Omron CX-MOTION - 06-2008 User manual

CX-Motion-MCH
Cat. No. W448-E1-04
OPERATION MANUAL

CXONE-AL@@C-V3/
CXONE-AL@@D-V3
CX-Motion-MCH
Operation Manual
Revised June 2008

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ming Device displays to mean Programmable Controller.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
2 General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
5 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
SECTION 1
Overview of the CX-Motion MCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 What is the CX-Motion-MCH? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 2
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2-1 Installing and Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-2 Connecting to a PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 3
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-1 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-2 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SECTION 4
Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4-1 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4-2 Adding and Deleting MC Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4-3 Adding and Deleting Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4-4 Adding and Deleting Axes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
4-5 Adding and Deleting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4-6 Adding and Deleting Subprograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4-7 Adding and Deleting CAMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SECTION 5
Editing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5-1 Editing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SECTION 6
Saving and Reading Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6-1 Saving a Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-2 Reading a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-3 Importing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6-4 Exporting File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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SECTION 7
Transferring and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7-1 Initial Settings for Online Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7-3 Transferring, Comparing, and Saving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SECTION 8
Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8-1 Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8-2 General Watch Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
SECTION 9
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
9-1 Switching to Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9-2 Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9-3 Debugging the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
SECTION 10
Data Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10-1 Data Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
SECTION 11
Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11-1 Backup from MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11-2 Restoring to MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11-3 Verifying Backup File with MC Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SECTION 12
Read Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
12-1 Read Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12-2 Setting and Changing Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12-3 Setting and Releasing Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
12-4 Switching the User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
SECTION 13
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
13-1 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
SECTION 14
Error Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14-1 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
14-2 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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SECTION 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
15-1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
15-2 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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About this Manual:
This manual provides information required to use the CX-Motion-MCH software, including specifica-
tions and operating methods. The CX-Motion-MCH runs on Windows 2000, XP, or Vista and is used to
set data used by CS1W-MCH71 and CJ1W-MCH71 Motion Control Units (also referred to as MC
Units), create the required programs, and monitor the MC Unit’s operating status.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to use the CX-Motion-MCH. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following sec-
tion.
Please read the MC Unit Operation Manual carefully and be sure you understand the information pro-
vided before setting up or using an application for a Motion Control Unit.
For details on procedures for installing the CX-Motion-MCH from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Pack-
age, refer to the CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual provided with CX-One.
Name Contents Cat. No.
(suffixes omitted)
SYSMAC CX-Motion-MCH
Operation Manual
Describes the specifications and operating procedures for
the CX-Motion-MCH.
W448 (this manual)
SYSMAC CS1W/CJ1W-
MCH71
Motion Control Unit
Operation Manual
Describes the installation and operation of the CS1W/
CJ1W-MCH71 Motion Control Unit.
W435
Cat. No. Model Name Contents
W463 CXONE-AL@@C-
V3/AL@@D-V3
CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup
Manual
Installation and overview of CX-One FA
Integrated Tool Package.

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Precautions provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-MCH, Programmable Controller,
and related devices.
Section 1 provides an overview of the CX-Motion-MCH, and describes the functions and system con-
figuration required to operate the CX-Motion-MCH. Be sure to read this section before using the CX-
Motion MCH.
Section 2 provides information on installing the CX-Motion-MCH and CX-Server, and connecting to
the PLC.
Section 3 describes each of the windows and basic operations.
Section 4 provides information on creating projects and adding MC Units, tasks, axes, programs, sub-
programs, and CAM tables.
Section 5 describes the operations used to edit data.
Section 6 describes the operations used to save and read new projects.
Section 7 describes the operations used to transfer or compare data between the personal computer
and Motion Control Unit/Servo Driver, and to write data transferred to the Motion Control Unit to the
Motion Control Unit's flash memory.
Section 8 provides information on monitoring the MC Units. The MC Unit's communications status,
error status, and axis's present position and status are displayed in the Monitor Windows.
Section 9 describes various operations on the axes of the MC Unit, including test run operations and
program debugging.
Section 10 describes the data trace function.
Section 11 describes the operations used to back up data from MC Units and restore data to MC
Units.
Section 12 describes the operations used to set and release protection on programs or cam data in
MC Units, set and change primary and secondary passwords, and switch the user.
Section 13 describes the operations used to print project data.
Section 14 provides information on the error log generated by the MC Unit.
Section 15 provides information on the troubleshooting methods for the MC Unit.

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Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
Application Considerations
WARRANTY
(1) The warranty period for the Software is one year from either the date of purchase or the date on which
the Software is delivered to the specified location.
(2) If the User discovers a defect in the Software (i.e., substantial non-conformity with the manual), and
returns it to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace the Software without charge
by offering media or downloading services from the Internet. And if the User discovers a defect in the
media which is attributable to OMRON and returns the Software to OMRON within the above warranty
period, OMRON will replace the defective media without charge. If OMRON is unable to replace the
defective media or correct the Software, the liability of OMRON and the User's remedy shall be limited to
a refund of the license fee paid to OMRON for the Software.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
(1) THE ABOVE WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE USER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
AGAINST OMRON AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL OMRON BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
(2) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE BASED ON
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE SOFTWARE BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.
(3) OMRON SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BY THE USER OR ANY
THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY CONSEQUENCE THEREOF.
SUITABILITY FOR USE
THE USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR A PURPOSE THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED USER MANUAL.

