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Cat. No. Z184-E1-04
ZEN-SOFT01-V4
ZEN Support Software
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. Z184-E1-04 ZEN-SOFT01-V4 ZEN Support Software OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 3 ZEN-SOFT01-V4 ZEN Support Software Operation Manual Revised December 2008...
  • Page 4 This manual describes the functions, performance, and application methods needed for optimum use of the ZEN Programmable Relay. The ZEN is a compact and highly functional controller that can be used to easily automate small-scale applications. Its development has drawn on OMRON's advanced control technology and expertise in manufacturing various types of controllers.
  • Page 5 WARRANTY OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON. OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
  • Page 6 The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products: •...
  • Page 7 PERFORMANCE DATA Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements.
  • Page 8 OMRON Product References All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.  OMRON, 2003...

  • Page 9: Software License Agreement

    “OMRON”). The act of installing, copying, or using the Software shall imply that the User agrees to the items of this Agreement. In the event that the User does not agree to the items of this Agreement, OMRON shall not grant the right for the User to install, copy, or use the Software.

  • Page 10: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. Z184-E1-04 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Bar, Toolbar, and Status Bar. Section 2 describes how to create, save, edit, and print ladder programs. Section 3 describes how to connect to the ZEN and how to transfer programs between the ZEN and the ZEN Support Software. Section 4 describes the ZEN system settings, how to set passwords to protect the ZEN ladder programs, and how to clear the ZEN memory.

  • Page 12: Visual Aids

    Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information. Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation of the product. 1,2,3... Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    PRECAUTIONS ........xv...
  • Page 14 SECTION 5 Simulation Function ........61 Starting and Stopping the Simulation Function .

  • Page 15: Precautions

    Application Precautions ........

  • Page 16: General Precautions

    !WARNING It is extremely important that a PC and all PC Units be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life.

  • Page 17: Application Precautions

    Windows settings and also possibly settings for computer- specific utilities or BIOS settings to save power.) • Do not turn OFF the power supply to the ZEN or disconnect the connecting cable while the ZEN Support Software is online with the ZEN.
  • Page 18 Application Precautions xviii...

  • Page 19: Installation And Startup

    Product Contents ........

  • Page 20: Before Operation

    The following table shows the computers that support the ZEN Support Software. Item Conditions Operating system Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, NT4.0 Service Pack 3, or Vista Pentium 133 MHz or faster Pentium 200 MHz or faster recommended. Memory 64 Mbytes or more...

  • Page 21: Installing And Uninstalling The Zen Support Software

    Software 1-2-1 Installation 1,2,3... Insert the Setup Disk in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. After a short while the Language Selection Screen will be displayed. Select the required language and click the Next Button. Note • If the Language Selection Screen is not displayed when the CD-ROM is inserted, go to My Computer, open the Setup Disk (CD-ROM) icon, and double-click the Setup.exe file.

  • Page 22: Uninstalling The Zen Support Software

    When the setup operation has been completed, the following screen will be displayed. Click the Finish Button. 1-2-2 Uninstalling the ZEN Support Software Use the following procedure to uninstall the ZEN Support Software from a computer. 1,2,3... Select Settings/Control panel from the Windows Start Menu.

  • Page 23: Starting And Quitting

    Section 1-3 Starting and Quitting 1-3-1 Starting the ZEN Support Software This section explains the procedure for starting and quitting the ZEN Support Software. 1,2,3... Select Program/Omron/ZEN Support Software/ZEN Support Software from the Windows Start Menu. After a moment the initial screen will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Screen Configuration

    Select File(F)/Exit(E) from the Menu Bar to close the ZEN Support Software. Screen Configuration The ZEN Support Software allows the display to be set to either a Ladder Diagram Display or an Electric Circuit Display. The functionality of the ZEN Support Software is the same regardless of...
  • Page 25 Electrical diagram information Status bar Note To switch between the ladder diagram and electrical diagram displays, either click on the buttons in the Toolbar or else select View(V)/Circuit display method/Ladder rung diagram/ Electrical circuit diagram from the File menu.
  • Page 26 Set Protection (E) Time Setting (T) ZEN Information (S) Set Password (P) Note On the ZEN Support Software displays, bits in the ZEN memory are called “relays,” program input bits are called “contacts,” and program output bits are called “coils.”...
  • Page 27 “relays,” program input bits are called “contacts,” and program output bits are called “coils.” Mouse There are two types of cursors used with the ZEN. A right-click menu Cursors can be used with either of them. Pencil Cursor...
  • Page 28 Input information and present values for timers, counters, etc., are displayed here. Status Bar The Status Bar displays information on the model of the connected ZEN, the connection status, operating status, and comments. Connected ZEN model Displays the model of the ZEN selected at startup.

