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About Intellectual Property Right and Trademarks Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. DeviceNet is a trademark of ODVA. EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany. Company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1. Related Manuals 1. Related Manuals The table below lists the manuals related to this document. To ensure system safety, make sure to always read and heed the information provided in all Safety Precautions, Precautions for Safe Use, and Precaution for Correct Use of manuals for each device which is used in the system.
(4) It is prohibited to copy, to reproduce, and to distribute a part of or whole part of this document without the permission of OMRON Corporation. (5) This document provides the latest information as of February 2012. The information...
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3. Remarks The following notation is used in this document. Precautions for Safe Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure using the product safely. Precautions for Correct Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.
4. Overview 4. Overview This document describes the procedure for connecting the OMRON Inverter (3G3MX2 series) to the OMRON Machine Automation NJ-series Controller (hereinafter referred to as Controller) on the DeviceNet and provides the procedure for checking their connection. This document describes the procedure for establishing a DeviceNet connection using DeviceNet settings of the project files prepared in advance (hereinafter referred to as the "procedures for using configuration files").
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For details on above products (other than communication connection procedures), refer to the manuals for the corresponding products or contact your OMRON representative. Additional Information You can connect devices with the versions listed in Section 5.2 or higher versions.
To use configuration files, prepare the latest "Sysmac Studio project file" and "CX-Integrator project file" in advance. (To obtain the files, contact your OMRON representative.) Additional Information For information on the DeviceNet cable and network wiring, refer to Section 2 Network Configuration and Wiring in the DeviceNet Operation Manuel (Cat.No.
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5. Applicable Devices and Support Software Additional Information In this document, a USB is used to connect with the Controller. For information on how to install a USB driver, refer to A-1 Driver Installation for Direct USB Cable Connection of the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat.No.
6. DeviceNet Settings 6. DeviceNet Settings This section provides specifications such as communications parameters and variable names that are defined in this document. Hereinafter, the Inverter is referred to as "destination device" in some descriptions. 6.1. DeviceNet Communications Settings The following are the settings for DeviceNet. CJ1W-DRM21 Inverter Unit number...
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6. DeviceNet Settings Additional Information When a DeviceNet Unit is used with a Controller, slave data are allocated to the memory used for CJ-series Units. With programs, specify variable names for the memory used for CJ-series Units. With Sysmac Studio, add the prefix "%" to each address to indicate the memory used for CJ-series Units.
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6. DeviceNet Settings ■Details on input area Global variable Name Description Alarm 0:Normal DN00_STA_IN[0] output 1: Fault/Trip 0:Normal DN00_STA_IN[1] Warning 1:Warning During 0:During reverse run/Stopping DN00_STA_IN[2] forward 1: During forward run operation During 0:During forward run/Stopping DN00_STA_IN[3] reverse 1:During reverse run operation Operation 0:Not ready...
7. Connection Procedure 7. Connection Procedure This section describes how to connect the Controller on the DeviceNet network using the "procedures for using configuration files". This document explains the procedures for setting up the Controller and Inverter from the factory default setting. For the initialization, refer to Section 8 Initialization Method. 7.1.
7.6.2 Checking Data that are Sent and Confirm that the correct data are sent and received. Received Precautions for Correct Use Obtain the latest "Sysmac Studio project file" and "CX-Integrator project file" from OMRON in advance. (To obtain the files, contact your OMRON representative.)
7. Connection Procedure 7.3. Setting Up the Inverter Set up the Inverter (3G3MX2 series). 7.3.1. Hardware Setting Mount the DeviceNet Communications Unit on the Inverter. Precautions for Correct Use Make sure that the power supply is OFF when you perform the settings. Confirm that the power supply to *If the power supply is turned ON, settings may not be the Inverter is OFF.
