NT30-KBA01 Omron, NT30-KBA01 Datasheet

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... Cat. No. V034-E1-5 NT30/30C Programmable Terminal ...

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... NT30/30C Programmable Terminal Operation Manual Revised January 2001 ...

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... OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice ...

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... SECTION 1 Functions of the NT30/30C 1-1 Role and Operation of NT30/30C 1-2 Functions of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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... C Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters D NT30/30C Internal Processing E Making the Cable to Connect to the PC ...

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... NT30/30C operation. Section 4 describes the functions of the NT30/30C when it is connected to a PC. Section 5 describes how to use the NT30/30C when it is connected to the PC using a Host Link or NT Link. Section 6 describes the corrective action to take when the system does not operate normally, and how to carry out daily maintenance of the NT30/30C ...

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This section provides general precautions for using the Programmable Terminal. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the Programmable Ter- minal. You must read this section and understand the information contained before ...

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... OMRON rep- resentative. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the PT are suffi- cient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the sys- tems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms ...

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Safety Precautions 3 Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the Programmable Terminal so that you can use it safely and cor- rectly. WARNING ! S Never attempt repairs, modification or disassembly. ...

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Safety Precautions S Do not apply an AC power supply across the power supply terminals. S Use a DC power supply with a low voltage fluctuation. S When complying with EC low voltage directives use a power supply with rein- ...

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... This section gives the operation examples and characteristics of the NT30/30C so that you will understand the applications of the NT30/30C. 1-1 Role and Operation of NT30/30C 1-1-1 Operation of an NT30/30C Production Site 1-1-2 Operations of NT30/30C 1-2 Functions of NT30/30C 1-2-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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... The NT30/30C can be used to warn of system or equipment failures and prompts the appropriate remedial action. Panel Switch Functions Setting touch switches on the NT30/30C can be set up to allow workers to use the NT30/30C as a control panel. Production data input to the NT30/30C can be transmitted to a PC. ...

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... NT30/30C in response to the instructions from a PC/ Host or touch switch operation. Receives Data from a PC NT30/30C can be connected Host Link or NT Link and receive nec- essary data from the PC. Sends Data Data input through a touch panel can be sent to a PC. ...

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... Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment • Easy-to-read screen even in direct sunlight. • The panel is a LCD panel with white/red backlight for the NT30, and an STN • Its backlight unit and battery can be replaced at the operation site. • Waterproofed to a standard equivalent to IP65. ...

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... PC also possible to disable inputs from the PC. Expanded I/O Functions on B7A Units The NT30/30C can receive a switching input from a B7A Unit, and turns ON/OFF the output. A B7A Interface Unit is required to connect a B7A Unit. S System ...

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... Functions of NT30/30C 1-2-4 Displays The NT30/30C can display various kinds of elements such as characters, numer- ic value, lamps, touch switches, and graphs on a screen. The screen data dis- played on the NT30/30C are created by using the NT-series Support Tool on a computer. Characters (character string ...

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... System Configuration 1-3 System Configuration This section gives the basic configuration of a system that uses an NT30/30C. Use an RS-232C cable or an RS-422A cable to connect to a PC. Refer to the manuals for individual devices for information on devices other than the NT30/30C in the system. Bar code reader Enables reading of bar codes as character strings ...

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... Features • The bits and words used to access operating status and work instructions and • The NT30/30C can directly access PC bit and word data so that it can be con- • The area to control and notify the NT30/30C status, including display screens, The direct connection function allows the NT30/30C to directly read and write al- most all bits and words in the PC and to automatically change the NT30/30C screen display ...

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... Elements displayed on the NT30/30C and the NT30/30C status can be allocated to the bits and words of the PC. By changing the contents of the bits and words, the NT30/30C can be controlled by the PC also possible to send data to the PC by pressing the touch switches on the NT30/30C. S Controlling the NT30/30C The following NT30/30C functions can be controlled ...

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... S Lamps (page 151) Allocated to: Bits Lamp #1 (IR/CIO 000100) The PC’s bit status can be displayed by lamps on the NT30/30C. The lamp lights or flashes when the PC’s bit status (i.e., the lamp bit (1), and goes OFF when it is OFF (0). Image/library lamps can also be created to switch the displayed image or li- brary data according to the ON (1)/OFF (0) status of the lamp bit ...

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... When the bit returns to the OFF (0) status, the character string memory table entry display is automatically cleared. NT30/30C Character string memory table entry 1 Number of words allocated: 3 words First word: DM0100 NT30/30C Material low IR/CIO 010009 1 Alarm list Character string memory table entry 120 ...

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... The PT Status Notify Area is used to notify the PC of changes in the NT30/30C status. When a change is made in the NT30/30C status, the change is written to this area in the PC. By reading the data from the area, the NT30/30C status can be checked from the PC. Example of PT Status Notify Area Application When a change is made in the NT30/30C status, the change will be indicated in the PT Status Notify Area as illustrated below (page 193) ...

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... Before Operating 1-5 Before Operating Use the procedure given below to start the NT30/30C. Check and change the PC settings. S For the Host Link, refer to page 27 (RS-232C), page 40 (RS-422A) and the manuals for the Host Link Unit and Programming Devices. S For the NT Link, refer to page 56 ...

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Before Operating Refer to the following manuals for the product information. Product System Installer NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual NT-series Support Tool pp NT-series Support Tool Operation Manual NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual PCs SYSMAC CPM1 ...

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... This section describes the settings of the NT30/30C, connections to a PC, and other hardware settings. 2-1 Description of Parts and Settings 2-1-1 Description of Parts 2-1-2 DIP Switch Settings 2-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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... Before getting to the operation, confirm the names and functions of parts. Also set the DIP switch on the NT30/30C. Caution On unpacking the NT30/30C, check its external appearance and confirm that there is no damage. Also confirm that there is no abnormal noise on shaking the Unit lightly. The product may malfunction damaged. ...

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... NT-series Support Tool here. Contrast control Use a fine flat-blade screwdriver. Turn clockwise to increase the brightness. Reset switch Used to initialize all the statuses of the NT30/30C. However, the screen data memory and memory switches retain their statuses before initialization. Section 2-1 B7A interface connector (under the ...

