NT-AL001 Omron, NT-AL001 Datasheet
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NT-AL001
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... Cat. No. V063-E1-03 NT631 and NT631C Programmable Terminals Setup Manual ...
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... NT631 and NT631C Programmable Terminals Setup Manual Revised September 2007 ...
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... Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication. ...
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... Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 1 General 1-1 Role and Operation of the NT631/NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Functions of the NT631/NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Using an RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Transporting and Storing the NT631/NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E Making the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Making the Cable for Connecting a PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Making the Cable for Connection to a Bar Code Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... Functions that are convenient when using the PT and those that are useful for system maintenance are also explained here. Section 7 describes the action to take when errors occur in the PT, and how to carry out maintenance and inspection to prevent the occurrence of errors. The Appendices provide specifications, dimensions, procedures for using an RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter, procedures for transporting and storing the PT, information on cable preparation, information on the relationship between the system program and hardware, and product lists ...
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... Creating and Transferring Screen Data, and Installing the System Program • NT-series Support Tool for Windows Ver. 4.@ Operation Manual (V061-E1-@) The screens displayed on the NT631 and NT631C PTs are created with the Support Tool and trans- ferred to the PT. This manual describes how to create and transfer screen data. It also describes how to download a system program using the System Installer ...
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... LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS ...
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... The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be suitable for the products: • Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or uses not described in this manual. • ...
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... Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate ...
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... Terminal. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a Programmable Terminal. 1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... Safety Conventions and their Meanings This operation manual uses the following conventions and symbols to indicate cautions, warnings, and dangers in order to ensure safe use of the NT631/ 631C. The cautions, warnings, and dangers shown here contain important informa- tion related to safety. This instructions in these cautions, warnings, and dan- gers must be observed ...
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... WARNING Do not attempt to take the unit apart and do not touch any internal parts while the power is being supplied. Doing either of these may result in electrical shock. WARNING Switch OFF the NT631C power before replacing the backlight ...
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... This information will enable you to understand the applications of the NT631/NT631C. 1-1 Role and Operation of the NT631/NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-1 Operation of an NT631/NT631C Production Site 1-1-2 Operations of the NT631/NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Functions of the NT631/NT631C 1-2-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-2 Comparison between NT631 and NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3 Comparison between NT620S/NT620C/NT625C and NT631/NT631C 1-2-4 Principal Functions of NT631/NT631C ...
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... Line stopped. Check the following. 1. Defective pin L3 2. Position of dog M2 3. Mounting of photosensor P5 Setting touch switches on the NT631/NT631C allows workers to use the NT631/NT631C as an operating panel; the results of the operations are trans- mitted to the host. Electroplating control Transport Clamp Unclamp Int ...
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... NT631/NT631C in response to instructions from the host or touch switch operation. Receives Data from a Host The NT631/NT631C can be connected to the host by a host link or NT link and receive necessary data from the host. Sends Data to a Host Data input using the touch panel (switch ON/OFF statuses, numeric values, character strings) can be transmitted to the host ...
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... The backlight unit and battery can be replaced at the operation site. (The backlight for the NT631C-ST153@-EV3, however, cannot be replaced by the user.) • Protection equivalent to oil-proof IP65*, and waterproof structure equiva- lent to the NEMA4 standard*. * The panel may not be usable in environments where it is exposed to oil for long periods. POWER RUN 480 dots Contrast and brightness are adjustable by touch switch operations (for NT631C-ST141@-EV2 only) ...
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... Host to open, close, and move win- dows. High-speed 1:N NT Link The V2 versions are compatible with the high-speed 1:N NT Link as well as the earlier standard 1:N NT Link. Additional Mathematical Operands (values referenced by formula) can be registered to allow the PT to ...
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... Improved Lamp/Touch The following displays can be performed with lamp or touch switch labels: Switch Labels NT30/NT30C and NT620S/ The word configuration of the PT status control area and PT status notify area NT620C/NT625C can be set to emulate those of the NT30/NT30C or NT620S/NT620C/ Emulation NT625C; this mode is called NT30/620 compatible mode. ...
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... Monochrome EL display panel Two NT631 models — the NT631, which is capable of versatile graphic dis- plays (EL display, yellow), and the NT631C, which is also capable of color dis- play — are available. The differences between the NT631 and NT631C are tabled below: NT631C-ST141@-EV2 ...
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... High-speed 1:N NT Link Not possible Memory System program Exclusive use by Memory Link Link Screen data Shared with OMRON connection LCD contrast adjustment By a control on the rear of the PT Backlight brightness adjust- Not possible ment Number of user-registered Maximum of 2000 screens *1 NT620S: 512 KB Screen data capacity ...
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... This is the capacity of the flash memory that stores screen data. *2 The values are the same as the NT30/NT30C when the NT30/620 compatible mode. For differences in programming, refer to Appendix B in the NT31/NT31C/NT631/NT631C Programmable Termi- nal Reference Manual. NT620S/NT620C/NT625C Operations can be disabled from the PLC by ...
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... Not only bar graphs but also broken line graphs, trend graphs, and analogue meter graphs can be displayed using numeral memory tables Lamp display Lamps can be turned on and flashed under the control of the host also possible to display different graphics in the ON and OFF states. Alarm list/history display Warning messages are automatically displayed in a list in response to the state of a host bit ...
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... Programming Console (C200H-PR027-E) are possible. Device Monitor function When the PT is connected to a PLC in a 1:1 NT Link or 1:N NT Link, the PT can be used for operations such as changing the PLC's operating mode, displaying or changing the PVs of words, or reading the error log. ...
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... The NT631/NT631C can display various kinds of elements such as charac- ters, numeric values, graphs, lamps, and touch switches screen. The screen data displayed by the NT631/NT631C are created by using the Sup- port Tool at a personal computer. Bar graph Characters and various graphics (circles, circular arcs, sectors, polylines, ...
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... Lamps can also display different image/library data for the ON and OFF states of the host bit (such lamps are called image/library lamps). There are four standard lamp labels: fixed display character strings, ON/OFF switching character strings, numeral displays, and character string displays ...
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... Character strings can be input at the PT by using touch switches, bar code readers, etc. The input character strings can also be stored in a character string memory table and notification sent to the host. String inputs can be enabled and disabled from the host when an interlock bit has been allocated. Character string setting input field ...
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... Analogue meter: Analogue meters display, using a quarter, half, or full circle shape, the present value in a numeral memory table converted to a percentage within the range – 100% to +100% of the preset value. Users can choose from moving pointer type and filling area type displays. Users can also add graduation to the graph ...
