SMC Networks EX600-WEN User manual

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PRODUCT NAME
I/O Configurator (NFC version)
Model / Series / Product Number
EX600-WEN# (Wireless Base)
EX600-WPN# (Wireless Base)
EX600-WSV# (Wireless Remote)
EXW1-BMJA# (Compact Wireless Base)
EXW1-RDXNE4## (Compact Wireless Remote)
EXW1-RDYNE4## (Compact Wireless Remote)
EXW1-RDM#E3## (Compact Wireless Remote)

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Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................3
1.1 About the I/O Configurator (NFC version)...................................................................................3
1.2 SMC wireless system (system configuration)..............................................................................4
1.3 About this manual........................................................................................................................5
2. Basic operations with the I/O Configurator (NFC version).......................................6
2.1 Download the I/O Configurator (NFC version)............................................................................6
2.2 Start the I/O Configurator (NFC version).....................................................................................8
2.3 Screen layout...............................................................................................................................8
2.4 Monitor mode and Administrator mode .....................................................................................10
2.5 Basic operational flow for settings and monitoring.................................................................... 12
2.6 Explanation of screens ..............................................................................................................14
3. Setting of the wireless unit system........................................................................18
3.1 Flow of setting operation............................................................................................................18
3.2 Reading and obtaining device information................................................................................19
3.2.1 Entry of individual identification (Edit TAG)........................................................................20
3.3 Remote setting...........................................................................................................................21
3.4 Base setting...............................................................................................................................23
3.5 Pairing........................................................................................................................................29
3.5.1 Pairing procedure...............................................................................................................30
3.6 Dummy Remote.........................................................................................................................35
3.7 Software Control........................................................................................................................36
3.8 Using a setting file .....................................................................................................................38
3.9 Reading of factory data..............................................................................................................42
3.10 Initialization of the product.........................................................................................................43
4. I/O monitoring........................................................................................................45
4.1 Input...........................................................................................................................................45
4.2 Output........................................................................................................................................46
4.3 Input / output detailed information.............................................................................................47
4.4 Forced output.............................................................................................................................48
4.4.1 Forced output conditions....................................................................................................48
5. Screen details of the I/O Configurator (NFC version)............................................53
5.1 Information tab...........................................................................................................................53
5.1.1 Unit information area..........................................................................................................53
5.1.2 System configuration area..................................................................................................54
5.1.3 Description area .................................................................................................................55
5.1.4 Information tab, description................................................................................................55
5.2 I/O monitor tab...........................................................................................................................62
5.2.1 Input tab..............................................................................................................................62
5.2.2 Output tab...........................................................................................................................63
5.2.3 IO details.............................................................................................................................64
5.2.4 Information tab, description................................................................................................66
5.3 Properties tab.............................................................................................................................72
5.3.1 Control panel......................................................................................................................73
5.3.2 Parameters.........................................................................................................................74
5.4 Event tab....................................................................................................................................92
5.5 Wireless tab...............................................................................................................................94

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6. Wireless system parameter list..............................................................................95
7. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................100
8. Specifications / technical information / supplementary information .....................102
8.1 Terminology..............................................................................................................................102

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1. Introduction
1.1 About the I/O Configurator (NFC version)
With the I/O Configurator (NFC version), the status of a wireless system can be checked and all parameters
of a wireless unit can be set from a PC using an NFC reader / writer. The status can be checked without
logging in (Monitor mode). Logging in is necessary before setting parameters (Administrator mode).
The following can be performed in Monitor mode.
- Checking the parameters of wireless units
- Checking the details and status of a wireless system
The following can be performed inAdministrator mode.
- Setting the parameters of wireless units
- Changing the details of a wireless system
- Pairing Wireless Base / Remote units
There are two types of settable parameters which can be read or written when no power is supplied to the
product, and parameters which can be read or written only when power is supplied to the product.

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1.2 SMC wireless system (system configuration)
The following products support the I/O Configurator (NFC version).
EX600-WEN# Wireless Base (manifold type)
EX600-WPN# Wireless Base (manifold type)
EXW1-BMJA# Compact Wireless Base
EX600-WSV# Wireless Remote (manifold type)
EXW1-RDXNE4## Compact Wireless Remote
EXW1-RDYNE4## Compact Wireless Remote
EXW1-RDM#E3## Compact Wireless Remote
※One PC will recognize one NFC reader / writer per application setting.
Do not connect multiple NFC readers / writers to a PC.
Connection details using the I/O Configurator for NFC and wireless unit
To use a wireless system, it is necessary to "pair" a Wireless Base and Remote. Configure this using the I/O
Configurator (NFC version).
The following sections of this document should be read before using the I/O Configurator (NFC version):
2.4 Monitor mode and Administrator mode
2.5 Basic operational flow for settings and monitoring
3 Setting of the wireless unit system
PC
NFC reader / writer
Wireless Base unit
Wireless Remote unit
I/O Configurator
OS (Windows)
PC/SC driver
Memory area where
power supply is
unnecessary.
Memory area
where power
supply is
necessary
Establish communication by
adjusting the position so that the
height from the center of the
NFCR/W antenna to the "O" on the
wireless unit is 1 cm or less.

