element) have versions.
Model Numbers and Functional Elements
The following table lists the Loop Controller product model numbers, the functional element names for the CPU Unit elements and Loop Controller elements,
and the versions of the functional elements.
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Product
name
Loop Control
Unit
Loop
p Control
B d
Board
Product model
number
b
Unit version
off the
h
product
model
(See note.)
Configuration
CPU unit element
CPU Unit
Functional
model with
element unit
same
version
functionality
---
Loop Controller element
Functional
Functional
element
element
name
CS1W-LC001
Pre-Ver. 2.0
CS1W-LCB01
CS1W-LCB05
CS1W-LCB05GTC
Ver. 2.0 or
l
later
---
Ver. 3.0 or
later
---
Processcontrol CPU
Unit
CS1D-CPU65P
---
CS1D-CPU65H
Ver. 1.0 or later
LCB05D
Ver. 1.0
CS1D-CPU67P
CS1D-CPU67H
Ver. 1.0 or later
LCB05D
Ver. 1.0
Loop-control
p
U i
CPU Unit
CJ1G-CPU42P --CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45P- Ver. 3.0 or
GTC
later
CJ1G-CPU42H
CJ1G-CPU43H
CJ1G-CPU44H
CJ1G-CPU45H
CJ1G-CPU45H
Ver. 3.0 or later
Ver. 3.0 or later
Ver. 3.0 or later
Ver. 3.0 or later
Ver. 3.0 or later
LCB01
LCB03
LCB03
LCB03
LCB05-GTC
Ver. 2.0 or later
Ver. 2.0 or later
Ver. 2.0 or later
Ver. 2.0 or later
Ver. 3.0 or later
Loop Control
Board with
Gradient
Temperature
Controller
Loop-control
CPU Unit with
Gradient
Temperature
Controller
LC001
Ver. 2.5
LCB01
Ver. 2.0 or later
LCB05
Ver. 2.0 or later
LCB05-GTC Ver. 3.0 or later
Note Only Separate Loop Controllers have a unit version for the product model. CPU
Units with Pre-installed Loop Controllers do not have a unit version for the product model.
Notation in this Manual
This manual uses the following notation.
• “Loop Controller” is used as a generic term to refer to the Loop Controllers in
general.
• “LCB” is used to refer to specific Loop Controller functional elements. For
example, the Loop Controller function element in a CS1W-LCB05 Loop Control Board is the LCB05, so “LCB05” is used to refer to the Loop Controller functional element. The Loop Controller function element in a CJ1G-CPU44P
Loop-control CPU Unit is the LCB03, so “LCB03” is used to refer to the Loop
Controller functional element.
• Model numbers are used to refer to specific Loop Controller models.
In the CX-Process Tool Operation Manual for version 3.2 or earlier, functional
element names (LCB) are given as “Loop Control Board.” In the CX-Process
Tool Operation Manual for version 4.0 or higher, simply “LCB” is used.
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Unit Version Notation on Products
Loop Control Boards
A “unit version” has been introduced to manage CPU Units, Special I/O Units,
and Inner Boards in the CS/CJ Series according to differences in functionality
accompanying upgrades. This system applies to Units manufactured since October 1, 2003. The unit version code is provided on the nameplate of the product
for which unit versions are being managed, as shown below for the Loop Control
Board.
Loop Control Board
Product nameplate
Unit version
Example for unit version 1.5
The CX-Process Tool can be used to confirm the unit versions of Loop Control
Boards in the Monitor Run Status Window. After connecting the CX-Process
Tool online, select Operation – Monitor Run Status from the Execute Menu.
Confirm the unit version in ITEM099 (MPU/FROM version display) under from
the System Common Block (Block Model 000) in the Monitor Run Status Window.
ITEM
099
Data name
Data
MPU/FROM version indication V1.50
Version V1.50 and onwards must be indicated.
Functional Element Name and Version Code for Process-control CPU Units and
Loop-control CPU Units
The functional element name and functional element version code for Processcontrol CPU Units and Loop-control CPU Units are provided on the nameplate
as shown in the following diagrams.
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Process-control CPU Units
Note CPU Unit elements for which no version code is provided are pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU
Units.
Process-control CPU Unit
Product nameplate
Functional element name for
CPU Unit element
Nameplate on
left side of Unit
Functional element
version code for the
CPU Unit element
Functional element name for
Loop Controller element
Functional element
version code for
Loop Controller element
Functional element version code for
Loop Controller element
Loop-control CPU Units
Loop-control CPU Unit
Product model and functional
element name
Unit model number
Product nameplate
Functional element
version code for
CPU unit element
Functional element
version code for
Loop Controller
element
Recommended location for
attaching version label
Lot No.
Confirming CPU Unit Element Versions with Support Software
CX-Programmer version 4.0 can be used to confirm the unit version using either
of the following two methods.
• Using the PLC Information
• Using the Unit Manufacturing Information (This method can also be used for
Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units.)
Note CX-Programmer version 3.3 or lower cannot be used to confirm unit versions.
PLC Information
1, 2, 3...
1. If you know the device type and CPU type, select them in the Change PLC
dialog box, go online, and select PLC – Edit – Information from the menus.
If you do not know the device type and CPU type, but are connected directly
to the CPU Unit on a serial line, select PLC – Auto Online to go online, and
then select PLC – Edit – Information from the menus.
2. In either case, the following PLC Information Dialog Box will be displayed.
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Functional element name
for CPU Unit element
Functional element version
code for CPU Unit element
Use the above display to confirm the unit version of the CPU Unit that is connected online.
Unit Manufacturing Information
1, 2, 3...
1. In the I/O Table Window, right-click and select Unit Manufacturing Information – CPU Unit.
2. The following Unit Manufacturing Information Dialog Box will be displayed.
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Functional element version
code for CPU Unit element
Use the above display to confirm the unit version of the CPU Unit connected
online.
Functional Element Versions and Programming Devices
The Programming Device that supports the functional element version code
must be used to enable all the functions in the corresponding functional element.
Note Upgrading versions is not necessary if only the basic functions of the CPU Unit
element are required.
CPU Unit Element
Loop Controller
Functional
Functional
element name
element version
CS1G/H-CPUH
/
Pre-Ver. 2.0
Ver. 2.0
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 1.1
CS1D-CPUH
CJ1G-CPUH
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 4.0
Programming Device
CX-Process Tool
---
CX-Programmer
(See note.)
--Ver. 4.0 or higher
Ver. 5.0 or higher
Ver. 4.0 or higher
Ver. 5.0 or higher
Ver. 7.0 or higher
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Loop Controller Element
Loop Controller
Functional
element name
LCB01
LCB05
LCB05-GTC
LCB03
LCB03-GTC
LCB05D
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Functional
element version
Ver. 1.0
Ver. 1.5
Ver. 2.0
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 3.5
Ver. 3.6
Ver. 1.0
Ver. 1.5
Ver. 2.0
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 3.5
Ver. 3.6
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 2.0
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 3.5
Ver. 3.6
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 1.0
Programming Device
CX-Process Tool
Ver. 3.0 or higher
Ver. 3.2 or higher
Ver. 4.0 or higher
Ver. 5.0 or higher
Ver. 5.2 or higher
Ver. 5.23 or higher
Ver. 3.0 or higher
Ver. 3.2 or higher
Ver. 4.0 or higher
Ver. 5.0 or higher
Ver. 5.2 or higher
Ver. 5.23 or higher
Ver. 5.1 or higher
Ver. 4.0 or higher
Ver. 5.0 or higher
Ver. 5.2 or higher
Ver. 5.23 or higher
Ver. 5.1 or higher
Ver. 3.1 or higher
CX-Programmer
(See note.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Relationship with CX-Process Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CX-Process Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Blocks/ITEMs Incompatible with Earlier Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2
9
13
15
25
31
36
44
SECTION 2
Preparations to Create Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 3
Creating Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
97
2-1
2-2
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-10
3-11
3-12
Installing and Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Function Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the CX-Process Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using SCADA Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Link Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating User-defined Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Step Ladder Program Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Sequence Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying and Setting in Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Loop Controller Memory Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
Online Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-8
4-9
4-10
4-11
4-12
Overview of Online Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Settings for Online Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading, Uploading and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run/Stop Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor Run Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backup and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transferring Tag and Comment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling the CPU Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1
5-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
69
99
132
138
141
159
173
180
195
207
212
216
224
235
236
238
251
264
266
270
294
306
309
313
314
315
317
318
319
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendices
A
B
C
D
Table of LC Type Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ITEM Notation in Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Segment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequence Table Design Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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325
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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the WS02-LCTC1-EV5 CX-Process Tool software
package and includes the sections described below. The CX-Process Tool is used to create and test function blocks for the CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit, the CS1W-LCB01, CS1W-LCB05, and
CS1W-LCB05-GTC Loop Control Boards, the CS1D-CPUP Process-control CPU Units, and the
CJ1G-CPUP and CJ1G-CPUP-GTC Loop-control CPU Units.
In this manual, the WS02-LCTC1-EV5 CX-Process Tool software package is generally referred to as simply the “CX-Process Tool.”
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting
to install and operate the CX-Process Tool. Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you
understand the information provided before setting up or using an application for a Loop Control Unit/
Board.
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Product
Manual name
Cat. No.
Contents
WS02-LCTC1-EV5
CX-Process Tool
CX-Process Tool
Operation Manual
W372
(this manual)
Installation and operation
procedures for the CX-Process
Tool.
CXONE-ALC-EV
4/ALD-EV4
CX-One FA
Integrated Tool
Package
CXONE-ALC-EV
4/ALD-EV4
CX-One FA
Integrated Tool
Package Setup
Manual
W463
Provides an overview of the
CX-One and describes the
installation procedures for
CX-One software.
WS02-LCTC1-E
CX-Process Monitor
CX-Process Monitor
Operation Manual
W373
Installation and operation
procedures for the CX-Process
Monitor.
WS02-LCMC1-E
CX-Process Monitor
Plus
CX-Process Monitor
Plus Operation
Manual
W428
Installation and operation
procedures for the CX-Process
Monitor Plus.
CS1W-LC001
Loop Control Unit
Loop Control Unit
Operation Manual
W374
Installation and operation
procedures for the Loop Control
Unit (except for function blocks).
CS1W-LCB01/05
Loop Control Boards,
CS1D-CPUP
Process-control CPU
Units, and
CJ1G-CPUP
Loop-control CPU
Units
CS1W-LC001
Loop Control Unit
Loop Control Board
Operation Manual
W406
Installation and operation
procedures for the Loop Control
Boards (except for function
blocks).
Loop Control Unit
Function Block
Reference Manual
W375
Detailed information on function
blocks for Loop Control Units.
CS1W-LCB01/05
Loop Control Boards,
CS1D-CPUP
Process-control CPU
Units, and
CJ1G-CPUP
Loop-control CPU
Units
CS1W-LCB05-GTC
Loop Control Board
with Gradient
Temperature
Controller
CJ1G-CPU45P-GTC
Loop-control CPU
Unit with Gradient
Temperature
Controller
Loop Control Board
Function Block
Reference Manual
W407
Detailed information on function
blocks for Loop Control Boards
Loop Control Board
with Gradient
Temperature
Controller
User’s Manual
W460
Provides information required
when using the gradient
temperature control functions. For
information not related to the
gradient temperature control
functions, please refer to the
Loop Control Board Operation
Manual (Cat. No. W406).
Refer to this manual when
installing the CX-Integrator from
the CX-One.
For details on procedures for installing the CX-Process Tool from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package, refer to the CX-One Setup Manual provided with CX-One.
Cat. No.
W463
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Model
CXONE-ALC-EV
4/ALD-EV4
Manual name
CX-One Setup
Manual
Contents
Installation and overview of
CX-One FA Integrated Tool
Package.
Section 1 introduces the operations of the CX-Process Tool and connections to the PLC.
Section 2 describes installing the CX-Process Tool and provides an overview of the user interface.
Section 3 describes how to create and manipulate function blocks.
Section 4 describes online operations for uploading, downloading, and testing function block data.
Section 5 describes errors that can occur while using the CX-Process Tool.
! WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each
section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section
and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
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WARRANTY
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SUITABILITY FOR USE
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complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine,
system, or other application or use.
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intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the
uses listed may be suitable for the products:
• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions
or uses not described in this manual.
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical
equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
industry or government regulations.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
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PERFORMANCE DATA
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Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be
changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish
key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative
at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and
does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users
must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON
Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Process Tool, CS/CJ-series Programmable Controllers (PLCs),
and related devices.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of Programmable Controllers. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a
PLC system.
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent) and instrumentation systems (a process engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
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General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications
described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual
or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation
systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, petrochemical plants, and other systems, machines,
and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used
improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are
sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the
systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Loop Controller. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Loop Controller
and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.
! WARNING It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units/Boards be used for the
specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications
that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your
OMRON representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned
applications.
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Safety Precautions
! WARNING Check the following items before starting to run the LCB:
• Do not allow the bank of the EM Area with the number specified for allocation to
the HMI (human-machine interface) data to be used by the CPU Unit or other
Units for any other purpose. The block allocated for the HMI is specified in
ITEM 050 (EM Area Bank Allocated for HMI Memory = 0 to 12) of the System
Common block. If areas overlap, the system may operate in an unexpected
fashion, which may result in injury.
• Do not allow the area to which user link table data is written to be used by the
CPU Unit or other Units for any other purpose. If areas overlap, the system
may operate in an unexpected fashion, which may result in injury.
• Analog Input/Output Units used in combination with the LCB must be
mounted correctly, and the unit number set on the front panel of the Analog
Input/Output Unit must match the unit number set on the Field Terminal block.
If the unit numbers do not match, input/output (read/write) is performed on the
data of another Special I/O Unit (i.e., the one whose unit number is set on the
Field Terminal block).
• The defaults of the System Common block on the LCB must be set correctly.
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! WARNING Check the following items before starting Loop Controller operation:
Do not allow the area to which user link table data is written to overlap with any
other area used by the CPU Unit or other Units. If areas overlap, the system may
operate in an unexpected manner, which may result in injury.
When using a user link table to write bit data to I/O memory in the CPU Unit.
Never allow ladder programming or communications processes in the CPU Unit
to write to any bits in the words in which bits are written from a user link table.
Depending on the timing, any attempts to write to these words from ladder programming or communications processes may be ignored. Example: If tag A in a
user link table writes to bit 00 of W000 and an OUT instruction in the ladder program in the CPU Unit write to bit 01 of W000, the write from the ladder program
may be ignored.
Analog I/O Units used in combination with the Loop Controller must be mounted
correctly.
The unit number set on the front panel of the Analog I/O Unit must be the same
as the unit number set on the Field Terminal Function Block. If the unit numbers
are not the same, I/O (read/write) will be performed on the data for another Special I/O Unit (i.e., the one whose unit number is set in the Field Terminal Function
Block).
The initial settings of the System Common Block in the Loop Controller must be
set correctly. In particular, make sure that words in the Data Memory used for the
Node Terminals in the CPU Unit controlling the Loop Controller are not used for
other applications on the PLC.
When writing data to the I/O memory in the CPU Unit with function blocks (e.g.,
using Send All Blocks, Expanded DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit, or DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit), be sure that the words written to in I/O memory are not being
used for any other purpose. If I/O memory words are allocated to more than one
purpose, the PLC system may act unexpectedly and cause injury.
! WARNING Always stop the operation of the LCB before converting any of the EM Area
to file memory. If any part of the EM Area that is being used by the LCB for
the HMI is converted to file memory during Board operation, the system may
operate in an unexpected fashion, which may result in injury.
! WARNING Do not perform processing in such a way that the Loop Controller and CPU Unit
write to identical I/O memory words allocated to a contact output or analog
output of an external Unit. If the same words are written to, the externally
connected loads may act unexpectedly and cause injury.
! WARNING When the calibration function is executed, the MV (manipulated variable) will
change due to changes in the PVs (present values) input to the control block.
Therefore, set pseudo-input values to confirm safety when the MW changes
before executing the calibration function. Devices may perform unexpected
operations, resulting in serious accidents.
! Caution
Before transferring function block data (initial setting data or operation data) to
the Loop Controller, confirm that the destination for the data is correct and also
confirm the overall safety of the system (including the Loop Controller). Not doing so may result in unexpected operation.
! Caution
Before performing Validate Action, be sure to perform Compare on currently
opened function files and the Loop Controller’s function block data. If there are
inconsistencies in the registered function blocks (block address vs. block model), it will not be possible to perform Validate Action correctly.
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Before forcing changes of analog signals or contact signals using Validate Action, confirm the safety of the instrumentation system as a whole. Not doing so
may result in unexpected operation.
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! Caution
When downloading a sequence table for the LCB (unit ver. 1.5 or later) that
has been edited online with the CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, confirm
that the system will operate normally with the edited sequence. If the sequence
is not suitable for operation, unexpected operation may result.
! Caution
Confirm in advance the conditions at any node for which the sequence table is
being edited over a Controller Link or Ethernet network. Not doing so may result
in unexpected operation.
! Caution
Confirm the status of connected devices before transferring the setting for the
MV tight shut function and MV analog output reverse function to the Loop Controller. Devices and equipment may perform unexpected operations if the data
destination is mistaken.
! Caution
When the calibration function is executed, the MV (manipulated variable) will
change due to changes in the PVs (present values) input to the control block.
Therefore, set pseudo-input values to confirm safety when the MW changes before executing the calibration function. Devices may perform unexpected operations, resulting in serious accidents.
Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using CX-Process Tool and Loop Controller.
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! Caution
If the power supply is turned OFF while function block data is being backed up
from RAM to flash memory, the backup will not be completed normally. If the
power supply is turned back ON within 24 hours, however, the super capacitor
will have held the RAM data. The backup operation will restart when power is
turned ON and operation will start when the backup has been completed. If the
power supply is turned OFF for more than 24 hours, however, RAM data will be
lost and operation will be started with the data that was previously saved to flash
memory. If this happens, the Cold Start Auto-execution Flag (A35807) will turn
ON to show that the previous data has been used. Use this bit in programming to
take whatever steps are necessary, such as downloading the most recent function block data. (For LCB only)
! Caution
Loop Control Unit data is monitored and operated using CX-Process Monitor or
CX-Process Monitor Plus based on the monitor tag files created using CX-Process Tool. When creating monitor tag files using CX-Process Tool, CX-Process
Monitor must be installed on the same computer.
! Caution
Before using function block data in actual operation, confirm operation by monitoring run status (to check the load rate; select Execute/Operation/Monitor
Run Status) and validating actions (select Validate Action/Start) with CX-Process Tool. In particular, be sure to confirm that the load rate will be less than 60%.
(For details on the load rate, refer to the Operation Manual for the Loop Controller.)
Application Precautions
! Caution
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When uploading the Loop Controller’s function block data, observe the following
precautions.
When performing Upload New for Loop Control Units of version 1.5 or earlier,
data on the Edit Block Diagram Screen (function block information) will be lost,
and the block diagram showing the connections between function blocks will not
be displayed.
When performing Upload Previous, if the data in the source file currently
opened using the CX-Process Tool and the Loop Controller’s function block data
does not match the registered function blocks or the data on the Edit Block Diagram Screen, the data currently opened may change to illegal data.
! Caution
The Loop Controller can read and write I/O memory in the CPU Unit using the
Field Terminal Function Blocks or CPU Terminal Blocks independent of the user
program (Step Ladder Program) in the CPU Unit. Do not write to the same I/O
memory words from both the Loop Controller and the CPU Unit.
! Caution
To hold an analog output or contact output at a specific value (for example, the
maximum value or minimum value) when the Loop Controller stops running,
create a Step Ladder Program in the CPU Unit so that the corresponding output
bit allocated to Analog Output Unit or Contact Output Unit is set to the desired
value using an NC condition of the Loop Controller Running Flag (bit 00 in allocated CIO word “n”) as an input condition.
! Caution
If a fatal error occurs in the CPU Unit (including fatal errors created by execution
of a FALS instruction), the Loop Controller will also stop running. To hold analog
outputs to the previous values before the stop occurred, and to set analog outputs to either the minimum value or maximum value, use the output hold function
of the Analog Output Unit or Analog I/O Unit.
! Caution
Before turning ON the power to the PLC, make sure that the facilities are safe.
The analog output values and contact outputs from the Loop Controller are updated when the power to the PLC is turned ON regardless of the operating mode
of the CPU Unit (including in the PROGRAM mode). (Internally, the analog output values and contact outputs are sent from the CPU Unit to Basic I/O Units and
Analog Output Units.)
! Caution
Fail-safe measures must be taken by the customer to ensure safety in the event
of incorrect, missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines, momentary power interruptions, or other causes.
! Caution
Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting any of
the following:
• Changing the operating mode of the PLC (including the setting of the startup
operating mode).
• Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory
• Changing the present value or any set value in memory
! Caution
Be sure that all mounting screws, terminal screws, and cable connector screws
are tightened to the torque specified in the user manuals. Incorrect tightening
torque may result in malfunction.
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! Caution
In the event of system or power failure, CX-Process function files (extension
“.ist”) may not be saved. It is recommended that function files are saved regularly.
! Caution
Do not connect pin 6 (+5 V power supply line) of the RS-232C port on the CPU
Unit to any external device except the CJ1W-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter or NTAL001 RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter. Doing so may damage the external device
or CPU Unit.
SECTION 1
Introduction
This section introduces the operations of the CX-Process Tool and connections to the PLC.
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CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-2 Project Workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-3 Files Created with CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-4 Relationships between Tag Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1-5 Operating Conditions of CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Relationship with CX-Process Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2-1 Overview of the CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . .
1-2-2 Settings Required on the CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CX-Process Tool Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-1 Version 1.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-2 Version 1.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-3 Version 2.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-4 Version 2.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-5 Version 3.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-6 Version 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-7 Version 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-8 Version 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-9 Version 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-10 Version 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-11 Version 5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4-12 Version 5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Blocks/ITEMs Incompatible with Earlier Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-1 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 1.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-2 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 1.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-3 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 2.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-4 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 2.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-5 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-6 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-7 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5-8 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6-1 Features of FinsGateway and CX-Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6-2 Selecting the Communications Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6-3 Using FinsGateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6-4 Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-8-1 Creating Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-8-2 Online Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CX-Process Tool
1-1-1 Overview
The CX-Process Tool supports the following functions for Loop Controllers.
In this manual, the WS02-LCTC1-EV5 CX-Process Tool software package is
generally referred to as simply the “CX-Process Tool.”
• Creating function blocks, including the following functions
• Setting the Step Ladder Program Block (block 000), including the following: System common operation cycle, Loop Control Unit number (Loop
Control Unit only), start mode, first address of data memory of node terminal (Loop Control Unit only)
• Registering function blocks (allocating block addresses)
• Connecting function blocks with analog and accumulator signals
• Setting ITEMs in function blocks
• Editing sequence tables (Block 302) and the Step Ladder Program Block
(Block 302) (See note.)
Note Editing sequence tables is supported only by the CS1W-LCB05 Loop
Control Board (00-LCB05) and CS1D-LCB05D Loop Control Board
(00-LCB05D).
• Settings tags for CX-Process Monitor (Loop Control Unit only) or CX-Process Monitor Plus software or setting CSV tags for SCADA software (Tag
Names and Analog Signals) and creating monitor tag files (Loop Control
Unit only, CX-Process Monitor must be already installed), or CSV tag files.
• Downloading function block data to Loop Controllers
• Uploading data from Loop Controllers
• Comparing function block data with data in a Loop Controller or Function Block
File
• Sending Run/Stop Commands to Loop Controller
• Monitoring status (including System Common Block Settings, Load Rate per
Operation Cycle Group, and Execution Errors)
• Monitoring actions of Loop Controllers (including operation checks on function
block diagrams and ladder diagrams)
• Tuning parameters such as PID constants in function blocks (Control Blocks)
• Backing up function block data from the Loop Controller’s RAM to flash
memory and restoring that function block data from flash memory back to RAM
• Initializing function block data in Loop Controllers
Note To create monitor tag files using the CX-Process Tool with the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus software, both the CX-Process Tool, and CXProcess Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus, must be installed on the same
computer.
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1-1-2 Project Workspace
Project Workspace can be used to access the data created in memory with the
CX-Process Tool. Data can be created for up to 32 CPU Units and 96 Loop Control Units (3 Loop Control Units each for 32 CPU Units) or 32 LCBs (1
LCB each for 32 CPU Units). The data has the following configuration.
Function Block File
for Each Node (.ist)
LCU/LCB Elements
(one for each Loop
Controller)
Function Block Groups
System common
Field terminals
00-LCB03
Function Blocks
00-LCB01
Node01.ist
Basic PID
00-LCB05
Node02.ist
Block diagrams
00-LCB05D
Project Workspace
01-LC001
02-LC001
Node32.ist
03-LC001
Project file (.mul)
Project Workspace data is stored in one folder called the project folder. Project
folders are created for the following commands.
• File – New
When a new project is created, the project name will be used as the folder
name.
• File – Save As
When a project is saved under a new name, the new project name will be used
as the folder name.
1-1-3 Files Created with CX-Process Tool
The CX-Process Tool creates a folder with the project name in the data folder
under the default installation folder for the CX-Process Tool, and then creates
the following files inside the project folder.
Project File (.mul)
The project file consists of administrative data for the Project Workspace.
Files
File name
extension
Function block files
.ist
Block diagram information files
.mtbd
Mnemonics/Ladder diagram
information files
Comment files
.mtld
CSV tag setting files
project_name.csv
CX-Server configuration files
.cdm
Job information files
.sjb
Loop Controller configuration
files
Data files of user link tables
.lcb
Data files of sequence tables
.stbl
Remarks
.cmt
Only when CX-Server is
selected as the
communications driver
LnkTable.csv
The project file (.mul) can be specified when opening files so that the above related files will be all read at the same time. The project file is created by selecting
New from the File Menu and specifying the project name. The file name will be
the same as the project name.
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Function Block Files (.ist)
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A function block file consists of the data for the function blocks of a single CPU
Unit (i.e., for up to three LCU elements and/or one LCB element). This file is
created by selecting Settings – Insert. The file will be automatically named
“Node XX,” where XX denotes the node number between 01 and 32.
The following data is contained in a function block file.
Item
Function block data
for one Loop
Controller
Data name
Description
Initial settings (S)
Data on registered function blocks
(block address allocations),
analog/accumulator signal software
connections, and initial settings of
each function block.
Operation data (O)
Operation data for each function block
The contents of the function block file (.ist) are used to compare download data
and upload data. Initial settings (S), operation data (O), or initial settings and operation data together can be set in the function block file.
Note
1. The function block file does not include mnemonic data for Step Ladder Program Blocks. The mnemonic data is stored in the mnemonics/ladder diagram information file. Refer to Mnemonics/Ladder Diagram Information File
(.mtld) Created by System below.
2. Function block files (.ist) created for the CX-Process Tool can be imported to
the Project Workspace data by selecting Add Function Block File from the
File Menu.
The block diagram information file consists of graphic data that shows the software connections.
The system will automatically store this file with the function block file (.ist) in the
same folder whenever a block diagram is edited. The user does not normally
need to access the block diagram information file directly.
Block Diagram
Information Files (.mtbd)
Note
1. When backing up or changing the storage location of this file, the file must be
backed up or moved together with the node function block files because
these files must always be in the same folder. The block diagram information
files are named as shown below.
File name and extension: Name of function block file .mtbd
Function block group
LCU/LCB number
(04 for LCB)
2. The block diagram information file (.mtbd) is not used for downloading,
uploading, or comparing data, but the block diagram information between
function blocks (i.e., ITEM data) is uploaded and downloaded if the Loop
Control Unit is version 2.00 or later or an LCB is used. Thus, newly
uploaded data will have connection diagrams displayed between function
blocks. (This is not actually the same as the connection diagram information
file, and even though connections themselves will be restored, complex
connections will be normalized for display.)
A mnemonics/ladder diagram information file consists of mnemonic data and
ladder diagram data for sequence instructions in step ladder programs.
The system will automatically store this file with the function block file (.ist) in the
same folder whenever a Step Ladder Program Block is registered. The user
does not normally need to access the mnemonics/ladder diagram information
file directly.
Mnemonics/Ladder
Diagram Information
Files (.mtld)
Note
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1. When backing up or changing the storage location of this file, the file must be
backed up or moved together with the node function block files because
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these files must always be in the same folder. The mnemonics/ladder diagram information files are named as shown below.
File name and extension: Name of function block file .mtld
Block address
LCU/LCB number
(04 for LCB)
2. The mnemonic data in the mnemonics/ladder diagram information file
(.mtld) is used in downloading, uploading, or comparing data but the ladder
diagram data is not.
CX-Process Monitor Tag
Files (with Fixed File
Name without Extension)
Note
CX-Process Monitor Plus
Tag Files (monitor.csv)
(CX-Process Tool Ver. 3.2
or Higher)
Note
CSV Setting File
(project_name.csv)
A CX-Process Monitor tag file consists of monitor tag data (binary data) for a
single CPU Unit (with a maximum of three Loop Control Units).
CX-Process Monitor tag data consists of tag names, tag comments, corresponding ITEM numbers or block addresses, and analog signal scaling data. By
reading the tag file with the CX-Process Monitor, the block address or ITEM
number in function block data corresponding to the CX-Process Monitor tag on
each screen can be specified.
The CX-Process Monitor tag file is created by selecting Create Tag File – Monitor Tag from the Execution Menu.
1. It is necessary to install the CX-Process Monitor on the same computer before creating monitor tag files.
2. Monitor tag files are stored by default in the following folder with fixed file
names.
Folder: Omron\CX-Process Monitor\db
(The underlined part is the folder of CX-Process Monitor.)
File names: mtagmst and mtagsubmst
You can change the folder in which monitor tag files are stored using the
Monitor Software from the Setup Dialog Box.
3. CX-Process Monitor tag files are not used when comparing, downloading,
or uploading data.
A CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file contains the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag
data for a single CPU Unit (with a maximum of three Loop Control Units).
CX-Process Monitor Plus tag data consists of tag names, tag comments, corresponding ITEM numbers or block addresses, and analog signal scaling data. By
reading the tag file with the CX-Process Monitor Plus, the block address or ITEM
number in function block data corresponding to the CX-Process Monitor tag on
each screen can be specified.
The CX-Process Monitor tag file is created by selecting Create Tag File – Monitor Plus Tag from the Execution Menu. If the CX-Process Monitor Plus is then
started and the Start Button is pressed, the monitor tag files mtagmst and mtagsubmst will be automatically generated. If the monitor tag files are read from the
CX-Process Monitor, the block addresses or ITEM numbers in the function block
data corresponding to the monitor tag names pasted on the screen can be selected.
1. It is necessary to install the CX-Process Monitor Plus on the same computer
before creating monitor tag files.
2. CX-Process Monitor tag files are stored by default in the following folder with
fixed file names.
Folder: Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus\db
3. CX-Process Monitor Plus tag files are not used when comparing, downloading, or uploading data.
The CSV setting file contains the CSV tag settings required to output a CSV tag
file for SCADA software. This data is automatically generated in advance by the
system. It can be edited by the user using Excel or another editor.
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The file contains the tag names, tag comments, scaling upper limits, scaling lower limits, scaling decimal point, units, and other settings for each function block.
The data is comma delimited.
Note This file does not contain the tags for individual ITEMs in function block or address allocations for CPU Unit I/O memory. (These are stored in the CSV tag
files for SCADA software after the CSV tags have been compiled.)
This file is automatically generated after CSV tag settings have been made after
selecting Settings – Tag Setting – CSV Tag or (for CX-Process Tool software
version 3.1 or higher) when function blocks are saved in function block files after
selecting the automatic CSV tag registration option when registering function
blocks.
This file is saved in the data project folder under the CS-Process installation
folder as project_name.csv.
The CSV automatic tag registration function can be used with version 3.1 or
higher to automatically save CSV tag settings in this file when function blocks
are registered. The tag name will be Tag + block address, the scaling upper limit
will be 1,000, and the scaling lower limit will be 0.
If this file is edited with Excel or another editor and overwritten, the new settings
will be read when the project is opened.
CSV Tag Files for SCADA
Software (.csv, Default
File Name: TagList.csv)
Note
Tag Files for RS View
(.csv, User-set File Name)
Note
A CSV tag file can contain CSV tag data for up to 32 CPU Units (i.e., up to 96
Loop Control Units and 32 LCBs).
CSV tag data consists of comma-delimited test data containing tag names, numbers, tag comments, block addresses, tag ITEMs, and allocated I/O memory addresses (in CPU Unit).
The CSV tag file can be read from SCADA software via an OMRON OPC Server
to specify block addresses and ITEM numbers in the function block data of the
Loop Controller.
Settings – Tag Setting – CSV Tag is used to set CSV tags for each function
block, and Execute/Create Tag File/CSV Tag is used to allocate I/O memory addresses in the CPU Unit and compile a CSV tag file.
1. CSV tag files are not downloaded, uploaded, or compared.
2. Basically speaking, CSV tag files are imported to SCADA software through
an OMRON OPC server.
An RS View tag file can contain CSV tag data for up to 32 CPU Units (i.e., up to 96
Loop Control Units and 32 LCBs) for direct importing into RS View 32. Any
file name can be specified.
The RS View tag file can be directly imported using the RS View import utility.
This file is created together with the SCADA CSV tag file when the RS View CSV
tags are compiled using Execute/Create Tag File/RS View Tag. When this file is
imported into the RS View 32 using the import utility, the ITEMs and tags specified with CSV tag settings are registered in the tag database in the RS View 32
project.
1. RS View tag files are not downloaded, uploaded, or compared.
2. The SYSMAC OPC Server Version 2.40 or higher is required to generate an
RS View tag file from the CX-Process Tool.
Comment Files (.cmt)
A comment file contains of the tag data attached to a function block connection
diagram or step ladder diagram.
The file name is automatically set to the same name as the project.
CX-Server Settings File
(.cdm)
This file contains the communications settings for communications with the PLC
when CX-Server is being used as the communications driver.
The file name is automatically set to the same name as the project.
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The job information file consists of data on the registration of jobs for Project
Workspace.
Job Information Files
(.sjb)
The file name is automatically set to the same name as the project.
Loop Controller
Configuration Files (.lcb)
The Loop Controller configuration file is a system file that includes data on the
existence of Loop Controllers in the project.
Data Files of User Link
Tables (CSV Format)
(LnkTable.csv)
(LCB Only)
The data file of user link table consists of user link table data that can be edited by
the user. If this file is edited using Excel, for example, the editing results will be
reflected in the user link table when the project is opened or when the active
node is switched.
Data Files of Sequence
Tables (.stbl)
The data file of sequence table consists of sequence table data.
1-1-4 Relationships between Tag Files
The relationships between the tag files created by the CX-Process Tool and the
HMI applications that use these files are shown below. The HMI applications that
use the tag files include NS-series PTs, SCADA software, the CX-Process Monitor, and the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
CX-Process Tool
Outputs RS View tag file.
Execute/Create Tag File/RS
View Tag
Outputs CSV tag file.
Execute/Create Tag
File/CSV Tag
CSV tag file
for SCADA
software
(Taglist.csv)
Imported
CSV tag file (CX-Process
for SCADA Tool version
3.2 or higher)
software
(Taglist.csv)
Automatically
generated.
Imported
Automatically
generated.
NS Face Plate
Auto Builder
SYSMAC OPC
Server
NS project
file (.ipp,
binary)
OPC tag
settings
file (.sdb,
binary)
CX-Process (CX-Process
Monitor Plus Tool version
tag file
3.2 or higher)
(monitor.csv)
Outputs CX-Process
Monitor Plus tag file.
Execute/Create Tag
File/Monitor PlusTag
CX-Process
Monitor tag
file (mtagmst,
mtagsubmst)
CX-Process
Monitor Plus tag
file automatically
generated when
Start Button is
clicked.
SYSMAC
OPC Server
version 2.4 or
higher
Automatically
generated.
Manually
exported.
RS View
tag file
(***.csv)
RS View
tag file
(***.csv)
Imported using
import utility.
NS-series PT
Outputs CX-Process
Monitor tag file.
Execute/Create Tag
File/Monitor Tag
Imported using
import utility.
RS View
CS-Process
Monitor Plus
CS-Process Monitor
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CX-Process Tool
Section
1-1
1-1-5 Operating Conditions of CX-Process Tool
As shown below, the CX-Process Tool uses a FinsGateway (Embedded), Version 2003, or CX-Server communications driver to communicate with the PLC
(Programmable Controller) to which a Loop Controller is mounted. It is thus necessary to install the FinsGateway (Embedded), Version 2003, or CX-Server
software in the personal computer that will be used.
Note When the CX-Process Tool starts up, a dialog box is displayed to select whether
FinsGateway or CX-Server will be used as the communications driver.
The following FinsGateway (Embedded) communications drivers are available.
• Serial Unit Driver
• CLK (PCI) Driver
• Controller Link Driver
• ETN_UNIT Driver
The software configuration is shown below.
Using FinsGateway
CX-Process Tool
CX-Process Monitor
Software
FinsGateway (Embedded)
Hardware
Note
Using CX-Server
8
RS-232C port
Controller Link Support Board
(PCI or ISA)
Ethernet Board
1. If FinsGateway (Embedded) has not been installed, it will not be possible to
set FinsGateway as the communications driver and start the CX-Process
Tool. Likewise, if CX-Server has not been installed, it will not be possible to
set CX-Server as the communications driver and start the CX-Process Tool.
2. The CX-Process Tool cannot use FinsGateway version 1 as the communications driver. Use FinsGateway version 3 or later.
3. If any other Support Software (e.g., the CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol, or
CX-Motion) is connected over the CX-Server or an application using the
dedicated serial driver is connected, the same COM port cannot be initialized for online Host Link serial communications for the CX-Process Tool.
Disconnect the other Support Software or the application using the dedicated serial driver offline, and then go online with the CX-Process. (While
the CX-Process Tool is connected online, no other Support Software can
communicate via the CX-Server.)
4. The CX-Process Tool and FinsGateway Version 1 cannot be installed on the
same computer.
5. The CX-Process Tool runs on Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6a or
higher).
6. FinsGateway version 3 and FinsGateway 2003 (Embedded) are bundled together with the CX-Process Tool. If the FinsGateway Runtime version 3 has
been already installed, there is no need to install the FinsGateway embedded version.
The CX-Server is a communications driver shared by the following OMRON
Tools:
• CX-Programmer
• CX-Protocol
• CX-Motion
The CX-Server has the following advantages:
• If the CX-Server is being used, one of the three Tools listed above can be
started at the same time as the CX-Process Tool and simultaneous online connections can be established with the same PLC through the same COM port on
Relationship with CX-Process Monitor
Section
1-2
the personal computer. The simultaneous online connections make it unnecessary to switch between communications drivers or switch the Tools between
online/offline operation.
• If the CX-Server is being used, Peripheral Bus mode can be used as a serial
communications mode. The Peripheral Bus mode provides even faster communications than Host Link mode.
Note The CX-Process Monitor software is not compatible with the CX-Server; it is
compatible with the FinsGateway only. The following diagram shows the software configuration.
CX-Process Tool
CX-Programmer
CX-Protocol
CX-Motion, etc.
Software
CX-Server
Hardware
RS-232C port
FinsGateway NSB Driver (See note.)
Controller Link, Ethernet
Note The CX-Server can be connected to other networks, such as Controller Link and
Ethernet, through the FinsGateway NSB driver.
1-2
Relationship with CX-Process Monitor
1-2-1 Overview of the CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus
The CX-Process Monitor is used to monitor function blocks in Loop Controllers.
The CX-Process Monitor does not support the LCBs. The CX-Process Monitor Plus is used to monitor function blocks in LCBs. A connection can be
made through Host Link, Controller Link, or Ethernet so that the data can be
monitored on the Control Screens (like on-site instruments), Trend Screens,
Graphic Screens, or Annunciator Screens. The CX-Process Monitor and CXProcess Monitor Plus are used in combination with the CX-Process Tool.
The CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus have the following three
main functions.
Monitoring Status of Function Blocks in Loop Controllers
Control Block PVs, SPs, MVs, analog signals, and contact signals can be monitored.
Loop Controllers can be started and stopped.
The status of the CPU Unit, such as the operating mode, can be displayed.
Manipulating Function Blocks in Loop Controllers
In Control Blocks, settings can be changed, automatic or manual operation can
be selected, manual control is possible, and PID constants can be adjusted.
It is possible to stop the processing of specific Control Blocks on a Tuning
Screen.
Monitoring Alarms in Function Blocks in Loop Controllers
Alarms from Control and Alarm Blocks can be displayed and alarm logs can be
saved.
Note The CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus use FinsGateway as the
communications driver for connections with the PLC. When using the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus, always set FinsGateway as the communications driver for the CX-Process Tool. If the CX-Server is set, the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus will not be able to go online with the
PLC.
1-2-2 Settings Required on the CX-Process Tool
The CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus use tag names set on
the CX-Process Tool to read and write data in Loop Control Units through func-
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Relationship with CX-Process Monitor
Section
1-2
tion blocks for data exchange with the monitor software. Before using the CXProcess Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus, the following settings must be
made with the CX-Process Tool.
CX-Process Monitor
Set Network Address,
Node Address, and Unit
Address.
The CX-Process Monitor uses the network address, node address, and unit address set using the CX-Process Tool (Setting – Network Settings or Setting –
Change PLC) for communications with the PLC. The communications settings
for the CX-Process Monitor Plus are thus made from the CX-Process Tool.
Register Function Blocks
for Data Exchange.
Create a Send Terminal to Computer Function Block or certain other function
blocks (with a block model between 401 and 404) with the CX-Process Tool to
specify the function block, the analog signals (including parameters), or the contact signals (including parameters) as the source for data exchange with the
computer. Also, create AO Terminal Settings from Computer or DO Terminal
Settings from Computer Function Block to enable receiving analog signals or
contact signals from the computer.
Set Tag Names.
Using the CX-Process Tool, set tag names for the function blocks, analog signals (including parameters), or contact signals (including parameters) specified
as sources. Also, set tag names for the analog or contact outputs of the AO Terminal Settings from Computer or DO Terminal Settings from Computer Function
Blocks. It is also necessary to set the zero point, span point, decimal place, and
scaling of engineering units.
Create a Monitor Tag File
for CX-Process Monitor.
Create the monitor tag file to transfer the created tag data to the CX-Process
Monitor. The CX-Process Monitor must be installed before creating the monitor
tag file.
Download Function
Block Data to Loop
Control Unit.
Download the function blocks.
CX-Process Monitor Plus
Set Network Address,
Node Address, and Unit
Address.
The CX-Process Monitor Plus uses the network address, node address, and unit
address set using the CX-Process Tool (Setting – Network Settings or Setting
– Change PLC) for communications with the PLC. The communications settings for the CX-Process Monitor Plus and thus made from the CX-Process Tool.
Register and Connect
Function Blocks To
Exchange Data with
CX-Process Monitor
Plus.
The function blocks used to exchange data with the CX-Process Monitor Plus
must be registered and connected. Register the following blocks for the items to
be monitored.
Item
Loop Control Unit
LCB
Function block data to
exchange
Contact signals to exchange
Send All Blocks block (Block Model 462) and HMI settings in the System Common
Receive All Blocks block (Block Model 461)
block (Block Mode 000)
Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) or Internal Switch (Block Model 209)
Analog signals to exchange
Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and Constant Generator block (Block Model 166)
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Relationship with CX-Process Monitor
Block to input analog signals from
the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Section
Main function blocks
1-2
Block to output analog signals to
the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Blocks to monitor function
block ITEM tags from the CXProcess Monitor Plus.
Blocks to manipulate or display contacts
from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Set CSV Tags and Tags
for CX-Process Monitor
Plus.
1, 2, 3...
Loop Control Units
1. Register the Send All Blocks block (Block Model 642) and Receive All
Blocks block (Block Model 641).
2. Set tags as follows:
• Function block data: Set CSV tags.
• Individual contact signals: Set CX-Process Monitor Plus tags for the contacts in the Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).
• Individual analog signals from LCB element to computer: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Input Selection block (Block
Model 162).
• Individual analog signals from computer to LCB element: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Constant Generator block
(Block Model 166).
LCBs
1, 2, 3...
1. Make the settings for the HMI in the System Common block (Block Model
000).
2. Set tags as follows:
• Function block data: Set CSV tags.
• Individual contact signals: Set CX-Process Monitor Plus tags for the contacts in the Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).
• Individual analog signals from LCB element to computer: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Input Selection block (Block
Model 162).
• Individual analog signals from computer to LCB element: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Constant Generator block
(Block Model 166).
Note For any Loop Controller, the following function blocks must be
created and connected separately to enable monitoring and setting
individual contact signals and individual analog signals (i.e., other
than function block data).
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Relationship with CX-Process Monitor
Section
1-2
• To monitor and set individual contact signals, contact signals must be
input/output using the Contact Distributor block (Block Model 201)
and Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).
• To monitor individual analog signals, analog signals must be output
from the Input Selection block (Block Model 162).
• To set individual analog signals, analog signals must be input to the
Constant Generator block (Block Model 166).
Generate CX-Process
Monitor Plus Tag File.
Generate the CX-Process Plus tag file using Execute – Create Tag File – Monitor Plus Tag.
Download Function
Block Data to Loop
Controller.
Download the function blocks.
Compile the Monitor Tag
Files.
Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus and click the Start Button or the Setup Button. The monitor tag files (mtagmst and mtagsubmst) will be automatically generated based on the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file (monitor.csv).
Setting Initial Data ITEMs
The CX-Process Tool is normally used to set initial data S and the CX-Process
Monitor is normally used to set operation data O.
Data
classification
Initial settings
Type
ITEM
Example: PID Block
S
Initial setting parameter
for each function block
Forward/Reverse direction,
SP setting method,
compensation method, etc.
Operation data
O
Operation parameters
for each function block
Example: PID Block SP,
alarm settings, PID
constants, etc.
CX-Process
Tool
Set
CX-Process
Monitor
Cannot be
set
Set in special Set
cases
Note Initial settings S and operation data O classifications are displayed on ITEM Setting Screens of the CX-Protocol Tool. For details on the ITEMs set in each function block, refer to the Function Block Reference Manual.
Example
ITEM type
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
ITEM
Contents
004
Operation cycle (s)
008
012
023
024
High/Low alarm
Hysteresis set value
Local SP set value
SP set method (Initial setting)
0: Local, 1: Remote/Local
R: Read, W: Write,
R/W: Read/write,
---: R/W disabled
r, t/w: CX-Process Tool
operation monitor/Operation
monitor read and write
(S): Initial setting,
(O): Operation data
CX-Process CX-Process
Tool
Monitor
R/W (S)
--R/W (O)
R/W (S)
R/W (O)
R/W (S)
R/W
--R/W
R
Note Analog values are normally set with the CX-Process Monitor. They can be set
with the CX-Process Tool provided that they are in percentage increments between 0% and 100%. Scaling engineering units cannot be set with the CX-Process Tool.
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CX-Process Tool Specifications
1-3
Section
1-3
CX-Process Tool Specifications
CX-Process Tool Specifications
Item
Specification
Product name
CX-Process Tool
Model
WS02-LCTC1-EV5
Applicable PLCs
CS/CJ-series PLCs
Applicable Units/Boards
Loop Control Units, Loop Control Boards, Process-control CPU Units, Loop-control
CPU Units
Applicable
pp
computer
Computer
CPU
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Intel CPU (Core, Pentium, or Celeron family)
For Windows Vista: 1 GHz min.
For any other OS: 333 MHz min. required, 1 GHz min. recommended
OS
Microsoft Windows 7, Vista Ultimate or Business, XP Professional (up to Service
Pack 2), 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or higher) (See note 1.)
English
Supported
languages
Memory
Hard disk space
Monitor
CD-ROM drive
Mouse
For Windows Vista or Windows 7: 1 GB min.
For any other OS: 256 MB min. required, 512 MB min. recommended
Min. required: 350 Mbytes of free space, Recommended: 450 Mbytes or more of free
space (including approx. 280 Mbytes used by communications middleware)
Min. required: XGA, 256 colors; Recommended: SXGA, 65,536 colors min.
At least one
Recommended: Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Software that must be installed
with the CX-Process Tool
CX-Server or FinsGateway
Connecting Connection with
method
CPU Unit (or Serial
Communications
Board/Unit)
Using FinsGateway
Serial Unit Driver
Communications protocol with PLC: Host Link or peripheral
bus (toolbus)
• Connect the computer to the peripheral port or built-in
RS-232C port of the CPU Unit, or the RS-232C port of a Serial
Communications Unit/Board.
• Connecting cable:
When connecting to the CPU Unit peripheral port:
CS1W-CN (2 m, 6 m)
When connecting to the CPU Unit’s RS-232C port:
XW2Z-- (2 m, 5 m)
(For details on model numbers, see 1-6-4 Connecting
Cables)
Using CX-Server
Communications protocol with PLC: Host Link or Peripheral
Bus
(The compatible connecting cables are the same as the ones
shown above for the FinsGateway connection.)
Connection via
Controller Link
Connection via
Ethernet
Using FinsGateway
CLK (PCI) Driver
Install the driver in a computer equipped with a Controller Link
Support Board (PCI slot) to support communications between
the computer and PLCs equipped with a Controller Link Unit.
Using FinsGateway
Controller Link
Driver or CX-Server
Install the driver in a computer equipped with a Controller Link
Support Board (ISA slot) to support communications between
the computer and PLCs equipped with a Controller Link Unit.
Using FinsGateway
ETN_UNIT Driver or
CX-Server
Install the driver in a computer equipped with an Ethernet port
to support communications between the computer and PLCs
equipped with an Ethernet Unit or EtherNet/IP Unit. (See note
2.)
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CX-Process Tool Specifications
Item
Section
1-3
Specification
Files that are created
The following files are created in the project folder.
• Multi-node files (.mul) for Project Workspace: Created by user.
• Function block files (.ist) consisting of initial set data and operation data: Created by
the system.
• Block diagram information files (.mtbd): Created by the system.
• Mnemonics/ladder diagram information files (.mtld): Created by the system.
• Monitor tag files (with fixed file name without extension): Created by user.
• Job information files (.sjb): Created by the system.
• Comment files (.cmt): Created by the system.
• CX-Server Settings file (.cdm): Created by the system.
• CSV tag settings file (project_name.csv): Created by system; can be edited by user.
• CSV tag files (.csv) for SCADA software: Created by user.
• Files for Loop Controllers (.lcb): Created by the system.
• User link table files in CSV format (LinkTable.csv): Created by the user.
• Sequence table files (.sbl): Created by the system.
• User-defined block files (User-defined_block_name.ucb): Created by the user.
• Sequence table operation validation and online editing/elements (timers and counters) set value change and present value display files
Offline operation functions
• Setting of function block ITEM data (including System Common block settings)
• Software wiring of analog signals
• Displaying or printing the arbitrary text (tags) attached to block connection diagrams
and ladder diagrams
• Displaying connection maps (showing the I/O relationships of a function block)
• Editing user link tables
• Creating sequence tables
• Description of Step Ladder Program block commands
• Setting of tags for CX-Process Monitor (on block designated as the source in the Send
to Computer block, contacts and analog signals)
• Backing up function block data from RAM to flash memory or restoring function block
data from flash memory to RAM.
• Converting LCU/LCB element data between different models of Loop Controller.
Downloading of function block data (download/upload to and from Loop Controllers)
Online operation functions
Comparing between node function block files (including mnemonics) and Loop
Controllers
Run/stop command for Loop Controllers (all function blocks)
System monitor run status: Monitoring/manipulation of System Common block (Block
Model 000) (including monitoring of load rate of function blocks in each operation
cycle group)
• Loop Controller monitor run status: Confirmation of function block wiring operation (including operation stop/stop cancel on each function block), confirmation of Step Ladder Program operation
Changing SPs and tuning parameters such as PID constants in function blocks
(Control Blocks)
• Initializing RAM in the Loop Controller.
• Backing up function block data from RAM to flash memory in the Loop Controller block
and restoring the data to RAM.
• Creating I/O tables (online only)
• Setting the PLC Setup
• Changing the CPU Unit’s operating mode
Note
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1. The Windows 7 64–bit version, Windows Vista 64–bit version, and Windows
XP x64 Edition are not supported.
Version Improvements
Section
1-4
2. CX-Process Tool version 5.23 or higher and CX-Server version 4.3 or higher
are required to use EtherNet/IP for the communications protocol.
1-4
Version Improvements
1-4-1 Version 1.20
The improvements made from version 1.00 to version 1.20 of the CX-Process
Tool are listed in the following table.
Item
Ver. 1.00
Maximum number of function data nodes
(CPU Racks) that can be created
File creation
Ver. 1.20
1 node
31 nodes max.
Function files (.ist) and
related files
User-set
Multi-node files (.mul) and related files (node
function files (.ist), etc.) (See note.)
Limited to the project folder in CX-Process\data
In order: Project Workspace-LCU/LCB element-function block
group-function block
Not possible with
Windows 95/98
Not compatible with
Loop Control Unit Ver.
1.20
In order: Project Workspace-node function file
-LCU/LCB element-function block group
-function block
Printing
g units
Block diagrams
Step ladder diagrams
Downloading separate function blocks
while Loop Control Unit is operating
1 block diagram
1 step ladder diagram
Not possible (you must
stop the Loop Control
Unit to download)
1 or all registered block diagrams
1 or all registered step ladder diagrams
Possible
Changing block address for registered
function blocks
Not possible
Possible (you can also add 1)
Location of created files
Project tree
Conditions in which monitor tag
compilation is possible
Function blocks that can be created
Possible with Windows 95/98
Compatible with creation of the following new
Ver. 1.20 Loop Control Unit function block:
2-position ON/OFF (Block Model 001),
3-position ON/OFF (Block Model 002), Blended
PID (Block Model 013), 3-input Selector (Block
Model 163), 3-output Selector (Block Model
164), Batch Data Collector (Block Model 174),
DI Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block
Model 455), DO Terminal from Expanded CPU
Unit (Block Model 456), AI Terminal from
Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 457), AO
Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block
Model 458)
Note You can also import block files (.ist) created using Ver. 1.00.
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Version Improvements
Section
1-4
1-4-2 Version 1.50
The improvements made from version 1.20 to version 1.50 of the CX-Process
Tool are as follows:
Item
Function blocks that can
be created
Ver. 1.20
Not compatible with
Loop Control Unit Ver.
1.50
Printing functions
Except for function
blocks, only open block
diagrams, ladder
diagrams, and
cross-references can be
printed.
• You can print block diagrams, ladder diagrams, and cross-references by LCU element or node, even if they are not open.
• You can print monitor tag lists.
• You can print all data by LCU element or node.
Monitor tag list display
function
Search function
None
Version check function
None
Possible (displays the monitor software tag information that has
been set)
Possible (searches for block address or monitor software tag
name, and moves the cursor to the matching function block)
Possible (checks for version compatibility between the Loop
Control Unit connected online and CX-Process Tool in use)
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None
Ver. 1.50
Compatible with the creation of following new function blocks with
the Ver. 1.50 Loop Control Units: Segment Program 2 (Block
Model 157), Accumulated Value Input Adder (Block Model 182),
Accumulated Value Input Multiplier (Block Model 183), Constant
Comparator (Block Model 202), Variable Comparator (Block
Model 203), Clock Pulse (Block Model 207), ON/OFF Valve
Manipulator (Block Model 221), Motor Manipulator (Block Model
222), Reversible Motor Manipulator (Block Model 223), Motor
Opening Manipulator (Block Model 224)
Compatible with the following new Loop Control Unit Ver. 1.50
ITEM creations: AT (auto-tuning) functions of Basic PID block
(Block Model 011) and Advanced PID (Block Model 012), and
wait function and additional steps (step numbers 8 to 15) of the
Ramp Program block (Block Model 155)
Version Improvements
Section
1-4
1-4-3 Version 2.00
The improvements made from version 1.50 to version 2.00 of the CX-Process
Tool are listed in the following table.
Item
New function blocks
Editing block diagrams
Editing ladder diagrams
Undo
Ver. 1.50
Does not support Loop Control
Unit version 2.00
Lines disappear when pasted
function blocks are moved.
Lines must be deleted
individually.
Block connection diagrams
cannot be copied.
Cut, copy, and paste not
supported.
Not supported.
Compiling CSV tags for
SCADA software
Function block data
backup and recovery
Not supported.
ITEM List Monitoring
Not supported.
Find Loop Control Unit
Not supported.
Download, upload, and
compare
Block diagram information files
(extension: .mtbd) cannot be
uploaded or downloaded.
Not supported.
Ver. 2.00
ES100X Controller Terminal (Block Model 045), 4-point
Warning Indicator (Block Model 110), Arithmetic Operation
(Block Model 126), Time Sequence Data Statistics (Block
Model 153), Receive All Blocks (Block Model 461), and
Send All Blocks (Block Model 462).
ITEMs added for other function blocks. Refer to the Loop
Control Unit Operation Manual for details.
Lines do not disappear when pasted function blocks are
moved.
All the lines connected to specified function blocks or
ITEMs can be deleted at the same time.
Block connection diagrams can be copied and registered
to new Loop Control Unit nodes.
Cutting, copying, and pasting are possible for symbols,
areas, and lines.
The previously executed operation can be undone.
CSV tags can be set for function blocks and CSV tags can
be compiled, saved, and displayed accordingly.
Function blocks in RAM in the Loop Control Unit can be
backed up in flash memory in the Loop Control Unit or the
data in flash memory can be restored to RAM.
ITEM data for a specified function block can be monitored
in a list.
Loop Control Units on networks connected to the PLC to
which the CX-Process Tool is connected can be found and
addresses can be set in node function block files.
Block diagram information files (extension: .mtbd) can be
uploaded or downloaded.
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Version Improvements
Section
1-4
1-4-4 Version 2.50
The improvements made from version 2.00 to version 2.50 of the CX-Process
Tool are listed in the following table.
Item
Ver. 2.00
Ver. 2.50
New function blocks
Does not support Loop
Control Unit version 2.50
Communications drivers
FinsGateway only
Fuzzy Logic (Block Model 016), Range Conversion (Block Model
127), Ramped Switch (Block Model 167), Level Check (Block
Model 210), AI4 Terminals (DRT1-AD04) (Block Model 588), AO2
Terminals (DRT1-DA02) (Block Model 589)
FinsGateway or CX-Server can be selected as the
communications driver.
When CX-Server is selected, both CX-Programmer and the
CX-Process Tool can be started simultaneously (sharing the
communications driver CX-Server). Also, the computer can be
connected through the PLC’s Peripheral Bus.
Tuning Screen
Not supported.
Added the Tuning Screen that could previously be used with
CX-Process Monitor only in lower versions.
This screen allows parameters such to be adjusted from the
CX-Process Tool. For example, PID constants and SPs can be
adjusted in the Basic PID Block. Also, the Fuzzy Logic Block can
be displayed only in this version of the CX-Process Tool.
Download individual
ITEM data
Not supported.
When the CX-Process Tool is online and a function block’s ITEM
has been set, it is possible to download just that ITEM’s data
(operation data only) to the Loop Control Unit by clicking the
Download Button.
For example, this function can be used for the AT command
(autotuning) from the Basic PID Block or Advanced PID Block.
Annotations (comments)
Not supported.
It is now possible to insert comments at any point in the diagram
when operating in Block Diagram Edit Mode or Ladder Diagram
Edit Mode. This function allows user-set names to be displayed
and printed (useful for schematic diagrams) next to commands in
function blocks or step ladder programs.
Copy function block
Not supported.
Automatic assembly and
disassembly of step
ladder programs
Not supported.
Function block units can be copied/cut/pasted in the Project
Workspace.
Step ladder programs (Block Model 301) can be automatically
assembled (converted from ladder diagram to mnemonic code)
when they are downloaded and automatically disassembled
(converted from mnemonic code to ladder diagram) when they
are uploaded. (The Mnemonic Flag specifies whether a program
can be converted to ladder diagram format.)
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Version Improvements
Section
1-4
1-4-5 Version 3.00
Note The improvements made from version 2.50 to version 3.00 of the CX-Process
Tool are listed in the following table.
Item
Applicable Units/Boards
New functions
User link tables
for Loop
Control Boards
Ver. 2.50
Ver. 3.00
Loop Control Units
Loop Control Units and Loop Control Boards
Not supported.
Supported, along with the following.
Automatic registration of Field Terminals to user
link tables
Copying and pasting software links for user link
table function blocks
Outputting user link table tags in CSV format
(attached to HMI data tags)
Importing local symbol tables from the
CX-Programmer
Supported (Operation can also be validated.)