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... The NT631/NT631C allows selection of the display order as the newest record first or the oldest record first by memory switch setting. The alarm list function is used to determine which bits are ON at the present time. The alarm history function is used to determine the times at which alarms occurred in the past and how many times alarms have occurred Alarm List Message (character string table No ...
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... Running Windows 95/98/NT • Bar code reader (page 36) • Recommended printers (page 36 also possible to use printers that can emulate an NEC PC-PR201H (using the NEC PC-PR201PL control protocol), and printers that comply with one of the following EPSON control standards: ESC/P 24-J83C (col- or), or ESC/P 24-J82 (monochrome). • ...
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... PLC to be connected and the condi- tions at the operation site. Reference: When using an RS-232C/422A adapter (NT-AL001) with the host link or NT link (1:1) communications method, RS-485 cannot be used. The connection must be made with RS-232C or RS-422A. ...
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... The PLCs that can be connected with the NT link are as follows. Besides the 1:1 NT link method, in which one PLC is connected to one PT, the NT631/NT631C can also use the 1:N connection NT link method, which allows a maximum of eight PTs to be connected to one PLC port. ...
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... In the following sections, the term NT Link is used to refer to the NT Link com- munications method in general, the term 1:1 NT Link is used to refer specifi- cally to NT Links with a 1:1 connection, and the term 1:N NT Link is used to refer to both standard and high speed NT Links with 1:N connections. When necessary, the standard 1:N NT Link is distinguished from the high-speed 1:N NT Link ...
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... In memory link, there is an area called PT Memory, as shown below, inside the NT631/NT631C, and this area is treated as a virtual area on the PLC. This allows PT memory and the display elements of the NT631/NT631C to make a quasi-direct connection. By sending a command for the memory link, the host can make the NT631/NT631C execute processes through PT memory ...
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... RUN mode after the screen data is written.) The memory link online transfer function can be used to replace screen data at a fixed time each day or replace screen data with maintenance screen data for maintenance. For more details on the memory link online transfer function, refer to informa- tion on the memory link online transfer function in the NT31/NT31C/NT631/ NT631C Programmable Terminal Reference Manual ...
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... This enables you to prevent the accidental deletion or alteration of screens and settings. • For the system program, use the NT631/NT631C system program sup- plied as an accessory with the NT-series Support Tool (NT-ZJCAT1-EV4). • For the Support Tool, use NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.@). Manual Title Section 1-6 Support Tool Install the Support Tool at the computer ...
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... SYSMAC CS Series Programmable Controllers Operation Manual SYSMAC CJ Series Programmable Controllers Operation Manual SYSMAC CS Series, CJ Series, NSJ Series Programmable Controllers Programming Manual SYSMAC CS Series, CJ Series, NSJ Series Programmable Controllers Operation Manual SYSMAC CS/CJ Series Programming Consoles Operation Manual SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP Series, NSJ Series Communications Commands ...
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This section describes the connection methods that are possible with the PT, and the functions of the parts of PT, as the required knowledge before connecting to the host and to the peripheral devices. 2-1 Method for Connection to the ...
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... For details, refer to SECTION 4 Connecting to the Host from the RS- 232C Port and SECTION 5 Connecting to the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port. Converting the Communications Type with an RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter The following communications type conversions are possible by using an RS- 232C/RS-422A adapter (NT-AL001, made by OMRON). 26 Communications Port Usable Communications Host link NT Link (1:1) NT Link (1:N) (See note ...
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... Host RS-232C (max Convertor unit PT Host (NT-AL001) RS-422A RS-232C (max (max. 500 m) Convertor unit Host PT (NT-AL001) RS-232C RS-422A (max (total length 500 m) PT Host RS-422A (max. 500 m) Host PT RS-422A (total length 500 m) ❍: Connection possible × : Connection not possible Section 2-1 ...
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... NT-AL001 at serial port B, a separate power supply is required for the NT-AL001. • The cable of an NT-AL001 cannot be connected or disconnected while the power is ON. Always connect or disconnect the cable while the power supply from the RS-232C cable is OFF (while the host power supply is OFF). • ...
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... Names and Functions of Parts 2-2 Names and Functions of Parts Before starting operation, the names and functions of the parts of the NT631/ NT631C are described here as a confirmation. A method of hardware settings is also described. Front View POWER LED Lit in green when the power is supplied. ...
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... Note Confirm system safety before turning the power ON/OFF or resetting. 30 Reset switch (inside the cover) Used to initializes all the statuses of the NT631/NT631C. However, registered data such as screen data, and memory switch settings, retain their statuses before initialization. Warning label RESET ...
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... For details on the method for connection to the host, refer to SECTION 4 Connecting to the Host from the RS-232C Port or SECTION 5 Connecting to the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port. 3-1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-1 Installation Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-2 Installation in the Operation Panel 3-1-3 Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... Take adequate measures to ensure shielding if the PT is used at a location 3-1-2 Installation in the Operation Panel The NT631/NT631C is mounted in an operation panel by embedding it in the panel. Use the panel fittings and tool (Phillips screwdriver) included in the product package and follow the procedure below. ...
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... Use a power supply with reinforced insulation. b. When installing NT631-ST211(B)-EV2 on the ultimate system, the rear of the NT631 must be placed within an enclosure to restrict the operators’ use only to the front panel. must be 200 ms or less. If longer than this, NT631 may not boot up. 24 VDC Breaker 24 VDC ...
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... Fuji Terminal 2-YAS3.5 Nichifu Terminal 2Y-3.5 • Cover the entire PT with electromagnetic shielding, and ground the elec- tromagnetic shielding to the control panel with copper tape or other elec- trically conductive tape. Recommended electromagnetic shielding: E09F100 or E09R13502P Manufacturer: Seiwa Electric MFG, Co., Ltd. ...
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... Connecting to the Support Tool 1,2,3... 1. In cases where there is a potential difference between the grounds of the 2. If the NT631/NT631C is installed in the same panel as equipment that gen- Note Carry out grounding correctly in order to prevent operating errors due to noise. 3-2 Connecting to the Support Tool ...
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... Connecting a Bar Code Reader Connecting a bar code reader to the NT631/NT631C enables bar code data to read as character strings into character string input fields, and set in char- acter string memory tables. In order to use a bar code reader, the Comm. A Method memory switch must be set to Bar-Code Reader ...
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... PT are both OFF before connecting or disconnecting the cable. 3-4-1 Connection Method Connect the bar code reader to serial port A of the NT631/NT631C, as shown in the figure below. Bar code reader must match the communications setting (3-4-2 Setting a Bar Code Reader, page 37) and data format (3-4-3 Data Format, page 38) in order to connect to the NT631/NT631C ...
