W366-E1-11 CX-Simulator V1.9 Operation Manual

Cat. No.
W366-E1-11
SYSMAC
CX-Simulator Ver. 1.9

CXONE-AL@@C-V4/AL@@D-V4
OPERATION MANUAL
SYSMAC CX-Simulator Ver. 1.9 CXONE-AL@@C-V4/-AL@@D-V4

Operation Manual
Revised February 2010
Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual. The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
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. The abbreviation "Ch," which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means "word" and is abbreviated "Wd" in documentation in this sense. In this manual, "PLC" is used as the abbreviation for Programmable Controller.
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... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.
OMRON, 2008
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
About Upgrades:
Version 1.1
The following functions have been added to the CX-Simulator with the upgrade from Version 1.0 to Version 1.1.
Actual Serial Communications Possible

In Ver.1.0, the contents of messages sent by serial communications instructions are displayed on the computer screen. In Ver.1.1, actual serial communications to an external serial communications device connected to a COM port on the computer are also possible.
NT Link (1:N Mode) Possible

In Ver.1.1, communications with OMRONs Programmable Terminal (PT) connected to a COM port on the computer via NT Link are possible.
Multipoint Data Collection Tool Added

Time-series I/O memory data acquired from the actual PLC can be saved as a Data Replay File (CSV format). Unlike Data Trace, data can not be acquired every cycle. However, data of more than 50 words can be acquired.
WindowsMe/2000 Supported Serial Number Entry on Installing Added
Version 1.2
New PLCs Supported

Simulation is newly supported for the following PLCs.
Series CS CJ CPU Unit model numbers CS1H-CPU67H/66H/65H/64H/63H CS1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CJ1H-CPU66H/65H CJ1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CJ1G-CPU45/44
Functionality Improved
The following functions have been improved so that the same operation as that performed by the actual PLC is performed by the CX-Simulator. (There were some differences in operation with version 1.1.) Processing when using index registers for automatic incrementing or decrementing with sequence output instructions. Processing the current EM bank is changed during execution of the ladder program. Break processing for nested FOR-NEXT loops. Processing for decrementing counters in certain ladder program structures.
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Simplified System Exit Processing

When the system is exited while the CX-Simulator is connected, a confirmation dialog box will appear and, upon confirmation, the CX-Simulator will be disconnected and the system shut down.
Version 1.3
New PLCs Supported

Series CJ CPU Unit model numbers CJ1M-CPU23/22/13/12
New Units in the CS and CJ Series are also supported for PLC Unit registration.
Starting and Connecting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer

With CX-Programmer version 3.0 or higher, the CX-Simulator can be started and connected (placed online) from the CX-Programmer. After going online, program transfer to the CX-Simulator can be started immediately.
Windows XP Supported
Version 1.4
New PLCs Supported

Series CS CJ CPU Unit model numbers CS1D-CPU67H/65H CS1D-CPU67S/65S/44S/42S CJ1M-CPU23/22/21/13/12/11
New Units in the CS and CJ Series are also supported for PLC Unit registration.
Version 1.5
The changes that have been made from version 1.4 to version 1.5 of the CX-Simulator to enable support of new CPU Unit models are explained here.
New PLCs Supported

CX-Simulator version 1.5 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CS CPU Unit model CJ1H-CPU67H
CPU Unit Version Upgrade Compatibility CX-Simulator version 1.5 supports the following CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0.
Series CS/CJ Device type CS1G-H, CS1H-H, CJ1G-H, CJ1H-H, CJ1M
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Function Block (Ladder Programming Language) Simulation

CX-Simulator version 1.5 can be used to simulate function blocks that are supported for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0 (function block algorithms can be written in the ladder programming language or in the structured text (ST)). Step execution of instructions contained in ladder programming language or structured text within a function block, however, is not supported.
Precautions
CX-Simulator version 1.5 can simulate the operations of a CS/CJ-series CPU Unit with version 3.0 on a personal computer. The simulation, however, operates differently from the actual CS/CJ-series CPU Unit with unit version 3.0 in the system. Processing when using index registers for automatic incrementing or decrementing with sequence output instructions. No-protocol communications instructions sent to the serial port of the Serial Communications Unit will not be executed. CX-Simulator version 1.5 does not support no-protocol instructions (TXDU(256) and RXDU(255)) sent to the serial port of the Serial Communications Unit and will not execute these instructions. The Comms Instructions Settings in FB field in PLC Settings is disabled. The Comms Instructions Settings in FB field (CPU Settings Tab) is a PLC setting specific to the OMRON FB library. Therefore, this setting is disabled when using CX-Simulator version 1.5. Free Running Timers in Auxiliary Area words A000 and A001 are disabled. The Auxiliary Area word 10-ms Incrementing Free Running Timer (A000) and 100-ms Incrementing Free Running Timer (A001) that are supported for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with version 3.0 or later cannot be used in simulation operations.
Version 1.6
The changes that have been made from version 1.5 to version 1.6 of the CX-Simulator to enable support of new functions are explained here.
New PLCs Supported

Series CP NSJ (Controller Section) CPU Unit model CP1H-XA/X G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D, NSJ8-TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D)
CX-Programmer Simulation Functions

If CX-Programmer version 6.1 or higher and CX-Simulator version 1.6 or higher are installed, the following CX-Programmer simulation functions can be used. Applicability: Ladder programs or programs in function blocks (ladder programs or ST) Simulation functions: Step execution, continuous step execution, scan execution, and break-point operation (Note: I/O conditions cannot be set.) Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446) for details.
Version 1.7
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New PLCs Supported

Series CP CPU Unit model CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP1H-X@@@@-@ CP1H-Y@@@@-@ M3D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-M3D, NSJ5-SQ0@-M3D, and NSJ8-TV0@-M3D)
NSJ (Controller Section)
Integrated Simulation with Screen Operations for Virtual PT (Programmable Terminal)

The PLC-PT Integrated Simulation icon can be used to perform integrated simulations using CX-Designer version 2.0 or higher and CX-Simulator version 1.7 or higher. This enables debugging by linking user program execution on a virtual PLC with the CX-Programmer/CX-Simulator with screen operations for a virtual PT using the CX-Designers Test Tool. Starting the CX-Simulator: The CX-Simulator is started by selecting the PLC-PT Integrated Simulation menu item from CX-Designer version 2.0 or higher. (The user program is automatically transferred to the CX-Simulator when it starts.) Connecting the CX-Simulator to virtual PT screens: Automatically executed. Refer to the operation manual for CX-Designer version 2.0 or higher for details.
Version 1.8
New PLCs Supported

Series CP CJ CPU Unit model CP1L-M@@@@-@ CP1L-L@@@@-@ CJ1H-CPU67H-R/66H-R/65H-R/64H-R
Version 1.9
New PLCs Supported

Series CJ CPU Unit model CJ2H-CPU68-EIP/67-EIP/66-EIP/65-EIP/64-EIP
Version 1.91
New PLCs Supported

Series CJ CPU Unit model CJ2H-CPU68/67/66/65/64
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Version 1.94
Support for Windows 7

Note This upgrade accompanies the upgrade of CX-One version 3.2 to CX-One version 4.03.
Version 1.95
New PLCs Supported

Series CJ CPU Unit model CJ2M-CPU11/12/13/14/15/31/32/33/34/35
Unit Versions of CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series CPU Units

Unit Versions
A unit version has been introduced to manage CPU Units in the CS/CJ/CP/NSJ Series according to differences in functionality accompanying Unit upgrades. This applies to the CJ2H, CJ2M, CS1-H, CJ1-H, CJ1M, CS1D, and CP1H CPU Units.
Notation of Unit Versions on Products

The unit version is given to the right of the lot number on the nameplate of the products for which unit versions are being managed, as shown below.
CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit Produce nameplate
CS1H-CPU67H
CPU UNIT
Lot No. Unit version Example for unit version 2.0
Lot No. 031001 0000 Ver.2.0

OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN
CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units manufactured on or before November 4, 2003 do not have a unit version given on the CPU Unit (i.e., the location for the unit version shown above is blank). The unit version of the CJ1-H-R CPU Units begins at version 4.0. The unit version of the CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units, as well as the CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems, begins at version 2.0. The unit version of the CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems begins at version 1.1. The unit version of the CP1H/CP1L CPU Units begins at version 1.0, except for the CP1H-Y@@@@-@, for which the unit version begins at version 1.1. CPU Units for which a unit version is not given are called Pre-Ver. @.@ CPU Units, such as Pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU Units and Pre-Ver. 1.1 CPU Units. Confirming Unit Versions with Support Software CX-Programmer version 4.0 or later can be used to confirm the unit version using one of the following two methods. Using the PLC Information Using the Unit Manufacturing Information (This method can be used for Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units as well.) Note CX-Programmer version 3.3 or lower cannot be used to confirm unit versions. PLC Information If you know the device type and CPU type, select them in the Change PLC Dialog Box, go online, and select PLC - Edit - Information from the menus. If you dont know the device type and CPU type, but are connected directly to the CPU Unit on a serial line, select PLC - Auto Online to go online, and then select PLC - Edit - Information from the menus. In either case, the following PLC Information Dialog Box will be displayed.
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Unit version
Use the above display to confirm the unit version of the CPU Unit. Unit Manufacturing Information In the IO Table Window, right-click and select Unit Manufacturing information - CPU Unit.
The following Unit Manufacturing information Dialog Box will be displayed
Unit version
Use the above display to confirm the unit version of the CPU Unit connected online.
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Using the Unit Version Labels The following unit version labels are provided with the CPU Unit.
These labels can be attached to the front of previous CPU Units to differentiate between CPU Units of different unit versions.
Unit Version Notation

In this manual, the unit version of a CPU Unit is given as shown in the following table.
Product nameplate CPU Units on which no unit version is given Units on which a version is given (Ver. @.@)
Lot No. XXXXXX XXXX OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN
Lot No. XXXXXX XXXX OMRON Corporation
Ver.@.@ MADE IN JAPAN
Meaning Designating individual CPU Units (e.g., the CS1H-CPU67H) Designating groups of CPU Units (e.g., the CS1-H CPU Units) Designating an entire series of CPU Units (e.g., the CS-series CPU Units)
Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1-H CPU Units
CS1H-CPU67H CPU Unit Ver. @.@
Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1-H CPU Units
CS1-H CPU Units Ver. @.@
Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS-series CPU Units
CS-series CPU Units Ver. @.@
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Unit Versions
CS Series
Units CS1-H CPU Units Models CS1@-CPU@@H Unit versions Unit version 4.0 Unit version 3.0 Unit version 2.0 Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1D CPU Units Duplex-CPU Systems CS1D-CPU@@H Unit version 1.2 Unit version 1.1 Pre-Ver. 1.1 Single-CPU Systems CS1D-CPU@@S CS1 CPU Units CS1 Version-1 CPU Units CS1@-CPU@@ CS1@-CPU@@-V1 Unit version 2.0 No unit version. No unit version.
CJ Series
Units CJ2 CPU Units Models CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit versions Unit version 1.3 Unit version 1.2 Unit version 1.1 Unit version 1.0 CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.3 Unit version 1.2 Unit version 1.1 CJ2M-CPU3@ CJ2M-CPU1@ CJ1-H CPU Units CJ1H-CPU@@H-R CJ1@-CPU@@H CJ1@-CPU@@P Unit version 1.0
Unit version 4.0 Unit version 4.0 Unit version 3.0 Unit version 2.0 Pre-Ver. 2.0
CJ1M CPU Units
CJ1M-CPU12/13 CJ1M-CPU22/23
Unit version 4.0 Unit version 3.0 Unit version 2.0 Pre-Ver. 2.0
CJ1M-CPU11/21
Unit version 4.0 Unit version 3.0 Unit version 2.0
CP Series
Units CP1H CPU Units Models CP1H- X@@@@-@ CP1H- XA@@@-@ CP1H- Y@@@@-@ CP1L CPU Units CP1L- M@@@@-@ CP1L- L@@@@-@ Unit versions Unit version 1.1 Unit version 1.0 Unit version 1.1 Unit version 1.0
Note:
CP-series Unit Versions and Supported Functions Unit version 1.0 or 1.1 of the CP-series CP1H/CP1L CPU Units is equivalent to unit version 3.0 of the
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CS/CJ-series CPU Units. Functions added for unit version 4.0 or later of the CS/CJ-series CPU Units are not supported by the CP-series CP1H/CP1L CPU Units. NSJ Series
Models NSJ@-TQ@@(B)-G5D NSJ@-TQ@@(B)-M3D Unit versions Unit version 3.0
Function Support by Unit Version

The following tables show the functions supported by the CX-Programmer and CX-Simulator depending on the unit version of the CPU Unit. Refer to 1-1-4 Summary of CX-Simulator Functions (Comparisons with Actual PLC) and 1-6 Comparison of CX-Simulator and SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs for comparisons between CX-Simulator functions and the actual PLC. The functions supported for CJ2 CPU Units with unit version 1.0 correspond to those for CS/CJ Units with unit version 4.0 or later. Functions Supported for Unit Version 4.0 or Later The following tables list the functions added for unit version 4.0 and supported by the CX-Programmer. CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher and CX-Simulator version 1.7 or higher are required to use these functions. Additional functions are supported if CX-Programmer version 7.2 or higher is used. CS1-H CPU Units
Function CS1@-CPU@@H Unit version 4.0 or later Online editing of function blocks Note: This function cannot be used for simulations on the CX-Simulator. Input-output variables in function blocks Text strings in function blocks OK Other unit versions ---
OK OK
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New application Number-Text String Conversion Instructions: OK instructions NUM4, NUM8, NUM16, STR4, STR8, and STR16 TEXT FILE WRITE (TWRIT) Using ST language programming in tasks OK
OK with CX--Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher OK with CX--Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher
Using SFC programming in tasks
CS1D CPU Units Unit version 4.0 is not supported.
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CJ1-H/CJ1M CPU Units

Function CJ1@-CPU@@H, CJ1G-CPU@@P, CJ1M-CPU@@ Unit version 4.0 or later Online editing of function blocks Note: This function cannot be used for simulations on the CX-Simulator. Input-output variables in function blocks Text strings in function blocks OK Other unit versions ---
OK OK
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New application Number-Text String Conversion Instructions: OK instructions NUM4, NUM8, NUM16, STR4, STR8, and STR16 TEXT FILE WRITE (TWRIT) Using ST language programming in tasks OK
OK with CX--Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher OK with CX--Programmer Ver. 7.2 or higher
Using SFC programming in tasks
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Functions Supported for Unit Version 3.0 or Later The following tables list the functions added for unit version 3.0 and supported by the CX-Programmer. CX-Programmer version 5.0 or higher and CX-Simulator version 1.5 or higher are required to use these functions. CS1-H CPU Units
Function CS1@-CPU@@H Unit version 3.0 or later Function blocks Serial Gateway (converting FINS commands to CompoWay/F commands at the built-in serial port) Comment memory (in internal flash memory) Expanded simple backup data New application TXDU(256), RXDU(255) (support no-protocol instructions communications with Serial Communications Units with unit version 1.2 or later) Model conversion instructions: XFERC(565), DISTC(566), COLLC(567), MOVBC(568), BCNTC(621) Special function block instructions: GETID(286) Additional instruction functions TXD(235) and RXD(236) instructions (support no-protocol communications with Serial Communications Boards with unit version 1.2 or later) OK --OK OK OK Other unit versions -------
OK
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OK OK
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CS1D CPU Units Unit version 3.0 is not supported.

Function CJ1@-CPU@@H CJ1G-CPU@@P CJ1M-CPU@@ Unit version 3.0 or later Function blocks Serial Gateway (converting FINS commands to CompoWay/F commands at the built-in serial port) Comment memory (in internal flash memory) Expanded simple backup data New application instructions TXDU(256), RXDU(255) (support no-protocol communications with Serial Communications Units with unit version 1.2 or later) Model conversion instructions: XFERC(565), DISTC(566), COLLC(567), MOVBC(568), BCNTC(621) Special function block instructions: GETID(286) Additional instruction functions PRV(881) and PRV2(883) instructions: Added high-frequency calculation methods for calculating pulse frequency. (CJ1M CPU Units only) OK OK OK OK OK Other unit versions -----------
OK
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OK OK
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Functions Supported for Unit Version 2.0 or Later The following tables list the functions added for unit version 2.0 and supported by the CX-Programmer. CX-Programmer version 4.0 or higher and CX-Simulator version 1.4 or higher are required to use these functions. CS1-H CPU Units
Function CJ1-H CPU Units (CJ1@-CPU@@H) Unit version 2.0 or later Downloading and Uploading Individual Tasks OK ------Other unit versions
Improved Read Protection Using Passwords OK Write Protection from FINS Commands Sent OK to CPU Units via Networks Online Network Connections without I/O Ta- OK bles
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Communications through a Maximum of 8 Network Levels Connecting Online to PLCs via NS-series PTs Setting First Slot Words Automatic Transfers at Power ON without a Parameter File
OK OK OK for up to 64 groups OK
--OK from lot number 030201 OK for up to 8 groups -----
Automatic Detection of I/O Allocation --Method for Automatic Transfer at Power ON Operation Start/End Times New Application Instructions MILH, MILR, MILC =DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, >DT, >=DT BCMP2 GRY TPO DSW, TKY, HKY, MTR, 7SEG EXPLT, EGATR, ESATR, ECHRD, ECHWR Reading/Writing CPU Bus Units with IORD/IOWR PRV2 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
--------OK from lot number 030201 -------
OK
OK from lot number 030418 ---
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CS1D CPU Units

Function CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems (CS1D-CPU@@S) Unit version 2.0 Functions Duplex CPU Units unique to Online Unit Replacement CS1D CPU Units Duplex Power Supply Units Duplex Controller Link Units Duplex Ethernet Units Unit removal without a Programming Device Downloading and Uploading Individual Tasks Improved Read Protection Using Passwords Write Protection from FINS Commands Sent to CPU Units via Networks Online Network Connections without I/O Tables Communications through a Maximum of 8 Network Levels Connecting Online to PLCs via NS-series PTs Setting First Slot Words Automatic Transfers at Power ON without a Parameter File Automatic Detection of I/O Allocation Method for Automatic Transfer at Power ON Operation Start/End Times New application instructions MILH, MILR, MILC =DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, >DT, >=DT BCMP2 GRY TPO DSW, TKY, HKY, MTR, 7SEG EXPLT, EGATR, ESATR, ECHRD, ECHWR Reading/Writing CPU Bus Units with IORD/IOWR PRV2 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK --------------------------------------------OK OK for up to 64 groups OK ------------OK OK ----------OK OK OK ----OK OK OK CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems (CS1D-CPU@@H)
Unit version 1.1 or later OK OK OK OK OK OK (Unit version 1.2 or later) ------OK OK OK OK OK ---------
Pre-Ver. 1.1
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Function CJ1-H CPU Units (CJ1@-CPU@@H) (CJ1G-CPU@@P) Unit version 2.0 or later Downloading and Uploading Individual Tasks Improved Read Protection Using Passwords Write Protection from FINS Commands Sent to CPU Units via Networks Online Network Connections without I/O Tables OK OK OK Other unit versions ------CJ1M CPU Units CJ1M-CPU12/13/22/23 Unit version 2.0 or later OK OK OK Other unit versions ------CJ1M-CPU11/21 Unit version 2.0 or later OK OK OK
OK
--- (Supported if OK I/O tables are automatically generated at startup.) --OK
--- (Supported OK if I/O tables are automatically generated at startup.) --OK from lot number 030201 OK OK
Communications through a Maximum of 8 Network Levels
OK
Connecting Online to PLCs via NS-series OK PTs Setting First Slot Words Automatic Transfers at Power ON without a Parameter File Automatic Detection of I/O Allocation Method for Automatic Transfer at Power ON Operation Start/End Times New application instructions MILH, MILR, MILC OK for up to 64 groups OK OK
OK from lot OK number 030201 OK for up to 8 groups ----OK for up to 64 groups OK OK
OK for up to 8 OK for up to 64 groups groups ----OK OK
OK OK
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OK OK OK OK
------OK OK from lot number 030201 -------
OK OK OK OK OK
=DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, OK >DT, >=DT BCMP2 GRY OK OK
OK from lot OK number 030201 ------OK OK OK
TPO DSW, TKY, HKY, MTR, 7SEG EXPLT, EGATR, ESATR, ECHRD, ECHWR Reading/Writing CPU Bus Units with IORD/IOWR PRV2
OK OK OK
OK OK OK
OK
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OK
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OK
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OK, but only for CPU Units with built-in I/O
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OK, but only for CPU Units with built-in I/O
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Functions Supported by Unit Version for CJ2 CPU Units (CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP, CJ2H-CPU6@)
Functions Added forUnit Version 1.3 CX-Programmer version 9.1 or higher is required to use functions added for unit version 1.3.
CPU Units Models Unit version Function Special instructions for specific CPU Bus Units CJ1W-NC281/NC481/NC881 Position Control Units: PCU HIGH-SPEED POSITIONING (NCDMV(218)) CJ1W-NC281/NC481/NC881 Position Control Units: PCU POSITIONING TRIGGER (NCDTR(219)) New special instructions SIGNED AREA RANGE COMPARE (ZCPS(117)) DOUBLE SIGNED AREA RANGE COMPARE (ZCPSL(118)) Supported. CJ2H CPU Units CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.3
Supported.
Supported. Supported.
Unit Version 1.2 or Later CX-Programmer version 8.3 or higher must be used to enable using the functions added for unit version 1.2.
Unit Model Unit version Item CJ2H CPU Unit CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.2
EM Area force-setting/resetting Unit Version 1.1 or Later
Supported.
CX-Programmer version 8.1 or higher must be used to enable using the functions added for unit version 1.1.
Unit Model Unit version Item High-speed interrupt function Decreased overhead time for interrupt tasks Minimum interval setting of 0.1 ms for Scheduled Interrupt Task Changing the minimum cycle time setting in MONITOR mode Synchronous unit operation Supported. Supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Not supported. CJ2H CPU Unit CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.1 Unit version 1.0
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Unit Version 1.0 All functions that are supported by unit version 4.0 or later of the CJ1 CPU Units are supported by unit version 1.0 of the CJ2 CPU Units. CX-Programmer version 8.0 or higher must be used to enable using unit version 1.0 of the CJ2 CPU Units.
Functions Supported by Unit Version for CJ2M CPU Units

Functions Added for Unit Version 1.0 The functions supported by unit versions 1.0 to 1.3 of the CJ2H CPU Units are supported except for the following functions from unit version 1.1. High-speed interrupt function Synchronous unit operation
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Functions Supported by Unit Version for CP-series CPU Units

Functions Supported by Unit Version 1.0 and 1.1 Functionality is the same as that for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0. The functionality added for CS/CJ-series CPU Unit unit version 4.0 is not supported. CP1H CPU Units CX-Programmer version 6.11 or higher is required to use CP1H-X@@@@-@/XA@@@@-@ with unit version 1.1 or 1.0. CX-Programmer version 6.20 or higher is required to use CP1H-Y@@@@-@ with unit version 1.1. CPU Unit CP1H CPU Unit Model CP1H-X@@@@-@ CP1H-Y@@@@CP1H-XA@@@@-@ @ (See note 1.) (See note 2.) Unit version Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1 later Function Pulse Allocated 4 axes at 2 axes at 2 axes at 100 outputs built-in I/O 100 kHz 100 kHz kHz terminals 2 axes at 30 kHz Special pulse None 2 axes at 1 kHz output terminals
Note 1: The unit version for the CP1H-X@@@@-@/XA@@@@-@ begins at 1.0. 2: The unit version for the CP1H-Y@@@@-@ begins at 1.1. 3: CX-Programmer version 7.11 or higher is required to use CP1L CPU Units with unit version 1.0.
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Unit Versions and Programming Devices

CX-Programmer version 4.0 or higher must be used to enable using the functions added for CPU Unit Ver. 2.0. The following tables show the relationship between unit versions and CX-Programmer versions. Unit Versions and Programming Devices for CJ2 CPU Units
CPU Unit Functions Required Programming Device CX-Programmer Ver. 7.1 or lower CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.0 CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.1 CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.1 CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.2 CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.2 CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP Unit version 1.3 CJ2H-CPU6@ Unit version 1.3 CJ2M-CPU6@@ Unit version 1.0 Functions for unit version 1.0 Functions added for unit version 1.1 Functions added for unit version 1.1 Functions added for unit version 1.2 Functions added for unit version 1.2 Functions added for unit version 1.3 Functions added for unit version 1.3 Functions for unit version 1.0 Ver. 8.0 Ver. 8.1 Ver. 8.2 Ver. 8.3 Ver. 9.0 Ver. 9.1
: Cannot be used, : Can be used except for new functions added for unit versions, : Can be used Note 1. It is not necessary to upgrade the version of the CX-Programmer if functionality that was enhanced for the upgrade of the CPU Unit will not be used. 2. CX-Programmer version 8.1 or higher is required to use the functions added for unit version 1.1. The high-speed interrupt function and changing the minimum cycle time setting in MONITOR mode, however, are also supported by CX-Programmer version 8.02. A Programming Console cannot be used with a CJ2H CPU Unit.
3.
Unit Versions and Programming Devices for CPU Units Other Than CJ2 CPU Units
CPU Unit Functions Required Programming Device CX-Programmer Ver. 3.3 CS/CJ Series CPU Units, Unit Ver. 4.0 CS/CJ Series CPU Units, Unit Ver. 3.0 CS/CJ Series CPU Units, Unit Ver. 2.0 CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems, Unit Ver. 2.0 CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems, Unit Ver.1.1 Functions added for unit version 4.0 Functions added for unit version 3.0 Functions added for unit version 2.0 Functions added for unit version 2.0 Functions added for unit version 1.1 Ver. 4.0 Ver. 5.0 Ver. 6.0 Ver. 7.0 Ver. 7.2 Ver. 8.0 or later (See note 4.)
: Cannot be used, : Can be used except for new functions added for unit versions, : Can be used Note 1. As shown above, there is no need to upgrade to CX-Programmer version 4.0 as long as the functions added for unit version 2.0 or unit version 1.1 are not used. 2. CX-Programmer version 7.0 or higher is required to use functions added for unit version 4.0. Additional functions are supported if CX-Programmer version 7.2 or higher is used.
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3.
Unit version 4.2 of the CJ1H-CPU6@-R is supported only by CX-Programmer version 8.0 or higher.
4. CX-Programmer version 8.0 or higher is required to use unit version 4.2 of the CJ1H-CPU6@-R. Unit Versions of CP-series CPU Units and Programming Devices
CPU Unit Model Unit version Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.0 CX-Programmer version Ver. 6.11 OK OK ------Ver. 6.20 OK OK OK ----Ver. 7.11 OK OK OK OK --Ver. 8.2 or later OK OK OK OK OK
CP1H CPU Units
CP1H-X@@@@-@ CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP1H-Y@@@@-@
CP1L CPU Units CP1E CPU Units
CP1L-M@@@@-@ CP1L-L@@@@-@ CP1E-E@@D@-A CP1E-N@@D@-@
Note 1.
Functionality of CP1H CPU Units with unit version 1.0 or 1.0 and CP1L CPU Units with unit version 1.0 is the same as that for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with unit version 3.0. The functionality added for CS/CJ-series CPU Unit unit version 4.0 is not supported. There is no need to upgrade to CX-Programmer as long as the upgraded functionality is not used.
2.
Device Type Setting The unit version does not affect the setting made for the device type on the CX-Programmer. Select the device type as shown in the following table regardless of the unit version of the CPU Unit.
Series CS Series CPU Unit group CS1-H CPU Units CPU Unit model CS1G-CPU@@H CS1H-CPU@@H CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems CJ Series CJ2H CPU Units CJ2M CPU Units CJ1-H CPU Units CS1D-CPU@@H CS1D-CPU@@S Device type setting on CX-Programmer CS1G-H CS1H-H CS1D-H (or CS1H-H) CS1D-S
CJ2H-CPU6@(-EIP) CJ2H CJ2M-CPU@@ CJ1G-CPU@@H CJ1G-CPU@@P CJ1H-CPU@@H-R CJ1H-CPU@@H CJ2M CJ1G-H CJ1H-H CJ1M CP1H
CJ1M CPU Units
CJ1M-CPU@@ CP1H-X@@@@-@C P1H-XA@@@@-@ CP1H-Y@@@@-@ CP1L-M@@@@-@ CP1L-L@@@@-@
CP Series
CP1H CPU Units
CP1L CPU Units
CP1L
Note
Device types not supported by the CX-Programmer version that is being used will not be displayed on the pull-down list of the Device type Field.
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Troubleshooting Problems with Unit Versions on the CX-Programmer

Problem Cause An attempt was made to download a program containing instructions supported only by later unit versions or a CPU Unit to a previous unit version. After the above message is displayed, a compiling error will be displayed on the Compile Tab Page in the Output Window. An attempt was to download a Check the settings in the PLC PLC Setup containing settings Setup or change to a CPU supported only by later unit verUnit with a later unit version. sions or a CPU Unit to a previous unit version. "????" is displayed in a program transferred from the An attempt was made to upload a PLC to the CX-Programmer. program containing instructions supported only by higher versions of CX-Programmer to a lower version. New instructions cannot be uploaded to lower versions of CX-Programmer. Use a higher version of CX-Programmer. Solution Check the program or change to a CPU Unit with a later unit version.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................... XL
1 2 3 4 Intended Audience ................................................................................................................................................ xli General Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. xli Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................ xli Application Precautions....................................................................................................................................... xlii
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................1
1-1 What Is the CX-Simulator? ...................................................................................................................................... 2 1-2 Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 1-3 Convenient Functions............................................................................................................................................. 13 1-4 Applicable PLC models and Computers ................................................................................................................ 14 1-5 Operation List Arranged by Purpose...................................................................................................................... 16 1-6 Comparison of CX-Simulator and SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs ......................................................................... 18
SECTION 2 SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 25

2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software ................................................................................................................ 26
SECTION 3 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................... 27

3-1 Starting Methods for the CX-Simulator ................................................................................................................. 28 3-2 Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer ........................................................................................... 29 3-3 Starting and Exiting from CX-Simulator Menus.................................................................................................... 32 3-4 Outline of Operation Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 34 3-5 Creating a New PLC............................................................................................................................................... 38 3-6 Each Part of the Windows ...................................................................................................................................... 48 3-7 System Status Setting Window .............................................................................................................................. 50 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower .................................................................................... 61 3-9 Debug Console Window ........................................................................................................................................ 66
SECTION 4 DEBUGGING PROGRAMS.................................................................................... 91

4-1 Debugging Using the CX-Programmer .................................................................................................................. 92 4-2 Debugging Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 93 4-3 Step Run and Break................................................................................................................................................ 97 4-4 Task Debugging ................................................................................................................................................... 105
SECTION 5 DEBUGGING SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS.................................................. 109

5-1 Outline of Serial Communications ....................................................................................................................... 110 5-2 Serial Communications Settings........................................................................................................................... 113 5-3 Serial Communications Connection ..................................................................................................................... 117 5-4 Connecting PT via NT Link ................................................................................................................................. 120
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5-5 Examples of Serial Communications Debugging................................................................................................. 121
SECTION 6 DEBUGGING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS ........................................... 125

6-1 Outline of Network Communications................................................................................................................... 126 6-2 Network Communications Settings ...................................................................................................................... 129 6-3 Network Connection............................................................................................................................................. 132 6-4 Example of Debugging Network Communications.............................................................................................. 133 6-5 Available FINS Commands.................................................................................................................................. 137
SECTION 7 CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION PROGRAMS ..................................... 149

7-1 Outline of Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 150 7-2 Connection with Application Programs ............................................................................................................... 151
SECTION 8 DEBUGGING USING VIRTUAL EXTERNAL INPUTS.................................. 147

8-1 Outline of Virtual External Input Function .......................................................................................................... 148 8-2 Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs............................................................................................................ 149 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 152 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs ..................................................................................................................... 166 8-5 Checking the Result.............................................................................................................................................. 174
SECTION 9 CPU UNIT OPERATION ...................................................................................... 177

9-1 CPU Unit Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 178 9-2 Cycle Time and Time ........................................................................................................................................... 182 9-3 I/O Memory Allocation ........................................................................................................................................ 190 9-4 Other Functions .................................................................................................................................................... 227
SECTION 10 TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................... 229

10-1 Error Processing ................................................................................................................................................. 230 10-2 Alarms and Remedies......................................................................................................................................... 235 10-3 Other Tips for Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 237
APPENDIX HOW TO USE DATA TRACE RECORDING TOOL ....................................... 241 REVISION HISTORY............................................................................................ 253
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About this Manual:

This manual describes operating procedures of the CX-Simulator for SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series Programmable Controllers (PLCs). Please read this manual and all related manuals listed in the following table and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to operate the CX-Simulator.
Name CXONE-AL@@C-V4/ AL@@D-V4 CX-Simulator Operation Manual (this manual) Cat. No. W366 Use To learn how to operate CX-Simulator for Windows personal computers. To use simulation functions on the CX-Programmer, with CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 or higher. To install software from CX-One. To learn how to operate CX- Programmer for Windows personal computers. Contents Describes the operation of the CX-Simulator. Use this together with the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446), CJ Series CJ2 CPU Unit Hardware Users Manual (W472), CJ Series CJ2 CPU Unit Software Users Manual (W473), CS Series and CJ Series Operation Manuals (CS Series: W339, CJ Series: W393), and CS/CJ/NSJ Series Instructions Reference Manual (W474). Provides an outline of the CX-One FA integration software package, and describes the method for installing CX-One. Describes the operation of the CX- Programmer. For programming, use this together with the CJ2H Programmable Controllers Hardware Users Manual (W472), the CJ2H Programmable Controllers Software Users Manual (W473), and the Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual (W474).
CXONE-AL@@C-V4/ AL@@D-V4 CX-One Setup Manual CXONE-AL@@C-V4/ AL@@D-V4 CX-Programmer Ver. 9 Operation Manual CXONE-AL@@C-V4/ AL@@D-V4 CX-Programmer Ver. 9 Operation Manual Function Blocks/Structured Texts CXONE-AL@@C-V4/ AL@@D-V4 CX-Integrator Operation Manual CJ Series CJ2 CPU Unit Hardware Users Manual CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP, CJ2H-CPU6@, CJ2M-CPU1@, CJ2M-CPU3@
W463 W446
W447
W464 W472
To make network settings and monitor. ---
Describes the operation of the CX- Integrator. Provides the following information on the CJ2 CPU Units: Overview, system design, hardware specifications, hardware settings, installation, wiring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Use this manual together with the CJ2 CPU Unit Software Users Manual (W473).
CJ Series CJ2 CPU Unit Software Users Manual CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP, CJ2H-CPU6@, CJ2M-CPU1@, CJ2M-CPU3@
W473
---
Provides the following information on the CJ2 CPU Units: Overview of CPU Unit operation, programming, software settings, CPU Unit functions, and system startup. Use this manual together with the CJ2 CPU Unit Hardware Users Manual (W472).
SYSMAC CS Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H Programmable Controllers Operation Manual SYSMAC CJ Series CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1M-CPU@@ Programmable Controllers Operation Manual SYSMAC CS/CJ/NSJ Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@S, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1M-CPU@@, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-G5D, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Programmable Controllers Programming Manual
W339
To learn the basic specifications of the CS-series PLCs, including a basic outline, settings, installation, and maintenance. To learn the basic specifications of the CJ-series PLCs, including a basic outline, settings, installation, and maintenance.
Describes the features, system configuration design, installation, wiring, I/O memory allocation, and troubleshooting of the CS-series PLCs. Use this together with the Programming Manual (W394). Describes the features, system configuration design, installation, wiring, I/O memory allocation, and troubleshooting of the CJ-series PLCs. Use this together with the Programming Manual (W394).
W393
W394
To learn the functions of the CS/CJ-series PLCs.
Describes the programming, task functions, file memory functions, and other functions of the CS/CJ-series PLCs.
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Name SYSMAC CS/CJ/NSJ Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@S, CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP, CJ2H-CPU6@, CJ2M-CPU1@, CJ2M-CPU3@, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CJ1M-CPU@@, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-G5D, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ Series CS1G/H-CPU@@-EV1, CS1G/H-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@H, CS1D-CPU@@S, CJ2H-CPU6@-EIP, CJ2H-CPU6@, CJ2M-CPU1@, CJ2M-CPU3@, CJ1H-CPU@@H-R, CJ1G-CPU@@, CJ1M-CPU@@, CJ1G-CPU@@P, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H, CS1W-SCU@@-V1, CS1W-SCB@@-V1, CJ1W-SCU@@-V1, CP1L-M/L@@@-@, CP1H-X@@@@-@, CP1H-XA@@@@-@, CP1H-Y@@@@-@, CP1E-E@@D@-@, CP1E-N@@D@-@, NSJ@-@@@@ (B)-G5D, NSJ@-@@@@(B)-M3D Communications Commands Reference Manual NSJ5-TQ@@(B)-G5D NSJ5-SQ@@(B)-G5D NSJ8-TV@@(B)-G5D NSJ10-TV@@(B)-G5D NS12-TS@@(B)-G5D NSJ Series NSJ Controllers Operation Manual
Cat. No. W474
Use To learn details of the instruction language.
Contents Describes the details of the instruction language. For programming, use this together with the CS Series and CJ Series Operation Manuals (CS Series: W339, CJ Series: W393), and Programming Manual (W394).
W342
To learn about communications commands addressed to CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Units and NSJ-series Controllers.
Describes the following information. C-mode commands FINS commands Note: Refer to this manual when sending C-mode or FINS commands to the CPU Unit. This manual describes commands addressed to the CPU Unit without reference to the communications path. (Commands can be sent via the serial ports on the CPU Unit, ports on a Serial Communications Board or Unit, or ports on Communications Units.)
W452
To learn the basic specifications of the NSJ-series NSJ Controllers, including a basic outline, settings, installation, and maintenance.
Describes the following information about the NSJ-series NSJ Controllers: Overview and features Designing the system configuration Installation and wiring I/O memory allocations Troubleshooting and maintenance Use this manual in combination with the following manuals: SYSMAC CS Series Operation Manual (W339), SYSMAC CJ Series Operation Manual (W393), SYSMAC CS/CJ Series Programming Manual (W394), and NS-V1/-V2 Series Setup Manual (V083)
CP1H-X@@@@-@, CP1H-XA@@@@-@, CP1H-Y@@@@-@, SYSMAC CP Series CP1H CPU Unit Operation Manual
W450
To learn the basic specifications of the CP-series CP1H CPU Units, including a basic outline, settings, installation, and maintenance.
CP1L-M@@@@-@, CP1L-L@@@@-@, CP Series CP1L Operation Manual
W462
To learn the basic specifications of the CP-series CP1L CPU Units, including a basic outline, settings, installation, and maintenance.
CP1H-X@@@@-@, CP1H-XA@@@@-@, CP1H-Y@@@@-@, CP1L-M@@@@-@, CP1L-L@@@@-@ SYSMAC CP Series CP1H/CP1L CPU Unit Programming
W451
To learn about programming CP-series CP1H/CP1L CPU Units.
Provides the following information on the CP Series CP1H CPU Unit: Overview/Features System configuration Mounting and wiring I/O memory allocation Troubleshooting Use this manual together with the CP1H Programmable Controllers Programming Manual (W451). Provides the following information on the CP Series CP1L CPU Unit: Overview/Features System configuration Mounting and wiring I/O memory allocation Troubleshooting Use this manual together with the CP1H Programmable Controllers Programming Manual (W451). Provides the following information on the CP Series CP1H/CP1L CPU Unit: Programming instructions Programming methods Tasks
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Cat. No.
Use
Contents
WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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About this Manual, Continued

This manual contains the following sections. Section 1 introduces the special features and functions of the CX-Simulator and a comparison between SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series PLCs Section 2 provides the information on how to setup the CX-Simulator. Section 3 describes the basic operation of the CX-Simulator. Section 4 describes how to debug user programs. Section 5 describes how to debug Serial Communications functions. Section 6 describes how to debug Network Communications functions. Section 7 describes how to connect with application programs. Section 8 provides information on how to debug using virtual external inputs. Section 9 describes operations of the CPU Unit including cycle times and I/O Memory allocation. Section 10 provides information on errors and alarms that occur during the operation along with the remedies. Appendix provides information on how to use the Data Trace Recording Tool.
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Read and Understand This Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability

WARRANTY
(1) The warranty period for the Software is one year from either the date of purchase or the date on which the Software is delivered to the specified location. (2) If the User discovers a defect in the Software (i.e., substantial non-conformity with the manual), and returns it to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace the Software without charge by offering media or downloading services from the Internet. And if the User discovers a defect in the media which is attributable to OMRON and returns the Software to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace the defective media without charge. If OMRON is unable to replace the defective media or correct the Software, the liability of OMRON and the Users remedy shall be limited to a refund of the license fee paid to OMRON for the Software.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
(1) THE ABOVE WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE USERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST OMRON AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL OMRON BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE. (2) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE BASED ON MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE SOFTWARE BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. (3) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY CONSEQUENCE THEREOF.
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Application Considerations
SUITABILITY FOR USE
THE USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED USER MANUAL.
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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
The software specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements or for other reasons.
EXTENT OF SERVICE
The license fee of the Software does not include service costs, such as dispatching technical staff.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.
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Notation
This manual describes operation items as follows:
Notation Examples
"[ ]" indicates a menu name, key, dialog box name, or button name. However, in some cases where it is obviously a menu name, [ ] is not attached. Example: [File] menu, [Tab] key, [Search] dialog box, [OK] button "|" indicates the hierarchy for a menu or display. Example: "Select [File] | [Create]" indicates "select [Create] from the [File] menu." "Select [PLC] | [Operation Mode] | [Monitor]" indicates "select [Operation Mode] from the [PLC] menu and then select [Monitor]." "Select [System Status] | [Settings] | [UM Setting]" indicates "select the [Settings] button from the [System Status] window and then select [UM Setting] from the pop-up menu." "[ ] + [ ]" indicates pressing multiple keys simultaneously. Example: "[Ctrl] + [S]" indicates "press [S] key with the [Ctrl] key held down." "[Ctrl] + [Shift] + [L]" indicates "press the [L] key with the [Ctrl] and [Shift] keys held down."
About Operation Examples

This manual describes operation and settings assuming that the target PLC is a CS/CJ-series PLC and the Programming Device is the CX-Programmer.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the Programmable Controller (PLC) and related devices. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the Programmable Controller. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a PLC system. 1 Intended Audience ......................................................................................................................... xli 2 General Precautions ....................................................................................................................... xli 3 Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................... xli 4 Application Precautions ................................................................................................................ xlii
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Safety Precautions
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent). Personnel in charge of installing FA systems. Personnel in charge of designing FA systems. Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals. Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms. This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.
WARNING
It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned applications.
Safety Precautions
WARNING
The CX-Simulator simulates PLC operation. However, there are some differences in operation and timings between those of the CX-Simulator and the actual PLC system. Be sure to confirm operation on the actual system as well as debugging the programs on the CX-Simulator before running the actual system. Unexpected operation may cause an accident. Enabling serial communications function of the CX-Simulator may affect the operation of devices connected to the computer. When external devices are not being used, do not enable the serial communications function. Unexpected operation of the external devices may cause an accident. When the CX-Simulator is used together with the Data Link function, the Memory Mapping function of the FinsGateway, or the Cyclic Server of the FinsServer Series, the operation of external devices connected to the personal computer may be affected. Do not activate these functions if they do not need to be used simultaneously. Unexpected operation of the external devices may cause an accident.
Caution
Caution
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Application Precautions
Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Simulator. Confirm the destination is the CX-Simulator when the CX-Simulator is connected online with the CX-Programmer or other applications. When the CX-Simulator is disabled or not connected to the Simulator, the actual system may be activated. Confirm the destination is the PLC when another application connects online with the actual system while the CX-Simulator is activated. Connection may be made not with the actual system but with the CX-Simulator.
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SECTION 1 Introduction
1-1 What Is the CX-Simulator? .......................................................................................................... 2 1-1-1 Summary .......................................................................................................................... 2 1-1-2 Software Configuration of CX-Simulator ........................................................................ 3 1-1-3 Basic Block Diagram........................................................................................................ 5 1-1-4 Summary of CX-Simulator Functions (Comparisons with Actual PLC) ......................... 6 1-2 Features......................................................................................................................................... 9 1-2-1 Features ............................................................................................................................ 9 1-3 Convenient Functions ................................................................................................................. 13 1-4 Applicable PLC models and Computers..................................................................................... 14 1-4-1 Applicable PLC models.................................................................................................. 14 1-4-2 Computer ........................................................................................................................ 15 1-5 Operation List Arranged by Purpose .......................................................................................... 16 1-5-1 Setting Operation Environment...................................................................................... 16 1-5-2 Program Execution ......................................................................................................... 16 1-5-3 Program Debugging ....................................................................................................... 16 1-5-4 Monitor the Status .......................................................................................................... 17 1-5-5 Set Serial Communications Settings............................................................................... 17 1-5-6 Set Network Communications Parameters ..................................................................... 17 1-5-7 Execute Virtual External Input....................................................................................... 17 1-6 Comparison of CX-Simulator and SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs ............................................. 18
What Is the CX-Simulator?
Section 1-1
1-1 What Is the CX-Simulator?

