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  • Page 1 Cat. No. W398-E1-1 SYSMAC WS02-NCTC1-E CX-Position 23(5$7,21 0$18$/...
  • Page 3 WS02-NCTC1-E CX-Position Operation Manual Produced July 2001...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is con- stantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ........Intended Audience ............General Precautions .
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 Saving and Reading Projects......Saving Projects ............Reading Projects .
  • Page 9 $ERXW WKLV 0DQXDO This manual describes the specifications and operation of the WS02-NCTC1-E CX-Position software and includes the sections described below. The CX-Position runs on Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT operating systems and is used to create data for and monitor the operation of the CS1W-NC@@@ and CJ1W-NC@@@ Position Control Units (referred to as NC Units in this manual).
  • Page 11 PRECAUTIONS This section provides general precautions for using CX-Position and related devices. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of CX-Position. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CX-Position. Intended Audience .

  • Page 12: Intended Audience

    It is extremely important that CX-Position and related devices be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applica- tions that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying CX-Position and related devices to the above mentioned applications. Safety Precautions !WARNING Never attempt to disassemble any Units while power is being supplied.

  • Page 13: Application Precautions

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  • Page 14: Operating Environment Precautions

    Operating Environment Precautions Operating Environment Precautions !Caution Perform installation properly, according to the procedures described in this manual. !Caution Do not install in the following locations: • Locations subject to direct sunlight. • Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifications.

  • Page 15: Overview

    SECTION 1 Overview This section provides an overview of CX-Position, its functions, and the system configuration in which it is used. Introduction ........... 1-1-1 What Is CX-Position? .

  • Page 16: Introduction

    Introduction Section 1-1 Introduction 1-1-1 What Is CX-Position? The CX-Position is a software package that enables the setting, transfer, stor- age, and printing of data used with Position Control Units (referred to as NC Units in this manual), as well as monitoring of NC Unit operating status. The CX-Position runs on a Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT operating system.

  • Page 17: Applicable Computers

    Section 1-1 Introduction Individual Copying and NC Unit data, such as parameters, sequences, and speeds, can be moved or Moving of NC Unit Data copied (overwritten) between PCs in the project tree. This feature enables editing and re-use of the same or similar data with other PCs or NC Units. Communications with NC The CX-Position communicates with NC Units using FinsGateway.

  • Page 18: Checking The Package

    Introduction Section 1-1 The communications method (i.e., the type of network) depends on the Fins- Gateway driver used. For example, to connect using Host Link (SYSWAY-CV) via the RS-232C port, use the FinsGateway Serial Unit driver. CX-Position FinsGateway Serial Unit driver ETN_UNIT driver Host Link (SYSWAY-CV) Ethernet...

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    Stepping motors Stepping motors Note 1. Special cables are available to connect OMRON U-series Drivers, W-se- ries Drivers, or Smart Step A-series Drivers. Cables made by the user can also be used. 2. Special cables are available for connections to special terminal blocks. Ca- bles made by the user can also be used.

  • Page 20: List Of Functions

    Section 1-3 List of Functions List of Functions Group Function Details Page Editing projects Create project Used to create project files (“.nci”). page 38 Create PC Used to specify a PC model and add PC data to a project. page 39 Create NC Unit Used to specify an NC Unit model and add NC Unit data to a PC page 41...

  • Page 21: Basic Operating Procedure

    Basic Operating Procedure Section 1-5 Item CX-Position SYSMAC-NCT Method for connect- • Connected to the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit or a Connected to the RS-232C port on the ing to PC Serial Communications Board/Unit using an RS-232C CPU Unit using an RS-232C cable. cable.
  • Page 22 Section 1-5 Basic Operating Procedure Refer to 2-1 Installation. Install CX-Position. Refer to 2-1 Installation. Install FinsGateway. Connect to the CPU Unit’s Refer to 2-2 Connecting to a PC. built-in RS-232C port. Refer to 2-3 Basic Operations. Start CX-Position. Create a new project. Refer to 3-1 Creating New Projects.

