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1. Folder name ldrmt pes 11 LLLLC Z enon ini ewen ini Funbin 2220 00 bin se 30 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor Foldrnam Filename _ Mdrmt v1 Aptvmod Spydidmn procon Pbts_4832_0101 ldrdata This folder is empty by default Store the I O comment file G L ioc and L L ioc created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool in this folder Note 1 There must be 6 2 MB or more of free space in addition to the space required for the I O comment file in the Memory Card to use the Ladder Monitor Note 2 The following are supported Pre version 1 NS series PTs version 1 NS series PTs version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers Note 3 When using pre version 1 NS series PTs shaded folders and files in the table do not need to be copied to the Memory Card 2 Turn OFF the power to the PT and place the Memory Card in the connector at the back of the PT NS series PT Memory Card e Before inserting or removing the Memory Card make sure that the PT is turned OFF e Confirm system safety before turning the power ON OFF or resetting Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably e Do not turn OFF the power supply and do not remove the Memory Card when the Memory Card is being read or written Note The Ladder Monitor has been built into the system program for version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers with system version 6 6 or higher except for the NS5 V2 and NSJ5 and a
2. 3 The Programming Console Screen will appear TOOO1 TIMO 0000 0010 SETEN gt EN i Di e i o E E E A M E E i PIT EARJE B cus se pag SY peg Jj DEL mon ae je INS t DON lt DDSEN 4 Press sheet keys touch switches on the screen for operation 5 Press the Exit Button to return to the Ladder Monitor screen Procedures for switching the operating mode are described next e Mode Selection Keys Mode Lock Key Mode selection keys which change the operating mode of the PLC and a mode lock key which prevents unintended mode changes at the bottom of the Programming Console screen MONITOR Mode selection keys RUN PROGRAM Mode lock key The RUN MONITOR and PROGRAM mode selection keys are touch switches Pressing them causes the PLC operating mode to change Unlike an actual Programming Console it is possible to switch directly between RUN mode and PROGRAM mode The mode lock key is also a touch switch and it alternates between the lock ON with no key displayed and lock OFF with key displayed states when pressed During the lock ON state the mode selection keys are disabled The mode displays change as indicated in the figures below during the lock ON status and during the lock OFF status 86 3 12 Starting the Programming Console 3 12 3 Prohibiting Programming Console Startup When the Programming Console function starts the mode selection keys are locked If the RUN MONITOR or
3. anno 00 section break SECTION is displayed on the divided part in the middle of the program section as shown below 0000 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 n Shows the split of the 0000 4 0000 1 0000 0000 0000 0000 0001 0001 section Displaying Block Programming Areas When using block programming BPRG is displayed with the block number at the beginning of the block programming area The mnemonics inside of the block programming area are not displayed The programming can be displayed using ladder diagrams However if the program contains instruction that cannot be displayed in a ladder diagram the message This program section cannot be shown will appear BEND is displayed at the end of block program 0000 00 0000 01 Indicates block programming area BEND __ Displaying Rung Comments Comment Boxes and Rung Annotations Rung comments comment boxes are rung annotations created on the CX Programmer cannot be displayed Displaying Function Blocks A function block is displayed as FB FB 3 1 2 3 1 3 3 1 Main Screen 3 1 2 Multiple I O Monitor Area Multiple I O Monitor Area The present values of the specified addresses 20 points maximum for the NS15 16 points maximum for the NS12 or 12 points maximum for the NS10 8 are displayed in the Multiple YO Monitor Area as shown below Word present values can be displayed in hexadecimal decimal o
4. 2 The following Password Setting Screen will be displayed Select the Use Option and then select the level 1 to 5 of the password that is to be required Password Setting The password function to the Change value the Procon mode change and the Procon start is set Password function Use O Not Use EH NN is 89 3 14 Using a Password e PT Screen Operation The following example shows how to input a password to change the operating mode of the PLC s CPU Unit 1 Press the Menu Button on the Main Screen and select Mode Change from the menu 2 The Password Certification Dialog Box will be displayed Password Certitieation OASNGSNENOENNEI he det Pepe Pet Poppet iy es SEPPPEDPDDEPPELDLpp DPPBEPPDPEDPPILIIT Lors EL 3 Enter the password for the level selected in step 2 above and press the Determination Button The Proc Mode Change Dialog Box will be displayed only if the correct password for the specified level is input Note e The password function with level also requires a password entry each time the corresponding operation is performed e The passwords are set from the CX Designer The password can be changed from the System Menu e A password can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters only e An error message will be displayed if a password is not set for the specified level and the protection operation will be disabled Set a password of at least one character for the s
5. Threelines Ado2 O4 Ado2 04 A402 Od TE Lr dr Batte batte ry Er ror If the program section that is read exceeds the maximum number of rows for the Ladder 42 3 1 Main Screen 3 1 1 Ladder Display Area Monitor the Up Scroll Arrow and Down Scroll Arrow Buttons will be displayed in the Button Area Pressing these buttons will scroll the program section up and down e Instructions are displayed as shown below Examples Input bits OUTPUT instructions Timers Address operand 3 Address operand 3 Timer No Present value See note 0000 00 01 UN d x 0100 Set value I D TIM 0001401 oe Switch Lamp 1 Set time x x i I O comment 2 I O comment 2 I O comment 2 Mnemonic Special instructions Function code Present value 1 021 4 001A 001A MOV D00000 p00100 Data 1 Data 2 Address operand Mnemonic YO comments 2 1 Present values are displayed only during I O status monitoring 2 I O comments can be displayed in one line three lines or not at all A maximum of five characters can be displayed per line 8 If the address consists of more than 8 characters the line will be wrapped The entire address can be displayed by pressing the instruction display area in the ladder program section I O comments can be read from the PLC when the symbol table is saved in the PLC If the symbol table cannot be transferred to the PLC the I O Comment Extracting Tool ca
6. To jump to a particular instruction using a particular address To display the previous program section or the next program section Ladder program To display hidden program lines when the program section exceeds the number of rows in the ladder display area section display I O To read I O comments comments from the PLC To display or hide I O comments To see the details of I O comments Menu Button I O Comment Reading Pressing the I O Comments Button switches to 3 line display 1 line display and no display in order 1 Select the alarm to search for from the Alarm Event Summary and History 2 Start the Ladder Monitor 1 Search Button Address 2 Input the address to be found 3 Select the search task 4 Press the Search Button Page 58 Page 52 Press the Next Button When the address is found the cursor will be displayed at that location Press the Next Button again to continue searching for the same address Page 55 Press the input bit twice consecutively in the ladder display area Page 56 Press the output twice consecutively in the ladder display area Page 57 Press the Back Button Page 57 1 Search Button Jump 2 Specify the task and input the task number and step number program address Press the Search Button Page 52 Search Button Search Instruction Input the address Press the Search Button Page 52 Page 54 Select the instr
7. 2008 11 47 85 AM 5 Press the Write Button 6 Press the Exit Button to exit the System Menu Operations on the PT Screen 1 Select an alarm event from the Alarm Event Summary and History in the PT user screen 35 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor 2 One of the following messages will be displayed depending on the Event Alarm summary and History setting e When Switching the Screen to the Page Specified in the Alarm Event Registration Is Not Selected 2 lo vou want to start up Ladder Monitor Lance e When Switching the Screen to the Page Specified in the Alarm Event Registration Is Set io vou want to start up Ladder Monitor r Do vou want to display screens set under Alarm Event Setting Start up Ladder Monitor CANCEL Click either the OK Button or the Start up Ladder Monitor Button depending on the message 3 The Ladder Monitor will start Note e Confirm system safety before turning the power ON OFF or resetting the PT Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably e When using the Ladder Monitor CX Programmer or Programming Console while the Ladder Monitor is working carefully check that the system is safe before performing the following actions Changing monitored data Changing the operating mode Force setting resetting bits Changing set values or present values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation
8. 5 Press the operand input field and input 614315 on the tenkey pad To continue the search for the same address under the same conditions press the Next Button while the cursor is displayed at the address that was found 54 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 5 Searching for the Address at the Cursor Position B instruction List OUT Operand OUT NOT Operand JME DIFD Operand FAL Operand B DIFU Operand KEEP Operand SET Operand RSET Operand TIM 1 Operand CNT 1 Operand L ILC I MT To search for a timer or counter instruction select TIM or CNT e When TIM is selected the following instructions will be searched for TIM X TIMH X TMHH X TTIM X TIMU X TMUH X e When CNT is selected the following instructions will be searched for CNT X CNTR X e When searching for output instructions instructions with offset addresses will not be found Use an address search 3 3 5 Searching for the Address at the Cursor Position Press an address in the Ladder Display Area Screen to move the cursor To find the address at the cursor position press the Next Button When a bit is selected a search will be performed for that bit For example if WO O is selected the search will be performed for WO O When a word is selected a search will be performed for that one word or for a bit address in the word For example if WO is selected the search will be performed for WO W0 00 to W
9. I O comment Displays 71 characters max for Program name task number the NS15 43 characters max for the NS12 or and the cyclic task currently Mode Display setting 23 characters max for the NS10 8 Touch an being executed are displayed address once to display the details in green The Main Screen is configured of the areas described in the following sections 3 1 1 Ladder Display Area Ladder programs are displayed in the ladder display area The numbers of rows and columns that can be displayed depend on the PT model whether Multiple I O Monitor is ON or OFF and whether comments are displayed e When Multiple I O Monitor Is OFF PT model I O comments not I O comments I O comments displayed displayed in 1 line displayed in 3 lines NS15 22 rows 21 columns 14 rows 21 columns 8 rows 21 columns NS12 17 rows 16 columns 11 rows 16 columns 6 rows 16 columns NS10 8 13 rows 13 columns 8 rows 13 columns 5 rows 13 columns e When Multiple I O Monitor is ON PT model I O comments not I O comments I O comments displayed displayed in 1 line displayed in 3 lines NS15 19 rows 21 columns 12 rows 21 columns 7 rows 21 columns NS12 13 rows 16 columns 9 rows 16 columns 5 rows 16 columns NS10 8 10 rows 13 columns 6 rows 13 columns 4 rows 13 columns Comments can be displayed in one line or three lines In either case a maximum of five characters can be displayed per line Examples Comment not displayed Oneline
10. Refer to 3 14 Using a Password for details on the password function B Using I O Comments Use the following procedure to read I O comments from the PLC 1 Download the symbol table to the PLC in advance 2 Press the Menu Button in the Ladder Monitor 3 Select O Comment Reading from the menu The I O comments will be read from the PLC and displayed 36 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor 4 Press the I O Cmt Button to switch the I O comments display to three lines one line or not at all Note e To display an I O comment file that was created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool use the same project file as the source for the CXT file and as the source of the program transferred to the PLC for which the Ladder Monitor is to be used If the source project file is not the same I O comments and addresses may not correspond correctly e To display an I O comment file that was created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool the I O comment file for the Ladder Monitor must be saved in the Memory Card or for version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers it must be saved in the PT in advance e f there is an I O comment file with the same name in both the PT and the Memory Card when using a version 2 NS series PT or NSJ Controller the I O comment file in the PT will be used e Do not register more than one symbol for the same address in the symbol tables If two or more symbols with the same address are registered an unintende
11. and Controller For Ethernet or Controller Link monitoring will be performed for the first PLC registered in as a host Controller is used only for an NSJ PLC e If a PLC that can be monitored is not found when the Ladder Monitor is started or the host is being changed the Change Host Dialog Box will appear Select the Comms Method to connect to the PLC 39 2 2 Exiting Ladder Monitor 2 2 Exiting Ladder Monitor 1 Press the Menu Button on the Main Screen 2 he Exit Ladder Monitor Dialog Box will appear Press the OK Button 3 The Ladder Monitor will be ended the PT will return to RUN mode and the screen that was displayed before the Ladder Monitor was started will appear Note If the PT system version is 6 5 or lower the PT will be reset and the initial screen will appear Confirm system safety before turning the power ON OFF or resetting Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably 40 Section 3 Basic Operation 3 1 Main Screen 3 1 1 Ladder Display Area 3 1 Main Screen The following Main Screen will appear when the Ladder Monitor is started Step No Add YO Comment RSS I O comment 5 characters per line Cursor 46 mda 8 61 00H H2 dada d3 HGHH H4 HAHH HS baaa od Bada AT AHG HS AHH HI HHG 16 as 11 614G HH 9 SWI SW SW3 SWF SWO SWG Ei Ski SW9 SWIN SWI SWI LAMP 8661 68 6661 61 8681 62 6661 83 8661 64 cBOl O05 do 8881 87 8881 53 Gadi 09 GGGI 10 GAGIL Ii GIA
12. Memory Card is thus not required 31 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor B Starting the Ladder Monitor There are three methods that can be used to start the Ladder Monitor 1 Select Ladder Monitor from the Special Screen of the PT System Menu 2 Start the Ladder Monitor from a user screen e Set SWO to 4036 from a user screen e Press a Multifunction Object set for the Ladder Monitor 3 Start the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History on a user screen Note e The Ladder Monitor can be started from user screens when using an NS series PT with system version 6 6 or higher and Ladder Monitor version 2 8 or higher e With NS series PT system version 8 0 or higher addresses set as alarms events are searched for automatically when the Ladder Monitor is started if alarms events are selected in the Alarm Event Summary and History Starting the Ladder Monitor from the System Menu 1 Turn ON the power to the PT and use one of the following methods after the PT enters RUN mode to display the System Menu e NS15 Press one of the four corners of the touch panel twice in a row Press one corner twice in a row e NS12 10 8 Press two of the four corners of the PT touch panel simultaneously 2 Press the Special Screen Tab 32 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor 3 If Ladder Monitor is displayed in the list box of the Special Function the Memory Card is connected correctly If Ladder Monitor is not displaye
13. PROGRAM mode selection key is pressed in the lock OFF status the mode will changes and the mode selection keys will be locked e Lock OFF RUN mode MONITOR mode PROGRAM mode MONITOR MONITOR RUN PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM e Lock ON RUN mode MONITOR mode PROGRAM mode MONITOR MONITOR 3 12 3 Prohibiting Programming Console Startup Starting the Programming Console from the Ladder Monitor screens can be enabled or disabled 1 Press the Menu Button and select Various Settings from the menu 2 Select Prog Console Setting from the Various Settings Dialog Box e Press the Enable Button to allow the Programming Console to be started e Press the Disable Button to prohibit the Programming Console from being started and to remove that option from the menu for the Menu Button Programming Console setting Uno LACH want to allow Programmi na Console function Unly when the NT Link is connected this setting becomes effective oe LI 87 3 13 Changing the Host PLC 3 13 Changing the Host PLC Select the PLC host that is connected to the NS series PT and registered as the host to be monitored It is not necessary to set the communication setting if NS series PT and PLC are connected as follows e APLC is connected to only to port A or port B e PLCs are connected to port A port B and the Ethernet port but only the PLC connected to port A will be monitored Communications must be set up to monit
14. Pre version 1 NS12 TS00 B NS series PTs NS12 TS01 B See note 2 NS10 TV00 B NS10 TV01 B NS7 SV00 B NS7 SV01 B Version 1 NS12 TS00 B V1 NS series PTs NS12 TS01 B V1 NS10 TV00 B V1 NS10 TV01 B vi NS8 TV00 B V NS8 TV01 B V NS8 TV10 B V NS8 TV41 B V Version 2 NS15 TX01 1 V2 NS series PTs NS12 TS00 B V2 NS12 TS01 B V2 NS10 TV00 B V2 NS10 TV01 B V2 NS8 TV00 B V2 NS8 TV01 B V2 PLCs NSJ series NSJ12 TS00 B G5D PLCs NSJ12 TS01 B G5D NSJ10 TVOO B G5D NSJ10 TV01 B G5D NSJ8 TVOO B G5D NSJ8 TV01 B G5D CS1 CPU CS1H CPULI Units CS1G CPU CS1H CPU CS1G CPU CS1D CPUI CJ1 CPU Units CJ1G CPUI CJ1G CPUL CJ1H CPU CJ1H CPULI CJ1M CPUI CJ2 CPU Units CJ2H CPUL I EIP CJ2M CPUL IL CP1L series CP1L L14Di PLCs CP1L L20D 7 CP1L M30D CP1L MAOD CP1H series CP1H X40DLJ PLCs CP1H XA40D CP1H Y20DT D CXP file in CX Programmer used CX Programmer for IO Comment Extracting Tool WS02 CXPC1 LL Memory Card Flash Memory HMC EF 183 128 MB See note 1 HMC EF283 256 MB HMC EF583 512 MB Note 1 The above Memory Cards cannot be used for the NS7 SV00 01 B with lot number 0052 or earlier Note 2 Pre version 1 NS series PTs are supported through Ladder Monitor version 2
15. When starting for the first time System program corrupted Reinstall the system program If the error persists after reinstallation contact your nearest OMRON representative Failed to open the port Failed to open close the The Change Host Dialog Box will appear communications port Perform any of the following actions Time out occurred when e Change the connected host after pressing 92 Destination address is incorrect Check the communication setting establishing initial communications A PLC is not connected to the communications port Cannot communicate with the registered host FINS command sending error occurred because destination address is incorrect Network and node address data defined in the system are corrupted the Change Host Button Pressing the Exit Button The PT will be restarted Change the communications setting on the system menu after the PT restarts Press the Connecting Button to retry the communication Perform any of these actions An error message dialog box will be displayed Press the OK Button to exit 1 If Change Host Dialog Box is displayed press the Change Host Button and then change the connected host 2 If Change Host Dialog Box is not displayed press the Menu Button and select Change Host from the menu The Change Host Dialog Box will be displayed Change the communications setting from the dialog box 3 If neither action 1 nor 2 restores the program