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... Description of Parts and Settings 2-1-2 DIP Switch Settings Set the NT30/30C operation status with the DIP switch located in the bottom right corner on the rear side of the body SW2 RESET PRINTER Pin Not used. ON [OFF] Memory protect ON Data cannot be written to the screen data memory, and screen data transmission and initialization of the screen data memory are not possible ...

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... NT30/30C. The changes with the DIP switches become effective only after the power supply is reset. Before switching ON the power for the first time, set DIP switch pin 6 of the NT30/30C to ON (they are set to OFF on shipping). If they are left OFF, messages will not be displayed normally. ...

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... Installation (1) Open a hole, shown below, in the panel and install the NT30/30C from the (2) Attach the panel fittings at four positions for the upper/lower sides and at two 2-2-2 Power Supply Connection Connect a 24 VDC power supply to the power input terminals. Caution S Do not apply an AC power supply across the power supply terminals. ...

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... Connect the NT30/30C to a computer with an RS-232C cable to transfer the screen data created by using the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C. An NT30/30C cannot be connected to both a personal computer running the NT- series Support Tool and the same time. Connect the personal computer only when transmitting screen data. ...

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... To make a connector cable, refer to the appendix Connecting Cable Specifica- tions (page 281). 2-4 Installing the System Program With the NT30/NT30C, the system program is not fixed and can be installed (or re-installed). This means that the system program can be easily replaced when grading up or changing the system configuration. Reference S If the system program is erased, it will become completely impossible to use The following software is used to install the system program ...

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... In the System Installer settings, specify the type which the system pro- gram is installed. Specify either NT30 or NT30C as the PT model (with DOS versions, the setting is as the NT-series model under the tool settings). Make other settings according to the operating conditions of the System Installer. ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-232C PC Series CPU Units with the Host Link Function Built In CS1G-CPU42/43/44/45 (-EV1) CS1 Series CS1H-CPU63/64/65/66/67 (-EV1) C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H --- --- C200HS-CPU21/23/31/33 C200HE-CPU42-(Z)E C200HG-CPU43/63-(Z)E C200HX-CPU44/64/65/85-(Z Series --- --- ...

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... S The cable’s tensile load not subject it to loads greater than this. Connecting with a 25-pin Connector Use a connector cable with a 25-pin connector on one end and a 9-pin connector on the other end (NT30/30C side) to connect the NT30/30C with a 25-pin connector. 9-pin connector Use the following recommended cables (OMRON); ...

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... Select the connector cable that matches the connector type Connect to Communication Port 1 Communications This is a 25-pin RS-232C connector. Use a connector cable with a 25-pin conne- port 1 ctor on one end and a 9-pin connector on the other end (NT30/30C side). (RS-232C Connect to Communication Port 2 Communications port 2 This is a 9-pin RS-232C/RS-422A connector ...

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... RS-422A communications (RS-485 communications cannot be used). 2-5-3 PC Switch Settings When the NT30/30C and PC are connected to each other, set the conditions at the PC Host Link Unit or the CPU Unit as given in the table below. Perform settings for the RS-232C port. Perform settings for the peripheral port. ...

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... For details, refer to Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate (page 86). The 1-to-N setting enables BCC (Block Check Character not possible to connect more than one NT30/30C in a single Host Link. S Unit # (SW1, SW2) Set these switches to 0. ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-232C Setting the Rear Switches CTS selector switch External 0V (ON) S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C500-LK201-V1 Setting the Front Switches Setting the Rear Switches I/O port RS-422A RS-232C Synchronization Internal ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-232C S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C500-LK203 Setting the Rear Switches 5V supply ON OFF I/O port RS-422A RS-232C Synchronization Internal External Terminator OFF ON CTS 0V External S CPU-mounting Host ...

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... Setting the Front Switches Set the operating conditions with the CPU Bus Unit setting functions when a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The CPU Bus Unit setting can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Program- mer) or the CPU Bus Unit setting information created with a Programming De- vice can be transferred to the CPU Unit ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-232C Connecting the NT30/30C to a CS1-series Serial Communications Unit S CS1-series Rack-mounting Model: CS1W-SCU21 Setting the Front Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit using the rotary switch on the front of the Unit. Set the number or symbol in the setting display window in the following way using a flat-blade screwdriver ...

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... S C-series CjjH, CVM1/CV-series (-EVj) Set the operating conditions with the PC Setup functions when a CjjH, CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The PC Setup can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Programmer) or the PC Setup information created with a Programming Device can be transferred to the CPU Unit ...

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... RS-232C port and the peripheral port. The CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter is also required to connect to the peripheral port.) Item Contents of Settings at Host Communications Host Link mode Baud rate Set to the same baud rate as the NT30/NT30C (See note 1.) Stop bit 2 stop bits Parity Even Data length ASCII 7 bits Unit # ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-232C S Peripheral Port of CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1H, SRM1 S RS-232C Port of C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H (Except for CPU11), SRM1 S Port A of Communications Board on C200HG/HX/HE(-Z), Port ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-232C DIP Switch Setting for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H With the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, and CQM1H, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switch on the front ...

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... DIP switches in the way shown below. CPM1 -CIF01 host (upper position). Item Contents of Settings at Host Baud rate Set to the same baud rate as the NT30/NT30C (See note 1.) Stop bit 2 stop bits Parity Even Data length ASCII 7 bits Unit # ...

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... Setting Contents DIP Switch (Inside Battery Cover) When the NT30/NT30C is connected to the peripheral port, set SW4 to ON (perform com- munications according to PC Setup settings). When the NT30/NT30C is connected to the RS-232C port, set SW5 to OFF (perform com- munications according to PC Setup settings). ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-232C Area). After the settings have been written, they will be enabled when the power supply is reset, the Unit is restarted, the communications ports are restarted STUP instruction is ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-422A Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by using the RS-422A Host Link meth- od. If the distance between the NT30/30C and the PC is greater than 15 m, this meth- od should be used. The maximum distance over which a connection can be made is 500 m. ...

