Omron 3G8F5-DRM21-E - V2 Operation Manual

Devicenet configurator ver. 2; isa board; pcmcia card
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Cat. No. W382-E1-04
WS02-CFDC1-E DeviceNet Configurator
3G8F5-DRM21-E ISA Board
3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 PCMCIA Card
DeviceNet Configurator
V er. 2.@
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. W382-E1-04 WS02-CFDC1-E DeviceNet Configurator 3G8F5-DRM21-E ISA Board 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 PCMCIA Card DeviceNet Configurator V er. 2.@ OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 WS02-CFDC1-E DeviceNet Configurator 3G8F5-DRM21-E ISA Board 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 PCMCIA Card DeviceNet Configurator Ver. 2.@ Operation Manual Revised September 2005...
  • Page 4  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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions..........Operating Environment Precautions ........
  • Page 7 Online Operation....... . 105 Switching between Online and Offline ....... . .
  • Page 8 Section 1 Section 1 describes the features, specifications, operating conditions, and interfaces of the DeviceNet Configurator. Section 2 Section 2 explains how to install the ISA Board or PCMCIA Card hardware in the computer, make the necessary hardware settings and computer settings, and install the DeviceNet Configurator software in the computer.
  • Page 10 WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS...
  • Page 11 The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not 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: •...
  • Page 12 PERFORMANCE DATA 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.
  • Page 14 Application Precautions ........
  • Page 15: Intended Audience

    !WARNING It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units be used for the speci- fied 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 appli- cations.
  • Page 16: Operating Environment Precautions

    PROGRAM mode). Confirm safety thoroughly in advance before changing the status of any part of memory allocated to I/O Units, Special I/O Units, or CPU Bus Units. Any changes to the data allocated to any Unit may result in unex- pected operation of the loads connected to the Unit.
  • Page 17: Application Precautions

    PLC or the system or could damage the PLC or PLC Units. Always heed these precautions. • Enable the scan list to before operating the system. • When adding a new node to the network, make sure that the baud rate is the same as other nodes. • Use specified communications cables.
  • Page 18 • After replacing Units, resume operation only after transferring to the new CPU Unit and/or Special I/O Units the contents of the DM Area, HR Area, and other data required for resuming operation. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
  • Page 20: Overview

    Confirming Product Contents ........
  • Page 21: Introduction

    The Configurator internally constructs a virtual network in the Network Config- uration Window, making it possible to set up and monitor DeviceNet devices. The Configurator is referred to as simple the Configurator in the rest of this manual. 1-1-1...
  • Page 22: Models

    Section 1-1 Introduction Ethernet Connection The computer running the Configurator is connected to the DeviceNet net- work by connecting from the Ethernet port of the computer to a CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit. WS02-CFDC1-E Configurator CS/CJ-series CS/CJ-series Ethernet Unit DeviceNet Unit CPU Unit...
  • Page 23: Configurator Specifications

    Introduction Section 1-1 Note Master device parameters used in a scan list are created with either of the fol- lowing methods. a) Using the Parameter Wizard b) Setting all parameters 1-1-4 Configurator Specifications Item Specification Operating Hardware Personal computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible...
  • Page 24: Files Created With Configurator

    Master device parameter settings for OMRON’s Master • Remote I/O master user-set allocations (with a scan list) The node address order can be set as desired. Two output blocks and two input blocks can be allocated. (See note.) • Remote I/O slave user-set allocations •...
  • Page 25: Importing Version 1 Configurator Files

    • Device parameters of OMRON Master Units can be saved in the NX- Server file format for the DeviceNet. 1-1-6 Importing Version 1 Configurator Files Version 2 of the Configurator can import files created with version 1 of the Configurator. Files Description...
  • Page 26 Introduction Section 1-1 Connection can also be made from the COM port of the computer to the serial communications port of a CS/CJ-series CPU Unit (or the Serial Communica- tions Board/Unit) via Toolbus or Host Link. In this case, a CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit (CS1W-DRM21 or CJ1W-DRM21) is necessary for connection to the DeviceNet network.
  • Page 27 Master Status Monitor The status of the specified OMRON master is displayed. The status of a slave will be displayed as well if it is in remote I/O communications with the Master. Slave Status Monitor The status of the specified MULTIPLE I/O TERMINAL (i.e., DRT1-COM Com- munications Unit) will be displayed.
  • Page 28 2. Files from version 1 of the Configurator can be read, however, by using the import function. Note Device parameter files of the CS-series CS1W-DRM21 DeviceNet Unit are compatible with Unit setup files that can be backed up in the Memory Card of the CS1-series CPU Unit. Device (EDS File)
  • Page 29: Comparison With Previous Versions Of The Configurator

    Section 1-1 Introduction 1-1-8 Comparison with Previous Versions of the Configurator The following table lists the difference in function between version 1.20 and version 2.@ of the Configurator. Item Version 2.@ Version 1.20 Basic configuration/operations Dragging and dropping offline make...
  • Page 30: Confirming Product Contents

    Device I/O data or parameter data files cannot be created. I/O allocation duplication Impossible Possible check between Masters Confirming Product Contents Please check the contents of your product as soon as if arrives. Product Contents Quantity WS02-CFDC1-E Configurator installation disk Configurator (CD-ROM)
  • Page 31: Operating Environment