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... Trigger switch setting About RS/CS Control During bar code reading, the NT631/NT631C performs RS/CS control. When the Input Method setting of the NT631/NT631C is set to Auto, the RS signal is turned OFF, prohibiting the next input, until the read data has been sent to the host as notification. ...
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... PTs of different models. However, since the data compatibility is not complete between NT31/NT31C and NT631/NT631C, an error may occur if an attempt is made to read NT631C data with an NT31C. (The data must be converted using the Support Tool.) Note also that although there is data compatibility between the NT31 and NT31C, and between the NT631 and NT631C, the display may not be correct since these models have different numbers of colors ...
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... SW1-2 40 • One Memory Unit can store a system program for up to two PTs of differ- ent models. In order to transmit a system program from the Memory Unit to the NT631/NT631C, the system program must be compatible to the tar- get PT model. • The statuses of memory switch settings and system settings can be recorded to the Memory Unit besides screen data ...
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... When screen data is written to the Memory Unit, the data that has been stored in the specified area up until that point is lost (if the data is written into only one Bank, the other Bank will not be affected). Method of Execution Use the following procedure to write the screen data in the NT631/NT631C to the Memory Unit by automatic transmission ...
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... OFF: Bank 0 SW1-4 ON: System program OFF: Screen data It is not strictly necessary to set SW2-1 to OFF (to disable writing to the PT), but it is recommended avoid loss of data in the event of operating errors. • Setting SW2 (System/Screen transmitted simultaneously) dis- ables the setting of SW1-4. • Setting SW2 (System/Screen transmitted simultaneously) dis- ables the setting of SW2-3, writes the system program into bank 0, and the screen data into bank 1 at all times ...
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... Using a Memory Unit Reference: When data is written to the NT631/NT631C, the data that has been stored up until that point is lost. When the system program is changed, the operation of NT631/NT631C also changes. Method of Execution Use the following procedure to write the screen data in the Memory Unit to the NT631/NT631C by automatic transmission ...
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... SW1 Setting of SW2-4 not relevant Setting of SW2-3 not relevant Setting of SW1-4 not relevant In order to avoid loss of data in the event of operating errors advisable to set SW2-1 and SW2 disable writing to the PT from which the data read. 2. Switch the NT631/NT631C power ON. Display language select screen appears. ...
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... Bank 0: system program, Bank 1: other than system program Bank 0: other than system program, Bank 1: system program • When writing the system program into the NT631/NT631C, the type of system program inside Memory Unit and the type of PT must correspond. The data is transmitted. ...
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... If a protect setting error occurs when executing manual transmission pos- sible to return to the Memory Unit manual transmission screen by pressing the OK touch switch, but in the case of other errors, the status described above remains in effect until the NT631/NT631C power is turned OFF or reset. Within the PT Model, the The compatibility relationships are shown below ...
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Connecting to the Host from the RS-232C Port This section describes the method for connecting to the host using the RS-232C port of the PT. 4-1 Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host . . . . . . ...
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... Reference: The CS/CJ-series CPU Unit cannot be connected with the 1:1 connection NT Link method. Use the 1:N connection NT Link method instead to make the 1:1 connection. For details, refer to Using the NT Link (1:N) Method (page 65) or Using the High-speed NT Link (1:N) Method (page 70). ...
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... CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CVM1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 Series CVM1-CPU11-EV2 (*4) CVM1-CPU21-EV2 Compo- SRM1-C02-V1 Bus/S Master Control Unit *1 This CPU Unit is for a Duplex-CPU Unit System. The CS1W-SCB21/42(-V1) Serial Communications Board cannot be used. CPU Units Connectable with Host Link Units or Expansion Communications Board/Units C1000H-CPU01-EV1 C2000H-CPU01-EV1 C200HS-CPU01/03/21/23/ 31/33-E ...
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... Set the host link communications speed at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the memory switch at the NT631/NT631C. For details, refer to 6-7-2 Setting the Host Link Method (page 155). The 1-to-N setting enables BCC (Block Check Character not actually pos- sible to connect more than one NT631/NT631C in a single host link ...
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... Setting the Rear Switches C1000H(F)/C2000H Rack-mounting Unit: 3G2A5-LK201-EV1 Setting the Front Switches Setting the Rear Switches Synchronization CTS selector switch External 0 V (ON) Local Host • Mode control (key switch) Set this to host link. I/O port 8 RS-422A 7 RS-232C 6 5 SW1 Internal External ...
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... Set SW3 (1), and SW3-2 to OFF (0). (Set this always to 0V.) • Synchronization (DIP SW3-3 to SW3-6) Set SW3-3, SW3-5, and SW3 (1), and SW3-4 to OFF (0). (Set these to Internal.) Section 4-1 • I/O port selection (selector switch) Set this to RS-232C. • Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP SW1-1 to SW1-7) Set SW1-1 to SW1-7 to OFF (0) ...
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... Communications port 25-pin connector for RS-232C use only. • Communications port 2 Communications port 9-pin connector which allows selection of the RS-232C or RS-422A method. When this port is used with the RS-232C method, the I/O port selector switch on the front of the PT must be set to RS-232C (the upper position). Item Communications speed ...
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... Stop bit 2 stop bits Parity Even Data length ASCII 7 bits Unit # 00 Set the host link communications speed at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the memory switch at the NT631/NT631C. For details, refer to 6-7-2 Setting the Host Link Method (page 155). Section 4-1 Setting at Host (*1) ...
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... Connect to the CPU Unit’s RS-232C port or the peripheral port through a Connecting Cable (CPM2C-CN111, CS1W- CN118, or CS1W-CN114). (The CPM2C-CN111 splits the Unit’s Communications Port into a RS-232C port and a peripheral port. A CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter is also required to connect to this periph- eral port.) Section 4-1 • ...
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... Data length ASCII 7 bits Unit # 00 Set the host link communications speed at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the memory switch at the NT631/NT631C. For details, refer to 6-7-2 Setting the Host Link Method (page 155). Word # Writing Value 0001 Host link mode, no CTS control ...
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... Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E, CQM1 or CQM1H When using a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E, CQM1, or CQM1H the DIP switches on the front panel must be set as shown below in order to make the settings in the PLC Setup area (data memory) effective. Word # Writing Value ...
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... When using a CPM2A, the switches on the front panel must be set as shown below in order to make the PLC Setup settings effective. Setting the Switches of a CPM2C When using a CPM2C, the switches on the front panel must be set as shown below in order to make the PLC Setup settings effective. Setting the Switches on a RS-232C Adapter When using a CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, set the mode switch as shown in the following diagram ...