  • Page 23: Setup And Basic Procedures

    SECTION 2 Setup and Basic Procedures This section provides information about CX-Position installation, connecting to the PC, and basic operating procedures. Installation........... . 2-1-1 Installing CX-Position and FinsGateway .

  • Page 24: Installation

    Section 2-1 Installation Installation To use the CX-Position, the following software must be installed on the same computer. • CX-Position • FinsGateway Version 3 Embedded Edition Note 1. FinsGateway Version 3 Embedded Edition is included with the CX-Position package. 2. If FinsGateway Version 3 Embedded Edition is not installed, CX-Position can be started up, but online operations are not possible.
  • Page 25 Box will be displayed. 4. Specify the drive and folder to which CX-Position is to be installed. The de- fault destination is C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-Position. No changes are required to install in the folder that is displayed. To install in a different folder, click Browse and select the desired drive and folder.
  • Page 26 11. Click Next. The Destination Location Dialog Box will be displayed. 12. Specify the drive and folder to which FinsGateway is to be installed. The default destination is C:\Program Files\OMRON\FinsServer95. No changes are required to install in the folder that is displayed. To install in a different folder, click Browse and select the desired drive and folder.

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Pc

    The uninstall operation may not be completed successfully. Connecting to a PC Note If OMRON Support Software that communicates using CX-Server (e.g., CX- Programmer, CX-Protocol, or CX-Motion) or an application that uses a special serial driver is connected online, it is not possible to perform online operations from CX-Position using the same COM port.

  • Page 28: Connecting Via Host Link (Sysway-Cv)

    Connecting to a PC Section 2-2 1,2,3... 1. Select Programs/FinsGateway/FinsGateway Settings from the Start Menu. 2. Select the desired communications driver under Driver under Network on the Basic Tab Page, click Properties, and make the required settings (COM port used, communications protocol (see note), communications conditions, etc.).
  • Page 29 Section 2-2 Connecting to a PC Connecting Cables Unit Port on Computer Port on FinsGateway Protocol (serial Model Length Remarks Unit computer communica- communica- number tions driver tions mode) CPU Unit Built-in IBM PC/AT D-SUB, 9- Serial Unit SYSWAY-CV CS1W- 2.0 m peripheral pin, male...
  • Page 30 Section 2-2 Connecting to a PC Connecting a Computer The following connection method can be used when connecting an IBM PC/ with an RS-232C Cable AT or compatible computer using an RS-232C cable. Unit Port on Computer Port on FinsGateway Protocol (serial Model Length Remarks...
  • Page 31 Connecting to a PC Section 2-2 CS/CJ-series IBM PC/AT or CPU Unit compatible computer Signal Signal RS-232C RS-232C interface interface D-SUB, 9-pin D-SUB, 9-pin (Cable connector: male) (Cable connector: female) CS/CJ-series IBM PC/AT or CPU Unit compatible computer Signal Signal RS-232C RS-232C interface...

  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    CS1W-ETN01 CS Series CPU Bus Unit Ethernet Ethernet driver 10BASE-5 CS1W-ETN11 Ethernet 10BASE-T CJ1W-ETN11 CJ Series Basic Operations Descriptions of CX-Position’s basic operations is given below. 2-3-1 Starting 1,2,3... 1. Click Start, and move the cursor to Program/OMRON/CX-Position. 2. Click CX-Position.

  • Page 33: Quitting

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2-3-2 Quitting 1,2,3... 1. Select File/Exit or click the Close Button at the top right corner of the win- dow. After editing a project, if the project has not been saved, the following dialog box will be displayed. 2.

  • Page 34: Basic Window

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2-3-3 Basic Window CX-Position’s Basic Window is shown below. Project windows (e.g., Parameter Data Editing Window) Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Project name Project workspace Status bar Project window (e.g., Zone Data Editing Window) The Basic Window is split into 2 sections. •...