    1-3-2 PCMCIA Card Precautions • Use the PCMCIA Card Unit on a level surface, as shown in the following diagram. • Do not bend or pull the cable that connects the PCMCIA Card and the PCMCIA Card Unit.
  • Page 32 Section 1-3 Operating Environment Attach one ferrite core near the Unit and another near the card, as shown in the following diagram. Ferrite cores Ferrite core We recommend one of the following ferrite cores. Company:Fair-Rite Products Corp. Models: 0443-164251 045A-164257...
  • Page 33 Operating Environment Section 1-3...
  • Page 34: Installation

    DIP Switch Settings ........
  • Page 35: Installation Procedure

    Install the Configurator ISA Board Installation This section explains how to set the dedicated ISA Board used by the Config- urator and install the Board in the computer. 2-2-1 Preparation for Installation The dedicated ISA Board used by the Configurator is not a plug-and-play board.
  • Page 36 2. Double-click the System Icon in the Control Panel Window. 3. Select the Device Manager Tab from the System Properties Window. 4. Select Computer and click the Properties Button at the bottom of the win- dow. 5. Select the View Resources Tab.
  • Page 37 In this example, I/O port addresses 250 through 257 (hexadecimal) are re- served. 9. Follow the same procedure in steps 5 to 8 to reserve 16-Kbytes of memory. 10. Click the OK Button at the bottom of the Computer Properties Window to accept the changes and close the window.
  • Page 38 !Caution Do not touch the ISA Boards connectors or components. Take precautions against static electricity when handling the ISA Board. Set the I/O port address with the DIP switch as shown in the following table. Be sure to set addresses that aren’t being used by another device in order to avoid a conflict.
  • Page 39 600 and 6FF, be sure to assign an address that corresponds to an unused address between 200 and 2FF. (For example if 6A0 to 6A7 are selected, make sure that 2A0 to 2A7 are unused.)
  • Page 40 Click the Next Button after reading the precautions. 4. Specify the destination directory for the driver files. If the default directory shown in the window is acceptable, click the Next Button. To specify a dif- ferent directory, click the Browse Button, specify the desired directory, and click the Next Button.
  • Page 41 8. A program group folder will be created automatically when the 3G8F5/ 3G8E2-DRM21 Driver Setup Software installation has been completed. 9. A pop-up window will be displayed asking whether you want to setup the device driver. If you click the No Button, the installation program will end...
  • Page 42 Board or PCMCIA Card being used with the Configurator. (Refer to the screen in step 12. ) 12. Input the I/O port address set on the board’s DIP switch and input a mem- ory address that is available in the computer. Set the interrupt to None.
  • Page 43: Pcmcia Card Installation

    Item Description Windows OS Verify that the OS is Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP. The PCMCIA Card can only be used in this environment. Unused card slot Verify that there is an unused card slot (type II) in the computer.
  • Page 44 Before starting the setup procedure, remove any PCMCIA Cards (including those used by the Configurator) that are currently being used. Since the PCM- CIA Card can’t be used temporarily during the setup, it may not be possible to continue the setup operation midway through the operation.
  • Page 45 Next Button. 4. Select CD-ROM drive as the driver location to be searched, then click the Next Button. 5. The driver file will be recognized as shown below. Click the Next Button to install the driver.
  • Page 46 Tab from the top of the System Properties Window (refer to page 24). Check that SST Device has been added. Then click the + to the left of SST Devices to check that the PCMCIA Card driver 3G8E2-DRM21-V1 or 5136-DNP-PCM(n) (where n is the PCMCIA slot number) is displayed and that x or ! is not displayed next to it.
  • Page 47 Section 2-3 PCMCIA Card Installation Resources Tab from the top of the window. The automatically set Input/ Output Range and Memory Range values will be displayed. This completes installation of the PCMCIA Card driver. Write down the val- ues of Input/Output Range and Memory Range because these will be needed later when installing the Configurator.
  • Page 48 PCMCIA Card Installation 4. Specify the destination directory for the driver files. If the default directory shown in the window is acceptable, click the Next Button. To specify a dif- ferent directory, click the Browse Button, specify the desired directory, and click the Next Button.
  • Page 49 9. A pop-up window will be displayed asking whether you want to setup the ISA Board or PCMCIA Card. Click the Yes Button. If you click the No But- ton, the installation program will end without performing the setup for the ISA Board or PCMCIA Card.
  • Page 50 Board or PCMCIA Card being used with the Configurator. (Refer to the screen in step 12. ) 12. Input the values that were confirmed in the PCMCIA Card setup for the I/ O Port, Memory Address, and Interrupt (IRQ). Select -V1 Type in the Card Setup Dialog Box shown below when using the 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1.
  • Page 51: Configurator Installation

    Configuration version. (Uninstalling is not necessary, however, when the update module is used.) If the update module was used to upgrade in the past, the update module must also be uninstalled. When upgrading from a Ver. 1.@ Configurator to a Ver. 2.@ Configurator, install the driver setup tool first after uninstalling the Ver.
  • Page 52 Click the Next Button after reading the precautions. 5. The license agreement will be displayed. Read the license agreement. Click the Yes Button if you agree to all the contents. If No Button is selected, the setup procedure will be canceled.
  • Page 53 Section 2-4 Configurator Installation directory, and click the Next Button. If a new directory is specified, the soft- ware will create it automatically. 7. Specify the name of the interface to be used. If the default interface is acceptable, click the Next Button.
  • Page 54 Section 2-4 Configurator Installation Note The program folder name specified here will be registered under De- viceNet Tools in the Start Menu. 9. The installation program will be started and the Configurator files will be copied to the destination directory.
  • Page 55 Section 2-4 Configurator Installation 10. The following window will be displayed when the installation of the Config- urator completes. 11. Click the OK Button to exit the setup program. This completes installation of the Configurator.
  • Page 56: Basic Operation

