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SYSMACC200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2Controller Link Support SoftwareVer. 2.00 Operation Manual Revised March 2000
Page 3 - DANGER; WARNING; Caution; OMRON Product References
! ! ! v Notice: OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operatorand only for the purposes described in this manual. The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heedthe information provided with them. Fai...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; vii; PRECAUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii PRECAUTIONS xi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intended Audience xii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Precautions xii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - viii; Appendices; A Error Messages; Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS viii Appendices A Error Messages 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Using Modems 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - ix; Name
ix About this Manual: This manual describes the installation and operation of the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Sup-port Software (Ver. 2.00) and includes the sections described below. The Controller Link Support Soft-ware is used to set up and manage a Controller Link Network (Wired type, Opti...
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xi PRECAUTIONS This section provides general precautions for using the Controller Link Support Software. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the product. You mustread this section and understand the information contained before attempting t...
Page 8 - xii; Intended Audience; Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.; General Precautions; Safety Precautions; Application Precautions; Observe the following precautions when using the PC System.
! ! ! ! ! ! 4 Application Precautions xii 1 Intended Audience This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowl-edge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent). • Personnel in charge of installing FA systems. • Personnel in charge of designing FA sys...
Page 9 - xiii; Trademarks; PC-PR210H is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.; Checking the Contents; User registration cards (English and Japanese)
! 6 Checking the Contents xiii Caution Once routing tables are transferred to a PC, all CPU Bus Units at the node (ex-cept SYSMAC BUS/2 Master Units) will be reset. Before transferring the routingtables, always make sure that the equipment will not be affected. 5 Trademarks MS-DOS, Windows, Microsof...
Page 11 - Section; About the Controller Link Support Software; Controller Link Unit for SYSMAC CQM1H PCs (wired only); Sets Data Link Tables
1-1 Section About the Controller Link Support Software 2 1-1 About the Controller Link Support Software The Controller Link Support Software is used to set up, control, and monitorController Link Networks. Functionality for Optical Ring Controller Link Networks has been added with thisversion. Ver. ...
Page 12 - Function
1-1 Section About the Controller Link Support Software 3 1-1-2 Functions The functions of the Controller Link Support Software are outlined in the follow-ing table. Function Explanation Data link management Creates and edits data link tables for manually set datalinks, registers data link tables at ...
Page 13 - Registering Data Link Tables
1-1 Section About the Controller Link Support Software 4 1-1-4 Main Functions Registering Data Link Tables Datalinktables Data link tablefor #1 node(send andreceive areas) Transfer Data link tablefor #2 node(send andreceive areas) Data link tablefor #3 node(send andreceive areas) Transfer Transfer C...
Page 14 - Testing; Connecting to a PC
1-1 Section About the Controller Link Support Software 5 Testing Controller LinkSupport Software Controller LinkSupport Software Echoback test between the localnode and the specified node Returns the test data unchanged. Test data is broadcasted to all nodes the specified number of times andthe succ...
Page 15 - Supplemental Connection Information
1-1 Section About the Controller Link Support Software 6 The Controller Link Support Software can also be used simultaneously with theSYSMAC Support Software, i.e., it can be registered in the Option Menu of theSYSMAC Support Software. Controller LinkSupport Software OptionMenu Controller LinkSuppor...
Page 16 - Running from a Computer Node; Checking Components; The; C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software is used when; Operating Environment; Controller Link; The computer must provide the following.
1-3 Section Operating Environment 7 When multiple FA networks are inter-connected, the Controller Link SupportSoftware can be used to set up and monitor up to three levels of Controller LinkNetworks, including the local network. In this case, set routing tables at eachnode. Running from a Computer N...
Page 17 - Item; The following printers are recommended:; Printers
1-3 Section Operating Environment 8 Item Specifications Processor 80386/80486 or higher Main memory 450K bytes min. Floppy disk 3 1/2” 2HD Hard disk 1M bytes min. empty disk space Display 640 × 480 dots (i.e., a 640 × 480 dot display with Windows 95/98) Keyboard The following keys are required: Home...
Page 18 - Overall Flow of Operation
1-4 Section Overall Flow of Operation 9 1-4 Overall Flow of Operation Install Type A:\>INSTALL then press the Enter Key. Start This screen is displayed for afew seconds. Select the desired item from themenus to perform setting ormonitoring operations. Follow the instructions displayed on the scre...
Page 19 - Menu Hierarchy
1-5 Section Menu Hierarchy 10 1-5 Menu Hierarchy This section shows the menu hierarchy of the Controller Link Support Software. The following illustration shows the overall flow of the menus; it does not show allthe steps necessary to display individual menus. The menu items marked with asterisks (*...
Page 20 - Preparations for Installation
11 SECTION 2 Installation This section describes how to install the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software. 2-1 Preparations for Installation 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Check Items 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 21 - Note; are not accidentally erased.; Required Items
2-1 Section Preparations for Installation 12 2-1 Preparations for Installation This section describes the knowledge required and tasks to be performed be-fore installation. 2-1-1 Check Items Item Contents Product Installation disk: 1 Operation manual (this manual): 1 Operating environment See 1-3 Op...
Page 22 - Insert TARGET disk in drive A:; Note Store the master installation disk carefully.; Installation Procedure
2-2 Section Installation Procedure 13 4. Insert a disk of the Controller Link Support Software in Drive A. 5. Press the Enter Key. The data on the disk will be read and the following mes- sages will be displayed after a short time. Insert TARGET disk in drive A: and press ENTER when ready... 6. Remo...
Page 23 - Command Usage : CLKSS
2-2 Section Installation Procedure 14 When the installation program file is activated, the Controller Link SupportSoftware files will be copied from the floppy disk to the hard disk. Follow theinstructions displayed on the screen. Note If the destination directory is omitted, the files will be copie...