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... CV500-LK201 CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CVM1-CPU01-EVj CVM1-CPU11-EVj CV500-LK201 CVM1-CPU21-EVj --- --- CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, or the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter is required. not possible. In the case of these CPU Units, make the connection to the NT30/30C by using a Host Link Unit. Section 2-6 Host Link Unit or Connectable PC CS1G CS1H C1000H C2000H C200HS ...

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... The RS-422A cable used for RS-422A communications is not supplied by OM- RON. Make this cable in accordance with the environment (PC used and trans- mission distance between the NT30/30C and PC). Two connectors, two connector covers and one cable are required to make up a connecting cable. One connector and one connector cover is supplied with the PC ...

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... S Ground the FG terminal of the PC to 100 Ω or less. For details, refer to the Correct use S Switch OFF the NT30/30C power supply before connecting or disconnecting a S After connecting the connector cable, be sure to secure the connector with 2-6-4 Connector Specifications and Wiring for Each Unit The combination of pin numbers to which the connecting wires are connected differs according to the connector specifications for each Unit ...

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... S Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series Host Link Unit C-series Host Link Connector Specifications - Applicable Host Link Units: C200H-LK202-V1 - Electrical characteristics: - Signal direction Wiring Connections S Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series Host Link Unit (insulated) C-series Host Link Connector Specifications - Applicable Host Link Units: C500-LK203 (insulated) - Electrical characteristics: - Signal direction ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-422A Wiring Connections Connect the shield for the cable to pin No the connector at the Host Link Unit side only. S Connecting the NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit Connector Specifications - Applicable Host Link Units: CV500-LK201 (communication port 2) ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-422A S Connecting the NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit Connector Specifications - Applicable Host Link Units: CV500-CPU01-EV1 - Electrical characteristics: - Signal direction Wiring Connections Short pin No. 4 (RS) with pin No. 5 (CS) at the CPU Unit side. 46 CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV2000-CPU01-EV1 ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-422A S Connecting the NT30/30C to a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(- Serial Commu- nications Board on a CS1-series PC or CQM1H Board RS-422A Connector Specifications - Applicable Boards: - Electrical characteristics: - Signal direction Wiring Connections Reference It is not possible to connect the NT30/NT30C to the PC using RS-485 (2-wire) Host Link communications ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-422A 2-6-5 PC Switch Settings When the NT30/30C and PC are connected to each other, set the conditions at the PC Host Link Unit or the CPU Unit as given in the table below. The following is a general description of switch settings. Refer to the manual for respective Units for details of the switch settings. ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-422A C200H-LK202-V1 This Unit has an RS-422A connector. CTS selector switch External (ON) Unavailable (OFF) S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Units: C500-LK201-V1 and C500-LK203 Setting the Front Switches - C500-LK201-V1 Setting the ...

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Connection Host Link via RS-422A Setting the Rear Switches - C500-LK203 5V supply ON OFF I/O port RS-422A RS-232C Synchronization Internal External Termination resistance OFF ON CTS 0V External 50 S I/O port selection (selector switch) ...

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... Setting the Front Switches Set the operating conditions with the CPU Bus Unit setting functions when an NT30/30C and a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The CPU Bus Unit setting can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Programmer) or the CPU Bus Unit setting information created with a Pro- gramming Device can be transferred to the CPU Unit ...

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... Terminator Connecting to a CPU Unit Set the communication conditions with the PC Setup functions when a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The PC Setup can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Programmer) or the PC Setup information created with a Programming Device can be transferred to the CPU Unit ...

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... S Terminator setting (DIP switch pin 6) When using an RS-422A cable, set pin 6 to ON. (Set this for termination.) Note: Set the Link Adapter to ON also. Item Baud rate Set to the same baud rate as the NT30/NT30C (See note 1.) Stop bit 2 stop bits Parity Even Data length ...

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... Item Contents of Settings at Host I/O port RS-422A Communications Host Link mode Baud rate Set to the same baud rate as the NT30/NT30C (See note 1.) Stop bit 2 stop bits Parity Even Data length ASCII 7 bits Unit # 00 Set the Host Link baud rate to 9,600 bps or 19,200 bps with the memory switch for the baud rate ...

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... Connection Host Link via RS-422A Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CPM2C The CPM2C has only one connector, which is the same shape as the CS1-series peripheral port. The signals in this connector, however, are divided internally into those for the RS-232C port and those for the peripheral port. Therefore, when using the CPM2C, connect to the peripheral port in the way shown below according to the Connecting Cable and ports used ...

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... Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by the NT Link method. To connect an NT30/30C the NT Link method, the communications method memory switch of the NT30/30C must be set to NT Link. For details on the communication method memory switch setting, refer to Selecting of the Host Communication Method (page 85). ...

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Connection the NT Link C series CV series (*5) PC series CPU Units with the NT Link Function Built In CPM1-10CDR-j (*1) CPM1-20CDR-j (*1) CPM1-30CDR-j (*1) CPM1-30CDR-j-V1 CPM1A-10CDj-j (*1) CPM1A-20CDj-j (*1) CPM1A-30CDj-j (*1) CPM1A-40CDj-j (*1) CPM2A-30CDjj-j ...

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... Correct use S The cable’s tensile load not subject it to loads greater than this. Use a connector cable with a 9-pin connector on both ends to connect the NT30/30C with a 9-pin connector. 9-pin connector The following are recommended cables (manufactured by OMRON) When a Connector Cable Longer Is Required When a connector cable longer is required, please make the cable ...

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... RS-232C port of Serial Communications Board. For details of PC Setup operations, refer to the manual for the PC used. Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CPM2C The CPM2C has only one connector, which is the same shape as the CS1-series peripheral port. The signals in this connector, however, are divided internally into those for the RS-232C port and those for the peripheral port ...

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Connection the NT Link DIP Switch Setting for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H With the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, and CQM1H, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel ...

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Connection the NT Link Switch Setting for the RS-232C Adapter When using the CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, set the mode setting switch in the way shown below. S Set the mode setting switch to NT (down position). ...

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Connection the NT Link Setting the Front Switches I/O port selector switch RS-232C RS-422A PC Setup Settings There are no particular settings required in the PC Setup for connecting to a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit via NT ...