    Offline Operation ........
  • Page 57: Starting The Configurator And The Main Window

    Starting the Configurator and the Main Window Select Program, DeviceNet Tools, and DeviceNet Configurator, from the Start Menu if the default program folder name is used. The Configurator will start and the following Main Window will be displayed. The following description provides information on the Main Window of the Configurator.
  • Page 58: Hardware List

    • To move or remove for use as a separate window Drag the top of the hardware list to move it. To remove it for use as a sep- arate window, drag it to the center of, or outside, the Network Configura- tion Window.
  • Page 59: Network Configuration Window

    Network Configuration Window The Network Configuration Window is a virtual network. Devices dragged from the hardware list and dropped in this window will be added to the virtual network, where the devices can be setup or monitored. It is possible to select either one of the following display modes in the Network Configuration Window.
  • Page 60: Menu Commands

    Menu Commands Section 3-2 Note By clicking the right mouse button in the window in network display or Detailed Display Mode, all the functions in the Edit or Device Menu can be accessed. Furthermore, by moving the mouse pointer to a device, an explanation for the device will be shown in a pop-up message.
  • Page 61 Changes device comments. ment Edit I/O Comment Edits I/O comments. Property Displays device properties. Note By clicking the right mouse button in the Network Configuration Window, some of the functions in the Device Menu and Edit Menu can be accessed.
  • Page 62 Adds hardware from the EDS list to the DeviceNet network. OK Property Displays EDS file properties. Note By clicking the right mouse button in the Hardware List Window, all the func- tions in the EDS File Menu can be accessed. Tools Menu...
  • Page 63: Tool Bar Icons

    Menu Commands Section 3-2 3-2-2 Tool Bar Icons Frequently used functions can be easily selected with the following icons. Icon Description Equivalent menu command Creates a new network configuration. Network−New Opens a network configuration file. Network−Open Saves the displayed network configuration.
  • Page 64: Status Bar

    According to the status of the Configurator, the status portion will change as shown below. Indicator color Status Gray Offline Blue Online Bus OFF error Note If a Bus OFF error is detected, set the Configurator offline and set it online again.
  • Page 65: Connecting To The Network

    (RS-232C port) of a Serial Communications Board/Unit. DeviceNet network If the Configurator is Ver. 2.11 or later, it is possible to connect to the De- viceNet network across (up to three) network levels via serial communica- tions, as shown below.
  • Page 66: Designating The Interface

    DeviceNet Unit CPU Unit Ethernet port Ethernet network DeviceNet network If the Configurator is Ver. 2.11 or later, it is possible to connect to the De- viceNet network across (up to three) network levels via Ethernet, as shown below. WS02-CFDC1-E Configurator...
  • Page 67 Specify the node address of the Configurator. Set a unique node address. Baud Rate Set the same baud rate as the one set for the DeviceNet network. A network communications error may result if the same baud rate is not used.
  • Page 68 Unit No. Input the unit number within the following range for the CS1W-DRM21 DeviceNet Unit as a CPU Bus Unit. The unit number must be the same as that set with the thumbwheel switches on the front panel of the CS1W-DRM21.
  • Page 69 CV Connecting Cable, Host Link cannot be used. Select Toolbus. DeviceNet network Note When Host Link is selected, it may take several minutes to download from the network. Selecting Toolbus is therefore recommended for serial connections. Selecting SYSMAC CS/CJ The Configurator can be connected directly to the DeviceNet network via...
  • Page 70 Note 1. DeviceNet networks can be switched by designating the registered name for the network to be connected. The name of the DeviceNet network to be connected can be registered as follows. • Designate the IP address and UDP port number.
  • Page 71 Connecting to the Network 2. The Setup Interface Dialog Box shown below will appear. Setup Interface Dialog Box Host (PLC) Infor- The settings for the computer running the Configurator will be dis- mation played. Host Name The name of the computer will automati- cally appear.
  • Page 72 Section 3-3 Connecting to the Network Click the Setup Button. The Registration of the connection Dialog Box shown be- low will be displayed.
  • Page 73 Registration of the connection Dialog Box Registration The registration name for the DeviceNet network to be connected is Name set here. Up to 20 networks can be set, each up to 25 characters in length. Host (PLC) This is the setting for the Configurator computer.
  • Page 74 Setting the Unit. No in the DeviceNet Unit Section Inside Remote Information Set the unit No. (0 to F) of the DeviceNet Unit for CPU Bus Unit use on the DeviceNet network to be connected. Setting the IP Address in the Ethernet Unit Section Inside Remote Information Set the IP address for the Ethernet Unit.
  • Page 75 (command or response) with the PLC’s Ethernet Unit. The Ethernet Unit address conversion is done by either of the three following methods (set in the System Setup for CPU Bus Units of the CPU Unit to which the Ethernet Unit is mounted).
  • Page 76 Address Conversion The FINS node address corresponding to the computer’s IP address is obtained from the rightmost byte of the computer’s IP address and the right- most byte of the network address as follows: FINS node address = The rightmost byte of (the Ethernet Unit’s IP address AND the Ethernet Unit’s subnet mask) XOR the rightmost byte of the com-...
  • Page 77: Operation Flowcharts

