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General Configuration of the Support Tool
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32 Mbytes minimum
Free area in hard disk
At least 52 Mbytes is required to install everything.
The following options can be selected at installation:
Support Tool: Approx. 23 Mbytes
System Installer (Installer only): Approx. 20 Mbytes
Samples (parts, parts list, etc.): Approx. 9 Mbytes
To install other data, such as Sample Collection for Support Tool on CD-ROM,
another 23 MB is required.
CD-ROM drive
At least one drive is required if the Support Tool is provided on CD-ROM.
Display
VGA compatible display
When creating screen data for a PT that has a color display, a color display is
required.
When the resolution setting of desktop area is low (lower than 640
480), part
of the window of Support Tool may stick out of the screen. In this case, change
the resolution setting of desktop area to the higher one with the control panel
property of Windows.
Mouse
Serial mouse or bus mouse
Operating system
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP. (Windows 3.1 is not supported.)
Device necessary for transmitting screen data
RS-232C cable
For cable specifications, refer to Appendix K Connecting Cable Specifications.
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General Configuration of the Support Tool
1-3-1 Outline of Screen Data
The screen data of the Support Tool consists of multiple screens that are linked
with each other.
Screens are managed by screen numbers. The range of usable screen numbers
varies according to the type of the PT connected to the Support Tool.
The screen display is switched by pressing a touch switch or giving an instruction
from the PC (PLC).
PT Model
Range of Screen Numbers
NT11/NT11S
1 to 25
NT20/NT20S
1 to 250, 256 to 500
NT600S
1 to 1000
