Tool Menu Bar
Tool Menu Bar Icons
| Icon | Description |
|---|---|
 Build All | Runs the macro function Compile+Link. |
 Run Simulator | Launches the CICON simulator. |
 Cross Ref | Opens the cross reference window. |
 IO Reserve | Opens the reserved I/O window. |
 Device Trend | Opens the device trend window. |
 Variable Export | Exports the variable editor table. |
 Variable Import | Imports variables into the variable editor table. |
 WebServer Manager | Opens the web server special program. |
 Options | Opens the CICON options window. |
 Compile All | Compiles all Structured Text programs. |
 Compile | Compiles the selected Structured Text program. |
 Start ST Debug | Starts the Structured Text debugger. |
 Stop ST Debug | Stops the Structured Text debugger. |
 Add/Remove brake pointer | Adds or removes break points from the Structured Text program. |
 Release All ST BreakPoint | Removes all break points from the Structured Text program. |
 Step Over | Runs the Structured Text debugger to the next line. |
 Run to Cursor | Runs the Structured Text debugger to the next point. |
 Notation | Changes the data display between signed, unsigned, and Hexadecimal. |
 Show Var | Displays the user-defined variables. |
 Show Monitor Val | Displays the monitor values. |
 Show All | Displays user-defined variables and monitor values. |
 System Log | Views or clears CPU system logs. |
 Downloader | Selects the CICON downloader type. |
 Pos Control (2Axis) | Configures the CM1-PS02A module. |
 Pos Control (8Axis) | Configures the CM1-PS08N module. |
 EtherCAT | Configures an EtherCAT module. |
 Comment Manage | Imports or exports comments. |
 Frame Viewer | Runs the frame viewer. |
 Bookmark | Adds, deletes, or navigates to bookmarks. |
 SD Card | Uses or verifies the SD card in the PLC. |
 Flash RAM/ROM | Selects RAM or ROM on the PLC. |
System Log Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Open log viewer | Opens the system log viewer. |
| Delete CPU log(Online) | Deletes the CPU log while connected to the PLC. |
| I/O Logging(Online) | Logs I/O modules while connected to the PLC. |
Downloader Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Export project | Exports the current CICON project. |
| Compile All+Link+Export | Compiles, links, and exports all program files. |
| Run CICON Downloader | Runs the CICON downloader. |
Pos Control (2Axis) Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Module Status | Displays the CM1-PS02A module status. |
| Module Setting | Configures the CM1-PS02A module settings. |
| Import Config | Imports pre-defined configuration settings for the CM1-PS02A module. |
| Export Config | Exports the CM1-PS02A module settings. |
| Open Config | Opens the CM1-PS02A module configuration settings. |
| Save Config | Saves the CM1-PS02A module configuration settings. |
Pos Control (8Axis) Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Module Status | Displays the CM1-PS08N module status. |
| Module Setting | Configures the CM1-PS08N module settings. |
| Module Scan | Scans the CM1-PS08N module. |
| Import Config | Imports pre-defined configuration settings for the CM1-PS08N module. |
| Export Config | Exports the CM1-PS08N module settings. |
| Open Config | Opens the CM1-PS08N module configuration settings. |
| Save Config | Saves the CM1-PS08N module configuration settings. |
EtherCAT Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Create ESI | Creates an ESI file. |
| Add Master | Adds an EtherCAT master. |
| EtherCAT Wizard | Opens the EtherCAT wizard. |
Comment Manage Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Export Comment | Exports comments from the ladder diagram program. |
| Import Comment | Imports comments to the ladder diagram program. |
Frame Viewer Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Run PLC Frame Viewer | Runs the PLC frame viewer. |
| Copy user protocol | Copies the defined user protocol. |
Bookmark Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Save/Delete Bookmark | Saves or deletes a new bookmark. |
| Delete All Bookmarks | Deletes all existing bookmarks. |
| Previous Bookmark | Navigates up the program to the previous bookmark. |
| Next Bookmark | Navigates down the program to the next bookmark. |
SD Card Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Use SD Card | Opens the SD card download/backup window. |
| Verify SD Card | Verifies the SD card. |
Flash RAM/ROM Drop-Down
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Erase the contents of flash memory in the CPU. | Deletes all data from the PLC's flash memory. |
| Copy To Flash | Copies PLC data to flash memory. |
| Copy and store the programs/parameters in RAM to flash memory. | Copies and stores the existing programs and parameters in RAM to the PLC's flash memory. |
| ROM Mode | Changes the PLC's flash memory to ROM. |
| RAM Mode | Changes the PLC's flash memory to RAM. |