  • Page 35: Displaying Menus

    Basic Operations Section 2-3 If there is more than one PC or NC Unit, then the corresponding number of icons is displayed. One of each type of data file (e.g., parameters and speeds) is registered for each NC Unit. The Plus and Minus Icons can be used to display/hide sub-hierarchies. The Plus Icon next to a data icon indicates that there is a hidden sub-hierarchy for that data.

  • Page 36: Moving And Copying Nc Unit Data

    Basic Operations Section 2-3 Shortcut keys are allocated to some functions. These allocations are dis- played on the right side of the menu. For example, New can be selected by pressing the Ctrl+N Keys (i.e., by pressing the N Key while holding down the Ctrl Key).
  • Page 37 Section 2-3 Basic Operations Drag and Drop 1,2,3... 1. Click NC2, and move the cursor across to PC 2 with the (left) mouse button held down. When the NC Unit Icon appears, release the mouse button. The NC Unit Icon appears only if the data can be moved. If the data cannot be moved, the Operation Prohibited Icon will be displayed.

  • Page 38: Main Menus

    Basic Operations Section 2-3 • Select Edit/Paste from the menu bar. • Click the Paste Icon in the toolbar. 4. Click OK. 2-3-6 Main Menus Main menu Contents Keyboard shortcut File Used to create, save, and print new projects. Alt+F Edit Used to add or remove PCs and NC Units to/from Alt+E...

  • Page 39: Main Menu Items

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2-3-7 Main Menu Items The names and functions for all of the menus are given in the table below. When an item is selected, the dialog box for that function is displayed. Follow the instructions in the dialog box. Main Item Contents...
  • Page 40 Section 2-3 Basic Operations Main Item Contents Keyboard menu shortcut View Project Displays/hides project tree. Toolbar Displays/hides toolbar. Status Bar Displays/hides status bar. Change Hexa- Changes the display format for the Display decimal active data editing window and the input range display for the status bar to hexa- decimal.
  • Page 41 Basic Operations Section 2-3 Main Item Contents Keyboard menu shortcut Window Display All (W) Displays all the data editing windows that are represented as icons. Icon All Displays all data editing windows as icons. Cascade Displays editing windows on top of each other.

  • Page 42: Operations Listed By Purpose

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2-3-8 Operations Listed by Purpose Purpose Operation Keyboard Toolbar Refer- shortcut icon ence section Project Creating a new File – New Ctrl+N project Opening a project File – Open Ctrl+O 5-2-1 Closing a project File – Close Project 2-3-2 Saving (overwriting) File –...
  • Page 43 Section 2-3 Basic Operations Purpose Operation Keyboard Toolbar Refer- shortcut icon ence section Display Displaying/hiding a View – Project 2-3-12 settings project Displaying/hiding the View – Toolbar 2-3-12 toolbar Displaying/hiding the View – Status Bar 2-3-12 status bar Switching between •...
  • Page 44 Section 2-3 Basic Operations Purpose Operation Keyboard Toolbar Refer- shortcut icon ence section Copying the data in a Edit – Copy Ctrl+C specified range Pasting the data in a Edit – Paste Ctrl+V specified range Undoing the last Edit – Undo Ctrl+Z operation Returning parameter...

  • Page 45: Toolbar

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2-3-9 Toolbar Functions can be executed directly by clicking on the appropriate icon on the toolbar. The functions that can be executed from the toolbar are given below. 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 Number Function Number Function...

  • Page 46: 2-3-12 View Settings

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2. Click Change Font. The Change Font Dialog Box will be displayed. 3. After selecting the desired font name and size from the drop-down lists, click OK. Setting the Default (Startup) Display Format 1,2,3... 1. Click Tool/Option. The Option Dialog Box will be displayed. 2.

