Version 5

Introduction Guide

The CX-Process Tool Operation Manual is included as a PDF file

on the CX-One CD-ROM under OMRON/CX-One/CX-Process
Tool. Be sure to read the Precautions and other information at the
beginning of the manual before using the CX-Process Tool.
This CX-Process Tool Introduction Guide describes basic
operating procedures for the CX-Process Tool. For application
precautions and detailed descriptions, refer to the Help or the PDF
Operation Manual.
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The CX-Process Tool

A Loop Controller is a Controller that has the functionality of multiple highperformance Controllers. Combining function blocks that form functional
components enables programming control without restrictions for analog values,
such as temperatures, pressures, and flowrates.
Programming with the CX-Process Tool enables graphical engineering to paste
function blocks and connect lines with the mouse. The system also has the
following features compared with single-loop controllers and dedicated temperature
controllers.
1. The system is based on PLCs, so a wide variety of PLC Units, such as Process
I/O Units, Analog I/O Units, and Communications Units, can be used.
2. Data can be exchanged with the ladder-programmed CPU Unit at a high speed
without any programming, so loop control programming can be coordinated with
sequence control.
3. Changes, such as increasing or decreasing the number of loops and changing
the control methods, can also be flexibly performed by combining function
blocks.
A simple example of programming for one-loop temperature control will be
presented as a sample in this Introduction Guide. Function blocks can also be
combined for multi-loop control, cascade control, heating/cooling control, and
program control.

CONTENTS
Overview

Example System
System Configuration
Creating Function Block Data

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

Appendix

Creating Simple Function Block Data

for the Loop Controller

1-1

Starting the CX-Process Tool

1-2

Making a New Project

1-2

Registering the Loop Controller

1-4

Creating Function Block Data

1-5

Connecting Function Blocks

1-8

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

1-9

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

1-12

Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

1-14

Starting Operation

1-15

10

PID Tuning

1-16

11

Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

1-19

Making the NS-series PT Screen

for the Loop Controller

2-1

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance

2-2

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

2-2

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

2-6

Useful Functions

Overview

Example
System

This section provides an explanation of basic CX-Process Tool operation

using the following simple system as an example.

System Configuration
CX-Process Tool
(Support Software)
CJ-series Loop-control
CPU Unit
CJ1G-CPU45P
Isolated-type Thermocouple Input Unit
CJ1W-PTS51
Analog Output Unit
CJ1W-DA041

Note: The Loop

Controller itself does not
have analog
I/O. Therefore,
PLC CPU Bus
Units must be
used.

The
Inpu
CJ1

Cable (2 m) for
Peripheral Bus (Toolbus)
CS1W-CN226

PID
NS-series PT
(Touch Panel)
NS12

Refer to Creating Function

Block Data on the
following page.

RS-232C Cable
XW2Z-200T (2 m)
Input 1
Temperature sensor
Type K thermocouple

Output 1

Ty
the

4 to 20 mA

Screen for Loop Controller

Thyristor Unit
(Power Controller)
G3PX
SCR

This system controls one loop.

- A type K thermocouple is used for the temperature sensor input.
- The temperature range is 0.0 to 500.0C.
- The output is 4 to 20 mA and heater control is performed using a Thyristor Unit (Power Controller).
- Continuous proportional PID is set.
Note: The default operation cycle (1 s) is used.

The screen for the Loop Controller is displayed by connecting a NS-series PT (Touch Panel).

Creating Function Block Data

Thermocouple
Input Unit
CJ1W-PTS51

Analog Output Unit

CJ1W-DA041

Function Block Data

tot
g
ore,
Bus
be

Type K
thermocouple

Field Terminal Block for

Analog Input (Isolated
Ai 4-point Terminal
(PTS51)) (Block Model
566)
Inputs the analog signal
from the CJ1W-PTS51.

Control Block for PID

Control (Basic PID)
(Block Model 011)
Performs PID
calculations.

Field Terminal Block for

Analog Output (Ao 4point Terminal (DA041)
(Block Model 587)
Outputs the analog
signal from the CJ1WDA041.

