1-4 Using the I/O Comment Extracting Tool
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1-4 Using the I/O Comment Extracting
Tool
Use the following procedure to display I/O comments on the NS-series Ladder Monitor.
1. Install the I/O Comment Extracting Tool.
2. Create the CXT file:
Save the project file for the connected PLC as a CXT file (extension.cxt) on CX-
Programmer.
3. Specify the PLC from the CXT file mentioned above using I/O Comment Extracting
Tool, extract I/O comment data, and convert it to the Ladder Monitor I/O comment
file (extension.ioc).
4. Copy the Ladder Monitor I/O comment file (extension.ioc) to the Memory Card or to
the PT.
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Using a Memory Card
1) Place the Memory Card in the PC card slot of the computer using a Memory Card
adapter.
2) On the computer, copy the converted Ladder Monitor I/O comment file
(extension.ioc) along with the Ladder Monitor application to the Memory Card
using Explorer or another application.
Copy the data to the ldrdata folder in a Memory Card
3) Turn OFF the power to the PT. Place the Memory Card in the Memory Card
connector at the back of PT.
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Copying the File Directly to the PT
1) On the computer, copy the converted Ladder Monitor I/O comment file to the
project folder for the PT using Explorer or another application.
2) Connect the computer to the PT.
3) Transfer the Ladder Monitor I/O comment file to the PT using a transfer program
or the CX-Designer. (Refer to Transferring Data to the PT in the CX-Designer
online help for information on the transfer program and CX-Designer.)
5. Turn ON the power to the PT and use one of the following methods after the PT
enters RUN mode to display the System Menu.
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Press one of the four corners of the touch panel twice in a row.
ress one corner
twice in a row.