  • Page 47: Setting The Network Type

    Section 2-3 Basic Operations Setting the Display Format Data in the active data editing window can be displayed in either decimal or hexadecimal. The default display format is set in the option settings. 1,2,3... 1. Select the data for which the display format is to be changed, and either right click, or click View/Change display.
  • Page 48 Section 2-3 Basic Operations Searching by Key Word 1,2,3... 1. Click Help/Search. The Help Topics Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Enter the first few letters of the word to be searched for and press Enter. If a matching word is found, it is displayed in reverse video. Click Display or double-click to display the information for that word.
  • Page 49 Section 2-3 Basic Operations Displaying Unit Errors Use the following procedure to display help for NC Unit errors. 1,2,3... 1. Click Help/Unit Error. The Error Code Help Dialog Box will be displayed.
  • Page 50 Section 2-3 Basic Operations 2. Click the relevant error code. Information about that error code will be dis- played. Displaying CX-Position Version Information 1,2,3... 1. Click Help/Version. The CX-Position version information will be displayed.

  • Page 51: Creating New Projects

    SECTION 3 Creating New Projects This section describes the procedures for creating new projects, as well as those for adding and deleting Programmable Controllers (PCs) and Position Control Units (NC Units). Creating New Projects......... . . Adding and Deleting PCs .

  • Page 52: Creating New Projects

    Section 3-1 Creating New Projects Creating New Projects Use the following procedure to create a new project. 1,2,3... 1. Select File/New, press the Ctrl+N Keys, or select the New Project Icon from the toolbar. 2. To change the project name, highlight the project and either select File/ Properties, or right-click and select Properties from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 53: Adding And Deleting Pcs

    Section 3-2 Adding and Deleting PCs Adding and Deleting PCs 3-2-1 Adding a PC Use the following procedure to add a PC to a new or existing project. 1,2,3... 1. Select the project from the project tree, and either select Edit/New PC or right-click and select New PC from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 54: Deleting A Pc

    Section 3-2 Adding and Deleting PCs er node address, a dialog box will be displayed saying that the selected PC is different from the connected PC. The Node Address in the Network Type field must be set to this value (default setting for Node Address: 240).

  • Page 55: Adding And Deleting Nc Units

    Adding and Deleting NC Units Section 3-3 Adding and Deleting NC Units 3-3-1 Adding an NC Unit Use the following procedure to add an NC Unit to a PC. 1,2,3... 1. Select the PC to be added to from the project tree. 2.

  • Page 56: Automatic Nc Unit Search

    Automatic NC Unit Search Section 3-4 Automatic NC Unit Search When online, data from all the NC Units mounted in the online PC can be read to automatically create NCs within a specified PC. At the same time, all the data read from the NC Units of the specified PC can added as project data.

  • Page 57: Editing Settings

    SECTION 4 Editing Settings This section describes the procedures used to edit settings. This manual describes on the possible range of settings and setting procedures. Refer to the Operation Manuals for individual NC Units for details on the settings. Overview ........... . . Setting Editing Screens .

  • Page 58: Overview

    Overview Section 4-1 Overview There are 6 types of settings used in CS1W-NC@@3/CJ1W-NC@@3 NC Units. Setting items, setting ranges and start values are shown in the following table. Refer to the following operation manuals for details on specific settings. Reference Manuals: •...
  • Page 59 Section 4-1 Overview Item Setting range Default setting CW limit (See notes 2 and 3.) C0000001 to 3FFFFFFF Hex (±1,073,741,823 pulses) 3FFFFFFF (+1,073,741,823) Initial pulse specification 250 pps or top speed 250 pps Notes 1. Always 1 if the unit is set to Pulse. 2.
  • Page 60 Section 4-1 Overview either hexadecimal or decimal format depending on the setting of the display format. Item Setting range Speed (See notes 1 00000000 to 000F4240 Hex (0 to 1,000,000) (pps) and 2.) Notes 1. Settings can be entered and displayed in either hexadecimal or decimal format depending on the setting of the display format.