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... Using the CPU Unit’s Peripheral Port 144 145 150 Setting the Front Switches Set the CPU Unit’s DIP switches accordance with the port NT631/ NT631C is connected to. An example of a CS-series CPU Unit is shown below. CJ1G/M-CPU@@, CJ1G/H-CPU@@H Item Communications speed ...
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... CJ1W-SCU21(-V1)/41(-V1) Setting the Front-panel Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit by using the rotary switch located on the front panel. Set each switch with a flat blade screwdriver so that the values or symbols in the setting value window agree with the fol- lowing. ...
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... Some models and series of OMRON PLCs have the NT link (1:1) function built in. With CQM1H PLCs, a Serial Communications Board can be added to provide 1:1 NT Link communications. Some C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E CPU Units can be connected by the NT link (1:1) method by installing a Communications Board. Check the model and series of the PLC against the type of CPU Unit before making the connections ...
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... Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host The hosts that can be connected to the NT631/NT631C by the NT Link (1:1) method using the RS-232C ports of both Units are indicated in the table below. PLC Series C Series CV Series (*5) 62 CPU Units with Built-in CPU Units Connect- NT Link Function ...
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... CS/CJ-series CPU Units cannot be connected with the 1:1 connection NT link method. Use the 1:N connection NT link method (standard or high-speed) instead to make the 1:1 connection. For details, refer to Using the NT Link (1:N) Method (page 65) or Using the High-speed NT Link (1:N) Method (page 70). ...
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... Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E, CQM1, or CQM1H When using a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E, CQM1, or CQM1H, the DIP switches on the front panel must be set as shown below in order to make the settings in the PLC Setup area (data memory) effective. Setting the Switches of a CPM2A When using a CPM2A, the switches on the front panel must be set as shown below in order to make the PLC Setup settings effective ...
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... Using the NT Link (1:N) Compatible Host Units Method The OMRON PLCs that can be connected using the NT link (1:N) method are the CS/CJ-series CPU Units and the C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E, CQM1H, and SRM1 only. With the CS/CJ-series PLCs possible to connect a 1:N NT Link using a Serial Communications Board (CS Series only Serial Communications Unit ...
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... Check the model and series of the PLC as well as the model of Serial Com- munications Board or Unit being used before making the connections. The hosts that can be connected to the NT631/NT631C by the NT link (1:N) method using the RS-232C ports of both Units are indicated in the table below ...
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... Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host Reference: Version 1 (-V1) and high-speed versions (H) of the CS-series and CJ-series CPU Units support the high-speed 1:N NT Link method in addition to the standard 1:N NT Link method. Furthermore, the high-speed 1:N NT Link method can be used in earlier versions of CS-series CPU Units by installing the latest version of a Serial Communications Board or Unit ...
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... For details on the PLC Setup, refer to the SYSMAC CS Series Operation Manual (W339) or the SYSMAC CJ Series Operation Manual (W393). Setting the Front Switches Set the CPU Unit’s DIP switch accordance with the port NT631/ NT631C is connected to. An example of a CS-series CPU Unit is shown below. ...
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... A CS/CJ-series Rack-mounting Unit: Setting the Front Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit by using the rotary switch located on the front panel. Set each switch with a flat blade screwdriver so that the values or symbols in the setting value window agree with the fol- lowing. ...
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... The high-speed 1:N NT Link method can be used with version 1 (-V1) and high-speed versions (H) of the CS-series and CJ-series CPU Units. Further- more, the high-speed 1:N NT Link method can be used in earlier versions of CS-series and CJ-series CPU Units by installing the latest version of a Serial Communications Board (CS Series only) or Serial Communications Unit ...
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... When using the CX-Programmer to set the high-speed 1:N NT Link, set the communications baud rate to 115,200 bps. Setting The Front Switches Set the CPU Unit’s DIP switch accordance with the port NT631/ NT631C is connected to. An example of a CS-series CPU Unit is shown below. ...
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... Setting the Front Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit by using the rotary switch located on the front panel. Set each switch with a flat blade screwdriver so that the values or symbols in the setting value window agree with the fol- lowing. ...
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... Set the same communications conditions at the NT631/NT631C by the memory switch. (page 160). 4-1-2 Connecting Directly between RS-232C Ports The method for connection between the RS-232C ports of the NT631/ NT631C and the host is described here. 9-pin connector Recommended Connector Cable When making the connector cable, as far as possible use the recommended connectors, connector hoods, and cables indicated in the table below ...
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... Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host Note 74 Check the required components and prepare them in advance. Name Model Connector XM2A-0901 9-pin Made by OMRON XM24-2501 25-pin Made by OMRON DB-25P 25-pin Made by JAE Connector XM2S-0911 9-pin hood Made by OMRON XM2S-0913 9-pin Made by OMRON XM2S-0911-E ...
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... CPM1-10CDR-@ CPM1A-10CD@-@ CPM1A-30CD@-@ CPM2A-30CD@@-@ CPM2A-60CD@@-@ CPM2C-10@@@@@@-@ CQM1-CPU21-E CQM1-CPU41-EV1 CQM1-CPU43-EV1 CQM1H-CPU11 CQM1H-CPU51 Section 4-1 Connector Specification 9-pin ⇔ 25 pin 9-pin ⇔ 9 pin 1 PLC (host link unit) Pin Abbreviation number RS-232C interface (25-pin type) 13 CJ1W-SCU41(-V1) CPM1-20CDR-@ CPM1A-20CD@-@ CPM1A-40CD@-@ CPM2A-40CD@@-@ CPM2C-20@@@@@@-@ CQM1-CPU42-EV1 CQM1-CPU44-EV1 CQM1H-CPU21 ...
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... SG 9 (9-pin type) CV500-CN228 (9-pin ⇔ 25-pin XW2Z-S002 (9-pin ⇔ 9-pin Section 4-1 C200HS-CPU23-E C200HS-CPU33-E C200HE-CPU42-(Z)E C200HG-CPU43-(Z)E C200HG-CPU63-(Z)E C200HX-CPU44-(Z)E C200HX-CPU64-(Z)E C200HX-CPU85-ZE CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CVM1-CPU11-EV2 PLC (Host link unit) 1 Pin Abbreviation number Connector FG hood RS-232C interface (9-pin type ...
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... Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host NT631/NT631C 6 1 Pin Abbreviation number Connector FG hood − RS-232C 4 RS interface +5V − 7 − (9-pin type Section 4-1 Host side Abbreviation Shielding wire Connector hood SD RS-232C RD interface ...
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Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host 78 Section 4-1 ...
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Connecting to the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port This section describes the method for connecting to the host using the RS-422A/485 port of the PT. 5-1 Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port ...
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... RS-232C/RS-422A convertor unit RS-422A cable (max. 500 m) • Method in which the RS-485 port of the NT631/NT631C and the RS-232C port of the host are connected in a 1:1 connection via an RS-232C/RS- 422A Adapter (page 82). When this method is used, the cable length can be extended up to 500 m ...
