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Connection to a PC by the NT Link (1:N)

Section 2-6

RS-422A connection, RS-422A at the PC side

C200HX/HG/HE

(End connection)

RS-232C/RS-422A
converter unit,
type NT-AL001

(End connection)

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Total cable length: 500 m

RS-422A
cable (

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RS-232C cable
(max. 2 m)

RS-422A
cable (

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NT20S

(Communication board)

RS-485 connection, RS-485 at the PC side

C200HX/HG/HE

(End connection)

RS-232C/RS-422A
converter unit,
type NT-AL001

(End connection)

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)

Total cable length: 500 m

RS-485
cable (

)

RS-232C cable
(max. 2 m)

RS-485
cable (

)

NT20S

(Communication board)

Summary of Contents for NT20S

Page 1: ...Cat No V020 E1 04 NT20S Programmable Terminal OPERATION MANUAL ...

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Page 6: ...est for efficient and convenient operation of the product 1 2 3 1 Indicates lists of one sort or another such as procedures checklists etc OMRON 1997 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permis sion of OMRON No pate...

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Page 8: ...2 Installation 27 2 3 Connecting to the Support Tool 31 2 4 Connection to a PC by the Host Link 32 2 5 Connection to a PC by the NT Link 45 2 6 Connection to a PC by the NT Link 1 N 49 2 7 Communicating with the PC Using C200H Direct Communication 58 2 8 Host Connections by RS 232C 63 SECTION 3 System Menu Operation 65 3 1 Operation Flow by the System Menu 66 3 2 Starting the NT20S 67 3 3 Operatio...

Page 9: ... Numeral Setting 178 5 4 NT20S Status Control 191 5 5 Notification of the Operating Status to the PC Determining the NT20S Operating Status 196 SECTION 6 Using the RS 232C 199 Table of Commands 200 6 1 RS 232C Communications 201 6 2 Screen Display 204 6 3 Memory Tables 205 6 4 Lamps Touch Switches Numeral Setting 208 6 5 Controlling the NT20S Status 214 6 6 Terminal Commands 216 6 7 Key to Program...

Page 10: ...S Internal Processing 252 F Function Restrictions Depending on the Support Tool 255 G Method for Making the Cable for Connection to the Host 256 H Making the Cable for Connection to the Support Tool 268 I Connecting to an RS 232C RS 422A Converter Unit 1 1 269 J Model List 271 K Option List 276 L PC Memory Map 278 M Special Characters 279 INDEX 281 ...

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Page 12: ...tem configuration and the direct connection function of the NT20S Section 2 describes the NT20S hardware settings its installation in an operation panel its connection to the Host etc Section 3 describes the procedure before operating the NT20S and useful functions when operating it Also describes how to perform an operation check Section 4 describes the functions of the NT20S when it is connected...

Page 13: ...rogrammable terminal body and the host interface function Creating and transferring screen data S NT Series Support Tool Ver 2j Operation Manual V028 E1 j The screens displayed on the NT20S are created with the support tool and trans ferred to the NT20S This manual describes how to create and transfer screen data For Connection to Other Makers PCs S PC Connection V042 E1 j NT600S ST121 B EV3 and N...

Page 14: ...contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the Programmable Terminal You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or oper ate a Programmable Terminal 1 Intended Audience xiv 2 General Precautions xiv 3 Safety Precautions xiv ...

Page 15: ...ring operation WARNING It is extremely important that Programmable Terminals and related devices be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying Programmable Terminals to the abovementioned applications WARNING Do not use input functions ...

Page 16: ...t this data also S Do not use input functions such as PT touch switches for applications where danger to human life or serious property damage is possible or for emergency switch applications During work at the panel take care to ensure that no metal scraps enter the unit Otherwise the product may malfunction For the connection to the power supply terminal block twisted wires of 2 mm2 or greater c...

Page 17: ...der to prevent noise 1 Avoid installing the unit in panels in which high voltage equipment is also installed 2 Install the unit at a distance of at least 200 mm from power lines 3 If the unit is installed next to equipment that generates a strong electric or magnetic field solenoids etc provide a gap of at least 40 mm S Secure sufficient space for ventilation S Do not install in sites subject to s...

Page 18: ...ied number of characters is written and the remainder are discarded A timeout error message is displayed if the actual character string is shorter than the specified character string length This command cannot be used to write negative numbers Use the 8 digit Write Command refer to 6 3 8 digit Write Numeral Memory Table The display attributes set with the Support Tool determine if lamps 0 to 31 li...