  • Page 61: Setting Editing Screens

    Setting Editing Screens Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens Use the following procedures to display the screen shown below. To create a new project: • Select File(F)/New; or • Press the Ctrl+N Keys; or • Select the New Project Icon from the toolbar. To select an existing project: •...
  • Page 62 Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens 2. The following screen will be displayed. To Display the Sequence Editing Screen 1,2,3... 1. Under the NC on the project tree, either double-click Edit Sequence, or se- lect it and press the Enter Key 2.
  • Page 63 Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens 2. The following screen will be displayed. To Display the Acceleration/Deceleration Editing Screen 1,2,3... 1. Under the NC on the project tree, either double-click Edit Accel/Decel, or select it and press the Enter Key 2. The following screen will be displayed. To Display the Dwell Time Editing Screen 1,2,3...
  • Page 64 Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens 2. The following screen will be displayed. To Display the Zone Editing Screen 1,2,3... 1. Under the NC on the project tree, either double-click Edit Zone, or select it and press the Enter Key 2. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 65 Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens To Display All Editing To display all editing screens, select the NC and select Edit/Display All. Screens Example: The following screen will be displayed after selecting Edit/Display All. If multiple setting screens are displayed, select the screen to be edited to acti- vate it, and edit individual settings.

  • Page 66: Editing Settings

    Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens Menu items and functions will be as follows. Menu item Function Restore Restores minimized screens to the project window. Move Moves screens. Size Sizes screens. Minimize Minimizes screens. Maximize Maximizes screens. Close Closes screens. Next Activates next screen.

  • Page 67: Switching Setting Display Formats

    Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens To Move the Screen Settings that cannot be displayed in a single screen can be viewed either by pressing the PageDown Key or by using the scroll bar on the right-hand side of the screen. 4-2-3 Switching Setting Display Formats Settings on any Setting Editing Screen can be displayed in either hexadecimal...

  • Page 68: Copying Axis Settings

    Section 4-2 Setting Editing Screens 1,2,3... 1. On the (non-parameter) editing screen, select the settings to be cleared, or designate the range by clicking and dragging. 2. Select Edit/Clear, or right-click and select Clear from the pop-up menu. Note Under the Edit Menu, Default Clear is enabled when parameter settings are selected, and Clear is enabled when non-parameter settings are active.

  • Page 69: Editing Parameter Settings

    Section 4-3 Editing Parameter Settings For 4-axis NC Units, if the same axis is clicked for the To axis as the one already selected for the From axis, the next To axis will be selected auto- matically (in the order Y, Z, U, X). More than one axis can be selected for the To axis (except for the axis al- ready selected as the From axis).

  • Page 70: Editing Sequence Settings

    Section 4-4 Editing Sequence Settings Clearing to Default Use the following procedure to clear the axis settings to their default values. Settings (Refer to 4-2-4 Clearing Settings for details.) 1,2,3... 1. On the Parameter Setting Editing Screen, either select Edit/Defaults Set- ting, or right-click and select Defaults Setting from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 71 Section 4-4 Editing Sequence Settings Item Setting range Position designa- 0 (absolute position) or 1 (relative position) tion End code 00 to 06 Hex (0 to 6) 0 = terminating; 1 = automatic; 2 = continuous; 3 = bank end; 4 = speed control;...

  • Page 72: Editing Speed Settings

    Section 4-5 Editing Speed Settings Editing Speed Settings 4-5-1 Speed Setting Editing Screen On the project tree, either double-click Edit Speeds, or select it and press the Enter Key. Example: The following will be displayed as the 4-axis NC Unit speed Setting Editing Screen.

  • Page 73: Editing Acceleration/Deceleration Time Settings

    Section 4-6 Editing Acceleration/Deceleration Time Settings Editing Acceleration/Deceleration Time Settings 4-6-1 Acceleration/Deceleration Time Setting Screen On the project tree, either double-click Edit Accel/Decel, or select it and press the Enter Key. Example: The following will be displayed as the 4-axis NC Unit Acceleration/ Deceleration Time Setting Editing Screen.

  • Page 74: Editing Dwell Time Settings

    Section 4-7 Editing Dwell Time Settings Editing Dwell Time Settings 4-7-1 Dwell Time Setting Screen On the project tree, either double-click Edit Dwell Time, or select it and press the Enter Key. Example: The following will be displayed as the 4-axis NC Unit Dwell Time Setting Editing Screen.