16. When the operating mode is in binary the input format depends on the I O status monitor display format as shown in the following table Display format Inputformt O O Hexadecimal Select one of the following in the Change Value Dialog Box eHexadecimal default eDecimal Decimal Select one of the following in the Change Value Dialog Box Signed decimal eHexadecimal e Decimal default 5 Press the Update Button With a CJ2 CPU Unit both BCD and binary mode timers and counters can be used in the same program Determining the BCD binary mode of instructions that use time counter addresses selected for I O monitoring would require time Present value thus cannot be changed on the I O Monitor To change the present value display and select the timer or counter instruction 75 3 8 Changing Timer Counter Set Values 3 8 Changing Timer Counter Set Values Note e Carefully check that the system is safe before using the Ladder Monitor to perform any of the following actions or before using a CX Programmer or Programming Console to perform any of these actions from another node while the Ladder Monitor is running Changing monitoring data Changing the operating mode Force setting resetting bits Changing set values or present values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation Refer to 3 14 Using a Password for details on the passw
17. When the symbol table has not been downloaded to the connected PLC When an I O comment file cannot be created because there is no available space in the PT Do not register more than one symbol for the same address in the symbol table If two or more symbols with the same address are registered an unintended I O comment may be displayed for the address displayed by the Ladder Monitor i e a different I O comment for the same address 1 2 Restrictions 1 2 Restrictions e CXT files extension cxt that are created and saved in CXT format on CX Programmer version 1 2 or higher from project files created on CX Programmer version 1 2 or higher can be input to the I O Comment Extracting Tool e Only CS CJ series PLCs can be selecting as the PLC in the source CX Programmer project file excluding CJ2 CPU Units e The Ladder Monitor I O comment file extension ioc created by the I O Comment Extracting Tool cannot be read by the CX Programmer It can be used only for displaying the I O comments on Ladder Monitor e Symbol names I O names cannot be extracted using the I O Comment Extracting Tool e Rung comments comment boxes and rung annotations cannot be extracted using the I O Comment Extracting Tool e The I O Comment Extracting Tool extracts I O comments set for bits and words only I O comments set to the NUMBER type constant or number cannot be extracted e The I O Comment Extracting Tool extracts all the I O comments in the
18. address is incorrect Points overflowed the limit will be displayed as a space or 0 Selected address not found A search was performed and the Do you try to search it from the head No Instr Contact result Operate after search instr contact The Back Button was pressed although no search had been performed Attempted to read I O comments from a PLC that does not support symbol table transfers I O comment does not exist in PLC applicable address was not found Display only the program section required to monitor or exit the Multiple I O Monitor Press the OK Button to search from the beginning or press the Cancel Button to end the search The search back function returns to the location of a previous search A search must be performed before using this function Use the I O Comment Extracting Tool to create an I O comment file 95 4 1 Troubleshooting 4 1 3 Operation Input and Other Error Messages 96 I O comment reading failed Specify the address I O Comment does not exist in PLC I O Comment does not exist in PLC Do you delete present I O Comment file Attempt to write invalid value to I O Cannot change present value in run mode Cannot change the value because timer counter mode differs in Ladder Monitor and PLC Ladder Monitor xxx mode PLC xxx mode Please return to operation screen to match the setting and restart Ladder Monitor Cannot change value becau
19. and table comparison instructions which were added for the CJ1M PLCs can be monitored using ladder diagrams Duplex error messages can be displayed for CS1D Duplex System PLCs The following function was added in version 2 5 Operation support for NS V1 Series PTs Functions Added in Version 2 7 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 2 7 An Ethernet or Controller Link port can be used to connect to the PLC Functions Added in Version 2 8 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 2 8 e The Ladder Monitor has been built into the system program for version 2 NS series 19 1 1 20 Overview and Features 1 1 6 Functions Added in Version 2 9 1 1 7 PTs and NSJ Controllers with system version 6 6 or higher except for the NS5 V2 and NSJ5 The NS series PT does not have to be restarted when starting or stopping the Ladder Monitor with NS system version 6 6 or higher The Ladder Monitor can be started from user screens with NS system version 6 6 or higher The Controller Section of an NSJ Controller can be monitored Controller host Support has been added for the new CS CJ series string Instructions and SFC instructions Functions Added in Version 2 9 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 2 9 Scrolling buttons have been added ScrUp and ScrDown Program section in which two or more wraps occur can now be displayed The followi
20. area e f I O comment files are saved under the same name both on the Memory Card and in the PT the file in the PT will be read e To delete an I O comment file set for a host select the file name in the Host area and press the Cancel Button e To delete an I O comment file select from the O Comment File list the file that is to be deleted and then press the Delete Button 5 Press the Set Button 6 Press the Close Button For details on using the I O Comment Extracting Tool refer to the O Comment Extracting Tool Operation Manual Note Up to 100 I O comment files can be displayed in the O Comment File list in the I O 3 4 2 3 4 3 Comment File Setting Dialog Box Switching the I O Comment Display Press the I O Cmt Button to switch the I O comments display to three lines one line or not at all Displaying the Entire I O Comment For basic instructions LD LD NOT AND AND NOT OR OR NOT OUT and OUT 65 3 4 Displaying I O Comments 3 4 3 Displaying the Entire I O Comment NOT press the instruction in the program section For special instructions press the operand Tae rs ABBR THEE 5903 piae i F n isa CMP DL P_EG 8212 O ii 406 1 Press here E Be Danh 4 HAH 2 YO comment display THB1H oael IBI a DAHR RH 4 DMB ioaad BBL END 66 3
21. displayed I O comments e In the ladder display area I O comments can displayed in one line three lines or not at all e Up to five characters per line can be displayed for an I O comment for a particular address e Specified addresses can be displayed in the I O comment area up to 71 characters for the NS15 43 characters for the NS12 or 23 characters for the NS10 8 Section breaks Displayed as SECTION Rung comments comment boxes and rung annotation are not displayed Block program BPRG is displayed Mnemonics are not displayed in block programs Function blocks FB is displayed Function block contents are not displayed I O comments can be read from a symbol table in the PLC and displayed This YO comment data is saved in the PT so it does not need to be read from the tables the next time Note If the symbol tables cannot be transferred to the PLC the I O Comment Extracting Tool can be used to create an I O comment file Ladder diagram status and word present values can be monitored Word present values can be displayed in hexadecimal decimal or signed decimal 25 1 4 26 Specifications Program addresses step numbers addresses instructions instructions and addresses searching from input bit to output instruction or searching from sequence output instruction to input bit JUMP Search Searches for specified alarms events from a PT user screen Alarm Event Summary and Histor
22. functions set the upper and lower limits for the input value Before initializing screen data confirm that existing data is backed up at the CX Designer When changing the password with the system menu do not reset or turn OFF the power supply until writing is finished When using the device monitor or the Ladder Monitor confirm the safety of the system before performing the following operations e Changing monitor data e Changing operation modes e Forced setting or resetting e Changing present values or set values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation Refer to 3 74 Using a Password for details on the password function Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to excessive shock Do not connect an USB connector to any device that is not applicable Before connecting an USB connector to a device make sure that the device is free of damage Commercially available USB hubs and the recommended USB hub do not necessarily have the same general specifications as the PT and may not function properly if used in environments subject to static electricity or other forms of noise When using a USB hub take sufficient measures to prevent static electricity and other forms of noise or do not install the PT in an environment subject to such noise Do not perform the following operations while downloading or uploading screen data or system program Doin
23. host Memory Card Screen capture data Ladder Monitor Started form the System Menu 0000 00 0000 01 0002 00 LAMPO1 B Manuals Programmable Terminal NS Series V1 V2 Setup Manual Programming Manual V073 E1 01 SYSMAC CX Programmer User Manual Ver 7 2 W446 CX Server User Manual SYSMAC CS CJ Series Programming Console Operation Manual W341 Turn OFF the 5 V power supply before connecting or disconnecting the RS 232C cable The 5 V circuit in the RS 232C equipment may be destroyed by the inrush current from the conversion unit After connecting a communications cable always secure it with the screws Otherwise the cable may disconnect causing operation to fail A Memory Card containing the Ladder Monitor application is required for version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers with system version 6 5 or lower The entire system may stop depending on how the power is turned ON OFF Follow the correct procedure when turning the power ON OFF Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably Section 2 Installation 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor Use a Memory Card to start the Ladder Monitor with the following procedure for pre version 1 NS series PTs and version 1 NS series PTs or when NS system version 6 5 or lower is used The Ladder Monitor has been built into the system program for version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers with system version 6 6 or higher
24. initialization file Initialization file plcon ini does normally in a computer Check if there is a not exist or the System System Initialization file If not copy the Initialization file cannot be System Initialization file from the CD ROM to accessed because the Memory the dnmt folder in the Memory Card If the Card is corrupted System Initialization file is read only set it to read write Error detected among system Process error becomes an error Exit the Ladder Monitor and restart the PT processes Do you want to exit on the Ladder Monitor system the application 94 4 1 Troubleshooting 4 1 3 Operation Input and Other Error Messages 4 1 3 Message Probable cause Cannot read the program UM is read protected Do you return it to the operation screen UM read protection is set for the PLC Cannot read specified task because the task is for which task read protection is read protected set Cannot search specified task because the task is read protected Input address is out of range Input address bit word is incorrect Input task No is out of range Check the task No The step number is out of Input value for the step number range Input a step number program address is incorrect Cannot Instr Contact Search Check condition Input value for the task number is incorrect Selected program section not found Cannot search for program sections that match the specified conditions i
25. ports e Ethernet port for PTs with an Ethernet port e Controller Link Using an NS CLK21 Controller Link Interface Unit Applicable NS series PT ports Communications modes between PLC and PT Port selection method Destination PLC selection method e NSJ Controller Section ports e Serial port A or B 1 N NT Link e Ethernet port Controller Link port Settings to enable communications are made in both the PLC and PT Setting screen of the Ladder Monitor Only ports registered in CX Designer can be selected Setting screen of the Ladder Monitor Only hosts registered in CX Designer can be selected Startup method Displaying ladder program section IIO comments Ladder Monitor From the System Menu of the PT or from user screens Number of rows e NS15 22max e NS12 17 max e NS10 8 13 max The number depends on whether comment displays and Multiple I O Monitor are used Note You can scroll one row at time when there are more than the above number of rows in one program section Number of columns e NS15 21 max e NS12 16 max e NS10 8 13 max Note Columns cannot be scrolled Limitations No of TR bits 8 max A program section using TR8 to TR15 per cannot be displayed a program section error will occur program i No of lines 22 max A program section with more than 22 section lines cannot be displayed and the error message This program section cannot be shown will be
26. press the Exit Button and change the communication setting on the System Menu of the PT 4 1 Troubleshooting 4 1 2 FINS Command and System File Error Messages Message Probable cause Countermeasure Time our error by the following Data corrupted by noise FINS Perform one of the following operations cases Corrupted data by noise command receiving error e Press the Operat Screen Button to exit Transmit error by the host occurred the Ladder Monitor MRES XX SRES XX Press the Continue Button to reset communications An attempt was made to read or When reading a program section from the search a program section while Ladder Program use the CX Programmer to UM read protection was set at the clear the UM read protection at the host host Monitoring address is incorrect Monitoring address is incorrect Press the OK Button to add the address for It deletes all subscription of the Invalid I O address of the multiple I O monitoring I O monitor connecting PLC exists in the ladder program section or I O monitor Selected address type is read Address changed the present Press the OK Button to end the process only Check and re enter the value cannot be written address A value such as an address was If writing from the Ladder Monitor is permitted Alloc Host XXXX changed for a host with FINS write execute Nodes Excluded from Write Alloc Addr XXXX protection via the network Protection in the CX Programmer s P
27. started from the Alarm Event Summary and History Setting Procedure 34 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor 1 Turn ON the power to the PT and use one of the following methods after the PT enters RUN mode to display the System Menu e NS15 Press one of the four corners of the touch panel twice in a row e NS12 10 8 Press two of the four corners of the PT touch panel simultaneously 2 Pressthe PT Settings Tab to display the PT Settings Tab Page 3 For the NS8 NS10 and NS12 press the Left Arrow and Right Arrow Buttons to display page 3 3 4 Set Start up Ladder Monitor from Alarm Event Summary amp History to ON e NS15 Start up Wait Time sec pedi ga Eneble Disable Screen Saver i donne cr Display Erased CK Priority Jo Gimplified 2C Traditional Screen Saver 15 C Simplified C Tradi tional J Start up Time min C Traditional gt C Simplified J Key Press Sound Alarm Monitor Registration Method n_f or s startup Wen withing scese Buzzer Sound PESO cy ces UR E rom Alarm Event Summary amp History w cr mw DI Backlight Tag Update Notification Message Calendar Check Tue October 14 2048 11 24 24 AM e NS12 10 8 CJK Priority C Simplified gt C Traditional gt J G Traditional gt C Simplified gt J Alarm Monitor Registration Method at startup Men catena screens Start up Ladder Monitor from Alarm Event Summary amp History ss Calendar Check Wed March 5
28. that uses an an offset address Use an address search offset address An attempt was made to search The output instruction cannot be found by for an output instruction from an searching from an input condition that uses an input condition that uses an offset offset address Use an address search address 4 1 Troubleshooting 4 1 4 Error Message When Using Programming Console Function 4 1 4 Error Message When Using Programming Console Function Probable cause Communication Error by Communications error occurred e Check if the connecting cable is connected following cases while starting the Programming e Check the connection port of the PT If the e Disconnection of the Console function or operating the Programming Console is connected to the connecting cable Programming Console function CPU Unit of CS CJ Series 232C port or e Programming Console is peripheral port Programming Console connected to the PLC becomes effective e Communication setting in Programming Console function stopped the PLC is incorrect because the Programming Console is connected while operating the Programming Console function Press the OK Button to exit the Programming Console function and return the Ladder Monitor screen To restart the Programming Console function select Start up Programming Console from the pop up menu by pressing the Mode Button again Programming Console A unit number other than 0 is set Set 0 for the Unit No function can
29. that uses an offset address cannot be found from an output instruction Use an address search 3 3 8 Returning to Previous Search Positions The Ladder Monitor remembers the search result history and it is possible to go back to previous results one by one in order Up to 30 search results are remembered When there are 31 or more search results the oldest result will deleted To return to the previous search result press the Back Button 3 3 9 Displaying the Previous Next Program Section Use the following procedure to display the next or previous program section e Displaying the Previous Program Section Press the button e Display the Next Program Section Press the ui button 3 3 10 Displaying Hidden Program Lines If the program section exceeds the display area on the screen the user can scroll the screen as shown below e Scrolling Down ia Press the 6 Down Scroll Button e Scrolling Up EX Press the x Up Scroll Button The scroll buttons are displayed only when a program section is found that is larger than the screen display area 57 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 11 Jumping from a PT User Screen to Where an Alarm Occurs 3 3 11 Jumping from a PT User Screen to Where an Alarm Occurs Select the Alarm Event Summary and History in the PT user screen When the Ladder Monitor is started in this state program sections in which addresses set as alarms events are used as outputs can be automat
30. the following procedure 1 Press the Menu Button on the Ladder Monitor screen and select Change Host from the menu Select Ethernet CLK as the Comms Method from the Change Host Dialog Box and click the OK Button Select the host name of the host connected via either the Ethernet or Controller Link port and click the OK Button The main menu screen will return If the Change Host Dialog Box is displayed press the Connecting Button B Using the Ladder Monitor for the Controller Section of an NSJ Controller Start the Ladder Monitor and set the host using the following procedure 1 Press the Menu Button in the Ladder Monitor screen and select Change Host from the menu The Change Host Dialog Box will appear Select Controller as the Comm Method Select the host name of the Controller Section for the Host name and click the OK Button The Main Screen will appear If the Change Host Dialog Box is displayed press the Connecting Button 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor ET e he communications path that was being used for the Ladder Monitor will be saved when the Ladder Monitor is exited This communications path will be used by default the next time the Ladder Monitor is started e f the communications path that was last used for the Ladder Monitor is not saved when the Ladder Monitor is started a search will be automatically made in the following order for PLCs to be monitored Serial A Serial B Ethernet Controller Link
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32. time 2 Select the Use Option 3 Select the required password level 4 Press the Set Button Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 71 Page 74 Page 76 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 88 Page 89 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section A search must be performed to display the desired program section Step number program address instructions and addresses can be searched Furthermore an output instruction can be searched for from an input bit and an input bit can be searched from an output instruction the previous program section or the next program section can be displayed or the next occurrence cursor position address can be searched for and it is possible to return to a program section that was previously found For NS series PT system version 8 0 or higher by starting the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History on a user screen it is also possible to search for an output address set for an alarm event ET The processing from a search until the display of the program section may take time The Ladder Monitor sends a search command to the PLC and monitors the communications response time If the response time exceeds the set time a timeout error message will be displayed If that occurs increase the timeout monitor time in the Search Timeout Watch Time Setting For details on the Search Timeout Watch Time Setting refer to 3 3 13