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... Hard copies of screens can be printed (printing of screen images) onto a printer connected to the NT30/30C. In order to make a hard copy at a printer connected to the NT30/30C neces- sary either to create a screen print key as a touch switch on the screen to be printed during screen creation issue a print instruction from the PC. For de- tails, see 4-7 Touch Switches (page 154), and 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239) ...

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... Connection of Expanded I/O 2-8-1 How to Connect Connect the printer to the NT30/30C with a Centronics cable. The length of the cable should not exceed 3 meters. Reference If the connection cable is connected or disconnected while the power of the printer is on, the NT30/30C may malfunction. Make sure to turn OFF the power of the printer before connecting or disconnecting the connection cable ...

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Connection of Expanded I/O I/O Wiring Type Classification 16 output points Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN open collector High speed (Typ. 3 ms) Module Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN open collector High speed (Typ. 3 ms) 16 input ...

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... When the B7A Interface Unit is installed, the depth of the NT30/30C is increased mm. Before installing the B7A Unit, check that there is sufficient space inside the operation panel to accommodate this extra depth. (1) Peel off the label on the right side of the rear face of the NT30/30C. Under- 66 Model 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1min ...

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... Connection of Expanded I/O (2) As shown in the figure below, install the NT30/30C on the rear face of the 2-9-5 B7A Interface Unit Settings Set the operating conditions of the B7A Interface Unit as shown below. Function Processing on Caution Be sure to switch OFF the power supply to both the NT30/30C and the B7A Inter- face Unit before changing DIP switch settings ...

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Connection of Expanded I/O Connecting a B7A Unit with 16 Input Points - When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 set- B7A Interface Unit S-IN - When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin ...

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Connection of Expanded I/O - When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 setting: B7A Interface Unit S-IN Connecting a B7A Unit with 16 Output Points - When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin ...

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Connection of Expanded I/O - When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 set- B7A Interface Unit S-IN - When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 setting: B7A Interface Unit S-IN Connecting a ...

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Connection of Expanded I/O - When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 setting: B7A Interface Unit S-IN - When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 set- B7A Interface Unit S-IN - When ...

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... This section describes the operation of the System Menu focusing on the procedure to start up the NT30/30C. Functions that are convenient to use the NT30/30C and those that are useful for the system maintenance are also explained here. 3-1 Operation Flow by the System Menu 3-2 ...

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... Follow the procedure below when using the NT30/30C for the first time or when changing the system. System Program Installation When using the NT30/30C for the first time, erase the system program loaded on shipping, and transfer the new system program to the NT30/30C by using the NT series system installer ...

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... For details on the system program installation method, refer to 2-4 Installing the System Program (page 22). If the NT30/30C has failed to start up normally; an error message is displayed or no screen is displayed, memory needs to be initialized. For the memory initializing procedure, refer to 3-4 Initializing Memory (page 78). ...

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... Operation Modes and the System Menu 3-3-2 Menu Tree The System Menu allows the user to effect various NT30/30C functions by using the touch switches. The NT30/30C’s functions with respect to the System Menu are related as shown below. For the operations with the System Menu, refer to the Operations with the Sys- tem Menu (page 77) ...

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... Press appropriate touch switches to display the System Menu as mentioned be- low. The RUN indicator goes OFF when the System Menu is displayed. The NT30/30C display screen has four touch switches to display the System Menu in the four corners (about 7 7.2 mm size). Press any two of these switches at the same time to call the System Menu screen ...

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... The screen (touch switches) is not pressed for over 10 seconds. 3-4 Initializing Memory If the NT30/30C is used for the first time or if the screen data is ruined and the NT30/30C cannot be normally started, the memory needs to be initialized. The memory initialization is required in the cases mentioned below. ...

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Initializing Memory The following memory data can be initialized. • Image data memory • Memory tables • Display history The screen data is initialized regardless of the setting for the resume function (see page 96). 3-4-1 Initialization of the Screen ...

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... selected, the memory will not be initialized Yes returns to the Initialize Memory Menu. Set DIP switch SW2 pin 4 on the NT30/30C to ON and turn the power ON. Yes No Screen Memory Initialized Turn OFF the DIP switch 2-4 and push the Reset switch, then return to RUN mode ...

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... Initializing Memory Reference S The NT30/30C DIP switch SW2 pin 4 is used to enable/disable the screen data S Regardless of whether initialization is executed or not, on completion of the 3-4-2 Initialization of the Memory Tables It is possible to initialize the numeral memory table and character string memory table in the NT30/30C. When these tables are initialized, the values are returned to those set by the NT-series Support Tool ...

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... Initializing Memory Initialize Memory Table? • selected instead of yes, the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory Upon completion of memory table initialization, the NT30/30C returns to the Ini- tialize Memory Menu. 3-4-3 Initialization of the Display History Data Memory The display history function is a function whereby the display of each screen dis- played during operation is recorded in order of display occurrence and order of display frequency ...

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... Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches The NT30/30C can be connected the Host Link or NT link. The link can be selected by setting the memory switch. Also, the Host Link baud rate, auto- matic reset function, RS-232C communication conditions, etc. are set with the memory switches ...

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... The memory switches can also be set in “System Setting” under “PT Configura- tion” on the NT-series Support Tool. The settings made using the NT-series Sup- port Tool are written to the NT30/30C on screen data registration. For details, refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061). ...

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... Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches 3-5-1 Selecting the Host Communications Method The NT30/30C can be connected the Host Link or NT link. Either link can be selected by setting the Communications Method memory switch. The factory setting has been made to the Host Link. Select the communications method that is supported by the connected ...

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Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches 3-5-2 Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate When the Host Link is used, the baud rate of the communications with the PC can be set. Use the Baud Rate switch and select ...

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... Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches 3-5-3 Selecting the Host Link Communications Port When using the NT30/30C with the Host Link, the port for communications with the PC (communication type) can be selected. Select either RS-232C or RS-422 by using the Communications Port” memory switch. ...

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Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches 3-5-4 Selecting the Automatic Reset Function The Automatic Reset memory switch is used to set whether or not the commu- nication is automatically reset after the occurrence of a communication error. The ...

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... NT30/30C PT corresponds to the files created by using the NT-series Support Tool. Select a file that contains the screen data to be transmitted when selecting the screen data to be transmitted to the NT30/30C so that the required screen data can be transmitted to the NT30/30C. When the screen data is transmitted from the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C, the screen data already existing in the NT30/30C will be erased ...