  • Page 75: Editing Zone Settings

    Section 4-8 Editing Zone Settings Editing Zone Settings 4-8-1 Zone Setting Screen On the project tree, either double-click Edit Zone, or select it and press the Enter Key. Example: The following will be displayed as the 4-axis NC Unit Zone Setting Editing Screen.

  • Page 77: Saving And Reading Projects

    SECTION 5 Saving and Reading Projects This section provides information about saving and reading files. Saving Projects ..........5-1-1 Saving a Project .

  • Page 78: Saving Projects

    Section 5-1 Saving Projects Saving Projects 5-1-1 Saving a Project To save a project, select File/Save Project (Ctrl+S) to resave an edited project under the same name or File/Save Project As (Ctrl+A) to save a new or existing project under a new name. To Save a Project Under a New Name 1,2,3...

  • Page 79: Reading Projects

    Section 5-2 Reading Projects Reading Projects 5-2-1 Reading a Project Select File/Open (Ctrl+O) to open a saved project. 1,2,3... 1. Select File/Open. 2. From the Look in drop-down list, select the drive and folder to which the project was saved. 3.

  • Page 81: Online Connection Default Configurations

    CX-Position using the same COM port. The reverse is also true. Quit online connection for the OMRON Support Software that communicates using CX-Server (e.g., CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol, or CX-Motion) or the application that uses a special serial driver, and then re-attempt online operations from CX-Position after starting up FinsGateway’s Serial Unit servicing.

  • Page 82: Default Configurations For Connecting Online

    Section 6-1 Default Configurations for Connecting Online Default Configurations for Connecting Online Online connection enables using the following CX-Position software functions. • Download to NC • Upload from NC • Verify • Write Flash Memory • Monitor • Monitor Units •...
  • Page 83 Section 6-2 FinsGateway Configuration and Startup 3. Select each communications driver under Services on the standard tab page, and click the Startup Button. 4. Online operations, such as data transfer, comparison, and NC monitoring, are executed from CX-Position. 6-2-2 Example: Configuration and Startup Procedures via Host Link (SYSWAY-CV) The following FinsGateway configuration procedures show an example of connecting the CX-Position to a PC via Host Link (SYSWAY-CV).
  • Page 84 Section 6-2 FinsGateway Configuration and Startup Configuring the Protocol For Host Link, the protocol must be changed to SYSWAY-CV from the default, and Node (SYSWAY). The node number must match the node number used when the PC was added to CX-Position. 1,2,3...
  • Page 85 FinsGateway Configuration and Startup Section 6-2 • Change the protocol to SYSWAY-CV. FinsGateway Configuration Protocol in the Nodes Tab SYSWAY-CV • If the Unit No./Data for the Host Link of the PC to be connected is 0, the default value is left as 0. Note 1.
  • Page 86 FinsGateway Configuration and Startup Section 6-2 3. Normally when services are started, the status display changes to Run- ning, and at the same time the × mark in the SerialUnit Icon disappears. Online Operations from Online operations, such as data transfers, comparisons, and NC monitoring, the CX-Position are executed from the CX-Position.

  • Page 87: Transferring And Verifying Data

    CX-Position using the same COM port. The reverse is also true. Quit online connection for the OMRON Support Software that communicates using CX-Server (e.g., CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol, or CX-Motion) or the application that uses a special serial driver, and then re-attempt online operations from CX-Position after starting up FinsGateway’s Serial Unit servicing.

  • Page 88: Downloading Data

    Downloading Data Section 7-1 Downloading Data Use the following procedure to download edited project data from the (CX- Position) computer to the NC Unit. 1,2,3... 1. On the project tree, select the NC Unit to be downloaded to. 2. Select Online (L)/Download (D). 3.

  • Page 89: Uploading Data

    Section 7-2 Uploading Data 5. When download is complete, Transfer successful; Write flash memory? will be displayed. 6. Click the OK Button. Uploading Data 7-2-1 Uploading Data Use the following procedure to upload NC Unit data to the (CX-Position) com- puter.