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Page 20: ...1 1 Operations of NT20S 3 1 2 Functions of NT20S 4 1 2 1 Features 4 1 2 2 Principal Functions of NT20S 6 1 2 3 Comparison between NT20S and NT20M 7 1 2 4 Differences Between the NT20S ST121 EV3 and NT20S ST122 V1 8 1 2 5 Displays 9 1 3 System Configuration 10 1 3 1 Host Link NT Link 1 1 C200H direct Systems 10 1 3 2 NT Link 1 N System 11 1 4 Direct Connection Function 12 1 4 1 NT Link 13 1 4 2 C20...

Page 21: ...e system and equipment Monitoring operating status etc Production Control 1994 1 25 Today s target NT20M NT600M 54 5 441 units Product Current Production achieved 305 units 560 units 275 units 63 0 Messages The NT20S warns of system or equipment failures and prompts the appropriate remedial action Assembly line B is defective Alarm Positioning pin Panel Switch Functions Setting touch switches on t...

Page 22: ...he RS 232C interface or C200H direct communica tion to enable reception of the required data from the Host Host Host link NT link RS 232C C200H direct communication Sends Data to a Host Data input through a touch panel can be sent to a Host Host ON OFF information numeric data etc Touch panel Screen Data The screen data to be displayed on the NT20S can be created by a computer by using support too...

Page 23: ...crystal display of ST16j models is even easier to read S The angle of visibility is equal to that of NT20M DT131 S Its backlight unit can be replaced at the operation site S Conforms to IP65 waterproof requirements Wide angle of visibility 35_ 128 dots 256 dots A Host Link I F Unit Screen Data Memory and a System ROM are All Incorporated S With the NT link communication method 1 1 and 1 N connecti...

Page 24: ... NT20S Section 1 2 Touch Switch Operation The System Menu can be displayed by using the touch switches located in four corners of the screen Compatibility with NT20M Existing screen data user programs are compatible ...

Page 25: ...d from the PC Host S Bar graph display Bar graphs corresponding to the contents of the numeral memory table can be displayed S Lamp display Lamps which turn on or flash as controlled by the Host can be displayed Other Functions S Buzzer A built in buzzer can be used S Communications with a PC By connecting the NT20S with a PC using the host link NT link C200H or RS 232C communication method data c...

Page 26: ...ed on the back side Host RUN input terminal Alarm output terminal Not provided Provided System keys Not provided Provided Contrast control Back side Front side Waterproof performance Conforms to IP65 Conforms to IP54F Visibility in direct sunlight Excellent Average Allowable momentary power interruption time Not guaranteed 5 msec System ROM Built in not replaceable System ROM compatible with host ...

Page 27: ...erences between NT20S ST12j and NT20S ST16j S The only way in which NT20S ST161 differs from NT20S ST121 is that the dis play is a monochrome liquid crystal display Functionally the NT20S ST121 and NT20S ST161 are absolutely identical and therefore if you are using an NT20S ST161 please refer to the explanations for the NT20S ST121 S The only way in which NT20S ST168 differs from NT20S ST128 is th...

Page 28: ...umeric Values numeral tables Numbers stored in the numeral table are displayed The display numbers can be changed by changing the data stored in the numeral table Hexadecimal values can also be displayed Lamps Lamps are displayed as square or round frames and indicate the operating status They are controlled by the Host and can be lit reversed or made flash alternates normal with reversed displays...

Page 29: ...ntrolling machines and monitoring the production line Host link C series CQM1 CVM1 CV series PC CjjH CQM1 C200HS CVM1 CV series NT20S can be connected directly to the CPU unit CVM1 CV series NT20S can be used with version EV1 and subsequent versions Note that the C series requires a host link unit In the CVM1 CV series system the NT20S can be connected also to the host link unit NT link CQM1 CVM1 ...

Page 30: ...cable length 500 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m NT20S In an NT link 1 N up to eight NT20S units can be connected to one PC port NT20S Apart from monitoring production lines and displaying instructions on site also notifies switch ON OFF statuses and numerical inputs to the PC Support tool Computer support tool Connected to an NT20S as required to transmit created NT20S...

Page 31: ...isplay elements control the operating status and notify the status This function is called the direct connection function The NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 is designed exclusively for use with the direct connection The bits and words allocated by the direct connection function are called allocated bit and allocated word respectively This function allows to read the information to be displayed on the NT...

Page 32: ...ble a single NT20S can be connected to one PC 1 1 NT link or alternatively up to eight NT20S units can be connected to a single PC port 1 N NT link However the 1 N connection NT link can be used with C200HX HG HE only In the following sections the NT link communication mode in general will be indicated by the term NT link a 1 1 connection NT link will be indicated by NT link 1 1 and a 1 N connecti...

