Operating Conditions Of Cx-Process Tool - Omron SYSMAC CS Series Operation Manual

CX-Process Tool

1-1-5 Operating Conditions of CX-Process Tool

Using FinsGateway
Using CX-Server
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As shown below, the CX-Process Tool uses a FinsGateway communications
driver (embedded version 3) or CX-Server communications driver to communi-
cate with the PLC (Programmable Controller) to which a Loop Controller is
mounted. It is thus necessary to install the FinsGateway (embedded version 3)
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 version 3 or higher) communications
drivers are available.
• Serial Unit Driver
• CLK (PCI) Driver (See note.)
• Controller Link Driver
• ETN_UNIT Driver
Note The three drivers other than the CLK (PCI) Driver are also available in the Fins-
Gateway Version 2 (embedded).
Software
Hardware
Note 1. If FinsGateway Version 2 or higher (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 the FinsGateway Version 1. Use Fins-
Gateway Version 2 or higher.
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 initial-
ized for online Host Link serial communications for the CX-Process Tool.
Disconnect the other Support Software or the application using the dedi-
cated 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 4 or high-
er). If Service Pack 3 is used, a message for insufficient memory will appear
when the user attempts to create a function block file for three or four Loop
Controllers. As a result, the function block file may not be created.
6. FinsGateway Version 3 and 2003 (embedded) are bundled together with the
CX-Process Tool, but FinsGateway Version 2 (embedded), FinsGateway
Version 3, or FinsGateway Runtime Version 2 or 3 can also be used. If the
FinsGateway Runtime Version 3 has been already installed, there is no
need to install the FinsGateway Embedded Version 3.
The CX-Server is a communications driver shared by the following OMRON
Tools:
• CX-Programmer
CX-Process Tool
FinsGateway (embedded version 3 or higher)
Controller Link Support Board
RS-232C port
(PCI or ISA)
Section 1-1
CX-Process Monitor
Ethernet Board