    3-4-3 Saving the Parameters for the Entire Existing Network The parameters for all of the devices on the network can be saved for use in maintenance. 3-1 Starting the Configurator and the Main Window Start the Configurator.
  • Page 78: Editing Device Parameters

    Advanced Settings ........
  • Page 79: Adding Devices To The Virtual Network

    Network Configuration Window of the Configurator. 4-1-1 Adding Devices To add a device, drag the device from the Hardware List Window and drop it on the Network Configuration Window. Select the device from the Hardware List Window on the left and then drag and drop it on the Network Configuration Window on the right.
  • Page 80: Changing Node Addresses

    Adding Devices to the Virtual Network Example of Addition by Dragging Note A device can be also added by selecting the device in the hardware list on the left pane, clicking the right mouse button, and selecting Add to Network or by selecting Add to Network from the EDS File Menu.
  • Page 81: Editing Devices

    4. A confirmation window will be displayed. Click the OK Button to delete the devices. If slaves registered with the master are deleted, the slave registration with the master will be lost and the slaves will be purged from the scan list automati- cally. Copying Devices Edit - Copy To copy the network devices, use the following procedure.
  • Page 82 Section 4-1 Adding Devices to the Virtual Network Pasting Devices Edit - Paste To paste a device from the clipboard in the Configurator, use the following pro- cedure. 1,2,3... 1. Select the network device existing at the insertion position. 2. Select Edit.
  • Page 83: Setting Slave Parameters

    Editing Slave Parameters Device - Parameter - Edit The parameters of some slaves can be set. However, doing so may cause the I/O size to change. Because of this, the slave parameters must all be set before setting the master’s parameters.
  • Page 84 Section 4-2 Setting Slave Parameters Note Slaves must be added to the Network Configuration Window to edit the parameters. Creating the network configuration will be explained later in this section. To edit the parameters, use the following procedure. 1,2,3... 1. Select the device.
  • Page 85 Section 4-2 Setting Slave Parameters If a push-pin icon is displayed next to a parameter name, it is a read-only parameter and cannot be edited. The set value will be changed as shown below according to the parameter input type.
  • Page 86: Checking And Setting I/O Size

    Checking I/O Size Device - Property - I/O Information The I/O size of this slave can be checked with the I/O Information Tab of the Property Window. Check to make sure that the I/O size listed is correct. To change it, use the following procedure.
  • Page 87: Adding Slaves To The Master

    When a slave is registered to the master, it can automatically be allocated to the memory block set for I/O allocation. The allocation, for both Out Size and In Size, will be made in the order of reg- istration beginning with the unoccupied area of memory block 1. When mem- ory block 1 is filled, the allocation will be made to memory block 2.
  • Page 88 I/O Allocation (OUT). Note 1. If a block is not to be used, select Not Used for the area setting. 2. Display Words refers to the number of words in the block displayed on the Configurator.
  • Page 89: Adding Slaves

    Parameter Wizard or by editing the parameters of the master. Note To select a device from the menu and register it, use the following procedure. 1,2,3... 1. Select the device.
  • Page 90: Setting Master Properties

    Device Menu. 4. Select the device with which the slave is to be registered. The slave registered will be automatically added to the scan list of the mas- ter and I/O will be allocated. If the user attempts to register a slave that has already been registered with another device, the following confirmation window will be displayed.
  • Page 91: Cvm1-Drm21-V1 Or C200Hw-Drm21-V1

    The following window will be displayed. Select the Unit Function Tab. 3. Select Enable Master Function and/or Enable Slave Function. 4-4-2 CVM1-DRM21-V1 or C200HW-DRM21-V1 To set the PLC model on which the Unit is mounted, use the following proce- dure. 1,2,3... 1. Select the device.
  • Page 92: Editing Master Parameters

    4. Click the Change Unit Button. The following window will be displayed. 5. Specify the PLC model. Click the OK Button. Note When the PLC model is changed, all the settings presently made will be cleared and default values will be set. Editing Master Parameters Device parameters are classified into master device parameters and slave device parameters.
  • Page 93: Parameter Wizard

    3. Before making device I/O allocations to the master, the device must be added to the Network Configuration Window, regardless of whether or not it has been registered as a slave with the master. Refer to 4-1 Adding De- vices to the Virtual Network to create the network configuration.
  • Page 94 2. Each block consists of a maximum of 100 words. Note It is not possible to go to the next step if there is any duplication be- tween blocks or the first word is not within the permissible set range.
  • Page 95 The following two allocation methods are supported. Allocate each node by word. Slaves are always allocated memory starting with the seven rightmost bytes in the word. Even slaves that require just one byte of I/O memory will be allocated one word. Example:...
  • Page 96 The following Scan List Wizard - Set Memory Block’s Start Word Window will be displayed. Specify the slave to be registered with the master and click the Next But- ton. The devices on the network are shown in the Registered Device List.
  • Page 97: Master Parameter Editing Details (Tab Descriptions)