Page 33: ... an I O cable easily connected to the CPU unit S Data can be written to the PC memory area in bit units This means that the unused bits of words allocated to touch switches can be used for other applications for example lamp allocations Since the C200H direct communication function is compatible with the host link the NT20S screen data and PC programs for host link direct connection can also be co...

Page 34: ... screen numbers etc Memory tables Writing to a memory table copying from a memory table to another memory table etc Lamps and touch switches Display instructions confirmation of display status etc System control Buzzer ON OFF backlight ON OFF and other NT20S status S Notifying from the NT20S to a PC Data in the NT20S is sent to a PC when a touch switch is pressed The following types of data are se...

Page 35: ... screen the value on the screen will also change Monitoring of words can also be made easily Reading and writing are executed so that the contents of allocated words and contents of numeral memory tables are always the same during display S Character string memory table Allocation destination Word Character stringmemory table 1 Allocated word number 3ch First word DM0100 NT20S PC a b c d e f Alloc...

Page 36: ...control area Screen switch setting Memory table Copy setting PT status control bits NT20S PC Functions of the PT Status Notify Area NT20S to PC The PT status notify area is used to notify the changes of the NT20S status When a change is made in the NT20S status the change is written to this area in the PC By reading the data from the area the NT20S status can be checked Example of the PT status no...

Page 37: ...h is built into the NT20S Operation commands Operation commands are used to control the display and status of the running NT20S as well as to notify information They are used for purposes such as screen display data writing and enquiries Notification of the NT20S operation contents to the Host Terminal commands Terminal commands are used to use the NT20S as a display terminal of the Host When the ...

Page 38: ...ct to the NT20S Create the PC program Set the DIP switches page 24 Install to the operation panel page 28 Connect the power supply page 29 Connect to the Host S Host link page 32 S NT link 1 1 page 45 S NT link 1 N page 49 S C200H direct commu nication page 58 S RS 232C page 63 Check the settings and communications Transfer the screen data page 86 Install support tools to the computer refer to Sec...

Page 39: ...G HE Installation Guide W302 E1 j SYSMAC C200HX HG HE Operation Manual W303 E1 j SYSMAC C1000H C2000H Operation Manual W140 E1 j SYSMAC CQM1 Operation Manual W226 E1 j SYSMAC CQM1 CPM1 Programming Manual W228 E1 j SYSMAC CV500 CV1000 CV2000 Operation Manual Ladder For a PC of the CVM1 series refer to the SYSMAC CV500 CV1000 CV2000 User s Manual W202 E1 j Peripheral tools SYSMAC C series and CVM1 P...

Page 40: ...ort Tool 31 2 4 Connection to a PC by the Host Link 32 2 4 1 Compatible PCs 32 2 4 2 Connecting the NT20S 34 2 4 3 PC Switch Settings 36 2 5 Connection to a PC by the NT Link 45 2 5 1 Compatible PCs 45 2 5 2 Connecting the NT20S 46 2 5 3 PC Switch Settings 47 2 6 Connection to a PC by the NT Link 1 N 49 2 6 1 Compatible PCs 49 2 6 2 Connecting the NT20S Units 49 2 6 3 PC Switch Settings 57 2 7 Com...

Page 41: ...lso set the DIP switches on the NT20S 2 1 1 Description of Parts Front View RUN LED Lit when the unit is in RUN mode POWER LED Lit when the power is supplied Display An STN LCD screen with a backlight The whole area of the screen is a touch panel which works as an input device Reference The NT20S comes in two body colors S NT20S ST12j beige S NT20S ST12jB black ...

Page 42: ...crease the brightness Reset switch The NT20S statuses are reset to the initial statuses by pressing this switch The screen data memory and the memory switch will retain the status even if this switch is pressed Host I F tool connector Connect the cable here from a PC Host or support tool On the NT20S ST122 V1 this connector is for connection to a host only The NT20S ST122 V1 has the support tool c...

Page 43: ...ically displayed However transfer mode cannot be entered OFF The System Menu can be displayed SW2 4 Reserved for system use ON OFF Must always be OFF indicates factory setting CAUTION If the DIP switch settings have been changed when the NT20S is powered reset the power to the NT20S The changes with the DIP switches become effective only after the power supply is reset Reference S In addition to t...

