Omron CX-MOTION-NCF - V1.8 User manual

Cat. No. W436-E1-08
CX-Motion-NCF Ver. 1.8
SYSMAC
CXONE-AL_C-V3/
CXONE-AL_D-V3
OPERATION MANUAL
Cat. No. Z264-E2-04-X Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
Authorized Distributor:
Printed in Europe
Cat. No. Z264-E2-04-X Smart Sensor ZFX-C USER´S MANUAL

CXONE-AL@@C-V3/
CXONE-AL@@D-V3
CX-Motion-NCF Ver. 1.8
Operation Manual
Revised October 2008

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Notice:
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“word” and is abbreviated “Wd” in documentation in this sense.
The abbreviation “PLC” means Programmable Controller.
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for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
2 General Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
5 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
SECTION 1
CX-Motion-NCF Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 What is CX-Motion-NCF? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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 PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 3
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3-1 Screen Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-2 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-3 Operations Listed by Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SECTION 4
Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4-1 Creating a New Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4-2 Adding and Deleting Position Control Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4-3 Adding and Deleting Servo Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SECTION 5
Editing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5-1 Editing Unit Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5-2 Editing Servo Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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SECTION 6
Saving and Reading Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6-1 Saving Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-2 Reading Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-3 Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6-4 Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6-5 Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SECTION 7
Transferring and Comparing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7-1 Initial Setting for Connecting Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7-2 Setting/Changing Communications Specific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7-3 Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7-4 Uploading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7-5 Comparing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7-6 Writing to Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
SECTION 8
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8-1 Unit Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8-2 Axis Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SECTION 9
Test Run Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
9-1 Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
SECTION 10
Absolute Encoder Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10-1 Absolute Encoder Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
SECTION 11
Error Log and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11-1 Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11-2 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
11-3 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation, and operation of the CX-Motion-NCF software package and
includes the sections described below. The CX-Motion-NCF runs on Windows 2000, XP, and Vista and
is used to set and transfer data used by CS1W-NCF71/CS1W-NC471/CS1W-NC271/CJ1W-NCF71/
CJ1W-NC471/CJ1W-NC271 Position Control Units (also referred to as NC Units), save and print the
Position Control Unit data, and monitor the Position Control Unit’s operating status.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to install or operate the CX-Motion-NCF. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the fol-
lowing section. Please read the following manuals carefully and be sure you understand the informa-
tion provided before setting up or using an application for a Position Control Unit.
For details on procedures for installing the CX-Motion-NCF 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-NCF
Operation Manual
Describes the operating procedures for the CX-Motion-NCF W436 (this manual)
SYSMAC CJ1W-NCF71/
CS1W-NCF71/
Position Control Units
Operation Manual
Describes the basic operation of the Position Control Units. W426
Cat. No. Model Name Contents
W463 CXONE-AL@@C-V3/
CXONE-AL@@D-V3
CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup
Manual
Installation and overview of CX-One FA Inte-
grated Tool Package.

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Precautions provide general precautions for using the CX-Motion-NCF, Programmable Controller, and
related devices.
Section 1 provides an overview of the CX-Motion-NCF, and describes the functions and system con-
figuration required to operate the CX-Motion-NCF.
Section 2 provides information on installing the CX-Motion-NCF and CX-Server, and connecting to the
PLC.
Section 3 describes each of the screens and basic operations.
Section 4 provides information on creating projects and adding/deleting Position Control Units and
Servo Drives.
Section 5 describes the operations used to edit Unit Parameters and Servo Parameters.
Section 6 describes the operations used to save and read newly created projects. Information is also
provided on importing, exporting, and printing procedures.
Section 7 describes the operations used to transfer or compare data between the personal computer
and Position Control Unit/Servo Drive, and to write data transferred to the Position Control Unit to the
Position Control Unit's flash memory.
Section 8 provides information on the Monitor Windows that are used to display the Position Control
Unit's communications status, error status, and axis's present position and status.
Section 9 describes the test run operation for each axis.
Section 10 describes the absolute encoder setup operation.
Section 11 provides information on troubleshooting errors that may occur, meanings of error codes,
and the procedures required to reset errors in the Unit or axes.
!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal 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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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 1.6 to Version 1.8
Support for New Models
Improvements from Version 1.5 to Version 1.6
New Applicable Hardware
Improvements from Version 1.4 to Version 1.5
New Operating System Support
Improvements from Version 1.3 to Version 1.4
New Applicable Hardware
Item Ver. 1.6 Ver. 1.8
Position
Control
Units
CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS1W-NCF71
CS1W-NC471
CS1W-NC271
CJ1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NC471
CJ1W-NC271
Item Ver. 1.5 Ver. 1.6
Applicable
Servo
Drives
W-series Servo Drives with
Built-in MECHATROLINK-II
Communications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in
MECHATROLINK-II Com-
munications
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communi-
cations
G-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications
PLCs CS/CJ-series PLCs
(excluding CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series Controllers
FQM1-series Motion Con-
trollers
CS/CJ-series PLCs (including CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series Controllers
FQM1-series Motion Controllers
Item Ver. 1.4 Ver. 1.5
Operating
system
Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0,
2000, and XP supported
Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Vista supported
Item Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.4
Position
Control
Units
Functions in Position Con-
trol Units with unit version
1.3 or earlier are supported
Functions in Position Control Units with unit version 2.0 or earlier are sup-
ported.
•Origin Search Operation Mode has been added.
•Preset function for origin searches has been added.
Applicable
Servo
Drives
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with
Built-in MECHATROLINK-II
Communications
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communications and
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives with Built-in MECHATROLINK-II Communi-
cations