Page 25 - Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software; They can also be entered in lowercase.; Basic Procedure; Example: When changing the current drive from drive A to drive C
3-1 Section Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software 16 3-1 Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software This section describes how to start and exit the Controller Link Support Soft-ware. Note 1) In the following examples, all command strings are shown in uppercase. Th...
Page 26 - b) If the Controller Link Support Software is started normally, the; Startup Options; Option
3-1 Section Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software 17 b) If the path to the Controller Link Support Software directory is spe- cified in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, this step need not be per-formed. Enter the following command string to start the Controller Link Support Soft-ware. C:\C...
Page 28 - Basic Operations; vice to which the Controller Link Support Software is connected.
3-2 Section Basic Operations 19 3-2 Basic Operations 3-2-1 Screen Displays A sample screen for the Controller Link Support Software is shown below. Subfunction name The submenu item corresponding to the currentfunction is displayed. Nothing is displayed when thecurrent function (main menu item) has ...
Page 29 - Example: Data Link Submenu
3-2 Section Basic Operations 20 3-2-2 Selecting Menu Items Menu items can be selected in either of the following two ways. As shown in the figure below, a letter is displayed on the left of each main menuitem or submenu item. This key for this letter on the keyboard is called a shortcutkey. You can ...
Page 30 - Specifying EM Addresses
3-2 Section Basic Operations 21 Example: [D 00000 ] Specify a word address by pressing the numeric keys.Each time a numeric key is pressed, the corresponding number appears onthe right end of the highlighted portion and the other digits shift to the left. Example: When pressing “ 1 ” , “ 2 ” , and “...
Page 31 - -2-4 Selecting a File from the File List Screen; Displaying a File List
3-2 Section Basic Operations 22 3-2-4 Selecting a File from the File List Screen The Controller Link Support Software allows you to display a list of files in a di-rectory and select one of the files. This will save you the trouble of entering filenames and also prevent entry mistakes. Displaying a ...
Page 32 - Make sure that the correct printer model is specified in; Connecting to a Node; Peripheral Port on CS1-series PCs; Computer
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 23 If necessary, you can press the F8 (Files) Key and select a file again from thefile list. Press the Enter Key.The file will be selected. Note In the file list screen, you can switch to the file list of a subdirectory but cannot return to the parent directory. Pres...
Page 33 - Peripheral Port on CVM1 and CV-series PCs; Peripheral Port on CQM1H PCs; Note Connection is only possible to a C200HX/HG/HE CPU Unit with an
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 24 Peripheral Port on C200HX/HG/HE PCs Computer Cable PC PC communications PC/AT CQM1-CIF02 (D-Sub 9-pin ↔ dedicated connector) RS-232C Peripheral port Peripheral port onC200HX/HG/HEPC Peripheral Bus orHost Link Peripheral Port on CVM1 and CV-series PCs Computer Cabl...
Page 34 - RS-232C Port on Host Link Unit; RS-232C Port on Serial Communications Board/Unit; Peripheral Bus; set the baud rate for the Controller Link Support Software.
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 25 RS-232C Port on Host Link Unit Computer Cable PC (Host Link Unit) PC com- munica- tions PC/AT RS-232C port RS-232C CV500-LK201 port 1, in full-duplex mode: XW2Z-200S (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ D-Sub 9-pin) XW2Z-500S (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ D-Sub 9-pin) CV500-LK201 port 2, in full-du...
Page 35 - Setting the Standard Communications Parameters
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 26 Set the same baud rate as the Controller Link Support Software in PC Setupwords DM 6650 and DM 6651 of the CPU Unit. Setting the Standard Communications Parameters Communications parameters0: Standard communications parameters (9600 bps)1: According to DM6651 Init...
Page 36 - DIP switch pins; CQM1H PCs; b) Set DIP switch pin 5 to OFF and pin 7 to ON, and set the PC Setup word; CVM1 and CV-series PCs
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 27 Use DIP switch pins 1 and 2 on the CPU Unit to set the same baud rate as theController Link Support Software. DIP switch pins Baud rate 1 2 OFF OFF 50 Kbps (see note) ON OFF 19,200 bps OFF ON 9,600 bps ON ON 4,800 bps Note The baud rate cannot be set to 50 kbps fo...
Page 38 - Setting Standard Communications Parameters; Setting Communications Parameters
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 29 Use the PC Setup (DM Area) of the PC to set the communications parametersfor the port to be used (peripheral port or RS-232C port.) Note When DIP switch pin 5 on the CPU Unit is set to ON, the communications param- eters are set as follows, regardless of the PC Se...
Page 39 - Transmission Frame Format
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 30 Transmission Frame Format Setting Start bits Data length Stop bits Parity Setting Start bits Data length Stop bits Parity 00 1 7 1 Even 06 1 8 1 Even 01 1 7 1 Odd 07 1 8 1 Odd 02 1 7 1 None 08 1 8 1 None 03 1 7 2 Even 09 1 8 2 Even 04 1 7 2 Odd 10 1 8 2 Odd 05 1 7...
Page 40 - Setting the Node Number for Communications Port 2; lights the ERC2 indicator on the display panel.; DIP Switch Settings of CVM1/CV-series Host Link Units
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 31 Set the communications parameters for the port to be used (port 1 or 2) with therotary switches, DIP switch, and CPU Bus Unit System Setup of the CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit (CV500-LK201). Setting the Node Number for Communications Port 2 When multiple PCs are c...
Page 42 - CPU Bus Unit System Setup
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 33 Note For Host Link Units manufactured after July 1995 (lot No.**75), the communica- tions parameter settings when DIP switch pin 1 is ON are as shown in the tableabove.For Host Link Units manufactured before June 1995 (lot No.**65), the commu-nications parameter s...