1-1-1 Summary
The CX-Simulator emulates the operation of the CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit (see note 1) or the Controller Section of the NSJ Controller (see note 2) to the computer, providing an equivalent development environment to that of an actual PLC system only with software. Furthermore, various debugging functions and tools that are not available in the actual PLC allow more effective development and debugging. Note 1. In this manual, always assume that "CS/CJ-series PLC" also implies CP-series PLCs unless otherwise specified. When performing simulations for a CP-series PLC, use the instructions for the CS/CJ-series PLC. Functions not supported by CP-series PLCs, however, cannot be simulated. 2. In this manual, always assume that "CJ-series PLC" also implies the Controller Section of an NSJ-series NSJ Controller unless otherwise specified. When performing simulations for the Controller Section of the NSJ Controller, use the instructions for the CJ-series PLC. 3. Emulation for units other than network communications units and Serial Communications Boards/Units is not available. They are registered only for calculating the I/O refresh time and peripheral servicing time. CX-Simulator is used internally to simulate execution of ladder programs or function blocks (ladder programs or ST) on CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 or higher. 4. The CX-Simulator does not support all of the instructions of the CPU Units. Refer to 1-6 Comparison of the CX-Simulator and SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs for details. The CX-Simulator runs on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7. The CX-Simulator can execute the following operation by downloading programs from the CX-Programmer on the same computer to the virtual CPU Unit and by driving the virtual CPU Unit without connecting with the actual CS/CJ-series PLC. 1,2,3 1. Debug programs with virtual external inputs to the virtual CPU Unit using the Virtual External Input Tool or the Debugging Program. 2. Use various debugging functions such as address execution and break point setting that are not available in CS/CJ-series PLCs. 3. Simulate the cycle time, enabling to simulate the CPU Unit without an actual PLC. 4. Debug functions of network/serial communications.
Section 1-1
CX- Programmer Actual PLC (CS/CJ/CP Series) Actual external I/O
User program
Inside the computer
Virtual Units
Virtual CPU Unit (CS/CJ/CP Series)
CX- Programmer
CX-Simulator Debugging program Various input data generation tools User program
External inputs generation
1-1-2 Software Configuration of CX-Simulator

The CX-Simulator consists of the Ladder Engine, which is composed of the virtual CPU Unit and other units (default: only the Simulator Communications Unit), the FinsGateway (version 2 or higher) Virtual Communications Unit, the Debugger, and the Virtual External Input Tool.
Computer
Application programs (e.g. CX-Programmer) Debugger Virtual External Input Tool (See note)
FinsGateway (version 2 or higher) FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit

Note: I/O Conditions Tool, Data Replay Tool, and Data Trace Recording Tool
CPU Unit
Simulator Communications Unit Virtual CPU Bus Unit
:CX-Simulator
Section 1-1
Item Ladder Engine
Contents A platform for CS/CJ/CP-series PLC Emulation Consists of multiple units. Default: Consists of the CPU Unit and the Simulator Communications Unit. CPU Unit A virtual unit corresponding to the actual CPU Unit, including application programs (UM1), debugging programs (UM2), and I/O memory areas. Simulator Communications The CX-Simulator's own virtual and general-purpose Unit communications unit, corresponding to PLC's network communications unit. Possible to communicate with the CX-Programmer. FinsGateway (ver- Connect Simulator Communications Unit in the Ladder Engine with FinsGateway version 2 or higher) sion 2 or higher. Two types are available: Virtual Controller Link Unit and Virtual Ethernet Unit. The CX-Programmer also performs FINS communications with the LadVirtual Communi- der Engine via the Virtual Communications Unit. cations Unit (See note.) Debugger Controls the Ladder Engine and executes various CX-Simulator's own debugging functions. For virtual external Debugging program (UM2) Possible to simulate I/O operation with a program in the I/O functions program area for debugging other than the area for applications (UM1). Command log The log for CX-Programmer's operations (e.g. I/O memory change, Force set/reset) is saved in a file (Command log file). Possible to replay operation for the Ladder Engine using the Data Replay Tool.
Note The FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit is different from the FinsGateway itself. CX-Simulator does not include the FinsGateway itself.
Section 1-1
Item For virtual external Virtual ExI/O functions ternal Input Tool
For network communications
Contents Read data in sequence from Command log file, Data Trace file, and Data Replay file, and issue FINS commands to the Ladder Engine to regenerate input data. I/O CondiChange contents of designated I/O memory areas when tions Tool the contents satisfy certain conditions. Data Trace Possible to input trace data (Data trace file) actually Recording obtained from PLC to the Ladder Engine using the Data Tool Replay Tool. Possible to generate long-term data. Multipoint Possible to acquire trace data of more than 50 words from Data Collec- an actual PLC and to input to the Ladder Engine using the tion Tool Data Replay Tool. FinsGateFINS commands send/receive to/from application programs on the way Virtual Computers and the CPU Unit of FinsGateway are possible. Screen discomm. Unit/ play of send messages is also possible. FINS commands send is not Simulator possible (receive is possible). Communications Unit Data Replay Tool
1-1-3 Basic Block Diagram

Computer Application programs (e.g. CX-Programmer) FinsGateway
FinsGateway Virtual Communications unit
Virtual External Input Tool
Virtual external input
CPU Unit
Debugging program Application program
Simulator Communications unit
Section 1-1
1-1-4 Summary of CX-Simulator Functions (Comparisons with Actual PLC)

Item Hardware System configuration Actual PLC CPU Unit (CS/CJ/CP-series) Basic I/O unit Special I/O unit CPU Bus Unit CX-Simulator Virtual CPU Unit (CS/CJ-series) Virtual Basic I/O Unit Virtual Special I/O Unit Virtual CPU Bus Unit No operations (*1). Registered for calculating I/O refresh time and peripheral servicing time.
Inner Board
Virtual Inner Board
*1: Excluding Controller Link Unit, Ethernet Unit, and Serial Communications Unit. *1: Excluding Serial Communications Board
Peripheral device
Power Supply Unit CX-Programmer
CPU Unit basic functions
Program
Programming Console Single user program None
Task function
Available
None CX-Programmer on the same computer (communicate via FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit) unusable Application program Share I/O mem(UM1) ory areas. Debugging program (UM2): For external I/O data generation Available (equivalent)
Section 1-1
CPU Unit basic functions
Item Actual PLC Operating mode Program mode Monitor mode and Run mode Minimum Cycle Time
CX-Simulator Stop Continuous execution of scan Logical cycle time: Substitute cycle time for set value. Actual cycle time: Regulate actual execution time of one cycle on the computer. Scan Run (only one scan) Continuous Scan Run (one scan at regular intervals) Step Run (only one step) Continuous Step Run (repeat address execution at regular intervals) Block Run (Start point, break point, and I/O break conditions can be set.) Scan Replay (Return to the start point of the scan when pausing.) Reset Available PLC unit registration instead (No slot setting) None (Only for cycle time calculation. Controller Link Unit, Ethernet Unit, and Serial Communications Board/Unit performs virtual operation.) None (Only for cycle time calculation. Controller Link Unit, Ethernet Unit, and Serial Communications Board/Unit performs virtual operation.) Generate virtual external input by one of the followings. Overwrite I/O memory areas using the debugging program. Issue FINS commands using the command log and the Data Replay Tool. Issue FINS commands using the data trace file and the Data Replay Tool. Issue FINS commands using the data replay file and the Data Replay Tool. Overwrite I/O memory areas using the I/O Conditions Tool. Virtual cycle time: Estimated cycle time if operated on the actual CS/CJ/CP-series CPU (Application program) Computer cycle time: Actual cycle time on the computer (Application program + debugging program) Available Available (By software, some functions only)
None
I/O memory areas I/O area allocation I/O refresh
Operation when power turns ON Available Required Available
Peripheral servicing
Available
External input
Available
Cycle time
PLC setup DIP switch setting
Available Available
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Item Network communications unit Serial Communications Board/Unit Other units Various funcForce-set/reset tions Differential monitor Data trace Change set value of timer/counter Online edit Serial communications Network communications Operation of each unit
Actual PLC Available (Ethernet Unit, Controller Link Unit) Available
CX-Simulator Available (Simulator Communications Unit, Ethernet Unit, and Controller Link Unit) Available (Using SYSMAC WAY Host Link System, NT Link, or No-protocol) None Available Available Available Available
Available Available Available Available Available
Available Available Available
Available Available (Only message display) Available (Using FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit, where send/receive to/from the nodes in the computer.)
Features
Section 1-2
1-2 Features
Using the CX-Simulator with the following features can reduce man-days for program debugging.
1-2-1 Features
Possible to simulate operation of the Virtual CPU Unit on the computer.
The CX-Simulator simulates operation of the SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit. The operation of programs can be easily checked without an actual PLC being connected. Using the CX-Simulator combined with the CX-Programmer allows to develop/debug programs on a single computer. Easily use the CX-Programmer on the same computer Programs for the Virtual CPU Unit on the CX-Simulator can be seamlessly debugged with the CX-Programmer that has been used. The powerful monitoring functions (including those for a ladder diagram window and present values) can be used as they used to be. Furthermore, when CX-Programmer version 3.0 or higher is used with CX-Simulator version 1.3, the CX-Simulator can be started and placed online from the CX-Programmer. An estimated cycle time for operation on the actual PLC can be obtained as a virtual cycle time, which is different from an elapsed time on the computer. Use it as a tentative time for operation on the actual PLC.
Calculate the virtual cycle time
Dedicated debugging function

Adding dedicated debugging functions to the CX-Simulator enables more detailed debugging than that of CX-Programmer + actual CS/CJ/CP-series PLC. Step Run A program can be executed in the unit of instruction. Peripheral servicing during a stoppage by the address execution enables monitoring of program being executed. A program can be executed from any mnemonic code by designating a start point. Setting multiple break points and break conditions depending on the I/O memory status enables to pause a program at any point and on any conditions. Scan Replay returns the program conditions to those just prior to the scan started. The program can be replayed on the same conditions any times. Displaying the number and the time of executions of each task will help solve the bottleneck in executions, reducing the cycle time by re-division of the tasks. Simulated startup of interrupt tasks at any timing enables to debug interrupt processes.
Start point, break point, and I/O break conditions Scan Replay Check the number and the time of executions of each task Simulated startup of interrupt tasks
Serial communications
In the CX-Simulator, debugging serial communications is possible by: (1) actual communications to an external serial communications device using a
Features
Section 1-2
COM port on the computer, (2) screen display of send messages, or (3) input/output from/to a file. Computer (1)
Debugger: Screen display
Serial Communications Server
FinsGateway
COM port (3) Files
RS-232C
External serial communications device
Virtual Communications Unit (2) CPU Unit

Simulator Communications Unit
Display send messages
Display the contents of send messages sent by serial communications instructions (No external output is performed.).
Disabling serial communica- Disabling serial communications instructions is possible by settings. This tions instructions possible feature will be used when debugging a program section that is not related to serial communications.
Debugging network communications possible

The CX-Simulator can debug network communications by send/receive of FINS commands to application programs in the computer or the CPU Unit in the FinsGateway, or display of send messages (selected by Communications Settings). Also, the CX-Simulator can receive FINS commands from the external actual PLC or the computer to the Ladder Engine. (Can not send to external devices.)
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Features
Section 1-2
Send/receive FINS commands to nodes in the computer
The CX-Simulator can send/receive FINS commands to nodes (the CPU Unit itself, application programs using FinsGateway, or the CPU Unit for FinsGateway) in the computer using network communications instructions in the CPU Unit. This capability enables debugging of network communications with the CPU Unit itself or the CPU Unit for FinsGateway as the tentative communications target. Computer
Application programs FinsGateway
Application programs
CPU Unit
Virtual Communications Unit
CPU Unit
Receive external FINS commands possible
The CX-Simulator can receive external FINS commands from external networked computers or actual PLCs.
Computer
CPU Unit
External actual network

Actual PLC or computer
Display FINS send messages
Display FINS messages sent with network communications instructions on the message display window. (No actual send is executed.)
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Features Implement virtual external inputs using various methods.
Section 1-2
The CX-Simulator can generate/replay virtual external inputs using various methods to verify program operation. Replay input operation using Save the history of manual input operation (e.g. I/O set/reset by the the command log CX-Programmer and change of DM PVs) and settings by application programs, as a command log file. The saved data can be used instead of the input to the Ladder Engine by replaying using the data replay function as required. Replay inputs using traced data Replay the data of data trace obtained from the actual PLC by the CX-Programmer or the data monitored via a time chart, as inputs to the Ladder Engine using the data replay function.
Replay inputs using the data Replay data of the data reply file (a CSV-format text file) as inputs to ladder reply file engine. The data replay file can be created using commercially available spreadsheet software (e.g. MS-Excel). Simulate I/O using a debugging program Hold a program to generate debugging data (debugging program) besides programs for actual applications (application programs). Input data can be produced using the debugging program. This capability enables to simulate I/O. (Application programs and the debugging program share the I/O memory areas.) When the contents of designated I/O memory area (bits or words) satisfy the contents of condition expression; the values are set to the designated I/O memory area after the designated delay time. Multiple expressions can be set.
Generate inputs using I/O Condition
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Convenient Functions
Section 1-3
1-3 Convenient Functions

The CX-Simulator provides the following convenient functions. Monitor IR/DR By Step Run, the contents of IR/DR for each task during ladder diagram execution can be monitored with the CX-Programmer SV monitoring, which has been difficult to debug. After setting break points to the mnemonic codes in the Step Run window, executing the ladder diagram allows to monitor the value before the mnemonic code is executed. Any range of a program can be executed by designating the execution start point (the start pointer) and execution interrupt point (the break pointer). When developing a monitoring program or a data collection program on the computer, debugging communications functions was done with the actual PLC connected. If the CX-Simulator is used together, on the other hand, a single computer will do all of the debugging. (Valid only for application programs using FinsGateway.) Coordinated functions with commercial spreadsheet programs and text editors allow using familiar software for data collection/display. Obtain mnemonic codes in a task. Refer to 3-9-7 Step Run Window. Obtain task information. Refer to 3-9-8 Task Control Window. Create virtual external input data. Refer to 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs. Monitor the result by virtual external inputs. Refer to 8-5 Checking the Result. Designate a program for alarm display. (Only for Windows 95/98/Me) Refer to Console Display Settings in 3-9-4 File Menu.
Block Run Support debugging of application programs on the computer
Coordinated functions with commercial software
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Applicable PLC models and Computers
Section 1-4
1-4 Applicable PLC models and Computers

1-4-1 Applicable PLC models
The CX-Simulator supports the following PLC (Programmable Controller) models. Series CS CPU Unit Model CS1H-CPU67/66/65/64/63 CS1G-CPU45/44/43/42 CS1H-CPU67H/66H/65H/64H/63H CS1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CS1D-CPU67H/65H CS1D-CPU67S/65S/44S/42S CJ2H-CPU68/67/66/65/64 (See note 3.) CJ2H-CPU68-EIP/67-EIP/66-EIP/65-EIP/64-EIP (See note 3.) CJ2M-CPU11/12/13/14/15/31/32/33/34/35 CJ1H-CPU67H-R/66H-R/65H-R/64H-R CJ1M-CPU23/22/13/12/11 CJ1H-CPU66H/65H/67H CJ1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H CJ1G-CPU45/44 CP1H-XA@@@@-@ CP1H-X@@@@-@ CP1H-Y@@@@-@ CP1L-M@@@@-@ CP1L-L@@@@-@ G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D, NSJ8-TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D) M3D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-M3D, NSJ5-SQ0@-M3D, and NSJ8-TV0@-M3D)
CJ
CP (See note 1.)
NSJ (Controller Section) (See note 2.)
Note 1. In this manual, always assume that " CS/CJ-series PLC" also implies CP-series PLCs unless otherwise specified. When performing simulations for a CP-series PLC, use the instructions for the CS/CJ-series PLC. Unit version 1.0 or 1.1 of the CP-series CPU Units is equivalent to unit version 3.0 of the CS/CJ-series CPU Units. Functions added for unit version 4.0 or later of the CS/CJ-series CPU Units are not supported by the CP-series CPU Units. Functions not supported by CP-series PLCs, however, cannot be simulated. 2. In this manual, always assume that "CJ-series PLC" also implies the Controller Section of an NSJ-series NSJ Controller unless otherwise specified. When performing simulations for the Controller Section of the NSJ Controller, use the instructions for the CJ-series PLC. 3. The functions supported for CJ2-series CPU Units correspond to those for CS/CJ-series Units with unit version 4.0 or later.
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Applicable PLC models and Computers
Section 1-4
1-4-2 Computer
The installation procedure for the independent CD-ROM is provided here. Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (W463, provided with the CX-One) for the installation procedure for the CX-One. Cat. No. W463 Model CXONE-AL@@CV4/AL@@D-V4 Manual name CX-One Setup Manual Contents An overview of the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package and the CX-One installation procedure
The required RAM memory capacity depends on the size of program created with the CX-Programmer. CX-Simulator will be slow if run on a computer with less than the required RAM memory capacity.
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Operation List Arranged by Purpose
Section 1-5
1-5 Operation List Arranged by Purpose

The following lists show the operation for each purpose.
1-5-1 Setting Operation Environment

Purpose Connect the CX-Simulator Disconnect the CX-Simulator Create a new PLC Open existing PLC Add a PLC unit Change UM Initialize PLC memory Menu or Button to select Debug Console | File Menu | Work CX-Simulator | Connect Simulator Debug Console | File Menu |Work CX-Simulator | Disconnect Simulator Select System Status | Setting | Select PLC | Create a new PLC Select System Status | Setting | Select PLC | Open existing PLC System Status | Setting | PLC unit Setting System Status | Setting | UM Setting System Status | Initialize PLC
1-5-2 Program Execution

Objective Execute continuously Execute a single scan Scan continuously Execute a single step Execute steps continuously Pause the program execution Stop the program Repeat scan from the beginning Reset Menu or Button to select Debug Console | Continuous Run button Debug Console | Scan Run button Debug Console | Continuous Scan Run button Debug Console | Step Run button Debug Console | Continuous Step Run button Debug Console | Pause button Debug Console | Stop button Debug Console | Scan Replay button Debug Console | Reset button
1-5-3 Program Debugging

Objective Set for Step Run Set break points Menu or Button to select Debug Console | Step Run In the above operation, right-click the program address to set a breakpoint to and set Select BreakPoint when the pop-up menu is displayed. Clear the break point In the above operation, right-click the program address to clear a breakpoint for and select Clear BreakPoint when the pop-up menu is displayed. Clear all break points In the above operation, right-click the Step Run window and select Clear All BreakPoints when the pop-up menu is displayed. Designate a start point In the above operation, right-click the program address to set a start point to and set Select Start Point when the pop-up menu is displayed. Clear a start point In the above operation, right-click the program address to clear a start point for and select Clear Start Point when the pop-up menu is displayed. Stop the program when the content Debug Console | I/O Break conditions Setting of I/O memory area meets certain conditions
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Operation List Arranged by Purpose
Section 1-5
1-5-4 Monitor the Status

Objective Display messages Display alarms Display cycle time details Display each status of the task Menu or Button to select System Status | Message Display System Status | Alarm Display System Status | Detail Debug Console | Task Control
1-5-5 Set Serial Communications Settings

Objective Set Serial Communications settings Disable Serial Communications commands Display the content of output by the Serial Communications commands Use an actual RS-232C port on the computer for Serial Communications Menu or Button to select System Status | Set | Double-click the port used for Serial Communications. In the above operation, set [ (Non)] to the Communications Settings. (default) In the above operation, set [Message] to the Communications Settings. In the above operation, set [Actual Communications] to the Communications Settings.
1-5-6 Set Network Communications Parameters

Objective Set network communications parameters Change the node number of the network communications unit Disable network communications commands Display the content of output by network communications commands Issue a network communications command to the designated node in the computer Menu or Button to select System Status | Set | Double-click the unit used for network communications In the above operation, change the value of FINS node address. In the above operation, set [ (Non)] to the Communications Settings. (default) In the above operation, set [Message] to the Communications Settings. In the above operation, set [Local] to the Communications Settings.
1-5-7 Execute Virtual External Input

Objective Set a program area for debugging Invoke data for data replay from a file Set a command log Start a command log Exit a command log Display command log data Set I/O Condition Execute I/O Condition Menu or Button to select System Status | Set | UM Setting Debug Console | Replay Menu | Data Replay Debug Console | Replay Menu | Command Log | set Debug Console | Replay Menu | Command Log | Start Debug Console | Replay Menu | Command Log | Stop Debug Console | Replay Menu | Command Log | View Log Debug Console | Replay Menu | I/O Condition | File Menu | Set Debug Console | Replay Menu | I/O Condition | Start
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Comparison of the CX-Simulator and SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs
Section 1-6
1-6 Comparison of CX-Simulator and SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs

In the CX-Simulator, the part implementing PLC functions (CS/CJ CPU Unit and Communications Unit) is called the Ladder Engine. The following list compares SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLC with and the Ladder Engine of the CX-Simulator. Take notice of the followings when using the CX-Simulator.
Item Program structure CS/CJ-series PLC: Multiple tasks (programs) vs. CX-Simulator: Multiple program areas/ multiple tasks CS/CJ-series PLC In CS/CJ-series PLCs, the program is divided into tasks (cyclic tasks) that are executed in order when they are enabled. CS/CJ-series PLCs support up to 32 cyclic tasks (128 cyclic tasks for CJ2-series PLCs), 32 I/O interrupt tasks, 2 scheduled interrupt tasks, 1 power OFF interrupt task, and 256 external interrupt tasks. CX-Simulator In the CX-Simulator, the program is divided into two areas: the program area for applications (UM1) and for debugging (UM2). One program area corresponds to a CS/CJ's UM and accesses the same I/O memory area. Usually only UM1 is used. However, task numbers, subroutine numbers, and block program numbers can not overlap between program areas. The following functions that are supported by CS/CJ-series Ver.2.0 and CP-series CPU Units cannot be used. Task Transfer to PLC Task Read Protection (Functions as UM read protection.) I/O allocation "Create I/O table" CS-series PLC: Required vs. CX-Simulator: Own settings required In CS/CJ-series PLCs, word allocation does not depend only on slot position, and it is not necessary to allocate words to an empty slot. If a Unit requires several words, those words can be allocated. When a CS-series PLC is being used, the I/O Table Registration operation must be executed. If it is not executed, the CPU Unit will not recognize each Basic I/O Unit, Special I/O Unit, and CPU Bus Unit that has been installed. Online editing CS/CJ-series PLC: RUN /MONITOR mode vs. CX-Simulator: Continuous run (Run/Monitor mode), Pause (Scan Run, Step Run, Break point, and I/O break condition) In CS/CJ-series PLCs, peripheral servicing is per(where the cycle time is extended up to 90 ms per one cycle). In the CX-Simulator, the process is no limit for the maximum extension time per one cycle. When in Continuous Run, the peripheral servicing performs the process. When the ladder program is in pausing, the peripheral servicing is always working, enabling online editing. However, if online editing is performed during the program execution, The setting of [System Status Setting] | [Settings] | [PLC Operation Setting] | [Run the program from the top when online editing during Step Run] will cause the following operation. Not checked: Enter the Program mode. Checked: Scan Replay formed for the cycle time of one cycle to multiple cycles completed within one cycle. There is The I/O table is not used. In the PLC Setup wizard or PLC Unit Setting, the unit for own use is selected. Although the machine number and the unit number are set, the slot is not set. The I/O refresh time is calculated based on the selected units.
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Data Areas
Item CIO Area
I/O Area Special I/O Unit Area DeviceNet Area and SYSMAC BUS Area
CS/CJ-series PLC CIO 0000 to CIO 0319 CIO 2000 to CIO 2959
CX-Simulator Not allocated actually even if the unit is set. Only Serial Communications Units and Network Communications Units are allocated. Not allocated actually even if the unit is set.
Data Areas
PLC Link Words Optical I/O Unit and I/O Terminal Area Link Relay Area (LR) Work/ Internal I/O area Work Area (WR) Temporary Relay Area Holding Relay Area(HR) Auxiliary Relay Area (AR) DM Area
DeviceNet Area: CIO 0050 to CIO 0099, CIO 0350 to CIO 0399 SYSMAC BUS Area: CIO 3000 to CIO 3049 CIO 0247 to CIO 0250 and A442 I/O Terminal Area: CIO 3100 to CIO 3131
Link Area: CIO 1000 to CIO 1199 Internal I/O Area: CIO 1200 to CIO 1499 CIO 3800 to CIO 6143 Work Area: W000 to W511 TR 00 to TR 15 H 000 to H 511 Auxiliary Area: A 000 to A 959 For CJ2-series PLCs: A 000 to A 1471 and A 10000 to A 11535 DM Area D00000 to D32767 D20000 to D29599 are used by Special I/O Units, D30000 to D31599 are used by CPU Bus Units, and D32000 to D32099 are used by Inner Boards. The Error Log is stored in A100 to A199 and the PLC Setup is stored in the Parameter Area (not a part of I/O Memory). CS/CJ-series CPU Units: EM Area E00000 to E32767 (13 banks max.) CJ2H CPU Units: EM Area E00000 to E32767 (25 banks max.) CJ2M CPU Units: EM Area E00000 to E32767 (4 banks max.) The EM Area in the CS/CJ-series CPU Unit can be accessed directly by most instructions. (There is no EM Area in the CP-series CPU Unit.) Regular instructions can access data in the current bank or any other bank. Part of the EM Area can be converted for use as a file memory. T0000 to T4095 C0000 to C4095 (Timer and counter numbers are independent.)
Not used. Same as shown at left.
Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. (Refer to 9-3 I/O Memory Allocation for details. Same as shown at left.
EM Area
Same as shown at left.
Timer Area Counter Area
Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left.
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Task Flag Area CS/CJ-series CPU Units: TK0 to TK31 CJ2-series CPU Units: TK0 to TK127
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Data Areas
Item Index Registers Data Registers Arithmetic Flags (such as RE and EQ)
Clock Pulses
PLC setup
Special Area
Instruction variations Instruction variations
Up-differentiation Downdifferentiation Immediate refreshing
CS/CJ-series PLC IR0 to IR15 DR0 to DR15 Condition Flags: In the CS/CJ-series CPU Unit these Flags are in a separate area and are specified by labels rather than addresses. With the CX-Programmer, these are specified using global symbols, such as P_Instr_Error and P_Equals." With a Programming Console, they are specified using ER, =, etc. Clock Pulses: In the CS/CJ-series CPU Unit these pulses are in a separate area and are specified by labels such as 1s and 0.1s rather than addresses. In the CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit, the PLC Setup is not stored in the DM Area, but a separate area (the Parameter Area) which is not a part of I/O memory. The PLC Setup is edited with CX-Programmer in a table format and user-friendly dialogue. Individual PLC Setup addresses can also be edited with a Programming Console. Available Available for LD, AND, OR, RSET, and SET Available for LD, LD NOT, AND, AND NOT, OR, OR NOT, OUT, OUT NOT, RSET, SET, KEEP, DIFU, DIFD, CMP, CPS, and MOV Available for LD, AND, OR, RSET, SET, and MOV
CX-Simulator Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. (The Programming Console can not be used.)
Same as shown at left. (The Programming Console can not be used.) Refer to 9-3 I/O Memory Allocation.
Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. Same as shown at left. (Immediate refreshing is not performed.) Same as shown at left. (Immediate refreshing is not performed.) Same as shown at left. (Immediate refreshing is not performed.)
Up-differentiation and immediate refreshing Available for LD, AND, OR, RSET, and SET Downdifferentiation and immediate refreshing Same as shown at left. Instruction operand data Basically operands are specified in binary. format In XFER(070), for example, the number of words is specified in binary (0001 to FFFF or 1 to 65,535 decimal). Specifying data in binary increases the setting range about six-fold. Same as shown at left. Specifying operands requiring If an operand requiring multiple words is specimultiple words fied at the end of an area so that there are not enough words left in the area for the operand, the instruction can be executed and the Error Flag will not turn ON. The program, however, is checked when transferred from the CX-Programmer to the CPU Unit and cannot be transferred with incorrect operand specifications. Such programs also cannot be read from the CPU Unit.
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Instructions
Item Sequence Input Sequence Output Sequence Control
Timer/Counter Comparison Data Movement Data Shift Increment/Decrement Symbol Math Conversion Logic Special Math Floating-point Math Table Data Processing Tracking Data Control Subroutines Interrupt Control Step Basic I/O Unit Serial Communications
Network
File Memory Display High-Speed Counter Pulse Control Instructions (CJ1M only) Clock
Debugging
Equivalent (The MILH and MILR instructions, however, cannot be used to control the ON/OFF status of interlocks by forcing ON/OFF the bit specified for the second operand. The interlocks must be controlled through the execution condition of the instruction.) Equivalent (TRSET is equivalent only for CJ2-series PLCs.) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent (GRAY_BIN, GRAY_BINL, BIN_GRAY, BIN_GRAYL are equivalent only for CJ2-series PLCs.) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent (A rounding error may occur.) Equivalent Nothing is executed for the CX-Simulator. Equivalent (Nothing is executed for PID.) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent IORF, IORD, IOWR, TKY, HKY, Nothing is executed for the IORF, 7SEG, and DSW available. IORD, or IOWR instructions. PMCR, and PMCR2 available. Nothing is executed for PMCR or TXD, RXD, and STUP available. PMCR2. TXD, RXD, and STUP operate differently depending on communications parameters. TXDU2, and RXDU2 operate only for CJ2-series PLCs. SEND, RECV, and CMND available. SEND, RECV, and CMND operate CSND available. differently depending on communications parameters. Nothing is executed for CSND. SEND2, RECV2, and CMND2 operate only for CJ2-series PLCs. Equivalent Equivalent (Messages of Programming Console are displayed on the screen.) Nothing is executed for the inINI, SPED, PRV, PRV2, CTBL, PULS, ACC, PLS2, ORG, and PWM structions listed at the left. instructions Equivalent (With the CX-Simulator, however, even if the time in the PLC is adjusted with the DATE instruction, it will be automatically corrected to the time in the computer at the end of the cycle in which the DATE instruction is executed.) Equivalent
CS/CJ-series PLC Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CX-Simulator
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Failure Diagnosis Special Block Programming Text String Processing Task Control Note
Section 1-6
Equivalent (Messages of Programming Console are displayed on the screen.) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
TIM/TIMH (Timer No. 2,048 to 4,095), TTIM, TIML, MTIM, and FPD will not operate normally when the cycle time is 100 ms or longer. Make sure that the cycle time is different from that of the CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit if set as the computer cycle time. CS/CJ-series PLC CX-Simulator In the CS/CJ-series PLCs, I/O comments can be Same as shown at left. stored in Memory Cards as I/O comment files. (The destination is the hard disk of the computer.) Not available. The battery is not installed when the PLC is shipped from the factory. Install the provided battery before using the PLC. When the battery is installed in the PLC, the clock Adjusted to the clock of the computer when the CX-Simulator is will begin from an arbitrary value. Set the clock started. with a Programming Device or the DATE(735) instruction. Any range of I/O Memory can be saved as a file Same as shown at left. in a Memory Card (flash ROM) or EM file memory (The hard disk of the computer is used as memory cards or EM file with a Programming Device (including Programming Consoles) or the instruction provided memory.) Batch save/read enable to for this operation. A Programming Device or save/read I/O memory, PLC Setup, instruction can be used to read the data back UM, and other settings as the own from file memory. files. These operations can also be performed with FINS commands. Same as shown at left. The entire program can be saved as a file in a (The hard disk of the computer is Memory Card (flash ROM) or EM file memory used as memory cards or EM file with a Programming Device (including Programming Consoles) or the instruction provided memory.) Batch save/read enable to for this operation. A Programming Device or instruction can be used to read the program back save/read I/O memory, PLC Setup, UM, and other settings as the own from file memory. files. These operations can also be performed with FINS commands.
Item I/O comment storage
Battery installation
Clock function
Memory Cards and Memory Cassettes
I/O Memory
User program
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Item Mode CS/CJ-series PLC Host Link, peripheral bus, NT Link (1:N), (Programming Console and peripheral bus are automatically recognized.) (No-protocol is not possible for the peripheral port.)
Section 1-6
CX-Simulator The peripheral port is not supported.
Serial communications (peripheral port or RS-232C ports)
Peripheral port
RS-232C Host Link, peripheral bus, NT Link (1:N), and port No-protocol. (1:1 links and peripheral bus are not supported for the RS-232C port.) USB port Peripheral bus, EtherNet/IP (CJ2-series PLCs only) Baud rate Peripheral port 300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/ 38,400/57,600/115,200 bps (Baud rates of 38,400/57,600/115,200 bps are not standard for RS-232C.)
Host Link, No-protocol, and NT Link are supported.
The USB port is not supported. The peripheral port is not supported.
RS-232C port
Network communications timing
Interrupt control modes
Startup mode
Same as shown at left. (The actual speed will vary depending on the hardware of the computer.) Performed as peripheral servicing. When in Continuous Run, performed as peripheral servicing. When in pausing, the network communications processing is performed. If an interrupt occurs during Host Link servicing, Interrupt is prohibited during peRemote I/O servicing, Special I/O Unit servicing, ripheral servicing and execution of or execution of an instruction, that process will be an instruction. stopped immediately and the task will be executed instead. Only "PRCH: Switch Setting on The CS/CJ-series CPU Unit will start in Programming Console" (default PROGRAM mode if the Startup Mode is set in setting) (Will start in PROGRAM the PLC Setup to PRCH: Switch Setting on mode as a Programming Console Programming Console (default setting) and the is not connected.) CPU Unit is started without a Programming Console connected.
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SECTION 2 Setup
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software .................................................................................... 26
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Installing and Uninstalling the Software
Section 2-1
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software

The CX-Simulator is installed from the CX-One Installer. For details, refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (Cat. No. W463), which is provided with the CX-One.
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SECTION 3 Basic Operation

3-1 Starting Methods for the CX-Simulator...................................................................................... 28 3-2 Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer................................................................ 29 3-2-1 Basic Window ................................................................................................................ 30 3-2-2 Pop-up Menu .................................................................................................................. 30 3-2-3 Disconnecting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer ......................................... 31 3-2-4 Exiting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer .................................................... 31 3-2-5 Going Online with the CX-Simulator Already Started from CX-Simulator Menus ...... 31 3-3 Starting and Exiting from CX-Simulator Menus ........................................................................ 32 3-3-1 Starting CX-Simulator.................................................................................................... 32 3-3-2 Exiting CX-Simulator..................................................................................................... 33 3-4 Outline of Operation Procedure.................................................................................................. 34 3-4-1 Method 1: Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer (CX-Programmer Version 3.0 or Higher) ...................................................................... 34 3-4-2 Method 2: Starting from the CX-Simulator Menus........................................................ 35 3-5 Creating a New PLC................................................................................................................... 38 3-5-1 PLC Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................... 38 3-5-2 Open Existing PLC......................................................................................................... 45 3-5-3 Folder Used in CX-Simulator......................................................................................... 46 3-6 Each Part of the Windows .......................................................................................................... 48 3-6-1 Basic Windows Arrangement......................................................................................... 48 3-6-2 Basic Windows Transition ............................................................................................. 49 3-7 System Status Setting Window................................................................................................... 50 3-7-1 System Status Setting Window ...................................................................................... 50 3-7-2 Setting Menu of System Status Setting .......................................................................... 54 3-7-3 Register PLC Unit .......................................................................................................... 54 3-7-4 UM Settings.................................................................................................................... 55 3-7-5 PLC Clock Settings ........................................................................................................ 57 3-7-6 PLC Operation Settings.................................................................................................. 58 3-7-7 Initializing PLC .............................................................................................................. 59 3-7-8 Message Display Window.............................................................................................. 59 3-7-9 Alarm Display ................................................................................................................ 60 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower......................................................... 61 3-8-1 Work CX-Simulator Window ........................................................................................ 62 3-8-2 How to Connect with CX-Programmer .......................................................................... 63 3-9 Debug Console Window............................................................................................................. 66 3-9-1 Debug Console Window ................................................................................................ 66 3-9-2 Menu List of CX-Simulator Debug Console.................................................................. 68 3-9-3 Outline of Basic Operation for Debug Console Menu ................................................... 69 3-9-4 [File] Menu..................................................................................................................... 70 3-9-5 [Replay] Menu................................................................................................................ 74 3-9-6 [Help] Menu ................................................................................................................... 83 3-9-7 [Step Run] Window........................................................................................................ 84 3-9-8 Task Control Window .................................................................................................... 86 3-9-9 I/O Break Condition Settings Window........................................................................... 87
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Starting Methods for the CX-Simulator
Section 3-1
3-1 Starting Methods for the CX-Simulator

There are two different methods that can be used to start the CX-Simulator. Method 1: Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer Select [Simulator Online Connection] from the [Simulation] menu. Method 2: Starting from the CX-Simulator Menus The CX-Simulator can be started separately from the CX-Simulator menus. Settings are made using the PLC Setup Wizard, operations are performed on the Simulator Connections Window, and an online connection is made from the CX-Programmer. Method 1 can be used to make an online connection for a CX-Simulator already started using the CX-Simulator menus for method 2. The differences between these two methods are listed in the following table.
Method Main Differences Method 1: Starting and Going Online Method 2: Starting from the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer Menus Used when serial communications Used when serial communications or and connections to FinsGateway apconnections to FinsGateway applications plications will not be performed. will be performed. Used when a PLC data directory will Used when a PLC data directory will be not be specified and UM or I/O memspecified and UM or I/O memory data ory data saved or read. saved or read. Supported. Automatically selected according to CX-Programmer project. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Pop-up Menus Supported. Not supported. Supported. System Status Setting Window
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System Status Settings
Select PLC PLC Unit Registration Register Network Communications Serial Communications Setting UM Settings PLC Clock Settings PLC Operation Settings Initialize PLC Status Display LED Cycle Time Display Operation Mode UM Settings Display Message Display Alarm Display Detail Status Display Run Scan Run Continuous Scan Run Step Run Continuous Step Run Pause Stop Scan Replay Reset Show Step Run Task Control I/O Break Condition Setting
Status Display
Not supported.
Supported.
System Status Setting Window
Program Execution Operation
Supported.
Toolbar: Execution Operation
Supported.
Toolbar: Execution Operation Debug Console Window
Debugging Operation Files
Supported.
Toolbar: Debugging Operation
Supported.
Toolbar: Debugging Operation
Read All Save All Replay I/O Condition Operation Data Replay Command Log Connection with Application Programs
Not supported. Not supported. Pop-up Menus Supported. Supported. Not supported. Not supported.
Supported. Supported. Supported. Menus Supported. Supported. Supported. Work CX-Simulator Window
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Section 3-2
3-2 Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer

When using CX-Programmer version 3.0 or higher, the CX-Simulator can be started and placed online from the CX-Programmer. As soon as online status is reached, program transfer operations to the CX-Simulator can be performed. Note The CX-Simulator must be started from the CX-Simulator menus (see 3-3 Start and Exit) to use a computer serial port from the CX-Simulator or to perform communications via a FinsGateway network from the CX-Simulator. The procedure used to start the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer and create an online connection is described below. The CX-Programmer (version 3.0 or higher) must be installed on the computer in advance. 1,2,3 1. Start the CX-Programmer, create a new project, and set a CS/CJ-series PLC as the PLC model, or load an existing project with a CS/CJ-series PLC set as the PLC model. Perform the following steps to automatically download the program to the CX-Simulator after creating an online connection from the CX-Programmer. a) Select [Tool] | [Option] from the main menu on the CX-Programmer. b) Click the [PLCs] tab. The following window will be displayed.
Note
c) Place a checkmark by [Automatically Transfer Program to Simulator] and click the [OK] button.
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2. Select [Simulation] | [Simulator Online Connection] from the main menus. The CX-Simulator will be started automatically for the PLC model specified in the selected project and an online connect will be made unrelated to the communications settings in the current project. Note If [Automatically Transfer Program to Simulator] was selected in the tool options, a dialog box for transferring the program to the CX-Simulator will appear and the program will be transferred to the CX-Simulator when the [OK] button is clicked.
3-2-1 Basic Window

If an online connection to the CX-Simulator is created from the CX-Programmer, the following [Debug Console] window will be displayed for the CX-Simulator. Title Bar Toolbar Name Title bar Function The title is displayed along with the current cycle count. The cycle count will be displayed in brackets [ ] when the cycle has been paused. Click an icon to select a function. Refer to 3-9 Debug Console Window for details.
Toolbar
Note
The main menus will not be displayed when an online connection to the CX-Simulator has been created from the CX-Programmer.
3-2-2 Pop-up Menu

The following pop-up menu will be displayed when the right mouse button is clicked anywhere in the [Debug Console] window except on the title bar or on an icon that can be selected.
When an online connection to the CX-Simulator has been created from the CX-Programmer, this pop-up menu is used to select the following functions instead of using the main menus.
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Name I/O Condition Data Replay PLC Clock Settings PLC Operation Settings Initialize PLC Always on Top Help
Function Starts the I/O Condition Operation Tool. Refer to I/O Condition under 3-9-5 [Replay] Menu for details. Sets Data Replay and starts the Data Replay Tool. Refer to Data Replay under 3-9-5 [Replay] Menu for details. Sets the cycle time mode, the interval for continuous run, and others. Refer to 3-7-5 PLC Clock Settings for details. Sets the WDT disable, DIP switches, and others. Refer to 3-7-6 PLC Operation Settings for details. Initialize the I/O memory of PLC. Pins the CX-Simulator windows on top. Displays help.
3-2-3 Disconnecting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer

Use the following procedure to end the online connection to the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer. Select [Simulation] | [Simulator Online Connection] from the main menus. The CX-Simulator will go offline and the CX-Simulator dialog box will return to the task tray. The CX-Simulator will automatically return to PROGRAM mode. The CX-Simulator dialog box will be restored to the original position if [PLC] | [Simulator Online Connection] is selected from the main menus of the CX-Programmer again.
3-2-4 Exiting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer

You can exit the CX-Simulator using any of the following steps. Select [Exit Simulator] from the [Simulation] menu in the main menus of the CX-Programmer. Close the CX-Programmer project. Exit the CX-Programmer.
3-2-5 Going Online with the CX-Simulator Already Started from CX-Simulator Menus
[Simulator Online Connection] can be selected to go online with the CX-Simulator even if the CX-Simulator has already been started from CX-Simulator menus. To do this, the CX-Simulator Communications Unit must be the Controller Link. 1,2,3 1. Open a project on the CX-Programmer and set the PLC model to the same model as the one used to start the CX-Simulator. 2. Select [Simulation] | [Simulator Online Connection] from the main menus of the CX-Programmer. An online connect will be made unrelated to the communications settings in the current project.
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Starting and Exiting from CX-Simulator Menus
Section 3-3
3-3 Starting and Exiting from CX-Simulator Menus

Note This section describes how to start and exit the CX-Simulator. Use this method to start the CX-Simulator in the following cases: When the CX-Simulator performs serial communications using a computers serial port. When performing communications via a FinsGateway network. When specifying a PLC data directory and saving or reading UM or I/O memory data for the Ladder Engine.
3-3-1 Starting CX-Simulator

The following shows the CX-Simulators startup procedure. 1,2,3 3. After clicking the [Start] button on the task bar, select [program] | [Omron] | [CX-One] | [CX-Simulator] as shown below. (If installed in the CX-Simulator group.)
[Select PLC] of the CX-Simulator setup wizard will be displayed as shown below.
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4. Selecting [Create a new PLC] allows to input necessary parameters for the simulation using the PLC setup wizard. Selecting [Open an existing PLC] enables to simulate the PLC with the parameters input so far. 5. When completing inputting parameters, the Ladder Engine will be started up and each window for the Debugger's connection to the CX-Simulator, the Debug Console, and the System Status Setting will be displayed.
3-3-2 Exiting CX-Simulator

The following shows how to exit the CX-Simulator. Select [Exit system] from [File] of the Debug Console to exit the CX-Simulator.
Note
Refer to [Exit system] of 3-9 Debug Console Window for the details of the operation when [Exit system].
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Outline of Operation Procedure
Section 3-4
3-4 Outline of Operation Procedure

When using with the CX-Programmer, use the CX-Simulator in the following procedure.
3-4-1 Method 1: Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer (CX-Programmer Version 3.0 or Higher)
1,2,3 1. CX-Programmer Start Start the CX-Programmer. 2. Programming Create a program for debugging by [Create] or by reading an existing project. 3. PLC Online Connection and Program Transfer a) Select [Automatically Transfer Program to Simulator] on the [PLCs] tab under [Tools] | [Options]. b) Select [Simulator Online Connection] from the [Simulation] menu. c) Click the [OK] button on the dialog box for the program transfer option. Refer to 3-2 Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer. 4. Trial Run Either turning the mode of the Ladder Engine to MONITOR by the CX-Programmer or pressing the [Continuous Run] button of the [Debug Console] leads to a trial run. Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual. 5. Monitor/ Debug 5-1 Monitor Monitor I/O bit status and PV. Execute force-set/reset, trace, online edit, and others. 5-2 Program Check by Break Set break points and I/O break conditions in the ladder diagram as required and stop the program step by step to monitor the contents of I/O memory. Refer to 4-3 Step Run and Break. 5-3 Cycle Time Monitor Confirm the virtual cycle time so that the program execution time on the actual PLC is within the permissible range. 5-4 Task Operation Check Check the number and time of the task execution in the [Task Control] window. If an interrupt task exists, execute the program with the interrupt timing changed to check the interrupt operation. Refer to 4-4 Task Debugging. 5-5 Serial/ Network Communications
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Display the contents of serial/network communications to debug with actual communications. Refer to 5 Debugging Serial Communications and 6 Debugging Network Communications.
6. Debugging by Virtual External Inputs 6-1 Generating Virtual External Inputs Create data/program for virtual external inputs. Refer to 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs. 6-2 Virtual Run Generate virtual external inputs using the created data/program to virtually run the ladder diagram in more actual way. Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs. 6-3 Check Results Check the results of the virtual run by the time chart monitor or spreadsheet software. Refer to 8-5 Checking the Result 7. Switching to the actual PLC Disconnect the Simulator and check the program again with the actual PLC connected.
3-4-2 Method 2: Starting from the CX-Simulator Menus

1,2,3 1. CX-Programmer Start Start the CX-Programmer. 2. Programming Create a program for debugging by [Create] or by reading an existing project. 3. CX-Simulator Start Start the CX-Simulator. Refer to 3-3 Starting and Exiting from CX-Simulator Menus. 4. PLC Setting Wizard Select either [Create a new PLC] or an existing PLC directory. For [Create a new PLC], set as follows. (1) Select the PLC type. (2) Select the Units used in PLC. (3) Set for network communications. (4) Set for serial communications. Refer to 3-5 Creating a New PLC.
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5. Connecting with CX-Programmer CX-Programmer Version 3.0 or Higher a) Select [Automatically Transfer Program to Simulator] on the [PLCs] tab under [Tool] | [Option]. b) Select [Simulator Online Connection] from the [PLC] menu. c) Click the [OK] button on the dialog box for the program transfer option. Refer to 3-2 Starting and Going Online from the CX-Programmer. CX-Programmer Version 2.1 Exiting the PLC Setup wizard will start the Ladder Engine according to the setting. Also, each window for Connect to Simulator, Debug Console, and System Status Setting is displayed. First, select a communications path (unit) in the [Connect to CX-Simulator] window. Second, press the [Connect] button to check the FINS destination address of the Ladder Engine displayed in the Connection Guidance. Refer to 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower. 6. CX-Programmer Communications Setting Set the communications setting for the PLC simulated by the CX-Programmer according to the communications unit and the FINS address checked in the [Connect to CX-Simulator] window. Refer to 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower. 7. PLC Online Connection Select [Work Online] by the CX-Programmer. When completing online connection, turn the mode of the Ladder Engine to PROGRAM. 8. Program Download Download the program from the CX-Programmer to the CPU Unit of the Ladder Engine in the PROGRAM mode (remain unchanged). Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual. 9. Trial Run Either turning the mode of the Ladder Engine to MONITOR by the CX-Programmer or pressing the [Continuous Run] button of the [Debug Console] leads to a trial run. Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual.
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10. Monitor/ Debug 10-1 Monitor Monitor I/O bit status and PV. Execute force-set/reset, trace, online edit, and others. 10-2 Program Check by Break Set break points and I/O break conditions in the ladder diagram as required and stop the program step by step to monitor the contents of I/O memory. Refer to 4-3 Step Run and Break. 10-3 Cycle Time Monitor Confirm the virtual cycle time so that the program execution time on the actual PLC is within the permissible range. 10-4 Task Operation Check Check the number and time of the task execution in the [Task Control] window. If an interrupt task exists, execute the program with the interrupt timing changed to check the interrupt operation. Refer to 4-4 Task Debugging. 10-5 Serial/ Network Communications Display the contents of serial/network communications to debug with actual communications. Refer to 5 Debugging Serial Communications and 6 Debugging Network Communications. 11. Debugging by Virtual External Inputs 11-1 Generating Virtual External Inputs Create data/program for virtual external inputs. Refer to 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs. 11-2 Virtual Run Generate virtual external inputs using the created data/program to virtually run the ladder diagram in more actual way. Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs. 11-3 Check Results Check the results of the virtual run by the time chart monitor or spreadsheet software. Refer to 8-5 Checking the Result 12. Switching to the actual PLC Disconnect the Simulator and check the program again with the actual PLC connected.
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Creating a New PLC
Section 3-5
3-5 Creating a New PLC

This section explains the data for the CX-Simulator to work with and the initial setting.
3-5-1 PLC Setup Wizard

When starting the CX-Simulator, input either of Create a new PLC or Open an existing PLCs first in the PLC setup wizard. When using the CX-Simulator for the first time, the PLC/CPU model and others must be set in the Create a new PLC. The following shows the procedure for Create a new PLC in the PLC setup wizard. Note When setting the PLC/CPU model in Create a new PLC, be sure it is correct. When changing the model set before, specify the same folder and repeat the same procedure in the PLC setup wizard. 1. Selecting [Select PLC] in the PLC setup wizard when starting the CX-Simulator or in the [Settings] of [System Status Setting] window will display the following [Select PLC] dialog box. Select PLC
1,2,3
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2. Selecting [Create a new PLC (PLC Setup Wizard)] and clicking the [OK] button will display the [PLC Data folder Settings] window. Here input the name of the new PLC data folder. Selecting the folder is also possible by clicking the [Browse] button. PLC Data Folder Settings
3. Clicking the [Next(N)>] button will display [Select PLC Type] window to select a CPU model.
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PLC Type Selection
Section 3-5
4. Clicking the [Next(N)>] button will display the [Register PLC Unit] window. Reregister the Unit number instead of I/O Table setting performed in the CX-Programmer. This registration is for calculating the cycle time influenced by each unit, not for actual operation. (For the Network Communications Unit and Serial Communications Unit, this will be used in the actual operation.) PLC Unit Registration
In the initial state, the CPU unit and the Simulator Communications Unit are registered. The Simulator Communications Unit is a virtual network communications unit, dedicated to the CX-Simulator, for the Ladder Engine to perform network communications with external devices. At least one virtual network communications unit (one of Controller Link unit, Ethernet unit, or simulator communications unit) is required to connect the Ladder Engine with a programming tool. Therefore, if the Controller Link unit or Ethernet Unit is not used, the Simulator Communications Unit will be used. Note Refer to 6.Debugging Network Communications for the detail of the Network Communications Unit. Pressing the [Unit Selection List] button will display the Unit Group List. Selecting the required group in the list will display the Units corresponding to the group. Select the group from [Unit Selection List], select the unit to be added, and press the [<<] button to add a unit. Select the unit to be deleted from [Registered PLC Unit List] and press the [>>] button to delete a unit.
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If the CPU Bus Unit or the Special I/O Unit is registered, the input dialog box for a Unit number or Machine number will be displayed as shown below. Input Unit number for the CPU Bus Unit and Machine number for the Special I/O Unit. Unit number or Machine number will be converted to Unit address and displayed in the [Registered PLC Unit List].
If a unit is added, the typical I/O refresh interval for each unit will be added to the logical I/O refresh interval. Double-clicking the registered CPU Bus Unit or Special I/O Unit enables to change the Unit number. Note Set the Unit numbers so as not to overlap each other. Register the Units for the number actually to be used. Mismatching number will cause incorrect calculation of the I/O refresh interval. As the Simulator Communications Unit is a virtual unit, the virtual I/O refresh interval will be 0 ms. Unlike an actual PLC, the CX-Simulator does not limit the number of Units (excluding a CPU Bus Unit) to be registered. Refer to 9-2 Cycle Time and Time for the detail of the cycle time. 5. Clicking the [Next(N)>] button after completing the registration of the Units to be used will display the [Network Communications Settings] window. Set for the network communications process from the ladder process to the external devices. Network Communications Settings
Note Note
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6. Select the network communications unit requiring setting and press the [Edit] button to display the [Register Network Communications] window.
7. Set the node address and communications operation settings as required. Note The detail settings of local FINS address and communications settings are explained in 6.Debugging Network Communications. 8. Click the [OK] button. Exit the [Register Network Communications] window and return to the [Network communications settings] window. 9. Repeat the operation from 6 to 8 as required for each unit. After completing all settings, click the [Next(N)>] button to display the [Serial Communications Settings] window. For Serial comm. Settings, set for the Serial communications for each Serial port of the unit. Serial Communications Settings
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10. Select the serial port requiring setting and press [Edit] button to display the [Serial Port Settings] window shown below.
11.Set Comm. Settings, COM port name, and Enable COM port log as required. Note The detail of [Serial Port Settings] will be explained in 5.Debugging Serial Communications. 12.Click the [OK] button to exit the [Serial Port Settings] window and return to the [Serial Communications Settings] window.
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13. Exit the Serial communications window Repeat the operation from 10 to 12 as required. After completing all settings, click [Next(N)>] button to display the [Contents List] window. Contents
14.Pressing the [Complete] button after confirming the contents of the [PLC Setup] wizard will exit the [PLC Setup] wizard. Then the Ladder Engine is started and each window for Work CX-Simulator, CX-Simulator Debug Console, and Status will be displayed.
The
Work CX-Simulator window
The Ladder Engine of the Simulator will be connected to the CX-Programmer. Execute operation for the Ladder Engine. Display the status of the Ladder Engine and set for the Ladder Engine.
The
CX-Simulator Debug Console window Status window
The
Refer to the following items for the contents of each window. Work CX-Simulator window 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower
The
CX-Simulator Debug Console window The Status window
3-6 Each Part of the Windows 3-6 Each Part of the Windows
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15. Clicking the [Connect] button in the [Work CX-Simulator] window will display the network set to CX-Programmer and its FINS address in the [Guide to Connect]. Set for the CX-programmer as guided. Note The details of [Work CX-Simulator] setting will be explained in 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer.
3-5-2 Open Existing PLC

The Setting information of PLC previously created is saved in the PLC data folder. Opening the existing PLC enables to use the same setting any times. 1,2,3 1. Selecting [Select PLC] in the PLC Setup wizard or in the [Settings] of System Status Setting when starting the CX-Simulator will display the [Select PLC] dialog box.
2. Select [Open an existing PLC] and specify the folder. Recently-used PLC data folders are selected from the list. Also possible to set by browsing folders with Browse button. 3. Click the [OK] button to exit the [Select PLC] dialog box. The Ladder Engine is started with the contents set before and each window for Work CX-Simulator, CX-Simulator Debug Console, and Status is displayed. 4. Clicking the [Connect] button in the [Work CX-Simulator] window will display the network and its FINS address set to the CX-Programmer in the [Guide to Connect]. Set to the CX-Programmer guided by the display. Note The details of [Work CX-Simulator] setting will be explained in 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer.
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Note
When creating a new PLC or opening an existing PLC, the settings so far will be discarded. Save the data before these operations if the settings so far or the program downloaded to the Ladder Engine are needed.
3-5-3 Folder Used in CX-Simulator

The CX-Simulator creates folders for data used by each PLC created (PLC data folder). The PLC data folders contain setting information peculiar to the created PLC and file memories able to be accessed by the PLC. Contents of the PLC data folder are as follows:
PLC Data folder

PLC model setting file (PLC.ini) Break condition setting file (*.bsf) Command log setting file (*.csf)
Automatic setting file (Autoexec.dbg)

Save-all file
PLC file memory <CARD>

AUTOEXEC file User-specified file
User-specified folder
User-specified file
EM file memory <EM>

User-specified file
User-specified folder
User-specified file
Log folder <LOG>

Command log file (*.flg) Data trace data file (*.cdt) Data replay file (*.csv)
shows a folder. < > shows a proper folder name.
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Contain data files peculiar to each PLC used by the CX-Simulator. The following files are contained as data files. File Type PLC Model Setting File Break Condition Setting File Command Log Setting File Automatic Setting File Debugger Setting File I/O Memory File Extension Contents ini PLC model and registered unit setting file bsf I/O break condition setting data file csf Command log setting data file File created when exiting the system dbg Debugger automatic setting file (AUTOEXEC.DBG) dat Automatic setting file for I/O memory consisting of multiple files (Memoryn.dat: the underlined part is a serial number) File created on the [Save all] of the [File] menu in the [Debug Console] window. dbg Debugger setting file dat I/O memory save file
Save-all File Debugger Setting File I/O Memory File
Note A total size of the I/O Memory Files is about 10 MB.
The folder for the file memory

The folder for the file memory corresponds to CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit file memory function, which is fixedly allocated for each file system. Name PLC file memory (Memory card) EM file memory Root Folder Name CARD EM Note No limited capacity (following the capacity of the computer hard disk) Capacity limit following the PLC Setting
The file created as the file memory is compatible with the one for CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit. The operation to the folder for the file memory can be performed in the same way as the file memory for CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit. Note 1. If the hard disk capacity of the computer is smaller than that of the file memory, file write may fail. 2. Refer to Section 5 File Memory Functions of CS/CJ Series Programming Manual for the details on the file memory functions.
Log folder
The test data for the CX-Simulator is stored. The following data files for each use are available. File type Command Log File Data Trace File Data Replay File Note Extension Content flg The data file storing CX-Programmer's operation log cdt The compatible data file with the CX-Programmer's data trace file csv CSV-format text file
Refer to 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs for the data file in the log folder.
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Each Part of the Windows
Section 3-6
3-6 Each Part of the Windows

This section explains each part of the windows in the CX-Simulator.
3-6-1 Basic Windows Arrangement
Work CX-Simulator (for connecting CX-Programmer) System Status Setting (for status display)
CX-Simulator Debug Console
(for running)
The basic operation of the CX-Simulator is performed in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] window and the [System Status Setting] window. The [CX-Simulator Debug Console] window executes operation for the Ladder Engine. The [System Status Setting] window displays the status of the Ladder Engine and sets for the Ladder Engine. Note: Only the [Debug Console] window will be displayed when the CX-Simulator is started from the CX-Programmer.
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3-6-2 Basic Windows Transition

The following shows the basic windows transition of the CX-Simulator. There are two transitions: One from the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] window and the other from the [System Status Setting] window.
Transition of System Status Setting Window

System Status Setting (Outline display mode) (Detail display mode)
Transition of Debug Console Window

CX-Simulator Debug Console
Step run display Setting Task control PLC selection I/O break condition
PLC setting wizard PLC unit registration

Network communications setting Network communications registration Serial communications setting Serial port setting Time-related PLC operation setting PLC operation setting UM setting
I/O break condition registration
File operation menu
Connect to Simulator Console display setting
Data regeneration menu
PLC operation setting I/O Condition Tool startup Data Replay Tool startup
Command log setting Messages Alarm
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3-7 System Status Setting Window

3-7-1 System Status Setting Window
The [System Status Setting] window performs PLC model selection, the Ladder Engine status display, cycle time display, UM set/display, network communications set, Serial communications set, and others.
Transition of System Status Setting Window

System Status Setting (Outline display mode) (Detail display mode)
Setting
PLC selection
PLC setting wizard PLC unit registration

Network communications setting Network communications registration Serial communications setting Serial port setting Time-related PLC operation setting PLC operation setting UM setting
Messages Alarm
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System Status Setting Window Names and Functions
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PLC model
Status display LED
Cycle time display Operation mode UM settings display Setting menu display button Alarm display button Outline/detail status display button
Message display button
Name PLC Model Status Display LED Cycle time Display
Function Display the PLC /CPU model currently set. Display operation status of the Ladder Engine. Display the cycle time mode of the Ladder Engine (Estimated/Simulated cycle time) and the up-to-date cycle time (Unit: ms). Operation Mode Display the operation mode (RUN, MONITOR, or PROGRAM) of the Ladder Engine UM Settings Display Display the UM area able to be accessed by the Ladder Engine and the object name. Setting Menu Display Display the setting menu. button Message Display Display the Message Display window. button Alarm Display button Start the Alarm Display application. Outline/Detail Status Switch the display mode of the System Status Setting Display button window (Outline or Detail).
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System Status Setting Window Status Display LED

LED RUN Display Status CS/CJ/CP-series PLC CX-Simulator Lit (Green) Green Blink (Green) Not lit Lit (Red) Blink (Red) Not lit Blink (Yellow) Not lit White Red White Yellow White Green white Condition
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ERR/ARM
COMM.
NETWORK
Executing programs in RUN/ MONITOR mode. Mode error in system downloading (Not used) Error stop in the PROGRAM mode. Fatal error/Non-fatal error/Ladder Engine error Normal Comm. Port sending/receiving (not used) Other than the above Starting Communications Unit Other than the above
Setting Menu
Pressing the [Settings] Menu button displays the setting menu.
Name Select PLC Register PLC Unit Network comms settings Serial comms settings UM Settings PLC Clock Settings PLC Operation Settings Initialize PLC
Function Create a new PLC (the PLC Setting wizard) and select an existing PLC. Set the unit mounting to PLC. Set for the Network Communications Unit. Set for the Serial Communications Unit. Set for the UM. Set the cycle time mode, the interval for continuous run, and others. Set WDT disable, DIP switches, and others. Initialize the I/O memory of PLC.
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Pressing the Outline/Detail Status Display button switches the [System Status Setting] window display between Outline and Detail.
Outline display mode
Detail display mode
Displayed Items in the Detail Status Display.

Time information Cycle time information Name Current PLC Time Cycle time counter Virtual Cycle Time (Virtual time) Virtual Ladder Diagram Execution Time Virtual Time for Peripheral Servicing Computer Cycle Time (Computer time) Function Display current PLC time. The time may be different from that of the computer as they are independent each other. Display the cycle time counter. Display the values of present, minimum, maximum, and average (recent 8 times) virtual cycle times. (unit: ms) Display the present value of the virtual execution time only for UM1 program. (unit: ms) Display the virtual value of peripheral servicing time including overseeing and I/O refreshing. (unit: ms) Display the present, minimum, maximum, and average (recent 8 times) values of computer cycle times
Command Log Settings Yes/No of Command log settings presence I/O Break Condition Yes/No of I/O break condition settings presence Settings
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3-7-2 Setting Menu of System Status Setting

Selecting the [Settings] button in the [System Status Setting] window will display the [Settings] menu. The [Settings] menu sets operation environment for the CX-Simulator. The [Settings] menu provides the following eight items to set various operation environments. Name PLC Selection Function Create a new PLC (the PLC Setting wizard) and select an existing PLC. Refer to 3-5 Creating a New PLC for the details. Set the Unit for mounting to the PLC. Set for the Network Communications Unit. Refer to 6-2 Network Communications Settings for details. Set for the Serial communications Unit. Refer to 5-2 Serial Communications Settings for details. Change the UM setting. Set the cycle time mode, the interval for continuous run, and others. Set WDT Disable, DIP switches, and others. Initialize the IO memory of the PLC.
Register PLC Unit Network Communications Setting Serial Communications Setting UM Setting PLC Clock Setting PLC Operation Setting PLC Initializing Note
Changing the node address of the communications unit in the [Network Communications Setting] will restart the Ladder Engine. Restarting the Ladder Engine will clear the I/O memory areas according to the PLC Setup and read the Autoexec file automatically.
3-7-3 Register PLC Unit

The unit selection performed in the [PLC Setup] wizard can be done again in the [Register PLC Unit] window. 1,2,3 1. Selecting [Register PLC Unit] in the [System Status Setting]|[Settings] menu will display the [Register PLC Unit] window.
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Note
Refer to 3-5 Creating a New PLC for the operation in the [Register PLC Unit] window. 2. Click the [OK] button when the unit registration is completed. Changing the Unit configuration will display the Restart message of the Ladder Engine.
3. Click the [OK] button to restart. Clicking the [Cancel] button will return to the [Register PLC Unit] window. Note Restarting the Ladder Engine will clear the I/O memory areas according to the PLC Setup and read the Autoexec file automatically.
3-7-4 UM Settings
The [UM Settings] window allows to set for the UM to store a ladder diagram. Unlike an actual PLC, the CX-Simulator has two program areas: (1) the program area for applications (UM1) where the ladder diagram to be simulated is stored and (2) the one for debugging (UM2) where the ladder diagram generating virtual external outputs.
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1,2,3
1. Selecting [UM Settings] in the [System Status Setting] | [Settings] menu will display the [UM Settings] window.
UM
Access Enable Execution Enable
Set the UM for downloading/uploading and editing online by the CX-Programmer. Set whether to execute programs on the UM (enable) or not. Disabling both of UM1 and UM2 simultaneously is not possible. Save the current settings and exit the window. Discard the current settings and exit the window.
UM
OK Cancel
2. Click the [OK] button when UM setting is completed. Note Refer to 8 Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs for how to use the UM2.
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3-7-5 PLC Clock Settings

The [PLC Clock Settings] window allows to set the clock-related PLC operation. 1,2,3 1. Selecting [PLC Clock Settings] in the [System Status Setting] | [Settings] menu will display the [PLC Clock Settings] window.
Cycle
Time Mode Settings Specify in which mode to display when monitoring the cycle time. Estimated Cycle Time: Virtually estimated cycle time in the actual PLC. Simulated Cycle Time: The elapsed time in the actual computer. interval Specify the execution interval for Continuous step run and Continuous scan run in the unit of 0.1 seconds. Represent maximum CPU occupancy where the Ladder Engine occupies CPU in the computer. Exceeding the maximum occupancy causes Wait to be added in the cycle process automatically. (The initial value is 60%.) Save the current setting and exit the window. Discard the current setting and exit the window.
Scan
Max.
CPU
OK Cancel
2. Click the [OK] button when setting is completed.
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3-7-6 PLC Operation Settings

The [PLC Operation Settings] window allows to set for PLC operation. 1,2,3 1. Selecting [PLC Operation Settings] in the [System Status Setting] | [Settings] menu will display [PLC Operation Settings] window.
Replay
from the top of the Set whether or not to enable online edit when same scan after online Scan Replay/Step Run. Cycle time watching Disable the watchdog timer (WDT). The Watch Cycle Time in the PLC Setup and the WDT instruction setting are disabled. When disabled, a CPU error will not occur even if the cycle time exceeds the setting. Set the equivalent setting to the DIP switches of the CPU Unit. Set to read Autoexec file automatically when the power turns ON (When the Ladder Engine is started.). Set the DIP Switch (A39512) for User-customization. Save the current settings and exit the window. Discard the current settings and exit the window.
Disable
DIP
Switch Settings Automatic Boot
UM
User
Switch
OK Cancel
2. Click the [OK] button when setting is completed.
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Note
Invalid [Enable online edit when Scan Replay/Step Run] makes impossible to use the Scan Replay function. Also, online editing during Step Run automatically enters PROGRAM mode. (When valid, Scan Replay will automatically be performed.) Invalid [Enable online edit when Scan Replay/Step Run] improves the process speed of one scan than when valid. This setting is effective when debugging a large-scale program with the virtual external input.
3-7-7 Initializing PLC

Initialize the I/O memory of the Ladder Engine. 1,2,3 1.Select [Initialize PLC] in the [System Status Setting] | [Settings] menu. 2. The following dialog box will be displayed before initialization.
Yes
Initialize the following I/O memory areas. CIO W DM EM Close the dialog box without initializing the memory.
No
3.Clicking the [OK] button will initialize the memory.
3-7-8 Message Display Window

The Message Display window displays the display contents of message/error display instructions as messages. Also, send contents of serial/ network communications instructions are displayed (only when "Message" is specified in the communications settings).
Message/Error Display Instructions

Instruction MSG FAL FALS Func. No. Message 046 Occurrence time (cycle counter): Instruction(Message No.)[Display data] 006 Occurrence time (cycle counter): Instruction(FAL No.)[Display data] 007 Occurrence time (cycle counter): Instruction(FAL No.)[Display data] Note The same message (cycle counter and the message No. are the same) is not displayed.
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Instruction SEND RECV CMND Func. No. 090 098 490 time Occurrence time Occurrence time (1) Occurrence (2) Cycle counter Cycle counter Cycle counter (3) Network address, node address, unit address Network address, node address, unit address Network address, node address, unit address Instruction Instruction Message (4) Instruction
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(5) FINS command size FINS command size FINS command size
(6) FINS command FINS command FINS command
Instruction TXD RXD STUP
Func. No. 236 235 237
Message Occurrence time (cycle counter): Instruction (Data length) [Send data] Occurrence time (cycle counter): Instruction Occurrence time (cycle counter): Instruction (Data length) [Setting data]
Note If a non-display character is included for the TXD instruction, it will be displayed in a hexadecimal value. (e.g. CR+LF as <0D><0A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6)
Copy to clipboard The contents of the display buffer in the Message Display window will be copied to the clipboard. Clear screen Clear the display and its buffer. Close Exit the Message Display window.
3-7-9 Alarm Display

Start an alarm display application program to display the alarm history. In default, the event viewer will be started for Windows 2000. Note Refer to each online help, etc. for how to use the event viewer, memo pad, or an alarm display application program.
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Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower
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3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower

The CX-Programmer is connected to the Virtual CPU Unit in the Ladder Engine via FinsGateway. Therefore, the Virtual Communications Unit of FinsGateway must be started with the [Connect] operation to connect the CX-Programmer with the Virtual CPU Unit. Computer Application programs (e.g. CX-Programmer) FinsGateway
FinsGateway Virtual Communications unit
Started by connecting CX-Simulator
CPU unit
Simulator Communications unit
Ladder Engine
This section describes the procedure for connecting the CX-Programmer version 2.1 or lower with the CPU Unit in the Ladder Engine of the CX-Simulator. Application programs other than the CX-Programmer can be connected in the similar way. With CX-Programmer version 3.0 or higher, the CX-Programmer can be connected to the Virtual CPU Unit in the Ladder Engine by selecting the [Auto Online Function] from the [PLC] menu of the CX-Programmer.
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3-8-1 Work CX-Simulator Window

Names and Functions
Connect to the CX-Simulator Disconnect the CX-Simulator
Communications path (Unit) Communications path (Unit) Network address Communications path (Unit) Node address Communications path (Unit) Machine address
Close
Guide to Connect
CX-Simulator FINS address
Network
address
Select a FinsGateway Communications Unit for connecting the Ladder Engine of the CX-Simulator with the CX-Programmer. Display the FINS Address for FinsGateway Communications Unit selected by the target Communications Unit. Setting only Node address is also possible. Start the FinsGateway Communications Unit to connect the Ladder Engine to the CX-Programmer. Connecting to the CX-Simulator will bring the CX-Simulator to the following. The FinsGateway Communications Unit is started. The routing tables for FinsGateway and the Ladder Engine are overwritten. The Serial Communications Server is started following the Serial comm. Settings in the [Serial Communications Settings] window.
Node
address
Machine
address
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Disconnect
Exit the FinsGateway Communications Unit started when connecting to the CX-Simulator and return to the status before the startup. Disconnecting the CX-Simulator will bring the CX-Simulator to the following. The FinsGateway Communications Unit stops. Restore the routing table of FinsGateway to the original status. The Serial Communications Server stops. The mode will be in PROGRAM if the Ladder Engine is running. Display the settings for connecting with the CX-Simulator. Exit the window with the present settings.
Guide
to Connect
Close
Note
Correct the Node address of FinsGateway Communications Unit only if it overlaps with the node address of the Network Communications Unit when connecting to the CX-Simulator.
3-8-2 How to Connect with CX-Programmer

This section explains how to connect the CX-Simulator with the CX-Programmer. 1,2,3 1. Start the CX-Simulator and select a PLC data folder needed for debugging application programs. The windows for [Work CX-Simulator], [CX-Simulator Debug Console], and [System Status Setting] are displayed. 2. Press the [Connect] button in the [Work CX-Simulator] window. The FINS Address to be set to the CX-Programmer will be displayed in the Guide to Connect.
FINS address to be set to the CX-Programmer
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3. Register the FINS address displayed in the Guide to Connect to the CX-Programmer. Double-click the PLC name in the Project Tree of the CX-Programmer to display the [Change PLC] window.
4. Change the [Network Type] to the network type selected by the target Communications Unit in the [Work CX-Simulator] window. Pressing the [Settings] button of the [Network Type] will display the [Network Settings] window.
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5. Change the settings of [Network] and [Node] for [FINS Destination Address] to the network address and the node address for the FINS address displayed in the Guide to Connect. The routing table for FinsGateway must be changed if the Network address is to be changed. Note 1. Do not change the unit address for the FinsGateway Communications Unit with FinsGateway setting tool, etc. Changing the unit address may cause the [Connect] operation to fail. 2. Do not set items to the local network table when setting the routing table to the CX-Simulator. The local network table will automatically be changed when [Connect] is executed. If communications with the Ladder Engine can not be executed after setting the routing table, [Disconnect] and then [Connect] again. 3. If a new FinsGateway Communications Unit with the same name is started by the FinsGateway service manager, etc. during [Connect], the new unit will fail to start. The Communications Unit with the same name can not be used simultaneously. 4. For instructions on changing the routing tables, refer to Section 3 of the CX-Integrator Operation Manual (W445).
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Debug Console Window
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3-9 Debug Console Window

3-9-1 Debug Console Window
In the Debug Console window, various debugging operations (e.g. Step Run and Scan Run for the Ladder Engine) are performed.
Transition of Debug Console Window Debug Console
Step run display Task control I/O break condition
I/O break condition registration
File operation menu
Connect to Simulator Console display setting
Data replay menu
PLC operation setting I/O Condition Tool startup Data Replay Tool startup
Command log setting
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Debug Console Window Names and Functions

Title bar
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Toolbar
Main menu
Name Title bar Main menu Toolbar
Function The title is displayed. Select a menu. Click an icon to select a function.
Icons on the Toolbar

Icons for Execution Operation Name Run (Monitor ode) Stop (Program mode) Pause Function Execute Scan continuously.
Stop the execution. The operation mode for the Ladder Engine will become PROGRAM automatically. Pause the execution. The execution can be resumed in each execution mode. Step Run Process each step of the mnemonic codes. Continuous Step Execute Step Run at a fixed interval continuously. Run Scan Run Execute a ladder diagram for a single scan. If Scan Run is executed during Step Run, the program will be executed to its end. Continuous Scan Execute Scan Run at a fixed interval continuously. Run Scan Replay Return the I/O memory status to the one before the scan started during Step Run. The program counter is also cleared. Reset Reset the hardware and perform the Startup procedure. The power interrupt task is started. Note Refer to 4-2 Debugging Operation for each execution operation.
The Icons for Debugging Operation Name Show Step Run Task Control I/O Break Condition Setting Note Function Display the Step Run window. Display the Task Control window. Display the I/O Break Condition Setting window.
Refer to 4 Debugging Programs for each operation.
Contents of Main Menu

Name File Replay Help Function Display the File menu. Display the Data Replay menu. Display the Help information and the version.
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3-9-2 Menu List of CX-Simulator Debug Console

The following shows the function list of the main menu and submenu in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console]. Main Menu File Submenu Read all Save all Shortcut Function Read the settings "saved all." Save the I/O memory of the Ladder Engine and the present settings of the Debugger to the specified file. Allow the CX-Simulator to participate into the network. Refer to 3-8 Connecting to the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower for details. Change the display settings of the Debug Console window. Exit the CX-Simulator. Start the I/O Condition Operation Tool. Set for Data Replay and start the Data Replay Tool. Start the Command log with the present settings. Stop the Command log. Set for the Command log. Display the contents of Command log with the Memo Pad. Display Help Contents. Search the Index. Display the version information of the CX-Simulator.
Work CX-Simulator
Console Display Settings Exit system IO Condition Data Replay Command log Start Stop Configuration View Log Help Help Help Index About
Replay
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3-9-3 Outline of Basic Operation for Debug Console Menu

This section explains the following basic menu operation of the CX-Simulator.
File
Read All Save All Work CX-Simulator Console Display Setting Exit
Replay
I/O Condition Operation Data Replay Command Log
Command Log
Start Stop Setting View Log
Help
Contents Help Index About
Note
The menus above may grayed-out depending on the function selected. The gray-displayed menu can not be used during the function execution. The following explains the basic operation by the menu.
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3-9-4 [File] Menu

This section explains how to operate the sub-menus in the [File] menu.
[Read all]
Open the [Save all] file. 1,2,3 1.Select [Read all] in the [File] menu.
Look
in
The PLC data folder will be displayed in default. Specify the folder after pressing the drop-down list to move to the other drive and folder. Clicking the file name displayed in the [File name] box will display the file name. Alternatively input the file name of the Save-all file. Select the extension to specify the type of file displayed in the [File name] box. Pressing this button after selecting the Save-all file will read the file. Cancel reading the Save-all file and close the dialog box.
File
name
Files
of type
Open
Cancel
2. Select the Save-all file and then click [Open] button. Note In [Read all], the Debugger Setting File (.dbg) will be specified. Actually, however, the I/O memory file (.dat) that has the same name as the Debugger Setting File (+ serial number) will also be read.
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Debug Console Window [Save All]

Create the Save-all file. 1,2,3
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1.Selecting the [Save all] in the [File] will display the following dialog box.
Save
in
The PLC data folder will be displayed in default. Specify the folder after pressing the dropdown list to save into the other drive or folder. Name a Save-all file. Select an extension and specify the type of file displayed in the [File name] box. Press this button when the file name and the folder for save are determined. Cancel saving the file and close the dialog box.
File
name as type
Save
Save
Cancel
2. Select a drive and folder for Save-all 3.Input a file name in the [File name] box or select a file name from the list. 4.Click the [Save] button to save the Save-all file. Note The file will be saved in the format specified with the file type even when it is specified with an extension. Actually the I/O memory file (.dat) that has the same name as the Debugger Setting File (+ serial number) will also be saved.
[Work CX-Simulator]
Refer to 3-8 Connecting with the CX-Programmer Version 2.1 or Lower for Work CX-Simulator.
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Debug Console Window [Console Display Settings]

Console Display Settings sets for the CX-Simulator display.
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Select
Icon Size Action
Select the icon size for the CX-Simulator Debug Console, which will be reflected at the next startup. Set for the event action. Checking [Show a viewer automatically for Alarms] will start the Alarm Display program when an alarm occurs. Checking [Popup a window automatically for Messages] will automatically display the Messages window when its contents are updated. The alarm display is performed only by the event viewer (OS standard). Checking [Always on Top] will display each window for the Debugger in front. Save the present settings and exit the window. Discard the present settings and exit the window.
Event
Alarms
Display Position
Window
OK Cancel
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Debug Console Window [Exit system]

Exit from the CX-Simulator. 1,2,3 1.Select [Exit system] in [File] to display the exit message.
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Yes No
Disconnect the CX-Simulator to exit the application Close the dialog box to cancel exiting the CX-Simulator.
2. Clicking the [Yes] button will display the dialog box for saving the Debugger setting. 3. Clicking the [Yes] button will save the current setting to exit the CX-Simulator. 4. Attempting to exit without disconnecting the Simulator will display the dialog box below, followed by the [Work CX-Simulator] window.
After Disconnect, exit the system again.
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3-9-5 [Replay] Menu

This section explains how to operate the sub-menu of the [Replay] menu.
[IO Condition]
Start the IO Condition tool to display the [Run] window (the startup window for this tool).
Note
Refer to 8 Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs for the details of the I/O Condition tool.
IO
condition file FINS Ad-
Input the name of the execution file for I/O Condition. Browsing files with the Browse button is also possible. Input the destination FINS address for monitoring I/O Condition. The FINS address for the Ladder Engine is displayed as the initial value. Changing it during the execution is not possible. Specify whether or not to perform the synchronous process. When in the process, the conditional monitoring will be performed to the Ladder Engine in the unit of a single scan. When in the asynchronous, at a fixed interval. Pressing the Start button will monitor I/O Condition. The button works as Stop button during execution. When starting, the message box is displayed at the destination. The process will be started after confirmation. Display the process status on the Status bar.
Target
dress
Synchronized
Start/Stop
button
Status
Display
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Cycle
Count Dis-
play
Destination
Display the cycle increase after starting monitoring. When in asynchronous process, display the count of monitoring operation. Display the model name of connecting destination in the title.
Model
Name File Open

Start
Input the execution file using Browse. Monitor the I/O Condition whose execution flag is D in the set execution file. Not selectable if the execution file is not input. Stop I/O condition monitoring. Not selectable unless monitoring is being executed. Display the I/O Condition Setting window. Exit I/O Condition.
Stop
Configuration Exit
Help Menu Help Contents

Help
Display Help Contents for Windows Display Help Index for Windows. Display the version information.
Index
About
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Configuration Window
In the Configuration window, the IO Condition Equation is set. The IO Condition Equation consists of the logical equation (the conditional equation) combining I/O memory conditions to be monitored, the delay time from when the conditional equation holds till when the output equation is executed, and the settings to the I/O memory to be executed after the delay time elapses.
List of IO Condition Equation Run Flag Display whether or not to execute IO Condition (D(o),N(on),E(rror)). When registering the equation, N is set as the initial value. If the contents of the conditional equation and output equation can not be analyzed, E(rror) will occur. Double-clicking with the line selected will switch between D and N.
Condition
Display the logical equation combining I/O memory conditions to be monitored. Display the time (unit: ms) from when the conditional equation holds till when the output equation is executed. Display the logical equation combining operations to be executed when the conditional equation holds.
Delay
Output
Register
Button
Register the data set in the registration condition as the IO Condition equation.
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Registered Condition Describe the Conditional Equation to register in the I/O Condition Condition equation. Insert the contents set in the Insert Equation, insert by Logical Operator button, and paste from the clip board are possible. Delete the contents of the Conditional Equation. or button Insert the character string "or" as a logical operator. and button Insert the character string "and" as a logical operator. << button Insert the contents set in the Insert Equation to the Conditional Equation. Input the delay time (unit: ms) to be registered to the I/O condition Equation. Describe the Output Equation to be registered in the I/O Condition equation. Insert the contents set in the Insert Equation, insert by [Operator] button, and paste from the clipboard are possible.
DEL and << DEL
button
Delay
time
Output
button
button
button
Delete the contents of Output Equation. Insert the character string "and" as a logical operator. Insert the contents set in the Insert Equation.
Insert Equation Insert Equation Select
Select which to insert the Bit Conditional Equation or the Word Conditional Equation Set the Bit Conditional Equation to be inserted to the Conditional/Output Equation.
Value
Bit Conditional Equation
Select
Type Address Operation
Select which is the value of Conditional Equation, fixed (upper) or I/O memory (lower). Select I/O memory type. Input the address of I/O memory type. Select from either = or NOT. Selecting NOT will not reflect the value to the Conditional Equation/Output Equation. For "Fixed Value", select ON/OFF as Bit information in the drop down list. For "I/O Memory", set the type and the address.
Value
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Word Conditional Set the Word Conditional Equation to be inserted to the Conditional Equation/Output Equation. Equation
Value
Selection
Type Address Operator
Select which is the value of Conditional Equation, fixed (upper) or I/O memory (lower). Select the I/O memory type. Input the address of I/O memory type. Select =,<>,<=,>=,<,>, or NOT as an operator from the drop down list. Selecting NOT will not reflect the value to the Conditional Equation/Output Equation. For "Fixed Value", input BCD(0 to 9999) or BIN(0x0 to 0xFFFF). For "I/O memory", set the type and the address.
Value
File Menu Open
Read the I/O Condition file from the File dialog. If some settings are already input in the window, the current input data will be discarded. If the file already opened by Open in the File menu exists, save the current data to the existing open file. If a file is not open, this selection is not possible.
Save
Save
As
Save the present setting data in the File Save dialog box. Close the Setting window. (Different from Exit of a tool)
Exit
Edit Menu line Insert

line line
Insert specified number of lines just before the line currently selected. Delete the specified lines Copy the specified lines to the clipboard. The data on the clipboard can be used in the commercial spread sheet software.
Delete Copy
Insert
copied lines Insert the data on the clipboard to the currently specified line. The line data is evaluated when inserting.
Help Menu Help Contents

