Omron NS10-TV Series, Programming Manual

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Section 1 Overview 1-2 NS-series PT Functions
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NS Series Programming Manual
Input Functions
Inputting via Touch Switches
Buttons can be displayed easy input by touching the screen. Input functions include sending data to the host and
switching the display screen.
Pop- up Windows
Windows that overlap the current screen can be opened, closed, and moved. Various objects can be registered
for pop-up windows, and up to three pop- up windows can be displayed at the same time. Accessing the required
windows when needed enables more effective use of screens.
Numeral/Character String Input
Touch switches can be used to input numerals and character strings. The input data can be sent to the host, and
inputs can also be prohibited using controls from the host.
Bar Code Reader Inputs
Data read from bar code readers can be input to character string display and input objects.
Control Flags
Allocating host addresses to control bits enables controlling display of functional objects and enabling or disabling
input functions from the host.
System Functions
System Menu
System setting and maintenance are performed from the system menu displayed on the screen.
Creating Screen Data
The CX-Designer running on a personal computer is used to create screen data and record it in memory built into the
PT. Screen data can also be saved on Memory Cards in the PT.
Screen Saver
A screen saver increases the life of the backlight.
Built-in Clock
The built- in clock enables displaying dates and times.
Device Monitor Function
When connected to a PLC via a 1:1 NT Link, 1:N NT Link, or Ethernet, the PLC’s operating mode can be changed,
words in the PLC can be read or written, error information can be written, etc.
Data Transfers
Screen data and system programs can be transferred by the Transfer Data function on the CX-Designer or by using
Memory Cards. Data can also be transferred to the PT through a PLC and ladder program data, for example, can be
transferred through a PT to a PLC.
Operation Logging and Alarm/Event History
A history can be kept of screen switches, functional object operation, and macro execution. The times and frequency
that specific addresses turn ON can also be kept in a history.
Data Logging for Trend Graphs and Background Execution
The contents of addresses displayed for trend graphs can be logged, even while the graph is not being displayed
(background execution).
Macros
Calculations data can be set as screen data to perform calculations at specific times during PT operation.
Calculations include arithmetic, bit operations, logic operations, and comparisons. Various commands are also
provided, e.g., to move objects or pop-up windows, manipulate character strings, etc.
Starting External Applications
Ladder monitor or other applications can be started from the system menu.
Printing
Screens can be printed out on a printer connected with an USB cable NS15, NS12, NS10, NS8, or NS5- @@ 1 @ -V2 only.
Programming Console Function
The PT can perform Programming Console functions by placing a Memory Card containing a program into the PT.
NS Switch Box
The comments of a specified PLC address can be displayed and data at the address can be monitored or changed.