Cat.No. W369–E1–1 SYSMAC C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software Ver. 2.
SYSMAC C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software Ver. 2.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendices A B C D E Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registering the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software . . . . . Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Manual: This manual describes the installation and operation of the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software (Ver. 2.00) and includes the sections described below. The Controller Link Support Software is used to set up and manage a Controller Link Network (Wired type, Optical type, Optical Ring type). The C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 is for use on a computer that is not part of the Controller Link Network (i.e., a computer connected to the Network via a PC, not as a Network node).
PRECAUTIONS This section provides general precautions for using the Controller Link Support Software. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the product. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the Controller Link Support Software. 1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Application Precautions 1 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. 2 General Precautions The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals.
6 Checking the Contents ! Caution 5 Once routing tables are transferred to a PC, all CPU Bus Units at the node (except SYSMAC BUS/2 Master Units) will be reset. Before transferring the routing tables, always make sure that the equipment will not be affected. Trademarks MS-DOS, Windows, Microsoft C, and Quick BASIC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM and IBM PAC-DOS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation (U.S.A.).
SECTION 1 Features This section explains the features of the Controller Link Support Software and its operating environment. 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 About the Controller Link Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-2 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Controller Link Support Software 1-1 Section 1-1 About the Controller Link Support Software The Controller Link Support Software is used to set up, control, and monitor Controller Link Networks. Functionality for Optical Ring Controller Link Networks has been added with this version. Ver. 2.00 of the Controller Link Support Software is required for Optical Ring Controller Link Networks. For other types of network, Ver. 1.10 (or earlier versions) can be used.
Section About the Controller Link Support Software 1-1 1-1-2 Functions The functions of the Controller Link Support Software are outlined in the following table. Function Explanation Data link management Creates and edits data link tables for manually set data links, registers data link tables at nodes, saves data link tables as files, and performs other processing related to data links.
Section About the Controller Link Support Software 1-1-4 Main Functions Registering Data Link Tables Controller Link Support Software IBM PC/AT computer Create Data link tables Controller Link Network Data link table for #1 node (send and receive areas) Transfer Data link table for #2 node (send and receive areas) Transfer Data link table for #3 node (send and receive areas) Transfer Data link tables: Tables that specify the send areas at the local node and the numbers of words to be received fro
Section About the Controller Link Support Software 1-1 Testing Controller Link Support Software IBM PC/AT or compatible Controller Link Network Echoback test between the local node and the specified node Returns the test data unchanged. Controller Link Support Software IBM PC/AT or compatible Controller Link Network Test data is broadcasted to all nodes the specified number of times and the success count is examined (broadcast test.
Section About the Controller Link Support Software 1-1 The Controller Link Support Software can also be used simultaneously with the SYSMAC Support Software, i.e., it can be registered in the Option Menu of the SYSMAC Support Software.
Section Operating Environment 1-3 When multiple FA networks are inter-connected, the Controller Link Support Software can be used to set up and monitor up to three levels of Controller Link Networks, including the local network. In this case, set routing tables at each node.
Section Operating Environment 1-3 Item Processor 80386/80486 or higher Specifications Main memory 450K bytes min. Floppy disk 3 1/2” 2HD Hard disk 1M bytes min. empty disk space Display Keyboard 640 × 480 dots (i.e., a 640 × 480 dot display with Windows 95/98) The following keys are required: Home, Escape, Control, Page Up, Page Down, Backspace, F1 through F10, End, Insert, Delete, Tab. OS IBM PC-DOS 7.0 or later Microsoft MS-DOS 6.
Section Overall Flow of Operation 1-4 1-4 Overall Flow of Operation Install Type A:\>INSTALL then press the Enter Key. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. The path to C:\CLK must be specified in AUTOEXEC.BAT.) Start Type C:\CLK>CLKSS then press the Enter Key. This screen is displayed for a few seconds. Select the desired item from the menus to perform setting or monitoring operations.
Section Menu Hierarchy 1-5 1-5 Menu Hierarchy This section shows the menu hierarchy of the Controller Link Support Software. The following illustration shows the overall flow of the menus; it does not show all the steps necessary to display individual menus. The menu items marked with asterisks (*) are valid only when a Controller Link Support Board is installed in the computer. If a Controller Link Support Board is not installed in the computer, these menu items cannot be selected.
SECTION 2 Installation This section describes how to install the C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2 Controller Link Support Software. 2-1 2-2 Preparations for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Check Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-2 Backing Up the Installation Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section Preparations for Installation 2-1 2-1 Preparations for Installation This section describes the knowledge required and tasks to be performed before installation. 2-1-1 Check Items Item Product Contents Installation disk: 1 Operation manual (this manual): 1 Operating environment See 1-3 Operating Environment (page 7.) 2-1-2 Backing Up the Installation Disk Files may be erased or data may be corrupted by operation errors during installation.
Section Installation Procedure 2-2 4. Insert a disk of the Controller Link Support Software in Drive A. 5. Press the Enter Key. The data on the disk will be read and the following messages will be displayed after a short time. Insert TARGET disk in drive A: and press ENTER when ready... 6. Remove the master disk of the Controller Link Support Software from drive A and insert a new floppy disk. 7. Press the Enter Key. The data will be written to the new disk. 8.
Section Installation Procedure 2-2 When the installation program file is activated, the Controller Link Support Software files will be copied from the floppy disk to the hard disk. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Note If the destination directory is omitted, the files will be copied to C:\CLK. 5. When the installation processing is complete, the following message will be displayed. Add ”path=%PATH%;C:\CLK” to AUTOEXEC.BAT. Command Usage : CLKSS 6.
SECTION 3 Basic Operations and Connections This section describes the Controller Link Support Software menu structure and basic operations, such as starting and exiting the software. It also describes how to connect the computer running the Controller Link Support Software to the Network. 3-1 3-2 3-3 Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-1 Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software 3-1 Section 3-1 Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software This section describes how to start and exit the Controller Link Support Software. Note 1) In the following examples, all command strings are shown in uppercase. They can also be entered in lowercase. 2) If the Controller Link Support Software is registered in the SYSMAC Support Software, it can be started from the SYSMAC Support Software’s Option Menu.
Section Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software 3-1 b) If the path to the Controller Link Support Software directory is specified in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, this step need not be performed. Enter the following command string to start the Controller Link Support Software. C:\CLK>CLKSS Note a) Options can be specified in the start command. See Start Options (on page 17) for details.
Starting and Exiting the Controller Link Support Software Section 3-1 3-1-2 Exiting the Software 1, 2, 3... Press the F1 (Menu) Key to display the Main Menu. If the Main Menu does not appear when the F1 Key is pressed, press the Escape Key or F10 (End) Key to terminate the active function, and then press the F1 Key. Select “Q: Exit to DOS” from the Main Menu. To select “Q: Exit to DOS,” press “Q,” or use the Up and Down Cursor Keys to highlight “Q: Exit to DOS” and then press the Enter Key.
Section Basic Operations 3-2 3-2 Basic Operations 3-2-1 Screen Displays A sample screen for the Controller Link Support Software is shown below. Subfunction name Error message display area The submenu item corresponding to the current function is displayed. Nothing is displayed when the current function (main menu item) has no submenu. Function name An error message is displayed if an error occurs during Controller Link Support Software operation.
Section Basic Operations 3-2 3-2-2 Selecting Menu Items Menu items can be selected in either of the following two ways. Using Shortcut Keys As shown in the figure below, a letter is displayed on the left of each main menu item or submenu item. This key for this letter on the keyboard is called a shortcut key. You can select a menu item by simply pressing the corresponding shortcut key. Example: Data Link Submenu In this example, pressing “K” at the Data Link Submenu selects “K: Check table.
