Features Of The Compobus/D Configurator - Omron 3G8F5-DRM21 Operation Manual

Introduction

1-1-2 Features of the CompoBus/D Configurator

Windows 95/98/NT
Compatibility
Graphical Displays
Compatibility with Other
Companies' Devices
Free User Allocation for
Remote I/O
Multiple Masters in a
Single PC
Multiple Masters in a
Single Network
Store Essential Settings
in Files
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The CompoBus/D Configurator software will operate under the 32-bit Windows
operating systems (Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 3.51/4.0). The software can
be used as long as an IBM PC/AT-compatible personal computer is being used.
It isn't necessary to buy a special computer or operate under DOS.
Also, it is possible to work on other programs while monitoring the CompoBus/D
network's status because other applications can be run simultaneously.
Note The PCMCIA Card is compatible with Windows 95 and Windows 98 only. A Win-
dows NT operating system can't be used with the PCMCIA Card.
The CompoBus/D Configurator has Windows-style displays that are easy to
understand and easy to use. Required settings can be made just by selecting
items with the mouse; it isn't necessary to input any complicated commands.
Even a beginner can make settings and monitor operation with ease.
The CompoBus/D Configurator can read information from DeviceNet-compat-
ible devices and change parameter settings based on EDS files supplied by the
manufacturer or the ODVA. Other companies' devices can be connected to the
CompoBus/D network very easily for remote I/O communications or message
communications.
When the CompoBus/D Configurator is used, I/O words and node addresses
can be allocated freely for remote I/O communications with Slaves. If the I/O
allocation is simple, the "Master Parameter Wizard" can be used to allocate I/O
very easily. The wizard guides the user through the I/O allocation step-by-step.
Since the CompoBus/D Configurator can be used to allocate remote I/O freely, it
is possible to mount two or more Masters to a single PC.
When the CompoBus/D Configurator is used, the Slaves participating in remote
I/O communications can be set for each Master, so two or more Masters can
carry on remote I/O communications independently. Two or more Masters can
operate in one CompoBus/D network and wiring at the work site can be reduced.
When the CompoBus/D Configurator is used, every device's parameters can be
stored in a file. Even if a Unit breaks down and has to be replaced, the stored
settings can be transferred to the replacement Unit to restore the system quickly
and easily.
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