Help
Display Help Contents for Windows. Display Help Index for Windows. Display the version information.
Index
About
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Debug Console Window [Data Replay]
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Start the [Data Replay Settings] window and then Data Replay Tool using the set file.
Replay
file
Input the file name to be replayed by Data Replay Tool. The Command Log file (.flg), the data trace data file (.cdt), and the data replay file (.csv) can be replayed. Input the file name to output the monitor data corresponding to the replay data to. The format of the output file will be that of the data replay file(.csv). If the data to be monitored into the output file is set to the other data replay file, the file can be specified as the output template file. Select the name of the replay file, output file, and output template file specifying the destination for browsing. Set the destination FINS address for the data replay. The FINS address for the Ladder Engine is set in default.
Output
file
Output
template
Browse
FINS
Address
Synchronous OK Cancel
replay Replay synchronously. Start the Data Replay Tool with the present settings. Discard the present settings and exit the window.
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Data Replay Tool
Data Replay Tool reads the data in the specified input file and set them in sequence as the virtual external input to the Ladder Engine.
Replay
data Data
Display the replay file set in the [Data Replay Settings] window. Display the output file set in the [Data Replay Settings] window. Display the output template file set in the [Data Replay Settings] window. Pause the data replay. The button works as [Resume] during pausing. Exit the Data Replay Tool forcibly.
Output
Template
Pause
Exit
Status Bar Type

Operation
Display the type of the input data. Status Display the operation status of the Data Replay Tool. Display the destination FINS address for connection where the data is replayed. Display "[Synchronous]" while the synchronous replay is performed.
Destination
FINS address for Connection Synchronous/ Asynchronous Display Note
Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs for [Data Replay Tool].
[Command log]
Display the sub-menu of the Command Log.
[Command log] | [Start]

Start the Command Log with the contents of the Command Log Settings. Can not be selected when the Command Log has been started or Command Log Settings are not set.
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Exit the Command Log. Can not be selected if the Command Log has not been started.
[Command log] | [Configuration]

Set the Command log. The Command log saves the CX-Programmer commands with FINS commands.
FINS Address Filter Registration List FINS Address Filter Filter Check FINS Command Filter Registration List FINS Command Filter Filter Check
Log
file name
Input the file name for saving the Command Log. If the existing file is specified, the log data will be appended to the bottom of the file. The Log file can be selected by browsing. Read the Command Log settings from the file. Save the Command Log settings to the file.
Browse Read Save Clear
All
Clear the filter check for all of the registered items of the FINS address filter and the FINS command filter. Select the filter check for all of the registered items of the FINS address filter and the FINS command filter. Save the present settings and exit the window. Discard the present settings and exit the window.
Set
All
OK Cancel
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FINS Address Filters Registration List Display the FINS address selectable as the FINS address filter. The [All local nodes] shows all FINS addresses in the computer. Usually specify the [All local nodes] as the filter (registered as the initial value and can not be deleted).
Filter Add Delete Network
Check
Check here if selecting items in the Registration List. Add the FINS address to the Registration List. Delete the selected items in the Registration List.
address
Specify the FINS network address to be added to the Registration List. Specifying "*" will target all of the network addresses. Specify the FINS node address to be added to the Registration List. Specifying "*" will target all of the node addresses. Specify the FINS node address to be added to the Registration List. Specifying "*" will target all of the machine numbers. Specify the name of the FINS address to be added to the Registration List.
Node
address
Machine
address
Name
FINS Command Filters The Registration Display the filter of the FINS commands selectable as List the FINS command filter. When selecting, compare from top of the FINS commands and save the matched commands as the log.
Filter Add
Check
Check here if selecting the item in the Registration List. Add the filter of the FINS command to the Registration List. Delete the selected items in the Registration List.
Delete Command
name
Display the list of FINS command filters registered in advance.
Note
Refer to 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs for the details of the Command Log setting.
[Command log] | [View Log]

Display the contents of the saved Command Log. Display the content of the file set as the log file in the Command log Setting with the Memo Pad (OS standard).
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3-9-6 [Help] Menu

This section explains how to operate the sub-menu of the [Help] menu.
[Help Contents]
Display the Help Contents of the CX-Simulator. Select [Help Contents] in the [Help] menu to display the [Help Contents] dialog box.
Help
Contents
Display the Help Contents of the CX-Simulator. Display the [Help Index] dialog box. Return to the window displayed just before. Print the selected topic.
Keyword Return Print
[Help Index]
Search for the topic in the online help using the keyword. Select [Help Index] in the [Help] menu to display the [Help Index] dialog box.
[About]
Select [About] in the [Help] menu to display the version information for the CX-Simulator. Close the [About] dialog box. OK Note The license information is not displayed when upgrading from CX-Simulator Ver. 1.3 or higher.
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Section 3-9
3-9-7 [Step Run] Window

The Step Run window displays the content of the program area for application programs(UM1) by the task in mnemonic codes and allows to monitor the step transition.
Names and Functions

Task Selection Address Main Menu Start Point display
Break Point Display
Executing Point Display
Instruction Code (Mnemonic) Display
Name Main Menu Task Selection Address Instruction Code (Mnemonic) Display Break Point Display Executing Point Display Start Point display
Function Select a menu. Select a task to display from the tasks registered in the program. Display the program address in the task. Display instruction codes and operands. Display the break points set in the program. Display the program address presently being executed. Specify the execution start point.
Contents of the Main Menu

Name File Edit Debug Options Help Function Display the File menu. Display the Edit menu. Display the Debug menu. Display the Option menu. Display the Help and About.
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Debug Console Window Menu List of the Step Run Window

Main Menu File Edit Submenu Close Copy Go to Go to Top Go to End Start a start point Remove a start point Set a break point Clear a break point Clear all break points Auto scroll Help Contents Help Index About Shortcut
Section 3-9
Debug
Options Help
Function Close the Step Run window. Copy the contents of the task being displayed to the clipboard. Jump to the specified program address. Jump to the top of the task. Jump to the bottom of the task. Set the start point to the selected step. Reset the start point of the selected step. Set the break point to the selected step. Reset the break point of the selected step. Reset all of the break points. Set whether or not to scroll automatically. Display the Help Contents. Display the Help Index. Display the version information.
Content of Pop-up Menu

Clicking a mnemonic code and right-clicking will display the pop-up menu. Name Start point Set Start point Reset Break point Set Break point Reset All Break points Reset Function Set the start point to the selected step. Reset the start point of the selected step. Set the break point to the selected point. Reset the break point of the selected step. Reset all break points.
Contents of Step Display

The [Step Run] window displays the lines distinctively. Background/Color of Character Regular Line White/Black Start Point Blue/White Break Point Brown/White Executing Line Light Blue/Black Stop on I/O Break Condition Magenta/Black Non-executing State (e.g. Green/Black interlocked) Line Display Line Mark None ! * > # > Remarks
Step Run with non-execution for IL, JMP, FOR/BREAK, etc.
Note
1. In the Step window, the lower part of the table has a priority in display. 2. Refer to 4-3 Step Run and Break for the details of Step Run.
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Section 3-9
3-9-8 Task Control Window

The Task Control window displays the status of the task in the program area for application programs (UM1).
Names and Functions

Change task display Task type display Task No. display Main menu
Monitor button
Task execution time Task execution count Task status display Task startup interval
Task settings display
[Close] button
Name Main menu Change task display
Function Select a menu. Select the task to be displayed from the tasks registered in the program (Cycle, interrupt, or All tasks). Task type display Display the task type (Cycle execution task or interrupt task). If multiple interrupt types are set to a single interrupt task, they will be displayed as separate lines. Task No. display Display the task No. of cycle tasks and interrupt tasks. Task settings display For the cyclic task, display "Cycle." For the interrupt task, display its interrupt type (Power interrupt, scheduled interrupt, I/O interrupt, or External interrupt). Task startup interval Display the time (unit: ms) for the clock interrupt task. Task status display For a cyclic task, display the execution status (Initial, Ready, Run, or Wait). For an interrupt task, display Run if it is being executed and nothing if it is not. Task execution count Display the count for each task after the Ladder Engine is started or reset. Task execution time Display the time required to execute each task (The latest value, Unit: ms). If an interrupt task is executed while executing the cyclic task, the execution time for the interrupt task is also added. If set as the computer cycle time, the standby time for pausing with Step Run and Scan Run is added, too. Monitor button Switch between update (monitoring) and not update (stop monitoring) of the window. [Close] button Exit the Task Control window.
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Debug Console Window Contents of Menu

Name Tasks Help
Section 3-9
Function Display the task menu. Display the information on Help and the version.
Menu List of [Step Run] Window

Main Menu Tasks Submenu Cyclic tasks Run Mode Wait Mode Block Run Extra cyclic Start tasks Stop Activate Interrupt Task Shortcut Function Turn the selected cyclic task into the execution mode. Turn the selected cyclic task into the standby mode. Execute the selected cyclic task in block. Used in Program mode. Start the selected task as an extra cyclic task. Stops the selected task. In Program mode, execute the selected interrupt task in block. In Monitor/Run mode, an interrupt occurs at the moment and the process moves to the specified interrupt task. Copy the list of Task Control being displayed to the clipboard. Close the Task Control window. Display the Help Contents Display the Help Index. Display the version information.
Copy task data Exit Help Contents Help Index About
Help
Content of Pop-up Menu

Clicking the task line and right-clicking will display the pop-up menu. Name Function Execution Mode Turn the selected cyclic task to Execution mode. Standby Mode Turn the selected cyclic task to Standby mode. Execution in Block Execute the selected cyclic task in block. Available only in Program mode. Interrupt Task Startup In Program mode, execute the selected interrupt task in block. In Monitor/Run mode, an interrupt occurs at the moment and the process moves to the specified interrupt task. Copy Copy the list of Task Control being displayed to the clipboard. Close Close the Task Control window. Cyclic Task Note 1. Block execution of task sets a start point at the top of the task and a break point at the bottom (END line), and operates in the same way as Step Run. 2. Refer to 4-4 Task Debugging for the details of Task Control.
3-9-9 I/O Break Condition Settings Window

I/O Break Condition Setting sets the values of I/O memory with the logical equation and registers the I/O Break Conditional Equation for breaking at the step where the set equation holds.
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Debug Console Window Names and Functions

Break conditional equation display
Section 3-9
OR LIST
OR item select AND LIST
AND item selection
[Update] button
AND item delete
OR item add
AND item add
OR item delete
Condition setting save Condition settings read
[OK] button
[Cancel] button
Name Break conditional equation display [Update] button
Function Display the conditions selected in AND LIST and OR LIST as the I/O break conditional equation. Update the I/O break condition setting expression in the window with the present configuration of AND LIST and OR LIST. AND LIST AND item selection Select the conditions registered in AND LIST with check boxes. AND item add Add conditions set in [Register I/O Break Condition] to AND LIST. AND item delete Delete the selected conditions in AND LIST. OR LIST OR item select Select conditions registered in OR LIST with check boxes. OR item add Add the conditions set in [Register I/O Break Condition] to OR LIST. OR item delete Delete the selected conditions in OR LIST. Condition settings read Read conditions saved in the I/O break condition Setting file. Condition setting save Save the present settings in the I/O break condition Setting file. [OK] button Set the present I/O break condition and exit the window. [Cancel] button Exit the window without setting the present condition.
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Debug Console Window Register IO Break Condition Window
Section 3-9
The Register IO Break Condition window sets conditions to be registered to AND LIST or OR LIST in the I/O Break Settings window.
Bit condition or word condition select
Bit condition area type Bit condition address Bit condition value Word condition area type Word condition address Word condition value
[OK] button
Word condition operator
[Cancel] button
Name Bit condition or word condition select Bit condition area type Bit condition address Bit condition value Word condition area type Word condition address Word condition operator Word condition value [OK] button [Cancel] button Available Area Type and Address Range Bit Condition Area Name CIO Area Work Area Holding Area Auxiliary Area
Function Select bit condition or word condition as the Conditional Equation to be input. (See the table below.) (See the table below.) Select from ON, OFF, or NOT (value change). (See the table below.) (See the table below.) Select from =, <=, >=, <>, <, >, or NOT (value change). Input the value to be compared in binary (0000 to FFFF). Register the present I/O break condition and exit the window. Exit the window without setting the present condition.
Area Type IO W H A
Address Range 0.00 to 6143.15 0.00 to 511.15 0.00 to 511.15 0.00 to 959.15
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Word Condition Area Name CIO Area Work Area Holding Are Auxiliary Area DM Area EM Area Timer Area (TIM) Counter Area (CNT) Area Type IO W H A D E?_ T C
Section 3-9
Address Range 0 to 6143 0 to 511 0 to 511 0 to 959 0 to 32767 E0_0 to E0_32767 and EC_0 to EC_32767 0 to 4095 0 to 4095
Note Refer to 4-3 Step Run and Break for the details of I/O break condition.
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SECTION 4 Debugging Programs

4-1 Debugging Using the CX-Programmer ...................................................................................... 92 4-2 Debugging Operation.................................................................................................................. 93 4-2-1 CS/CJ/CP-series PLC's Modes and Execution Mode..................................................... 93 4-2-2 Scan Run ........................................................................................................................ 94 4-2-3 Step Run ......................................................................................................................... 94 4-2-4 Stop ( ) ......................................................................................................................... 95 4-2-5 Pause ( ) ....................................................................................................................... 96 4-2-6 Other Operation.............................................................................................................. 96 4-3 Step Run and Break .................................................................................................................... 97 4-3-1 Operations for Step Run ................................................................................................. 97 4-3-2 Break Setting .................................................................................................................. 97 4-3-3 Break Point..................................................................................................................... 98 4-3-4 Start Point Setting........................................................................................................... 99 4-3-5 I/O Break Condition Setting......................................................................................... 100 4-4 Task Debugging........................................................................................................................ 105 4-4-1 Execution Time and Count of Task.............................................................................. 105 4-4-2 Task Execution Status .................................................................................................. 105 4-4-3 Executing Tasks Individually ....................................................................................... 106 4-4-4 Precautions when Debugging Task .............................................................................. 107
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Debugging Using the CX-Programmer
Section 4-1
4-1 Debugging Using the CX-Programmer

Debugging using the CX-Programmer can be performed in the same operation as the CS/CJ/CP-series PLC because the CX-Simulator implements equivalent functions as the CS/CJ/CP-series PLC. Note For details of program debugging with CX-Programmer, refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446). This section shows the differences with the actual CS/CJ/CP-series PLC and notices when operating the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer. Operation of the CX-Programmer Transfer/compare a program. Monitoring Differences/Notices Same Monitoring is possible even during a scan when in Step Run. Force Set/Reset and Set/Reset Bits Force Set/Reset and Set/Reset Bits are possible even during a scan when in Step Run. Change the present value of a Changing the present value of a word is possible even word. during a scan when in Step Run. Change the set value of the Changing the set value of the Timer/Counter is possible Timer/Counter. even during a scan when in Step Run. Detect a rising/falling edge (differ- Differential monitor is possible even during a scan when in ential monitor) Step Run. Online Editing Online Editing is possible even during Step Run and scan. Online Editing during Step Run (including Continuous Step Run) will return the program control to the head (when Online Editing enabled for Scan Replay/ Step Run). Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring The time axis (the horizontal axis) of the time chart monitoring shows the different time with that of the CX-Simulator operation when in the virtual cycle time mode or pausing. Cycle Time Display Setting from the CX-Simulator allows to display the cycle time in the virtual cycle time or computer cycle time. Occurring Error and Error History Same Display Register/Set a Password Same Read/Set Clock Same (The day of the week is automatically corrected following the calendar in the CX-Simulator.) Release an access right Same Note When operating the Ladder Engine only from the CX-Programmer and not from the CX-Simulator Debug Console (in the Monitor mode and in Continuous Run), the same operation as when the CS/CJ-series CPU Unit is connected to the CX-Programmer can be performed.
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Debugging Operation
Section 4-2
4-2 Debugging Operation

The Ladder Engine has the execution mode for operating from the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] as well as the modes in the CS/CJ/CP-series PLC. Changing the execution mode from the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] allows more detailed debugging.
4-2-1 CS/CJ/CP-series PLC's Modes and Execution Mode

The Ladder Engine of the CX-Simulator performs the same operation as the actual PLC. Thus it has the actual PLC's modes (Program/Monitor/Run).
Relationship between Actual PLC's Modes and Execution Mode

The table below shows the relationship between the actual PLC's modes and the Execution Mode Mode Program Monitor Execution Mode Mode mode Scan Scan Run Run Continuous Scan Run Continuous Run Step Step Run Run Continuous Step Run Pause Stop Scan Replay Reset Follow the settings. Note Run mode Same as the Monitor mode. Changed only by the CX-Programmer setting.
The Ladder Engine runs in the Monitor mode. A Run operation turns the mode to Monitor even when the mode is changed to Run from the CX-Programmer.
Mode Change from CX-Programmer

Changing the mode from the CX-Programmer will change the execution mode of the Ladder Engine as follows. Program mode Monitor/Run mode Monitor/Run mode Program mode Monitor mode Run mode Run mode Monitor mode : Continuous Run : Stop mode : No change : No change
Execution mode and CX-Simulator Connection

Selecting [Disconnect] in the [Work CX-Simulator] window will automatically turn the execution mode to the Stop mode. Changing the execution mode from the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] or changing the mode from the CX-Programmer can not be performed during Disconnect. Change the execution mode after [Connect].
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Debugging Operation
Section 4-2
4-2-2 Scan Run

The Scan Run executes the program from overseeing processing to peripheral servicing in a single scan (cycle). There are three types of Scan Run: [Scan Run], [Continuous Scan Run], and [Continuous Run].
Overseeing processing
Computing processing
I/O refresh
Scan Run ( ) Scan Run executes a program from the present executing point by a single scan. The mode turns to Pause when completed. Continuous Scan Run ( ) Continuous Scan Run repeats Scan Run at a fixed interval. The minimum cycle time function of PLC fixes the time from the cycle start time to the next start time. In Continuous Scan Run, on the other hand, fixes the time from the cycle end time to the next start time. Continuous Run ( ) Continuous Run repeats a single scan (cycle) from overseeing processing to peripheral servicing. Changing the mode of the Ladder Engine to Monitor mode from the CX-Programmer will automatically turn to Continuous Run mode. Note Refer to 9-1 CPU Unit Operation for the details of the CPU Unit operation.
4-2-3 Step Run

The Step Run executes a program by instruction (step). While executing, the mnemonic list is displayed in the Step Run window to monitor the line (step) currently being executed.
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Debugging Operation
Section 4-2
Computing processing
Single step run
Pause
I/O refresh
There are two types of Step Run: [Single Step Run] and [Continuous Step Run]. Step Run ( ) The Step Run executes a program by step. Executing Single Step Run during Continuous Run or Scan run will pause the program at the top. Continuous Step Run ( ) The Continuous Step Run repeats Step Run at a fixed interval.
4-2-4 Stop ( )
The Stop stops executing the ladder diagram for Continuous Run, Scan Run, Continuous Scan Run, Continuous Step Run, or Pause Changing the mode of the Ladder Engine to the Program mode from the CX-Programmer will stop executing the ladder diagram.
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Debugging Operation
Section 4-2
4-2-5 Pause ( )
Pause pauses executing the ladder diagram. The situation is also the same when the execution of the ladder program is stopping in Scan Run, Step Run, a break point, or an I/O break condition. While pausing, the peripheral servicing is performed.
4-2-6 Other Operation

Scan Replay ( ) The Scan Replay returns the execution status to the first of the scan when pausing. The Scan Replay returns all of the status including values changed by the program execution to that of the scan start. As long as it is within a scan, monitoring can be done with conditions changed any times. Reset ( )
The Reset simulates the process in the Ladder Engine when from power interruption to power on. The power interruption task is started at power interruption to allow debugging the power interruption process (only when registered). Returning from the Reset turns the mode to Program.
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Step Run and Break
Section 4-3
4-3 Step Run and Break

The Step Run allows to debug by step, which was impossible in debugging using an actual CS/CJ/CP-series PLC. In addition, combining execution with a break/start point specified, and break with I/O memory conditions (I/O break conditions) specified will allow closer debugging. The Step Run is available only for a program on the program area for applications (UM1), not for debugging (UM2).
4-3-1 Operations for Step Run

Peripheral Servicing
The Ladder Engine accepts and process FINS commands even during a cycle execution as long as it is during pausing (e.g. Step Run). This enables monitoring the values during a cycle execution, which is usually impossible.
Online Editing
When performing Online Editing to the Ladder Engine during Step Run or pausing during a cycle, the program execution returns to the status just prior to the cycle start and pauses (when set as Online Editing enabled for Scan Rerun/Step Run).
Cycle Time during Step Run

The cycle time during Step Run (including pausing), for both virtual cycle time and computer cycle time, does not include the time of pausing. Similarly, the Timer, Clock Pulses, etc. do not operate during pausing. However, only the time clocks the actual time if set as "computer cycle time." If set as " virtual cycle time", the time stays unchanged during pausing because the time accumulates the virtual cycle time.
4-3-2 Break Setting

The Number of settings For applications program area (UM1) For debugging program area (UM2) Action When online when a editing program When changed downloading Operation after execution Start point One point Break point 32 points max Usable Unusable Clear Clear Clear setting after execution Clear only the break points No change in the changed task. All clear No change No change (Continuous setting) After the break condition is met, the values of I/O memory area within the conditions are reevaluated only when they have changed. I/O Break Condition One condition
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Step Run and Break
Section 4-3
4-3-3 Break Point

The break point is where the program execution is paused. Specifying a break point will automatically stop the program execution at the specified point. As an example of break point, the following introduces the case where monitoring the IR value used between FOR and NEXT.
Monitoring IR
The Step Run enables monitoring the contents of Index Registers (IR) while executing a ladder diagram in the CX-Programmer's [Set Values] window, which used to be impossible. Following diagram shows an example of IR usage extracted from the sample in 6-2 Index Registers of CS/CJ Series Programming Manual(W394). Setting a break pointer within the FOR to NEXT loop (the hatched part in the diagram) enables to check the change of IR within the FOR to NEXT loop.
Program ,IR2 FOR &100 TIM ,IR0+ @D0
,IR1+ ,IR2+
Instruction word (mnemonic)
Operand
address
P_On
++ D0 NEXT END
000000 000001 000002 000003 000004 000005 000006 000007 000008
FOR LD NOT TIM LD OUT LD ++ NEXT END
&100 ,IR2 ,IR0+ @D0 ,IR1+ ,IR2+ P_On D0
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Step Run and Break
Section 4-3
4-3-4 Start Point Setting

Setting a start point enables to specify an instruction to be executed next by the program.
Start Point Setting

A start point can be set only in the Program mode. The program is executed from the start point when an execution is operated from the Debug Console or the mode is changed to the Monitor mode by the CX-Programmer. For example, executing Step Run with a start point specified will move the execution control to the start point and begin the next Step Run.
Start Point Location

If a start point is set halfway in the rung, the previous value of power flow turns OFF (false) forcibly regardless of the present value. For example, setting a start point at the right hatched part in the diagram below will not execute the rung, which originally would be executed, because the power flow is forcibly turned OFF. When executing the diagram with a start point set, set the start point at the top of the rung (the left hatched part in the diagram).
0000 00 0000 01 0000 0000 02 03 0002 00 Program address Instruction word (Mnemonic) Operand
Power flow
0001 0001 00 01
END
000000 000001 000002 000003 000004 000005 000006 000007 000008 000009
LD AND LD AND NOT LD NOT AND OR LD AND LD OUT END
000000 000001 000002 000003 000100 000101
000200
Note Be careful when setting a start point in JUMP instructions or a loop rung as shown below. Doing so may cause an unstable JUMP address and an unexpected operation. Setting within a subroutine Setting within a FOR to NEXT loop Setting within a block program Looping may fail (exit the loop unexpectedly) because the loop condition is not evaluated correctly. For JUMP instructions (including subroutines), the JUMP destination address when the JUMP instruction was last executed will be executed or an instruction error will occur. If an instruction error occurs, once stop the program or set to the Program mode and then resume the operation. Note Refer to 2-1 Basic Concepts of CS/CJ Series Programming Manual (W394) for the power flow.
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Step Run and Break Executing Only Specific Rung (Partial Execution)
Section 4-3
When debugging only a specific rung, set a start point at the top of the rung and a break point at the top of the next rung (shown by the hatching in the diagram) to execute the specified range of the rung. However, when repeating executing a specific rung continuously, reset a start point, which is automatically cleared on execution, after stopping at the break point.
0000 00 0000 01 0000 0000 02 03 0002 00 Program Address 0001 0001 00 01 Instruction Word (Mnemonic) Operand
END
000000 000001 000002 000003 000004 000005 000006 000007 000008 000009
LD AND LD AND NOT LD NOT AND OR LD AND LD OUT END
000000 000001 000002 000003 000100 000101
000200
Block Run of Task

When the Ladder Engine is in stop (the Program mode), if a task is executed from the pop-up menu after selecting the task in the [Task Control], Step Run will be executed with a start point set at the top of the task and a break point at the bottom of the task automatically. (While the program is being executed, an interrupt will occur at the timings: when a task execution flag is set for a Cyclic Task and when the interruption occurs for an interrupt task.) Note In the Block Run, the following operation will be performed after stopped by an End instruction: (1) For a cycle task, the next executable task is executed, (2) For an interrupt task, a cyclic task in the next cycle is executed.
4-3-5 I/O Break Condition Setting

The setting expression of I/O break condition is a logic expression combining multiple I/O break conditions. If an I/O break condition is set, the I/O break pauses the program execution when the contents of the I/O memory area get to satisfy the specified condition. Only one condition can be set for the setting expression.
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Step Run and Break I/O Break Condition
Section 4-3
The I/O break condition is expressed with the following elements for both I/O Condition and Word Condition. <Target I/O memory area >(<Condition operator >)(<Value >) Element Content Target I/O memory area Specify the target I/O memory area in its type and address. Condition operator For Word Condition, a condition operator exists. Value For I/O Condition, set ON/OFF/NOT, for Word Condition the fixed value (BIN), and for NOT operator of Word Condition nothing. Condition operators (and values for I/O Condition) to be set are shown below. I/O Condition Value ON OFF NOT Word Condition Operator = < > <= >= <> NOT Contents The bit value is ON(1) The bit value is OFF(0) Hold if the value is changed. Contents Hold if the value is the same as that of the target I/O memory area. Hold if the value is smaller than that of the target I/O memory area. Hold if the value is greater than that of the target I/O memory area. Hold if the value is equal to or smaller than that of the target I/O memory area. Hold if the value is equal to or greater than that of the target I/O memory area. Hold if the value is not equal to that of the target I/O memory area. Hold if the value has been changed.
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Step Run and Break Register IO Break Condition
Section 4-3
Here shows the registration procedure for I/O break condition. 1,2,3 1. Display [Register IO Break Condition] by [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [IO Break Condition] and click the [Add] in the list (AND LIST/OR LIST) for registering I/O break condition to register I/O break condition. Display the [Register IO Break Condition] window.
Condition expression: IO0.0=ON
2. Select either I/O Condition or Word Condition and input the type of the target I/O memory area, condition operator (only Word Condition), and the value followed by the [OK] button.
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Step Run and Break Condition Combination
Section 4-3
The I/O break condition expression can be set by combining conditions (Turn on check boxes for conditions registered in AND LIST or OR LIST). The I/O break condition expression is configured by combining [AND LIST] (Conditions are combined with AND operators) and [OR LIST] (Conditions are combined with OR operators) with logical operators (AND/OR). The relationship between [AND LIST] and [OR LIST] is expressed by the following logic expression. ( [AND LIST] ) AND ( [OR LIST] )
I/O break condition setting expression (IO0.0=ON and H1.15=ON) and (DM0>=#7FFF or A401.08=ON)
A maximum of 64 items can be registered in AND LIST and OR LIST respectively. Also, a maximum of 64 combinations of logic expressions can be created for both the lists together.
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Step Run and Break Operation when I/O Break Condition Met
Section 4-3
Continuous Run with I/O break condition set is executed in the diagram below. I/O break condition holds when the content of DM00000 that is incremented by one-second pulse becomes equal to or greater than #7FFF while both values of IO0.0 and H1.15 are ON, and the ladder diagram execution breaks.
0000 00
H001 15
0001 00
0000 01
W000 00
1s
++ D0 A401 08 TIM 0000 #0020 0001 15
T0000
END
I/O break condition setting expression: (IO0.0=ON and H1.15=ON) and (DM0>=#7FFF or A401.08=ON) For example, if the break occurs when the DM00000 count is completed (Shown by the left arrow in the above diagram), the I/O break line is displayed on the next line in the [Step Run] window and the program pauses. In addition, continuing the running in this condition will cause the execution to pause again in the following case: (1) the I/O break condition expression changes "true""false""true," or (2) the values of each condition expression change within the range where the condition expression holds. Note 1. Do not perform online editing while setting I/O break conditions. Doing so may cause the same operation (i.e. Scan Replay or enter the Program mode) as the case where performing online editing when Step Run. 2. If Continuous Run/Scan Run/Continuous Scan Run is performed while setting I/O break conditions, clicking the Step Run/Pause button may cause the execution to pause halfway in the scan. (Usually stops on the top.)
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Task Debugging
Section 4-4
4-4 Task Debugging

One of the functions added in CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs is a concept of "task." This section explains debugging a task using the CX-Simulator.
4-4-1 Execution Time and Count of Task

Execution Time and Count of Task
The [Task Control] window monitors execution time and count of each task. The time and count are cleared in the Stop/Program mode. This function is effective when redesigning so as to reduce the overall cycle time by dividing a time-consuming task by the execute/non-execute condition and controlling execute/wait of the task.
Confirming Upper Limit of Execution Time of Interrupt Task

When using the C200H Special I/O Unit or the SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O Unit, the execution time of the interrupt task must not exceed 10 ms. If an interrupt task is executed for more than 10 ms during refreshing, an interrupt task error will occur ("Executed for more than 10 ms" error). Also, the execution time of the power interruption task must be less than 10 ms (Power OFF Detection Delay Time) regardless of units mounted. Execution time of an interrupt task can be monitored with the task execution time in the [Task Control]. Starting interrupt tasks successively during the program execution in [Task Control] enables to monitor the execution time of interrupt tasks individually.
4-4-2 Task Execution Status

[Task Control] displays the execution status of each task (cyclic tasks and interrupt tasks). For a cyclic task, show four statuses of a cyclic task: Initial status, READY status, RUN status, and WAIT status. For an interrupt task, display each interrupt task is enabled or disabled. The status of interrupt tasks are changed by the following instructions. Instruction Target word Interrupt task DI All interrupt tasks other than Execution prohibit (693) Power OFF interrupt task Interrupt task Clear interrupt mask Masking set EI (694) MSKS (690) All interrupt tasks other than Power OFF interrupt task I/O interrupt task and scheduled interrupt task Name Function Used within a cyclic task and prohibit all interrupt tasks other than Power OFF interrupt task. Clear the interrupt mask for an interrupt task masked by DI instruction. Apply masking of initial setting to an I/O interrupt task and a scheduled interrupt task.
Note
Trying to start a masked interrupt task in the [Task Control] will not execute the task.
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Task Debugging
Section 4-4
4-4-3 Executing Tasks Individually

[Task Control] displays the execution status of cyclic tasks and interrupt tasks and executes the tasks.
Change Execution Status of Cyclic Tasks

Selecting an execution status (enabled/wait) of a task in the pop-up menu allows to change the status. The setting is reflected in the next cycle for Scan Run, in the same cycle if the task is to be executed after the currently executed task for Step Run, or in the next cycle if the task has already been executed. Note Getting all cyclic tasks in wait will cause a program execution error.
Block Run of Cyclic Task

Selecting the Block Run of Cyclic Task in the pop-up menu will set a start point at the top of the selected task and a break point at the end (END instruction) of the task to execute [Step Run]. The break point at the end is a tentative setting, which is automatically cleared when the task is completed or in the Program mode. (In the [Step Run] window, the break point at the end is not displayed.) The next cycle execution task is executed after the Block Run.
Interrupt Task Execution

Execution of an interrupt task has two types depending on the program execution status. Executing an interrupt task during program execution from the [Task Control] pop-up menu will start the interrupt task to return to the original task after the interrupt task is completed. This process corresponds to the case where an interrupt task is started by an external factor in CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Units. Executing an interrupt task during the program stop will cause a Block Run of the interrupt task. The Block Run runs in the same way as that of a cyclic task. In this case the regular execution will be performed from the top of the scan after the interrupt task is completed. Note 1. If an interrupt task being disabled to execute is started from the [Task Control], the task will not be executed. The power interrupt task will be started regardless of the setting of "Power OFF Interrupt Task Enabled/Disabled" of PC Setup. 2. If an interrupt task in the program area for applications (UM1) is started while executing in that for debugging (UM2), the interrupt task will be executed. The control will return to the UM2 after the execution.
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Task Debugging
Section 4-4
4-4-4 Precautions when Debugging Task

Display Task in Program Area for Debugging
No tasks other than ones used in the program area for applications are displayed in the [Task Control].
Interrupt Factor for Interrupt Task

The interrupt factor for an interrupt task is identified by the task number if the task is started in the [Task Control]. Interrupt factor Power OFF interrupt task Scheduled interrupt task I/O interrupt task External interrupt task Task number 1 2,3 100 to 131 The task numbers other than the above.
Starting I/O Interrupt Task

An I/O interrupt task will not be started even if Interrupt Input Unit is registered in the [Register PLC Unit] window and the I/O memory area corresponding to the input allocated to the Interrupt Input Unit is turned ON.
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SECTION 5 Debugging Serial Communications

5-1 Outline of Serial Communications............................................................................................ 110 5-2 Serial Communications Settings ............................................................................................... 113 5-3 Serial Communications Connection ......................................................................................... 117 5-3-1 Access from External Devices via Serial Communications ......................................... 117 5-3-2 Access to External Device Using Serial Communications........................................... 118 5-3-3 Precautions in Using Serial Communications .............................................................. 118 5-4 Connecting PT via NT Link ..................................................................................................... 120 5-5 Examples of Serial Communications Debugging ..................................................................... 121 5-5-1 Procedure for Debugging Serial Communications Instructions ................................... 121 5-5-2 Debugging by Message Display................................................................................... 122 5-5-3 Debugging by Serial Data File ..................................................................................... 122
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Outline of Serial Communications
Section 5-1
5-1 Outline of Serial Communications

This section explains how to perform serial communications.
Introduction
The CX-Simulator can debugs serial communications using (1) actual communications to an external serial communications device using a COM port on the computer,(2) screen display of send messages, or (3) input/output from/to a file. Computer (1)
Debugger: Screen display
Serial Communications Server
FinsGateway
COM port (3) Files
RS-232C
External serial communications device
Virtual Communications Unit (2) CPU Unit

Note
1. Serial communications cannot be performed when the CX-Simulator is started and the online connection is made from the CX-Programmer. 2. Refer to 6-3 Serial Communications of CS/CJ Series Programming Manual for the outline of CS/CJ-series serial communications.
Supported Protocols and Units

The CX-Simulator supports Host Link (SYSMAC WAY), NT Link, and No-protocol as a protocol for serial communications. These protocols support differently depending on a Unit that performs serial communications. The relationship between serial communications protocols and Units is shown below. Hardware CPU Unit Serial Serial Communica- CommunicaPeripheral port RS-232C port tions Board tions Unit (Port 1) (Port 2) Yes (FINS/C-mode communications) No No Yes (Only Unit No.0 connectable) Yes No No No Yes: Supported No: Not supported -: Does not exist
Protocol Host Link (SYSMAC WAY) Protocol macro NT LInk (1:N mode) No No-protocol Peripheral bus Loopback test
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Note
For the RS-232C port on the CPU Unit, if a protocol not supported by the CX-Simulator in the PLC Setup settings is set, communications can not be performed. For the Serial Communications Board/Unit, if the Serial Communications mode of System Setup is No-protocol, communications can not be performed.
Supported Serial Communications Instructions

The instructions related to serial communications that can be used in a program and their supporting status are shown below.
Instruction TXD/RXD instruction PMCR instruction STUP instruction SEND/RECV instructions CMND instruction Support Yes No Yes Yes Yes Remarks with No-protocol NOP for instruction processing. Slave initiation with Host Link (FINS communications) Slave initiation with Host Link (FINS communications)
I/O Memory Allocation

The outline of I/O memory allocation for each piece of hardware and the supporting status in the CX-Simulator are shown below. (Only for No-protocol and Host Link)
Hardware Area PLC Setup Area (RS-232C Port Settings) CPU Unit RS-232C port (Port 2) Auxiliary Area Allocation name RS-232C Port Settings Selection Communications mode Data bits/Stop bits/Parity/Baud rate No-protocol mode delay CPU Units Unit Number in Host Link Mode No-protocol frame format RS-232C Port Error Flag (A39204) RS-232C Port Send Ready Flag (A39205) RS-232C Port Reception Completed Flag (A39206) RS-232C Port Reception Overflow Flag (A39207) RS-232C Port Reception Counter (A393) RS-232C Port Restart Flag (A52600) RS-232C Port Error Code (A528) RS-232C Port Settings Changing Flag (A61902) Port settings Serial communications mode Start bits/Data length/Stop bits/Parity/Baud rate Send delay time CTS control Host Link unit number Error log EEPROM error Protocol data error Port setting status Communications status Transmission control signal status Transmission error status Restart Bit (A501: Unit, A60800: Inner Board) Port 1 and Port 2 Port Settings Change Bits (A620 to A636) Error Details (A424) Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Setup Area
Serial Communications Unit/Board
Software Switches Status Area (I/O Memory Allocations)
Auxiliary Area Serial Communications Board Auxiliary Area
Yes: Supported No: Not supported -: Not used
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Note
Refer to 2-3 I/O Memory Allocations in SYSMAC CS/CJ Series Serial Communications Boards/Unit Operation Manual (W336) for the details of Serial Communications Boards/Unit settings.
Communications Settings for Serial Communications

Communications Settings for Serial Communications When using serial communications instructions in a program, communications settings for each port number to be used can be specified. Serial communications settings include the following settings. Communications Settings Messages Contents
Communications are not processed. Display the contents of messages that would be sent to an external device. (Actually messages are not sent.) File Write communications data to a file and read from the file. Actual communica- Possible to communicate in Host Link (SYSMAC WAY), tions NT Link, or No-protocol via a COM port on the computer. Operations of Auxiliary Area The table below shows differences in operation of Status Area and Auxiliary Area when set as communications are not actually performed (-/Messages). Contents Always ON RS-232C Port Reception Completed Flag Always OFF RS-232C Port Reception Overflow Always OFF (No Flag error) RS-232C Port Reception Counter Always 0 STUP RS-232C Port Settings Changing Always OFF Flag Network instruc- Network Communications Error Flag Always OFF (No tions error) SEND/RECV Network Communications Enabled Flag Disabled (OFF) at /CMND command issue and enabled (ON) at peripheral servicing in the same cycle. Network Communications Completion Cleared (always normal status) Code RS-232C Port Send Ready Flag COM Port Logging Function Save communications history to a file when serial communications are performed with a COM port on the computer allocated. This function is available when the communications setting for serial communications is set to File or Actual communications, although disabled for NT Link. Folder PLC data folder\LOG Input file name COM port name LOG.txt Instruction TXD RXD
Error Logs
The error logs function of Serial Communications Boards/Unit is not available.
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Serial Communications Settings
Section 5-2
5-2 Serial Communications Settings

Note 1,2,3 If necessary Serial Communications Units have already been registered, go to Procedure 5. 3. Add Serial Communications Unit Add necessary Serial Communications Units in [Status] | [Settings] | [Register PLC Unit].
Select Communications Unit or Inner Board in the Unit Selection List and click Serial Communications Unit or Serial Communications Board, and then press the [<<] key to register to the Registered PLC Unit List. Note Adding Units is not required when using the RS-232C port of the CPU Unit. It is required only if using Serial Communications Board/Unit. 4. Input Unit Number Input the Unit number if the Serial Communications Unit is added.
Note
Set the Unit number so as not to overlap with that of another CPU Bus Unit.
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5. Press the [OK] button to return to the [Register PLC Unit] and to register the Unit to the Registered PLC Unit List. 6. Press the [OK] button to register the Serial Communications Unit. 7. Serial Communications Settings Selecting [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial comms. settings] will display [Serial Communications Settings]. The displayed Unit address 00H shows the RS-232C port of the CPU Unit, 10H to 1FH; Serial Communications Unit No. 0 to 15, and E1H; Serial Communications Board respectively. 8. Serial Port Setting
Double-click the port number of the Serial Communications Unit to be set to display the [Serial Port Settings] window.
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9. Communications Settings of Serial Port Settings
Select Serial Port Settings from the combo boxes of Communications Settings according to the purpose of debugging. The followings can be selected. Communications Settings Messages COM port name COM port log Contents
File Actual communications

Communications are not processed.(Default) Display the contents of messages to be sent to the Message Display window. The process for RXD is not executed. Input/output from/to a file instead of a COM port on the computer. Possible to communicate via a COM port on the computer.
10. Setting a COM port name Specify a COM port to perform actual serial communications. A COM port name (COM 1 to COM 4) can be selected in the list, and also can be input directly for an additional COM port on the computer. Note Communications will be disabled if the default port number allocated to the CS1W-CIF31 Conversion Adapter is changed. Press the [Reset] button to resume communications. If the selected COM port name is already allocated to another one, a setting error will occur. If running the CX-Simulator and an application that uses a computers COM port simultaneously, set the COM ports so as not to overlap. For example, if the COM port used by the CX-Programmer and that used by the CX-Simulator overlap, communications may fail.
Note Note
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11. Press [OK] to exit the Serial Port Settings window and to return to Serial Communications Settings window. 12. Exit Serial Communications settings window Repeat the procedures 5 to 9 as required. Press the [OK] button when completed. 13. System setup for serial communications When an actual PLC performs serial communications, it is necessary to set communications parameters to the PLCs I/O memory areas. Also for the CX-Simulator, use the CX-Programmer to set Serial Communications mode, Start bits, Data length, Stop bits, Parity, Baud rate, etc., according to the manuals for each Serial Communications Unit. Note DIP switch setting for RS-232C port communications parameters (pin 5) is fixed to Use parameters set in the PLC Setup (OFF). For CPU Units RS-232C port (Port 2) settings, refer to 7-1-2 PC Setup in CS/CJ Series Operation Manual, and for Serial Communications Board/Unit settings, refer to 4-2 Setup Area Allocations in CS/CJ Series Serial Communications Boards/Unit Operation Manual (W336). When using the RS-232C port (Port 2) on the CPU Unit, if a protocol not supported by the CX-Simulator is set in PLC Setup, communications cannot be performed.
Note
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Serial Communications Connection
Section 5-3
5-3 Serial Communications Connection

The CX-Simulator provides various types of connections via serial communications according to debugging needs and a protocol to be used.
5-3-1 Access from External Devices via Serial Communications

Access by Programmable Terminal (PT)
Serial connection of OMRONs Programmable Terminal (PT) via NT Link allows to debug a ladder program that processes data input to the CX-Simulator from PT and creates data for PT display.
PT
Access from a program directly operating a serial port

Serial connection to a program directly operating a computer's COM port via Host Link between the computers allows to access the CX-Simulator from the program. Note Note Be sure to specify the CX-Simulators network number and its node number (1 and 10 in default) when performing FINS communications via Host Link. A connection cable for PLC can not be used because the pin arrangement of the serial port for an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer is different from that of a PLC. Make a new connection cable according to the pin arrangements for the computer and the device to be connected.
Communications message
Program
Access from a program using FinsGateway Serial Communications Unit

When connecting a program using FinsGateway serial communications to the Ladder engine, connection can be made without practical problems for an Ethernet Unit or a Controller Link Unit as long as the FINS address for the CX-Simulator Communications Unit of the Ladder Engine is set by the program after starting the FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit.
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Serial Communications Connection
Section 5-3
5-3-2 Access to External Device Using Serial Communications

Slave initiation via Host Link (FINS communications)
When performing FINS communications via Host Link by a ladder program, external communications from a computer are not restricted, which is different from the case of FINS communications for a network (communications via a Network Communications Unit). (Network communications are restricted within the local computer. Refer to 6-1 Outline of Network Communications for details.) Thus the slave initiation function can be checked by connecting the COM port on the computer to another computer.
Slave initiation Program
Access via No-protocol

