Omron C200HX - Introduction

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SECTION 1
Introduction
This section gives a brief overview of the history of Programmable Controllers and explains terms commonly used in ladder-
diagram programming. It also provides an overview of the process of programming and operating a PC and explains basic
terminology used with OMRON PCs. Descriptions of peripheral devices used with the C200HX/HG/HE PCs, a table of other
manuals available to use with this manual for special PC applications, and a description of the new features of the C200HX/
HG/HE PCs are also provided.
1-1 Overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 The Origins of PC Logic 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 PC Terminology 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 OMRON Product Terminology 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5 Overview of PC Operation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6 Peripheral Devices 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-7 Available Manuals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-8 C200HX/HG/HE Features 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-8-1 C200HS and C200HX/HG/HE Capabilities 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-8-2 Program Compatibility 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .