Omron 3G8F5-DRM21 User manual

Cat.No. W328–E1–2
CompoBus/D Configurator
3G8F5-DRM21 ISA Board
3G8E2-DRM21 PCMCIA Board
OPERATION MANUAL

3G8F5-DRM21 ISA Board
3G8E2-DRM21 PCMCIA Board
CompoBus/D Configurator
Operation Manual
Revised August 1999

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Intended Audience xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Operating Environment Precautions xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Application Precautions xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1
Overview of the CompoBus/D Configurator 1. . . . . . . . . .
1-1 Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Operating Environment 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 Configurator Menu Structure 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
Installation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Installation Procedure 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 ISA Board Installation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3 PCMCIA Card Installation 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4 CompoBus/D Configurator Installation 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-5 CompoBus/D Network Connection 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-6 Controlling the CompoBus/D Configurator 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
Operation 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Operations Flowchart 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 Main Window (Device List Window) 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Configurator Display Settings 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 Switching between Online and Offline 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5 Reading the Network’s Configuration 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6 Creating and Editing Master Parameters 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7 Writing Master Parameters 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-8 Editing MULTIPLE I/O TERMINAL Unit Parameters and Monitoring Status 76. . . . . . . .
3-9 Saving and Reading Network Configuration Files 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-10 Starting and Stopping Remote I/O Communications 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11 Monitoring 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-12 Mounting Multiple Masters to one PC 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-13 Connecting Multiple Masters in one Network 87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-14 Connecting Another Company’s Slaves 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-15 Printing Device Parameters 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
A Menu Commands 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Error Messages 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Error History Information 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Device Replacement Operations 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the CompoBus/D Configurator and includes the
sections described below.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting
to install and operate the CompoBus/D Configurator. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the
following section.
Section 1 describes the features and capabilities of the CompoBus/D Configurator.
Section 2 explains how to install the ISA Board or PCMCIA Card hardware in the personal computer,
make the necessary hardware settings and personal computer settings, and install the CompoBus/D
Configurator software in the personal computer.
Section 3 explains how to make the necessary settings with the CompoBus/D Configurator to enable
CompoBus/D remote I/O communications.
The Appendices provide a list of menu command list, a list of error messages, information on the error
history, and the procedure for device replacement.
WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each
section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section
and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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