No-protocol communications are available for connecting a barcode reader, etc., allowing to process data read from a barcode reader in more practical way.
5-3-3 Precautions in Using Serial Communications

Using Programmable Terminal via NT Link
Even when connecting a PT via NT Link, the Programming Console function and Device Monitoring function are not available. In addition, use a PT with a version of NT31/631-V2 or higher. When connecting a PT with the previous version, select Host Link as the communications protocol.
FINS Command addressed to Serial Port

In the CX-Simulators FINS communications, only a command addressed to the CPU Unit is accepted. FINS communications addressed to the serial port of individual Ladder Engines are not available.
Changing Communications Protocol during [Work CX-Simulator]

When the communications protocol has been changed by the CX-Programmers PLC Setup settings, etc., be sure to once [Disconnect] and then [Connect] again. The newly set protocol becomes effective after the [Connect].
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Serial Communications Connection When Serial Communications on the CX-Simulator Become Disabled
Section 5-3
When Serial Communications on the CX-Simulator become disabled, for example, when the RS-232C Port Error Flag (A39204) in the Auxiliary area turns ON while executing serial communications on the CX-Simulator, either press [Reset] button in the [Debug Console], or once [Disconnect] and then [Connect] again.
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Connecting PT via NT Link
Section 5-4
5-4 Connecting PT via NT Link

The diagram below illustrates how to connect OMRONs Programmable Terminal (PT) via NT Link.
PT
PT
1,2,3 Note
1. Set to NT Link (1:N) the communications protocol setting for the Ladder Engines port used by the CX-Programmer. Only the RS-232C port of the CPU Unit (Unit No.: 00H) can be changed using the CX-Programmers PLC Setup setting. Otherwise, directly change the corresponding DM values from the PLC memory window, etc. 2. Once [Disconnect]. 3. Select [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial communications settings] to display [Serial communications settings] window. 4. Select the Serial port of the Serial Communications Unit to be used, followed by pressing the [Edit] button to display [Serial communications registration] window. 5. Set the Communications Setting to [Actual communications] to select a COM port name.
Note
Do not select a COM port name that overlaps with the one allocated in actual communications or the Serial Data File. 6. Press the [OK] button to exit the [Serial communications registration] window and to return to the [Serial communications settings] window. 7. Confirm the communications settings and the COM port name are identical to the contents set in procedure 5 to press the [OK] button. 8. Download the screen data to the PT. For the communications settings on the PT, set as Protocol: NT Link (1:N), Unit No.: 0, Communications speed: Standard.
Note
If a COM port used by the PTs support tool overlaps with the one used by the CX-Simulator, downloading may fail in the [Connect] status. After [Disconnect], download by the support tool. 9. After completing setting on the PT, [Connect] to perform actual communications via NT Link.
Note
In the NT Link communications, I/O memory values are read/written from/to the PT halfway during the Ladder Engines scanning because the communications are executed asynchronously to the Ladder Engine.
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Examples of Serial Communications Debugging
Section 5-5
5-5 Examples of Serial Communications Debugging

5-5-1 Procedure for Debugging Serial Communications Instructions
1,2,3 1. Set the communications settings of serial communications to "-" to debug the portions unrelated to serial communications. Display the [Serial Comm. Setting] window by [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial Comm. Setting]. Set the communications settings for all the Serial Communications Units to "-." 2. Set the communications settings of serial communications to "Messages" to display send messages through actual serial communications. Check the contents of the send messages. Display the [Serial Comm. Setting] window by [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial Comm. Setting]. Set the communications settings for the Serial Communications Units to be debugged to "Messages." 3. Set the communications settings of serial communications to "File" to debug the serial communications portion by file I/O instead of actual serial communications. Display the [Serial Comm. Setting] window by [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial Comm. Setting]. Set the communications settings for the Serial Communications Units to be debugged to "File." 4. Set the communications settings of serial communications to "Actual communications." Connect the actual communications target to the computers COM port, and after confirming Setup for serial communications with I/O Memory Allocation, debug operations with actual serial communications. Display the [Serial Comm. Setting] window by [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial Comm. Setting]. Set the communications settings for the Serial Communications Units to be debugged to "Actual communications." Confirm the Setup of the Unit for serial communications with I/O Memory Allocation, Enabling serial communications function of the CX-Simulator may affect the operation of devices connected to the computer. When external devices are not being used, do not enable the serial communications function. Unexpected operation of the external devices may cause an accident.
Caution
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5-5-2 Debugging by Message Display

The following items can be confirmed in debugging by message display. Confirmation item If the setting is "Message Send Enabled"? If communications parameters are correct? The Send Message Format of a TXD Instruction The Receive Timing of a RXD Instruction The Send Message Format of SEND/RECV/CMND Confirmation contents A message will be displayed when executing a send instruction. Possible to confirm if the system setting is correct. Possible to confirm the setting by a STUP instruction. The communications data sent by a TXD instruction is displayed as a message. The timing of a RXD instruction issue is displayed. The content of FINS command sent by each command is displayed as a message.
A sample of message display when debugging serial communications is shown below. Date, Time, (Cycle count), Communications instruction executed, (Number of bytes sent), and send data are displayed in sequence from the left.
5-5-3 Debugging by Serial Data File

Setting the communications settings of serial communications to "File" causes send/receive by serial communications instructions to be performed with read/write from/to a Serial Data File (Write for send and read for receive).
Serial Data File

The Serial Data File is a data file individually allocated to each COM port on the computer. Folder : PLC data folder\LOG Input (receive) file name : COM port name In.txt Output (send) file name : COM port name Out.txt
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The whole data in the file is read for a single receive operation. For send operation, send data is appended at the end of the file. Use a commercial text editor or a binary editor to edit a Serial Data File. Creating and Using Serial Data Files Example: Input (Receiving) Use the following procedure to create and use a serial data file. 1,2,3 1. Create a text file with a user-set name to be used for the receive data. 2. Input the receive data text in the text file created in step 1. 3. Copy the text input as receive data, and paste in the input (receive) file (COM port name In.txt) under the Log Folder (LOG) in the PLC Data Folder. Text can also be input directly into an input (receive) file, omitting steps 1 and 2. 4. Save the input (receive) file. (The files update time will change, and be considered as a received file.) 5. All the data in the file is stored in the reception buffer of the virtual PLC. 6. Input is completed. This procedure can be used, for example, to receive data in the reception buffer using the virtual PLCs RXD instruction. Note Note Read the whole data in the input (receive) file when the file update time changes, which is regarded as a receive operation. For Host Link communications, a single issue of instruction causes a command send (write to the output file) and a response receive (read from the input file). In this case, it is necessary to create a response data in advance assuming a command to be sent.
Example of Debugging Program using Barcode reader

The followings show an example of debugging No-protocol communications using a Serial Data File. 1,2,3 1. Display the [Serial Comm. Setting] window by [Status] | [Settings] | [Serial Comm. Setting]. 2. Select a serial port for the Serial Communications Unit to be used, followed by pressing [Edit] button to display [Serial Communications Registration] window. 3. Set the communications settings to "File" to select a COM port name. Note Select a COM port name that does not overlap with one allocated in actual communications or another file. Also, a COM port name to be allocated to the Serial Data File can be one that does not actually exist. 4. Press the [OK] button to exit [Serial Communications Registration] window and to return to [Serial Communications Settings] window. 5. After confirming the communications settings and the COM port name are identical to the contents set in procedure 3, press the [OK] button. 6. Create receive data for debugging. Use a commercial text editor or a binary editor to create data conforming to the format of data to be received from the barcode reader. Prepare multiple data according to debugging patterns.
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7. Copy the data file created in procedure 6 in the input file (COM port name In.txt). 8. Changing in the file update time causes automatic reception of data from the input file. 9. Execute Step Run, etc. to confirm the process of data received. 10. Repeat the debugging procedures 7 to 9 depending on the contents of serial input data. Note Escape sequences contained in the send/receive data are handled as \n (n is a lower-case alphanumeric character.) in the file. For example, the delimiter for Host Link is \r.
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SECTION 6 Debugging Network Communications

6-1 Outline of Network Communications....................................................................................... 126 6-2 Network Communications Settings .......................................................................................... 129 6-3 Network Connection................................................................................................................. 132 6-3-1 Send FINS Commands to the External Devices via Network Communications .......... 132 6-3-2 Receive FINS Commands from the External Devices via Network Communications. 132 6-3-3 Precautions when Using Network Communications .................................................... 132 6-4 Example of Debugging Network Communications .................................................................. 133 6-4-1 Outline of Debugging Network Communications Instructions .................................... 133 6-4-2 Debugging with Display Messages .............................................................................. 134 6-4-3 Debugging with Local Communications...................................................................... 134 6-5 Available FINS Commands ...................................................................................................... 137 6-5-1 The List of Available FINS Commands ....................................................................... 137 6-5-2 Restrictions on FINS Commands ................................................................................. 138
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Outline of Network Communications
Section 6-1
6-1 Outline of Network Communications

This section explains the outline of the network communications.
Introduction
The CX-Simulator can debug network communications by: (1) send/receive FINS commands to the application program (the CPU Unit itself, an application program using FinsGateway, or the CPU Unit of FinsGateway) or (2) screen display of send messages. However, the destination of the FINS commands is only the CPU Unit itself, an application program using FinsGateway, or the CPU Unit of FinsGateway. Thus debugging network communications is possible with the CPU Unit itself or the CPU Unit of FinsGateway as a tentative destination. Computer

(2)
Application programs
CPU Unit

(1) (1)
CPU Unit
Also, receiving FINS commands from an actual external PLC or a computer connected in the network to the Ladder Engine is possible. (Where sending by network communications instruction is not possible.) Computer
CPU Unit
External actual network

Actual PLC or computer
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Outline of Network Communications Supported Protocols and Units
Section 6-1
The CX-Simulator supports only FINS communications for network communications and does not support the other communications (e.g. socket communications of the Ethernet Unit). The following virtual Network Communications Units can be used in the CX-Simulator. Virtual Communications Unit Protocol FINS Communications Servicing Data Link Function Socket Servicing FTP Server Function Mail Send Function Note Controller Link Unit Ethernet Unit Simulator Communications Unit Supported None None None None
Supported Not supported None None None
Supported None Not supported Not supported Not supported
1. The Simulator Communications Unit is the CX-Simulator's own communications unit supporting only FINS communications. When the Controller Link Unit or Ethernet Unit is not used, this unit will be used (default). 2. This unit is a virtual unit for maintaining the compatibility with CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs. No settings are required for this unit.
Supported Network Instructions

The instruction words related to serial communications that can be used in a program are shown below. Instruction Support Remarks SEND/RECV instruction Yes Send/Receive data using FINS commands CMND instruction Yes Any FINS command Issue

The outline of I/O memory allocation and the supporting status by the CX-Simulator are shown below. Area Allocation Name Auxiliary Area Network Communications Enabled Flag (A202) Communications Port Error Flag (A219) Network Communications Completion Code (A203 to A210) Support Yes Yes Yes
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Outline of Network Communications Communications Settings of Network communications

Communications Settings of Network Communications
Section 6-1
When using network communications instructions in a program, the Communications Settings can be specified for each Unit to be used. The following settings are provided as the Communications Settings of network communications instructions. Communications Settings Contents (None) Communications instructions are not processed. (initial value) Messages Display the contents of messages sent to the [Display Messages] window. (Actual communications to the node in the computer are not performed.) Local Actual communications to the node in the computer are performed (send/receive of FINS commands). (See note.)
Note The CX-Simulator does not send FINS commands to outside of the computer. However, FINS commands from outside of the computer to the Ladder Engine can be received. Refer to 6-3 Network Connection for details. Differences between when set to "/ message and when real communications are performed The operational differences of the Status Area and Auxiliary Area when set as actual communications are not performed ("/ message) are shown below.
Instruction words Network instructions Network Communications SEND/RECV/CMND Error Flag Network Communications Enabled Flag
Contents Always OFF (An error does not occur.) Turns OFF (Disabled) when the command is issued and ON (Enabled) when peripheral servicing in a cycle started. Network Communications Cleared (Always normal) End code
Functional Restrictions
Network Communications Settings Software Switch Setting When adding/changing Network Unit Settings, exit the PLC once. Save I/O memory and take other measures before adding/changing the Unit. Setting the software switch for the Communications Unit can not be performed. Although setting by browsing can be done, it is not used by the CX-Simulator.
Unit Setting for Ethernet Unit Setting the software switch for the Ethernet Unit can not be performed. Although setting by browsing can be done, it is not used by the CX-Simulator. Network Instructions when Using Virtual Communications Unit FINS commands to Network Communications Unit Network communications instructions with the FINS address for the Virtual Communications Unit specified can be used even when only the Virtual Communications Unit is set. FINS commands to Network Communications Unit are not supported.
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Network Communications Setting
Section 6-2
6-2 Network Communications Settings

Note If the necessary Network Communications Units are registered, proceed to the procedure 5. 1,2,3 1. Adding Network Communications Units: Add Network Communications Units with [System Status] | [Settings] | [Register PLC Unit].
Select the Communications Unit in the Unit Selection List, click the Controller Link Unit or Ethernet Unit, and press the [<<] key to add to the Unit Selection List. Note If Network Communications Units are added/deleted anew, the Ladder Engine will be restarted. Note Register at least one Network Communications Unit even when network communications are not performed. When network communications are not used, use the Virtual Communications Unit registered in default. Registration of the Virtual Communications Unit does not affect the cycle time because its virtual I/O refresh time is 0 ms. 2. The Unit Number Input: Input the Unit number if the Network Communications Unit is added.
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Note Set the Unit number so as not to overlap with the one of another CPU Bus Unit. The Unit number of the Virtual Communications Unit is set to "15" in default. 3. Press the [OK] button to return to the [Register PLC Unit] window and register the Unit in the Unit Registration List. 4. Press the [OK] button to register the Network Communications Unit. 5. The Network Communications settings will be displayed in the [System Status] | [Settings] | [Network Communications Settings] window.
6. Network Communications Settings Registration: Selecting the Network Communications Unit to be set followed by clicking the [Edit] button will display the [Register Network Communications] window.
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7. The Node Address Setting: Set the node address within the local FINS address for the Network Communications Unit. The network address and the unit address can not be changed. Note Set the node address so as not to overlap with the one of other Communications Unit or FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit. [Connect to the CX-Simulator] will fail if overlapped. If the node address is changed, the Ladder Engine will be restarted. 8. Communications Settings: Select from the [Communications] drop down list according to the purpose. The following items can be selected. Comm. Settings (None) Messages Local Contents Communications instructions are not processed. (default) Display the contents of the messages sent to the [Display Messages] window. Perform actual communications to a node in the computer.
Note Comm. Settings is for ladder diagram instructions (SEND/RECV/CMND). All of the communications from external devices to the Ladder Engine will be valid regardless of the restrictions in the Comm. Settings. 9. Press [OK] to exit the [Register Network Communications] window and to return to the [Network Communications Settings] window. 10. Exit the Network Communications Settings window: Repeat the procedures 5 to 9 as required. Press [OK] when completed.
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Network Connection
Section 6-3
6-3 Network Connection

6-3-1 Send FINS Commands to the External Devices via Network Communications
FINS commands by the Network Communications instruction of the CX-Simulator can not be sent to the outside of the computer due to the CX-Simulator's restrictions. FINS commands by the Network Communications instruction can be sent only within the computer. Therefore, communications with an application program using FinsGateway on the computer or the CPU Unit of FinsGateway are possible.
6-3-2 Receive FINS Commands from the External Devices via Network Communications
When sending FINS commands from the external devices to the Ladder Engine via Network Communications, there are no special restrictions. The same network connection as actual CS/CJ/CP-series PLCs can be performed.
Create the Routing Table

The following operation is required because the network used by the CX-Simulator is different from the one connected to external devices. Set the routing table for FinsGateway of the computer. Set the relay network table for the Ladder Engine. Note For instructions on setting the routing tables, refer to Section 3 of the CX-Integrator Operation Manual (W464).
6-3-3 Precautions when Using Network Communications

Duplicate FINS Address
If the node address for the network communications unit of the Ladder Engine overlaps with the one of the FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit when [Connect], communications can not be performed. To avoid this situation, change the FINS node address for either the network communications unit of the Ladder Engine or for the FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit.
Update the Routing Table

Do not transfer the routing table (local network table) to the Ladder Engine. Doing so may disable an access from external devices depending on the setting contents of the own network table. Even when the file saved by the other PLC is read, a similar trouble may occur depending on the setting contents of the PLC routing table. If an access from external devices is disabled, perform [Disconnect] and then [Connect]. The routing table (local network table) will automatically be changed and an access from external devices will be enabled. When reconnecting, set the FINS address displayed in the Guide to Connect of the [Work CX-Simulator] window to the CX-Programmer. The relay network table will not be changed automatically. Set the relay network table as required.
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Example of Debugging Network Communications
Section 6-4
6-4 Example of Debugging Network Communications

6-4-1 Outline of Debugging Network Communications Instructions
1,2,3 1. Set the Communications settings as "-" to debug a part unrelated to the network.

Select [System status] | [Settings] | [Network Communications Settings] to display the [Network Communications Settings] window. Set the Communications settings as "-" for all communications units.
2. Set the Communications settings as "Messages" for displaying the FINS commands to check the contents of the messages.

Select [System status] | [Settings] | [Network Communications Settings] to display the [Network Communications Settings] window. Set the Communications settings as "Messages" for the communications unit to be debugged.
3. Set the Communications settings as "Local" followed by issuing SEND/RECV instructions to the CPU Unit of FinsGateway to check the FINS communications (only for DM and CIO).

Select [System status] | [Settings] | [Network Communications Settings] to display the [Network Communications Settings] window. Set the Communications settings as "Local" for the communications unit to be debugged. Change the FINS address for the control data of SEND/RECV instruction to the one for the CPU Unit of FinsGateway.
Note Confirm that the target area is not used by other application programs when using a SEND instruction to the CPU Unit of FinsGateway.
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6-4-2 Debugging with Display Messages

Debugging with Display Messages allows to confirm the send data format of the SEND/RECV/CMND instruction and the ports to be used. The samples of Display Messages when debugging network communications are shown below.
FINS Command to be sent
6-4-3 Debugging with Local Communications

Debugging Method
When debugging network communications instructions with actual FINS communications performed, FINS commands can be sent only within the same computer. Thus to debug FINS communications, the CPU Unit of FinsGateway will be regarded as a tentative destination.
Restrictions when CPU Unit of FinsGateway Is Specified

When the CPU Unit of FinsGateway is specified, there will be restrictions caused by the differences of I/O memory. The I/O memory areas of the CPU Unit of FinsGateway that can be specified by a SEND/RECV instruction are shown below. Name CIO area DM area The number of I/O points CIO32768 CIO32768 Word Address CIO0000 to CIO32767 D00000 to D32767
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Specify the network FINS address and node FINS address of FinsGateway Communications Unit displayed in the [Work CX-Simulator]. Specify "00" for the Machine No.
SEND D00100 D00200 D00300

S: Send origin send start word address D: Send origin receive start word address C: Control data lower word address
C: D00300 C+1: D00301 C+2: D00302 C+3: D00303 C+4: D00304
00 00 03 07 00
0A 00 00 03 64
Send words = 10 The device on the local network Node No. = 03 Machine No. = 00
C: D00300 C+1: D00301 C+2: D00302 C+3: D00303 C+4: D00304
00 00 11 07 00
0A 00 00 03 64
Send words = 10 The device on the local network Node No. = 11 Machine No. = 00
Setting and Checking Values

Use the following tools to set and check the values for the CPU Unit of FinsGateway.
The CX-Programmer User
Using an OMRON easy monitoring tool allows to check the values if the CPU Unit of FinsGateway is set as the destination. Using the event memory utility attached to FinsGateway allows to check the values if the CPU Unit of FinsGateway is set as the destination.
FinsGateway RUNTIME User
Caution
When the CX-Simulator is used together with the Data Link function, the Memory Mapping function of the FinsGateway, or the Cyclic Server of the FinsServer Series, the operation of external devices connected to the computer may be affected. Do not activate these functions if they do not need to be used simultaneously. Unexpected operation of the external devices may cause an accident.
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Note
Refer to FinsGateway Version2 RUNTIME Operation Manual for FinsGateway data link setting. Refer to the operation manuals attached to the hardware such as Controller Link support board for data link function itself. Refer to Section 5 FinsServer Series Common Functions Cyclic Server of FinsServer Series Handbook attached to FSV-Comm or DataFlowNavi for Access for the Cyclic Server of FinsServer Series.
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Available FINS Commands
Section 6-5
6-5 Available FINS Commands

6-5-1 The List of Available FINS Commands
Command code I/O Memory 01 01 Area Access 01 02 01 03 01 01 Parameter Area Access Program Area Access Execution Control Configuration Read Status Read Clock Access Message Access Access Right 02 02 02 03 03 03 04 04 05 05 06 06 07 07 09 0C 0C 0C Error Access File Memory 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 04 05 01 02 03 06 07 08 01 02 01 02 01 20 01 02 20 01 02 03 01 02 03 01 02 03 04 05 07 08 Type Name MEMORY AREA READ Function Reads consecutive data from the I/O memory area. MEMORY AREA WRITE Writes consecutive data to the I/O memory area. MEMORY AREA FILL Fills the specified range of I/O memory with the same data. MULTIPLE MEMORY AREA Reads non-consecutive data from the I/O memory READ area. MEMORY AREA TRANSFER Copies and transfers consecutive data from one part of the I/O memory area to another. PARAMETER AREA READ Reads consecutive data from the parameter area. PARAMETER AREA WRITE Writes consecutive data to the parameter area. PARAMETER AREA FILL Fills the specified range of the parameter area with the same data. PROGRAM AREA READ Reads data from the user program area. PROGRAM AREA WRITE Writes data to the user program area. PROGRAM AREA CLEAR Clears the specified range of the user program area. RUN Switches the CPU Unit to RUN, MONITOR, or DEBUG mode. STOP Switches the CPU Unit to PROGRAM mode. CONTROLLER DATA READ Reads CPU Unit information. CONNECTION DATA READ Reads the model numbers of the specified Units. CONTROLLER STATUS READ Reads the CPU Units status information. CYCLE TIME READ Reads the average, maximum, and minimum cycle times. CLOCK READ Reads the clock. CLOCK WRITE Sets the clock. MESSAGE READ/CLEAR Reads/Clears messages and FAL(S) messages. ACCESS RIGHT ACQUIRE ACCESS RIGHT FORCED ACQUIRE ACCESS RIGHT RELEASE ERROR CLEAR ERROR LOG READ ERROR LOG CLEAR FILE NAME READ SINGLE FILE READ SINGLE FILE WRITE FILE MEMORY FORMAT FILE DELETE FILE COPY FILE NAME CHANGE Acquires the access right if no other device holds it. Acquires the access right even if another device currently holds it. Releases the access right regardless of what device holds it. Clears errors and error messages. Reads the error log. Clears the error log pointer to zero. Reads the file memorys file information. Reads the specified amount of data from the specified point in a file. Writes the specified amount of data from the specified point in a file. Formats file memory. Deletes the specified files from file memory. Copies a file within file memory or between two file memory devices in a system. Changes a file name.
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Type File Memory
Command code 22 0A 22 22 22 0B 0C 15 01 02
Name MEMORY AREA FILE TRANSFER PARAMETER AREA FILE TRANSFER PROGRAM AREA FILE TRANSFER CREATE/DELETE DIRECTORY FORCED SET/RESET FORCED SET/RESET CANCEL
Function Transfers or compares data between the I/O memory area and file memory. Transfers or compares data between the parameter area and file memory. Transfers or compares data between the program area and file memory. Creates or deletes a folder. Force-sets, force-resets, or clears the forced status of the specified bits. Cancels the forced status of all force-set and force-reset bits.
Forced Status
23 23
6-5-2 Restrictions on FINS Commands

Formatting File Device
In the CX-Simulator, the file device of the CS/CJ-series PLC is virtually allocated to the part of the hard disk in the computer. Thus, " Formatting the File Device" will not actually format the file. If a folder allocated as a file memory does not exist, the folder will be created.
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SECTION 7 Connection with Application Programs

7-1 Outline of Connection............................................................................................................... 140 7-1-1 What is Connection with Application? ........................................................................ 140 7-2 Connection with Application Programs.................................................................................... 141 7-2-1 Connection Methods..................................................................................................... 141 7-2-2 Coexist in the Same Computer ..................................................................................... 141 7-2-3 Connection via Network............................................................................................... 143
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Outline of Connection
Section 7-1
7-1 Outline of Connection

This section explains the methods of connection with applications that perform communications with the PLC to debug them using the CX-Simulator.
7-1-1 What is Connection with Application?

The CX-Simulator can debug application programs that perform communications with OMRON's PLC (e.g. a monitor program and a data collection program) without an actual PLC connected, only on a computer.
Note
When using an application program, the CX-Simulator, and the CX-Programmer simultaneously, use them in an environment with enough memory capacity: the capacity mentioned in 1-4 Applicable PLC models and Computers plus that required by the application program.
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Section 7-2
7-2 Connection with Application Programs

7-2-1 Connection Methods
There are two methods for connecting the CX-Simulator with application programs as follows:
Coexist in the same computer Connection via network
An application program using FinsGateway for communications. An application program sending/receiving FINS commands via Ethernet from a realtime OS, UNIX, or another computer.
Note
1. 2.
Always install FinsGateway separately when connecting to applications. All of the above methods assume the connection by polling from an application program (An application program sends a FINS command and the Ladder Engine returns a FINS response.). Connection via network is not available for "slave initiation" from the Ladder Engine (Communications using SEND from a sequence program to an application program.).
7-2-2 Coexist in the Same Computer

The following shows a connection method where the CX-Simulator, the CX-Programmer, and an application program coexist in the same computer. Computer
CX-Programmer
Debugger
Application
FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit
CPU Unit
1,2,3
1. Start the CX-Simulator and select a PLC data folder required in debugging an application program to display the windows of [CX-Simulator Debug Console], [System Status], and [Work CX-Simulator]. 2. Click the [Connect] button in the [Work CX-Simulator] window. 3. Register the FINS address displayed in the [Guide to Connect] window to the FINS communications address settings.
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If the FINS address set by the application program can not be changed, [Disconnect the Simulator] and then change the node address of the network communications unit in the [System Status] | [Settings] | [Network Communications Settings] window. Note The CX-Simulator generates a FINS network address automatically when [Connect]. Use the FINS network address displayed when [Connect] as that to be used by the application program. If multiple networks exist, the routing table for FinsGateway must be changed. For instructions on changing the routing tables, refer to Section 3 of the CX-Integrator Operation Manual (W445). 4. Turn the Run mode of the Ladder Engine to [Continuous Run] in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] window. 5. Execute the application program to check its operation. Note When changing the contents of I/O memory areas of the Ladder Engine for debugging application programs, use the CX-Programmer.
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7-2-3 Connection via Network

This section describes how to connect an application program on another computer to the Ladder Engine via network (Ethernet).
Computer FinsGateway
Ethernet
Ladder Engine
Note
When connecting via network, the routing table must be set for FinsGateway and the relay network table for the Ladder Engine because two communications lines are required for the computer with the CX-Simulator. For instructions on setting the routing tables (including the relay network table), refer to Section 3 of the CX-Integrator Operation Manual (W464). When connecting via Ethernet, the Runtime version of FinsGateway is separately required for the computer with the CX-Simulator. 1. Start the FinsGateway Service Manager to activate the CPU Unit and the Ethernet Unit of FinsGateway. 2. Start the CX-Simulator to select the PLC data folder required to debug application programs. Each window of [Work CX-Simulator], [CX-Simulator Debug Console], and [System Status] will be displayed. 3. Clicking the [Target Comm. Unit] drop-down list in the [Work CX-Simulator] window will display the list of usable communications units of FinsGateway. Select Controller Link Unit in the list. 4. Click the [Connect] button to display the FINS address of the Ladder Engine in the [Guide to Connect].
Note 1,2,3
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5. Set the FINS address displayed in the [Guide to Connect] to the target FINS address of the application program. If the node address set by the application program can not be changed, change the node address of the network communications unit in the [System Status] | [Settings] | [Network Communications Settings] window. 6. Start the CX-Programmer on the computer where the CX-Simulator was started to select CX-Integrator (network settings) in the [Tool] menu, displaying CX-Net.
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Note
For instructions on setting the routing tables (including the relay network table), refer to Section 3 of the CX-Integrator Operation Manual (W464). 7. Set the relay network table for the Ladder Engine. 8. Set the Run mode of the Ladder Engine to [Continuous Run] in the [Debug Console] window. 9. Execute the application program to check its operation.
Note
The relay network table will be deleted when [Disconnect]. Set the relay network table using the CX-Integrator again after [Connect] when needed.
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SECTION 8 Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs

8-1 Outline of Virtual External Input Function............................................................................... 148 8-1-1 Outline of Virtual External Input Function .................................................................. 148 8-2 Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs ................................................................................ 149 8-2-1 Outline of Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs................................................... 149 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs........................................................................................... 152 8-3-1 Command Log.............................................................................................................. 152 8-3-2 Data Trace File ............................................................................................................. 156 8-3-3 Data Replay File (CSV-format text file) ...................................................................... 157 8-3-4 Multipoint Data Collection Tool .................................................................................. 159 8-3-5 Messages Displayed in the Error history...................................................................... 162 8-3-6 I/O Condition Expressions ........................................................................................... 162 8-3-7 Ladder Program for Debugging ................................................................................... 165 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs.......................................................................................... 166 8-4-1 Running by Virtual External Inputs ............................................................................. 166 8-4-2 How to Run by Data Replay Tool ................................................................................ 166 8-4-3 Replay Using the I/O Condition Tool .......................................................................... 170 8-4-4 How to Replay Using the Program Area for Debugging.............................................. 172 8-5 Checking the Result.................................................................................................................. 174 8-5-1 Checking by Time Chart Monitor of the CX-Programmer .......................................... 174 8-5-2 Checking with Graphing by Excel Using the Data Replay File ................................... 175
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Section 8-1
8-1 Outline of Virtual External Input Function

8-1-1 Outline of Virtual External Input Function
After completing static debugging, it is necessary to debug a program assuming external inputs such as a sensor in the actual running. In the conventional debugging, it used to be necessary to give actual inputs from switches or tools assuming sensor inputs, motor outputs, or others and to visually check the outputs, requiring a lot of man-days. The CX-Simulator is equipped with such functions as to automate creating virtual external inputs and the data for executing/monitoring debugging patterns and to save its workload. Function Command log save Contents The CX-Simulator saves operation history of the CX-Programmer as FINS commands. Executing the saved data can be repeated using the Data Replay Tool. The actual PLC's data trace data saved by the CX-Programmer's data tracing or time chart monitoring can be input to the CX-Simulator using the Data Replay Tool. Also, long-term data that can not be saved by the CX-Programmer's data tracing can be saved using Data Trace Recording Tool. Possible to take in data from an actual PLC and to give the data as input data to the CX-Simulator using the Data Replay Tool. Unlike Data Trace, every-cycle data can not be read. However, more than 50 words of data can be read. Each data of the command log (.flg), the Data Trace file (.cdt), and Data Replay file (.cvs) can be input to the CX-Simulator as virtual external inputs. Also, the results can be saved as the Data Replay file. The trigger conditions of I/O memory areas can be described in logic expressions and the value can be given to the I/O memory area as virtual external inputs when a set time elapses after the expressions hold. Multiple expressions can be processed simultaneously. In addition to the program area for applications (UM1), the CX-Simulator provides the program area where the ladder program, sharing the I/O memory area with UM1, for creating virtual external inputs is executed (UM2). Virtual external inputs can be created in the ladder program.
Data Trace
Multipoint Data Collection Tool
Data Replay
I/O Condition Operation
Program area for debugging (UM2)
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Section 8-2
8-2 Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs

8-2-1 Outline of Debugging Using Virtual External Inputs
1,2,3 1. Considering debugging items. Decide debugging items using virtual external inputs. 2. Considering debugging methods Decide debugging methods using virtual external inputs. Decide the generation method of the virtual external input data according to the debugging contents. 3. Generating virtual external inputs Generate virtual external inputs. The contents are different depending on a data generation method. Refer to 8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs. 4. Running by virtual external inputs Actually generate virtual external inputs to run the program. Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs. 5. Checking the result Check the result caused the program execution. The time chart monitoring, the data tracing, and the Data Replay file of the CX-Programmer can be used to check. Refer to 8-5 Checking the Result.
Debugging Items
Consider debugging items in the following viewpoints, for example. Normal/Abnormal operation Automatic/Semi-automatic/Manual Interlocking among equipment Data collection/monitoring from the application programs on the computer
Debugging Methods
Consider debugging methods in the following viewpoints, for example. Data from actual units is available. Data tracing

Easily operable from the CX-Programmer. Describe operation conditions in logic expressions. Try complicated input conditions.
Command log I/O Condition Ladder program for debugging
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Setting data Contents Static setting with a data file Perform necessary operation from the CX-Programmer and save its history to a file. Data trace Static setting with a data file Read the contents of data trace from the actual CS/CJ-series CPU Unit by the CX-Programmer and save them to a file. Data Replay File Static setting with a data file Register necessary data to a CSV-format data file. I/O Condition Setting Dynamic setting with I/O Set I/O conditions for inputting in logic excondition expressions pressions combining I/O memory conditions. Program area for debugging Dynamic setting with ladder Create a ladder program that inputs to a (UM2) programs ladder program for applications. Command log
Running by Virtual External Inputs

Data Replay Tool I/O Condition Tool Program area for debugging (UM2) Contents Read data in sequence from the data file (command log, data trace, or Data Replay file) and set them to the Ladder Engine. Monitor the I/O memory areas and set data when the conditions hold. Download the ladder program for debugging to the program area for debugging (UM2) and execute it at the same time as the ladder program for application.
Checking the result

Contents Check the result caused by virtual external inputs using the CX-Programmer's time chart monitoring and the display function of data trace. Data Replay File/Table and Output the result as a file (CSV format) while Data Replay and read it to a Graph display commercial spreadsheet software to check it as tables and graphs. Time chart monitor/Data trace
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Generating virtual external inputs

Ladder Engine Command log file (.flg) CX-Programmer Data trace file(.cdt) Commercial tool (Spreadsheet, etc.) Data Replay file (.csv) I/O Condition Tool I/O Condition settings Ladder Engine Ladder program for debugging
Running
Data Replay Tool
I/O Condition Tool
Ladder program for debugging
Checking the results
Data Replay file (.csv) Commercial tool (spreadsheet, etc.)
CX-Programmer Time chart monitor Data trace
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Section 8-3
8-3 Generating Virtual External Inputs

8-3-1 Command Log
The Command Log File (.flg) contains the operation history (actually the communications commands history of FINS communications) such as read/write of I/O memory areas and force-set/reset executed by the CX-Programmer. Besides, FINS communications from application programs, etc. can be stored as a history. Replaying this file using Data Replay Tool substitutes manual input operation to the Ladder Engine. Note Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs for replaying with Data Replay Tool. Setting for Creating Command Log 1,2,3 Set for saving the command log in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [Replay] | [Command log] | [Settings]. 1. Select [Settings] in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [Replay] | [Command log] to display the [Command Log Settings] window.
2. Specify the file name for saving the log file. Key-in the name to the text box for the log file name or click the [Browse] button to input from the file dialog box. 3. Set the FINS address filter. Mark the appropriate items in the list of the FINS address filter. Usually "All nodes" is selected. Add/delete of items are also possible. 4. Set the FINS command filter. Mark the appropriate items in the list of the FINS command filter. Add/delete of items are also possible.
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5. Click the [Set All] button if selecting all items registered in the FINS address/command filter. Click the [Clear All] if clearing all check items. 6. Selecting the [OK] button will cause the settings valid.
Command Log Save Start/Exit

Set the Command Log Save Start after setting the Command log. Start the Command Log Save by [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [Replay] | [Command log] | [Start]. If exiting or pausing the Command Log Save, select [Stop] in [Debug Console] | [Replay] | [Command log].
FINS Address Filter

Specify the FINS address filter if filtering by the FINS address. Some FINS addresses for application programs on the computer change dynamically (FINS addresses of the CX-Programmer change, also.). So usually use the CX-Simulator in the default setting (FINS address =*.*.*: All nodes). When adding items to the list of FINS address filter, input the FINS address to be added (the network address, node address, and Machine address (Unit address)) and its name (tentative) followed by the [Add] button. In specifying the address, an "*" can also be specified. For example, if an "*" is specified for the Machine address setting, the FINS command to/from the specified address will be saved as the command log. When deleting the items in the list of FINS address filter, select the item to be deleted in the list and click the [Delete] button.
FINS Command Filter

Specify the FINS command filter when filtering by the FINS command. Filtering is performed by comparing the character string data (hex) from the top of the FINS command. For example, when writing to the EM area (common), the filtering pattern will be 01012, saving 010121 (EM area write (Bank 1), 01012A (EM area write (Bank 10), etc. to the Command Log File. Refer to List of Usable FINS Command Filters and Data Replay Possible/Not possible for usable FINS command filters and whether the saved data is possible to be replayed or not. When adding items to the list of FINS command filter, select the items to be added (FINS command name) in the dropdown list of the FINS command filter. When deleting items from the list of FINS command filter, select the items to be deleted in the list and click the [Delete] button of the FINS command filter. Note At least one FINS address/command filter must be set respectively to create the command log. An error will not occur in the Data Replay Tool even if a filter that can not be replayed is set. Note The details for FINS commands are given in the Communications Commands Reference Manual. Note The upper limit of the command log file size is 30 MB. If exceeded, the log data will not be saved after that.
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List of Usable FINS Command Filters and Data Replay Possible/Not possible Access IOM area MR 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 03 04 05 SR FINS Command Read IOM area Write IOM area Write all IOM area Read complex IOM areas Transfer IOM area
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Replay possible Not possible Possible Possible Not possible Possible
Access parameter area MR 02 02 02 01 02 03 SR FINS Command Read IOM area Write IOM area Write all IOM area Replay possible Not possible Possible Possible
Execution controls MR 04 04 01 02 SR FINS Command Execution Controls (Start) Execution Controls (Stop) Replay possible Possible Possible
Access time info MR 07 07 01 02 SR FINS Command Read time info Write time info Replay possible Not possible Possible
Exchange messages MR 09 20 SR FINS Command Message read/cancel Replay possible Possible
Maintenance MR 21 21 21 01 02 03 SR FINS Command Cancel Error Read Error log Clear Error log Replay possible Possible Not possible Possible
Peripheral devices MR 22 22 22 SR 0A 0B 0C FINS Command IOM area File transfer Parameter File transfer IN-UM File transfer Replay possible Possible Possible Possible
Debugging MR 23 23 01 02 SR FINS Command Force set/reset Cancel All Forces Replay possible Possible Possible
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Read IOM area MR 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 SR 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 PM 30 31 32 33 B0 B1 B2 B3 09 89 02 82 2 A 98 BC 06 46 DC BC 07 FINS Command Read CIO Area bits Read Work Area bits Read Hold Area bits Read Auxiliary Area bits Read CIO Area words Read Work Area words Read Hold Area words Read Auxiliary Area words Read Timer/Counter Completion Flag Read Timer/Counter PV Read DM bits Read DM words Read EM bits (common) Read EM words (common) Read EM words (current bank) Current EM Bank No. Read task flag bit Read task flag status Read Index Register PV Read Data Register PV Read Clock/Condition bit
Section 8-3
Replay possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Not possible
Write IOM area MR 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 SR 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 PM 30 31 32 33 B0 B1 B2 B3 89 02 82 2 A 98 BC DC BC FINS Command Write CIO Area bits Write Work Area bits Write Hold Area bits Write Auxiliary Area bits Write CIO Area words Write Work Area words Write Hold Area words Write Auxiliary Area words Write Timer/Counter PV Write DM bits Write DM words Write EM bits (common) Write EM words (common) Write EM words (current bank) Current EM Bank No. Write Index Register PV Write Data Register PV Replay possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible
MR: Main, SR: Sub, PM: Parameter Note If Replay is not possible, the I/O memory areas do not change although send/receive of data is executed when Replay.
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8-3-2 Data Trace File

The time-series data (Data Trace File) of I/O memory area acquired from an actual PLC can be replayed on the Ladder Engine using the Data Replay Tool. Note Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs for replaying by Data Replay Tool. Create a Data Trace File using the data trace or the time chart monitor of the CX-Programmer, or Data Trace Recording Tool for long-term data.
Creating Data Trace Data using CX-Programmer

Use the Data Trace File (.cdt) created in the data trace or the time chart monitor of the CX-Programmer for the data of data trace. Set necessary data using the CX-Programmer and execute the data trace or the time chart monitor on the CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit. The result will be saved as a file and operation by virtual external inputs will be performed. Note 1. All data of the Data Trace File is regarded as data for input, fed to the Ladder Engine. When setting for I/O memory areas that will be sampled in the CX-Programmer, make sure they can be used as inputs. 2. Refer to the Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring of CHAPTER 4 - Reference of PART 1: CX-Programmer in the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446) for how to operate the data trace and time chart monitoring.
Replaying Data of Data Trace

The data of the data trace differs in replay timing depending on the sampling setting when saving. In addition, all saved data is replayed regardless of the trigger setting. Replay timing (Synchronous) Every cycle Every cycle Regular sampling Sampling interval Sampling by the TRSM Every cycle Replay timing (Asynchronous) Fixed interval Sampling interval Fixed interval
Note Some data of the data trace with short sampling cycle can not be replayed in the timing of the sampling cycle if replayed asynchronously. Furthermore, the data with a sampling cycle shorter than that when replaying can not be replayed.
Saving Long-term Data with Data Trace Recording Tool

A Data Trace File can contain up to 32,762 sets of data. When more data or long-term trace data is required, it can be saved in multiple Data Trace Files by using the Data Trace Recording Tool attached to the CX-Simulator. Note Refer to Appendix How to Use Data Trace Recording Tool for how to use the Data Trace Recording Tool.
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8-3-3 Data Replay File (CSV-format text file)

The CSV-format text file (Data Replay File (.csv)) created by a commercial spreadsheet software can be replayed on the Ladder Engine using the Data Replay Tool. Besides, the execution result of the Ladder Engine can be saved in the Data Replay file as the values of I/O memory areas. Note Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs for Replay with Data Replay Tool.
File Format of Data Replay File

A Data Replay File is an indefinite-length CSV-format text file containing a parameter line (1st line) and data lines (2nd line and after). Creator's ID, Data category, I/O address 1, I/O address 2, , I/O address n <CR><LF> Date and time, Cycle counter, Value 1, Value 2, , Value n <CR><LF> . . . No 1 2 3 4 5 6 The number of Remarks characters Creator's ID Indefinite length File creator's ID (possible to omit, usually a program name to be saved) Data category 2 or 3 IN/OUT: Input to PLC (IN) or output from PLC (OUT) I/O address Indefinite length I/O memory address for input/output (167 data max.) Date and time 19 YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS (Date and time of computer, possible to omit) Cycle counter Indefinite length Cycle counter Value when send/receive Value Indefinite length The memory value of the specified I/O memory address (decimal data or hexadecimal data starting with 0x) Name
Area Type and Address Range of Usable I/O Memory Area

