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FA Integrated Tool Package CX-One

WS02-CXPC1-V8

WS02-CXPC1-V8

Improve Productivity for SYSMAC PLCs from Ladder Program Development and Unit Setup to Debugging and Maintenance

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Main Functions

CategoryFunction
ProgrammingLadderCreate Ladder program on Ladder View
Create Function Block Call on Ladder View
Create Rung Comment on Ladder View
Create Symbol Comments on Ladder View
Create Attached Comment on Ladder View
Create Ladder program on Mnemonic View
Structured Text (ST)Create Program in Structured Text language
SFCCreate Program in SFC
Create SFC Action program in Ladder or Structured Text language
Create SFC Transition program in Ladder or Structured Text language
Function Block (FB)Create Function Block Body in Ladder or Structured Text language
Nesting Function Blocks (Up to 8 nesting levels)
Nesting Tree View (FB Instance Viewer)
Convert Ladder program to Function Block
CommonCross Reference Report
Cross Reference Pop-up
Program check
Symbol programming
Symbol check
Delete Unused Symbols
Address automatic allocation
CX-Programmer configuration function (Option)
Keyboard Mapping function
Printing function
Find/Replace
Jump (Set Rung No./Program address/Set Rung with Commented Rung)
Expansion advanced instructions (C series)
UM area allocation (Set expansion fixed DM) (C200HS/E/G/X, CPM1/CPM1A, CPM2[])
Rung wrap function of Ladder (Online)
Edit IO comments function
Section/Rung manage
ROM Writer function
Start The CX-Integrator (CS/CJ series)
Reuse of programImport old support software data (LSS *1, SSS *2, CVSS *3, CPT *4, SYSWIN data)
Import/Export reusable Symbol and Ladder Rung data file
C500/C120/C**P backup
PLC Backup Tool Operation (Backup/Compare/Restore)
Memory Cassette Transfer function/Data Memory to Flash Memory Backup function (CP series)
PLC Model conversion
Connection
with PLC
Connection with
PLC directly
Communication with PLC directly
Auto Online to a PLC
Connection with
PLC on Network
Auto Online - EtherNet/IP Node Online
Communication with PLC on Network
Ethernet Connection Using UDP/IP
Ethernet Connection Using TCP/IP
Connecting Using EtherNet/IP
Connecting Using Controller Link Network Service Board
Connecting Using SYSMAC LINK Network Service Board
Connecting Using SYSMAC NET Network Service Board
Communication via modem
SimulatorCommunication to Simulator
File memory operationFormat Memory card
Format EM file memory
Transfer Program file, Data file, and Parameter file between CPU unit and File memory
Transfer Symbol Files and Comment Files between CX-Programmer and File Memory
Delete file
Transfer (Copy) files between storages
IO TableCreate, Edit, Check IO Table
Verify/Compare IO Tables
Delete IO Table
Installing a CPS File (CS/CJ series)
Display/Write unit production information, unit text (CS/CJ series)
Display unit profile information (CS/CJ series)
Set/Transfer/Compare Parameters for Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units
Save Parameters for SIOU Units and CPU Bus Units (CS/CJ series)
Start Special Tool for SIOU Units and CPU Bus Units (CSCJ series)
Display each rack's power consumption (CS/CJ series)
Display rack width (CJ series)
Printing function
Display the Dip-switches status of the CPU Unit
Transfer programTransfer program (Program, Rung Comment, Attached Comment, IO Table, PLC Settings, Symbol Table,
IO Memory, SIOU Unit Parameters)
Transfering in Task units
Verify program (Program, Function Block Body, SFC action, SFC transition, IO Table, IO Memory,
PLC setting)
Monitoring programMonitoring Ladder View
Monitoring Mnemonic View
Monitoring Structured Text program
Monitoring SFC program
Monitoring SFC action, SFC transition, SFC subchart
Displaying Flash-ROM back up status
Monitoring Function Block Ladder View
Monitoring Function Block ST View
Debug programSet/Reset
Change current value
Force Set/Reset
Change Timer/Counter setting values
Differential monitor/Pause monitor
Online edit
Online editing of Function Block
Display errors and error logs occurring
Data trace, Time chart monitor
Save result of data trace or time chart monitor
Display cycle time/ task execution time
Measure MARK instruction execution time (CV/CVM1 series)
Read Protection Using Passwords (CS/CJ/CP series)
Read Protection for Specific Tasks (CS/CJ/CP series)
System or partial protection (CV/CVM1 series)
Write Protection (CPM1/CPM1A, CPM2 [] )
Password Protection of Function Bloks
Read/Set clock
SimulationDebugging by using a Simulator
PLC-PT Integrated Simulation
PLC Error Simulator
Edit/Monitor IO memory
(Data memory)
Edit IO memory data
Monitor IO memory data (PLC Memory window, Address monitor, Watch window, Ladder window,
Mnemonic window)
Verify/Transfer IO memory data
Find contacts of Force set/reset
PLC settingsEdit PLC settings
Transfer PLC settings
Verify PLC settings
Printing
AppendixFile extensionCX-Programmer project file (.CXP); A file containing the all user programs and parameter data created
by CX-Programmer. (The .CXP file is a compressed version of the .CXT file.)
CXT file (.CXT); A text-based format supported by CX-Programmer. The .CXT file format is used for
file conversions.
BAK file (.BAK); A backup copy of the project file.
Program file (.OBJ); It indicates full program area files.
Program index file (PROGRAMS.IDX); CX-Programmer section names, section comments, and program
comments.
Symbols file (SYMBOLS.SYM); CX-Programmer Global symbol tables, Local symbol tables, settings for
automatically allocated areas.
Comment file (COMMENTS.CMT); CX-Programmer rung comments and comments.
OPT file (.OPT); A file containing the preferences for the project.
CXO file (.CXO); A file containing the settings made on the Options dialog and the Watch window.
MAC file (.MAC); A file containing the keyboard mapping made on the Keyboard Mapping (Shortcut
Keys) dialog.
CX-Server file (.CDM); A file containing all of the information about the PLCs, which CX-Server can
connect to and the addresses of interest in each PLC which may be accessed. A new CX-Server
project can be created from the CX-Net Network Configuration tool.
ViewLadder Section Window; It displays the Ladder program graphically. PLC program instructions can be
entered as a graphical representation in Ladder form.
Output Window;
[Compile]; The Compile tab displays the output produced from program compilation. Selecting an error
highlights the source of the problem in the Ladder Diagram. The Compile tab also displays other
information, for example, warnings and connection messages.
[Find Report]; The Find Report tab displays the output produced from a search of project files for a
articular entry.
[Transfer]; The Transfer tab view displays the results of file or program loading.
Watch Window; It displays the value of the addresses of PLC memory during program execution.
Mnemonics View; The Mnemonics view is a formatted editor for programming in mnemonic instructions.
ST Editor Window; Displays the ST language can be input directly.
SFC Editor Window; Displays an SFC chart or subchart.
Symbol Table Window; Displays an editable list of symbol definitions - the names, addresses and
comments.