Sequence tables (Block
Model 302)
New function blocks
Not supported.
Function block registration methods
Registering function
blocks with the Function
Block Navigator and
then pasting them
Connection maps
Not supported.
Supported
A diagram of the I/O relationships for one block
can be displayed after selecting the block.
Conversion of LCU/LCB element data
between Loop Controller models
Not supported.
CS1W-LCB01 Loop Control Board data can be
converted to CS1W-LCB05 Loop Control Board
data.
---
Sequence Table (Block Model 302) and Ao
Terminal (PMV02) (Block Model 565)
(Supported by the CS1W-LCB05 Loop Control
Board only.)
In addition to the V2.50 method, function blocks
can also be specified and pasted directly on the
block diagrams. (Function blocks can be
specified after right-clicking on the block
diagram.)
CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit data can be
converted to CS1W-LCB01 or CS1W-LCB05
Loop Control Board data.
Downloading block diagram information
Not supported.
When downloading individual function blocks,
layout information for the block from the block
diagram can also be downloaded.
Controlling CPU Unit operation
Not supported.
Data monitoring refresh cycle for PVs,
SPs, alarms, and other data on Tuning
Screens
1 s only
Connection specifications on block
diagrams other than software connections
(Right-clicking blue ITEMs and inputting
addresses)
Input only of block
addresses and ITEM
numbers (BBBIII)
If the CX-Server is specified as the
communications driver, I/O tables can be
created, the PLC Setup can be set, and the
CPU Unit’s operating mode can be controlled.
Either 1 s or 200 ms can be selected. (A red
warning display will appear when the data
could not be refreshed within the specified
cycle.)
In addition to block addresses and ITEM
numbers (BBBIII), the connection destination
can be specified from a pull-down menu when
using a Loop Control Board.
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1-4-6 Version 3.1
The improvements made from version 3.0 to version 3.1 of the CX-Process Tool
are listed in the following table.
Item
Ver. 3.0
Ver. 3.1
Unit/Board support
CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit and
CS1W-LCB01/05 Loop Control
Boards
CS1D-CPUP Process-control
CPU Units (in addition to
CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit and
CS1W-LCB01/05 Loop Control
Boards)
Data conversion
Conversion from LCU element to LCB
element data
Conversion of data created for the
CS1W-LCB05 to CS1D-CPUP
Process-control CPU Unit (in addition
to conversion from LCU element to
LCB element data)
CSV tag settings
Manually only (making settings
individually in the CSV Tag Settings
Dialog Box)
Automatically creating CSV tag
settings when registering function
blocks (CSV tag setting function) and
editing in Excel or other editor before
loading to the project (in addition to
manual setting)
Backup during operation
Not supported.
Supported.
1-4-7 Version 3.2
The improvements made from version 3.1 to version 3.2 of the CX-Process Tool
are listed in the following table.
Item
Ver. 3.1
Ver. 3.2
User-defined block
Not supported.
RS View tag files (.csv)
Not supported. (The
CSV tag file must be
imported to an OPC
server and then the RS
View tag file (.csv) has to
be created manually.)
OPC server direct access tag output
Not supported.
Supported.
ITEMs other than HMI data can be output for
OPC server direct access when the CSV tags
are compiled. (Applies only to the following:
Ramp Program (Block Model 155), Segment
Program (Block Model 156), and Segment
Program 2 (Block Model 157).
HMI memory map CSV output
Not supported.
Tuning screens
Multiple screens
Not supported. (Only
one screen can be
open.)
Supported.
The allocations of HMI memory can be output
to a CSV file. The file shows which words in the
EM Area are allocated to tags and tag ITEMs.
Supported. (Up to four screens can be open.)
Data logging (saved to
CSV file)
Not supported.
Supported. (Logging is started when the tuning
screen is opened and continues until the tuning
screen is closed.)
Setting of number of communications
retries
Sequence
q
table Online editing
Displaying PV and
changing set value for
timers and counters
Not supported.
Supported.
Not supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
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Supported. (Registers a group of function
blocks as a single user-defined function block.)
Supported. (The RS View tag file (.csv) can be
automatically and directly generated.)
Version Improvements
Item
Monitor software
Section
Ver. 3.1
CX-Process Monitor
(CX-Process Monitor
Plus cannot be used.)
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Ver. 3.2
CX-Process Monitor or
CX-Process Monitor Plus
1-4-8 Version 4.0
The improvements made from version 3.2 to version 4.0 of the CX-Process Tool
are listed in the following table.
Item
Details
The following new functions are supported:
Support for CJ1G-CPUP
Loop-control CPU Units and LCB01/05 Simple backup of the Loop Controller’s
version 2.0
function block data to the Memory Card
Selecting the step to restart Segment
Program 2 (Block Model 157) to match the
first or second reference input
Synchronization of Segment Program 2
(Block Model 157)
Setting hot start time
Reset wind up protection of secondary
loop of cascade control
Setting range 0.00% to 100.00% for input
signals in Split Converter (Block Model
169)
Addition of Field Terminal Blocks (Ai4
terminal (PTS51/52), Ai8 terminal
(PTS55/56), Ao2 terminal (DA021), and
Ai4/Ao2 terminal (MAD42)
Displaying Loop Controller memory
map
The status showing how the Loop
Controller is using CPU Unit memory can
be displayed as a list.
Backing up to and recovering from
Comments, annotations, tags, and
Memory Card project comments,
connection data, which previously could
annotations, tags, and connection data not be saved in the Loop Controller, can
now be saved in the Memory Card
installed in the CPU Unit. This enables
comments, annotations, tags, and
connection data included in function block
data to be uploaded from the Loop
Controller.
Support for SYSMAC OPC Server
version 2.6 scaling functions
The scaling functions from SYSMAC OPC
Server version 2.6 have been expanded.
The expanded scaling information for CSV
tags can be exported to the SYSMAC
OPC Server version 2.6.
Starting the NS Faceplate Auto Builder The Faceplate Auto-Builder for NS can be
executed in the sequence of operations
when compiling CSV tags from the
CX-Process Tool. Using this method, the
folder for the created CSV tag file will be
automatically specified in the parameter
setting screen that is displayed when the
Faceplate Auto-Builder for NS starts.
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1-4-9 Version 4.1
The improvements made from version 4.0 to version 4.1 of the CX-Process Tool
are listed in the following table.
Item
Installation method
Startup method
Ver. 4.0
Ver. 4.1
CX-Process Tool could
be installed as a single
entity only.
CX-Process Tool can be installed from the CX-One FA
Integrated Tool Package as one function.
From the Start Menu
only
Startup can be performed by right-clicking on any of the
following Loop Controllers under the I/O Table Window
of CX-Programmer that was installed from the CX-One,
and selecting Start Special Application.
If the CX-Process Tool is installed from the CX-One, a
dialog box to select the communications driver will not
be displayed when the CX-Process is started and the
CX-Server will be used automatically as the
communications driver.
• CS1W-LCB01 (Loop Control Board)
• CS1W-LCB05 (Loop Control Board)
• CS1D-LCB05D (Loop Control Board)
• CS1W-LC001 (Loop Control Unit)
• CJ1W-LCB01 (Loop Controller Element built into CPU
Unit)
• CJ1W-LCB03 (Loop Controller Element built into CPU
Unit)
Note If Start with Settings Inherited is selected,
CX-Server will be used automatically as the
communications driver. The node’s Function
Block File will also be automatically created.
Folder for creating/saving projects Fixed location under
data folder in the
installation folder
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The user can specify the folder for creating/saving
projects.
Select File – New from the menu bar and specify the
destination in the Browse for Folder Dialog Box.
Version Improvements
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1-4-10 Version 5.0
The improvements made from version 4.1 to version 5.0 of the CX-Process Tool
are listed in the following table.
Item
Ver. 4.1
Support for LCB01/05 and
supports for Loop-control CPU
Units (CJ1G-CPUP) Ver. 3.0
Only Ver. 2.0 or earlier
were supported.
Ver. 5.0 (See note.)
The following functions are supported for LCB01/05 and
supports for Loop-control CPU Units (CJ1G-CPUP)
Ver. 3.0:
• Switch Instrument (Block Model 225), AI 2-point Terminal (Block Model 571), and AI 16-point Terminal (Block
Model 582)
• Switching the adjustment operation direction for Basic
PID (Block Model 011) and Advanced PID (Block Model
012)
• Switching RUN/STOP for Basic PID (Block Model 011)
and Advanced PID (Block Model 012)
• Tight shunt function and analog output reversal function
for analog output terminals.
Free positioning of block
diagrams
Increase in the number of blocks
that can be registered in function
block groups
Transferring tag comment data to
flash memory
Wireless debugging
User link
tables
ab es
Not supported
(positioning was
possible only at fixed
locations)
Only 16 blocks could be
registered in each
function block group.
Positioning is possible anywhere in the block diagram.
Not supported. (Transfer
was possible to a
Memory Card in the
CPU Unit.)
Not supported.
The following data can be transferred to flash memory in
the Loop Controller: block diagram data, tags,
comments, annotations, etc. (Data cannot be transferred
to a Memory Card for Loop Control Board version 3.0.)
A fixed value can be input as a pseudo-input to
adjustment block PVs in a new calibration mode.
Tight shut outputs to I/O memory in the CPU Unit are
supported.
Reversing outputs to I/O memory in the CPU Unit are
supported.
Entries in user link tables can be copied and pasted.
EM0 to EMC can be specified.
Up to 64 blocks can be registered in each function block
group.
MV tight shut
function
MV analog output
reversal function
Copying/pasting
EM bank
specification
Not supported.
Pulse output
Not supported.
Pulse output writing (ON for one refresh cycle) is
possible to I/O memory in the CPU Unit when a
specified ITEM turns ON.
Table reference function for
sequence tables
Not supported.
Results of conditions set in other tables can be
referenced from Sequence Table (Block Model 302)
suing TBL commands.
Step ladder timer instructions
Not supported.
Timer commands (TIM) can be used in Step Ladder
Program (Block Model 301)
Not supported.
Not supported.
Not supported. (Only the
current bank could be
used.)
Note These functions are supported only for Loop Control Boards and Loop-control
CPU Units with unit version 3.0 or later.
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Version Improvements
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1-4-11 Version 5.1
CX-Process Tool version updated from 5.0 to 5.1. The improvements made from
version 5.0 to version 5.1 of the CX-Process Tool are listed in the following table.
Item
Ver. 5.0
Function blocks for gradient
temperature control (Gradient PV
Mode Converter (Block Model 021),
Gradient SP Mode Converter (Block
Model 022), Gradient PID (Block
Model 024), Gradient Precompensator
(Block Model 023))
Not supported
Ver. 5.1
Supported.
10-point control/group for up to 4
groups (when a Loop Controller with
gradient temperature control is used.)
Note: For details on gradient
temperature control, refer to the Loop
Controller with Gradient Temperature
Control Operation Manual (Cat. No.
W460).
1-4-12 Version 5.2
The improvements made from version 5.1 to version 5.2 of the CX-Process Tool
are listed in the following table.
Item
Support for LCB01/05
version 3.5 and
CJ1G-CPUP
Loop-control CPU Unit
version 3.5
Previous (Version 5.1)
Updated (Version 5.2)
Support was provided only
up to version 3.0.
The following new blocks are supported:
• Segment Program 3 (Block Model 158)
• Isolated Ai4 Terminal (PH41U, Block Model 572)
• Isolated Ai4 Terminal (AD04U, Block Model 573)
• Ai4 Terminal (ADG41, Block Model 581)
The following new functions are supported:
• Search area number specifications for Segment Program
2 (Block Model 157)
• Easy parameter setting for Segment Program 2 (Block
Model 157) and Segment Program 3 (Block Model 158)
The following function is supported.
Support for LCB01/05
version 3.6 and
CJ1G-CPUP
Loop-control CPU Unit
version 3.6
---
Engineering unit display
Analog values could be set
only as percentages.
An ITEM can be displayed and set in engineering units,
based on scaling information (CSV tag information) for
individual function blocks.
Output window display
Data, such as verification
results, was displayed in
fixed dialog boxes.
Data, such as verification results, is displayed in special
windows. The following functions are supported.
• PV lag offset correction function for Segment Program 2
(Block Model 157) and Segment Program 3 (Block Model
158)
• Jumping to the relevant location from the displayed results
• Copying results to the clipboard
Improved sequence for
creating new function block
data
Only an empty project
workspace was created.
When a new project is created, all operations from
inserting the Loop Controller to displaying the block
diagram are executed automatically.
Improved method for adding
function blocks
Function blocks could be
added from only from the
menus.
Function blocks can be added from a function block
toolbar in the block diagram display.
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Function Blocks/ITEMs Incompatible with Earlier Versions
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Section
1-5
Function Blocks/ITEMs Incompatible with Earlier Versions
1-5-1 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 1.20
The following function blocks can be used only when Loop Control Unit
CS1W-LC001 Ver.1.20 and onwards and CX-Process Tool Ver.1.20 and onwards are used:
• The following function blocks can be registered on CX-Process Tool when
Loop Control Unit Ver.1.0 and CX-Process Tool Ver1.20 or onwards are
used. If the data of these function blocks is downloaded to the Loop Control
Unit by LCU element when these function blocks are registered on CX-Process Tool, however, an error occurs, and the download is canceled. (Other
function blocks also are not downloaded.)
• The following function blocks cannot be registered on CX-Process Tool when
Loop Control Unit Ver.1.20 and onwards and CX-Process Tool Ver.1.00 are
used. For this reason, these function blocks cannot also be downloaded to the
Loop Control Unit. If the following function blocks already exist on the Loop
Control Unit and are uploaded to CX-Process Tool, only the following function
blocks are not uploaded. (When a new upload is performed, these blocks become empty.)
2-position ON/OFF (Block Model 001), 3-position ON/OFF (Block Model
002), Blended PID (Block Model 013), 3-input Selector (Block Model
163), 3-output Selector (Block Model 164), Batch Data Collector (Block
Model 174), DI Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 455),
DO Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 456), AI Terminal
from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 457), AO Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 458)
Note The version of the Loop Control Unit can be verified in the Monitor Run Status
Screen (Execution, Operation, Monitor run status) on CX-Process Tool.
When the above function blocks are used, check in the Check System Operation
screen on CX-Process Tool beforehand that the content of ITEM 099 onwards in
the System Common block (Block Model 000) is as follows:
ITEM
099
Data name
Data
MPU/FROM version indication V1.20
Version V1.20 and onwards must be indicated.
1-5-2 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 1.50
The following function blocks described in this manual can be used only when
Loop Control Unit CS1W-LC001 Ver.1.50 and onwards and CX-Process Tool
Ver.1.50 and onwards are used:
• The following function blocks can be registered on CX-Process Tool when versions of Loop Control Unit earlier than Ver.1.50 (Ver.1.0 or Ver.1.20) and CXProcess Tool Ver1.50 or onwards are used. However, if the data of these function blocks is downloaded to the Loop Control Unit by LCU element (data for
one Loop Control Unit) when these function blocks are registered on CX-Process Tool, an error occurs, and only those function blocks are not downloaded.
(Other function blocks are downloaded successfully.)
• The following function blocks cannot be registered on CX-Process Tool when
Loop Control Unit Ver.1.50 and onwards and versions of CX-Process Tool lower than Ver.1.50 (Ver.1.00 or Ver. 1.20) are used. For this reason, these function blocks cannot also be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit.
If the following function blocks already exist on the Loop Control Unit and are
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uploaded to CX-Process Tool, only the following function blocks are not
uploaded. (When a new upload is performed, these blocks become empty.)
Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157), Accumulated Value Input Adder
(Block Model 182), Accumulated Value Input Multiplier (Block Model
183), Constant Comparator (Block Model 202), Variable Comparator
(Block Model 203), Clock Pulse (Block Model 207), ON/OFF Valve Manipulator (Block Model 221), Motor Manipulator (Block Model 222), Reversible Motor Manipulator (Block Model 223), Motor Opening Manipulator (Block Model 224)
Likewise, the following functions can be used only when Loop Control Unit
CS1W-LC001 Ver.1.50 and onwards and CX-Process Tool Ver.1.50 and onwards are used:
• The following ITEMs can be set on CX-Process Tool when versions of Loop
Control Unit earlier than Ver.1.50 (Ver.1.0N or Ver.1.20) and CX-Process
Tool Ver.1.50 or onwards are used. However, if the data of these ITEMs is
downloaded to the Loop Control Unit when these ITEMs are set on CX-Process Tool, only those ITEMs are not downloaded. (Other ITEMs are downloaded successfully.)
• The following ITEMs cannot be set on CX-Process Tool when Loop Control
Unit Ver.1.50 or onwards and versions of CX-Process Tool lower than Ver.1.50
(Ver.1.00 or Ver. 1.20) are used. For this reason, these ITEMs cannot also be
downloaded to the Loop Control Unit. If a download in major item units (Loop
Control Units) or a download in function blocks units including initial setting
data is performed, the respective defaults are set to the following ITEMs on the
Loop Control Unit. If the following ITEMs are already set on the Loop Control
Unit and are uploaded to the CX-Process Tool, only the following ITEMs are
not uploaded.
AT (auto-tuning) functions of Basic PID block (Block Model 011) and Advanced PID (Block Model 012), and wait function and additional steps
(step numbers 8 to 15) of the Ramp Program block (Block Model 155)
Note
1. For details on which actual ITEM this restriction applies to, refer to the ITEM
list for the relevant function block in the Function Block Reference Manual.
2. The version of the Loop Control Unit can be verified in the Monitor Run Status Screen (Execution, Operation, Monitor Run Status) on CX-Process
Tool.
When the above function blocks are used, check in the Check System Operation screen on CX-Process Tool beforehand that the content of ITEM 099
onwards in the System Common block (Block Model 000) is as follows:
ITEM
099
Data name
Data
MPU/FROM version indication V1.50
Version V1.50 and onwards must be indicated.
1-5-3 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 2.00
The following function blocks described in this manual can be used only when
Loop Control Unit CS1W-LC001 Ver. 2.00 and onwards and CX-Process Tool
Ver. 2.00 and onwards are used:
• The following function blocks can be registered on CX-Process Tool when versions of Loop Control Unit earlier than Ver. 2.00 (Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.20, or Ver.
1.50) and CX-Process Tool Ver 1.50 or onwards are used. However, if the data
of these function blocks is downloaded to the Loop Control Unit in major item
units (units of Loop Control Unit) when these function blocks are registered on
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CX-Process Tool, an error occurs, and only those function blocks are not
downloaded. (Other function blocks are downloaded successfully.)
• The following function blocks cannot be registered on CX-Process Tool when
Loop Control Unit Ver. 2.00 and onwards and versions of CX-Process Tool lower than Ver. 2.00 (Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.20, or Ver. 1.50) are used. For this reason,
these function blocks cannot also be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit.
If the following function blocks already exist on the Loop Control Unit and are
uploaded to CX-Process Tool, only the following function blocks are not
uploaded. (When a new upload is performed, these blocks become empty.)
ES100X Controller Terminal (Block Model 045), 4-point Warning Indicator
(Block Model 110), Arithmetic Operation (Block Model 126), Time Sequence Data Statistics (Block Model 153), Receive All Blocks (Block
Model 461), Send All Blocks (Block Model 462)
Likewise, the following functions can be used only when Loop Control Unit
CS1W-LC001 Ver. 2.00 and onwards and CX-Process Tool Ver. 2.00 and onwards are used:
• The following ITEMs can be set on CX-Process Tool when versions of Loop
Control Unit earlier than Ver. 2.00 (Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.20, or Ver. 1.50) and CXProcess Tool Ver. 2.00 or onwards are used. However, if the data of these
ITEMs is downloaded to the Loop Control Unit when these ITEMs are set on
CX-Process Tool, only those ITEMs are not downloaded. (Other ITEMs are
downloaded successfully.)
• The following ITEMs cannot be set on CX-Process Tool when Loop Control
Unit Ver. 2.00 or onwards and versions of CX-Process Tool lower than Ver.
2.00 (Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.20, or Ver. 1.50) are used. For this reason, these ITEMs
cannot also be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit.
If a download in major item units (units of Loop Control Unit) or a download in
function blocks units including initial setting data is performed, the respective
defaults are set to the following ITEMs on the Loop Control Unit.
If the following ITEMs are already set on the Loop Control Unit and are
uploaded to the CX-Process Tool, only the following ITEMs are not uploaded.
MV Output Retrace Time for PV Error has been added to 2-position ON/
OFF (Block Model 001), 3-position ON/OFF (Block Model 002), Basic
PID (Block Model 011), and Advanced PID (Block Model 012).
High MV Limit Arrival Output and Low MV Limit Arrival Output have been
added to Basic PID (Block Model 011), Indication and Operation (Block
Model 032), and Ratio Setting (Block Model 033).
MV Error Input and MV Error Display have been added to Batch Flowrate
Capture (Block Model 014), Indication and Operation (Block Model 032),
and Ratio Setting (Block Model 033).
PV Error Input and PV Error Display have been added to Indication and
Setting (Block Model 031), Indication and Operation (Block Model 032),
Ratio Setting (Block Model 033), and Indicator (Block Model 034).
Inputs X1 to X8 have been added to Constant Comparator (Block Model
202).
Inputs X1 to X8 and Comparison Input R1 to R8 have been added to
Variable Comparator (Block Model 203)
Contact Inputs S33 to S224 have been added to Internal Switch (Block
Model 209).
Note
1. For details on which actual ITEM this restriction applies to, refer to the ITEM
list for the relevant function block in the Function Block Reference Manual.
2. The version of the Loop Control Unit can be verified in the Monitor run status
screen ([Execute]–[Run]–[Monitor run status]) on CX-Process Tool.
When the above function blocks are used, check in the Check System Op-
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eration screen on CX-Process Tool beforehand that the content of ITEM 099
onwards in the System Common block (Block Model 000) is as follows:
ITEM
099
Data name
Data
MPU/FROM version indication V2.00
Version V2.00 and onwards must be indicated.
1-5-4 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 2.50
Function Blocks
Incompatible with Earlier
Versions
The following function blocks can be used only with version 2.50 or later versions
of the CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit and version 2.50 or higher versions of the
CX-Process Tool.
Fuzzy Logic (Block Model 016), Range Conversion (Block Model 127),
Ramped Switch (Block Model 167), Level Check (Block Model 210), AI4
Terminals from DRT1-AD04 Unit (Block Model 588), and AO2 Terminals
from DRT1-DA02 Unit (Block Model 589)
• If an earlier version of the Loop Control Unit is used with CX-Process Tool version 2.50 or higher, these function blocks can be registered but the data for the
function blocks won’t be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit when LCU element data is downloaded. (The supported function blocks will be downloaded
normally.)
• If Loop Control Unit version 2.50 or later is used with a lower version of the CXProcess Tool, these function blocks cannot be registered in the CX-Process
Tool, so they cannot be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit.
If these function blocks have been downloaded to the Loop Control Unit already, the data for these function blocks won’t be uploaded from the Loop Control Unit. The supported function blocks will be uploaded normally. (If Upload
New is selected, the unsupported function blocks will be empty.)
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Function Blocks/ITEMs Incompatible with Earlier Versions
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The following ITEMs can be used only with version 2.50 or later versions of the
CS1W-LC001 Loop Control Unit and version 2.50 or higher versions of the CXProcess Tool.
ITEMs Incompatible with
Earlier Versions
• Block Registration Flag (ITEM039) and Toolbar Version (ITEM110) in System Common (Block Model 000)
• Warning Limit (ITEM020) in the following Blocks:
Basic PID (Block Model 011), Advanced PID (Block Model 012), 2-position
ON/OFF (Block Model 001), 3-position ON/OFF (Block Model 002), Indication and Setting (Block Model 031), Indication and Operation (Block
Model 032), Ratio Setting (Block Model 033), Indicator (Block Model 034),
and 4-point Warning Indicator (Block Model 110)
• SP Rate-of-change Limit Time Unit (ITEM030) in Advanced PID (Block
Model 012)
• The following ITEMs in Batch Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014): Local
SP Setting, Upper 4 Digits (ITEM024), Remote SP Setting, Upper 4 Digits
(ITEM028), Current SP, Upper 4 Digits (ITEM030), Preset Value
(ITEM061), and Batch Accumulated Value, Upper 4 Digits (ITEM065)
• Time Units (ITEM013) in Rate-of-change Limiter (Speed Response)
(Block Model 143)
• Reference Input Disable Switch (ITEM020) in Segment Program 2 (Block
Model 157)
• Output Type (ITEM006) in Contact Distributor (Block Model 201)
• Individual I/O Range Settings in the following Blocks:
AI Terminal from CPU Unit (Block Model 453), AO Terminal from CPU Unit
(Block Model 454), AI4 Terminal (Block Model 561), PI4 Terminal (Block
Model 562), and AI8 Terminal (Block Model 564)
• Receive Stop Switch (ITEM225) in the following Blocks:
DI Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 455) and AI Terminal
from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 457)
• Send Stop Switch (ITEM225) in the following Blocks:
DO Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 456) and AO Terminal from Expanded CPU Unit (Block Model 458)
Note
1. For details on which actual ITEM this restriction applies to, refer to the ITEM
list for the relevant function block in the Function Block Reference Manual.
2. The version of the Loop Control Unit can be verified in the Monitor Run Status Screen (Execution, Operation, Monitor Run Status) on CX-Process
Tool.
When the above function blocks are used, check in the Check System Operation screen on CX-Process Tool beforehand that the content of ITEM 099
onwards in the System Common block (Block Model 000) is as follows:
ITEM
099
Data name
Data
MPU/FROM version indication V2.50
Version V2.50 and onwards must be indicated.
1-5-5 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 3.2
Function Blocks
Incompatible with Earlier
Versions
The following function blocks can be used only with LCB01/LCB05 version 1.5 or
later, or LCB03, together with the CX-Process Tool version 3.20 or higher.
Ai4 Terminal (PTS51), Ai8 Terminal (PTS55), Ai4 Terminal (PTS52), Ai8
Terminal (PTS56), Ai8 Terminal (PDC55), Ao2 Terminal (DA021),
Ai4/Ao2 Terminal (MAD42)
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• If an earlier version of the Loop Control Board is used with CX-Process Tool
version 3.20 or higher, these function blocks can be registered but the data for
the function blocks won’t be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit when LCU
element data is downloaded. (The supported function blocks will be downloaded normally.)
• If Loop Control Board version 1.20 or later is used with a lower version of the
CX-Process Tool, these function blocks cannot be registered in the CX-Process Tool, so they cannot be downloaded to the Loop Control Unit.
If these function blocks have been downloaded to the Loop Control Unit already, the data for these function blocks won’t be uploaded from the Loop Control Unit. The supported function blocks will be uploaded normally. (If Upload
New is selected, the unsupported function blocks will be empty.)
1-5-6 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 4.0
Function Blocks
Incompatible with Earlier
Versions
The following function blocks can be used only with LCB01/LCB05 version 2.0 or
later, or LCB03, together with the CX-Process Tool version 4.0 or higher.
Ai4 Terminal (PTS51/52) (Block Model 590), Ao2 Terminal (DA021)
(Block Model 591), Ai4/Ao2 Terminal (MAD42) (Block Model 592)
• If an earlier version of LCB is used with a lower version of the CX-Process
Tool, these function blocks cannot be registered in the CX-Process Tool, so
they cannot be downloaded to the LCB.
1-5-7 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 5.0
Function Blocks
Incompatible with Earlier
Versions
The following function blocks can be used only with LCB03 and only if LCB03 is
used together with CX-Process Tool version 5.1 or higher. If used with a lower
version of the CX-Process Tool, the following function blocks cannot be registered and, therefore, cannot be downloaded to the Loop Control Board.
Gradient PV Mode Converter (Block Model 021), Gradient SP Mode
Converter (Block Model 022), Gradient PID (Block Model 024), Gradient
Precompensator (Block Model 023)
The following function blocks can be used only with LCB01/LCB05 version 3.0 or
later, or LCB03 version 3.0 or later, together with the CX-Process Tool version
5.0 or higher.
• The following function blocks cannot be registered if LCB01/LCB05 version
3.0 or later, or LCB03 version 3.0 or later, is used together with a version of
CX-Process Tool lower than version 5.0. For this reason, these function blocks
cannot be downloaded to the Loop Controller
AI16 Terminal (AD161), AI2 Terminal (PTS15/16, PDC15), Switch Instrument (Block Model 225)
• The following settings cannot be used if LCB01/LCB05 version 3.0 or later, or
LCB03 version 3.0 or later, is used together with a version of CX-Process Tool
lower than version 5.0.
Switch action direction command (ITEM 053), RUN/STOP switch (ITEM
093), and MV at stop (ITEM 094) in Basic PID (Block Model 011) or
Advanced PID (Block Model 012)
Note For details on which actual ITEM this restriction applies to, refer to the ITEM list
for the relevant function block in the Function Block Reference Manual.
1-5-8 Incompatibility with Versions Earlier than Version 5.2
Function Blocks
Incompatible with Earlier
Versions
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The following function blocks cannot be registered on the CX-Process Tool
when LCB01/05 version 3.5 or later or LCB03 version 3.5 or later is used with
Connecting to the PLC
Section
1-6
CX-Process Tool version 5.1 or earlier. Therefore they cannot be downloaded to the Loop Controller.
Isolated Ai4 Terminal (PH41U, Block Model 572), Isolated Ai4 Terminal
(AD04U, Block Model 573), Ai4 Terminal (ADG41, Block Model 581),
Segment Program 3 (Block Model 158)
Similarly, the following ITEMs can be used only when LCB01/05 version 3.5
or later, LCB03 version 3.5 or later, and CX-Process Tool version 5.2 or later
are used.
Search Area Specification Wait (ITEM189), Search Area Number
(ITEM194), and Reference Input Search Method (ITEM190) for Segment
Program 2 search area specification
Note For details on particular ITEMs, refer to the Function Block Reference Manu-
al.
1-6
Connecting to the PLC
Either one of the following communications drivers can be selected to support
the connection with a PLC (Programmable Controller):
• FinsGateway
• CX-Server
Selection is also possible when CX-Process Tool is started from the Start Menu,
or when Start Only is selected from the I/O Table Window using CX-Programmer that was installed from the CX-One only.
When using the CX-Process Tool installed from the CX-One, the default setting
is to not display the dialog box for selecting the communications driver.
Note If Start with Setting Inherited is selected from the I/O Table Window using CXProgrammer that was installed from the CX-One, CX-Server will be used automatically as the communications driver.
1-6-1 Features of FinsGateway and CX-Server
The following table compares the special features of the communications drivers.
Communications driver
Item
FinsGateway
Host Link (SYSWAY-CV) or peripheral bus
(toolbus)
Supported
CX-Server
Host Link or Peripheral Bus
Supported
Supported
Node address setting range
1 or higher (cannot be set to 0)
Other features
• The same COM port can be used for simultaneous online connections with applications using FinsGateway (such as
PLC Reporter and SYSMAC OPC Server).
Must be set to 0 when the computer is
connected directly to the PLC
• The same COM port can be used for simultaneous online connections with Tools
such as CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol,
and CX-Motion.
Serial communications modes
for serial connections
Network communications
through a serial connection
Direct network connection
Supported
Note The PLC’s node address must be set to 0 when using CX-Server and connecting
directly to the PLC in a 1:1 or 1:N connection. (The 1:N connection is possible
with Host Link communications only.) On the other hand, the node address cannot be set to 0 when connecting to the PLC through FinsGateway; the node address must be 1 or higher.
If CX-Server was selected as the communications driver and a Function Block
File (.ist) was created for node address 0 with filename “Node00” in that project,
the project (multi-node file) cannot be opened if FinsGateway is selected later.
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Connecting to the PLC
Section
1-6
1-6-2 Selecting the Communications Driver
The following dialog box is displayed by default when the CX-Process Tool is
started from the Start Menu if the CX-Process Tool was installed from the individual product CD-ROM.
Note
1. This dialog box is not displayed by default if the CX-Process Tool was
installed from the CX-One.
2. The above dialog box will be displayed when the CX-Process Tool is started
while File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Display is selected. It will not be
displayed if File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Hide is selected. To change
the communications driver, select File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Display and then start the CX-Process by selecting Start Only from the Start
Menu or I/O tables. If the CX-Process was installed as part of the CX-One
(not independently), the above dialog box will not be displayed (i.e., File –
Show Drive Select Dialog – Hide will be selected) and the CX-Server will
automatically be used as the communications driver. To switch to the FinsGateway, select File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Display and then select
FinsGateway at startup.
Using FinsGateway
Select FinsGateway as the communications driver.
Using CX-Server
Select CX-Server as the communications driver.
1-6-3 Using FinsGateway
Regardless of the connection method, use FinsGateway (embedded) as the
communications driver.
Communications network
Serial
communications
co
ca o s
Host Link Network
(See note 1.)
Peripheral bus
(See note 2.)
Controller Link Network
FinsGateway
Contents
communications driver
Serial Unit Driver
Connecting to the PLC’s peripheral or RS-232C
port via
po
a Host
os Link.
CLK (PCI slot) Driver
(Not supported by
FinsGateway Version 2)
Controller Link Driver
ETN_UNIT Driver
Ethernet Network
Note
Connecting through the Controller Link Support
Board to a PLC with a Controller Link Unit
mounted.
Connecting through the Ethernet Board to a PLC
with an Ethernet Unit mounted.
1. Host Link communications use FINS commands enclosed in a header and
terminator data (i.e., SYSWAY-CV for FinsGateway). Host Link communications (SYSMAC WAY) is set for the PLC.
2. FinsGateway Version 2003 only.
Connecting via Serial Communications
Host Link (SYSMAC
WAY)
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The personal computer uses the FinsGateway Serial Unit Driver to connect to
the PLC’s peripheral or RS-232C port via Host Link communications.
Connecting to the PLC
Section
1-6
The personal computer uses the FinsGateway (Version 2003) Serial Unit Driver
to connect to the PLC’s peripheral or RS-232C port via the peripheral bus.
Peripheral Bus
Connections to the Peripheral
Port of the CPU Unit
Connections to the RS-232C port of the CPU
Unit or Serial Communications Board or Unit
CX-Process
Tool
CX-Process
Tool
Loop Control Unit
CS1 CPU Unit
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Peripheral
(9-pin male)
port
CS1W-CN226 or
CS1W-CN626
Connecting Cable
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
(9-pin male)
Loop Control Unit
CS1 CPU Unit
RS-232C Port
XW2Z-200S-CV
Connecting Cable
Note The FinsGateway Serial Unit Driver must be installed to enable connecting the
PLC via Host Link communications.
Connecting through a Controller Link Support Board
The personal computer can be connected to the PLC through a Controller Link
Network using the FinsGateway CLK (PCI slot) Driver or a FinsGateway version
2 or higher Controller Link Driver.
CX-Process Tool
Loop Control
(IBM PC/AT or
Controller
compatible)
Unit
Link Unit
Loop Control Unit
Controller
Link Unit
Controller Link Network
Controller Link Support Board
Note The Controller Link Driver (FinsGateway CLK (PCI slot) Driver or the FinsGateway version 2 or higher Controller Link Driver) must be installed in order to connect to the PLC via a Controller Link Network.
Controller Link Unit
Models
Controller Link
Unit
CS1W-CLK21-V1
CS1W-CLK23
CS1W-CLK12-V1
PLC
CS
Series
Unit
CPU Bus Unit
Type
Wired
Optical
H-PCF Optical
fiber cable
Optical
GI Optical fiber
cable
Wired
Twisted-pair cable
CS1W-CLK13
CS1W-CLK52-V1
CS1W-CLK53
CJ1W-CLK21-V1
CJ1W-CLK23
CJ
Series
CPU Bus Unit
Transmission
path
Twisted-pair cable
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Connecting to the PLC
Section
Controller Link Support
Boards
Controller Link
Support Board
3G8F7-CLK12-V1
3G8F7-CLK13
Transmission
medium
Optical fiber cable
(ring configuration)
3G8F7-CLK52-V1
3G8F7-CLK53
3G8F7-CLK21-V1
Wire
3G8F7-CLK23
3G8F5-CLK11-V1
Optical fiber cable
3G8F5-CLK21-V1
Wire
Computer
1-6
FinsGateway Driver
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
(PCI slot)
CLK (PCI slot) Driver
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
(ISA slot)
Controller Link Driver
((FinsGatewayy Version
b used.)
d)
2 cannott be
Connections via Ethernet
The personal computer can be connected to the PLC through an Ethernet Network using the FinsGateway ETN_UNIT Driver.
CX-Process Tool
Loop Control
IBM PC/AT or
compatible Ethernet Unit
Loop Control Unit
Unit
Ethernet Unit
Ethernet
Ethernet Board
Note The FinsGateway ETN_UNIT Driver must be installed in order to connect to the
PLC via an Ethernet Network.
Ethernet Unit Model
Model
CS1W-ETN01
CS1W-ETN11
CS1W-ETN21
CJ1W-ETN11
CJ1W-ETN21
Using CX-Server
Unit
CPU Bus Unit
CJ
S i
Series
CPU Bus Unit
Ethernet
10Base-5
10Base-T
100Base-TX
10Base-T
100Base-TX
The following two methods can be used to connect to the PLC.
Communications Network type specified
network
in dialog box
Peripheral Bus
Select Toolbus.
(Toolbus)
Host Link
Select SYSMAC WAY.
(SYSMAC WAY)
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PLC
CS
S i
Series
Usage
Special high-speed communications
protocol for Programming Devices
Standard protocol for
general-purpose host computers
Cable connection
Connect to the PLC’s peripheral
o
S 3 C port.
po
or RS-232C
Connecting to the PLC
Section
1-6
The connections shown in the following diagram can be used with either Peripheral Bus or Host Link connections.
Connections to the Peripheral
Port of the CPU Unit
Connections to the RS-232C port of the CPU
Unit or Serial Communications Board or Unit
CX-Process
Tool
CX-Process
Tool
Loop Controller
CS1 CPU Unit
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Peripheral
(9-pin male)
port
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
(9-pin male)
CS1W-CN226 or
CS1W-CN626
Connecting Cable
Loop Controller
CS1 CPU Unit
RS-232C
port
XW2Z-200S-CV
Connecting Cable
Note The Peripheral Bus connection cannot
be used with a Serial Communications
Board or Unit.
1-6-4 Connecting Cables
The following table lists the Connecting Cables that can be used for Peripheral
Bus and Host Link connections. All of the cables connect to a male 9-pin D-Sub
serial port on an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer.
Unit
CPU Unit
Port location
Built-in peripheral
p p
port
p
Built-in RS-232C port
p
F
l 9-pin
9 i D-SUB
D SUB
Female
Serial Communications
i
Board
B d or Unit
U i
RS-232C port
p
M l 9-pin
Male
9 i D-SUB
D SUB
Serial Communications Mode
Host Link
(SYSMAC WAY)
or Peripheral Bus
(Toolbus)
Host Link
(SYSMAC WAY)
Model
CS1W-CN226
CS1W-CN626
XW2Z-200S-CV
XW2Z-500S-CV
XW2Z-200S-CV
XW2Z-500S-CV
Length
Remarks
---
2.0 m
6.0 m
2m
5m
2m
5m
Anti-static connector
Anti-static connector
Note Touch a grounded metal to discharge all static electricity from your body before
connecting any of the above cable connectors to the RS-232C port of the PLC.
The XW2Z-S-CV Cable uses the anti-static XM2S-0911-E Connector
Hood. For safety sake, however, discharge all static electricity from your body
before touching the connector.
The following components are used to connect RS-232C cable to the peripheral
port. Connect to a male 9-pin D-Sub serial port on an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer.
Unit
CPU Unit
Port location
Built-in peripheral port
Serial Communications Mode
Host Link
(SYSMAC WAY)
p
or Peripheral
Bus
(T lb )
(Toolbus)
Model
Length
CS1W-CN118 +
XW2Z-200S-CV
0.1 m +
(2 or 5 m)
CS1W-CN118 +
XW2Z-200S-V
Remarks
The XW2Z-SCV is an anti-static
connector.
---
The following components are available for connecting the CQM1-CIF01 or
CQM1-CIF02 Cable to the peripheral port. Connect to a male 9-pin D-Sub serial
port on an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer.
Unit
CPU Unit
Port on Unit
Built-in peripheral port
Serial Communications Mode
Host Link
(SYSMAC WAY)
Model
CS1W-CN114 +
CQM1-CIF02
Length
0.5 m + 3.3 m
Remarks
---
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Basic Operating Procedures
Section
1-7
The following components are available for connecting the IBM PC/AT or compatible over RS-232C. Connect to a male 9-pin D-Sub serial port.
Unit
Port on Unit
CPU Unit
Built-in RS-232C port
p
F
l 9-pin
9 i D-SUB
D SUB
Female
Serial Communications
i
Board
B d or Unit
U i
RS-232C Port
F
Female
l 9-pin
9 i D-SUB
D SUB
1-7
Serial Communications Mode
Host Link
(SYSMAC WAY)
Model
XW2Z-200S-V
XW2Z-500S-V
XW2Z-200S-V
XW2Z-500S-V
Length
2m
5m
2m
5m
Remarks
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Basic Operating Procedures
The following steps are needed to use a Loop Controller.
Step: 1 Design
1, 2, 3...
1. Prepare function drawings.
2. Determine the PLC configuration.
3. Select the function blocks.
4. Determine the configuration of the function blocks.
5. Determine the data to be monitored or operated in the CX-Process Monitor.
6. Install the CX-Process Tool, the CX-Process Monitor, and the communications driver.
Step 2: Creating Function Blocks
Starting from the Start Menu or Selecting Start Only from the I/O Tables
1, 2, 3...
1. Start the CX-Process Tool.
The following dialog box will be displayed by default when the CX-Process
Tool is started.
Select the communications driver to use (FinsGateway or CX-Server).
This dialog box will not be displayed when starting by selecting Start Only
from the CX-Programmer’s I/O tables. The CX-Server will automatically be
selected as the communications driver.
Note (1) When using the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus, always
set FinsGateway as the communications driver. CX-Server is not supported
as the communications driver for the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process
Monitor Plus.
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(2) For details on starting the CX-Process Tool, refer to 2-1-9 Starting the CXProcess Tool.
2. Create a new project in the Project Workspace.
3. Go to step 3, below, and set the System common block.
Starting by Selecting Start with Settings Inherited from the I/O Tables
1, 2, 3...
1. Right-click the Loop Control Board or Unit in the I/O Table Window, and select Start Special Application - Start with Settings Inherited.
Example: Right-click on the Loop Control Board (e.g., CS1W-LCB05).
Select Start Special Application.
Select Start with Settings Inherited.
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2. The CX-Process Tool will start and a new project will be created. The Number-Model setting (e.g., 00-LCB05) will be automatically selected based on
the Loop Control Board/Unit model in the I/O tables.
The node is inserted automatically.
The Insert LCB/LCU Dialog Box will be displayed.
The Number-Model (e.g., 00-LCB05) is set automatically,
based on the Unit/Board model in the I/O Table Window.
3. Set the System Common Block.
4. Register the function block.
Note (1) For details on setting the System Common Block, refer to 3-1-5 Making System Common Block Initial Settings.
(2) For details on registering function blocks, refer to 3-1-6 Registering
Function Blocks.
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5. Set the software connections between function blocks with analog and accumulator signals (using Edit – Block Diagram from the Settings Menu).
6. Set the ITEMs in all function blocks (and set user link tables or create sequence tables or step ladder programs as needed).
Note a) User link tables are supported by LCBs only.
b) Sequence tables are supported by LCB05 and LCB05D (LCB elements 00-LCB05 and 00-LCB05D) only.
7. Go to step 8 in one of the following sections.
Note (1) For details on editing block diagrams, refer to 3-1-8 Editing Block Diagrams.
(2) For details on editing function block ITEMs, refer to 3-1-9 Editing Function
Block ITEMs.
Using CX-Process Monitor (Supported Only for Loop Control nits)
8.Set the function block for data exchange with CX-Process Monitor, i.e., the
Block Send Terminal to Computer Function Blocks.
9.Create the monitor tag file (using Tag Settings – Monitor Tag from the Settings Menu).
10.Create the monitor tag file (using Create Tag File – Monitor Tag from the
Execution Menu).
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Note Install the CX-Process Monitor on the same personal computer before creating monitor tag files.
Using CX-Process Monitor Plus
The procedure depends on whether a Loop Control Unit or Loop Control Board
(LCBs) is being used.
Loop Control Units
8.Register and connect the function blocks to exchange data with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Items to
monitor
Function
block data
Contact
signals
Analog
signals
Registrations and
connections
Only register the
function blocks.
Register and connect
the function blocks.
Register and connect
the function blocks.
Loop Control Unit
Send All Blocks block (Block Model 462) and
Receive All Blocks block (Block Model 461)
Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) or
Internal Switch (Block Model 209)
Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and
Constant Generator block (Block Model 166)
9.Set CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus as follows:
• Function block data: Set CSV tags.
• Individual contact signals: Set CX-Process Monitor Plus tags for the contacts in the Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).
• Individual analog signals from LCU element to computer: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Input Selection block (Block
Model 162).
• Individual analog signals from computer to LCU element: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Constant Generator block
(Block Model 166).
10.Generate the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file (Execute – Create Tag File
– Monitor Plus Tag).
11.Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus and click the Start Button.
LCBs
8.Register and connect the function blocks to exchange data with the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Items to
monitor
Function
block data
Contact
signals
Analog
signals
Registrations and
connections
Only register the
function blocks.
Register and connect
the function blocks.
Register and connect
the function blocks.
LCBs
HMI settings in the System Common block
(Block Mode 000)
Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) or
Internal Switch (Block Model 209)
Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and
Constant Generator block (Block Model 166)
9.Set CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus as follows:
• Function block data: Set CSV tags.
• Individual contact signals: Set CX-Process Monitor Plus tags for the contacts in the Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).
• Individual analog signals from LCB element to computer: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Input Selection block (Block
Model 162).
• Individual analog signals from computer to LCB element: Set CX-Process
Monitor Plus tags for the analog signals in the Constant Generator block
(Block Model 166).
10.Generate the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file (Execute – Create Tag File
– Monitor Plus Tag).
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11.Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus and click the Start Button.
Note For all Loop Controllers, the following function blocks must be
created and connected separately to enable monitoring and setting
individual contact signals and individual analog signals (i.e., other
than function block data).
• To monitor and set individual contact signals, contact signals must be
input/output using the Contact Distributor block (Block Model 201)
and Internal Switch block (Block Model 209).
• To monitor individual analog signals, analog signals must be output
from the Input Selection block (Block Model 162).
• To set individual analog signals, analog signals must be input to the
Constant Generator block (Block Model 166).
Note (1) For details on the CX-Process Monitor, refer to 3-2 Using the CX-Process
Monitor.
(2) For details on the CX-Process Monitor, refer to 3-3 Using the CX-Process
Monitor Plus.
Using SCADA Software
8.Set the Send All Blocks or Receive All Blocks Function Blocks (and if necessary, Expanded CPU Unit Terminal and CPU Unit Terminal Function
Blocks). (Required only for Loop Control Unit; not required for LCB.
9.Set the CSV tags (using Tag Settings – CSV Tag from the Settings Menu).
If using CX-Process Tool version 3.1 or higher, automatically register the
CSV tags and then edit the CSV tag settings file in Excel.
10.Output the CSV tag file (using Create Tag File – CSV Tags from the Execution Menu).
11.Import the CSV tag file for SCADA software into the SYSMAC OPC Server.
12.Manually export the RS View tag file from the SYSMAC OPC Server.
13.Import the RS View tag file to the RS View 32 using the import utility in the RS
View 32.
Using the RS View 32
8.For a Loop Control Unit, register Send All Blocks and Receive All Blocks
blocks. (This is not necessary for LCB.)
9.Set the CSV tags (using Tag Settings – CSV Tag from the Setting Menu).
10.Output the CSV tag file (using Create Tag File – RS View Tags from the
Execution Menu).
11.Import the RS View tag file directly to the RS View 32 using the import utility
in the RS View 32.
Note For details on SCADA Software and RS View, refer to 3-4 Preparations for Using
SCADA Software.
Step 3: Save the Project
Workspace Data
Using Save from the File Menu
Step 4: Unit Setup
1, 2, 3...
1. Mount the Units and wire the Analog I/O Units.
The Loop Controller does not need any wiring.
2. Set each Unit to a unique unit number.
3. Connect the Programming Device.
Note With CS1D CPU Units (using the CS1D-CPUP), connect to the
active CPU Unit.
4. Turn ON the PLC.
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5. Create the I/O tables with the Programming Device.
6. Set the PLC Setup serial communications port settings with the Programming Device if needed.
7. Set the allocated DM area of the Analog I/O Unit with the Programming Device.
Step 5: Transfer Created
Function Block Data to
Loop Controller
1, 2, 3...
The following steps are used when connected to the PLC via Host Link communications.
1. Turn OFF the PLC.
2. Set the DIP switch on the front panel of the CPU Unit. Set pin 4 to ON to use
the peripheral port and set pin 5 to OFF to use the RS-232C port.
With a CS1D Duplex System, set the DIP switch on the front panel of the
Duplex Unit. Turn ON PRPHL to use the peripheral port or turn ON COMM to
use the RS-232C port.
3. Connect the CPU Unit to the personal computer (CX-Process Tool).
4. Turn ON the PLC.
5. If FinsGateway is being used:
With the CX-Process Tool, set the network address to between 0 and 127,
the node address to 01, and the unit address to the unit number plus 10 hexadecimal (input in decimal) (using Network Settings from the Settings
Menu). (See section 4-2-2.)
6. If FinsGateway is being used:
Connect the CX-Process Tool via Host Link communications (using Activate Serial Port Driver from the File Menu). (See section 4-2-2.)
7. Download the function block data from the CX-Process Tool (using Transfer to LC – Selected from the Execution Menu). (See section 4-3-1.)
8. Start operation from the CX-Process Tool (using Operation – Run/Stop
Command from the Execution Menu) or turn the PLC OFF and ON. (See
section 4-4.)
Note Check the following items before operating the Loop Controller.
a) Make sure the Analog I/O Units used with the Loop Control Unit/Board
are properly mounted.
b) Make sure the unit numbers on the front panel of the Analog I/O Units
coincide with the unit numbers set in the Field Terminal Function Blocks.
Data for another Special I/O Unit will be read and written if an incorrect
unit number is used.
c) Make sure the initial settings in the System Common Block in the Loop
Controller are correct. Check that the DM Area words for the Node Terminal Function Block in the CPU Unit of the Loop Controller will not be used
for any other purpose.
d) When writing data to the I/O memory in the CPU Unit with function blocks
(e.g., using Send All Blocks, Expanded DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit, or
DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit), be sure that the words written to in the I/O
memory are not being used for any other purpose. If I/O memory words
are allocated to more than one purpose, the PLC system may act unexpectedly and cause injury.
9. Check the indicators on the front of the from panel of the Loop Controller: On
the Loop Control Unit, the RUN indicator should be lit and the ERC indicator
not lit. On the LCB, the EXEC indicator should be lit.
Note With the CS1D-CPUP, approximately 2 minutes is required after
power is turned ON for duplex initialization before the standby Loop
Controller will start operation. The EXEC indicator and the DPL STA-
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TUS indicator on the Duplex Unit will flash for 40 seconds before lighting.
Step 6: Trial Operation
1, 2, 3...
1. Start operation from the CX-Process Tool (using Operation – Run/Stop
Command from the Execution Menu) or turn the PLC OFF and ON. (See
section 4-4.)
2. Monitor status with the CX-Process Tool (using Operation – Monitor Run
Status from the Execution Menu) and check the load rate, for example.
(See section 4-5.)
3. Check the connections with the CX-Process Tool (using Start from the Validate Action Menu). (See section 4-6-3.)
4. Tune parameters such as PID constants and make SP settings with the CXProcess Tool.
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Step 7: Actual Operation
1, 2, 3...
1. Make any necessary settings and adjustments such as PID tuning with the
CX-Process Tool, SCADA software, the CX-Process Monitor, or the CXProcess Monitor Plus.
2. Monitor the PV and all alarms from SCADA software, the CX-Process Monitor, or the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Note The CX-Process Monitor can be used for the Loop Control Units only.
It cannot be used for the LCBs.
1-8
Operations
1-8-1 Creating Function Blocks
Item
Menu item
Section
Creating a new Project Workspace
New from the File Menu
3-1-3
Registering function blocks
1.
Select the function block group folder.
3-1-6
2.
Select Insert – Insert Function Block from the
Settings Menu, or
right-click on the block diagram and select
Register – Field Terminal/Sequence
Control/Control Block.
1.
Select the folder for block diagram 1.
2.
Select Edit – Block Diagram from the Settings
Menu.
3.
Select the function block to be pasted.
4.
Click the right mouse button at the pasting
position. Select Paste Function Block from the
pop-up menu.
5.
Select the block and change the position.
6.
Click the start point of the connection and
double-click the end point.
Double-click the function block registered on the
Project Workspace Screen.
Creating software connection between function
blocks
Settings ITEMs
1.
Registering
Registering
elements in the from the User
user link table
Link Table
Editing Screen
Registering
elements
individually
Registering
elements in
groups with
same tag
name and
serial numbers
(CX-Process
Tool Ver. 3.2 or
higher)
Creating software links by
pasting user link tables in a
block diagram
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2.
Double-click each ITEM.
3.
1.
Set the data in the Setting Dialog Box.
Select Edit – User Link Table from the Settings
Menu.
2.
1.
Right-click and select Register.
Select Edit – User Link Table from the Settings
Menu.
2.
Right-click and select Block Set.
1.
Right-click and select Register – User Link Table
– Link input (Read from CPU Memory) or select
Register – User Link Table – Link output (Write
to CPU Memory) from the pop-up menu.
2.
Right-click and select Register – User Link Table
– Register Block Cell and then select a tag or
input a new tag.
3.
Software link.
3-1-8
3-1-9
3-5-2
3-5-2
Operations
Section
Item
Attaching user-defined comments (annotations) to
function blocks and step ladder diagrams,
displaying/printing comments
Menu item
In the Function Block Connection Diagram, click the
right mouse button to display the pop-up menu and
select Annotations/Insert.
1-8
Section
3-7-1
Click the Annotation icon in Ladder Diagram Edit Mode.
Settings tags for CX-Process Monitor (Loop
Control Unit only)
1.
Select the Send Terminal to Computer folder
(block models between 401 and 404) or the Send
Terminal to All Nodes (block models between 407
and 410).
2.
Select Tag Settings – Monitor Tags from the
Settings Menu.
1.
Select Create Tag File – Monitor Tags from the
Execution Menu.
2.
Click the Start Button
Checking tags for Monitor Software settings (Loop
Control Unit only)
1.
Select Show Tag List – Monitor Tag from the
Execution Menu.
Settings tags for CX-Process Monitor Plus
(CX-Process Tool Ver. 3.2 or higher)
1.
Select the function blocks and select Tag Settings 3-3
– CSV Tags from the Setting Menu, or select
function blocks for data exchange with the
CX-Process Monitor Plus and select Tag Settings
– Monitor Plus Tags from the Setting Menu.
or
Select the option to automatically register CSV
tags when registering function blocks and edit the
CSV tag file in Excel or other editor.
Compiling tags for CX-Process Monitor Plus
(CX-Process Tool Ver. 3.2 or higher)
1.
Select Create Tag File – Monitor Plus Tag from
the Execution Menu.
2.
Click the Start Button on the main window of the
CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Checking tags for CX-Process Monitor Plus
settings
(CX-Process Tool Ver. 3.2 or higher)
1.
Select Show Tag List – Monitor Plus Tag from
the Execution Menu.
3-3
Creating (compiling) the CSV tag file for SCADA
software
1.
Select the function block and select Tag Settings
– CSV Tags from the Settings Menu to set the
CSV tags.
or
Select the option to automatically register CSV
tags when registering function blocks and edit the
CSV tag file in Excel or other editor.
3-4-1
2.
Compile the CSV tag file by selecting Create Tag
File – CSV Tags from the Execution Menu.
1.
Select the function block and select Tag Settings
– CSV Tags from the Settings Menu to set the
CSV tags.
or
Select the option to automatically register CSV
tags when registering function blocks and edit the
CSV tag file in Excel or other editor.
2.
Compile the RS View tag file by selecting Create
Tag File – RS View Tags from the Execution
Menu.
1.
Select the sequence table block.
2.
Select Edit – Sequence Table from the Settings
Menu.
3.
Right-click on the sequence table and select Edit
Mode – Enable.
4.
Double-click the sequence table and input the data
into the Signal Dialog Box.
Compiling tags for Monitor Software (Loop
Control Unit only)
Creating (compiling) an RS View tag file (.csv)
Creating sequence tables (LCB05/05D only)
3-2-1
3-2-1
3-2-2
3-3
3-4-1
3-8-1
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Section
Item
Menu item
Inputting step ladder programs as ladder
diagrams
Inputting step ladder programs in mnemonics
Printing function blocks, block diagrams, etc.
1.
Select the Step Ladder Program Block.
2.
Select Edit – Ladder Program from the Settings
Menu.
3.
Select the icon and move it onto the ladder
diagram and click the left mouse button.
4.
Double-click the left mouse button on the ladder
symbol. Input the data into the Data Setting Dialog
Box.
1.
Select the Step Ladder Program Block.
2.
Select Edit – Ladder Program from the Settings
Menu.
3.
Select Mnemonics from the Manipulate Ladder
Menu.
4.
Click the Insert Row Button.
5.
Input the instructions.
1.
Select Print from the File Menu, then select each
data type.
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3-7-2
3-11
1-8-2 Online Operations
Item
Connecting via serial communications
Downloading function block data
Downloading each ITEM’s data
(Transferring to LC)
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Menu item
1.
Activate and select the folder of the function block file.
2.
Select Network Settings from the Settings Menu.
3.
Input the network address.
4.
Set the node address to 01.
5.
Select the LCU/LCB element (by default set to LC001-1).
6.
Select Network Settings from the Settings Menu.
7.
Input the unit address.
8.
Select Activate Serial Port Driver from the File Menu.
9.
Click the OK Button.
1.
Activate the folder of the function block file and select the
LCU/LCB element (default: LC001-1).
2.
Select Transfer to LC – Selected from the Execution
Menu.
When the version is different from the Loop Controller
element version, a warning dialog will be displayed. Click
the OK Button and continue.
3.
Click the OK Button.
4.
If a step ladder program is included, click the OK Button for
Convert Ladder To Mnemonics per LCU/LCB element.
5.
Click the OK Button.
6.
Set the objective item and start downloading the data.
1.
Select Monitor/ITEM List from the Execution Menu to
display the ITEM list, or double-click the function block
registered on the Project Workspace Screen.
2.
Double-click each ITEM.
3.
Set the desired value and click the Transfer to LC Button.
Section
4-2-2
4-3-1
4-3-1
Operations
Section
Item
Uploading function block data
(Transferring from LC)
Comparing
function block file
With another
function block file
With function
block data in a
Loop Controller
Starting a Loop Controller
Checking
g system
y
operation
ti off Loop
L
Controller
Wireless Debug
Menu item
1.
Activate the folder of the function block file and select the
LCU/LCB element (default: LC001-1).
2.
Select Transfer from LC – New or Transfer from LC –
Previous from the Execution Menu.
3.
Click the OK Button or Start Button.
4.
Check and click the OK Button.
5.
Click the Start Button or OK Button.
1.
Activate and select the folder of the function block file.
2.
Select Compare from the Execution Menu.
3.
Select the function block file and select the level.
4.
Select Compare.
1.
Activate the folder of the function block file and select the
LCU/LCB element (default: LC001-1) or function block.
2.
Select Compare from the Execution Menu.
3.
Select the function block file and select the level.
4.
1.
Select Compare.
Activate the folder of the function block file and select the
LCU/LCB element (default: LC001-1).
2.
Select Operation – Run/Stop Command from the Execute
Menu.
3.
Select HOT START or COLD START.
4.
Select Execute.
Load rate check
1.
Block address
with execution
error
Activate the folder of the function block file and select the
LCU/LCB element
l
t (d
(default:
f lt LC001
LC001-1).
1)
2.
Select Operation – Monitor Run Status from the Execute
Menu.
Select the function block that performs the pseudo-input from the
block diagram and then select Wireless Debug from the
right-click menu.
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4-3-3
4-3-3
4-4
4-5
4-6-4
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Preparations to Create Function Blocks
This section describes installing the CX-Process and provides an overview of the user interface.
