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1-3 Connecting the CX-Programmer
The CX-Programmer (version 7.1 or higher), which runs on Windows, can be
used with CP-series CP1L L or M model PLCs. The CX-Programmer (Version
7.22 or higher), which runs on Windows, can be used with CP-series CP1L J
model PLCs. Computers running Support Software (e.g., the CX-Program-
mer) can be connected to the USB port or to a serial port.
Note A Programming Console cannot be used with CP1L PLCs.
1-3-1 Connecting with a Commercially Available USB Cable
Connect the computer running the CX-One Support Software (e.g., the CX-
Programmer) using a commercially available USB cable to the peripheral USB
port on the CPU Unit.
Restrictions when
Connecting by USB
In conformity with USB specifications, the following restrictions apply when
connecting a computer running Support Software.
A USB connection is possible for only one CP-series PLC from a single
computer. It is not possible to connect multiple PLCs simultaneously.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the Support Software is con-
nected online. Before disconnecting the USB cable, be sure to place the
application in offline status. If the USB cable is disconnected while online,
the situations described below will occur as a result of OS error.
Windows Me, 2000, or XP:
The Support Software cannot be returned to online status by simply re-
connecting the USB cable. First return the Support Software to offline
status, and then reconnect the USB cable. Then perform the online
connection procedure for the Support Software.
Windows 98:
If the USB cable is disconnected while online, an error message may
be displayed on a blue screen. If that occurs, it will be necessary to re-
boot the computer.
The peripheral USB port (conforming to USB 1.1, B connector) is a dedicated
port for connecting Support Software, such as the CX-Programmer.
Items Required for USB Connection
Personal computer
CX-One (CX-Programmer, etc.)
USB port
USB cable
Peripheral
USB port



Operating system Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP
Support Software CX-Programmer Ver. 6.1 (CX-One Ver. 1.1)
USB driver Included with above Support Software.
USB cable USB 1.1(or 2.0) cable (A connector-B connector), 5 m max.
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Installing the USB Driver The procedure for first connecting a computer to the CP1L peripheral USB
port is described below.
It is assumed that the Support Software has already been installed in the
computer.
Windows XP
Turn ON the power supply to the CP1L, and connect USB cable between the
USB port of the computer and the peripheral USB port of the CP1L.
After the cable has been connected, the computer will automatically recognize
the device and the following message will be displayed.
1,2,3... 1. If the following window appears, select the No, not this time Option and
then click the Next Button. This window is not always displayed.
2. The following window will be displayed. Select the Install from a list of spe-
cific location Option and then click the Next Button.
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3. The following window will be displayed. Click the Browse Button for the In-
clude this location in the search Field, specify C:\Program Files\
OMRON\CX-Server\USB\win2000_XP\Inf, and then click the Next Button.
The driver will be installed. (C:\ indicates the installation drive and may
be different on your computer.)
4. Ignore the following window if it is displayed and click the Continue Any-
way Button.
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5. The following window will be displayed if the installation is completed nor-
mally. Click the Finish Button.
Windows 2000
Turn ON the power supply to the CP1L, and connect USB cable between the
USB port of the computer and the peripheral USB port of the CP1L.
After the cable has been connected, the computer will automatically recognize
the device and the following message will be displayed.
1,2,3... 1. The following message will be displayed. Click the Next Button.
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2. The following window will be displayed.
3. Select the Search for a suitable driver for the device (recommended) Op-
tion and then click the Next Button. The following window will be displayed.
From the list in the window, select the Specify location Checkbox and then
click the Next Button.
4. Click the Browse Button, specify C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-Serv-
er\USB\win2000_XP\Inf, and then click the Next Button. (C:\ indicates
the installation drive and may be different on your computer.)
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5. A search will be made for the driver and the following window will be dis-
played. Click the Next Button. The driver will be installed.
6. After the driver has been successfully installed, the following window will
be displayed. Click the Finish Button.
Connection Setup Using the CX-Programmer
1,2,3... 1. Select CP1L as the device type in the Change PLC Dialog Box and confirm
that USB is displayed in the Network Type Field.
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2. Click the OK Button to finish setting the PLC model. Then connect to the
CP1L by executing the CX-Programmer's online connection command.
Checking after Installation
1,2,3... 1. Display the Device Manager at the computer.
2. Click USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller, and confirm that OMRON
SYSMAC PLC Device is displayed.
Re-installing the USB
Driver
If the USB driver installation fails for some reason or is cancelled in progress,
the USB driver must be reinstalled.
Checking USB Driver Status
1,2,3... 1. Display the Device Manager on the computer.
2. If USB Device is displayed for Other devices, it means that the USB driver
installation has failed.
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Reinstalling the USB Driver
1,2,3... 1. Right-click USB Device and select Delete from the pop-up menu to delete
the driver.
2. Reconnect the USB cable. The USB Driver Installation Window will be dis-
played.
3. Reinstall the USB driver.
1-3-2 Connecting to a Serial Port
Mounting a CP1W-CIF01 RS-232C Option Board in a CP1L Option Board slot
makes it possible to connect Support Software with serial communications,
just as with previous models.
Connect the CX-Programmer to the RS-232C port of the CP1W-CIF01 Option
Board by XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV RS-232C cable.
Connection Method Connect the Programming Device using the Connecting Cable that is appro-
priate for the serial communications mode of the computer and CPU Unit.
Personal computer
CX-One (e.g., CX-Programmer)
D-Sub connector
(9-pin, female)
D-Sub connector
(9-pin, male)
Recommended cable
XW2Z-200S-CV (2 m) or
XW2Z-500S-CV (5 m)
CP1W-CIF01
RS-232C Option Board

Computer Connecting Cable CP1L CPU Unit
Model Connector Model Length Connector Serial
communications
mode
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
D-Sub 9 pin,
male
XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m D-Sub 9 pin, female
(With a CP1W-CIF01 RS-
232C Option Board
mounted in Option Board
Slot 1 or 2.)
Peripheral bus or Host
Link (SYSWAY)
XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m
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Serial Communications Mode
Note When a Serial Communications Option Board is mounted in Option Board
Slot 1, it is called Serial Port 1. When mounted in Option Board Slot 2, it is
called Serial Port 2.
Serial
communications
mode
Features CPU Unit setting method
Peripheral bus
(toolbus)
This is the faster mode, so it is
generally used for CX-Pro-
grammer connections.
Only 1: 1 connections are
possible.
When a CP1L CPU Unit is
used, the baud rate is auto-
matically detected by the Sup-
port Software.
Turn ON pins SW4 (Serial Port
1) and SW5 (Serial Port 2) on
the DIP switch on the front
panel of the CPU Unit. These
settings enable connection by
peripheral bus regardless of the
serial port settings in the PLC
Setup.
Host Link
(SYSWAY)
A standard protocol for host
computers with either 1: 1 or 1:
N connections.
Slower than the peripheral
bus mode.
Allows modem or optical
adapter connections, or long-
distance or 1: N connections
using RS-422A/485.
Turn OFF pins SW4 (Serial Port
1) and SW5 (Serial Port 2) on
the DIP switch on the front
panel of the CPU Unit.
The mode will then be deter-
mined by the serial port set-
tings in the PLC Setup. The
default settings are for Host
Link with a baud rate of 9,600
bits/s, 1 start bit, data length of
7 bits, even parity, and 2 stop
bits.