33. to perform any of the following actions or before using a CX Programmer or Programming Console to perform any of these actions from another node while the Ladder Monitor is running Changing monitoring data Changing the operating mode Force setting resetting bits Changing set values or present values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation Refer to 3 14 Using a Password for details on the password function Use the following procedure to force set reset or set reset specified bits 1 In the ladder display area or from the Multiple I O Monitor press the address for which the value is to be changed The address will be selected with the cursor displayed there 2 Press the Change Button 71 3 7 3 2 72 Changing Address Status Contents 3 7 2 Cancelling Forced Status for All Bits 048188 DOALA 044148 1 Selected Moni tor Hex 3 The following Change Value Dialog Box will be displayed Change Value Ob jct Addr 5999 f4 O Temp Forcing Bit On Temp Forcing Bit Off ore at Ort fReset Cance ince 4 Select first four shown in the dialog box to set reset force set or force reset the bit To cancel forced status select Force Set Reset Cancel 5 Press the Update Button Cancelling Forced Status for All Bits There are two ways to cancel forced status for all addresses as shown below 1 Performeit
34. 17 rows 16 columns 11 rows 16 columns 6 rows 16 columns NS10 8 13 rows 13 columns 8 rows 13 columns 5 rows 13 columns Multiple I O Monitor Used PT model No I O comments I O comments 1 line I O comments 3 lines displayed NS15 19 rows 21 columns 12 rows 21 columns 7 rows 21 columns NS12 13 rows 16 columns 9 rows 16 columns 5 rows 16 columns NS10 8 10 rows 13 columns 6 rows 13 columns 4 rows 13 columns 1 5 System Configuration 1 5 System Configuration The Ladder Monitor can be started using the Special Screen Tab Page in the PT System Menu when the system is configured with an NS series PT connected to the host PLC by RS 232C Ethernet or Controller Link communications For pre version 1 and version 1 NS series PTs however a Memory Card containing the Ladder Monitor application must be mounted at the back of the PT as shown in the following diagram I O comments can be read from a symbol table in the PLC There is no need to copy I O comment files to a Memory Card when a symbol table is downloaded to a connected PLC B Pre version 1 and Version 1 NS series PTs CX Programmer CXT File IYO Comment Extracting Tool YO Comment File for Ladder Monitor Copy the file to the Idrdata folder CS CJ series PLC host Serial Port A or B p i 1 N NT Link a E pud RS 232C Ethernet Port pesi ontroller Lin nterface Uni Controller Link Memory Card Screen capture d
35. 4 2 Switching the I O Comment Display nnnm 65 3 4 3 Displaying the Entire O Comment i alli A ala 65 Je5 MONITORING VO S TATUS siae e 67 3 5 1 Monitorning VO Stats isee C nearie a err Oe Peete Meee ere 67 3 5 2 Stopping LO Status MORITOPIFIGQ oec labiale 67 3 5 3 Changing the Present Value Display Format i 68 93 6 MUETIPLENO MONITORING allaccia 69 3 6 1 Specifying the I O to Monitor iii 69 3 7 CHANGING ADDRESS STATUS CONTENTS i 71 3 7 1 Force setting Resetting or Setting Resetting Specified Bits 71 3 7 2 Cancelling Forced Status for All Bits csse 72 3 7 3 Changing Present Values of Specified WOrdS 74 3 8 CHANGING TIMER COUNTER SET VALUES Li 76 3 9 CHANGING THE PLC OPERATING MODE i 79 3 10 DISPLAYING CURRENT ERRORS IN THE PLG lla 80 3310 1 Clearing Current Errors In the PLC lalla 81 Sell CAPTURING SCREENS Rigida atti 82 3 12 STARTING THE PROGRAMMING CONSOLE pesa spa exta nova utu eo det dudus Idas idu Desa D VO dU ite 84 3 12 1 Ports That Support the Programming Console FUnCtion 84 3 12 2 Starting the Programming Console Function ccccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaeeeeseeeeeeas 85 3 12 3 Prohibiting Programming Console Startup nenne 87 5 13 CHANGING THE HOST PEC 55 undzct embed laccata 88 3I USIN
36. 5 3 5 1 3 5 2 3 5 Monitoring I O Status 3 5 1 Monitoring I O Status Monitoring I O Status The ON OFF status of input bits i e the execution conditions and the present values of operands in special instructions in a ladder program can be monitored Start the Ladder Monitor in the I O status monitoring state Monitoring I O Status ON OFF Displays of Input Bits and Lines The symbol for the input bit will change color according to the ON OFF status of the bit In addition the lines connected to the input bits will also change color OFF OF OFF ON ON OFF snas IM YV X Ine ON OFF ON OFF Note The execution conditions on connecting lines passing through the following symbols will not be displayed e Condition flags ER CY gt gt lt lt lt gt AER N OF UF and input conditions with IR or DR as operands e Comparison instructions using DM EM indirect addressing e Time comparison instructions such as DT Present Values of Special Instruction Operands Words For special instructions word present values are displayed above the operand as shown below Present values can be displayed as hexadecimal decimal amp or signed decimal in a maximum of 11 digits Any portion beyond 11 digits will be shown as an underline Y 3225 0000 MOV D32767 D32760 The present value of a special instruction will be displayed in floating point decimal numbers as shown belo
37. 5 If you attempt to start Ladder Monitor version 3 0 or higher for a pre version 1 NS series PT Ladder Monitor version 2 5 will be started 103 A 2 Standard Models 104 NS Series Ladder Monitor OPERATION MANUAL I O Comment Extracting Tool Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION INTRODUCTION lee Liana 3 1 1 Bia li rehab ani 4 l2 Resinciois asa Ut 5 To Conliguralions alici ble 6 B Pre Version 1 NS Series PTs and Version 1 NS series PTS enn 6 E Version 2NS Series P Ts and Nod PLCS a ollare 7 1 4 Using the lO Comment Extracting TO0l arsenal eue eue ee dates 8 t5 o eir ilerc E UM 11 SECTION ZING TAA TION Mace c ENS 13 2 1 Installing the YO Comment Extracting TOOl 14 SECTION S BASIC OPERATION la aL Ln alia 15 3 1 Staing and Exige 16 B Starting the I O Comment Extracting TOOl nennen nnne 16 B Extngihe l O Commentextracung Fool arl bilie bran leleine 16 3 2 Extracting and Storing the File in the Memory Card 17 3 3 Uninstalling the I O Comment Extracting Tool nn 21 APPENDIX srno NC NOD ES 23 APPENA NE EE E S T Tr 24 E Global Symbol EIS soi OUO O 24 Section 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 1 Overview The I O Comment Extracting Tool extracts I O comment data of the ladder circuit created on the CX Programmer and converts to the data fo
38. 55 4 Inputthe task number 5 Press the Search Button One ladder program section meeting the specified conditions will be displayed 3 3 2 Searching for Specified Addresses Use the following procedure to search for a specified address 1 Select Search Search Address to display the following dialog box When an address is selected in the Ladder Display Area Screen a dialog box will be displayed with the address at the cursor position If an offset address is specified the start address will be displayed Search Address GIO BEEN Select Task O Cycle Exec O Bit Include Word O Interrupt e Word e All Program O Wordi Include Bit O CF 2 Specify the item to be searched for mem Operation Searches for the specified bit address Bit Include Word Searches for the word that includes the specified bit address and the specified bit address For example when searching for WO 1 the search objects will be WO 1 and WO 52 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 3 Searching for Specified Addresses Used for Sequence Output Instructions 3 3 3 Word Searches for the specified word Word Include Bit Searches for all bit addresses in the word at the specified word address and the specified word address For example when searching for WO the search objects will be WO and WO 0 to WO 15 3 If required input or change the address to search for 4 Forthe search range se
39. CX Programmer or Programming Console while the Ladder Monitor is working carefully check that the system is safe before performing the following actions Clearing any error Clearing all errors When pressing the Clear Err Button on the Current Error List Screen the highest priority error will be cleared The error can be cleared in any PLC operating mode The Clear All Err Button clears all errors This button can be used only in PROGRAM mode Note If other SYSMAC Support Software such as the CX Programmer is accessing the PLC errors may not be cleared 81 3 11 Capturing Screens 3 11 Capturing Screens Screens can be captured and saved to a Memory Card as bmp files Press the Menu Button and select Monitor Hard Copy from the menu A bmp file will be created in the following folder on the Memory Card Memory Card directory LOG CAPTURE The bmp file will be saved under the following name with XXX representing a number from 001 to 999 screen cap XXX bmp When screen cap XXX bmp file numbers 001 to 999 are all used or when the Memory Card has insufficient available space the oldest file on the Memory Card will be deleted and then the new file will be saved The captured bmp file can be checked by selecting Display Capture Data from the PT System Menu Refer to 6 8 8 Display Capture Data in the NS Series PT Setup Manual Cat No V083 Note e No bmp file will be created if a screen capture is executed without a Me
40. DDRESS THE HISKS AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS OMRON shall not be responsible for the user s programming of a programmable product or any consequence thereof Disclaimers CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed or when significant construction changes are made However some specifications of the products may be changed without any notice When in doubt special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application on your request Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes even when tolerances are shown PERFORMANCE DATA Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty It may represent the result of OMRON s test conditions and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The information in this manual has been car
41. GA PASSWORDi ca 89 SECTION 4 TROUBEESHOOTINQL 2 retta Gee ri 91 dzl Ne i ooel toe m m xcd aa 92 4 1 1 Ladder Monitor Does Not Start iii 92 4 1 2 FINS Command and System File Error Messages i 92 4 1 3 Operation Input and Other Error Messages i 95 4 1 4 Error Message When Using Programming Console Function 97 ARPENDICES ili alii iii 99 A 1 COMPARISON BETWEEN NS SERIES PTS AND CX PROGRAMMER 100 A 1 1 Ladder Program Display pun tana ve e E va ini 100 A 1 2 Monitoring I O Status of Ladder Program nnne 101 A 3 Search Program Section FUNGtioni s ssaa 101 A 1 4 Multiple DO MOBIEOE e create ole sus iun 102 A 2 STANDARD MODELS 103 15 Section 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview and Features 1 1 1 Overview 1 1 Overview and Features 1 1 1 Overview The Ladder Monitor NS EXT01 is an application that monitors the ladder program in a SYSMAC CS CJ series PLC The Ladder Monitor enables monitoring the execution status of the ladder program in a connected PLC from a NS series PT without using a Programming Device e g the CX Programmer or a Programming Console Just by switching to the Ladder Monitor from RUN Mode of the PT the user can monitor the ladder program and I O in the PLC without changing the system configuration between the NS series PT and the PLC Just connect the NS serie
42. H indicates the CJ1H CPUL I H R and CJ1H CPUL IL H CPU Units CJ1H H R is used to indicate only the CJ1H CPU H R CPU Units The CP Series is used to indicate only the CP1H and CP1L Indicates a Serial Communications Unit for an OMRON CS CJ series PLC Indicates a Serial Communications Board for an OMRON CS CJ series PLC Indicates a CPU Unit in the OMRON SYSMAC CS CJ Series of Programmable Controllers Indicates the OMRON CX Designer NS CXDC1 VI 1 Indicates the PLC IBM PC AT or compatible computer or personal computer functioning as the control device and interfaced with the NS series PT Indicates the NS Series Programming Manual V073 E1 L Introduction Introduction e Intended Audiences 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 introducing FA systems into production facilities e Personnel in charge of designing FA systems Personnel in charge of installing and connecting FA systems Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities e General Precautions This manual provides information for connecting and setting up an NS series PT Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the PT and keep this manual close at hand for reference during installation and operation Read and Understand this Manual Please read and understand this manual before using
43. L GG i SWIG SWIFT SWIS SWIO Shel SW21 SW SW23 Sid Sb SW26 Swe LAMPA 8662 68 8862 61 B882 62 S602 83 GBggS H84 z 5 HZ H HHZ T BEB 65 Gad2 09 8882 18 B82 11 GIAZ AG i Solo SWZ Woo SWod SWoo coWoo SWSY SWoo SWog Skid SUA SWAP LAMPO Baa3s ea G603 61 6003 AZ 6003 03 663 84 amas ns HHG 66 HAAZ 67 AHOZ 0S Ga R3 GaGa 158 GBG3 11 614Z AA Ladder Display Area S oW46 SWAF SWAB SW49 Sho SWOL Sloe Silos SWo4 SWoo Woo cWor LAMP4 I O monitoring ON BEB4 H6 8864 61 Hpg Hz H 63 06064 64 H4 H5 d0d4 HA 00604 67 maim 6664 69 0064 16 GAG4 11 GIG4 G6 i oWol Shee SWEJ SWo4 SWED SWG Wo SWoo Sieg SWA SWII SWZ LAMPS BB GAA5 Gi H05 02 H605 03 Bags HA5 65 HHGS GA 0005 67 mam GG65 69 HHGS 16 Be 11 GIOS AG i Shire SW SWS SWO SWod SWE1 SWe SWoo Weg Sio SoWoo SW67 LAMPE 00GA HH GEG6 81 HHH HZ HAHA 03 HHH H4 GE 05 AHHA HA HHH H7 mambo AHHA H9 B61 Be 11 GIGG AG Wg SWO2 SWOS SW84 SWO5 SWB SWE SWga SWog SWIMM SWIB SWIH LAMP BET HAAT 61 BGG7T 62 BERT 83S GHAT 04 BET 85 BEET B BT 0S Bee HGF 16 GAA7F 11 BLAF AH SW1Ho SWIAT SWIMS SWIMS SWI SW111 SW112 SW113 SW114 SW115 SWI16 SWITT LAMPS Multiple I O Monitor Area 47 48 58 sl Ladder Display Area I O monitoring OFF 52 53 55 vivo SWF MainProgram MMW Monitor Hex VO Comments ailiisplay Area 1 0 1 0 Error Display Area Gearon Next back in pro RS re fer lt Button Area
44. LC MRES XX SRES XX enabled Setup When connecting with a 1 N NT Link set the PT s NT Link unit number 1 as the node address Time out error by the following Disconnection of the Check the communications cable and perform Cases communications cable of one of the following operations Disconnection of the cable CS series communications 1 Press the Operat Screen Button to exit the Stopped host service stopped e g because Ladder Monitor MRES XX SRES XX power was turned OFF causing 2 Press the Continue Button to reset Do you return it to the operation FINS command reception time out communications screen error Communications configuration Change the number for retry counts in the such as PLC PT 1 N 8 max system menu of the PT Default is 5 times high traffic is set on the communications line Cannot finish the search because Increase the communications timeout monitor of conditions program contains time for searches in the Search Timeout 100 Ksteps or more that require Watch Time Setting time to search instructions When connected to the PLC using Set the Maximum Unit No in NT Link Serial a 1 N NT Link the Maximum Unit PLC Link Mode to 1 or higher No in NT Link Serial PLC Link Mode is set to O in the PLC Setup at the PLC Other peripheral tool is Other Support Software e g Press the OK Button to end the process accessing Send commands CX Programmer is accessing the Perform the same
45. Ladder Monitor reads I O comments from the PLC the next time the Ladder Monitor is started a message will be displayed to check whether the previously created I O comment file is to be deleted B Ladder Monitor When Connecting PT to PLC through a Serial Port Connect one of the serial ports port A or B on the PT to the PLC and enable communications in 1 N NT Link communications mode 37 2 1 38 starting the Ladder Monitor Start the Ladder Monitor Communications will start with the PLC and Ladder Monitor will start The port through which to monitor must be selected in the following cases To monitor the PLC connected to port B when PLCs are connected to both port A and B When the PLC to be monitored is not the one that was monitored the last time the Ladder Monitor was used When the PLC to be monitored is to be changed while using the Ladder Monitor Use the following procedure to select the PLC to monitor 1 Press the Menu Button in the Ladder Monitor screen and select Change Host from the menu 2 Select either serial PortA or PortB as the Comms Method from the Change Host dialog box and click the OK Button If the Change Host Dialog Box is displayed press the Connecting Button B Ladder Monitor When Connecting PT to PLC through Ethernet or Controller Link Port on PT Connect the Ethernet or Controller Link port on the PT to the PLC and enable communications Start the Ladder Monitor and select the port using
46. O 15 If an offset address is used the search will be performed for the start address Note When a search is performed using the Ladder Monitor it is the beginning word of each operand that will be searched for Words from the second word onwards are not searched for For example for an instruction using an address of two or more words as shown below that program section will be found by searching for DO D100 It will not be found however by searching for D1 D101 MONL DOE 000100 F Uses D100 and D101 Uses DO and D1 e When the Next Button is pressed to continue searching for an address or output instruction the search will be performed under the previous search conditions For example in an address search if the Next Button is pressed during a Bit Include word search for W0 0 the search will be performed for W0 0 and WO If the cursor position is changed however by moving the cursor reading the program section or displaying or hiding the Multiple I O Monitor then the previous search conditions will be cleared 55 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 6 Searching for Output Instructions from Input Bits 3 3 6 Searching for Output Instructions from Input Bits Use the following procedure to search for the next output instruction with the same address as an input bit 1 Press the basic instruction in the ladder program area twice 2 A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the search Check the add
47. ORT e A password function has been added A password can be required before the following operations Changing present values changing timer counter set values changing the operating mode and starting the Programming Console function The operation will be disabled if the password is incorrect 1 1 9 Functions Added in Version 3 2 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 3 2 e Support was added for the high speed data exchange instructions for certain Special I O Units and CPU Bus Units that were added to unit version 1 1 of the CJ2 CPU Units 21 1 2 Checking the Package 1 2 Checking the Package The Ladder Monitor is provided with the CX Designer CD ROM in the locations given below For version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers with system version 6 6 or higher the Ladder Monitor is built into the system program for version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers with system version 6 6 or higher except for the NS5 V2 and NSJ5 CD ROM Location on CD ROM CX Designer Utility English LadderMonitorFunc e CD ROM The following software is provided Software Folder name in CD ROM Filename Usage Ladder Mdrsetup ldrmt Plcmon Copy the files directly to the Monitor Memory Card Application For version 1 and version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers all the files listed in this table are required Plcmon ini For version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ Controllers with NS Idrmttbl ini sy
48. Programmable Terminals OPERATION MANUAL Notice OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual 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 The abbreviation PLC means Programmable Controller The abbreviation host means a controller such as an IBM PC AT or compatible computer that controls a PT Programmable Terminal Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation of Note the product Indicates supplementary information on related topics that may be of interest to Reference the user 1 2 3 1 Indicates lists of one sort or another such as procedures checklists etc CS1G CPULIL V1 Boxes in model numbers indicate variable characters For example CS1G CPUL IL I EV1 indicates the following models CS1G CPU42 EV1 CS1G CPU43 EV1 CS1G CPU44 EV1 and CS1G CPU45 EV1 OMRON 2004 All rights reserved No part of this publi