    Master Parameter Editing Details (Tab Descriptions) Click the Finish Button if the displayed details are OK. The Parameter Wiz- ard will finish. The user can click the Back Button to return to the previous window. The displayed details will be set as device parameters.
  • Page 98: Edit Device Parameters On Cs1W-Drm21/Cj1W-Drm21

    I/O size in the scan list will take priority. If an EDS file has not been installed in the slave, obtain the EDS file and install it. Also, set the correct I/O size in all slaves that re- quire changes in the I/O size.
  • Page 99 Allocates the output data and sets the output memory block for the CPU Unit with the advanced setup function. I/O Allocation (IN) Allocates the input data and sets the input memory block in the CPU Unit with the advanced setup function. Communication Sets the communication cycle time.
  • Page 100 Check this box when registering the slaves with the master in the Edit Device Parameters Window registered so that the slaves will be allocated to an unused area in blocks of words in order of registration. Register/ Click this button to unregister the I/O allocation of the selected slaves or to make the I/O Unregistered Button reallocation of the slaves in the order of earlier addresses.
  • Page 101: Editing Device Parameters On Cvm1-Drm21-V1 And C200Hw-Drm21-V1

    Allocates the output data and sets the output memory block the CPU Unit with the advanced setup function. I/O Allocation (IN) Allocates the input data and sets the input memory block in the CPU Unit with the advanced setup function. Communication Sets the communication cycle time.
  • Page 102 Auto allocation as is Check this box when registering the slaves with the master in the Edit Device Parameters Window registered so that the slaves will be allocated to an unoccupied area in blocks of words in order of registration. Allocate/Unallocated Click this button to unregister the I/O allocations or to make the I/O reallocations.
  • Page 103: Manual I/O Allocations

    A registered slave will be displayed in the Registered Device List. 4-7-4 Automatic Allocation with Registration Device - Parameter - Edit - General Tab - Auto allocation as is registered - Register/Unregistered (Allocate/Unallocated) Button Note This procedure is the same for the CS1W-DRM21, CJ1W-DRM21, CVM1- DRM21-V1, and C200HW-DRM21-V1.
  • Page 104 Block 1 and block 2 Setup Button Sets the first address and first address size (i.e., the number of words) of block 1 or block 2. Allocation Status of The block allocation status list displays the words of the CPU Unit and the Blocks 1 and 2 product names of devices allocated in the respective areas of the CPU Unit.
  • Page 105: Changing The First Address Of Output/Input Block

    Allocated the bytes beginning with bit 08 of word 3300. Therefore, the product name for 3300:Bit08 is left blank. No words in the CPU Unit will be displayed for any memory block that is not in use. 4-8-2 Changing the First Address of Output/Input Block...
  • Page 106: Allocating I/O

    DM Area DM 00000 to DM 24575 Note a) Words refers to the number of words in the block displayed on the Configurator. This value is not downloaded to the master. b) If the occupied area of the block is less than 100 words when up- loaded, Words will be set to 100 and displayed as such.
  • Page 107 To allocate the I/O data on the left-hand side with the mouse, drag and drop the I/O data with the left mouse button. To allocate the I/O data on the right- hand side, drag and drop the I/O data with the right mouse button. If there is only a single connection, use the left mouse button.
  • Page 108 To unregister the allocations of slaves, select the slaves in the Registered Device List, and click the Delete Button. Note To register in units of words the slaves in the order of earlier address- es, select the slaves in the Registered Device List, and click the Auto...
  • Page 109: Slave Information

    Note This procedure is the same for the CS1W-DRM21, CJ1W-DRM21, CVM1-DRM21-V1, and C200HW-DRM21-V1. • To allocate in units of words the selected slaves to an unoccupied area in the order of earlier addresses, click the Auto Button. • To unregister the allocations of the selected slaves, click the Delete But- ton.
  • Page 110: Advanced Settings

    4-9-1 Advanced Settings Select Device, Parameter, Edit, and the General Tab. Select the slave and click the Advanced Setup Button. Make advanced setup settings (such as device information display/compare and connections settings) for remote I/O communications.
  • Page 111 4. Set the COS/Cyclic heard beat timer. 5. Click the OK Button. An asterisk (*) will be displayed in the C column at the right edge of the Registered Device List. If the connections of a device already allocated with I/O are changed, the previous I/O allocations will be canceled. Make the I/O allocations again.
  • Page 112: Communication Cycle Time Settings

    The following window will be displayed by clicking on the Communication Cycle Time Tab. Set the communication cycle time between 1 and 500 ms. To set the commu- nication cycle time automatically, click the Default Setup Button or set the communication cycle time to 0 ms.
  • Page 113: Setting Message Timers

    Device - Parameter - Edit - Message Timer Tab Note This procedure is supported by the CS1W-DRM21 and CJ1W-DRM21 only. A message timer is by default set to 2 s (2000 ms). They can be set 1-ms increments to between 500 and 30,000 ms.
  • Page 114: Slave Function Settings

    User Setup Button. 3. Set the output and input areas used for remote I/O communications. Set each area type for IN (the slave to the master) and OUT (the master to the slave), start words, and allocated sizes.
  • Page 115: 4-10 Creating And Editing I/O Comments