Loop Controller
(in CJ-series CJ1G-CPU45P Loop-control CPU Unit)

To simplify descriptions, operations for startup settings at the PLC

(such as creating I/O tables (see note) and setting DM Area words
allocated to Analog I/O Units) is not included in the following
description of operations for the CX-Process Tool. Be sure to
separately make the settings using the CX-Programmer.
Note: With CJ-series Loop-control CPU Units, I/O tables can be automatically generated
based on the mounted Units when the power supply is turned ON without
performing the operation to create I/O tables. (With CS-series CPU Units, an
operation must be performed to create the I/O tables.)

4 to 20 mA

Creating Simple
Function Block Data
for the Loop
Controller
This section presents the flow of operations for
starting the CX-Process Tool (Support
Software), inputting the thermocouple, creating
function block data for one PID loop with an
output of 4 to 20 mA, downloading the data to
the Loop Controller, tuning PID control, and
saving files.

1-1

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

1
2

Select
data, a

Starting the CX-Process Tool

Starting the CX-Process Tool/Making a New Project

From the Start Menu, select All

Programs - OMRON - CX-One - CXProcess Tool - CX-Process Tool to
start the CX-Process Tool.
1. Select CX-Process Tool.

The win
the OK
project

Making a New Project

The window at the right will open when

the CX-Process Tool starts.

The fold
was ent
will be c
(called t

First, make a project.

Click the Make a New Function Block
File Button
to make a new project.

2-1. Make a new project.

1-2

Select a folder in which to save the

data, and then click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

The window at the right will open when

the OK Button is pressed. Enter the
project name.

Making a New Project

2-2. Select the folder in which

to save the data.

2-3. Enter the project

name.

For example, enter

"Temperature
Control."

The folder in which the project name

was entered (called the project folder)
will be created in the window on the left
(called the project workspace).
2-4. A project folder called "Temperature Control" is created.

1-3

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

3
3

Registering the Loop Controller

u
P

Next, register the Loop

Controller to be used.

Registering the Loop Controller

3-1. Right-click the Temperature

Control Folder and select Insert.
Right-click the Project Folder
and select Insert.

A dialog box for selecting the Loop

Controller will open.
The Loop Controller to be used is a
CJ-series Loop-control CPU Unit.
Therefore, first select Loop CPU
Unit/Process Unit for the LC type.

3-2. Select the Loop CPU

Unit/Process CPU Option
for the LC type.

b
o
u
o
Next, select the model number and
LCB Unit version. The model number
is the CJ1G-CPU45P and the version
is 3.0.

3-3. Select the model number and the LCB Unit version
in the Unit Information Field. Select CJ1G-CPU45P
for the model number and 3.0 for the version.

T
o
F
P
F
r

Click the OK Button.

1-4

A node function block file labeled

will be added
under the Temperature Control
Project Folder
.
3-4. A node function block file will be added
under the Temperature Control Folder.

3
4
Creating Function Block Data

Creating Function Block Data

Next, actually create

simple function block data.

Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the

node function
block file, and then click the plus sign
on the LCU/LCB element folder
underneath it. The tree structure will be
opened.

The window shown on the right will

open when the 04. Block Diagram 1
Folder in the tree is double-clicked.
Paste the following three items into the
Function Block Diagram Window at the
right.
Function block for analog input:
Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51)
Function block for PID: Basic PID
Function block for analog output:
Isolated Ao 4-point Terminal (DA041)

4-1. Click the plus signs (+) to

display the tree structure.

Seven folders will be

displayed under the Loop
Controller LCB03 V3.0
Folder: System, Field
Terminal, Sequence
Control, Block Diagram 1,
Block Diagram 2, and
Block Diagram 3.

Maximize
4-2. Double-click the 04. Block
Diagram 1 Folder.

Function block diagrams

can be drawn at this point,
but to increase the area,
click the middle of the
three buttons. The window
will be maximized.

1-5

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

First, paste the function block Isolated

Ai 4-point Terminal (PTS51) for
analog input. Right-click in the window
at the right. The pop-up menu shown
in the figure at the right will be
displayed. Select Register - Field
Terminal from the menu.

4-3. Paste the function blocks. First, register

the Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal.

The fun
without
the mou

Creating Function Block Data

4-3-1. Right-click and selected Register Field Terminal.

Next, p
as in th
click an
Block.

The dialog box shown at the right will

be displayed. Press the Insert Button.

4-3-2. Select 566 Ai 4-point

(PTS51).