Section Basic Operations 3-2 Example: [D00000 ] Specify a word address by pressing the numeric keys. Each time a numeric key is pressed, the corresponding number appears on the right end of the highlighted portion and the other digits shift to the left. Example: When pressing “1”, “2”, and “5” in this order [D00001 ] → [D00012 ] → [D00125 ] Press the Enter Key to register the entered data.
Section Basic Operations 3-2 3-2-4 Selecting a File from the File List Screen The Controller Link Support Software allows you to display a list of files in a directory and select one of the files. This will save you the trouble of entering file names and also prevent entry mistakes. Displaying a File List The F8 Key serves as the “Files” Function Key as shown below and allows you to select a file from the file list. File lists can be displayed in any window where the F8 Key has “Files” displayed for it.
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 If necessary, you can press the F8 (Files) Key and select a file again from the file list. Press the Enter Key. The file will be selected. Note In the file list screen, you can switch to the file list of a subdirectory but cannot return to the parent directory. Press the Escape Key to return to the file name entry screen, then specify the directory again.
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 Peripheral Port on C200HX/HG/HE PCs Computer PC/AT Cable PC CQM1-CIF02 (D-Sub 9-pin ↔ dedicated connector) RS-232C Peripheral port on C200HX/HG/HE PC PC communications Peripheral Bus or Host Link Peripheral port Peripheral Port on CVM1 and CV-series PCs Computer Cable PC CV500-CIF01 (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ dedicated connector) PC/AT If the RS-232C connector on the computer is a 9-pin connector, use a commercially available 9-to-25-pin conversion adapter to connect the
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 RS-232C Port on Host Link Unit Computer PC/AT Cable PC (Host Link Unit) CV500-LK201 port 1, in full-duplex mode: XW2Z-200S (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ D-Sub 9-pin) XW2Z-500S (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ D-Sub 9-pin) CV500-LK201 port 2, in full-duplex mode: XW2Z-200P (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ D-Sub 25-pin) XW2Z-500P (D-Sub 25-pin ↔ D-Sub 25-pin) RS-232C RS-232C port on Host LInk Unit for CVM1 or CV-series PC (CV500-LK 201) PC communications Host Link RS-232C port Select an appropriate cable accordi
Section Connecting to a Node C200HX/HG/HE PCs 3-3 Set the same baud rate as the Controller Link Support Software in PC Setup words DM 6650 and DM 6651 of the CPU Unit. Setting the Standard Communications Parameters Peripheral port: DM 6650 Communications parameters 0: Standard communications parameters (9600 bps) 1: According to DM6651 Initial status: 0000 (Standard communications parameters at 9,600 bps.
Section Connecting to a Node CVM1 and CV-series PCs 3-3 Use DIP switch pins 1 and 2 on the CPU Unit to set the same baud rate as the Controller Link Support Software. DIP switch pins 1 Baud rate 2 OFF OFF 50 Kbps (see note) ON OFF 19,200 bps OFF ON 9,600 bps ON ON 4,800 bps Note The baud rate cannot be set to 50 kbps for the Controller Link Support Software.
Connecting to a Node Section 3-3 Select the RS-232C port and set the serial communications mode to Host Link, and make the same communications settings as the Controller Link Support Software.
Section Connecting to a Node C200HX/HG/HE PCs 3-3 Use the PC Setup (DM Area) of the PC to set the communications parameters for the port to be used (peripheral port or RS-232C port.) Note When DIP switch pin 5 on the CPU Unit is set to ON, the communications parameters are set as follows, regardless of the PC Setup: Communications: Host Link mode Node No.
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 Transmission Frame Format Setting Start Data Stop bits length bits 00 1 7 1 01 1 7 02 1 7 03 1 04 1 05 1 Parity Even Setting Start Data Stop bits length bits 06 1 8 1 Parity Even 1 Odd 07 1 8 1 Odd 1 None 08 1 8 1 None 7 2 Even 09 1 8 2 Even 7 2 Odd 10 1 8 2 Odd 7 2 None 11 1 8 2 None Baud Rate Setting Baud rate 00 1,200 bps 01 2,400 bps 02 4,800 bps 03 9,600 bps 04 19,200 bps The baud rate cannot be set to
Section Connecting to a Node CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit 3-3 Set the communications parameters for the port to be used (port 1 or 2) with the rotary switches, DIP switch, and CPU Bus Unit System Setup of the CVM1/CVseries Host Link Unit (CV500-LK201). Setting the Node Number for Communications Port 2 When multiple PCs are connected to the host computer, a node number is assigned to each PC for identification purposes. Decimal numbers 0 to 31 can be assigned as the node number of communications port 2.
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 For each DIP switch pin, ON is on the left side and OFF is on the right side. No.
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 Note For Host Link Units manufactured after July 1995 (lot No.**75), the communications parameter settings when DIP switch pin 1 is ON are as shown in the table above. For Host Link Units manufactured before June 1995 (lot No.**65), the communications parameter settings are different from the above (baud rate = 2,400 bps, stop bits = 1 bit.) CPU Bus Unit System Setup Item Baud rate Setting Specify the baud rate.
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 Use the CPU Bus Unit System Setup of the SYSMAC Support Software to set the bit strings as follows: Communications Port 1 Byte b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 0 [+0] Data length 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits Parity 0: Even 1: Odd Parity check 0: Yes 1: No b7 b6 b5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Stop bits 0: 2 bits 1: 1 bit Baud rate 9,600 bps 2,400 bps 4,800 bps 9,600 bps 19,200 bps b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 [+1] 0 0 0 0 0 Retries 0: No 1: Yes Communications mode 0: Full duplex 1: H
Section Connecting to a Node 3-3 Communications Port 2 Byte b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 0 [+10] Data length 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits Parity 0: Even 1: Odd Parity check 0: Yes 1: No b7 b6 b5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Stop bits 0: 2 bits 1: 1 bit Baud rate 9,600 bps 2,400 bps 4,800 bps 9,600 bps 19,200 bps b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 [+11] 0 0 0 0 0 Retries 0: No 1: Yes Communications mode 0: Full duplex 1: Half duplex Xon/Xoff control: 0: No 1: Yes b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 [+12] Specify an Xoff (send st
Connecting to a Node Section 3-3 b) Set DIP switch pin 5 to OFF and pin 7 to ON, and set the PC Setup word DM 6650 (peripheral port settings) to 0000 Hex (standard setting). Set the baud rate for the Controller Link Support Software to 9,600 bps. c) Set DIP switch pin 5 to OFF and pin 7 to ON, and set the PC Setup word DM 6650 (peripheral port settings) to 0001 Hex (settings as in DM 6651).
SECTION 4 Basic Operating Procedures This section outlines operating procedures for the Controller Link Support Software. Actual procedures are provided in Section 5 Operating Procedures. 4-1 4-2 4-3 Starting the Network for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Data Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2-1 Manually Set Data Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section Starting Data Links 4-1 Starting the Network for the First Time 1, 2, 3... 4-2 4-2 1. System Setup Set up the Controller Link Support Software operating environment and the PCs to be connected. This step does not necessarily need to be performed first, but it does need to be performed before transferring data between the Controller Link Support Software and nodes, printing data, or executing the functions on the Maintenance Menu. • Main Item Selection Main Menu → I:System setup 2.
