Programming Devices; Overview - Omron CJ - 08-2008 Operation Manual

Programming Devices

Note
Installing the Memory Card into a Personal Computer
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Programming Devices

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1. Never turn OFF the PLC while the CPU is accessing the Memory Card.
2. Never remove the Memory Card while the CPU is accessing the Memory
Card. Press the Memory Card power supply switch and wait for the BUSY
indicator to go OFF before removing the Memory Card. In the worst case,
the Memory Card may become unusable if the PLC is turned OFF or the
Memory Card is removed while the Card is being accessed by the CPU.
3. Never insert the Memory Card facing the wrong way. If the Memory Card
is inserted forcibly, it may become unusable.
Personal computer PC card slot
1. When a Memory Card is inserted into a computer using a Memory Card
Adapter, it can be used as a standard storage device, like a floppy disk or
hard disk.
2. When deleting all of the data in a Memory Card or formatting it in any way,
always place it in the CPU Unit and perform the operation from the CX-Pro-
grammer or a Programming Console.
There are 2 types of Programming Devices that can be used: Any of three
models of Hand-held Programming Consoles or the CX-Programmer, which is
operated on a Windows computer. The CX-Programmer is usually used to
write the programs, and a Programming Console is then used to change the
operating modes, edit the programs, and monitor a limited number of points.
HMC-AP001 Memory Card Adapter
Memory Card
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