4   Programming Device
4-2
CP1E CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual(W479)
4-1 CX-Programmer for CP1E
A programming device is a software application for initializing, programming, monitoring, and debug-
ging PLCs. This section describes the programming device used by CP1E.
The CX-Programmer for CP1E shown below is used to program and monitor the CP1E Unit. 
Precautions for Correct UsePrecautions for Correct Use
A Programming Console cannot be used for the CP1E. Use the CX-Programmer for CP1E.
4-1-1 Applicable Programming Devices
Product name
 (Bottom row: media)
Model number
Supporting versions 
of CX-Programmer for 
CP1E
CP1E unit version Description
CX-Programmer for CP1E
• Japanese version ()
• English version ()
WS02-CXPC3 Version 1.00 or higher Unit version 1.0 (first 
version)
Select 
CP1E
 as the 
PLC model.
CP1E CPU Unit
USB
CX-Programmer  
for CP1E
IBM PC/AT or 
equivalent