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7. Connection Procedure Unscrew and remove the optional board cover. *For details on how to install the DeviceNet Communications Unit, refer to 2-2 Installation in the DeviceNet Communications Unit User's Manual (Cat.No. I581). Unscrew and remove the terminal block cover. Connect the Grounding Cable of 1-phase 200 V 0.1 - 2.2 kW 3-phase 200 V 5.5 - 15 kW...
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7. Connection Procedure Push the DeviceNet Communications Unit at the position of the optional cover until it clicks into place. Press down on the indicated top-left corner of the DeviceNet Communications Unit and ensure the connector of the DeviceNet Communications Unit is properly connected.
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7. Connection Procedure 7.3.2. Parameter setting Set the parameters (node address) of the Inverter. Additional Information Make sure that the DeviceNet is not connected when you perform the settings. Turn ON the power supply to the Inverter. *Set the parameters by using the digital operator that is on the front of the Inverter.
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7. Connection Procedure 00.00 After turning ON the power After turning ON the power supply, the panel displays as supply, the panel displays as shown on the right. shown on the left. Use the procedure on the right Press the Mode Key 3 times.
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7. Connection Procedure a002 Use the procedure on the right to set the display selection. The parameter is displayed. [b037] Display selection: 01 Press the Mode Key once. b001 *Set "01" (Individual display of functions). b001 parameter is displayed. *The parameters on the Press the Increment Key four times.
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7. Connection Procedure b037 Use the procedure on the right to set the parameter. The parameter is displayed. [C102] Reset selection: 03. Press the Mode Key once. c001 *Set "03" (Trip reset only). C001 parameter is displayed. Press the Increment Key to move to C102.
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7. Connection Procedure c102 Use the procedure on the right to set the node address of The parameter is displayed. DeviceNet. Press the Mode Key several times. [P192] Node address: 0 p001 *Set the node address to "0". P001 parameter is displayed. Press the Increment Key to move to P192.
7. Connection Procedure 7.4. Setting Up the Controller Set up the Controller. 7.4.1. Hardware Settings for the DeviceNet Unit Set the hardware switches on the DeviceNet Unit and connect to the Controller. Precautions for Correct Use Make sure that the power supply is OFF when you perform the settings. Make sure that the power supply to the Controller is OFF when you perform settings.
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7. Connection Procedure Set pin 2 of the DIP switch to ON. (Set pins 1, 3 and 4 of the DIP switch to OFF.) *Set the baud rate to 500 kbps. All pins are set to OFF at the factory. Connect the DeviceNet Unit and CJ1W-DRM21 NJ501-1500...
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Select OMRON_3G3MX2_DN_EV100. SMC (Sysmac Studio project file) and click the Open Button. *Obtain the Sysmac Studio project file from OMRON. OMRON_3G3MX2_DN_EV100 project is displayed. The left pane is called Multiview Explorer, the right pane is called Toolbox and the middle pane is...
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7. Connection Procedure 7.4.3. Going Online and Transferring the Project Data Go online with the Sysmac Studio and transfer the project data to the Controller. Always confirm safety at the destination node before you transfer a user program, configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used for CJ-series Units from the Sysmac Studio.
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7. Connection Procedure Select Online from the Controller Menu. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button. *A displayed dialog depends on the status of the Controller used. Select the Yes Button or other button to proceed with the processing.
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7. Connection Procedure A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button. A screen stating "Synchronizing" is displayed. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click the No Button. Confirm that the synchronized data is displayed with the color specified by “Synchronized”, and that a message is displayed stating "The synchronization process successfully finished".
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7. Connection Procedure A confirmation dialog box is displayed several times. Click the Yes Button. The controller is reset, and Sysmac Studio goes offline. The yellow bar on the top of the Edit Pane disappears. Use steps 1 to 4 to go online.
7. Connection Procedure 7.5. Setting Up the Network Set up remote I/O communications of DeviceNet. 7.5.1. Starting the CX-Integrator and Opening the Project File Start the CX-Integrator and open the CX-Integrator project file. Start the CX-Integrator. *If the Component List Window is not displayed, select Windows - Component List Network Configuration Window...
