Omron WS02-SIMC1-E - V1.9 REV 12-2009 User manual

Cat. No. W366-E1-10
CX-Simulator Ver. 1.9
SYSMAC
WS02-SIMC1-E
OPERATION MANUAL

SYSMAC
WS02-SIMC1-E
CX-Simulator Ver. 1.9
Operation Manual
Revised December 2009

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Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and
only for the purposes described in this manual.
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serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
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moderate injury, or property damage.
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.
In this manual, "PLC" is used as the abbreviation for Programmable Controller.
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information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient opera-
tion of the product.
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About Upgrades:
Version 1.1
The following functions have been added to the CX-Simulator with the upgrade from Version 1.0 to
Version 1.1.
Actual Serial Communications Possible
In Ver.1.0, the contents of messages sent by serial communications instruc-
tions are displayed on the computer screen. In Ver.1.1, actual serial com-
munications to an external serial communications device connected to a COM
port on the computer are also possible.
NT Link (1:N Mode) Possible
In Ver.1.1, communications with OMRON’s Programmable Terminal (PT)
connected to a COM port on the computer via NT Link are possible.
Multipoint Data Collection Tool Added
Time-series I/O memory data acquired from the actual PLC can be saved as a
Data Replay File (CSV format). Unlike Data Trace, data can not be acquired
every cycle. However, data of more than 50 words can be acquired.
WindowsMe/2000 Supported
Serial Number Entry on Installing Added
Version 1.2
The following functions have been added to the CX-Simulator with the upgrade from Version 1.1 to
Version 1.2.
New PLCs Supported
Simulation is newly supported for the following PLCs.
Series CPU Unit model numbers
CS CS1H-CPU67H/66H/65H/64H/63H
CS1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H
CJ CJ1H-CPU66H/65H
CJ1G-CPU45H/44H/43H/42H
CJ1G-CPU45/44
Functionality Improved
The following functions have been improved so that the same operation as
that performed by the actual PLC is performed by the CX-Simulator. (There
were some differences in operation with version 1.1.)
• Processing when using index registers for automatic incrementing or
decrementing with sequence output instructions.
• Processing the current EM bank is changed during execution of the ladder
program.
• Break processing for nested FOR-NEXT loops.
• Processing for decrementing counters in certain ladder program struc-
tures.

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Simplified System Exit Processing
When the system is exited while the CX-Simulator is connected, a confirma-
tion dialog box will appear and, upon confirmation, the CX-Simulator will be
disconnected and the system shut down.
Version 1.3
The following functions have been added to the CX-Simulator with the upgrade from Version 1.2 to
Version 1.3.
New PLCs Supported
Simulation is newly supported for the following PLCs.
Series CPU Unit model numbers
CJ CJ1M-CPU23/22/13/12
New Units in the CS and CJ Series are also supported for PLC Unit registra-
tion.
Starting and Connecting the CX-Simulator from the CX-Programmer
With CX-Programmer version 3.0 or higher, the CX-Simulator can be started
and connected (placed online) from the CX-Programmer. After going online,
program transfer to the CX-Simulator can be started immediately.
Windows XP Supported
Version 1.4
The following functions have been added to the CX-Simulator with the upgrade from Version 1.3 to
Version 1.4.
New PLCs Supported
Simulation is newly supported for the following PLCs.
Series CPU Unit model numbers
CS CS1D-CPU67H/65H
CS1D-CPU67S/65S/44S/42S
CJ CJ1M-CPU23/22/21/13/12/11
New Units in the CS and CJ Series are also supported for PLC Unit registra-
tion.
Version 1.5
The changes that have been made from version 1.4 to version 1.5 of the CX-Simulator to enable support of new
CPU Unit models are explained here.
New PLCs Supported
CX-Simulator version 1.5 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CPU Unit model
CS CJ1H-CPU67H
CPU Unit Version Upgrade Compatibility
CX-Simulator version 1.5 supports the following CS/CJ-series CPU Units with
unit version 3.0.
Series Device type
CS/CJ CS1G-H, CS1H-H, CJ1G-H, CJ1H-H, CJ1M

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Function Block (Ladder Programming Language) Simulation
CX-Simulator version 1.5 can be used to simulate function blocks that are supported for CS/CJ-series
CPU Units with unit version 3.0 (function block algorithms can be written in the ladder programming
language or in the structured text (ST)). Step execution of instructions contained in ladder programming
language or structured text within a function block, however, is not supported.
Precautions
CX-Simulator version 1.5 can simulate the operations of a CS/CJ-series CPU Unit with version 3.0 on a
personal computer. The simulation, however, operates differently from the actual CS/CJ-series CPU
Unit with unit version 3.0 in the system.
• Processing when using index registers for automatic incrementing or decrementing with se-
quence output instructions. No-protocol communications instructions sent to the serial port of
the Serial Communications Unit will not be executed.
CX-Simulator version 1.5 does not support no-protocol instructions (TXDU(256) and
RXDU(255)) sent to the serial port of the Serial Communications Unit and will not execute these
instructions.
• The Comms Instructions Settings in FB field in PLC Settings is disabled.
The Comms Instructions Settings in FB field (CPU Settings Tab) is a PLC setting specific to the
OMRON FB library. Therefore, this setting is disabled when using CX-Simulator version 1.5.
• Free Running Timers in Auxiliary Area words A000 and A001 are disabled.
The Auxiliary Area word 10-ms Incrementing Free Running Timer (A000) and 100-ms Incre-
menting Free Running Timer (A001) that are supported for CS/CJ-series CPU Units with ver-
sion 3.0 or later cannot be used in simulation operations.
Version 1.6
The changes that have been made from version 1.5 to version 1.6 of the CX-Simulator to enable
support of new functions are explained here.
New PLCs Supported
CX-Simulator version 1.6 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CPU Unit model
CP CP1H-XA/X
NSJ
(Controller
Section)
G5D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-G5D, NSJ5-SQ0@-G5D,
NSJ8-TV0@-G5D, NSJ10-TV0@-G5D, and NSJ12-TS0@-G5D)
CX-Programmer Simulation Functions
If CX-Programmer version 6.1 or higher and CX-Simulator version 1.6 or
higher are installed, the following CX-Programmer simulation functions can be
used.
• Applicability: Ladder programs or programs in function blocks (ladder pro-
grams or ST)
• Simulation functions: Step execution, continuous step execution, scan
execution, and break-point operation (Note: I/O conditions cannot be set.)
Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446) for details.
Version 1.7
The changes that have been made from version 1.6 to version 1.7 of the CX-Simulator to enable
support of new functions are explained here.