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... For the available type and settings of the host, refer to the pages listed below. Settings at the RS-232C/ When making a connection between RS-232C and RS-422A/485 ports using RS-422A Adapter (NT- an RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter, set the DIP switches on the NT-AL001 as fol- AL001) lows. PT RS-485 cable (max ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port ON Note Read the manual supplied with the NT-AL001 carefully before using the Unit. 5-1-2 1:1 Connection between RS-422A/485 at the PT and RS-232C at the Host The connection method in which the RS-422A/485 port of an NT631/NT631C and the RS-232C port of a host are connected via a Adapter is described here ...
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... Connecting an NT631/NT631C and NT-AL001 (RS-422A) For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. Connecting an NT631/NT631C and NT-AL001 (RS-485) For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. Reference: When using RS-485 as a port for the NT631/NT631C, only NT Link (1:N) method (standard or high-speed) can be used ...
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... When using the communications port, refer to Wiring for Con- nections other than Memory Link (page 84 Wiring for Connections Other Than Memory Link Applicable Units: 84 C200H-LK201-V1 3G2A5-LK201-EV1 C500-LK203 3G2A6-LK201-EV1 CV500-LK201 (communications port 1) NT-AL001 side Abbreviation Pin number Shielding wire 6 Connector FG hood − ...
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... CVM1/CV-series CPU Units whose model names do not have the suffix -EV@ cannot be connected by any connection method. When connecting to the peripheral port of a CS/CJ-series CPU Unit, a CS1W- CN118 Connecting Cable is required in addition to the above cables. (Supply power to the +5-V output of the NT-AL001 from an external power supply when using this method ...
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... Connection between RS-422A/485 at the PT and RS-232C at the Host The connection method in which the RS-422A/485 ports of multiple NT631/ NT631Cs are connected to the RS-232C port of one host in a 1:N connection is described here. An RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter (NT-AL001) is used to convert between the RS-232C and RS-422A/485 communications methods. 86 NT-AL001 side 6 ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port Connecting an NT631/ The relay terminal board is not included in the figure below. Insert a relay ter- NT631C and NT-AL001 minal board achieve the wiring configuration indicated below. (RS-422A) For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125 ...
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... NT631/NT631C * Short TRM and RDA terminals of the NT631/NT631C at the end of the RS- For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. 88 NT-AL001 RS-422A : RDA NT631/NT631C side Short-circuit tool Abbreviation ...
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... Short TRM and RDA terminals of the NT631/NT631C at the end of the RS- For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. Connecting an NT-AL001 and Host Wiring when connecting a CS-series Serial Communications Board, CS/ CJ-series Serial Communications Unit, CQM1H Serial Communications ...
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... For host link, 1:1 NT Link, or 1:N NT Link (+5 V power supplied from PLC Since the CS1G/H, CQM1H, and C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E have output, no external power supply is required for the NT-AL001. 5-1-4 Recommended Connectors, Cables, and Crimp Terminals Connectors and Cables Recommended for RS-232C When making an RS-232C connecting cable, as far as possible use the rec- ommended parts indicated in the table below ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port Connector hood Cable Cables with Connectors Made by OMRON When connecting an NT-AL001 and a PLC, use the OMRON cables with con- nectors indicated in the table below. XW2Z-070T-1 XW2Z-200T-1 Note 1. The maximum tensile load of the recommended cable not ex- 2 ...
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... The terminal resistance is 120 Ω . When carrying out RS-422A/485 communications using serial port B, short between TRM and RDA terminals at the NT631/NT631C at the end of the RS- 422A/485 cable. Leave these terminals open at NT631/NT631C PTs other than the one at the end of the cable. ...
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... TRM + RDB • For details on setting the terminal resistance of NT-AL001, refer to Set- tings at the RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter (NT-AL001) (page 81). • Method in which the RS-422A ports of the NT631/NT631C and host are connected directly by an RS-422A cable (page 115). When this method is used, the cable length can be extended up to 500 m ...
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... CS/CJ-series CPU Units cannot be connected with the 1:1 connection NT Link method. Use the 1:N connection NT Link method (standard or high- speed) instead to make the 1:1 connection. For details, refer to Using the NT Link (1:N) Method (page 106) or Using the High-speed NT Link (1:N) Method (page 108) ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port The hosts featuring the RS-422A/485 host link function and can be connected to the RS-422A/485 port of the NT631/NT631C are indicated in the table below. PLC CPU Unit with built-in Host Series Link CS Series CJ Series C Series CPM1-10/20/30CDR-@ +CPM1-CIF11 CPM1A-10/20/30/40CD@-@ ...
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... Unit # 00 Set the host link communications speed at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the Comm. Speed memory switch at the NT631/NT631C. For details, refer to 6- 7-2 Setting the Host Link Method (page 155). The 1-to-N setting enables BCC (Block Check Character not actually possible to connect more than one NT631/NT631C in a single host link ...
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... Rack-mounting Unit: C200H-LK201-V1 Setting the Front Switches Set each switch with a flat blade screwdriver so that the values or symbols in the setting value window agree with the following: Setting the Rear Switches C1000H/C2000H Rack-mounting Unit: 3G2A5-LK201-EV1 Setting the Front Switches LK201 XMT RUN RCV ERROR • ...
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... I/O port selection (selector switch) Set this to RS-422A. • Unit # (DIP SW1) Set SW1-1 to SW1-5 to OFF (0). • Synchronization (selector switch) Set this to Internal. • Communications speed (DIP SW2-1 to SW2-4) Set these switches to 0010 to select 19200 bps. Set these switches to 1010 to select 9600 bps ...
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... Set this to RS-422A. • Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP SW1-1 to SW1-7) Set SW1-1 to SW1-7 to OFF (0). • Synchronization (selector switch) Set this to Internal. • Communications speed (DIP SW2-1 to SW2-4) Set these switches to 0010 to select 19,200 bps. Set these switches to 1010 to select 9,600 bps ...
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... RS-422A. Communications port 9-pin connector which allows selection of the RS- 232C or RS-422A method. When this port is used with the RS-422A method, the I/O port selector switch on the front of the Unit must be set to RS-422A (the lower position). CPU Bus Unit Settings When connecting to a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit, set the following com- munications conditions for the CPU Bus Unit settings ...
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... Even Data length ASCII 7 bits Unit # 00 Set the host link communications speed at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the Comm. Speed memory switch at the NT631/NT631C. For details, refer to 6- 7-2 Setting the Host Link Method (page 155). Section 5-2 Setting at Host (*1) 101 ...
