• Easier and more efficient design, development, and maintenance with Windows-based software and middleware.

• Improved Support Software for an Integrated Windows-based Development Environment.

• More efficient design and development using the CX-Programmer for programming and network configuration, and CX-Simulator for operation simulation.

CX-Programmer

Omron FB Library

(Unit Ver. 3.0 or later)

The OMRON FB library provides function blocks for setting SPs, reading PVs, and reading/writing RUN/STOP status and other Temperature Controller parameters. The programmer simply pastes function blocks from the OMRON FB Library into the ladder program. The desired functions can be utilized simply by inputting the Temperature Controller unit number and address.

The Structured Text (ST) Language Enables Trigonometric Functions and other Arithmetic Processes

(Unit Ver. 3.0 or later)

In addition to ladder programming, function block logic can be written in ST, which conforms to IEC61131-3. With ST, arithmetic processing is also possible, including processing of absolute values, square roots, logarithms, and trigonometric functions (SIN, COS, and TAN). Processing difficult to achieve in ladder programs becomes easy to write.

Recovery Possible by Uploading Function Blocks from Working PLC 

(Unit Ver. 3.0 or later)

Programs with function blocks can be uploaded from CPU Units, just like normal programs, without the need for additional memory, such as a Memory Card.

Enhanced Efficiency for Program Development Teams

(Unit Ver. 2.0 or later)

Multiple programmers will enjoy better efficiency when working on task-based programs, thanks to automatic checking for address duplication among tasks, downloading and uploading in task units, and easy monitoring of task operating status.

• The execution status of each task can be monitor with CX-Programmer to improve debugging efficiency.

• Checking for address duplication among tasks developed by multiple programmers is automatically executed with the cross reference report of CX-Programmer.

Copy and Paste Between Spreadsheets and Symbol Tables

You can use your favorite spreadsheet application to prepare an allocation table with symbol names, addresses, and I/O comments, then copy and paste it into a symbol table, and also do the reverse. This greatly improves programming productivity.

CX-Simulator [product information]

Programs Can Be Executed, Monitored, and Debugged without an Actual PLC

The CX-Simulator Software simulates ladder execution of the new CS1 CPU Unit on a computer. Online functions, such as monitoring of I/O bit status, monitoring of I/O memory present values, forced set/reset, differential monitoring, data tracing, and online editing, can be performed by connecting to the virtual CPU Unit on the computer from the CX-Programmer using the CX-Simulator. This reduces the total lead time to machine or system startup.

Data Logging On-site and Operation Verification in the Office

Sequential data from I/O memory in the actual PLC can be obtained and saved as a data recreation file (CSV format). On-site PLC ladder execution can be recreated on a computer by inputting this data to the CX-Simulator as virtual external input data.

Comprehensive Debugging Functions Including Ladder Step Execution and Break Points

The new CS1 has comprehensive debugging functions, including ladder step execution (execution by instruction), start point settings, break point setting, I/O break conditions, and scan execution. This enables more detailed debugging without using an actual PLC. Interrupt tasks can be simulated, enabling more realistic debugging.

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