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PART 1: CX-Programmer
GLOSSARY OF TERMS - CX-Programmer User Manual
Data Type
DDE
Debug mode
Decimal
Default
Device group
Device type
Device
Dialogue
DLL
Download
Drag
Driver
Dynamic Data Exchange
Expansion memory
Folder
GUI
Hard disk
Hexadecimal
Icon
Input device
Interface
IO Table
IO type
IO
LSS
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OMRON
A type which describes the internal data format within a programming symbol (e.g.
BCD v binary).
Dynamic Data Exchange. A channel through which correctly prepared programs can
actively exchange data and control other applications within Microsoft Windows.
See also Item, Server, server application and Topic.
A mode of PLC operation during which any errors arising from the currently active
program will be flagged. For CV-series PLC only.
A data format supported by CX-Programmer – base 10 (i.e. digits 0-9).
A value automatically set by a program in the absence of user input or on initial entry
to an application; such values can be overwritten.
A class of devices which share similar properties, each group can be sub-divided into
device types.
A type of OMRON PLC.
A type of OMRON automation device, either a PLC, Temperature Controller,
Memory Card Writer or PROM Writer.
A window asking for some form of response from the user, usually in the form of
either entering requested information, selecting displayed data, or confirming an
operation.
Dynamic Link Library. A program file that although cannot be run stand-alone as an
executable, can be utilised by one or more applications or programs as a common
service. DLL files have a *.DLL extension. DLL’s comprise a number of standalone functions.
Refer to Transfer to PLC.
The act of moving an item on the screen by selecting it with the mouse, and keeping
the mouse button depressed, moving the mouse until the item has reached the required
location. The mouse button is then released.
The software which controls the communications between a computer and PLC,
translating any information passed between them into a format that the receiving
Device can understand.
The method of transferral of data (and possibly instructions) between applications via
the establishment of reference links between them.
The memory available to a CPU in addition to conventional memory.
A structure which organises the files in computer memory or on disk. Also known as
a ‘directory’.
Graphical User Interface. Part of a program that interacts with the user and takes full
advantage of the graphics displays of computers. A GUI employs pull-down menus
and dialogue boxes for ease of use. Like all Microsoft Windows based applications,
CX-Programmer has a GUI.
A disk permanently mounted on its drive.
A data format supported by CX-Programmer – base 16 (i.e. digits 0-F).
Pictorial representations of computer resources and functions. Many icons are used
by CX-Programmer as part of the GUI.
A Device which sends signals to a PLC.
Hardware or software employed to link the elements within a system, including
networks, programs and computers.
A part of a PLC set up which contains definitions of the physically connected inputoutput boards attached to the PLC (i.e. racks and units). The IO table is edited via a
CX-Server application.
Input /Output type. An attribute of a symbol that shows how the address is mapped to
physical hardware. CX-Programmer can show an address mapped to an input or
output card with a ‘I’ or ‘Q’ prefix respectively.
Input /Output.
A file format supported by the CX-Programmer.