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... Quit Transmit Mode Abort Using the NT-series Support Tool, select Connect, Download (NT-series Support Tool → PT), and Application. The NT30/30C will display the following screen when the screen data is be- ing transmitted. Tool → PT Screen Data Abort While the screen data is being transmitted, the transmission status will be indicated at the NT-series Support Tool on a bar graph ...

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... The Cancel touch switch on the NT30/30C screen is pressed to end the trans- • The Cancel button on the NT-series Support Tool is pressed to end the trans- When the power to the NT30/30C is turned ON or reset, the screen data is checked. However, if any of the above occurs during the screen data transmis- sion, the screen may disappear and other unexpected problems may occur ...

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... Setting the Key Press Sound It is possible to set whether or not the key sound is sounded when a touch switch on the NT30/30C screen is pressed or an expanded I/O input comes ON by using the Key Press Sound memory switch. The factory setting for this memory switch is ON, which means that the key sound will sound in these cases ...

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... To set the buzzer to sound in other cases, the fol- lowing two procedures can be used. S Controlled by the possible to control the NT30/30C from the PC to sound the buzzer during the operation. Refer to 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239). S Setting the Buzzer as a Screen Data Attribute by Using the NT-series ...

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System Settings To Stop the Buzzer Sound The buzzer sound can be stopped by the following operations. • Control by the PC • Switch the screen to a screen that does not have a buzzer attribute. • Press the touch ...

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... Mode regardless of the buzzer setting. 3-8-3 Screen Saver Function The NT30/30C has a function that turns OFF the screen display if no operation is performed for a certain period of time to maximize the service life of the backlight and prevent the formation of an afterimage on the screen. (the backlight is also switched OFF at the same time) ...

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... Resume Function The NT30/30C has a function to protect the contents of the memory tables (value setting key input, data from the PC, etc.) from being erased even if the power to the NT30/30C is shut OFF during operation. This function is called the resume function ...

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... ON or NONE. For the memory table initializa- tion, refer to Initialization of the Memory Tables (page 81). Reference If the voltage of the battery in the NT30/30C gets too low, the contents of the memory tables cannot be saved even if the resume function is effective. Use the memory switches to set whether or not the resume function is used. ...

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... System Settings 3-8-5 Screen Printing Function The NT30/30C can print a hard copy of the displayed screens onto a printer con- nected to the NT30/30C. This function is called the screen printing function. The NT30/30C will continue operating even when such a hard copy is being printed. However, since the screen print function shares the NT30/30C memory with the pop-up window function (page 173), hard copies cannot be printed while a pop- up window is displayed ...

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System Settings < MEMORY SWITCH > Key Press Sound To set and quit the menu, press the Quit touch switch. The setting made last will be set and the display will return to the Maintenance Menu. ESC/P COL.: PR201H COL.: ...

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... System Maintenance 3-9 System Maintenance The NT30/30C has self-maintenance functions, such as display history record- ing, I/O check and PT setting display. 3-9-1 Using the Display History Recording Function The display history recording function is used to record the display sequence and frequency of screens during operation. The data recorded can be displayed and confirmed on the system screen ...

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System Maintenance - In Order of Occurrence - In Order of Frequency - Confirming Recorded Screen Data by Operation from the System Menu [ SYSTEM MENU ] Maintenance Mode Recorded data is displayed in order of occurrence. Screen ...

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System Maintenance [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ History Record ] 102 Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check PT Settings Init. Memory Quit Occurrence Frequency To quit confirmation, press the Quit touch switch. The History Record menu will be redisplayed. ...

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... S When the direct connection system is used, screens No. 1997 and No.1998 are S If the screen attribute (numeral setting attribute) for screen numbers 1997 and 3-9-2 I/O Check The I/O operations for the following items of the NT30/30C are checked by the I/O check function. • Expansion I/O Unit (B7A Unit): Buzzer Check • ...

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System Maintenance [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Communication [ EXP. I/O UNIT CHECK ] OUT OUT S Input Check The two rows of round lamps IN00 to IN15 in the upper part of the screen corre- ...

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System Maintenance Checking the Touch Switches Execute a touch switch check by the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. [ SYSTEM MENU ] Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Communication • Press a ...

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... Execute a NT30/30C-to-PC communication check by the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. The NT30/30C uses the same connector for connection to the NT-series Support Tool and RS-232C connection to the PC. To establish an RS-232C connection with the PC, disconnect the cable from the NT-series Support Tool and connect it to the PC: the communication check can then be performed ...

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... The data required to check communication will be sent to the PC, and will be • When the check is finished, press the End touch switch. The Communication Checking the LCD Display Check the NT30/30C LCD display by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. [ SYSTEM MENU ] ...

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... In the case of the NT30C, the check is performed for each color (in the order black → blue → magenta → white → yellow → green → black). If all the dots are displayed successfully, the display is cleared and the I/O Check Menu is redisplayed. corner of the screen. The I/O Check Menu” ...

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... Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Communication The RUN indicator on the front face of the NT30/30C will flash alternately green and red. The POWER indicator remains lit. • To quit the indicator check, press the LED Check touch switch again. Quit Transmit Mode ...

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System Maintenance Checking the Calendar and Time Check the setting of the internal clock function by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. [ SYSTEM MENU ] Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ...

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System Maintenance Checking the Battery Voltage Check the battery voltage by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. [ SYSTEM MENU ] Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Communication • After checking ...

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System Maintenance Checking the Printer Check communication with the printer by using the menu operation from the Sys- tem Menu shown below. [ SYSTEM MENU ] Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Communication < PRINTER ...

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... Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Communication [ I/O CHECK MENU ] • When “Backlight” is selected, the backlight will start flashing. The NT30 has • To stop the backlight flashing, press the Backlight touch switch again. Quit Transmit Mode Quit Memory Switch ...

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... System Maintenance 3-9-3 Checking the PT Setting Status Checking the PT Setting Status Display the NT30/30C settings by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. [ SYSTEM MENU ] Maintenance Mode [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] < PT SETTINGS > Screen Memory Size PT Control Area PT Notify Area SW2-1 ...