49. Search related Settings ENTM In the search timeout watch time setting specify the timeout monitor time for searches For operations other than searches timeout monitoring is executed according to the timeout watch time and the number of communications retries set under Comm Setting in the PT System Menu e During a Search Timeout watch time Search timeout watch time set by Ladder Monitor Number of communications retries Number of retries set in the PT e When a Search Is Not Being Executed Timeout watch time Timeout watch time set in PT Number of communications retries Number of retries set in PT Note Searching can be cancelled by pressing the Cancel Search Button at any time during the following searches e Address searches e Output instruction searches e Output instruction searches from input bits e Input bit searches from output instructions e Next searches e Jumping to addresses creating alarm from an NS series PT user screen Monitor Hex 51 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 1 Searching for Step Numbers 3 3 1 Searching for Step Numbers 1 Select Search Jump from the menu to display the following dialog box Jump Step Number Cycle Exec Task C Interrupt Task 2 Input the step number in the Step Number Field 3 Select either Cycle Exec Task 0 to 31 for CS1 CJ1 or CP series CPU Unit 0 to 127 for CJ2 CPU Unit or nterrupt Task 0 to 2
50. The operating mode may not be changed if other Support Software such as the CX Programmer is accessing the PLC 79 3 10 Displaying Current Errors in the PLC 3 10 Displaying Current Errors in the PLC If a PLC CPU Unit error non fatal or fatal occurs the error name will be displayed If multiple errors occur only the highest priority error will be shown In this case the errors in PLC can be displayed as a list as shown below Also these errors can be cleared 1 Press the Menu Button in the Main Screen and select PLC Error from the menu The Current Error List Dialog Box will be displayed Cureent Error List State Run Error Name System Fai lure FALS Error Battery Error e Current Error List The following errors are displayed in order of priority Fatal errors Memory Error I O Bus Error I O Table Setting Error Literal Data Error Non fatal errors Duplication Comparison Bus Power Supply Communications Error Interrupt Task Program Error Communications Duplex Error 80 3 10 Displaying Current Errors in the PLC 3 10 1 Clearing Current Errors in the PLC Note 1 If no errors occur nothing will be displayed Note 2 Duplex error messages are for a CS1D Duplex System 3 Press the Close Button to return to the Main Screen 3 10 1 Clearing Current Errors in the PLC Use the following procedure to clear the current errors in the PLC Note e When using the Ladder Monitor
51. a Ladder Monitor I O comment file stored in a Memory Card can be displayed e The Ladder Monitor application and Ladder Monitor I O comment file must be stored in a Memory Card and the Memory Card must be inserted in the PT for Version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ PLCs with NS system version 6 6 or lower 1 4 Using the I O Comment Extracting Tool 1 4 Using the I O Comment Extracting Tool Use the following procedure to display I O comments on the NS series Ladder Monitor 1 Install the I O Comment Extracting Tool 2 Create the CXT file Save the project file for the connected PLC as a CXT file extension cxt on CX Programmer 3 Specify the PLC from the CXT file mentioned above using I O Comment Extracting Tool extract I O comment data and convert it to the Ladder Monitor I O comment file extension ioc 4 Copy the Ladder Monitor I O comment file extension ioc to the Memory Card or to the PT Using a Memory Card 1 Place the Memory Card in the PC card slot of the computer using a Memory Card adapter 2 On the computer copy the converted Ladder Monitor I O comment file extension ioc along with the Ladder Monitor application to the Memory Card using Explorer or another application Copy the data to the drdata folder in a Memory Card 3 Turn OFF the power to the PT Place the Memory Card in the Memory Card connector at the back of PT Copying the File Directly to the PT 1 On the computer copy the converte
52. ara 42 3 1 1 Ladder Bio zi ATOT oe c P rS 42 3 1 2 Multiple iMonitorArcasa bll lalla 45 3 1 3 I O Comment Display Area and Error Display Area 45 3 1 4 Bullon Arcadia lee alba 46 3 1 5 Inputting Addresses and Numbers nennen nnns 47 se AUCK REFERENCE ET 49 9 9 DISPLAYING THE DESIRED PROGRAM SECTION zi itecto n idee eee aa 51 3 3 1 Searching Tor Step Numbers iero ani 52 3 3 2 Searching for Specified Addresses iii 52 3 3 3 Searching for Specified Addresses Used for Sequence Output Instructions 53 3 3 4 Searching for Specified Instructions e 54 3 3 5 Searching for the Address at the Cursor Position 55 3 3 6 Searching for Output Instructions from Input BitS eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 56 3 3 7 Searching for Input Bits from Output Instructions eececeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeseeeeseeeeeenes 57 3 3 8 Returning to Previous Search Positions nnne 57 3 3 9 Displaying the Previous Next Program Section 57 3 3 10 Displaying Hidden Program Lines cessere of 3 3 11 Jumping from a PT User Screen to Where an Alarm OCCUFS 58 358512 Back Searchiig cecilia 61 3 3 13 Search related Settings aridi 62 14 Table of Contents Je DISPEAYINGIO CONMENTSa laden 64 3 4 1 Displayingi O Comments sli dieci 64 3
53. ata 0000 00 0000 01 B Version 2 NS series PTs For version 2 NS series PTs except for the NS5 V2 with system version 6 6 or higher the Ladder Monitor is built into the system program and thus a Memory Card is not required except for the following operations Creating hard copies of screens i e screen captures Displaying I O comment files that were created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool CX Programmer CXT File IO Comment Extracting Tool YO Comment File for Ladder Monitor Copy the file to the Idrdata folder CS CJ series PLC host Serial Port A or B 1 N NT Link LOS 7 lr Ethernet et Port Lx Controller Link Interface Unit Ladder Monitor Started form the System Menu Ethern Controller Link 0000 00 0000 01 27 1 5 28 System Configuration B NSJ Controllers For NSJ Controllers except for the NSJ5 with NS system version 6 6 or higher the Ladder Monitor is built into the system program and thus a Memory Card is not required except for the following operations Creating hard copies of screens i e screen captures Displaying I O comment files that were created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool CX Programmer CXT File Install O Comment Extracting Tool I O Comment File for Ladder Monitor Copy the file to the ldrdata folder CS CJ series PLC
54. be responsible for conformity with any standards codes or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer s application or use of the products At the customer s request OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product machine system or other application or use The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products e Outdoor use uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference or conditions or uses not described in this manual e Nuclear energy control systems combustion systems railroad systems aviation systems medical equipment amusement machines vehicles safety equipment and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations e Systems machines and equipment that could present a risk to life or property Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO A
55. bers 3 1 5 inputting Addresses and Numbers Use the following buttons to input addresses and numbers in dialog boxes The format depends on the dialog box but the operations and settings are the same Search Address Address MA cc TO 1 bit O Cycle Exec Bit Include Word O Interrupt Word All Program 2 Word Include Bit CF 6 7 4 5 3 Search No Item Contents multiple input locations in a single dialog box the input object can be switched by pressing the input character display The input character display that is currently receiving the input is displayed in yellow Address Area Buttons 4 0 to 9 and A to F Buttons Period Button BS Button CLR Button B Inputting Addresses e Inputting Bit Addresses Use either of the following formats to input bits e Word address period Bit number e Word address Bit number If a period is not used then the rightmost two digits will be treated as the bit number If a period is used there is no need to input leading zeros in bit numbers There is no need to input leading zeros in the word addresses Input Examples Selected address area Tenkey input example Inputresult CIO 612301 6123 01 CIO 6123 01 6123 01 W000 0 W000 0 47 3 1 Main Screen 3 1 5 Inputting Addresses and Numbers e Inputting Word Addresses To specify a word input the word address There is no need to input leading zeros Input Exa
56. bit ON OFF status i e the execution conditions and present values words of the operands of special instructions can be monitored 4 The desired program section can be specified using the Search Button Searching is possible for step numbers program addresses instructions selected from a list including immediate refreshing and differentiation and instructions with addresses 5 Jumping from an input bit contact to the output instruction with the same address i e to a sequence output instruction is possible JUMP Search By repeating this itis also possible to identify the input bits causing outputs to turn ON and OFF 6 Itis possible to search for input bits that are using the address in an output instruction 18 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 1 5 1 1 Overview and Features 1 1 3 Functions Added in Version 2 0 In addition to searching for output instructions from input bits and input bits from output instructions it is also possible to return to the results of up to 30 previous searches With NS series PT system version 8 0 or higher the places where an address specified as an alarm is used can be automatically found by starting the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History on the PT screen The Multiple I O Monitor operation can be used to monitor up to 20 for the NS15 specified addresses bits or words Force setting resetting or setting resetting of a specified bit address can be performed on th
57. cation 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 Related Manuals Related Manuals The following manuals are used for NS series PTs The boxes at the end of the catalog numbers indicate the revision code NS Series V1 V2 Setup Manuaal eese V083 E1 This manual describes installation and connection procedures general specifications and other hardware information for NS V1 V2 series PTs NS15 V2 NS12 V1 V2 NS10 V1 V2 NS8 V1 V2 and NS5 V1 V2 Refer to the NS Series Programming Manual VO73 E1 l for information on PT functions and specific operating procedures NS Series Setup Manual eere eren V072 E1 Provides information on NS Series PTs prior to V1 i e NS12 NS10 and NS7 D
58. ch will be performed for the address set for the selected alarm event Found MAID 0 e Starting the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History Setting Procedure 1 Openthe PT System Menu and press the PT Settings Tab to display the PT Settings Tab Page 2 Set Start up Ladder Monitor from Alarm Event Summary amp History to ON 3 Press the Write Button and then exit the System Menu Operations on the PT Screen 1 From the Alarm Event Summary and History select the alarm event that is to be searched for 2 A message will be displayed to confirm that the Ladder Monitor is to be started Select the button for starting the Ladder Monitor The content of the message will depend on the Alarm Event Summary and History settings 13 15343 Alarm 13 19 40 Alarm 8 Do vou want to start up Ladder Mon 7 Do veu want to display screens se Start up Ladder E 3 3 The Ladder Monitor will start and a search will be automatically performed for the Select an alarm and start the Ladder Monitor TS or eer CANCEL program section using the address output set for the alarm event For details on System Menu settings and message contents refer to Starting the Ladder Monitor from the Starting from the Alarm Event Summary and History on page 34 Note e When jumping to where an alarm occurred place the Alarm Event Summary and History on the bas
59. cts Searching for instructions Search input bit of output group Search all instructions by Operation instructions by Operation code code Operand Operand Searching for addresses Searching for next previous Searching for comments Not possible Possible strings Jumping to the input bit s Possible Possible address Jump to the program section using the input bit of cursor position on the ladder Jumping to the program Not possible Possible section number Searching from a PT screen Possible Not possible for addresses specified as alarms Returning to previous search Possible Possible results Searching from an END Not possible Possible instruction onwards Searching for address Only the one word specified for an All of the words used for the operand words operand is searched for i e the number of words used by the instruction are searched for Specifying the first operand in Not possible Possible a JMP or JME search 101 A 1 Comparison between NS series PTs and CX Programmer A 1 4 Multiple I O Monitor A 1 4 Multiple I O Monitor Function NS Series CX Programmer Monitoring all I O area status Not possible Monitoring specified I O Force Set Reset or Set Reset Can be performed on Multiple I O Can be performed in the Continuous I O Changing present values Monitor area monitor and the specified Multiple I O Monitor 102 A 2 Standard Models A 2 A 2 Standard Models Models S series PTs
60. cxt file and creates an I O comment file However a maximum of 30 000 comments 65 535 of global comments and 65 535 of local comments can be shown on the Ladder Monitor Software I O comments exceeding 131 070 will not be displayed on the ladder diagram 1 3 Configurations 1 3 Configurations B Pre Version 1 NS Series PTs and Version 1 NS series PTs Computer CX Programmer CX Programmer CX Programmer Project File CXT File extension cxp extension cxt CX Designer CD ROM Installation I O Comment Extracting Tool O C A comment file Application Copy the whole Copy the file to the Idrdrm folder ldrdata folder E NS series PT CS CJ series PLC host Memory Card Controller Link 0000 00 0000 01 ER 0002 00 I O comments displayed 1 3 Configurations B Version 2 NS series PTs and NSJ PLCs Computer e CX Programmer CX Programmer CX Programmer Project File CXT File extension cxp extension cxt CX Designer CD ROM Installation e I O Comment Extracting Tool 2 e CX Designer precsssneneze seo Ladder Monitor I O program extension ioc i Copy file to the ex dui project folder Transfer ioc file NS series PT system version 6 6 or higher CS CJ series PLC host Controller Link Interface Unit Controller Link version 2 NS series PTs only 0000 00 0000 01 ER 0002 00 I O comments displayed EMO Comments from
61. d I O comment may be displayed for the address displayed by the Ladder Monitor i e a different I O comment for the same address e D comment data that has been read is saved in the PT Once the data has been read it does not have to be read from the PLC e D comment data that has been read is saved in the PT under the file names G host name ioc and L host name ioc If there is already a file in the PT with the same file name it will be overwritten e Use only alphanumeric characters A to Z a to z and O to 9 underscores and dollar signs in host names If any other characters are used in host names you will not be able to read I O comments from the PLC e In the following cases a message will be displayed to confirm whether I O comments are to be read from the PLC when the Ladder Monitor is started If Yes is selected I O comments will be read from the PLC e Vhen I O comments have not been read from the PLC when there is no comment file in the PT or on the Memory Card e When the PLC symbol table has been changed e D comments cannot be read from the PLC if the symbol table is not downloaded to the PLC In that case I O comments created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool can be displayed e he Ladder Monitor searches the PLC Memory Card EM file memory and comment memory in order and reads the I O comment data from the first symbol table that is found e f the PLC symbol table is cleared after the
62. d Ladder Monitor I O comment file to the project folder for the PT using Explorer or another application 2 Connect the computer to the PT 3 Transfer the Ladder Monitor I O comment file to the PT using a transfer program or the CX Designer Refer to Transferring Data to the PT in the CX Designer online help for information on the transfer program and CX Designer 5 Turn ON the power to the PT and use one of the following methods after the PT enters RUN mode to display the System Menu e NS15 Press one of the four corners of the touch panel twice in a row Press one corner twice in a row 1 4 Using the I O Comment Extracting Tool e NS12 10 8 6 Press two of the four corners of the PT touch panel simultaneously Press the Special Screen Tab Alarm History Sort by occurrence Alarm History Sort by Frequency Operation Log Sort by occurrence Operation Log Sort by Frequency Error Log Sort by Occurrence Error Log Sort by Frequency Press the Ladder Monitor Button on the Special Screen Tab Page and then press the OK Button The Ladder Monitor will start Press the Menu Button and select Various Settings Select O Comment File Setting from the Various Settings Dialog Box The following dialog box will be displayed 1 0 Comment File Setting Host 001 160 HOST3 PLC R TOC 001 181 HOST4 0 Comment File PLC B IOC SERIALA ioc Select the host to be set Selec
63. d below the Special Function check the folders in the Memory Card and perform the step 1 above again 4 Select Ladder Monitor from the Special Function List and press the START Button 5 The Ladder Monitor will start and Main Screen will appear Note 1 With system version 6 5 or lower the PT is reset when the Ladder Monitor is started It takes 30 seconds to display the ladder diagram after starting up Note 2 The PT reads I O comments data if YO comments are set Up to 131 070 comments 65 535 maximum each for global comments and local comments can be displayed The comments exceeding 131 070 will not be displayed Note 3 Pre version 1 NS series PTs are supported through Ladder Monitor version 2 5 If you attempt to start Ladder Monitor version 3 0 or higher for a pre version 1 NS series PT Ladder Monitor version 2 5 will be started e Starting the Ladder Monitor from a User Screen Setting Procedure Use a macro word button or other object to set SWO to 4036 BCD FC4 binary See Fig 1 below Alternatively press the Switch Screen Button and select Display System Menu in the Multifunction Window and then select Ladder Monitor in the Switch to field See Fig 2 below 33 2 1 Starting the Ladder Monitor Fig 1 When the Value Set for 8WO Is Stored in BCD Word Button PBW0000 General Color Shape Label Frame Max Min Flicker Write Password Control Flag Macro Size Position Other Edi
64. ding to the specified procedure e After changing the settings of the DIP switch always turn the power supply OFF and ON or reset the PT e Do not perform the following operations while the Memory Card is being accessed e Turning OFF the power supply to the PT e Pressing the PT s reset switch e Removing the Memory Card e Do not remove the Memory Card while power is being supplied to it Always follow the specified procedure when removing the Memory Card e To ensure system safety incorporate a program that periodically calls PT operation bits from the host side to check that the PT is properly operating e Start actual system application only after sufficiently checking screen data macros and the operation of the program in the host e Do not press a touch switch with a force greater than 30 N e Do not operate a touch switch using a screwdriver or other tool Confirm the safety of the system before pressing a touch switch Do not press touch 10 Precautions for Safe Use switches consecutively without pausing in between If touch switches are pressed consecutively at high speed the PT may not be able to detect the inputs Confirm that the PT has detected the input of a touch switch before pressing any other touch switch Do not accidentally press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when the display does not appear Confirm the safety of the system before pressing touch switches To ensure safety when using numeral input
65. e Multiple I O Monitor Screen The present value of a specified word address can be changed Word present values can be displayed and input in hexadecimal decimal or signed decimal Timer and counter set values can be changed The operating mode of the PLC CPU Unit can be changed Current errors non fatal errors and fatal errors in the PLC CPU Unit can be displayed Errors can also be cleared YO comments can be read from the PLC If the I O comments have been changed the change will be automatically detected when the Ladder Monitor is started and it can be selected whether the I O comments are to be read from the PLC YO comments can be displayed in three lines or one line or not displayed at all A maximum of five characters can be displayed per line In addition comments for addresses selected on the screen can be displayed at the bottom of the screen up to 71 characters for the NS15 43 characters for the NS12 or 23 characters for the NS10 8 Ladder Monitor screens can be captured and saved on Memory Cards as bit map files Functions Added in Version 2 0 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 2 1 Programming Console Function for CS CJ series PLCs The ladder program can be changed such as changing adding input bits and changing set values Binary TIM CNT instructions can be monitored on the ladder diagram Pulse control instructions interrupt instructions