  • Page 29: Creating Ladder Programs

    Ladder Programs ........

  • Page 30: Circuit Diagrams And Ladder Programs

    Basic Configuration of the ZEN Ladder Programs The ZEN can execute up to 96 lines of programming, with 3 inputs and 1 output per line. Outputs can be specified at the right ends of lines only. Inputs cannot be specified after outputs.

  • Page 31: Memory Areas

    Note On the ZEN Support Software displays, bits in the ZEN memory are called “relays,” program input bits are called “contacts,” and program output bits are called “coils.” 2-1-3 Memory Areas The following table shows the memory areas that can be used in the ZEN ladder programs. Symbol Name Function...
  • Page 32 Timers Timers can be used for ON delay (X), OFF delay (■), One-shot pulse (O), Flashing pulse (F), or Twin (W) operation. Holding timers Timers that maintain the present value at power interruptions. (ON delay operation only.)

  • Page 33: Memory Area Differences Between Versions

    Circuit Diagrams and Ladder Programs Section 2-1 2-1-4 Memory Area Differences between Versions The following table shows the differences between different models and different versions with respect to the memory areas that can be used. Symbol Name Bit number (See note 1.)

  • Page 34: Inputting Ladder Programs

    Section 2-2 Note Bit numbers are specified in hexadecimal (0,1,2,3..9, a, b,...e, f). The bit numbers that can be used depend on the Expansion I/O Unit connection configuration. Supported only by the LCD-type CPU Unit. Supported only by the CPU Units with a DC power supply.
  • Page 35 An empty screen in ladder-view format will be displayed. Double- click the mouse on the position for the first input condition. Note Input positions for input and output bits can be set by using the mouse or cursor keys to move to the input or output position and then use any of the following methods.
  • Page 36 Inputting Ladder Programs Section 2-2 The Edit Contact Dialog Box will be displayed. Specify the bit type, type of input, and bit number, and enter a comment if required. Bit name: I Input: Normally open Bit number: 0 Comment: CPU Unit input 0 (Up to 31 characters can be entered.)
  • Page 37 Inputting Ladder Programs Section 2-2 The Edit Input Dialog Box will be displayed again. Specify the bit type, type of input, bit number, and enter a comment if required, just as you did in step 4. Bit name: I Input: Normally closed...
  • Page 38 Normal output ([), Set (S)/Reset (R), or Alternate (A): Normal output ([) Bit number: 0 Comment: CPU Unit output 0 (Up to 31 characters can be entered.) Comment color Move the mouse to the input position on the next line and double- click.
  • Page 39 Inputting Ladder Programs Section 2-2 10. The Edit Input Dialog Box will be displayed. Specify the bit type, type of input, and bit number, and enter a comment if required, just as you did in step 4. Bit name: Q...
  • Page 40 13. Double-click in the rung comment area to write rung comments for the ladder program. It is also possible to write comments by first using either the mouse or the cursor keys to move to the rung comment area, and then selecting Edit(E)/Edit rung comments.

  • Page 41: Checking Ladder Programs

    6-2 Program Check Errors and Warnings. 2-3-2 Display Check Select ZEN(Z)/Display Check from the Menu Bar, and then use the Display Check Dialog Box to check the display contents for the display bits D0 to Df that are used in the program. The contents of...

  • Page 42: Editing Ladder Programs

    Editing Ladder Programs Section 2-4 each are displayed in different colors, so overlapping displays can be checked. Click to close the Display Check Dialog Box. Click with the mouse to toggle between displaying or not displaying the display contents for each of the display bits D0 to Df.

  • Page 43: Changing Inputs, Outputs, And Settings

    Changing Inputs, Outputs, and Settings Input positions for input and output bits can be changed by using the mouse or cursor keys to move to the input or output position and then use any of the following methods. • Press the Enter Key.