Section Interconnecting Networks 4-3 5. Starting the Data Links After the data link tables have been transferred, start the data links. • Main Item Selection Main Menu → L:Data Link → Data Link submenu (F2) → R:Start/Stop ! Caution Before starting data links, make sure that data link tables have been appropriately set at each node for which the data links are to be established. If the data link tables have been inappropriately set, the equipment may perform unexpected operation and result in injury.
Interconnecting Networks Section 4-3 3. Transferring the Routing Tables Transfer the routing tables to nodes. • Main Item Selection Main Menu → R:Routing table → Routing table submenu (F2) → T:Transfer → W:Computer → PC/Board 4. Saving the Routing Tables Routing tables can be edited for only one node at a time. Therefore, always save the routing tables as a file after transferring them to the node.
SECTION 5 Operating Procedures This section describes individual operating procedures for the Controller Link Support Software. 5-1 5-2 5-3 Keyboard Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L: Data Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-1 About Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-2 Displaying the Connection Information Menu (Network Configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-3 Reading Connection Information — R: Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section Main Menu 5-1 5-2 Keyboard Operation This section describes the keys used to operate the Controller Link Support Software.
Section 5-2 Main Menu Menu item Function Page D: Broadcast test Transmits the same data to all nodes within the Controller Link Network. Use this item to check the status of communications with all nodes within the network. 101 C: Monitor Network Displays the network participation status and data link status for all nodes within the Controller Link Network. Use this item to locate faulty sections. 103 E: Display Error log Reads and displays the error log recorded at the specified node.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 5-3 L: Data Link “L: Data Link” is used to perform various data link operations for the Controller Link. It has the following menu. Menu item Function Page E: Edit table Creates and edits data link tables. These tables are created in the computer memory. To register data link tables at each node, execute “T: Transfer table.” Y: Copy table Copies data link tables within the 59 memory. A data link table can be easily created by copying and changing a similar data link table.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 5-3-1 Data Link Areas and Data Link Tables Manually set data links are created by setting data link areas in data link tables. There are two types of Data Link Table Edit Screen. Node Information Screen The Node Information Screens are used to specify the nodes for which data link tables are to be created or edited. The Data Link Table Screens can be displayed from these screens.
Section L: Data Link Setting Data Link Tables Perform the following procedure to set a data link table on the Data Link Table Screen. 1, 2, 3... 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Specify the link start words for areas 1 and 2. Specify the address of the node from which to receive data. Specify the number of words to be received (“Num Wd”). Repeat steps 2. and 3. for each node that is to participate in the data links. Area 1 of node 1 2. Link start word Link word 5-3 Node 2 Node 3 3. No. of words 2. 3.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link Setting Example The following is an example of data link areas and the corresponding data link tables.
Section L: Data Link Data Link Setting Forms Before setting data link tables with the Controller Link Support Software, you must determine how data is to be sent and received. Make an enlarged copy of the Data Link Setting Forms provided in Appendix E and use them to design the data link. 1, 2, 3... 1. Use Setting Form 1 to determine the data to be sent and received.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link Offsets Offsets can be set by pressing the F6 (Offset) Key to display the “Offset” column in the table. Offsets do not need to be set unless they are required. In the “Offset” column, specify the offset for each reception node. Setting Example The following is an example of data link areas and the corresponding data link tables.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 5-3-2 Setting Data Link Tables Perform the following procedures to create and transfer data link tables. 1, 2, 3... Note 1. “Edit table” on page 52. 2. “Check table” on page 61. 3. “Transfer table” on page 67. When necessary, use “Save table” and “Retrieve table” to save and retrieve data link tables to/from files. 1) Data link table data created or edited with the Controller Link Support Software is recorded in the memory of the computer.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “L: Data Link” from the Main Menu. The Node Information Screen will be displayed. 2. Press the F2 (Menu) Key. The Data Link Menu will be displayed. 5-3-4 Creating and Editing Data Link Tables — E: Edit Table “E: Edit Table” is used to create or edit data link tables. Note 52 1) “E: Edit Table” creates or edits data link tables in the computer memory. To actually set the data link table at a node, select “T: Transfer table” from the Data Link Menu.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 2) The Controller Link Support Software allows you to edit data link tables for all nodes within the network at the same time. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “L: Data Link” from the Main Menu. The Node Information Screen will be displayed. The meaning of each display item is as follows: Item Meaning Number of Nodes Displays the number of send and receive areas (number of nodes) specified in the data link table for each node.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 2. Select the node for which a data link table is to be created or edited. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the node, then press the Enter Key. The Data Link Table Screen for the specified node will be displayed. The functions of the Function Keys differ depending on whether the cursor is in a word address input field or in other input fields.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 If 17 or more lines have been set, the screen will automatically scroll up (down) if the Page Up (Down) Key is pressed with the cursor in the top (bottom) line of the “Node” or “Num Wd” column. To specify the data area, use the F3 (CIO/IR), F4 (LR), F5 (DM ), or F6 (EM) Key. Press “–” or the Delete Key in the first status word field to set the default value. Use Numeric Keys to enter numeric values.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link words for areas 1 and 2.The data link area always starts from the beginning of the specified area, and data link status cannot be read using functions or driver call. Computers do not have a specific areas. b) In Wired Controller Link Networks, node addresses can only be set in the range 1 to 32.
Section L: Data Link Differences Data area Link start word in areas 1 and 2 Send area size for each node Receive-only nodes Send-only nodes Node sequence for data link areas Data link status words “Set All” 5-3 Automatic setting Can be freely selected for both Area 1: CIO (IR) areas 1 and 2. Area 2: DM or EM Can be freely specified for each area (this is the same for all nodes). Can be changed for each node Cannot be changed later. later.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link Item CS1-series PC C200HX/HG/ HE PC CVM1 or CV-series PC CQM1-series PC Nodes in data links 1 to 62 Area 1 Link Start Word CIO: 0000 to 6143 CIO: 000 to 235, 300 to 511 CIO: 0000 to 2555 CIO: 0000 to 247 LR: 000 to 199 (see note c) LR: 00 to 63 LR: 000 to 199 (see note c) DM: 0000 to 5999 (see note d) Area 2 Link Start Word DM: 00000 to 32767 (see note d) EM (banks 0 to 12): 00000 to 32767 (see note d) DM: 0000 to 5999 (see note d) EM (banks 0 to 15): 0000 to 6143
Section L: Data Link 5-3 After the necessary items have been specified, press the F7 (Execute) Key to display the following window in which the nodes to participate in the data link can be selected. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the nodes to participate in the data links, then press the Enter Key. “Yes” will be displayed. An unmarked node will not participate in the data links. Press the Enter Key at a node marked with “Yes” to erase the “Yes.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 3) Executing “Y: Copy table” also changes the node model specified in “Device Info set” at the destination node to the same node model as the source node. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “Y: Copy table” from the Data Link Menu. 2. Specify the source node address. Specify the node address with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. Any number between 1 and 62 can be specified. If the number of nodes set in the data link table for the specified node is 0, an error message will be displayed.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 To cancel the initialization processing, press “N” and then the Enter Key. 5-3-7 Checking Data Link Tables — K: Check Table “K: Check table” is used to check data link tables for errors or inconsistencies. It can also check for inconsistencies between the data link tables for multiple nodes. If errors are detected, correct the data link tables as described in Error Messages (on page 63). Note 1, 2, 3...
