Omron C200H Operation Manual page 20

Peripheral Devices
Programming Console
Graphic Programming
Console: GPC
Ladder Support Software:
LSS
Factory Intelligent Terminal:
FIT
PROM Writer
Floppy Disk Interface Unit
Printer Interface Unit
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A Programming Console is the simplest form of programming device for OM-
RON PCs. Although a Programming Console Adapter is sometimes re-
quired, all Programming Consoles are connected directly to the CPU without
requiring a separate interface. The Programming Console also functions as
an interface to transfer programs to a standard cassette tape recorder.
Various types of Programming Console are available, including both
CPU-mounting and Hand-held models. Programming Console operations are
described later in this manual.
The GPC allows you to perform all the operations of the Programming Con-
sole as well as many additional ones. PC programs can be written on-screen
in ladder-diagram form as well as in mnemonic form. As the program is writ-
ten, it is displayed on a liquid crystal display, making confirmation and modifi-
cation quick and easy. Syntax checks may also be performed on the pro-
grams before they are downloaded to the PC. Many other functions are avail-
able, depending on the Memory Pack used with the GPC.
A Peripheral Interface Unit is required to interface the GPC to the PC.
The GPC also functions as an interface to copy programs directly to a stan-
dard cassette tape recorder. A PROM Writer, Floppy Disk Interface Unit, or
Printer Interface Unit can be directly mounted to the GPC to output pro-
grams directly to an EPROM chip, floppy disk drive, or printing device, re-
spectively.
LSS is designed to run on IBM AT/XT compatibles to enable all of the opera-
tions available on the GPC.
A Peripheral Interface Unit or Host Link Unit is required to interface a
computer running LSS to the PC. Using an Optical Host Link Unit also en-
ables the use of optical fiber cable to connect the FIT to the PC. Wired Host
Link Units are available when desired. (Although FIT does not have optical
connectors, conversion to optical fiber cable is possible by using converting
Link Adapters.)
The FIT is an OMRON computer with specially designed software that allows
you to perform all of the operations that are available with the GPC or LSS.
Programs can also be output directly to an EPROM chip, floppy disk drive, or
printing device without any additional interface. The FIT has an EPROM
writer and two 3.5" floppy disk drives built in.
A Peripheral Interface Unit or Host Link Unit is required to interface the
FIT to the PC. Using an Optical Host Link Unit also enables the use of optical
fiber cable to connect the FIT to the PC. Wired Host Link Units are available
when desired. (Although FIT does not have optical connectors, conversion to
optical fiber cable is possible by using converting Link Adapters.)
Other than its applications described above, the PROM Writer can be
mounted to the PC's CPU to write programs to EPROM chips.
Other than its applications described above, the Floppy Disk Interface Unit
can be mounted to the PC's CPU to interface a floppy disk drive and write
programs onto floppy disks.
Other than its applications described above, the Printer Interface Unit can be
mounted to the PC's CPU to interface a printer or X-Y plotter to print out pro-
grams in either mnemonic or ladder-diagram form.
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