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7. Connection Procedure 7.5.2. Going Online and Transferring the Scan List Go online with the Controller, and transfer the setting (scan list) of the set device to the DeviceNet Unit via the Controller. When the transfer is completed, remote I/O communications start automatically.
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7. Connection Procedure Right-click DeviceNet in the Online Connection Information Window, and select Connect. Select DeviceNet in the Select Network Dialog Box, and click the OK Button. Confirm that the DeviceNet is in online status ( icon) in the Online Connection Information Window.
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7. Connection Procedure A download confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click the Yes Button to download the parameters. A dialog box is displayed confirming whether to change the mode. Click the Yes Button. A dialog box is displayed indicating downloading is being performed.
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7. Connection Procedure The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box is displayed again. Click the Compare Button. A dialog box shown on the right is displayed. Click the Yes Button to compare the parameters. When the comparison is completed, a dialog box shown on the right is displayed.
7. Connection Procedure 7.6. Connection Status Check Check the status of the DeviceNet network connection. 7.6.1. Checking the Connection Status Confirm that the DeviceNet communication is working. Confirm that the DeviceNet communications are performed normally by checking the LED indicators on each unit. •DeviceNet Unit LED indicators in normal status MS: Green ON...
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7. Connection Procedure To confirm if the DeviceNet communications are performed normally from the CX-Integrator, refer to the status information on the Monitor Device Dialog Box. Right-click the master icon on the Network Configuration Window, and select Monitor. The figure on the right shows the Status Tab Page of the Monitor Device Dialog Box.
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7. Connection Procedure 7.6.2. Checking Data That Are Sent and Received Confirm that the correct data are sent and received. Always confirm safety at the destination node before you transfer a user program, configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used for CJ-series Units from the Sysmac Studio.
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7. Connection Procedure A002. 1:DeviceNet reference *DN00_STA_IN[6]:RFN 0:Follow the setting of parameter A001. 1:DeviceNet reference Enter 100 in the Modify Column of DN00_DATA_OUT. Press the Enter key on a keyboard. The Online Value is changed to 100. Confirm that RUN LED indicator of 0.00 the Inverter is unlit and shown on 7-segment display...
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7. Connection Procedure Confirm that RUN LED indicator of 1.00 the Inverter is lit and shown on 7-segment display (Output frequency). Click FALSE in the Modify Column of DN00_CMD_OUT[0]. The Online value changes to False. Confirm that 7-segment LED display (Output frequency) on the front of 0.00 the Inverter shows...
8. Initialization Method 8. Initialization Method This document explains the setting procedure from the factory default setting. If the device settings have been changed from the factory default setting, some settings may not be applicable as described in this procedure. 8.1.
8. Initialization Method 8.1.2. CPU Unit To initialize the settings of the Controller, select Clear All Memory from the Controller Menu of the Sysmac Studio. 8.2. Inverter For information on how to initialize the Inverter, refer to Initialization Setting of 5-14 Other Functions in the SYSDRIVE MX2 Series Multi-function Compact Inverter (Cat.No.
9. Appendix 1 Details of Remote I/O Communication Settings 9. Appendix 1 Details of Remote I/O Communication Settings This section explains the details of the settings necessary to perform remote I/O communications of the DeviceNet that is set in this document. 9.1.
10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files This section describes the procedure for setting up the Controller using the software without using the configuration files (Procedure for setting the parameters from the beginning). It also describes the procedure for changing the parameters of the configuration files.
10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.2. Work Flow of the "Procedure for Setting the Parameters from the Beginning" The following is the procedure for making connection settings for remote I/O communications of the DeviceNet using the "procedures for setting parameters from beginning". This section describes the detailed procedures for "10.3 Setting up the Controller without the Configuration Files"...
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Set up remote I/O communications of DeviceNet. 10.4 Setting up the Network by CX-Integrator ↓ 10.4.1 Start the CX-Integrator and Start the CX-Integrator and configure the network Creating Network Configuration and device offline. ↓...
