Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9 Operation Manual page 133

PART 1: CX-Programmer
CHAPTER 3 – Project Reference
CX-Programmer supports a mechanism for sharing symbol definitions with other, compliant applications. This
could allow, for example, the symbols declared within CX-Programmer to be linked to a SCADA package so
that the definitions and changes of addresses are synchronized.
Note:
A CX-Server file is used as the medium for transferring symbol definitions between applications. Refer to
Chapter 5 - Advanced Topics for details regarding linking symbols to CX-Server components.
PLC Properties
The PLC Properties dialog allows a PLC's settings to be configured and connected. Its connections can also be
verified.
Use the following procedure to view PLC properties.
1, 2, 3...
Password protection, displayed from the Protection tab of the PLC Properties dialog, is described in Chapter 5 -
Advanced Topics.
Program Properties
The Program Properties dialog allows a PLC name to be entered or amended and for tasking PLCs, allows their
tasking type to be defined (CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs only). The icon to the left of the project workspace changes
according to the task type selected. Cyclic tasks represent the main program. The task can also be set to start on
start-up of the PLC.
Use the following procedure to change properties for a program at any time.
1, 2, 3...
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3. Enter a name for the project in the Name field.
4. Select the New File pushbutton. The Create New CX-Server File dialog is displayed.
Enter the file name in the File name field and select the OK pushbutton. The dialog closes
and the CX-Server file name is now displayed in the Path field of the General tab in the
Project Properties dialog.
5. To remove the link, select the Unlink pushbutton.
6. Apply a project comment in the Comments tab.
7. Select the Close button from the title bar to close the Project Properties dialog.
The sharing is not active – changes in the shared symbols are not instantly broadcast to the
other applications.
1. Select the PLC object in the project workspace.
2. Select the Work On-line button from the toolbar to connect to the PLC.
3. Select the Show Properties button from the toolbar. The PLC Properties dialog is
displayed.
4. Select the Verify pushbutton to test the connection between PLC and computer against
the information supplied in the Name and Type field. Select the OK pushbutton in the
displayed confirmation dialog.
5. The PLC operating mode can be changed from within the PLC Properties dialog. Select
the appropriate Mode setting and select the Yes pushbutton to confirm the operation.
Select the No pushbutton to abort the operation.
6. Select the Close button from the title bar to close the PLC Properties dialog.
1. Click on the Program object in the project workspace.
2. Select the Show Properties button from the toolbar. The Program Properties dialog is
displayed.
3. Select a Task type setting from the Task Type field. The icon to the left of the program
name changes to reflect the task type.
4. Set the Operation Start setting so the program starts on PLC start-up.
5. Select the Close button from the title bar to close the PLC Properties dialog.
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