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About this Manual:
Programmable Terminals (PTs) are terminals used mainly at FA production sites. The PT is connected to a
host such as a Programmable Controller or an FA Computer, and is used to display the operating condi-
tions of various devices and equipment. In addition, it can be used as a control panel with lamps and
switches, or it can be used for inputting data. This manual describes the installation and operation of the
NT20M and NT2000M Programmable Terminals and includes the sections described below. Further in-
formation is provided on manuals on the Host Interface Units and Support Tool. Refer to the list in Section
1 Introduction.
Please read this manual completely and be sure you understand the information provide before attempt-
ing to install and operation a Programmable Terminal.
Section 1 introduces the PTs, describes the terminology used in this manual, and provides examples
of system configurations for programming and operation.
Section 2 provides procedures and specifications required to set up a PT system, including hardware
switch settings and installation.
Section 3 provides steps required for initial PT operation.
Section 4 describes functions used to create screens and control display attributes on the PT. In-
cluded is automatic transfer of data from the host computer via character string and numeral tables.
Section 5 describes functions used to input data on-screen and transfer it to the host computer via
the numeral table.
Section 6 describes basic data transfer and maintenance functions.
Section 7 describes transferring screens online to and from the host computer.
Section 8 provides troubleshooting and basic maintenance methods, including battery replacement.
Appendices of OMRON products used with PTs and PT specifications are provided at the back of the
manual.