10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.3. Setting up the Controller without the Configuration Files Set up the Controller using the software. 10.3.2. Starting the Sysmac Studio and Setting the Parameters of the Controller Start the Sysmac Studio and set the parameters of the Controller. Start the Sysmac Studio.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Select Communications under Category in the Toolbox. Select CJ1W-DRM21. Right-click the CJ1W-DRM21. Select Insert from the menu that is displayed. CJ1W-DRM21 is displayed as shown in the figure on the right. Enter 0 in the Unit No.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.3.3. Setting Global Variables Set global variables used for the remote I/O communications. Double-click Global variables under Programming - Data in the Multiview Explorer. The Global Variables Tab is displayed in the Multiview Explorer.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.3.4. Building Build the project data that was created. Select Check All Programs from the Project Menu. The Build Tab Page is displayed in the Edit Pane. Confirm that both error and warning are 0.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.3.5. Going Online and Transferring the Project Data Connect online with the Sysmac Studio and transfer the project data to the Controller. After transfer, reset the Controller. Always confirm safety at the destination node before you transfer a user program, configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used for CJ-series Units from the Sysmac Studio.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Select Online from the Controller Menu. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button. *A displayed dialog depends on the status of the Controller used. Select the Yes Button or other button to proceed with the processing.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Additional Information For details on the online connections to a Controller, refer to Section 5 Going Online with a Controller in the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504). Select Synchronization from the Controller Menu.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Confirm that the synchronized data is displayed with the color specified by “Synchronized” color, and that a message is displayed stating "The synchronization process successfully finished". If there is no problem, click the Close Button.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files The controller is reset, and Sysmac Studio goes offline. The yellow bar on the top of the Edit Pane disappears. Use steps 1 to 4 to go online.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.3.6. Making Settings in the Watch Tab Page Make settings in the Watch Tab Page to check data that are sent and received. Select Watch Tab Page from the View Menu. The Watch Tab Page is displayed in the lower section of the Edit Pane.
10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.4. Setting up the Network by CX-Integrator Set up remote I/O communications of the DeviceNet by CX-Integrator. 10.4.1. Starting CX-Integrator and Configuring the Network Start the CX-Integrator and configure the network and device offline. Precautions for Correct Use Please confirm that the DeviceNet cable has been connected before proceeding to the following procedures.
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Network. Select Component from the Insert Menu. Select the Master Unit from the component list and click the Finish Button. In this example, select OMRON Corporation Communications Adapter CJ1W-DRM21. Enter a node address (63 is set in this example) in the Node Address Setup Dialog Box, and click the OK Button.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Register the Inverter (hereinafter referred to as the slave unit) in the network. Select Component from the Insert Menu. Select a slave unit to connect from the component list, and click the Finish Button. Here, 3G3AX-MX2-DRT- AB002-A2002 is selected.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.4.2. Setting the Device Set the device and register it in the DeviceNet Unit (create a scan list). Right-click the DeviceNet Unit icon and select Parameter - Edit. The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box is displayed.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files 10.4.3. Going Online and Transferring the Scan List Go online with the Controller, and transfer the setting (scan list) of the set device to the DeviceNet Unit via the Controller. When the transfer is completed, remote I/O communications start automatically.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files Right-click DeviceNet in the Online Connection Information Window, and select Connect. Select DeviceNet in the Select Network Dialog Box, and click the OK Button. Confirm that the DeviceNet is in online status ( icon) in the Online Connection Information Window.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files A download confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click the Yes Button to download the parameters. A dialog box is displayed confirming whether to change the mode. Click the Yes Button. A dialog box is displayed indicating downloading is being performed.
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10. Appendix 2 Setting Procedure without the Configuration Files The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box is displayed again. Click the Compare Button. A dialog box shown on the right is displayed. Click the Yes Button to compare the parameters. When the comparison is completed, a dialog box shown on the right is displayed.