Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide; Starting Cx-Programmer; Licensing - Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9 - REV 12-2009 Operation Manual

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CHAPTER 2
Quick Start Guide
This chapter describes the basic features of CX-Programmer together with a simple tutorial for familiarization
purposes; detail is to be found in Chapter 3 - Project Reference and Chapter 4 - Reference.

Starting CX-Programmer

CX-Programmer provides the facility to create a project file in which as many PLCs as required can be included.
For each PLC, ladder program(s), addressing and network details, pre-set PLC memory, IO table, expansion
instructions (if applicable) and programming symbols can be defined.

Licensing

CX-Programmer uses a license number system in order to activate the program in one of four modes of
operation. The license number for the mode of operation purchased is shown on the CD case.
Junior Mode
To use CX-Programmer in Junior mode, a license number is required. Using this mode provides full
functionality but restricts programming to the CP1H, CP1L, CP1E, CPM1 (CPM1A), CPM2*, SRM1 and
SRM1-V2 PLCs only.
Trial Mode
A license number is required to run CX-Programmer in Trial mode. Full functionality is provided is this mode
but operation is restricted to 30 days from the time installation.
As this chapter proceeds, important concepts about CX-Programmer are introduced by this
symbol.
CX-Programmer is activated from the Start button in the Microsoft Windows taskbar. Once
activated, CX-Programmer is displayed.
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CHAPTER 2 – Quick Start Guide
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