Page 44: ...4 under the cover at the top right of the back of the terminal Rotary switch SW3 Connector for peripheral device Setting the rotary switch The rotary switch is used to set the unit number Since the NT20S ST122 V1 serves as a C200H special I O unit it requires a unit number setting Make sure the set unit number does not duplicate the unit number set for any other special I O unit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 45: ...rnal auxiliary relays Unit No Word No 0 100 to 109 1 110 to 119 2 120 to 129 3 130 to 139 4 140 to 149 5 150 to 159 6 160 to 169 7 170 to 179 8 180 to 189 9 190 to 199 Cannot be set with CjjH Reference S If 8 or 9 is set as the unit number when using CjjH a special I O unit error will occur S When an NT20S ST122 V1 is connected to a CjjH I O extension units can not be connected In other words it i...

Page 46: ...e variations S Temperatures or humidities outside the ranges stated in the specifications S High humidity condensation S Splashing chemical agents S Severe oil splashing S Corrosive or flammable gases S Strong vibrations or shocks S Direct exposure to wind and rain outdoor sites S Strong ultra violet irradiation Take adequate measures to ensure shielding if the NT20S is used at a location subject ...

Page 47: ...der to ensure water and dust resistance The panel must not be soiled or warped and must be able to support an installation that will remain secure and strong 1 Open a hole shown below in the panel and install the NT20S from the front side of the panel 100 5 178 5 0 5 mm 0 mm 0 5 mm 0 mm 2 Attach the panel fittings at four positions shown below on the rear side of the NT20S Fit the hook of the fitt...

Page 48: ...ed insulation Reference When using an NT20S ST122 V1 the NT20S must be started up before the host For details refer to Switching the Power ON OFF When Using C200H Direct page 62 When not using C200H direct communication there are no restrictions on the order in which power supplies are switched ON and OFF 24 VDC Power Supply 24 VDC Breaker S Power supply The specifications of the power supply that...

Page 49: ... 5 size crimp terminals must be used Tighten the screws on the terminal block to a torque of 0 8N m Otherwise fire may occur Fork type Round type 7 mm or less 7 mm or less Recommended terminals Maker Type fork type Type round type Applicable Wire stranded wire Japan Solderless Terminal MFG 2 YS3A 2 3 5 Fuji Terminal 2 YAS3 5 V2 S3 5 2 00 to 2 63 mm2 Nichifu Terminal 2Y 3 5 2 3 5 ...

Page 50: ...1 EV3 ST128 cannot be connected to both a personal computer running the support tool and a Host at the same time Connect the personal com puter only when transmitting screen data NT20S ST121 EV3 ST128 NT20S ST122 V1 S Communication conditions Communication conditions are set when a support tool is started Reference To make a connector cable refer to Appendix H Making the Cable for Connection to th...

Page 51: ...stalled The follow ing is a list of the PCs that can be connected to the NT20S via a host link PC Series Units with Built in Host Link Function CPU Units Connectable Using an Connectable to PC Series Host Link Unit CPU Unit CPU Units Connectable Using an Expansion Communication Board Connectable to C20H C28H C40H C60H CjjH C120 LK201 V1 C120 C200H C500 F C1000H C2000 H C200H LK201 V1 C200H C200H L...

Page 52: ...ansion Communication Board Connectable to CV500 LK201 CV500 CPU01 EV1 CV500 CV series CV500 LK201 CV1000 CPU01 EV1 CV1000 CV500 LK201 CV2000 CPU01 EV1 CV2000 CVM1 series CV500 LK201 CVM1 CPU01 EVj CVM1 CPU11 EVj CVM1 CPU21 EVj CVM1 Connection is not possible to the CPU units of CVM1 CV series PCs that do not have the suffix EVj In the case of these CPU units make the connection to NT20S by using a...

Page 53: ... the NT20S to a PC with a 25 pin connec tor Host I F connector RS 232C 9 pin type SYSMAC C series PC CVM1 CV series PC Host link unit CPU unit 9 pin connector 25 pin connector RS 232C connector cable NT20S Use the following recommended cables OMRON Connector Specification Type Cable Length Applicable Host Link Unit 25 pin to 9 pin XW2Z 200S 2m C500 LK203 C500 LK201 V1 C120 LK201 V1 25 pin to 9 pin...

Page 54: ... the RS 232C method Use an RS 232C 9 pin type connector cable S To connect to the RS 232C port This is a 9 pin RS 232C connector Use a connector cable with a 9 pin connec tor on both ends Connecting to C Series C200HX HG HE When using C series C200HX HG HE models the NT20S can be connected to the standard port of the CPU unit or to ports A and B of the expansion communication board Procure an RS 2...