66. e function of Ladder Monitor will be disabled 2 When the PT is connected to the peripheral port of the PLC a CS1W CN118 RS 232C Conversion Cable is required Note To use the Programming Console function the following settings are required e Set the unit number to 0 on the Comm Tab of the System Menu of PT The Programming Console function will not operate if any number except 0 is set for the unit number e Turn OFF pin 1 of DIP switch on the PLC to enable writing If pin 1 is ON the Programming Console function will not operate 3 12 2 Starting the Programming Console Function Note e f touch switches are pressed in rapid succession their inputs may not be successfully received Confirm that the input of a touch switch has been successfully received before pressing the next touch switch e Press the Exit Button to end the Programming Console function after the operation Do not remove the cable or turn OFF the power to the PT while operating the Programming Console function Doing so may cause a communications error between the PLC and PT 1 Press the Menu Button in the Ladder Monitor Main Menu and select Prog Console Start from the menu 2 A confirmation dialog box will appear Press the OK Button to start the Programming Console function Press the Cancel Button to exit the confirmation dialog box 85 3 12 Starting the Programming Console 3 12 2 Starting the Programming Console Function Connection confirmation
67. e screen and the popup screen 59 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 11 Jumping from a PT User Screen to Where an Alarm Occurs When the Ladder Monitor is started from the Alarm Event Summary and History on the sheet the program section displayed at the bottom of the previous screen will be displayed without searching for the address The Next Button can be used to continue searching for the same communications address If the Ladder Monitor is started without the Alarm Event Summary and History being selected the program section displayed at the top of the previous screen will be displayed For details on the Alarm Event Summary and History refer to 2 14 Alarms and Events in the NS Series PT Programming Manual Cat No V073 If the address that is searched for is not found a message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen to indicate that output XXXXX XX was not found and that the beginning task was displayed In that case the Ladder Monitor will display the beginning step in the beginning task When DM EM or EMO to EM18 bits word are searched for as alarms with a CS1 CJ1 or CP series CPU Unit the address search will be performed in words When DM EM or EMO to EM18 bits word are searched for as alarms with a CJ2 CPU Unit instructions using the address as an output will be searched for first and then the address search will be performed in words 60 3 3 12 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Secti
68. ected PLC must be a CS CJ series PLC Step 3 Specify the destination file name and perform extraction and conversion Specify the file name that the created I O comment file of Ladder Monitor will be output after the extraction and conversion 1 Click the Browse Button and select the file name I Comment Extracting Tool Output File Save As Save in E loComment Save as type jira comment file L ancel 3 Click the OK Button I Comment Extracting Tool v Output File cy DocumentsiloComment G NewPLC1 ioc caMy DocumentsiloCommentLNewPLC1 ioc 18 3 2 Extracting and Storing the File in the Memory Card 4 The following confirmation dialog box will be displayed Click the OK Button I O comment Extracting Tool Fu lt p Start Creating LU comment File Cancel Extraction and conversion will start The progress will be shown in a dialog box 170 comment Extracting Tool cxt File Name CALadderProgramYProductian cxt Creating CAMoComment NewPLC IOC 5 The following dialog box will be displayed when the extraction and conversion have been completed Click the OK Button 1 0 comment Extracting Tool ES 1 Extraction Completed The following I O comment files extension ioc will be created in the specified folder e O comments in the global table Global comment file File name extension G L l ioc where L is input file name e O comm
69. ed e With a CJ2 CPU Unit both BCD and binary mode timers and counters can be used in the same program Determining the BCD binary mode of instructions that use time counter addresses selected for I O monitoring would require time so present values are always displayed in hexadecimal regardless of the decimal hexadecimal selection 3 7 Changing Address Status Contents 3 7 1 Force setting Resetting or Setting Resetting Specified Bits 3 Changing Address Status Contents The contents of words and the status of bits can be changed when the PLC is any mode other than RUN mode The following changes can be made using the Ladder Monitor e Setting resetting bits e Force setting resetting bits e Canceling forced status e Changing present values The ON OFF status of a bit that has been force set reset is held until forced status is cancelled or until it is again force set reset The forced status will not be changed by external inputs or by program execution results The ON OFF status of a bit that has been set reset or a change to a word present value is not forcibly held and will be changed by external inputs or by program execution results If I O status monitoring is stopped start I O status monitoring before changing values Do not change values while I O status monitoring is stopped 3 7 1 Force setting Resetting or Setting Resetting Specified Bits Note e Carefully check that the system is safe before using the Ladder Monitor
70. efully checked and is believed to be accurate however no responsibility is assumed for clerical typographical or proofreading errors or omissions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Notation Used for Safety Information The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of the product The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety Always read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions The following notation is used Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will Nl result in minor or moderate injury or may result in serious injury or death Additionally there may be significant property damage Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage Symbols Prohibition Indicates a general prohibition Caution Indicates general cautionary warning or danger level information N WARNING Always ensure that the personnel in charge confirm that installation inspection and maintenance were properly performed for the PT Personnel in charge refers to individuals qualified and responsible for ensuring safety during machine design installation operation maintenance and disposal Ensure that installation and post installation checks are performed by personnel in charge who possess a thorough understanding of the machinery t
71. elated Settings ENTM In the search timeout watch time setting specify the timeout monitor time for searches For operations other than searches timeout monitoring is executed according to the timeout watch time and the number of communications retries set under Comm Setting in the PT System Menu e During a Search Timeout watch time Search timeout watch time set by Ladder Monitor Number of communications retries Number of retries set in PT e When a Search Is Not Being Executed Timeout watch time Timeout watch time set in PT Number of communications retries Number of retries set in PT 1 Press the Menu Button and select Various Settings from the displayed menu 2 Select Search Timeout Watch Time Setting from the Various Settings Dialog Box 3 Setthe timeout watch time from 10 to 100 s 4 Press the OK Button 63 3 4 3 4 Displaying VO Comments 1 Displaying I O Comments 3 4 64 3 4 1 Displaying I O Comments Up to 65 535 global comments and 65 535 local comments can be displayed by the Ladder Monitor I O comments can be displayed in the ladder display area in three lines or in one line or not displayed at all To display details on I O comments press the instruction and operand areas in the program section currently displayed For program sections with offset addresses specified for the operands the I O comments of the start addresses will be displayed Displaying I O Comments Either of the follo
72. ents in the Local Table Local comment file File name extension L l ioc where is input file name 6 Click the Exit Button on the Initial Screen 19 3 2 Extracting and Storing the File in the Memory Card Step 4 Storing the I O comment file in the Memory Card or PT Copying the I O Comments File to the Memory Card Store the extracted and converted I O comment file in the drdata folder of the Memory Card This procedure is given on the assumption that the drmt procon and drdata folders under the drsetup folder on the CD ROM are already copied to the Memory Card Copy the I O comment files G L l ioc and L L l ioc to the drdata folder on the Memory Card EM The converted and extracted I O comment file must be stored in the drdata folder on the Memory Card If the file is not stored in the correct location the error message Cannot open I O Comment file will be displayed when the Ladder Monitor is started and the I O comments will not be displayed Copying the I O Comments File to the PT With Version 1 NS series PTs and NSJ PLCs with NS system version 6 6 or higher the I O comment file stored in the PT can be read by the Ladder Monitor 1 On the computer copy the converted Ladder Monitor I O comment file to the project folder for the PT using Explorer or another application 2 Connect the computer to the PT 3 Transfer the Ladder Monitor I O comment file to the PT using a transfer program or the CX Design
73. er Refer to Transferring Data to the PT in the CX Designer online help for information on the transfer program and CX Designer EMO An I O comment file stored in a Memory Card can also be read e fanl O comment file with the same name is stored in both the Memory Card and the PT the I O comment file in the PT will be read e With system version 6 5 or earlier store the I O comment file and Ladder Monitor application in a Memory Card and place the Memory Card in the PT 20 3 3 Uninstalling the I O Comment Extracting Tool 3 3 Uninstalling the I O Comment Extracting Tool 1 YO Comment Extracting Tool can be uninstalled automatically using Add Remove Program in the Control Panel 2 Open My Computer and double click Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel 3 Remove I O Comment Extracting Tool 4 The Confirm File Deletion Dialog Box is displayed Once you execute deletion you cannot cancel it 5 The Uninstall Shield is started 6 Click the OK Button after uninstallation has been completed 21 3 3 22 Uninstalling the YO Comment Extracting Tool Appendix Appendix Appendix For system global symbols preset in the CX Programmer such as Condition Flags the I O comment display at the CX Programmer and at the Ladder Monitor i e the display of I O comment files created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool are shown in the following table E Global Symbol List Description on the CX Pro
74. er counter set value is specified by an address use the following method to change the present value of the specified I O 1 2 3 Press the second operand i e the timer counter set value of the TIM CNT instruction in the ladder display area to select it i e to display the cursor Press the Change Value Button m d Sa IC ele IM ct pag aia 1 Select the timer counter set value 2 Press the Change Button The Change Value Dialog Box will be displayed TI 3 8 Changing Timer Counter Set Values Change Value BCD Objet Addr ES Bac E i B ES EN EN ES e EN 4 Input the new value If the timer counter operating mode at the PLC is BCD the input format for the Change Value Dialog Box will be BCD If the operating mode is binary the display format for I O status monitoring will be as shown in the following table Display format Inputformat Hexadecimal Select one of the following in the Change Value Dialog Box eHexadecimal default eDecimal Decimal Select one of the following in the Change Value Dialog Box Signed decimal eHexadecimal e Decimal default 5 Press the Update Button Note e If I O status monitoring is stopped start I O status monitoring before changing timer counter set values Do not change timer counter set values while I O status monitoring is stopped e The program is changed when a timer counter set value is changed If a t
75. escribes how to connect the PT to the host and peripheral devices methods to setup communications and operation and procedures for maintenance Refer to the NS Series Programming Manual V073 E1 LJ for information on PT functions and specific operating procedures NS Series Programming Manual V073 E1 Describes the screen configurations object functions and host communications for the PT CX Designer User s Manual V099 E1 The screens displayed on the PT can be created in the CX Designer and transferred between the CX Designer and PT This manual describes the installation and features of the CX Designer For details on CX Designer operations refer to the CX Designer s Online Help Terminology Terminology The following terminology is used in this manual PT NS Series PLC CS CJ Series Serial Communications Unit Serial Communications Board CPU Unit CX Designer Host Programming Manual In this manual indicates an NS series Programmable Terminal Indicates products in the OMRON NSLILI Series of Programmable Terminals Indicates a Programmable Controller in the OMRON SYSMAC CS CJ Series of Programmable Controllers Indicates Programmable Controllers in the OMRON SYSMAC CS CJ Series of Programmable Controllers CS1G CS1H CS1G H CS1H H CJ1G CJ1G H CJ1H H CJ1M CP1H CP1L CJ2H CJ2M In this manual CJ1H
76. except for the NS5 V2 and NSJ5 and the setup procedure is thus not required Proceed to Starting the Ladder Monitor on page 32 In addition the Ladder Monitor cannot read I O comments from the PLC in the following cases e Vhen the symbol table has not been downloaded to the PLC e When the CPU Unit does not support symbol table downloads In these cases use the I O Comment Extracting Tool to create an I O comment file B Setting Up the Ladder Monitor 1 Prepare a Memory Card HMC EFLI I beforehand Copy the folders from the CX Designer CD ROM to the Memory Card placed in the PC card slot in the computer using the following steps 1 and 2 Copy CD ROM Idrrmt Idrdata procon Memory Card Ladder Monitor folders Application EN 1 Copy the drmt ldrdata and procon folders from under the drsetup folder in the CD ROM to the root directory of the Memory Card 2 To display I O comments on the screen while monitoring the program extract the I O comments from the CXT file of CX Programmer using the I O Comment Extracting Tool Then copy the I O comment file to the drdata folder in the Memory Card Refer to the O Comment Extracting Tool Operation Manual for details on operating the I O Comment Extracting Tool This operation is not required when I O comments are read from the PLC 3 After copying the folders the folders in the Memory Card will be as follows The Memory Card is treated as drive F in the dr EE table
77. g so may corrupt the screen data or system program e Turning OFF the power supply to the PT e Pressing the PT s reset switch When mounting the Battery be sure to use the correct Battery and mount it correctly Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery Dispose of the Units and batteries according to local ordinances as they apply ei eB ith RA n I Never use volatile solvents such as benzene or thinners or chemical dusters to clean the PT The backlight in the NS series PT contains mercury Do not dispose of the PT together with waste to be processed at disposal plants Dispose of the PT according to all local laws regulations and ordinances The backlight in the PT cannot be replaced by the user Contact your OMRON representative for backlight replacement Periodically check the installation conditions in applications where the PT is subject to contact with oil or water 11 Precautions for Correct Use Precautions for Correct Use e Do not install the Unit in the following places e Locations subject to severe changes in temperature e Locations subject to direct sunlight e Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifications e Locations subject to condensation as the result of high humidity e Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases e Locations subject to shock or vibration e Outdoor locations directly subject to wind or rain e Locations subject to strong ultraviolet lig
78. grammer Description of I O Comments on the Global Symbols I O Comments Address Ladder Monitor P_0 02s 0 02 second clock pulse bit CF103 0 02s Clock Pulse 0 1second clock pulse bit CF100 0 1s Clock Pulse 0 2second clock pulse bit 0 2s Clock Pulse 1min Clock Pulse 1 minute clock pulse bit CF 104 1 0 second clock pulse bit CF102 1s Clock Pulse P AER Access Error Flag Sn Carry CY Flag cF004 Carry CY Flag P Cycle Time Error Cycle Time Too Long Flag A401 08 Cycle time over Flag P Cycle Time Value Present Scan Time A264 Equals EQ Flag CF006 Flag a Execution Error ER CF003 Error ER Flag P First Cycle First Cycle Flag A200 11 First cycle Flag P First Cycle Task Initial Task Execution Flag A200 15 Greater Than or Equals GE Flag CF000 Greater Than GT Flag CF005 P IO Verify Error I O Verification Error Flag A402 09 Initial Task Execution F gt Flag gt Flag I O Verification Error lt Flag Less Than or Equals LE Flag CF002 P_Low Battery Battery Error Flag A402 04 Battery Error Less Than LT Flag CF007 P_Max_Cycle_Time Maximum Cycle Time A262 lt Flag Negative N Flag Not Equals NE Flag CF001 Flag A Always OFF Flag Always ON Flag Output OFF Flag Overflow OF Flag CF009 Overflow OF Flag Step Flag Underflow UF Flag 0 01 Clock Pulse 1 Clock Pulse 0 1 Clock Pulse 24
79. he PT 83 3 12 Starting the Programming Console 3 12 1 Ports That Support the Programming Console Function 3 12 Starting the Programming Console If the NS series PT and CS CJ series PLC are connected using a serial port the Programming Console function can be used on the Ladder Monitor without connecting a Programming Console This function is not supported for CJ2 CPU Units All functions except saving the ladder program to a cassette tape and restoring it can be executed Note e When using the Programming Console functions carefully check that the system is safe before performing the following actions Changing monitored data Changing the operating mode Force setting resetting bits Changing set values present values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation Refer to 3 14 Using a Password for details on the password function e Confirm system safety before turning the power ON OFF or resetting Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably Note e The Programming Console function cannot be used when the PT is connected to a CJ CJ series PLC using an Ethernet or Controller Link Board e The CJ2 CPU Units do not support a Programming Console The Programming Console function cannot be used when connected to a CJ2 CPU Unit 3 12 1 Ports That Support the Programming Console Function To use the Programming Console function the PT must be connected to a CS CJ
80. herofthe following operations e Cancel forced status from the Change Value Dialog Box e Cancel forced status from the Check Forced Bits Dialog Box B Canceling Forced Status from the Change Value Dialog Box 1 Press the Cancel All Button in the Change Value Dialog Box 2 Amessage will be displayed for confirmation Press the OK Button B Canceling Forced Status from the Check Forced Bits Dialog Box Communications addresses with forced status can be displayed in a list in the Check Forced Bits Dialog Box and they can be cleared in a batch It is possible to display the Check Forced Bits Dialog Box when starting or stopping the Ladder Monitor to check forced status before starting the Ladder Monitor or to check that the Ladder Monitor is not being stopped without proper preparation 1 Select Check Forced Bits from the menu that is displayed by pressing the Menu Button 3 7 Changing Address Status Contents 2 The Check Forced Bits Dialog Box will be displayed Check Forced Eits Reading 21 ck forced status before start end of ladder monitor Execute QE None 3 To check the addresses with forced status press the Scan All Button A list of addresses with forced status will be displayed 4 To cancel the forced status of all addresses press the Cancel All Button 5 A message will be displayed for confirmation Press the OK Button 6 To have the Scan All Dialog Box displayed when the Ladder Monitor i
