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Getting Started with CX-Supervisor
Note:
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later is required to use the version of CX-Server installed with this
product
Interfaces to Hardware Communications
CX-Supervisor utilises communications driver CX-Server for direct communication with OMRON
factory automation equipment.
If it is intended for a PLC to be connected to the development computer for executing program code
and testing, one of the following is required:
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RS-232C connection via a standard serial port on the computer (COM1 etc.)
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RS-422 connection to a 422 serial board
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Standard Ethernet board
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Standard USB port
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An OMRON Network Service Board
Refer to the appropriate hardware system manuals for full information about connecting and
configuring these devices for the environment.
Installing CX-Supervisor
The CX-Supervisor software is supplied on CD-ROM and is installed easily from within Windows.
To install CX-Supervisor, load the disk in the CD-ROM drive.
automatically start the setup program and the installation of CX-Supervisor should take no more than
a few minutes. If this has been disabled see the README.TXT on the CD-ROM for manual
launching instructions.
After installation the text file README.HTML in the CX-Supervisor directory contains up-to-date
information about the software. Read this file for details of any changes or new features in CX-
Supervisor made since this manual was produced.
Copy Protection
CX-Supervisor is copy protected to prevent illegal use. During installation a valid License Key must
be entered. The CX-Supervisor Runtime environment has additional protection and if the protection
is not installed certain features are inaccessible. To gain access to these features the USB protection
must be installed.
Copy Protection using a USB Dongle
The Runtime copy protection method consists of a small box called a "Dongle" which is plugged into
a USB port. When CX-Supervisor is run the port is checked for a valid dongle and the program fails
if it is not present.
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