Page 55: ...ing is a general description of switch settings Refer to the manual for respective units for the details of the switch settings Item Switch Setting I O port RS 232C Baud rate Set the same baud rate as the NT20S 1 Transfer code ASCII 7 data bits 2 stop bits Parity Even 1 to 1 1 to N 1 to N 2 Instruction level Level 1 2 3 Unit 00 Note 1 Set the host link baud rate at 9600 bps or 19200 bps with the m...

Page 56: ... that the values or symbols in the setting value window agree with the following S Unit SW1 SW2 Set these switches to 0 S Instruction level parity and transfer code SW4 Set this switch to 2 S Baud rate SW3 Set this switch to 5 to select 9600 bps Set this switch to 6 to select 19200 bps 5 2 Setting the rear switches S 1 to 1 1 to N selection DIP switch Set 3 to ON S CTS selection selector switch Se...

Page 57: ...nternal S Baud rate DIP SW2 1 to SW2 4 Set these switches to 1010 to select 9600 bps Set these switches to 0010 to select 19200 bps 0 OFF 1 ON S 1 to 1 1 to N selection DIP SW2 6 Set SW2 6 to 0 1 to N S Instruction level DIP SW2 7 SW2 8 Set these switches to 1 Levels 1 2 and 3 are enabled S CTS selection selector switch Set this always to 0V ON I O port RS 422A RS 232C Synchronization Internal Ext...

Page 58: ...zation selector switch Set this to Internal S Baud rate DIP SW2 1 to SW2 4 Set these switches to 1010 to select 9600 bps Set these switches to 0010 to select 19200 bps 0 OFF 1 ON S 1 to 1 1 to N selection DIP SW2 6 Set SW2 6 to 0 1 to N S Instruction level DIP SW2 7 SW2 8 Set these switches to 1 Levels 1 2 and 3 are enabled S CTS selection selector switch Set this always to 0V ON 5V supply ON OFF ...

Page 59: ...to SW1 5 to OFF 0 Parity is fixed at Even Parity Transfer code is fixed at ASCII 7 data bits and 2 stop bits S Baud rate DIP SW2 1 to SW2 4 Set these switches to 1010 to select 9600 bps Set these switches to 0010 to select 19200 bps 0 OFF 1 ON S 1 to 1 1 to N selection DIP SW2 6 Set SW2 6 to 0 1 to N S Instruction level DIP SW2 7 SW2 8 Set these switches to 1 Levels 1 2 and 3 are enabled S CTS sel...

Page 60: ...refer to the SYSMAC CVM1 CV Series Host Link User s Manual W205 E1 j S PC system setting DIP SW1 Set SW1 to OFF Communication is performed in accordance with the values set in the PC CPU special I O unit system set tings The initial values in the system settings are as follows Baud rate 9600 bps Communication mode Full duplex Parity Even Stop bit 2 bits Xon Xoff control Not performed Data length 7...

Page 61: ...1000 CPU01 EV1 CV2000 CPU01 EV1 CVM1 CPU01 EVj CVM1 CPU11 EVj CVM1 CPU21 EVj Only CVM1 CV series CPU units designated EV1 or higher can be con nected When connecting to a CVM1 CV series CPU set the switches as given be low Setting the front switches S System setting DIP SW4 To effect the existing DIP switch settings set SW4 to ON To effect the existing PC system settings set SW4 to OFF Note In the...

Page 62: ...witch settings so as to enable the PC system set tings For the details of the operation with the PC system setting area refer to the manual for the PC you are using Switch setting C200HX HG HE CQM1 S RS232C port communication condition settings Set DIP switch 5 to OFF right side to enable the PC system settings ON e OFF DIP switch settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON Switch setting CPM1 CPM1 CIF01 CPM1 Set the...

Page 63: ...B of C200HX HG HE Channel Writing Value Settings DM6550 0001 Host link mode Set the conditions with the contents of DM DM6551 0303 Data length 7 bits 2 stop bits even parity baud rate 9600 bps DM6551 0304 Data length 7 bits 2 stop bits even parity baud rate 19200 bps DM6553 0000 Unit No 0 S When using CPM1 Channel Writing Value Settings DM6650 0001 Host link mode Set the conditions with the conten...

Page 64: ...h the connection is being made and the type of host link unit that is installed The follow ing is a list of the PCs that can be connected to the NT20S via a host link The compatible PCs are listed in the table below PC Series CPU Unit CPU Units Connectable Using an Expansion Communication Board Connectable to CPM1 10CDR j CPM1 20CDR j CPM1 30CDR j CPM1 CQM1 CPU41 E CQM1 CPU42 E CQM1 CPU43 E CQM1 C...