2-1
2-2
Installing and Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-2 Preparations for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-3 Precautions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-4 Installing the CX-Process the CX-Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-5 Installing FinsGateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-6 Installing FinsGateway Embedded Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-7 Uninstalling the CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-8 Uninstalling the CX-Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1-9 Starting the CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2-1 Project Workspace Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2-2 Output Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2-3 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing and Uninstalling the Software
2-1-1 Software That Must Be Installed
The following software must be installed on the same computer to use the CXProcess Tool.
1, 2, 3...
Types of CX-Programmer
1. CX-Process Tool
2. CX-Server (the communications driver) or FinsGateway Embedded Version 3 or higher
The CX-Process Tool is available both on an independent CD-ROM and on the
CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package. The contents of the CX-Process Tool are
the same in either case.
The installation procedure for the independent CD-ROM is provided here. Refer
to the CX-One Setup Manual (W463, provided with the CX-One) for the installation procedure for the CX-One.
Cat. No.
W463
Model
CXONE-ALC-E
V4/ALD-EV4
Manual name
CX-One Setup
Manual
Contents
An overview of the
CX-One FA Integrated
Tool Package and the
CX-One installation
procedure
Selecting Communications Drivers
Select the communications driver to be installed (CX-Server or FinsGateway).
The following table shows the selection criteria.
Yes: Supported
No: Not supported
• Communications Method
Communications method
Communications
i
driver
di
Toolbus
Duplex Ethernet at
personal computer
Simultaneous online
(serial) connection
with CX-Programmer
CX-Server
Yes
No
Yes
FinsGateway
Ver. 3
FinsGateway
Ver. 2003
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Note Select the CX-Server to use EtherNet/IP for the communications protocol.
• Compatible Applications
Application
Communications
i
driver
di
CX-Process
Monitor
CX-Process
Monitor Plus
CX-Server
No
No
SYSMAC OPC
Server
No
FinsGateway
Ver. 3
FinsGateway
Ver. 2003
Yes
Yes
Yes
NO
Yes
Yes
The CX-Process Tool Setup Disk contains each of the communications drivers.
The following .exe files are required for setup.
• CX-Server (See note.)
<CD-ROM drive>:\CX-Process Tool\CX-Server\setup.exe
Note The CX-Server will be installed at the same time as the CX-Process Tool.
• FinsGateway Ver. 3
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<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FGW3ee\Serial\disk1\SETUP.EXE
<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FGW3ee\ETN\disk1\SETUP.EXE
<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FGW3ee\CLK(PCI)\disk1\SETUP.EXE
<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FGW3ee\CLK\disk1\SETUP.EXE
• FinsGateway Ver. 2003
<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgw2003\Fgw2003\Disk Images\Embed\setup.exe
2-1-2 Preparations for Installation
Note If the CX-Process Tool was previously installed from the CX-One and it is necessary to update it from the individual CX-Process Tool CD-ROM, always uninstall
the CX-Process Tool using the following CX-One uninstall procedure before
installing it from its individual CD-ROM.
Uninstalling the Previous
Version of CX-Process
Tool
1, 2, 3...
Always uninstall the previous version of the CX-Process Tool before installing
the new version.
Uninstalling the
CX-Server PLC Tools
If CX-Server PLC Tools is installed, then uninstall it.
1. Start Add/Remove Programs (or Add/Remove Applications) from the
control panel.
2. Select CX-Process Tool from the dialog box.
3. Click the Change/Remove Button. The CX-Process Tool will be uninstalled.
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Note Do not uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CX-Server from
the control panel. Doing so may make it impossible to use certain Units.
2-1-3 Precautions for Installation
• Close all programs running on Windows before starting the installation procedure.
• Do not stop the setup process in the middle. Copied files may remain in the
installation folder.
• Do not turn OFF or reset the computer in the middle of the installation process.
Computer data may become corrupted.
• The administrator or a user with administrator rights must perform the installation. Other users will not have sufficient write permission and access errors will
occur.
Note Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher must be installed in advance to use the
CX-Server Installer. Install Internet Explorer version 5.0 in advance if it is not already installed.
2-1-4 Installing the CX-Process the CX-Server
1, 2, 3...
1. Place the CX-Process installation disk (CD-ROM) into the disk drive.
2. Double-click the Setup.exe Icon in the CX-Process Tool\Disk1 folder in the
CD-ROM from Windows Explorer or other software.
A dialog box indicating that setup preparations are in progress will be displayed and then the InstallShield Wizard will be displayed. Click the Next
Button.
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3. The License Agreement Dialog Box will be displayed.
Read the license agreement completely and if you accept all of the terms,
select the I accept the terms of the license agreement Option and click the
Next Button.
4. The User Information Dialog Box will be displayed.
The default names registered in the computer will be entered for the user
name and company name. Enter the license number and click the Next Button. The license number is given on the Software License/Registration Card
provided with the product.
5. The Choose Destination Location Dialog Box will be displayed.
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Select the destination location and click the Next Button. By default, the CXProcess Tool will be installed in the following location: C:\Program
Files\OMRON\CX-One\CX-Process Tool\.
6. The Setup Type Dialog Box will be displayed.
Select the Complete or Custom Option and click the Next Button.
7. The Select Features Dialog Box will be displayed if Custom was selected.
Note The above dialog box will not be displayed if Complete is selected.
Proceed to step 8.
Select the features to be installed and click the Next Button.
Options
Note Only the CX-Server can be installed at the same time as the CX-Process Tool. To
use FinsGateway as the communications server, refer to 2-1-5 Installing FinsGateway.
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8. The Select Program Folder Dialog Box will be displayed.
Specify the location to add a shortcut in the program folder of the Windows
Start Menu and click the Next Button.
9. The Ready to Install the Program Dialog Box will be displayed.
Click the Install Button.
The Installer will start the installation.
To check the installation settings, click the Back Button.
To cancel installation, click the Cancel Button.
10. If the CX-Server is already installed on the computer, the Installer will automatically check the CX-Server version and driver and update them as required. Depending on the version of CX-Server that was already installed,
and confirmation dialog box may be displayed.
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11. The following dialog box will be displayed when the Installer completes the
installation. Click the Finish Button.
Note It might be necessary to restart Windows after completing the installation. If necessary, restart Windows according to the message from the Installer.
12. The Readme.txt file will be displayed after the computer is restarted.
13. The Online Registration Dialog Box will be displayed when the Readme.txt
file is closed.
A wizard will be started and will connect to the OMRON CX-One Web if the
Register Button is clicked. (See notes.)
Note a) If the Exit Button is clicked to cancel registration, the Online Registration Dialog Box will be displayed every time the CX-One Configuration Tool is started.
b) Online installation will not be possible if the computer is not connected to the Internet. Enter the required information on the registration card and mail it in.
This completes installation of the CX-Programmer.
2-1-5 Installing FinsGateway
One of the following communications drivers must be installed in the computer to
enable using the CX-Process Tool.
• CX-Server (Installed at the same time as the CX-Process Tool.)
• FinsGateway Version 3 or higher
FinsGateway Version 3 or FinsGateway 2003 Embedded Version is bundled
with the CX-Process Tool. Install one of the to use FinsGateway as the communications driver.
The FinsGateway Runtime Version can also be used. If the FinsGateway Runtime Version is already installed, it is not necessary to install an embedded version.
Preparations before Installing FinsGateway
• If FinsGateway Version 2 or lower is already installed, perform Step 1: Backing
Up the FinsGateway Settings first.
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• If FinsGateway is being installed for the first time, start the procedure from Step
4: Internet Explorer Installation.
Installing FinsGateway
If necessary, back up the previous FinsGateway settings, as follows:
Step 1: Backing Up the
FinsGateway Settings
Note If FinsGateway is removed (uninstalled) without backing up the setting data, the
previous setting data will all be lost.
1, 2, 3...
1. Execute the Backup/Restore FinsGateway Setting Data program on the
CD.
<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FgwUtils\SettingSalvage.exe
2. Select the Backup to File option, and click OK.
Remove the previous version of FinsGateway by referring to that manual for details.
Step 2: Removing the
Previous FinsGateway
Note If the FinsGateway reinstallation process fails, execute the following program
from the CD-ROM to remove all the files and registry data used by FinsGateway.
<CD–ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\FgwUtils\FgwRemover3.exe
Step 3: System Restart
After removing FinsGateway, restart the computer. If the following steps are performed without restarting the computer, the installation will not be completed
properly.
Step 4: Internet Explorer
Installation
If Internet Explorer is not already installed, or if the version is old, the FinsGateway installation will display a warning to update it. Update Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is not included on the CD-ROM. Refer to the
Microsoft website for details, and install the newest version.
Step 5: Updating
ComCtl32.dll
If the program is not correctly displayed or does not operate correctly when using
Windows NT 4.0, then update the ComCtl32.dll file. This is not necessary when
using Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or 7.
Use 401comupd.exe to update the ComCtl32.dll file. The 401comupd.exe file is
an update program provided by Microsoft Corporation.
Step 6: Updating the
HTML Help Runtime
Component
If the HTML Help runtime component is not already installed, or if the version is
old, the FinsGateway installation will display a warning to update it. Update the
HTML Help runtime component as follows:
1, 2, 3...
1. Execute the following program from the CD-ROM:
<CD-ROM drive>:\Fgwv3\Update\hhupd.exe
2. Update the HTML Help runtime component according to the instructions
displayed on the screen.
3. The program will suggest a system restart when it finishes.
Do not proceed to the next step without restarting the computer. If the instal-
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lation is continued without restarting the computer, the FinsGateway will not
operate properly.
2-1-6 Installing FinsGateway Embedded Version
The CX-Process Tool cannot be used if it is installed alone. Either the FinsGateway Embedded Version or CX-Server must be installed on the same computer
as the communications driver.
The CX-Process Tool comes with FinsGateway Embedded Version 3 and 2003.
Install either version. FinsGateway Runtime Version can also be used. If the
Runtime Version has been already installed, there is no need to install the
Embedded Version.
Using FinsGateway Version 3
The FinsGateway Update 3.12 software must be installed after the FinsGateway Embedded Version 3 software.
Installation of FinsGateway Version 3
1, 2, 3...
1. Select one of the following folders from within the Fgwv3/FGW3ee folder.
(Select the folder corresponding to the communications method being used
in the PLC.)
Folder
name
Clk
Clk (PCI)
Etn
Serial
Details
Select this folder when connecting the PLC and personal computer
(the CX-Process Tool and the CX-Process Monitor) via Controller
Link using a Controller Link Support Board (ISA bus) installed in an
ISA slot in the computer.
Select this folder when connecting the PLC and personal computer
(the CX-Process Tool and the CX-Process Monitor) via Controller
Link using a Controller Link Support Board installed in the computer’s
PCI slot.
Select this folder to connect the personal computer (the CX-Process
Tool and the CX-Process Monitor) to the PLC via Ethernet.
Select this folder to connect the personal computer (the CX-Process
Tool and the CX-Process Monitor) to the PLC via the Host Link.
The following procedure uses Host Link as an example.
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2. Using Windows Explorer or any other appropriate method, open Serial in
the CD-ROM, and double-click the following icon inside the disk1 folder.
The following screen will appear.
3. Click the Next Button. The User Registration Dialog Box will appear.
4. Input the user name and the organization name and click the OK Button.
The following Confirmation Dialog Box will appear.
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5. Click the Yes Button. The following Choose Destination Location Dialog Box
will appear.
6. Click the Yes Button. The following Select Program Folder Dialog Box will
appear.
7. Check the installation folder and click the Next Button.
Installation of the program will start. The following dialog box will appear
when the installation has been completed.
8. Click the Finish Button.
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Installing FinsGateway Version 3 Update 3.12
1, 2, 3...
1. Using Windows Explorer or any other appropriate method, open the
Fgwv3/FgwUpdate folder in the CD-ROM, and double-click the following
icon.
2. The following screen will appear.
3. Click the Next Button. The following Information Dialog Box will appear.
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4. Check the installation folder and click the Next Button. The Start Copying
Files Dialog Box will appear.
5. Check the installation folder and click the Next Button.
Installation of the program will start. The following dialog box will appear
when the installation has been completed.
6. Click the Finish Button.
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Installing FinsGateway Version 2003
1, 2, 3...
1. Double-click setup.exe in the Fgw2003 folder in the CD-ROM.
The following screen will appear.
2. Click the Next Button to display the following screen.
3. Input the user name and company name, and then click the Next Button.
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4. Select the communications drivers that are required to run the CX-Process
Tool.
5. Click the Next Button.
6. Specify the installation folder. Unless a particular folder is required, use the
default location and click the Next Button.
7. The following window will be displayed. Click the Install Button to begin
installation.
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8. The following screen will be displayed when installation has been completed. Click the Finish Button and restart the personal computer.
Installation is now completed.
2-1-7 Uninstalling the CX-Process Tool
Use the following procedure to delete the CX-Process Tool from the computer.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs or Settings Control Panel - Add/Remove Applications from the Windows Start Menu.
2. Select CX-Process Tool from the dialog box.
3. Click the Change/Remove Button.
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4. The CX-Process Tool Installation Wizard will be displayed. Select the Remove Option and click the Next Button.
5. If deleting the CX-Process Tool completely is selected, the following dialog
box will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to start the Uninstaller that will
delete the CX-Process Tool.
6. When the uninstallation has been completed, the following dialog box will be
displayed.
2-1-8 Uninstalling the CX-Server
Note (1) The Installer manages the version and driver for the CX-Server. If the CXServer installed on the computer is old, the Installer will automatically update the CX-Server. If the CX-Server Driver Management Tool or the CXServer is uninstalled from the control panel, it may no longer be possible to
use certain Units. Do not uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool
or the CX-Server from the control panel.
(2) Do not uninstall the CX-Server if there are Programming Devices (such as
the CX-Programmer) that use it as the communications driver. If the CXServer is uninstalled, it will no longer be possible to use these other programs.
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(3) Do not uninstall the CX-Server while other programs that use it as the communications driver are running on the computer, e.g., the CX-Motion. The
CX-Server may not uninstall properly if other programs are using it.
(4) Always uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool before uninstalling
the CX-Server. If the CX-Server is uninstalled first, it may no longer be possible to uninstall the CX-Server Driver Management Tool properly.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs or Settings Control Panel - Add/Remove Applications from the Windows Start Menu.
2. Select CX-Server Driver Management Tool from the dialog box.
3. Click the Change/Remove Button.
Note Always close the Control Panel before uninstalling the CX-Server Driver Management Tool from Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. The CX-Server Driver Management Tool cannot be uninstalled while the Control Panel is open.
4. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed. Click the Yes Button.
The CX-Server Driver Management Tool will be uninstalled.
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5. When the uninstallation has been completed, the following dialog box will be
displayed. Click the Finish Button. The Add/Remove Programs Dialog Box
or Add/Remove Applications Dialog Box will be displayed again.
6. In the same way, select CX-Server from the Add/Remove Programs Dialog
Box, click the Change/Remove Button, and uninstall the CX-Server following the messages that appear on the screen.
7. Reboot the computer.
2-1-9 Starting the CX-Process Tool
1, 2, 3...
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1. Select Program - OMRON - CX-One - CX-Process Tool - CX-Process
Tool from the Windows Start Menu. The following dialog box will appear to
select the communications driver.
Overview of User Interface
Section
2-2
2. Select either FinsGateway or CX-Server as the communications driver and
click the OK Button. The following screen will appear.
3. Refer to 3-1 Creating Function Block to continue.
Note The CX-Process Tool will not start with FinsGateway as the selected communications driver unless the FinsGateway Embedded Version 3 or higher has
been installed in the computer. CX-Process Tool cannot be started using CXServer if CX-Server is not installed.
2-2
Overview of User Interface
The CX-Process Tool consists of the following three basic panes (windows).
Project Workspace
Displays a data hierarchy tree.
Output Window
Displays execution results and error information, such as comparisons, tag error
checks, and program transfers.
Contents Window
Displays the following contents:
• In Edit Block ITEM Mode, the contents of ITEMs in function blocks selected in
the Project Workspace area on the left are displayed.
• In Edit Block Diagram Mode, function block connections in the block diagram
selected in the Project Workspace area on the left are displayed.
• In Edit Step Ladder Diagram Mode, the ladder diagram for the Step Ladder
Program Block selected in the Project Workspace area on the left is displayed.
• In Edit Sequence Table Mode, the sequence table for the Sequence Table
Block selected in the Project Workspace area on the left is displayed.
Note Folders selected from the Project Workspace area are opened and function
blocks selected from the Project Workspace area are all highlighted.
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Section
2-2
Operation via Menu and Toolbars
Functions, such as basic Windows operations, creating function blocks, and
transfer operations, are available in the menu bar and the toolbar.
Annotation
(User-set
comments)
Names of project folder and active
function block file
Menu bar
Toolbar
Project folder
Node function block folder
LCU/LCB
Project Workspace Area
(Hierarchy)
The folder type of the function
blocks is displayed. The folder
that open here is the one
presently selected.
The block addresses and names
of function blocks registered
under the folders are displayed.
Output Window
The name of the operation
being executed, project
information, and the execution
results are displayed.
Contents Window
Contents of the various windows are displayed, such function
block ITEMs, block diagrams, and step ladder programs.
blocks selected in the Project Workspace area are displayed.
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Overview of User Interface
Section
2-2
2-2-1 Project Workspace Tree
The Project Workspace tree shows the function block files, LCU/LCB elements,
function block groups, and function blocks.
Function Block File
Project Workspace
• Pink folder
• Project folder name
• Active: Red
Inactive: White
• Node 01 to 32 (Node names cannot be changed.)
• Each node corresponds to one CPU Unit. (You can create up to three LCU elements and one LCB
element under a node.)
• You can create up to 32 nodes in one Project Workspace.
• Displays the CPU Unit model for Loop-control CPU Units when FinsGateway is used as the communications driver.
LCU/LCB Element
•
•
•
•
Yellow folders
Set by default to LCB01, LCB05, LCB05D, or LC001-1 (Names can be changed.)
“Not registered” will be displayed if no unit address has been set.
The network address, node address, and unit address will be displayed after the unit address
is set.
Function Block Group (Classified by the CX-Process Tool)
• Sky-blue folder
• Only block diagrams can be created.
• The name will be displayed after the function block group number.
(Block diagram names can be changed.)
Function Blocks
• Icons indicating data (Selected: Red; Not selected: Blue)
• The function block names will be displayed after the block address.
Name
Description
Example
Project Workspace
Data consisting of up to 32 function
block files. The same data capacity as a
project folder.
Equipment A
Function block files
Data for a single PLC (CPU Unit).
Consisting of up to three Loop Control
Units and one LCB.
Node 01
Loop Controller
Data for a single Loop Controller
LC001-1
Function block
groups
Function blocks
Classifications, such as block diagrams,
determined by the CX-Process Tool.
Individual function blocks
Block diagram 1
Basic PID
Note To restore the original Project Workspace display (i.e., the display up to the function block file), right-click on the Project Workspace, and then select Initialize
Workspace Display from the pop-up menu.
2-2-2 Output Window
The execution results of operations are displayed in the Output Window.
Project Information Display
The names of operations being
executed are displayed, along with
project information.
Results List Display
The execution results of operations
shown in the Output Window are displayed.
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Overview of User Interface
Section
2-2
Descriptions of Items
Output Window
Project Information
Display
Results List Display
Contents
Executed operations and related project
information are displayed.
Execution results are displayed for the
following operations:
• Comparisons
• CX-Process Monitor, CSV, and CX-Process Monitor checks
• Step ladder program assembly and reverse assembly
• Sequence table error checks
• User-defined block exporting and importing
• Program transfers (displayed only
when an error occurs)
Example
Result of model
number
conversion:
LCB05GTC V3.0
to LCB05 V3.0
Block Number
021 cannot be
converted (Block
Number 001).
Jumping
• Double-clicking on an error message causes the display to jump to the relevant
location.
• Pressing the F4 Key causes the display to jump to the relevant location for the
next error message.
Note The display does not jump to the relevant display message location in the following cases:
• When the node file, LCB or LCU element, function block group, or function
block at the specified jump destination does not exist.
• When the specified jump destination is not an active node.
Copying
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Copy All from the pop-up menu in the Output Window. (Right-click to
display the pop-up menu.)
2. Select Paste to paste the contents of the Output Window display into a
spreadsheet, such as one created with Excel.
Note To clear the display, select Clear from the pop-up menu.
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Overview of User Interface
Section
2-2
2-2-3 Menus
Menus in Edit Block ITEM Mode
Main Menus
Menu
File
Submenu/
Command
New
Open
Close
Save
Save As
Add IST File
Description
Creates a Project Workspace and project.
Opens a multi-node file in the current project folder. All
related files are opened automatically.
Closes the current Project Workspace.
Saves the current Project Workspace and overwrites the
previous one in the project folder.
Saves the current Project Workspace in a different project
folder.
Imports a function block file (.ist) created in version 1.00
into the current Project Workspace.
Conditions for
selection
---
Note If the active function block file has been changed, it
must be saved before executing the above.
Sort
Manual
Auto
Sorts function block files in order of node numbers.
If checking is enabled, function block files are read in
order of node numbers when Add IST File or Open is
selected.
Page
Settings
Block
Diagram
Used to select one of the following page formats when
printing block diagrams.
A4 landscape, A4 portrait, A3 landscape, A3 portrait
(The printing size must also, however, be matched to the
setting.)
Print
Function
Block
Block
Diagram
CrossReference
Prints a list of registered function blocks and a list of all
ITEMs.
Prints block diagrams.
Sequence
Control
Prints sequence tables.
All
Monitor
Tag List
CSV Tag
List
Monitor
Plus Tag
List
Prints all of the above.
Prints the monitor tag list.
User Link
table
Connection Map
Prints user link tables.
Recent File
Activate Serial Port
Driver
Find LCU
Prints cross-references.
Prints a list of CSV tags.
Prints a list of CX- Process Monitor Plus tags.
Prints a connection map.
Displays up to the four files most recently used.
Connects to the PLC via Host Link.
---
Displays the serial (Host Link), Controller Link, or Ethernet
Link networks of the PLC to which the CX-Process Tool is
connected and searches for Loop Controllers. It gets the
network addresses, node addresses, and unit address of
all Loop Controllers found and sets them in the currently
active node function block file.
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
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Menu
File,
continued
co
ed
View
Settings
Submenu/
Command
Show
Show
Driver
e
S
Select
Hide
Dialog
Exit
Toolbar
Project Workspace
Output Window
Engineer- View
g Unit
U
ing
Mode
Assert
Rounding
Errors
Activate Function
Block File
Network Settings
Change PLC
Tag
Setting
Description
The Communications Driver Dialog Box will be displayed
when the CX-Process Tool starts.
The Communications Driver Dialog Box will not be
displayed when the CX-Process Tool starts.
Exits the CX-Process Tool.
Displays or hides the toolbar.
Displays or hides the Project Workspace area.
Displays or hides the Output Window.
Toggles between Engineering Unit mode and Percentage
Mode.
Toggles between displaying and hiding the Engineering
Unit Assert Rounding Errors Dialog Box.
Activates the selected function block file so that the file
can be edited or operated online. When the file is
activated, the function block file on the tree will turn red.
Monitor
Plus Tag
2-2
Conditions for
selection
When an LCU or
LCB
element
C e
e e is
s
selected
---
When a function
block file is selected
Note If the current function block file has been changed, it
must be saved before executing this command.
Sets the network address, node address, and unit
When a function
address.
block file or
LCU/LCB element is
selected
Makes initial settings for online connections such as the
When a function
PLC model and network type settings when connecting
block file is selected
online with CX-Server.
Monitor
Sets tags for CX-Process Monitor (with the tag names, tag
Tag (Loop comments, scaling, and units).
Control
Unit only)
CSV Tag
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Section
Sets CSV tags for each function block for output to
SCADA software. Tags include the tag name, tag
comment, scaling, unit, etc.
When a Block Send
Terminal to
Computer or Area to
Send to All Nodes
Function Block is
selected
When a function
block file is selected
Note The tag names are representative tags. The ITEM
tags under the tags are predetermined and fixed for
each function block. These can be saved in CSV format as CSV tag files.
Sets tags for CX-Process Monitor Plus (with the tag
When a Send All
names, tag comments, scaling, and unit).
Blocks, Receive All
Blocks, Contact
Distributor, Internal
Switch, Input
Selector, or
Constant Generator
block is selected
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Menu
Settings,
continued
Submenu/
Command
Insert
Insert
Node
Insert
LCB/LCU
Section
2-2
Description
Conditions for
selection
Creates and inserts a function block file (.ist) into the
When the Project
Project Workspace.
Workspace is
Note If the current function block file has been changed, it selected
must be saved before executing this command.
Creates and inserts an LCU or LCB element into a
function block file.
When a function
block file is selected
The LCU/LCB numbers and corresponding model
numbers are as follows:
00-LCB01: LCB01 Ver. 1.0 or later
00-LCB03: LCB03 Ver. 2.0 or later
00-LCB05: LCB05 Ver. 1.0 or later
00-LCB05D: LCB05D Ver. 1.0 or later
01-LC001: CS1W-LC001
02-LC001: CS1W-LC001
03-LC001: CS1W-LC001
Insert
Block
Diagram
Inserts a block diagram.
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
Insert
Function
Block
Creates and adds a function block.
When a function
block group is
selected
When the current function block file or LCU/LCB element
is selected: Deletes the function block file.
When a function
block file, LCU/LCB
element, block
diagram, or function
block is selected
Delete
When a function block is selected: Deletes the selected
function block.
Edit
Edit
Edits function block ITEMs.
Function
Block
ITEMs
Edit Block Sets the CX-Process Tool to Edit Block Diagram Mode
Diagram
and make the software connection between function
blocks. The edit block diagram menu will be explained
later.
Edit Step Sets the CX-Process Tool to Edit Step Ladder Program
Ladder
Mode and edits the instructions in a Step Ladder Program
Program
Block (block model 301). The Edit Step Ladder Program
Menu will be explained later.
Edit SeEdits a sequence table (Block Model 302). Editing a
quence
sequence table must be enabled after double-clicking on
Table
the editing screen before this command can be used.
(LCB05
or
LCB05D
only)
When a function
block is selected
Edit User
Link
Table
When a function
block file, LCB
element, function
block group, or a
function block file is
selected
Edits a user link table.
When the block
diagram is selected
When a step ladder
program is selected
When a sequence
table is selected
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Menu
Settings,
g ,
i
d
continued
Submenu/
Command
Function
Cut
Bl k
Block
Copy
Paste
Increment
Block
Address
FBD
Copy
Paste
User-defined
Blocks
Section
Description
Cuts a function block from the Project Workspace.
Copies a function block in the Project Workspace.
Pastes a function block in the Project Workspace.
Selects and increments the function block address by 1. If
the next address is being used, it is also incremented by
1.
2-2
Conditions for
selection
When a function
bl k file
fil is
i selected
l
d
block
Note If the current function block file has been changed, it
must be saved before executing this command.
Copies the entire block diagram (function block group).
When a block
diagram (function
block group) is
selected
Registers the copied block diagram as a new block
When an LCU or
diagram in the selected LCU/LCB element.
LCB element is
selected
Create
Sets the selected block diagram as a user-defined block.
The input interface and output interface are automatically
pasted.
When a block
diagram is selected
Release
Returns the selected user-defined block to a normal block
diagram. The input interface and output interface are
automatically deleted.
Import
Reads a user-defined block from a file (.ucb) and inserts it
as a block diagram in the selected LCU or LCB element.
When a
user-defined
function block group
is selected.
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
Export
Writes the selected user-defined block to a file (.ucb).
Setting Block
Operating Order
Automatically sets the order of execution of the function
blocks.
Import
CX-Programmer
Symbols
Program
Input
Protection Password
Imports the symbol information from the current
CX-Programmer project to a user link table.
Used to input a password.
If the same password as was used for Program
Protection/Edit LCB Password is input, the function
block data in the Loop Controller can be uploaded.
Clear
Clears the password that was entered with Program
Password Protection/Input Password.
When a block
diagram is selected
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
When the
CX-Programmer is
running
When an LCB
element is selected
When an LCB
element is selected
Note Clear Password does not delete the password that is
set, i.e., it merely restores protection so that the password must be input again before uploading data.
Option
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Edit LCB Used to set or change the password of a Loop Controller
Password connected online. The function block data in the Loop
Controller cannot be uploaded unless the password set
here is input for Program Protection/Input Password.
Used to set options for the Project Workspace (i.e., for the
project).
When an LCB
element is selected
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Overview of User Interface
Menu
Settings,
continued
Execution
Submenu/
Command
PLC Info
Create
I/O Table
(applicable only
when CXServer is
used as
the communications driver)
PLC Setup (applicable
only
when CXServer is
used as
the communications driver)
Create
Monitor
Tag File
Tag (Loop
Control
Unit only)
CSV Tag
Show Tag
List
Check
T Error
E
Tag
Section
Description
2-2
Conditions for
selection
Creates I/O tables in the CPU Unit from the CX-Process
Tool.
---
Makes settings in the PLC Setup in the CPU Unit from the
CX-Process Tool.
---
Creates a file for the CX-Process Monitor.
(The CX-Process Monitor must be installed in advance.)
---
Creates a CSV tag file based on CSV tag settings and
settings in the Send/Receive All Blocks blocks (Block
Model 462/461).
---
RS View
Tag
Monitor
Plus Tag
Create
HMI I/F
Memory
Map
Start
NSFP
Monitor
Tag (Loop
Control
Unit only)
Creates a tag file for the RS View.
---
Creates a file for the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
---
Outputs the HMI memory allocations to a CSV file (shows
the address in the EM Area allocated to each tag and tag
ITEM).
---
Starts the Faceplate Auto-Builder for NS after CSV tags
are compiled.
Displays information (tag names, data exchange function
blocks, etc.) for the CX-Process Monitor tags that have
been set.
---
CSV Tag
Displays tag information set for SCADA software
(including the tag names, block addresses, function block
names, scaling, units, etc.)
When an LCU/LCB
element, function
block file, or Project
Workspace is
selected
Monitor
Plus Tag
Displays information (tag names, data exchange function
blocks, etc.) for the CX-Process Monitor Plus tags that
have been set.
When an LCU/LCB
element, function
block file, or Project
Workspace is
selected
CSV Tag
Monitor
Plus Tag
Checks a compiled CSV tag file for errors.
Checks a compiled Monitor Plus tag file for errors.
-----
When an LCU
element, function
block file, or Project
Workspace is
selected
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Overview of User Interface
Menu
Execution,
continued
Submenu/
Command
Transfer
Selected
to LC
Transfer
from LC
Operation
Memory
Card
Transfers function block connection diagrams, tags,
comments, and annotations to a Memory Card.
When a Loop
Controller is
selected
Tag Data
Transfers block diagram data, tags, comments, and
annotation data to a Memory Card.
(LCB01/LCB05/LCB05-GTC version 3.0 or higher)
When a Loop
Controller is
selected
Previous
Uploads function block data from the specified Loop
Controller connected online to replace the data in the Loop
Controller in the current function block file or the current
function block.
When a Loop
Controller, function
block, or function
block diagram is
selected
New
Newly uploads function block data from the specified Loop
Controller connected online to be read to the Loop
Controller in the current function block file or the current
function block.
Starts or stops the Loop Controller, including hot or cold
starts.
When a Loop
Controller is
selected
Run/Stop
Command
ITEM List
Executes monitor control of the System Common block.
Clears function block data from the Loop Controller.
Compares the data in the current function block file and
the data in the Loop Controller connected online or data in
a file. Also compares the data in the current function block
file and the data in another file.
Monitors (lists) all of the selected function block’s ITEM
data. It is also possible to download the data of individual
ITEMs.
Tuning
Screen
All Stop
Makes online changes to settings such as the function
block’s PID constants and SPs.
Stops all windows in which diagrams are being validated,
ITEM lists are being monitored, and tuning screens are
being displayed.
Backup
Copies the function block data in the RAM in the Loop
Controller to the flash memory in the Loop Controller.
Restores the function block data in the flash memory in
the Loop Controller to the RAM in the Loop Controller.
Checks whether the version of the Loop Controller
connected on line agrees with the version of the
CX-Process Tool, and displays the result.
Recovery
Check Version
Delete Registered
Function Block
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Transfers the data in the specified Loop Controller or
function block in the current function block file to the
specified Loop Controller connected online.
Conditions for
selection
When a Loop
Controller is
selected or function
block is selected
When an LCB
element, function
block, or function
block diagram is
selected
Downloads layout information for a function block
connection diagram to an LCB.
Clear All
Compare with LC
Backup
Data
aa
O
Operation
Description
2-2
FBD Information
Monitor
Run
Status
Monitor
Section
Execution
Deletes the registered function block (in the
Loop Controller) while online.
When the selected
item is not the
j
p
Project
Workspace
or the
th function
f
ti block
bl k
file
When the selected
item is not the
Project Workspace
When the cursor is
positioned on a
function block that
h been
has
b
pasted
t d
When the selected
item is not the
Project Workspace
When a Loop
Controller
Co
o e iss
selected
When a Loop
Controller is
selected
When a function
block is selected
Overview of User Interface
Menu
Execution,
continued
Submenu/
Command
Find
Block
Number
Monitor
Tag
CSV Tag
Window
Section
Description
2-2
Conditions for
selection
When a Loop
Controller is
selected
Searches for registered function blocks with the block
number that has been specified, and moves the cursor to
the function block with the matching block number in the
Project Workspace.
Searches for the Monitor Software tag name that has been When a Loop
specified, moves the cursor to the function block with the
Controller is
matching monitor tag in the Project Workspace.
selected
Searches for the tag name for SCADA software that has
been specified, and moves the cursor to the function block
with the matching CSV tag (tag for SCADA software) in
the Project Workspace.
When a Loop
Controller, node
function block file,
or Project
Workspace is
selected
When a field
terminal is selected
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
User Link
Table
Convert Ladder to
Mnemonics per
LCU/LCB
Finds the tag name for the user link table related to a
selected field terminal.
Converts all the ladder diagrams in the Loop Controller
into mnemonics.
Cross-Reference
Displays the cross-references of the selected step ladder
program, i.e., what instructions use contact ITEMs.
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
Connection Map
Displays the relationship between inputs and outputs for
the selected function block
When function block
file for a node is
selected
Show Memory Map
The status showing how the Loop Controller is using CPU
Unit memory can be displayed as a list.
When an LCU or
LCB element is
selected
PLC Operating Mode
(applicable only when
CX-Server is used as
the communications
driver)
Changes the operating mode of the CPU Unit from the
CX-Process Tool.
Change LC Type
Converts the selected Loop Controller type,
number-model, and unit version when inserting an
LCU/LCB element.
When a function
block file, LCU/LCB
element, function
block group, or
function block file is
selected
When an LCB
element is selected
Cascade
Tile Horizontally
Arrange Icons
Close
All
Block
Diagram
Ladder
Diagram
Sequence
Table
Overlaps and displays windows.
Displays windows side by side.
Aligns icons.
Closes all open windows.
Closes all open block diagram windows.
Closes all open ladder diagram windows.
Closes all open sequence table windows.
CrossReference
Closes all open cross-reference windows.
Connection Map
User Link
Table
Closes all open connection map windows.
Close All
Recent windows
---
Closes all open user link table windows.
Closes all open windows.
Displays up to the nine windows most recently used.
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Menu
Submenu/
Command
Contents
PBPC Web
Help
p
Function Block
Reference
About CX-Process
Online registration
Section
Description
2-2
Conditions for
selection
Displays PDF file.
Accesses the OMRON PLC website. (A browser plug-in is
required.)
Displays reference help for the selected block type.
---
Displays the version of the CX-Process Tool.
Registers user online.
Pop-up Menus (Menus Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu
command
Tag
Monitor
Setting
Tag
Description
Conditions for selection
Same as selecting Tag Setting/Monitor Tag from the
Settings Menu.
When a Block Send Terminal to
Computer or Area to Send to All
Nodes is selected
Same as selecting Tag Setting/CSV Tag from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Tag Setting/Monitor Plus Tag from
the Settings Menu.
When a function block is selected
Change PLC
Same as selecting Network Settings from the Settings
Menu.
Same as selecting Change PLC from the Settings Menu.
Insert
Same as selecting Insert Node from the Settings Menu.
Delete
Same as selecting Insert LCU/LCB from the Settings
Menu.
Same as selecting Insert Block Diagram from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Insert Function Block from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Delete from the Settings Menu.
When a function block file or
LCU/LCB element is selected
When a function block file is
selected
When the Project Workspace is
selected
When a function block file is
selected
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected
When a function block group is
selected
When a function block file or
LCU/LCB element or block
diagram or function block is
selected
When a function block is selected
CSV Tag
Monitor
Plus Tag
Network Settings
Function
oc
Block
Cut
Copy
Paste
Increment
Block
Address
Same as selecting Function Block/Cut from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Function Block/Copy from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Function Block/Paste from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Function Block/Increment Block
Address from the Settings Menu.
FBD
Copy
Paste
Same as selecting FBD/Copy from the Settings Menu.
Same as selecting FBD/Paste from the Settings Menu.
User-defined
ed
Block
Create
Same as selecting User-defined Block/Create from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting User-defined Block/Remove from
the Settings Menu.
Same as selecting User-defined Block/Import from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting User-defined Block/Export from the
Settings Menu.
Release
Import
Export
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When a Send All Blocks, Receive
All Blocks, Contact Distributor,
Internal Switch, Input Selector, or
Constant Generator block is
selected
When a function block is selected
When a function block is selected
When a function block is selected
When a block diagram is selected
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected
When a function block diagram is
selected
When a user-defined block is
selected
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected
When a function block diagram is
selected
Overview of User Interface
Pop-up menu
command
Monitor
ITEM List
Section
Description
2-2
Conditions for selection
Same as selecting Monitor/ITEM List from the
Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Monitor/Tuning Screen from the
Execution Menu.
When the cursor is positioned on a
function
been
c o block
b oc that
a has
as bee
pasted
Transfer to LC
Same as selecting Download from the Execution Menu.
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected or function block is
selected
Transfer
from LC
Previous
Same as selecting Upload/Upload Previous from the
Execution Menu.
New
Same as selecting Upload/Upload New from the
Execution Menu.
Upload Previous: When an
LCU/LCB element, or function
block is selected
Tuning
Screen
Upload New: When an LCU or
LCB element is selected
Operation Run/Stop
Command
Monitor
Run Status
Clear All
Same as selecting Operation and then Run/Stop
Command from the Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Operation/Monitor Run Status from
the Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Operation/Clear All from the
Execution Menu.
When an LCU/LCB element,
function
block
group,
or function
c o b
oc g
o p, o
c o
f is selected
block file
Find
Block
Number
Monitor
Tag
CSV Tag
Same as selecting Find/Block Number from the
Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Find/Monitor Tags from the
Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Find/CSV Tags from the Execution
Menu.
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected
When an LCU/LCB element is
selected
When a Loop Controller, node
function block file, or Project
Workspace is selected.
User Link
Table
Finds the tag name for the user link table related to a
selected field terminal.
When a field terminal is selected.
Block
ITEMs
Block
Diagram
Ladder
Program
Sequence
Table
Same as selecting Edit/Function Block ITEMs from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Edit/Block Diagram from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Edit/Ladder Program from the
Settings Menu.
Same as selecting Edit/Edit Sequence Table from the
Setting Menu.
When a function block is selected
Same as selecting Display Tag List/Monitor Tags from
the Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Display Tag List/CSV Tag from the
Execution Menu.
Monitor
Same as selecting Display Tag List/Monitor Plus Tags
Plus Tag
from the Execution Menu.
User Link
Same as selecting Edit/User Link Table under the
Table
Settings Menu.
Cross-Ref- Same as selecting Cross Reference from the Execution
erence
Menu.
Connection Same as selecting Connection Map from the Execution
Map
Menu.
Memory
Same as selecting Memory Map under the Execution
Map
Menu.
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected,
block
se
ec ed, node
ode function
c o b
oc file,
e,
or Project Workspace is selected
Edit
List
Monitor
Tag
CSV Tag
When a block diagram is selected
When a step ladder program is
selected
When a sequence table is
selected
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected
When a function block folder or
function block file is selected
When a Loop Controller is
selected
Activate Function Block Same as selecting Activate Function Block File from
File
the Settings Menu.
When a function block file is
selected
Rename
When an LCU/LCB element,
function block group, or step
ladder program is selected
Same as selecting Rename from the Settings Menu.
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Pop-up menu
command
System Job
Information
Displays the System Job Information Dialog Box for the
Project Workspace level.
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected, function block group, or
function block is selected
Function Block
Reference
Displays the reference help for the selected function
block.
When a function block is selected
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Section
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Menus in Edit Block Diagram Mode
Select the block diagram first, and then select Edit - Edit Block Diagram from
the Settings Menu so that the CX-Process Tool will enter Edit Block Diagram
Mode. The following menus will be displayed.
Main Menus
Menu
Command
Description
View
FB Registration Bar
Displays or hides the function block registration bar.
Scale
100%
200%
50%
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Displays the block diagram in actual size (default).
Displays the block diagram at 200% size.
Displays the block diagram at 50% size.
Zooms in to the block diagram.
Zooms out from the block diagram.
Change
g Mode
Grid Mode
Grid OFF
Wide
Middle
Narrow
CSV Tag mode
Manipulate
p
FBD
Setting
g
O
Operation
i
Order
Common
0.01 sec
0.02 sec
0.05 sec
0.1 sec
0.2 sec
0.5 sec
1.0 sec
2.0 sec
Download
Copy FBD
Turns OFF the grid display.
Switches the grid to a wide grip.
Switches the grid to a midsize grid.
Switches the grid to a narrow grid.
If CSV tags have been set, the CSV tag name is displayed as the
function block name when a function block is pasted in the block
diagram.
Sets the execution cycle
y
for all function blocks in a function block
di
diagram.
Downloads only the function blocks actually set above to the Loop
Controller.
Copies the entire block diagram (function block group). The block
diagram that was copied can be used as follows:
If an LCU/LCB element is selected, the pop-up menu is accessed by
double-clicking, and Block Diagram/Paste is selected, the Block
Diagram Dialog Box will be displayed.
Selected
A
Annotation
i
Edit
Delete
Bring to Front
Send to Back
Send Behind
Blocks and
Lines
Font Size
Validate
A i
Action
If a function block group number and title are input and then the OK
button is clicked, the block diagram that was copied will be added as a
new function block group.
Edits the selected annotation.
Deletes the selected annotation.
Displays the selected annotation in front of other annotations.
Displays the selected annotation behind other annotations.
Makes the selected annotation transparent.
Undo
Changes the selected annotation’s font size.
Reverses (undoes) the last operation.
Start
Exit
Starts checking the operation of software connections.
Ends checking the operation of software connections.
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Pop-up Menus (Menus Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Description
Conditions for selection
Paste: Function Block
Pastes a function block selected on the
Project Workspace Screen to the desired
position.
When the cursor is in the position
where a function block can be pasted
Delete Function Block Diagram
Deletes a function block that was pasted.
When the cursor is on a function block
to be deleted
Register
Directly registers a Control block in the
block diagram.
Directly registers a Field Terminal block
in the block diagram.
Directly registers a Sequence Control
block in the block diagram.
Directly registers a User Link Table block
used to read data from the CPU Unit in
the block diagram.
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Control Block
Field Terminal
Sequence Control
User Link
Table
Link Input
(Read
from CPU
Memory)
Link
Output
(Write to
CPU
Memory)
Directly registers a User Link Table block
used to write data to the CPU Unit in the
block diagram.
Register
Block Cell
Registers a cell in the User Link Table
block that was pasted.
When the cursor is at the position in
which the User Link Table block was
pasted
Remove
Block Cell
Removes a cell from the User Link Table
block that was pasted.
Edit
Analog
I/O Cell
Used to edit the input interface or output
interface of a user-defined block
When the cursor is at a cell registered
in the User Link Table block was
pasted
When an input or output interface for a
user-defined block is selected
Delete
Analog
I/O Cell
Deletes the input interface or output
interface of a user-defined block
Insert
User-defined
Block
Inserts a user-defined block into the
block diagram.
When the cursor is positioned where a
function block can be pasted
Same as selecting Monitor/ITEM List
from the Execution Menu.
Same as selecting Monitor/Tuning
Screen from the Execution Menu.
When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted
When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted
Starts the validation of open block
diagrams.
Stops the validation of open block
diagrams.
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Delete Line
Deletes software connection line
between function blocks when the line
itself has been selected (displayed in
red).
When the cursor is on a line
Release Selection
Clears the selection of lines selected by
clicking the left mouse button on function
blocks or ITEMs (displayed in pink).
---
Delete selected lines
Deletes all the lines that have been
selected by clicking the left mouse button
on function blocks or ITEMs (displayed in
pink).
When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted or
when an ITEM has been selected
(displayed in pink)
User-defined
Block
Monitor
ITEM List
Tuning Screen
Validate
Action
c o
Start
Stop
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Pop-up menu command
AnnotaInsert
i
tions
Selected
Edit
A
AnnotaDelete
tion
Bring to
Front
Send to
Back
Send
Behind
Blocks
and Lines
Font Size
Edit
Inserts an annotation.
Edits the selected annotation.
Deletes the selected annotation.
Displays the selected annotation in front
of other annotations.
Displays the selected annotation behind
other annotations.
Makes the selected annotation
transparent.
Edit Block ITEMs
Edit User Link Table
Edits a user link table.
Edit Connection
Directly inputs ITEM data for the ITEM
displayed in blue in Edit Block Diagram
Mode.
Setting
g
Common
O
Operation
i
0.01 sec
Cycle
0.02 sec
0.05 sec
0.1 sec
0.2 sec
0.5 sec
1.0 sec
2.0 sec
Download
Display
Mode
ode
Description
Changes the selected annotation’s font
size.
Displays ITEMs window.
Find Target Block
Scale
Section
Scale 100%, 200%, or
50%
Grid Mode
Show CSV Tag Name
Undo
Connection Map
When a block diagram has been
specified, moves the cursor to the
relevant block in the Project Workspace.
Sets the execution cycle
y
for all function
bl k in
blocks
i a function
f
i block
bl k diagram.
di
Downloads only the function blocks
actually set above to the Loop Controller.
Same as selecting 100%, 200%, or 50%
from the Scale Menu.
Same as selecting Grid Mode from the
Select Mode Menu.
Same as selecting Show CSV Tag
Name. from the Select Mode Menu.
Undos the last operation that was
executed.
Displays the I/O relationships for the
function block that is selected.
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Conditions for selection
--When an annotation is selected
When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted
When the cursor is positioned on a
user link table that has been pasted
When the cursor is on an ITEM
displayed in blue
When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted
---
-----
--When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted
and connected
Show Memory Map
The status showing how the Loop
When an LCU or LCB element is
Controller is using CPU Unit memory can selected
be displayed as a list.
Print Block Diagram
Prints the open block diagrams.
---
Function Block Reference
Displays the help reference for the
selected function block.
When the cursor is positioned on a
function block that has been pasted
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Edit User Link Table Mode Menus
Pop-up Menu (Displayed by Right-clicking)
Pop-up menu command
Description
Conditions for selection
Add
Adds a tag to the user link table. The User
Link Table Edit Dialog Box will be
displayed.
---
Block Set
Adds multiple tags to the user link table
(adding serial numbers to the file name).
Increases the entry numbers for the
specified entry and all entries lower than it
by an increment of 1.
---
Arrange Number
Reassigns all entry numbers in ascending
order. (This is not a reordering function.)
The reference for the related function
blocks is also automatically changed by
this operation.
When a line of tag data is selected
Edit
Selected
Extension
When a line of tag data is selected
When a line of tag data is selected
Delete
Selected Entries
No Connection
Delete Registered Entry
Update
Refresh
e es
C
Cycle
Selected Entries
Edits the basic data in the user link table.
Edits the extension data in the user link
table.
Edits the selected user link table tag.
Deletes all tags from the user link table.
Deletes the CX-Process Tool entry and the
entry stored in the LCB at the same time.
Sets the refresh cycle for the tags selected
in the user link table.
Sets the refresh cycle for all tags in the
user link table.
Finds tags that match or contain the
specified text. Perfect matches or
considering case can be set before
searching.
Downloads the selected tags in the user
link table to the Loop Controller.
Downloads all tags in the user link table to
the Loop Controller.
Move
All Entries
Find
Transfer
to
o LC
C
Selected Entries
All Entries
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When a line of tag data is selected
When a line of tag data is selected
--When a line of tag data is selected
When a line of tag data is selected
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When a line of tag data is selected
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Pop-up menu command
Filter
Analog/
g/
Analog
C
Contact
Contact
Both
Read/Write
Memory
ea
Area
Read
(from
LCB)
Write (to
LCB)
Read/
Write
CIO
W
H
DM
EM
All
Field Terminal
Field Terminal Block
CSV Tag
No Connection
All Entries
Connection Map
Print
Section
Description
Displays analog signal tags.
Displays contact signal tags.
Displays both analog and contact signal
tags.
Displays tags that read from the CPU Unit
to the Loop Controller.
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Conditions for selection
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---
Displays tags that write from the Loop
Controller to the CPU Unit.
Displays tags that both read and write.
Displays tags allocated in the CIO Area of
the CPU Unit.
Displays tags allocated in the Work Area of
the CPU Unit.
Displays tags allocated in the Holding Area
of the CPU Unit.
Displays tags allocated in the DM Area of
the CPU Unit.
Displays tags allocated in the EM Area of
the CPU Unit.
Displays tags allocated in all of the areas
in the CPU Unit.
Displays tags for field terminals.
Selected if a filter display is used for a user
link table containing expansion settings.
Displays entries for CX-Process Monitor
Plus.
Turns OFF the display of all tags.
Displays all tags.
Displays detailed information on the
software links between two function
blocks.
---
Prints the user link table.
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----------When a line of tag data is selected
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Edit Sequence Table Mode Menus
If a function block file in a sequence table is double-clicked to enter sequence
table mode, the following menus will be displayed between the Operation Menu
and the Window Menu.
Main Menus
Menu
Scale
Edit
Command
Description
100%
200%
50%
Zoom In Alt+Right
Zoom Out Alt+Left
Signal Name
Displays the sequence table at 100%.
Displays the sequence table at 200%.
Displays the sequence table at 50%.
Increases the size of the sequence table display.
Decreases the size of the sequence table display.
Edits a signal.
When a signal is
selected in Edit Mode
Edits a comment.
When a comment is
selected in Edit Mode
When a value is
Sets a value to Yes.
selected
l
d in
i Edit
Edi M
Mode
d
Sets a value to No.
Comment
Logical
g
D
Data
Element
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Yes
No
Block
Set
Yes
Sets an entire row or column to Yes.
No
Sets an entire row or column to No.
Edits an element when elements are displayed.
When a row or column
is selected in Edit
Mode
When a row or column
is selected in Edit
Mode and elements
are displayed
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Menu
Operation
Section
Command
Column/
Row
2-2
Description
Insert Row
Inserts one signal row.
When a row (signal +
value) is selected in
Edit Mode
Delete Row
Deletes one signal row.
When a row (signal +
value) is selected in
Edit Mode
Insert Column
Inserts one rule column.
When a column (rule)
is selected in Edit
Mode
Delete Column
Deletes one rule column.
When a column (rule)
is selected in Edit
Mode
Edit Block Item
Displays and edits a list of ITEMs for the
function blocks that are the source and
destination for the selected signal.
When a signal is
selected
Edit User Link Table
Displays and edits user link table for the
function blocks that are the source and
destination for the selected signal.
When a signal is
selected
Show Connection Map
Displays a connection map that visually
represents the input source and output
destination of the selected signal.
Find Sequence Table Block
Moves the cursor to the function block that
corresponds to the currently open sequence
table in the Project Workspace.
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Edit Mode
Enables editing a sequence table.
Disables editing a sequence table.
Displays intersection points.
---
Displays vertical lines.
Displays a sequence table.
Displays an element to enable editing it.
Displays all elements for each page.
Expands the number of conditional operations
in a sequence table.
Expands the number of entries in a sequence
table.
Sets the selected sequence table as the main
table.
Sets the selected sequence table as the
reference table.
Sets the sequence table to be executed every
cycle.
Sets the sequence table to be started by S1.
Sets the sequence table to be executed on the
first cycle.
Set the sequence table so that it’s not started.
Undoes the previous operation.
Checks for errors in the sequence table that
has been entered.
Prints the sequence table normally.
Prints the sequence table in sections.
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Enable
Disable
Enable
Point
Navigation
Vertical Line Show
View Mode Table
Element
All Elements
Expand
Vertical
Horizontal
Reference
Se
g
Setting
Execute
Form
o
Main Table
Reference
Table
Every Cycle
Start by S1
Start Only First
Cycle
Not Execute
Undo
Check Errors
Print
General
Separated
---
Edit Mode
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Menu
Validate
A i
Action
Section
Command
Start
Stop
Description
Starts validation of the sequence table.
Stops validation of the sequence table.
Online Edit
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Start
Starts editing the sequence table.
Stop
Transfer to LC
Stops editing the sequence table.
Downloads the edited sequence table.
When online
When a table is being
validated
When operation is
being validated
During editing
When operation is
being validated
Pop-up Menu (Displayed by Right-clicking)
Pop-up menu command
Description
Conditions for selection
Edit Mode
Enable
Disable
Enables editing a sequence table.
Disables editing a sequence table.
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View
M d
Mode
Table
Element
All
Elements
Displays a sequence table.
Displays an element to enable editing it.
Displays all elements for each page.
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Cut
Cuts one or more signal rows.
When one or more rows
(signal + value) are
selected in Edit Mode
Copy
Copies one or more signal rows.
When one or more rows
(signal + value) are
selected in Edit Mode
Paste
Pastes one or more signal rows.
When one or more rows
have been cut or copied
Insert Row
Inserts one signal row.
When a row (signal +
value) is selected in Edit
Mode
Delete Row
Deleted one signal row.
When a row (signal +
value) is selected in Edit
Mode
Insert Column
Inserts one rule column.
Delete Column
Deletes on rule column.
Signal Name
Edits a signal.
Comment
Edits a comment.
When a column (rule) is
selected in Edit Mode
When a column (rule) is
selected in Edit Mode
When a signal is selected
in Edit Mode
When a comment is
selected in Edit Mode
When a value is selected
i Edit
Edi Mode.
M d
in
Page 1
(No. 000 – No.
099)
Page 2
(No. 100 – No.
199)
Page 10
(No. 900 – No.
999)
Column/
Row
Data Edit
Logical
g
D
Data
Element
Delete
90
Yes
No
Block
S
Set
Yes
No
Sets a value to Yes.
Sets a value to No.
Sets an entire row or column to Yes.
Sets an entire row or column to No.
Edits an element when elements are displayed
Deletes a value or tag name.
When a row or column is
selected
l
d in
i Edit
Edi M
Mode.
d
When a row or column is
selected in Edit Mode and
elements are displayed
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Pop-up menu command
Validate
A i
Action
Start
Stop
Edit
Section
Description
Starts validation of the sequence table.
Stops validation of the sequence table.
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Conditions for selection
(Only when online.)
When a table is being
validated
(Only when a table is
being validated.)
When a table is being
edited.
(Only when a table is
being validated.)
Start
Starts editing the sequence table.
Stop
Stops editing the sequence table.
Transfer to LC
Downloads the edited sequence table.
Vertical
Expands the number of conditional operations
in a sequence table.
Expands the number of rules in a sequence
table.
Sets the selected sequence table as the main
table.
Sets the selected sequence table as the
reference table.
Sets the sequence table to be executed every
cycle.
Sets the sequence table to be started by S1.
Sets the sequence table to be executed on the
first cycle.
Set the sequence table so that it’s not started.
Edit Mode
Point Nav- Enable
igation
Vertical
Show
Line
Displays intersection points.
---
Displays vertical lines.
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Edit Block Item
Displays and edits a list of ITEMs for the
function blocks that are the source and
destination for the selected signal.
When a signal is selected
User Link Table
Displays and edits user link table for the
function blocks that are the source and
destination for the selected signal.
When a signal is selected
Find Sequence Table Block
Moves the cursor to the function block that
corresponds to the currently open sequence
table in the Project Workspace.
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Scale
Displays the connection diagram at 100%.
Displays the connection diagram at 200%.
Displays the connection diagram at 50%.
Increases the size of the connection diagram
display.
Decreases the size of the connection diagram
display.
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Check Errors
Checks for errors in the sequence table that
has been entered.
---
Undo
Undoes the previous operation.
---
Connection Map
Displays a connection map that visually
represents the input source and output
destination of the selected signal.
When a signal is selected
Show Memory Map
The status showing how the Loop Controller is
using CPU Unit memory can be displayed as a
list.
When an LCU or LCB
element is selected
Prints the sequence table normally.
Prints the sequence table in sections.
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Expand
Horizontal
Reference Setting
Main Table
Execute Form
Reference
Table
Every Cycle
Start by S1
Start Only First
Cycle
Not Execute
View
Options
Op
o s
Edit
Print
100%
200%
50%
Zoom In, Alt +
Right
Zoom Out, Alt +
Left
General
Separated
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Menus in Edit Step Ladder Program Mode
Select a step ladder program block (model block 301) first, and then select Edit Step Ladder Program from the Settings Menu so that the CX-Process Tool will
enter Edit Step Ladder Program Mode, where the following menus will appear to
the right of the Execution Menu.
Menu
Instruction
Description
Scale
100%
200%
50%
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Displays the ladder diagram at 100%.
Displays the ladder diagram at 200%
Displays the ladder diagram at 50%
Increases the size of the ladder diagram display.
Decreases the size of the ladder diagram display.
Change
g Mode
Select
Draw Line
Delete Line
LOAD
LOAD NOT
OUT
OUT NOT
SET
RESET
TIM
DIFU
DIFD
STEP
BLOCK SET
BLOCK RESET
JUMP
STEP TIMER
ALARM TIMER
Annotations
View ITEM Name
Returns the cursor to the normal selection condition.
Draws a line.
Deletes a line.
Inputs a LD instruction.
Inputs a LD NOT instruction.
Inputs an OUT instruction.
Inputs an OUT NOT instruction.
Inputs a SET instruction.
Inputs a RESET instruction.
Inputs a TIM instruction.
Inputs a DIFU instruction.
Inputs a DIFD instruction.
Inputs a STEP instruction
Inputs a BLOCK SET instruction.
Inputs a BLOCK RESET instruction.
Inputs a JUMP instruction.
Inputs a STEP TIMER instruction.
Inputs an ALARM TIMER instruction.
Inserts annotation.
Displays data for the selected ITEM.
Manipulate
p
L dd
Ladder
Mnemonics
Convert Ladder to
Mnemonics
Convert Mnemonics to
Ladder
Insert Row
Delete Row
Invert (NOT)
Opens the Mnemonic Input screen.
Converts a step ladder program into mnemonics.
Selected
A
Annotation
i
Edits the selected annotation.
Displays the selected annotation in front of other annotations.
Undo
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Edit
Bring to
Front
Send to
Back
Send
Behind
Symbols
and Lines
Font Size
Converts a step ladder program written with mnemonics or converts
uploaded mnemonics into a ladder diagram.
Inserts a row before the row where the cursor is located.
Deletes the row where the cursor is located.
Inverts the selected operation.
(NO condition ↔ NC condition, SET ↔ RESET, OUT ↔ OUT NOT, BSET
↔ BRSET, and Up-differentiated ↔ Down-differentiated)
Displays the selected annotation behind other annotations.
Makes the selected annotation transparent.
Changes the selected annotation’s font size.
Reverses (undoes) the last operation.
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Menu
Validate Action
Section
Instruction
Start
Stop
2-2
Description
Starts checking the operation of the ladder diagram.
Ends checking the operation of the ladder diagram.
Pop-up Menu (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Data Configuration
Edit Mode
Select Cell
Draw Line
Delete Line
Symbols
y
LOAD
LOAD
NOT
OUT
OUT NOT
SET
RESET
ON DIFF
OFF DIFF
STEP
Declaration
BLOCK
SET
BLOCK
RESET
JUMP
STEP
TIMER
ALARM
TIMER
Annotation
Selected
Annotation
Edit
Description
Conditions for selection
Inputs an operand.
When an instruction symbol is selected
Set the cursor to normal selection
status.
Sets line connection mode.
Sets line deletion mode.
Inputs a condition.
Inputs a NOT condition.
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Inputs an output.
Inputs a NOT output.
Inputs a SET instruction.
Inputs a RESET instruction.
Inputs an upward differentiation
instruction.
Inputs a downward differentiation
instruction.