  • Page 44: Inserting Inputs

    Editing Ladder Programs Section 2-4 Change the bit type in the Edit Output Dialog Box from Q to M (holding bit), specify the function and bit number, and enter a comment if necessary. The output change has now been completed.

  • Page 45: Deleting Inputs And Outputs

    2-4-5 Deleting Inputs and Outputs To delete an input or output, first use the mouse or the cursor keys to highlight the input or output that is to be deleted. Then use any of the following methods. • Click the Delete Button in the Toolbar.

  • Page 46: Inserting Rungs

    2-4-6 Inserting Rungs Using either the mouse or cursor keys, highlight the position where the rung is to be inserted, and then use any of the following methods to insert a blank rung. • Select Insert(I)/Rung(M) from the Menu Bar.

  • Page 47: Editing Connection Lines

    Use the following procedure to delete connection lines. 1,2,3... Drag the mouse along the existing line. Use the mouse or Cursor Keys to move to the connection line and then use any of the following methods. • Click the Delete Button on the Toolbar.

  • Page 48: Copying, Cutting, And Pasting Inputs And Outputs

    1,2,3... Drag the mouse from the desired position to create a new line. Use the mouse or Cursor Keys to move to the desired position for the connection line and then use any of the following methods. • Click the Insert Horizontal or Insert Vertical Button on the Toolbar.
  • Page 49 • Click the Paste Button on the Toolbar. • Select Edit(E)/Paste(P) from the Menu Bar. • Right-click and select Paste. When Copying When Moving Note Either the pencil or arrow cursor can be used to copy, cut, and paste individual objects.
  • Page 50 Section 2-4 Copying, Cutting, and Pasting a Specified Range 1,2,3... Click the Select objects Button on the Toolbar or select Edit(E)/ Select Objects from the Menu Bar. Note Connection lines cannot be drawn while the Select objects Button on the Toolbar is pressed. To return to normal program edit mode, click the Select Objects Button again or press the Esc Key.
  • Page 51 Editing Ladder Programs Section 2-4 Drag the mouse from the start of the range to the end of the range. Use any of the following procedures for copying and moving.
  • Page 52 Bar. • Right-click and select Copy. • Right-click and select Cut. Any of the following methods can be used to paste inputs and outputs after moving the cursor to desired position with the mouse or cursor keys. • Click the Paste Button on the Toolbar.

  • Page 53: Editing Comments

    Section 2-5 2-4-9 Deleting Rungs Using either the mouse or cursor keys, highlight the rung that is to be deleted. Then use any of the following methods to delete the rung. • Select Edit(E)/Delete Rung from the Menu Bar. • Right-click and select Rung(L)/Delete(R).

  • Page 54: Saving Ladder Programs

    The Save As Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the save destination and enter the file name, and then click the Save Button. Note When saving existing ladder programs that have been edited since they were saved, you can also click the Save Button on the...

  • Page 55: Printing Ladder Programs

    Click the Open Button on the Toolbar or select File(F)/Open(O) from the Menu Bar to open saved files. The Open File Dialog Box will be displayed. Specify the file location and file name and click the Open Button. Printing Ladder Programs...

  • Page 56: Print Preview

    Date Enter the date the program was written. Click the OK Button to save the settings as the print settings for the ZEN Support Software. Click the Cancel Button to discard the settings. Note a) To specify whether I/O comments are to be printed,...

  • Page 57: Printing

    The Print Preview Screen will be displayed. 2-7-3 Printing 1,2,3... Click the Print Button on the Toolbar or select File(F)/Print(P) from the Menu Bar. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed. Make settings for each item and click the OK Button.
  • Page 58 Printing Ladder Programs Section 2-7...

  • Page 59: Transferring And Monitoring Programs

    Transferring Programs from the ZEN ......46 Verifying Programs with the ZEN ....... . . 47 Operating and Stopping the ZEN.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Zen And Communications Settings

    Note The connector on the computer side of the ZEN-CIF01 Computer Connecting Cable is a 9-pin D-sub connector. When connecting to a computer that does not have a serial port, connect an RS- 232C-USB Conversion Cable to the ZEN-CIF01 Computer Connecting Cable.

