Omron CS Series Operator's Manual

Connection with Application Programs Section 7-2
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7-2 Connection with Application Programs
7-2-1 Connection Methods
There are two methods for connecting the CX-Simulator with application pro-
grams as follows:
· Coexist in the same com-
puter
An application program using FinsGateway
for communications.
· Connection via network An application program sending/receiving
FINS commands via Ethernet from a real-
time OS, UNIX, or another computer.
Note 1. Always install FinsGateway separately when connecting to applications.
2. All of the above methods assume the connection by polling from an
application program (An application program sends a FINS command
and the Ladder Engine returns a FINS response.). Connection via net-
work is not available for "slave initiation" from the Ladder Engine (Com-
munications using SEND from a sequence program to an application
program.).
7-2-2 Coexist in the Same Computer
The following shows a connection method where the CX-Simulator, the CX-
Programmer, and an application program coexist in the same computer.
1,2,3…
1. Start the CX-Simulator and select a PLC data folder required in debug-
ging an application program to display the windows of [CX-Simulator De-
bug Console], [System Status], and [Work CX-Simulator].
2. Click the [Connect] button in the [Work CX-Simulator] window.
3. Register the FINS address displayed in the [Guide to Connect] window to
the FINS communications address settings.
Computer
CX-Programmer
Debugger
Application
FinsGateway
Virtual Communications Unit
CPU
Unit
Simulator
Communi-
cations Unit
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Omron CS Series Specifications

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Brand	Omron
Model	CS Series
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English