Inputs a STEP declaration.
Inputs a BLOCK SET instruction.
Inputs a BLOCK RESET instruction.
Inputs a JUMP instruction.
Inputs a STEP TIMER instruction.
Inputs a ALARM TIMER instruction.
Inputs a comment.
Same as selecting Selected
Annotation/Edit from the Manipulate
Ladder Menu.
Bring to Front
Cut
Copy
Paste
Displays the selected annotation in
front of other annotations.
Send to Back
Displays the selected annotation
behind other annotations.
Send Behind Symbols Makes the selected annotation
and Lines
transparent.
Font Size
Changes the selected annotation’s font
size.
Cuts a selected symbol, area, or line
and places it in the special copy buffer
for CS-Process Tool (i.e., not on the
clipboard).
Copies a selected symbol, area, or line
and places it in the special copy buffer
for CS-Process Tool (i.e., not on the
clipboard).
Pastes the symbol, area, or line from
the special copy buffer for CS-Process
Tool (i.e., not from the clipboard).
When an annotation is selected
When a symbol, area, or row is
selected
When a symbol, area, or row is
selected
When an area that can be pasted to is
selected
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Pop-up menu command
Section
Description
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Conditions for selection
Delete
Deletes an instruction.
When an instruction symbol is selected
Invert
Same as selecting Invert (NOT) from
the Manipulate Ladder Menu.
Same as selecting Insert Row from the
Manipulate Ladder Menu.
Same as selecting Delete Row from
the Manipulate Ladder Menu.
Starts checking the operation of open
ladder diagrams.
Stops checking the operation of open
ladder diagrams.
Displays the list of ITEMs window for
the open step ladder blocks.
Same as Settings/User Link Table.
When a ladder diagram has been
specified and is being executed, moves
the cursor to the relevant step ladder
block in Project Workspace.
Select 100%, 200%, or 50% to display
the diagram at 100%, 200%, or 50%.
Press the Alt Key and the Left/Right
Arrow Key to enlarge/reduce the
diagram.
When a reversible symbol is selected
Insert Row
Delete Row
Validate
c o
Action
Start
Stop
Edit
Edit Function Block
ITEM
User Link Table
Find Target Block
Scale
Undo
Connection Map
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Same as selecting Undo from the
After executing an operation
Manipulate Ladder Menu.
Displays a connection map that visually When an LCU or LCB element is
represents the input source and output selected
destination of the selected signal.
Show Memory Map
The status showing how the Loop
Controller is using CPU Unit memory
can be displayed as a list.
When an LCU or LCB element is
selected
Print Ladder Diagram
Prints the open ladder diagrams.
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Pop-up Project Workspace Menu (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Initialize Workspace Display
Description
Restores the Project Workspace display to its
initial value (i.e., the display up to the function
block file).
Conditions for selection
When Project Workspace is
selected
Pop-up Menu in Output Window (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Copy All (Ctrl+C)
Clear
Description
Copies to the clipboard the contents displayed
in the Output Window.
Clears the contents displayed in the Output
Window.
Conditions for selection
When the Output Window is
se
ec ed
selected.
Pop-up Monitor Tag List Menu (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Description
Monitor Tag Setting
Monitor Tag ITEM List
Displays the Monitor Tag Setting Dialog Box.
Displays the ITEM list for the send block to the
relevant computer (to all nodes) (find Project
Workspace).
Registered Block ITEM List
Displays the ITEM list for the relevant source
function block (find Project Workspace).
Prints the monitor tag list.
Print
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Conditions for selection
When the monitor tag
g list is
di l
displayed
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Pop-up Monitor Plus Tag List Menu (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Register
Edit
Delete
ITEM List
User Link Table
Connection Map
Check Overlapping Tag Name
Find Tag
Filter
Classifica
o
cation
Function
Block
User Link
Table
Both
Description
Conditions for selection
Registers tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Used to edit Monitor Plus tags.
Deletes Monitor Plus tags.
Displays the ITEM list for the applicable function
block (Project Workspace search).
Displays the User Link Table Edit Window.
Displays a connection map visually showing the
input source and output target for selected signals.
Checks for Monitor Plus tags that are used more
than once.
Searches for the specified Monitor Plus tag name.
Displays only tags set in function blocks.
When the monitor p
plus tag
g
li iis di
list
displayed
l
d
Displays only tags set in user link tables.
Displays tags set in function blocks and user link
tables.
Analog/
g/
Analog
Displays tags for analog signals.
C
Contacts
Contact
Displays tags for contact signals.
Analog/
Displays tags for analog signals and contact
Contacts
signals.
R/W
Read from Displays tags that read from the CPU Unit to the
LCB
Loop Controller.
Write to
Displays tags that write from the Loop Controller to
LCB
the CPU Unit.
Read and Displays both read and write tags.
Write
Alarm Contact
Displays only tags set in alarm tags.
All Entries
Displays all Monitor Plus tags.
Prints Monitor Plus tags.
Print
Pop-up Menu on CSV Tag List (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Edit
Delete
Find
List ITEMs
Connection Map
Check overlapping tags
Print
Description
Edits the CSV tag list to reset CSV tags.
Deletes CSV tag settings.
Finds a specified CSV tag name.
Displays a list of function block ITEMs for which the
specified CSV tags are set.
Displays the connection map for the function block for
which the specified CSV tags are set.
Checks for CSV tag names that have been used twice.
Prints the CSV tag list.
Conditions for selection
When a CSV tag
g list is
di l
displayed
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Pop-up Cross-reference Menu (Menu Displayed by Clicking Right Button)
Pop-up menu command
Print Cross-reference
Description
Prints the open cross-references.
Conditions for selection
When cross-reference is
displayed
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Pop-up Menu on Connection Map
Pop-up menu command
Back
Forward
Jump
Selected Item
Memory
Area
When the function block for
which the connection map
was display is selected
Displays a connection map for a specified CPU Unit
I/O memory area (CIO, W, H, DM, or EM0) and
address.
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Increment
Increments the displayed address by one word.
Decrement
Decrements the displayed address by one word.
When an I/O memory
address for the connection
map is selected
Edit Block Diagram
Edit Step Ladder Diagram
Edit User Link Table
Edit Sequence Table
Set Tags
Update Display
Scale
100%
200%
50%
Zoom In, Alt + Right
Zoom Out, Alt + Left
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Conditions for selection
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Optional
Edit Function Block Item
Print
Description
Returns to the previously display function block
connection map.
Returns to the connection map displayed before
Back was executed.
Selects an ITEM in the connection map.
Displays a window showing a list of function block
ITEMs.
Display a function block diagram window.
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When an ITEM in the
function block for which the
connection map was display
is selected
Display a connection map for a step ladder
When a step ladder
program.
command is selected
Displays a user link table window.
When a tag for a user link
table is selected
Displays the Sequence Table Window.
When the sequence table
symbol is selected
Displays the Function Block CSV Tag Setting Dialog When an CSV tag setting is
Box for the displayed connection map.
selected
Updates the connection map display.
----Displays the connection diagram at 100%.
Displays the connection diagram at 200%.
Displays the connection diagram at 50%.
Increases the size of the connection diagram
display.
Decreases the size of the connection diagram
display.
Prints the connection map.
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SECTION 3
Creating Function Blocks
This section describes how to create and manipulate function blocks.
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
Creating Function Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-1 Data Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-2 Starting the CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-3 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-4 Types of Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-5 Making System Common Block Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-6 Registering Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-7 Editing Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-8 Editing Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-9 Editing ITEMs in Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-10 Saving the Project Workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-11 Opening a Project Workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1-12 Editing Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the CX-Process Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-1 Setting and Compiling Monitor Tags for CX-Process Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2-2 Validate the Monitor Tag List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using SCADA Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4-1 Creating SCADA Software and RS View Tag Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4-2 CSV Output Function for HMI Data Allocation Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4-3 Other Interfaces with HMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Link Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5-2 Creating User Link Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5-3 Importing CX-Programmer Symbols into a User Link Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5-4 Editing User Link Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating User-defined Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-2 How User-defined Blocks Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-3 Creating User-defined Blocks on the CX-Process Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-4 Inserting User-defined Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-5 Exporting User-defined Blocks to Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6-6 Importing User-defined Blocks from Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Step Ladder Program Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7-1 Ladder Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7-2 Mnemonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7-3 Cross-reference Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7-4 Step Ladder Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7-5 Other Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Sequence Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-1 Creating a Sequence Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-2 Names of Sequence Table Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-3 Setting Execution Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-4 Zooming In and Out of a Sequence Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-5 Editing Sequence Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-6 Settings for Conditions and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-7 Editing Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-8 Expanding the Sequence Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-9 Table References for LCB05 Ver. 3.0 or Later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-10 Checking for Errors in the Sequence Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-11 Validating the Actions of the Sequence Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8-12 Printing the Sequence Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section
3-9
Displaying and Setting in Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-2 Functions for Which Engineering Unit Displays and Settings Are Enabled . . . . .
3-9-3 Setting CSV Tags for Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-4 Setting Projects in Engineering Unit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-5 Displaying Function Block ITEM Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-6 Editing Function Block ITEMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-7 Displaying Engineering Units When Confirming Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-9-8 Related Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10 Displaying Loop Controller Memory Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10-2 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10-3 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-1 Printable Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-2 Printing Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-3 Printing Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-4 Printing Ladder Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-5 Printing Cross-references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-6 Printing Monitor Tag Lists (Loop Control Units Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-7 Printing CSV Tag Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-8 Printing All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-9 Printing ITEM Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-10 Printing Sequence Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-11 Printing User Link Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11-12 Printing Connection Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12 Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-2 General Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-3 Communication Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-4 CSV Tag Setting Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-5 Function Block Diagram Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-6 Step Ladder Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-7 Sequence Table Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-8 User Link Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12-9 Connection Map Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section
3-1
Creating Function Block
3-1-1 Data Configuration
This section describes the function block data created using the CX-Process
Tool.
Personal computer memory
Project Workspace
Function block file
Function block file
Select Add IST File from the
File Menu.
Select Insert/
Insert Node from
the Settings Menu.
(Creates a new
function block file.)
Select New from
File Menu
(Creates a new
project folder and
Project
Workspace.)
Function block file (.ist)
Select Open from the File
Menu (Specifies the
multi-node file and open all
relevant files.)
Hard disk
Select Save from File
Menu. (Saves the
present Project
Workspace.)
Select Save As from File
Menu.
(Saves the present Project
Workspace to a different
folder.)
CS-Process\data\
Project
folder
Multi-node file
(.mul)
Project folder
Function block files
Others
When creating a new Project Workspace, specify the folder (project folder)
where the Project Workspace will be saved. (Select New from the File Menu.)
Save all the Project Workspace data in the project folder in the memory of the
personal computer. (Select Save from the File Menu.)
To prepare a function block file (.ist) in the Project Workspace, insert a node.
(Select Insert – Insert Node from the Settings Menu.)
To open all the existing data in Project Workspace, specify only the multi-node
file (.mul) in the project folder. All relative files will be read. (Select Open from
File Menu.)
To save all the data in Project Workspace in a different project folder, select Save
As from the File Menu.
To import a function block file (.ist) into the Project Workspace, add a function
block file. (Select Add IST File from File Menu.)
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Section
3-1
3-1-2 Starting the CX-Process Tool
Use one of the following methods to start the CX-Process Tool.
• Starting from the Windows Start Menu
• Starting from the CX-Programmer I/O tables (This method can be used when
the CX-Process Tool has been installed from CX-One.)
Starting the CX-Process Tool from the Start Menu
1, 2, 3...
1. Select OMRON – CX-One – CX-Process Tool – CX-Process Tool from the
Windows Start Menu.
2. Select the communications driver that will be used (FinsGateway or CXServer) and click the OK button.
Note
1. For details on selecting the communications driver, refer to 1-6-2 Selecting
the Communications Driver.
2. If the CX-Process Tool has been installed from CX-One, CX-Server will be
automatically set as the communications driver by default. To change the
communications driver to FinsGateway, first start the CX-Process Tool with
the CX-Server as the communications driver. Then select Select Communications Driver to Start - Display from the File Menu. Restart the CX-Process Tool and select FinsGateway from the above dialog box.
3. For details on changing the communications driver when creating a project,
refer to 3-1-12 Editing Projects.
Starting the CX-Process Tool from the I/O Tables
The CX-Process Tool can be started from the I/O tables when the CX-Process
Tool has been installed together with the CX-Programmer from the CX-One.
Starting from the I/O tables provides the following advantages:
• The I/O tables can be controlled as a single PLC System.
• The communications settings made with the CX-Programmer can be inherited, so there is no need to make the settings again for the CX-Process Tool.
Note With this start method, CX-Server is automatically used as the communications
driver.
1, 2, 3...
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1. Right-click the Loop Control Board or Unit in the I/O Table Window opened
from the CX-Programmer that was installed from the CX-One, and select
Start Special Application – Start with Settings Inherited.
Creating Function Block
Section
CX-Programmer PLC type setting
PLC type
CJ1G-H
CS1G-H,, CS1H-H
CS1H-H
CS1G-H, CS1H-H,
CS1G, CS1H
CPU Unit model
CPU42
CPU43/44/45
CPU
Name in Unit Selection Dialog
g
B in
Box
i I/O Table
T bl Wi
Window
d
Loop
p Controller
CPU65/67
CPU
3-1
Loop
p Control Board or Loop
p
C
Control
lU
Unit
i
CJ1W-LCB01 (Loop Control Board)
CJ1W-LCB03 (Loop Control Board)
CS1W-LCB01 (Loop Control Board)
CS1W-LCB05 (Loop Control Board)
CS1D-LCB05D (Loop Control Board)
CS1W-LC001 (Loop Control Unit)
Example: Right-click the Loop Control Board (e.g., CS1W-LCB05).
Select Start Special Application.
Select Start with Settings Inherited.
2. CX-Process Tool will start and at the same time, the Function Block File for
the node will be inserted (Settings – Insert – Insert Node). At this time, the
following dialog box will be displayed.
The Number-Model setting (e.g., 00-LCB05) will be automatically selected,
based on the Loop Control Board/Unit model in the original I/O Table Window.
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The Insert LCB/LC001 Dialog Box will be displayed.
The Number-Model (e.g., 00-LCB05) is set automatically
based on the Unit/Board model in the I/O Table Window.
When the CX-Process Tool is started by selecting Start with Settings Inherited, the procedure up until the inserting the node’s Function Block File is
performed automatically.
The project name is automatically created as follows:
Name: CXPrc + Year, month, day, hour, minute, and second that CX-Process Tool was started (Example: CXPrc050207142030 when started 2005,
February 7 at 14:20:30.)
The folder in which the automatically-created project is saved will be the
same folder in which the CX-Programmer project is saved. If no CX-Programmer project has been saved, then “Desktop” will be selected.
Note When starting from the I/O tables, it is possible to select Start Only so that the
communications settings are not inherited. In that case, the starting method is
the same as when starting from the Windows Start Menu.
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3-1-3 Creating a New Project
1, 2, 3...
1. Select New from the File Menu.
The following Browse for Folder Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the
location for saving the project folder.
2. The following dialog box will be displayed.
Enter the project name, and click the OK Button.
The new Project Workspace and a project folder with the project name will be
created. The project name set in the New Project Name Dialog Box will appear
as the Project Workspace name on the right of the top folder on the Project Workspace Window. The name will appear in the title bar as well.
Note (1) The selection of New from the File menu does not just create new Project
Workspace but also creates a new project folder.
(2) If a project of the same name already exists, a dialog box will appear with a
message stating the existence of the specified project folder name and you
will be asked if the operation should be aborted.
(3) The following dialog box will appear.
Select the LCU/LCB number, input the title (name) of the LCU/LCB element,
and click the OK Button. The LCU/LCB element will contain the data for a
single Loop Controller. The default name, (LC Type: LCB/LCU, NumberModel: LCB05), will appear. The title (name) of the LCU/LCB element can
be input within 26 characters.
Note If LCB Unit version 3.00 or later is selected, it will not be possible to
convert the data for use with LCB Unit version 2.00 or earlier as
described later. Confirm the LCB version before creating an LCB.
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The flowing table lists the LCU/LCB numbers and corresponding Loop Controllers.
Loop Controller
LCU/LCB
type
number
Loop Control
00-LCB01
Boards (LCB)
( C )
00-LCB05
Loop
p Control
U it (LCU)
Unit
Process-control
CPU Unit
Loop-Control
CPU
Unit
C
UU
00-LCB05-GTC
01-LC001
02-LC001
03-LC001
00-LCB05D
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45PGTC
Unit version
Model
Version 1.00
or later
Version 1.00
or later
Version 3.00
---
CS1W-LCB01
Version 1.00
CS1D-CPUP
Version 2.00
or later
Version 2.00
or later
Version 2.00
or later
Version 2.00
or later
Version 3.00
CJ1G-CPU42P
CS1W-LCB05
CS1W-LCB05-GTC
CS1W-LC001
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45P-GTC
Note a) One Loop Control Board, one Loop-control CPU Unit, and three
Loop Control Units can be registered per node.
b) A Loop Control Board can be registered and used at the same
time as a Loop Control Unit.
c) A Loop-control CPU Unit cannot be registered at the same time as
a Loop Control Board at the same node.
d) Always set the version that corresponds to the Loop Controller being used. If the incorrect version is set by mistake, use Change
LC Type from the Execute Menu to change the version number.
For details on methods used to confirm the Loop Controller version, refer to Unit Version Notation on Products on page viii.
3. The project tree will be displayed in the Project Workspace.
• The node name will be automatically registered as “Node” + the node number (0 to 32). (See note.)
• The Block Diagram 1 function block group will be selected (highlighted) in
the project tree.
• The Block Diagram 1 function block group will be opened.
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Note Up to 32 nodes can be registered (01 to 32 when FinsGateway is
used as the communications driver, and 00 to 31 when CX-Server is
used).
3-1-4 Types of Function Blocks
The function blocks to be used are registered in the Project Workspace and are
assigned block numbers. Function blocks are grouped by type in function block
groups in the Project Workspace tree. Select function block groups according to
the application, and register the function blocks. The types of function blocks are
described below.
System Common Block
Control Blocks
Field Terminal Blocks
The System Common Blocks is used to make common settings for Loop Controllers. There is one System Common Block registered for each Unit, and it cannot be deleted from the Workspace tree.
Control Blocks are used to control the operation of Loop Controllers. They can
be registered in the Block Diagram function block groups.
Field Terminal Blocks are used to exchange data with I/O Units mounted to the
PLC. They can be registered in the Field Terminal function block group.
Note Data is not exchanged with CX-Programmer I/O tables. Even when
starting the CX-Process Tool with inherited settings, parameter information set in the I/O tables will not be inherited by ITEMS in Field
Terminal Blocks.
Sequence Control Blocks
Sequence Control Blocks are used for sequence control in Loop Controllers.
Step ladder programs and sequence tables are used. Sequence Control Blocks
can be registered in the Sequence Control function block group. For details, refer to 3-8 Creating Sequence Tables.
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User-defined Blocks
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User Link Tables link Loop Controllers and PLC memory. They can be registered
as function blocks only in block diagrams. For details, refer to 3-5 User Link
Tables.
A combination of function blocks grouped by the user is called a User-defined
Block. User-defined Blocks can be registered only in block diagrams. For details, refer to 3-6 Creating User-defined Blocks.
Note The folder items (function block groups) are as shown below for Loop Control
Boards and Loop Control Units.
The Project Workspace Screen has the following function block group items for
a Loop Control Unit.
Function block groups on
Project Workspace Screen
LCB
01. System
Common
02. Field Terminal
03. Sequence
q
C
Control
l
04. Block
Di
Diagrams
1 to 3
Loop Control
Unit
U
01. System
Common
02. Field Terminal
03. Send Terminal
to All Nodes
04. Receive
Terminal from All
Nodes
05. Send Terminal
to Computer
06. CPU Unit
Terminal
07. Sequence
Control
08. SCADA I/F
10. Temporary
Memory
11. Block Diagram
g
Block type
System Common
Block
models
000
Field Terminals
Sequence Table
Step Ladder Program
Control and Operation Blocks
External Controller Blocks
System Common
501 to 587
302
301
001 to 230
045
000
Field Terminals
Send Terminals to All Nodes
501 to 587
407 to 410
Receive Terminals from All
Nodes
414 to 415
Send Terminals to Computer
401 to 404
CPU Unit Terminals
451 to 454
Step Ladder Program
301
Expanded CPU Unit Terminals
and Send/Receive All Blocks
Internal switches (registered with
default with block address 349)
Control Blocks
External Controller Block
Alarm/Signal Restrictions/Hold,
Arithmetic, Functions, Time
Functions, Signal
Selection/Switching, ITEM
Settings, Pulse Train Operations,
Sequential Operations, Contact
Operation Terminals, etc.
455 to 462
209
001 to 040
045
041 to 230
3-1-5 Making System Common Block Initial Settings
The System Common Block (block model 000) is used to set the specifications
used by all of the function blocks.
Note To use a Loop Controller, it is necessary to make the following initial function
block settings.
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ITEM
004
018
042
043
1, 2, 3...
Data
System common operation cycle (s)
1: 0.1; 2: 0.2; 3: 0.5; 4: 1; 5: 2
Start mode
0: HOT (In the time), 1: Hot, 2: Cold, 3: CPU
LCU numbers (Loop Control Unit only)
0: Basic; 1: Expansion 1; 2: Expansion 2
First address in the DM Area for node
terminals (Loop Control Unit only) (The same
address must be used for LCU number 0, 1,
and 2.)
Data range
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Default
1 to 5
4
0 to 3
1
0 to 2
0
0 to 32767
(in one-word
increments)
16020
1. Double-click 000.System Common under the System Common Block folder. The following dialog box will appear in the right pane.
2. Input the default System Common Block settings.
The following example shows how to set the System Common Operation
Cycle, for example.
Double-click the ITEM 004 line. The following dialog box will appear.
3. Input the data value and click OK. To set the next ITEM, click Next. To set the
previous ITEM, click Back.
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3-1-6 Registering Function Blocks
Use the following procedure to register a function block.
1, 2, 3...
1. With a block diagram displayed, left-click the function block category displayed in the function block registration bar. The cursor will be changed into
a cross.
2. Move the cursor to the registration position on the block diagram, and leftclick.
3. One of the following dialog boxes will be displayed, depending on the type of
function block selected. Perform the specified actions for the dialog box that
is displayed.
1) Control Block
Select the function block type, the function block name, and the block address to be registered. If CSV tags are to be registered automatically, select the checkbox. For details, refer to 3-4 Using SCADA Software.
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2) Field Terminal Block
Select the Field Terminal Block name and the block address to be registered.
3) Sequence Control Block
Select the Sequence Control Block name and the block address to be
registered.
4) Link Input or Link Output
No dialog box is displayed.
5) User-defined Block
Select the User-defined Block.
4. Click the Set Button. The block address will be automatically incremented.
• To allocate another function block of the same type or a different type, repeat the above registration procedure from step 3.
• When the maximum number of registrations has been reached, click the
Cancel Button.
Note The following restrictions apply for the number of function blocks that can be registered to each function block group.
Version
LCB
Ver. 3.0 or later
LCB Ver. 2.0 or earlier,
or LC001
Maximum number of function blocks registered
per function block group
64 blocks
16 blocks
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Note The following procedures can also be used to register a function block.
• Register the function block using the Project Workspace tree.
Select the block diagram folder, and then select Settings - Insert - Insert
Function Block.
• Register the function block by right-clicking in the block diagram.
Right-click in the block diagram to display the pop-up menu, and then select
Register and select the function block that is to be registered.
Registering Other Function Blocks (Loop Controller Units Only)
With Loop Control Units, the following block groups can be registered: Send Terminal to All Nodes, Receive Terminal from All Nodes, Send Terminal to Computer, CPU Unit Terminal, and SCADA Interface. For details on these function
blocks, refer to the Function Block Reference Manual.
Display Registered Function Blocks
1. Each block address registered is displayed on the tree on the Project Workspace Screen.
1, 2, 3...
The block address is displayed with the block address and function block
name as shown below.
001. Basic PID
Function block name
Block address
3-1-7 Editing Function Blocks
After a function block has been registered, it can be edited using the following
operations.
Deleting Function Blocks
Select from the project tree the function block that is to be deleted. Then either
select Settings - Delete or right-click and select Delete from the pop-up menu.
Copying Function Blocks
Select the function block in the Project Workspace. Right-click and select Copy
(or Cut or Paste) from the pop-up menu, or select Copy (or Cut or Paste) from
the Settings Menu.
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Note Function blocks can be copied and pasted only within the same node.
They cannot be pasted to different LCU/LCB elements.
Changing Block Addresses
Select the function block in the Project Workspace. Right-click and select Block
– Increment Block Address from the pop-up menu, or select Block – Increment Block Address from the Settings Menu. The block address for the selected function block will be incremented.
Note When a block address is changed, the allocated HMI interface addresses for
that function block will be changed. When using the HMI interface with SCADA
or a ladder program, change the PLC memory allocations.
3-1-8 Editing Block Diagrams
Basic Editing Functions
Connect function blocks with the analog signals and the accumulator signals
while displaying registered function blocks in graphic form.
There are the following two types of block diagram. The notation method is determined by the Loop Controller (LCB) being used.
Version
Function block layout method
LCB Ver. 3.0 or later
LCB Ver. 2.0 or earlier,
or LC001
Block diagrams can be positioned without
restriction (called the Free Location Mode).
Function blocks must be position on any of 18 fixed
locations (called the Fixed Location Mode).
Note The Free Location Mode cannot be used on versions before version 3.0.
The Fixed Location Mode cannot be used on version 3.0 or later.
The following example shows the actual methods for connecting function
blocks. The editing functions described here are pasting, creating connections
between ITEMs, and moving blocks using the mouse.
Example
Basic PID
(011)
AI 4-point
Terminal
(AD041)
(586)
AO 4-point
Terminal
(DA041)
(587)
Square
Root
(131)
Basic PID
(011)
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Using the Free Location Mode
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the folder for block diagram 1. Select Settings – Edit – Edit/Block
Diagram or double-click the folder for block diagram 1. The following window will be displayed.
• To zoom out from the display, select Zoom Out from the Scale Menu or
press the Alt + Right Cursor Keys.
• To zoom in from the display, select Zoom In from the Scale Menu or press
the Alt + Left Cursor Keys.
2. Setting the Block Diagram Width
Select File – Print – Block Diagram. The following Drawing Area Setting
Dialog Box will be displayed.
Select the drawing area and click the OK Button.
• Up to 64 function blocks can be used in one block diagram. The figures in
parentheses in the dialog box are rough standards taking visibility into account.
3. Changing the Grid Width
Select Change Mode – Grid Mode or click the block diagram and select
Display Mode – Grid Mode.
Wide, Middle, Narrow, and Grid OFF can be selected from the submenu.
Select the appropriate width. The function block and connected lines will
move along the grid. The default setting is Middle.
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4. Select (i.e., highlight) the block to be pasted in the left pane (the Project
Workspace).
5. Right-click the location at which the block will be pasted in the right pane and
select Paste: Function Block from the pop-up window. The function block
diagram will be pasted as shown in the following figure.
Changing Function Block Positions
Left-click the block. The hand icon (i.e., mouse cursor) will form a gripped hand.
Drag the gripped hand icon to the specified position. The following display will be
shown if another function block already exists at the specified location.
If this display is shown, release the function block after changing the specified location.
6. The cursor will automatically form a pencil icon when it is moved to the location where the connection lines start.
7. Click the ITEM location where the connection lines will start, then point to the
ITEM location where the connection lines will end and double-click. The
connection lines will be displayed. To connect function blocks by going
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around other blocks, connection lines can be bent at right angles. Connect
the function blocks by clicking at the corner of the bend.
• The ITEM names will be displayed when the cursor is moved to the endpoint ITEM, as shown below.
• Deleting Lines
Right click on a line to delete it. The line will be highlighted in red. Delete
the line from the right-click menu.
• Confirming Connection Line Destinations on Block Diagrams
All information can be displayed for lines connected to ITEMs in block diagrams. If an ITEM is left-clicked, all lines connected to the ITEM will be
highlighted in pink.
Note In the Free Location Mode, 64 function blocks can be pasted in one block diagram. Software connections can be made between block diagrams by pasting a
function block with the same block address in each block diagram.
8. The data resulting from the connections will automatically be registered to
the ITEMs for each block. In the above example, the block address and
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ITEM number for the connection line destination will be stored in Square
Root Block Item 007 as shown in the following figure.
For example, for the Basic PID Block, the PV destination block address and
ITEM will be stored as shown in the following figure.
Using the Fixed Location Mode
1, 2, 3...
1. To edit the block diagram (i.e., to make software connections for analog and
accumulator signals), select the Block Diagram 1 folder, and then select
Edit – Block Diagram from the Settings menu.
The following blocks will appear in the right pane.
• Three rows of six function blocks can be allocated to a single block diagram.
• To zoom out from the display, click the Zoom Out from the menu or press
the Alt + Right Cursor Keys.
• To zoom in to the display, click the Zoom In from the menu or press the Alt
+ Left Cursor Keys.
2. In the Project Workspace Screen, select the block to be pasted. The block
will be highlighted.
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3. Click the right mouse button at the pasting position in the right pane. Select
Paste: Function Block from the pop-up menu.
The function blocks will be pasted as shown below.
To change the position of a function block, select the block (the cursor will
change to a hand) and drag it to the desired position.
4. The cursor will automatically be changed to a pencil icon when the cursor is
moved to the connection’s start point.
5. Click the start point of the connection and double-click the end point. The
software connection will appear. To bypass the route, click the apex of the
corner so that the direction can be changed by 90.
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Note a) The ITEM name will be displayed if you point at the ITEM at the
end point. Confirm ITEM names when making connections.
Item name displayed at pencil position.
(Example: PV source designation)
b) The Grid Mode can also be selected to position lines on a grid.
Grid Mode can be turned ON and OFF during either Block Connection Mode or Move Block Mode.
c) To delete a line, select the line to be deleted, click the right mouse
button (the line will be displayed in red), and select Delete Line
from the pop-up menu.
d) A red frame is not displayed on an ITEM specified as the starting
point of a connection with CX-Process Tool Software version 2.50
and higher.
e) Up to three rows of six function blocks can be allocated to a single
block diagram. To connect more function blocks, select the LCU/
LCB folder, select Insert, and add the new function blocks. To
connect two function blocks in different block diagrams, place a
function block with the same block address in each diagram.
Note A total of only 18 function blocks can be pasted into a block diagram in Fixed
Location Mode (3 × 6 = 18 blocks). To connect more function blocks, select the
LCU/LCB folder (Loop Controller) and select Setting – Insert – Insert Block
Diagram to add a new block diagram. To make software connections between
block diagrams, paste a function block with the same block address in each
block diagram.
6. Data on the result of software connection is registered with the ITEM of each
function block automatically. In the above example, Square Root Block
ITEM 007 will store the following block address of the destination and ITEM
number.
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For example, for the Basic PID Block, the PV destination block address and
ITEM will be stored.
Other Editing Functions
Selecting Lines
• Selecting One Line
The line will be highlighted in red when it is right-clicked. Use this procedure
mainly for deleting lines.
• Selecting All Lines Connected to an Item
All information can be displayed for lines connected to ITEMs in block diagrams. If an ITEM is left-clicked, all lines connected to the ITEM will be highlighted in pink. Right-click and select Release Selection from the pop-up
menu to unselect lines.
• Selecting All Lines Connected to a Function Block
All information can be displayed for lines connected to function blocks in block
diagrams. If a function block is left-clicked, all lines connected to the function
block will be highlighted in pink. Right-click and select Release Selection from
the pop-up menu to unselect lines.
Deleting Lines
Select a line and select Delete Line or Delete Selected Lines.
• Selecting One Line
Right-click and select Delete Line from the pop-up menu.
• Selecting Multiple Lines
Right-click and select Delete Selected Lines from the pop-up menu.
Copying Block Diagrams
Block diagrams can be copied to register new block diagrams. Using this function, each function block registered in the block diagram is copied to a new function block group. Use the following procedure.
1) Right-click the function block group (i.e., copy source block diagram) in
the Workspace and select FBD – Copy from the pop-up menu.
2) Select the LCB/LCU element (i.e., LCU or LCB) and then select FBD –
Paste from the Settings Menu, or right-click and select FBD – Paste
from the pop-up menu.
3) The Insert Function Block for Diagram Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the number and name for the function block group.
4) A dialog box for automatically setting CSV tags will be displayed. Select
Yes to automatically perform settings for function blocks created by coping a block diagram.
The following restrictions apply when copying block diagrams.
• Parameters will also be copied.
• Only the blocks that are pasted to the block diagram will be copied. Function
blocks that are registered to function block group trees and not pasted to block
diagrams will not be copied.
• Block diagrams cannot be pasted to other nodes. The copy buffer will be
cleared if the active node is switched.
• Block diagrams cannot be pasted to other LCU/LCB elements (e.g., pasting an
LCB block diagram to an LCU block diagram).
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Registering User Link Table Blocks (Settings for Data Exchange with CPU Unit: Not Possible for Loop
Control Unit)
With a Loop Control Board, Process-control CPU Unit, or Loop-control CPU
Unit, a user link table can be registered by pasting it on the block diagram. This
enables easily setting software connections for data exchange between the
Board and I/O memory in the CPU Unit.
Refer to 3-5 User Link Tables for details on user link tables.
1, 2, 3...
1. Paste the user link table on the block diagram as described below. (Input
user link tables and output user link tables are pasted separately.)
• Input User Link Tables (Reading data from the CPU Unit to the Loop Controller)
Right-click on the block diagram and select Register/User Link Table/
Link Input (Read from CPU Memory) from the pop-up menu.
• Output User Link Tables (Writing data from the Loop Controller to the CPU
Unit)
Right-click on the block diagram and select Register/User Link Table/
Link Output (Write to CPU Memory) from the pop-up menu.
The following type of function block will be pasted into the block diagram.
Example: Input User Link Table
2. Right-click on the ITEM to be set and select Register/User Link Table/Register Block Cell from the pop-up menu. The ITEM will be displayed with a
red border and the following dialog box will be displayed.
3. Select the name of a user link table tag that has been registered or input a
new tag to register it in the user link table.
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As shown below, the I/O memory address (here, DM00000) in the CPU Unit
that corresponds to the selected tag will be displayed.
To change the display to the tag name, right-click and select Display Mode/
CSV Tag Mode from the pop-up menu. A checkmark will be added to the
menu and the tag name will be displayed instead of the I/O memory address.
4. Create software connections, just as for other function blocks.
In the following example, tag name host01 in the user link table has been set
as the RSP for a Basic PID function block.
Inserting Comments
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With CX-Process Tool versions 2.50 and higher, it is possible to insert annotations (user-defined text) into block diagrams in Edit Block Diagram Mode. Up to
16 annotations can be inserted in one block diagram and up to 3,000 annotations can be inserted in one function block file. Each annotation can be up to 200
characters long.
This function allows user-set labels (such as “Tank 1 Temp. Control” or “Tank
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grams with annotations can also be printed out to create complete schematics
showing the system configuration. (The annotation data cannot be downloaded
to a Loop Controller. For details on downloading annotation data, refer to 4-9
Transferring Tag and Comment Data on page 309.)
Use the following procedure to insert annotations.
1, 2, 3...
1. Click the right mouse button to display the pop-up menu and select Annotations/Insert. The new annotation will contain the default text “Comment
Data” as shown in the following diagram.
2. To edit the text in the annotation, double-click the annotation or select the
annotation, right click the mouse button to display the pop-up menu and select Annotations/Selected Annotation/Edit. The following diagram
shows the appearance of the annotation when it can be edited.
3. Input the text. In this example, “Tank Temp. (PV1)” has been input. (Press
the Enter Key to create a new line.)
4. To stop editing the annotation, click on something other than the annotation.
The annotation will contain the new text.
Note a) To change the size of the font in the annotation, select the annotation, click the right mouse button to display the pop-up menu and
select Annotations/Selected Annotation/Font Size. (The default font size is 12 points.)
b) The annotation can be enlarged if necessary. (The default size is
the minimum size, so the annotation cannot be made smaller than
the default.) Select the annotation, select the symbol on the
right side of the annotation (arrows will be displayed on both sides
of the symbol), and enlarge the annotation.
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5. Grab the annotation and move it to the desired position.
Note a) When the annotation is displayed over a function block or connecting line and covers it up, click the right mouse button to display the pop-up menu and select Annotations/Selected Annotation/Send Behind Blocks and Lines.
b) If two annotations overlap, either one can be moved to the front or
back by clicking the right mouse button to display the pop-up
menu and selecting Annotations/Selected Annotation/Bring
to Front or Annotations/Selected Annotation/Send to Back.
Order of Execution in Block Diagrams
Internal Loop Controller operations are executed according to the operation
cycle set for each function block. Steps 1 to 4 below are executed in each of the
eight types of operation cycles. For details on the operation cycles can be set for
function blocks, refer to the Loop Control Boards Function Block Reference
Manual.
1. User Link Tables: Read attributes, written as “Rd” (LCB) in the CX-Process
Tool
2. System Common Block
3. Control, External Controller, and Sequence Blocks
The order of execution is as follows:
1) In order of operation sequence (ITEM 005)
2) In order of function block address
4. User Link Tables: Write attributes, written as “Wr” in the CX-Process Tool
(LCB→)
With the CX-Process Tool, the function block operation sequence (ITEM 005)
can be registered as described below.
• Registering from ITEM Lists
Directly edit ITEM 005 in each function block, and set the operation sequence (1 to 2,000). The default setting is 2,000.
• Batch Registration from Block Diagrams
Select Settings/Setting Block Operating Order from the menus. The
following operation sequence will be set automatically.
Free Location Mode
The priority for the order of operation is based on the following rules.
1) In ascending order of the X coordinates of the function block position
2) In ascending order of the Y coordinate of the function block position
Example: The following figure shows a block diagram with nine function
blocks pasted. When the operation cycle batch setting is executed, the operation sequence will be automatically set to 1, 2, 3, . . . 9. (The dotted portion is the same as the X coordinate, so function blocks are pasted in ascending order of the Y coordinate.)
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Fixed Location Mode
The order of priority is automatically set to 1, 2, 3, . . . 18 starting from the
upper left when the operation cycle batch setting is executed.
Block Diagram
Note If the same function block is pasted to multiple connection diagrams, the operation sequence on the block diagram for the lowernumbered function block will be enabled.
Displaying Connection Maps
To check the I/O relationships for a function block, select the function block on
the Navigator and select Operation/Connection Map. As shown below, a connection map showing the input source ITEMs and output destination ITEMs will
be displayed around the function block.
This connection map will allow checking the I/O relationship for individual
ITEMs. The connection map can also be printed by right-clicking on the map and
selecting Print.
Note Connection maps can also be displayed for function blocks using addresses
specified in the I/O memory of the CPU Unit. Right-click on the map and select
Jump/Memory Area/Optional and specify the I/O memory address. The speci-
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fied address can be incremented by selecting Jump/Memory Area/Increment
and decremented by selecting Jump/Memory Area/Decrement.
3-1-9 Editing ITEMs in Function Blocks
Use the following procedure to set the ITEMs in each function block.
1, 2, 3...
1. Double-click the function block Name (the block address of which is shown
on the left-hand side) on the Project Workspace Screen. A list of the ITEMs
will appear in the right pane.
The initial setting data (S) and operation data (O) appears in the Type column. Each ITEM for which the letter S appears in the Type column (i.e., initial setting data) must be set with the CX-Process Tool. Any ITEM for which
the letter O appears in the Type column (i.e., operation data) can be set with
the CX-Process Monitor.
Initial setting
data
Operation
data
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Note ITEMs are displayed by default in the order of S and then O. It is possible to display ITEMs in ascending order by clicking on ITEM. The
following display will appear.
2. Double-clicking on the desired setting item. The corresponding dialog box
will appear.
For example, by double-clicking on the operation cycle of ITEM004, the following dialog box will appear.
3. Input the value and click OK or press the Enter Key. To set the next ITEM,
click Next. To set the previous ITEM, click Back.
Note When the computer is online, you can click Download to download
just the value that was set. If this method is used, the new value will be
downloaded but the ITEM list will not be refreshed and the ITEM list
will show the computer’s offline value for that ITEM rather than the
actual value in the Loop Controller.
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4. Set other ITEMs in the same way.
Initial Settings (S) and Operation Data (O)
The following table provides the details of initial settings (S) and operation data
(O).
Unit
Description
Initial settings (S)
Initial settings in each function block in the data in an
LCU/LCB element that exists in a function block file
(.ist) and step ladder programs.
Note Data on the registered function blocks (i.e.,
data on the allocation to the block address) and
data on the software connection of analog and
accumulator signals.
Operation data (O)
Initial settings and operation
data (S + O)
Data for operating each function block in the data in
an LCU/LCB element in a function block file (.ist).
All the data in an LCU/LCB element in a function
block file (.ist).
The CX-Process Tool is normally used to set initial data S and the CX-Process
Monitor is used to set operation data O.
Data
classification
Initial settings
Type
ITEM
Example: PID Block
S
Initial setting parameter
for each function block
Forward/Reverse direction,
SP setting method,
compensation method, etc.
Operation data
O
Operation parameters
for each function block
Example: PID Block SP,
alarm settings, PID
constants, etc.
CX-Process
Tool
Set
CX-Process
Monitor
Cannot be
set
Set in special Set
cases
Note Use the above classification when transferring or comparing function block data
to the Loop Controller. Refer to 4-3 Downloading, Uploading and Comparing
Data. Initial settings O and operation data S classifications are displayed on
ITEM Setting Screens of the CX-Protocol Tool. For details on the ITEMs set each
function block, refer to the Function Block Reference Manual.
(S): Initial setting data (set with the CX-Process Tool)
(O) Operation data (set with the CX-Process Tool or CX-Process Monitor)
Type
of
ITEM
ITEM
Write/Read method
R: Read; W: Write; R/W:
Read/Write, ---: Disabled
Note: r, t/w: CX-Process Tool
operation monitor/Operation monitor
read and write
(S): Initial setting data,
(O): Operation data
CXITEM Step
CXProLadder
SetProcess
Proting
cess
Monitor
gram
Tool
Data
length
(byte)
block
Contact input
Parameter
Special
Parameter
PV
Analog input block
diagram information
Note In Edit Block Diagram Mode, an ITEM displayed in blue can be set as well by
selecting the ITEM, clicking the right mouse button, and selecting Edit – Edit
Connection from the pop-up menu. Either input BBBIII or select from the Function Block Group, Block/ITEM, and ITEM pull-down lists.
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Example: Setting PV Error (PVE) Source in Basic PID Block
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the blue ITEM.
2. Click the right mouse button and select Edit – Edit Connection from the
pop-up menu.
3. The following dialog box will appear. Select the Block/ITEM No. and input
the value, or select Tag Name/Field Terminal/Sequence Control and select from the Function Block Group, Block/ITEM, and ITEM pull-down
lists.
Note The pull-down list can be used only for LCB. If the destination is an ITEM, a
field terminal cannot be selected from the Block/ITEM pull-down list. To use a
field terminal, register a user link table and then select from the list.
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3-1-10 Saving the Project Workspace
Save the created Project Workspace as a project file (.mul) in a folder of the project name.
When saving the project file, all the following files will be saved in the same project folder. These files cover all the function block data in the Loop Controllers
under one CPU Unit, except the monitor tag data.
File type
File name
extension
Function block files
.ist
Block diagram information files
.mtbd
Mnemonics/Ladder diagram
information files
Comment file
.mtld
CSV tag setting file
project_name.csv
CX-Server configuration file
.cdm
Job information files
.sjb
Loop Controller configuration
file
Data file of User Link Table
(CSV format)
Data file of Sequence Table
.lcb
Remarks
.cmt
When the CX-Server is set as
the communications driver
LnkTable.csv
.stbl
Note The monitor tag data is saved as a monitor tag file.
Saving Data in the Current Project Folder
Select Save from the File Menu. The created Project Workspace data will be
saved in the project folder specified with New in the File Menu.
Saving Data in a Different Project Folder
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Save As from the File Menu.
2. Specify the folder where the created Project Workspace data will be saved.
Click the OK Button.
3. The Project Workspace data will be saved in the specified, different project
folder.
Note The Project Workspace data will be saved by default in the CX-Process Tool data folder.
Note If the computer crashes or there is a power failure, the function block files (.ist)
may not be saved. It is recommended to save the Project Workspace data regularly.
3-1-11 Opening a Project Workspace
Use the following procedure to open an existing Project Workspace.
1, 2, 3...
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1. Select Open from the File Menu.
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2. Click the OK Button. The following dialog box will appear.
3. Select the multi-node file (.mul). In the following example, “equipment
A.mul” is selected.
4. Click the Open Button.
All the related files in the project folder will be loaded to the Project Workspace.
3-1-12 Editing Projects
Changing the LC Type
To convert the number/model and unit version to a different number/model and
unit version, select Execution - Change LC Type. For combinations of possible
changes, refer to Appendix A Table of LC Type Changes.
Note If LCB Unit version 3.00 or later is selected, it will not be possible to convert the
data for use with LCB Unit version 2.00 or earlier as described later. Confirm the
LCB version before creating an LCB.
Note The communications settings return to the default values after changing the
model.
Creating Comments for Projects and Function Block Files
• You can create a user comment for the Project Workspace (project folder).
Right-click the Project Workspace folder, then select System Job Informa-
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tion from the pop-up menu. The following Register System Job Information
Dialog Box will appear. Input the comment and click the OK Button.
• A user comment can be input for a function block folder. Double-click the function block folder. The following Register Job Information Dialog Box will appear. Input the comment and click the OK Button.
Registering Multiple Nodes
The CX-Process Tool makes it possible to register a maximum of 32 nodes to a
single project. Project data can be edited for only one node. The node that can
be edited is called the “active node.” All editing and online operations are possible at the active node. Inactive nodes are only displayed in the tree, and they
cannot be edited or controlled online.
The active node is displayed as a red folder in the project tree. Inactive nodes are
displayed as white folders.
Displaying Active Nodes
Active node: Red folder
Inactive Node: White folder
Switching to Active Node
To switch an inactive node to active, select Settings - Set Active Node, or select
the applicable node from the project tree and then right-click and select Set Active Node from the pop-up menu.
Note A maximum of 32 nodes can be handled by the CX-Process Tool. If the Communications Unit is set for more than 32, it will not be possible to go online from the
CX-Process Tool. Therefore, set 32 or less for the Communications Unit node
numbers.
Changing Communications Drivers
The following procedures can be used to change the communications driver for
a created project.
Enabling the Driver Selection Window
1, 2, 3...
1. Start the CX-Process Monitor.
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2. Select File - Show Driver Select Dialog - Show.
Changing from CX-Server to FinsGateway
1, 2, 3...
1. Open the project for which the communications driver is to be changed, and
select a node from the project tree.
2. Select Settings - Change PLC from the menu, or right-click and select
Change PLC from the pop-up menu.
3. The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed. Press the Setting Button for
the network type.
4. The Network Setting Window will be displayed. If the node number is 0, input
a value other than 0 and then press the OK Button.
Note The number 0 cannot be used with FinsGateway, so input a value of 1
or higher.
5. Save the project.
6. Restart the CX-Process Tool and select FinsGateway as the communications driver.
7. Open the saved project.
Changing from FinsGateway to CX-Server
1, 2, 3...
1. Select CX-Server as the communications driver and start the CX-Process
Tool.
2. Open the project for which the communications driver is to be changed.
3. A message will be displayed saying that the CX-Server project file does not
exist or is corrupted, and asking if a new **.cdm file should be created. Press
the OK Button.
4. Save the project. This completes the operation.
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Using the CX-Process Monitor
3-2-1 Setting and Compiling Monitor Tags for CX-Process Monitor
To transfer tag data to the CX-Process Monitor, take the following three steps.
1, 2, 3...
1. Register the function block for data exchange.
Note The following function blocks can be used to exchange data:
Blocks Send Terminal to Computer (block models 401 to 404), AO/
DO terminal to All Nodes (block models 407 or 408), and AO/DO Terminal Settings from Computer (block models 409 or 410).
2. Set the tag names.
3. Compile the monitor tags.
Registering Function Blocks for Data Exchange with CX-Process Monitor
To monitor function blocks, contact signals, or analog signals (including parameters) from the CX-Process Monitor, register a Block Send Terminal to Computer
(block model 401, 402, 403 or 404) or AO/DO Terminal to All Nodes (block model
407 or 408) Function Block, and designate the desired data in the function block
as the source.
To set contact signals or analog signals (including the parameter) from the CXProcess Monitor, register a AO/DO Terminal Settings from Computer (block
model 409 or 410) Function Block.
Example
CPU Unit I/O Memory
DM Area
1-Block Send
Terminal to Computer
Send
designation
Basic PID
AI
4-point
Terminal
(AD041)
AO
4-point
Terminal
(DA041)
Execute
Send
designation
Square
Root
1-Block Send
Terminal to Computer
Execute
Data
Memory
Area for
Node
Terminal,
Area to
send to
computer
Basic PID
Example: A 1-Block Send Terminal to Computer is registered and block address 001 is designated as a source.
Designated as source
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Setting Monitor Tags
Set a monitor tag for the function blocks to exchange data with the CX-Process
Monitor.
1-Block Send Terminal to Computer or 4-Block Send Terminal to Computer
(Block Models 403/404)
Select the 1-Block Send Terminal to Computer or 4-Block Send Terminal to
Computer, and then select Tag Setting/Monitor Tag from the Settings Menu.
The following Monitor Tags Dialog Box will appear. Input the tag name, tag comment, scale (range high limit and range low limit), decimal position, and unit data
items, and then click the OK Button.
Note The scale (range high limit and range low limit), decimal position, and unit data
items are common SP and PV settings for the function block.
Note
1. For a 4-Block Send Terminal to Computer, four function blocks are selected
for areas 1 through 4.
2. The AO or DO to Computer or AO or DO Terminal to All Nodes Function
Blocks cannot be registered in the CX-Process Monitor on a Tuning Screen.
AO or DO to Computer or AO or DO Terminal to All Nodes (Block Models
401/402 or 407/408)
Select the AO or DO to Computer or AO or DO Terminal to All Nodes, and then
select Tag Setting/Monitor Tag from the Settings Menu. The following Monitor
Tags dialog box will appear. Set the tag name and tag comment for the analog
input ITEM or contact input ITEM. Input the scale (range high limit and range low
limit), decimal position, and unit data items, and then click the OK Button.
Note The following symbols are used in the fields.
RH:
Range high limit
RL:
Range low limit
DP:
Decimal position
UNIT: Unit
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Example for Analog Inputs
AO or DO Terminal Settings from Computer (Block Models 409/410)
Select AO or DO Terminal Settings from Computer, and then select Tag Setting/
Monitor Tag from the Settings Menu. The following Monitor Tags dialog will appear. Set the tag name and tag comment for the analog input ITEM or contact
input ITEM. Input the scale (range high limit and range low limit), decimal position, and unit data items, and then click the OK Button.
Note The following symbols are used in the field.
RH:
Range High Limit
RL:
Range Low Limit
DP:
Decimal position
UNIT: Unit
Example for Contact Inputs
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1. Select the number ITEM and double-click the Tag Name Field. The following
Input Data Dialog Box will appear.
2. Input the tag name (along with a tag comment if necessary) and click the OK
Button.
Note
1. It is imperative to input tag names. The CX-Process Monitor identifies the
data using the tag names.
Item
Tag name
Maximum number of
characters
8 standard-size characters
Illegal characters
---
Tag comment
16 standard-size characters
---
Note It is possible to input the tag name automatically through the system
by clicking Input All.
2. The following scaling is available on the CX-Process Monitor. Set the range
high limit (RH) and range low limit (RL) within the specified range.
Number of digits
5 digits max. including sign and decimal digits
Numeric range
5000 to 99999
Example: One decimal
–550.0 to 9999.9
Compiling Monitor Tags
Note When CX-Server has been selected as the communications driver, set the node
address to a non-zero value in the Change PLC Dialog Box before compiling the
CSV tag file. Select Change PLC from the Settings Menu to display the dialog
box. (If the computer is connected online, return the node address setting to 0.)
Provided that the CX-Process Monitor has been installed, monitor tags can be
compiled for the CX-Process Monitor by taking the following steps.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Create Tag File – Monitor Tag from the Execution Menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.
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2. Click the OK Button. The following Compile Monitor Tags Dialog Box will appear.
3. Click the Compile Button. The result will be displayed in the Output Window
as shown below.
4. If the multi-node function block file is being compiled, click Next Node in the
Compile Monitor Tags Dialog Box, and then repeat step 2, above.
5. After the compilation, click Exit in the Compile Monitor Tags Dialog Box.
Note To check monitor tag duplication, click the Check Overlapping Button in the
Compile Monitor Tags Dialog Box. The following Result Screen will appear.
Note
1. It is necessary to install the CX-Process Monitor on the same personal computer before creating monitor tag files.
2. On completion of the above compilation, a monitor tag file with a fixed file
name (for monitor tag data for the CPU Unit) will be created in the following
folder: omron\CX-Process\Process Monitor\db (The underlined part is the
folder of CX-Process Monitor.)
File names: mtagmst and mtagsubmst
3. Compile the monitor tag file again in any of the following cases.
• The function blocks for data exchange with the CX-Process Monitor are
changed (i.e., the source of the Block Send Terminal to Computer is
changed).
• The monitor tags are changed.
• The network address, node address, or unit address is changed.
3-2-2 Validate the Monitor Tag List
You can display lists of the monitor tags for the LCU/LCB elements, function
block files, or Project Workspace.
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Note The data is displayed after the settings have been made. You can display the lists before or after compilation.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element (default: LC001-1), function block file, or Project Workspace.
2. Select Show Tag List – Monitor Tag from the Execution Menu, or click the
right mouse button and select List – Monitor Tag from the pop-up window.
The following Monitor Tag List Dialog Box will be displayed.
The tag name that has been set for the data exchange function block with the
block address for the current Loop Control Unit node address will be displayed.
Block name
Block model
Block address
Tag name
Linked Block address
(model: name)
Unit No. address (Loop Control Unit)
Node address (function block file)
Network address
Serial No.
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Using the CX-Process Monitor Plus
The following six steps must be performed on the CX-Process Tool to pass tag
data to the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
1, 2, 3...
1. Set the network address, node address, and unit address.
2. Register and connect the function blocks that exchange data with the CXProcess Monitor Plus.
3. Set the CSV tags and the CX-Process Monitor Plus tags.
4. Generate the CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file.
5. Download the function block data to the Loop Controller.
6. Compile the monitor tag files.
The CX-Process Monitor Plus uses the network address, node address, and unit
address set using the CX-Process Tool (Settings/Network Settings or Settings/Change PLC) for communications with the PLC. The communications
settings for the CX-Process Monitor Plus and thus made from the CX-Process
Tool.
Set Network Address,
Node Address, and Unit
Address.
Note The CX-Process Monitor and CX-Process Monitor Plus use FinsGateway as the
communications driver for connections with the PLC. When using the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus, always set FinsGateway as the communications driver for the CX-Process Tool. If the CX-Server is set, the CX-Process Monitor or CX-Process Monitor Plus will not be able to go online with the
PLC.
Register and Connect Function Blocks To Exchange Data with CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Item
Loop Control Unit
LCB
Function block data to
exchange
Contact signals to exchange
Send All Blocks block (Block Model 462) and HMI settings in the System Common
Receive All Blocks block (Block Model 461)
block (Block Mode 000)
Contact Distributor (Block Model 201) or Internal Switch (Block Model 209)
Analog signals to exchange
Input Selector block (Block Model 162) and Constant Generator block (Block Model 166)
Block to input analog signals from
the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Main function blocks
Block to output analog signals to
the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Blocks to monitor function
block ITEM tags from the CXProcess Monitor Plus.
Blocks to manipulate or display contacts
from the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
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CX-Process Monitor Plus
Tags.
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Always set the CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor Plus. The CX-Process Monitor Plus recognizes CSV tags and tags for the CX-Process Monitor
Plus using tag names.
Example for Internal Switch Block (Block Model 209)
Item
No. of character
Prohibited characters
Tag names
16 max.
None
Tag comments
16 max.
None
Note Set the range upper limit (RH) and range lower limit (RL) for scaling on the CXProcess Monitor Plus to the range given in the following table.
Generate CX-Process
Monitor Plus Tag File.
1, 2, 3...
Number of digits
5 max. including sign and decimal point
Numeric range
–5000 to 99999
Example with one digit below the decimal point:
–550.0 to 9999.9
Generate the CX-Process Plus tag file using the following procedure.
1. Select Execute - Create Tag File - Monitor Plus Tag. The following window will be displayed. To execute an error check, select the option to perform an error check.
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2. Click the OK Button. Compilation of CSV tags and CX-Process Monitor Plus
tags will begin. The following message will be displayed if compilation ends
normally.
Note If a CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file is output while the CX-Process Monitor Plus
is running, the following dialog box will be displayed.
Even if a CX-Process Monitor Plus tag file is output while the CX-Process Monitor Plus is running, the tag information will not be updated. To update the information, restart the CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Download Function
Block Data to Loop
Controller.
Download the function blocks.
Compile Monitor Tag
Files.
The monitor tag file is generated by compiling the CX-Process Monitor tag file
that was generated. The compilation process will automatically created the
monitor tag files in the following folder.
Folder: Omron\CX-Process Monitor Plus\db (The underlined portion is the
installation folder of the CX-Process Monitor Plus.)
File names: mtagmst and mtagsubmst
1, 2, 3...
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1. Start the CX-Process Monitor Plus by selecting Program - OMRON – CXProcess Monitor Plus - CX-Process Monitor Plus from the Windows
Start Menu.
2. Click the Start Button. The monitor tag file will be compiled.
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Using SCADA Software
3-4-1 Creating SCADA Software and RS View Tag Files
The following procedures are required to create tag files for SCADA software or
the RS View.
1, 2, 3...
1. For Loop Control Units, register Send All Blocks (462) and Receive All
Blocks (461) (and if required, Expanded CPU Unit Terminal or CPU Unit Terminal function blocks).
For LCB, set ITEMS related to the HMI functions in the System Common Block (000) (and register tags for user link tables as required).
2. Set CSV tags for each function block.
Note CX-Process Tool version 3.1 or higher supports automatic registration of CSV tags when function blocks are registered. The tag can
also be edited in Excel or other software and then read into the project.
3. Compiling the CSV tag files.
The tag file for SCADA software (default: taglist.csv) and the tag file for RS View
(user_set_file_name.csv) are used differently, as described next.
Tag Files for NS-series PTs
1, 2, 3...
1. Create the tag file for SCADA software (using Execute – Create Tag File –
CSV Tag).
2. Import the file into the NS Face Plate Auto Builder.
Note CX-Process Tool version 4.0 or higher supports creating tag files for
SCADA software (compiling CSV tags) and starting the NS Face
Plate Auto Builder in one operation (using Execute – Create Tag File
– Start NSFP).
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Create the tag file for RS View 32 (using Execute – Create Tag File – RS View
Tag). Import the tag file directly into RS View 32 using its import utility.
Tag Files for RS View 32
CX-Process Tool
Outputs CSV tag file.
Execute – Create Tag File – CSV Tag or
Execute – Create Tag File – Start NSFP.
CSV tag file
for SCADA
software
(Taglist.csv)
Outputs RS View tag file.
Execute/Create Tag File/RS
View Tag
CSV tag file
for SCADA
software
(Taglist.csv)
(CX-Process
Tool version
3.2 or higher)
Automatically
generated.
Imported
NS Face Plate
Auto Builder
NS project
file (.ipp,
binary)
Imported
SYSMAC OPC
Server
Automatically
generated.
OPC tag
settings
file (.sdb,
binary)
Automatically
generated.
Manually
exported.
RS View
tag file
(***.csv)
RS View
tag file
(***.csv)
Imported using
import utility.
Imported using
import utility.
NS-series PT
SYSMAC
OPC Server
version 2.4 or
higher
RS View
Note The CSV settings file (project_name.csv) is a data file automatically generated
by the system to create a SCADA software or RS View tag file. In comparison,
the SCADA tag file or RS View tag file is output based on the CSV settings file
and contains the CPU Unit I/O memory allocations for each tag ITEM.
Expanded Scaling Data for SYSMAC OPC Server Version 2.6 (CX-Process Tool
Version 4.0 or Higher Only)
Scaling functions have been expanded in SYSTEM OPC Server Version 2.6 and
higher. The expanded scaling data enables scaling in engineering units using an
OPC Server. Therefore, scaling settings in the SCADA software are not required. CX-Process Tool version 4.0 or higher is required to export CSV tags
with expanded scaling data from the CX-Process Tool to SYSMAC OPC Server
version 2.6. Expanded scaling data cannot be exported if lower versions of the
CX-Process Tool are used.
