Omron CX-PROCESS TOOL - INTRODUCTION GUIDE Introduction Manual
Omron CX-PROCESS TOOL - INTRODUCTION GUIDE Introduction Manual

Omron CX-PROCESS TOOL - INTRODUCTION GUIDE Introduction Manual

Advertisement

Quick Links

Cat. No. R143-E1-01
CX-Process Tool
INTRODUCTION GUIDE

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Omron CX-PROCESS TOOL - INTRODUCTION GUIDE

  • Page 1 Cat. No. R143-E1-01 CX-Process Tool INTRODUCTION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 This CX-Process Tool Introduction Guide describes basic operating procedures for the CX-Process Tool. For application precautions and detailed descriptions, refer to the Help or the PDF Operation Manual. Note: Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher is required to display the PDF file.
  • Page 3 1. The system is based on PLCs, so a wide variety of PLC Units, such as Process I/O Units, Analog I/O Units, and Communications Units, can be used. 2. Data can be exchanged with the ladder-programmed CPU Unit at a high speed without any programming, so loop control programming can be coordinated with sequence control.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1-19 Making the NS-series PT Screen SECTION 2 for the Loop Controller Setting the CSV Tags in Advance Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Useful Functions Appendix...
  • Page 5: Example System

    Ov er view E xa mp le S ys te m...
  • Page 6: System Configuration

    - A type K thermocouple is used for the temperature sensor input. - The temperature range is 0.0 to 500.0°C. - The output is 4 to 20 mA and heater control is performed using a Thyristor Unit (Power Controller). - Continuous proportional PID is set.
  • Page 7: Creating Function Block Data

    CX-Programmer. Note: With CJ-series Loop-control CPU Units, I/O tables can be automatically generated based on the mounted Units when the power supply is turned ON without performing the operation to create I/O tables. (With CS-series CPU Units, an...
  • Page 9: Creating Simple Function Block Data For The Loop Controller

    This section presents the flow of operations for starting the CX-Process Tool (Support Software), inputting the thermocouple, creating function block data for one PID loop with an output of 4 to 20 mA, downloading the data to the Loop Controller, tuning PID control, and saving files.
  • Page 10: Making A New Project

    CX-Process Tool. Select CX-Process Tool. Making a New Project Making a New Project The window at the right will open when the CX-Process Tool starts. First, make a project. Click the Make a New Function Block File Button to make a new project.
  • Page 11 G For example, enter "Temperature Control." The folder in which the project name was entered (called the project folder) will be created in the window on the left (called the project workspace). 2-4. A project folder called "Temperature Control" is created.
  • Page 12: Registering The Loop Controller

    Unit/Process Unit for the LC type. Next, select the model number and 3-3. Select the model number and the LCB Unit version LCB Unit version. The model number in the Unit Information Field. Select CJ1G-CPU45P is the CJ1G-CPU45P and the version for the model number and 3.0 for the version.
  • Page 13: Creating Function Block Data

    Creating Function Block Data Next, actually create simple function block data. Seven folders will be Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the displayed under the Loop node function Controller LCB03 V3.0 block file, and then click the plus sign...
  • Page 14 Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51) for the Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal. analog input. Right-click in the window at the right. The pop-up menu shown in the figure at the right will be displayed. Select Register - Field Terminal from the menu. 4-3-1.
  • Page 15 4-3-4. Move the function block to the desired location. Next, paste the Basic PID Block. Just 4-4. Register the Basic PID Block. as in the previous procedure, right- click and select Register - Control Block.
  • Page 16: Connecting Function Blocks

    Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller Paste the function block Isolated Ao 4- 4-5. Register the Ao 4-point Terminal (DA041). point Terminal (DA041) for analog output in the same way. Right-click in the window on the right and select Register - Field Terminal.
  • Page 17: Set Items For Function Blocks

    In the same way, connect the Right 5-2. Connect the Basic PID block to the Ao 4-point Arrow of the MV_C Terminal for Terminal (DA041). Basic PID with the Right Arrow the X1 Terminal of Ao 4-point (DA041). Click. Thermocouple Input Unit...
  • Page 18 D20019 = 0001 hex Click the OK Button. (When the unit number is 0.) (It is not necessary to know the address if the setting is made by editing parameters by double-clicking CJ1W-PTS51 in the I/O tables in the CX- Programmer.)
  • Page 19 In this example, the operation cycle is set to 1 s for the entire system and the start mode is set to a hot start (i.e., operation starts with the auto/manual status held immediately before the power supply was turned OFF.) Therefore, System Common block is used at its default...
  • Page 20: Communications Settings Between Computer And Plc