Page 43 - Use
3-3 Section Connecting to a Node 34 Use the CPU Bus Unit System Setup of the SYSMAC Support Software to set the bit strings as follows: 0 0 0 9,600 bps 0 1 0 2,400 bps 0 1 1 4,800 bps 1 0 0 9,600 bps 1 0 1 19,200 bps Data length0: 7 bits1: 8 bits Parity0: Even1: Odd Parity check0: Yes1: No Stop bits...
Page 46 - Starting the Network for the First Time
37 SECTION 4 Basic Operating Procedures This section outlines operating procedures for the Controller Link Support Software. Actual procedures are provided in Sec-tion 5 Operating Procedures. 4-1 Starting the Network for the First Time 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 47 - Starting Data Links; Setting Device Information; Data link tables are required for manually set data links.; Checking Data Link Tables; Check the created data link tables for errors or inconsistencies.; Transferring the Data Link Tables; Transfer the created data link tables to the nodes.
4-2 Section Starting Data Links 38 4-1 Starting the Network for the First Time 1, 2, 3... 1. System Setup Set up the Controller Link Support Software operating environment and thePCs to be connected. This step does not necessarily need to be performed first, but it does need tobe performed before tr...
Page 48 - Interconnecting Networks; Check the created routing tables for errors or inconsistencies.
! ! 4-3 Section Interconnecting Networks 39 5. Starting the Data Links After the data link tables have been transferred, start the data links. • Main Item SelectionMain Menu → L:Data Link → Data Link submenu (F2) → R:Start/Stop Caution Before starting data links, make sure that data link tables have...
Page 49 - Transferring the Routing Tables; Transfer the routing tables to nodes.; Saving the Routing Tables
! 4-3 Section Interconnecting Networks 40 3. Transferring the Routing Tables Transfer the routing tables to nodes. • Main Item SelectionMain Menu → R:Routing table → Routing table submenu (F2) → T:Trans- fer → W:Computer → PC/Board 4. Saving the Routing Tables Routing tables can be edited for only o...
Page 52 - Keyboard Operation; Operation; Main Menu; The Main Menu consists of the following items.; Menu item
5-2 Section Main Menu 43 5-1 Keyboard Operation This section describes the keys used to operate the Controller Link Support Soft-ware. Operation Key Display a menu End Return to previous step Esc Display the previous screen Page Up Display the next screen Page Down Print screen Print Screen Delete o...
Page 55 - -3-1 Data Link Areas and Data Link Tables
5-3 Section L: Data Link 46 5-3-1 Data Link Areas and Data Link Tables Manually set data links are created by setting data link areas in data link tables.There are two types of Data Link Table Edit Screen. Node Information ScreenThe Node Information Screens are used to specify the nodes for which da...
Page 56 - Specify the link start words for areas 1 and 2.; Note Items that can be input on the screen are displayed in green.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 47 Perform the following procedure to set a data link table on the Data Link TableScreen. 1, 2, 3... 1. Specify the link start words for areas 1 and 2. 2. Specify the address of the node from which to receive data. 3. Specify the number of words to be received (“Num Wd”). 4....
Page 58 - Use Setting Form 1 to determine the data to be sent and received.; Enter the values in the Controller Link Support Software.; Controller Link Support Software; Data Link Setting Forms
5-3 Section L: Data Link 49 Before setting data link tables with the Controller Link Support Software, youmust determine how data is to be sent and received. Make an enlarged copy ofthe Data Link Setting Forms provided in Appendix E and use them to design thedata link. 1, 2, 3... 1. Use Setting Form...
Page 59 - In the “Offset” column, specify the offset for each reception node.; Offsets
5-3 Section L: Data Link 50 Offsets can be set by pressing the F6 (Offset) Key to display the “Offset” columnin the table. Offsets do not need to be set unless they are required. In the “Offset” column, specify the offset for each reception node. Setting ExampleThe following is an example of data li...
Page 60 - Computer” under the Transfer Table Menu on page 67.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 51 5-3-2 Setting Data Link Tables Perform the following procedures to create and transfer data link tables. 1, 2, 3... 1. “Edit table” on page 52. 2. “Check table” on page 61. 3. “Transfer table” on page 67. When necessary, use “Save table” and “Retrieve table” to save and r...
Page 61 - “E: Edit Table” is used to create or edit data link tables.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 52 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “L: Data Link” from the Main Menu. The Node Information Screen will be displayed. 2. Press the F2 (Menu) Key. The Data Link Menu will be displayed. 5-3-4 Creating and Editing Data Link Tables — E: Edit Table “E: Edit Table” is used to create or edit d...
Page 62 - all nodes within the network at the same time.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 53 2) The Controller Link Support Software allows you to edit data link tables for all nodes within the network at the same time. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “L: Data Link” from the Main Menu. The Node Information Screen will be displayed. The meaning of each display item is as fol...
Page 63 - Key; and enter appropriate data.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 54 2. Select the node for which a data link table is to be created or edited. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the node, then press the Enter Key. TheData Link Table Screen for the specified node will be displayed. The functions of the Function Keys differ depending...
Page 64 - The setting range for each item is as follows:; Note a) Because IBM PC/AT or compatible computers have no data
5-3 Section L: Data Link 55 If 17 or more lines have been set, the screen will automatically scroll up(down) if the Page Up (Down) Key is pressed with the cursor in the top (bot-tom) line of the “Node” or “Num Wd” column. To specify the data area, use the F3 (CIO/IR), F4 (LR), F5 (DM ), or F6 (EM)Ke...