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Scaling Data
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Use the following procedure to export CSV tags with expanded scaling data.
Step 1: Set Options
Select Setting – Option, and then select the CSV Tag Setting Tab to display the
following window.
Select the Show extended property option. The meanings of the other options
are as follows:
• Always enable OPC Server scaling tag option
Select to make outputting OPC Server scaling tags the default setting.
• Treat User Link Table as OPC Server scaling tag
Select to output scaling tags for CSV tags in the user link table. When selected,
OPC Server scaling tags can also be output to CSV tag entries in the user link
table.
• Assume data range of ITEM related to MV to be 0-100%
Select this option to set the data range’s lower limit to 0.00% and upper limit to
100.00% for the three items MV (MV output value or manual MV during MAN
mode), MH_LMT (high MV limit), ML_LMT (low MV limit) in the OPC Server.
Step 2: Select OPC Server Scaling Tag Output in CSV Tag Settings
Select the option for OPC Server scaling tag output in the CSV tag settings.
Step 3: Output Tag Files
Select CSV Tag or RS View Tag under Create Tag File in the Execute Menu.
OPC Server Direct Access
When using SYSMAC OPC Server version 2.5 or higher, the HMI area is not
used. The SYSMAC OPC Server can be used directly to set and monitor all
ITEMs in the following function blocks from SCADA software.
Function Blocks That Can Be Directly Accessed from the OPC Server
• Ramp Program (Block Model 155)
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• Segment Program (Block Model 156)
• Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157)
Using OPC Server Direct Access
To directly access function blocks from the OPC server, the OPC Server direct
access tags must be output to the SCADA tag file or the RS View tag file. Use the
following procedure to output the OPC Server direct access tags.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Setting – Option.
2. Select the Enable OPC Server direct access tag option on the General Tab
Page.
3. Select Execute – Create Tag File – CSV Tag or Execute – Create Tag File
– RS View Tag. The SCADA or RS View tag file will be output.
Creating SCADA Software and RS View Tag Files
Step 1: Registering Function Blocks to Exchange Data with SCADA Software
Loop Control Units: Register Send All Blocks (462) and Receive All Blocks (461)
(and if required, Expanded CPU Unit Terminal and CPU Unit Terminal function
blocks).
LCB: Set ITEMS related to HMI functions in the System Common Block
(000) and register tags for user link tables as required.
Loop Control Units: Send All Blocks (462) and Receive All Blocks (461) function
blocks must be registered together. Expanded CPU Unit Terminal and CPU Unit
Terminal function blocks can be registered as required for ITEMs not handled by
Send All Blocks (462) and Receive All Blocks (461) function blocks.
To set CSV tags for an ITEM that cannot be set with the CSV tag settings, register the Expanded CPU Unit Terminal or CPU Unit Terminal function blocks and
input/output the ITEM.
Note With Loop Control Units, a CSV tag file cannot be compiled unless
both Send All Blocks (462) and Receive All Blocks (461) function
blocks are registered.
For LCB, set System Common Block (000) ITEM 059 (HMI Function Disable
Switch), ITEM 050 (EM Area Bank Allocated for HMI Function), and ITEM 051
(Operation Cycle for HMI Function). To set CSV tags for any other ITEM, register
the tags in the user link table and input/output the ITEM.
Step 2: Setting CSV Tags
Set the CSV tags for each function block as described below. CSV tags can be
set for the following function blocks.
• Loop Control Units: Control blocks, operation blocks (except for Contact
Distributor (201) and default registration TR internal switches), External
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Controller Terminal Blocks, CPU Unit Terminal Blocks, and Expanded
CPU Unit Terminal Blocks.
• LCB: System Common Blocks, control blocks, operation blocks (except for Contact Distributor (201) and default registration TR internal
switches), External Controller Terminal Blocks. (External Controller Terminal Blocks cannot be used with the CS1D-LCB05D.)
With CX-Process Tool software version 3.1 or higher, either of the following
two methods can be used to set CSV tags. (Method b is possible only for
version 3.0 and lower.)
a) Setting the tags individually using the CSV Settings Dialog
Box.cc
b) Editing with Excel after automatic registration.
After the CSV tags have been set using either of the above methods, compile the CSV tag files for SCADA software and use those files with SCADA
software, PTs, etc.
Setting Tags Individually Using the CSV Settings Dialog Box
Use the procedure shown in the following flow diagram.
1. Set the CSV tags.
(Select the control blocks, operation
blocks, etc., and then Settings/Tag
Setting/CSV Tags.
1, 2, 3...
2. When the node function block is saved
(File/Save), the CSV tag setting file (.csv)
is automatically compiled.
Automatic compiling of
CSV tag setting file.
3. Compile the CSV tag file (.csv).
Compiling the CSV tag file.
1. Select the block for which CSV tags are to be set and then select Tag Setting/CSV Tags from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will appear.
2. Set the tag name, scaling upper/lower limits, unit, and other information for
the function block. The same scaling upper/lower limits, decimal point position, and unit setting are used for all of the SP, PV, and other ITEMs in the
function blocks.
3. Click the Configure Button.
The settings required for CSV tags are listed in the following table.
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Setting range
Tag name (representative tag)
Tag Comment
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Decimal Point (number of digits
below decimal point for scaling)
Unit
16 characters max. (All characters can be
used.)
16 characters max. (All characters can be
used.)
–5,000 to 99,999 (e.g., if decimal point is set to
1: –550.0 to 9,999.9)
–5,000 to 99,999 (e.g., if decimal point is set to
1: –550.0 to 9,999.9)
0 to 9
8 characters max. (All characters can be used.)
Note When the node function block is saved, a CSV setting file (named
project_name.CSV) is automatically stored with the following data
added to the user-set data.
Setting
Setting range
Network address
0 to 127
Node address
0 to 32
Unit address
16 to 31, 255
Block model
0 to 1000
Block address
0 to 1000
Block model name
---
Note When CX-Server has been selected as the communications driver,
the node address must be set to a non-zero value before compiling
the CSV tag file.
Note Always set tag names. SCADA software uses these to identify data.
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Editing with Excel after Automatic Registration
Use the procedure shown in the following flow diagram.
1. To register a function block, select the
CSV Tag Auto Register option.
2. When the node function block is saved
(File/Save), the CSV tag setting file (.csv)
is automatically compiled.
Automatic compiling of CSV tag setting file.
3. Using a program such as Excel, edit the tag
names, scaling, and other data in the CSV
tag setting file (.csv) in the projects folder.
Editing CSV tag setting file.
4. Open the projects folder (File/Open).
Reading CSV tag setting file.
Only when already edited.
Set CSV tags.
Select the control block or operation block,
and then Settings/CSV Tags.
5. Compile the tag setting file for SCADA software (Execute/Create Tag File/CSV Tag).
Creating tag file (.csv) for SCADA software.
Use the following methods.
1, 2, 3...
1. When registering function blocks, such as Control Blocks or Operation
Blocks, for which CSV tags can be set, select the CSV Tag Auto Register
option as shown in the following illustration. (Clear the option if the function
block is not to be registered.)
Note The above automatic registration of CSV tag settings is executed at the following
times: Function block insertion, function block pasting (small item pasting when
middle block is selected), or block diagram pasting.
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2. When the node function blocks are saved, a CSV setting file with the following contents (project_name.csv) is automatically created in a folder with the
project name, under CX-Process Tool/data.
Settings
Data set for automatic CSV tag registration
Tag name (representative
tag)
Tag comment
Tag (: Function block No.)
Scaling upper limit
10,000 (Note: 0 for internal switches)
Scaling lower limit
0
Decimal point position
(number of digits below
decimal point for scaling)
2
(Note: This will be 0 for Operation Blocks and internal
switches other than upper and lower limit alarms and
deviation alarms.)
Blank
The contents of registered
g
0 to 127
f
i blocks
bl k are
function
0 to 32
automatically reflected
reflected.
16 to 31, 225
0 to 1,000
0 to 1,000
Name
Unit
Network address
Node address
Unit address
Block model
Block address
Block model name
Blank
3. Open and edit the CSV setting file (project_name.csv) using a spreadsheet
program, such as Excel.
Edit the tag names (representative tags), scaling upper and lower limits,
decimal point positions, and units as shown in the following illustration.
Set scaling lower limit to 100.
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Setting range
Tag name (representative tag)
16 characters max. (All characters can be used.)
Tag comment
16 characters max. (All characters can be used.)
Scaling upper limit
–5,000 to 99,999 (e.g., if decimal point is set to 1:
–550.0 to 9,999.9)
–5,000 to 99,999 (e.g., if decimal point is set to 1:
–550.0 to 9,999.9)
0 to 9
Scaling lower limit
Decimal Point (number of digits
below decimal point for scaling)
Unit
8 characters max. (All characters can be used.)
Network address
0 to 127
Node address (See note 1.)
0 to 32
Unit address
16 to 31, 225
Block model
0 to 1,000
Block address
0 to 1,000
Block model name
Input automatically.
Note a) When the CX-Server is selected, the node address must be set to
a number other than 0 before compiling the SCADA software CSV
tag file.
b) Always set tag names. SCADA software uses these to identify
data.
4. Save the filename, extension, and folder position just as they are.
5. Open the Project again. The editing results will be automatically reflected in
the CSV tag list. The CSV tag list is displayed by selecting Show Tag List/
CSV Tag from the Execution Menu.
6. As required, use the setting method provided under Setting Tags Individually Using the CSV Settings Dialog Box on page 145 to individually edit the
function block CSV tags.
Step 3: Checking CSV Tags
Check the CSV tag settings by selecting Show Tag List/CSV Tag from the
Execution Menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.
Step 4: Creating SCADA Software or RS View Tag Files (Compiling)
Compile the CSV tag file or the RS View tag file using the following procedure
after setting the CSV tags.
Note When CX-Server has been selected as the communications driver, set the node
address to a non-zero value in the Change PLC Dialog Box before compiling the
CSV tag file. Select Change PLC from the Settings Menu to display the dialog
box. (If the computer is connected online, return the node address setting to 0.)
The following conditions must be met to compile the SCADA or RS View tag file:
1) CSV tags must be set for Control, Operation (except internal switches), and
External Controller Terminal Blocks, and both Send All Blocks (462) and Re-
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ceive All Blocks (461) must be registered for Loop Control Units and 2) CSV tags
must be set for any Expanded CPU Unit Terminal function blocks for Loop Control Units.
Creating SCADA Tag Files
1) Select Compile CSV Tags from the Execution Menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.
If Check Errors is selected and the OK Button is clicked, the results of
the error check will be displayed when the file is compiled.
To add user link table tags to the CSV tag file for LCBs, select Add
User Link Table Information.
2) Click the OK Button. The execution results will be displayed in the Output
Window.
Error Display
The following dialog box will be displayed for confirmation.
Click the Cancel Button and correct the error. (For example, if the message says a CSV tag is not registered for a certain block address, register the CSV tag.)
If the OK Button is pressed even though there is an error, the same dialog
box as for when no error occurs will be displayed.
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The following window will be displayed if there are no errors.
3) Set the folder and name for the CSV tag file and click the Save Button.
The following dialog box will appear if CSV tag file was compiled correctly.
4) Click the OK Button.
Creating RS View Tag Files
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Compile CSV Tags from the Execution Menu. The following dialog
box will be displayed.
If Check Errors is selected and the OK Button is clicked, the results of
the error check will be displayed when the file is compiled.
Note a) When adding user link table tags to the RS View tag file, select the
option to output CSV tag information in either the Edit User Link
Table Dialog Box or the User Link Table Batch Registration Dialog
Box when registering the user link table and then enable adding
user link table information when compiling.
b) If a user link table is created without enabling outputting CSV tag
information, the user link table tags will not be output even if adding user link table information is selected.
2. Click the OK Button. The results will be displayed in the Output Window.
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Normal Display
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3. Set the folder and name for the tag file and click the OK Button. The following
RS View Tag Compile Dialog Box will appear.
When specifying a SCADA tag file (Taglist.csv) for compilation,
select this option and specify the SCADA tag file.
If this option is selected:
The OPC Server group name will be the same as the CSV tag file
tag name (representative tags) and the OPC Server tag name will
be the same as the CSV tag file ITEM tag name.
If this option is not selected:
The OPC Server tag name will be the same as the CSV tag file
tag name (representative tags) and the ITEM name will be added
after an underscore.
Select this option to add the symbol information for the symbols for
all local symbol tables in the current CXP project for
CX-Programmer running on the same computer.
Specify the location for automatic generation of the OPC tag
settings file (.sbd) (the OPC Server binary file).
Specify the output folder and file name for the RS View tag file.
Use the file specified here to import the CX-Process Tool tags to the
RS View 32 tag data base. Use the Database Import and Export
Wizard to execute the import operation.
Specify the node name set for the OPC Server in the RS View 32
project.
Specify the type of file to output.
Tag: Tag data only
Tag + Min/Max + unit: Tag data plus additional information (See note.)
Select this option when compiling an RS
View tag file that is saved on a remote OPC
Server, i.e., a OPC Server on the network.
Input the computer name and IP address of
the remote server.
This option is used when there is no OPC
Server installed on the local computer or
when all information management is being
performed on one OPC Server.
To use this option, any RS View tag file
output on the local computer must be
transferred to the remote server. A file on a
client cannot be complied by the remote
server. Refer to the SYSMAC OPC Server
Operation Manual for information on
designating remote servers.
Note The additional information includes scaling information (scaling
upper/lower limits and decimal point position), units, and data
range upper/lower limits (calculated using scaling information).
Specify the group level. If a level is not specified, all tags will be
output. Tags in groups beyond the specified group level will not be
output.
Specify process when array data is being output.
Select this option to convert integer data on the OPC Server to the
default data type (real) on the RS View 32.
Select this option to disable data in the OPC Server between
+115% and 100% and between –15% and 0%. This option treats
data in the range +115% to 100% as 100% and data in the range
–15% to 0% as 0%.
For example, the data range for PID function block item HH is
–15.00 to +115.00, but data in the range +100% to +115% and
–15% to 0% will be ignored and only data between 0% and 100%
will be used.
Note Specify the data settings for tag compilation, the OPC tag file name, and
the file name for creating the RS View
CSV tag file using absolute paths on
the remote server.
4. The following dialog box will appear if tag file was compiled correctly.
5. Click the OK Button.
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Note OPC server direct access tags can also be added to the RS View tag
file. The procedure is basically the same as when added OPC server
direct access tags to SCADA tag files.
The following flowchart shows all the operations involved in using RS View32 to
specify an ITEM in the Loop Controller.
(1) HMI interface tags (Control/operation blocks +
External Controller Terminal Block tags)
Set System Common Block HMI interface-related ITEMS.
a) When edited by Excel after
automatic registration
1. To register a function block, select the
CSV Tag Auto Register option.
2. When the node function block is
saved (File/Save), the CSV tag setting
file (.csv) is automatically compiled.
b) When set individually with
CSV Tags Dialog Box
1. Set CSV tags.
Select the control block or operation
block, and then Settings/Tag Setting/
CSV Tag.
Only when already edited.
3. Using program such as Excel, edit
(tag names, scaling, etc.) the CSV tag
setting file (.csv) in the Projects folder.
4. Open the Projects folder (File/Open).
Compile RS View 32 tag file.
(Execution/Create Tag File/RS View Tag)
Import RS View tag files to SYSMAC OPC
Server version 2.4 or higher.
Import the RS View32 tag files to the RS
View32. (RS View Database Import and
Export Wizard)
Specify the tag names from RS View32, and
read/write the Loop Controller’s data or the
CPU Unit’s I/O memory.
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(2) User link table tags
1. Register user link table tags.
(Settings/Edit/User Link Table)
2. Select the option to output
CSV tag information when registering the data link table.
2. When compiling CSV tag
files, check
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Contents of SCADA Tag Files, Including OPC Server Direct Access Tags
The contents of the CSV tag file is listed in the following table. The file is a tab-delimited text file in the same order as the table, and it can be read with spreadsheet software. A CSV tag file can be imported to an OPC server, tag names and
tag ITEMS can be specified from RS View or other SCADA software on the OPC
server, and then the data can be written to or read from the Loop Controller.
Setting range for ITEMs
Contents
HMI tags
User link table tags
OPC Server direct access
tags
Record number
1 to 65535
Function block file
name
LCU/LCB element
name
Max. 6 characters
LCB05, LCB01, LCB03,
LCB05D, LC0011, LC0012,
LC0013
LCB05, LCB01, LCB03,
LCB05D
LCB05, LCB01, LCB05D,
LC0011, LC0012, LC0013
Tag name (representative tag)
Tag ITEM
16 characters max. (Unusable characters: None)
Fixed for each function block
item
16 characters max. (Unusable characters: None)
Always LNK
16 characters max. (Unusable characters: None)
Fixed for each function block
item
16 characters max. (Unusable characters: None)
Tag comment
FDAC + node number
Tag name from user link table
Tag comment from user link
table, 23 characters max.
(Unusable characters: None)
Tag type
0: Analog, 1: Contact
Data attribute (See
note 1.)
Contact alarm tag
1: Integer, U: Unit, 0: Contact
Scaling upper limit
–5000 to 99999
(Example for DP position of 1: –500.0 to 9999.9)
–5000 to 99999
(Example for DP position of 1:
–550.0 to 9999.9)
Scaling lower limit
–5000 to 99999
(Example for DP position of 1: –500.0 to 9999.9)
–5000 to 99999
(Example for DP position of 1:
–550.0 to 9999.9)
Decimal point position
(for scaling)
Unit
0 to 9
0 to 9
Max. 8 characters (Unusable characters: None)
Data range upper limit
65535 (Fixed)
–32768 (Fixed)
–5000 to 99999
Network address
–340680 to 330779
(When scaling ±320% data
with an upper limit of 99999
and a lower limit of –5000)
–340680 to 330779
(When scaling ±320% data
with an upper limit of 99999
and a lower limit of –5000)
0 to 127
Max. 8 characters (Unusable
characters: None)
–5000 to 99999
Node address
1 to 32
Unit address
16 to 31, 225
225
16 to 31, 225
I/O memory area
0: CIO, 1: W, 2: H, 3: D, 4: E0, 5: E1, 6: E2 ..., 15: EB, 16: EC
Always 99
I/O memory address
0 to 65535
0
Bit position
0 to 15
Function block model
0 to 999
–1
0 to 999
Block address
0 to 999
–1
0 to 999
ITEM number
0 to 999
–1
0 to 999
Offset (write data)
±32767
0: Same address for read and
write,
Not 0: Read address + offset
0
Data range lower limit
0: Normal, 1: Alarm
0
0: Contact, B: 1-byte data,
U: UINT, I: INT
0
0
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Setting range for ITEMs
User link table tags
HMI tags
Read/write
Upper limit for range
conversion
Lower limit for range
conversion
Expanded scaling
setting (See note 3.)
R: Read, RW: Read/write, W:
Write
R: Read, W: Write
0
Read and write are from the
viewpoint of the SCADA software. If the tag is set for reading from the CPU Unit (to the
Loop Controller), it will be
write data from the SCADA
software. If the tag is set for
writing to the CPU Unit (from
the Loop Controller), it will be
read data from the SCADA
software.
–32000 to 32000
0
–32000 to 32000
0: Disabled
1: Enabled
Same as HMI interface tags.
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OPC Server direct access
tags
R: Read, RW: Read/write, W:
Write
0
0
1. Data attributes and contact alarm tags are used mainly by the OPC Server.
2. The offset is stored when there are both write and read ITEM numbers in the
Loop Controller. If the CPU Unit’s I/O memory address in the same for both
reading and writing, the offset will be 0. If they are different, the value of the
write address minus the read address will be stored.
3. Expanded scaling data can be exported only when using CX-Process Tool
version 4.0 or higher.
LCU/LCB Properties and
CSV Tag Files for the
SYSMAC OPC Server
The relationship between LCU/LCB properties and CSV tag files for the SYSMAC OPC Server is shown in the following table.
LCU/LCB
/
p
property
p y
CSV tag file
CSV tag file
column
Contact alarm tags
Contact alarm tags
9
Scaling upper limit
Scaling upper limit value
10
Scaling lower limit
Scaling lower limit value
11
DP position
DP position
12
Unit
Unit
13
Data range upper limit
Data range upper limit value
14
Data range lower limit
Data range lower limit value
15
Function block FP number
Block mode.
22
Block address
Block address
23
ITEM number
ITEM number
24
Pre-scaling upper limit
Range conversion upper limit
value (See note.)
Range conversion lower limit
value (See note.)
27
Pre-scaling lower limit
28
Note Can be changed only then outputting CSV tag information is selected when registering user link tables. For tags other than those for user link tables, default
values are set (range conversion upper limit: 10,000, lower limit: 0).
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3-4-2 CSV Output Function for HMI Data Allocation Status
With CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, the allocation status of HMI data can
be output in CSV format. Allocation status shows the EM Area addresses allocated to each tag/tag ITEM.
Note
1. User link table tags are not included.
2. The maximum number of lines is 65,535.
Procedure
Data Format
Select Execute – Create Tag File – Create HMI I/F Memory Map. The CSV
tags will be compiled and the CSV tag file will be saved in a file of the specified
name (default: HMI_IFMap.csv).
Analog Data
<tag_name>_<ITEM_tag_name>,<INT or UNIT>,
<allocated_EM_bank_number>_<address>,<comment>
Tag010_P,UINT,E5_89,Basic PID tag
Tag010_I,UINT,E5_90,Basic PID tag
Tag010_D,UINT,E5_91,Basic PID tag
Normal Contact Data
<tag_name>_<ITEM_tag_name>_<bit_position>,<BOOL>,
<allocated_EM_bank_number>_<address>,<comment>
Tag010_R/L_SW_Bit00,BOOL,E5_98,Basic PID tag
Tag010_A/M_SW_Bit01,BOOL,E5_98,Basic PID tag
Tag010_AOF_Bit02,BOOL,E5_98,Basic PID tag
Note If the option to use the CX-Programmer symbol table format is selected, the data
will be saved in a CSV file in a format that can be pasted into a CX-Programmer
symbol table.
Contact Data in CX-Programmer Symbol Table Format
<tag_name>_<ITEM_tag_name>_<bit_position>,<INT>,
<allocated_EM_bank_number>_<address>,<comment>
Tag010_RL_SW_Bit00,INT,E5_98,Basic PID tag
Tag010_AM_SW_Bit01,INT,E5_98,Basic PID tag
Tag010_AOF_Bit02,INT,E5_98,Basic PID tag
• The ITEM name will be deleted if it contains a slash (/).
• All BOOL data will be converted to INT data.
3-4-3 Other Interfaces with HMI
Starting Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS
Outline
From CX-Process Tool version 4.0, the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS (NSFP)
can be started in the sequence of operations when compiling CSV tags.
• CX-Process Tool Version 3.2 or Lower
The CSV tags were compiled in advance using CX-Process Tool, and then after
starting the NSFP, the folder path for the previously saved CSV tag file had to be
specified in the parameter setting screen.
• CX-Process Tool Version 4.0
NSFP can be automatically started after CSV tag files are compiled by selecting
Create Tag File Start NSFP from the Execute Menu. Using this method, the
folder path to the CSV tag file that has been created is automatically specified in
the parameter settings screen that is displayed when the NSFP starts.
Note For details on NSFP, refer to the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS Operation
Manual (W418).
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Procedure for Starting Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS (NSFP)
1, 2, 3...
1. Install NSFP version 2.0 or higher in the personal computer beforehand.
2. Set the CSV tags for each function block using the CX-Process Tool.
3. Select Create Tag File Start NSFP from the Execute Menu, or click the
icon in the toolbar.
4. CSV tags will be compiled.
5. When the tag compilation has been completed normally, the NSFP will start
automatically.
6. The path to the CSV tag file created in step 4 will be automatically specified
in the CSV Tag File field in the NSFP parameter settings screen.
Note This function requires NSFP version 2.0 or higher.
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User Link Tables
3-5-1 Overview
User link tables are used to exchange data between a Loop Controller and the
CPU Unit. User link tables cannot be used with Loop Control Units. A user-defined tag name and conditions for data exchange with the CPU Unit are set for
each row of the table. For each tag name, the specified I/O memory locations in
the CPU Unit are read and written according to the specified conditions. Up to
2,400 tags can be created.
Tags are registered in the user link table using the CX-Process Tool. Once tags
have been registered in a user link table, they can be used in line connections,
sequence tables, and other programming in the Loop Controller without having
to specify specific I/O memory addresses.
CPU Unit
Loop Controller
The following read/write timing
can be set for each tag:
1. Always
2. When I/O memory changes
Data can be 3. When external device
read/written contact input turns ON
with function
Table
block items.
Function block data
I/O memory
Tag A
Tag B
Tag C
If an external
device contact
input is used,
CPU Unit I/O
memory can be
read/written on
ITEM timing.
Sequence
table
User link tables can also be pasted as virtual blocks on block diagrams. Also,
tags can be automatically registered in user link tables when a field terminal
block is pasted and software connections are made. (Select Settings/Option
and then select the Register Tag Name automatically when connected to
Field Terminal option on the User Link Table Tab Page.)
CPU Unit
Loop Controller
Function block data
Virtual link
table block
Tag A
Tag C
Correspond
Table
I/O memory
Tag A
Tag B
Tag C
Note User link table tags can be saved in CSV format. They can thus be used in SCADA software to specify user link table tags to read and write I/O memory in the
CPU Unit. (If Add User Link Table Information is selected in the CSV Tag
Compile Dialog Box, the user link table tags will be appended after the normal
HMI CSV tags.
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! WARNING Do not allow the area to which user link table data is written to overlap with any
other area used by the CPU Unit or other Units. If areas overlap, the system may
operate in an unexpected manner, which may result in injury.
When using a user link table to write bit data to I/O memory in the CPU Unit.
Never allow ladder programming or communications processes in the CPU Unit
to write to any bits in the words in which bits are written from a user link table.
Depending on the timing, any attempts to write to these words from ladder
programming or communications processes may be ignored.
Example: If tag A in a user link table writes to bit 00 of W000 and an OUT
instruction in the ladder program in the CPU Unit write to bit 01 of W000, the write
from the ladder program may be ignored.
! Caution
Confirm the status of connected devices before transferring the setting for the
MV tight shut function and MV analog output reverse function to the Loop Controller. Devices and equipment may perform unexpected operations if the data
destination is mistaken.
3-5-2 Creating User Link Tables
Use one of the following methods to create a user link table.
• Method 1: Registration on the User Link Table Edit Screen
• Method 2: Registration from the Block Diagram
• Method 3: Batch registration on the User Link Table Edit Screen
• Method 4: Automatic Registration when Pasting Field Terminal Block and
Creating Software Connections
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1. Method 1: Registration on the User Link Table Edit Screen
1) Select Edit/User Link Table from the Settings Menu.
2) Right-click on the User Link Table Edit Screen and select Add from the
pop-up menu.
2. Method 2: Registration from the Block Diagram
1) Right-click on the block diagram and select Register/User Link Table/
Link Input (Read from CPU Memory) or Register/User Link Table/
Link Output (Write to CPU Memory) from the pop-up menu. A user link
table block will be created.
2) Select the block that was created, right-click, and select Register/User
Link Table/Register Block Cell from the pop-up menu.
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The following dialog box will be displayed for either method 1 or 2.
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User Link Table Settings
Item
Setting
Number
Entry number
For details on the entry number, refer to 3-5-4 Editing User
Link Tables.
Refresh period
The refresh cycle for CPU Unit data.
The cycle can be set to the system common operating
cycle, 0.01 s, 0.02 s, 0.05 s, 0.10 s, 0.20 s, 0.50 s, 1.00 s,
or 2.00 s
(If the user link table is pasted in a block diagram to make
software connections and the function block data is
downloaded to the Loop Control Board with the Update
User Link Table Refresh Cycle selection selected in the
CX-Process Tool, the setting made here will be ignored
and data refreshing with the CPU Unit will be performed
on the operating cycle of the function blocks that are the
destination of the software connections.)
16 characters max., any text string
Tag Name
Comment
Specify
p
y
Li k
Link
memory
23 characters max., any text string
Link Mode
Memory
Type
Memory
Address
A/D
Bit
Position
R/W
/
Range Conversion
Contact
Synchronization
Synchronous Signal
Constant, On change, External sync
Area in I/O memory of CPU Unit: CIO, W, H, DM, or EM0
(See note 2.)
The address of the word in I/O memory to be allocated
Analog or contact
00 to 15
RD (To Loop Controller)
Wr (From Loop Controller)
ON/OFF
0% value and 100% value
ITEM specified (function block address and ITEM number)
Read from ITEM/Write
to ITEM
ON/OFF
Specify a read ITEM and/or WRITE item (function block
address and ITEM number)
Pulse Output
(See note 1.)
Select to specify a one-shot pulse output when the signal
changes from OFF to ON. (Turns ON the output only once
during the refresh cycle for user link tables and writes to
the I/O memory of the CPU Unit.)
Enabled only when A/D is a contact and R/W is Wr (from
the Loop Control Board).
Output as CSV Tag
Information
Select this option to add user link table tags to the SCADA
tag file or RS View tag file.
Note If this option is not selected when registering the user
link table, the user link table tags will not be output
even if adding user link table information is selected
during the output process.
Note
Monitor Plus Tag
setting
Creates Monitor Plus tags. Select this option when
monitoring or setting the user link table from the
CX-Process Monitor Plus.
Alarm Set
Creates alarm tags. If alarm tags are set, they can be
displayed in the CX-Process Monitor Plus Alarm Log
Screens.
1. EM1 to EM12 can be used in LCB Ver. 3.0 or later projects
2. Pulse outputs can be used in LCB Ver. 3.0 or later projects.
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3. The EM bank can be set independent of the type of CPU Unit. A Loop Controller execution error will occur, however, if an EM bank that is not present in
the CPU Unit is specified in the user link tables. Refer to 4-5 Monitor Run
Status for the procedure for confirming execution errors. The following Monitor Run Status Window shows an error status in ITEM 095.
3. Method 3: Batch Registration on the User Link Table Edit Screen
With CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, multiple tags with the same attributes can be registered at the same time with the tag name to which serial
numbers are attached. Consecutive I/O memory addresses in the CPU Unit
will be automatically allocated to the tags. Up to 2,400 tags can be registered as a batch. The default is for 16 tags. The numbers added to the tag
name will begin at 0001 for the number of tags required.
The following example shows registering 16 tags as a batch with the tag
name “temperature setting” starting from DM 00100.
1) Select Setting – Edit – User Link Table.
2) Right-click on the User Link Table Edit Screen and select Block Set from
the pop-up menu.
3) The following User Link Table Batch Registration Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the number of tags to register to 16, the tag name to “temperature setting,” the memory type to “DM,” and the memory address to 100.
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Also select the option to output CSV tag information if it is to be output to
the tag file.
4) Click the OK Button.
5) As shown below, tags from “temperature 0001” to “temperature 0016”
are registered with the same attributes and addresses from DM 00100 to
DM 00115 are allocated to them.
Serial numbers 0001 to
0016 are automatically
added to the file name.
DM 00100 to DM 00115
are automatically
allocated to temperature
0001 to temperature
0016.
Note Once registered, the tag names and attributes can be changed individually, using the same method as in Method 1.
4. Method 4: Automatic Registration when Pasting Field Terminal Block and
Creating Software Connections
1) Select Settings – Option.
2) On the User Link Table Tab Page of the Configure Project Information
Setting Window, select the Register Tag Name automatically when
connected to Field Terminal option.
3) Paste the function block on the block diagram.
4) When software connections are made, the ITEMs that are connected to
the field terminal block will be automatically registered in the user link
table.
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3-5-3 Importing CX-Programmer Symbols into a User Link Table
If CX-Programmer is running on the same computer, information on all of the
symbols in the local symbol table in the current CXP Project can be imported into
a user link table.
Note The CX-Programmer must be version 2.0 or higher.
CX-Programmer
Project
PLC
CX-Process Tool
Program 1
Local symbol
table
Program 2
Local symbol
table
Program 3
Local symbol
table
User link table
Imported
Use the following procedure.
1, 2, 3...
1. Start the CX-Programmer.
2. Select Import CX-Programmer Symbols from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will be displayed.
3. Click the OK Button. The local symbol table from the CX-Programmer will be
imported to the user link table in the CX-Process Tool as shown below.
• Example: CX-Programmer Symbol Table
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• Imported User Link Table
Data Imported from CX-Programmer Symbol Table
CX-Programmer local symbol table
Symbol name
Type
yp
CX-Process Tool user link table
→
Tag name
Address
→
→
→
R/W
→
Contact
Analog
Memory type and memory address
(bit position)
Always Rd
Refresh cycle
→
Always 2 s
BOOL
CHANNEL
Note The settings for the user link table will be saved automatically in an CSV format
file called LnkTable.csv in a folder with the same name as the project when the
project is saved. This file can be edited. The results of editing the file will be reflected in the user link table when the project is opened or when the active node
is switched.
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Contents of LnkTable.csv
Item
Contents
Node number
0 to 32
LNK number
(See note a.)
Tag name
Link number
Comment
Comment from user link table (only through 24th character)
Number of links
Automatically set by system (number of tags referenced)
Cycle
Refresh cycle (0 to 8) (0: System common operating cycle,
1: 0.01 s, 2: 0.02 s, 3: 0.05 s, 4: 0.10 s, 5: 0.20 s, 6: 0.50 s,
7: 1.00 s, or 8:2.00 s)
Memory type
1: CIO, 2: W, 3: H, 4: DM, or 5: EM0
Memory address
Word address, 0 or higher
Mode
R/W (See note a.)
Link mode
1: Constant, 2: On change, or 3: External sync
0: W (to Loop Controller, 1: R (From Loop Controller)
A/D (See note a.)
0: D, 1: A
Bit position
00 to 15
0%
0% value of conversion range
100%
100% value of conversion range
ITEM R/W
0: OFF
BBBIII (BBB = block address, III = ITEM number): Read
from ITEM
External contact sync
0: OFF
BBBIII (BBB = block address, III = ITEM number): External
contact sync
Field terminal
(See note a.)
0: Not generated from field terminal
BBBIII (BBB = block address, III = ITEM number): Link
table generated from field terminal
MV tight shut
MV tight shut settings
Upper limit
MV tight shut upper limit
Lower limit
MV tight shut lower limit
MV reversing
MV reversing function settings
Pulse output
Pulse output settings
Tag name from user link table (only though16th character)
Note a) These items cannot be changed.
b) Do not open a project while the TnkTable.csv file is open in Excel
or other software. It may not be possible to read the data, and the
user link table may not be initialized.
3-5-4 Editing User Link Tables
Entry Number Assignments in User Link Tables
A number is assigned to each entry in the user link table (referred to hereafter as
entry numbers). In CX-Process Tool version 4.0 or higher, the method used to
assign entry numbers when registering or deleting entries (version 3.2) is different from that used in the lower version (version 3.2). The method used to assign
entry numbers when registering or deleting links depends on the CX-Process
Tool version. The different methods are outlined below.
CX-Process Tool Version
4.0 or Higher
Any number can be selected as an entry number.
Entries can be registered to any entry number is possible, and the entry number
is not changed when the entry is deleted.
Note When using LCB projects with unit Ver. 1.5 or earlier (LCB01 unit Ver. 1.5 or earlier, LCB05 unit Ver. 1.5 or earlier, CS1D-CPU6P unit Ver. 1.0), however, entry
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numbers cannot be downloaded in a batch if the entry numbers are not arranged
beforehand. Always arrange the entries (right-click and select Arrange Number) before downloading.
CX-Process Tool Version
3.2 or Lower
Entry numbers are always in ascending order. When an entry is deleted, the
entry numbers are automatically reassigned in ascending order.
Transferring User Link Tables
The restrictions in the following table apply to user link table selection and transfer using the CX-Process Tool in combination with a Loop Controller (LCB).
Additions and deletions are not possible while the Loop Controller is in operation
when using a combination of the CX-Process Tool Ver. 4.0 or higher and LCB Ver. 2.0 or later. Other combinations require the transfer of LCB/LCB elements when entries are added or deleted. (The Loop Controller will stop operating when the LCB/LCB elements are transferred)
Selection and Transfer Capabilities according to the Version of the CXProcess Tool and Loop Controller
CX-Process
Tool Version
Ver. 4.0 or
higher
LCB Ver. 2.0 or later
LCB Ver. 1.5 or earlier
• Selected entries can be trans- • Selected entries cannot be
ferred and deleted while the
transferred or deleted during
Loop Controller is in operation.
operation.
• LCB/LCB elements must be
transferred when entries are
added or deleted.
• An Arrange Number operation
is required for entries when
LCB/LCB elements are transferred to the Loop Controller.
Ver. 3.2 or
lower
• Selected entries cannot be • Selected entries cannot be
transferred or deleted during
transferred or deleted during
operation.
operation.
• LCB/LCB elements must be • LCB/LCB elements must be
transferred when entries are
transferred when entries are
added and deleted.
added and deleted.
Expansion Functions for CX-Process Tool Ver. 5.0 or Higher
Expansion function must be set when using user link table expansion functions
supported by LCB Ver. 3.0 or later. Select the entry in the user link table for
which the expansion functions are to be set. Editing can be performed by rightclicking and selecting Edit – Extension from the pop-up window. For information on each function, refer to the Loop Control Boards Operation Manual (Cat.
No. W406).
The following functions can be set as expansion functions for LCB Ver. 3.0.
MV Tight Shut
MV tight shut settings are made in user link tables for output attributes.
1, 2, 3...
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2. The Extension Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Select the MV tight shut Check Box and enter the upper and lower limits.
(See note.)
Note The tight shut upper limit is always 320.00% and the lower limit is –320.00%.
MV Reversing
MV reversing settings are made in user link tables for output attributes.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the entry for the output attribute. Right-click and select Edit – Extension from the pop-up window.
2. The Extension Setting Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Select the MV Reversing Check Box.
The MV tight shut and MV reversing functions can be set from the following field
terminals. The extension settings will be made automatically for the entries for
user link table entries generated by the connection lines to each field terminal.
Applicable field terminal
Isolated AO 4-point
terminal (PMV01)
Isolated AO 4-point
terminal (PMV02)
Tight shut upper limit
Tight shut lower limit
115.00%
–20.00%
115.00%
–15.00%
Procedure for Settings from Field Terminals
1, 2, 3...
1. Register the field terminal.
2. Connect lines to function blocks.
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3. Open the ITEM List Window for the field terminal, right-click the ITEM List
Window, and select Extension. (An error will occur if no lines are connected
to the function block.)
4. The Extension Setting Dialog Box will be displayed.
5. Make the setting by specifying the channel number to be set.
6. To make the same settings for all channels, click the Set to all channel Button. For example, if channels 1, 2, and 4 already have connection lines completed, the same settings will be reflected in channels 1, 2, and 4 if the button
is clicked. The settings will not be reflected in channel 3, for which connection lines have not been completed.
Only the entry for the relevant user link table can be displayed in the User Link
Table Window using the following procedure if extension settings are made from
the field terminals.
1. Select the field terminal to be displayed from the Workspace tree.
1, 2, 3...
2. Right-click and select Find – User Link Table.
3. The relevant user link table for the selected field terminal will be displayed.
When the User Link Table Window is displayed, right-click and select Specified as Field Terminal.
User Link Table Edit Menu
Right-click at the top of the User Link Table to display the editing menu described
in the following table.
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Functions
Registers an entry for a single link (tag) in the User Link
Table.
Registers multiple links (tags) with the same attributes
in the User link Table at the same time with tag name to
which serial numbers are attached.
Block Set
Move
Arrange Number
(See note 1.)
Edit (See
(
note 2.)
2)
Selected
Extension
Delete
Selected
Entries
Increases the entry numbers for the specified entry and
all entries lower than it by an increment of 1.
Reassigns all entry numbers in ascending order. (This
is not a reordering function.) The reference for the
related function blocks is also automatically changed by
this operation.
Edits the selected entry.
Makes the extension settings for a selected entry (see
note 2).
Deletes selected entries.
After deletion, the corresponding entry numbers are
available.
No
Connection
Deletes all the entries for zero links at the same time.
After deletion, the corresponding entry numbers are
available.
Delete
Registered
Entry
Deletes the CX-Process Tool entry and the entry stored
in the LCB at the same time.
Update
Refresh
e es
C
Cycle
Selected
Entries
All Entries
Find
Download
(See note
oe
3.))
Sets the refresh cycle for the selected entries to match
the operation cycle of the destination function block.
Sets the refresh cycle for all entries to match the
operation cycle of the destination function block.
Finds entries by tag name.
Selected
Entries
All Entries
Downloads the selected entries only.
Filter
Downloads all entries.
Entries are displayed according to the following filter
settings.
Analog Contact: Displays the analog signal data or
contact signal data.
Read/Write: Displays entries that read from or write to
the CPU Unit memory.
Memory Area: Filters according to memory area
(CIO,W,H,DM,EM)
Field Terminal: Displays the entries with field terminal
attributes.
Specified as Field Terminal: Selected when a user
link table is displayed for which extension settings
have been made.
Connection Map
No Connection: Displays entries with zero links.
Displays the connection map for the selected entry.
Print
Prints the user link table.
Cut
Cuts an entry and places it in the special copy buffer for
the CX-Process Tool (i.e., not on the clipboard).
Copies an entry and places it in the special copy buffer
for the CX-Process Tool (i.e., not on the clipboard).
Pastes the entry from the special copy buffer for the
CX-Process Tool (i.e., not from the clipboard).
Copy
Paste
Note
1. When using LCB projects with unit Ver. 1.5 or earlier, entry numbers cannot
be downloaded in a batch if the entry numbers are not arranged beforehand.
Always arrange the entries before downloading
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2. Extension can be used with LCB projects of Ver. 3.0 or later.
3. When using LCB projects with unit Ver. 1.5 or earlier, if specified entries or all
entries are downloaded, always download the LCU or LCB elements.
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Section
3-6
Creating User-defined Blocks
3-6-1 Overview
Groups of function blocks with analog I/O connections can be registered as a
signal user-defined block. The user-defined blocks can be saved and reused as
required (CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher).
This group of function blocks
can be registered as one
user-defined block.
Function block defined by
the user (can be saved as a
file).
Same Project or a Different Project
User-defined blocks can be
inserted or imported.
For example, a commonly used control method consisting of a group of function
blocks for cascade control, feedforward control, etc., and including any analog
I/O compensation and switching blocks required before and after the main
blocks, can be registered as one group. With a user-defined block like this one,
you can eliminate the need to register and connect function blocks for each control method or process. Just read in a user-defined block created in advance and
combine it with the analog I/O terminals required by the system to easily create
function block data.
User-defined blocks can be saved in files with a file name extension of .ucb.
These files can be read into other projects to enable reusing the user-defined
block.
3-6-2 How User-defined Blocks Work
User-defined blocks consist of the following:
Configuration
1, 2, 3...
1. A group of function blocks (the algorithm indicated in dotted lines in the diagram)
2. A virtual block that functions as the input interface block to handle input data
for the above group of blocks
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3. A virtual block that functions as the output interface block to handle output
data for the above group of blocks
3. Output interface block
2. Input interface block
1. Algorithm registered as one group
External
inputs to
user-defined
block
Output
interface
Input
interface
External
outputs from
user-defined
block
Note The only external I/O for a user-defined block are the analog I/O connected to the input and output interfaces. Reading and writing ITEMs
in the function blocks within the user-defined block is performed in the
same way as for any other function block.
Function Blocks Not
Supported in
User-defined Blocks
The following function blocks cannot be used in user-defined blocks:
• Field Terminals
• User link tables
• Sequence tables
• Step ladders
Create these function blocks outside of the user-defined blocks.
The CX-Process Tool version 4.0 or higher is required to register step ladder
blocks in user-defined blocks.
All other function blocks can be used in user-defined blocks.
Restrictions in the
Number of User-defined
Blocks
Up to 96 user-defined function blocks can be created in each function block file.
Displaying User-defined
Function Blocks
User-defined function blocks are displayed as one function block with the input
and output names assigned in the input and output interfaces.
User-defined Block A
Actual display of
User-defined Block A
(This user-defined block consists of
inputs a and b, and output c.)
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User-defined blocks can be inserted into a function block diagram for use with
other function blocks.
User-defined Blocks
Pasted with Other
Function Blocks
User-defined Block A
Inserting User-defined Block A
Another Project
3-6-3 Creating User-defined Blocks on the CX-Process Tool
The following example shows how to create a user-defined block. In this example, a user-defined block is created for feedforward control (shown in dotted
lines in the following diagram).
This portion will be created as
a user-defined block.
Analog Input
Advanced PID
(Block Model 012)
Analog Output
Addr 001
MV
Lead/Delay
(Block Model 147)
MV compensation
Addr 100
1, 2, 3...
1. Create a new block diagram by selecting the LCU or LCB element, rightclicking, and selecting Insert. Alternately, select an existing block diagram.
2. Input the name of the user-defined block as the name of the function diagram.
3. Select Setting – User-defined Block – Create.
As shown below, the background of the block diagram will change to purple.
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An input interface (I/F) block and output interface block will also be inserted
automatically. These two blocks are virtual blocks that will serve to assign
external I/O for the user-defined block.
4. Adjust the layout of the function blocks and insert an Advanced PID (Block
Model 012) and a Lead/Delay (Block Model 147) block. (Right-click and select them from the Register – Control Block on the menu.)
Virtual function block for input interface
Virtual function block for output interface
5. Set the I/O interfaces.
Setting the Input Interface
Connect the analog inputs to be input to the user-defined function block to
the input interface block. In this example, the PV input for the Advanced PID
(Block Model 012) block is connected to the right of the input interface block.
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When the connection is made, the following Input/Output Setting Dialog Box
will be displayed.
Input some text for the comment, e.g., “PV.”
In the same way, connect another spot on the right side of the input interface
block to the input (X1) of the Lead/Delay (Block Model 147). Input some text
for the comment, e.g., “DIST.”
Setting the Output Interface
Connect the analog outputs to be output from the user-defined function
block to the output interface block. In this example, the MV input from the
Advanced PID (Block Model 012) block is connected to the left of the output
interface block. A comment, such as “MV” can be input.
6. The results is shown below.
Input interface: PV and DIST
Output interface: MV
3-6-4 Inserting User-defined Blocks
1, 2, 3...
1. Place the cursor in the block diagram where the user-defined block is to be
inserted, right-click, and select Register – User-defined Block – Insert
User-defined Block. As shown below, the block will be inserted as a single
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block showing the comments set for the input interface and the comment set
for the output interface.
User-defined function block
Input interface: PV and DIST
Output interface: MV
2. Register analog input and analog output terminals and connect the user-defined block between them, as shown below.
Note The user-defined names for a user-defined block can be changed by selecting
the block on the Project Workspace tree, right-clicking, and selecting Change
Comment.
3-6-5 Exporting User-defined Blocks to Files
Select the user-defined block to be exported to a file (.ucb) and select Settings –
User-defined Block – Export. The following dialog box will be displayed. Input
the file name and save the file.
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The file type is ucb (file name extension: .ucb).
3-6-6 Importing User-defined Blocks from Files
Open the project into which the user-defined block is to be imported, select the
LCB element, and select Settings – User-defined Block – Import. Specify a
file (.ucb), input a function block name for the user-defined block, and click the
Set Button. The block will be imported as shown below.
User-defined function block has been imported.
Note Only upward compatibility is ensured for exported user-defined block files.
Example:
• User-defined blocks created using LCB Ver. 3.0 cannot be imported to
projects using LCB Ver. 2.0.
• User-defined blocks created using LCB Ver. 1.5 can be imported to
projects using LCB Ver. 3.0.
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Section
3-7
Creating Step Ladder Program Instructions
This section provides information on the creating a step ladder program (block
model 301). Either a ladder diagram or mnemonics can be selected to create the
step ladder program.
If the CX-Process Tool’s version is 2.50 (or higher) and ITEM200 (the Mnemonic
Flag) is set to 0, the program will be assembled automatically (ladder diagram to
mnemonic conversion) when it is downloaded and disassembled automatically
(mnemonic to ladder diagram conversion) when it is uploaded.
If ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) of a step ladder program (block model 301) is
set to 1, the program will not be assembled and disassembled automatically and
it cannot be assembled and disassembled manually. In this case, the created
step ladder program cannot be downloaded to the Loop Controller, although
mnemonic programs can be download and uploaded.
3-7-1 Ladder Diagrams
Take the following steps to create a step ladder program in a ladder diagram.
Note
1. When creating a ladder diagram, ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) of the step
ladder program (block model 301) must be set to 0.
• If ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) is set to 0, the CX-Process Tool (Version
2.50 or higher) will automatically assemble the program (convert ladder
diagram to mnemonic) when it is downloaded and disassemble the program (convert mnemonic to ladder diagram) when it is uploaded. It will
also be possible to manually assemble/disassemble the program.
• If ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) is set to 1, the program will not be assembled and disassembled automatically and it cannot be assembled and
disassembled manually. In this case, the created step ladder program
cannot be downloaded to the Loop Controller, although mnemonic programs can be download and uploaded.
2. When ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) is set to 0, always convert the mnemonic code before downloading the step ladder program block created in
the ladder diagram to the Loop Controller. If the mnemonic code is not converted, the mnemonic code (STEP00 only when the default is used) that
was created with the previous assemble operation will be downloaded.
3. Confirm that equipment will not be adversely affected before changing timer
command settings. Machines and devices may perform unexpected operation if settings are transferred incorrectly.
4. Each program block in a ladder diagram can have up to 22 lines and 10 columns.
Always set ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) of a step ladder program (block model
301) to 0 in advance. When the Mnemonic Flag is set to 0, the program will be
converted to mnemonic code automatically (assembled) when it is downloaded
to the Loop Controller. (This function is supported by Loop Control Unit Version
2.50 and later versions, or LCBs.)
1, 2, 3...
1. Click the 07. Sequence Control Folder and select Insert/Insert Function
Block from the Settings Menu so that the Step Ladder Program Block will be
allocated to a block address.
2. Select the Step Ladder Block, and select Edit/Step Ladder Program from
the Settings Menu.
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3. The following screen will appear.
4. Click an icon on the right toolbar. The ladder diagram of the instruction will
appear under the cursor. Move the cursor to the desired position on the ladder diagram and click the position.
To input an input instruction, such as LOAD, for example, click an instruction
position other than one on the right edge (i.e., a condition position).
To cancel the symbol allocated to the cursor, click the
icon or move the
cursor to the position to be overwritten and select the instruction from the
Select Mode Menu.
Example: For the LOAD instruction, click the
cursor will change to
icon, and the icon of the
. Move the cursor to the position to be overwritten
and click the position. The LOAD instruction (with a NO contact) will appear.
Press the Delete Key to delete the instruction.
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icon to return the cursor to normal.
Double-click the ladder diagram symbol. The following dialog box will appear.
Input the block address and ITEM number.
Here, select ITEM 026 at block address 001 and click the OK Button.
Note In the ladder diagram, “–” will appear between the block address and
ITEM number.
6. To input an output instruction, such as OUT, for example, click the instruction
on the right edge (i.e., the Manipulate Ladder position), and input the
instruction in a method similar to the one used for input instructions.
Note You cannot use Internal Switch as an operand for an output instruction, such as OUT.
7. Connect the right edge of the input instruction written at the condition position to the output instruction written at the operation position.
To draw a vertical or horizontal line, click the
icon and move the cursor
to the start point. Click the start point with the left mouse button, drag the
mouse, and release the button at the end point.
To delete lines drawn in the above steps, click the
icon and move the
cursor to the start point. Click at the start point, drag the mouse, and release
the button at the end point.
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Ladder Example
Note
1. The ladder diagram display can be zoomed into by pressing the Alt + Left
Cursor Keys. The ladder diagram display can be zoomed away from pressing the Alt + Right Cursor Keys.
2. Symbols, areas, or rows that have been input can be copied, cut, and pasted
to edit ladder diagrams. Use a procedure like the following example for copying and pasting an area.
a) Select the area to be copied.
Select this area to display
it in reverse video.
b) Click the right mouse button and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
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c) Select the upper left corner of the area where the data is to be pasted. A
black frame will be displayed.
Click the upper left corner of the
area into which to paste the data.
d) Click the right mouse button and select Paste from the pop-up menu.
Inserting Comments
(Annotations)
With Loop Control Unit versions 2.50 or later and LCBs, it is possible to insert annotations (user-defined text) into ladder diagrams in Edit Step Ladder
Program Mode. The annotations are a kind of symbol.
Up to 16 annotations can be inserted in one ladder diagram and up to 3,000 annotations can be inserted in one function block file. Each annotation can be up to
200 characters long.
This function allows user-set labels (such as “A/M Switch” or “RSP/LSP Switch”)
to be inserted and displayed next to symbols such as LD or OUT. The diagrams
Loop Controller with annotations can also be printed out to create complete schematics showing the program sequence. (For details on downloading annotation
data, refer to 4-9 Transferring Tag and Comment Data on page 309.)
Use the following procedure to insert annotations.
1, 2, 3...
1. Click the Annotation icon and move to the location where the annotation will
be inserted. As symbols, annotations can be inserted at symbol positions.
The new annotation will contain the default text “Comment Data” as shown
in the following diagram.
2. Click the Annotation icon.
Note If this icon is not clicked, a new annotation will be inserted each time
that the mouse is clicked in the ladder diagram.
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3. To edit the text in the annotation, double-click the annotation. The following
diagram shows the appearance of the annotation when it can be edited.
4. Input the text. In this example, “A/M Switch” has been input. (Press the Enter Key to create a new line.)
5. To stop editing the annotation, click on something other than the annotation.
The annotation will contain the new text.
Note a) To change the size of the font in the annotation, select the annotation, click the right mouse button to display the pop-up menu and
select Selected Annotation/Font Size. (The default font size is
12 points.)
b) If the text is not being displayed, even if the font size is changed, it
may be necessary to enlarge the annotation. Select the annotation again, select the symbol on the right side of the annotation
(arrows will be displayed on both sides of the symbol), and enlarge the annotation.
c) When the annotation is displayed over a function block or connecting line and covers up a symbol, select Selected Annotation/Send Behind Symbols and Lines.
d) If two annotations overlap, either one can be moved to the front or
back by selecting Selected Annotation/Bring to Front or Selected Annotation/Send to Back.
Converting Ladder
Diagrams to Mnemonics
Take the following steps to convert the step ladder programs created in the ladder diagram into mnemonic code and display the program in mnemonic code.
This procedure is possible only when ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) of the step
ladder program (block model 301) is set to 0. The step ladder program cannot be
converted to mnemonic code if ITEM200 is set to 1.
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1. Select Mnemonics from the Manipulate Ladder Menu or click the
3-7
icon.
The following screen will appear.
2. Click the Refresh Button. The step ladder program in the ladder diagram will
be converted into mnemonics and displayed as shown below.
Note To convert the step ladder programs in the ladder diagram into mnemonics when the Mnemonics Dialog Box is not displayed, select
Convert Ladder to Mnemonics from the Manipulate Ladder Menu.
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The user may click the
3-7
icon instead, to execute the same the func-
tion as the Refresh Button in the above Mnemonics Dialog Box.
Note
1. Unless the step ladder programs are converted, the cross-reference function will not be available.
2. If an Internal Switch occurs in a ladder diagram that has been created, the
Internal Switch will appear as shown below. The OUT instruction and LOAD
instruction in mnemonics will be automatically created and the operand will
be the ITEM of the Internal Switch (in block address 349 by default).
Example: The OUT instruction and LOAD instruction will be automatically
created with internal switch 349011 as the operand.
Before Conversion
After Conversion
Up to eight internal switches can be created. An error will result if the user
attempts to convert a step ladder program with nine or more internal
switches.
3-7-2 Mnemonics
Take the following steps to create the step ladder programs in mnemonics.
If the program may be converted to a ladder diagram later, observe the same
restrictions on the number of lines and columns for ladder diagrams when creating the program in mnemonic code. The following table shows the required settings for ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) for various situations.
Note
Ladder program
Max. program block size
conversion
Required
22 lines × 10 columns (or fewer)
ITEM200 (Mnemonic Flag)
setting
Set to 0.
Not required
---
Set to 1.
Not possible
More than 22 lines × 10 columns
Set to 1. (It will not be
possible to convert to ladder
diagram format.)
1. Each program block in a ladder diagram can have 22 lines and 10 columns,
but there is no limit on the number of lines and rows when mnemonic code is
used. If a program is created in mnemonic code and contains a program
block with more than 22 lines or 10 columns, an error will occur if the program is converted to a ladder diagram (disassembled).
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When creating a program that is incompatible with ladder diagram format,
set the Mnemonic Flag (ITEM200) to 1 to disable automatic assembly and
disassembly by the CX-Process Tool. (This function is supported by Loop
Control Unit Version 2.50 and later versions, or LCBs.)
2. No syntax check will be made on the step ladder program instructions being
created in mnemonics. The step ladder programs will be transferred to the
Loop Controller as they are. A syntax check will be made on the step ladder
programs when the Loop Controller starts operating and any execution errors will be stored in the Loop Controller. The error codes can be checked on
the Monitor Run Status Screen.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the Step Ladder Block and select Edit/Step Ladder Program from
the Settings Menu.
2. Click the
icon or select Mnemonics from the Manipulate Ladder Menu.
The following screen will appear.
3. Take the following steps to input the instructions and operands from the keyboard.
a) Click Insert Row.
b) Double-click the Instruction Field.
c) Input the instruction. Example: LOAD
Note a) The instruction may be in lowercase or uppercase characters.
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b) Input “LOAD” and not “LD,” otherwise the instruction will not be
accepted.
d) Click the Operand Field. If it is a contact ITEM, input the operand (i.e.,
block address and ITEM number) in six digits. Example: 001013
Note In the ladder diagram, “–” will appear between the block address and
ITEM number. In mnemonics, do not insert “–” between the block address and ITEM number when inputting data.
e) Click a blank area or press the Return Key so that the highlighted portion
will return to normal.
f) Click Insert Row. The next row will be highlighted as shown below.
g) Input the remaining instructions.
h) Click the OK Button.
If nothing can be input, press the Esc Key.
Note To delete a row, highlight the row and click Delete Row.
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Mnemonic Input Example
Use the following procedure to convert a step ladder program created in mnemonics or uploaded into a ladder diagram. This procedure is possible only when
ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) of the step ladder program (block model 301) is
set to 0. The step ladder program cannot be converted to mnemonic code if
ITEM200 is set to 1.
Converting Mnemonics
to Ladder Diagram
Select Convert Mnemonics to Ladder from the Manipulate Ladder Menu or
click the
Note
icon. The mnemonics will be converted to a ladder diagram.
1. When uploading a step ladder program (block model 301) from a unit Ver.
2.00 or earlier Loop Control Unit, ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) will be set
to 1 automatically. Change this setting to ITEM200=1 when the program is
converted to ladder diagram format.
2. No syntax check will be made on step ladder programs being created in
mnemonics. Therefore, when a step ladder program is converted into a ladder program, the instruction blocks may be illegal.
3. If ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag) is set to 0, the program will be disassembled automatically (mnemonic to ladder diagram conversion) during the
upload operation when it is uploaded from the Loop Controller.
3-7-3 Cross-reference Display
Take the following steps to display the cross-references for a step ladder program. The cross-references show the instructions with their contact addresses
and mnemonic row numbers in the Step Ladder Bock for each block address.
Note Before displaying the cross-references, convert the ladder diagram into mnemonics, otherwise no cross-references will be displayed.
1, 2, 3...
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1. Select Convert Ladder to Mnemonics from the Manipulate Ladder Menu
or click the Refresh Button while the mnemonics are displayed, and then
click the OK Button.
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2. Select the LCU/LCB element, and select Cross-Reference from the Execution Menu. The following screen will appear.
3-7-4 Step Ladder Instructions
Command
Select
Mode
menu
Icon
Operand
Description
O: Can be used
–: Cannot be used
In logic sequence
In step sequence
LOAD
LOAD
Read source
block address/ITEM
number
Indicates a logical start of the logic block,
creates an ON/OFF execution condition based
on the ON/OFF status of the contact, and connects to the next stage.
O
O
LOAD
NOT
LOAD
NOT
Read source
block address/ITEM
number
Indicates a logical start of the logic block,
creates an ON/OFF execution condition based
on the reverse of the ON/OFF status of the
contact, and connects to the next stage.
