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System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating system
(OS)
(See notes 1.)
Microsoft Windows98 SMicrosoft Windows NT
(Service Pack 6a)
Microsoft Windows 2000
(Service Pack 3 or higher) or
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows Vista
(except 64-bit edition)
(See note 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.
Memory
(See notes 2.)
256 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended.512 MB minimum,
1 GB recommended.
Hard diskApprox. 2.2 GB or more available space is required to install the complete CX-One package.
DisplaySVGA (800 x 600) or better high-resolution display with 256 colors min. XGA or better display is required for the CX-Process Software.
Disk driveCD-ROM drive or DVD drive
Communications portsOne RS-232C port min. (See note 3.)
OtherInternet access is required to use online user registration, including a modem or other hardware connection method.

Note
1: CX-One OS Precaution: The CX-One will not run on Microsoft Windows 95 or any other OS not listed above. If such an OS is being used on the client computer, the OS must be upgraded before installing the CX-One. System requirements and hard disk space may vary with the system environment.
2: The amount of memory required varies with the Support Software applications used in CX-One. Refer to user documentation for individual Support Software for details.
3: An RS-232C port is required to connect the Support Software applications in CX-One to a PLC. If the computer provides only a USB port, use a CS1W-CIF31 USB/RS-232C Conversion Cable. To connect to a CP-series/NSJ-series PLC, however, an over-the-counter USB cable (type A-B) can be used to connected to the built-in USB port on the CP-series/NSJ-series PLC.
4: The following restriction apply when using CX-One version 2.1 with Windows Vista.
Some help files require downloading tool software provided by Microsoft. When connected to the Internet, a page for downloading will be displayed if a help file that requires support software is opened. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607/en)
Restrictions apply to operation of some applications. Refer to the Setup Manual for details.

Support Software Contained in the CX-One Version 2.1

The following table shows the Support Software (Configuration Tools) installed by the CX-One Version 2.1.

Support Software
in CX-One
Outline
CX-Programmer
Ver. 7.2
Application software to create and debug programs for SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series, C-series, and CVM1/CV-series CPU Units.
CX-Integrator
Ver. 2.1
Application software to build and set up FA networks, such as Controller Link, DeviceNet, CompoWay/F, and Ethernet. The Routing Table Component and Data Link Component can be started from this software. DeviceNet Configuration functionality is also included.
CX-Designer Ver. 2.1
(Upgrade planned
for the near future.)
Application software to create screen data for the NS-series PT Application software to set and control data for Inverters and Touch Panels.
CX-Protocol
Ver. 1.7
Application software to create protocols (communications sequences) between SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series or C200HX/HG/HE Serial Communications Boards/Units/ Option Boards and general-purpose external devices.
CX-Simulator
Ver. 1.8
Application software to simulate SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series CPU Unit operation on the computer to debug PLC programs without a CPU Unit.
CX-Position
Ver. 2.4
Application software to create and monitor data for SYSMAC CS/CJ-series Position Control Units.
CX-Motion-NCF
Ver. 1.5
Application software to monitor and set parameters for SYSMAC CS/CJ-series Position Control Units that support MECHATROLINK-II communications. (See note 2.)

Note
1: If the complete CX-One package is installed, approximately 1.9 GB of hard disk space will be required.
2: MECHATROLINK is a registerd trademark of MECHATROLINK Members Association.
3: Installation and operation are supported only for Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or higher) and XP.

Support Software
in CX-One
Outline
CX-Motion-MCH
Ver. 2.1
Application software to create data and motion programming and perform monitoring for SYSMAC CS/CJ-series MCH Units that support MECHATROLINK-II communications. (See note 2.)
CX-Motion
Ver. 2.3
Application software to create data for SYSMAC CS-series, C200HX/HG/HE, and CVM1/Cvseries Motion Control Units, and to create and monitor motion control programs.
CX-Drive
Ver. 1.4
Application software to set and control data for Inverters and
CX-Process Tool
Ver. 5.1
Application software to create and debug function block programs for SYSMAC CS/CJ-series Loop Controllers (Loop Control Units/Boards, Process Control CPU Units, and Loop Control CPU
Faceplate Auto-
Builder for NS
Ver. 3.0
Application software that automatically outputs screen data as project files for NS-series PTs from tag information in function block programs created with the CX-Process Tool.
CX-Thermo Ver. 3.2
(See note 3.)
Application software to set and control parameters in components, such as Temperature Control Units.
CX-FLnet
Ver. 1.0
Application software for system setting and monitoring of SYSMAC CS/CJ-series FL-net Units.
SwitchBox Utility
Ver. 1.6
Utility software that helps debug PLCs. It helps to monitor the I/O status and to monitor/change specified present values within a PLC.
CX-Profibus
Ver. 1.1
Software to configure a PROFIBUS Master.

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