Page 65 - b) In Wired Controller Link Networks, node addresses can only be
5-3 Section L: Data Link 56 words for areas 1 and 2.The data link area always starts from thebeginning of the specified area, and data link status cannot beread using functions or driver call. Computers do not have a spe-cific areas. b) In Wired Controller Link Networks, node addresses can only be s...
Page 66 - Differences
5-3 Section L: Data Link 57 Differences “Set All” Automatic setting Data area Can be freely selected for bothareas 1 and 2. Area 1: CIO (IR)Area 2: DM or EM Link start word inareas 1 and 2 Can be freely specified for each area (this is the same for allnodes). Can be changed for each nodelater. Canno...
Page 68 - Menu
5-3 Section L: Data Link 59 After the necessary items have been specified, press the F7 (Execute) Key todisplay the following window in which the nodes to participate in the data link canbe selected. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the nodes to participate in the datalinks, then press the ...
Page 69 - link tables will be copied.; -3-6 Initializing All Data Link Tables — C: Initialize Table; “C: Initialize table” is used to initialize all data link tables.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 60 3) Executing “Y: Copy table” also changes the node model specified in “Device Info set” at the destination node to the same node model as the source node. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “Y: Copy table” from the Data Link Menu. 2. Specify the source node address. Specify the node ad...
Page 70 - the Data Link Menu and specify the PC models.; Error level
5-3 Section L: Data Link 61 To cancel the initialization processing, press “N” and then the Enter Key. 5-3-7 Checking Data Link Tables — K: Check Table “K: Check table” is used to check data link tables for errors or inconsistencies. Itcan also check for inconsistencies between the data link tables ...
Page 72 - Errors; Message
5-3 Section L: Data Link 63 Error Messages The following table lists the error messages that are displayed on the check re-sults screen. After confirming the check results, use “E: Edit table” to correct thedata link tables, then check the data link tables again. Errors Message Meaning Action Insuff...
Page 73 - Warnings; Note a) Message “Receive area remain” will be displayed when the num-; b) Message “Receive area short” will be displayed when the number
5-3 Section L: Data Link 64 Note Range checks are performed according to the model specified in “Device Info set.” For C200HX/HG/HE PCs, no error will occur even ifa word address between CIO 236 and CIO 299, which are the outsidethe allowable range, is specified. However, when the data link table is...
Page 74 - Format; ler Link Support Software is exited.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 65 Format Extension Saving supported Controller Link SupportSoftware Ver. 2.00 .CL2 Yes Controller Link SupportSoftware Ver. 1.10 .CLK Yes (see note 1) CX-Net onCX-Programmer .CL3 No Note 1) Data link tables containing node addresses in the range 33 to 62 cannot be saved wit...
Page 75 - -3-9 Reading Data Link Tables from a File — L: Retrieve Table; Note Data link tables in CX-Net format can be read but not saved.; ible with those for the SYSMAC LINK Support Utility.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 66 5-3-9 Reading Data Link Tables from a File — L: Retrieve Table “L: Retrieve table” is used to read data link tables from a file into computermemory. With Controller Link Support Software Ver. 2.00, data link tables can be saved inthe file formats shown below. Format Exten...
Page 76 - with Alphanumeric Keys, then press the Enter Key.; Computer” is used to read the data link tables at nodes into
5-3 Section L: Data Link 67 pressed to continue, the following window will be displayed to prompt you tospecify a file name. 2. Specify the file name (including the directory) to be read. Enter the file name with Alphanumeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. When reading files, specify the extension ...
Page 78 - Controller Link” is used to write the data link tables from the; system protect key switch on the CPU Unit to NORMAL.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 69 sing will start. Data link tables will be read in ascending order of node ad-dress. To cancel the read processing, press the F9 (Cancel) Key. During read processing, “Wait” will be displayed in the lower part of thescreen and the progress of processing will be displayed f...
Page 79 - Controller Link” from the Transfer Data Link table
5-3 Section L: Data Link 70 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “W: Computer → Controller Link” from the Transfer Data Link table Menu. The following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify thetarget nodes. 2. Specify the address of the Controller Link Network containing the nodes to which data link tabl...
Page 81 - will be displayed to reselect
5-3 Section L: Data Link 72 2. Specify the address of the Controller Link Network containing the nodes for which data link tables are to be compared. Enter the network address withNumeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. When the Enter Key is pressed, the software will check the nodes on thespecified...
Page 83 - “Continue”; -3-11 Deleting Data Link Tables from Nodes — D: Delete Table; ing in the data links.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 74 The message for the comparison results will be displayed in the lower part ofthe screen as follows:When comparison errors continue on the next page: “Continue” When the comparison error screen is the last page: “Last page” When inconsistent data is found, the data in the ...
Page 84 - No display (data link tables not deleted)
5-3 Section L: Data Link 75 3. Specify the processing for each node. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cur- sor to the node for which the processing is to be changed, then press theEnter Key. Each time the Enter Key is pressed, the display will change as follows: YES (data link tables deleted) µ No di...
Page 85 - “Printing” will be displayed during printing.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 76 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “P: Print table” from the Data Link Menu. The following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify the nodes for which the data link tablesare to be printed. This window displays the nodes for which the number of nodes set in thedata link table...
Page 86 - matic) set at the node from which the data links are to be started.
! 5-3 Section L: Data Link 77 See 5-3-4 Creating and Editing Data Link Tables (page 52) for details onprinting. Printing Example 5-3-13 Starting and Stopping Data Links — R: Start/Stop “R: Start/Stop” is used to start and stop data links. Caution Before starting data links, make sure that the data l...
Page 89 - The meaning of each item is as follows:
5-3 Section L: Data Link 80 Note The nodes registered in the data link table for the specified node are highlighted. They are the nodes that have data links to the specifiednode. Key Function F4 (Pre Pg)Page Up When this key is pressed, the node addresses for whichthe node status is displayed will c...