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... This section describes the functions of the NT30/30C. 4-1 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data 4-1-1 Creating Screen Data 4-2 Outline of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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... The same screen data can be used for both the NT30 and NT30C. Also, NT-se- ries Support Tool for Windows can be used to convert screen data from the NT20S, NT620C, or NT625C for use with the NT30 or NT30C. Refer to the NT- series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual for information on convert- ing screen data between different PT models ...

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Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Screen Data Creation Procedure The following gives the basic screen data creation procedure. Required settings and reference pages are given for each step of the procedure 3... 1. After starting the Support Tool, ...

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... Creating and Transmitting Screen Data 2. Set the PT Model to NT30 or NT30C and the PLC Vendor to OMRON and 3. Click the System Tab to set the memory switches for the PT. The actual 118 The following PT Configuration Window will appear when “New File” has been selected. (The name of the screen data file is input later.) click the OK Button ...

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... Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches (page 83) Status Notify Area as described below before selecting the screen number. • PT Status Control Area: 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239) • PT Status Notify Area: 5-8 Notification of the Operating Status to the PC (page 244) Settings is selected under “ ...

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... Local 1 Keyboard: Don’t display or window screen number for display • System Keypad: Use or don’t use • Back Col Note Back Col. (background color) can be set only when using an NT30C. The backlight color can be set for the NC30. Section ...

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Creating and Transmitting Screen Data 8. Double-click one of the screen numbers in the Application Manager to open the window to edit screen data. Data of one screen can be created by registering (laying out) the following display elements and ...

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... Transmit the screen data created by using the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C screen data memory. Connect the NT30/30C to the NT-series Support Tool and set the NT30/30C to Transmit Mode. Then, press the [F6] (Transmit) key in the File List screen to transmit the created screen data to the NT30/30C. ...

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... Outline of Functions 4-2 Outline of Functions 4-2-1 NT30/30C Screen This section gives the outline of the screen, which is the basis of all NT30/30C functions. For specific operating procedures, such as screen switching, refer to Switching the Screen Display (page 195). Create screen data, which will be displayed on the screen, on the NT-series Sup- port Tool, and register it in the image data memory of the NT30/30C ...

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... If they are used as user screens, it will not be possible to use extension functions. 4-2-2 Color Display (NT30C Only) The NT30C can display the entire screen and screen elements, such as charac- ters and graphics, in eight different colors. Specify a color as an attribute for each display element when creating a screen on the NT-series Support Tool. ...

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Outline of Functions Transparent Display When two display elements overlap with each other, the background color of the overlying element conceals the underlaid display element. Besides the above eight colors, the color “transparency” is available for the back- ground of ...

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... The following characters can be input and displayed. Character Normal size characters The NT30/30C is provided with marks, image data, and library data in addition to fixed characters. S Marks A mark is a graphic pattern combining and dots. The 32- dot and 64-dot marks, however, are combinations and 16-dot marks, respectively ...

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... Tool’s image data creation functionality also possible to download files created using commercial image creation software and use them as image data for the NT30/30C. Image data for up to 224 images can be registered on a screen data file using 2-byte codes from FE20 to FEFF. The number of images that can actually be registered will depend on the status of the image data memory ...

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... S Smoothing Characters (or marks) enlarged to x4 scales or larger are displayed with the outline automatically smoothed. This function is called smoothing. Image data and library data cannot be smoothed. S Color Display (NT30C Only) Number of color: 8 Number of background color transparent S Reverse and Flashing Display Normal display: ...

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... Outline of Functions Graphic Types and Their Attributes On the NT30/30C, the following types of graphic can be entered and dis- played continuous straight line with up to 255 middle points can be drawn. Straight lines are available in the following four types: Other graphics can be drawn only with a polyline. ...

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... Communications with the PC Using Host Link/NT Link The NT30/30C can communicate with using the Host Link or NT Link. Using these functions, bits and words can be allocated to almost any area in PC memory and data can be written to and read from these bits and words directly. ...

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... For the actual method used determine the screen number of a displayed screen, see Notifying the Currently Displayed Screen Number to the PC (page 199). 4-3-1 Classification of Screens The NT30/30C is provided with the following types of screens, which are classi- fied by the display method. • Normal screens • ...

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... Details on each screen type are given below. Normal Screens A normal screen is the basic screen of the NT30/30C not necessary to select a screen type (overlapping or consecutive) to create screen data for a normal screen. When a normal screen is selected, the display of existing screens will be stopped and the normal screen will be displayed ...

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Screen Displays The base screen used for registering the consecutive screens is called the par- ent screen, and the consecutive screens are called child screens. The current screen number and the total number of consecutive screens can be displayed in ...

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... Continuous sound: Short: Long: The buzzer sound is set with the NT30/30C memory switch. The buzzer can also be set by using the PC. Refer to Using the Buzzer (page 93) for the buzzer setting using the memory switch. To stop the buzzer by using the screen operation, create a touch switch ...

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... S Backlight Attributes Select whether the backlight is lit or flashes when the screen is displayed. When using an NT30, these attributes can be used in conjunction with the backlight color attribute. There are two types of backlight attribute in the screen attributes Lit: Flashing: Backlight flashes when the screen is displayed ...

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... Memory Tables 4-4 Memory Tables The NT30/30C has three memory areas that can be written to and updated by the PC. There is a character string memory table for character data, a numeral memory table for numerical data, and a bit memory table for bit data. The contents of the memory tables can also be set using the NT-series Support Tool by displaying a memory table entry on the screen or by editing a memory table ...

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... The character attributes are set in the edit screen when creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support Tool. The following characters can be displayed on the NT30/30C: Character Normal size characters Character string displaying area assigned to charac- ter string memory table entry No ...

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... Character display color: Character background color: 4-4-2 Numeral Memory Table The numeral memory table is an NT30/30C internal memory are used to store numeral data 1,000 numeral memory table entries can be used, and up to eight digits (four bytes) of numeral data (including signs) can be stored in each numeral memory table entry ...

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... When the NT30/30C is operated, the screen displays the contents of the numeral memory table entry. For the actual method used to modify a currently displayed numerical value, refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings (pages 207, 209) ...