Click the Insert Button.

A wind
block w
Arrow

A window for the Isolated Ai 4-point

Terminal (PTS51) Block will appear.

4-3-3. The Isolated Ai 4-point

Terminal Block will appear.

1-6

Select B
block na
Button.

The function block can be moved

without restriction by dragging it with
the mouse.

4
Creating Function Block Data

4-3-4. Move the function block

to the desired location.

Next, paste the Basic PID Block. Just

as in the previous procedure, rightclick and select Register - Control
Block.

4-4. Register the Basic PID Block.

4-4-1. Right-click and select

Register - Control Block.

A window for selecting the function

block will open. Click the DownArrow
.

4-4-2. Select the control block.

Click.

Select Basic PID from the function

block names and click the Insert
Button.

4-4-3. Select Basic PID and

click the Insert Button.

1-7

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

Paste the function block Isolated Ao 4point Terminal (DA041) for analog
output in the same way. Right-click in
the window on the right and select
Register - Field Terminal. Set the
Field Terminal to Ao 4-point (DA041).

4-5. Register the Ao 4-point Terminal (DA041).

In th
Arro
Bas
the

4
5
Connecting Function Blocks

This completes pasting the function

blocks.

Connecting Function Blocks

Next, connect the function

blocks that were pasted.

5-1-1. Click the Right Arrow

of the Y Terminal.

First, click the Right Arrow

of the
Y1 Terminal of the Ai 4-point (PTS51)
block.

Drag the mouse to the PV Terminal

of the Basic PID Block and double-click.

Dou
in t
The
be
righ

5-1-2. Drag the mouse.

5-1-3. Double-click.

1-8

Ne
th
ca

Firs
clic
righ
be
The
Set
pre

In the same way, connect the Right

Arrow
of the MV_C Terminal for
Basic PID with the Right Arrow
for
the X1 Terminal of Ao 4-point (DA041).

5-2. Connect the Basic PID block to the Ao 4-point

Terminal (DA041).

Click.

5
6

PID

Analog Output Unit

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

Next, make settings so that

the pasted function blocks
can be used.
Double-click 901. Ai 4-point (PTS51)
in the tree in the window on the left.
The details of the function block will
be displayed in the window on the
right.

6-1. Setting the Function Block for Analog Input

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

Thermocouple Input Unit

6-1-1. Double-click 901. Ai 4-point (PTS51).

6-1-2. Double-click ITEM 007.

First, change the unit number. Doubleclick ITEM 007 in the window on the
right. The window shown at the right will
be displayed.
The unit number is currently set to "95."
Set the unit number to be used (00) and
press the OK Button.

6-1-3. Set ITEM 007 (Unit Number)

to 00.

Click the OK Button.

1-9

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

Double-click ITEM 010 to use Input 1.

Next, because a type K thermocouple
is being used and the input range is
0.0 to 500.0C, change Data to 1 and
click the OK Button.

6
Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

Note: The input type setting (i.e., parameter) for the

CJ1W-PTS51 Isolated-type Thermocouple
Input Unit must be set to a type K
thermocouple (decimal point) = 0001 hex as
given below:
DM Area Word Allocated in the CPU Unit
D20019 = 0001 hex
(When the unit number is 0.)
(It is not necessary to know the address if the setting
is made by editing parameters by double-clicking
CJ1W-PTS51 in the I/O tables in the CXProgrammer.)

The uni
"95." Se
(01) an

6-1-4. Set ITEM 010 (Input Range)

to 1.

Click the OK Button.

An out
system
as the
press t
close.

The ITEM Setting Window will close.

Confirm that the settings have
changed.

Note: An
Th
CJ
20

(It is not
is made
CJ1W-DA
Program

Next, double-click 902. Ao 4-point

(DA041) in the tree in the window on
the left. Change the unit number in the
same way as above.
Double-click ITEM 007 in the window
on the right.

6-2. Setting the Function Block for Analog Output

This co
blocks,
and set

Thermoc
Input Un

6-2-1. Double-click 902. Ao 4-point

(DA041).
6-2-2. Double-click ITEM 007.

1-10

The unit number is currently set to

"95." Set the unit number to be used
(01) and press the Next Button.

6-2-3. Set ITEM 007 (Unit Number)

to 01.

Click the Next Button.