  • Page 90: Automatic Nc Searches

    Section 7-2 Uploading Data 4. Click the OK Button. 7-2-2 Automatic NC Searches When online, NC Units under a project’s specified PC can be searched for automatically by uploading data from all the NC Units installed on the PC to be connected online.

  • Page 91: Verifying Data

    Verifying Data Section 7-3 The following screen will be displayed if data is not uploaded. Verifying Data Use the following procedure to verify CX-Position data at the computer and NC Unit data. 1,2,3... 1. On the project tree, select the NC Unit for verification. 2.

  • Page 92: Writing Data To Flash Memory

    Section 7-4 Writing Data to Flash Memory 5. The following screen will be displayed when verification has been complet- ed. Click the Close Button to end verification. The following screen will be displayed if there is a failure during the verifi- cation process.
  • Page 93 Section 7-4 Writing Data to Flash Memory 1,2,3... 1. On the project tree, select the NC Unit for flash memory writing. 2. Select Online (L)/Write Flash Memory (R). 3. Click the OK Button. 4. Click the OK Button.

  • Page 95: Monitoring Ncs

    CX-Position using the same COM port. The reverse is also true. Quit online connection for the OMRON Support Software that communicates using CX-Server (e.g., CX-Programmer, CX-Protocol, or CX-Motion) or the application that uses a special serial driver, and then re-attempt online operations from CX-Position after starting up FinsGateway’s Serial Unit servicing.

  • Page 96: Monitoring Ncs

    Section 8-1 Monitoring NCs Monitoring NCs Use the following procedure to display NC Unit present positions, error codes, sequence numbers, and I/O status on the NC Monitor. 1,2,3... 1. On the project tree, select the NC Unit to be monitored and select Online (L)/Monitor (M).

  • Page 97: Operating Memory Area Monitoring

    Section 8-3 Operating Memory Area Monitoring Example: The following will be displayed as the 4-axis NC Unit Monitor Units Screen. The sequence number and current position for each axis are displayed. Operating Memory Area Monitoring Use the following procedure to monitor the operating memory area (Special I/ O Unit words allocated in the CIO Area) allocated to the PC.

  • Page 98: Operating Data Area Monitoring

    Section 8-4 Operating Data Area Monitoring The following table shows the operating memory area words that aredis- played. Data Allocated words NC1@ @ @ @ 3 NC2@ @ @ @ 3 NC4@ @ @ @ 3 X axis X axis Y axis X axis Y axis...
  • Page 99 Section 8-4 Operating Data Area Monitoring 3. Select either Automatic or Manual to start monitoring. Automatic continues monitoring until the Stop Monitor Button is clicked. Manual refreshes the monitor screen contents. Data Allocated words (See note 1.) NC1@ @ @ @ 3 NC2@ @ @ @ 3 NC4@ @ @ @ 3 X axis...

  • Page 101: Printing Data

    SECTION 9 Printing Data This section provides information about printing data. Printing Data ..........

  • Page 102: Printing Data

    Section 9-1 Printing Data Printing Data Use the following procedure to print all, or specific, data. For Edit Sequence, a specified range of data numbers can be printed. 1,2,3... 1. On the project tree, select the data or NC Unit for printing. 2.
  • Page 103 Section 9-1 Printing Data The following two tables represent print examples. • Acceleration/Deceleration Data X axis Y axis Z axis U axis Accel. Decel. Accel. Decel. Accel. Decel. Accel. Decel. 1000 2000 10000 8000 2000 4000 12000 10000 3000 6000 14000 12000 1200...

  • Page 105: Error Logs And Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10 Error Logs and Troubleshooting This section provides information about NC Unit error log displays and troubleshooting. 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs..........10-1-1 Overview.

