Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9 Operation Manual page 108

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Uploading the Program from a PLC
Use the following procedure to transfer the program from the PLC.
1, 2, 3...
Comparing the Project Programs with the PLC Programs
A project program can be compared with the program in the PLC. Use the following procedure to compare the
project program and the program on the PLC.
1, 2, 3...
Details regarding comparisons between computer and PLC programs are displayed in the Compile tab of the
Output Window.
Offline Program Verification
Program verification is possible offline between the current project and a closed project file. (Select Compare
Program from the File menu and select the file to be compared.) The results of verification can be saved to a
file in CSV format.
Two methods can be used to display the comparison results.
• Overview display: Program lists are displayed of the compare programs.
• Mnemonic display: The specified program is displayed in mnemonic form with differences displayed in color.
The comparison results are displayed by section and mnemonic, including added or omitted instructions. You
can also jump from the mnemonic comparison results to the corresponding position in ladder view. The
comparison results can be saved in a file by selecting Save As from the File menu in the Compare Result
dialog box. If the file is saved from the overview display, the comparison results for all programs will be saved
in CSV format. If the file is saved from the mnemonic display, the comparison results for the currently displayed
program will be saved in CSV format.
The following abbreviations will be displayed between program addresses and mnemonics and will be saved in
the CSV file.
*: Mismatch, D: Difference, M: Moved, N: Missing
Monitoring a Program During Execution
Once the program has been downloaded, it can be monitored in the Diagram Workspace (which acts a mimic
display) during execution. When CX-Programmer goes on-line to a PLC, the Toggle PLC Monitoring button
also toggles on and starts to monitor the program. If the program is not monitored, use the following procedure
to monitor the program.
1. Select the PLC object in the project workspace.
2. Select the Upload button from the toolbar. The Upload Options dialog is displayed.
3. Set the Programs field and select the OK pushbutton.
1. Select the PLC object in the project workspace.
2. Select the Compare with PLC button from the toolbar. The Compare Options dialog is
displayed.
3. Set the Programs field and select the OK pushbutton. The Compare dialog is displayed.
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