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... CS1W-CN114 Connecting Cable) through a CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter. (The CPM2C-CN111 splits the Unit’s Communications Port into a RS-232C port and a peripheral port.) • There are no Communications Boards for the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E in which port B is the RS-422A port. • There are no Serial Communications Boards for the CQM1H in which port 1 is the RS-422A port ...
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... Set the same speed as for the NT631/NT631C. 2 stop bits Even ASCII 7 bits 00 Set the host link communications speed at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the Comm. Speed at the NT631/NT631C. For details, refer to 6-7-2 Setting the Host Link Method (page 155). Word # Setting 0001 Host link mode, no CTS control ...
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... The CPM2C PLCs do not have the same kind of port connectors found on CS/ CJ-series PLCs. The CPM2C’s communications port handles both RS-232C and peripheral port connections which are divided internally. Therefore, when using the CPM2C necessary to select RS-232C or peripheral port con- nections, according to the kind of cable and port (on the cable) used, as shown in the following table ...
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... Setting the Front Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit using the rotary switches on the front of the Unit. Set the number or symbol in the setting dis- play window in the following way using a flat-blade screwdriver. When using a CS/CJ-series Serial Communications Unit set the switches as shown below. ...
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... The C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E CPU Units can be connected by the RS-422A NT Link (1:1) method by installing a Communications Board. • The CQM1H CPU Units can be connected by the RS-422A NT Link (1:1) method by installing a Serial Communications Board. PLC Series CPU Units with Built-in RS-422A NT ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port *3 The NT Link (1:1) method cannot be used using RS-485. To use the NT Link (1:1) method, connect by RS-422A. The 1:1 NT Link connection using RS-422A/485 is not possible with the CPM1, CPM2A, or CPM2C. Settings at the Host The setting methods for each type of Unit are described in the following. ...
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... Check the model and series of the PLC against the type of CPU Unit or com- munications board before making the connections. The hosts that can be connected to the RS-232C port of the NT631/NT631C by the RS-422A NT Link (1:N) function via an Adapter are indicated in the table below. 108 ...
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... Settings at the Host C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E PLC Setup Area Settings Write the communications conditions directly into the PLC Setup area (data memory) using a Programming Device (e.g. CX-Programmer). Make the setting indicated in the word shown below. Port C200HX/ HG/HE(-Z)E Port CQM1H ...
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... Set the switches on a CQM1H Serial Communications Board as follows. Connecting to CS-series Serial Communications Board Serial Communications Board with RS-422A/485 port equipped for CS-series CPU Unit: Setting the Front Switches 110 • There are no Serial Communications Boards for the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E in which port B is the RS-422A/485 port. ...
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... For example, when connecting PTs with model numbers and 6 to port 2 in the NT Link (1:N), set a value of 8200 hex for D32010, 0000 hex for DM32011, and 0006 hex for D32016. Connecting to a CS/CJ-series Serial Communications Unit CS/CJ-series Rack-mounting Units: ...
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... RS-422A/RS-485. The high-speed 1:N NT Link must be established through a Serial Communications Board/Unit. (Even CS/CJ-series Units with- out the “-V1” suffix can be connected via a high-speed 1:N NT Link by mount- ing a Serial Communications Board/Unit.) Be sure to check the model number of the PLC and Board/Unit before trying to establish the high-speed 1:N NT Link ...
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... CPU Unit. After settings are written, they become effective by turning the power ON, restarting the Unit, restarting the communications port, or exe- cuting the STUP command. In the following table, the relevant word addresses in the allocation DM area and settings are shown. DM32010 This CPU Unit is for a Duplex-CPU Unit System. The CS1W-SCB41(-V1) Serial Communications Board cannot be used ...
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... Setting the Front Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit using the rotary switches on the front of the Unit. Set the number or symbol in the setting dis- play window in the following way using a flat-blade screwdriver. When using a CS/CJ-series Serial Communications Unit set the switches as shown below. ...
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... NT631/NT631C by the memory switch. (page 160). 5-2-2 Direct Connection between RS-422A Ports at Both Units The connection method in which the RS-422A ports of an NT631/NT631C and a host are connected is described here. Connecting an NT631/NT631C and Host (RS-422A) Wiring When Connecting a C-series Host Link Unit or CPM1 (Host Link) ...
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... CJ-series Serial Communications Unit, C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)E Communications Board, CQM1H Serial Communications Board, or CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit Applicable Units: 116 CPM1-10CDR-@ CPM1A-10CD@-@ CPM1A-30CD@-@ CPM2A-30CD@@-@ CPM2A-60CD@@-@ CPM2C-10@@@@@@-@ SRM1-C02-V2 RDA NT631/NT631C side TRM Short-circuit tool Abbreviation RDA (-) RDB TRM SDA RDB (+) RS-422A/ SDA (-) 485 SDB ...
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... RDA (-) RDB TRM RDB (+) SDA RS-422A/ SDA (-) 485 terminal SDB SDB (+) block RSA (-) RSA RSB (+) Functional RSB ground 24V +DC NT631/NT631C side RDA Abbreviation Short-circuit tool TRM RDA (-) RDB TRM RS-422A/ RDB (+) SDA 485 SDA (-) interface SDB SDB (+) RSA (-) RSA RSB (+) Functional ...
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... The connection method in which the RS-485 ports of an NT631/NT631C and a host are connected is described here. Reference: When RS-485 is used at the PT side, only the NT Link (1:N) method (standard or high-speed) can be used. Connecting an NT631/NT631C and Host Wiring When Connecting a CS-series Serial Communications Board, CS/ ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port 5-2-4 1:N Connection among RS-422A Ports The connection method in which the RS-422A ports of multiple NT631/ NT631Cs and one host are connected in a 1:N connection is described here. Reference: RS-422A cables (max. total length 500 m) NT631/NT631C Serial port B ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port Connecting between NT631/NT631C Units NT631/NT631C * Short TRM and RDA terminals of the NT631/NT631C at the end of the RS- For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. Connecting an NT631/NT631C and a Host Wiring When Connecting a CS-series Serial Communications Board, CS/ ...
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... For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. The connection method in which the RS-485 ports of multiple NT631/ NT631Cs and one host are connected in a 1:N connection is described here. NT631/NT631C Serial port B (RS-422A/485, terminal block) ...
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... RSB 24V +DC * Short TRM and RDA terminals of the NT631/NT631C at the end of the RS- 485 cable (* marked in the above figure) using the short-circuit tool sup- plied with the NT631/NT631C. For details on handling shield wires, refer to 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS- 422A/485 Cables on page 125. ...
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... CPU Unit (CP) side. Some Units come supplied with one connector and con- nector hood. Check the required parts and prepare them in advance. C200HE-CPU32/42-(Z)E C200HG-CPU33/43/53/63-(Z)E C200HX-CPU34/44/54/64-(Z)E C200HX-CPU65-ZE/85-ZE CQM1H-CPU51/61 Note A Serial Communications Board cannot be installed. NT631/NT631C side RDA Abbreviation TRM Shielding wire RDA (-) RDB TRM RDB (+) ...
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... When carrying out RS-422A/485 communications using serial port B, short between terminals at the NT631/NT631C at the end of the RS-422A/485 cable. Leave these terminals open at NT631/NT631C PTs other than the one at the end of the cable. When not using RS-422A/485 communications, the terminal resistance set- ting is ineffective ...
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... Ground only one end of the shield when connecting the ground terminal (GR) of the devices to the functional ground (FG: line at only one point and to 100 Ω max, as shown in Figure (a). Ground both ends of the shield when not grounding the functional ground (FG: ...
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... Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port When using a CJ1M-CIF11 alone or combined with an NT-AL001, be sure to connect, process the shield, and connect to ground as shown in Figure (b). Example of Recommended Wiring Signal line 126 Section 5-2 Signal line ...
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... Functions which are convenient when using the NT631/NT631C and those that are useful for system maintenance are also explained here. 6-1 System Menu Operation Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Starting the NT631/NT631C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-1 Operation at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... Displaying and Printing the Alarm History Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11-6 Checking Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11-7 Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11-8 Checking Interfaces 6-12 Programming Console Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12-1 Usable Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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... The NT631/NT631C operates as follows when the power is switched ON, or when it is reset. Initial Processing Self diagnosis — including a check on the internal memory of the NT631/ NT631C and a system program check — and the internal processing required for startup, are performed error occurs during initial processing, an error screen is displayed. ...
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... Start of Communications Communications with the host start in accordance with the communications with the Host method set in the system memory of the NT631/NT631C. During the interval until communications are established, the system initialization screen (screen No. 9000) is displayed. For details, refer to 6-8 Starting Operation. ...
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... Clear the System Menu screen and return to the RUN mode screen. Display the Transmit Mode screen to allow transmission for screen data between the Support Tool and the NT631/NT631C. For details on transmission of screen data, refer to 6-6 Transmit- ting the Screen Data. Section 6-3 ...
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... For details on System Menu operations, refer to 6-3-3 Operations with the System Menu (page 133). The menu tree may differ according to the system program installed in the NT631/NT631C. The menu tree for the system program that is installed in the NT631/NT631C on shipment is shown below. 132 ...
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... Key Press Sound (page 166) Buzzer Sound (page 166) Printer Controller (page 168) Print Method (page 169) Screen Saver Movement (page 170) Screen Saver Start up Time (page 173) Hist. Disp. Method (page 175) Resume Function (page 177) Comm. Auto-return (page 179) ...
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... Pressing a Touch Switch That Displays The System Menu There is a control key that has the function of displaying the System Menu. By registering the touch switch for System Menu display ([MENU screen when creating it, the System Menu can be displayed just by pressing this switch ...
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... Use this function if the screen data has been corrupted and the NT631/ NT631C cannot be started up correctly. This operation clears (initializes) only the screen data and contents of the cal- culation tables. The memory switch settings and display history/alarm history record data are retained. ...
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... Clear the screen data by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. 136 • When this function is used, all of the screen data contents registered in the NT631/NT631C up to that point are cleared. Check that the created screens are backed up at the Support Tool before using it. ...
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... Reference: The NT631/NT631C also allows the display history record data to be initialized by controlling the PT status control area from the host. For details, refer to 2-2-1 PT Status Control Area in the Reference Manual. Section 6-4 137 ...
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... Initialize the display history record data by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below selected, the NT631/NT631C returns to the MEMORY INIT. MENU screen without initializing the display history record data. On completion of display history record data initialization, the message Fin- ished is displayed and the NT631/NT631C returns to the MEMORY INIT ...
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... Reference: The NT631/NT631C also allows the alarm history record data to be initialized by controlling the PT status control area from the host. For details, refer to 2- 2-1 PT Status Control Area in the Reference Manual. Section 6-4 139 ...
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... Initialize the alarm history record data by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below selected, the NT631/NT631C returns to the MEMORY INIT. MENU screen without initializing the alarm history record data. On completion of alarm history record data initialization, the message Fin- ished is displayed and the NT631/NT631C returns to the MEMORY INIT ...
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... Initialize the recipe tables by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Ver 4. selected, the NT31/NT31C returns to the MEMORY INIT. MENU screen without initializing the recipe tables. On completion of memory table initialization, the message Finished is dis- played and the NT31/NT31C returns to the MEMORY INIT. MENU screen. ...
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... If OFF is set for the Resume Function memory switch, the memory tables can be initialized just by switching the NT631/NT631C power off and back on again resetting the NT631/NT631C (page 177). • The bit memory table merely reflects the statuses of bits at the host and therefore cannot be initialized ...
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... Memory Initialization selected, the NT631/NT631C returns to the MEMORY INIT. MENU screen without initializing the memory tables. On completion of memory table initialization, the message Finished is dis- played and the NT631/NT631C returns to the MEMORY INIT. MENU screen. 6-4-6 Initializing the Memory Switches Initialization returns all the memory switches of the NT631/NT631C to their status on shipment ...
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... Comm. B Method * The communications conditions for a bar code reader are initialized as fol- lows: Data bits: 7 bits; stop bit: 1 bit; parity: none; flow control: RS/CS. The following functions can be executed in the System Installer mode: • Setting the display language (see below) • Clearing/installing the system program (page 145) • ...
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... For details on the method for installing the system installer at the Support Tool side, and the operating procedure, refer to the NT-series Support Tool Ver. 4.@ for Win- dows Operation Manual (V061-E1-@). • When the system program is cleared by mistake, it becomes impossible to use the NT631/NT631C at all ...
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... Select Yes. The system program is cleared. During clearance, the message Erasing ... is displayed. • If Return to Menu is selected, the NT631/NT631C returns to the System Installer mode menu without clearing the system program. • If clearance fails, a screen asking whether you wish to try again is dis- played. ...
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... Transfer the screen data and proceed. If the new system program is not downloaded successfully after deleting a system program not possible to use the NT631/NT631C at all. After deleting the system program, be sure to download a new one. The NT631/NT631C allows the following settings to be made to prevent the screen data and memory switch settings from being changed or deleted by operating errors ...
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... If writing of the settings fails, a screen asking whether you wish to try again is displayed. • When this function is used, all of the screen data contents registered in the NT631/NT631C up to that point are cleared. Check that the created screens are backed up at the Support Tool before using it. ...
