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CX-Programmer Section 1-4
1-4 CX-Programmer
The CX-Programmer provides software functions for programming and
debugging.
FQM1 Patch Software must be installed for the CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0
(Model: WS02-CXPC1-E-V50) to use it to create ladder programs, make set-
tings in the System Setup, and monitor operation. The FQM1 Patch Software
can be installed for CX-Programmer Ver. 5.0 or later, but not to Ver. 4.0 or ear-
lier versions. Refer to 8-1 CX-Programmer.
CX-Programmer
Note The CX-Programmer can be connected online to FQM1 Coordinator Modules
and Motion Control Modules at the same time. If the default baud rate is
changed when Coordinator and Motion Control Modules are connected at the
same time, set the baud rate to 38.4 kpps max.
Item Details
Applicable Motion
Controllers
FQM1 Series
Note CX-Programmer can also be used for SYSMAC CS/CJ-
series PLCs.
OS Microsoft Windows
95, 98, or NT4.0
Service Pack 6
Microsoft Windows
2000 or Me
Microsoft Windows
XP
Personal computers IBM PC/AT or com-
patible
IBM PC/AT or com-
patible
IBM PC/AT or com-
patible
Connection method Peripheral port or built-in RS-232C port on the Coordinator
Module
Communications
protocol with FQM1
Peripheral Bus or Host Link
Offline functions Programming, editing of I/O memory, System Setup, printing
Online functions Transferring comparing data, monitoring, System Setup
Main functions 1. Programming functions: Creating and editing of applicable
FQM1 ladder or mnemonic programs.
2. Changing operating modes for each Module.
3. Transfer functions: Transferring programs, I/O memory data,
and System Setup between computer and Modules.
4. Monitoring program execution status: Monitoring I/O bit sta-
tus and PV using ladder display, monitoring I/O bit status
and PV using mnemonic display, and monitoring PV using
I/O memory display.