L: Data Link Section 5-3 3. Specify the nodes to be checked. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the node to be checked, then press the Enter Key. “Yes” will be displayed to represent the nodes to be checked. To deselect a node to be checked, move the cursor to a node marked with “Yes,” then press the Enter Key again. “Yes” will be erased to deselect the node. 4. After specifying all the nodes to be checked, press the F6 (Execute) Key.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 Error Messages The following table lists the error messages that are displayed on the check results screen. After confirming the check results, use “E: Edit table” to correct the data link tables, then check the data link tables again. Errors Message Meaning Action Insufficient Status area There are too few words in the data area for the data link status. Change the first status word so that data link status (16 words) can be stored in the area.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link Note Range checks are performed according to the model specified in “Device Info set.” For C200HX/HG/HE PCs, no error will occur even if a word address between CIO 236 and CIO 299, which are the outside the allowable range, is specified. However, when the data link table is transferred (or written) to the node, an error will occur. Use the Data Link Table Edit Screen to check the word addresses.
Section L: Data Link Format Controller Link Support Software Ver. 2.00 Controller Link Support Software Ver. 1.10 CX-Net on CX-Programmer Note 1, 2, 3... Extension 5-3 Saving supported .CL2 Yes .CLK Yes (see note 1) .CL3 No 1) Data link tables containing node addresses in the range 33 to 62 cannot be saved with Controller Link Support Software Ver. 1.10. 2) Unless saved, all data link tables in the memory will be lost wen the Controller Link Support Software is exited.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 5-3-9 Reading Data Link Tables from a File — L: Retrieve Table “L: Retrieve table” is used to read data link tables from a file into computer memory. With Controller Link Support Software Ver. 2.00, data link tables can be saved in the file formats shown below. Format Controller Link Support Software Ver. 2.00 Controller Link Support Software Ver. 1.10 CX-Net on CX-Programmer Extension Reading supported .CL2 Yes .CLK Yes .
Section L: Data Link 5-3 pressed to continue, the following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify a file name. 2. Specify the file name (including the directory) to be read. Enter the file name with Alphanumeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. When reading files, specify the extension .CL2 for Ver. 2.00 format files, .CLK for Ver. 1.10 format files, or .CL3 for CX-Net format files.
L: Data Link Section 5-3 window will be displayed. Press “Y” to continue or press “N” to cancel the process, then press the Enter Key. If data link tables in the memory have not been modified or “Y” is pressed to continue, the following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify the target nodes. 2. Specify the address of the Controller Link Network containing the nodes from which data link tables are to be read. Enter the network address with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key.
L: Data Link Section 5-3 sing will start. Data link tables will be read in ascending order of node address. To cancel the read processing, press the F9 (Cancel) Key. During read processing, “Wait” will be displayed in the lower part of the screen and the progress of processing will be displayed for each node. When read processing for all the specified nodes is completed, “End” will be displayed in the lower part of the screen. 5. Then, press the F10 (End) Key.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “W: Computer → Controller Link” from the Transfer Data Link table Menu. The following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify the target nodes. 2. Specify the address of the Controller Link Network containing the nodes to which data link tables are to be written. Enter the network address with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 The processing will be performed in ascending order of node address. To cancel the processing, press the F9 (Cancel) Key. During the processing, “Wait” will be displayed in the lower part of the screen and the progress of processing will be displayed for each node. In write processing, each data link table will be simultaneously checked for serious errors or link offset errors.
L: Data Link Section 5-3 2. Specify the address of the Controller Link Network containing the nodes for which data link tables are to be compared. Enter the network address with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. When the Enter Key is pressed, the software will check the nodes on the specified network and display only the nodes that exist in the network and for which the number of nodes specified in the data link table in the memory is not 0.
L: Data Link Section 5-3 If no comparison error is detected in all the specified nodes, “Compare OK” will be displayed. In this case, press the F10 (End) Key to quit the comparison. If comparison errors are detected, message “Will display differences. Specify node address” will be displayed along with the mode number of the smallest node address with a comparison error. 5. Specify the node address of the node for which the comparison errors are to be displayed.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link The message for the comparison results will be displayed in the lower part of the screen as follows: When comparison errors continue on the next page: “Continue” When the comparison error screen is the last page: “Last page” When inconsistent data is found, the data in the memory will be displayed in the upper row and the data at the node will be displayed in the lower row. (Consistent data will not be displayed.) 6.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 3. Specify the processing for each node. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the node for which the processing is to be changed, then press the Enter Key. Each time the Enter Key is pressed, the display will change as follows: YES (data link tables deleted) µ No display (data link tables not deleted) 4. After specifying all the nodes from which data link tables are to be deleted, press the F6 (Execute) Key.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “P: Print table” from the Data Link Menu. The following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify the nodes for which the data link tables are to be printed. This window displays the nodes for which the number of nodes set in the data link table in the memory is not zero. These nodes are displayed in ascending order of node address and YES is displayed at each node address to represent the nodes for which data link tables are to be printed. 2.
Section L: Data Link 5-3 See 5-3-4 Creating and Editing Data Link Tables (page 52) for details on printing. Printing Example 5-3-13 Starting and Stopping Data Links — R: Start/Stop “R: Start/Stop” is used to start and stop data links. ! Caution Before starting data links, make sure that the data link tables for each node for manually set data links, or the data link parameters at the data link start node for automatically set data links, have been appropriately set.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “R: Start/Stop” from the Data Link Menu. 2. Select “R: Start” to start the data links or “S: Stop” to stop the data links. Example for “R: Start” 3. Specify the node to start or stop the data links. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to each field (“PC ID,” “Network address,” and “Node address”), then enter a numeric value with Numeric Keys (enter a PC ID with Alphanumeric Keys).
Section L: Data Link 5-3 Displaying the Monitor Data Link Status Menu To use each status monitor functions, select the desired function from the Monitor Data Link Status Menu. Select “M: Monitor status” from the Data Link Menu. The Monitor Data Link Status Menu will be displayed. Displaying Data Link Status — S: Monitor Data Link Status “S: Monitor Data Link status” is used to display the data link operating status for the specified node. 1, 2, 3... 1.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link Note The nodes registered in the data link table for the specified node are highlighted. They are the nodes that have data links to the specified node.
Section L: Data Link Item PC run (PC Run) 5-3 Meaning Displays the operating status of PC on the network as follows: When user program is not running on PC: No display When user program is running on PC: YES PC error (PC err) YES will be always displayed for nodes with a Controller Link Support Board.
Section 5-3 L: Data Link 2) Executing “Initialize table” makes the model information for all nodes unspecified (blank). 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “I: Device Info set” from the Data Link Menu. 2. Select the node for which model is to be specified. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the target node, then press the Enter Key or the F6 (Select) Key. Press the F7 (Fill) Key to select all nodes. Press the F3 (Delete) Key or the Delete Key to delete the model information for the node in the cursor position.
Section P: Set Network Parameters 5-4 5-4 P: Set Network Parameters “P: Set Network parameters” is used to modify network communications parameters to provide the most suitable Controller Link communications for the user application. Note 1, 2, 3... 1) Network parameters cannot be set during data link operation. Set the network parameters after stopping the data links. (See 5-3-13 Starting and Stopping Data Links on page 77.