*1.Ladder Support Software

*2.SYSMAC Support Software

*3.CV Support Software

*4.SYSMAC-CPT

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating system (OS) *1
Japanese or English system
Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or higher) or XPMicrosoft Windows Vista *4
ComputerIBM PC/AT or compatible with a Pentium II 333 MHz
or faster processor (Pentium III 1 GHz or faster recommended.)
IBM PC/AT or compatible with a processor
recommended by Microsoft. (1 GHz or faster
recommended)
Memory256 MB minimum *2512 MB min. required.1 GB min. recommended.
Hard diskApprox. 2.5 GB or more available space is required to install the complete CX-One package.
DisplaySVGA (800 × 600) or better high-resolution display with 256 colors min.
Disk driveCD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
Communications portsRS-232C port, USB port, or Ethernet port *3
OtherInternet access is required for online user registration, including a modem or other hardware connection
method.

*1.CX-One Operating System Precaution
System requirements and hard disk space may vary with the system environment.

*2.The amount of memory required varies with the Support Software used in CX-One for the following Support Software. Refer to user documentation for individual Support Software for details.
CX-Programmer, CX-Designer, CX-Thermo, CX-Simulator, CX-Protocol, CX-Motion, CX-Drive, CX-Process Tool, and Faceplate Auto-Builder for NS

*3.An RS-232C port is required to connect the Support Software in CX-One to a PLC. If the computer provides only a USB port, use a CS1W-CIF31 USB-to-RS-232C Conversion Cable. For connecting to the CP Series, however, an over-the-counter USB cable (type A-B) can be used.
For the CX-Drive, the CS1W-CIF31 USB-to-RS-232C Conversion Cable cannot be used to connect a USB port on the computer to the 3G3MV.
Use the recommended commercially available USB-serial conversion cable.

*4.The following restrictions apply when CX-One is used with Microsoft Windows Vista.
1) Some Help files cannot be accessed.
The Help files can be accessed if the Help program distributed by Microsoft for Windows Vista (WinHlp32.exe) is installed. Refer to the Microsoft homepage listed below or contact Microsoft for details on installing the file. (The download page is automatically displayed if the Help files are opened while the user is connected to the Internet.)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607/en-us
2) The following restrictions apply to some application operations.

ApplicationRestriction
CX-DesignerIf a new Windows Vista font (e.g., Meiryo) is used in a project, the font size on labels may be bigger and protrude from the
components if the project is transferred from CX-Designer running on a Windows XP or earlier OS to the NS/NSJ.
CX-ProcessWhen File Active Serial Port Driver is selected, a message stating that FinsGateway initialization failed may be displayed and
the serial driver may not be initialized.

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.