Page 65: ...a PC with a 9 pin connector CPU unit SYSMAC C series PC CVM1 CV series PC Host I F connector RS 232C 9 pin type 9 pin connector RS 232C connector cable NT20S 9 pin connector The following are the recommended cables manufactured by OMRON Connector Specification Model Cable Length 9 pin 9 pin XW2Z 200T 2m 9 pin 9 pin XW2Z 500T 5m If a Cable Longer Than 5 m is Required If a cable longer than 5 m is r...

Page 66: ...owing describes the switch settings so as to enable the PC system set tings For the details of the operation with the PC system setting area refer to the manual for the PC you are using Switch setting C200HX HG HE CQM1 S RS 232C port communication condition settings Set DIP switch 5 to OFF right side to enable setting of the PC system settings ON OFF DIP switch settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON PC system se...

Page 67: ...V series EVj CPU set the switches as given below S I O port selection selector switch Set this to RS 232C S NT link setting DIP SW3 Set SW3 to ON OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON When using CVM1 CV series always set CPU execution processing execution control 2 in the PC system settings to simultaneous processing ...

Page 68: ...E CPU32 E C200HE CPU42 E C200HE C series C200HG CPU43 E C200HG CPU63 E C200HG CPU33 E C200HG CPU43 E C200HG CPU53 E C200HG CPU63 E C200HG C200HX CPU44 E C200HX CPU64 E C200HX CPU34 E C200HX CPU44 E C200HX CPU54 E C200HX CPU64 E C200HX 2 6 2 Connecting the NT20S Units Referring to the illustrations below and using a cable appropriate for the CPU unit s connector connect the NT20S units and the PC u...

Page 69: ...ter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 422A 485 cable RS 422A 485 cable Total cable length 500 m Up to eight NT20S units can be connected NT20S NT20S RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 Not required if the connection is made at the RS 422A 485 port Maximum Number of NT20Ss Connectable to One Port The...

Page 70: ...eviation Signal Direction Block Pin No Signal Name Abbreviation Input Output 8 Request to send CSA Ę 7 Request to send CSB Ę 6 Receive data RDA Ę 5 Receive data RDB Ę 4 Send data SDA Ę 3 Send data SDB Ę 2 Signal ground SG GND 1 Functional ground The CSA and CSB signals are for special applications Terminal Screws and Crimp Terminals The terminal screws are M3 screws Use M3 size crimp terminals Tig...

Page 71: ...NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 422A cable RS 422A cable RS 422A cable RS 422A cable RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m NT20S NT20S NT20S NT20S Total cable length 500 m 1 2 2 2 RS 232C Cable Wiring 2 3 4 ...

Page 72: ...DB RDA 1 Functional ground Functional ground S RS 422A connection at the PC side Abbrev SDA SDB RDA RDB RS 422A interface Shielding wire PC NT AL001 RS 422A terminal block Pin No Abbrev 1 3 4 5 6 SDB SDA RDB RDA Functional ground Connector cover RS 422A Cable Wiring 2 3 4 5 6 Pin No Abbrev SDB SDA RDB RDA RS 422A terminal block Shielding wire NT AL001 NT AL001 RS 422A terminal block Pin No Abbrev ...

Page 73: ...ble RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m RS 232C cable max length 2 m NT20S NT20S NT20S NT20S Total cable length 500m RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C Cable Wiring Same as for an RS 422A connection Refer to RS 422A connection page 52 RS 485 Cable Wiring S NT AL001 to NT AL001 3 4 5 6 Pin No Abbrev SDB SDA RDB RDA RS 422A termina...

Page 74: ... RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 End connection Total cable length 500 m RS 422A cable RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 422A cable NT20S NT20S NT20S S RS 485 connection RS 232C at the PC side C200HX HG HE RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 End connection RS 232C RS 422A con...

Page 75: ...S 422A cable RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 232C cable max 2 m RS 422A cable NT20S NT20S NT20S Communication board RS 485 connection RS 485 at the PC side C200HX HG HE End connection RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 End connection Total cable length 500 m RS 485 cable RS 232C cable...

Page 76: ...eration for setting the PC system area refer to the SYSMAC C200HX HG HE Installation Guide W302 E1 j PC system setting area setting With C200HX HG HE the setting area differs according to which port among the standard port of the CPU unit and the port of the expansion communication board is used for the connection Port Channel Writing Value Settings C200HX HG HE RS 232C port DM6645 Use NT link 1 N...

