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18 Programming Device Operations
CP2E CPU Unit Software User’s Manual(W614)
18-2 Overview of CX-Programmer
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18-2-1 CX-Programmer
18-2 Overview of CX-Programmer
The CX-Programmer is a programming application for creating the ladder programs that are executed in
a CP2E CPU Unit.
In addition to ladder program creation, the CX-Programmer also has functions that are needed to set up
and operate the CP2E, including functions for debugging ladder programs, displaying addresses and
present values, monitoring, setting the connected PLC, programming, and monitoring.
The CX-Programmer can be installed foom CX-One installer. Refer to CX-One FA Integrated Tool
Package Setup Manual (Cat. No. W463) for details.
For details on the operation of the CX-Programmer, refer to the CX-Programmer Online Help.
The flow of using the CX-Programmer from startup through starting PLC operation is shown below.
18-2-1 CX-Programmer
18-2-2 CX-Programmer Flow from Startup to Operation
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Select Start - Programs - OMRON - CX-One - CX-Programmer -
CX-Programmer.
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Select CP2E or CP2E-N in the Change PLC Dialog Box.
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Example: Press the C Key to input a NC input condition.
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Select File - Save As.
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Select PLC - Work Online.
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Select PLC - Operating mode - Program.
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Select PLC - Transfer - Transfer [PC  PLC].
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Once turn OFF the power supply to the CP2E CPU Unit, then turn
ON again.
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CP2E CPU Unit operation will start.
Start CX-Programmer
Create new project
Create program
Save program
Connect online to the CP2E
Change operating mode
Transfer program/PLC system
settings
Restart the CP2E
Start operation