Set ITEMs for Function Blocks

An output of 4 to 20 mA is used for the

system. To keep Output 1 the same
as the default setting of 0, simply
press the OK Button. The window will
close.
Note: Analog Output Unit
The output range setting (parameter) for the
CJ1W-DA041 must be set to 1 to 5 V/4 to
20 mA = 0002 hex as listed below:
DM Area Word Allocated in the CPU Unit
D20101 = 0002 Hex
(When the unit number is 1 and Output 1 is
used)
(It is not necessary to know the address if the setting
is made by editing parameters by double-clicking
CJ1W-DA041 in the I/O tables in the CXProgrammer.)

6-2-4. Set ITEM 011 (Input Range)

to 0.

Click the OK Button.

This completes pasting function

blocks, connecting function blocks,
and setting ITEMs.

Thermocouple
PID
Input Unit

Analog
Output Unit

I made the
function block
data!

07.

In this example, the operation cycle is set to 1 s for the entire system
and the start mode is set to a hot start (i.e., operation starts with the
auto/manual status held immediately before the power supply was
turned OFF.) Therefore, System Common block is used at its default
values.

1-11

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Next, connect the computer and

the PLC with a cable and make
the communications settings to
enable sending the function
blocks to the Loop Controller.
Connect the computer to the PLC at
the peripheral port using a Peripheral
Port Connecting Cable.

7-1. Connect the cable.

RS-232C

IBM PC/AT or
compatible
(9-pin RS-232C)

Peripheral port

CS1W-CN226/626
Peripheral Port
Connecting Cable

7
Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Right-click Node00[CJ1G-H CPU45]

in the tree in
the window on the left to set the
communications port and select
Change PLC from the pop-up menu.

7-2. Setting Communications Conditions

Set
be u
to c

7-2-1. Right-click and select

Change PLC.

Th
co
clic
A dialog box will open. Click the OK
Button.

Click the OK Button.

The Change PLC Window will open.

Click the Settings Button.

7-2-2. Click the Settings Button in

the Change PLC Window.

1-12

The
Win
Tab

The Network Settings [Toolbus]

Window will open. Click the Driver
Tab.
7-2-3. Click the Driver Tab.

7-2-4. Set the COM port for

the computer.

Click the OK Button.

The communications setting will be

completed once the OK Button is
clicked once again.

Communications Settings between Computer and PLC

Set the Port Name to the actual port to

be used, and then click the OK Button
to close the window.

Click the OK Button.

With the CX-Process Tool, an online connection

will be made automatically when online operations,
such as downloading, are performed after making
the communications settings described above.

1-13

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

Now that communications

settings have been completed,
transfer the function block data
to the Loop Controller.

Cl
wi
do

Downlo

Loo

8
Transferring Function Block Data to the Loop Controller

The
disp
ope

Right-click
on the tree in
the window at the left and select
Transfer to LC from the pop-up
menu.

Sele
Exe

Right-click and select Transfer to LC .

Click the OK Button.

The
cha
has

Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

1-14

Click the Start Button. The window

will automatically close when the
download has been completed.
Function
block data

Downloading

Loop Controller

Click the Start Button.

Starting Operation

8
9
Starting Operation

The window to start transferring will be

displayed continuing with the transfer
operation. Click the OK Button.
Click the OK Button.

Select Cold Start and click the

Execute Button.
Select Cold Start for the
Run/Stop Command.

Click the Execute Button.

The operation status display will

change to Cold Start when operation
has been started.

In this example, the operation is started right after downloading, but

operation can also be started by using an operation command from the
menu, or operation automatically when the power is turned ON (but a
hot start will be used by default).

Use Hot Start to hold the manipulated variable (MV) and other settings
from immediately before a momentary stop. Otherwise, normally use
Cold Start.

1-15

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

10 PID Tuning

T
be
co
in

Tune PID constants for the

Basic PID Block.
Right-click the Basic PID Block and
select Monitor - Tuning Screen from
the pop-up menu.
10-1. Right-click and select Monitor - Tuning Screen.

Lo

10
PID Tuning

The Tuning Screen Configuration

Window will open. At this point, set the
tuning screen.