O
O
AND
LOAD
Read source
block address/ITEM
number
Takes a logical AND of the status of the contact
and the current execution condition.
O
O
AND
NOT
LOAD
NOT
Read source
block address/ITEM
number
Reverses the status of the contact and takes a
logical AND with the current execution condition.
O
O
OR
Draw Line
Read source
block address/ITEM
number
Takes a logical OR of the status of the contact
and the current execution condition.
O
O
OR NOT
Draw Line
Read source
block address/ITEM
number
Reverses the status of the contact and takes a
logical OR with the current execution condition.
O
O
Draw Line
000000
(fixed)
Takes a logical AND between circuit blocks.
O
O
Draw Line
000000
(fixed)
Takes a logical OR between circuit blocks.
O
O
OUT
OUT
Write destination
block address/ITEM
number
Outputs the result (execution condition) of logical processing: 0 (OFF) at condition 0 (OFF),
and 1 (ON) at condition 1 (ON).
O
O
OUT NOT
OUT NOT
Write destination
block address/ITEM
number
Outputs the result (execution condition) of logical processing: 1 (ON) at condition 0 (OFF),
and 0 (OFF) at condition 1 (ON).
O
O
AND
LOAD
OR LOAD
logic block
logic block
logic block
logic block
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Command
Icon
Select
Mode
menu
Operand
Section
Description
O: Can be used
–: Cannot be used
In logic sequence
In step sequence
SET
SET
Write destination
block address/ITEM
number
SET turns the operand bit 1 (ON) when the
execution condition is 1 (ON), and does not
affect the status of the operand bit when the
execution condition is 0 (OFF). Use RESET to
turn OFF a bit that has been turned ON with
SET.
O
O
RESET
RESET
Write destination
block address/ITEM
number
RESET turns the operand bit 0 (OFF) when the
execution condition is 1 (ON), and does not
affect the status of the operand bit when the
execution condition is 0 (OFF). Use SET to turn
OFF a bit that has been turned ON with RESET.
O
O
DIFU
DIFU
Write destination
block address/ITEM
number
Outputs 1 (ON) for one operation cycle only
when the execution condition goes to 1 (ON)
from 0 (OFF).
O
O
DIFD
DIFD
Write destination
block address/ITEM
number
Outputs 1 (ON) for one operation cycle only
when the execution condition goes to 0 (OFF)
from 1 (ON).
O
O
STEP
STEP
Step number
STEP declares the step number, and has no
input conditions (is a direction connection to the
bus).
O
O
---
O
---
O
–
O
Any numbers in the range 00 to 99 are used as
the step number, and are placed in ascending
order.
1) Logic sequence: The step number is fixed at
00, and is functional at all times. Declaration of
step number 00 can be omitted.
2) Step sequence: When the step number is
within the range 01 to 99, only one of the steps
is functional. When the program is started, step
number 01 is functional.
BLOCK
SET
BLOCK
SET
Block address/step
number
When the input conditions turn ON, operation
of the specified step number of the Step Ladder
Program block at the specified block address
(400 to 499) is started.
Run/stop command S1 of the specified block
turns automatically 1 (ON). Operation of currently executing steps in already operating Step
Ladder Program blocks is interrupted, and
execution of the program jumps to the specified
step.
BLOCK
RESET
BLOCK
RESET
Block address
When the input conditions turn ON, operation
of the Step Ladder Program block is stopped at
the specified block address (400 to 499).
Run/stop command S1 of the specified block
automatically turns 0 (OFF).
JUMP
JUMP
Block address/step
number
When the input conditions turn ON, execution
of the program jumps to the specified step
number (01 to 99) of the Step Ladder Program
block at the specified block address (400 to
499).
• To specify a jump to the self step number, set
the block address to 000.
• When a jump is made to another Step Ladder
Program block, run/stop command S1 of the
source block automatically turns 0 (OFF), and
run/stop command S1 of the destination block
turns 1 (ON).
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Command
Icon
Select
Mode
menu
Operand
Section
Description
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O: Can be used
–: Cannot be used
In logic sequence
In step sequence
TIM (See
note.)
TIM
Block address, timer
number, timer setting
(seconds)
When the input conditions turn ON, the incrementing timer (T01 to T10) for the specified
block address is started. One step ladder program can contain up to twenty timers. ITEMs
010 to 020 for the step ladder block to which
the timer is associated can be used for timeout
detection. The present timer values can be
confirmed by confirming operation of the step
ladder. The present value and set value are
displayed under the TIM command in the Validate Action Window.
O
O
STEP
TIMER
STEP
TIMER
Timer setting
value
This is the timer (setting range: 0 to 9999 sec)
for moving between steps. It has no input
conditions.
–
O
–
O
O
O
(STEP TIMER is placed in the same line as the
STEP command.)
Operation is started when program execution
moves to the line containing the STEP command.
When the time set by STEP TIMER is reached,
the program execution moves to the next step.
Note: “Input condition commands” are given top
priority.
ALARM
TIMER
ALARM
TIMER
Timer setting
value
This is the timer (setting range: 0 to 9999 sec)
for monitoring steps. It has no input conditions.
(ALARM TIMER is placed in the same line as
the STEP command.)
Operation is started when program execution
moves to the line containing the STEP command.
When the time set by ALARM TIMER is
reached, the Step Timer Completion flag (step
congestion indicator) turns 1 (ON).
At this time, the step is held at the current values.
END
ED
Indicates the end of a program.
Note: The END instruction is automatically
placed at the end of program when the Step
Ladder Program block is prepared using CXProcess Tool. It is placed after STEP00 when
the program comprises STEP00 only, and is
placed after the nth STEP where the program
ends.
Note The TIM command can be used with LCB projects of Ver. 3.0 or later. Refer to
the Loop Control Board Operation Manual (Cat. No. W406) for details on the TIM
command.
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3-7-5 Other Icons
Icon
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Select Mode Menu
command
Draw Line
Description
Connects vertical or horizontal lines.
In logic
sequence
OK
In step
sequence
OK
Delete Line
Deletes vertical or horizontal lines.
OK
OK
Convert Ladder to
Mnemonics
Converts step ladder programs created in ladder
diagrams to mnemonics.
OK
OK
Convert Mnemonics
to Ladder
Display Data Name
Converts step ladder programs created in mnemonics
or uploaded mnemonics into ladder diagrams.
Displays an explanation of the address (ITEM).
OK
OK
OK
OK
Annotation
Inserts an annotation (user-set comment).
OK
OK
Creating Sequence Tables
3-8
Section
3-8
Creating Sequence Tables
Use the following procedure to create a Sequence Table Block (block model:
302).
This operation is supported for LCB05 and LCB05D only.
Note
1. Before creating a sequence table, always select 00-LCB05 or 00-LCB05D
in the dialog box displayed for Settings/Insert/Insert LCB/LC001.
2. To convert a 00-LCB01 to a 00-LCB05 once 00-LCB01 has been selected,
use the appropriate Change LCB Type command from the Execution Menu
and then click the OK Button.
3-8-1 Creating a Sequence Table
1, 2, 3...
1. Right-click the 03.Sequence Control folder and select Settings/Insert/Insert Function Block. An Insert Sequence Control Block Dialog Box will be
displayed.
2. From the sequence block names, select 302 Sequence Table. A 701.Sequence Table will be created in the Sequence Control folder.
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3. Double-click the 701. Sequence Table. The sequence table will be displayed on the right side of the window.
By default, the sequence table is set so that editing is disabled. (Sequence
Table (Edit Disabled) will be displayed in red.) To edit the sequence table,
right-click on it and select Edit Mode/Enabled.
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3-8-2 Names of Sequence Table Elements
Signal
Signal
comment Execute form
Rules
Rule numbers
Step number
Conditions
Actions
Next step
designation
3-8-3 Setting Execution Forms
Right-click and select Execute Form and then Every Cycle, Start by S1, Start
Only First Cycle, or Not Execute from the pop-up menu.
3-8-4 Zooming In and Out of a Sequence Table
Right-click and select Scale and then 100%, 200%, 50%, Zoom In, or Zoom
Out from the pop-up menu.
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3-8-5 Editing Sequence Tables
1, 2, 3...
1. Right-click on the sequence table in the right side of the window and select
Edit Mode/Enabled. The sequence table will be changed to Edit Mode.
(Sequence Table will be displayed in black.)
2. Double-click a row in the conditions or actions section, or select the row and
select Data Edit/Signal Name from the pop-up menu. The Signal Dialog
Box will be displayed.
3. Select the Input, Relation, Output, Table Command, or ITEM Write Tab,
and set a signal in the Signal field for a condition or action. Refer to the following tables in 3-8-6 Settings for Conditions and Actions for details.
Note Timers and counters must be set in advance in Element Edit Mode
before they can be set. Refer to 3-8-7 Editing Elements for details.
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4. Set values for the signal in the rule column of the condition and action sections.
Signal
Value
Switches from Y
to N to blank and
then repeats when
double-clicked.
3-8-6 Settings for Conditions and Actions
The following contact signals can be used for sequence table conditions.
Conditions
Signal
Input
Relational
Expression
Notation on
CX-Process
screen
IN (source
specification)
(parameter 1) <
(parameter 2)
(parameter) <
#(value)
“<” can be replaced
with other
comparison
symbols
Types
Settings on
CX-Process
screen
Contact input or
contact output
ITEMs from
function blocks
Input Tab Page
source
specification: Block
and ITEM
CSV tag and tag
ITEM (contact
input or contact
output ITEM for
control or operation
block)
User link table tag
name (I/O memory
in CPU Unit)
Input Tab Page
source
specification: Tag
name.
Timer/counter
completion status
or status contact,
such as a
pre-alarm status
contact for a
timer/counter
Input Tab Page
source
specification:
Element
Result of
comparison for
relational
expression
Relational
expression types
are set in the
command
classification on
the Relation Tab
Page.
Input Tab Page
source
specification: User
link table
The same settings
are possible for
parameters 1 and
2 as for the inputs
listed above, i.e.
Block and ITEM,
tag name., user
link table, or
element), or a
value (constant)
can be set.
Setting method
Example
Select the block
and ITEM and
select the ITEM
number from the
detailed
information.
Select the ITEM
tag and select the
ITEM from the
detailed
information.
For block address
001 and ITEM 086:
001.086
Select the area
type and select the
user link table tag
name from the
detailed
information.
Specify the
timer/counter
number and select
the status contact
from the detailed
information.
For SW01 user link
table tag:
LNK007:SW01
Set the relational
expression (<, <=,
NOT, =, >, or >=)
parameter 1, and
parameter 2.
For a user link
table tag type
value equals 200:
(LNK005:type =
#200)
For the A/M switch
for the Master01
CSV tag:
Master01.A_M
---
For elements,
specify the number
and then select the
present value of
the PV, the
remaining time, or
the counter value.
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Output
(See note.)
Notation on
CX-Process Tool
screen
OUT_H
(destination):
Holding contact
output operation
OUT L
OUT_L
(destination):
Non-holding
contact output
operation
Types
Settings on
CX-Process Tool
screen
Setting method
Function block
contact output item
Output tab
destination
specification: Block
ITEM
Select the block
ITEM and select
the ITEM number
from the detailed
information.
For block address
001 and ITEM 086:
001.086
CSV tag and tag
ITEM
Output tab
destination
specification: Tag
name
Select the ITEM
tag and select the
tag ITEM from the
detailed
information.
For the A/M switch
for the Master01
CSV tag:
Master01.A_M
Output tab
destination
specification: User
link table
Select the block
ITEM and select
the ITEM number
from the detailed
information.
For Value1 user
link table tag:
LNK007:Value01
Output tab
destination
specification:
Element action
(destination)
Select the area
type and select the
link table tag name
from the detailed
information.
---
Table Command
Tab command
classification:
STEP(block
address, step
number)
Table Command
Tab command
classification:
RUN(block
address)
Block address and
step number
For block address
702, step 03:
70203
Block address
For block address
702:
702
Table Command
Tab command
classification:
STOP(block
address)
Block address
For block address
702:
702
(Contact output
ITEM for control
and operation
OUT_P
((destination):
) Pulse blocks)
contact output
User link table
operation
name (I/O memory
in CPU Unit)
OUT_F
(destination):
Flashing contact
output operation
Timer/counter reset
start, operation
start/stop, and
pause commands
Table
Command
200
3-8
The following contact signals can be used for sequence table outputs.
Actions
Signal
Section
STEP(sequence
table block
address,step
number)
Setting of a
specific step in
another sequence
table
RUN(sequence
table block
address)
Starting another
sequence table
STOP(sequence
table block
address)
Stopping another
sequence table
Example
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Signal
Write to
ITEM
Notation on
CX-Process Tool
screen
SET(#value,
destination)
Section
Types
Settings on
CX-Process Tool
screen
Writing a constant
to a function block
ITEM write
parameter
ITEM Write tab
destination: Block
ITEM
Writing a constant
to an CSV tag and
tag ITEM (Contact
output ITEM for
control and
operation blocks)
ITEM Write tab
destination: Tag
name
User link table
(writing a constant
to I/O memory in
the CPU Unit)
ITEM Write tab
destination: User
link table
Setting method
Select the block
ITEM, select the
ITEM number from
the detailed
information, and
input the write data
(–32,000 to
32,000).
Select the ITEM
tag, select the tag
ITEM from the
detailed
information, and
input the write data
(–32,000 to
32,000).
Select the area
type, select the
user link table tag
from the detailed
information, and
input the write data
(–32,000 to
32,000: Input the
scaled value for
the user link table).
3-8
Example
---
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Note The following output forms can be selected.
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Signal
Output
Output
form
o
Holding
Section
Setting
screen
sc
ee on
o
C
CX-Process
Tool
Sequence table execute form
(ITEM 006)
For Every Cycle (0) and Start on
S1 (1)
For Start
Only First
Cycle (2)
Output tab
command
classification:
OUT_H
(destination)
Y: ON when the condition is met and remains ON
even when the condition is no longer met. Must
be turned OFF from another rule.
Output tab
command
classification:
OUT_L
(destination)
Y: Remains ON while condition is
met and remain OFF while
condition is not met.
Pulse
Output tab
command
classification:
OUT_P
(destination)
Y: ON only once when condition is
Cannot be
met and turns OFF the next
used.
operating cycle. The condition must
be not met and then met again
before the signal will turn ON again.
Flashing
Output tab
command
classification:
OUT_F
(destination)
Non-holding
Y/N
specification
spec
ca o
in rule
Execution
condition
co
d o
Y (ON) or N
(OFF)
When
condition
changes
from not
met to met
Only Y
(always ON)
While
condition is
met
Only Y (pulse
output)
When
condition
changes
from not
met to met
N: OFF when the condition is met and remains
OFF even when the condition is no longer met.
Must be turned ON from another rule.
Cannot be
used.
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N: Cannot be specified.
N: Cannot be specified.
Y: Changes between ON and OFF
when the condition is met and
continues flashing even when the
condition is no longer met.
N: The flashing output is turned ON
while the condition is met and
remains ON even when the
condition is no longer met.
Cannot be
used.
Y (flashing)
While
or N (remains condition is
ON when
met
flashing
stops)
Note: To turn OFF and output that
is being held ON, Use OUT_H with
an N specification. Even when this
is done, however, the signal will not
turn OFF until the condition for
OUT_F is no longer met (for both a
Y and N specification).
3-8-7 Editing Elements
The following procedure must be performed in order to use timers and counters.
When editing the sequence table, Element must be selected in the Signal Dialog Box to display the elements set with this procedure and enable using them.
1, 2, 3...
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1. Right-click the sequence table and select View Mode/Element from the
pop-up menu to switch to Element Edit Mode.
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2. Select a row and select Data Edit/Element from the menus. The Initial Data
Configuration Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Values are set for the timers and counters. The settings are shown in the
following table.
Element type
Set value
Pre-alarm
value
Unit
Timer
0 to 32767
0 to 32767
1: 0.01 s, 2:
0.1 s, 2: s, 4:
min
Counter
0 to 32767
0 to 32767
---
System
element
number
Automatically
set
Registered
block address
Sequence
table address
Example
TIM 000 100 s
CNT 001 200
counts
3-8-8 Expanding the Sequence Table
Right-click and select Expand/Vertical or Expand/Horizontal from the pop-up
menu. When a sequence table is expanded, the sequence table will be automatically expanded by the specified amount in descending order starting from block
address 900.
Note
1. The expanded portion of the sequence table cannot be edited directly.
When editing a sequence table edit the portion from the original table that
existed before expansion.
2. When sequence table expansion is cleared, the expanded portion of the
table is deleted automatically.
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For example, if a sequence table at block address 701 is expanded, three new
areas will be automatically registered as shown below.
Number of rules
Number of
conditions
Block address: 701
(The original sequence
table)
Block address: 900
(Area for the increased
number of rules)
Block address: 899
(Area for the increased
number of conditions)
Block address: 898
(Area for the increased
number of conditions and
rules)
3-8-9 Table References for LCB05 Ver. 3.0 or Later
The table reference function enables a main sequence table (called the main
table) to reference the results of condition rules in another sequence table
(called the reference table). This enables grouping common processing in the
reference table. Enter the TBL command with the referent block address as the
input signal in the condition section and enter Y (input as is) or N (reverse input)
for the rule.
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The table above shows the relationship between the main table and the reference table. The evaluation results for the conditions set in the reference table
are treated as the condition signals for the main table. For details on the table
reference function, refer to the Loop Control Boards Operation Manual (Cat. No.
W406).
Creating the Reference Table
Use the following procedure to create the reference table.
1, 2, 3...
1. Register a sequence table.
2. Double-click the sequence table that is to be the reference table in the Workspace tree. The Sequence Table Window will open.
3. Right-click in the Sequence Table Window and select Reference Setting –
Reference Table from the pop-up menu or select Operation – Reference
Setting – Reference Table from the main menus.
Using the Reference Table in the Main Table
Use the following procedure to set the main table to access input signals from
the reference table.
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the Signal Dialog Box in the main table.
2. Select the Input Tab and select TBL as the command type.
3. Set the reference table as the source.
Clearing the Reference Table Setting
Use the following procedure to clear the reference table setting by setting the
table as a main table.
1, 2, 3...
1. Double-click the reference table in the Workspace. The reference table will
open.
2. Right-click in the Sequence Table Window and select Reference Setting –
Main Table from the pop-up menu or select Operation – Reference Table
– Main Table from the main menus.
3-8-10 Checking for Errors in the Sequence Table
Right-click and select Check Errors from the pop-up menu.
Note The sequence table can be downloaded to the Loop Controller even if the above
check finds errors. Before downloading a sequence table with errors, confirm
that the error will not affect normal control operation.
Sequence tables can be transferred to the Loop Controller even if errors have
been detected in them in the error check. If transferring a sequence table with an
error, first make sure that the error will not affect control operations before performing the transfer.
An error will occur in the following cases and the transfer will not be made to the
LCB.
• The condition or operation signal is undefined and there is only Y/N data.
• The timer cycle is shorter than the operation cycle of the sequence table.
• There is no step number specified using THEN and ELSE.
• There is no step number specified using the STEP command in the referent sequence table N is specified for the non-holding output, pulse output,
STEP command, RUN command, STOP command, and ITEM writing.
• The block address of a sequence table is specified in a STEP command,
RUN command, or STOP command within that sequence table.
• A TBL command is set in a reference table.
• The block address of a sequence table is specified in a TBL command
within that sequence table.
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• The block address specified for a TBL command does not exist.
A warning will be displayed while downloading a sequence table in the following
cases. Downloading will continue.
• A input signal is not registered in the reference table with the block address
specified for a TBL command in the main table.
• Y/N data is not registered in the reference table for the block address specified for a TBL command in the main table.
• An output signal is registered in the reference table.
• The block address specified for the TBL command is not set as a reference
table.
3-8-11 Validating the Actions of the Sequence Table
Right-click and select Validate Action/Start from the pop-up menu. The sequence table can be edited online during validation. Refer to 4-6-7 Validating
Sequence Table Operation for details.
3-8-12 Printing the Sequence Table
Right-click and select Print/General from the pop-up menu.
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Displaying and Setting in Engineering Units
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Section
3-9
Displaying and Setting in Engineering Units
3-9-1 Overview
Engineering units can be used to display and set the analog data handled by the
CX-Process Tool. Data is converted to engineering units based on the CSV tag
information set for the function block.
Note This function can be used only with Loop Control Boards, Loop-control CPU Units, and Process-control CPU Units. It is not supported by
Loop Control Units.
Configuration for Engineering Unit Conversion
CX-Process Tool
CSV tag
Function
block ITEM
Function
block ITEM
Downloading
percentage
data
Percentage
data
Conversion
Reverse conversion
Uploading
percentage
data
The user sets the scaling information.
User
Engineering
units
Monitoring in engineering units
Settings in engineering units
(Configuration for Engineering Unit Conversion)
Loop Controller
The above diagram shows the configuration for using the engineering unit display and setting function to convert Loop Controller parameters into engineering
units.
Engineering units are values that have been converted into the values actually
used for I/O based on scaling of ITEM data handled by the Loop Controller. They
are applicable to values such as temperatures (°C) and voltages (Pa). Conversely, the main analog data handled by the Loop Controller (e.g., PV or SP for
basic PID) is expressed in values such as -15.00% to +115% or -320.00% to
+320%. This is called percentage (%) data.
The CX-Process Tool converts function block ITEM displays into engineering
units based on CSV tags set by the user. Displays and settings on the CX-Process Tool can use engineering units when the engineering unit display and setting function is enabled, making it possible to check and input values more intuitively. (When this function is disabled, or when CSV tags are not set, editing is
only possible for percentage (%) data.)
When the CX-Process Tool exchanges data with the Loop Controller, it is percentage (%) data that is transferred. Loop Controller internal processing is
executed using percentage (%) data, so reverse conversion from engineering
units to percentage (%) data is performed automatically when data is transferred.
Conversion Errors
The main analog data is processed as percentage data in the Loop Controller.
The maximum resolution for this data is 64,000. Depending on the scaling set-
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tings, conversion errors may occur during engineering unit conversion. If a conversion error occurs with the CX-Process Tool, the following warning will be displayed when the value is input. (When a conversion error occurs, the scaled value closest to the input value is automatically calculated.)
(Conversion Error Warning Display)
With the CX-Process Tool, an engineering unit that is input is converted to a percentage (%) value. The converted value is converted back to the engineering
unit (reverse conversion), and the two values are compared. If there is a difference, a warning is displayed. The main cause of errors is rounding errors that
occur in division during scaling.
Conversion Error Example
When the following settings are made for the CSV tag:
Scaling upper limit: 8,500, Scaling lower limit: –2,000, DP position: 1, Unit: °C
An input value of 32.0C becomes 2,209.52 when converted to percentage (%)
data. The rounded-off value of 2,210 then becomes 32.05°C when converted
back to the engineering unit. The rounded-off value with a DP position of 1 becomes 32.1C, and a warning is displayed because this value differs from the input value.
3-9-2 Functions for Which Engineering Unit Displays and Settings Are
Enabled
The following table shows the functions for which engineering unit displays and
settings are enabled.
Functions for Which Engineering Unit Displays and Settings Are Enabled
Function name
Displays
Settings
Editing function block ITEMs
Yes
Yes
Printing and print previews for function block ITEMs
Yes
---
Monitor ITEM lists
Yes
Yes
Block diagram operation checks
Yes
Yes
Wireless debugging
Yes
Yes
Segment Program 2 and Segment Program 3 ITEM
settings
Yes
Yes
3-9-3 Setting CSV Tags for Function Blocks
CSV tags must be set for a function block in order to execute the engineering unit
display and settings. For details on setting CSV tags, refer to 3-4-1 Creating
SCADA Software and RS View Tag Files.
3-9-4 Setting Projects in Engineering Unit Mode
Select View - Engineering Unit Mode - Display from the menu, or click the
Icon in the toolbar. To clear the Engineering Unit Mode, select the command
again or click the icon again.
The default setting is for the Engineering Unit Mode to be enabled. Setting the
Engineering Unit Mode enables engineering unit displays and settings for all
function blocks registered for the project.
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Note The enable/disable status for the Engineering Unit Mode is held from the previous time that the CX-Process Tool was started.
3-9-5 Displaying Function Block ITEM Lists
When the Engineering Unit Mode is enabled, converted ITEMs in the ITEM list
are displayed in blue. The values are displayed as engineering units and rightjustified in the Data column in the ITEM list.
(ITEM List Display (Basic PID) with Engineering Unit Mode Disabled)
(ITEM List Display (Basic PID) with Engineering Unit Mode Enabled)
3-9-6 Editing Function Block ITEMs
Use the following procedure to input analog data using engineering data.
1, 2, 3...
1. Enter the Engineering Unit Mode as described in 3-9-4 Setting Projects in
Engineering Unit Mode.
2. Open the ITEM Setting Window and click on the General Data input area.
3. The Engineering Input Dialog Box will be displayed. Input the value.
4. If a conversion error occurs, a warning will be displayed. After confirmation,
the rounded value will be set.
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3-9-7 Displaying Engineering Units When Confirming Operation
Displaying Monitor ITEM Lists
Engineering unit display and settings are enabled in the monitor ITEM list. The
notation is the same as for the ITEM list shown in 3-9-5 Displaying Function
Block ITEM Lists. In addition, when the monitor ITEM list is executed, ITEM data
transfer editing is enabled in engineering units.
Note For details on ITEM data transfers, refer to 4-6-2 Downloading Individual ITEM
Data Settings.
Displays in Block Diagrams
When checking operation in a block diagram, the ITEM values are displayed in
engineering units. The display can include integers, a decimal point, and a total
of up to five characters for the unit.
(Engineering Unit Display When Checking Operation)
If there is more information than can be displayed in the diagram, it can be
viewed in a tool chip when the cursor is over the function block, as shown below.
(Engineering Unit Display in Tool Chip Format)
Engineering units can also be set for forced changes to analog output signals
while checking function block operation.
Note For details on forced changes, refer to 4-6-5 Forced Changes to Analog Output
Signals.
Setting Engineering Units for Wireless Debugging
Engineering units can be used for numeric inputs for wireless debugging.
Note For details on the wireless debugging function, refer to 4-6-4 Wireless Debugging (LCB Ver. 3.0 or Later Only).
3-9-8 Related Functions
Print Preview and Printing
When the Engineering Unit Mode is enabled, data strings in the ITEM list are
printed in engineering units when the ITEM list is printed. The data strings are
displayed as right-justified engineering units shown with the units included (in
the same positions as in the ITEM list).
ITEM Setting Dialog Box for Segment Program 2 and Segment Program 3
Blocks
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The ITEM setting dialog boxes for Segment Program 2 and Segment Program 3
blocks can be set using an engineering unit display.
Note For details on ITEM settings for Segment Program 2 and Segment Program 3
blocks, refer to Appendix C Setting Segment Programs.
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3-10 Displaying Loop Controller Memory Maps
3-10-1 Overview
When using CX-Process Tool version 4.0 or higher, a list can be displayed showing the areas of the CPU Unit’s I/O memory that are being used by the Loop Controller. The list is displayed for each area type in address order. The following
areas can be displayed and the status can be confirmed by the color of the address cell.
• When HMI I/F Area is allocated:
Send Area (Loop Controller → CPU): Blue
Receive Area (CPU → Loop Controller): Pink
• When analog or contact signals are allocated in the addresses of the User Link
Table: Green
• When analog or contact signals are allocated in the field terminal block:
Orange
• When program pattern data is allocated in Segment Program 3 (Block Model
158): Dark green
1. For User Link Table contacts, the I/O memory address in which the contact
signal is allocated is displayed in color.
Note
2. The following two types of overlapping can be confirmed when checking
whether the same I/O memory address has been used more than once.
• When data has been written (sent) from the Loop Controller to the same
I/O memory address in the CPU Unit: The corresponding cell will be displayed in red to indicate an overlap warning.
• When data has been read (received) to the Loop Controller from the same
I/O memory address in the CPU Unit, or when data has been read (received) from and written (sent) to the same I/O memory address in the
CPU Unit: The corresponding cell will be displayed in aqua to indicate an
overlap in the receive area.
Loop Controller
System
Common
Block
CPU Unit
Control Blocks, etc.
CIO Area
Block Model
Block Model
Control
Blocks
Used in HMI
interface
CX-Process Tool
Offline
Used in User
Link Table
User Link Table
Tag A
Tag B
Tag C
Memory Map
Used in field
block terminal
Area type: CIO
CIO 00000
CIO 00001
CIO 00002
Field Block Terminal
Displays whether the tag is being used in
the HMI interface data area, the User Link
Table, or a Field Block Terminal.
Also displays whether any address is being
used more than once.
This function simplifies management of the CPU Unit memory by enabling confirmation of which areas in the CPU Unit’s I/O memory are being used by the
Loop Controller.
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3-10-2 Operation Procedure
Use the following procedure to display a list showing the status of which words in
the CPU Unit’s I/O memory are being used by the Loop Controller.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Show Memory Map from the Execute Menu.
2. The Memory Map of LCB Window will be displayed.
3-10-3 Screens
Memory Map Display
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the memory area type to be displayed as a list from the pull-down list
at the top left of the screen (CIO, W, H, DM, EM bank Nos. 0 to 12).
2. Enter the first word of the memory area in the Channel field.
3. The corresponding address cells will be displayed using the following colors. The colors differentiate how each area is being used by the Loop Controller.
Display color
Loop Controller allocated area
Green
User Link Table (except field terminals)
Blue
HMI I/F Send Area (Loop Controller → CPU)
Pink
HMI I/F Receive Area (CPU → Loop Controller)
Orange
Field Terminal
Red
Overlap (including overlap in data written to the CPU Unit)
Aqua
Overlap (Recv. Area) (overlap in data read from CPU Unit)
Dark green
Other memory links
Example 1: Displaying Areas Used for User Link Table
Find Overlapping: Searches for addresses with overlaps.
Find Overlapping (Whole Area): Displays a list of the
Reload: Refreshes the list. overlapping addresses in the Search Result Window.
Checking for Overlapping of Reading attribute: Treats
Bin/Hex.: Switches between binary and hexadecimal.
Overlap (Recv. Area) as Overlap. The function returns
Enter the first word of the selected area to be displayed.
to Overlap (Recv. Area) when clicked again.
Address with lowest digit 0.
Detail: Displays the details for the
selected address in Detail View.
Select the memory area to
be displayed: CIO, W, H,
DM, EM bank No. 0 to 12.
W300 is used for the User Link Table,
so it is displayed in green.
Indicates the lowest
digit as 0 to 9.
Click this field to switch
the displayed area.
The range currently being
displayed is indicated within
a green frame.
W302 is displayed in aqua, indicating an overlap
(CPU → Loop Controller only) of two or more read
links in the User Link Table (Overlap (Recv. Area)).
W301 is displayed in red, indicating an overlap
(Loop Controller → CPU) of two or more links including write links in the User Link Table.
Memory Map legend: Indicates the colors of the used areas.
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Example 2: HMI I/F Area Display
E0_00000 to E0_00079 are displayed in blue,
indicating that they are allocated as the HMI I/F.
Memory Map Detail
Select the I/O memory word cell in the Memory Map Window, and click the
icon to display the Detail View Window.
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Display Items
Code
Color
UL
Green
HS
Contents
Displayed items
Blue
User Link Table
(except field terminals)
HMI I/F Send Area
Address, Tag Name, ITEM Name,
R/W, Link Number
Address, Tag Name, ITEM Name
HR
Pink
HMI I/F Receive Area
Address, Tag Name, ITEM Name
FT
Orange
Field terminal
OT
Dark
green
Other memory links
Address, Tag Name, ITEM Name,
R/W
Address, R/W
Checking the Result Window (Overlap)
Displays a list of any CPU Unit I/O memory addresses that are overlapping (including overlap in data written to CPU Unit) in the HMI I/F, User Link Table, or
Field Terminals to enable checking for overlapping addresses. This can be done
using either of the following two procedures.
• Searching for Overlapping Addresses One at a Time
Find Overlapping Icon in the Memory Map Display. The first
Click the
address being used more than once will be displayed. Each time the icon is
clicked, the next overlapping address will be displayed.
• Searching for All Overlapping Addresses at Once
Find Overlapping (whole area) Icon. The following
Next, click the
Search Result Window will be displayed showing all of the addresses in I/O
memory being used more than once.
Overlap: Displays the number of times the address has been used.
Type: Displays the type code (UL: User Link Table, HS: HMI Send Area,
HR: HMI Receive Area, FT: Field Terminal)
Overlapping Address: Displays the address that is
being used more than once by the Loop Controller.
Note To display the Search Result Window treating Overlap (Recv. Area) (overlap in
data read from CPU Unit) as Overlap (including overlap in data written to CPU
Unit), click the
and then click the
Checking for Overlapping of Reading attribute Icon,
Icon.
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3-11 Printing
Function blocks, block diagrams, ladder diagrams, the cross-references of step
ladder programs, or monitor tag lists can be printed.
Select the ITEM to be printed using the Project Workspace and then select Print
and the type of data to be printed from the File Menu, or right-click the data that is
currently open and select Print from the pop-up menu.
Note Data can be printed vertically (portrait) on A4 only. Do not use any other paper
size. Block diagrams, however, can be printed horizontally (landscape) on A4.
3-11-1 Printable Data
Data
Function blocks
Block diagrams
Ladder diagrams
Printable item
Block addresses, block models,
block names, and all ITEM settings.
Condition for
selection
---
File menu
Pop-up menu
Print/Function
Block
None
Edit Block
Note Annotations (comments) can Diagram Mode
be inserted.
Print/Block
Diagram
Ladder symbols and operands
(address)
Edit Step Ladder
Program Mode
Print/Ladder
Diagram
Print Block
Diagram in Block
Diagram Edit
Mode
Print Ladder
Diagram in Ladder
Diagram Edit
Mode
Select the desired LCU/LCB
element, function block group, or
function block.
Block diagram
Note Annotations (comments) can
be inserted.
Cross-references
of Step Ladder
Programs
Cross-references (i.e., contact
addresses, block addresses,
mnemonic row numbers,
instructions, and output comments)
When
cross-references
are displayed
Print/
Cross-References
Print
Cross-Reference
when cross
references are
displayed
Monitor tag list
(Loop Control
Units only)
Monitor tag list (i.e., open monitor
tag lists, LCB elements, nodes,
etc.)
When monitor tag
lists are displayed
Print/Monitor Tag
List
Print when the
monitor tag list is
displayed
CSV Tag List
Print/CSV Tag List
Print when the
CSV tag list is
displayed
All
CSV tag list (i.e., open CSV tag
When LCU/LCB
lists, LCU/LCB elements, or nodes). element or node
function block file
is selected
All of the above data by LCU/LCB
--element or node (i.e., function
blocks, block diagrams, ladder
diagrams, cross-references, and
monitor tag lists)
Print/All
None
ITEM list
Open ITEM lists
When ITEM lists
are displayed
Print/ITEM List
Print when the
ITEM list is
displayed
Sequence Table
Sequence table
The entire table will be printed if
General is selected. If Separated is
selected, expanded portions will be
printed on separate pages.
When LCU/LCB
element is
selected
Print/Sequence
Table
Print/Sequence
Table
User Link Table
---
When LCU/LCB
element is
selected
Print/User Link
Table
Print/User Link
Table
Connection Map
---
When LCU/LCB
Print/Connection
element or block is Map
selected
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3-11-2 Printing Function Blocks
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Print and Function Block from the File Menu. The following dialog
box will appear.
2. Select the LCU/LCB element to print.
3. Click the OK Button to print all the LCU/LCB element data.
To print a function block group, select the function block group or the block
addresses to be printed.
The following Print Preview Screen will appear.
4. Click the Print Button to start printing.
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Printing Example
3-11-3 Printing Block Diagrams
Printing an Active (i.e., Currently Open) Block Diagram
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the block diagram folder and select Edit/Block Diagram from the
Settings Menu to set the Edit Block Diagram Mode.
2. Right-click the block diagram window, and select Print Block Diagram from
the pop-menu. The following Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
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Printing Example
Printing for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element in the Project Workspace, and then Select
Print and Block Diagram from the File Menu. The following dialog box will
be displayed.
2. To print all the block diagrams within the LCU/LCB element, select the All
check box. To select specific block diagrams for printing, select the Select
Area check box, and specify the start block diagram and the end block diagram. (Start/End correspond to the start and end block diagram numbers
registered in ascending order.) One block diagram will be printed per page.
You can also specify the start page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on
each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The block diagrams in active function block files will
start printing.
Printing for a Node (Maximum 3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active function block file in the Project Workspace, and then select Print and Block Diagram in the File Menu.
2. One block diagram will be printed per page. You can also specify the start
page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on each page to show and hide
specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The block diagrams in active function block files will
start printing.
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3-11-4 Printing Ladder Diagrams
Printing an Active (i.e., Currently Open) Ladder Diagram
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Edit Step Ladder Mode. (Select the step ladder block, and then select
Setting and Edit Step Ladder Program.)
2. Right-click the ladder diagram window, and then select Print Ladder Diagram from the pop-up menu. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
Note If there is more than one ladder diagram, click the Print Button for
each ladder diagram.
Printing Example
Condition
Operate
Comment
Printing for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element from the Project Workspace, and then select
Print and Ladder Diagram from the File Menu.
2. To print all the ladder diagrams within the LCU/LCB element, select the All
check box. To select specific ladder diagrams for printing, select the Select
Area check box, and specify the start ladder diagram and the end ladder diagram. (Start/End correspond to the start and end ladder diagram numbers
registered in ascending order.) You can also specify the start page. Select
the Show and Hide Buttons on each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The ladder diagrams in the LCU/LCB element will start
printing.
Printing for a Node (3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active function block files from the Project Workspace, and then
select Print and Ladder Diagram from the File Menu.
2. You can also specify the start page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on
each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The ladder diagrams in active function block files will
start printing.
3-11-5 Printing Cross-references
Printing an Active (i.e., Currently Open) Cross-reference
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the cross-references. (With the mnemonic code displayed, select
the Refresh Button, click the OK Button, and then select LCU/LCB. Next,
select Execution and Cross-reference.)
2. Right-click the cross-reference window, and then select Print Cross-Reference from the pop-up window. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
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Printing Example
Printing for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element from the Project Workspace, and then select
Print and Cross-reference from the File Menu.
2. One cross-reference will be printed per page. You can also specify the start
page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on each page to show and hide
specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The cross-references in the LCU/LCB element will start
printing.
Printing for a Node (3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active function block file from the Project Workspace, and then
select Print and Cross-Reference from the File Menu.
2. One cross-reference will be printed per page. You can also specify the start
page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on each page to show and hide
specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The cross-references in active function block file will
start printing.
3-11-6 Printing Monitor Tag Lists (Loop Control Units Only)
Printing an Active (i.e., Currently Open) Monitor Tag List
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the monitor tag lists. (Select Execution, and then Monitor Tag
List.)
2. Right-click the Monitor Tag List Window, and then select Print Monitor Tag
List from the pop-up menu. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
Printing for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element from the Project Workspace, and then select
Print and Monitor Tag List from the File Menu.
2. You can also specify the start page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on
each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The ladder diagrams in the LCU/LCB element will start
printing.
Printing for a Node (3 LCU/LCB Elements Maximum)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active function block file from the Project Workspace, and then
select Print and Monitor Tag List from the File Menu.
2. You can also specify the start page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on
each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. The monitor tag lists in active function block file will start
printing.
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3-11-7 Printing CSV Tag Lists
Printing an Active (i.e., Currently Open) CSV Tag List
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the CSV tag lists. (Select Execution, and then CSV Tag List.)
2. Right-click the CSV Tag List Window, and then select Print from the pop-up
menu. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Click the OK Button to start printing.
Printing for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element from the Project Workspace, and then select
Print and CSV Tag List from the File Menu.
2. Click the OK Button. The CSV tag lists in the LCU/LCB element will start
printing.
Printing for a Node (3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active function block file from the Project Workspace, and then
select Print and CSV Tag List from the File Menu.
2. Click the OK Button. The CSV tag lists in active function block file will start
printing.
3-11-8 Printing All
Printing All Data (Function Blocks, Block Diagrams, Ladder Diagrams, Cross-References, and Monitor
Tag Lists) for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element from the Project Workspace, and then select
Print and All from the File Menu.
2. You can also specify the start page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on
each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. All the data in the LCU/LCB element will start printing.
Printing All Data (Function Blocks, Block Diagrams, Ladder Diagrams, Cross-References, and Monitor
Tag Lists) for a Node (3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active node block function block files from the Project Workspace,
and then select Print and All from the File Menu.
2. You can also specify the start page. Select the Show and Hide Buttons on
each page to show and hide specific pages.
3. Click the OK Button. All data in active function block file will start printing.
3-11-9 Printing ITEM Lists
Printing an Active (i.e., Currently Open) ITEM List
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the ITEM list.
2. Right-click the ITEM List Window, and then select Print ITEM List from the
pop-up menu. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
3-11-10 Printing Sequence Tables
Printing an Open Sequence Table
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the sequence table.
2. Right-click on the sequence table and select Print/General or Print/Separated from the pop-up menu. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
• The entire sequence table will be printed if Print/General is selected.
• If the sequence table has been expanded, the expanded portion will be
printed separately if Print/Separated is selected.
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3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
Printing the Sequence Tables for an LCU/LCB Element
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element on the Project Workspace and select Print/
Sequence Control from the File Menu.
2. Select All to print all of the sequence tables for the LCU/LCB element. Select Select Area to specify the sequence tables to print, and then input the
numbers for the first and last sequence tables to print. The numbers correspond to the order that the block diagrams were registered in. The starting
page can also be specified.
3. Click the OK Button. The specified sequence tables will be printed.
Printing Sequence Tables for a Node (for up to 3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select an active node file in the function block navigator select Print/Sequence Control from the File Menu.
2. If desired, specify the starting page and select the display setting for each
page.
3. Click the OK Button. The specified sequence tables in the active node file
will be printed.
3-11-11 Printing User Link Tables
Printing an Open User Link Table
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the user link table.
2. Right-click on the user link table and select Print from the pop-up menu. The
Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
Printing User Link Tables for a Node (for up to 3 LCU Elements and 1 LCB Element)
1, 2, 3...
1. Select an active node file in the Project Workspace select Print/User Link
Table from the File Menu.
2. Click the OK Button. The specified sequence tables in the active node file
will be printed.
3-11-12 Printing Connection Maps
Printing an Open Connection Map
1, 2, 3...
1. Display the connection map.
2. Right-click on the connection map and select Print from the pop-up menu.
The Print Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. Set the number of copies to be printed, and then click the OK Button to start
printing.
Note To print the connection map for a function block selected in the Project Workspace, select Print from the File Menu.
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3-12 Setting Options
3-12-1 Overview
Options can be set for the CX-Process Tool. Select Options from the Setting
Menu. The following Product Information Settings Dialog Box will be displayed.
The settings made here apply to the entire Project Workspace (i.e., the entire
project).
Option Settings
The following items can be set.
Tab
General
Option
Project
Workspace:
Display by Tag
name.
Make the tag
name registration
default.
Enable OPC
server Direct
Access Tag
Communication
o
Retry times
Time-out value
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Meaning
Default
When selected, displays CSV tag
names for function blocks on the
project tree.
Off
When selected, selects using tag
names and tag ITEMs when
setting ITEMs, such as when
specifying the send source of
function blocks. When not
selected, selects inputting
numerical values (BBBBIIII) are in
sequence.
When selected, adds ITEMS other
than for HMI data to the tag file as
OPC server direct access tag
when outputting the tag file.
Set the number of retries for
communications with the PLC.
Sets the response timeout
monitoring time (only when
FinsGateway is the
communications driver).
On
Off
3
5,000 ms
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Tab
CSV Tag
Setting
Option
Show extended
property
Off
Treat User Link
Table as OPC
Server scaling tag
When selected, outputs scaling
tags for CSV tags in the user link
table. OPC Server scaling tag
output is also enabled for CSV tag
entries in the user link table.
Off
Assume data
range of ITEM
related to MV to be
0-100%
When selected, the limits for the
Off
data range of the three ITEMs MV,
MH_LMT, and ML_LMT on the
OPC Server are set to lower limit =
0.00% and upper limit = 100.00%.
Replace the first
character of tag
name with “_”
When selected, replaces the hash
symbol (#) at the beginning of tag
names in the CSV tag file with an
underscore (_).
Off
Scale
Set the display zoom for function
block diagrams.
When selected, displays the grid.
When selected, displays CSV tag
names for function block names.
When selected, displays function
blocks pasted in the function block
diagram in colors according to the
type of function block.
100
Sets the display zoom for the
ladder diagram.
When selected, displays
information for the selected ITEM.
100
Sets the display zoom for the
sequence table.
When selected, edit mode is
automatically entered when a
sequence table is displayed.
100
Grid Mode
Tag Display Mode
Color Function
Block bitmap
Step Ladder
Scale
Data title display
Sequence
Table
ab e
Scale
Edit Mode enabled
when window is
opened.
User Link
Table
Connection
Map
ap
Default
When selected, outputs OPC
Server scaling tags. Use this
option to perform scaling using an
OPC Server.
When selected, makes outputting
OPC Server scaling tags the
default setting.
Always enable
OPC Server
scaling tag option
Function
oc
Block
Diagram
Meaning
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Show Point
When selected, displays
Navigation.
intersections
Show Vertical Line. When selected, displays vertical
lines.
On
Register Tag
Name
automatically when
connected to Field
Terminal.
When selected, automatically
registers tags in the user link table
(with automatic tag naming) when
software connections are made for
field terminals.
On
Set default to
update refresh
cycle of User Link
Table automatically
when LCU/LCB
element is
downloaded.
When selected, sets the refresh
period for tags in user link tables
to the same value as the
processing period for the function
block to which a software
connection is made.
On
Scale
Sets the display zoom for the
connection map.
When selected, , refreshes
connection map displays
continuously.
100
Always update the
contents of
connection map.
Off
On
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3-12-2 General Tab Page
Project Workspace: Display by Tag name.
When this option is selected, CSV tag names will be displayed for function
blocks on the project tree whenever CSV tag names have been set.
When this option is not selected (the default), function block names will be displayed for function blocks on the project tree as normal.
Make the tag name registration default.
When this option is selected (the default), ITEMs can be specified from pulldown lists of tag names and tag ITEM names for the following:
• For the source designation (connection data designation) for a function block
• When Edit – Edit Connection is selected after right-clicking an ITEM displayed in blue
• When editing signals in sequence tables
• When editing symbols in step ladder diagrams
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The following example shows designating the source (i.e., the connection data)
for a function block.
Tag name, field terminal, sequence control will be
selected. The connection data can be selected
from the tag name/tag ITEM name pull-down lists.
When this option is not selected, ITEMS are specified by inputting the block address followed by the ITEM number as a continuous series of numbers
(BBBBIIII) for the following.
• For the source designation (connection data designation) for a function block
• When Edit – Edit Connection is selected after right-clicking an ITEM displayed in blue
• When editing signals in sequence tables
• When editing symbols in step ladder diagrams
The following example shows designating the source (i.e., the connection data)
for a function block.
Block address/ITEM number will be selected. The connection
data is specified by inputting the block address followed by the
ITEM number as a continuous series of numbers (BBBBIIII)
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Enable OPC Server Direct Access Tag
When this option is selected, ITEMs other than for HMI data will be added to the
tag file as OPC server direct access tags when outputting the tag file. This applies to Ramp Program (Block Model 155), Segment Program (Block Model
156), and Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157) only. This option is selected
when the HMI area is not used and all of the ITEMs for these blocks are to be
monitored and set directly from the SYSMAC OPC Server.
Function Blocks That Can Be Directly Accessed from the OPC Server
• Ramp Program (Block Model 155)
• Segment Program (Block Model 156)
• Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157)
3-12-3 Communication Tab Page
Retry times
This option sets the number of retries for communications with the Loop Controller. The default is 3 retries. Increase this number if there are communications
timeouts.
Time-out value
This option sets the timeout time for communications with the Loop Controller.
The default is 5,000 ms. If a heavy communications load causes timeouts, increase this time. The maximum time is 60,000 ms.
3-12-4 CSV Tag Setting Tab Page
Use this tab page to make the settings for exporting expanded scaling data for
SYSMAC OPC Server version 2.6. Using expanded scaling data enables scaling in engineering units using a OPC Server. When this is done, scaling settings
in the SCADA software are not required. For details, refer to Expanded Scaling
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Data for SYSMAC OPC Server Version 2.6 (CX-Process Tool Version 4.0 or
Higher Only) on page 142.
Show extended property
Select this option to output OPC engineering tags. This function enables scaling
to be performed using the OPC Server.
Always enable OPC Server scaling tag option
Select this option to make outputting OPC engineering tags the default setting.
Treat User Link Table as OPC Server scaling tag
Select this option to output engineering tags for the CSV tags in the user link
table. When this option is selected, OPC server engineering tags can also be
output to CSV tag entries in the user link table.
Assume Data Range of ITEM Related to MV to Be 0-100%
Select this option to set the data range’s lower limit to 0.00% and upper limit to
100.00% for the three items MV (MV output value or manual MV during MAN
mode), MH_LMT (high MV limit), ML_LMT (low MV limit) in the OPC Server.
Replace the first character of tag name with “_”
Select this option to replace the hash symbol (#) at the beginning of tag names in
the CSV tag file with an underscore (_). Tags cannot be imported to some SCADA software if a hash symbol is used as the first character of the tag names. The
hash symbol can be changed to an underscore to enable importing.
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3-12-5 Function Block Diagram Tab Page
Scale
This option sets the zoom factor for block diagrams. (This option performs the
same function as the Scale Menu in Edit Block Diagram Mode.)
100 (default): The normal display size
50: Half of the default size
200: Twice the default size
Grid Mode
• Newly Generated Projects in LCB Ver. 3.0 or later
To display the grid, select the checkbox and set the grid width. The default
grid width setting is enabled and Narrow. Grids can be displayed on block
diagrams and lines can be created at the spacing for the selected grid and
moved.
• Newly Generated Project Other Than the Above
Select the checkbox (default: cleared) and select the grid width from Wide,
Middle, and Narrow. Grids can be displayed on block diagrams and lines
can be created at the spacing for the selected grid and moved.
In either case, the function will be the same as selecting Grid Mode from the
Display Mode Menu for the block diagram display mode.
Tag Display Mode
When this option is selected, CSV tag names are displayed for the function block
names of function blocks pasted on the block diagram. This option is not selected by default. (This option performs the same function as the Show CSV Tag
Name command on the Change Mode Menu in Edit Block Diagram Mode.)
Color Function Block bitmap
When this option is selected, function blocks pasted in the function block diagram are displayed in colors according to the type of function block. When this
option is not selected, all function blocks are displayed in gray. This option is not
selected by default.
• Adjustment blocks: Green
• Operation blocks: Light brown
• Field terminals: Pink
• User-defined blocks: Blue
• Other: Gray
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Note The setting will not apply to any function block diagrams that are open when the
setting is changed. Close the function block diagram window and then reopen it
to see the results of changing this option.
3-12-6 Step Ladder Tab Page
Scale
This option sets the zoom factor for ladder diagrams. (This option performs the
same function as the Scale Menu in Ladder Diagram Mode.)
100 (default): The normal display size
50: Half of the default size
200: Twice the default size
Data title display
When this option is selected, information is displayed on selected ITEMs. This
option is not selected by default. (This option performs the same function as
Data title display on the Change Mode Menu in Ladder Diagram Mode.)
3-12-7 Sequence Table Tab Page
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Scale
This option sets the zoom factor for sequence tables. (This option performs the
same function as the Scale Menu in Sequence Table Mode.)
100 (default): The normal display size
50: Half of the default size
200: Twice the default size
Edit Mode enabled when window is opened.
When this option is selected (the default), edit mode is automatically entered
when a sequence table is displayed.
When this option is not selected, edit mode is not entered when a sequence
table is displayed. (To enter edit mode, Edit Mode – Enable must be selected
from the pop-up menu that appears after right-clicking on the sequence table.)
Show Point Navigation
When this option is selected, intersection points are displayed. This option is selected by default. (This option performs the same function as Point Navigation
– Enable on the Operation Menu.)
Show Vertical Line
When this option is selected, vertical lines are displayed. This option is not selected by default. (This option performs the same function as Vertical Line –
Show on the Operation Menu.)
3-12-8 User Link Tab Page
Register Tag Name automatically when connected to Field Terminal.
When this option is selected, tags are automatically registered in the user link
table (with automatic tag naming) when software connections are made for field
terminals. This option is selected by default.
Set default to update refresh cycle of User Link Table automatically.
When this option is selected (the default), the refresh period for tags in user link
tables is set to the same value as the processing period for the function block to
which a software connection is made.
When this option is not selected, the refresh period specified for tags in user link
tables is used.
(This option performs the same function as the Update user link table refresh
cycle option in the LCB Download Dialog Box display when downloading Loop
Controllers.)
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3-12-9 Connection Map Tab Page
Note The connection map is displayed by selecting Connection Map from the
Execute Menu.
Scale
This option sets the zoom factor for the connection map. ( This option performs
the same function as the Change Scale command on the pop-up menu display
after right-clicking on the connection map.)
Always update the contents of connection map.
When this option is selected (the default), the connection map is continuously
refreshed.
When this option is not selected, the connection map is not continuously refreshed.
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SECTION 4
Online Operation
This section describes online operations for uploading, downloading, and testing function block data.
4-1
4-2
Overview of Online Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Settings for Online Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2-1 Selecting the Communications Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2-2 Using FinsGateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2-3 Using CX-Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2-4 Peripheral Bus (Toolbus) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2-5 Connecting with EtherNet/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3 Downloading, Uploading and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3-1 Downloading (Transfer to LC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3-2 Uploading (Transfer from LC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3-3 Compare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-4 Run/Stop Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5 Monitor Run Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5-1 Monitoring the System Run Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5-2 ITEMs Marked “Reset” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5-3 ITEMs Marked “Detailed display” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5-4 Checking Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6 Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-1 Monitoring ITEM Data for Selected Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-2 Downloading Individual ITEM Data Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-3 Block Diagram Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-4 Wireless Debugging (LCB Ver. 3.0 or Later Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-5 Forced Changes to Analog Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-6 Ladder Diagram Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-6-7 Validating Sequence Table Operation (LCB05/05D Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7 Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7-1 Switching to the Tuning Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7-2 Data Logging on Tuning Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7-3 Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7-4 Face Plate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7-5 Operation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-8 Backup and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-8-1 Backup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-8-2 Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-9 Transferring Tag and Comment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-9-1 Backing Up Data to the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-9-2 Recovering Data from the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-10 Clear All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-11 Controlling the CPU Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-11-1 Creating the I/O Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-11-2 Setting the PLC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-11-3 Changing the Operating Mode of the CPU Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-12 Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-12-1 Online Operations for Loop Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-12-2 Inputting the Password before Uploading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview of Online Functions
4-1
Section
4-1
Overview of Online Functions
The CX-Process Tool has the following online functions.
Function
Description
Download/Upload
Downloads, uploads, or compares function block files (.ist) to
RAM in the Loop Controller.
Download
Individual ITEM
Individual ITEM data can be downloaded from the ITEM’s
Settings Dialog Box.
Menu commands
Execute/Download, Upload
New, Upload Previous, and
Compare
Note The comparison of two function block files including
mnemonics is possible.
Click the Download Button after
setting a value in the function
block ITEM’s Settings Dialog Box.
Alternatively, display the ITEM’s
Settings Dialog Box from the ITEM
List, set the desired value, and
click the Download Button.
Run/Stop command Runs or stops the Loop Controller.
Monitor run status
Validate action
Sets and monitors the System Common Block (block model
000) of a Loop Controller.
Debugs the function block data in RAM of a Loop Controller.
1) Monitors all ITEM
Reading and displaying all f the
data in specified
ITEM data in function blocks
function blocks.
(except Step Ladder Program).
2) Checks the operation
of function block
connections for a Loop
Controller. (Block
Diagram Validate Action
Mode)
3) Checks the operation
of the ladder diagram in
the Loop Controller.
(Ladder Diagram
Validate Action Mode)
4) Validates the
operation of a sequence
table (Sequence Table
Validate Action Mode)
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Execute/Operation, and
Run/Stop
Execute/Operation, and Monitor
Run Status
--Select Monitor/ITEM List from
the pop-up menu or Execution
menu.
The following can be performed
for function blocks (excluding step
ladder programs):
Select Start from the Validate
Action Menu with the block
diagram displayed.
Displaying analog output signal
values
Forcibly changing analog output
signals
Independently stopping block
operation or canceling the stop
block operation command for a
function block.
Pseudo-inputting present values
(Wireless Debug Setting –
Calibration Mode)
The following can be performed
for a step ladder program (block
model 301):
Double-click each function block
and operate in the Execute Dialog
Box.
Displaying the status of contact
ITEMs.
Contact ITEM
force-setting/resetting
Independently stopping block
operation or canceling the stop
block operation command for a
function block incorporating
contact ITEMs.
Double-click the command symbol
and operate in the Execute Dialog
Box.
Select Start from the Validate
Action Menu with the ladder
diagram displayed.
Note It is possible to force-set or
force-reset the contact
ITEMs of registered function
blocks.
The following can be checked in a Select Start from the Validate
sequence table (block model 302): Action Menu with the sequence
table displayed.
Current step number
Rule conditions (met/not met)
Condition signal conditions
(met/not met)
Action signal conditions (met/not
met)
Overview of Online Functions
Function
Tuning
Backup/Recovery
Clear all
Section
Description
Settings such as the function block’s PID constants can be
adjusted.
Copies function block data from RAM to flash memory in the
Loop Controller or restores the data back to RAM.
Initializes the function block data in the Loop Controller.
4-1
Menu commands
Select Monitor/Tuning Screen
from the Execution Menu.
Select Backup Data operation
from the Execute Menu.
Select Operation and Clear all
from the Execution Menu.
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4-2
Initial Settings for Online Connections
The following initial settings are required in order to connect the CX-Process
Tool to the PLC online and enable the online functions described above.
Select one of the following communications drivers for the online connection
with the PLC (Programmable Controller):
• FinsGateway
• CX-Server
Note Select the CX-Server to use EtherNet/IP for the communications protocol.
4-2-1 Selecting the Communications Driver
The following dialog box is displayed when the CX-Process Tool is started from
the Windows Start Menu or when Start Only is selected from the I/O tables.
Using FinsGateway
Select FinsGateway as the communications driver.
Using CX-Server
Select CX-Server as the communications driver.
Note
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1. The above dialog box will be displayed when the CX-Process Tool is started
while File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Display is selected. It will not be
displayed if File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Hide is selected. To change
the communications driver, select File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Display and then start the CX-Process by selecting Start Only from the Start
Menu or I/O tables. If the CX-Process was installed as part of the CX-One
(not independently), the above dialog box will not be displayed (i.e., File –
Show Drive Select Dialog – Hide will be selected) and the CX-Server will
automatically be used as the communications driver. To switch to the FinsGateway, select File – Show Drive Select Dialog – Display and then select
FinsGateway at startup.
2. Projects created with CX-Server selected as the communications driver are
not completely compatible with projects created with FinsGateway selected
as the communications driver. The following points are incompatible between the projects created with different communications drivers:
• When CX-Server is selected as the communications driver and the computer is connected directly to the PLC (node address set to 0), it won’t be
possible to select FinsGateway and open the project later because FinsGateway must have a node address setting of 1 or higher.
It is possible to open the project and use FinsGateway if the node address
is changed. Select CX-Server, open the project, change the node address
to 1 or higher (file name other than “Node00”), and save the project again.
Select FinsGateway and open the project.
• When a project has been created with FinsGateway selected as the communications driver and that project is later opened with CX-Server selected as the communications driver, the network address will be set to 0
automatically. After opening the project, reset the network address setting
in each node’s function block file.
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4-2-2 Using FinsGateway
Serial Connections
Initial Settings
1, 2, 3...
1. Set the unit numbers of the Loop Control Units (with the rotary switches on
the front panels) (Loop Control Units only).
2. Set the I/O tables.
Note The creation of the I/O tables with the version 6.1 or higher of the CXProgrammer is restricted as follows:
• The Loop Control Unit will not be recognized. Instead, a message saying that the type of the Unit is unknown will appear after mounting the
Unit/Board, creating the I/O table online, and reading the registered I/O
table on the I/O table window (using From PLC).
• The Loop Control Unit cannot be set in the I/O table by editing the I/O
table offline.