  • Page 61: Communications Settings For Connecting To The Zen

    Connecting the ZEN and Communications Settings Section 3-1 3-1-2 Communications Settings for Connecting to the ZEN Communications settings must be made in the ZEN Support Software before commencing communications with the ZEN. Select File(F)/Communications Settings (Computer ↔ ZEN) 1,2,3... from the Menu Bar.

  • Page 62: Connecting Online

    1,2,3... Select File(F)/Properties from the Menu Bar and make the ZEN model and Expansion I/O Units 1 to 3 settings in the Properties Dialog Box to match the system configuration of the ZEN to be connected online.

  • Page 63: Transferring Programs To The Zen

    Refer to 4-1 ZEN Settings for information on the various ZEN settings. • Select Protection is set in the Transfer to ZEN Dialog Box if the ZEN is to be protected by the password set in the ZEN Support Software. Do not select this option if no password has been set.

  • Page 64: Transferring Programs From The Zen

    Transferring Programs from the ZEN Section 3-4 as the CPU Unit is the same type as that specified in the property settings of the Support Software. When going online, a confirmation message, such as the example shown below, will be displayed. Select "Y" (yes) to connect, and then perform the transfer operation.

  • Page 65: Verifying Programs With The Zen

    Section 3-5 Verifying Programs with the ZEN This section describes how to compare the programs in the ZEN and the ZEN Support Software to verify that they are the same. The ZEN must be connected and online and the project file opened before the program verification operation can be executed.

  • Page 66: Operating And Stopping The Zen

    Operating and Stopping the ZEN Section 3-6 Operating and Stopping the ZEN This section describes how to operate and stop the ZEN from the ZEN Support Software. The ZEN must be connected and online and the project file opened before these operations can be executed.

  • Page 67: Displaying Present Values

    Present values, the ON/OFF status of inputs, etc., can be displayed during monitoring of programs being executed by the ZEN. During monitoring, moving the mouse or cursor to a timer/counter or other output will cause the present value to be displayed in the Status Bar. Present value display...
  • Page 68 Monitoring Programs Section 3-7 • Right-click and select Edit(E). The Edit Dialog Box will be displayed. When the settings are changed and the dialog box closed, the changes will be transferred to the ZEN and reflected there. Note The following table shows the settings that can be changed online.

  • Page 69: Setting And Resetting Inputs

    Use the procedure outlined under 3-7 Monitoring Programs to change to MONITOR mode. Use the mouse or cursor keys to move to the input that is to be set or reset, and then perform either of the following operations: • Select ZEN(Z)/Set/Reset Operation and then either Set Operation(W) or Reset Operation(F) from the Menu Bar.

  • Page 70: Clearing Errors

    Clearing Errors Section 3-9 Clearing Errors If an error occurs, use the following procedure to clear the error and then remove the cause of the error. The ZEN must be connected and online for this operation. 1,2,3... Select ZEN(Z)/Error Clear from the Menu Bar to clear the error.

  • Page 71: System Settings

    Clearing the ZEN Memory ........

  • Page 72: Zen Settings

    ZEN Settings Section 4-1 ZEN Settings This section describes how to change the ZEN settings from the ZEN Support Software. 4-1-1 Settings 1,2,3... Select ZEN(Z)/Set Protection(E)/Settings(S) from the Menu Bar. The Settings Dialog Box will be displayed. Make the settings for each item.
  • Page 73 ZEN Settings Section 4-1 b) Input filters can be set only for Expansion I/O Units that exist in the system configuration. c) Do not change these settings. They are for future functional expansions.(These settings are not displayed for models with communications.)

  • Page 74: Time Settings

    Note To set the date and time display styles, select Settings/Control Panel/Regional Settings from the Start menu. Select Date to set a date style or Time to set a time style (when using Windows 2000). Click the OK Button to send the settings to the ZEN.

  • Page 75: Setting A Password

    Note and clear ZEN program protection. When setting a password, be sure to record it. If you forget the password, it will not be possible to set or clear protection for the ZEN program. 1,2,3... Select ZEN(Z)/Set Protection(E)/Set Password(T) from the Menu Bar.

  • Page 76: Protecting Programs

    Protected ZEN programs cannot be altered until the protection is removed and the protection can only be removed if the password is input correctly. For these reasons, care must be taken when using program protection.

  • Page 77: Clearing The Zen Memory

    All inputs will be reset (turned OFF) and holding timer and counter present values cleared to 0. 1,2,3... Select ZEN(Z)/All Clear within ZEN from the Menu Bar. Click the OK Button to clear all memory in the ZEN. Click the Cancel Button to cancel the all clear operation.