Section P: Set Network Parameters 5-4 3. Specify the new values for the network parameters. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired field, then enter a value with Numeric Keys. Press the Enter Key to register a new value and move the cursor to the next field. Item Meaning Maximum node address (Max node address) Maximum node address of nodes that are checked by the network polling node. Any node with a node address greater than this setting will not participate in the network.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5 R: Routing Table “R: Routing table” is used to manage the routing tables used for determining communications paths between multiple networks. It has the following menu. Menu item E: Edit K: Check C: Initialize Function Page Creates or edits routing tables. Routing tables 88 are created in the computer memory. To set the routing tables for each node, execute “T: Transfer.” Checks the routing tables in the memory for 91 errors or inconsistencies.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-1 Outline of Routing Tables Routing tables must be set when the local node communicates with PCs, computers, and other nodes on remote networks. Routing tables need not be set when the node communicates only with other nodes on the local network. Note For CVM1 or CV-series CPU Units manufactured before April 1996 (lot No.: jj46), always set routing tables. Refer to the Controller Link Units Operation Manual (W309) for details.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-2 Setting Routing Tables Create and transfer routing tables for each node according to the following setting procedures. 1, 2, 3... ! Caution Note 1. 2. 3. 4. “Edit” on page 88. “Check” on page 91. “Save” on page 93. “Computer → PC/Board” under “Transfer” on page 96. Once routing tables are transferred to a PC, all CPU Bus Units at the node (except SYSMAC BUS/2 Master Units) will be reset.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-4 Displaying the Routing Table Menu To create or edit routing tables, select the corresponding function from the Routing Table Menu. Each function is described on the following pages. The Routing Table Menu is displayed as follows: 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “R: Routing table” from the Main Menu. The routing table (local network table) will be displayed. 2. Press the F2 (Menu) Key. The Routing Table Menu will be displayed.
Section R: Routing Table 1, 2, 3... 5-5 1. Select “E: Edit” from the Routing Table Menu. The Local Network Table Screen will be displayed. The Local Network Table Screen can also be displayed by selecting “R: Routing table” from the Main Menu. 2. Set the local network table. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired position, then enter a numeric value with Numeric Keys. Press the Enter Key to register the entered value and move the cursor to the next position.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 Press the Page Up Key or the Page Down Key to switch between the Local Network Table Screen and the Relay Network Table Screen. 4. Set the relay network table. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired position, then enter a numeric value with Numeric Keys. (Use Alphanumeric Keys to enter the PC ID of each relay node.) Press the Enter Key to register the entered value and move the cursor to the next position.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-6 Checking Routing Tables — K: Check “K: Check” is used to check the routing tables for errors or inconsistencies. If errors are detected, correct the routing tables as described in Error Messages (on page 92). Note “K: Check” checks the routing tables in the computer memory. To check the routing tables that have been set at a node, use “T: Transfer” on the Routing Table Menu to read the tables to the computer, then execute “K: Check.” 1, 2, 3... 1.
Section R: Routing Table Error Messages 5-5 The following tables list the error messages that are displayed on the check results screen. After confirming the check results, use “E: Edit” to correct the routing tables, then check them again. • Local Network Table Error message Too many networks Meaning The number of networks set in the table is outside the allowable range (0 to 16). Action to be taken Initialize the routing tables, then set them again. Data may have been damaged.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-7 Initializing Routing Tables — C: Initialize “C: Initialize” is use to initialize routing tables. Note 1, 2, 3... 1) “C: Initialize” initializes the routing tables in the computer memory. To initialize the routing tables that have been set at a node, select “D: Delete” from the Routing Table Menu. 2) Initializing the routing tables makes them unspecified (blank). 1. Select “C: Initialize” from the Routing Table Menu.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-9 Reading Routing Tables from the File — L: Retrieve “L: Retrieve” is used to read routing tables from a file into the memory. Note 1, 2, 3... 1) If routing tables are read from a file, the current routing tables residing in the memory will be lost. 2) If routing tables in the memory have been modified, a confirmation window will be displayed when you attempt to read routing tables from a file.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 Press the Enter Key to register the entered value and move the cursor to the next field. Item PC ID Meaning Enter the PC ID of the node. Use this field only when a PC ID is to be used. If a PC ID is used, the network address and node address will be input automatically (see page 124). Network address Enter the network address of the node. The setting range is between 0 and 127.
Section R: Routing Table Writing Routing Tables to Nodes — W: Computer → PC/Board ! Caution Note 5-5 “W: Computer → PC/Board” is used to write the routing tables from the computer memory to a node. Once routing tables are transferred to a PC, all CPU Bus Units at the node (except SYSMAC BUS/2 Master Units) will be reset. Before transferring the routing tables, always make sure that the equipment will not be affected.
R: Routing Table Section 5-5 When the comparison is completed, the comparison results screen will be displayed.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-11 Deleting Routing Tables from a Node — D: Delete “D: Delete” is used to delete the routing tables set at the specified node. ! Caution Once routing tables are removed from a PC, all CPU Bus Units at the node (except SYSMAC BUS/2 Master Units) will be reset. Before deleting the routing tables, always make sure that the equipment will not be affected. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “D: Delete” from the Routing Table Menu.
Section R: Routing Table 5-5 5-5-12 Printing Routing Tables — P: Print “P: Print” is used to print routing tables residing in the computer memory. Note Select “Printer model” from the System Setup Menu and specify the printer model before using “P: Print.” Select “P: Print” from the Routing Table Menu. Printing will start. During printing, “Printing” will be displayed in the window. When printing is completed, the window will close and the processing will terminate automatically.
Section N: Echoback Test 5-6 5-6 N: Echoback Test “N: Echoback test” is used to conduct a communications test (echoback test) between the Controller Link Support Software and the specified node. An echoback test is conducted by transmitting the specified bytes of data to the specified node and comparing the original data with the data returned from the node (echoback data). If the original data and the returned data are identical, the test will be successful. If they are different, the test will fail.
Section D: Broadcast Test 5-7 Note For CV-series CPU Units manufactured before April 1996 (lot No.: jj46), always set routing tables. Specify in “Network address” the value (other than 0) specified in the routing tables. Refer to the Controller Link Units Operation Manual (W309) for details. 3. Press the F6 (Execute) Key. A confirmation message will be displayed at the bottom of the window to ask you to determine whether the echoback test is to be started. 4.
Section D: Broadcast Test 5-7 Press the Enter Key to register the entered value and move the cursor to the next field. Item Network address Meaning Enter the network address of the node. The setting range is between 0 and 127. Network address 0 represents the local network (the address of the network containing the node to which the Controller Link Support Software is connected). (see note) For CS1-series and CV-series PCs with multiple Communications Units, specify the network address explicitly.
Section C: Monitor Network 5-8 The number of times the test data was received by each node will be displayed in the “# OK” column. Each node can be checked for communications problems by comparing the value in the “# OK” column with the number of times the test was repeated. 5. After confirming the test results, press the F9 (End) Key. 5-8 C: Monitor Network “C: Monitor Network” is used to display the status of the specified Controller Link Network on the real-time basis.
Section E: Display Error Log 1, 2, 3... 5-9 1. Select “C: Monitor Network” from the Main Menu. 2. Specify the address of the network for which the status is to be displayed. Enter the network address with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. 3. Press the F6 (Execute) Key. The Network Monitor Screen will be displayed. Key F4 Key (Pre Pg) Page Up Key F5 Key (Nxt Pg) Page Down Key F9 (Cancel) F9 (Start) Function Displays the previous screen. Displays the next screen.
Section E: Display Error Log 5-9 “E: Error log” has the following menu. Menu item R: Read L: Retrieve S: Save P: Print 5-9-1 Function Page Reads and displays the error log recorded at the specified node. Can also be used to clear the error log currently displayed. Reads error logs saved in files to computer memory. Saves error logs in computer memory as files. Prints the error log currently in computer memory.
Section E: Display Error Log 5-9 The structure of error log files is as shown below.
Section E: Display Error Log 5-9 Press the Enter Key to register the entered value and move the cursor to the next field. Item Meaning PC ID (PC ID) Enter the PC ID of the node. Network address (Netwk adrs) Enter the network address of the node. Use this field only when a PC ID is to be used. If a PC ID is used, the network address and node address will be automatically input (see page 124). The setting range is between 0 and 127.