  • Page 106: Nc Unit Error Logs

    Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs 10-1-1 Overview A maximum of 20 NC Unit errors can be recorded and displayed. Errors there- after will replace previous errors, starting with the least recent error. 10-1-2 To Display NC Unit Error Logs 1,2,3...
  • Page 107 When this error occurs, operation destruction saved in flash memory is lost can be continued by performing (OMRON maintenance data is error reset. Execute the next oper- lost). ation after performing error reset. It is possible that, while saving to flash memory, the NC Unit’s power...
  • Page 108 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Remedy Initial speed Initial speed error 1000 The axis parameters’ initial speed In this condition, only the data setting exceeds the maximum transfer (read or write) and data speed setting for an axis. save operations can be performed.
  • Page 109 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Remedy Backlash com- Backlash compensa- 1700 The axis parameters’ backlash In this condition, only the data pensation tion error compensation setting is outside transfer (read or write) and data the settable range (0 to 9,999 save operations can be performed.
  • Page 110 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs 10-1-4 Command Execution Check Data Checks for Data-writing Commands Item Name Code Cause Clearing Operation method after error Initial speed Initial speed error 1000 The axis parameters’ initial speed set- Transfer the data When this ting exceeds the maximum speed des- again after error occurs...
  • Page 111 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Item Name Code Cause Clearing Operation method after error Origin search Origin mode selec- 1604 The axis parameters’ origin search Transfer the data When this (continued) tion error operating mode selection setting is not again after error occurs 0, 1, 2, or 3.
  • Page 112 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Item Name Code Cause Clearing Operation method after error Positioning Sequence data error 3000 One of the following errors occurred in Transfer the data When this sequences the positioning sequence: again after error occurs 3099 checking and during data...
  • Page 113 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Initial Operation Error Checks and Checks During Operation Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Software CW software 5030 If positioning were performed in Start operation after The current START limits limit value response to one of the following correcting all of the command will not be...
  • Page 114 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Sensor Emergency 6000 The axis was stopped by an emer- Start operation again An emergency stop inputs stop input gency stop signal input. after clearing the will be performed on emergency stop input the affected axis.
  • Page 115 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Origin Origin input 6202 There was an origin input signal Perform the following The axis where the ori- search signal error received while decelerating after adjustments so that gin input signal was the origin proximity input signal...
  • Page 116 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Origin Limit input 6205 There was already a limit signal in Perform the origin The current START search already being the origin search direction during search again after command will not be input...
  • Page 117 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Relative Relative 7100 The position designation of the Execute the command The current START movement movement RELATIVE MOVEMENT com- again after correcting command will not be command position error mand is outside the settable range...
  • Page 118 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Multiple Multiple axis 8000 Two or more of the following com- Correct the ladder pro- The command will not axis start start mands were executed simulta- gram so that just one be executed.
  • Page 119 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Multiple Multiple axis 8000 One of the following commands Correct the ladder pro- The command will not axis start start was executed while the Data gram so that data be executed.
  • Page 120 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Teaching Teaching 8200 There was a TEACH command, Execute the command The current START address error but the teaching position number again after correcting command will not be was not in the range 00 to 99.
  • Page 121 Section 10-1 NC Unit Error Logs Group Name Code Cause Clearing method Operation after error Intelligent IORD format 8700 One of the following errors Execute the instruc- The current data trans- Read/Write error occurred when the IORD instruc- tion again after correct- fer will not be exe- tion was executed: ing the data.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    SerialUnit service ON? FinsGateway SerialUnit service (SeeSECTION 6.) Note: At FinsGateway startup, there must be no communications running on OMRON Support Software (CX-Programmer, CX- Protocol, CX-Motion, etc.) using CX-Server. Were the I/O tables Create the I/O tables from either the CX- created after installing Programmer or from a Programming Console.
  • Page 123 CX-Server, stop the FinsGateway SerialUnit service, and then restart. Note Communications cannot be received from the OMRON Support Software using CX-Server when Fins- Gateway SerialUnit services are ON. Run communications with FinsGateway SerialUnit services OFF. Troubleshooting the The connected PC type does not match the chosen PLC type Online Error...

  • Page 125: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. W398-E1-1 Revision The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
  • Page 127 $XWKRUL]HG 'LVWULEXWRU Cat. No. W398-E1-1 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice 0675163-0A Printed in Japan 0701-3M...

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