  • Page 78: Rs-485 Communications Settings

    Specify a node number between 0 and 99. Supports broadcasting (node No.: XX). To save the settings click the OK Button. To clear the settings click the Cancel Button. Click the Initialize Button to return the settings to the default values.

  • Page 79: Simulation Function

    Present Value List Display ........

  • Page 80: Starting And Stopping The Simulation Function

    Section 5-1 Starting and Stopping the Simulation Function A ladder program created with the Support Software can be run by the Support Software without transferring it to the ZEN. Display the ladder program for which operation is to be simulated 1,2,3...

  • Page 81: Zen Image Display

    Operation button symbols Input switch symbols Lamp symbols Display bit (D) display Note To display or hide the ZEN Image Window, click the ZEN Image Display Button on the Toolbar. Input switch specifications can be changed by right-clicking the input switch symbol.
  • Page 82 (RUN mode only). Lamp Symbols Symbol Status Output terminal OFF Output terminal ON • When a display bit (D) is used in the ladder program, the display conditions are shown on the ZEN display (RUN mode only).

  • Page 83: Present Value List Display

    Note To specify whether or not the Present Value List Window is to be displayed, click the Present Value List Display Button on the Toolbar.

  • Page 84: Clock Display

    Time to set a time style. Setting the Clock Forward or Back The present date and time can be set forward or back in whatever units are set (seconds/minutes/hour/day/month/year) by clicking the Forward or Reverse Buttons.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Online Errors and Warnings........

  • Page 86: Online Errors And Warnings

    Return to RUN mode? Y/N A circuit in the program generated a warning. Continue program transfer? ZEN model in properties settings (****) does not match model being connected (****). Go online? Y/N (See note.) Note This message is displayed when an attempt is made to go online...

  • Page 87: Program Check Errors And Warnings

    The following bit types cannot be used when no Expansion I/O Units are connected: Expansion I/O Unit input bits (X) Expansion I/O Unit output bits (Y) Also, the bit addresses that can be used depend on the configuration of Expansion I/O Units. The setting An operation has...

  • Page 88: Protect Setting And Clearing Errors

    Protect Setting and Clearing Errors Section 6-3 Protect Setting and Clearing Errors Warning messages: A dialog box will be displayed warning of errors in the password. Error message Probable cause Countermeasure The password is incorrect. A different password has been...

  • Page 89: Shortcut Keys And Hot Keys

    CPU Unit Input Bit Edit Dialog Box Display CPU Unit Output Bit Edit Dialog Box Display Expansion I/O Unit Input Bit Edit Dialog Box Display Expansion I/O Unit Output Bit Edit Dialog Box Display Work Bit Edit Dialog Box Display...

  • Page 90: Hot Keys

    Edit (E) − Find Next Find Next Help Hot Keys Hot keys can be used to insert a programming element into a selected cell. If inputs and outputs are already set, however, the existing data will be given priority. Function SHIFT + I...

  • Page 91: Support Software Version Upgrades

    Appendix B Support Software Version Upgrades The following table shows the relationship between the version and functions of the ZEN Support Software and the ZEN CPU Unit. Date of ZEN CPU Unit ZEN Support Software revision January System Software (See note 1.) Changes Applicable from Version 2.0 (ZEN-SOFT01-V2)
  • Page 92 (See note.) (See note.) (See note.) Note A message saying that it was not possible to read the file will be displayed if an attempt is made to read incompatible data. Compatibility between the ZEN CPU Unit and the Support Software...
  • Page 93 • If "DAT1: day/month" is set, CHR (character designation) will be set. • If "C (clear)" is set, the display function (D) will be deleted from the program. Note The above operations were not supported by ZEN Support Software versions lower than 2.0.
  • Page 94 Support Software Version Upgrades Appendix B...
  • Page 95 Analog Controller Division Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan Tel: (81) 75-344-7080/Fax: (81) 75-344-7149 No. 438A Alexandra Road # 05-05/08 (Lobby 2), 2-2-1 Nishikusatsu, Kusatsu-shi, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967 Shiga, 525-0035 Japan Tel: (65) 6835-3011/Fax: (65) 6835-2711...

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