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Improvements from Version 1.2 to Version 1.3
Setting Up an Absolute Encoder
New Applicable Hardware
Note Only FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers with unit version 3.0 or later are sup-
ported.
Improvements from Version 1.1 to Version 1.2
Installing the CX-Motion-NCF from the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package
CX-Motion-NCF Startup Method
Improvements from Version 1.0 to Version 1.1
Supporting New Models of W-series Servo Drive
Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.3
An absolute encoder could not be set up. An absolute encoder can be set up by communicating through the Position
Control Unit.
Item Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.3
Position
Control
Units
CJ1W-NCF71 CJ1W-NCF71 and CS1W-NCF71
PLCs CJ-series PLCs CS/CJ-series PLCs, CP-series PLCs, NSJ-series NSJ Controllers, and FQM1
Flexible Motion Controllers (See note.)
Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2
The CX-Motion-NCF could be installed
only independently.
The CX-Motion-NCF can be installed as one of the functions of the CX-One
Integrated Tool Package.
Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.2
The CX-Motion-NCF could be started
only from the Windows Start Menu.
The CX-Motion-NCF can also be started by right-clicking the following Position
Control Unit in the I/O Table Window opened from the CX-Programmer that
was installed from the CX-One and selecting Start Special Application from
the pop-up menu.
• CJ1W-NC71
Note When Start with Settings Inherited is selected, a new project will be
created and a Position Control Unit will be automatically added.
Item Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1
Applicable Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK Communications

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Versions and Applicable Models
Versions of Support Software and Applicable Models
The models that are supported by the CX-Motion-NCF Position Control Unit Support Software are listed in the
following table.
Version Position Control
Unit
PLC Servo Drive
Software
version
CX-One Version
Ver. 1.0 Not supported CJ1W-NCF71 CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2
CPU Units)
W-series Servo Drives
Ver. 1.1 Not supported CJ1W-NCF71 CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2
CPU Units)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
Ver. 1.2 Ver. 1.@CJ1W-NCF71 CJ-series PLCs (except for CJ2
CPU Units)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
Ver. 1.30 Ver. 1.@CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
Ver. 1.31 Ver. 2.@CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Drives with
Built-in MECHATROLINK-II
Communications
Ver. 1.4 Ver. 2.@CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK-II Communications
Ver. 1.50 Ver. 2.@CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK -II Communications
Ver. 1.51 Ver. 2.@CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK-II Communications
G-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications

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Note Only FQM1 Flexible Motion Controllers with unit version 3.0 or later are sup-
ported.
Ver. 1.6 Ver. 3.@CS1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NCF71
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK-II Communications
G-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
Ver. 1.7 Ver. 2.@CS1W-NCF71
CS1W-NC471
CS1W-NC271
CJ1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NC471
CJ1W-NC271
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK-II Communications
G-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
Ver. 1.8 Ver. 3.@CS1W-NCF71
CS1W-NC471
CS1W-NC271
CJ1W-NCF71
CJ1W-NC471
CJ1W-NC271
CS/CJ-series PLCs (except for
CJ2 CPU Units)
CP-series PLCs
NSJ-series NSJ Controllers
FQM1 Flexible Motion Control-
lers (See note.)
W-series Servo Drives
W-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo
Drives with Built-in MECHA-
TROLINK-II Communications
G-series Servo Drives with Built-
in MECHATROLINK-II Commu-
nications
Version Position Control
Unit
PLC Servo Drive
Software
version
CX-One Version