Section E: Display Error Log 5-9-5 5-9 Reading Error Logs from a File — L: Retrieve “L: Retrieve” is used to read error logs from files. Note When error logs are read, the error log data currently in computer memory will be lost. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “L: Retrieve” from the Error Log Menu. The following window will be displayed to prompt you to specify the file to be read. 2. Specify the file name (including the directory) of the file to be read.
Section 5-10 S: Display Node Status Note For the Controller Link Support Software for DOS, select “Printer model” from the System Setup Menu and specify the printer model before using “P: Print.” 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “P: Print” from the Error Log Menu. The error log will be printed and the print status window will be displayed. During printing, “Printing” will be displayed in the window. To cancel the printing, press the F9 (Cancel) Key.
Section 5-10 S: Display Node Status The following information is displayed. Item Meaning Data link (DataLnk) Displays the data link operation status. Error message (Error msg) Displays the setting error status. Communications controller error (Com controller err) Backup status Error: o No error:– Displays the error status of the communications controller of the Controller Link Unit or Controller Link Support Board.
Section 5-10 S: Display Node Status Press the Enter Key to register the entered value and move the cursor to the next field. Item PC ID Meaning Enter the PC ID of the node. Use this field only when a PC ID is to be used. If a PC ID is used, the network address and node address will be automatically input (see page 124). Network address Enter the network address of the node. The setting range is between 0 and 127.
Section 5-11 M: Maintenance 3. Press the F6 (Execute) Key. The node status of the specified node will be read and displayed on the Node Status Screen. Wired System Optical System 4. To close the screen, press the F10 (End) Key. 5-11 M: Maintenance “M: Maintenance” is used to back up the contents of EEPROM in the Controller Link Unit or Controller Link Support Board and initialize the network parameters. Use this function for system maintenance, such as replacing faulty Units or Boards.
Section 5-11 M: Maintenance 5-11-1 Displaying the Maintenance Menu To use a maintenance function, select the corresponding item from the Maintenance Menu. Each function is described on the following pages. The Maintenance Menu can be displayed as follows: Select “M: Maintenance” from the Main Menu. The Maintenance Menu will be displayed.
Section 5-11 M: Maintenance to overwrite the file or press “N” to cancel the save processing, then press the Enter Key. Writing EEPROM — L: Computer → Unit Use the following procedure to write the contents of a file on the computer to the EEPROM in the Unit. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “U: Unit Backup” from the Maintenance Menu. If a CV-series or CS1-series PC is set as the destination PC in the System Setup, “Wrong PC” will be displayed. The Backup Unit Menu will be displayed. 2.
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information Unit number. Otherwise, a confirmation window for initialization will be displayed immediately. Enter the desired Unit number with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. The following confirmation window will be displayed to ask you to confirm whether the network parameters are to be initialized. 2. To initialize the network parameters, press “Y” and then the Enter Key. The network parameters will be initialized.
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information Screen Frame Information Screen Information displayed • Disconnect detection node data • Backup power supply status (for each node) • Time when disconnect data recording commenced (for each node) • Local node disconnect detection status (for each node; “Yes”: detected; No display: nothing detected) • Number of frame drop-outs (for each node and connector) • Number of frame breaks detected (for each node and connector) • Number of CRC errors detected (for each node an
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information Node Display Order The node information in the Network Configuration Screens can be displayed in either of the orders given below. Display order Description Node address order Displays information based on the network participation status recorded in specified nodes in increasing order of node address. Nodes for which the network participation status is to be read are specified while the display order is connection order.
K: Connection Information Section 5-12 The base node is the node that reads the connection mode and network participation status, and checks the integrity of the connection order read from the nodes. The base node is specified as the “Nd# order” when the nodes are displayed in connection order. When connection information is displayed for the first time, the base node is the node to which the Controller Link Support Software is connected. 2.
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information however, will not be highlighted in different colors. This situation is caused by repeated disconnection and reconnection in token ring mode resulting in discrepancies in the connection information collected from the nodes.
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information 2. Specify the target network. Enter a numeric value with Numeric Keys. Item Network address Meaning Enter the network address. The setting range is between 0 and 127. Network address 0 represents the local network (the address of the network containing the node to which the Controller Link Support Software is connected). (see note) For CS1-series and CV-series PCs with multiple Communications Units, specify the network address explicitly.
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information Key Function F3 (Nd ordr) Switches the display to node address order. Once the display has changed to node address order, the display for this key changes to “Cn order.” F3 (Cn ordr) Switches the display to connection order. Once the display has changed to connection order, the display for this key changes to “Nd ordr.” F4 (Pre Pg) Displays the previous screen. F5 (Nxt Pg) Displays the next screen.
Section 5-12 K: Connection Information Clearing Connection Information When a Network Configuration Screen is displayed, it is possible to clear the connection information (disconnection information) recorded in several nodes in one operation. When a Network Configuration Screen is displayed, press F7 (Clear) to display the following window. This window is for selecting the nodes for which information is to be cleared.
K: Connection Information Section 5-12 Note 1) Unless saved, all connection information will be lost when the Controller Link Support Software is exited. 2) The connection information saved with this operation is already in the computer memory. To save connection information recorded at actual nodes, first read the connection information to the computer memory using “R: Read” from the Connection Information (Network Configuration) Menu. 1, 2, 3... 1.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID information and cable disconnection information are printed simultaneously. Node Address Order Connection Order 5-13 W: Edit PC ID “W: Edit PC ID” is used to assign a PC ID to nodes on the Controller Link Network. This section describes how to register and use PC IDs. “W: Edit PC ID” has the following menu.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID Menu item Function Page S: Save PC ID Saves PC ID data as a file. 129 L: Retrieve PC ID Reads PC ID data from a file into the memory. 129 No PC IDs are set when the Controller Link Support Software is started. To use PC IDs, the PC ID file must be read into the memory. F: FILL Writes the same data into the specified range of nodes displayed on the PC ID Edit Screen.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID PC IDs are registered in the following format. Up to eight alphanumeric characters can be specified as a PC ID, and PC IDs are case-sensitive. Up to 500 PC IDs can be registered in the Controller Link Support Software. Only one PC ID can be assigned to each node and the same PC ID cannot be assigned to more than one node. Note More than one PC ID can be assigned to a PC node (such as a bridge node) in which multiple Communications Units are installed.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID The “W: Edit PC ID” function provides the following three modes. Mode Read Function Displays all registered PC IDs. Press the F4 (Read) Key to enter read mode. Write Registers PC IDs. Press the F3 (Write) Key to enter write mode. Change Changes registered PC IDs. Press the F5 (Change) Key enter change mode. 5-13-3 Creating and Editing PC IDs Reading PC IDs (Read Mode) Press the F4 (Read) Key at the PC ID Edit Screen. Read mode will be entered.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID The cursor will be positioned on the first blank line. The three input fields will be displayed in the lower part of the screen. Press the Escape Key to return to the previous input field. 2. Specify the desired network address in the input field. Enter the network address with Numeric Keys, then press the Enter Key. The setting range is between 0 and 127. “0” represents the local network. 3. Specify the desired node address in the input field.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID 5-13-4 Displaying the Edit PC ID Menu To use an Edit PC ID function, select the corresponding item from the Edit PC ID Menu. Each function is described on the following pages. The Edit PC ID Menu can be displayed as follows: Press the F2 (Menu) Key at the PC ID Edit Screen. The Edit PC ID Menu will be displayed. 5-13-5 Saving PC ID Data as a File — S: Save PC ID “S: Save PC ID” is used to save created or edited PC ID data as a file. Note 1, 2, 3...