81. ht e Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in the following locations e Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise e Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields e Locations close to power supplies e Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity 12 NS Series Ladder Monitor OPERATION MANUAL LADDER MONITOR Table of Contents Table of Contents NS SERIES LADDER MONITOR clelia LA RL aa 13 SECTION INTRODUCTION sade here eee ea ella ila iaia 17 1 1 OVERVIEW AND FEATURES prelibati 18 1 1 1 Gi M 18 1 1 2 miU rici T 18 1 1 3 Functions Added in Version 2 00 19 1 1 4 F ncionsAdded in Version Zio hill 19 1 1 5 Functions Added in Version 2 8 ii 19 1 1 6 Functions Added in Version 2 itii ene teo E et dee evades tie eee 20 1 1 7 FUNCIONS Added In Version ille lillo Ce md Un lv dade tds 20 1 1 8 Functions Added in Version Slice 21 1 1 9 Functions Added in Version 32h bia Diseniloli 21 1 2 CHECKING THE PACKAGE tree eau doutseliu ndn eio dde 22 lo IMEMORYT ARDSLL astu dida di edi did REM E pu is 24 lid SSDPECIEICATIONS a ect 25 1 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION escoissen E a a a aaa a AR Eia lisa 27 SECTION Z INSTALCA TION i e TT 29 2 1 STARTING THE LADDER MONITOR lia 30 2 2 EXTNG LADDER MONITOR ia AA 40 SECTION 3 BASIC OPERATION 5 issu a ea bee des a iaia eda 41 3 1 MAIN SGRE EN seeda aa
82. ically found Either of the following two methods can be used to perform this search e Using a button to start the Ladder Monitor e Starting the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History NS series PT system version 8 0 or higher is required to start the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History RESET When jumping from a user PT screen to a location that generated an alarm instructions that use offset addresses will not be found Use an address search e Using a Button to Start the Ladder Monitor Setting Procedure 1 Arrange the Alarm Event Summary and History and objects for starting the Ladder Monitor on a PT user screen Place these functional objects on the same screen For details on objects for starting the Ladder Monitor refer to Starting the Ladder Monitor from a User Screen on page 33 Operations on the PT Screen 1 From the Alarm Event Summary and History select the alarm event to search for 2 Press the object to start the Ladder Monitor Alarm CIO19 0 13 23 53 13 23 58 Alarm C1019 1 13 23 51 NY arn4 C1019 3 13 24 88 M a1arn6 lt c1019 4 Select an alarm to start the Ladder Monitor 3 The Ladder Monitor will start and a search will be automatically performed for the program section using the address set for the alarm event 58 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 11 Jumping from a PT User Screen to Where an Alarm Occurs 6411 09 6673 86 A sear
83. imer counter set value is changed from the Ladder Monitor while monitoring with the CX Programmer use the CX Programmer to transfer the program from the PLC to the personal computer so that the programs will match 78 3 9 Changing the PLC Operating Mode 3 9 Changing the PLC Operating Mode The PLC operating mode can be changed to PROGRAM MONITOR or RUN mode from the Ladder Monitor Use the following procedure to change the PLC operating mode Note e Carefully check that the system is safe before using the Ladder Monitor to perform any of the following actions or before using a CX Programmer or Programming Console to perform any of these actions from another node while the Ladder Monitor is running Changing monitoring data Changing the operating mode Force setting resetting bits Changing set values or present values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation Refer to 3 14 Using a Password for details on the password function 1 Press the Menu Button in the Main Screen and select Mode Change from the menu The Proc Mode Change Dialog Box will be displayed 2 Select Program Monitor or Run and press the Set Button Proc Mode Change C3 Program Moni tor C3 Run EN La A message will be displayed asking for confirmation To change the operating mode press the OK Button To leave the operating mode unchanged press the Cancel Button Note
84. ing example 12 addresses are being monitored by the NS10 69 3 6 3 6 1 70 Multiple I O Monitoring Specifying the I O to Monitor resent value DFF ON DFF AAAH 6 When the maximum number of addresses is displayed at the Multiple I O Monitor the first address will be deleted each time another is added In the following illustration W001 01 has been added to the example illustration shown above The first address D00100 has been deleted and all the other addresses have advanced by one resent value AAA OFF HAM WM HAB ALM Ho JFF d fi ARM AMM HAT AM UR FF 7 Press the location where the address and present value are displayed to select that address and to display the cursor there In the following illustration the cursor is displayed at D00200 resent value AIAH AMM A OFF HH MM N AAAA 41H Hb OFF HAT wal Ad MAMA 8 To delete the selected address press the Delete Button 9 Tochange the present value of the selected address press the Change Button For details refer 3 7 Changing Address Status Contents 10 Press the I O Mon Button again on the Main Screen to exit the Multiple I O Monitor ENTM e Communications addresses registered to the Multiple I O Monitor are remembered even after exiting the Ladder Monitor so the same communications addresses can be monitored the next time the Ladder Monitor is started e Present values are not displayed while I O status monitoring is stopp
85. isplayed for the NS15 16 maximum for the NS12 or 12 maximum for the NS10 8 Used to change the present value or the set value for the address currently indicated by the cursor A bit set reset force set reset force cancel word PV change or timer counter SV change can be executed Switches I O comment displays in the ladder display area to 3 rows 1 row or no display Switches present value displays for I O status monitoring and multiple I O monitoring to hexadecimal decimal or signed decimal Displays the following menu items e Monitor Hard Copy e Remove the Memory Card e Ladder Monitor Start Stop e D Comment Reading e Change Host e PLC Error e Check Force Bits e Mode Change e Prog Console Start e Various Settings e Programming Console Setting e Address Search Setting e Search Timeout Watch Time Setting e OD Comment File Setting Exits the Ladder Monitor and returns to the user screens If the Ladder Monitor was started from the System Menu the display will return to the user screen displayed prior to moving to the System Menu Scrolls up one row if the program section that was found exceeds the screen display area This button is displayed only when scrolling is required Scrolls down one row if the program section that was found exceeds the screen display area This button is displayed only when scrolling is required 3 1 Main Screen 3 1 5 Inputting Addresses and Num
86. le output even if the power supply input is interrupted for 10 ms The DC power supply must also have reinforced or double insulation Rated power supply voltage 24 VDC Allowable range 20 4 to 27 6 VDC Capacity NS15 45 W min NS12 NS10 or NS8 25 W min e Do not perform a dielectric voltage test e Useatwisted pair cable with a cross sectional area of at least 2 mm to connect to the power terminals and always use M3 5 crimp terminals Tighten the terminal screws to a torque of 0 8 N m Make sure the screws are properly tightened e Ground the Unit correctly to prevent operational errors caused by noise e Do not touch the surface of the circuit board or the components mounted on it you re your bare hands Discharge any static electricity from your body before handling the board Confirm that the current capacity of the connected device is 250 mA or less before using the 5 V power supply from pin 6 of the RS 232C connector The 5 V output from the PT is 250 mA max at 5 V 5 Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables Always tighten the connector screws after connecting communications cables e The maximum tensile load for cables is 30 N Do not apply loads greater than this Confirm the safety of the system before turning ON or OFF the power supply or before pressing the reset button e The whole system may stop depending on how the power supply is turned ON or OFF Turn ON or OFF the power supply accor
87. lect A all tasks or specify the task Cycle Execution or Interrupt 5 After the search conditions have been input press the Search Button The ladder program section corresponding to the specified conditions will be displayed and the cursor will be displayed at the address that is found To continue the search for the same address under the same search conditions press the Next Button while the cursor is displayed at the address that was found Searching for Specified Addresses Used for Sequence Output Instructions Use the following procedure to search for a specified address used in a sequence output instruction OUT OUT NOT DIFD DIFU SET RSET or KEEP 1 Press Search Search Outputinstr to display the following dialog box Search QutputInstr let Operand No Instr Specify Select Task ae Instr Specify Cycle Exec CIO ee O Interrupt All Program 2 Input the address to search for 3 For the search range select A all tasks or specify the task Cycle Exec or Interrupt 4 After the search conditions have been input press the Search Button The ladder program section corresponding to the specified conditions will be displayed and the cursor will be displayed at the address that is found To continue the search for the same address under the same search conditions press the Next Button while the cursor is displayed at the address that was found 53 3 3 Displaying the Desired Progra
88. m Section 3 3 4 Searching for Specified Instructions 3 3 4 Searching for Specified Instructions It is possible to search for only specified instructions that use specific addresses Use the following procedure to search for a specified instruction 1 Press Search Search Outputinstr 2 Select the Instruction Option Search Output Instr lst Operand No Instr Specify Select Task ae e Instr Specify O Cycle Exec CIO Interrupt No Differentiation All Program om Refresh MARMO E G G ES EN EN E MI E Ww 3 Selectthe instruction from the instruction list To specify differentiation specify either Differentiation Up or Differentiation Down Press the Imm Refresh Button to specify immediate refreshing For the search range select A all tasks or specify the task Cycle Exec or Interrupt 4 To find instructions using a specified address input the address 5 After the search conditions have been input press the Search Button The ladder program section corresponding to the specified conditions will be displayed and the cursor will be displayed at the address that is found Example Searching for OUT 6143 15 in the Cycle Execution tasks 1 Select OUT from the instruction list box 2 Check that mmediate Refresh is not set 3 Select Cycle Exec from the Select Task Press the input field of the task number and enter 0 on the tenkey pad 4 Select C O from the operand list box
89. mber of communications addresses that can be registered to the Multiple I O Monitor has been increased to 16 for the NS12 and 12 for the NS10 8 Communications addresses registered to the Multiple I O Monitor are remembered even after exiting the Ladder Monitor so the same communications addresses can be monitored when the Ladder Monitor is next started The Ladder Monitor is started in I O Monitoring Mode and it can be exited while executing I O monitoring or multiple I O monitoring Ladder Monitor screens can be captured and saved to a Memory Card as bit map files 1 1 Overview and Features 1 1 8 Functions Added in Version 3 1 e Word present values can be displayed and input in hexadecimal decimal or signed decimal e Up to 65 535 global comments and 65 535 local comments can be displayed as O comments e A Memory Card removal function has been added e he current program name can be displayed e Forced status can be checked when starting and stopping the Ladder Monitor 1 1 8 Functions Added in Version 3 1 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 3 1 e Monitoring is now supported for CJ2 CPU Units Tag names however are not displayed EtherNet IP can be used to connect to a PLC The following new instructions for CJ2 CPU Units are now supported TRSET GRAY BIN GRAY BINL BIN GRAY BIN GRAYL MAXD MAXF MAXL MIND MINF MINL RECV2 SEND2 CMND2 PMCR2 and tracking instructions RSRCH and RS
90. mory Card mounted e The screen capture execution result completed or failed is displayed at the bottom of the screen Example Message after Operation Is Completed e The size of the bmp file that is created will be as follows e NS15 Approx 1538 KB e NS12 Approx 938 KB e NS10 8 Approx 601 KB e Do not perform the following operations while the Memory Card is being accessed e Turning OFF the PT power supply e Pressing the PT reset switch e Removing the Memory Card e Do not remove the Memory Card while power is being supplied Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removing the Memory Card 82 3 11 Capturing Screens B Removing the Memory Card Follow the procedure below to remove the Memory Card while the Ladder Memory is operating 1 2 3 4 o Press the Menu Button and select Remove the Memory Card from the menu that is displayed Remove the Memory Card Memory Gard Do NOT remove Press the Remove Button When it is safe to remove the Memory Card Ready to Remove will be displayed Remove the Memory Card Memory Card Ready to Remove You may sately remove the Memory Card Ex ES Remove the Memory Card that is inserted in the PT Press the Back Button to close the dialog box Note Once the Memory Card is indicated as ready to remove it must be reinserted in the PT before it can be used again It cannot be accessed from the PT until it has been removed and reinserted in t
91. mples Selected address area Tenkey input example anputresut CIO 6123 6123 cio 0115 CIO 0001 0001 Woo Note e Press the touch switches with a force of no greater than 30 N Applying a greater force may cause the glass to break cause injuries and prevent operation e f touch switches are pressed in rapid succession their inputs may not be successfully received Confirm that the input of a touch switch has been successfully received before pressing another touch switch e Do not press touch switches carelessly while the backlight is OFF or while nothing is displayed on the screen Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably Press touch switches only after confirming system safety 48 3 2 Quick Reference 3 2 Quick Reference The following table provides a quick reference to Ladder Monitor functions and manual pages that provide details Search To jump from a user screen to the location where an alarm occurred To search for a specified address To search for the address currently indicated by the CUrsor To jump from an input bit to the sequence output instruction for the same address To jump from a sequence output instruction to the input bit for the same address To return to a program section that was previously found If you already know the step number program address To search for a specified address in an output instruction To jump to a particular instruction
92. n be characters displayed I O comments can be displayed in 1 or 3 Total number of I O comments lines Global comment No limitation Detail Up to 71 characters for the NS15 Local comment No limitation up to 43 characters for the NS12 or up to 23 characters for the NS10 8 Total number of I O comments Global comments 65 535 Local comments 65 535 I O name variable display Ladder with variables can be displayed Displaying rung annotation None Possible rung comment comment box isplaying bits in the Auxiliary Displayed by address e g A200 11 The name is displayed Area Refer to the following table e g P First Cycle Displaying input bits with Displayed by f J and Displayed by f J and differentiation and Immediate refreshing Displaying differentiation of Displayed for differentiation up for Displayed for differentiation up for special instruction differentiation down and for immediate differentiation down and for immediate Displaying immediate refresh refresh refreshing Displaying operand bits for Normal input bit display when a DIFU or When a DIFU operand is an input bit the DIFU and DIFD instructions DIFD operand is an input bit input bit symbol is displayed as When a DIFD operand is an input bit the input bit symbol is displayed as The following bits in the Auxiliary Area are displayed differently by the Ladder Monitor and the CX Programmer 100 A 1 Comparison bet
93. n be used to extract I O comment data from CX Programmer CXT files For details refer to the O Comment Extracting Tool Operation Manual Up to 22 lines per program section a group of instructions for which the bus bar is divided can be displayed on the Ladder Monitor Line 23 and onwards will not be displayed They will also not be displayed if the number of lines exceeds 22 as a result of wrapping A program section including 9 or more TR Bits will also not be displayed Note 1 Displaying Wrapped Rows When displaying a program section including more the maximum number of columns 21 for the NS15 16 for the NS12 or 13 for the NS10 8 the next row is automatically started using the EI element as shown below The row is automatically wrapped when the program NS15 21 columns e g 21 input columns 1 output column section has more than the maximum number of NS12 16 columns e g 16 input columns 1 output column columns that can be displayed NS10 8 13 columns e g 13 input columns 1 output column 6000 06 BAGG GI BEG0 62 HHGG 0I GOHO 04 4606 65 FE00 606 BOUG 07 BAGA dus A I A ee E a E a a EM a T E 6001 66 G601 01 6661 62 BABI U3 8681 64 6601 65 GUAL HE 8601 07 BABI H8 dada duo a gy iran 6601 09 Note 2 Displaying Section Breaks When displaying a ladder program created on CX Programmer version 2 0 or higher a 43 3 1 3 1 1 44 Main Screen Ladder Display Area Note 3 Note 4 Note 5
94. n the following cases Searched the previous the next program section of the beginning last program section in the task Instruction of the specified conditions does not exist in the program This program section cannot be The following cases are possible e Program section is not completed e Program section exceeds 22 lines e When an instruction that cannot be displayed in a ladder diagram exists in a block programming section e When more than 9 TR bits are used A search was performed for a task Operation Input and Other Error Messages Counter measure Use the CX Programmer to clear the UM read protection for the PLC and then restart the Ladder Program Use the CX Programmer to clear the task read protection for the PLC and then restart the Ladder Program Enter the correct address Input cycle execution task number CS1 CJ1 CP 0 to 31 CJ2 0 to 127 or interrupt task number 0 to 255 Enter the correct value Conditions for searching Input the conditions for the instruction instruction input bit are incorrect specifications Check the conditions Check the program by using the CX Programmer EM bank does not exist in PLC EM bank not supported by the Specify the correct EM bank connected PLC is specified Monitoring points exceeded the The maximum monitoring points limit Continue monitoring but 167 exceeded in the ladder present value of overflowed program section and I O monitor
95. ng instructions which were added for the CJ1H H R are now supported SINQ COSQ TANQ MOVF TIMU TIMUX TMUH TMUHX and FIORF Functions Added in Version 3 0 The following functions have been added for Ladder Monitor version 3 0 With NS system version 8 0 or higher the places where an address that is specified as an alarm is used can be automatically found by starting the Ladder Monitor from the Alarm Event Summary and History on the PT screen I O comments can be read from a symbol table stored in the PLC so I O comment files no longer have to be created in advance using the I O Comment Extracting Tool I O comments can be displayed in one or three lines or not at all Step searches address searches and output instruction searches are all supported to provide for different applications It is also possible to search for input conditions that use output communications addresses It is possible to return to a maximum of 30 previously searched program sections The cursor is now displayed in the program section The communications address at the cursor position can be searched and the present value can be changed Timer and counter set values can be changed The maximum numbers of rows and columns that can be displayed on a screen have been increased Up to 13 rows and 13 columns can be displayed for the NS10 8 or 17 rows and 16 columns for the NS12 when I O comments and the Multiple YO Monitor are not both displayed The maximum nu