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* I/O Configurator (Web version)
This operation manual explains the outline of the setting using the I/O Configurator (NFC version).
The I/O Configurator (Web version) is used to set parameters for the "Wireless Base" and parameters for the "I/O devices".
Refer to the operation manual for the I/O Configurator (Web version).
* The product is available in Japanese, English, and Chinese by setting the language in the Windows OS.
1.3 About this manual
This manual can be used with the I/O Configurator (NFC version) ver. 2.9.0.

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2. Basic operations with the I/O Configurator (NFC version)
2.1 Download the I/O Configurator (NFC version)
(1) On the SMC website (http://www.smcworld.com), select [Documents/Download] and click [Instruction
Manuals].
(2) Select the Fieldbus System Serial Transmission System.

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(3) Select the protocol supported by the product (Example: EtherNet/IPTM compatible).
(4) Scroll down the page of the Fieldbus Serial Transmission System and click the Configuration File for the
I/O Configurator (NFC version). The download will begin.
Older versions of the I/O Configurator (NFC version) can be downloaded as well as the latest version.
Download the version which is suitable for your device. Downloading the latest version enables settings
to be made for all models, including those supported with older versions of this software.

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2.2 Start the I/O Configurator (NFC version)
(1) Unzip the downloaded zip file.
(2) Double-click "IOConfigurator.exe". The I/O Configurator (NFC version) will start up.
To move IOConfigurator.exe to the desktop or another location, move the folder of the I/O Configurator, or
create a shortcut of IOConfigurator.exe and invoke and use the program through it.
2.3 Screen layout
The window below is displayed when the I/O Configurator (NFC version) starts.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

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- Basic characteristics
No.
Item
Explanation
1 Version information
button
The I/O Configurator (NFC version) revision details will appear by clicking the [?]
button.
2 Refresh button
The Refresh button updates the Wireless Base / Remote module information displayed
on the application window. The information on the window is not updated automatically.
Always click the Refresh button when moving to a tab or after parameter settings.
The Refresh button is displayed on all screens.
3 Power status The power status of the wireless unit is displayed. Power on is displayed when power
for the Wireless Base / Remote is supplied. Power off is displayed when power is not
supplied.
4 R/W connection
status
Indicates the connection status of the PC－NFC reader / writer.
R/W undetected:
NFC reader / writer is not identified or USB is not connected.
R/W detected:
NFC communication with the wireless unit is available.
5 Operating mode
switching button These radio buttons switch the mode between Monitor mode and Administrator mode (buttons on the lower right of the I/O Configurator (NFC version) window).

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2.4 Monitor mode and Administrator mode
The user can select from Monitor mode and Administrator mode using the I/O Configurator (NFC version)
depending on the functions that are to be used.
- Monitor mode
Wireless unit information or I/O map and parameter settings can be read. Parameters cannot be set.
The Forced output function cannot be used.
- Administrator mode
All functions can be used.
Login to administrator mode
A password is necessary to log in to Administrator mode.
Any password can be set. To prevent unauthorized use, it is advisable to change the default password when
the I/O Configurator is first used.
(1) Select the [Administrator mode] radio button.
(2) Type a password while holding the NFC reader / writer near the NFC antenna approach area of
the wireless unit and click the [Confirm] button.
Password at the time of shipment: admin
When [Edit password] is selected, a window for changing the password is displayed. Change to any
suitable password.
When the NFC reader / writer is held over the wireless unit, an error message may appear, such as “Device
driver software was not successfully installed” or “Smart card was not identified” depending on the version of
Windows OS. The reader / writer can be continuously used.
Refer to the Microsoft website (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/976832/).