Page 77: ...28HC40H C60H CjjH C200H CPU01 E C200H CPU03 E C200H CPU11 E C200H C200H CPU21 E C200H C200H CPU23 E C200H CPU31 E C200HS CPU01 E C200HS CPU03 E C200HS CPU21 E C200HS C200HS CPU23 E C200HS C200HS CPU31 E C200HS CPU33 E C200HE CPU11 E C200HE CPU32 E C200HE C200HE CPU42 E C200HG CPU33 E C200HG CPU43 E C200HG C200HG CPU53 E C200HG C200HG CPU63 E C200HX CPU34 E C200HX CPU44 E C200HX C200HX CPU54 E C200...

Page 78: ... CN221 2 m C200H HS HE HG HX NT20M CNP521 C200H CN521 5 m NT20M CNP131 C200H CN131 10 m C20H CN312 30 cm For connecting CjjH NT20M CNP712 C20H CN712 70 cm For connecting CjjH NT20M CNP222 C20H CN222 2 m The C200H interface side connector of NT20M CNPjjj has been down sized Caution S Keep the total length of I O cables used within 12 m 6 m for CjjH S The cable s tensile load is 30 N Do not subject ...

Page 79: ...can be connected Con nection to two I O extension units is not possible S Connection to a remote I O slave station is not possible S There is only one C200H interface unit interface connector This means that it is not possible to connect an NT20S between a CPU unit and an I O extension unit It must be the final connection in the system Host interface connector I O connection cable C200H CNjj1 CPU ...

Page 80: ...e the final connection in the system Host interface connector I O connection cable C20H CNjj2 CPU unit I O unit Max 2 units I O connection cable NT20M CNPjj2 C20H CNjj2 Rear face of NT20S I O unit I O connection cable C20H CNjj2 Note When connecting a CjjH always install a noise filter 1 Insert the noise filter in the power supply line of the CjjH 2 Make the distance between the noise filter and t...

Page 81: ...le impossible Then when the power to the NT20S is switched on Connecting to Host is dis played on the NT20S screen for approximately 1 second after which normal op eration starts S If the I O connection cable is disconnected during system operation an I O bus error occurs at the PC side and operation stops If this happens connect the I O connection cable and cancel the error Power OFF Switch the p...

Page 82: ...ty Even Odd None Flow control RS CS control XON XOFF control None Note Set the same communication conditions at the NT20S and Host Refer to the appropriate instruction manuals for the method of setting the Host communication conditions Set to the maximum baud rate supported by both the NT20S and Host The communication condition settings of the NT20S ST128 are set with the RS 232C communication con...

Page 83: ...e in the figure below In the example shown here the cable connects the 9 pin connector of the NT20S and 25 pin connector of the host If the host has a 9 pin RS 232C connector use an RS 232C cable with 9 pin connectors at both ends NT20S 25 pin connector Host Interface connector RS 232C 9 pin type 9 pin connector RS 232C cable Caution S When making the connection switch off the power to the NT20S a...

Page 84: ...ch Forced Initialization 74 3 5 Setting the Conditions of Communications with the Host by Using the Memory Switches 75 3 5 1 Selecting the Host Communication Method NT20S ST121 EV3 only 78 3 5 2 Selecting the Host Link Communication Speed NT20S ST121 EV3 only 79 3 5 3 Selecting Unit Numbers NT20S ST121 EV3 only 80 3 5 4 Setting RS 232C Communication Conditions NT20S ST128 82 3 5 5 Selecting the Au...

Page 85: ...UN mode press appropriate touch switches to display the System Menu Initializing Memory page 72 Select a System Menu and initialize the NT20S unit memory Memory Switch Settings page 75 Select the System Menu and make settings such as the communication conditions for communication with the Host by setting the memory switches Registering the Screen Data page 86 Connect a support tool to the NT20S an...

Page 86: ...fer to the DIP switch settings page 24 3 2 1 Changing the System Settings etc Follow the procedure below to change the system settings or screen data con tents Procedure 1 Turn ON the power to the NT20S The NT20S will enter the RUN mode and the start up screen will be displayed The start up screen varies according to registered screen data 2 Press appropriate touch switches to display the System M...

Page 87: ...h other as shown below For the operations with the System Menu refer to the Operations with the System Menu page 70 RUN mode The NT20S runs in this state Controls from the Host are enabled and various indications and I O operations are made Transmit mode Screen data and other data are transmitted between the NT20S and a support tool When system settings and screen data registration have been compl...