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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
The software specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements or for
other reasons.
EXTENT OF SERVICE
The license fee of the Software does not include service costs, such as dispatching technical staff.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

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Version Upgrade Information
Improvements from Version 2.1 to Version 2.2
New functions are listed in the following table.
Version Upgrade from Version 2.0 to Version 2.1
New functions are listed in the following table.
Note All new functions can be used with Motion Control Units with unit version 3.1
or later.
Version Upgrade from Version 1.0 to Version 2.0
New functions are listed in the following table.
Ver. 2.1 Ver. 2.2
Motion Control Units in CS/CJ-
series PLCs (excluding CJ2
PLCs) were supported.
Motion Control Units in CS/CJ-series PLCs
(including CJ2 PLCs) are supported.
Ver. 2.0 Ver. 2.1
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
backup data from MC Units,
restore data to MC Units and ver-
ify backup files with MC Units.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute Backup from
MC Units, Restore to MC Units and Verify
backup files with MC Units.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
provide read protection.
The CX-Motion-MCH can set/release Read Pro-
tection.
The CX-Motion-MCH can set passwords and
switch user status.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
search in programs.
The CX-Motion-MCH can find words in all pro-
grams.
The CX-Motion-MCH could com-
pare data with MC Units in detail.
The CX-Motion-MCH can compare data with MC
Units in detail.
The CX-Motion-MCH can display comparison
results in Overview/Detail View.
The CX-Motion-MCH can save results of com-
paring programs.
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 2.0
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
execute data traces.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute data traces.
The results of a trace are displayed graphically.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
execute test runs.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute the test run
operations, such as the following: Servo locks,
JOG operations, STEP operations, origin
searches, origin returns, forced origins, setting
an absolute origin, teaching, and resetting
errors.
The CX-Motion-MCH could not
execute motion programs.
The CX-Motion-MCH can execute motion pro-
grams. Motion programs can be debugged by
setting break points and by using single step
execution.
The CX-Motion-MCH could be
used to set only the previous
parameters.
New parameters have been added to use the fol-
lowing functions.
• Zones
• A setting for the number of the parallel
branches in each motion task
• Establishing the origin using the present posi-
tion preset
• Changing the motor to Servo OFF state using
an external input signal.

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Note All new functions can be used in Motion Control Units with unit version 3.0 or
later.

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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the CX-Motion-MCH software package.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CX-Motion-MCH.
You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the CX-
Motion-MCH.
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix

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Intended Audience 1
1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifica-
tions described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the
manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amuse-
ment machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equip-
ment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used
improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are
sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide
the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be
sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this man-
ual close at hand for reference during operation.
!WARNING It is extremely important that the CX-Motion-MCH and related devices be
used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially
in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must con-
sult with your OMRON representative before applying Motion Control Units
and related devices to the above-mentioned applications.
3 Safety Precautions
!WARNING Do not attempt to take any Unit apart while the power is being supplied. Doing
so may result in electric shock.
!WARNING Never touch any of the terminals while power is being supplied. Doing so may
result in serious electric shock.
!WARNING Always back up programs, parameter data, position data, or cam data to the
flash memory after it has been transferred to the Motion Control Unit. If trans-
ferred data is not backed up in flash memory, the previous settings may be
used the next time the power is turned ON, resulting in a malfunction.
!Caution Check that the axis number is correct before operating an axis from the CX-
Motion-MCH.
!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring parameters or other
data to another node. Doing either of these without confirming safety may
result in injury.

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Operating Environment Precautions 4
!Caution Do not save data (i.e., do not write data to flash memory) while the motion
program is being executed or the motor is operating. Unexpected operation
may result.
4 Operating Environment Precautions
!Caution Do not operate the MC Unit in the following locations:
• Locations subject to direct sunlight.
• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified
in the specifications.
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in tem-
perature.
• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts.
• Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals.
• Locations subject to shock or vibration.
!Caution Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing the MC Unit
in the following locations:
• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise.
• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity.
• Locations close to power supplies.
5 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the CX-Motion-MCH.
• Confirm that the correct unit number is specified for the destination node
before transferring parameters or other data to the Motion Control Unit.
• Confirm that programs, set parameters, and position data operate prop-
erly before using them in actual applications.
• Do not turn OFF the power to the Unit while writing to flash memory.
Doing so may result in damage to the flash memory.
• After replacing an MC Unit, restart operation only after saving the
required parameters, position data, and other data in the MC Unit.
• After transferring system parameters, servo parameters, programs, posi-
tion data, or cam data to the MC Unit, always save the data to flash mem-
ory in the MC Unit before turning OFF the power supply using either the
Support Software or a command from the CPU Unit. If data is transferred
to the MC Unit without saving it to flash memory, the data will exist only in
S-RAM in the MC Unit and will thus be lost when the power supply to the
MC Unit is turned OFF.
• After transferring system parameters to the MC Unit, always save them in
flash memory and then either cycle the power supply to the MC Unit or
restart the MC Unit as a CPU Bus Unit from the CPU Unit. Some system
parameters will not be updated if the MC Unit is not restarted.

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Application Precautions 5
• Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting
any of the following. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
• Changing the operating mode of the PLC (including changing the Star-
tup Mode).
• Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory.
• Changing the present value of any word or any set value in memory.
• Do not turn OFF the power to the personal computer while installing or
uninstalling CX-Motion-MCH. Doing so may result in corrupted data in the
personal computer.

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SECTION 1
Overview of the CX-Motion MCH
This section provides an overview of the CX-Motion-MCH, and describes the functions and system configuration required
to operate the CX-Motion-MCH. Be sure to read this section before using the CX-Motion MCH.
1-1 What is the CX-Motion-MCH?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-3 Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-4 Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6