The following I/O memory areas can be specified by the Data Replay File. Bit Area name I/O Area (CIO) Work Area (WR) Hold Area (HR) Auxiliary Area (AR) Area type IO W H A Address range 0.00 to 6143.15 0.00 to 511.15 0.00 to 511.15 0.00 to 959.15
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Word Area name I/O Area (CIO) Work Area (WR) Hold Area (HR) Auxiliary Area (AR) Data Memory (DM) Extended Data Memory Area (EM) Timer (TIM) Counter (CNT) Area type IO W H A D E?_ T C
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Address range 0 to 6143 0 to 511 0 to 511 0 to 959 0 to 32767 E0_0 to E0_32767, EC_0 to EC_32767 0 to 4095 0 to 4095
Example of Creating Data Replay File by Spreadsheet Software (Input File)

It is convenient to create the data for input of the Data Replay File using spreadsheet software such as MS-Excel as follows:
Note It is not required to input date and time data when using a Data Replay File as inputs.
Specifying Output Data by Data Replay Tool (Output File)

A Data Replay File has an input format for the Data Replay Tool. However, it also works as an output data file for saving values of I/O memory areas to monitor the results of the program execution. In order to save values of I/O memory areas using the Data Replay Tool, the I/O memory area to be saved must be specified as an output data file in advance using a spreadsheet software, etc.
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If a file output by the Data Replay Tool exists, specifying the I/O memory as an output file can be omitted by specifying the file as an output template when starting the Data Replay Tool. Specifying a template file by the Data Replay Tool will copy the I/O memory specification (parameter line) of the template file to the output file as is.
New output file
Template file
1st line: Parameters line Line copy Existing data
8-3-4 Multipoint Data Collection Tool

Time-series I/O memory data (Data Replay File) acquired from an actual PLC can be replayed on the Ladder Engine using the Data Replay Tool. Unlike Data Trace, data can not be acquired every cycle. However, time-series data of more than 50 words can be acquired. This function enables to take in data from an actually running PLC and to replay the data along with the program using the CX-Simulator, allowing confirming the operations. Note Refer to 8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs for replay with Data Replay Tool. Note The CX-Server is required to use the Multipoint Data Collection Tool. Therefore, be sure to install the CX-Programmer Ver.1.20 or after on the same computer. Note The Multipoint Data Collection Tool fails to acquire data of operations shorter than a few tens of milliseconds. Also, replaying actually acquired data on the PLC may cause time lags because the tool does not acquire data in synchronization with the PLCs cycle time.
Setting for Multipoint Data Collection

In order to acquire and save multipoint data from an actual PLC, after clicking the [Start] button on the task bar, select [Program] | [Omron] | [CX-Simulator] | [Multipoint Data Collection Tool].
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1,2,3
1. Select [Program] | [Omron] | [CX-Simulator] | [Multipoint Data Collection Tool] to display the Multipoint Data Collection Tool dialog box.
Address List New Edit Delete Sampling Interval Acquire data as every-cycle data
Sampling data file Browse Start/Stop Time: Messages Exit
An address to be sampled is displayed. An address to be sampled is registered in the form of Start address End address in the unit of word. Multiple addresses can be registered. The content of the registered address can be changed. The registered address can be deleted. A sampling interval can be set to a minimum of 100 ms. (in the unit of 10 ms) Check here to save the sampled data as every-cycle data, independently of the PLCs cycle count. This is effective when acquiring data in order to confirm operation with ON/OFF of the bits. (allows efficient debugging when replaying on the CX-Simulator.) Input a name of CVS file where the sampled data will be saved. Browse a name of save file to select. Pressing the Start button will start sampling. Works as Stop button during execution. Displays elapse time after starting sampling. When an error occurs in the operation of the Multipoint Data Collection Tool, the error content will be displayed. Quit the Multipoint Data Collection Tool.
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2. Select [File] | [Set Communications] to set [Device Type] to be connected and [Network Type]. Always select the CS/CJ/CP Series for [Device Type]. 3. Click the [New] button to display the [Set Address] dialog box. Input arbitrary word data in the form of [Start Address]-[End Address], followed by the OK button. Multiple data can be registered. Further, the maximum number of addresses that can be registered with the currently set communications method and the present registered number are displayed on the status bar. Also, the saved address can be read by [File] | [Open Address List]. Note The number of sampling is limited as follows depending on the communications method because this tool acquires data from an actual PLC using FINS commands. Via Peripheral bus 167 addresses max. Via SYSMAC WAY 134 addresses max. Even for other networks, the number of sampling is limited depending on the frame size of the FINS command at that time. 4. Input [Sampling interval]. A value of 10 or more (to be multiplied by 10 ms) can be set with the default value of 20 (200 ms). Note The [Sampling Interval] set here is, from the internal viewpoint, the one in which the Multipoint Data Collection Tool issues a FINS command in order to read the registered addresses from an actual PLC. The actual intervals at which a response is returned from the PLC may differ from the specified interval depending on the cycle process timing on the actual PLC. 5. Check [Acquire data as every-cycle data] as required. In this case, the data acquired is saved in a file as every-cycle data, independently of the specified sampling interval and the PLCs cycle time. When not timing but confirming operation with ON/OFF of the bits is important, the saved file with a check mark can be replayed fast on the CX-Simulator. Note If this option is not checked, the data will be saved to the file with the estimated cycle count calculated from the actual PLCs average cycle time when starting sampling and the sampling interval set in the Multipoint Data Collection Tool. When this data is replayed on the CX-Simulator, the data replay speed may become very slow if the cycle count of the CX-Simulator proceeds slowly. 6. Input to [Sampling data file] a name of file where sampled data will be saved. Also, clicking the [Browse] button allows to specify a destination file name directly. Note If an existing file is specified, the file will automatically be overwritten when sampling starts. Make sure in advance the file may be overwritten. 7. Clicking the [Start] button will start sampling data according to the set contents. 8. Once the sampling is started, the elapse time after starting sampling is displayed in [Time:].
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9. Clicking the [Stop] button will stop the data sampling to save the sampled data in the file. Note When the sampling count from the sampling start exceeds 65,535, the file is automatically divided. In this case, the name of second sampling data save file is the specified file name with 2 appended at the end of it. (e.g. sample2.csv for sample) Further, when the sampling count for the second save file exceeds 65,535, 3 is appended similarly. (e.g. sample3.csv for sample) 10. The registered address can be saved by [File] | [Save Address List] to be reused after the Multipoint Data Collection Tool is started next time. Note In order to keep time accuracy to some extent in replaying with the Data Replay Tool, follow the next steps. Step 1: Check [Acquire data as every-cycle data] to sample at the sampling intervals of N (ms). Step 2: When replaying the data, set the above sampling interval of N (ms) to Minimum Cycle Time, and then run the CX-Simulator with the minimum cycle time. Note Be sure to set a sampling interval greater than the PLCs cycle time. In addition, when setting a sampling interval shorter than 200 ms, or registering addresses of more than 100 words, be sure to connect with the Peripheral bus and to set a fastest possible baud rate. Further, exit all other applications. Otherwise, data may not be acquired normally. In this case, the Multipoint Data Collection Tool displays an error message to stop sampling.
8-3-5 Messages Displayed in the Error history

Message display Received an error response. Timing Error. Check the log file (Errorlog.txt) after exiting. Contents An error occurred in the received data. Non-existent EM bank may have been tried to read or communications condition may be unstable. Data can not be acquired at the specified sampling intervals. To avoid this situation, either extend the sampling interval or reduce the sampling address count. If the CX-Programmer is activated at the same time and connected online, once place it offline. Alternatively, setting the maximum value (25.5 ms) to [Fixed Peripheral Servicing Time] in the PLC Setup may be effective. (although the cycle time extends) For details, check the Errorlog.txt that is created in the same folder as for the saved CSV file. The above situation repeated 10 times continuously or communications with the PLC is broken. Check the communications path with the PLC.
Data sampling stopped.
8-3-6 I/O Condition Expressions

I/O Condition Expressions describe the operation that sets values to the I/O memory area (output expression) after the specified time (delay time) when the conditions of the specified I/O memory (conditional expression) hold. The combination of the conditions generates virtual external outputs.
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This section explains the testing procedure using the I/O Condition Tool. 1,2,3 1. Select [IO Condition] in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [Replay] menu to display the [Run] window of the I/O Condition Tool.
2. Select [Settings] in the [File] menu to display the [Configuration] window of the I/O Condition Tool.
3. Select Bit Condition or Word Condition and set logical expressions to be added to the condition expressions. Note Refer to 4-3-5 I/O Break Condition Setting for the setting method of logical expressions. 4. Click the [<<] button on the side of condition expressions to add the set logic expression to the condition expression.
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5. When registering multiple logic expressions to the condition expression, insert logic operators between logic expressions (Click the [or] or [and] button.). 6. Repeat 4 and 5 until completing the condition expression. Directly editing the condition expression is also possible. 7. Input a delay time (unit: ms). 8. Select Bit Condition or Word Condition and set logic expressions to be added to the output expression. Note In the output expressions, only [=] can be used as a condition operator and only [and] as a logic operator. If other operators are used, the I/O Condition expression will cause an error ("E"). 9. Click the [<<] button on the side of the output expressions to add the set logic expression to the output expressions. 10. When registering multiple logic expressions to the output expression, insert logic operators between logic expressions (Click the [and] button.). 11. Repeat 9 and 10 until completing the output expression. Directly editing the output expression is also possible. 12. Click the [Expression Registration] button to register the input condition expressions, the delay time, and the output expressions as the I/O Condition expression. The expression is evaluated when registered. "N" (o) is shown in the execution field for a valid input and "E"(rror) for an invalid input. 13. Repeat 3 to 12 until inputting necessary I/O Condition expressions completes. 14. When changing the input I/O Condition expression, left-click the relevant line in the list to reflect the selected I/O Condition expression to the registration condition area. Correct it as required and click the [Expression Registration] button to re-register. 15. Double-click the expression where actually judging conditions out of the registered I/O Condition expressions to change the display from "N" to "D"(o), showing judging conditions is possible. Also, repeating the same process will change the display from "D" to "N." 16. After making relevant I/O Condition expressions executable, select [Save as] in the [File] menu to save the input I/O condition expressions. 17.Select [Close] in the [File] menu to return to the [Run] window.
Restrictions
Up to 512 I/O Condition expressions can be registered. Up to 6 combinations of logic expression can be registered for one condition expression.
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8-3-7 Ladder Program for Debugging

The CX-Simulator can run a ladder program for debugging on the program area for debugging (UM2) besides the program area for applications (UM1), dynamically creating input data for virtual external inputs. The program area for debugging is independent of that for applications, sharing the I/O memory area with for applications. Thus the outputs from the program area for debugging can be used as inputs to that for applications.
Ladder program for applications
Ladder program for debugging
Top
Input
I/O memory area Output
Top
END
END
Note Refer to 9 CPU Unit Operation for the operation of the program areas for applications/debugging.
Restrictions when Using Program Area for Debugging

Not possible to overlap with the program area for applications. Do not overlap the task number with that of ladder program for applications. If the task number overlaps, the task in the UM2 will not be executed. Besides, if the following items overlap, a program error will occur. The jump number of JMP The subroutine number of subroutine/macro instructions The block number of block programming instructions Do not use interrupt tasks in the program area for debugging (UM2). The interrupt tasks in the UM2 will not be executed.
Not possible to use interrupt tasks
Program Area for Debugging The program area for debugging is not displayed on the [Step Run] window. If and I/O Break Condition the I/O break condition holds whole executing a ladder program on the proSetting gram area for debugging, the [Step Run] window displays as if an I/O break occurred at the end of the ladder program for applications (END).
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8-4 Running by Virtual External Inputs

8-4-1 Running by Virtual External Inputs
How to Run by Virtual External Inputs
Perform running by virtual external inputs in the following 3 methods. 1. By Data Replay Tool 2. By the I/O Condition Tool 3. By the ladder program for debugging Note Be careful when performing Run-mode operation from the [Debug Console] while executing the Data Replay Tool or I/O Condition Tool. If the [Continuous Run] button is pressed during a Synchronous process, synchronism may be lost temporarily. Also, if the [Pause] (, [Scan Run], or [Step Run]) button is pressed during an Asynchronous process, the virtual external input data will be replayed even if the ladder execution is interrupted temporarily.
Synchronous/Asynchronous Processes
In the Data Replay Tool and I/O Condition Tool, whether or not to perform synchronous process can be selected. The Synchronous (Replay) process is a process where the Ladder Engine and each tool operate synchronously in the unit of a scan. If the Synchronous process is not performed (Asynchronous process), setting/monitoring of I/O memory values from each tool to the Ladder Engine are performed asynchronously with scan of the Ladder Engine. In this case, like operation to an actual PLC, scan from each tool to the Ladder Engine is will not be performed. When using multiple tools at the same time, execute the synchronous process on one tool. Perform the other tools asynchronously. Note Synchronous execution of multiple tools will lose synchronism in the unit of a scan for each tool. Execute one tool synchronously and the others asynchronously or alternatively execute all tools asynchronously.
Virtual Cycle Time and Computer Cycle Time

When performing virtual external inputs, use the Simulator in the Computer Cycle Time. In the Synchronous process, the execution result will be the same for Virtual Cycle Time and Computer Cycle Time. In the Asynchronous process, on the other hand, the result will be different because the time elapses differently between the Ladder Engine and tools in Virtual Cycle Time and the timing of data setting is different from that of Computer Cycle Time.
8-4-2 How to Run by Data Replay Tool

The [Data Replay Tool] reads the data of the specified replay file (Command log file, Data Trace file, or Data Replay file) and set the data to the Ladder Engine in sequence. Furthermore, the changes caused by setting of the data can be saved to an output file as monitor data.
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Command log (Ladder Engine)
CX-Programmer or Data Trace Recording Tool
Commercial spreadsheet, etc.
Command log file (.flg)
Data Trace file (.cdt)
Data Replay file (.csv)
Replay file
Data Replay Tool FINS command Ladder Engine Data Replay file (.csv)
Output file
Basic Operation
Read data from input file. Set data to Ladder Engine. Asynchronous
Wait at fixed interval.
(equivalent to one scan)
Synchronous
One Scan Run
Read output data from Ladder Engine. Write output data to output file.
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Input Data File
The following data files can be specified as an input data file. Replay file Command log file(.flg) Replay method Read in sequence the history of operation (Command log) performed to the Ladder Engine saved in the file and issue commands again to the Ladder Engine. In the Synchronous process, each operation will be replayed in the same interval as the cycle counter when saved. Read in sequence the data saved as trace data and feed it to the Ladder Engine. The data will be replayed according to the sampling cycle when saved. Read in sequence the data saved in CSV format and feed them to the Ladder Engine. The set data will be replayed in the interval of the cycle time counter saved at the same time as the data.
Data trace file (.cdt)
Data Replay file(.csv)
Output Data File
The Output Data File is a text file of the same format as the Data Replay File (.csv). The data to be output to the file must be registered in advance at the 1st line (parameter line) of the Data Replay File. The parameter line needs to be set using a commercial text editor or a spreadsheet software, etc. or the template file must be specified before starting the Data Replay Tool. The Template File is a text file of the same format of the Data Replay File. When creating a new output data file by the Data Replay Tool and monitoring the same data as the Data Replay File, specifying the Data Replay File as a template file will copy the parameters line automatically.
Template File
Output data file Copy the 1st line.
Template file 1st: Parameters line From 2nd line: Data lines
Note If an existing output file is specified in the Data Replay Tool, monitor data will be appended to the end of the output file. If both the output file and the output template specify "I/O memory," that of the output file is given priority.
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Starting the Data Replay Tool This section explains the testing procedure using the Data Replay Tool. 1,2,3 1. Select [Data Replay] in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [Replay] to display the [Data Replay Settings] window.
2. Specify the Data Replay File. The [Browse] button can be used, too. The Command log file (.flg), Data Trace File (.cdt), and Data Replay File(.csv) can be specified. 3. Specify the output file as required. Only the Data Replay File (.csv) can be specified as the output file. If an existing file is specified, new data will be appended to the end of the file. 4. When using a new output file, set a template file. Only the Data Replay File (.csv) can be specified as the template file. 5. Pressing the [OK] button will start the Data Replay Tool to display its Execution window.
6. Completing the input data replay will exit the Data Replay Tool automatically.
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Pausing the Data Replay Tool Clicking the [Pause] button in the [Run] window will pause the data replay. Also, the following conditions of the Ladder Engine will pause the replay. Conditions of the Ladder Engine Program/Run mode Synchronous/Asynchronous Synchronous/Asynchronous How to clear Scan Run for Synchronous and Continuous Run (Monitor mode) for Asynchronous. Scan Run Scan Run
Break on Break Points Break on I/O Break Condition Note
Synchronous Synchronous
Keep the Ladder Engine in Scan Run Status while synchronizing the Data Replay Tool. If Continuous Run (Monitor Mode) or Continuous Scan Run is used, synchronism in the unit of a scan will be lost. When the program has been interrupted on a break point, etc., resume it with Scan Run.
Note While executing asynchronously, the data will be replayed even while the Ladder Engine is not executing a ladder program. Getting monitor data using the Data Replay Tool The Data Replay Tool can save only the monitor data of the specified I/O memory areas to the output file regardless of the Replay File. When outputting only the monitor data, specify only an output file (and the template file as required), not the Replay File.
8-4-3 Replay Using the I/O Condition Tool

The I/O Condition Tool specifies the execution file of the I/O Condition expressions specified in the [Settings] window in advance and monitors the changes of the I/O memory areas set by the condition expressions of the I/O Condition expressions, outputting when the conditions hold. Computer
CX-Programmer
Debugger I/O Condition Tool
FinsGateway Virtual Communications Unit
CPU Unit
The I/O Condition Tool operates independently of the Debugger.
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Example for Operation Timing of the I/O Condition Expressions
The following example shows the timing from when the I/O Condition expressions hold to when the values registered in the output expressions are set, if the delay time is 200 ms.
200 ms Condition expression: IO0.0=ON Delay time: 200ms Output expression: IO0.1=ON
ON
IO 0.0
Conditions hold.
IO 0.1
OFF ON OFF
Set output expressions.
How to Replay using the I/O Condition Tool 1,2,3
This section explains how to perform virtual external input using the I/O Condition Tool. 1. Select [IO Condition] in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [Replay] menu to display the [Run] window of the I/O Condition Tool.
2. Input "IO condition file" to the execution file. Browsing files using the [Browse] button or [Open] in the [File] menu is also possible. 3. Check the target FINS address. Usually there is no need to change it because the FINS address for the Ladder Engine is set in default. 4. Check whether synchronized processing (see note) is enabled. The Data Replay Tool also allows synchronized processing, but not for multiple operations at the same time. To perform other synchronized processing, deselect [Synchronized] for the I/O Condition Tool. Note: When synchronized processing is not used, I/O condition proc-
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essing is performed asynchronously with the PLC scan. As a result, data may be lost if I/O status changes too quickly. If synchronized processing is used, data will not be lost, but processing will be slowed down by the amount of time required to synchronize. 5. After checking the settings, click the [Start] button. Pausing the I/O Condition Tool The I/O Condition Tool pauses in the following conditions of the Ladder Engine. Synchronous/Asynchronous Synchronous/Asynchronous How to clear Scan Run for Synchronous and Continuous Run (Monitor mode) for Asynchronous. Scan Run Scan Run Scan Run
Conditions of the Ladder Engine Program/Run mode
Step Run, or Pause in the Debug Console Break on Break Points Break on I/O Break Condition
Synchronous Synchronous Synchronous
Note When the computer cycle time is 10 ms or more, hold of conditions may fail to be caught. In this case, use in the virtual cycle time. Note Do not perform Continuous Run (in the Monitor mode) or Continuous Scan Run while synchronizing the I/O Condition Tool. Doing so will lose synchronism in the unit of a scan. When the program has been interrupted on a break point, etc., resume it with Scan Run. Note While executing asynchronously, the I/O memory areas are monitored even while the Ladder Engine is not executing a ladder program due to break, etc.
8-4-4 How to Replay Using the Program Area for Debugging

This section explains how to perform virtual external input (download and execute) using the program area for debugging. 1,2,3 1. Press the [Settings] button in the [System Status Settings] dialog box, and then select [UM Settings] to display the [UM Settings] window.
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2. Select [Debugger program area (UM2)] in [UM Access Enable] followed by clicking the [OK] button. 3. After confirming that the CX-Simulator is connected in the [Work CX-Simulator] window, download the ladder program from the CX-Programmer. 4. After the download is completed, select [UM Settings] in [System Status] | [Settings] again and select [Application program area (UM1)] in [UM Access Enable]. Also, check both boxes for [Application program area (UM1)] and [Debugger program area (UM2)] in [UM Execution Enable], followed by clicking the [OK] button. 5. Select [Save all] in the [CX-Simulator Debug Console] | [File] menu to save the status before starting virtual external inputs. 6. Clicking the [Continuous Run] button from [CX-Simulator Debug Console] or turning the mode of the Ladder Engine to Monitor from the CX-Programmer will start running using virtual external inputs. Note The CX-Simulator can not debug a ladder program in the program area for debugging. Before downloading the ladder program to the program area for debugging, check it in the area for applications in advance.
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8-5 Checking the Result

8-5-1 Checking by Time Chart Monitor of the CX-Programmer
The results from virtual external inputs can be checked by the time chart monitor or the data trace of the CX-Programmer. Displaying the data of virtual external inputs and its results simultaneously allows to confirm the operation results and timing of the ladder program.
Note Refer to the Data Trace/Time Chart Monitoring of CHAPTER 4 - Reference of PART 1: CX-Programmer in the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446) for how to operate the data trace and time chart monitoring.
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8-5-2 Checking with Graphing by Excel Using the Data Replay File
Using the output file of the Data Replay Tool allows checking the data. The Data Replay File output by the Data Replay Tool is a CSV-format text file, thus enabling to check with graphing by reading it to spreadsheet software such as MS-Excel. The following shows an example of the Data Replay file being read to MS-Excel and graphed.
Graphing
Note Refer to the online help, etc. for how to read a CSV file to MS-Excel and to graph it.
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SECTION 9 CPU Unit Operation

9-1 CPU Unit Operation ................................................................................................................. 178 9-1-1 General Flow ................................................................................................................ 178 9-1-2 Startup (Initial) Process ................................................................................................ 179 9-1-3 Overseeing Processing ................................................................................................. 180 9-1-4 Computing Process....................................................................................................... 180 9-1-5 Details of I/O Refresh and Peripheral Servicing .......................................................... 181 9-2 Cycle Time and Time................................................................................................................ 182 9-2-1 Cycle Time ................................................................................................................... 182 9-2-2 Maximum CPU Occupancy and Execution Time ........................................................ 188 9-2-3 Differences with CS/CJ/CP Series ............................................................................... 189 9-3 I/O Memory Allocation ............................................................................................................ 190 9-3-1 PLC Setup Settings....................................................................................................... 190 9-3-2 Auxiliary Area (Read-only Area)................................................................................. 195 9-3-3 Auxiliary Area (Read/Write Area) ............................................................................... 220 9-4 Other Functions ........................................................................................................................ 227 9-4-1 Differences in CX-Programmer Operation................................................................... 227 9-4-2 Other Precautions ......................................................................................................... 227
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9-1 CPU Unit Operation

9-1-1 General Flow
The CPU Unit operation of the Ladder Engine flows as follows (excluding when Step Run).
Startup
Startup (Initial) process
Initialize I/O memory area/System work area Download automatically from the file memory
Clear I/O memory area and check the user memory area (UM) Clear force-set/reset, etc.
a
Computing process (UM1)
Monitor the DIP switch Back up I/O memory areas Execute the ladder diagram for applications Run process: Execute the user program Error process: a FALS) Clear the I/O memory area when an error occurs (excluding when executing
Personal computer cycle time
Execute the ladder diagram for debugging
Computing process (UM2)
Run process: Error process: a FALS)
Execute the user program Clear the I/O memory area
when an error occurs (excluding when executing
b
Virtual cycle time (a+b)
I/O refresh
The CX-Simulator does not execute I/O refresh. However, the virtual I/O refresh time is added to the cycle time in the virtual cycle time. The CX-Simulator does not execute peripheral servicing excluding for the network communications unit, the Serial Communications Boards/Unit, and file service.
Note
Refer to 9-2 Cycle Time and Time for the computer cycle time and the virtual cycle time.
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9-1-2 Startup (Initial) Process

The following Startup (Initial) process is performed once when start-up, changing the configuration of the Ladder Engine, reset, or changing the operating mode (between Run/Monitor and Program). Clear the non-hold-type area in the I/O memory areas Processed as follows depending on IOM Hold Bit and PLC Setup (setting for Hold/Non-hold of IOM Hold Bit when startup). Auxiliary Area PLC Setup Setting for Hold/Non-hold of IOM Hold Bit when startup Non-hold (0) Hold (1) IOM Hold Bit (A50012) Non-hold (0) Hold(1) Startup: Cleared Startup: Cleared Changing the mode: Changing the mode: Hold Cleared Startup: Hold Changing the mode: Hold
Clear Force-set/reset Processed as follows depending on Force-set/reset Hold Bit and PLC Setup (setting for Hold/Non-hold of Force-set/reset Hold Bit). Auxiliary Area PLC Setup Setting for Hold/Non-hold of Force-set/reset Hold Bit Non-hold (0) Hold (1) Force-set/reset Hold Bit (A50013) Non-hold (0) Hold(1) Startup: Cleared Startup: Cleared Changing the mode: Changing the mode: Hold Cleared Startup: Hold Changing the mode: Hold
Automatically executed if the program for automatic execution (Autoexec file) exists in the file memory. Self-diagnosis (UM area check) Note Refer to 9-2 I/O Memory Areas of CS/CJ Series Operation Manual for the startup process for I/O memory areas.
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9-1-3 Overseeing Processing

Back up I/O Memory Areas for re-execution of scan as the CX-Simulator's own process. The I/O Memory Areas to be backed-up are as follows. Name CIO area WR HR AR Word Address CIO0000 to CIO6143 W000 to W511 H000 to H511 A000 to A959 Remarks
CJ2-series CPU Units: A0000 to A1471 and A10000 to A11535
TR DM EM Timer Completion Flag (T) Counter Completion Flag(C) Timer PV (T) Counter PV(C) Task Flag (TK) Index Registers (IR) Data Registers (DR) Force-set/reset Bit Differential Flag Internal Work Area
TR0 to TR15 D00000 to D32767 E0_00000 to EC_32767 T0000 to T4095 C0000 to C4095 T0000 to T4095 C0000 to C4095 TK0 to TK31 IR0 to IR15 DR0 to DR15 Elapsed Time, etc.
9-1-4 Computing Process

The computing process is performed for the program area for applications (UM1) and program area for debugging (UM2) respectively. The execution order is UM1 to UM2. Setting Enable/Disable of UM in [System Status] | [Settings] | [UM Setting] will disable either UM1 or UM2 so as to execute only one (Disabling both is not possible.). Note The computing time for the program area for debugging (UM2) is not reflected in the virtual cycle time.
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9-1-5 Details of I/O Refresh and Peripheral Servicing

Type of Service I/O refresh CS/CJ-series PLC Contents Target Unit Group The data in the Basic I/O Unit pre-allocated area is (including C200H High-density exchanged within the I/O Unit) servicing time without SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O interruption (time slic- System and DeviceNet ing). Special I/O Unit (for CS/CJ/C200H) CPU Bus Unit Inner Board Allocate the fixed time CS/CJ-series Special I/O Unit defined by the system CPU Bus Unit to each service execute every cycle. If the processing has com- Peripheral Port pleted within the alloSerial Communications Port cated time, do not process for the remaining time but go to Inner Board Bus Service the next process. File Access Service CX-Simulator I/O refresh is not executed because external I/O Units are not connected to the CX-Simulator.
Peripheral Servicing
Event Service (Will be serviced for the cycles required.) Fixed Event service (Will be serviced for every cycle if required.)
Execute only servicing for Network Communications Unit, Serial Communications Unit, and file access within the servicing time without interruption (time slicing).
Note
1. The peripheral servicing is not reflected in the virtual cycle time. The computer time required for processing is added for the computer cycle time. 2. For the computer cycle time, short computing process time of a ladder program may cause the cycle time and the execution time to be 0.0 ms.
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9-2 Cycle Time and Time

The CX-Simulator has its own expansion for the cycle time and the time.
9-2-1 Cycle Time

The CX-Simulator has two modes of cycle time: the virtual cycle time and the computer cycle time. Select from the cycle time mode in the [System Status] | [Settings] | [PLC Clock Settings] dialog box (Default: the computer cycle time). Virtual Cycle Time The virtual cycle time assuming that a program is executed on the CS/CJ/CP-series PLC, tentative time for the actual PLC.
Computer Cycle Time
The actual time required for processing one cycle on the computer.
The cycle time of the CX-Simulator displayed by the CX-Programmer, etc. is the one in the selected mode.
Calculating Cycle Time for CS/CJ/CP-series PLC

The cycle time for CS/CJ/CP-series PLC is the sum of each processing time. Cycle time = (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) + (5) Process Name (1) Overseeing Processing (2) Computing Process Process Contents Processing Time and Fluctuation Factor 0.5ms Sum of the instruction execution time Approximate to 0 for the time when "Minimum Cycle Time" is not set. The additional time for "Minimum Cycle Time" = The cycle time specified as "Minimum Cycle Time" the computer cycle time((1)+(2)+(4)+(5)) The I/O refresh time for each Unit multiplied by The number of Units used (For each event service) If the "Fixed Peripheral Servicing time" of the PLC Setup is "Disabled", the servicing time will be 4% of the cycle time just before calculated in (3). If "Enabled", it will be the specified time. In each case, the minimum servicing time is 0.1 ms.
I/O bus check, user program memory check, and clock refresh Process instructions of a user program. Sum of the execution time for instruction words. (3) Minimum Cycle Time Specifying "Minimum Cycle Time" in PLC Calculation Setup waits for cycle time to complete with the WDT resetting. Calculate the cycle time.
(4) I/O refresh
(5) Peripheral servicing
Perform I/O refresh for Basic I/O Unit, Inner Board, Special I/O Unit, CPU Bus Unit, SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O System, and DeviceNet. Event service with Special I/O Unit (0 ms when no Unit is mounted) Event service with the CPU Bus Unit (0 ms when no Unit is mounted) Event service with the Peripheral Port (0 ms when no Unit is connected to the port) Event service with the RS-232C port (0 ms when no Unit is connected to the port) Event service with the Inner Board (0 ms when no Unit is mounted) File access service (0 ms when no files are accessed)
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Section 9-2
The cycle time of the CX-Simulator is set as "virtual cycle time" in default. The virtual cycle time is given by converting the time required for the Ladder Engine to operate one cycle to the actual PLC cycle time. Calculating Virtual Cycle Time Process name (1) Overseeing Processing (2) Computing Process In calculating the virtual cycle time, the followings are different from that of the CS/CJ/CP-series PLC. Process Contents Fixed Value Process instruction execution of the user program in the UM1. The sum of the execution time of instruction words. Calculate the cycle time. When "Minimum Cycle Time" is specified in the PLC Setup, if ((1)+(2)+(4)) is smaller than the specified "Minimum Cycle Time", it is regarded as the virtual cycle time. The accumulated I/O refresh time for each Unit registered in PLC unit settings. Not calculated in the virtual cycle time. Processing time and Fluctuation factors 0.5 ms The sum of the execution time of UM1instruction words. When "Minimum Cycle Time" is not specified, the cycle time is 0 ms. In "Minimum Cycle Time", there is no waiting time and only the cycle time is set. I/O refresh time for each Unit multiplied by The number of Units used. 0 ms
(3) Calculating the Minimum Cycle Time"
(4) I/O refresh
(5) Peripheral servicing Note
Although some instructions have different process time depending on conditions, the CX-Simulator calculates the cycle time with the process time on the standard conditions. Model C200H-ID212 C200H-OD212 C200HS-INT01 C200H-ID216 C200H-OD218 C200H-ID217 C200H-OD219 CS1W-ID291 CS1W-OD291 I/O refresh time per 1 Unit 0.02 ms 0.03 ms 0.10 ms 0.10 ms 0.10 ms 0.20 ms 0.13 ms 0.02 ms 0.02 ms
I/O Refresh Time for Typical Basic I/O Units Type Unit name C200H Basic I/O Unit 16-input-point Unit 16-output-point Unit Interrupt Input Unit C200H Group2 High-density I/O Unit 32-point Input Unit 32-point Output Unit 64-point Input Unit 64-point Output Unit CS/CJ/CP-series Basic I/O Unit 96-point Input Unit 96-point Output Unit
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I/O Refresh Time for Typical Special I/O Units
I/O refresh time is calculated statically. For Units with variable I/O refresh time depending on the status, typical values are used. (e.g. The I/O refresh time for the Position Control Unit (C200H-NC413) is 2.2 ms.) Unit name Temperature Control Unit ASCII Unit Analog Input Unit High-speed Counter Unit Position Control Unit Model C200H-TC@@@ C200H-ASC02 C200H-AD001 C200H-CT001-V1 C200H-CT002 C200H-NC111 C200H-NC112 C200H-NC413 C200H-LK401 CS1W-MAD44 I/O refresh time per 1 Unit 2.6 ms 1.8 ms 1.0 ms 2.4 ms 2.2 ms (4.0 ms when read) 4.3 ms (5.5 ms when read/write) 0.3 ms 0.2 ms
Type C200H Special I/O Unit
CS/CJ-series Special I/O Unit Calculating Cycle Time
PLC Link Unit Analog I/O Unit
An example of calculating the cycle time when only Basic I/O Units are mounted. Condition Item CPU Rack (for 8 slots) Contents 96-point Input Unit CS1W-ID291 4 Units 96-point Output Unit CS1W-OD291 4 Units 96-point Input Unit CS1W-ID291 4 Units 96-point Output Unit CS1W-OD291 4 Units 5 k steps LD 2.5 k steps, OUT 2.5 k steps None
CS/CJ-series Expansion Rack (for 8 slots) 1Unit User program Minimum Cycle Time Process Peripheral servicing with None other Units (Special I/O Unit, CPU Bus Unit, Inner Board, and file access) Calculation example Process name
Calculation example
(1) Overseeing processing (2) Computing process 0.04 s 2500 + 0.17 s 2500 (The actual computing time varies depending on execute/ non-execute.) (3) Calculating for Mini(Minimum Cycle Time disabled) mum Cycle Time (4) I/O refresh 0.02 ms 8 + 0.02 ms 8 (5) Peripheral servicing Cycle time (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) + (5)
Processing time 0.5 ms (0.53 ms)
0 ms 0.32 ms 0 ms 1.35 ms
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Time Elapse in Virtual Cycle Time
Section 9-2
In virtual cycle time, the standard processing time (virtual time) for the instruction is added each time one instruction of the program is executed.
One step execute
One step execute
One step execute
One step execute
Virtual time
Instruction execution time Process
The virtual time will be the base for the following time-related functions. Virtual Cycle Time The accumulated virtual time will be the computing time.

Timer Pulse Clock
Update in the unit of virtual time. Update in the unit of virtual time. Update in the unit of virtual time.
The CX-Simulator can execute two program areas: the program area for applications (UM1) and for debugging (UM2). However, only the execution time of instructions in UM1 is added as the virtual time, and not in UM2. In the virtual cycle time, based on the virtual time, the time elapse on the computer does not agree with that on the Ladder Engine. Also, the clock will not advance in the Program mode, where instructions are not executed. Thus this causes a time lag with the clock on the computer. Therefore, set the clock from the CX-Programmer as required.
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The time elapse when Step Run will be as follows.
Section 9-2
One step execute
Wait
One step execute
Wait
One step execute
Wait
One step execute
Virtual Time
Instruction execution time Process
Minimum Cycle Time
Enabling Minimum Cycle Time will set either the calculated value of the virtual cycle time or the specified Minimum Cycle Time, whichever is greater, as the virtual cycle time. The calculated value of the virtual cycle time can be monitored in the detailed mode display of the [System Status]. Note The Minimum Cycle Time process in the virtual cycle time is not a process where the execution stands by till the cycle time reaches the specified value, but where the Minimum Cycle Time is set.
Major Error Factors in the Virtual Cycle Time and Actual CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit's Cycle Time Process Item Error factor/Error range Computing Time Using such a lot of instructions that greatly varies in instruction processing time depending on their parameters (e.g. Data Movement instructions) influences the computing time. For example, a maximum of 322.35 311.15 s (1 word vs. 1000 words) error will occur for one Block Transfer instruction execution. I/O Refresh Time For the Special I/O Unit, CPU Bus Unit, or Inner Board, using such a Unit that varies in I/O refresh time depending on the Unit's status or settings changes I/O refresh time. For example, I/O refresh time will be 4.3 ms when the Position Control Unit (C200HW-NC413) is mounted and 5.5 ms when reading/writing, making an error of 1.2 ms. Peripheral Servicing time When "Fixed Peripheral Servicing Time" is disabled, 4% of the immediately previous cycle time is serviced for each event service. When the immediately previous cycle time is 10 ms, an error of 10 ms 0.04 6 (event services) = 2.4 ms will occur if the longest time is serviced for all of the event services.
Computer Cycle Time

The computer cycle time is the actual elapsed time of the Ladder Engine executed on the computer, which is the execution time depending on the computer's performance. It is different from the cycle time where an actual PLC operates.
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Calculating Computer Cycle Time Process name (1) Overseeing Processing (2) Computing Process
In calculating the computer cycle time, the followings are different from that of the CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit. Process Contents Back up the I/O memory areas Processing time and Fluctuation factors Time for I/O memory areas back-up Sum of the instruction execution time for UM1 and UM2
Process instructions of the user program in UM1 and UM2. Sum of the execution time of instructions. (3) Minimum Cycle Time Calculate the cycle time. Calculation Enabling "Minimum Cycle Time" in PLC Setup will wait for the cycle time to complete with WDT resetting.
(4) I/O Refresh (5) Peripheral Servicing
Approximate to 0 for the time when Minimum Cycle Time is not set. The additional time for Minimum Cycle Time = The cycle time specified as Minimum Cycle Time The computer cycle time ((1)+(2)+(4)+(5)) Not processed in the computer cycle time. 0 ms An event service with the CS/CJ-series All of the services that occurred in Special I/O Unit, targeting the Network the cycle are executed regardless Communications Unit and the Serial of the setting of Fixed Peripheral Communications Unit. Servicing Time" of PLC Setup. Note: I/O refresh is not included. Computer cycle time = (1) + (2) + (3) + (5)
Note Time Elapse in Computer Cycle Time
The computer cycle time may greatly fluctuate depending on the execution environment such as file access and memory swapping. The time elapse when Continuous Run in the computer cycle time is the same as that on the computer.
One step execute
One step execute
One step execute
One step execute
Time Note: The dashed line shows the time elapse in the virtual cycle time. Process
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Section 9-2
For Step Run and Scan Run, time elapse during pausing is included in the computer cycle time.
One step execute
Wait
One step execute
Wait
One step execute
Wait
One step execute
Time
Process
Note: The dashed line shows the time elapse in the virtual cycle time.
Computer Cycle Time Timer Pulse Clock
The actual time given by subtracting standby time from one cycle time. The standby time is added. The standby time is added. The standby time is added as the clock time (same as the computer elapse time).
Note Minimum Cycle Time
When stood by (paused), the accumulated computer cycle time is different from the elapse clock time in the same period. When Minimum Cycle Time is enabled in the computer cycle time, the Ladder Engine gets the scan to wait till the specified cycle time completes. If the CPU occupancy is larger than the set value then, the CPU occupancy overrides the Minimum Cycle Time to set the wait time.
9-2-2 Maximum CPU Occupancy and Execution Time

Set the following maximum CPU occupancy in the Maximum CPU Occupancy of the [Status] | [Settings] | [PLC Clock Settings] dialog box. Set the upper limit of the CPU occupancy of the Ladder Engine on the computer as the maximum CPU occupancy. If the CX-Simulator responses slowly in the window operation, reducing the CPU occupancy will decrease the CPU occupancy of the Ladder Engine (60% in default). On the contrary, if the computer cycle time is long, raising the CPU occupancy may decrease the computer cycle time (The virtual cycle time is not affected.) The setting of the CPU occupancy will be reflected from the next cycle.
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9-2-3 Differences with CS/CJ/CP Series

Built-in Clock Function The clock of the Ladder Engine is the same as that of the computer when startup. However, it will not synchronize with the clock of the computer because it advances according to the virtual cycle time. So if synchronization is required, operate the CX-Simulator in the computer cycle time. When executing a program in the computer cycle time, the High-speed Timer and 1-ms Timer will not be guaranteed to operate correctly. When editing online by the CX-Simulator, the cycle time will not be affected in the virtual cycle time. However, interrupt time will occur in the computer cycle time as well as the actual CS/CJ/CP-series PLC.
High-speed Timer Interrupt Time when Online Editing
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9-3 I/O Memory Allocation

9-3-1 PLC Setup Settings
Item Settings 00: 8 ms 10: 0 ms 11: 0.5 ms 12: 1 ms Rack 0 to 7, Slot 0 to 9 13: 2 ms 14: 4 ms 15: 8 ms 16: 16 ms 17: 32 ms Basic I/O Unit Input Response Time CS/CJ-series PLC CX-Simulator Function Settings Function Sets the input response time (ON Not used. response time = OFF response time) for CS/CJ-series Basic I/O Units. The default Setting is 8 ms and the setting range is 0 ms to 32 ms.
Default: 00 (8 ms) IOM Hold Bit Status at 0: Cleared This setting determines whether Startup 1: Retained or not the status of the IOM Hold Bit (A50012) is retained at Default: 0 startup. When you want all of the data in I/O Memory to be retained when the power is turned on, turn ON the IOM Hold Bit and set this setting to 1 (ON). Forced Status Hold Bit 0: Cleared This setting determines whether at Startup 1: Retained or not the status of the Forced Status Hold Bit (A50013) is reDefault: 0 tained at startup. When you want all of the bits that have been force-set or force-reset to retain their forced status when the power is turned on, turn ON the Forced Status Hold Bit and set this setting to 1 (ON). This setting determines whether Startup Mode PRCN: the startup mode will be the mode Programming Consoles mode set on the Programming Consoles mode switch or the mode switch set here in the PLC Setup. (If this setting is PRCN and a ProPRG: gramming Console isnt conPROGRAM nected, the CPU Unit will automode matically enter PROGRAM mode MON: MONITOR at startup.) mode RUN: RUN mode Default: RPCN 0: Detect 1: Do not detect Default: 0
Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
PRCN (fixed)
As this setting is fixed to PRCN, the CPU Unit will automatically enter PROGRAM mode.
Detect Low Battery
This setting determines whether CPU Unit battery errors are detected. If this setting is set to 0 and a battery error is detected, the Battery Error Flag (A40204) will be turned ON.
Not used.
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Item Detect Interrupt Task Error
EM File Memory Settings
EM File Memory
CS/CJ-series PLC Function This setting determines whether interrupt task errors are detected. If this setting is set to 0 and an Default: 0 interrupt task error is detected, the Interrupt Task Error Flag (A40213) will be turned ON. 0: None This setting determines whether 1: EM File Mem- part of the EM Area will be used ory Enabled for file memory. Settings 0: Detect 1: Do not detect Default: 0 0 to C (0 to 12) Default: 0
CX-Simulator Settings Function

