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CS1W-FLN22
CX-FLnet
CX-FLnet
The CX-FLnet Support Software is used to make settings for OMRON FL-net Units mounted to Programmable Controllers (PLCs). The CX-FLnet
Support Software is installed on a computer running Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or higher), XP, Vista, or 7.
The CX-FLnet can be used to make settings for the following FL-net Units:
CS1W-FLN22, CJ1W-FLN22, CS1W-FLN02/12
CX-FLnet Functions
The CX-FLnet provides mainly the following functions.
CX-FLnet Availability
The CX-FLnet is available only as a component of the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package. Refer to the CX-One Setup Manual (W463, provided
with the CX-One) for the CX-One installation and uninstallation procedures.
For detalis on CX-FLnet Support Software Operations refer to the FL-net Units Operation Manual (W440).
Function Description
Online connection
The following two methods can be used for connection.
• Direct PLC Connection
Perform the settings after making a direct serial connection to each PLC to which FL-net Units are mounted.
• Connection via a Network
Online connection and settings are made from the PLC connected to the computer running CX-FLnet (i.e., the gateway PLC) to each
PLC (i.e., the target PLCs) to which FL-net Units are mounted via the FL-net network or other networks (e.g., Ethernet or Controller
Link).
Settings
The following settings can be made.
• CPU Bus Unit Setup Area
• Data Link Setup
- Local Node Setup Area
- Other Node Setup Area
- Extension Setting
- Unit Area Setup (token watchdog timer)
File Communications settings for the online connection and data link settings can be saved and read in CSV format.
Monitor
• Data Link Status
• FL-net Unit Status (FA Link active status, transceiver power supply, received message or not, token monitoring timeout setting
exceeded, and IP address setting error)
• Communications Cycle Time
• Message Sequential Status
• FL-net Unit Error Log
• Status of nodes participating in the FL-net network