    4-9-6 Starting Remote I/O Communications Device - Parameter - Edit - General Tab - Start Remote I/O Communication at Start-Up Box Note This procedure is supported for the CVM1-DRM21-V1 and C200HW-DRM21-V1 only.
  • Page 116 If areas have been already allocated to the master, they will be dis- played. Note a) If an area is not allocated to a master, the display will show 0000, the default area. b) Edited I/O comments can be exported in the CSV format by se- lecting Export and I/O Comment List.
  • Page 117: 4-11 Displaying Device Properties

    4-11-1 Property Window Common to All Devices The following window will be displayed for device properties. This Window has the name of the vendor of the device and the device type. By clicking the Change Icon Button, the icons displayed by the Configurator can be customized.
  • Page 118: 4-11-2 I/O Information Inherent To Each Slave Device

    The following icon will be displayed next to I/O connection information items registered as default I/O connections in the EDS file. If there is no EDS file or the slave’s I/O size is variable, the I/O size can be changed using the following procedure.
  • Page 119 Section 4-11 Displaying Device Properties 1,2,3... 1. Click the Edit Button. The Edit I/O Size Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Select the default connection typed. The size of each connection can be set by selecting Poll, Bit-Strobe, COS, or Cyclic.
  • Page 120: 4-11-3 Information For Master

    The default is set to not automatically update. Note If the function to automatically update the I/O size is enabled and there is no EDS file, some operations will cause the I/O size in the master scan list to be updated to zero.
  • Page 121 PLC Information The name of the PLC model in use and the unit number of the master will be displayed as PLC Information. The operating mode of the PLC will be dis- played online. To change the PLC mode, click the Change Button.
  • Page 122 The number of actual I/O bits for remote I/O communications devices. Communication Cycle Time The communication cycle time based on the device information in the scan list. If the user has set the communication cycle time, the user’s set value will be dis- played.
  • Page 123 Displaying Device Properties PLC Information The name of the PLC model in use and the unit number of the master as PLC Information will be displayed. To change the PLC model, click the Change Unit Button. If the network configuration is read from the actual network, the...
  • Page 124: Online Operation

    Resetting the Device ........
  • Page 125: Switching Between Online And Offline

    The Configurator can be connected to the actual DeviceNet network, thus making it possible to exchange data with the devices on the network and mon- itor the operation of the devices online. Note Online connections must be implemented together with the selection of the interface.
  • Page 126 The DeviceNet network will be connected. When the network is connected normally online, the color of the status in- dicator on the Status Bar will change to blue and Online will be displayed. SYSMAC CS/CJ IF Port (Continued from step 1 above.) 2.
  • Page 127: Downloading The Network Configuration/Device Parameters To Devices

    (Continued from step 1 above.) Unit IF Port 2. If SYSMAC CS/CJ Ethernet Unit IF Port is specified as the interface, the Setup Interface Dialog Box will be displayed. Refer to Selecting SYSMAC CS/CJ Ethernet Unit IF in 3-3-2 Designating the Interface for each setting item.
  • Page 128: Downloading The Network Configuration

    Click the Continue Button to continue the process. Click the Abort Button to cancel the process. The downloading of the network configuration will be automatically contin- ued if the user does not click the Abort Button for 15 s after the above win- dow is displayed.
  • Page 129: Downloading Device Parameters

    Note 1. Because the devices are reset in order, communications errors will tempo- rarily occur in the master and slaves. For this reason, do not download the network configuration while the master-side PLC (CPU Unit) is operating. 2. Parameters cannot be downloaded to the master unless the CPU Unit is in Program Mode.
  • Page 130 Note When downloading parameters with the Edit Device Parameters Window, the following dialog box will appear if the operation mode of the CPU Unit is set to anything other than Program Mode. Click the Yes Button, to change the operation mode of the CPU Unit and start downloading.
  • Page 131 The downloading of the network configuration will be automatically contin- ued if the user does not click the Abort Button for 15 s after the above win- dow is displayed. The following window with information on device errors or missing devices will be displayed after the parameters have been downloaded.
  • Page 132: Uploading And Verifying Device Parameters

    The new settings will be valid after the devices have been reset. Note When the devices are reset, communications errors will temporarily occur. For this reason, do not reset the devices while the master-side PLC (CPU Unit) is operating Uploading and Verifying Device Parameters Uploading device parameters refers to writing the parameters from the actual network devices to the virtual network in the Configurator.
  • Page 133: Uploading Device Parameters

    Uploading and Verifying Device Parameters Section 5-3 3. Uploaded devices will be displayed in sequence in the Network Configura- tion Window. 5-3-2 Uploading Device Parameters The following two methods can be used to read parameters from network devices. • Reading parameters from the selected network devices •...
  • Page 134: Verifying The Network Configuration

    Section 5-3 Uploading and Verifying Device Parameters Note The uploaded parameters will be discarded if the No Button is clicked to quit the Edit Device Parameters Window after the parameters have been uploaded. 5-3-3 Verifying the Network Configuration Use the following procedure to compare the actual network configuration with the network configuration created on the Configurator.
  • Page 135 4. Click the Yes Button. The progress window will be displayed and the parameters will be com- pared for verification. If there are any comparison errors, the following window with the details of the errors will be displayed. Using the Edit Device...
  • Page 136: Monitoring Devices