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... Bit Memory Table The bit memory table is an internal memory area for bit data. The NT30/30C can use a maximum of 256 bit memory table entries. One bit sta- tus in the PC can be stored in a single bit memory table entry. Functions of Bit Memory Table There are two functions of the bit memory table ...

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... When specifying the DM Area, specify the bit number (00 to 15) along with the word address. 4-5 Graphs The contents of numeral memory table entries of the NT30/30C can be displayed as graphs as well as numeral data. Three types of graph can be displayed: Bar graphs, trend graphs, and broken line graphs. ...

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... Bar Graph Attributes The following attributes can be set with the NT30/30C for the bar graph display: S Graph Frame This attribute specifies a rectangular area used to display a graph. ...

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Graphs - Memory Table Access Method S % Display % Value can be displayed. % Value can be calculated according to the following equation: For the font and attributes used for the numeral display, refer to Numerals that Can Be ...

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... Graphs (3) When the absolute value of the % value is above 1000% S Color Display (NT30C Only) Color of a graph to be displayed can be specified. For background of a graph, screen background color is displayed. Graph frame (in case of a graph frame): 8 colors + direction display area: 8 colors -- direction display area: 8 colors ...

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... Pen Recorder Type Direction of increase With Frame Display specified, 1-dot width frame line is displayed outside of the frame area. With the NT30C, color of a frame line can be selected out of eight colors. Separate background color can be specified for positive and negative value display area. ...

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Graphs S Direction of Movement The normal type can select the direction that the display position of the latest data moves with the lapse of time. The pen recorder type can select the direc- tion that entire graph moves. 100% ...

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... When an absolute value equal to or greater than 1000% S When the Graph Width Is Not an Integral Multiple of the Drawing Width In the normal type, when a graph is over the graph frame next time, the NT30/30C draws a graph of the latest data at the end of the frame. Solid line Broken line ...

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... With the Frame Display specified, 1-dot width frame line is displayed outside of the frame area. With the NT30C, Color of a frame line can be selected out of eight colors. Section 4-5 Drawn at the end (3) (1) ( Example displaying 11 numeral memory table entry values with ...

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... Graphs - Background Color in a Frame (NT30C Only): 8 Colors S Direction This attribute can select the direction of putting the memory table entry values in order. 100% position is determined in accordance with the direction of putting the nu- meral memory table entry values in order. 100% position falls to the right when putting those values longitudinally in order and at the upper side when putting those laterally ...

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... S Graph Line Type (Line Attribute) This attribute specifies a graph line type among those as shown below. With NT30C, line color can be selected out of eight colors. A graph width is fixed at one dot. S Differences when A Broken Line Graph Is Displayed Using Percentage ...

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Lamps Reference graph is duplicated by drawing multiple graph lines of the same % value Since a graph line is overwritten with respect to the graph frame when 0% val- S The interval between apexes ...

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... When the guide display character is not set, nothing is displayed. S ON/Flashing When lamp instruction from the PC, its displaying state can be spe- cified out of ON (inverse illumination) or Flashing (inverse flashing). S Color Display (NT30C Only) External frame color (in case of color display): 8 colors OFF color: 8 colors or transparent ON/Flashing color: 8 colors A part of external frame may be lost depending on a combination of external frame color of the normal lamp and OFF color or ON/Flashing color ...

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... ON/OFF) from the PC. For an image/library lamp, the presence of an external frame, ON/flashing, color display, guide display, and so forth, cannot be specified. Lamp OFF Lamp ON OMRON OMRON Lamp ON The characters are displayed in Character string memory white against table entry display area dark background ...

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... Touch Switches The NT30/30C has a function whereby input operations can be performed by us- ing touch panels displayed on the screen. NT30/30C screens can be switched or bit information can be sent to the PC by pressing (lightly touching) the touch switches on the panel. The touch switches can also be made to light up (or flash) and go OFF like lamps. ...

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Touch Switches Correct use 4-7-1 Functions of Touch Switches Touch switches are created using rectangular elements shown below. A touch switch can comprise more than one touch switch element 192 touch switches can be registered on one screen. ...

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... S Guide Display Labels can be assigned to touch switches. When the touch switch is ON, the label is displayed in reverse video in the case of an NT30 and in the exclusive 156 This is a frame displaying an area of display frame type that acts as Touch Switch ...

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... Touch Switches OR color (see page 124) in the case of the NT30C. Attributes of guide display characters are in the same way as character display. Refer to Characters and Figures that can be Displayed (page 137). S ON/Flashing This attribute can specify whether or not the Touch Switch is allowed flashing when the Touch Switch flashing according to an instruction from the PC ...

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Touch Switches Screen Number in the Range 0 Set Menu Screen Operation 1 Operation 2 Menu Screen Operation 1 Operation 2 Only a touch switch can have the screen switchover return key function. If display of screen number 0 is ...

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Touch Switches 4-7-3 Input Key Function This is a function that allows touch switches to be used for input and is mainly used when using numeral/character string setting functions. Input keys are clas- sified into the following three types: Character ...

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... NT30/30C. Two kinds of keys can be set: START key that starts the printing operation and CANCEL key that cancels the printing operation. Even when the screen hard copy is being carried out, the NT30/30C continues operation. [Temperature adjustment] 160 ...

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... S Entry of Decimal Number When the display attribute is set to decimal number display, a numeral value can be entered in decimal. screen. memory table entry and simultaneously sent to the host. Numeral setting input field NT30/30C Writing 1234 Enter Numeral memory table entry Enter Touch Switch ...

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Numeral Setting - Range of Numeral Values - Decimal Point S Entry of Hexadecimal Number When the display attribute is set to hexadecimal number display, a numeral val- ue can be entered in hexadecimal. - Range of Numeral Values S ...

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... Enter When the written in the numeral memory table entry and simultaneously notified to the host. Displayed in the numeral setting input column NT30/30C Writing 1234 Numeral memory table entry Enter B7A Unit NT30/30C Writing -- -- -- -- Numeral memory table entry Section Notifying 1234 PC key is pressed, an input value is ...

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Numeral Setting 4-8-3 Numeric Key Creation In order to use the numeric key type numeral setting necessary to create not only the numeral setting input column on a screen but also a numeric key for per- forming an ...