3. Set the CPU Unit’s serial communications mode (in PLC Setup settings).
4. Set the DIP switch on the front panel of the CPU Unit, or for a CS1D Duplex
System, on the front panel of the Duplex Unit.
• To use the peripheral port, turn ON pin 4 or the PRPHL pin and set PLC
Setup Programming Console address 144 to 0000 HEX.
• To use the RS-232C port, set pin 5 or the COMM pin to OFF and set PLC
Setup Programming Console address 160 to 0000 HEX (i.e., the default
value).
Initial Settings in
CX-Process Tool
After the above steps, take the following steps in the CX-Process Tool.
• Set the network address to any value between 000 and 127 for direct serial
connections and set the node address to 01.
• Set the unit address (input in decimal the unit number of the Loop Control Unit
plus 10 Hex) (Loop Control Units only).
• Select Activate Serial Port Driver from the File Menu, set the COM port and
communications speed, and click the OK Button.
If any of the above settings is incorrect, the CX-Process Tool will not connect to
the Loop Controller.
CX-Process Tool
Loop Control Unit
Online connections
• Set the network address (e.g., 000) and node address (01).
• Set the unit address.
• Initialize the serial port.
CS1 CPU Unit
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Setting Network and Node Addresses
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the active function block file in the Project Workspace first. Select
Network Settings from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will appear.
2. Click the OK Button. The following dialog box will appear.
3. Set the network address (to any value between 000 and 127) in the Network
Address Field and set node address 01 in the Node Address Field. Do not
set the node address to a different value if the serial connection is used,
otherwise no communications will be possible.
4. Click the OK Button.
Note The COM1 and COM2 ports of the personal computer must have different network addresses. The COM1 and COM2 ports will be specified during serial initialization, explained later. If there is any duplication of network addresses, serial communications will not be possible.
Setting Unit Addresses (Loop Control Units only)
1, 2, 3...
1. After the above settings, select the LCU element (LC001-1 to LC001-3) and
select Network Settings from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box
will appear with the network address and node address already set.
Note a) If the network address or node address has not been set, a different dialog box will appear and prompt the user to input them. After
the addresses are input, the dialog box for unit address setting will
appear.
b) The unit address can be set with the LCU element selected but not
with the Project Workspace selected.
2. Input the unit address between 16 and 31 in decimal into the unit address
field. The unit address to be input is between 16 and 31 (10 and 1F Hex). In
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other words, add 16 (10 Hex) to the unit number between 0 and 15 (0 to F
Hex) set with the rotary switch on the front panel of the Loop Control Unit as
a CPU Bus Unit.
If the value is incorrect, the personal computer will not connect to the Loop
Control Unit.
Note In the CX-Process, input the unit address in decimal (between 16 and
31).
3. Click the OK Button.
Note It is necessary to set the unit address for the serial connection as well.
If the wrong unit address is set, a dialog box will appear with a message during data downloading with error code 0401 or 0202.
Note
1. When the network address, node address, and unit address are set, these
addresses will appear in order on the right of the LCU element in the Project
Workspace.
Example
On the right of node 01: Network address 001 and
node address 01 with a separation dot between
them
On the right of LC001-1: Unit address 16
2. In addition to manually setting the addresses, as described above, they can
also be set automatically by searching for Loop Controllers connected to
networks of the PLC connected to the CX-Process Tool. Select the LCU element and then select Find LCU/LCB from the File Menu. This can be performed even before initializing serial communications. Refer to Automatically Setting Addresses (page 245) for details.
If a serial connection is used, it is possible to start FinsGateway Communications service with the following steps.
Initializing Serial
Communications
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Activate Serial Port Driver from the File Menu. The following dialog
box will appear.
2. Input the name of the COM port of the personal computer and the baud rate.
The baud rate can be set to 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps but it
must be the same as that set in the CPU Unit in serial communications
mode, otherwise no communications will be possible.
Note Set the data length to seven bits, the number of stop bits to two, and
the parity to even as communications conditions.
3. Click the OK Button.
4. The following dialog box will appear.
Cancel
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5. Click the OK Button. Serial communications will be initiated.
Note
1. The following dialog box will appear is an online function, such as downloading or uploading data, is attempted before the initialization of serial communications has been finished. The dialog box will include a message stating
an error occurrence at the stage of initialization with error code 0503.
2. If another Support Software application communicating over the CX-Server,
such as the CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol, or CX-Motion, or an application
using the dedicated serial driver is connected online, the CX-Process Tool
cannot be connected to the same COM port online via Host Link. (The initialization of serial communications is possible but actual online connections
will not be possible.) Disconnect any other applications, then reconnect the
CX-Process Tool by initializing serial communications. (If the CX-Process
Tool is connected or initializing serial communications using FinsGateway
as the driver, no software applications communicating over the CX-Server
can be connected to the same COM port.)
3. When serial communications are initialized, the FinsGateway communications service will start. If another FinsGateway application is running, the
FINS communications of the application may be affected by the initialization
of serial communications.
4. Serial communications cannot be initialized unless the user is the administrator.
5. Initializing serial communications will start the SYSWAY-CV communications for the FinsGateway. With this method, a FINS commands are sent
wrapped in a Host Link header and terminator. Before operating the FinsGateway Version 3 Serial Unit, select SYSWAY-CV as the protocol.
Controller Link
Initial Settings
1, 2, 3...
1. Set the unit numbers of the Loop Control Units (with the thumbwheel
switches on the front panels) (Loop Control Units only).
2. Set the I/O tables.
3. Make switch settings on the Controller Link Support Board and mount the
Controller Link Support Board to the personal computer.
4. Connect the cable between the Controller Link Support Board and Controller Link Unit.
Note Refer to the Controller Link Support Board Operation Manual for details.
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Initial Settings in CX-Process Tool
Setting Network and Node Addresses
Select the active function block file in the Project Workspace and select Network Settings from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will appear.
1, 2, 3...
1. Set the network address to between 000 and 127 in the Network Address
Field and set the node address to between 1 and 32 in the Node Address
Field.
2. Click the OK Button.
Note Set the network address to 0 if the local network is connected to the
Controller Link.
Note If Controller Link is used, manually set the above network address and node address using the FinsGateway manual setting. If the manual settings are not
made or different addresses are set, no online connections will be possible.
After the above settings, select the LCU element (LC001-1 to LC001-3) and select Network Settings from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will appear with the network address and node address already set.
Setting Unit Addresses
(Loop Control Units
Only)
1, 2, 3...
1. Input the unit address between 16 and 31 into the Unit Address Field. The
unit address is between 16 and 31 (10 and 1F Hex). In other words, add 16
(10 Hex) to the unit number between 0 and 15 (0 to F Hex) set on the rotary
switches on the front panel of the Loop Control Unit as a CPU Bus Unit.
2. Click the OK Button.
Note In addition to manually setting the addresses, as described above, they can also
be set automatically by searching for Loop Controllers connected to networks of
the PLC connected to the CX-Process Tool. Select the LCU element and then
select Find LCU/LCB from the File Menu. This can be performed even before
initializing serial communications. Refer to Automatically Setting Addresses
(page 245) for details.
Starting Communications
Service
If the Controller Link is used, it is necessary to start the FinsGateway communications service manually. Select FinsGateway Settings from the FinsGateway Menu.
Ethernet
Initial Settings
1, 2, 3...
1. Set the unit numbers of the Loop Control Units (with the rotary switches on
the front panels) (Loop Control Units only).
2. Set the I/O tables.
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3. Set the IP address and subnet mask.
4. Connect the cable between the Ethernet connector and Ethernet Unit (see
note).
Note Refer to the Ethernet Unit Operation Manuals (W420, W421) for details.
CX-Process Initial Settings
1, 2, 3...
Setting Network and Node Addresses
Select the active function block file in the Project Workspace and select Network Settings from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will appear.
1. Set the network address to between 000 and 127 in the Network Address
Field and set the node address to between 1 and 32 in the Node Address
Field.
2. Click the OK Button.
Note Set the network address to 0 if the local network is connected to
Ethernet.
Note If Ethernet is used, manually set the above network address and node address
using the FinsGateway manual setting. If the manual settings are not made or
different addresses are set, no online connections will be possible.
After the above settings, select the LCU element (LC001-1 to LC001-3) and select Network Settings from the Settings Menu. The following dialog box will appear with the network address and node address already set.
Unit Addresses (Loop
Control Units Only)
1, 2, 3...
1. Input the unit address between 16 and 31 in decimal into the Unit Address
Field. The unit address to be input is between 16 and 31 (10 and 1F Hex). In
other words, add 16 (10 Hex) to the unit number between 0 and 15 (0 to F
Hex) set with the rotary switches on the front panel of the Loop Control Unit
as a CPU Bus Unit.
2. Click the OK Button.
Note In addition to manually setting the addresses, as described above, they can also
be set automatically by searching for Loop Controllers connected to networks of
the PLC connected to the CX-Process Tool. Select the LCU element and then
select Find LCU/LCB from the File Menu. This can be performed even before
initializing serial communications. Refer to Automatically Setting Addresses
(see below) for details.
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Communications Service
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If Ethernet is used, it is necessary to start up the FinsGateway communications
service manually. Select FinsGateway Settings from the FinsGateway Menu.
Automatically Setting Addresses
In addition to manually setting the network, node, and unit addresses, they can
also be set automatically by searching for Loop Control Units connected to networks of the PLC connected to the CX-Process Tool.
Use the following procedure to automatically set the addresses.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU element and then select Find LCU from the File Menu.
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2. Click the Find Button. The Loop Control Units on networks of the PLC to
which the CX-Process is connected will be found and the cursor will move to
the Loop Control Unit that was found.
FinsGateway service
Network address
FINS address
Node PLCs
Cursor will move to Loop
Control Unit.
Unit at nodes are displayed.
Finds a Loop Control Unit.
Updates and reconfigures the display.
Sets the addresses for the current
Loop Control Unit and sets them
for the LCU element.
3. Keep on pressing the Find Button to find the next Loop Control Unit.
Note Although it is possible to search for a Loop Control Board as well, the
unit address is always 255 and thus Loop Control Boards are not supported by this function.
4. To register the addresses of a selected Loop Control Unit, click the Select
Button. The addresses will automatically be set for the LCU element.
To make initial settings for direct FinsGateway online connections, take the following steps. Refer to the FinsGateway Operation Manual for details.
Direct FinsGateway
Online Connections
1, 2, 3...
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Make necessary settings, such as personal computer communications port,
node address, and protocol (serial communications mode) settings.
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Select FinsGateway Settings from the FinsGateway Menu. The following
dialog box will appear.
Select Network/Driver from the directory tree on the left side of the window
and double-click SerialUnit in the compatible drivers listed on the right side
of the window. Click the Node Tab to display the following dialog box.
After serial initialization, the node number will be set to 1 (actually 01) and
the protocol will be set to SYSWAY CV. To modify the settings, click the
Properties Button.
2. FinsGateway Settings
The FinsGateway Settings start and stop communications service.
If the Controller Link or Ethernet is being used, start the FinsGateway communications service from the FinsGateway Settings.
Select FinsGateway Settings from the FinsGateway Menu and select SerialUnit from the Services directory tree on the left side of the window.
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Click the Start Button on the right side of the window to perform the same
operations that are performed in serial initialization. The Serial Unit will start
(CPU_UNIT is always started) as shown in the following diagram.
The FinsGateway Settings Window can be used to check whether or not online communications were properly established by the serial initialization
operations.
4-2-3 Using CX-Server
When CX-Server is selected as the communications driver and the initial settings described below have been made, the online connection is established automatically when online operations such as downloading are executed. (There
is no need for operations like the FinsGateway “serial initialization” operations.)
Serial Connections
Initial Settings
The unit number setting procedure is the same as the procedure for the FinsGateway.
Initial Settings in
CX-Process Tool
After setting the unit number, take the following steps in the CX-Process Tool.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Change PLC from the Settings Menu.
2. The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed.
Select SYSMAC WAY (Host Link) as the network type.
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3. If necessary, the Network Settings Dialog Box can be displayed by clicking
the Settings (S) Button next to the network type.
The port name (COM port number) can be selected in the Driver Tab. Also,
the baud rate and data format can be set to match those of the connected
PLC.
When the computer is being connected directly to the PLC, leave the node
address set to 0 (the default setting) in the Network Tab. (It will not be possible to open this project later with FinsGateway selected as the communications driver without changing the node address to a non-zero setting.)
Note When CX-Server has been selected as the communications driver, set the node
address to a non-zero value in the Network Settings Dialog Box before compiling
the Monitor tag file or CSV tag file. Select Change PLC from the Settings Menu
to display the dialog box. (If the computer is connected online, return the node
address setting to 0.)
Setting Unit Addresses (Loop Control Units Only)
1, 2, 3...
1. After completing the settings described above, select the title (LC001-1 to
LC001-3). Select Network Settings from the Settings menu and the following dialog box will be displayed.
2. Input the unit address in decimal (16 to 31) in the unit address field. Set the
value calculated by adding 16 (10 Hex) to the CPU Bus Unit unit number
setting (0 to 15, or 0 to F Hex) set on the front of the Loop Control Unit.
If the unit address setting is not correct (16 + the unit number setting), it will
not be possible to connect the Loop Control Unit online.
Note The unit address is input in decimal (16 to 31) with the CX-Process
Tool.
3. After inputting the unit address, click the OK Button.
Note The node address must be set whether a Host Link (SYSMAC WAY)
or Peripheral Bus (Toolbus) connection is being used. If the node address setting is incorrect, an error will occur in downloading operations and the following error message will be displayed in the dialog
box: Error occurred during Clear All. ERROR CODE 0401 or 0202.
Note When CX-Server has been selected (Host Link or Peripheral Bus connection),
the PLC model and CPU that were set in the Change PLC Dialog Box will be
displayed next to the title in the Project Workspace. Also, the unit address setting
of the Loop Controller will be displayed next to the LCU/LCB element name, as
shown in the following diagram.
PLC and CPU model displayed next to Node01.
Unit address 16 displayed next to LC001-01.
4-2-4 Peripheral Bus (Toolbus) Connections
Initial Settings
The initial Unit settings are the same as the settings for FinsGateway, although
the Peripheral Bus connection can be used to connect to the CPU Unit only. Set
the CPU Unit’s serial communications mode to Peripheral Bus mode.
• Turn OFF pin 4 (or the PRPHL for a CS1D Duplex System) of the DIP Switch
when using the peripheral port.
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• Turn ON pin 5 (or the COMM pin for a CS1D Duplex System) of the DIP Switch
when using the RS-232C port. Also, set the appropriate word in the PLC Setup
(Programming Console address 160) to 0400 Hex.
After completing the steps described above, take the following steps in the CXProcess Tool.
Initial Settings in
CX-Process Tool
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Change PLC from the Settings Menu.
2. The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed.
Select Toolbus (Peripheral Bus) as the network type.
3. If necessary, the Network Settings Dialog Box can be displayed by clicking
the Settings (S) Button next to the network type.
The port name (COM port number) can be selected in the Driver Tab.
Note When CX-Server has been selected as the communications driver, set the node
address to a non-zero value in the Network Settings Dialog Box before compiling
the Monitor tag file or CSV tag file. Select Change PLC from the Settings Menu
to display the dialog box. (If the computer is connected online, return the node
address setting to 0.)
The unit address setting for the Peripheral Bus connection is the same as the
unit address setting for the serial connection. Refer to Setting Unit Addresses on
page 249 for details.
Setting Unit Addresses
(Loop Control Units
Only)
4-2-5 Connecting with EtherNet/IP
Perform the following procedure to use EtherNet/IP for the communications protocol.
Initial Settings for the
CX-Process Tool
1, 2, 3...
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select Change PLC from the Setting Menu.
The Change PLC Dialog Box will be displayed.
Set the network type to EtherNet/IP.
In the Network Setting Dialog Box, enter the IP address of the target PLC.
Note When EtherNet/IP is used as the communications protocol, the IP address of the
target PLC will be displayed as shown below. The node display format is as follows: Node_number [CPU_model/EIP(IP_address)
The IP address of
node 00 is displayed.
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4-3
Downloading, Uploading and Comparing Data
The specified LCU/LCB element data or function block data in a function block
file (.ist) can be downloaded to RAM in the Loop Controller. The specified LCU/
LCB element data or function block in RAM in a Loop Controller can be uploaded
to the specified LCU/LCB element or function block file or compared with other
files. (In the following description, transferring from the personal computer to the
Loop Controller is called downloading and transferring from the Loop Controller
to the personal computer is called uploading.)
With an LCB, after downloading the function block data to RAM in the Loop
Controller, the data can be backed up in flash memory in the Loop Controller by
selecting the option LCB backup indication after download. Refer to 4-8 Backup
and Recovery for details.
Data to be downloaded, uploaded, or compared can be in the following units in
addition to units of LCU/LCB elements or function blocks.
Selected item(s)
( )
Upload
Download
Compare
p
Two or more LCU/LCB elements
Not possible
Previous
Not possible
One LCU/LCB element
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Not possible
Not possible
Not possible
One item in a step ladder program Not possible
(sequence control directory)
One ITEM
OK (Operation data (O)
only)
New
Not possible
OK (between files only)
The following data can be downloaded, uploaded, or compared.
Data
Initial settings (S)
Description
Initial settings in the function blocks in the data for an LCU/LCB
element in the function block file (.ist) and mnemonic data in step
ladder programs.
Note The above includes registered function blocks (data on block address allocations) and data on software connections for analog
and accumulator signals.
Operation data (O)
Initial settings and operation
data (S and O)
Operation data on the function blocks in the data for an LCU/LCB
element in the function block file (.ist)
The data for an LCU/LCB element in the function block file (.ist) and
the mnemonic data in step ladder programs.
Note The classification of initial settings (S) and operation data (O) items are shown in
the Type column in the list of ITEMs for each function block.
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The classification can be checked using the following details in the Function
Block Reference Manual.
S: Initial settings (set with CX-Process Tool)
O: Operation data (set with either CX-Process Tool or CX-Process Monitor)
ITEM
type
ITEM
R/W method
R: Read, W: Write, R/W: Read and write,
---: R/W disabled
r, t/w: CX-Process Tool operation
monitor/Operation monitor read and write
(S): Initial setting data, (O): Operation
data
CXProcess
Tool
CXProcess
Monitor
ITEM
write
block
Data
length
(bytes)
Step
ladder
program
Contact input
Parameter
Special
Parameter
Measurement PV
Analog input connection data
Note The function block file (.ist) can be downloaded to and uploaded from the Loop
Controller and compared with other files regardless of the operation mode of the
CPU Unit.
4-3-1 Downloading (Transfer to LC)
Specified LCU/LCB elements (LCB01/03/05/00, or LC001 to LC003) or function
blocks can be transferred to the Loop Controller.
CX-Process Tool
Initial setting
data
Operation
data
All data, i.e., LCU/LCB
element in function
block file (.ist) or
function block and
mnemonic data.
Download
RAM in Loop Controller
Backup
Flash memory in Loop Controller
The following functions are supported for downloading.
• Function block data (i.e., LCU/LCB elements, function blocks, or ITEMs) can
be transferred to the RAM in the Loop Controller. (Selection can be made when
transferring between initial data, operation data, or initial data and operation
data.)
• The data stored in RAM is copied to the internal compact flash memory. (See
note.)
• Tag data, comment data, and block diagram data is transferred to a Memory
Card or to the internal flash memory (refer to 4-9 Transferring Tag and Comment Data on page 309 for details). (See note.)
Note This function is supported for the LCB only.
Any of the functions can be selected by setting the required option when downloading.
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1. The default values for each function block are transferred as operation data
when downloading function blocks. Default values are also transferred to
output ITEMs (e.g., MV) if function groups are downloaded while the Loop
Controller is in operation. Confirm the status of connected devices before
downloading.
2. To check the compatibility of the Loop Controller version for the online connection and the CX-Process version before downloading, select Check
Version from the Run Menu.
Restrictions for Loop Controller Model and Version
(1) Loop Controller Boards (LCB)
• Ver. 2.0 or Lower
If LCB Ver. 2.0 or lower is used and a Memory Card is not installed in the
CPU Unit, tag, comment, annotation, and block diagram line data will not be
transferred. To transfer this data to a Memory Card, refer to 4-9 Transferring
Tag and Comment Data.
When LCB Ver. 3.0 or higher is used, tag, comment, and annotation data
can be stored in the Loop Controller without a Memory Card.
(2) Loop Control Units (LC001)
• Ver. 2.0 or Later
Block diagram information can be transferred partially (only the layout data for
the function blocks). Data on lines between function blocks created in block
diagrams cannot be transferred.
• Ver. 1.5 or Earlier
Block connection line data is not transferred. Consequently, the block diagram
will not be displayed when an upload is performed.
Precautions for Use of Step Ladder Program Blocks
• Step ladder programs created as ladder diagrams will not be transferred when
ITEM 200 (mnemonic flag) for the step ladder block is 1. Always change ITEM
200 (mnemonic flag) to 0, convert into mnemonic code (assemble), and then
perform the transfer.
• To perform an assembly operation for LCU/LCB elements, select Execute –
Assemble All. For step ladder programs, select Operation – Assembly.
Mnemonic code can be transferred when ITEM 200 (mnemonic flag) is 1.
• If a download is executed when ITEM 200 (mnemonic flag) is 0, assembly (i.e.,
conversion from ladder diagram to mnemonic code) will be automatically performed and mnemonic code will be downloaded (automatic assembly).
Downloading Procedure
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element (LCB01, LCB03, LCB05, LCB05D, LC001-1 to
LC001-3) or function block and select Transfer to LC – Selected from the
Execute Menu.
The following dialog box will appear unless the data in function blocks are to
be downloaded.
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2. Click the OK Button to overwrite the function block file in the destination
Loop Controller. The following dialog box will appear unless the data in function blocks are to be downloaded.
3. The following dialog box will appear.
Select the field.
• Initial setting data (S): Initial settings for each function block and step
ladder programs
• Operation data (O):
Operating parameters for each function block.
This cannot be selected for LCU/LCB element
downloads.
• Initial setting data and operation data (S and O):
All the above items (The data in an LCU/LCB element in the function block
file (.ist) and mnemonic data)
With an LCB, checkmark selection boxes will be displayed in the dialog
box. Turn these selections ON or OFF and then click the Start Button.
Checkmark
selection
Update User Link
Table Refresh Cycle
Transfer FBD
Information
Backup LCB Data to
FROM
Transfer data to
Memory Card
Meaning
If this item is check marked, the refresh cycles for the tags in
the user link table will be changed to the operating cycle for
the function block to which the software connection is made.
This item is valid only when downloading by function block.
(FBD information is automatically downloaded when an
LCU/LCB element is downloaded.)
If this item is selected, the layout information for the selected
function block diagram will be downloaded. If this item is not
selected, the layout information will not be downloaded.
If this item is check marked, the data that is downloaded will
also be backed up in flash memory in the Loop Controller. If
this item is not selected, the data will not be backed up.
If this item is check marked, connection data, tags,
comments, and annotations that are downloaded will also be
backed up to the Memory Card. If this item is not selected,
the data will not be backed up.
Note This item is automatically selected when a Memory
Card is installed in the CPU Unit.
Supported for LCB Ver. 2.00 or earlier only.
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Note If an error occurs, the following dialog box will appear and downloading will not
be possible.
The error message will appear with an error code or a communications time-out
notice. The probable cause can be determined from the error code.
Error code
0503
0202
0401
0101
110C
Communications
time-out
Probable cause
Serial communications have not been initialized.
Unit address setting error. The unit address is not for a Loop
Controller.
No I/O tables have been created.
Node address setting error (i.e., the address set is not 01 for
Host Link communications).
The baud rate in the Controller Link does not match.
The number of step ladder program instructions per LCU/LCB
element exceeds 4,000.
Even though ITEM 059 in the Loop Controller’s System
Common block (block model 000) is set to 0 to enable using
the HMI, the EM Area bank specified in ITEM 050 (EM Area
bank to allocate to HMI) cannot be used because the specified
bank does not exist in the CPU Unit or the specified bank has
been converted to file memory.
The CPU Unit is not in Host Link serial communications mode
or the CPU Unit’s communications conditions are wrong. (DIP
switch settings or PLC Setup settings are wrong.)
4. Click the Start Button. A bar will appear and show the progress of data
downloading. The following dialog box will appear on completion of data
downloading.
5. The box will be closed automatically when processing is completed.
Note
1. After the data in an LCU/LCB element in the function block file is downloaded, the Loop Controller will stop operating. The Loop Controller will not
stop operating if function blocks are downloaded. To start the Loop Controller again, select Operation and Run/Stop Command from the Execute
Menu. Then select Hot Start or Cold Start from the Run/Stop Command
Dialog Box or turn the PLC OFF and ON. When the PLC is turned OFF and
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ON, the hot or cold start function will be controlled by the start mode of
ITEM018 of the System Common Block. The Loop Controller will stop operating after the data in an LCU/LCB element in the function block file is downloaded. The Loop Controller will not stop operating if function blocks are
downloaded. The following dialog box to confirm the start of operation will be
displayed after downloading. Execute the operation command as required.
Other Methods for Starting Operation
• Turn the CPU Unit’s power supply OFF and then ON. (A hot or cold start will be
performed according to the start mode for System Common block ITEM 018.)
• Execute the Operation Command from the Menu.
Transferring ITEMs
Layout information for the block diagram is not downloaded when an individual
function block is downloaded. Always download the entire LCU/LCB element
when layout information has changed.
It is also possible to download just the individual ITEM data (operation data only)
that was set from a function block’s ITEM List. It is also possible to download just
the individual ITEM data (operation data only) that was set from a function
block’s ITEM List. The ITEM’s setting can be downloaded from the Setting ITEM
List (a) or Monitor ITEM List (b) as described below. Only operation data (Type O
in the ITEM List) can be downloaded.
a) Downloading from the Setting ITEM List
• Double-click the desired ITEM in the Setting ITEM List.
• Input the desired value and click the Transfer to LC Button.
Note In this case, the displayed value will be the computer’s offline value
and not the value in the Loop Controller.
b) Downloading from the Monitor ITEM List
• Select Monitor/ITEM List from the Execute menu or pop-up menu.
• Input the desired value and click the Transfer to LC Button.
Note In this case, the displayed value will be the value in the Loop Controller.
Transferring Block Diagram Data
This function can be performed if LCB Ver. 2.0 or earlier is used. Only the
layout data for the function blocks in the block diagram is transferred to the Loop
Controller. Block diagram layout data cannot be transferred when function
blocks are downloaded. Therefore, if the diagram layout data has changed, select Execution – Transfer to LC – FBD Information and transfer the diagram
layout data for function blocks to the Loop Controller.
Transferring to Memory Card and Internal FROM
Refer to 4-9 Transferring Tag and Comment Data for details.
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4-3-2 Uploading (Transfer from LC)
The function block data in the Loop Controller can be transferred to the computer.
CX-Process Tool
Initial setting
data
Operation data
All data, i.e., LCU/LCB element
in function block file (.ist) or
function block and mnemonic
data.
Upload
Loop Controller
The following functions are executed in the upload.
• Function block data (i.e., LCU/LCB elements and function groups) can be
transferred from the RAM in the Loop Controller to the computer.
• Tag data, comment data, and block diagram data can be transferred from a
Memory Card or internal flash memory to the computer (refer to 4-9 Transferring Tag and Comment Data for details) (see note).
Note This function is supported for the LCB only.
The following two types of data uploading are available.
1) Upload New (New Transfer from Loop Controller to Computer)
A new function block file will be created and the function block data in the Loop
Controller will be saved in it. Function block data in units of LCU/LCB elements
can be read in this method.
Select this method if there is no function block file as a base of the function block
data in the Loop Controller.
Precautions and Restrictions for Loop Controller Model and Version
(1) Loop Controller Boards (LCB) Ver. 3.0
• Ver. 3.0
Block diagrams are displayed when an upload is performed. Data on tags,
comments, annotations, and block diagram lines transferred when downloading was performed will be restored.
• Ver. 2.0 or Earlier
Memory Card Not Installed
Block diagrams are displayed when an upload is performed. Block diagram
line data, however, is not included, so lines are drawn automatically. Afterward,
manually adjust the connection lines.
Memory Card Installed
Block diagrams are displayed when an upload is performed. Data on tags,
comments, annotations, and block diagram lines transferred when downloading was performed will be restored.
(2) Loop Control Units (LC001)
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• Ver. 2.0 or Later
Block diagrams are displayed when an upload is performed. Block diagram
line data, however, is not included, so lines are drawn automatically. Afterward,
manually adjust the connection lines.
• Ver. 1.5 or Earlier
Connection line diagrams between function blocks are not displayed after an
upload is performed. (See note 1.) (To display connection line diagrams, first
clear the ITEM data for the connection line data, and then it is necessary to
connect lines.
Note At this time, the analog connection data as execution item data is not lost; it is
saved. Therefore, the I/O for analog/accumulated values will be executed normally even if the data is downloaded to the Loop Controller and operation is performed. ITEM 200 (mnemonic flag) will automatically become 1 if a step ladder
program (block model 301) is uploaded. Therefore, to display ladder diagrams,
first set ITEM 200 (mnemonic flag) to 0 and then convert mnemonics to ladder
diagrams.
2) Upload Previous (Update Transfer from Loop Controller to Computer)
If there is a function block file as a base of the function block data in the LCU/LCB
element, the function block data in the Loop Controller will be read. Data can be
read in units of LCU/LCB elements or function blocks.
Data on the Edit Block Diagram Screen will be displayed by using the block diagram information file. After function block data created with the CX-Process Tool
is downloaded to the Loop Controller and the operation data is changed with the
CX-Process Monitor, select this method if only the operation data needs to be
refreshed.
To use this method for data in units of LCU/LCB elements, the source LCU/LCB
element (LCB01, LCB03, LCB05, LCB05D, LC001-1 to LC001-3) currently
opened with the CX-Process Tool must match the function block data in the Loop
Controller in the following items.
1, 2, 3...
1. Registered function block (block address vs. block model)
2. Block diagram information
3. Step ladder program in mnemonics
If the LCU/LCB element does not match with the function block data in item 1 or
2, the data with the same ITEM number in the function block with the same block
address will be under any condition read (regardless of whether the block model
matches or not). The data will overwrite the data currently opened. Therefore,
the data currently opened may change to illegal data.
If the LCU/LCB element does not match with the function block data in item 3, the
operation depends on the setting of ITEM200 (the Mnemonic Flag).
• When ITEM200 = 1, the mnemonic code that is read will not match the previous
ladder diagram. Therefore, before uploading data in this method, it is recommended to compare the initial setting data items in the Loop Controller and
check that the LCU/LCB element matches the function block data in item 1
through 3 (especially 1 and 2). Refer to 4-3-3 Compare for details.
• When ITEM200 = 0, the mnemonic code that is read is automatically disassembled (converted from Mnemonics to Ladder).
Note When a Step Ladder Program (Block Model 301) Is Uploaded
• ITEM 200 (Mnemonic Flag) Is 1
Ladder diagrams cannot be displayed. To display ladder diagrams, first set
ITEM 200 (mnemonic flag) to 0 and then convert mnemonics to ladder.
• ITEM 200 (Mnemonic Flag) Is 0
Reverse assembly (i.e., conversion from mnemonics to ladder diagrams) will
automatically be performed when the download is performed.
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To upload a new function block file, create the new function block file by taking
the following steps 1 and 2 or insert LCU/LCB element data in the existing file
and begin with step 3.
Upload New
1, 2, 3...
1. Select New from the File Menu.
2. Create a multi-node folder.
3. Select Insert – Insert Node from the Settings Menu and input the LCU/LCB
element name (LCB01, LCB03, LCB05, LCB05D, LC001-1 to LC001-3).
4. Select Network Settings from the Settings Menu to set the network address and node address.
5. Select the LCU/LCB element. Select Transfer from LC – New from the
Execution Menu.
The following dialog box will appear.
6. Click the OK Button.
The following dialog box will appear.
Note Here, data on the Edit Block Diagram Screen (function block information) will be
lost and the block diagram showing the connections between function blocks will
not be displayed. To display the block diagram, connect the function blocks
again after the function block file is uploaded.
7. Click the OK Button.
8. Click the Start Button. The uploading of the new function block file will start.
A dialog box will appear while the new function block file is uploaded.
9. The box will be closed automatically when processing is completed.
Upload Previous
1, 2, 3...
1. Open the existing file of function block data in the Loop Controller.
2. Compare the file and the function block data in the Loop Controller.
a) Select the LCU/LCB element or the function block to be refreshed. Select Compare from the Execute Menu.
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b)
c)
d)
e)
Select an LCU/LCB element from the File and Block to Compare field.
Set the level to initial setting data and operation data.
Click the Compare Button.
Check the comparison results and confirm that the file matches the data
in registered function block and block diagram information. If they match,
take step 3 below.
3. Select the LCU/LCB element (LCB01, LCB03, LCB05, LCB05D, LC001-1 to
LC001-3) or the function block to be refreshed and select Transfer from LC
– Previous from the Execute Menu. The following dialog box will appear.
4. Click the OK Button.
The following dialog box will appear.
5. Click the Start Button.
Note If the data of the existing file currently opened with the CX-Process Tool does not
match the function block data in the Loop Controller in the following item a) or b),
the data currently opened will be illegal.
a) Registered function block (block address vs. block model)
b) Block diagram information
If the file does not match the data in item c) below and ITEM200 (the Mnemonics
Flag) is set to 1, the mnemonics to be read will not match the ladder diagram.
c) Step ladder program in mnemonics
6. The uploading of the previous data will start. A dialog box will appear while
the data is uploaded.
7. The box will be closed automatically when processing is completed.
4-3-3 Compare
It is possible to compare the data in the currently active function block file and the
data in the Loop Controller connected online. The data can be in units of LCU/
LCB elements, sequence control folders in the function block group, or function
blocks.
It is also possible to compare the data in the currently active function block file
with the data in other files. The data can be compared in units of files, LCU/LCB
elements, sequence control folders in the function block group, or function
blocks.
Initial setting data or operation data or initial setting data and operation data can
be selected for comparison.
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Note Comparison between data in active function block files and comments, annotations, tags, or connection data that have been backed up in the Memory Card is
not supported.
CX-Process Tool
Comparison between files
Initial setting
data
Operation data
Comparison with data
in Loop Controller
Initial setting
data
Operation
data
Comparison
Comparison with Data in
Loop Controller
Data in 3 LCU
elements and 1
LCB element or 1
LCU/LCB element
in function block
file (.ist), or step
ladder program
and mnemonics
Data in an LCU/LCB
element in function block
file (.ist), or step ladder
program and mnemonics
Function block data
file in hard disk
Loop Controller
Take the following steps to compare the currently active function block file with
the function block data in the Loop Controller connected online. This method is
used for either of the following purposes.
• To check before the Upload Previous Operation if the function block data in the
Loop Controller matches the currently active function block file. In this case,
the comparison is set for the initial setting data.
• To check if the data is downloaded or uploaded correctly. In this case, the comparison is set to both initial setting data and operation data.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select one of the following item and select Compare from the Execute
Menu.
• Comparison of a single LCU/LCB element: LCU/LCB element (LCB01,
LCB03, LCB05, LCB05D, LC001-1 to LC001-3)
• Comparison of a single function block: Function block
• Comparison of a step ladder program: Sequence control folder
The following dialog box will appear.
2. Select LC001 from the File and Block to Compare Field, provided that online
connections are possible.
3. Select the level.
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4. Click the Execute Button. The comparison of the file and data will start. If
they match, a message will be displayed as shown below to indicate that the
comparison has been completed normally.
If they do not match, the details of the differences between them will appear.
Take the following steps to compare the currently active function block file and
mnemonics with another function block file and mnemonic data.
Comparison between
Files
Note The mnemonics in the function block file (.ist) are compared with the mnemonics
in the mnemonics/ladder diagram information file (.mtld).
1, 2, 3...
1. Select one of the following items and select Compare from the Execute
Menu.
• Comparison of a number of LCU/LCB elements: Project Workspace
• Comparison of an LCU/LCB element: LCU/LCB element (LCB01, LCB03,
LCB05, LCB05D, LC001-1 to LC001-3)
• Comparison with a single function block: Function block
• Comparison of a step ladder program: Sequence control folder
The following dialog box will appear.
2. Select the function block file from the File and Block to Compare Field.
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Click the button on the right of the function block file. The following Open
Dialog Box will appear.
3. Select the file to be compared.
4. Select the level.
5. Click the Execute Button. The results will be displayed in the Output Window. If the data match, a message will be displayed to indicate that the comparison was completed normally. If they do not match, the details of the differences will be displayed as shown below.
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Section
4-4
Run/Stop Command
Run/stop commands can be sent from the CX-Process Tool to a Loop Controller
connected remotely.
Run/Stop Commands
CX-Process Tool
Monitoring the
operation status
Run/Stop
Loop Controller
! Caution
Check the following items before operating the Loop Controller.
• Make sure the Analog I/O Units used with the Loop Controller are properly
mounted.
• Make sure the unit numbers on the front panel of the Analog I/O Units coincide
with the unit numbers set in the Field Terminal Function Blocks. Data for another Special I/O Unit will be read and written if an incorrect unit number is used.
• Make sure the initial settings in the System Common Block in the Loop Controller are correct. Check that the DM Area words for the Node Terminal Function
Block in the CPU Unit of the Loop Control Unit will not be used for any other
purpose.
• When writing data to the I/O memory in the CPU Unit with function blocks (e.g.,
using Send All Blocks, Expanded DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit, or DO/AO Terminal to CPU Unit for a Loop Control Unit and using user link tables and the
HMI function for an LCB), be sure that the words written to in the I/O
memory are not being used for any other purpose. If I/O memory words are
allocated to more than one purpose, the PLC system may act unexpectedly
and cause injury.
Take the following steps to execute run/stop commands.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Operation and Run/Stop Command from the Execute Menu. The
following dialog box will appear.
2. Select Hot Start to hot-start the Loop Control Unit/Board.
Select Cold Start to cold-start the Loop Control Unit/Board.
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3. Click the Execute Button. As shown below, HOT START or COLD START
will appear in the Run Status Field.
4. To stop operating the Loop Control Unit/Board, select Stopped and click the
Execute Button.
Note The Run Status Field in the Run/Stop Command Dialog Box shows
the status of the dialog box opened or with the Execute Button
clicked. To refresh the status, click the Refresh Button.
Note
1. If Hot Start or Cold Start is selected after downloading function block data
that will change the operation cycle, a communications time-out error may
occur. In that case, close the Run/Stop Command Dialog Box for approximately 30 seconds, and then open the dialog box again and select Hot Start
or Cold Start.
2. A hot start or cold start will not be executed if Hot Start or Cold Start is selected and the Execute Button is clicked when backing up data during operation for the LCB01/LCB05 unit Ver. 1.5 or later, the LCB03, or the
LCB05D. If an attempt is made, an error will occur (error code: 110C).
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Section
4-5
Monitor Run Status
4-5-1 Monitoring the System Run Status
It is possible to monitor or control the status of System Common Block of the
Loop Controller. The following items can be monitored or controlled. This function is mainly used for checking the load rate or execution errors.
Monitor items: Present load rate, maximum load rate, operation cycle automatic change flag, minimum block address with an
execution error, execution error code of each block address, block address with a database error, battery error,
and ITEM data for System Common Block.
Control items: Maximum load rate and resetting operation cycle automatic change flag.
Monitor Run Status
CX-Process Tool
Monitoring load rate
and execution errors
Loop Controller
Resetting operation
cycle automatic
change flag
System
Common
Block
Note Do not apply function block data to practical use unless the suitability of the data
for the system is fully checked with the CX-Process Tool, including a check on
the load rate by selecting Operation and Monitor Run Status from the Execute
Menu. For details on the load rate, refer to the operation manual for the Loop
Controller.
Take the following steps to monitor the run status of System Common Block of
the Loop Controller.
Select Operation and Monitor Run Status from the Execute Menu. The following dialog box will appear.
The ITEMs and data displayed on the Monitor Run Status Dialog Box is from the
System Common block (block model 000). For details, refer to the list of ITEMs
for the System Common block in the Function Block Reference Manual.
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Note For a Loop Control Unit, the processing time load rate and maximum control load
rate indication for each operation cycle block (e.g., ITEM 054 and ITEM 055), are
indicated in 0.01% units. The data range is 0.00 to 100.00 (unit: 0.01%). For an
LCB, the processing time load rate and maximum control load rate indication (LCB load rate and maximum load rate) for the overall Loop Controller for
each operation cycle block (e.g., ITEM 047 and ITEM 048), are indicated in1%
units. The data range is 0 to 100 (unit: 1%).
1, 2, 3...
1. The values under the Data column are recorded when the Monitor Run Status Dialog Box is opened.
2. To refresh the data with the dialog box displayed, click the Refresh Button.
3. To execute the ITEM displayed under the Run column, select the ITEM and
click the Execute Button.
4-5-2 ITEMs Marked “Reset”
Example
ITEMs remarked “Reset” can be set to 0 (reset). Select the ITEM and click
the Execute Button. The following dialog box will appear. Click the OK Button.
4-5-3 ITEMs Marked “Detailed display”
Example
The details of ITEMs remarked “Detailed display” can be changed through
the Execution Menu.
Example: Minimum block address with an execution error resulted
The error code (i.e., the value stored in ITEM003) for each function block will
be displayed in the block address with the vertical row specifying the 10’s
digit in the block address and the horizontal row specifying the 1’s digit in the
block address.
–1:
Block address not used
0:
Normal (Execution error code)
Other (1 to 89): Error (Execution error code)
For details on execution error codes, refer to the Operation Manual for the
Loop Controller, or Function Block Reference Manual.
Example: Minimum block address with an execution error is 002.
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Example: Block address 002 with an execution error 1 (source/destination
designation error) while registering block addresses 000, 001, 002, and
100.
Execution error code: 0 (Normal)
Execution error code: 1
(Source/Destination designation error)
Block address not used: –1
If the block address has a RAM checksum error in the function block database, one of the following values will be displayed in the block address with
the vertical row specifying the 10’s digit in the block address and the horizontal row specifying the 1’s digit in the block address.
–1:
0:
90:
Block address not used
Normal (no function block database error)
Database error in the function block (See note.)
Note For a database error in all the function blocks, the value will be indefinite.
Example: No database error while registering block addresses 000, 001,
002, and 100.
0: Normal (with no database error in function block)
Block address not used: –1
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Note The unit Ver. of the Loop Controller can be monitored using ITEM 099 as shown
below.
ITEM
099
Data name
MPU/FROM version
Data
V1.20V1.20
Indicates that a Loop Controller with Unit Ver. 1.20 is being used.
4-5-4 Checking Versions
Check whether the version of the Loop Controller connected online and the version of the CX-Process Tool are compatible. Check that the Loop Controller version and the version of the created project are compatible.
1, 2, 3...
1. Enable communications with the Loop Controller.
2. Select Check Version from the Execute Menu. The following Check Version Dialog Box will be displayed. The following Version Check Dialog Box
will be displayed.
Compatible
The following dialog box will be displayed if the project data currently being
created and the version match.
Incompatible
The following dialog box will be displayed if the project data currently being
created and the version do not match. If they do not match, the project data format must be converted. Select Change LC Type from the Execution Menu.
Note For the format conversion refer to 3-1-12 Editing Projects.
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Section
4-6
Operation Check
This section provides information on how to check the operation of the function
block data in the Loop Controller. The following two types of checks are possible.
1, 2, 3...
1. Monitoring ITEM Data for Selected Function Blocks
2. Downloading individual ITEM Data settings
3. Operation Check of Block Diagrams
Checks if analog connections have been properly done.
It is possible to apply forced set/reset to analog signals.
4. Operation Check of Sequence Tables or Ladder Diagrams
Checks sequence tables or ladder diagrams execution.
It is possible to apply forced set/reset to contact ITEMs.
! WARNING When the calibration function is executed, the MV (manipulated variable) will
change due to changes in the PVs (present values) input to the control block.
Therefore, set pseudo-input values to confirm safety when the MW changes
before executing the calibration function. Devices may perform unexpected
operations, resulting in serious accidents.
! Caution
Compare the currently opened function block file and the function block data in
the Loop Controller before checking the operation of the function block data. If
the relationship between the block address and block model of the registered
function block is incorrect, the operation of the function block data cannot be
checked.
! Caution
The operation of the function block data is checked according to the block address and ITEM numbers. If the function block file is different from the function
block data in block model, the operation of the function block data will still be
checked as long as the function block file is the same as the function block data
in block address.
! Caution
Analog or contact signals may be forcibly changed through the monitoring control of function block data. You must, however, confirm the safety of the whole
system, otherwise the system or machine may operated unexpectedly.
Do not apply function block data to practical use unless the suitability of the data
for the system is fully checked with the CX-Process Tool by selecting Operation
and Monitor Run Status from the Execute Menu.
Perform the checks in the following sections to check the operation of each part
of the system.
This is a simplified monitoring function designed to allow you to confirm operation (including tuning functions) when setting up a system. Continuous operation
for more than 24 hours may not be reliable.
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4-6-1 Monitoring ITEM Data for Selected Function Blocks
The ITEM data for a specified function block can be read from a Loop Controller
and displayed.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select a function block that has been pasted.
2. Click the right mouse button to display the pop-up menu and select Monitor/
ITEM List. The following dialog box will be display and the ITEM data can be
monitored.
4-6-2 Downloading Individual ITEM Data Settings
It is also possible to change a single ITEM’s data and download that ITEM’s data
to the Loop Controller, but only operation data (Type O in the ITEM List) can be
downloaded this way.
1, 2, 3...
1. Double-click the ITEM that you want to change. A setting dialog box like the
one in the following diagram will be displayed.
2. Change the data to the desired value and click the Transfer to LC Button.
The changed value will be displayed in the ITEM List.
4-6-3 Block Diagram Check
This section provides information on how to check the block diagrams connecting the function blocks of a Loop Controller. The following data on the function
blocks, excluding step ladder programs, will be displayed or set.
• Display of analog signal values
• Forced change of analog output signals
• Stop block operation/Cancel stop command for each function block
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Operation Check of Block Diagrams
CX-Process Tool
Display of analog
signal values
Loop Controller
Changing to Block
Diagram Validate Action
Mode
1, 2, 3...
Forced change of analog
output signals
Stop block operation command
Block connection
Take the following steps to change the CX-Process Tool to Validate Action
Mode.
1. Select the block diagram folder and select Edit/Block Diagram from the
Settings Menu. The block diagram will appear.
2. Select Start from the Validate Action Menu. The following screen will appear
and the cursor will change to the
icon.
When the Loop Controller is not operating, “Stopped” in red will appear on the
upper left. Nothing will be displayed when the Loop Controller is in operation.
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The present values of the analog I/O ITEMs for all function block diagrams will be
displayed.
If there is an execution error in a function block while the Loop Controller is in
operation, the execution error code with the prefix ER will appear on the upper
right of the function block.
Input value (0.00 in this example)
Analog output (Example: SP)
Output value (Example: 0.00)
Check items 1 and 2 below to determine if the function blocks are connected correctly.
Connection Check
1, 2, 3...
1. Outputting the Source Function Blocks
In the above example, check on the output side (right side) of the function
block that output Y of the source Square Root Block is 89.44.
Output value
Note By double-clicking the source function block, the output value can be
checked as well. The following Send Dialog Box will appear when the
Square Root Block is double-clicked.
Output value
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2. Input Value
Double-click the destination function block. The following Send Dialog Box
will appear.
3. Check the input value in the dialog box.
In the above example, the grayed-out value on the right of the PV source
designation reads 0.00.
2 Input value
If the above item 1 matches item 2 in value, the connections are correct.
Stop Block Operation
Command for each
Function Block
1, 2, 3...
From the above Validate Action Screen, the stop block operation command can
be sent to each function block.
Take the following steps to execute the stop block operation command.
1. Double-click the function block.
Example
The following Send Dialog Box will appear.
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2. Click the Stop Block Operation Button. The operation of the function block
will stop and “Stopped” will appear at the top of the function block.
4-6-4 Wireless Debugging (LCB Ver. 3.0 or Later Only)
The function for online debugging of created function blocks is referred to as the
wireless debugging.
Calibration Mode
The present values for the control block can be force-set as pseudo-input values
from the Monitor Run Status Window. The mode that performs pseudo-input using the wireless debugging function is called the Calibration Mode.
Starting Calibration Mode
Use the following procedure to set pseudo-values.
1, 2, 3...
1. Confirm the operation of block diagrams.
2. Right-click a function block for which the present values are to be changed
and select Wireless Debug from the pop-up window.
3. The following dialog box will be displayed.
4. Select the Calibration Option for debugging settings in the dialog box.
5. The ITEMs that can be input and the values are determined by each function
block. Input the values according to the following table.
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ITEMs That Can Be Input in Calibration Mode
Block model,
function block
001 2-position
ON/OFF
002 3-position
ON/OFF
011 Basic PID
ITEM
number
007
Possible ITEM
setting
PV (PV input)
Maximum
setting
115.00 (%)
Minimum
setting
–15.00 (%)
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
012 Advanced PID
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
013 Blended PID
007
P1 (P1 input)
9999
0
014 Batch Flowrate
Capture
031 Indication and
Setting
032 Indication and
Operation
033 Ratio Setting
007
P1 (P1 input)
9999
0
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
034 Indicator
007
PV (PV input)
115.00 (%)
–15.00 (%)
6. Click the OK or Apply Button.
• If the OK button is clicked, the settings will be reflected and the dialog box
will close.
• If the Apply Button is clicked, the settings will be reflected but the dialog
box will not close.
7. The function blocks on the block diagrams will be displayed as in the following figure. (A CAL icon will be displayed in the upper-right corner.) ITEMs set
as input values will be outlined.
Exiting Calibration Mode
Use the following procedure to exit calibration mode.
1, 2, 3...
1. Confirm the operation of block diagrams
2. Right-click a function block for which the Calibration Mode is to be exited.
Right-click and select Wireless Debug from the pop-up window.
3. A dialog box will be displayed. Select the None Option for debugging settings.
4. Click the OK or Apply Button.
4-6-5 Forced Changes to Analog Output Signals
From the above Validate Action Screen, analog output signal values can be
changed forcibly after sending the stop block operation command to the function
block. Take the following steps.
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1. Double-click the function block.
Example
The following Send Dialog Box will appear.
2. Click the Stop Block Operation Button.
3. Change the analog output signal value.
4. Click the Execute Button.
The function block in the block diagram will display the following changes.
• “Stopped” will appear on upper side of the function block.
• The SP has been forcibly changed to 30.00. Therefore, “30.00” will appear
below the SP.
Note The new value must be within the permissible range of the ITEM,
otherwise an error will result and the CX-Process Tool will end the
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Validate Action Mode. Refer to the data range of each ITEM in the
Function Block Reference Manual.
4-6-6 Ladder Diagram Operation Check
The following description provides information on how to check the operation of
ladder diagrams for the Loop Controller in Validate Action Mode.
The following data of step ladders (block model 301) will be displayed or set.
• Display of the status of contact ITEM
• Force set or reset of contact ITEM
• Stop block operation/Cancel stop of function blocks incorporating contact
ITEMs
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CX-Process Tool
Display of status of
contact signals
Loop Controller
Changing to Ladder
Diagram Validate Action
Mode
1, 2, 3...
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Ladder diagram
Take the following steps to change the CX-Process Tool to Validate Action
Mode.
1. Select the block diagram folder and select Edit/Step Ladder Program from
the Settings Menu. The ladder diagram will appear.
2. Select Start from the Validate Action Menu. The following screen will appear
and the cursor will change to the
Displaying Contact ITEM
Status
Forced-setting or
forced-resetting of
contact signals
icon.
The status of the ITEM will be displayed by “1” or “0” below the contact.
Note For a normally closed contact, “0” will be displayed if the ITEM is 0. When the
contact is closed, “1” will be displayed.
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Example
Take the following steps to set or reset the contact ITEMs.
Set or reset the input contact with the arithmetic operation of the source function
block stopped. If it is an output contact, set or reset the contact with the operation
of the destination function block stopped.
Forced-setting or
Forced-resetting of
Contact ITEMs
1, 2, 3...
1. Double-click the contact. The following Execute Dialog Box will appear.
2. Double-click ITEM and change the data to 1. (Example: Change ITEM 026
to 1.)
Changed to 1.
3. Click the Stop Block Operation Button. (Example: 001. The operation of
the Basic PID Block will stop.)
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4. Click the Execute Button. (Example: As shown blow, “1” will appear under
contact 001-026.)
Set to 1.
Note The following dialog box will appear if the transmission fails.
Note Not only the contact ITEMs used in the step ladder program, but also the contact
ITEMs in function blocks and other contact ITEMs can be reset through the
Execute Dialog Box.
Stopping Operation of
Function Blocks with
Contact ITEMs
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Click the Stop Block Operation Button to stop the operation of the function
block displayed in the block address (the basic PID in block address 001 in the
following case).
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Blocks
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Click the Start Block Operation Button in the Execute Dialog Box to make the
operation of the function block displayed in the block address (the basic PID in
block address 001 in the following case) resume.
4-6-7 Validating Sequence Table Operation (LCB05/05D Only)
The operation of a sequence table in a Loop Controller can be validated
(Sequence Table Validate Action Mode). The following can be checked in a
sequence table (block model 302):
• Current step number
• Rule conditions (met/not met)
• Condition signal conditions (met/not met)
• Action signal conditions (met/not met)
Sequence Table Validation
CX-Process
Tool
The current step number,
condition-met rules,
condition-met signals, and
condition-met actions are
displayed in color.
Loop Controller
Sequence table
Rule
Contact
Step
Next
step
Entering Sequence Table
Validate Action Mode
1, 2, 3...
Use the following procedure to enter Sequence Table Validate Action Mode.
1. Select the sequence table block and select Edit/Sequence Table from the
Settings Menu. The sequence table will be displayed.
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2. Select Start from the Validate Action Menu. The Action Validation Screen
will be displayed as shown below. The cursor will change to the
icon. If
the Loop Controller is not operating, Sequence Table (Monitoring): Stopped
will be displayed.
3. Select Operation and then Run/Stop Command from the Execute Menu
and implement a cold start or a hot start The display will change to Sequence
Table (Monitoring) and the sequence table execution status will be displayed. The colors displayed on the screen can be used to check the actions
of the sequence table.
Conditions
Signal names
Red: Conditions met
Blue: Conditions not met
Set numbers
Red: Current step (indicated with red dot)
Blue: Other status
Rule numbers
Red: Conditions met
Blue: Conditions not met
The value area for the
current step is displayed
in cream.
Actions
Signal names
Orange with “: 1”: Actions being executed every cycle for output 1
Orange with “: 0”: Actions being executed every cycle for output 0
Red with “: 1”: Actions not being executed every cycle for output 1
Red with “: 0”: Actions not being executed every cycle for output 0
Note ITEMs can be written during sequence table validation to check the operation of
the sequence table. As shown below, change the value of the ITEM serving as
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the signal in the function block ITEM list and then download the data. The results
will be reflected in the sequence table.
Change the value from the ITEM list
for the function block and click the
Transfer to LC Button.
Edit Sequence Tables Online (CX-Process Tool Version 3.2 or Higher)
! Caution
When downloading a sequence table for the LCB05 (unit Ver. 1.5 or later) that
has been edited online with the CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, confirm
that the system will operate normally with the edited sequence. If the sequence
is not suitable for operation, unexpected operation may result.
! Caution
Confirm in advance the conditions at any node for which the sequence table is
being edited over a Controller Link or Ethernet network. Not doing so may result
in unexpected operation.
A sequence table can be edited online while the Loop Controller is running (see
note) and while the sequence table is active without stopping step progression.
To do this, the CX-Process Tool must be version 3.2 or higher and the LCB05
version 1.5 or later must be used.
Note Use the normal downloading procedure when the Loop Controller is stopped.
The following items can be edited online.
• Signals can be changed, added, or deleted for conditions and actions.
• Y/N specifications for rules can be changed, added, or deleted.
• Steps can be changed, added, or deleted.
• THEN sections can be changed, added, or deleted.
Note Rules and the number of conditions cannot be expanded.
Procedure for Online Editing
The sequence table is edited on the Action Validation Screen and then downloaded. This procedure is performed while the Loop Controller is running.
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1. Go online and select Start from the Validate Action Menu. Alternately, rightclick and select Validate Action – Start.
The display will change to Sequence Table (Validating Action).
2. Select Edit – Start from the Validate Action Menu. Alternately, right-click
and select Validate Action – Online Edit – Start. Then select Start in the
Verify Window.
The sequence table will be automatically verified. Online editing is not possible if the sequence table data is not the same in the CX-Process Tool and
in the Loop Controller. If the data is the same, the display will change to Sequence Table (Online Editing).
Online editing is displayed.
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3. Edit the sequence table.
If the Y/N designation
is changed, the color
will change to black.
4. Select Edit – Transfer to LC from the Validate Action Menu. Alternately,
right-click and select Validate Action – Edit – Transfer to LC.
The following dialog box will be displayed to download function blocks.
5. Click the Start Button. Downloading will be started and the sequence table
including the edited data will be downloaded.
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Operation will continue with the edited sequence table.
Operation for Online Sequence Table Editing
1, 2, 3...
1. The Loop Controller will continue to operate during online editing from the
CX-Process Tool.
2. When editing has been completed, the sequence table is downloaded to the
Loop Controller. While the sequence table is being written to download it,
the Loop Controller will operate with the previous sequence table.
3. When the sequence table in the Loop Controller has been completed downloaded, operation for the sequence table will continued from the step number from before the download. (See note.)
Note If, however, the conditions have been met to move to the next step,
operation will be continued from the next step.
Editing
Start of online
editing
CX-Process Tool
End of online
editing
Downloading
Writing
Download completed.
Loop Controller
Sequence table
Step number
Rule
Operating
Continues
Operating
See note.
Execution continues from the
rule being executed in N.
Time
Note Operation continues with the sequence
table from before the download.
Outputs
The operation of outputs after the download will be as shown in the following
table according to the output status just before the download.
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Outputs
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Output type
Holding (OUT_H)
Not Holding
g (OUT_L)
(
_ )
Pulse (OUT_P)
Output status before
download
ON
ON and not flashing
Condition already met.
Still timing
Condition already met.
Timing continues.
Not executed.
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF and flashing
ON and flashing
Table
commands
co
a ds
ITEM write
Elements
STEP (specified step setting
from other sequence table)
RUN (start from other sequence
table)
STOP (stop from other
sequence table)
SET (constant write)
Timer
Counter
Output status after download
OFF until the condition is met
again
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF (opposite status from last
cycle)
ON (opposite status from last
cycle)
ON (opposite status from last
cycle) and flashing
OFF (opposite status from last
cycle) and flashing
ON and not flashing
Not executed.
OFF
Flashing (OUT_F)
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The output status will be as shown in the following table when output signals are
deleted during online editing.
Signal
Outputs
p
Output type
Holding (OUT_H)
Not Holding
g (OUT_L)
(
_ )
Pulse (OUT_P)
Flashing
g (OUT_F)
(
_ )
Table
commands
co
a ds
ITEM write
Elements
STEP (specified step setting
from other sequence table)
RUN (start from other sequence
table)
STOP (stop from other
sequence table)
SET (constant write)
Timer
Counter
Present Value Displays
and Set Value Changes
during Operation for
Elements
Output status after download
Output will not function.
If previously ON, will turn OFF and then will not function.
If previously OFF, will remain OFF and then will not function.
OFF and then will not function.
If previously flashing
OFF and then will not function.
If previously ON and not
Output will not function.
flashing
Not executed.
Still timing
Still counting.
Timing stops.
The present value of the counter
is held.
The CX-Process Tool must be version 3.2 or higher, and the LCB05 unit Ver. 1.5
or later, or LCB03 must be used.
Present Values for Elements (Timers and Counters)
The present values of timers and counters will be displayed while validating sequence tables. The present values are displayed in parentheses following the
TIM element numbers and CNT elements numbers in the Element column.
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Action Validation on the Element Screen
The present value is displayed in parentheses after TIM/CNT and the
element number. In this example, the present value of TIM 000 is 47.
Action Validation on the Sequence Table Screen
The present value is displayed in parentheses after TIM/CNT and the
element number. In this example, the present value of TIM 000 is 100.
Changing Set Values, Adding, and Deleting Elements (Timers and Counters) during Operation
Changing Set Values
The set value of a timer or counter can be changed while the Loop Controller and
sequence table are operating.
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1. During sequence table operation, double-click the element in the Element
Screen. Alternately, select the present value on the sequence table, rightclick, and select Edit Data – Element.