For the system configuration specified

at the beginning of this guide, the
temperature range is to be set to 0.0
to 500.0C. Therefore, input 5000 for
the Upper Limit, 1 for the Decimal
Point, and deg C for the Unit. When
finished, click the OK Button.

10-2. Set the temperature range in the Tuning Screen Configuration Window.

Click the OK Button.

1-16

The window shown at the right will not

be displayed if the PLC is not actually
connected. The window, however, is
included here as reference.

Clicking on a setting name will display a dialog box to

change the setting. Change the setting with the 10-key pad
dialog box (using the mouse) or by using the keyboard.

PID tuning

PV
SP
Operation

SP
MV

The window will be displayed and

then trend data will be displayed.
PV

Loop Controller

Upper limit

Lower limit

10
PID Tuning

1-17

Creating Simple Function Block Data for

the Loop Controller

Reference Information
Autotuning (AT)

Autotuning is provided as a convenient means for tuning PID control.

To perform autotuning, click the AT Button. The PID constants will be
tuned when autotuning is started.
The following figure shows an example of AT execution and the response of the subsequent temperature control loop. Compared with
the response example on the previous page, temperature settings are
changed faster.

U
s
t

w
f

10
PID Tuning

C
Fine Tuning (FT)

Execute fine tuning (FT) when the control performance produced by

autotuning is not acceptable, when autotuning produces instability in
the PV, or when interruption of control cannot be allowed.
Fine tuning improves control by automatically setting PID constants
using three user settings listed below along with fuzzy logic applied to
the previous control conditions.
Hunting
Overshooting
Responsiveness
Either one or two of the user settings can be set to any of five adjustment levels. For example, to improve control responsiveness and
overshooting, the Responsiveness and Hunting parameters can be
set to the desired levels.

C
T
fr
e
w

C
to

1-18

11 Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

Upload the data from the actual
Loop Controller and save the
data in a file.

11-1. Upload the data from the actual Loop Controller.

Upload the parameters (e.g., PID constants) tuned in the actual Loop Controller to the computer. Right-click
in the tree in the
window on the left and select Transfer
from LC - Previous.

11-1-1. Right-click and select Transfer from LC - Previous.

11

Click the OK Button.

Click the Start Button.

Transferring the setting parameters
from the Loop Controller to the computer will begin. The window will close
when the transfer has been completed.

Uploading and Saving Function Block Data

Click the OK Button.

11-1-2. Start the transfer.

Click the Save Button

on the toolbar
to save the function block data.

Tuned function
block data

11-2. Save the function block data.

Saving data

Uploading

Loop Controller

1-19

Making the NS-series

PT Screen for the
Loop Controller
This section describes the operational flow
from using the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS
to automatically generate the NS-series PT
screen for the Loop Controller based on the
function block data that was created, up to
displaying the screen on the CX-Designer
(Screen Creation Support Software for NSseries PTs).

2-1

Making the NS-series PT Screen

for the Loop Controller

1
2

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance

Setting the CSV Tags in Advance/Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

CSV tags must be set in advance (i.e.,

before creating the NS-series PT
screen for the Loop Controller).
Right-click 001.Basic PID in the tree in
the window on the left and select Tab
Setting - CSV Tag from the pop-up
menu.

1-1. Right-click 001.Basic PID and select Tab Setting CSV Tag.

Input the Scaling Upper Limit, Scaling

Lower Limit, DP (i.e., decimal point
position), and Unit. Click the OK
Button.

Click the OK Button.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Automatically create the NS-series PT

screen for the Loop Controller.
Start the Face Plate Auto-Builder for
NS (NSFP) and the project for the CXDesigner will be generated
automatically.
Select Execute - Create Tag File Start NSFP from the menu.

I can make it
all by myself!

2-2

2-1. Start the Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS (NSFP)

at the same time as creating tag files.

2-1-1. Select Execute - Create Tag File Start NSFP.

2-2. Compile the tags.

Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button. The following

window will be displayed.

Click the OK Button.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

ng -

Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

ler

Click the OK Button.

Give the file a name (in this case,

TagList) and click the Save Button.
Click the Save Button.

ile -

Click the OK Button.

The Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS will
start.

Click the OK Button.

2-3

Making the NS-series PT Screen

for the Loop Controller

Name the project and click the Browse

(2) Button. Set the output folder, set NS
12 for the PT Model, and click the
Build Button.

