Omron Releases CX-One Lite v4.0 – Micro PLC Version – Global SMT & Packaging Magazine

The CX-One Lite Version 4.0 comprehensive automation software package from Omron Electronics LLC ( www.Omron247.com ) integrates Micro PLC programming with support software for setting up networks, operator interface HMI, inverters, and temperature controllers. Following Omron?s pioneering Smart Platform base introduced over 10 years ago, users can eliminate programming redundancy, and they can manage entire projects from sequencing and motion control programs to configuration of field network devices without leaving the operating environment.

One installation and license number for all software including Internet access to updates and function block and device libraries eliminate time-consuming license registration.  New v4.0 uses the Smart Input Function reducing programming time by 30%. Support for all IEC 61131-3 programming languages are included in each CX-One license to match skills of available programmers.

Omron’s programming instructions set is identical on the CP1 PLCs to CJ1 and CS1 helping to shorten learning and development. CX-One helps meet the market demand for fast additions and changes in production models, volumes and line compositions after the equipment is in operation, and supports traceability and other global requirements for quality, safety and environmental needs. Advances in CX-One v4.0 enable programmers to use any of the IEC 61131-3 programming languages, including Function Block and Structured Text included with each license.

The CX-Simulator application eliminates the need to have PLC and HMI hardware connected to develop and debug programs, and it integrates the operations of devices for accurate error simulation without having to test each separately. Integrated simulation can be started from either CX-Programmer or CX-Designer to clearly simulate the interaction between HMI and PLC programs. System errors are easily checked and debugged directly from CX-One, reducing downtime during the “off-line” test phase. Operations can be saved in CSV files when errors occur to simplify test report generation.