Action Validation on Element Screen
Double-click here.
Action Validation on Sequence Table Screen
Right-click here and select
Edit Data – Element.
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2. The Element Initial Data Setting Dialog Box will be displayed. Change the
set value or pre-alarm value in this dialog box.
Change the set value
or pre-alarm value.
3. After changing the set value or pre-alarm value, click the Set and Transfer
Button. As shown below, the set value of the element will change during operation.
Action Validation on Element Screen
Set value will change.
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Note The following cannot be changed for elements.
• The time unit for a timer element
• Changing a previously registered timer to a counter or a previously registered counter to a time.
Adding Elements (Possible on Element Display Screen Only)
An element can be added while the Loop Controller and sequence table are operating.
1, 2, 3...
1. Double-click an unused element row.
Double-click here.
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2. The following dialog box will be displayed. Select the new element (timer or
counter) to be added.
3. After adding the element, click the Set and Transfer Button.
Deleting Elements (Possible on Element Display Screen Only)
An element can be deleted while the Loop Controller and sequence table are
operating.
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1. Double-click the element to be deleted.
Double-click the
element to be deleted.
2. The following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Delete Button.
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Tuning
PID constants, SPs, and other settings listed below can be changed online.
• Parameters such as the PID Block’s P, I, and D constants, and the alarm set
values can be set.
• The PV, SP, and MV trends can be adjusted while monitoring.
• If an alarm occurs, the bar graph color changes.
With CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, specified ITEMs in function blocks
being displayed on Tuning Screens can be logged and output to CSV files.
4-7-1 Switching to the Tuning Screen
Use the following procedure.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the function block to be tuned and select Monitor/Tuning Screen
from the Execution menu.
2. The Tuning Screen Configuration Dialog Box will be displayed.
Note This dialog box resembles the dialog used to set monitor tags. (Displayed by selecting Monitor Tags from the Settings menu.)
Use this dialog box to input settings for the function block, including the Tag
name, Scaling range (Scaling Upper Limit and Scaling Lower Limit), Decimal Point, and Unit. (See note a.) After inputting the desired values, click the
OK Button.
With version 3.0 or higher of the CX-Process Tool, the monitoring cycle for
data (such as PVs, SPs, and alarms) on the Tuning Screens can be set to
1 s or 200 ms. (With unit Ver. 2.5, the cycle was fixed at 1 s.) (See notes b
and c.) Select either 1 s or 200 ms before clicking the OK Button.
If the data cannot be refreshed for the specified cycle, a warning will be displayed in red to indicate that the monitoring cycle is longer than the specified
value as follows:
Blue: The cycle is within the specified value (1 s or 200 ms).
Red: The cycle is not within the specified value (1 s or 200 ms).
Note a) The Scaling range (upper limit and lower limit), Decimal point
position, and Units settings apply to all of the function block’s SP
and PV values.
b) This setting is also used for the data logging cycle.
c) Setting the data monitoring cycle to 200 ms does not necessarily
mean that the refresh cycle will be 200 ms because the load on the
computer and other factors will affect it. Use this setting as a
guideline only.
• With CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, operation can be set so that
data logging for specific ITEMs (such as the PV, SP, and MV) is started
when a Tuning Screen is opened and then the logged data is saved in an
CSV file when the Tuning Screen is closed. The data logging cycle is the
same as the data monitoring cycle (either 200 ms or 1 s).
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• Select the Save Trend Data to log data and save it in a CSV file. The default
location for the CSV file is in the current directory with a file name of
CSVTagNameInFunctionBlock_PresentTime.csv. The present time is in
the form YYYY/MM/DD_HH/MM/SS. Click the Browse Button to change
the storage location.
3. The Tuning Screen will be displayed. The following settings can be displayed and set.
Block name (model)
Target function block
Signal source Function Block or ITEM
Display
Control Block: Basic PID (011), Advanced PID (012), Batch flowrate capture (014),
Indication and Setting (031), Indication and Operation (032), Ratio Setting (033),
Indicator (034), blended PID (013), 2-position ON/OFF (001), 3-position ON/OFF (002),
Segment Program 2 (157)
SP, PV, and MV trends
Example:
Basic or Advanced PID
Setting values for P, I, D, and MV limit High/Low, High/High Alarm, High Alarm, Low
Alarm, Low/Low Alarm, and Deviation Alarm.
Alarm OFF switch, Stop block operation command, SP, PV, MV, and A/M status, R/L
status (See note 1.), bar color change if alarm occurs.
Settings
Example:
Basic or Advanced PID
Setting values for P, I, D, and MV limit High/Low, High/High Alarm, High Alarm, Low
Alarm, Low/Low Alarm, and Deviation Alarm.
SP, MV (manual mode only), A/M switching (See note 1.), R/L switching (See note 1).
Note Refer to 4-7-3 Screen Configuration below for details on the screen configurations and setting procedures.
4. To close the Tuning Screen, click the X Button in the upper-right corner of the
window. If data logging is being performed at the time, the logging file will be
saved when the Tuning Screen is closed.
Note With CX-Process Tool version 3.2 or higher, up to four Tuning Screens can be
opened at the same time. Opening more Tuning Screens, however, will increase
the communications load and can cause large errors in the data monitoring/logging refresh cycle.
4-7-2 Data Logging on Tuning Screens
Starting Logging
Data logging is started when the Tuning Screen is opened.
Logged Data
The following ITEM data is logged for each function block in the Tuning Screen.
Tuning Screen
1,Basic PID
In
Record
chronological Record
order
Record
YYYY/MM/DD
Block address and function block name
Tag name
ITEM name, ITEM name, etc.
ITEM data (in the same order as ITEM
names above, tab-delimited)
HH/MM/SS
If the refresh cycle is set to 200 ms, the multiple
data for 1 second will be stored as one entry
because the CSV file format is for data every
second.
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Data is saved in the following format.
Function block
2-position ON/OFF (Block Model 001)
ITEMs output to CSV file as
logged data
PV, SP, MV
3-position ON/OFF (Block Model 002)
PV, SP, MVH, MVL
Basic PID (Block Model 011)
PV, SP, MV
Advanced PID (Block Model 012)
PV, SP, MV
Blended PID (Block Model 013)
Y1, Y2, MV
Batch Flowrate Capture (Block Model 014)
Y1, MV
Fuzzy Logic (Block Model 016)
Indication and Setting (Block Model 031)
X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7,
X8, Y1, Y2
PV, SP
Indication and Operation (Block Model 032)
PV, MV
Ratio Setting (Block Model 033)
PV, SP, MV
Indicator (Block Model 034)
PV
Segment Program 2 (Block Model 157)
X1, Y1
Number of Records
When the maximum of 65,500 records is reached, the message will be displayed
and the Tuning Screen will be ended automatically.
Data Logging Cycle
The data logging cycle is 1 s or 200 ms. (Set 200 msec or 1 sec in the Tuning
Screen Setting Dialog Box.)
Note Setting the data logging cycle to 200 ms does not necessarily mean that the refresh cycle will be 200 ms because the load on the computer and other factors
will affect it. Use this setting as a guideline only. If the refresh cycle is set to
200 ms, the multiple data for 1 second will be stored as one entry because the
CSV file format is for data every second.
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4-7-3 Screen Configuration
Click the text to display the dialog boxes used to change the settings. Make
changes using the ten-key dialog box (using the mouse), or the keyboard.
Monitoring Cycle Status
Blue: Cycle is within specified value (1 s or 200 ms).
Red: Cycle is not within specified value (1 s or 200 ms).
Tag name
Set operation or alarm to
1 to stop their operation.
Units
Trend data gathering and display
starts when the Screen is displayed.
PV
SP
Units
Upper limit
of range
Lower limit
of range
Select these buttons to display the dialog boxes for changing the settings.
Face plate control for the selected
function block. (See 4-7-4 Face
Plate Controls for details.)
• The face plate control for the selected function block will be displayed on the
right side of the window. The trend chart for the function block’s SP, PV, and MV
values will be displayed on the left side of the window.
• The face plate control will display the Scaling range (upper limit and lower limit), Decimal point position, and Units that were set in the Tuning Screen Configuration Dialog Box.
• The trend chart displays the SP and PV values after scaling the Y-axis values,
but the MV chart is displayed in full scale with a lower limit of 0% and upper limit
of 100%.
• The function block’s tag name (set in the Tuning Screen Settings Dialog Box)
will be displayed at the top of the function block’s face plate control.
• The accumulation of trend data starts when the Tuning Screen is opened and
is displayed only while the Tuning Screen is displayed.
• Click the Time Range Button to set the width of the time axis displayed on the
screen.
• To zoom in on the scale displayed, click the Scale Button and change the setting.
• To add bias to the display, click the Bias Button and change the setting.
• Click the ITEM List Button to reference an offline ITEM setting list. (The list will
be displayed behind the Tuning Screen.)
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4-7-4 Face Plate Controls
This section describes the contents of the face plate controls that are displayed
on the right side of the Tuning Screen.
Basic PID (011)
The user-set tag name
is displayed here.
PV numerical value display
SP Change Button
SP numerical value display
HH (High/High Alarm)
Remote/local switch
H (High Alarm)
Displays SP position
PV bar display
Up/Down Buttons to change SP
Switch to AUTO Button
L (Low Alarm)
Switch to MAN Button
LL (Low/Low Alarm)
Manual Pointer
Display MV position
MV Change Button
Display MV
numerical value
Up/Down Buttons to
change MV
PV Bar Display
Displays a bar between the upper and lower limits of the PV range.
Green: Status normal
Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) occurred
Yellow: Deviation Alarm occurred
Blue: Alarm OFF
Light blue: Function block calculations stopped
Changing the SP
Change SP using the SP Change Up/Down Buttons.
First press the SP Button, click the value column, and then change the SP using
the ten-key dialog (using the mouse), or the keyboard. (The ten-key pad is displayed when the input box is selected. To enable inputting from the ten-key, click
the System Info. Button in the Setup Dialog Box, and then change the setting to
enable the ten-key.
Changing the MV
Change the MP using the MP Change Up/Down Buttons.
First press the MP Button, and then enter the change using the ten-key dialog
box (using the mouse), or the keyboard.
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Remote/Local (R/L) Switching
When the SP setting (local only, or remote/local both possible) for ITEM024 for
Basic PID, Advanced PID, Indication and Setting, Ratio Setting, 2-position ON/
OFF, and 3-position ON/OFF is 1 (remote/local both possible), CAS is displayed.
When the CAS Button is red, the setting is on remote SP. When the CAS Button
is blue, the setting is on local SP. Click the CAS Button to switch the setting.
Note When the CX-Process Monitor is set to Remote SP, A/M automatically switches
to AUTO. You cannot set Manual.
A/M Switching
When AUTO is lit red, the setting is AUTO. You can change the SP value. When
MAN is lit blue, the setting is manual. You can change MV and SP values. Select
AUTO or MAN to switch.
The MV Adjustment Area is displayed for the following function blocks:
Basic PID (011), Advanced PID (012), Batch Flowrate Capture (014), Indication
and Operation (032), and Ratio Setting (033)
MV Adjustment Area
Details
MV open direction
enabled (0%)
MV open direction
enabled (100%)
AUTO or
remote (CAS)
Manual
MV open direction
disabled
AUTO or
remote (CAS)
Manual
Manual
Pointer
No Manual Pointer
Output limit (ML)
Output limit (MH)
Make Manual Pointer and MV open direction settings when registering the Control Screen.
Make output limit (ML, MH) settings using the Tuning Screen.
2-position ON/OFF (001)
AUTO or remote (CAS)
AUTO or MAN
Output operation switches
3-position ON/OFF (002)
AUTO or remote (CAS)
AUTO or MAN
Output operation switches
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Face Plate Control Examples
Indication and Setting (031)
Tag name
Indication and Operation (032)
Tag name
SP Change Button
PV numerical
value display
PV numerical
value display
HH (High/High Alarm)
SP numerical
value display
AUTO input numerical
value display
HH (High/High Alarm)
H (High Alarm)
H (High Alarm)
Switch to Remote Button
SP position
display
Up/Down Buttons
to change SP
PV bar display
L (Low Alarm)
Switch to Local Button
PV bar display
AUTO input
position display
L (Low Alarm)
LL (Low/Low Alarm)
LL (Low/Low Alarm)
PV Bar Display
This bar shows the PV range (lower limit to upper limit).
Green: Status normal
Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) occurred
Blue: Alarm OFF
Light blue: Function block calculations stopped
PV Bar Display
This bar shows the PV range (lower limit to upper limit).
Green: Status normal
Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) occurred
Blue: Alarm OFF
Light blue: Function block calculations stopped
Indicator (034)
Ratio Setting (033)
Tag name
SP (Ratio)
Change Button
Tag name
PV bar display
PV numerical
value display
PV numerical
value display
SP (ratio) numerical
value display
SP (ratio)
position
display
Switch to AUTO Button
Switch to MAN Button
Switch to Remote Button
HH (High/High Alarm)
H (High Alarm)
PV bar display
Up/Down Buttons to
change SP (ratio)
L (Low Alarm)
Switch to AUTO Button
Switch to MAN Button
PV Bar Display
This bar shows the PV range (lower limit to upper limit).
Green: Status normal
Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) occurred
Blue: Alarm OFF
Light blue: Function block calculations stopped
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LL (Low/Low Alarm)
PV Bar Display
This bar shows the PV range (lower limit to upper limit).
Green: Status normal
Red: PV Alarm (either HH, H, L, LL) occurred
Blue: Alarm OFF
Light blue: Function block calculations stopped
Tuning
Section
Batch Flowrate Capture (014)
4-7
Blended PID (013)
Tag name
Tag name
Instantaneous value of
flowrate display
Batch accumulated
value display
PV numerical value display
SP numerical value display
Switch to Remote Button
Accumulation Counter
Reset Button (S3)
Preset value (BM) display
Batch accumulated value
(SM) display
SP numerical value display
SP (1 Batch)
Change Button
Batch Run
Button (S1 = ON)
Main batch display
Pre-batch display
Batch Stop
Button (S1 = OFF)
Control Restart Button
(S2 = OFF)
Control Interrupt Button
(S2 = ON)
Switch to AUTO Button
SP position display
PV bar display
Switch to AUTO Button
Switch to MAN Button
Switch to MAN Button
PV Bar Display
This bar shows the PV range (lower limit to upper limit).
Green: Status normal
Red: Deviation Alarm (DHH, DH, DL, or DLL) occurred
Yellow: MV Limit High/Low
Blue: Alarm OFF
Light blue: Function block calculations stopped
Segment Program 2 (157)
Fuzzy Logic (016)
Tag name
Tag name
Reference input
value display
Values of inputs
1 to 8
Upper limit of range
Bar display of
inputs 1 to 8
Lower limit of range
Values of outputs
1 and 2
Bar Display of Inputs 1 to 8
These bars show values of inputs 1 to 8 within their range
(lower limit to upper limit). The bars are displayed in different colors to distinguish the bars.
Program output
numerical value
Position of program
output value display
Move to Next Wait
Command Button
(Red during WAIT)
Bar display for
reference input
value
Run Command/
Display Button
Stop Command/
Display Button
Move to Next Step
Command Button
Time Axis Hold
Cancel Button
Time Axis Hold Button
Step number
executing
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4-7-5 Operation Procedures
It is possible to automatically calculate and store the PID constants used for Basic PID (011) or Advanced PID (012). This function is called auto-tuning (AT). For
details of the AT function, refer to the section on Basic PID (011) in the Function
Block Reference Manual for the Loop Controller (Loop Control Units: W375,
LCBs: W407). AT can be set in the same way as the other settings, as shown
below.
Auto-tuning (AT)
1, 2, 3...
1. If the value for AT displayed in the upper-left region of the Tuning Screen is 0,
then AT is not being executed.
2. Click AT.
The Change Data Dialog Box shown below will be displayed.
3. To execute AT, input 1 in the New Data Field.
4. Click the OK Button. AT will be executed (see note). The value for AT displayed in the upper-left region of the Tuning Screen will change to 1.
5. When the PID constants have been calculated and stored and AT has been
completed, the value for AT displayed in the upper-left region of the Tuning
Screen will return to 0.
Note Execution of AT can be cancelled from the above dialog box by inputting 0 in the
New Data Field and clicking the OK Button. (The value for AT displayed in the
upper-left region of the Tuning Screen will return to 0.)
The following example shows how to change P (the proportional band).
Changing P, I, and D
1, 2, 3...
1. Click Proportional Band (P) displayed in the upper center of the screen.
The Change Data Dialog Box will be displayed.
2. Click the “New data” input field.
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The Input Data Dialog Box (ten-key) will be displayed as shown.
3. After using the mouse (or the keyboard) to enter a numerical value, click the
OK Button or press the Enter Key.
The display will return to the Change Data Dialog Box shown in Step 1.
4. Click the OK Button.
The settings for I (integral time) and D (differential time) can be changed in the
same way.
Changing Other Settings
You can use the procedure explained above to change the settings for MV High/
Low Limit, High/High Alarm, High Alarm, Low/Low Alarm, Low Alarm, and Deviation Alarm in the same way.
Executing Fine Tuning
Fine tuning (FT) can be executed for either Basic PID (011) or Advanced PID
(012). Fine tuning lets the user use fuzzy logic to set PID constants as required
for more accurate control.
1, 2, 3...
1. Click Execute FT at the upper left portion of the Tuning Screen, as shown
below.
The following Execute FT Dialog Box will be displayed.
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2. Set the degree of Response improvement, Overshooting control, and
Hunting control to any of the five levels and then click the OK Button.
Note Fine tuning will be executed with the settings in the FT Execution Dialog Box each time that the OK Button is clicked. The Undo Button can
be clicked to return to the previous PID constant settings. (The previous PID constant settings will be restored if the Undo Button is
pressed a second time.)
3. Fine tuning will be executed according to the settings that were input.
4. The PID constants adjusted with fine tuning will be stored automatically and
the new values will be displayed at the top of the Tuning Screen. The proportional band, integral time, and derivative time settings will change.
Execute fine tuning when the control performance produced by autotuning is not
acceptable, when autotuning produces instability in the PV, or when you cannot
allow control to be interrupted.
Fine tuning improves control by automatically setting PID parameters using the
three user settings listed below along with fuzzy logic applied to previous control
conditions.
• Hunting
• Overshooting
• Responsiveness
Either one or two of the user setting can be set to any of five adjustment levels.
For example, to better control hunting and overshooting, the Overshoot and
Hunting parameters can be set to the desired levels.
Overshooting control
In this example, hunting control
is set to level 4 and overshooting
control is set to 3.
Response improvement
Checking the Fuzzy
Logic Block (016)
Membership Function
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Hunting control
When the fuzzy logic block (016) is being tuned, the display will show the Membership Function (MF) set with ITEMs in the Tuning Screen.
The Membership Function can be checked for each label (NL, NS, ZR, PS, and
PL) of inputs 1 to 8.
Tuning
Section
1, 2, 3...
4-7
1. Click on Check MF Button in the upper-left corner of the Tuning Screen. The
Input Selection Dialog Box will be displayed.
2. Select an input (Input 1 to 8) and click the OK Button.
The following Confirm MF Dialog will be displayed. Each label (NL, NS, ZR,
PS, and PL) will be displayed in a different color and the graph will show the
output levels (Y-axis) corresponding to the input values (X-axis).
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Backup and Recovery
4-8
Section
4-8
Backup and Recovery
The function block data in RAM in the Loop Controller can be backed up in flash
memory in the Loop Controller and the data in flash memory can be restored to
RAM.
CX-Process Tool
Command
Loop Controller
RAM
Backup
Recovery
Flash
memory
Note With the LCB02/05 unit Ver. 1.50 or later, the LCB05D, or LCB03, data can be
backed up while continuing operation. With other models, stop Loop Controller
operation before performing backup.
4-8-1 Backup Procedure
Backing Up Data Directly to Flash Memory Using Menus
1, 2, 3...
1. Select an LCU/LCB element.
2. Select Backup Data Operation – Backup from the Execute Menu.
Backing Up LCU/LCB Element or Function Block Data to Flash Memory after Download
1, 2, 3...
1. Select an LCU/LCB element or function block.
2. Select Transfer to LC from the Execute Menu.
3. The Transfer Dialog Box (shown below) will be displayed. Select the LCB
back up indication after transfer option.
4. Click the Start Button.
Note With the LCB01/05 unit Ver. 1.50 or later, LCB05D or LCB03, if backup is performed during operation, data is backed up without stopping operation. When
performing backup during operation, note the following points.
• The CPU Unit’s cycle time may increase by approximately 10 ms.
• It may take up to 10 minutes for backup processing to be completed.
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• If the stop command is executed during backup processing, operation will stop
but backup processing will continue.
• If backup is attempted before processing for a previous backup operation is
started, the latter backup operation will be invalidated. Perform backup again
once backup processing has been completed.
• The following operations are not possible during backup processing. “Now
executing back up operation. Stop processing” will be displayed if an attempt is
made.
1. Main Screen (Including Pop-up Menus)
• Settings – Program Protection – Edit LCB Password
• Execute – Delete Registration Function Block – Delete
• Execute – Transfer to LC – FBD Information
• “Reset the load rate” under Execute – Operation – Monitor Run Status
(Set the ITEM displayed as “Reset” to 0.)
• Execute – Operation – RUN/Stop Command – HOT START (or COLD
START) (Here, an error code of 110C will be generated.)
2. User Link Table Pop-up Menu
• Transfer to LC – Selected Entries
• Transfer to LC – All Entries
3. Edit Block Diagram Mode Menus (Including Pop-up Menus)
• Manipulate FBD – Setting Block Operation Cycle – Transfer to LC
4. Downloading the System Common Block when transferring individual ITEM
data settings
5. Transferring LCU/LCB folder or function block groups
6. Executing the Clear All operation
7. Executing the Recovery operation
Note If the power supply is interrupted while backup is being performed during operation, backup processing will be automatically re-attempted after the power supply is restored. In this case, backup will be performed with the Loop Controller
operation in the stopped state. (With the CS1D-CPUP, CPU Unit operation
will also stop.)
4-8-2 Recovery Procedure
1, 2, 3...
1. Select an LCU/LCB element.
2. Select Backup Data Operation – Recovery from the Execute Menu.
Note For a Loop Control Unit, the contents of flash memory will be automatically transferred to RAM at startup if pin 2 of the DIP switch on the front of the Loop Control
Unit is turned ON. (This function is used to enable battery-free operation.) The
basic procedure is as follows:
a) Execute Backup Data Operation – Backup from the Execute Menu.
b) Turn OFF the power supply to the PLC.
c) Turn ON pin 2 of the DIP switch on the front of the Loop Control Unit.
d) Turn ON the power supply to the PLC.
For an LCB, the contents of flash memory will be automatically transferred
to RAM at the following times.
• When a cold start operation command is given
• When a RAM error (data lost) occurs when power is turned ON, causing a
cold start
• When ITEM 101 (backup start command) in the System Common block is
ON and a flash memory error occurs but RAM is normal when power is
turned ON (RAM data will automatically be backed up to the flash memory
first and then a cold start will be implemented automatically.)
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The contents of flash memory can also be transferred to RAM as required by
executing Backup Data Operation – Recover from the Execution Menu. An all
clear operation is performed before the data is transferred.
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Transferring Tag and Comment Data
4-9
Section
4-9
Transferring Tag and Comment Data
When CX-Process Tool Ver. 4.0 or higher is used, block diagram data, tags,
comments, and annotations that do not directly affect control can be stored (i.e.,
transferred) in flash memory in the Loop Control Board or on a flash Memory
Card installed in the CPU Unit.
This enables function block data, including tags, comments, annotations, and
connection data from the Loop Controller to be uploaded (recovered).
The following data can be transferred and recovered using flash memory. This
data is treated as additional data that does not directly affect control of the Loop
Controller.
Data Saved in Flash
Memory
Type
Contents
Block diagram
Block diagram line data, annotation data
CSV tags
Tag names, tag comments, scaling upper/lower limits, decimal
positions, and units
Tag names and comments
User Link Table
Step ladder
Sequence table
Output contact comments (STEP, BR, BS, JUMP, OT, TN, DU,
DD), annotation data
Signal comment (conditions, actions), element comments
(timers, counters)
The type of flash memory supported depends on the Loop Control Board version. The following are the types of flash memory for the transfer destination,
which depend on the combination of the Loop Control Board version and the CXProcess version.
Flash Memory Types
CX-Process Ver. 5.0
LCB Ver. 3.0
LCB Ver. 2.0 or earlier
Note
Inner flash memory
(See note 1.)
Memory card
(See note 2.)
CX-Process Ver. 4
Memory Card
(See note 2.)
Memory Card
(See note 2.)
1. Transfer cannot be performed to the Memory Card.
2. Transfer cannot be performed to the inner flash memory.
Method for Transferring
and Recovering to Inner
Flash Memory
Transfer or recovery to the inner flash memory will be performed by executing
the following operations.
Transfer to Inner Flash Memory
Download LCU/LCB elements (select Transfer to LC – Selected) or transfer
data to the inner flash memory (select Transfer to LC).
Recover to Inner Flash Memory
New upload (Transfer from LC – New)
Transferring and
Recovering to a Memory
Card
The Memory Card backup/recovery functions automatically when the following
operations are performed with the Memory Card installed in the CPU Unit.
Backup to the Memory Card:
Downloading LCU/LCB elements or transferring data to a Memory Card
Recovery from the Memory Card:
Performing new uploads (Transfer from LC – New)
4-9-1 Backing Up Data to the Memory Card
Transfer to flash memory can be performed when LCU/LCB elements are downloaded or when a data transfer is performed to a Memory Card.
Inner Flash Memory
Downloading LCU/LCB Elements
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB elements in the Project Workspace.
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2. Download the LCU/LCB elements.
3. Click the Start Button and data will automatically be transferred to the inner
flash memory after the function block data is transferred.
Data Transfer to Inner Flash Memory
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Transfer to LC - Transfer tag info from the Execute Menu. Data will
be transferred to the inner flash memory.
Note The following dialog box will be displayed when the functions groups have been
downloaded.
Note To download functions after adding or deleting function blocks be sure to click
the OK Button to transfer the tag information to the internal flash memory. If the
tag information is not transferred to the internal flash memory, block diagrams
will become corrupted when a new upload is performed and may be deleted.
Memory Card
Downloading LCU/LCB Elements
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element in the Project Workspace Area.
2. Download the LCU/LCB element.
3. The following dialog box will be displayed.
4. Click the Option Button and make sure that the Transfer data to Memory
Card option is selected. This option is normally selected by default when the
Memory Card is installed.
5. Click the Start Button. Function block data will be automatically transferred
to the Memory Card after being downloaded.
Transferring Data to the
Memory Card
Select Transfer to LC – Memory Card from the Execution Menu to transfer data
to the Memory Card.
Note If Memory Card backup is not required when the Memory Card is installed, disable the option to transfer data from the Memory Card.
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4-9-2 Recovering Data from the Memory Card
Inner Flash Memory
Recovery of data from inner flash memory can be performed only when performing a new upload.
1, 2, 3...
Memory Card
1. Select the LCU/LCB element in the Project Workspace Area.
2. Perform a new upload.
3. Click the Start Button and data will automatically be transferred to the inner
flash memory after the function block data is transferred.
Recovery of data from a Memory Card can be performed only when a new
upload is performed. Use the following procedure.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element in the Project Workspace Area.
2. Perform a new upload.
3. The following dialog box will be displayed.
4. Click the Option Button and check that the Transfer data from Memory Card
option is selected. This option is normally selected by default when the
Memory Card is installed.
5. Click the Start Button. Function block data will be automatically transferred
from the Memory Card after being downloaded.
Note
1. If Memory Card backup is not required when the Memory Card is installed,
disable the option to transfer data from the Memory Card.
2. Use an OMRON Memory Card. Operations may be unstable if a nonOMRON Memory Card (compact flash memory) is used.
File memory
Memoryy Card
Note
Memory
type
Flash
memory
Memory capacity
Model
15 Mbytes
HMC-EF172
30 Mbytes
HMC-EF372
64 Mbytes
HMC-EF672
1. A Memory Card can be written up to approximately 100,000 times. (Each
write operation to the Memory Card must be counted regardless of the size
of the write.) Be particularly careful not to exceed the life of the Memory Card
when writing to it from the ladder program.
2. The HMC-AP001 Memory Card Adapter is shown below.
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For details on the Memory Card, refer to the SYSMAC CS-series Programmable
Controllers Operation Manual (W339).
Note
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1. Never turn OFF the power supply to the CPU Unit when the BUSY indicator
is lit. The Memory Card may become unusable if this is done.
2. Never remove the Memory Card from the CPU Unit when the BUSY indicator is lit. Press the Memory Card power OFF button and wait for the Card
may become unusable if this is not done.
Clear All
Section 4-10
4-10 Clear All
This section provides information on how to clear all the function block data and
error log data from the Loop Controller. Take the following steps to clear all the
data.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select Operation and Clear All from the Execution Menu. The following
dialog box will appear.
2. Click the OK Button. A confirmation dialog box will appear.
3. Click the OK Button.
Note When CX-Server is being used and a communications timeout error occurs during the Clear All operation, select Change PLC from the Settings menu, click the
Network tab, and set the response timeout time to 10 s or longer.
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Controlling the CPU Unit
Section 4-11
4-11 Controlling the CPU Unit
If the communications driver is set to the CX-Server and CX-Process Tool version 3.0 or higher is used, the operations described in this section can be performed to control the CPU Unit. These operations enable the CPU Unit to be initialized (i.e., I/O tables created or PLC Setup set) and the operating mode of the
CPU Unit to be changed without the CX-Programmer. The following operations
are possible.
• Creating the I/O tables
• Setting the PLC Setup
• Changing the operating mode of the CPU Unit
4-11-1 Creating the I/O Tables
1, 2, 3...
1. Select PLC Info – Create I/O Table from the Settings Menu. The PLC IO
Table Dialog Box will be displayed.
2. To create the I/O tables based on information on actually mounted Units, go
online, and select Create from the Options Menu.
4-11-2 Setting the PLC Setup
1, 2, 3...
1. Select PLC Info – PLC Setting from the Settings Menu.
2. Set the PLC Setup and then select Transfer to PLC from the Options
Menus to transfer the PLC Setup to the CPU Unit.
4-11-3 Changing the Operating Mode of the CPU Unit
1, 2, 3...
1. Go online and select PLC Operating Mode from the Execution Menu. The
Change CPU Mode Dialog Box will be displayed.
2. Select the operating mode (PROGRAM, MONITOR, or RUN) in the Mode
Field and then click the Send Button.
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Password Protection
Section 4-12
4-12 Password Protection
Password protection can be set in the Loop Controller when using LCB01,
LCB03, LCB05, or LCB05D. Setting a password enables uploading operations
to be restricted. No restrictions are placed on downloading.
4-12-1 Online Operations for Loop Controller
Use the following procedure to set a password in the Loop Controller connected
online.
Setting Passwords in
Loop Controller
Note Once a password is set, it must be input under Program Protection – Input
Password before function block data in the Loop Controller can be uploaded.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element (e.g., 00-LCB05), and then select Setting –
Program Protection – Edit LCB Password. The following dialog box will
be displayed.
2. Enter the password.
3. Click the OK Button.
Use the following procedure to change the password set for the Loop Controller
connected online.
Changing the Loop
Controller Password
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element (e.g., 00-LCB05), and then select Setting –
Program Protection – Edit LCB Password. The following dialog box will
be displayed.
2. Enter the current password under Existing password and the new password
for under New Password.
3. Click the OK Button.
Note The password protection set here is also in effect for the simple backup operation. Backing up to a Memory Card will thus be disabled, although restoring data
will be possible. If the simple backup operation to a Memory Card is performed
for a Loop Controller for which a password has been set, an empty backup file
will be created in the Memory Card.
Deleting the Loop
Controller Password
Use the following procedure to delete the password set for the Loop Controller
connected online. The password will also be cleared when the all clear operation
or the LCU/LCB is downloaded.
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Password Protection
Section 4-12
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element (e.g., 00-LCB05), and then select Setting –
Program Protection – Edit LCB Password. The following dialog box will
be displayed.
2. Enter the current password under Existing password and leave New Password empty.
3. Click the OK Button. The following dialog box will be displayed.
4. Click the OK Button. The password that was previously set in the Loop Controller will be deleted.
4-12-2 Inputting the Password before Uploading Data
The password input using Setting – Program Protection – Edit LCB Password
must be input before uploading data from a Loop Controller for which password
protection has been set. Use the following procedure to input the password.
1, 2, 3...
1. Select the LCU/LCB element (e.g., 00-LCB05), and then select Setting –
Program Protection – Input Password. The following dialog box will be
displayed.
2. Enter the password.
3. Click the OK Button.
Note To clear the password that has been input, select the LCU/LCB element (e.g.,
00-LCB05), and then select Setting – Program Protection – Clear Password.
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SECTION 5
Troubleshooting
This section describes errors that can occur while using the CX-Process Tool.
5-1
5-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section
5-1
Troubleshooting
This section provides information on error codes generated during online operation of the CX-Process Tool, along with probable causes of the errors and remedies to be taken.
Error Codes
An error code (FINS response code) appears under each error message as
shown below. The cause of the error can be determined from the error code.
Example
Error code (FINS response code)
Error code (FINS response code)
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Section
5-2
Error Codes
Error code
FinsGateway
ERROR
CO
CODE:
(0001)
CXServer
ERROR
CO
CODE:
(0001)
ERROR
CODE:
CO
(0503)
ERROR
CODE:
CO
(0101)
Try the operation again after the backup has been
completed.
Wait for the direct recovery operation to finish and then
repeat the required operation.
The network address settings of
the COM1 port and COM2 port of
the personal computer in Host
Link communications are the
same.
Peripheral bus or Host Link
communications cannot be
implemented by the CX-Server.
Select Fins Network Settings from the FinsGateway
Menu. Click the Add Button and make the network settings
so that the COM1 and COM2 ports have different network
addresses.
The network address is wrong.
Select the Project Workspace. Select Network Settings
from the Settings Menu and set the correct network
address.
The FinsGateway routing tables
incorrect.
The node address is wrong.
Create the correct routing tables.
ERROR
CODE:
(0A08)
---
The unit address is wrong.
Select the LCU/LCB element, select Network Settings
from the Settings Menu, and set the correct unit address.
The FinsGateway protocol
g are illegal
g (e.g.,
( g , the
settings
settings
tti
are for
f SYSMAC WAY
communications).
If the Host Link is used, select Activate Serial Port Driver
from the File Menu and initialize the serial port.
For FinsGateway manual control, select Service
Communications Settings from the FinsGateway Menu
and set the protocol to SYSMAC WAY CV.
ERROR
CODE:
((0101))
The designated COM port is
being used by another
application.
Designate a COM port that is not being used.
The baud rate setting in the
FinsGateway CLK_UNIT are
wrong.
Set the correct baud rate.
The PLC is OFF.
Turn ON the PLC.
---
ERROR
CODE:
(0A1B)
ERROR
CODE:
((0502))
ERROR
CODE:
((0A08))
ERROR
CODE:
((0101))
Possible remedy
y
The Loop Controller was
accessed during a batch backup.
The Loop Controller was
accessed during the direct
recovery operation.
The FinsGateway has not started
up
p yyet.
---
ERROR
CODE:
((0401))
Probable cause
ERROR
CODE:
(0A1B)
ERROR
CODE:
(0A1B)
If the Host Link is used, select Activate Serial Port Driver
from the File Menu and initialize the serial port.
For FinsGateway manual control, select Service Manager
from the FinsGateway Menu and start the communications
service.
Select Change PLC from the Setting Menu and check the
network type, COM port, and other settings. Correct any
settings that are wrong.
Select the Project Workspace, select Network Settings
from the Settings Menu, and set the correct node address.
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Error Codes
Error code
FinsCXGateway
Server
ERROR
ERROR
CODE:
CODE:
(110C)
(0A0D)
Section
Probable cause
5-2
Possible remedy
An attempt has been made to
register more than 4,000 step
ladder sequence instructions for
one Loop Controller.
Even though ITEM 059 in the
LCB’s System Common
block (block model 000) is set to
0 to enable using the HMI, the
EM Area bank specified in ITEM
050 (EM Area bank to allocate to
HMI) cannot be used because
the specified bank does not exist
in the CPU Unit or the specified
bank has been converted to file
memory.
A maximum of 4,000 step ladder sequence instructions
can be registered for each Loop Controller.
An attempt has been made to
write an ITEM that cannot be
written while the operation of the
CX-Process Tool is suspended.
A cold start or hot start was
attempted during backup
processing.
Not all ITEMs can be written while operation is suspended.
Correct the setting of ITEM 050 (EM Area bank to allocate
to HMI) in the LCB’s System Common block (block
model 000).
Execute the cold start after the backup has been
completed.
ERROR
CODE:
(0501)
ERROR
CODE:
(0501)
A destination address is not set
in the FinsGateway routing
tables.
Correct the routing tables.
ERROR
CODE:
(2006)
ERROR
CODE:
(2006)
There are no backup files in the
Memory Card.
There are no backup files in the Memory Card. Insert a
Memory Card containing backup files.
ERROR
CODE:
(2101)
ERROR
CODE:
(2101)
The backup data in the Memory
Card is set to read-only.
Set the backup data in the Memory Card to read/write. The
path name of the files is as follows:
<memory_card>\LCBDATA\CFBackUp.dat
ERROR
CODE:
(2103)
ERROR
CODE:
(2103)
The number of files in the
Memory Card has reached the
limit.
Delete files from the Memory Card.
ERROR
CODE:
(2106)
ERROR
CODE:
(2106)
There are no backup files in the
Memory Card.
There are old backup files in the Memory Card in the
active CPU Unit when duplex Memory Card operation is
being used for Duplex Process-control CPU Units
(CS1D-CPU6P). Delete the old backup files from the
Memory Card.
ERROR
CODE:
(2102)
ERROR
CODE:
(0A16)
(LCB05D only) The backup, clear
all, recovery, or download
operation was attempted during
CPU Unit duplex initialization
processing.
A backup, clear all, recover, or download cannot be
performed during CPU Unit duplex initialization processing.
Perform the backup, clear all, recovery, or download after
the CPU Unit duplex initialization processing has been
completed.
ERROR
CODE:
(2301)
ERROR
CODE:
(2301)
There is no Memory Card
inserted.
Insert the Memory Card properly.
When using duplex Memory Card operation for Duplex
Process-control CPU Units (CS1D-CPU6P), place the
same backup files in the Memory Cards for both the active
and standby CPU Units.
ERROR
CODE:
(250F)
ERROR
CODE:
(250F)
The data in the Memory Card is
corrupted.
Either the backup data in the Memory Card is corrupted or
the Memory Card is damaged. Create the backup files
again or use a new Memory Card.
ERROR
CODE:
(3001)
ERROR
CODE:
(3001)
The Memory Card cannot be
accessed.
Backup during operation was
started when data was being
transferred.
Another application is accessing the Memory Card. Wait
for the Memory Card to be released and then try again.
Transfer the data again after the backup operation has
been completed.
ERROR
CODE:
(2108)
ERROR
CODE:
(2108)
Built-in flash memory is being
initialized.
Built-in flash memory is being initialized. Wait for a little
while for the initialization of built-in flash memory to be
completed and then try transferring the data again.
If you still cannot transfer the data, the hardware may be
damaged. Contact your OMRON representative.
320
Error Codes
Error code
FinsCXGateway
Server
ERROR
ERROR
CODE:
CODE:
(2605)
(2605)
ERROR
CODE:
(2606)
ERROR
CODE:
(2606)
Section
Probable cause
5-2
Possible remedy
A hot start or cold start was
attempted immediately after the
Loop Controller performed a
direct recovery operation.
Cycle the power supply to the Loop Controller or restart
the Unit before sending the Operation Command.
Power was turned OFF when
data was being transferred.
Power was turned OFF when data was being transferred.
Turn ON the power supply and repeat the transfer
operation from the beginning.
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Appendix A
Table of LC Type Changes
Tables 1 and 2, below, show project combinations before and after the changes.
Table 1: Conversion to LCB Project
Before LC type
cchange
a ge
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB05D
LCB05-GTC
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
Before CJ1G-CPU42P
change
h
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45P
-GTC
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05-GTC
LCB05D
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LC type
After change
Unit
version
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.6
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.6
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3.5
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
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n
: Can be changed directly. (For example, LCB01 version 1.5 can be changed directly to LCB01 version 2.0.)
n: Can be changed indirectly using a multistep process. (For example, after LCB01 version 1.5 has been changed
directly to LCB05 version 1.5, it can then be changed to LCB05 version 2.0.)
: Cannot be changed either directly or indirectly.
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Table of LC Type Changes
Appendix A
Table 2: Conversion to CJ1G-CPUP Loop-control CPU Unit Project
Before LC type
cchange
a ge
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
LCB05D
LCB05-GTC
LCB01
LCB05
LCB01
LCB05
Before CJ1G-CPU42P
change
h
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU45P
-GTC
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU45P
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CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU45P-GTC
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU42P
CJ1G-CPU45P
CJ1G-CPU44P
CJ1G-CPU43P
CJ1G-CPU42P
LC type
After change
Unit
version
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.6
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
n
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---
Appendix B
ITEM Notation in Block Diagrams
Table 3, below, lists function block ITEM abbreviations in block diagrams and their corresponding ITEM numbers
and data contents. For details on ITEMS, refer to the Loop Control Board Function Block Reference Manual.
Table 3: ITEM Abbreviations in Function Block Diagrams
Function
block
(Block
Model)
Basic PID
((011))
Advanced
PID ((012))
Blended
PID ((013))
Function block
diagram
Abbreviation
for analog
input ITEMs
ITEM
number
PV
006
PV_ABN
Data
Abbreviation
for analog
output
ITEMs
ITEM
number
Data
PV source
designation
SP
029
Current set point
output
018
PV error contact
source destination
DV
044
Deviation output
RSP
021
Remote set point
source designation
MV_C
087
MV output
MIE_AD
061
Out-of-range
processing at MV
output destination
block
---
---
---
MV_ABN
090
MV error contact
source destination
---
---
---
PV
006
PV source
designation
SP
029
Deviation output
PV_ABN
018
PV error contact
source destination
DV
044
Deviation output
RSP
021
Remote set point
source designation
MVCMP
071
Output for MV
compensation
PVCMP_A
047
PV compensation
source designation
MV_C
087
MV output
MIE
061
Out-of-range
processing at MV
output destination
block
---
---
---
MVCMP_A
074
MV compensation
source designation
---
---
---
MVTRK
083
MV tracking source
designation
---
---
---
MV_ABN
090
MV error contact
source destination
---
---
---
P1
006
PV source
designation
Q1
012
Accumulated value
(lower 4 digits)
P2
021
P2 source
designation
Q2
013
Accumulated value
(upper 4 digits)
MV_ABN
090
MV error contact
source designation
Y1
016
PV instantaneous
value output
---
---
---
Y2
029
Current SP
instantaneous value
output
---
---
---
DEV_Q
044
Cumulative deviation
output
---
---
---
MV_C
087
MV output
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ITEM Notation in Block Diagrams
Function
block
(Block
Model)
Batch
Flowrate
C t
Capture
(014)
2-position
ON/OFF
(001)
3-position
ON/OFF
(002)
Fuzzy
Logic (016)
Function block
diagram
Appendix B
Abbreviation
for analog
input ITEMs
ITEM
number
P1
006
RSP
Abbreviation
for analog
output
ITEMs
ITEM
number
P1 source
designation
Q1
012
Accumulated value
(lower 4 digits)
021
Remote SP source
designation
Q2
013
Accumulated value
(upper 4 digits)
RSPU
027
Remote SP source
designation
Y1
016
Instantaneous value
output
MV_ABN
090
MV error contact
source designation
SP
029
Current SP output
(lower 4 digits)
---
---
---
SPU_W
030
Current SP output
(upper 4 digits)
---
---
---
SM
035
Batch accumulated
value (lower 4 digits)
---
---
---
SMU
065
Batch accumulated
value (upper 4 digits)
---
---
---
MV_C
087
Program output
PV
006
PV source
designation
SP
029
Current set point
output
PV_ABN
018
PV error contact
source designation
DV
044
Deviation output
RSP
021
Remote set point
source designation
---
---
---
PV
006
PV source
designation
SP
029
Current set point
output
PV_ABN
018
PV error contact
source designation
DV
044
Deviation output
RSP
021
Remote set point
source designation
---
---
---
X1
015
X1 input value
Y1
031
Y1 output value
to
Y2
032
Y2 output value
to
Indication
and Setting
(031)
326
Data
Data
X8
022
X8 input value
FT
036
Applicability for each
rule
PV
006
PV source
designation
SP
029
Current SP setting
PV_ABN
018
PV error contact
source designation
---
---
---
RSP
021
Remote set point
source designation
---
---
---
ITEM Notation in Block Diagrams
Function
block
(Block
Model)
Indication
and
Operation
(032)
Ratio
Setting
(033)
Indicator
(034)
ES100X
Controller
Terminal
(045)
Function block
diagram
Appendix B
Abbreviation
for analog
input ITEMs
ITEM
number
PV
006
PV_ABN
Data
Abbreviation
for analog
output
ITEMs
ITEM
number
Data
PV source
designation
MV_C
087
MV output
018
PV error contact
source designation
---
---
---
X1
083
Auto input source
designation
---
---
---
MV_ABN
090
MV error contact
source designation
PV
006
Reference input
source designation
SP
029
Current SP output
PV_ABN
018
PV error contact
source designation
MV_C
087
MV Output
RSP
021
External ratio setting
source designation
---
---
---
MV_ABN
090
MV error contact
source designation
---
---
---
PV
006
PV source
designation
---
---
---
PV_ABN
018
PV error contact
source designation
---
---
---
RSP
021
External ratio setting
source designation
PV
021
PV measured value
---
---
---
SP_DSP
022
Set point
---
---
---
MV_C
023
Manipulated variable
SP
029
Current SP setting
327
Appendix C
Setting Segment Programs
A special input interface is provided for setting program patterns and bank data for Segment Program 2 (Block
Model 157) and Segment Program 3 (Block Model 158) blocks.
This section describes how to set individual parameters from the CX-Process Tool. For details on block function
specifications and functions, and information on specific operations, refer to the Loop Control Board Function
Block Reference Manual.
Setting Segment Program 2 Blocks
Use the following method to set the program pattern.
1. Open the Segment Program 2 ITEM list, right-click in the ITEM list, and select Extension from the pop-up
menu.
2. The Edit Segment Program 2 Parameters Window will be displayed.
The contents of the ITEMs for each step will be displayed in table format. When the table is directly edited and the
OK Button is pressed, the values will be reflected in the function block ITEMs. (For details on the editing function,
refer to Edit Window Functions.)
The items in the Edit Window are as follows:
Horizontal Axis
1 to 30: Step numbers
Vertical Axis
Time width (A): Used to set the time width as A.
Output value (B): Used to set the output value as B. The value will be displayed in engineering units if the
Engineering Unit Mode is set.
Wait width: Used to set the wait width. The value will be displayed in engineering units if the Engineering
Unit Mode is set.
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Setting Segment Programs
Appendix C
Max. wait time: Used to set the maximum wait time.
Time unit: Used to set the time unit (to seconds, minutes, or hours).
Initial output value: Used to set the B0 value. The value will be displayed in engineering units if the Engineering Unit
Mode is set.
Unit: The unit will be displayed if the Engineering Unit Mode is set.
Setting Segment Program 3
Use the following procedure to make the settings for Segment Program 3.
1. Open the Segment Program 3 ITEM list, right-click in the ITEM list, and select Extension from the pop-up
menu.
2. The Edit Segment Program 3 Parameters Window will be displayed.
The contents of the ITEMs for each step will be displayed in table format. When the table is directly edited and the
OK Button is pressed, the values will be reflected in the function block ITEMs. (For details on the editing function,
refer to Edit Window Functions.
The items in the Edit Window are as follows:
Horizontal Axis
1 to 100: Step numbers
Vertical Axis
Time width (A): Used to set the time width as A.
Output value (B): Used to set the output value as B. The value will be displayed in engineering units if the
Engineering Unit Mode is set.
Wait width: Used to set the wait width. The value will be displayed in engineering units if the Engineering
Unit Mode is set.
Max. wait time: Used to set the maximum wait time.
Time unit: Used to set the time unit (to seconds, minutes, or hours).
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Setting Segment Programs
Appendix C
Bank No.: Displays the bank number to be used.
Maximum number of steps used (Max Step Number): Used to set the maximum number of steps to be used. The
default setting is 10.
Maximum number of banks used (Max Bank): Used to set the maximum number of banks to be used. The default
setting is 0.
Bank Setting Button: Used to edit bank data.
Program Pattern Data Address Setting Button: Used to set the beginning address in the program pattern data.
Initial output value: Used to set the B0 value. The value will be displayed in engineering units if the Engineering Unit
Mode is set.
Unit: The unit will be displayed if the Engineering Unit Mode is set.
Setting Step Data
Step data is edited using the Segment Program 3 Edit Window. For details on editing, refer to Edit Window Functions.
Setting the Maximum Number of Steps to Be Used
The maximum number of steps to be used refers to the number of steps to be used in a single program. Segment
Program 3 stores in step data blocks the data to be used in the program. The number of step data blocks required
depends on the number of steps to be used.
• Up to 25 steps of data can be stored per step data block. When a maximum of 100 steps is used, the number of
step data blocks used is 4.
For example, when 70 steps are used, the maximum number of steps is taken to be 70, and 3 step data blocks
are automatically registered.
• The steps that can be used can be edited on the Edit Window. Any steps beyond the maximum number of steps
cannot be edited.
Changing the Maximum Number of Steps to Be Used
The maximum number of steps to be used can normally be changed. The following dialog box will be displayed if
the maximum number of steps to be used is changed and there is a change in the registration status of the step
data blocks.
If this dialog box is displayed, use any of the following methods to resend a Segment Program 3 block to the Loop
Controller.
• Transfer the entire project.
Select an LCU/LCB element (LCB) from the project tree. Then right-click and select Transfer to LC from the
pop-up menu, or select Execution - Transfer to LC – Selected from the Main Menu.
• Transfer the Segment Program 3 block only.
Select the applicable Segment Program 3 block from the project tree. Then right-click and select Transfer to LC
from the pop-up menu, or select Execution - Transfer to LC - Selected from the Main Menu.
Automatic Registration of Step Data Blocks
Step data blocks are automatically registered according to the following rules, depending on the number of steps
to be used.
• Step data blocks are registered in the function block group in which Segment Program 3 (Block Model 158) is
registered.
• Step data blocks are registered in descending order from the highest available function block address.
LCB01, CJ1G-CPU42P: 50, 49, 48...
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CS1W-LCB05: 500, 499, 498...
CJ1G-CPU43, 44, 45P: 300, 299, 298...
• When the maximum number of steps to be used is increased, rule #2 is followed. When the number is decreased,
step data blocks are removed in ascending order from the lowest function block address.
Setting Bank Data
To edit bank data, press the Bank Setting Button in the Segment Program 3 Edit Screen. The following Edit Bank
Parameters Window will be displayed. For details on editing, refer to Edit Window Functions.
The items in the Edit Window are as follows:
Horizontal Axis
P, I, and D: Used to set PID parameters.
MH and ML: Used to set the MH and ML values for a connected PID block.
Extra Data 1 to 5: Used to set extra data 1 to 5.
Horizontal Axis
Bank number (1 to 100): Indicates the bank number.
Setting the Maximum Number of Banks to Be Used
The maximum number of banks to be used refers to the number of banks to be used in a single program. A Segment Program 3 block stores in bank data blocks the bank data to be used in the program. The number of bank
data blocks required depends on the number of banks to be used.
• Up to 15 banks of data can be stored per bank data block. When a maximum of 100 steps is used, 7 bank data
blocks are used.
For example, when 70 banks are used, the maximum number of banks is taken to be 70, and 5 bank data blocks
are automatically registered.
• The banks that can be used can be edited on the Edit Window. Any banks beyond the maximum number of banks
cannot be edited.
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Changing the Maximum Number of Banks to Be Used
The maximum number of banks to be used can normally be changed. The following dialog box will be displayed if
the maximum number of banks to be used is changed and there is a change in the registration status of the bank
data blocks.
If this dialog box is displayed, use any of the following methods to resend Segment Program 3 to the Loop Controller.
• Transfer the entire project.
Select an LCU/LCB element (LCB) from the project tree. Then right-click and select Transfer to LC from the
pop-up menu, or select Execution - Transfer to LC – Selected from the Main Menu.
• Transfer the Segment Program 3 block only.
Select the applicable Segment Program 3 block from the project tree. Then right-click and select Transfer to LC
from the pop-up menu, or select Execution - Transfer to LC - Selected from the Main Menu.
Automatic Registration of Bank Data Blocks
Bank data blocks are automatically registered according to the following rules, depending on the number of banks
to be used.
• Bank data blocks are registered in the function block group in which Segment Program 3 (Block Model 158) block
is registered.
• Bank data blocks are registered in descending order from the highest available function block address.
LCB01, CJ1G-CPU42P: 50, 49, 48...
CS1W-LCB05: 500, 499, 498...
CJ1G-CPU43, 44, 45P: 300, 299, 298...
• When the maximum number of banks to be used is increased, rule #2 is followed. When the number is decreased, bank data blocks are removed in ascending order from the lowest function block address.
Setting Program Pattern Data
To set program pattern addresses, press the Program Pattern Data Address Setting Button in the Edit Segment
Program 3 Parameters Window. The following Edit Program Pattern Block Parameters Window will be displayed.
The items in the Settings Window are as follows:
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Area type: CIO, W, H, DM, or E0 to E12 (EC) can be selected.
Beginning address: Used to set the beginning address for allocating program pattern data.
PLC memory allocation images:
Left column: Indicates the beginning and end of the addresses allocated for program pattern data.
Center and right columns: Descriptions of the parameters stored in each address are displayed.
Check Memory Area Button: Used to display Loop Controller memory maps. When program pattern data is allocated, memory can be checked to ensure that no addresses are duplicated. For details, refer to 3-10 Displaying
Loop Controller Memory Maps.
Executing Auto-tuning in a Tuning Window
Use the following procedure to specify a PID bank and execute the Auto-tuning (AT) command.
1. With the Segment Program 3 Tuning Window displayed, click the AT Button.
Bank No. [Destination bank number]
(= the selected bank number)
Execute AT Button
AT Button: The button for executing AT
Destination bank No.: The bank number where the AT execution results are to be stored
Selected bank number: The bank number specified in the step being executed
2. The Execute AT Dialog Box will be displayed.
3. In the Target Bank No. field, input the bank number where the AT execution results are to be stored. If 0 is input,
the AT execution results will be stored at the current bank (i.e., the bank number specified in the step currently
being executed).
4. Click the AT Start Button. The AT Start Button will be changed into the Stop AT Button. To cancel the auto-tuning in progress, click the Stop AT Button.
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Edit Window Functions
The following functions can be executed in the Edit Windows used for Segment Program settings.
Edit
Editing is possible by either selecting cells on the Edit Window and inputting parameters directly, or right-clicking
and selecting Edit from the pop-up menu.
• Press the Enter Key to move to a lower cell. When the cursor is in the bottom cell, it will next move to the to the cell
in the top row.
• Pressing the Esc Key during an input will cancel the input and restore the original value.
Undo
Used to undo an operation and restore edited data. A buffer is provided for up to 10 undo operations.
Note “Transfer to LC” operations cannot be undone.
Redo
Used to redo an action that was undone using the undo function.
Note “Transfer to LC” operations cannot be redone.
Copy and Paste
By right-clicking and selecting Copy from the pop-up menu, cell contents can be copied to the clipboard. The copied data can then be pasted by clicking on a cell, right-clicking to display the pop-up menu, and selecting Paste.
• It is possible to select and copy multiple cells.
• Text data edited using an external editor can be pasted.
Fill
Used to copy data from a selected cell to all steps and set the same data for an entire line. Select a cell and then
right-click and select Fill from the pop-up menu.
Insert Columns
Used to insert step columns. Select all the data in the column to be inserted, and then right-click and select Insert
Columns from the pop-up menu.
• When multiple columns are selected, the selected number of columns can be inserted.
• Parameter default values are automatically input into inserted columns.
When new columns are inserted, an equivalent number of columns of step data is deleted from the last step columns. The last step in a Segment Program 2 block is step 30, and the last step in a Segment Program 3 block is
step 100.
Delete Column
Used to delete step columns. Select all of the data in the column to be deleted, and then right-click and select
Delete Column from the pop-up menu. To select all of the column data, click the step number in the table.
• It is possible to select and delete multiple columns.
• When columns are deleted, an equivalent number of columns of step data is inserted from the last step column.
The last step in a Segment Program 2 block is step 30, and the last step in a Segment Program 3 block is step
100. The default values are set for all data in the newly inserted columns.
Move Column
Used to move step columns. Select all of the data in the column to be moved, and then right-click and select Move
Column from the pop-up menu. To select all of the column data, click the step number in the table.
When Move Column is selected, the cursor is changed to
. The column will move when selected in this state.
• Multiple columns can be selected and moved.
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Transfer to LC
Used to transfer the data in selected cells to the Loop Controller.
• Multiple cells or columns can be selected and transferred.
Note Be sure to check the safety of all equipment before making a transfer while the Loop Controller is operating.
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Appendix D
Sequence Table Design Sheet
A sequence table design sheet is provided below. It can be copied for use when making sequence table program
settings.
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Sequence Table Design Sheet
Appendix D
Sequence Table Design Sheet
Sequence Table
No.
Signal
Execute
method
Rule No.
Comment
Step No.
Conditions
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
001
Actions
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
NEXT STEP
THEN
ELSE
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01
02
03
04
05
06
07
Date
Diagram No.
Programmer
System
Comments
Project
Block address
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual.
Cat. No. W372-E1-13
Revision code
The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the
previous version.
Revision code
01
Date
May 2000
02
December 2000
03
September 2001
Revised content
Original production
CX-Process Tool version changed from 1.50 to 2.00. The manual has been updated for this version change as summarized in section 1-2-3.
CX-Process Tool version changed from 2.00 to 2.50. The manual has been updated for this version change as summarized in section 1-2-4 and the following
information has been added (major changes only).
Page 18: Lists of function blocks and ITEMs incompatible with earlier versions
Page 20: Explanation of new dialog box used to select communications driver
Page 23: Explanation of CX-Server connections
Page 44: Explanation of CX-Server installation
Page 66: Explanation of PLC type, CPU type, and network type selection
Page 76: Explanation of annotations (comments) in function blocks
Page 96: Explanation of the automatic conversion between mnemonic code
and ladder diagram formats
Page 100: Explanation of annotations (comments) in ladder diagrams
Page 131: Explanation of initial settings required when using CX-Server
Page 133: Explanation of initial settings required when using a Peripheral Bus
connection
Page 154: Explanation of downloading individual ITEM settings
Page 162: Explanation of the online tuning function
04
October 2002
CX-Process Tool version changed from 2.50 to 3.00. The manual has been updated for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-5.
CX-Process Tool version changed from 3.0 to 3.1. The manual has been updated
for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-6.
CX-Process Tool version changed from 3.1 to 3.2. The manual has been updated
for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-7.
CX-Process Tool version changed from 3.2 to 4.0. The manual has been updated
for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-8. The safety precautions
have also been changed and new precautions added. Terminology used to refer
to the Loop Control Units and Boards has been changed, with an explanation provided at the beginning of the manual.
05
April 2003
06
December 2003
07
August 2004
08
February 2005
CX-Process Tool version changed from 4.0 to 4.1. The manual has been updated
for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-9. Minor corrections have
also been made.
09
November 2005
CX-Process Tool version changed from 4.1 to 5.0. The manual has been updated
for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-10. Minor corrections have
also been made.
10
July 2006
CX-Process Tool version changed from 5.0 to 5.1. The manual has been updated
for this version change as summarized in section 1-4-11. Minor corrections have
also been made.
11
November 2007
The CX-Process Tool version has been changed from 5.1 to 5.2. The CX-One version has been changed to 2.1. Loop Controller functions have been improved.
The manual has been updated for these changes as summarized in 1-4 Version
Improvements.
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Revision History
Revision code
Date
12
December 2008
The manual has been updated for changes in the Loop Controller version.
13
December 2009
The manual was revised accompanying the upgrade to CX–One version 4.03. Information was added related to support for Windows 7.
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Revised content
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