Page 90 - -3-15 Specifying Node Models — I: Device Information Settings; the Controller Link Support Software is initially started.
5-3 Section L: Data Link 81 Item Meaning PC run(PC Run) Displays the operating status of PC on the network asfollows: When user program is not running on PC: No display When user program is running on PC: YES YES will be always displayed for nodes with a ControllerLink Support Board. PC error(PC err...
Page 91 - b) New PCs that do not appear in the model list can be displayed and
5-3 Section L: Data Link 82 2) Executing “Initialize table” makes the model information for all nodes un- specified (blank). 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “I: Device Info set” from the Data Link Menu. 2. Select the node for which model is to be specified. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the target ...
Page 92 - P: Set Network Parameters; tect key switch on the CVM1 or CV-series CPU Unit to NORMAL.
5-4 Section P: Set Network Parameters 83 5-4 P: Set Network Parameters “P: Set Network parameters” is used to modify network communications param-eters to provide the most suitable Controller Link communications for the userapplication. Note 1) Network parameters cannot be set during data link opera...
Page 93 - Press the F7 (Initialize) Key to set each item to its default.
5-4 Section P: Set Network Parameters 84 3. Specify the new values for the network parameters. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired field, then enter a value with Numeric Keys. Press the Enter Key to register a new value and move the cursor to the nextfield. Item Meaning Maximum nod...
Page 95 - The unit number of the Communications Unit is 0 (link unit number).; Local network; Relay Network Table; End network; About Routing Tables
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 86 5-5-1 Outline of Routing Tables Routing tables must be set when the local node communicates with PCs, com-puters, and other nodes on remote networks. Routing tables need not be setwhen the node communicates only with other nodes on the local network. Note For CVM1 or ...
Page 96 - Computer” under “Transfer” on page 95.; Running from a Programming Device
! 5-5 Section R: Routing Table 87 5-5-2 Setting Routing Tables Create and transfer routing tables for each node according to the following set-ting procedures. 1, 2, 3... 1. “Edit” on page 88. 2. “Check” on page 91. 3. “Save” on page 93. 4. “Computer → PC/Board” under “Transfer” on page 96. Caution ...
Page 98 - Select “E: Edit” from the Routing Table Menu. The Local Network Table
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 89 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “E: Edit” from the Routing Table Menu. The Local Network Table Screen will be displayed. The Local Network Table Screen can also be dis-played by selecting “R: Routing table” from the Main Menu. 2. Set the local network table. Use the Cursor Keys ...
Page 99 - Controller Link Units is between 1 and 32.
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 90 Press the Page Up Key or the Page Down Key to switch between the LocalNetwork Table Screen and the Relay Network Table Screen. 4. Set the relay network table. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired position, then enter a numeric value with Numeric Keys....
Page 100 - start and the check results screen will be displayed.
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 91 5-5-6 Checking Routing Tables — K: Check “K: Check” is used to check the routing tables for errors or inconsistencies. If er-rors are detected, correct the routing tables as described in Error Messages (onpage 92). Note “K: Check” checks the routing tables in the comp...
Page 101 - Local Network Table
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 92 The following tables list the error messages that are displayed on the check re-sults screen. After confirming the check results, use “E: Edit” to correct the rout-ing tables, then check them again. • Local Network Table Error message Meaning Action to be taken Too ma...
Page 102 - “C: Initialize” is use to initialize routing tables.; tion message will be displayed.
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 93 5-5-7 Initializing Routing Tables — C: Initialize “C: Initialize” is use to initialize routing tables. Note 1) “C: Initialize” initializes the routing tables in the computer memory. To initial- ize the routing tables that have been set at a node, select “D: Delete” fr...
Page 103 - name with Alphanumeric Keys, then press the Enter Key.; be displayed to prompt you to specify the target node.
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 94 5-5-9 Reading Routing Tables from the File — L: Retrieve “L: Retrieve” is used to read routing tables from a file into the memory. Note 1) If routing tables are read from a file, the current routing tables residing in the memory will be lost. 2) If routing tables in t...
Page 108 - Select “P: Print” from the Routing Table Menu. Printing will start.
5-5 Section R: Routing Table 99 5-5-12 Printing Routing Tables — P: Print “P: Print” is used to print routing tables residing in the computer memory. Note Select “Printer model” from the System Setup Menu and specify the printer mod- el before using “P: Print.” Select “P: Print” from the Routing Tab...
Page 112 - The following information will be displayed.
5-8 Section C: Monitor Network 103 The number of times the test data was received by each node will be dis-played in the “# OK” column. Each node can be checked for communica-tions problems by comparing the value in the “# OK” column with the numberof times the test was repeated. 5. After confirming...
Page 114 - About Error Logs; Data Formats for Error Log Files; Note The extension for error log files is .CLG.
5-9 Section E: Display Error Log 105 “E: Error log” has the following menu. Menu item Function Page R: Read Reads and displays theerror log recorded at thespecified node. Can alsobe used to clear the errorlog currently displayed. 106 L: Retrieve Reads error logs saved infiles to computer memory. 108...
Page 115 - The structure of error log files is as shown below.; Displaying the Error Log Menu; played to prompt you to specify the node to be read.
5-9 Section E: Display Error Log 106 The structure of error log files is as shown below. Network address (4 digits, BCD) Error LogEach item consists of the following information: Error code (4 digits, hexadecimal)Detail code (4 digits, hexadecimal)Time of error (year/month/day, hours: minutes:second...
Page 117 - Reading Error Logs from a File — L: Retrieve; Printing Error Logs — P: Print
5-9 Section E: Display Error Log 108 5-9-5 Reading Error Logs from a File — L: Retrieve “L: Retrieve” is used to read error logs from files. Note When error logs are read, the error log data currently in computer memory will be lost. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “L: Retrieve” from the Error Log Menu. The fo...
