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Communications with PLC by Direct Connection
Section 1-4
Functions of the PT Status Control Area (PLC to NT20)
The “PT status control area” is used to control the NT20 status. When data is
written to this area in the PLC, the NT20 reads the contents and operates
according to the contents.
Example of the PT Status Control Area Application
When data is written to the PT status control area, the NT20 will operate as
given below.
Functions of the PT Status Notify Area (NT20 to PLC)
The “PT status notify area” is used to notify the PLC of changes of the NT20
status. When a change is made in the NT20 status, the change is written to
this area in the PLC. By reading the data from the area, the NT20 status can
be checked.
Example of the PT Status Notify Area Application
When a change is made in the NT20 status, such change will be indicated in
the PT status notify area as described below.
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Connecting to PLC from Other Companies
The NT20 can be connected to PLCs from other companies using the com-
puter link method.
Connectable PLCs
The NT20 can be connected to the following PLCs.
• Mitsubishi A-series Sequencers (via Computer Link Unit)
• Mitsubishi FX-series Sequencers
Refer to the
PLC Connection Manual
(Cat. No. V042) for connection methods.
NT Series Support
Software
The following Support Software is required when connecting PLCs from other
companies.
Support Software: NT-ZJCAT1-EV4(S) (NT Series Support Software for
Windows, Version 4.
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)
Copy
Numeral memory table entry 50
Numeral memory table entry 7
PT status control area
Screen switch setting
Memory table entry
Copy setting
PT status control bits
NT20
PLC
Screen 3
display
Continuous
buzzer sound
Numeral memory table entry 13
PT status notify area
Updated memory table entry
Allocated word (numeral table entry 13)
PT status
Start
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NT20
PLC
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Summary of Contents for NT20
Page 1: ...Programmable Terminal Cat No V091 E1 01 NT20 USER S MANUAL ...
Page 2: ...NT series Programmable Terminal User s Manual Produced March 2007 ...
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Page 9: ...x TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
Page 15: ...xvi ...
Page 21: ...xxii EC Directives 6 ...
Page 37: ...16 Before Operating Section 1 6 ...
Page 153: ...132 Transferring the Resource Data Section 3 11 ...
Page 185: ...164 Numeral Setting Section 4 8 ...
Page 267: ...246 Key to Programs Section 6 8 ...
Page 281: ...260 Specifications Appendix A ...
Page 285: ...264 Transporting and Storing PTs Appendix C ...
Page 303: ...282 Function Restrictions Depending on the Support Tool Appendix I ...
Page 307: ...286 Index ...
Page 309: ...288 Revision History ...