Omron CX-DESIGNER V2.1 - 07-2007 User Manual page 23

Features of the CX-Designer
Prevent Unauthorized
Uploading of Data from
the PT (CX-Designer
Version 2.0 and Higher)
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In addition, the test function can be connected directly to an actual PLC. This
enables debugging (including monitoring and settings) using actual I/O, Spe-
cial I/O Units, and CPU Bus Units connected to the PLCs, as well as data
from external devices and PLC data on the network.
1. Integrated operations with
screens and user programs
can be tested on a personal
computer
Personal computer
Virtual PT
Virtual PLC
CX-Simulator
To prevent data theft from the PT, a password can be required to upload
project data. Data cannot be uploaded from the PT unless the correct pass-
word is input. A password can also be required for downloading data to pre-
vent data from being accidentally overwritten.
Note Project data created using the NS-Designer can be used with the CX-
Designer. Project data created using the CX-Designer can also be used with
the NS-Designer. (Only project data versions supported by NS-Designer,
however, can be used.)
2. Screen operations can be tested
while connected to the actual PLC
System (including external devices).
Personal computer
Virtual PT
Basic I/O Units,
Actual PLC
Special I/O Unit,
CPU Bus Units
Actual PLC
Settings and monitoring are enabled
for CPU Bus Units, Special I/O Units,
external devices, and PLCs on the network.
Section 1-1
External
devices