Page 118 - S: Display Node Status; the print status window will be displayed.
5-10 Section S: Display Node Status 109 Note For the Controller Link Support Software for DOS, select “Printer model” from the System Setup Menu and specify the printer model before using “P: Print.” 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “P: Print” from the Error Log Menu. The error log will be printed and the print...
Page 119 - The following information is displayed.
5-10 Section S: Display Node Status 110 The following information is displayed. Item Meaning Data link (DataLnk) Displays the data link operation status. Error message(Error msg) Displays the setting error status. Error: oNo error:– Communicationscontroller error(Com controller err) Displays the err...
Page 121 - read and displayed on the Node Status Screen.
5-11 Section M: Maintenance 112 3. Press the F6 (Execute) Key. The node status of the specified node will be read and displayed on the Node Status Screen. Optical System Wired System 4. To close the screen, press the F10 (End) Key. 5-11 M: Maintenance “M: Maintenance” is used to back up the contents...
Page 122 - The Backup Unit Menu will be displayed.
5-11 Section M: Maintenance 113 5-11-1 Displaying the Maintenance Menu To use a maintenance function, select the corresponding item from the Mainte-nance Menu. Each function is described on the following pages. The Mainte-nance Menu can be displayed as follows: Select “M: Maintenance” from the Main ...
Page 123 - -11-3 Initializing Network Parameters — C: Initialize Network; Parameters
5-11 Section M: Maintenance 114 to overwrite the file or press “N” to cancel the save processing, then pressthe Enter Key. Use the following procedure to write the contents of a file on the computer to theEEPROM in the Unit. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “U: Unit Backup” from the Maintenance Menu. If a CV-se...
Page 124 - K: Connection Information; network parameters will be initialized.
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 115 Unit number. Otherwise, a confirmation window for initialization will be dis-played immediately. Enter the desired Unit number with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. The following confirmation window will be displayed to ask you to confirmwhether the ...
Page 125 - Screen
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 116 Screen Information displayed Frame Information Screen • Disconnect detection node data • Backup power supply status (for eachnode) • Time when disconnect data recordingcommenced (for each node) • Local node disconnect detection status(for each node; “Yes”: ...
Page 126 - Display order; Reading the Connection Mode from the Base Node
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 117 Node Display OrderThe node information in the Network Configuration Screens can be displayed ineither of the orders given below. Display order Description Node address order Displays information based on thenetwork participation status recorded inspecified ...
Page 127 - Reading the Network Participation Status from the Base Node
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 118 The base node is the node that reads the connection mode and network par-ticipation status, and checks the integrity of the connection order read fromthe nodes. The base node is specified as the “Nd# order” when the nodes are displayedin connection order. W...
Page 128 - -12-2 Displaying the Connection Information Menu
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 119 however, will not be highlighted in different colors. This situation is caused byrepeated disconnection and reconnection in token ring mode resulting in dis-crepancies in the connection information collected from the nodes. Screen Display for Disconnected N...
Page 131 - -12-4 Reading Connection Information from a File — L: Retrieve; rently in computer memory will be lost.
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 122 When a Network Configuration Screen is displayed, it is possible to clear theconnection information (disconnection information) recorded in several nodes inone operation. When a Network Configuration Screen is displayed, press F7 (Clear) to displaythe follo...
Page 132 - Link Support Software is exited.
5-12 Section K: Connection Information 123 Note 1) Unless saved, all connection information will be lost when the Controller Link Support Software is exited. 2) The connection information saved with this operation is already in the com- puter memory. To save connection information recorded at actual...
Page 134 - A PC ID is a name assigned to a node on the Controller Link Network.; Software and are not set at the nodes themselves.; Specifying PC IDs
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 125 Menu item Function Page S: Save PC ID Saves PC ID data as a file. 129 L: Retrieve PC ID Reads PC ID data from a file into thememory. No PC IDs are set when the Controller LinkSupport Software is started. To use PC IDs,the PC ID file must be read into the memory. 129 F:...
Page 135 - PC IDs are registered in the following format.; Using PC IDs
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 126 PC IDs are registered in the following format. Up to eight alphanumeric characters can be specified as a PC ID, and PC IDsare case-sensitive. Up to 500 PC IDs can be registered in the Controller Link Support Software. Only one PC ID can be assigned to each node and the...
Page 136 - The “W: Edit PC ID” function provides the following three modes.; Mode
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 127 The “W: Edit PC ID” function provides the following three modes. Mode Function Read Displays all registered PC IDs. Press the F4 (Read) Key to enter read mode. Write Registers PC IDs. Press the F3 (Write) Key to enter write mode. Change Changes registered PC IDs. Press...
Page 137 - The cursor will be positioned on the first blank line.
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 128 The cursor will be positioned on the first blank line. The three input fields will be displayed in the lower part of the screen. Pressthe Escape Key to return to the previous input field. 2. Specify the desired network address in the input field. Enter the network ad- ...
Page 138 - “S: Save PC ID” is used to save created or edited PC ID data as a file.
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 129 5-13-4 Displaying the Edit PC ID Menu To use an Edit PC ID function, select the corresponding item from the Edit PC IDMenu. Each function is described on the following pages. The Edit PC ID Menucan be displayed as follows: Press the F2 (Menu) Key at the PC ID Edit Scre...
Page 139 - when you attempt to read another PC ID data from the file.
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 130 Note 1) If PC ID data is read from the file, the current PC ID data will be lost. To save the PC ID data, execute “S: Save PC ID” on the Edit PC ID Menu (page 129). 2) If PC ID data has been modified, a confirmation message will be displayed when you attempt to read an...