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New PLCs Supported
CX-Simulator version 1.7 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CPU Unit model
CP CP1H-XA@@@@-@
CP1H-X@@@@-@
CP1H-Y@@@@-@
NSJ
(Controller
Section)
M3D (Used for the NSJ5-TQ0@-M3D, NSJ5-SQ0@-M3D, and
NSJ8-TV0@-M3D)
Integrated Simulation with Screen Operations for Virtual PT
(Programmable Terminal)
The PLC-PT Integrated Simulation icon can be used to perform integrated
simulations using CX-Designer version 2.0 or higher and CX-Simulator ver-
sion 1.7 or higher. This enables debugging by linking user program execution
on a virtual PLC with the CX-Programmer/CX-Simulator with screen opera-
tions for a virtual PT using the CX-Designer’s Test Tool.
• Starting the CX-Simulator:
The CX-Simulator is started by selecting the PLC-PT Integrated Simulation
menu item from CX-Designer version 2.0 or higher. (The user program is
automatically transferred to the CX-Simulator when it starts.)
• Connecting the CX-Simulator to virtual PT screens:
Automatically executed.
Refer to the operation manual for CX-Designer version 2.0 or higher for de-
tails.
Version 1.8
The changes that have been made from version 1.7 to version 1.8 of the CX-Simulator to enable
support of new functions are explained here.
New PLCs Supported
CX-Simulator version 1.8 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CPU Unit model
CP CP1L-M@@@@-@
CP1L-L@@@@-@
CJ CJ1H-CPU67H-R/66H-R/65H-R/64H-R
Version 1.9
The changes that have been made from version 1.8 to version 1.9 of the CX-Simulator to enable
support of new functions are explained here.
New PLCs Supported
CX-Simulator version 1.9 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CPU Unit model
CJ CJ2H-CPU68-EIP/67-EIP/66-EIP/65-EIP/64-EIP
Version 1.91
The changes that have been made from version 1.9 to version 1.91 of the CX-Simulator to enable
support of new functions are explained here.
New PLCs Supported
CX-Simulator version 1.91 supports the following new CPU Units.
Series CPU Unit model
CJ CJ2H-CPU68/67/66/65/64

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Version 1.94
The changes that have been made from version 1.9 to version 1.94 of the CX-Simulator to enable
support of new functions are explained here.
Support for Windows 7
Note This upgrade accompanies the upgrade of CX-One version 3.2 to CX-One
version 4.03.

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Unit Versions of CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series CPU Units
Unit Versions
A “unit version” has been introduced to manage CPU Units in the
CS/CJ/CP/NSJ Series according to differences in functionality accompanying
Unit upgrades. This applies to the CJ2H, CS1-H, CJ1-H, CJ1M, CS1D, and
CP1H CPU Units.
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.
Unit version
Example for unit version 2.0
CS1H-CPU67H
CPU UNIT
Lot No. 031001 0000 Ver.2.0
OMRON Corporation MADE IN JAPAN
Produce nameplateCS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit
Lot No.
• CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units manufactured on or before Novem-
ber 4, 2003 do not have a unit version given on the CPU Unit (i.e., the lo-
cation for the unit version shown above is blank).
• The unit version of the CJ1-H-R CPU Units begins at version 4.0.
• The unit version of the CS1-H, CJ1-H, and CJ1M CPU Units, as well as the
CS1D CPU Units for Single-CPU Systems, begins at version 2.0.
• The unit version of the CS1D CPU Units for Duplex-CPU Systems begins
at version 1.1.
• The unit version of the CP1H/CP1L CPU Units begins at version 1.0, ex-
cept for the CP1H-Y@@@@-@, for which the unit version begins at version
1.1.
• CPU Units for which a unit version is not given are called Pre-Ver.
@ . @
CPU Units, such as Pre-Ver. 2.0 CPU Units and Pre-Ver. 1.1 CPU Units.
Confirming Unit Versions
with Support Software
CX-Programmer version 4.0 or later can be used to confirm the unit version
using one of the following two methods.
• Using the PLC Information
• Using the Unit Manufacturing Information (This method can be used for
Special I/O Units and CPU Bus Units as well.)
Note CX-Programmer version 3.3 or lower cannot be used to confirm unit ver-
sions.
PLC Information
• If you know the device type and CPU type, select them in the Change PLC
Dialog Box, go online, and select PLC - Edit - Information from the
menus.
• If you don’t know the device type and CPU type, but are connected directly
to the CPU Unit on a serial line, select PLC - Auto Online to go online,
and then select PLC - Edit - Information from the menus.
In either case, the following PLC Information Dialog Box will be displayed.