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Numeral Setting Allocation of Numeric Keys Numeric keys can be allocated to the touch switches or B7A Unit. S Allocation to Touch Switches When the touch switches are used as numeric keys, the numeric keys allo- cated are specified when ...

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Numeral Setting S Specifying the Column Using Numeric Keys The numeral setting input column is specified with the HOME, keys out of the numeric keys. A cursor can be moved between the numeral set- ting input columns using these keys ...

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... The display is cleared by 0. The NT30/30C starts entering the integer part. The display is cleared by 0, but the sign is not reversed (when entering a deci- mal number or displaying a sign). The display is cleared by 0. The NT30/30C starts entering the decimal frac- tion (when entering a decimal number or displaying a decimal fraction). Section 4-8 ) keys ...

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... Numeral Dis- Order Key Order Key play Initial value 0000.000 5  0001.000 0015.000 0152.000 0152.000 9 3 NT30/30C 9999 9999 0000 Copy keys Section 4-8 Numeral Dis- Numeral Dis- Order Key play play --1524.000 14 . 0000.000 --1524.000 15 7 0000.700 --1524.100 16 2 0000.720 --1524 ...

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Numeral Setting 4-8-5 How to Use Thumbwheel Settings For numeral setting with a thumbwheel, a numeric value is entered by directly touching the increment/decrement (+, --) keys. Keys such as numeric key are not required. Entering the Numeric Values The ...

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Numeral Setting 4-8-6 Setting Items for Numeral Setting For the numeral setting, the following items are set when being created with the NT-series Support Tool. However, for numeral setting of thumb wheel type, there are some restrictions on the setting ...

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... Functions of Character String Setting The character string setting has the following functions. (1) The touch switches (character key) are previously set by the NT-series Sup- (2) When the character key (“NT30C” example in the figure) is pressed, a (3) When the Enter ( Character string setting input column ...

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Character String Setting 4-9-2 How to Enter Character Strings An appropriate character string setting input column must be specified to be ready for an input operation before a character string is entered by the character key. S Specifying the Character ...

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... Then, when the “ST141-E” • Finally, when the Enter ( 4-10 Pop-Up Window Function The NT30/30C features a pop-up window function, which is used to display win- dows overlaying the currently displayed screen (base screen). These windows can be opened whenever required by pressing touch switches. ...

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Pop-Up Window Function 4-10-1 Functions of Pop-Up Windows The functions of pop-up windows are described below. What is a Window? A window is a screen that can be displayed overlaying a currently displayed screen (the base screen). Its size and ...

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... The window will then open in a display area of the specified size and at the specified position. The following elements can be displayed in NT30/30C windows. If elements oth- er than these are registered on a window screen, they will not be displayed when the window opens. • ...

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Pop-Up Window Function 4-10-2 Opening and Closing Windows Windows are opened and closed by using touch switches with the pop-up win- dow/keyboard function: either the window keys or cursor moving keys. Opening and Closing Windows with the Window Keys Window ...

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Pop-Up Window Function Opening Windows with the Cursor Moving Keys It is possible to set a window key open function for the cursor moving keys used for numeral/character string setting, in addition to their cursor moving function. Doing this makes ...

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Pop-Up Window Function Numeral setting input (2) If the window in which the temporary input field is registered is not displayed, • Attributes determined by the settings for the temporary input field: • Attributes determined by the settings for the ...

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Pop-Up Window Function Operation Example Temporary input operation example Base Screen 5 input settings 00000001 2 00. 03 --00. 04 --00000005 Numeric key Numeric key 00000001 00000001 ↑ 00 ↓ --00. 04 ...

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... Alarm List & History Display Functions 4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions The NT30/30C can monitor the state of PC bits of the host and display the corre- sponding message (using the character string memory table entry) or image/li- brary data (alarm list display) when a specific bit becomes 1 (ON). ...

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Alarm List & History Display Functions Example: Message (character string No. 32) set to bit memory table entry num- ber 14 Character String table entry No. 32 Character String table entry 32 Image data FE68 When the message displayed is ...

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Alarm List & History Display Functions S Scrolling Keys Shown in Reverse Video Since these scrolling keys are automatically shown in reverse video when there are any messages in front or behind those keys found whether or not ...

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... Alarm List & History Display Functions S Display Color (NT30C Only) Character color of a message is set. S Image/Library Data Code of image/library data displayed together with a message is set. S Screen Switchover Screen number displayed by the alarm list and history display function is set. S Bit (PC Address) Bit in the PC, to which the bit memory table entry is assigned, is set. ...

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... ON). The bits recorded in the alarm history are always monitored irrespective of the display screen of the NT30/30C. If the number of bits are increased excessively, the processing speed of the NT30/30C may become slower. The alarm history is common to all bit memory table entries. Unlike the message display, it cannot deal with only a part of bit memory table entry ...

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... Operation of B7A Units A B7A Unit can be used to connect external devices, such as switches and indi- cators, to the NT30/30C. This section describes the operation of the B7A Unit. The B7A Unit has the following five functions: • Input notification function • ...

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... Operation of B7A Units Reference In order to use expansion I/O, the B7A Interface Unit intended specifically for expanded I/O must be installed on the NT30/NT30C and connected to the B7A Unit by cable. For the installation and connection methods, see 2-9 Connection of Expanded I/O (page 64). Assignment of Functions To perform external I/O, an externally installed B7A Unit must be used ...

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Operation of B7A Units S Numeric Key (System Key) Function With the numeric keys (system keys) assigned to the input terminals, the input terminals can function similar to those keys specified. However, with the sys- tem keys assigned to the ...

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... For example, with the screen saver attribute set to the terminals without this function, the PT screen can be displayed when a person approaches to the NT30/30C, by combining with a sensor as shown below. Reference When turning ON the terminal to which both screen switchover key and numeric key functions are assigned, with the screen saver, only the screen saver state is released and the function of those keys will not be implemented ...

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... This section describes how the NT30/30C can be used when using the Host Link and NT link. 5-1 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations 5-1-1 Equipment and Settings Used in This Chapter 5-1-2 Allocatable Bits and Words 5-1-3 NT30/30C Status Control and Notification to PC ...