Page 140 - To clear the PC ID data, press “Y” and then the Enter Key. The specified
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 131 Item Meaning Input type to fill Use a Numeric Key to specify one of the following items. 0: Network address1: Node address2: PC ID Specify range to fill Specify the first and last line numbers of the range of nodesfor which the data is to be set. The setting range is b...
Page 141 - “K: Check” is used to check the PC ID data for duplicate entries.
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 132 The PC ID data being printed is the same as that displayed on the PC ID EditScreen. The PC ID data will be printed sequentially from the first line. Printing Example Line Netwk node PC ID Line Netwk node PC ID Line Netwk node PC ID PC ID Data List 11/12/96 PAGE = 001 P...
Page 142 - PC ID data will be sorted in ascending order of network address.
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 133 2. When errors are displayed on multiple screens, use the F4 (Pre Pg) Key, the F5 (Nxt Pg) Key, the Page Up Key, or the Page Down Key to switch thescreen and display the check results. 3. After confirming the check results, press the F10 (End) Key. If errors have been ...
Page 143 - “R: Find” is used to search the specified PC ID data.
5-13 Section W: Edit PC ID 134 5-13-12 Searching PC ID Data — R: Find “R: Find” is used to search the specified PC ID data. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “R: Find” from the Edit PC ID Menu. 2. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired search item, enter the data to be searched for in the applicab...
Page 144 - The System Setup Menu has the following functions.
5-14 Section I: System Setup 135 5-14 I: System Setup “I: System Setup” is used to set the communications between the Controller LinkSupport Software and the PC, service conditions for the Controller Link SupportSoftware, and so on. 5-14-1 About the System Setup The System Setup Menu has the followi...
Page 145 - Screen transitions are shown below.
5-14 Section I: System Setup 136 Screen Transitions Screen transitions are shown below. Press the Escape Key at any screen to return to theprevious screen. Selecting an item on the screenmarked with bullets ( D ) also returns to the previous screen. D D D D D D D D D V Key, S Key 5-14-2 Displaying t...
Page 147 - The setting items in “PC interface” are shown in the following table; Settings
5-14 Section I: System Setup 138 The setting items in “PC interface” are shown in the following table Setting Description Peripheral Host Link C: PC interface Select the method of communications with the PC. Thecommunications parameters to be used differ according to the selectedcommunications metho...
Page 148 - Select “T: Peripheral” The Peripheral Bus Window will be displayed.; Select the desired setting from the window.
5-14 Section I: System Setup 139 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “P: PC interface” from the System Setup window. 2. Select “T: Peripheral” The Peripheral Bus Window will be displayed. 3. Select the item to be changed. The window corresponding to the item to be changed will be displayed. Destination PC Communic...
Page 149 - changed will be displayed.; Increase the maximum node response time.
5-14 Section I: System Setup 140 3. Select the item to be changed. The window corresponding to the item to be changed will be displayed. Destination PC Communications Port Baud Rate Unit No. Parity Data Bits Stop Bits If the Controller Link Support Software is to be connected to a CVM1 or CV-series ...
Page 150 - Printer; window will be displayed.
5-14 Section I: System Setup 141 • Increase the value specified in the “# of Event-frames per comm cycle”field in the Set Network Parameters Window. • Review the node configuration and the communications intervals to re-duce the volume of traffic on the entire network. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “T: Watch...
Page 151 - “Q: Exit to DOS” is used to quit the Controller Link Support Software.
5-15 Section Q: Exit to DOS 142 The Insert, Backspace, and Delete Keys can be used to correct the charac-ters displayed. Example: Inputting “C:\CLK\DATA” as the data directory name 5-15 Q: Exit to DOS “Q: Exit to DOS” is used to quit the Controller Link Support Software. Note If data link table, rou...
Page 153 - Troubleshooting; Problem
6 Section Troubleshooting 144 Problem Possible cause Action to be taken The Controller Link Support Softwareis connected to a CV-series PC and “ No unit 0202 ” is displayed. The CV-series CPU Unit wasmanufactured before April 1996. Set routing tables and set the networkaddress to the value set in th...
Page 154 - Appendix A; Error Messages; Error message
145 Appendix A Error Messages Error message Cause Action to be taken 1st page The displayed screen is the first screen. There are no more screens before thisscreen. A required file could not befound. Please reinstall. The required file has not been installedor damaged. Reinstall the file. Address ra...
Page 157 - Appendix B; Using Modems; Conditions for Online Connection via Modems; Restrictions on Methods of Communications with PCs; System Configuration
149 Appendix B Using Modems This section describes how to use modems to connect the Controller Link Support Software to a remote PC viatelephone lines. Outline This section describes restrictions on communication methods, modem conditions, system configurations, andsetup procedures. Conditions for O...
Page 158 - Connecting to a CVM1 or CV-series PC
Appendix B Using Modems 150 Connecting to a C200HX/HG/HE(-ZE) PC Telephone line Computer Modem Controller Link Network Modem C200HX/HG/HE(-ZE) Connecting to a CVM1 or CV-series PC Computer Modem Modem Telephone line Controller Link Network CVM1 or CV-series PC Built-in Host Link portor Host Link Uni...
Page 159 - Connecting to a CQM1H PC; Setup Procedures; Setting
Appendix B Using Modems 151 Connecting to a CQM1H PC Computer Modem Modem Telephone line Controller Link Network CQM1-series PC Built-in Host Link port Setup Procedures The following are the setup procedures for online connection via modems. 1. PC Settings (PC Setup and so on) • When connecting to t...