Not used.
EM File Memory Starting Bank
Peripheral Port Settings
Peripheral Port Settings Selection Communications mode
0: Default 1: PLC Setup Default: 0 00: Host Link 02: 1:N NT Links 04: Peripheral bus 05: Host Link Default: 00 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits Default: 0 0: 2 bits 1: 1 bit Default: 0 00: Even 01: Odd 10: None Default: 00
If Bit 7 (above) is set to 1, the setting here specifies the EM bank where file memory begins. The specified EM bank and all subsequent banks will be used as file memory. This setting will be disabled if bit 7 is set to 0. This setting is effective only when pin 4 of the DIP switch on the front of the CPU Unit is ON. This setting determines whether the peripheral port will operate in host link mode or another serial communications mode. (Host link can be specified with 00 or 05.)
The EM file memory allocates the hard disk of the same capacity actually.
Not used.
Data bits
Stop bits
These settings are valid only when the communications mode is set to Host Link. These settings are also valid only when the Peripheral Port Settings Selection is set to 1: PLC Setup.
Parity
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Item Peripheral Port Settings Settings Communi- 00: 9,600 cations rate 01: 300 (bps) 02: 600 03: 1,200 04: 2,400 05: 4,800 06: 9,600 07: 19,200 08: 38,400 09: 57,600 0A: 115,200 Default: 00 00 to 1F (0 to 31) Default: 00 0 to 7 Default: 0 0: Default* 1: PLC Setup Default: 0
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Settings 00 and 06 through 0A are valid when the communications mode is set to peripheral bus. This setting is not valid when the communications mode is set to NT Link.
CX-Simulator Settings Function Not used.
CPU Units Unit Number in Host Link Mode Maximum Unit Number in NT Link Mode RS-232C RS-232C Port Port SetSet-tings tings Selection
Communications mode
00: Host link 02: NT link (1: N mode) 03: No-protocol 04: Peripheral bus 05: Host link Default: 0 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits Default: 0 0: 2 bits 1: 1 bit Default: 0 00: Even 01: Odd 10: None Default: 00
Data bits
Stop bits
This setting determines the CPU Units unit number when it is connected in a 1-to-N (N=2 to 32) host link. This setting determines the highest unit number of PT that can be connected to the PLC in NT Link mode. This setting is effective only when pin 5 of the DIP switch on the front of the CPU Unit is OFF. *The default settings are: host link mode, 1 start bit, 7 data bits, even parity, 2 stop bits, and a baud rate of 9,600 bps. This setting determines whether the RS-232C port will operate in host link mode or another serial communications mode. (Host link can be specified with 00 or 05.)The Peripheral bus mode is for communications with Programming Devices other than the Programming Console. These settings are valid only when the communications mode is set to host link or no-protocol. These settings are also valid only when the RS-232C Port Settings Selection is set to 1: PLC Setup.
Not used.
When No-protocol is set, the RS-232C Send Ready Flag (A39205) turns ON.
Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
Parity
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Item RS-232C Baud rate Port (bps) Set-tings Settings 00: 9,600 01: 300 02: 600 03: 1,200 04: 2,400 05: 4,800 06: 9,600 07: 19,200 08: 38,400 09: 57,600 0A: 115,200
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Settings 00 and 06 through 0A are valid when the communications mode is set to peripheral bus. This setting is not valid when the communications mode is set to NT Link.
CX-Simulator Settings Function Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
Default: 00 No-protocol 0000 to 270F: mode delay 0 to 99990 ms (10-ms units) Default: 0 CPU Units 00 to 1F: (0 to 31) Unit Number in Host Default: 00 Link Mode No-protocol 00 to FF Mode Default: 00 00 to FF Default: 00 0: None 1: Code in 164 Default: 0 0: None 1: Code in 164 2: CR+LF Default: 0 00: 256 bytes 01 to FF: 1 to 255 bytes Default: 00
This setting determines the delay Same as from execution of TXD(236) until CS/CJ-series the data is actually transmitted PLC. from the specified port. This setting determines the CPU Units unit number when it is connected in a 1-to-N (N=2 to 32) host link. Start code: Set this start code only when the start code is enabled (1) in bits 12 to 15 of 165. End code: Set this end code only when the end code is enabled (1) in bits 8 to 11 of 165. Start code setting: A setting of 1 enables the start code in 164 bits 8 to 15. End code setting Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
Max. Unit Number in NT Link Mode Scheduled Interrupt Time Units
0 to 7 Default: 0 0: 10 ms 1: 1.0 ms Default: 0
Set this value only when the end code setting in bits 8 to 11 of 165 is 0: None. This setting can be used to change the amount of data that can be transferred at one time by TXD(236) or RXD(235). The default setting is the maximum value of 256 bytes. This setting determines the highest unit number of PT that can be connected to the PLC in NT Link mode. This setting determines the time units used in scheduled interrupt interval settings.
Not used.
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CS/CJ-series PLC Function Instruction Error OpThis setting determines whether eration instruction errors (instruction processing errors (ER) and illegal Default: 0 access errors (AER)) are treated as non-fatal or fatal errors. When this setting is set to 1, CPU Unit operation will be stopped if the ER or AER Flags is turned ON (even when the AER Flag is turned ON for an in direct DM/EM BCD error). Related Flags: A29508 (Instruction Processing Error Flag) A29509 (Indirect DM/EM BCD Error Flag) A29510 (Illegal Access Error Flag) Minimum Cycle Time 0001 to 7D00: Set to 0001 to 7D00 to specify a 1 to 32,000 ms minimum cycle time. If the cycle (1-ms units) time is less than this setting, it will be extended until this time Default: 0000 passes. Leave this setting at (No minimum) 0000 for a variable cycle time. Watch Enable 0: Default Set to 1 to enable the Watch Cycle Watch Cy- 1: Bits 0 to 14 Cycle Time Setting in bits 0 to 14. Time cle Time Leave this setting at 0 for a Setting Default: 0 maximum cycle time of 1 s. Watch Cy- 001 to FA0: 10 to This setting is valid only when bit cle Time 40,000 ms 15 of 209 is set to 1. The Cycle Setting (10-ms units) Time Too Long Flag (A40108) will be turned ON if the cycle time Default: 001 (1 s) exceeds this setting. Fixed Enable 0: Default* Set to 1 to enable the fixed pePeriphFixed Ser- 1: Bits 0 to 7 ripheral servicing time in bits 0 to eral Ser- vicing Time 7. vicing Default: 0 *Default: 4% of the cycle time Time Fixed Ser- 00 to FF: This setting is valid only when bit vicing Time 0.0 to 25.5 ms 15 of 218 is set to 1. (0.1-ms units) Settings 0: Continue 1: Stop Default: 00 0: Disabled 1: Enabled
Item
CX-Simulator Settings Function Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
Not used.
Not used.
Power OFF Interrupt Task
Power OFF Detection Delay Time
When this setting is set to 1, the power OFF interrupt task will be executed when power is interDefault: 0 rupted. 00 to 0A: This setting determines how 0 to 10 ms (1-ms much of a delay there will be from units) the detection of a power interruption (approximately 10 to Default: 00 25 ms after the power supply voltage drops below 85% of the rated value) to the confirmation of a power interruption. The de-fault setting is 0 ms.
Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Not used.
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Item Special I/O Unit Cyclic Refreshing Units 0 to 95 Settings 0: Enabled 1: Disabled Default: 0
CS/CJ-series PLC Function These settings determine whether data will be exchanged between the specified Unit and the Special I/O Units allocated words (10 words/Unit) during cyclic refreshing for Special I/O Units.
CX-Simulator Settings Function Not used.
9-3-2 Auxiliary Area (Read-only Area)

A000 to A447: Read-only Area, A448 to A959: Read/Write Area Address CS/CJ-series PLC Name Words Bits Function A050 to Basic I/O A bit will turn ON to indicate when A089 Unit Infora fuse has blows. The bit nummation. bers correspond to the fuse number on the Unit. A099 A09914 IR/DR Op- Turn ON this bit to share index eration and data registers between all between tasks. Turn OFF this bit to use separate index and data registers Tasks (CS1-H in each task. CPU Units only) A09915 Timer/ Indicates if the CPU Unit is using Counter BCD or binary (hexadecimal) for Present timer/counter operation. Value Refresh Method Flag (CS1-H CPU Units only) Settings 1: Fuse blown 0: Normal 1: Shared (default) 0: Independent CX-Simulator Function Settings Not used.
1: Binary 0: BCD
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Address Words Bits A100 to A199
Name Error Log Area
CS/CJ-series PLC Function When an error has occurred, the error code, error contents, and errors time and date are stored in the Error Log Area. Information on the 20 most recent errors can be stored. Each error record occupies 5 words; the function of these 5 words is as follows: 1) Error code (bits 0 to 15) 2) Error contents (bits 0 to 15) 3) Minutes (bits 8 to 15), Seconds (bits 0 to 7) 4) Day of month (bits 8 to 15), Hours (bits 0 to 7) 5) Year (bits 8 to 15), Month (bits 0 to 7)
Settings Error code Error contents: Address of Aux. Area word with details or 0000. Seconds: 00 to 59, BCD Minutes: 00 to 59, BCD
CX-Simulator Function Settings Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
A200
A20014
Task Started Flag
Hours: 00 to 23, BCD Day of month: 00 to 31, BCD Year: 00 to 99, BCD When a task switches from WAIT ON for the or INI to RUN status, this flag will first cycle be turned ON within the task for (including transitions one cycle only. The only difference between this from WAIT flag and A20015 is that this flag to INI) also turns ON when the task switches from WAIT to RUN status.
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Address Words Bits A200 A20011
Name First Cycle Flag
A20012
Step Flag
A20015
First Task Startup Flag
CS/CJ-series PLC Function ON for one cycle after PLC operation begins (after the mode is switched from PROGRAM to RUN or MONITOR, for example). ON for one cycle when step execution is started with STEP(008). This flag can be used for initialization processing at the beginning of a step. ON when a task is executed for the first time. This flag can be used to check whether the current task is being executed for the first time so that initialization processing can be performed if necessary.
Settings ON for the first cycle
CX-Simulator Function Settings Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
A201
A20110
Online Editing Wait Flag
A20111
Online Editing Flag
ON when an online editing process is waiting. (If another online editing command is received while waiting, the other command wont be recorded and an error will occur.) 0: Not waiting for online editing ON when an online editing proc- 1: Online ess is being executed. editing in progress
ON for the first cycle after execution of STEP(008). 1: First execution 0: Not executable for the first time or not being executed. 1: Waiting for online editing
Not used.
Not used.
A202
A20200 to A20207
0: Online editing not in progress 1: Network Same as Communi- ON when a network instruction instruction CS/CJ-series cations Port (SEND, RECV, CMND, or Enabled PMCR) can be executed with the is not being PLC. Flags corresponding port number. Bits executed 00 to 07 correspond to commu0: Network nications ports 0 to 7. instruction When two or more network instructions are programmed with is being executed the same port number, use the corresponding flag as an execu- (port busy) tion condition to prevent the instructions from being executed simultaneously. (The flag for a given port is turned OFF while a network instruction with that port number is being executed.)
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Address Words Bits A202 A20208 Name CJ2 Network Instructions Enabled Flag CS/CJ-series PLC Function ON when the CJ2 network instructions can be used. The default is ON. This flag is used to show the availability of the SEND2, CMND2, PMCR2, and RECV2 network instructions. (CJ2-series PLCs only) These words contain the completion codes for the corresponding port numbers when network instructions (SEND, RECV, CMND, or PMCR) have been executed. Words A203 to A210 correspond to communications ports 0 to 7. (The completion code for a given port is cleared to 0000 when a network instruction with that port number is executed.) When the value of this word becomes 0, the A20208 bit will turn OFF. This word is used for the SEND2, CMND2, PMCR2, and RECV2 network instructions only. The communications load can be checked with this bit. (CJ2-series PLCs only) ON when an error occurred during execution of a network instruction (SEND, RECV, CMND, or PMCR). Bits 00 to 07 correspond to communications ports 0 to 7. (All of these flags are turned OFF at the start of program execution and the flag for a given port is turned OFF when a network instruction with that port number is executed.) These words contain the actual input response times for CS/CJ-series Basic I/O Units.
Section 9-3
CX-Simulator Function Settings
Settings
A203 to A210
All
Communications Port Completion Codes
Non-zero: Error code 0000: Normal condition
A211
All
Number of Ports Available for CJ2 Network Instructions
0 to 64
A219
A21900 to A21907
Communications Port Error Flags
1: Error occurred 0: Normal condition
Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. (Not cleared at startup.)
A220 to A259
A22000 to 25915 All
A262 and A263
Basic I/O Unit Input Response Times Maximum These words contain the maxiCycle Time mum cycle time since the start of PLC operation. The cycle time is recorded in 8-digit hexadecimal with the leftmost 4 digits in A263 and the rightmost 4 digits in A262.
0 to 17 hexadecimal
Not used.
0 to Same as FFFFFFFF: CS/CJ-series PLC. 0 to 429,496,72 9.5ms (0.1ms units)
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Address Words Bits A264 All and A265
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Present These words contain the present Cycle Time cycle time in 8-digit hexadecimal with the leftmost 4 digits in A265 and the rightmost 4 digits in A264. Name
A266 and A267
All
A294
All
CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings 0 to Same as FFFFFFFF: CS/CJ-series PLC. 0 to 429,496,72 9.5ms Present These words contain the 0 to Not used Cycle Time 0.01ms-unit present cycle time in FFFFFFFF: (0.01 ms 8-digit hexadecimal with the units) leftmost 4 digits in A267 and the 0 to rightmost 4 digits in A266. 42,949,672. 0 to FFFFFFFF: 95 ms 0 to 42,949,672.95 ms (0.01 ms (0.01 ms units) units) (CJ2-series PLCs only) Task Num- This word contains the task Normal Same as CS/CJ-series ber when number of the task that was being tasks: PLC. Program executed when program execu- 0000 to 001F (task Stopped tion was stopped because of a program error. 0 to 31) (A298 and A299 contain the program address where program Interrupt tasks: execution was stopped.) 8000 to 80FF (task 0 to 255)
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Name Instruction Processing Error Flag
A29509
Indirect DM/EM BCD Error Flag
CS/CJ-series PLC Function This flag and the Error Flag (ER) will be turned ON when an instruction processing error has occurred and the PLC Setup has been set to stop operation for an instruction error. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.) This flag and the Access Error Flag (AER) will be turned ON when an indirect DM/EM BCD error has occurred and the PLC Setup has been set to stop operation an indirect DM/EM BCD error. (This error occurs when the content of an indirectly addressed DM or EM word is not BCD although BCD mode has been selected.) CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.)
Settings 1: Error Flag ON 0: Error Flag OFF
1: Not BCD Same as CS/CJ-series 0: Normal PLC.
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Name Illegal Access Error Flag
CS/CJ-series PLC Function This flag and the Access Error Flag (AER) will be turned ON when an illegal access error has occurred and the PLC Setup has been set to stop operation an illegal access error. (This error occurs when a region of memory is access illegally.) CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. The following operations are considered illegal access: 1) Reading/writing the system area 2) Reading/writing EM File Memory 3) Writing to a write-protected area 4) Indirect DM/EM BCD error (in BCD mode) (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.)
Settings 1: Illegal access occurred 0: Normal condition
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Name No END Error Flag
A29512
Task Error Flag
A29513
Differentiation Overflow Error Flag
A29514
Illegal Instruction Error Flag
A29515
UM Overflow Error Flag
A298
All
Program Address Where Program Stopped (Rightmost 4 digits)
CS/CJ-series PLC Function ON when there isnt an END(001) instruction in each program within a task. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.) ON when a task error has occurred. The following conditions generate a task error. There isnt even one regular task that is executable (started). There isnt a program allocated to the task. (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.) The allowed value for Differentiation Flags which correspond to differentiation instructions has been exceeded. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.) ON when a program that cannot be executed has been stored. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. (The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299.) ON when the last address in UM (User Memory) has been exceeded. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator will light when this flag goes ON. These words contain the 8-digit binary program address of the instruction where program execution was stopped due to a program error.
Settings 1: No END 0: Normal condition
1: Error 0: Normal
1: Error 0: Normal
1: Error 0: Normal
1: Error 0: Normal
Right 4 Same as digits of the CS/CJ-series program PLC. address
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Address Words Bits A299 All
Name
A300
All
A301
All
A302
A30200 to A30215
Program Address Where Program Stopped (Leftmost 4 digits) Error Log When an error occurs, the Error Pointer Log Pointer is incremented by 1 to indicate the location where the next error record will be recorded as an offset from the beginning of the Error Log Area (A100 to A199). The Error Log Pointer can be cleared to 00 by turning A50014 (the Error Log Reset Bit) from OFF to ON. When the Error Log Pointer has reached 14 (20 decimal), the next record is stored in A195 to A199 when the next error occurs. Current EM This word contains the current Bank EM bank number in 4-digit hexadecimal. The current bank number can be changed with the EMBC(281) instruction. CS/CJ-seri These flags are ON while the es CPU corresponding CS/CJ-series Bus Unit CPU Bus Unit is initializing after Initializing its CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Flags Restart Bit (A50100 to A50115) is turned from OFF to ON or the power is turned ON. Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.
CS/CJ-series PLC Function (A294 contains the task number of the task where program execution was stopped.)
CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings Left 4 digits Same as of the pro- CS/CJ-series gram adPLC. dress
00 to 14 hexadecimal
0000 to 000C hexadecimal 0: Not initializing 1: Initializing (Reset to 0 automatically after initialization.)
Not used.
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Address Words Bits A315 A31504 Name System Work Error Flag (Non-fatal Error Flag) Tag Memory Error Flag (Non-fatal Error Flag) Backup Memory Error Flag CS/CJ-series PLC Function Settings ON when an error has been de- 0: No error 1: Error tected in the work memory for online editing. While this flag is ON, online editing is disabled. (CJ2-series PLCs only) ON when an error has occurred in the tag memory where network symbols are stored. (CJ2-series PLCs only) ON when writing of backup data or source/comments has been failed. When the detected error is cleared, this flag will turn OFF. (CJ2-series PLCs only) These flags are ON while the corresponding Special I/O Unit is initializing after its Special I/O Unit Restart Bit (A50200 to A50715) is turned from OFF to ON or the power is turned ON. The bits in these words correspond to unit numbers.
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A31512
Not used
A31515
Not used
A330 to A335
A33000 to A33515
Special I/O Unit Initializing Flags
0: Not initializing 1: Initializing (Reset to 0 automatically after initialization.)
Not used.
A339 and A340
All
Maximum Differentiation Flag Number
These words contain the maximum value of the differentiation flag numbers being used by differentiation instructions.
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Address Words Bits A343 A34300 to A34302 A34306
Name Memory Card Type
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Indicates the type of Memory Card, if any, installed.
Settings 0: None
A34307
A34308
A34309
A34310
A34311
A34313
4: Flash ROM EM File ON when a format error occurs in 1: Format Memory the first EM bank allocated for file error Format memory. Error Flag (The flag is turned OFF when 0: No forformatting is completed normat mally.) error Memory ON when the Memory Card is not 1: Format Card Forformatted or a formatting error error mat Error has occurred. (The flag is turned Flag OFF when formatting is com0: No forpleted normally.) mat error File Trans- ON when an error occurred while 1: Error fer Error writing data to file memory. (The Flag flag is turned OFF when PLC 0: No error operation begins or data is written successfully.) File Write ON when data cannot be written 1: Write not Error Flag to file memory because it is possible write-protected or the data ex0: Normal ceeds the capacity of the file memory. (The flag is turned OFF condition when PLC operation begins or data is written successfully.) File Read ON when data could not be read 1: Read not Error from file memory because the file possible was corrupted. (The flag is turned OFF when PLC operation begins 0: Normal or data is read successfully.) condition File Missing ON when the file memory doesnt 1: Specified Flag exist or the source file doesnt file missing exist. 0: Normal (The flag is turned OFF when PLC operation begins or data is condition read successfully.) File MemON when a file memory instruc- 1: Instrucory Instruc- tion is being executed. tion being tion Flag executed. 0: Instruction not being executed. 1: File being accessed 0: File not being accessed
CX-Simulator Function Settings Set as Memory 4:Flash Card is always ROM installed. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
A34314
Accessing File Data Flag
ON while file data is being accessed.
Not used.
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Name EM File Memory Starting Bank
A346 and A347
All
Number of Remaining Words to Transfer
A351 to A354
All
Calendar/Clock Area
A35100 to A35107 A35108 to A35115 A35200 to A35207 A35208 to A35215 A35300 to A35307 A35308 to A35315 A35400 to A35407
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Contains the starting bank number of EM file memory (bank number of the first formatted bank). All EM banks from this starting bank to the last bank in EM are formatted for use as file memory. These words contain the 8-digit hexadecimal number of words remaining to be transferred by FREAD(700) or FWRIT(701). When one of these instructions is executed, the number of words to be transferred is written to A346 and A347. While the data is being transferred, the value in these words is decremented each time that 1,024 words are transferred. These words contain the CPU Units internal clock data in BCD. The clock can be set from a Programming Device such as a Programming Console, with the DATE(735) instruction, or with a FINS command (CLOCK WRITE,0702). Seconds (00 to 59) (BCD)
Settings 0000 to 000C Hex Bank 0 to C
Data reNot used. maining in transfer (1,024 word, or 1-KW units)
Switches beSame as CS/CJ-setween Virtual ries PLC. Clock and Computer Clock depending on the Cycle Time Mode.
Minutes (00 to 59) (BCD)
Hours (00 to 23) (BCD)
Day of the month (01 to 31) (BCD) Month (01 to 12) (BCD)
Year (00 to 99) (BCD)
A355
A35500 to A35915
Day of the week (00 to 06) (BCD) 00: Sunday, 01: Monday, 02: Tuesday, 03: Wednesday, 04: Thursday, 05: Friday, 06: Saturday Inner Board The function of these words is Monitoring defined by the Inner Board. Area
Not used.
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Address Words Bits A360 to A36001 A391 to A39115
A385
A38506
A38507
A392
A39204
A39205
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Executed The flag corresponding to the FAL Number specified FAL number will be Flags turned ON when FAL(006) is executed. Bits A36001 to A39115 correspond to FAL numbers 001 to 511. The flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared. File Deleted The system deleted the reFlags mainder of an EM file memory file that was being updated when a power interruption occurred. The system deleted the remainder of a Memory Card file that was being updated when a power interruption occurred. RS-232C ON when an error has occurred Port Error at the RS-232C port. (Not valid Flag in peripheral bus mode or NT Link mode.) RS-232C ON when the RS-232C port is Port Send able to send data in no-protocol Ready Flag mode. (No-protocol mode) Name
CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings 1: That FAL Same as was exeCS/CJ-series cuted PLC. 0: That FAL wasnt executed 1: File deleted 0: No files deleted 1: File deleted 0: No files deleted 1: Error 0: No error Not used.
Not used.
Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
A39206
A39207
1: Able-tosend 0: Unable-tosend RS-232C ON when the RS-232C port has 1: RecepPort Recep- completed the reception in tion comtion Comno-protocol mode. pleted pleted Flag When the number of bytes 0: Recep(No-protocol was specified: ON when the tion not mode) specified number of bytes is completed received. When the end code was specified: ON when the end code is received or 256 bytes are received. 1: Overflow RS-232C ON when a data overflow ocPort Recep- curred during reception through 0: No overtion Overflow the RS-232C port in no-protocol flow Flag mode. (No-protocol When the number of bytes mode) was specified: ON when more data is received after the reception was completed but before RXD(235) was executed. When the end code was specified: ON when more data is received after the end code was received but before RXD(235) was executed. ON when 257 bytes are received before the end code.
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A393
A39300 to A39307
A39308 to A39315
A39300 to A39315
A394
A39400 to A39407
A39408 to 39415
A395
A39511
A39512
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Peripheral ON when a communications Port Comerror has occurred at the pemunications ripheral port. (Not valid in peError Flag ripheral bus mode or NT Link mode.) RS-232C The corresponding bit will be ON Port PT when the RS-232C port is comCommunica- municating with a PT in NT link tions Flag mode. Bits 0 to 7 correspond to units 0 to 7. RS-232C The corresponding bit will be ON Port PT Pri- for the PT that has priority when ority Regis- the RS-232C port is communitered Flags cating in NT link mode. Bits 0 to 7 correspond to units 0 to 7. RS-232C Indicates (in binary) the number Port Recep- of bytes of data received when tion Counter the RS-232C port is in (No-protocol no-protocol mode. mode) Peripheral The corresponding bit will be ON Port PT when the peripheral port is Communica- communicating with a PT in NT tions Flag link mode. Bits 0 to 7 correspond to units 0 to 7. Peripheral The corresponding bit will be ON Port PT Pri- for the PT that has priority when ority Regis- the peripheral port is communitered Flags cating in NT link mode. Bits 0 to 7 correspond to units 0 to 7. Memory ON when memory corruption is Corruption detected when the power supply Detected is turned ON. Flag DIP Switch The status of pin 6 on the DIP Pin 6 Status switch on the front of the CPU Flag Unit is written to this flag every cycle. Name
Settings 1: Error 0: No error
CX-Simulator Function Settings Not used.
1: Communicating 0: Not communicating 1: Priority registered 0: Priority not registered
Not used.
1: Communicating 0: Not communication 1: Priority registered 0: Priority not registered 1: Memory corruption 0: Normal operation 1: Pin 6 ON 0: Pin 6 OFF
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
Not set in the Program mode
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A401
A40103
A40105
A40106
A40108
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Error code When a non-fatal error (user-defined FALS(006) or system error) or a fatal error (user-defined FALS(007) or system error) occurs, the 4-digit hexadecimal error code is written to this word. When two or more errors occur simultaneously, the highest error code will be recorded. Refer to the CS/CJ Series Operation Manual for details on error codes. Card ON when the contents of the Transfer memory card cannot be transError Flag ferred to the CPU Unit at power ON. (CJ2H-CPU6@ and CJ2M-CPU1@ only) Version ON when the transferred user Error Flag program contains a function that is not supported by the unit version of the CPU Unit. FALS Error ON when a non-fatal error is Flag (Fatal generated by the FALS(006) error) instruction. The CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator will flash. The corresponding error code will be written to A400. Error codes C101 to C2FF correspond to FALS numbers 001 to 511. This flag will be turned OFF when the FALS errors are cleared. Cycle Time ON if the cycle time exceeds the Too Long maximum cycle time set in the Flag PLC Setup (the cycle time moni(Fatal error) toring time). CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will light. This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared. Name
Settings Error code
0: No error 1: Error
Not used.
Not used.
1: FALS(006) executed 0: FALS(006) not executed
0: Cycle time under max. 1: Cycle time over max.
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Name Program Error Flag (Fatal error)
A40110
I/O Set ting Error Flag (Fatal error)
A40111
A40112
A40113
A40114
Too Many I/O Points Flag (Fatal error) Inner Board Stopped Error Flag (Fatal error) Duplication ON in the following cases: Error Flag Two CS/CJ-series CPU Bus (Fatal error) Units have been assigned the same unit number. Two Special I/O Units have been assigned the same unit number. Two Basic I/O Units have been allocated the same data area words. I/O Bus ON when an error occurs in a Error Flag data transfer between the CPU (Fatal error) Unit and a Unit mounted to a slot.
CS/CJ-series PLC Function ON when program contents are incorrect. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will light. The task number where the error occurred will be stored in A294 and the program address will be stored in A298 and A299. The type of program error that occurred will be stored in bits 8 to 15 of A295. Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446). This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared. ON when an Input Unit has been installed in an Output Units slot or vice versa, so the Input and Output Units clash in the registered I/O table. ON when the number of I/O points being used in Basic I/O Units exceeds the maximum allowed for the PLC. ON when there is an Inner Board Error (Watchdog timer error or Inner bus error).
1: Error 0: No error
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
1: Duplication error 0: No duplication
Not used.
Not used.
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Address Words Bits A401 A40115 CS/CJ-series PLC Function Settings 1: Error Memory ON when an error occurred in Error Flag memory or there was an error in 0: No error (Fatal error) automatic transfer from the Memory Card when the power was turned ON. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will light. The location where the error occurred is indicated in A40300 to A40308, and A40309 will be turned ON if there was an error during automatic transfer at start-up. This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared. (The automatic transfer at start-up error cannot be cleared without turning off the PLC.) Name
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A40203
A40204
A40205
A40206
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Settings Special I/O ON when an installed Special 1: Setting Unit Setting I/O Unit does not match the error detected Error Flag Special I/O Unit registered in the 0: No setting error (Non-fatal I/O table. The CPU Unit will error) continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. The unit number of the Unit where the setting error occurred is indicated in A428 to A433. (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) 1: Setting CS/CJ-series ON when an installed error detected CPU Bus Unit CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit 0: No setting Setting Error does not match the error Flag CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit (Non-fatal registered in the I/O table. The error) CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. The unit number of the Unit where the setting error occurred is written to A427. (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) Battery Error ON if the CPU Units battery is 1: Error Flag disconnected or its voltage is 0: No error (Non-fatal low and the Detect Battery Error error) setting has been set in the PLC Setup. SYSMAC ON when an error occurs in a 1: Error BUS Error data transfer in the SYSMAC 0: No error Flag BUS system. The number of the (Non-fatal Master involved is indicated with error) bits A40500 and A40501. Special I/O ON when an error occurs in a 1: Error in one Unit Error data exchange between the or more Units Flag CPU Unit and a Special I/O Unit 0: No errors in (Non-fatal (including an error in the Special any Unit error) I/O Unit itself). Name
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
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A40208
A40209
A40210
A40212
CS/CJ-series PLC Function CS/CJ-series ON when an error occurs in a CPU Bus Unit data exchange between the CPU Error Flag Unit and a CS/CJ-series CPU (Non-fatal Bus Unit (including an error in the error) CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit itself). The CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. The CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit where the error occurred will stop operating and the unit number of the Unit where the data exchange error occurred is indicated in A417. (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) Inner Board ON when an error occurs in a Error Flag data exchange between the CPU (Non-fatal Unit and the Inner Board (inerror) cluding an error in the Inner Board itself). The CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. The Inner Board will stop operating and details on the error will be written to A424. (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) I/O VerificaON when a Basic I/O Unit registion Error Flag tered in the I/O Table does not (Non-fatal match the Basic I/O Unit actually error) installed in the PLC because a Unit was added or removed. PLC Setup ON when there is a setting error Error Flag in the PLC Setup. The CPU Unit (Non-fatal will continue operating and the error) ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. The location of the error will be written to A406. (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) Basic I/O Unit ON when an error has occurred in Error Flag a Basic I/O Unit (including C200H (Non-fatal Group-2 High-density I/O Units error) and C200H Interrupt Input Units). Name
CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings 1: Error in Not used. one or more Units 0: No error in any Unit
Not used.
1: Mismatch 0: No mismatch 1: Error 0: No error
Not used.
Same as CS/CJseries PLC.
Not used.
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A40215
A403
A40300 to A40308
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Interrupt ON when the Detect Interrupt Task Error Task Errors setting in the PLC Flag Setup is set to Detect and an (Non-fatal interrupt task is executed for error) more than 10 ms during I/O refreshing of a C200H Special I/O Unit or a SYSMAC BUS I/O Unit. This flag will also be turned ON if an attempt is made to refresh a Special I/O Units I/O from an interrupt task with IORF(097) while the Units I/O is being refreshed by cyclic I/O refreshing(duplicate refreshing). FAL Error ON when a non-fatal error is Flag generated by executing (Non-fatal FAL(006). The CPU Unit will error) continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. The bit in A360 to A391 that corresponds to the FAL number specified in FALS(006) will be turned ON and the corresponding error code will be written to A400. Error codes 4101 to 42FF correspond to FAL numbers 001 to 2FF (0 to 511). (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) Memory When a memory error occurs, the Error Loca- Memory Error Flag (A40115) is tion turned ON and one of the following flags is turned ON to indicate the memory area where the error occurred A40300: User program A40304: PLC Setup A40305: Registered I/O Table A40307: Routing Table A40308: CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Settings When a memory error occurs, the CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. (The corresponding flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared.) Name
Settings 1: Interrupt task error 0: No error
1: FALS(006) error occurred 0: FALS(006) not executed
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A404
A405
A40400 to A40407 A40408 to A40415 A40500 and A40501
A406
All
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Memory ON when automatic transfer at Card startup has been selected and an Start-up error occurs during automatic Transfer transfer. An error will occur if Error Flag there is a transfer error, the specified file does not exist, or the Memory Card is not installed. (This flag will be turned OFF when the error is cleared by turning the power off. The error cannot be cleared without turning the power off.) I/O Bus Contains the 8-bit binary slot Error Slot number (00 to 09) where an I/O Number Bus Error occurred. I/O Bus Contains the 8-bit binary rack Error Rack number (00 to 07) where an I/O Number Bus Error occurred. SYSMAC When a transmission error occurs BUS Mas- in the SYSMAC BUS system, the ter Flags flag for the affected Master Unit will be turned ON. A40500: Flag for Master Unit #0 A40501: Flag for Master Unit #1 PLC Setup When there is a setting error in Error Loca- the PLC Setup, the location of tion that error is written to A406 in 4-digit hexadecimal. The location is given as the address displayed on a Programming Console. The CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. (A406 will be cleared when the cause of the error is eliminated.) Name
1: Error 0: No error 1: Error 0: No error 1: Error 0: No error
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
000A to 009F hexadecimal
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Address Words Bits A407 A40700 to A40712
Name Too Many I/O Points, Details
A40713 to A40715
Too Many I/O Points, Cause
CS/CJ-series PLC Function The 6 possible causes of the Too Many I/O Points Error are listed below. The 3-digit binary value in A40713 to A40715 indicates the cause of the error (values 0 to 5 correspond to causes 1 to 6, below). The 13-bit binary value in A40700 to A40712 indicates the details: the excessive value or the duplicated unit number. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will light. 1) The number of I/O points will be written here when the total number of I/O points set in the I/O Table (excluding Slave Racks) exceed the maximum allowed for the CPU Unit. 2) The number of interrupt inputs will be written here when there are more than 32 interrupt inputs. 3) The unit number of the Slave Unit will be written here when a unit number is duplicated or the number of I/O points on a C500 Slave Unit exceeds 320. 4) The unit number of the I/O Terminal (excluding Slave Racks) will be written here when a unit number is duplicated 5) The unit number of the Master Unit will be written here when a unit number is duplicated or the unit number is outside of the allowed setting range. 6) The number of Racks will be written here when the number of Expansion I/O Racks exceeds the maximum. The 3-digit binary value of these bits indicates the cause of the Too Many I/O Points Error and shows the meaning of the value written to bits A40700 to A40712. Values of 000 to 101 (0 to 5) correspond to causes 1 through 6 described in Too Many I/O Points, Cause 1, above.
Settings 0000 to 1FFF hexadecimal
Not used.
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Name Basic I/O Unit Error, Slot Number
A40808 to A40815
Basic I/O Unit Error, Rack Number
A409
A40900 to A40907
Expansion I/O Rack Number Duplication Flags
A410
A41000 to A41015
CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Number Duplication Flags
A411 to A416
A41100 to A41615
Special I/O Unit Number Duplication Flags
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Settings When an error has occurred in a 00 to 09 Basic I/O Unit (including C200H hexadecimal Group-2 High-density I/O Units (Slots 0 to 9) and C200H Interrupt Input Units), A40212 will be turned ON and the slot number where the error occurred will be written here in binary. When an error has occurred in a 00 to 07 Basic I/O Unit (including C200H hexadecimal Group-2 High-density I/O Units (Racks 0 to 7) and C200H Interrupt Input Units), A40212 will be turned ON and the Rack number where the error occurred will be written here in binary. The corresponding flag will be 1: Error turned ON when an Expansion 0: No error I/O Racks starting word address was set from a Programming Device and two Racks have overlapping word allocations or a Racks starting address exceeds CIO 0901. Bits 00 to 07 correspond to Racks 0 to 7. The Duplication Error Flag 1: Duplication (A40113) and the corresponding detected 0: No duplicaflag in A410 will be turned ON when a CS/CJ-series CPU Bus tion Units unit number has been duplicated. Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to F. CPU Unit operation will stop and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will light. The Duplication Error Flag 1: Duplication (A40113) and the corresponding detected flag in A411 through A416 will 0: No duplicabe turned ON when a Special tion I/O Units unit number has been duplicated.
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
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Name CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Error, Unit Number Flags
A418 to A423
A41800 to A42315
Special I/O Unit Error, Unit Number Flags Inner Board Error Information
A424
A42400 to A42415
A425
A42504 to A42506 A42504
Slave Number of SYSMAC BUS Error After Start-up
A42508 to A42515
CS/CJ-series PLC Function When an error occurs in a data exchange between the CPU Unit and a CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit, the CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Error Flag (A40207) is turned ON and the bit in A417 corresponding to the unit number of the Unit where the error occurred is turned ON. Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to F. The CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. When an error occurs in a data exchange between the CPU Unit and a Special I/O Unit, the Special I/O Unit Error Flag (A40206) will be turned ON. When an error occurs in a data exchange between the CPU Unit and the Inner Board, the Inner Board Error Flag (A40208) and the appropriate bits in A424 will be turned ON. The meaning of the bits in A424 depends upon the model of Inner Board that is being used. Refer to the Boards operation manual for details. A424 will be cleared when the error is cleared. When there is an error in a Slave Rack, these bits contain the Slaves unit number. When there is an error in an Optical I/O Unit (excluding Slave Racks), the status of A42504 (ON or OFF) indicates whether the Unit is allocated high or low bytes. When there is an error in a Slave Rack, this byte contains the 2-digit hexadecimal unit number of the Master to which the Slave is connected. When there is an error in an Optical I/O Unit, this byte contains its 2-digit hexadecimal unit number (00 to 1F, or 0 to 31 decimal).
Not used.
Not used.
0 to 4 Hex (Unit No. 0 to 4) 1: High 0: Low
Not used.
B0: Unit 0 B1: Unit 1
00 to 1F hex (0 to 31)
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Name Interrupt Task Error, Task Number
A42615
Interrupt Task Error Cause Flag
A427
A42700 to A42715
CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Setting Error, Unit Number Flags
A428 to A433
A42800 to A43315
Special I/O Unit Setting Error, Unit Number Flags
CS/CJ-series PLC Function When A40213 is ON, the content of these bits depends upon the status of A42615 (the Interrupt Task Error Cause Flag). 1) A42615 OFF: An interrupt task was executed for more than 10 ms during I/O refreshing of a C200H Special I/O Unit or a SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O Unit. A42600 to A42611: contain the interrupt task number. 2) A42615 ON: An attempt was made to refresh a Special I/O Units I/O from an interrupt task with IORF(097) while the Units I/O is being refreshed by cyclic I/O refreshing (duplicate refreshing). A42600 to A42611: contain the Special I/O Units unit number. When A40213 (the Interrupt Task Error Flag) is ON, this flag indicates the cause of the error. A42615 will be ON if a Special I/O Unit was refreshed from the interrupt task while it was already being refreshed. A42615 will be OFF if the interrupt task was executed for more than 10 ms during I/O refreshing of a C200H Special I/O Unit or a SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O Unit. When a CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Setting Error occurs, A40203 and the bit in this word corresponding to the Units unit number are turned ON. Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to F. The CPU Unit will continue operating and the ERR/ALM indicator on the front of the CPU Unit will flash. When a Special I/O Unit Setting Error occurs, A40202 and the bit in these words corresponding to the Units unit number are turned ON. Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to F.
CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings Task numNot used. ber: 000 to 0FF (0 to 255) Unit number: 000 to 05F (0 to 95)
1: Duplicated Not used. refreshing 0: Interrupt task executed over 10 ms
1: Setting Not used. error 0: No setting error
1: Setting Not used. error 0: No setting error
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Name Max. Interrupt Task Processing Time
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Contains the Maximum Interrupt Task Processing Time in units of 0.1 ms. (This value is cleared when PLC operation begins.) Contains the task number of the interrupt task with the maximum processing time. Hexadecimal values 8000 to 80FF correspond to task numbers 00 to FF. Bit 15 is turned ON when an interrupt has occurred. (This value is cleared when PLC operation begins.) Indicate whether PLC Link Units are mounted to the PLC as follows: A44211: PLC Link operating level 1 A44212: PLC Link operating level 0
Settings 0000 to FFFF hexadecimal
A441
All
Interrupt Task With Max. Processing Time
8000 to 80FF hexadecimal
CX-Simulator Function Settings Same as CS/CJ-series PLC. (Binary data in the unit of 0.1 s) Same as CS/CJ-series PLC.
A442
A44211 to A44212
PLC Link Operating Level Detection Flags
1: Unit mounted 0: Unit not mounted
Not used.
9-3-3 Auxiliary Area (Read/Write Area)