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Unit Versions
A “unit version” has been introduced to manage Position Control Units accord-
ing to differences in functionality accompanying Unit upgrades.
Notation of Unit Versions
on Products
The unit version is given to the right of the lot number on the nameplate of the
products for which unit versions are being managed, as shown below.
The unit version of Position Control Units starts with unit version 1.0
for the CJ1W-NCF71 and unit version 1.3 for the CS1W-NCF71.
Confirming Unit Versions
with Support Software
CX-Programmer version 4.0 or higher can be used to confirm the unit version
using the Unit Manufacturing Information.
1,2,3... 1. In the IO Table Window, right-click the Position Control Unit and select Unit
Manufacturing information.
2. The following Unit Manufacturing information Dialog Box will be displayed.
Use the following display to confirm the unit version of the Position Control
Unit connected online.
The unit version is displayed as 1.0 in the Unit Version Number field of the
above example.
Using Unit Version Label A unit version label is provided with the Position Control Unit. This label can
be attached to the front of the Position Control Unit to differentiate between
Position Control Units with different unit versions.
CJ1W-NCF71
NC UNIT
Lot No. 040401 0000 Ver.1.0
OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN
Example: CJ1W-NCF71
RUN
ERC
ERH
ERM
MLK
NCF71
UNIT
No.
MLK
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Unit version
Example for unit version 1.0
Product nameplate
Unit version

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Functions Supported According to Position Control Unit Versions
Support Software and Unit Version Support
Function support that depends on the combination of the software version of the CX-Motion-NCF Sup-
port Software and the unit version of the Position Control Unit is as shown in the following table.
Note The function to re-establishing connections added in the unit version 2.0 is not
supported by the CX-Motion-NCF. The Position Control Unit communicates
with all of axes registered in a scan list when the CX-Motion-NCF starts com-
munications between a Position Control Unit and a Servo Drive. The con-
nected axis designation will be invalid.
Model CJ1W-NCF71/CS1W-NCF71
Unit Ver. 1.0 Unit Ver. 1.1 Unit Ver. 1.2 Unit Ver. 1.3 Unit Ver. 2.0
Linear interpolation Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.
Setting up an absolute encoder Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.
Resetting the error counter Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
Establishing connections when there are
unconnected axes or alarms that cannot
be reset
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
Transferring Servo parameters when
there is an axis error
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
Locking the Servo when a software limit
has been detected when using a motor
with an absolute encoder
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
Detecting drive circuit OFF error only
when the Servo is locked
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
Allocating H512 and latter addresses in
the Holding Area in function blocks.
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
SMARTSTEP Junior Servo Drives (R7D-
ZN@-ML2)
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
Re-establishing connections Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
Improving the connection limits when
Servo Drive alarms occur (Possible to
establish connection when A.C90
occurs.)
Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
Origin Search Operation Mode Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
Preset function for origin searches Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
Support Software
function
Support
Software
version
Unit Ver. 1.0 Unit Ver. 1.1 Unit Ver. 1.2 Unit Ver. 1.3 Unit Ver. 2.0
W-series Servo Drives with
MECHATROLINK commu-
nications
1.1 or higher Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.
Bundling in CX-One 1.2 or higher Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.
Setting up an absolute
encoder
1.3 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported.
Transferring Servo parame-
ters when there is an axis
error
1.3 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported. Supported.
Origin Search Operation
Mode added in Position
Control Units with unit ver-
sion 2.0
1.4 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
Preset function for origin
searches added in Posi-
tion Control Units with unit
version 2.0
1.4 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.
SMARTSTEP Junior with
Built-in MECHATROLINK-II
Communications
1.4 or higher Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Not supported. Supported.

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

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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-NCF 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 consult
with your OMRON representative before applying Position 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.
!Caution Always back up parameters to the flash memory after it has been transferred
to the Position Control Unit. If transferred data is not backed up in flash mem-
ory, the previous settings may be used the next time the power is turned ON,
resulting in a malfunction.
!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before transferring parameters to
another node. Doing either of these without confirming safety may result in
injury.
!Caution Check that the axis number is correct before operating an axis from the CX-
Motion-NCF.

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Operating Environment Precautions 4
4 Operating Environment Precautions
!Caution Do not operate the control system 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 systems 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-NCF.
• Confirm that the correct unit number is specified for the destination node
before transferring parameters to the Position Control Unit.
• Confirm that set parameters operate properly before using them in actual
applications.
• Always turn ON the power to the Unit again or restart the CPU Bus Unit
after transferring the following parameter settings and writing them to
flash memory. Otherwise, the changed parameter settings will not be
enabled.
• Common parameters
•Axisparameters
• Do not turn OFF the power to the Unit while writing to flash memory.
Doing so may result in damage to the flash memory.
• 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 the CX-Motion-NCF. Doing so may result in corrupted data in
the personal computer.