96. ng procedure to change the present value of a word that is being monitored 1 In the ladder display area or from the Multiple I O Monitor press the address for which the value is to be changed The address will be selected with the cursor displayed there 2 Press the Change Button P_On 4818 04 m l i amp E 086188 4616 65 G21 Xb Irv 8 066108 4010 06 pe i mR ASIE 1 Selected _ 1 Selected om idress resent value Address value Prosa Chan rt Es 7 2 e Button 3 The Change Value Dialog Box will be displayed 74 3 7 Changing Address Status Contents 3 3 Changing Present Values of Specified Words Change Value O Decimal Objet Addr Value Hexadec 4 Input the desired value in the Value Field The format of the input number will be changed as shown below according to the display format of the ladder monitor Display format Hexadecimal Select one of the following in the Change Value Dialog Box e Hexadecimal default e Decimal Select one of the following in the Change Value Dialog Box e Hexadecimal e Decimal default Signed decimal Signed decimal When a 2 word or 4 word operand is selected for a special instruction the input will be for two or four words When floating point decimal is selected the value will not be changed When the operating mode is in BCD input present values of timers and counters in BCD regardless of the present value display format
97. o be installed Do not use the input functions of the PT such as the function switches or switches on the touch panel in applications that involve human life in applications that may result in serious injury or for emergency stop switches Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the PT Doing so may impair the safety functions Do not attempt to take the Unit apart and do not touch any internal parts while the power is being supplied Doing either of these may result in electrical shock Safety Precautions Turn OFF the 5 V power supply before connecting or disconnecting the RS 232C cable The 5 V circuit in the RS 232C equipment may be destroyed by the inrush current from the conversion unit Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Safe Use e When unpacking the Units check carefully for any external scratches or other damage Also shake the Units gently and check for any abnormal sound e he PT must be installed in a control panel e The mounting panel must be between 1 6 and 4 8 mm thick Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0 5 and 0 6 N m to maintain water and dust resistance Make sure the panel is not dirty or warped and that it is strong enough to hold the Units e Do not let metal particles enter the Units when preparing the panel e Do not connect an AC power supply to the DC power input terminals e Use a DC power supply with minimal voltage fluctuation that provides a stab
98. on 3 3 12 Back Searching Back Searching It is possible to search a program section backwards to find the cause of an output not turning ON or OFF 1 The cause of output bit CIO 300 00 not turning ON is that input bit CIO 200 00 has not turned ON so search back to find bit CIO 200 00 400 0200 00 DAH TA 2 Press the input for CIO 200 00 twice A message will be displayed to confirm the search Press the OK Button The program section is then found where CIO 200 00 is being used for an output 0200 00 0300 00 J 400 cha Ri lid DA oe 0100 00 on i pa um 0100 01 3 The cause of CIO 200 00 not turning ON is that bit CIO 100 00 or CIO 100 01 has not turned ON First assume that CIO 100 00 is the cause and search for the CIO 100 00 output Press input for CIO 100 00 twice to find an output for CIO 100 00 382 0100 00 0200 00 E 100 01 SBS 0000 O00 Dn a 4 Ifthis program section turns out not to be the cause press the Back Button to return to the program section prior to the search 255 OOo OC no a ud am Bae PEL sen HM HMM 0100 01 5 Next search back for input bit CIO 100 01 As before press the input for CIO 100 01 twice By doing this you jump to the output for CIO 100 01 which shows the ultimate cause to be input bit CIO 0000 01 not turning OFF 61 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 13 Search related Settings 62 d 0000 di A005 l pa
99. only be used for the unit number on the Comm The Programming Console function cannot be when the Unit No 0 is set Tab of the System Menu of PT used if the number except 0 is set for the Unit Check communications No setting in the System Menu To use the Programming The cable is not connected to Connect the cable to the RS 232C port or Console function the cable RS 232C port or peripheral port in peripheral port must be connected the the CPU RS 232C port or peripheral port built in the CPU Check the cable connection Cannot find the active port Neither port A nor port B is set in Ladder Monitor Programming Console function Check communications the Change Host Dialog Box of can be used when the port A or port B of PT is setting in the System Menu Ladder Monitor set Set port A or port B on the Change Host Dialog Box of Ladder Monitor When PLC is set to memory Writing is disabled for the PLC Turn OFF pin 1 of the DIP switch on the PLC to write protection enable writing Programming Console cannot be used Check if pin 1 of PLC is set to OFF Cannot be switched to the Files that are necessary to start Copy all the necessary files from the CD ROM Programming Console the Programming Console to the Memory Card again function Check the Memory function do not exist in the Memory Check whether the Memory Card can be Card Card loaded correctly on a computer Cannot access to the Memory Card because of Memory Card erro
100. or a PLC connected to port B when PLCs are connected to both ports A and B when connecting to a PLC via Ethernet or Controller Link or when connecting to the Controller Section of an NSJ Controller 1 Press the Menu Button and select Change Host from the menu The following dialog box will be displayed Change Host Comms Method EX ED Host names created in the CX Designer will be shown in the list box for the selected communications path 2 Select the communications path to which the desired host is connected select the host name to be connected to and press the OK Button 88 3 14 Using a Password 3 14 Using a Password A password can be required before the following operations e Changing the status of a bit or the contents of a word e Setting resetting bits e Force setting resetting bits e Clearing forced status e Changing present values e Changing the set value of a timer or counter e Changing the operating mode e Starting the Programming Console function The operation will be enabled only when the correct password for the level specified with the Ladder Monitor is entered The password must be entered each time any of the above operations is performed e Setting a Password 1 Start the Ladder Monitor and press the upper two corners of the PT screen at the same time e NS15 Press function key F1 and the upper right corner of the screen ce e NS12 10 8 Press the upper two corners of the screen RO
101. ord function Use the following procedure to change timer counter set values e When the Set Value Is Specified by Constant 1 In the ladder display area press the second operand the timer counter set value for the TIM CNT instruction to select it The cursor will be displayed there 2 Press the Change Button Bc E H LO E777 1 Select the timer counter set value 2 Press the Change Button 3 The Timer Counter Value Dialog Box will be displayed Set Timer Counter Value BCD Objet Addr BS 76 3 8 Changing Timer Counter Set Values Input the desired value The input format for the Set Timer Counter Value Dialog Box depends on the timer counter operating mode of the PLC BCD or binary and not on the display format of the ladder monitor When the timer counter operating mode is BCD the input format for the Set Timer Counter Value Dialog Box will be BCD When the timer counter operating mode is binary e f the set value is in hexadecimal e g 100 the input format for the Set Timer Counter Value Dialog Box will be hexadecimal and the A to F Buttons will be displayed If the set value is in decimal e g amp 100 the input format for the Set Timer Counter Value Dialog Box will be decimal Press the Set Button When a timer counter set value is changed the screen display will be updated to reflect the change e When the Set Value Is Specified by an Address When the tim
102. pecified level from the CX Designer or System Menu 90 Section 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 4 1 1 4 1 Troubleshooting Ladder Monitor Does Not Start Troubleshooting This section describes messages that may be displayed if errors occur in the Ladder Monitor If errors not listed in the following tables appear or the program does not work correctly after recovery the system may be unstable In that case please restart the NS series PT 4 1 1 Ladder Monitor Does Not Start Message Probable cause Countermeasure 1 No files in the Memory Card 2 Cannot access because the Memory Card is defective Transfer the files from the CD ROM to the Memory Card again Check that the Memory Card can be read normally on a personal computer atO Idrmt not found Reinstall Ladder Monitor to Memory Card atO Idrmt file name not found Reinstall Ladder Monitor to Memory Card atO Idrdata not found Reinstall Ladder Monitor to Memory Card Failed to read startup check list Reinstall Ladder Monitor to Memory Card Failed to check the version of system program Reinstall the system program for PT 4 1 2 FINS Command and System File Error Messages Registered Host Info And Failed to read communications Change the communications setting in the Comm Settings not matching setting System Menu of the PT after pressing the Exit Check the communication Communications port for PLC Button setting Exit Application not set
103. process again after after success is permitted same PLC completing access from other Support Alloc Host XXXX Software Alloc Addr XXXX MRES XX SRES XX Cannot clear error The cause of the error is not Press the OK Button to close the dialog box MRES XX SRES XX cleared when canceling the error Then clear the errors again Change the PLC Clear All Err can only be executed to PROGRAM mode before clearing all errors when the PLC is in PROGRAM mode but another mode is not set Cannot connect to this PLC Unsupported PLC is connected Check the connected PLC and restart the model Ladder Monitor SYSMAC CS CJ series PLCs Model code XX can be connected It returns it to the operation screen 93 4 1 Troubleshooting 4 1 2 FINS Command and System File Error Messages Message Probable cause Countermeasure e Cannot open I O comment This message is showed when I O Check if the Memory Card can be read file comment file is not set or the I O normally in a computer Also check if an I O e Cannot open I O comment file comment file cannot be read comment file is stored in a Memory Card If the folder because of a Memory Card error specified I O comment file is not in the Memory Card copy the file to the drdata I O comment file does not exist An I O comment file does not exist folder of Memory Card when setting I O comment file Cannot open System Ladder Monitor System Check if the Memory Card can be read
104. r When is set FINS write A 1 N NT Link connection was To use Programming Console functions select protection of by way of made with a host that had FINS OFF for Validate FINS write protection via network Programming write protection via the network network in the PLC Setup at the Console cannot be used enabled CX Programmer 97 4 1 Troubleshooting 4 1 4 Error Message When Using Programming Console Function 98 Appendices A 1 Comparison between NS series PTs and CX Programmer A 1 1 Ladder Program Display A 1 Comparison between NS series PTs and CX Programmer A 1 1 Ladder Program Display Nseries CXPmgamme Limitation for No of rows 22 rows Overflowed rows will cause a No limitation one program program section error section No of TR bits Displays program sections with 8 TR bit The program section with up to 16 TR bits max Cannot display 9 or more TR bits can be displayed as ladder diagram Continuity display A program section with more than the Connected in a series by input bit AND maximum number of input bits 21 for the No limitation NS15 16 for the NS12 or 13 for the No wrapping NS10 8 connected by AND is displayed Checked by horizontal scroll and lines are wrapped using the continuation symbol m Special instruction display Horizontal display on one step Vertical display on multiple steps I O Comments display On the ladder program section Up to 5 e Up to 255 characters 10 lines ca
105. r 3 3 13 Search related Settings B Setting the Search Range The user can specify whether address searches are to be performed up to the third or the fifth operand of the special instructions By searching only up to the third operand the fourth and subsequent operands are not searched and the search time is shortened By searching up to the fifth operand all operands are searched and the search time is lengthened 1 Press the Menu Button and select Various Settings from the menu 2 Select Address Search Setting from the Various Settings Dialog Box Search Third Operand C Search Fifth Operand 3 Select either the third or the fifth operand as end of the search range 4 Press the OK Button EMO When a CJ2 CPU Unit is connected the setting will be ignored and the search will be made through the fifth operand B Setting the Search Timeout Watch Time The processing from a search until the display of the program section may take time The Ladder Monitor sends a search command to the PLC and monitors the communications response time If the response time exceeds the set time a timeout error message will be displayed If that occurs increase the timeout monitor time in the Search Timeout Watch Time Setting In addition the number of communications retries for the search will be the number of communications retries set under Comm Setting in the PT System Menu 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 13 Search r
106. r signed decimal by pressing the Dec Hex Button 0010 01 Hla 0010 02 DAC VITSE I O Comment Display Area and Error Display Area When the address operand is touched in the ladder area up to 71 characters of an I O comment will be displayed in the I O Comment Display Area for the NS15 up to 43 will be displayed for the NS12 or up to 23 will be displayed for the NS10 8 If errors non fatal or fatal occur in the connected PLC CPU Unit one error name will be displayed If multiple errors occur only the most serious error will be shown See note In addition if an error occurs when displaying I O comments the error display will take first priority Note When multiple errors occur press the Menu Button and select PLC Errors from the menu to display a current error list Refer to Displaying Current Errors in the PLC page 80 for details 45 3 1 Main Screen 3 1 4 Button Area 3 1 4 Button Area 46 The following buttons are used for executing the functions of the Ladder Monitor Displays the previous program section Displays the next program section Displays the following search items in a pop up menu e Search address e Jump e Search Output Instr Searches for the address currently indicated by the cursor Re reads program sections that were previously searched Can go back a maximum of 30 searches Displays or hides the Multiple I O Monitor 20 addresses maximum can be d
107. r the NS series Ladder Monitor The source data used for extracting I O comments is in CXT file format CS CJ series PLCs are supported by this program CXT file cxt Ladder Monitor I O comment file ioc I O Comment Extracting Tool I O comments are extracted from the global symbols table and local symbols table in the specified PLC in a CXT file and converted to an I O comment file extension ioc for the NS series Ladder Monitor Save the I O comment file extension ioc in a Memory Card and place it in the PT Specify the I O comment file extension ioc to be read on the Ladder Monitor screen of the system menu I O comments created on the CX Programmer will be shown at the corresponding address on the Ladder Monitor screen Note The CXT file is a text based format file that has the same information as the project file extension cxp of the CX Programmer This file is used for exchanging data between the CX Programmer and other applications A CXT file can be created by specifying the type as a CX Programmer text file cxt With Ladder Monitor version 3 0 and higher it is possible to read and display I O comments from a symbol table saved in a PLC Because the I O comment file is created automatically there is no need to use the I O Comment Extracting Tool The I O Comment Extracting Tool is required however in the following situations When the connected PLC does not support symbol table downloads
108. re Monitor VGA monitor or better CD ROM Drive Drive which a Memory Card is One or more PC card slot can be used using Memory Card placed Adapter The I O Comment Extracting Tool is provided with the CX Designer CD ROM in the locations given below CD ROM Location on CD ROM CX Designer Utility English LadderMonitorFunc iocmttool 1 5 12 Specifications Section 2 Installation 2 1 Installing the VO Comment Extracting Tool 2 1 Installing the I O Comment Extracting Tool 1 Exit all other applications Place the CX Designer CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Double click CD ROM disk in the My Computer window A W N Double click the icomttool folder in the CD ROM disk CX Designer CD ROM Utility English LadderMonitorFunc iocmttool 5 Double click the Setup exe file when the files in the icomttool folder are displayed The setup program for the I O Comment Extracting Tool will start 6 Click the Next Button 7 The Choose Destination Location Dialog Box and other dialog boxes will be displayed Click the Next Button 8 Follow the instructions and complete the installation A dialog box saying that the installation has been completed will be displayed 14 Section 3 Basic Operation 3 1 Starting and Exiting 3 1 Starting and Exiting E Starting the I O Comment Extracting Tool Use the following procedure to start I O Comment Extracting Tool Click the Start Button on the task bar and selec
109. ress and press the OK Button 4063 64 1 Press twice consecutively Output 44 3 fAicontact l lo vou want to search the Instruction gt 2 Press the OK Button 3 The next sequence output instruction OUT OUTNOT DIFD DIFU SET RSET or KEEP only that uses the same address as the input bit in that cell will be searched for and the program section that is found will be displayed 4663 84 4004 61 Search for sequence output instruction that uses the same address as the input bit Found RAMO HA Search Next Back 56 3 3 Displaying the Desired Program Section 3 3 7 Searching for Input Bits from Output Instructions BM When searching for an output instruction from an input condition output instructions with offset addresses will not be found Use an address search 3 3 7 Searching for Input Bits from Output Instructions Use the following procedure to search for the next input with the same address as an output instruction OUT OUT NOT DIFD DIFU SET RSET or KEEP 1 Press the sequence output instruction cell in the displayed ladder program section twice 2 A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the search Check the address and press the OK Button 3 Aforward search from the current position will be performed for the next input bit that uses the same address as the instruction in that cell and the first program section that is found will be displayed BM An input condition
110. s PT to a CS CJ series PLC with a 1 N NT link an Ethernet connector or a Controller Link connection to a registered host download the project data to the PT place a Memory Card containing the Ladder Monitor program in the PT and select Ladder Monitor from the system menu of the PT The application will start will monitor the ladder program and I O of the PLC and will display the results on the NS series PT screen Note The Ladder Monitor only monitors the ladder program It does not have functionality to change or edit the program Force setting resetting bits changing present values and changing timer counter set values are enabled for the I O memory In addition I O comments can be displayed but symbol names cannot be displayed Refer to Appendix A 1 Comparison between NS series PTs and CX Programmer page 100 for the differences from CX Programmer Note The following PT functions will stop when the Ladder Monitor is used e System memory communications with the host e Macros e Data log e Alarms e Operation log 1 1 2 Features 1 Theuser program can be displayed in ladder form on an NS series PT up to 17 rows and 16 columns for the NS12 2 CS CJ series PLCs and NSJ Controllers can be monitored A CS CJ series PLC that is connected to either serial RS 232C port A or B of the PT in 1 N NT Link serial communications mode or a PLC connected to the Ethernet port or Controller Link Board of the PT can be monitored 3 The