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- Troubleshooting
Read error: Confirm that the NFC reader / writer is connected to the PC.
Confirm that the NFC reader / writer is held near the NFC antenna approach area.
When frozen: Remove the NFC reader / writer from the PC and connect it again.
After taking the above actions, click the [Refresh] button.
If the password is forgotten, the previously set password can be deleted using [Clear password]. When the
[Clear password] button is clicked, the password clear window will appear. The password is cleared (a
password is no longer set) by entering the master key in the password box. Then it is possible to enter
Administrator mode without entering a password.
Master key: ADMIN

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2.5 Basic operational flow for settings and monitoring
To change settings, switch to Administrator mode to operate the I/O Configurator. In Administrator mode, a
timeout occurs after 300 seconds of inactivity and the application returns to Monitor mode.
A timeout countdown is displayed to the right of the "Administrator mode" label.
Operational flow during monitoring
A rough operational flow during monitoring is shown below (operations in Monitor mode).
- The NFC communication is not accessed all the time. Therefore, always update the content
displayed on the screen by clicking the "Refresh" button when reading the parameters.
- The changed parameters are enabled after the product is powered on or by pressing the
"Reset module" button. As the parameter setting requires time for settlement, do not turn off
the power supply for 2 seconds.
- The settings are different between the Wireless Base unit and the Wireless Remote unit.
After changing the unit in which the parameters are to be set, always click the "Refresh"
button to update the displayed parameters.
(1) Select the tab that you wish to check
(2) Display the setting item that you wish to check
(3) Click [Refresh]
(4) Check the present settings and values

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Operational flow when changing settings
A rough operational flow during setting changing operations is shown below (operations performed in
Administrator mode).
(1) Select the tab that you wish to check
(2) Display the setting item that you wish to check
(3) Click [Refresh]
(4) Check the present settings and values
(5) Change the necessary item and value settings
(6) Click [Save all]
(7) Click [Reset module] (Settings are applied to the unit)
(8) Click [Refresh]
(9) Check that the updated settings and values are applied correctly

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2.6 Explanation of screens
The tabs available on the I/O Configurator (NFC version) consist of the [Information], [I/O monitor], and
[Properties] tabs.
On an EXW1-series Base unit, [Event] and [Wireless] tabs are displayed to the right of the [Properties] tab.
An outline of each tab is explained below. Refer to "5. Screen details of the I/O Configurator (NFC version)"
for details.
Information tab
Wireless unit information and system configuration can be checked on the Information tab.

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I/O monitor tab
The wireless unit I/O data can be monitored.
The display can be switched between input and output displays by clicking the tabs at the top of the
status display area. With a Base unit (EXW1-BMJA#) that supports CC-Link, the display can be switched
between Bit area and Word area.
Diagnostic information or details of input / output can be checked by double-clicking any address line in
the display.

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Properties tab
Settings of a connected wireless unit can be changed in the Properties tab.
The area displayed for making settings can be changed by selecting a radio button in the "Control panel".

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Event tab
Displayed on an EXW1-series Base unit, this tab makes it possible to check the event information
(errors, etc.) of the Wireless Base or Wireless Remotes.
Wireless tab
Displayed on an EXW1-series Base unit, this tab makes it possible to check wireless log data.

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3. Setting of the wireless unit system
Installation of the SMC wireless system (Base and Remote) so that it can be controlled by an upper level
controller is described here. Grayed out items do not use the I/O Configurator. Refer to the operation manual
for each product.
3.1 Flow of setting operation
To use a wireless unit system, use the I/O Configurator (NFC version) and an NFC reader / writer to make
settings on the wireless units (Base and Remotes).
Make the following settings in Administrator mode in the I/O Configurator (NFC version).
Procedure 1 Preparation (PC application)
(1) Download and install the I/O Configurator (NFC version)
* This manual can be used with ver. 2.9.0 of the I/O Configurator (NFC version).
Procedure 2 Setting/installation of the wireless unit
(1) Parameter settings of "Remotes" (optional)
* Make settings in Administrator mode in the I/O Configurator.
(2) Set the number of occupied I/O points for the module and each
parameter of the "Base"
* Different from the I/O points of the whole system.
* Make settings in Administrator mode in the I/O Configurator.
(3) “Base” system settings
* Make settings in Administrator mode in the I/O Configurator.
(4) Register the Remote to the Base (pairing)
* The Base and Remote need to be powered.
* Make settings in Administrator mode in the I/O Configurator.
(5) Assemble the I/O unit (Wireless Base)
(6) Installation and wiring
(7) Fieldbus setting
* Refer to the operation manual of the Base for details.
Procedure 3 Connection to PLC
Note) Refer to the operation manual of the PLC manufacturer for connection to PLC and I/O Configurator.

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3.2 Reading and obtaining device information
Start up the I/O Configurator and initiate NFC read-in with the Information tab to obtain information for each
unit and the system. The displayed parameters depend on the unit.
● Unit information area
The unit information area indicates the module information.
Depending on the displayed item, the status can still be checked even when power to the wireless unit is off.
Unit information
System
configuration
Description