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID Note 1) If PC ID data is read from the file, the current PC ID data will be lost. To save the PC ID data, execute “S: Save PC ID” on the Edit PC ID Menu (page 129). 2) If PC ID data has been modified, a confirmation message will be displayed when you attempt to read another PC ID data from the file. 3) PC ID files for the Controller Link Support Software are compatible with those for the SYSMAC Support Software. Therefore, PC ID files can be transferred between them. 1, 2, 3...
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID Item Input type to fill Meaning Use a Numeric Key to specify one of the following items. 0: Network address 1: Node address 2: PC ID Specify range to fill Input data to fill Specify the first and last line numbers of the range of nodes for which the data is to be set. The setting range is between 1 and 500. Specify the data to be set for the specified item. The setting range differs according to the item to be set. See Writing PC IDs (Write Mode).
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID The PC ID data being printed is the same as that displayed on the PC ID Edit Screen. The PC ID data will be printed sequentially from the first line. Printing Example PC ID Data List Line Netwk node PC ID Line Netwk node 11/12/96 PC ID Line Netwk node PAGE = 001 PC ID Process1 Assemble Inspect Control Process2 Build Check 5-13-10 Checking PC ID Data — K: Check “K: Check” is used to check the PC ID data for duplicate entries. 1, 2, 3... 1.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID 2. When errors are displayed on multiple screens, use the F4 (Pre Pg) Key, the F5 (Nxt Pg) Key, the Page Up Key, or the Page Down Key to switch the screen and display the check results. 3. After confirming the check results, press the F10 (End) Key. If errors have been found, correct the faulty data on the PC ID Edit Screen in change mode and check the PC ID data again. 5-13-11 Sorting PC ID Data — O: Sort “O: Sort” is used to sort PC ID data.
Section 5-13 W: Edit PC ID 5-13-12 Searching PC ID Data — R: Find “R: Find” is used to search the specified PC ID data. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “R: Find” from the Edit PC ID Menu. 2. Use the Cursor Keys to move the cursor to the desired search item, enter the data to be searched for in the applicable field (Netwk, Node, or PC ID), and then press the Enter Key. 3. Press the F6 (Execute) Key. Searching will start and the cursor will move to the line that matches the specified data.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup 5-14 I: System Setup “I: System Setup” is used to set the communications between the Controller Link Support Software and the PC, service conditions for the Controller Link Support Software, and so on. 5-14-1 About the System Setup The System Setup Menu has the following functions.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup Screen Transitions Screen transitions are shown below. V Key, S Key D D D D D D D D Press the Escape Key at any screen to return to the previous screen. Selecting an item on the screen marked with bullets (D) also returns to the previous screen. D 5-14-2 Displaying the System Setup — I: System Setup To perform System Setup, select the desired item from the System Setup window. Each item is described on the following pages.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup 5-14-3 Setting PC Communications — C: PC Interface “C: PC interface” is used to set the PC to be connected, the communications method, and the communication conditions to be used when the Controller Link Support Software connects to the PC. Normally, the Controller Link Support Software uses the settings only when it connects to the PC. However, it also refers to the settings of the destination PC Menu when Maintenance functions are used.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup Settings The setting items in “PC interface” are shown in the following table Setting C: PC interface Description Peripheral Select the method of communications with the PC. The – communications parameters to be used differ according to the selected communications method. Host Link – Peripheral Bus If the Controller Link Support Software is to be connected to the peripheral port on the CPU Unit, select “Peripheral.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup Peripheral Bus 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “P: PC interface” from the System Setup window. 2. Select “T: Peripheral” The Peripheral Bus Window will be displayed. 3. Select the item to be changed. The window corresponding to the item to be changed will be displayed.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup 3. Select the item to be changed. The window corresponding to the item to be changed will be displayed. Destination PC Communications Port Baud Rate Unit No. Parity Data Bits Stop Bits If the Controller Link Support Software is to be connected to a CVM1 or CVseries PC, set a baud rate of at least 4,800 bps, and if it is to be connected to a CS1-series PC, set a baud rate of at least 9,600 bps. 4. Select the desired setting from the window. In the Unit No.
Section 5-14 I: System Setup • Increase the value specified in the “# of Event-frames per comm cycle” field in the Set Network Parameters Window. • Review the node configuration and the communications intervals to reduce the volume of traffic on the entire network. 1, 2, 3... 1. Select “T: Watchdog timer” from the System Setup window. 2. Specify the maximum node response time. Use Numeric Keys to enter a value in Units of second, then press the Enter Key. The setting range is between 2 and 25.
Section 5-15 Q: Exit to DOS The Insert, Backspace, and Delete Keys can be used to correct the characters displayed. Example: Inputting “C:\CLK\DATA” as the data directory name 5-15 Q: Exit to DOS “Q: Exit to DOS” is used to quit the Controller Link Support Software. Note If data link table, routing table, or PC ID data has been modified but has not yet been saved, a confirmation window will be displayed when you attempt to quit the Controller Link Support Software.
SECTION 6 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting methods for some of the problems that can occur with the Controller Link Support Software.
Section 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Action to be taken The Controller Link Support Software is connected to a CV-series PC and “No unit 0202” is displayed. The CV-series CPU Unit was manufactured before April 1996. A data link table is transferred to a C200HX/HG/HE Controller Link Unit and “Comm err 1104” is displayed. Word addresses between CI0 236 and Correct the data link table. CIO 299 (words that cannot be specified) are set in the data link table.
Appendix A Error Messages Error message Cause 1st page The displayed screen is the first screen. A required file could not be found. Please reinstall. Address range err The required file has not been installed or damaged. The specified bit or word address is incorrect. The local node is not participating in the network. The specified area is read-only.
Appendix A Error Messages Error message Cause Action to be taken No CLK board/driver A Controller Link Support Board is not installed in the computer or the driver is not set correctly. Install a Controller Link Support Board or set the driver correctly, then start again. No DataLink table – can’t run Cannot be executed because the data link table has not been registered. Register the data link table. No drive No floppy disk, memory card, or hard disk exists in the specified drive.
Appendix A Error Messages Error message Cause Action to be taken A transmission wait timeout error has occurred. The same file name exists on the data disk, memory card, or hard disk. English characters are not case-sensitive (for example, LAN and lan are recognized as the same name). Increase the maximum node response time and execute again. Specify another file name or save the file on another data disk, memory card, or hard disk (directory). Unable to start due to insufficient memory capacity.
Appendix B Using Modems This section describes how to use modems to connect the Controller Link Support Software to a remote PC via telephone lines. Outline This section describes restrictions on communication methods, modem conditions, system configurations, and setup procedures. Conditions for Online Connection via Modems Online connection via modems is possible only when the following PCs and communications methods are used.
Appendix B Using Modems Connecting to a C200HX/HG/HE(-ZE) PC Modem Telephone line Modem Computer C200HX/HG/HE(-ZE) Controller Link Network Connecting to a CVM1 or CV-series PC Telephone line Modem Modem Computer CVM1 or CV-series PC Built-in Host Link port or Host Link Unit Controller Link Network Connecting to a CS1-series PC Modem Telephone line Modem Computer CS1-series PC Controller Link Network 150 Built-in Host Link port or Serial Communications Board/Unit
Appendix B Using Modems Connecting to a CQM1H PC Modem Telephone line Modem Computer CQM1-series PC Built-in Host Link port Controller Link Network Setup Procedures The following are the setup procedures for online connection via modems. 1.
