Connection Methods; Connecting By Usb - Omron CJ2 User Manual

4 Support Software
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Connection Methods

The CJ2 CPU Unit can be connected by USB cable, Ethernet twisted-pair cable, or RS-232C cable to a
personal computer with CX-One Support Software (e.g., CX-Programmer) installed.
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Connecting by USB

Connection Method
Using commercially available USB cable, connect CX-One Support Software via a standard peripheral
(USB) port at the personal computer.
A connector
Commercially available
*1
USB cable
Peripheral (USB) port
(conforming to USB 2.0, B connector)
*1 Commercially available USB cable: 5 m max., for USB 1.1 or 2.0.
Connecting Cable
Use the following cable to connect the CJ2 CPU Unit to the computer running the Support Software.
Port at Unit
Peripheral (USB) port
(Conforms to USB
2.0, B connector)
Before Connecting
In order to connect the PLC to a personal computer by USB, a USB driver must be installed in the per-
sonal computer. The USB driver for USB connections is automatically stored in the following directory in
the personal computer when CX-One is installed:
C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-Server\USB\Win2000_XP\inf
When the personal computer is connected to the PLC by USB cable, the personal computer automati-
cally recognizes the device and the USB driver installation is started. For details on how to install the
USB driver, refer to A-5 Installing the USB Driver.
CX-Programmer Settings
The method for connecting the PLC to the personal computer is set using the CX-Programmer. For
details on using the CX-Programmer to set the connection method, refer to the CJ2 CPU Unit Software
User's Manual (Cat. No. W473).
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CX-One (e.g., CX-Programmer)
B connector
CJ2 CPU Unit
USB port
Network type
Port at
(communications
computer
mode)
USB port 12 Mbps, USB 2.0
Model
Commercially available 5 m
USB cable (A connector
- B connector)
CJ2 CPU Unit Hardware User's Manual
Length Remarks
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