    Set the interval to refresh the device monitor display. This setting will be applied to the monitoring of any network device. Note If the refresh timer is set to too small a value, the DeviceNet network will be overloaded and the Configurator may experience timeout er- ror (device access error).
  • Page 137 Status of the functions of the Unit Communication Cycle Communication cycle time Time Error History Error history Status Tab The Status Tab Page displays the status of the master and slaves in remote I/ O communications. Master status Starts remote I/O communications. Stops remote I/O communications.
  • Page 138 I/O communications stopped Blue In normal communications Communications error To monitor the detailed status of another slave device, select the correspond- ing node address. Unit Status Tab The Unit Status Tab Page displays the status of the Unit, master, and slave functions.
  • Page 139 Section 5-4 Monitoring Devices Communication Cycle Time Tab The Communication Cycle Time Tab Page displays the present, maximum, and minimum values of communication cycle time. The maximum or minimum value can be cleared by clicking the Clear Button.
  • Page 140 Monitoring Devices Section 5-4 Error History Tab The Error History Tab Page displays the error history recorded in the master. The following error history items will be displayed. Item Description Time of Error The time the error occurred. Error Information...
  • Page 141 Monitoring Devices Section 5-4 Status Tab The Status Tab Page displays the status of the master and slaves in remote I/ O communications. Master status Starts remote I/O communications. Stops remote I/O communications. Slave status Detailed slave status Node address for...
  • Page 142 The Communication Cycle Time Tab Page displays the present, maximum, and minimum values of communication cycle time. The maximum or minimum value can be cleared by clicking the Clear Button. Error History Tab The Error History Tab Page displays the error history recorded in the master.
  • Page 143 To save the file in CSV file format, click the Save Button. Slaves Devices can be monitored if the parameters of the devices are specified in EDS files to allow monitoring. Some OMRON Slaves provide detailed monitoring windows. Refer to the manual for the specific Slave for details.
  • Page 144 Section 5-4 Monitoring Devices E5ZN Temperature Controller DeviceNet Communications Unit Unit status and the status of the connected Temperature Controller can be monitored.
  • Page 146: Manipulating Files

    Installing EDS Files ........
  • Page 147: Saving And Reading Files

    1. Select Network. 2. Select Save (or Save As). The first time Save is selected, a dialog box will be displayed to specify the file name. If the file has been saved before, the file will be saved immedi- ately, overwriting the previously saved file.
  • Page 148: Eds File Management

    1, 2, 3... 1. Select the device. 2. Select Device, Parameter, and Open. A window to specify the file name of the device parameters to be read will be displayed. 3. Input the file name and click the Open Button.
  • Page 149: Creating Eds Files

    Section 6-2 EDS File Management If the EDS files are different to each other in version, the new EDS file will be added to the Hardware List as shown below. 6-2-2 Creating EDS Files EDS File - Create The EDS files are required by the Configurator to create a network configura- tion.
  • Page 150: Deleting Eds Files

    The following window will be displayed to specify the name of the folder where the EDS file will be saved and the name of the EDS file. 3. Input the folder and file names and click the Save Button The EDS file will be saved.
  • Page 151: Searching Eds Files

    3. To quit the search operation, click the Cancel Button Note a) The device will be found if it is located below the present cursor position. b) Select Hardware in the Hardware List before using the above pro- cedure to search all the devices.
  • Page 152: Printing

    I/O comment data Master device Master I/O comment data, if it exists or the I/O comment data of the devices registered in the scan list will be printed. If the registered slave devices support a number of connections, the I/O comment data on the connection used by the master will be printed.
  • Page 153 • Service code • Class (object class), instance (class instance) and attribute (instance attribute) Before setting the device parameters, it is also necessary to obtain the data setting information on attributes other than the above from the manufacturer of the device.
  • Page 154 5. Designate the class and instance parameters for reading and writing data. 6. Input the data corresponding to the designated service. 7. After all of the items have been input, click the Send Button. The device response will be displayed in the Result area.
  • Page 155: Setting Node Addresses And Baud Rates Through The Network

    Using General-purpose Tools to Set Devices c) Input Data Area for the Attribute of the parameter to be read. d) Click the Send Button. The value that was read will be displayed in the Result area. 2. Parameter setting example a) Check the Generic option in Service, then select Set Attribute Single from the drop-down list.
  • Page 156: Exporting Data Created In Configurator

    Section 6-5 Exporting Data Created in Configurator 6. To change the baud rate, set the New Setup to the new baud rate and click the Change Button. The baud rate will be changed. Note The node address and baud rate can be set to the device through the network only if the device is compatible with this function.
  • Page 157: Importing Files Created In Version 1 Of The Configurator

    I/O comment data Master device Master I/O comment data, if it exists, or the I/O comment data of the devices registered in the scan list. If the registered slaves support a number of connections, the I/O comment data on the connection used by the master will be exported.
  • Page 158: Optional Functions

    Optional Functions 1, 2, 3... 1. Select Network and Import. A window to specify the name of the network configuration file to be import- ed will be displayed. 2. Input the file name and click the OK Button. When the displayed network configuration file has not been saved yet, a confirmation window will be displayed;...
  • Page 159 Click the New Button. The following window will be displayed. b) Input the new vendor ID and vendor name and click the OK Button. The new vendor will be added to the list. To edit existing vendor information, use the following procedure.
  • Page 160 Input the new vendor name and click the OK Button. 4. To add or change the device type, click on the Device Type Tab. The method of adding or changing the device type is the same as that of adding or changing vendor information.
  • Page 162: Error Messages