    Connecting Cable (9-pin RS-232C) Right-click Node00[CJ1G-H CPU45] 7-2. Setting Communications Conditions in the tree in the window on the left to set the communications port and select Change PLC from the pop-up menu. 7-2-1. Right-click and select Change PLC. A dialog box will open. Click the OK Button.
  • Page 21 The Network Settings [Toolbus] Window will open. Click the Driver Tab. Click the Driver Tab. 7-2-3. Set the Port Name to the actual port to be used, and then click the OK Button to close the window. 7-2-4. Set the COM port for the computer.
  • Page 22: Transferring Function Block Data To The Loop Controller

    Creating Simple Function Block Data for the Loop Controller Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller Now that communications settings have been completed, transfer the function block data to the Loop Controller.
  • Page 23: Starting Operation

    In this example, the operation is started right after downloading, but operation can also be started by using an operation command from the menu, or operation automatically when the power is turned ON (but a hot start will be used by default).
  • Page 24: Pid Tuning

    500.0°C. Therefore, input 5000 for the Upper Limit, 1 for the Decimal Point, and deg C for the Unit. When finished, click the OK Button. 10-2. Set the temperature range in the Tuning Screen Configuration Window. Click the OK Button. 1-16...
  • Page 25 The window shown at the right will not Clicking on a setting name will display a dialog box to be displayed if the PLC is not actually change the setting. Change the setting with the 10-key pad connected. The window, however, is dialog box (using the mouse) or by using the keyboard.
  • Page 26 • Hunting • Overshooting • Responsiveness Either one or two of the user settings can be set to any of five adjust- ment levels. For example, to improve control responsiveness and overshooting, the Responsiveness and Hunting parameters can be set to the desired levels.
  • Page 27: Uploading And Saving Function Block Data

    Uploading and Saving Function Block Data Uploading and Saving Function Block Data Upload the data from the actual 11-1. Upload the data from the actual Loop Controller. Loop Controller and save the data in a file. Upload the parameters (e.g., PID con- stants) tuned in the actual Loop Con- troller to the computer.
  • Page 29: Making The Ns-Series Pt Screen For The Loop Controller

    PT Screen for the Loop Controller This section describes the operational flow from using the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS to automatically generate the NS-series PT screen for the Loop Controller based on the function block data that was created, up to...
  • Page 30: Setting The Csv Tags In Advance

    Lower Limit, DP (i.e., decimal point position), and Unit. Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button. Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Automatically create the NS-series PT 2-1.
  • Page 31 Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button. Give the file a name (in this case, TagList) and click the Save Button. Click the Save Button. Click the OK Button. The Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS will start.
  • Page 32 Loop Controller Name the project and click the Browse 2-3. The project for the CX-Designer will be automatically (2) Button. Set the output folder, set NS generated when the Build Button is clicked. 12 for the PT Model, and click the Build Button.
  • Page 33 Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button. A progress dialog box will be displayed. A message saying that building has been completed will be displayed. Click the OK Button. Click the OK Button.
  • Page 34: Displaying The Ns-Series Pt Screen For The Loop Controller

    Making the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller Display the NS-series PT screen for the Loop Controller. Double-click the automatically created project file (with the name given above) for the CX-Designer.
  • Page 35: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions...
  • Page 36 To view the online manual, double-click 04. Block Diagram 1 in the The online manual is useful to find tree in the window on the left. A block diagram will be displayed. proper settings, such as for setting Next, right-click the function block you want to find information about ITEMs in function blocks.
  • Page 37 The HMI function is set in the System Common Block (Block Model This function automatically assigns 000). By default, the refresh cycle in EM0 is set to 1 s. The blocks function block data (e.g., PV, SP, that are allocated are determined according to the block addresses and MV) in order of function block ad- given to the registered function blocks.
  • Page 38 CPU Unit's I/O memory, allocate addresses in the DM Area to a user link table and connect the table to the RSP of the PID Block. In the following figure, D100 is allocated to a user link table, and the...
  • Page 39 Connection Maps To use connection maps, right-click the Basic PID Block on the Analog and contact information is function block diagram. The connection map can be used by connected to function blocks. To selecting it from the menu. check the relationship of all I/O for...
  • Page 40 OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON. OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, The application examples provided in this catalog are for reference only.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cx-process tool

Table of Contents