Address Words Bits A500 A50012 CS/CJ-series PLC Function IOM Hold Turn this bit ON to preserve the Bit status of the I/O Memory when shifting from PROGRAM to RUN or MONITOR mode or vice versa. (If the status of the IOM Hold Bit itself is preserved in the PLC Setup (IOM Hold Bit Status), the status of the I/O Memory Area will be retained when the PLC is turned ON or power is interrupted.) Forced Turn this bit ON to preserve the Status Hold status of bits that have been Bit force-set or force-reset when shifting from PROGRAM to MONITOR mode or vice versa. (If the status of the Forced Status Hold Bit itself is preserved in the PLC Setup (Forced Status Hold Bit Status), the status of force-set and force-reset bits will be retained when the PLC is turned ON or power is interrupted.) Name CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings 1: Retained Same as 0: Not reCS/CJ-series tained PLC.
A50013
1: Retained Same as 0: Not reCS/CJ-series tained PLC.
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A50015
A501
A50100 to A50115
A502 to A507
A50200 to A50715
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Error Log Turn this bit ON to reset the Reset Bit Error Log Pointer (A300) to 00. The contents of the Error Log Area itself (A100 to A199) are not cleared. These words can be cleared from a Programming Device or by writing 0000 to all of the words. (This bit is automatically reset to 0 after the Error Log Pointer is reset.) Output OFF Turn this bit ON to turn OFF all Bit outputs from Basic I/O Units and Special I/O Units. CS/CJ-series Turn these bits ON to restart CPU Bus Unit (initialize) the CS/CJ-series Restart Bits CPU Bus Unit with the corresponding unit number. Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to F. When a restart bit is turned ON, the corresponding CS/CJ-series CPU Bus Unit Initializing Flag (A30200 to A30215) will be turned ON. Both the restart bit and initializing flag will be turned OFF automatically when initialization is completed. Special I/O Turn these bits ON to restart Unit Restart (initialize) the Special I/O Unit Bits with the corresponding unit number. Name
Settings 01: Clear
CX-Simulator Function Settings Same as Not reset CS/CJ-series in the PLC. Program mode.
Not used.
0 to 1: Restart 1 to 0: Restart completed Turned OFF by the system when the Unit has been restarted.
Not used.
A508
A50809
A50811
Differentiate ON when the differentiate Monitor Com- monitor condition has been pleted Flag established during execution of differentiation monitoring. (This flag will be cleared to 0 when differentiation monitoring starts.) Trace Trigger ON when a trigger condition is Monitor Flag established by the Trace Start Bit (A50814). OFF when the next Data Trace is started by the Sampling Start Bit (A50815).
0 to 1: Restart 1 to 0: Restart completed Turned OFF by the system when the Unit has been restarted. 1: Monitor condition established 0: Not yet established
Not used.
Same as 1: Trigger condition CS/CJ-series established PLC. 0: Not yet established or not tracing
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A50813
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Trace ON when sampling of a region of Completed trace memory has been comFlag pleted during execution of a Trace. OFF when the next time the Sampling Start Bit (A50815) is turned from OFF to ON. Trace Busy ON when the Sampling Start Bit Flag (A50815) is turned from OFF to ON. OFF when the trace is completed. Name Trace Start Bit
CX-Simulator Settings Function Settings 1: Trace Same as completed CS/CJ-series 0: Not trac- PLC. ing or trace in progress
A50814
A50815
Sampling Start Bit
A509
A50900
A510 to A511
SYSMAC BUS Slave Number Refresh Bit Start-up Time
1: Trace in progress 0: Not tracing (not sampling) Turn this bit from OFF to ON to 1: Trace establish the trigger condition. trigger conThe offset indicated by the delay dition esvalue (positive or negative) detablished termines which data samples are 0: Not esvalid. tablished 0 to 1: When a data trace is started by Starts data turning this bit from OFF to ON from a Programming Device, the trace (samPLC will begin storing data Trace pling) Memory by one of the three following methods: 1) Data is sampled at regular intervals (10 to 2,550 ms). 2) Data is sampled when TRSM(045) is executed in the program. 3) Data is sampled at the end of every cycle. Turn this bit ON to refresh the error information in A425 (unit number of Slave where error occurred after startup). These words contain the time at See Funcwhich the power was turned ON. tion colThe contents are updated every umn. time that the power is turned ON. The data is stored in BCD. A51000 to A51007: Second (00 to 59) A51008 to A51015: Minute (00 to 59) A51100 to A51107: Hour (00 to 23) A51108 to A51115: Day of month (01 to 31)
Not used.
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A514
A523
A526
A52600
A52601
A52614
A52615
CS/CJ-series PLC Function Power InThese words contain the time at terruption which the power was interrupted. Time The contents are updated every time that the power is interrupted. The data is stored in BCD. A51200 to A51207: Second (00 to 59) A51208 to A51215: Minute (00 to 59) A51300 to A51307: Hour (00 to 23) A51308 to A51315: Day of month (01 to 31) (These words are not cleared at start-up.) Number of Contains the number of times that Power Inpower has been interrupted since terruptions the power was first turned ON. The data is stored in binary. To reset this value, overwrite the current value with 0000. (This word is not cleared at start-up, but it is cleared when the Memory Corruption Detected Flag (A39511) goes ON.) Total Power Contains the total time that the ON Time PLC has been on in 10-hour units. The data is stored in binary and it is updated every 10 hours. To reset this value, overwrite the current value with 0000. RS-232C Turn this bit ON to restart the Port Restart RS-232C port. (Do not use this bit Bit when the port is operating in peripheral bus mode.) This bit is turned OFF automatically when the restart processing is completed. Peripheral Turn this bit ON to restart the Port Restart peripheral port. Bit SYSMAC Turn this bit ON to restart BUS Mas- SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O Master 1 Reter Unit 1. start Bit This bit is turned OFF automatically when the restart processing is completed. SYSMAC Turn this bit ON to restart BUS Mas- SYSMAC BUS Remote I/O Master 0 Reter Unit 0. start Bit This bit is turned OFF automatically when the restart processing is completed. Name
Settings See Function column.
0000 to FFFF hexadecimal
0000 to FFFF hexadecimal
Not used.
0 to 1: Restart
Not used.
0 to 1: Restart 0 to 1: Restart
Not used.
Not used.
0 to 1: Restart
Not used.
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Name Online Editing Disable Bit Validator
A52709
Online Editing Disable Bit RS-232C Port Error Flags
A528
A52800 to A52807
A598
A52808 to A52815 A59800
Peripheral Port Error Code FPD Teaching Bit
CX-Simulator Function Settings Same as When CS/CJ-series valid, PLC. online editing itself is disabled. (Reflected after a password input for CS/CJ-seri es PLC.) Turn this bit ON to disable online 1: Disabled Same as editing. The setting of this bit is 0: Not dis- CS/CJ-series valid only when A52700 to abled PLC. A52707 have been set to 5A. These flags indicate what kind of See Func- Not used. tion error has occurred at the column. RS-232C port; they are automatically turned OFF when the RS-232C port is restarted. (These flags are not valid in peripheral bus mode and only bit 5 is valid in NT Link mode.) Bits 0 and 1: Not used. Bit 2: ON when there was a parity error. Bit 3: ON when there was a framing error. Bit 4: ON when there was an overrun error. Bit 5: ON when there was a timeout error. Bits 6 and 7: Not used. These flags indicate what kind of Not used. error has occurred at the peripheral port. Same as Turn this bit ON to set the moni- 1: Teach toring time automatically with the monitoring CS/CJ-series time PLC. teaching function. 0: Teaching While A59800 is ON, FPD(269) function off measures how long it takes for the diagnostic output to go ON after the execution condition goes ON. If the measured time exceeds the monitoring time, the measured time is multiplied by 1.5 and that value is stored as the new monitoring time. (The teaching function can be used only when a word address has been specified for the monitoring time operand.) Settings 5A: A52709 enabled Other value: A52709 disabled
CS/CJ-series PLC Function The Online Editing Disable Bit (A52709) is valid only when this byte contains 5A. To disable online editing from a Programming Device, set this byte to 5A and turn ON A52709. (Online editing refers to changing or adding to the program while the PLC is operating in MONITOR mode.)
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Name Macro Area Input Words
A604 to A607
Macro Area Output Words
A608
A60800
Inner Board Restart Bit
A609 to A613
A60900 to A61315
Inner Board User Interface Area
A619
A61901
Peripheral Port Settings Changing Flag
A61902
RS-232C Port Settings Changing Flag
A620
Communications Unit 0 Settings Changing Flag
A62001 A62002 A62003 A62004
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
CS/CJ-series PLC Function When MCRO(099) is executed, it copies the input data from the specified source words (input parameter words) to A600 through A603 and executes the specified subroutine with that input data. After the subroutine specified in MCRO(099) has been executed, the results of the subroutine are transferred from A604 through A607 to the specified destination words. (output parameter words). Turn the corresponding bit ON to restart (initialize) Inner Board 0 or 1. The bit is turned OFF automatically when the restart processing is completed. The data transferred from the CPU Unit to the Inner Board is defined and used at the Inner Board. The contents of these words is retained when the power is turned ON. ON while the peripheral ports communications settings are being changed. This flag will be turned ON when STUP(237) is executed and it will be turned OFF after the settings have been changed. ON while the RS-232C ports communications settings are being changed. This flag will be turned ON when STUP(237) is executed and it will be turned OFF after the settings have been changed. The corresponding flag will be ON when the settings for that port are being changed. The flag will be turned ON when STUP(237) is executed and it will be turned OFF by an event issued from the Serial Communications Unit after the settings have been changed. It is also possible for the user to indicate a change in serial port settings by turning these flags ON.
Settings Input data: 4 words
Output data: 4 words
---
Not used.
---
Not used.
1: Changing 0: Not changing
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
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Name Communications Units 0 to 15, Ports 1 to 4 Settings Changing Flag
A636
Communications Board Settings Changing Flag
A63601 A63602 A63603 A63604
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
CS/CJ-series PLC Function The corresponding flag will be ON when the settings for that port are being changed. The flag will be turned ON when STUP(237) is executed and it will be turned OFF by an event issued from the Serial Communications Unit after the settings have been changed. It is also possible for the user to indicate a change in serial port settings by turning these flags ON. The corresponding flag will be ON when the settings for that port are being changed. The flag will be turned ON when STUP(237) is executed and it will be turned OFF by an event issued from the Serial Communications Board after the settings have been changed. It is also possible for the user to indicate a change in serial port settings by turning these flags ON.
Settings 1: Changing 0: Not changing
Not used.
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9-4 Other Functions

9-4-1 Differences in CX-Programmer Operation
I/O Table
The Ladder Engine, unlike actual PLCs, does not use the I/O tables. Thus the operation related to I/O tables in the CX-Programmer can not be used. If I/O tables are downloaded from the CX-Programmer, the tables will be set to the Ladder Engine. However, the set values are not referenced by the Ladder Engine. So the Units required must be registered in the [Register PLC Unit] window of the Debugger.
9-4-2 Other Precautions

File Memory
In CS/CJ-series PLCs, the Memory Card and the specified range of the EM area can be used to store files. In the Ladder Engine, however, files are stored in the hard disk of the computer. The directory allocated to the hard disk as the EM file memory is limited by the capacity set in the PLC setup, and the one as the Memory Card is not (actually limited by the hard disk space). In CS/CJ-series PLCs, the total length of the directory (including subdirectories) is limited to 65 characters. In the Ladder Engine, the length of the whole directory from the directory (the Card of the PLC data directory or the EM directory) allocated to the file system must be up to 65 characters.
Registering Alarm Display Applications

Alarm Display is given by the applications log of the event viewer in Windows NT and the system-standard Notepad.exe in Windows95/98. For Windows 95 and 98, an application for Alarm Display can be registered and used. As such an application, a general text editor and a text viewer can be used. (Where a file name must be able to be passed as an argument of the application.)
Operation of the Ladder Engine on Startup/Exit

If [Automatic transfer of the program at start-up] (pin 2) of the DIP switch setting is ON, the Auotexec file is read to the I/O memory area every time the Ladder Engine is started or restarted. Also, when the Ladder Engine is exited or restarted, the Power OFF Interrupt Task will not be started regardless of [Power OFF Interrupt Task Disabled/Enabled] of the PC Setup. It will be executed only when clicking the [Reset] button or starting the interrupt task from the [Task Control] window.
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SECTION 10 Troubleshooting
10-1 Error Processing ..................................................................................................................... 230 10-1-1 CX-Programmer ......................................................................................................... 230 10-1-2 Debugger and Ladder Engine..................................................................................... 230 10-1-3 I/O Condition Tool ..................................................................................................... 232 10-1-4 Data Replay Tool........................................................................................................ 233 10-1-5 Data Trace Recording Tool ........................................................................................ 234 10-2 Alarms and Remedies ............................................................................................................. 235 10-3 Other Tips for Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 237 10-3-1 Connection Impossible from CX-Programmer........................................................... 237 10-3-2 If Network Communications Can Not Be Performed................................................. 238 10-3-3 A Compare Error Occurs when Editing Online. ........................................................ 238 10-3-4 A Cycle Time Error Occurs........................................................................................ 239 10-3-5 Others ......................................................................................................................... 239
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10-1 Error Processing

10-1-1 CX-Programmer
For the details of errors and remedies when operating the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer, refer to the CX-Programmer User manual (W446).
10-1-2 Debugger and Ladder Engine

If an error occurs while operating the CX-Simulator, the error contents will be displayed in the dialog box. Remove the error causes referring to the remedies. Note For errors relating to the execution of ladder programs, refer to the CX-Programmer User Manual (W446) or CS/CJ Series Programmable Controllers Instructions Reference Manual (W474). Symptoms A communications error has occurred with CX-Simulator Ladder Engine. An error occurred while initializing Debugger startup. Start Debugger again. Cannot open the communications with current settings. The network No. used in the routing table of FinsGateway is used in the relay node table of CX-Simulator Ladder Engine. Failed to start Block Run of the selected cyclic task. Failed to create a PLC data folder. Causes Wrong communications environment. Wrong execution environment. Setting of the routing table is wrong. Remedies 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again. 3. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. 1. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again. 2. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. Reset the routing table of the Ladder Engine using the CX-Integrator so that it does not overlap with the network No. used by FinsGateway.
Low hard disk space or no access right. Failed to gain the access rights of Another applicaCX-Simulator Ladder Engine. tion program is writing to the UM. Failed to read the PLC data file. The set file is broken. Failed to read the routing table for Wrong setting of FinsGateway. Check a routing the routing table. table for it. Failed to save PLC data file. Low hard disk space or no access right. Failed to start CX-Simulator Lad- Wrong execution der Engine. environment. Failed to start Data Replay Tool. Wrong execution environment.
The Block Run of a task can be executed only when stopping (Program mode). Check if the folder is read-only or the user is authorized to write. After the application program being writing is completed, try again. Reset the set file in the setting wizard. Reset the routing table using the CX-Integrator.
Check if the hard disk has enough space and the user is authorized to write. 1. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again. 2. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. 1. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again. 2. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator.
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Symptoms Causes Failed to start FinsGateway. Wrong execution FinsGateway may have been environment. installed incorrectly or the settings are invalid. Failed to start I/O Condition Tool. Poor resource for executing or wrong execution environment. Failed to start Log display appli- Wrong execution cation. environment. Failed to start the Alarms display Wrong environapplication. ment for the Alarms display application. Failed to start Virtual Communi- Wrong execution cations Unit. environment. Failed to switch the current UM. Another applicaFailed to gain the access rights of tion program is CX-Simulator Ladder Engine. writing to the UM. The node address of FinsGateway -- unit is duplicated. Change the node address of FinsGateway communications unit to start. The program is running. Cannot set a start point.
Remedies Re-install the CX-Programmer and the CX-Server, or FinsGateway.
1. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again. 2. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. 1. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again. 2. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. The event viewer is not working for Windows NT and the memo pad for Windows95/98. Change the OS settings so as to work. Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. After the application program being writing is completed, try again.
Unable to allocate the network number since the number of registered network in the FinsGateway routing table is maximum. Delete the unused network then reconnect. Unexecuted Cyclic task cannot Tried to change a Try again after executing the program. be changed to WAIT mode. Cyclic task in INI to WAIT mode. Unit profile does not exist or the Wrong execution Uninstall and then reinstall the CX-Simulator. file format is invalid. environment.
1. Change the FINS node address of the communications path in the [Work CX-Simulator] window. 2. Change the duplicated node address using network communications setting. Tried to set a start A start point can be set only when stopping (Program point while running mode). the program. Reset the routing table using the CX-Integrator.
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10-1-3 I/O Condition Tool

If an error occurs while operating the I/O Condition Tool, the error contents will be displayed in the dialog box. Remove the error causes referring to the remedies. Symptoms Communication error (received an error response). Causes Wrong address specification or range of I/O memory for I/O conditions or wrong communications environment. A timeout occurred in a response from the Ladder Engine. Wrong address specification or range of I/O memory for I/O conditions. The specified execution file has an invalid format. Remedies 1. Check the I/O conditions settings. 2. Exit executing application programs excluding the CX-Simulator and try again.
Communications error (communications timeout).
Failed to get the current IOM.
1. If the cycle time of the Ladder Engine is too long, use synchronous processing in the virtual cycle time. 2. Check if the target FINS address is the same as that of the Ladder Engine. Check the I/O conditions settings.
File format is invalid.
Specify the I/O condition file, which has a different file format from a Data Replay file. Change the registered conditions or create another execution file. Change the registered conditions or create another execution file. Check the I/O conditions settings and if "D2" is set in the execution column. Copy the I/O condition expression of correct format to the clipboard and try again.
I/O Condition file exceeds the limit of maximum lines. I/O Condition file exceeds the limit of maximum lines. The maximum limit is -- lines I/O Condition to watch does not exist. The data in the clipboard is not the I/O condition format. Invalid lines have been deleted. The lines with invalid I/O condition format have been deleted.
Wrong format for I/O conditions.
Check the I/O conditions settings.
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10-1-4 Data Replay Tool

If an error occurs while operating the Data Replay Tool, the error contents will be displayed in the dialog box. Remove the error causes referring to the remedies. Symptoms A communications timeout occurred. Operation exit. Causes A timeout occurred in a response from the Ladder Engine. Remedies 1. If the cycle time of the Ladder Engine is too long, use synchronous processing in the virtual cycle time. 2. Check if the target FINS address is the same as that of the Ladder Engine. Check if wrong data are included in the Replay/Output file.
An error response is received from the target PLC. Operation exit.
Wrong address/range of Replay data or Output data. Command log data is invalid. The file has a Operation exit. wrong format. Failed to connect to the PLC. Not possible to Operation exit. communicate with the target PLC. Failed to open the Command log The file does not file. Operation exit. exist or has a wrong format. Failed to open the CSV text file. The file does not Operation exit. exist or has a wrong format. Failed to read the Command log The file has a data. Operation exit. wrong format. Failed to read the CSV text data. A wrong format. Operation exit. Failed to start/stop the timer of Windows system Windows. Operation exit. call error. Failed to write the CSV text data. Operation exit.
Specify a Command log file of a correct format. Check the FINS address for the target PLC.
Specify a Command log file of a correct format.
Specify a Data Replay file (CSV text file) of a correct format, which is different from an execution file of the I/O Condition Tool. Specify a Command log file of a correct format. Specify a Data Replay file (CSV text file) of a correct format, which is different from an execution file of the I/O Condition Tool. 1. Exit the applications excluding the CX-Simulator. 2. Restart the debugger. Check the following causes: 1. Low disk space 2. Read -only file 3. Read-only folder 4. User unauthorized to write. Remove the causes and try again.
Ladder stopped because of FAL error on the target PLC. Operation exit. Synchronous operation was specified for the actual PLC. Operation exit.
Tried to execute synchronous operation for other than the Ladder Engine. The data in CSV text file is invalid. A wrong format. Operation exit. The number of I/O address settings exceeded the limit. Operation exit. The specified I/O address is not supported. Operation exit.
Specify synchronous operation only for the Ladder Engine.
Specify a Data Replay file (CSV text file) of a correct format, which is different from an execution file of the I/O Condition Tool. Exceeding the limit The number of I/O address settings in the CSV text of address setting file must be less than 168. in the CSV text file. A wrong file forCheck if I/O address data of a wrong format are inmat. cluded in the Replay/Output file.
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Symptoms The specified output file could not be generated from the template file. Operation exit. The specified output file does not exist or its data is invalid. Operation exit The target PLC was switched from CX-Simulator to an actual PLC. Operation exit.
Causes The file does not exist or has a wrong format. The file does not exist or has a wrong format. The target PLC was changed while data replaying.
Remedies Specify a Data Replay file or a template file of a correct format. Specify a Data Replay file (CSV text file) of a correct format, which is different from an execution file of the I/O Condition Tool. The target PLC can not be changed while replaying data.
10-1-5 Data Trace Recording Tool

If an error occurs while operating the Data Trace Recording Tool, the error contents will be displayed in the dialog box. Remove the error causes referring to the remedies. Symptoms --: Address(**) of bit area is out of range. --: Address(**) of word area is out of range. Cannot connect to PLC. PLC communications error --. Data Trace was started in manual mode, failed to start in auto mode. Failed to execute Data Trace. Because the parameters of the file to be added are different from setting parameters. Failed to stop Data Trace. Causes Remedies Correct the address referring to Appendix: Dialog box for editing the address to be sampled. Correct the address referring to Appendix: Dialog box for editing the address to be sampled. Check the FINS address for the target PLC.
The target PLC does not exist. Not possible of Create the setting file again and start by the comautomatic saving by mand line. the command line. 1. Specify the same values as the saved parameters. 2. Remove the check mark of "Add saving" and try again. Communications Restore to able-to-communicate state and try again. disabled during Data Trace. Failed to open the destination The file format is Specify another file name when Add saving and try file for adding the Trace data. wrong when speci- again. Remove the check mark of "Add saving." fying "Add saving." Failed to save the sampling data Wrong path name, 1. Check if the path name is correct. to --. The file being used, 2. Check if another application is using the file. Read-only file, or 3. Check if read-only or the user is authorized to Low disk space write. 4. Check if disk space is enough. Failed to start Timer. 32 Windows timers Exit some applications and try again. are exhausted in the whole system. Sampling area is not specified. Register at least one address to either of word/bit address. Specified PLC type -- is not The target PLC Specify CS/CJ/CP Series as a target PLC. supported. Data Trace will not specifies other than start. CS/CJ/CP Series. The data of the setting file -- is The contents of the Create the setting file by [Parameters Save] again. invalid. setting file are wrong.
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10-2 Alarms and Remedies

The following table shows possible alarms and their remedies when executing the CX-Simulator. Remove the alarm causes referring to the remedies.
Alarms A fatal error occurred on CX-Simulator Ladder Engine. Restart Debugger. catch runtime error What: -An attempt was made to operate a FINS that was not for CPU Unit. Command log finished because the size of log file exceeds maximum. CX-Simulator Communications Unit: Sending buffer overflow. FINS messages were lost. CX-Simulator Ladder Engine terminated by an error. Restart Debugger. Cycle time over. CX-Simulator Ladder Engine stop. Failed to auto boot the data file. Autoexec.iom is invalid. Failed to create a command log file. Causes Windows system call error. Remedies Exit some application programs and try again.
Wrong destination address of the FINS command.
Set "0" to the FINS unit address for the destination of the application that sent the FINS command. Create a new command log file.
Heavy-traffic FINS communications.
Lower the frequency of FINS command send from the Ladder Engine or the application program. 1. Exit the CX-Simulator. 2. Delete all erroneous Memory?.dat files in the PLC data folder. Correct the ladder program or change the setting of the WDT. Check for Autoexec.iom in the Card folder (CF folder). Increase the disk space or change the destination for creating the log file. Delete the PLC data folder and all files/folders in it and create a new PLC again. Delete the PLC data folder and all files/folders in it and create a new PLC again. Check the destination of the FINS command sent by the Ladder Engine or application program or settings of the routing table.
Failed to read Autoexec.iom. The specified file is read-only or the disk space is short. Failed to create a folder for the card The PLC data folder is files. read-only, etc. Failed to create a folder for the EM The PLC data folder is files. read-only, etc. Wrong destination Failed to create a header of FINS address of the FINS response (FinsHead_composeResponse). Check command. the data of received header. Wrong destination Failed to create a header of FINS address of the FINS response. Check the data of recommand. ceived header. Failed to create the memory presFailed to create the ervation file. file in the PLC data folder. Failed to send a FINS command (Fins_sendData). Check the target FINS address.
Failed to send a FINS command. Check the target FINS address.
Check the destination of the FINS command sent by the Ladder Engine or application program or settings of the routing table. 1. Check for enough disk space (10 MB) in the PLC data folder. 2. Check if the PLC data folder is write-enabled or the user is authorized to write. 1. Lower the frequency of FINS command send from the Heavy-traffic FINS Ladder Engine or application program. communications or 2. Check the destination of the FINS command sent by the wrong destination of Ladder Engine or the application program or settings of the FINS command. the routing table. 1. Check the destination of the FINS command sent by the Wrong destination of Ladder Engine or the application program or settings of the FINS command or the routing table. Heavy-traffic FINS 2. Lower the frequency of FINS command send from the communications. Ladder Engine or the application program.
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Alarms and Remedies
Section 10-2
Alarms Causes Failed to start the interrupt task (Task Too high frequency No. -- ) of starting interrupt tasks. Failed to write command log to the Short disk space, etc file. FINS operation was canceled. Wrong routing information. Wrong routing inNetwork communications was not executed because of setting error of formation. it. Routing table error: Failed to transfer Wrong routing information. because the number of local tables exceeds maximum (16). Routing table error: Failed to transfer Wrong routing information. because the number of relay tables exceeds maximum (20). Wrong routing inRouting table error: The network formation. address in the local table records must be 0x00 or over 0x80. Routing table error: The unit address Wrong routing information. in the local table records must be under 0x10 or over 0x20. Routing table error: The unit address Wrong routing information. in the local table records must be unique. Wrong destination Serial communications were not FINS address of the executed because the target node communications was at another network. instruction. The size of memory preservation file is invalid.
Remedies Lower the frequency of starting interrupt tasks.
Increase the disk space or change the destination for creating the log file. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. 1. [Disconnect] and [Connect] and then try again. 2. Exit the CX-Simulator and restart. A communications instruction can not be issued to a node of other than the local network.
The Value of checksum for the memory preservation file is incorrect.
The values on the memory (e.g. UM) of the Ladder Engine are indefinite. Initialize the I/O memory area of the Ladder Engine following the next procedure. 1. Exit the CX-Simulator. 2. Delete all Memory?.dat files in the PLC data folder where an error occurred. 3. Restart the CX-Simulator and specify the relevant folder to start the Ladder Engine.
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Other Tips for Troubleshooting
Section 10-3
10-3 Other Tips for Troubleshooting

10-3-1 Connection Impossible from CX-Programmer
The CX-Simulator is disconnected. Connect to the CX-Simulator. Connection to the CX-Simulator does not end normally. Duplicate FINS address? Check the FINS addresses for each unit in the [Network Communications Settings] and that for the communications unit of FinsGateway displayed in the [Work CX-Simulator] window to dissolve the duplication. The network LED for the system status does not change in color although the connection to the CX-Simulator ended normally. In the following cases, communications may be disabled. The other communications unit of FinsGateway was started after connecting the CX-Simulator. Read a Parameter Area File (.std) to the Ladder Engine. Changed the routing table by the CX-Integrator. In the above cases, once disconnect the CX-Simulator and then connect again. PLC connection is impossible although the network LED for the system status changes in color. Check the settings of the application (e.g. the CX-Programmer) connected to the target FINS address displayed in [Guide to Connect] of [Work to CX-Simulator] is correct. For the CX-Programmer, check the communications unit for FinsGateway. When the communications unit for FinsGateway is connected, once disconnect and then connect again. In the following cases, communications may be disabled. Started the other communications unit of FinsGateway after connecting the CX-Simulator. Read a Parameter Area File (.std) to the Ladder Engine. Changed the routing table by the CX-Integrator.
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A timeout occurs in communications.
Section 10-3
Clicking the [Settings] button of [Change PLC] | [Network Type] will display the [Network Settings].
Change the [Response Timeout] so that it is greater than the average computer cycle time.
10-3-2 If Network Communications Can Not Be Performed

Normal connection from the CX-Programmer is not possible. If normal connection from the CX-Programmer is not possible, refer to When normal connection from the CX-Programmer is not possible. Communications from an external network is not possible. Check again if the FINS address for the Ladder Engine is set correctly. Setting a routing table is required when communicating from an external network to the Ladder Engine.
10-3-3 A Compare Error Occurs when Editing Online.

Check the UM's access destination in the [System Status] window. A compare error will occur if an attempt is made to edit online the UM that is different from the one downloaded from the CX-Programmer. For example, trying to edit online the program downloaded to the UM1 will cause a compare error if the access destination is UM2. Online editing takes a long time to complete. Online editing a program with long-time computer cycle time during [Continuous Run] may take a long time to complete. To avoid this situation, click the [Pause] button before online editing to edit in pausing.
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Section 10-3
10-3-4 A Cycle Time Error Occurs

Even a short program sometimes causes a cycle time error. A cycle time error can occur if a program is started running in the computer cycle time mode by the CX-Simulator on the computer with a low memory capacity or with a lot of application programs activated. This is because it takes a long time to acquire memory areas. To avoid this situation, try one of the following three measures: (1) Execute in the virtual cycle time, (2) Execute the program removing the check mark of [Return to the top of the program when online editing in Step Run] of [Status] | [Settings] | [PLC Operation Settings], or (3) Check [Disable Cycle Time Monitoring]. Change the cycle time monitoring time in PLC Setup. Remove the check mark of [Cycle Time Monitoring Time] (default: 1,000 ms) of the [PLC] | [PLC Setup] | [Timer/Interrupt] tab to adjust the cycle time monitoring time.
10-3-5 Others
A gap occurs between the time of the Ladder Engine and that of the computer in spite of executing in the computer cycle time. When in Step Run and Scan Run, etc., a gap can occur between the time of the Ladder Engine and that of the computer even when executing in the computer cycle time. To avoid this situation, use the Ladder Engine in Continuous Run and in the computer time only. Some files and folders are not displayed in the PLC file memory. The CARD folders in the PLC data folder corresponds to a memory card of each PLC. Usually the CX-Programmer's memory card component can display the contents of the CARD folder. However, it can not display files and folders with a different naming convention from that of CS/CJ Series. For CS/CJ Series naming convention, refer to CS/CJ Series Operation Manual.
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Appendix How to Use Data Trace Recording Tool

Outline of Data Trace Recording Tool
The Data Trace Recording Tool is a tool for automatically creating multiple Data Trace files, by setting only once, instead of saving values of I/O memory areas of an actual PLC to a Data Trace file (.cdt) through manual operation using the time chart monitoring or the data tracing of the CX-Programmer. The Data Trace Recording Tool will run only on the CX-Simulator. The Data Trace Recording Tool has the following advantages as compared to saving by the CX-Programmer. Automatically save data of the data trace. Save long-term data to multiple files. Note 1. The Data Trace Recording Tool does not support the Virtual Cycle Time mode for the Ladder Engine. When using the tool for the Ladder Engine, perform Continuous Run in the Computer Cycle Time mode. 2. For the details of the data tracing, refer to Trace Memory Sampling: TRSM(045) of CS/CJ Series Programming Manual. Restrictions on Data Trace Saving There are following restrictions because the Data Trace Recording Tool uses the data tracing function of a PLC. Number of Points to be Registered (Simultaneous Sampling Number) Bits 0 to 31 Words 0 to 6 Sampling Number Trace memory (A maximum number of buffers able to collect once): 2000 samples 327,767 samples per one file (Data Trace file: .cdt) Restrictions by the Trace Memory The data to be saved by the data tracing is temporarily stored in the trace memory of the PLC (Up to 2,000 samples are stored in the trace memory.). Trace data can not be picked up between this-time data read from the trace memory and next-time set of the data trace.
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How to Use Data Trace Recording Tool
Appendix
Data trace start Data trace start flag Trace trigger flag Trace trigger monitor flag ON while executing trace flag ON when completing trace flag Sampling Saved data
Read
Data trace start
Missed data
Saved data
Restrictions on Networks to be used The Data Trace Recording Tool works as an application of FinsGateway, saving the following data of the SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP-series PLC connected to the computer via FinsGateway. 1. A PLC connected via Controller Link 2. A PLC connected via Ethernet 3. A PLC connected via Host Link 4. The Ladder Engine (works as synchronous process.). Note The Data Trace Recording Tool, assuming that FinsGateway is used, the RUNTIME version of FinsGateway is required separately when using with Ethernet or Host Link.
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Explanation for Each Part of the Window

Names and Functions
Target PLC to Trace Sampling interval
Sampling Area
Abort Value Trace Data Record file Trace Status Options button
Write settings button Read settings button
Start button
Exit button
Item Target PLC to Trace Sampling Area
Sampling interval Interval Per cycle Abort Value Type Samples Trace elapsed Unit
Description Specify the FINS address for the PLC where data tracing will be performed. Only network/node address can be input. Register addresses where bits and words are sampled. [Edit]: Edit bit/word addresses in the Sampling Address Setting window. Set at least one to either of bits or words within the range on the right. Set the sampling conditions with the radio button. Set the sampling interval as "fixed" and enter the interval in the text box (unit: ms). Trace per cycle of the ladder program. Specify the value for exiting the data tracing. Specify either of after getting specified number of samples or after specified time elapsed. Specify the value for exiting the data tracing. Specify the time for tracing.
Limit of values Network: 0 to 127 Node: 1 to 126 Unit: 0(fixed) Number of bits: 0 to 31 Number of words: 0 to 6
10 to 2550
1 to 65535 1 to 65535
Specify the unit for the time above: either of second, minute, or hour. Trace Data Record Specify the file name for saving the sampling data: either in a A network name can not File relative path or in an absolute path. be specified. Browse Display the File Name Setting dialog. Options settings Set options regarding trace data saving.
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Item Trace status Elapsed Trace number of samples Saving file Read settings button Save settings button Option button Start button Stop button Exit button
Description Display the Trace Status while tracing data. The time elapsed after execution started in the unit of hour/minute/second (e.g. 1 hour 10 minutes 30 seconds). Number of traced samples. Current file name when Multiple Saving is set. Read settings from the existing ini file to display it in the window. Save the settings to the ini file. Set options regarding the trace data recording. Change the caption between [Start] when not tracing and [Stop] when tracing. Press the [Start] button to start tracing and the [Stop] to stop. Exit the Data Trace Recording Tool. Exit the tool after the PLC completes tracing if the PLC is executing tracing.
Limit of values
Option Settings
Add Recording
Divide Recording OK button
Cancel button
Add Recording Divide Recording Divide Recording not used Divide Recording
OK button Cancel button
If the file specified by the Trace Data Record File exists, the data will be appended to the file. Specify whether the sampling data is to be saved to one file or multiple files. Save the sampling data to one file, where the tracing ends automatically when acquired 32,767 samples. Divide and save the sampling data to multiple files. Change automatically to the next file when acquired 32,767 samples. Serial numbers will be attached to the end (excluding an extension) of the specified file name. Register the option settings to close the dialog box. Close the dialog box without registering option settings.
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The dialog box for editing the sampling address
Appendix
OK Sampling address Cancel
Sampling address OK button Cancel button
Enter the sampling address to be registered. Register the sampling address to close the dialog box. Close the dialog box without registering the sampling address.
Area and Address Range Possible to Specify Bit address Area CIO Area Work Area Holding Area Auxiliary Area Timer Area Counter Area Word address Area CIO Area Work Area Holding Area Auxiliary Area Timer Area Counter Area DM Area Current EM Bank EM bank designation Area symbols CIO W H A T C D E E Word range (number of digit) 0 to 6143 (4) 0 to 511 (3) 0 to 511 (3) 0 to 959 (3) 0 to 4095 (4) 0 to 4095 (4) 0 to 32767 (5) 0 to 32767 (5) 0 to 32767 (5) Bank 0 to 12 Bit range (number of digit) 0 to 15 (2) 0 to 15 (2) 0 to 15 (2) 0 to 15 (2) None (0) None (0) None None None Area symbols CIO W H A T C Word range (number of digit) 0 to 6143 (4) 0 to 511 (3) 0 to 511 (3) 0 to 959 (3) 0 to 4095 (4) 0 to 4095 (4) Bit range (number of digit) 0 to 15 (2) 0 to 15 (2) 0 to 15 (2) 0 to 15 (2) None (0) None (0)
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Input format
Appendix
Area string = Area symbol + Word range + Bit range Area symbol Area symbols in the above table (Uppercase characters)
Word range
Specify "word." (Decimal) Specify for the number in the table. (Example: 000016 for address 16 and number of digit 6)
Specify "bit." (Decimal) Specify for the number in the table. (Example: 08 for address 8 and number of digit 2) Input example: CIO000101 (CIO 1word, 1 bit) Note How to specify for an EM bank Specify with "-"(hyphen) Number of banks (Decimal) after the EM address. (Example: E32767-12 for address 32767 and bank 12)
Bit range
Operation of Data Trace Recording Tool

Note Before using the Data Trace Recording Tool, make sure that the FinsGateway Service Manager is started and the communications unit of the network where CPU_UNIT and the target PLC are connected is servicing. Staring Procedure 1,2,3 1. Select the Data Trace Recording Tool from [Start] | [Program] | [Omron] | [CX-Simulator] to display the execution window of the Data Trace Recording Tool.
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2. Confirm the FINS address (network/node address) for the target PLC is correctly set. 3. Set the sampling area. Click the [Edit] button to add/correct the sampling address. Click the [Edit] button on the Bit Address side for the bit address and on the Word Address side for the word address. The [Sampling Address Editing] window will be displayed.
4. Click the list of [Bit address] and key-in the address of the I/O memory area to be saved. 5. Click the [OK] button when the inputting is completed to return to the execution window. 6. Set the sampling interval. 7. Set the abort value. 8. Set a file (.cdt) for saving the trace data. Pressing the [Browse] allows specifying from the [File Selection] dialog. 9. Pressing the [Option] button will display the [Option Settings] window.
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10. Set options. The following settings are available.

Add saving
Add data to the existing file.
Multiple Saving Divide and save the data to multiple files when the number of sampling data exceeds the limit of the Data Trace file (.cdt).
11. Click the [OK] button when setting options completes to return to the execution window. 12. When tracing with the same settings, click the [Add Recording] button to save the settings to the file (.ini). 13. Click the [Start] button when setting completes to register the setting contents to the target PLC and to start tracing. 14.While tracing, the elapsed time after the execution started, the number of tracing samples, and the name of actually saved files (including serial numbers for multiple saving) will be displayed. 15. Holding of the abort value will automatically stop tracing. Click the [Stop] button to forcibly stop tracing during execution.
Stating from the Command Line

The [Data Trace Recording Tool] can be started from the command line of the MS-DOS command prompt, etc. with the setting file (.ini) specified that has been saved by the [Add Recording] button, as well as from [Start] | [Execute by Specifying File Name]. If a setting file is specified when starting, the [Data Trace Recording Tool] will automatically start the data trace. Follow the next procedure to start from the command line. Data Record [< Name of setting file >] Data Record < Name of setting file > Execution command <Options> Specify a setting file for saving the traced data automatically. If a setting file is specified, tracing will be started according to the settings. If not or a non-existing file is specified, the data trace will not start.
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Using in Host Link

When tracing in Host Link via a Serial Communications Unit of FinsGateway, set for the Serial Communications Unit. Note 1. The Data Trace Recording Tool, assuming that FinsGateway is used, the RUNTIME version of the FinsGateway Serial Communications Unit is required separately when using in Host Link. 2. For the details of FinsGateway and FinsGateway Serial Communications Unit, refer to the manual attached to the RUNTIME version of the FinsGateway. Setting the Serial Communications Unit 1,2,3 1. Select the FinsGateway Service Manager in [Start] | [Program] | [Omron] | [FinsGateway]. If it is being activated, right-click the FinsGateway Service Manager in the icon tray and select the setting from the pop-up menu. The FinsGateway Service Manager will be displayed.
2. Select "SerialUnit" in the list of the FinsGateway Service Managers and click the [Start] button. The display will change from "List" to "Start" when "SerialUnit" starts. If the CPU Unit for FinsGateway is not started then, the CPU Unit will automatically start.
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Network Setting button
3. Click the [Network Setting] button to display the [FinsGateway Network Navigator] window.
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4. Select the "SerialUnit" network in the list of available networks and click the [Property] button to display the "SerialUnit" property.
5. Select the node tab and click the property button to display the [Add/ Edit Serial Node] dialog box.
6. Select " SYSMAC WAY-CV" in the protocol of the [Add/Edit Serial Node] dialog box and click the [OK] button to return to the "SerialUnit" property. Note If "CS/CJ/CP Series" is not found in the model names, select "Others."
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7. Click the [Close] button to display the following message box. Selecting "Yes" to return to the [Network setting] window.
8. Click the [Exit] button to return to the FinsGateway Service Manager.
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Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. W366-E1-11 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
Revision code 1 2 Date January 2000 October 2000 Revised content Original production Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.0 to 1.1, as follows: WindowsMe/2000 supported, Serial Communications function (Actual serial communications and NT Link) added, Numerous-point Data Collection Tool added, License number entry on installing added Correction made throughout the manual. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.1 to 1.2 and from version 1.2 to 1.3. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.3 to 1.4, including the following changes. Page vii: Added information on upgrade from version 1.3 to 1.4. Page x: Revised table of related manuals. Page 18: Added information on program structure of CX-Simulator. Page 21: Changed table. Page 28: Changed screen capture. Page 29: Removed first sentence from note at top of page. Page 66: Changed screen capture and table details. Page 89: Added note. Page 128: Changed screen capture. Page 129: Added information on serial data files. Page 140: Changed screen capture. Page 177: Changed information for step 4.
03 04
May 2002 December 2003
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Revision code 05
Date November 2005
06
July 2006
07
July 2007
08 09 10 11
June 2008 February 2009 December 2009 February 2010
Revised content Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from Version 1.4 to Version 1.5, and from Version 1.5 to Version 1.6, including the following changes: Added information on CP Series throughout manual. Page v: Added information on DANGER and WARNING indications. Page vii: Added information on upgrade from Ver. 1.4 to Ver. 1.5. Page viii: Added information on CP1H CPU Unit. Page xi: Changed table. Page xv: Changed tables. Page xix: Changed information on related manuals. Page xx: Added information on warranty and limitations of liability, application considerations, and disclaimers. Page 2: Added information to Note concerning CX-Simulator when using CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 or higher. Page 5: Changed table. Page 6: Changed table. Page 7: Changed table. Page 12: Changed wording of instructions at bottom of page. Page 13: Added table. Page 19: Changed table. Page 20: Changed table. Page 22: Changed table. Page 25 to 34: Thoroughly revised Section 2. Page 38: Changed information for step following 3-3-1. Page 42: Changed information for step 5. Page 71: Added note. Page 103: Changed information for 4-3. Page 118: Added Cat. No. to note at top of page. Page 121: Added note. Page 118: Added Cat. No. to first note. Page 138: Added note. Page 148: Added information to note. Page 149: Added information to note. Page 150: Added note. Page 151: Changed information in note. Page 225: Changed table. Page 226: Changed table. Page 232: Changed table. Page 233: Changed table. Page 239: Changed name of CX-Net to CX-Integrator. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.6 to 1.7. CX-Programmer version updated to 7.0. Cover and page xxi: NSJ Series added. Page viii: CX-Simulator version 1.7 information added. Page xii: Previous page removed and tables of unit versions and supported functions added. Pages xiii to xvii: Information updated. Page xxi: Manuals added to table. Page 2: Note added. Page 15: Information updated. Page 16: Section 1-5 removed. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.7 to 1.8. Page ix: CX-Simulator version 1.8 information added. Page x: Information updated to include descriptions for CJ1-H-R and CPIH/CPIL CPU Units. Pages xiii to xx: Information on unit versions and supported functions updated. Pages xxv and xxvi: Manuals added to table. Page 14: Information updated. Pages 14 and 26: CX-One version updated. Pages 38, 40, 41, and 44: Menu name changed from PLC to Simulation. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.8 or 1.9. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.9 to 1.91. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.91 to 1.94. Contents revised to reflect the upgrade from version 1.94 to 1.95.
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CX-Simulator Ver. 1.9

SYSMAC CX-Simulator Ver. 1.9 CXONE-AL@@C-V4/-AL@@D-V4

OMRON Product References

Actual Serial Communications Possible

NT Link (1:N Mode) Possible

Multipoint Data Collection Tool Added

WindowsMe/2000 Supported Serial Number Entry on Installing Added

New PLCs Supported

Simplified System Exit Processing

New PLCs Supported

Starting and Connecting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer

New PLCs Supported

New PLCs Supported

Function Block (Ladder Programming Language) Simulation

New PLCs Supported

CX-Programmer Simulation Functions

New PLCs Supported

NSJ (Controller Section)

Integrated Simulation with Screen Operations for Virtual PT (Programmable Terminal)

New PLCs Supported

New PLCs Supported

New PLCs Supported

Support for Windows 7

New PLCs Supported

Unit Versions of CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series CPU Units

Notation of Unit Versions on Products

Lot No. 031001 0000 Ver.2.0

The following Unit Manufacturing information Dialog Box will be displayed

Unit Version Notation

Lot No. XXXXXX XXXX OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN

Lot No. XXXXXX XXXX OMRON Corporation

Ver.@.@ MADE IN JAPAN

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1-H CPU Units

CS1H-CPU67H CPU Unit Ver. @.@

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS1-H CPU Units

CS1-H CPU Units Ver. @.@

Pre-Ver. 2.0 CS-series CPU Units

CS-series CPU Units Ver. @.@

CJ1M CPU Units

Unit version 4.0 Unit version 3.0 Unit version 2.0

Function Support by Unit Version

Using SFC programming in tasks

CS1D CPU Units Unit version 4.0 is not supported.

CJ1-H/CJ1M CPU Units

Using SFC programming in tasks

CS1D CPU Units Unit version 3.0 is not supported.

CJ1-H/CJ1M CPU Units

--OK from lot number 030201 OK for up to 8 groups -----

--------OK from lot number 030201 -------

OK from lot number 030418 ---

CS1D CPU Units

CJ1-H/CJ1M CPU Units

--- (Supported if OK I/O tables are automatically generated at startup.) --OK

Communications through a Maximum of 8 Network Levels

OK from lot OK number 030201 OK for up to 8 groups ----OK for up to 64 groups OK OK

OK for up to 8 OK for up to 64 groups groups ----OK OK

------OK OK from lot number 030201 -------

=DT, <>DT, <DT, <=DT, OK >DT, >=DT BCMP2 GRY OK OK

OK from lot OK number 030201 ------OK OK OK