Page 160 - PC Setup; CVM1 and CV-series PC Setup for Built-in Host Link Port; Communications Path Selector Switch
Appendix B Using Modems 152 PC Setup Set up the RS-232C port on the PC using RS-232C Port Setup in the PC Setup from a Programming Device for thePC. Set the RS-232C port as follows: Example: Setting the baud rate to 9,600 bps Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as sho...
Page 161 - Programming Console to set up CV-series PCs.; Rotary Switches on Host Link Unit; Set each rotary switch within the following setting range.; Rotary switch
Appendix B Using Modems 153 PC Setup Set up the RS-232C port on the PC using the RS-232C Port Setup in PC Setup from a Programming Device for thePC. Set the RS-232C port as follows: Example: Setting the baud rate to 9,600 bps Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as sho...
Page 162 - DIP Switch on Host Link Unit; tions port 1 and “+10” to “+19” are used to set up communications port 2.; CS1-series PC Setup for Built-in Host Link Port; DIP Switch
Appendix B Using Modems 154 DIP Switch on Host Link Unit Open the cover on the front panel of the Host Link Unit and set the DIP switch as follows: Pin No. Setting Setting details 1 OFF The communications conditions for the communications portare as specified in the CPU Bus Unit System Setup. (Thede...
Page 163 - Host Link port; Software Switch Settings; Make the following settings:
Appendix B Using Modems 155 Pin No. Setting Setting details 1 – ON: Writing disabled for user program memory.OFF: Writing enabled for user program memory. 2 – ON: The user program is automatically transferred andexecuted when power is turned ON.OFF: The user program is automatically transferred butn...
Page 164 - CQM1H PC Setup for Built-in Host Link Port
Appendix B Using Modems 156 Host Link port Mode settingBaud rateData lengthStop bitsParityUnit No.Transmission delayCS control Host Link9,60071Even00None Bits/sBitsBits 10 ms Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as shown above. CQM1H PC Setup for Built-in Host Link Por...
Page 165 - Modem Settings; Setting Items; The items shown in the following table must be always set.
Appendix B Using Modems 157 DM 66450001 Hex Mode setting1:1 Link areaCTS control settingStandardcommunicationsconditions According to DM 6646settings DM 66460003 Hex Baud rateData lengthStop bitsParityUnit No. 9,60071Even0 Bits/sBitsBits DM 66470000 Hex Transmission delay 0 10 ms Set a unit number b...
Page 166 - Preparing and Connecting Cables; Connecting the Modem to the Computer; Prepare a cable for wiring the connectors as shown below.
Appendix B Using Modems 158 Preparing and Connecting Cables The cable connector wiring method differs according to the communications port to be used. Prepare an appropri-ate cable for the system being used. Connecting the Modem to the Computer Using the cable provided with the modem, connect the mo...
Page 167 - Connecting the Modem to the Host Link Unit; Connecting the Cables
Appendix B Using Modems 159 Connecting the Modem to the Host Link Unit Prepare a cable for wiring the connectors as shown below. Modem Host Link Unit Abbreviation Pin No. Connectorhood Shield RS-232C interface RS-232C interface D-Sub 25-pin plug (male) D-Sub 9-pin plug (male) Abbreviation Pin No. Co...
Page 168 - Connecting Online via Modems; Start the communications software from the computer.; Example: Using tone dialing; OK; Note Set these items according to the system being used.; Operate the Controller Link Support Software as usual.; Terminating the Online Connection
Appendix B Using Modems 160 Connecting Online via Modems This section describes how to connect online via modems. Be sure to set up and connect the modem before start-ing the following procedure. 1. Start the communications software from the computer. 2. Dial the other party’s phone number from the ...
Page 169 - Connecting Online without Communications Software; Registering RS-232C Interface Driver in CONFIG.SYS; ECHO ON
Appendix B Using Modems 161 Connecting Online without Communications Software This section describes how to connect online via modems without using communications software. Registering RS-232C Interface Driver in CONFIG.SYS Use a text editor or word processing software to add the following line to C...
Page 170 - Appendix C; Registering the Controller Link Support; Select the Option Menu in the SYSMAC Support Software.
163 Appendix C Registering the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software If the Controller Link Support Software is to be used on the same personal computer as the SYSMAC SupportSoftware, it is better to register the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Softwa...
Page 172 - Appendix D; Running the Controller Link Support; Starting the Controller Link Support Software from Windows 95
165 Appendix D Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95 The Controller Link Support Software can be set up and run under Windows 95 only when it is to be used for theController Link Unit (for connecting to a PC). This section describes how to set up and start the Controller Link...
Page 173 - Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95; Precautions; Wrong network type; Setting Delayed Writing for Drives; Software in DOS mode.; Computers with Infrared Port Communications
Appendix D Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95 166 Precautions If Windows 95 automatically writes data on the hard disk in the background or other applications are running underWindows 95 during communications with a PC, communications errors (such as “ Wrong network type ”...
Page 174 - Appendix E; Editing the Device Information Setting File; Contents of Device Information Setting File
167 Appendix E Editing the Device Information Setting File Controller Link Support Software Version 1.0 j does not display the latest PC models in the model list when “I: De- vice Info set” is selected from the Data Link Menu. In this situation, these new PC models can be registered in theController...
Page 175 - The meaning of each line component is as follows:
Appendix E Editing the Device Information Setting File 168 The meaning of each line component is as follows: 3: C200HX = 8000, 512, 64, 6000, 6144, 3 Maximum number of banks Maximum number of words in EM Maximum number of words in DM Maximum number of words in LR Maximum number of words in CIO Maxim...
Page 176 - Appendix F
169 Appendix F Data Link Setting Forms The forms on the next two pages can be copied and used to design data links. They are described in more detail inthe body of this manual.
Page 182 - Revision History; Revision code
177 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. W369-E1-1 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to theprevious version. Revision code Date Rev...