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... If screen data clearance fails, a screen asking if you wish to try again is displayed. • The screen data can be transmitted also from the Memory Unit installed in the NT631/NT631C. For details on this method, refer to 3-5 Using a Memory Unit. • The screen data can be transmitted at a faster rate by setting High for Baud Rate on the Comms ...
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... When data is transmitted in file units, all of the screen data in the NT631/ NT631C is cleared and then the new data is transmitted. When data is transmitted in data units, first the previous data is invalidated, then the new data is registered as valid data ...
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... Precautions any of the following system error, occurs during transmission of screen Observed When data, the transmitted screen data will not be registered correctly in the NT631/ Transmitting Screen Data NT631C. If this happens, the NT631/NT631C may not enter the RUN mode when started up, or there may be unpredictable malfunctions such as failure to display screens during operation ...
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... Setting Conditions for Communications with Host by Using Memory Switches The NT631/NT631C can be connected to the host by the following 7 types of communications methods can be used to communicate with a host. The NT631/NT631C has the following two ports, either of which can be used for communications with the host, depending on the requirements. ...
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... Communications Condition Settings for The Host Link Method Comm. Speed (for host link only) Communications Condition Settings for The NT Link (1:1) Method No further communications conditions need to be set. Communications Conditions Settings for The NT Link (1:N) Method Unit No. (for NT Link (1:N) only) Comm ...
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... The combinations of communications methods that can be set with the Communications Method NT631/NT631C are indicated in the table below. Combinations other than Settings these listed below cannot be set (when using a system for multi-venders, refer to the PLC Connection Manual (V042-E1-@) or NT31/631 Multi Vendor Con- nection Manual (V060-E1-@)). Serial port B None Host Link ...
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... Set the communications conditions for the host link method at serial port A or serial port B by following the operation from the System Menu shown below. Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode. Select Memory Switch. Display the fourth memory switch screen by pressing the [↓] (next screen) or [↑ ...
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... To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. • To quit the memory switch setting screen without confirming the settings, press the Abort touch switch ...
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... Link (1:1). • To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. • To quit the memory switch setting screen without confirming the settings, press the Abort touch switch ...
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... Setting Conditions for Communications with Host by Using Memory Switches 6-7-4 Setting the NT Link (1:N) Method (Standard/High-speed) Set the communications conditions for the NT Link (1:N) method at serial port A or serial port B by following the operation from the System Menu shown below. The communications speed determines whether the 1:N NT Link is standard or high-speed ...
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... Unit numbers (maximum of 8 PTs per host port) • To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. ...
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... B by following the operation from the System Menu shown below. Check the communications settings of the host to be used. 160 Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode. Select Memory Switch. Display the fourth memory switch screen by pressing the [↓] (next screen) or [↑] (previous screen) touch switch. ...
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... To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. • To quit the memory switch setting screen without confirming the settings, press the Abort touch switch ...
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... System Menu shown below. Reference: If serial port B is used for RS-485 communications, RS-422A must be set as its communications type. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. 162 Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode ...
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... The startup screen is displayed on reading the contents (screen number of the screen to be displayed) of the first word of the PT status control area. If the contents are not correct for a screen number, or there is no data regis- tered for the set screen number, an error message is displayed. ...
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... This section describes the memory switch settings relating to the operation environment. Since the memory switch settings are backed up to the flash memory by the battery in the NT631/NT631C, they are not cleared when the power is switched OFF. 6-9-1 Memory Switch Setting Screens There are four memory switch setting screens ...
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... Set the system start-up wait time by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. (For the bar code reader, refer to page 184.) • ...
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... The default (factory) setting is ON. Set the key press sound by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. 6-9-4 ...
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... Reference: Set the buzzer sound by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. • ON: The buzzer sounds in response to instructions and when an error occurs. ...
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... Setting the Printer Controller The NT631/NT631C has a function for printing out data at a printer connected response to an instruction from the host or operation at the NT631/ NT631C. Three types of printer can be connected to the NT631/NT631C: select the type used with this memory switch setting. ...
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... Setting the Print Method (NT631C Only) The NT631/NT631C has a function for printing out data at a printer connected response to an instruction from the host or operation at the NT631/ NT631C. When using the NT631C, the currently displayed screen image or other data can be printed out in color. You can select whether screen data is actually printed out in color monochrome tones that represent colors, with this memory switch setting ...
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... If Display is selected, the character string stored in character string memory table No displayed. 170 • For details on the print function, refer to 2-15-7 Print Function in the Ref- erence Manual. Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode. Select Memory Switch. ...
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... Time setting. For details, refer to 6-9-8 Setting the Screen Saver Start- up Time (page 173). • Even if its operation has been set with the Screen Saver Movement set- ting, the screen saver function will not be executed if 000 is set for Screen Saver Start up Time. ...
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... Set the screen saver operation by following the menu operation from the Sys- tem Menu shown below. Ver 4.12 To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. • To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch ...
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... Setting the Screen Saver Start-up Time The NT631/NT631C has a function to maximize the service life of the back- light and prevent the formation of an afterimage by turning off the screen dis- play and the backlight if no operation is performed for a certain period of time. The Screen Saver Start up Time setting determines the time interval before the screen saver function operates ...
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... To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. ...
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... ON and the number of times they come ON. ...
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... Various System Settings Set the history display method by following the menu operation from the Sys- tem Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. 176 Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode ...
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... The resume function is not used. The default (factory) setting is OFF. • When the voltage of the NT631/NT631C’s built-in battery becomes low, the memory table contents cannot be retained even set for the resume function. • For details on the resume record function, refer to 2-15-3 Resume Func- tion in the Reference Manual ...
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... Various System Settings Set the resume function by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. 178 Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode. ...
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... NT631C to the RUN mode. • communications error occurs when OFF is set for Comm. Auto-return, the NT631/NT631C makes the number of attempts at communications with the host specified by the setting for the Retry Counts touch switch (page 182). If communications cannot be re-established in any of these attempts, an error screen is displayed. ...
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... Various System Settings Set the automatic reset function by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. 180 Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode ...
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... Comm. Auto-return memory switch. Set the time-out interval by following the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. To set other memory switches, select the relevant screen using the [ ] (next screen (previous screen) touch switch, then make the setting. Ver 4.12 Select Maintenance Mode ...
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... To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. • To quit the memory switch setting screen without confirming the settings, press the Abort touch switch ...
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... To confirm the settings and quit the memory switch setting screen, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will be set and the NT631/ NT631C will return to the MAINTENANCE MODE MENU screen. • To quit the memory switch setting screen without confirming the settings, press the Abort touch switch ...