111. s started or stopped select Execute for Check forced status before start end of ladder monitor e The Continue Button is displayed in the Check Forced Bits Dialog Box that is displayed when starting the Ladder Monitor Check the forced status before pressing this button e The Operat Screen Button and the Continue Button are displayed in the Check Forced Bits Dialog Box Press the Operat Screen Button to exit the Ladder Monitor or press the Continue Button to continue using the Ladder Monitor e The addresses of up to 100 forced bits can be displayed in the Check Force Bits Dialog Box e When connected to a CJ2 CPU Unit a confirmation dialog box will be displayed if there is forced status when the Ladder Monitor is started or exited 73 3 7 Changing Address Status Contents 3 3 Changing Present Values of Specified Words 3 7 3 Changing Present Values of Specified Words EM Carefully check that the system is safe before using the Ladder Monitor to perform any of the following actions or before using a CX Programmer or Programming Console to perform any of these actions from another node while the Ladder Monitor is running Changing monitoring data Changing the operating mode Force setting resetting bits Changing set values or present values If unspecified persons may start the Ladder Monitor use a password to prevent incorrect operation Refer to 3 14 Using a Password for details on the password function Use the followi
112. saved on a Memory Card or in the PT NS V1 V2 Series or NSJ Series only select the I O comment file to be used by the Ladder Monitor using the following procedure The I O comment file selection can be set so that the selection is made individually for each host This setting is not required when I O comments are read from the PLC 1 Press the Menu Button and select Various Settings from the menu 3 4 Displaying I O Comments 3 4 2 Switching the I O Comment Display 2 Select I O Comment File Setting from the Various Settings Dialog Box 3 Select the host where the I O comment file is set 4 Select from the list of I O comment files the one that is to be displayed 0 Comment File Setting Host 001 180 HOSTS PLC_A 100 01 141 HOST4 70 Comment Fi le PLC B 10C SERIALA ioc e For each currently registered host in the Host area the name of the I O comment file that is set will be displayed e There are two types of I O comment files global G filename IOC and local L filename IOC The file names are displayed in the I O Comment File Setting Dialog Box Selecting a file name selects both the global and local I O comment files e O comment files read from the PLC are displayed as hostname IOC In addition an asterisk is displayed after the name in the Host area in the dialog box e The names of I O comment files saved on a Memory Card or in the PT are displayed in the list appearing in the O Comment File
113. se circuit is changed Please read and set circuit again Cannot change value because PLC and other tools are accessing Please release the connection of PLC and other tools Cannot remove memory card because Ladder Monitor is started from memory card Cannot change time counter present values Display and Message Probable cause Counter measure Attempted to read I O comments In the I O Comment File Setting Dialog Box from the PLC but an I O comment delete unnecessary I O comment files to file could not be created because increase available space of insufficient space in the PT or the Memory Card No address was specified when Specify the address adding an address for monitoring by the Multiple I O Monitor An attempt was made to read I O e Transfer the symbols tables to the PLC and comments from a PLC that does then read the I O comments not have I O comment data e Create an I O comment file with the I O I O comments were previously Comment Extraction Tool and store it in a read from a PLC but the I O Memory Card or the PT comment data was missing after reconnecting to the same PLC Invalid value was input while Input the correct value for the I O type changing the present value Attempted to change the present Change the present value after setting value or timer counter value while MONITOR mode or PROGRAM mode in RUN mode The timer counter operating mode Restart the Ladder Monitor set
114. series PLC through either a peripheral port or RS 232C port on the CPU Unit of the PLC If the PT is connected to a CS CJ series PLC using a Serial Communications Board a Communications Unit Ethernet or Controller Link the Programming Console function will not operate Only the Ladder Monitor functions can be used when connecting through a Serial Communications Board or Communications Unit Connect to CPU Unit Serial Communications Communications Unit Peripheral Board port CS1W CS1W CS1W CJ1W RS 232C SCB21 SCB41 SCU21 SCU21 RS 232C RS 232C RS 232C RS 232C CPU Unit CS1G CPU42 43 44 45 V1 CS1G CPU42 43 44 45 H CS1H CPU63 64 65 66 67 V1 CS1H CPU63 64 65 66 67 H Yes CJ1G CPU44 45 Yes Yes 84 3 12 Starting the Programming Console 3 12 2 Starting the Programming Console Function Connect to CPU Unit Serial Communications Communications Unit Peripheral i Board port CS1W CS1W CS1W CJ1W CJ1W RS 232C SCB21 SCB41 SCU21 SCUA1 SCU21 RS 232C RS 232C RS 232C RS 232C RS 232C CPU Unit RS 422 RS 422 cin lw l e e CP1H XA40DT 1 D dips wwe Jel le wo CP1H X40DT D CPTH Y20D1 D Y20DT D CP1L L14DT 1 D CP1L L20DT 1 D CP1L M30DT 1 D CP1L M40DT 1 D 1 If a Programming Console is connected to the peripheral port of the CPU Unit while operating the Programming Console function on the PT connected to the RS 232C port of the CPU Unit the Programming Consol
115. shown in hexadecimal e The Multiple I O Monitor display format is switched at the same time e The input format for changing present values is switched to match the current display format Timer and counter set values are displayed according to the timer counter operation mode so the display format is not changed by pressing the Dec Hex Button 3 6 Multiple I O Monitoring 3 6 1 Specifying the I O to Monitor 3 6 Multiple I O Monitoring The Multiple I O Monitor displays present values of specified addresses Up to 20 points can be displayed for the NS15 16 for the NS12 or 12 for the NS10 8 Multiple I O Monitor can also be used for force setting resetting and changing present values for the specified addresses 3 6 1 Specifying the I O to Monitor Use the following procedure to specify the I O to monitor 1 Press the I O Mon Button on the Main Screen to display the Multiple I O Monitor 4814 DB83812 DB8813 toana DB8812 nana 5985 T e ev DBBB14 069615 060614 Multiple I O Monitor 2 Press the Add Button to display the following dialog box Add address Con tact O Word 3 Select either Contact input bit or Word and select the operand type from the list box 4 nput the address 5 Press the Add Button to start monitoring the address in the Add Area Up to 20 addresses can be monitored for the NS15 16 for the NS12 or 12 for the NS10 8 In the follow
116. stem version 6 6 or higher SO the Ladder Monitor is built into the system program except for NACRE the NS5 V2 and NSJ5 and thus a Memory Card is not required For pre version 1 NS series Mdrmt v1 Aptvmod PTs the files in the shaded Dir folders are not required on the Memory Card ie oc Procon ldrdata This folder is empty Location for I O comment file by default extracted using the I O Comment Extracting Tool and copied to the Memory Card 22 1 2 Checking the Package Software Folder name in CD ROM Filename Usage I O Comment iocmttool Setup exe Install the I O Comment Extracting Extracting Tool on the Tool computer Operation Ladder Monitor Read PDF files using Adobe Manual I O Comment Acrobat In PDF format Extracting Tool 23 1 3 Memory Cards 1 3 Memory Cards A Memory Card is required to operate the Ladder Monitor Prepare the Memory Card before operating the Ladder Monitor e Recommended Memory Cards Moder Capacity Memory type HMC EF 183 128 MB Flash Memory HMC EF283 256 MB Flash Memory HMC EF583 512 MB Flash Memory Note The above Memory Cards cannot be used for the NS7 SV00 01 B with lot number 0852 or earlier 24 1 4 Specifications 1 4 Specifications The specifications of the Ladder Monitor are given below Applicable PLC host SYSMAC CS CJ Series NSJ Series e Serial port A or B RS 232C
117. t Macro Object comment Numera Tips Baton Shape Execution Condition Touch ON timing Large Font BCD2 Unsigned 1 word Rectangle Select Shape Program SVVO H4036 Range 0000 3333 Action Type Set Value Value 0386 C Indirect gd C Increment Decrement G lesi 2 sue C Display Pop up Menu Address Write Address sswo Setd Error List Select Command L R Ermerconens Error Subtraction Use As Default ubtraction A A 1 Subtract 1 from A MW Display Extension Tabs Apply Insert Fig 2 When A Multifunction Object Is Used Multifunction MF0002 E x General Color Shape Label Flicker Size Position Expansion Setting Object Comment Add Deletet write A Du Spec When pressing Display System Menu System Men Switch to Ladder Monitor z gt When pressing A When a value chan Use As Default v Display Extension Tabs Apply Cancel Help Operation on the PT Screen 1 Activate the object with setting 1 on the PT 2 The Ladder Monitor will be started To set SWO use the data type binary BCD set in the Initial Value for System Memory Select PT System Settings and then click the System Memory List Button on the Initial Tab Page in the CX Designer e Starting from the Alarm Event Summary and History With NS series PT system version 8 0 or higher the Ladder Monitor can be
118. t Programs OMRON 1 0 Comment Extracting Tool I O Comment Extracting Tool This command assumes that the program has been installed in the YO Comment Extracting Tool group The Initial Screen of I O Comment Extracting Tool will be displayed E Exiting the I O Comment Extracting Tool Use the following procedure to exit the YO Comment Extracting Tool 1 Click the Exit Button on the Initial Screen of the I O Comment Extracting Tool 2 A confirmation dialog box will be displayed Click the OK Button The I O Comment Extracting Tool will be ended 16 3 2 Extracting and Storing the File in the Memory Card 3 2 Extracting and Storing the File in the Memory Card Step 1 Specify the CXT file 1 The following dialog box will be displayed when the I O Comment Extracting Tool is started Click the Select Button E 170 comment Extracting Tool mja File F HelpiH cxt File Name File name Production cxt Files of type cst file ct Cancel 3 Click the Extract Button in the following dialog box 3120 comment Extracting Tool Pia FilefE Help H v cxt File Name cAMy Documents LadderProgram Production cxt Exit 17 3 2 Extracting and Storing the File in the Memory Card Step 2 Choose the PLC for the CXT file 1 Specify the PLC in the CXT file from the pull down list under Project IPO comment Extracting Tool Project NewPLC2 2 Click the OK Button Note The sel
119. t the Ladder Monitor I O comment file to be used and press the Set Button Press the Close Button An I O comment will be displayed below each instruction in the ladder display area on the Main Screen Up to five characters per line will be displayed for each I O comment Press the I O Comment Button to switch from 3 line display to 1 line display to no comment display To check the entire I O comment press an address once to display the I O comment in the I O comment display area Up to 68 characters can be displayed for the NS15 up to 43 characters can be displayed for the NS12 or up to 23 characters can be 1 4 10 Using the I O Comment Extracting Tool displayed for the NS10 8 EMO The source file before I O comment extraction the source of the CXT file and project file to be monitored must be the same If not I O comments and addresses will not be displayed properly 1 5 Specifications 1 5 Specifications Wem Specification Applicable input file CXT file saved on CX Programmer Ver 1 2 or higher extension cxt Applicable PLC CS CJ Series Extract Convert from I O comment data in global symbol table and local symbol table Output file Original format extension ioc e Global Comment File G L ioc e Local Comment File L l ioc Note L is input file name System Requirements OS Windows XP 32 bit edition Windows Vista or 7 32 bit or 64 bit edition Memory 32 MB Hard disk 40 MB or mo
120. ting is different for the Ladder Monitor and the connected PLC A program section with a Read the program section again timer counter setting that was to be changed was first read by the Ladder Monitor and then changed by the CX Programmer An attempt was made to change a Close the connection and then change the timer counter setting during online timer counter setting editing or while the program was being transferred An attempt was made to remove The Memory Card cannot be removed while a the Memory Card while the Ladder Ladder Monitor stored on the Memory Card is Program was operating from the operating To remove the Memory Card first Memory Card exit the Ladder Monitor and then perform the operation in the Initialize Tab Page in the System Menu A timer counter address was Display the timer counter instruction e g by selected in the I O Monitor and the using an output instruction search select the select a timer counter you want Change Button was pressed timer counter and then change the present to change then select Change Cannot search for output instructions when addresses with offsets are selected Cannot search for input instructions when addresses with offsets are selected when connected to a CJ2 CPU value Unit An attempt was made to search The input condition cannot be found by for an input condition from an searching from an output instruction that uses output instruction
121. uction Press the Search Button Search Button Search Instruction Page 54 Select the instruction and input the address 3 Press the Search Button 3 1 2 3 1 Search Button Search Instruction 2 3 18 2 Press the Previous Program Section Button or Next Program Section Button Page 57 Use the Up Scroll Arrow and Down Scroll Arrow Buttons to scroll up and down Page 57 Page 64 Page 65 Press the desired address on the ladder program section or Multiple I O Monitor once Page 65 4 co 3 2 50 Quick Reference Start the Ladder Monitor in the ladder Ladder Monitor Multiple I O Monitor Force Set Reset Changing present value Changing timer counter set value Changing mode Displaying errors Monitor screen hard copy Password verification To display execution status on the ladder diagram To display the present values of words used in instructions To change the display format of word present values To monitor the present values of the specified I O memory addresses To force set reset or set reset a selected bit To change the present value of a selected word To change the set value of a selected timer or counter To change the PLC s operating mode To cancel the error To capture the monitor screen and save it to a Memory Card as a bmp file To select PLC for monitoring by the Ladder Monitor To allow onl
122. w 0 123e 456 Sign Mantissa Sign Exponent Example 0 102e 001 0 123e 456 etc Stopping I O Status Monitoring Use the following procedures to stop and restart I O status monitoring 1 To stop I O status monitoring press the Menu Button and select Ladder Monitor Stop from the menu 2 To restart I O status monitoring press the Menu Button and select Ladder Monitor Start from the menu 67 68 3 5 Monitoring I O Status 3 5 3 Changing the Present Value Display Format Note The following displays and operations will not be executed while I O status monitoring 3 5 3 is stopped e Displaying present values on the Ladder Monitor e Displaying multiple I O Monitor present values e Changing addresses e Changing timer counter set values Changing the Present Value Display Format Press the Dec Hex Button Each time the button is pressed the display format will switch in order to hexadecimal decimal or signed decimal The current display format will be shown at the bottom right of the screen Moni tor E The present value display format is displayed here Switches the display format The following operations are performed to match changes in the display format e For decimal display amp is shown at the beginning of the present value e For signed decimal displays or are displayed at the beginning of the present value e For hexadecimal display floating point decimals are also
123. ween NS series PTs and CX Programmer A 1 2 Monitoring I O Status of Ladder Program A 1 2 Monitoring I O Status of Ladder Program Function NS Series CX Programmer Display execution status of the By color By color program section Displaying special instruction Display on the ladder Display on the ladder word data TIM CNT present values Differentiation monitoring Stop None Possible monitoring Force set reset or set reset Enabled for ladder diagrams or the Can be performed by specifying the Multiple I O Monitor input bit word on the ladder diagram Changing present values Possible but floating point values Possible cannot be changed Changing set values Changing timer counter set Possible but address specified set Possible values values cannot be changed When DM EM indirect Execution status is not displayed to The upper part of a comparison addressing is used for the right of comparison instructions instruction is displayed in yellow comparison instruction The ON OFF status of input bits and Execution status is not displayed to operands outputs and present values for the right of comparison instructions operands used in special instructions The ON OFF status of input bits and are displayed outputs and present values for operands used in special instructions are displayed Time comparison instructions A 1 3 Search Program Section Function Searching for input bits Possible Possible conta
124. wing methods can be used to display I O comments e Reading I O comments from a PLC symbol table e Displaying I O comments from an I O comment file that was created using the I O Comment Extracting Tool B Reading l O Comments from a PLC Symbol Table 1 Press the Ladder Monitor Menu Button and select O Comment Reading from the menu 2 The I O comments will be read from the PLC symbol table If either 3 line display or 1 line display is set as the display method the I O comments will appear on the screen Note e In order for I O comments to be read from the PLC it is necessary for the symbol table to be downloaded to the PLC in advance I O comments cannot be read from a PLC if no symbol table has been downloaded to the PLC or if the PLC does not support symbol table downloads In that case it is possible to use the I O Comment Extracting Tool display an I O comment e Do not register more than one symbol for the same address in the symbol table If two or more symbols with the same address are registered an unintended I O comment may be displayed for the address displayed by the Ladder Monitor i e a different I O comment for the same address e The Ladder Monitor searches the PLC Memory Card EM file memory and comment memory in order and reads the I O comment data from the first symbol table that is found B Displaying an I O Comment File Created Using the I O Comment Extracting Tool From among the I O comment files
125. y Up to 30 search results can be remembered and previously searched program sections can be read again Multiple I O Monitor Number of monitored points e NS15 20 max e NS12 16 max e NS10 8 12 max Changing the present values of words force setting resetting bits and setting resetting bits can be performed for the monitored points Changing present Specified bits can be set reset force set reset or force cancelled Present values and set values values of specified words can be changed Present values can be input in hexadecimal decimal or signed decimal Set values can be changed for specified timers and counters Changing mode PLC operating mode can be changed Error display PLC errors non fatal errors and fatal errors can be displayed and cleared Programming The Programming Console function of CS CJ series PLCs can be used on Console function the Ladder Monitor when the PLC is connected to serial port A or B This function is not supported for CJ2 CPU Units Monitor screen hard Monitor screens can be captured and saved to a Memory Card as bmp copies files The number of Ladder Monitor rows depends on the number of I O comment lines displayed and whether or not Multiple I O Monitor is used as shown in the following tables Multiple I O Monitor Not Used PT model No I O comments I O comments 1 line l D comments 3 lines displayed NS15 22 rows 21 columns 14 rows 21 columns 8 rows 21 columns NS12
126. y authorized operators to perform the following operations Force setting resetting bits Changing present values and set values Changing operating modes Starting the Programming Console function monitoring state Pressing the Dec Hex Button switches to hexadecimal decimal and signed decimal in order 1 Press the I O Mon Button 2 Press the Add Button 3 Specify Bit or Word 4 Specify the addresses 1 Select the bit from the ladder display area or the Multiple I O Monitor 2 Press the Change Button 3 Select either Force Set Reset or Set Reset 4 Press the Update Button 1 Select the word from the ladder display area or the Multiple I O Monitor 2 Press the Change Button 3 Set the present value 4 Press the Update Button 1 Select the second operand set value of a timer counter instruction from the ladder display area 2 Press the Change Button 3 Input the set value 4 Press the Set Button 1 Menu Button Operating Mode 2 Select Program Monitor or Run To display current error Menu Button PLC Error Press either the Clear All Err or Clear Err Button Menu Button Monitor Hard Copy 1 Menu Button Change Host 2 Select the host name 3 Press the OK Button 1 For the NS15 press function key F1 and the upper right of the PT screen at the same time For the NS12 NS10 or NS8 press the upper two corners of the PT screen at the same

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