2-3. The project for the CX-Designer will be automatically

generated when the Build Button is clicked.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

2-3-1. Give the project a name. Click

the Browse (2) Button and
select the folder to save in.

Click th

Click th

2-3-2. Select NS12 for the PT Model.

Click the Build Button.

Register the host (i.e., host registration

in CX-Designer project) so that the NSseries PT and the PLC can
communicate. When the window is
displayed, click the Settings Button.

2-4. Registering the host in the CX-Designer project.

Click th

Click the Settings Button.

Select Serial Port A for Comm. Type.

A prog

2-4-1. Select Serial Port A.

A mes
been c
the OK

2-4

2
Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

Automatically Creating the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

A progress dialog box will be displayed.

A message saying that building has

been completed will be displayed. Click
the OK Button.

Click the OK Button.

2-5

Making the NS-series PT Screen

for the Loop Controller

3
3

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Displaying the NS-series PT Screen for the Loop Controller

Display the NS-series PT screen for the

Loop Controller.
Double-click the automatically created
project file (with the name given above)
for the CX-Designer. The CX-Designer
will start.

The generated faceplate can be

checked by selecting items on the
screen.

Reference Information
The trend screen that is created can be
checked by selecting items on the
screen.

2-6

3-1. Double-click the CX-Designer project file.

3-2. The screen for the Loop Controller is generated automatically.

y.

Useful
Functions

Useful Functions
Viewing the Online Manual
The online manual is useful to find
proper settings, such as for setting
ITEMs in function blocks.

To view the online manual, double-click 04. Block Diagram 1 in the

tree in the window on the left. A block diagram will be displayed.
Next, right-click the function block you want to find information about
(in this case, Isolated Ai 4-point Terminal). A menu will be displayed.
Click Function Block reference at the bottom of the menu.

The online manual will open and the function block will be explained.
This explanation may be useful for reference.

To close the window, click the Close Button

the window.

at the upper right of

This
funct
and M
dress
bank
as a

t
.

HMI Function
This function automatically assigns
function block data (e.g., PV, SP,
and MV) in order of function block address to addresses in the specified
bank in the EM Area of the CPU Unit
as a constant data conversion area.

The HMI function is set in the System Common Block (Block Model
000). By default, the refresh cycle in EM0 is set to 1 s. The blocks
that are allocated are determined according to the block addresses
given to the registered function blocks.
For example, the block address will be 001 if the Basic PID Block is
pasted first. A total of 40 words (fixed) are allocated for each block
address: 20 words for send data from the Loop Controller to the CPU
Unit memory (E00000 + block address x 20, i.e., E00020 to E00039 if
the block number is 001) and 20 words for receive data from the CPU
Unit memory to the Loop Controller (E15000 + block address x 20,
i.e., E15020 to E15039 if the block number is 001).

Block address

The ITEMs for which memory is allocated depends on the function

block, but with the Basic PID Block, for example, ITEMs will be
transferred as shown in the following figure.
Example: Basic PID (Block Model 011) (Offset from Beginning Word)
Word

Analog data

Bit
+18

Bit data
+19

Allocated addresses can be output as a list in a CSV file by selecting

Execute - Create Tag File - Create HMI I/F Memory Map.

Useful Functions
User Link Tables
User link tables are used to exchange data between user-set I/O
memory in the CPU Unit and function blocks in the Loop Controller.

Normally, Field Terminals are used for data exchange with I/O Units
and the HMI function is used for data exchange with I/O memory for
CPU Units. With these functions, however, the I/O memory
addresses for the CPU Unit are automatically allocated. User link
tables are useful for reading and writing data in the Loop Controller
to user-set memory area addresses in the CPU Unit. For example,
to read the remote set point (RSP) data from the DM Area in the
CPU Unit's I/O memory, allocate addresses in the DM Area to a
user link table and connect the table to the RSP of the PID Block. In
the following figure, D100 is allocated to a user link table, and the
table is connected to the RSP of the Basic PID Block.

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Connection Maps
Analog and contact information is
connected to function blocks. To
check the relationship of all I/O for
a function block, use a connection
map to display a relational diagram
for input source ITEMs and output
source ITEMs as a list.

To use connection maps, right-click the Basic PID Block on the

function block diagram. The connection map can be used by
selecting it from the menu.

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