Appendix B Using Modems PC Setup Set up the RS-232C port on the PC using RS-232C Port Setup in the PC Setup from a Programming Device for the PC. Set the RS-232C port as follows: Example: Setting the baud rate to 9,600 bps Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as shown above.
Appendix B Using Modems PC Setup Set up the RS-232C port on the PC using the RS-232C Port Setup in PC Setup from a Programming Device for the PC. Set the RS-232C port as follows: Example: Setting the baud rate to 9,600 bps Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as shown above. Note CV-series PCs cannot be set up using the SYSMAC Support Software. Use the CV Support Software or the Programming Console to set up CV-series PCs.
Appendix B Using Modems DIP Switch on Host Link Unit Open the cover on the front panel of the Host Link Unit and set the DIP switch as follows: Pin No. Setting Setting details 1 OFF The communications conditions for the communications port are as specified in the CPU Bus Unit System Setup. (The default setting is not used.) 2 ON 3 ON 4 OFF CTS signal at communications port 1 is always set to ON (0 V fixed). CTS signal at communications port 2 is always set to ON (0 V fixed).
Appendix B Using Modems Pin No. Setting Setting details 1 – ON: Writing disabled for user program memory. OFF: Writing enabled for user program memory. ON: The user program is automatically transferred and executed when power is turned ON. OFF: The user program is automatically transferred but not executed when power is turned ON. ON: Programming Console messages displayed in English. OFF: Programming Console messages displayed in the language stored in system ROM.
Appendix B Using Modems Host Link port Mode setting Baud rate Data length Stop bits Parity Unit No. Transmission delay CS control Host Link 9,600 7 1 Even 0 0 None Bits/s Bits Bits 10 ms Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as shown above. CQM1H PC Setup for Built-in Host Link Port This section describes how to set the DIP switch on the PC and set up the Host Link port (RS-232C port) using the PC Setup.
Appendix B Using Modems DM 6645 0001 Hex Mode setting 1:1 Link area CTS control setting Standard communications conditions According to DM 6646 settings DM 6646 0003 Hex Baud rate Data length Stop bits Parity Unit No. 9,600 7 1 Even 0 DM 6647 0000 Hex Transmission delay 0 Bits/s Bits Bits 10 ms Set a unit number between 0 and 31. Other items must be set exactly as shown above. Modem Settings This section describes example modem settings.
Appendix B Using Modems Preparing and Connecting Cables The cable connector wiring method differs according to the communications port to be used. Prepare an appropriate cable for the system being used. Connecting the Modem to the Computer Using the cable provided with the modem, connect the modem to COM1 or COM2 of the personal computer. Connecting the Modem to the Host Link Port on the PC Prepare a cable for wiring the connectors as shown below. Modem Abbreviation At PC Pin No. Pin No.
Appendix B Using Modems Connecting the Modem to the Host Link Unit Prepare a cable for wiring the connectors as shown below. Modem Abbreviation Host Link Unit Pin No. Abbreviation Connector hood Connector hood Shield Pin No. RS-232C RS-232C interface interface D-Sub 25-pin plug (male) D-Sub 9-pin plug (male) Connecting the Cables Use the prepared cables to connect the computer to the modem and the modem to the PC.
Appendix B Using Modems Connecting Online via Modems This section describes how to connect online via modems. Be sure to set up and connect the modem before starting the following procedure. 1. Start the communications software from the computer. 2. Dial the other party’s phone number from the communications software. From the communications software in terminal mode, enter the other party’s phone number following “ATDT” (underlined section).
Appendix B Using Modems Connecting Online without Communications Software This section describes how to connect online via modems without using communications software. Registering RS-232C Interface Driver in CONFIG.SYS Use a text editor or word processing software to add the following line to CONFIG.SYS. DEVICE=A:\DOS\RSDRV.SYS Specify in the underlined section the drive and directory in which the RSDRV.SYS file resides. In this example, the file resides in directory DOS in drive A.
Appendix C Registering the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software If the Controller Link Support Software is to be used on the same personal computer as the SYSMAC Support Software, it is better to register the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software’s Option Menu. This section describes how to register the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software. 1. Select the Option Menu in the SYSMAC Support Software. 2.
Appendix C Registering the Controller Link Support Software in the SYSMAC Support Software 3. Move the cursor to the letter where the utility is to be registered, then press the Enter Key. The following window will be displayed to prompt you to enter a utility name and an executable program name. The utility name Program Up to 30 characters can be entered as the utility name. Up to 120 characters can be entered as an executable program name. 4.
Appendix D Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95 The Controller Link Support Software can be set up and run under Windows 95 only when it is to be used for the Controller Link Unit (for connecting to a PC). This section describes how to set up and start the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95. It also presents some notes on running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95. Note 1.
Running the Controller Link Support Software under Windows 95 Appendix D Precautions If Windows 95 automatically writes data on the hard disk in the background or other applications are running under Windows 95 during communications with a PC, communications errors (such as “Wrong network type”) may occur. In particular, when a Host Link port is used, communications errors are more likely to occur depending on the communications protocol being used.
Appendix E Editing the Device Information Setting File Controller Link Support Software Version 1.0j does not display the latest PC models in the model list when “I: Device Info set” is selected from the Data Link Menu. In this situation, these new PC models can be registered in the Controller Link Support Software by editing the device information setting file (CLKTYPE.TXT) with a text editor.
Appendix E Editing the Device Information Setting File The meaning of each line component is as follows: 3: C200HX = 8000, 512, 64, 6000, 6144, 3 Maximum number of banks Maximum number of words in EM Maximum number of words in DM Maximum number of words in LR Maximum number of words in CIO Maximum number of data link words per node Controller Link Support Board: 32,000 words max. CS1-series Controller Link Unit: 12,000 words max. Others: 8,000 words max.
Appendix F Data Link Setting Forms The forms on the next two pages can be copied and used to design data links. They are described in more detail in the body of this manual.
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Index B-C baud rate, 26 setting, 30 broadcast test, 38 cables connection, 159 preparing and connecting, 158 CLKTYPE.TXT, 167 communications range, 87 setting standard parameters, 26, 29 communications path selector switch, 152 computers compatible, 7 requirements, 7 connection information clearing, 122 displaying menu, 119 printing data, 123 reading, 119 reading data from a file, 122 saving data as a file, 122 Connection Information Screen.
Index M O offsets, 50 main menu, 43 C: Monitor Network, 103 D: Broadcast Test, 101 E: Display Error Log, 104 I: System Setup, 135 K: Connection Information, 115 L: Data Link, 45 M: Maintenance, 112 N: Echoback Test, 100 P: Set Network Parameters, 83 Q: Exit to DOS, 142 R: Routing Table, 85 S: Display Node Status, 109 W: Edit PC ID, 124 maintenance menu, displaying, 113 menu hierarchy, 10 item selection, 20 modems, 149 conditions, 149 connection online, 160 without communications software, 161 connection
Index S-W transmission frame format, setting, 30 troubleshooting, 143 screen displays, 19 verify error, 118 screens, printing, 23 warnings, 64 Serial Communications Board/Unit, connection to a CS1–series PC, 155 Windows 95, 165 computers with infrared port communications, 166 precautions, 166 starting CLSS, 165 starting, CLSS, 16 startup, options, 17 system setup, 38, 135 displaying, 136 word addresses, entering, 20 CIO, LR, DM, 20 EM, 21 175
Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. W369-E1-1 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