    The command could not be transmitted. Transmit the command again. “No more character strings specified found.” No more corresponding character strings exist. “Not able to add any more device to the list.” No more devices can be added. “Server can not be started.”...
  • Page 163 I/O size in the Scan list will the parameters. be used.” Set the correct I/O size for the slave. If no EDS file is installed (in which case the I/O size will be zero), install the EDS file.
  • Page 164 The data is read-only. Check the parameter. “Receiving response failed.” The response could not be received. Try again. “No valid memory area for allocation found.” The memory block has no possible allocation area. Check the size of the memory block. “Out of allocate possible maximum number The number of words is in excess of the possible number of words that can of words.”...
  • Page 166: B Troubleshooting

    Card again. If the Card is still not recognized, install the PCMCIA Card again. 2. The above resource set value and Card driver set value may be different to each other. Set the correct value in the 3G8xx-DRM21 Configuration Software.
  • Page 168: Error History Information

    Appendix C Error History Information The following table shows error information recorded in the DeviceNet Master Unit or DeviceNet Unit and mes- sages that are displayed by selecting Device Monitor and Error History Display in the DeviceNet Configura- tor. CVM1-DRM21-V1 and C200HW-DRM21-V1...
  • Page 169 00 Hex 0002 CPU Unit service monitor error Monitor time (ms) (No service from the CPU Unit for a specified time.) 0006 Other CPU Unit error Bit 14: Unit number duplicated. Bit 11: The Unit is not listed in the registered I/O tables.
  • Page 170 No transmission is possible because the destination Bit 7 to 0: DA1 node is not in the network. Explicit message transmission 0108 No transmission is possible because there is no Unit Command corresponding to the unit number. Bit 15: OFF 0109...
  • Page 171 0211 Node address overlap 00 Hex Master node address No 0300 The packet was discarded because a parameter The same as the error code, such as 0101 error occurred. Hex, used for discarding FINS/explicit packet discarding. 0340 Bus OFF error...
  • Page 172 (including Slave function enable information) 0C Hex: Message timer list 0D Hex: Communication cycle time set value Note If a memory error occurs for the error history area in the EEPROM, the error history will not be recorded in the EEPROM.
  • Page 174: Unit Replacement

    • Turn ON the Unit Setup File Backup Bit (bit 15 of word n) to save the setup data in the DeviceNet Unit as a Unit setup file in the Memory Card. • Turn ON the Unit Setup File Restore Bit (bit 14 of word n) to write the Unit setup data file in the Memory Card to the DeviceNet Unit.
  • Page 176: E Replacing The C200Hw-Drm21-V1 On A Cs-Series Cpu Rack With The Cs1W-Drm21

    The above procedure will transfer the device parameters of the C200HW-DRM21-V1 to the CS1W-DRM21. The IR, HR, and DM areas allocated by version 1 of the Configurator will be allocated to the same addresses in the CS1. Link Area words LR 00 through LR 63 will be, however, changed to CIO 1000 through CIO 1063.
  • Page 178: Replacing The C200Hw-Drt21 With The Cs1W-Drm21'S Slave Functions

    CS1W-DRM21. The IR, HR, and DM areas allocated as the Read/Write areas by version 1 of the Configurator will be allocated to the same addresses in the CS-series CPU Unit. Link Area words LR 00 through LR 63 will be, however, changed to CIO 1000 through CIO 1063 and AR 0 through AR 27 will be allocated to H100 through H127.
  • Page 180: Dimensions Of Pcmcia Card And Unit

    Appendix G Dimensions of PCMCIA Card and Unit Top View of Unit Top View of Card 4.6 dia. 54 mm 50.8 mm 19 mm 48.9 mm 290 mm 85 mm Front View of Unit 24.1 mm...
  • Page 182: Index

    Index monitoring PLC information applications replacing a C200HW-DRM21-V1 precautions xviii replacing C200HW-DRT21 selecting SYSMAC CS1 I/F port settings status baud rate Unit status setting through network CVM1-DRM21-V1 cycle time editing parameters C200HW-DRM21-V1 error history cycle time exporting parameters editing parameters...
  • Page 183 Index Edit Device Parameters Window hardware downloading device parameters management reading device parameters hardware tree verifying device parameters adding devices to Network Configuration Window editing help commands menu parameters slaves EDS files I/O allocations See also files automatic errors manual...
  • Page 184 3G8F5-DRM21-E or 3G8E2-DRM21-EV1 See also ISA Board Parameter Wizard See also PCMCIA Card parameters settings backing up DeviceNet parameter files monitoring importing devices reading procedure writing to new Units...
  • Page 185 Index SYSMAC CS1 I/F ports settings registered device list system configuration remote I/O starting status tab pages stopping cycle time error history general safety precautions CVM1-DRM21-V1 and C200HW-DRM21-V1 settings I/O allocation advanced slave functions device information status baud rate Unit status...
  • Page 186: 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. W382-E1-04 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
  • Page 188 Regional Headquarters OMRON EUROPE B.V. Wegalaan 67-69, NL-2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands Tel: (31)2356-81-300/Fax: (31)2356-81-388 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC 1 East Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173 U.S.A. Tel: (1)847-843-7900/Fax: (1)847-843-8568 OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #11-01, UE Square,...
  • Page 189 Authorized Distributor: Cat. No. W382-E1-04 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan This manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.

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