Page 88: ...k page 105 Buzzer page 104 Touch Switch page 99 Data Memory page 106 LCD Display page 103 Comm Check Quit Init Screen page 72 Comm Type page 78 Key Press Sound page 91 Buzzer Sound page 92 Backlight Off page 94 Support Tool Mode page 95 Automatic Reset page 84 Baud Rate page 79 Key Press Sound page 91 Buzzer Sound page 92 Backlight Off page 94 Comm Type page 78 Automatic Reset page 84 Support Tool...

Page 89: ...at the same time to call the System Menu screen RUN mode Press any two of these four corners at the same time SYSTEM MENU Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance mode Note that the touch switches used to call the System Menu are not displayed on the screen If a touch switch displayed in a corner is pressed first the touch switch will function and the System Menu will not be displayed To successfully call t...

Page 90: ... and the functions are as given below Menu Item Function Quit The System Menu screen is cleared and the NT20S will return to the RUN mode Transmit Mode The Transmit Mode screen will be displayed to allow the trans mission of the screen data between the NT20S and the support tool For the transmission of the screen data refer to Section 3 6 Registering the Screen Data page 86 Maintenance Mode The MA...

Page 91: ...eared during the start up or operation á Use the NT20S DIP SW2 1 Screen data forced initialize Yes No When an error has occurred the error messages such as Screen data corrupted will be displayed For the error messages displayed on the screen refer to Section 7 2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages page 237 Note Initializing the screen data memory will erase entire screen data registered in the...

Page 92: ... message will be displayed If No is selected the memory initialization will be canceled and the NT20S returns to the operation mode Example NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 Direct information is also initial ized Set the direct information with the support tool After initialization of the screen data memory the system enters the operation mode At this point nothing is displayed on the screen of the NT20S ...

Page 93: ...the power ON or reset the NT20S Select Yes The screen data memory is ini tialized During the initialization the Initializing message will be displayed 2 Turn the NT20S power to OFF 3 Set NT20S DIP SW2 1 to OFF and turn the power ON Reference S Selecting No will cancel the memory initialization In either case when chang ing the system settings or registering screen data display the system menu afte...

Page 94: ...tion describes the communications condition settings by using the memory switches Memory Switches The NT20S has the memory areas used to store the PC connection method com munications conditions system settings etc which can be used as the switches and called the memory switches Since the memory switches use the flash memory the stored data can be held even when the power supply is turned OFF Sett...

Page 95: ...Buzzer Sound 3 8 Various System Settings page 92 S Backlight Off 3 8 Various System Settings page 94 S Comm Type Selecting the Host Communication Method page 78 S Baud Rate Selecting the Host Link Communication Speed page 79 S Automatic Reset Selecting the Automatic Reset Function page 84 S Tool Mode 3 8 Various System Settings page 95 NT20S ST122 V1 C200H Buzzer Sound Bk light Off Comm Type ON 10...

Page 96: ...8 Various System Settings page 91 S Buzzer Sound 3 8 Various System Settings page 92 S Backlight Off 3 8 Various System Settings page 94 S Automatic Reset Selecting the Automatic Reset Function page 84 S Data Bits Setting RS 232C Communication Conditions page 82 S Stop Bits Setting RS 232C Communication Conditions page 82 S Parity Check Setting RS 232C Communication Conditions page 82 S Flow Contr...

Page 97: ...nnected to a PC by the host link or the NT link Either link can be selected by setting the Comm Type memory switch The facto ry setting has been made to the Host link Select the host communication method by the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch Repeatedly pressing the Comm Type touch switch causes the setting to cycle through the op...

Page 98: ...T121 EV3 only When using the NT20S ST121 EV3 with the host link the baud rate of the com munications with the PC can be set Use the Baud Rate switch and select 9600 bps or 19200 bps The factory setting has been made at 9600 bps Select the baud rate of the communication with the PC by the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch Select Page...

Page 99: ...hen using NT20S ST121 EV3 with the NT link 1 N communication method set unit numbers When using NT link 1 N unit numbers are used to identify each of the multiple PTs connected to a single PC port Set a different unit number for each of the PTs connected to the port The unit numbers that can be set differ in accordance with the type of host PC as follows C200HE Unit Nos 0 to 3 C200HG C200HX Unit N...

Page 100: ...ns of Communications with the PC Host by Using the Memory Switches Section 3 5 Repeatedly pressing the Unit No touch switch cycles through the numbers that can be set To set and quit the menu press the WRT EXIT touch switch To quit without setting press Quit The run mode will be established ...

Page 101: ...ith the host set the following communication conditions S Data Bits S Stop Bits S Parity Check S Flow Control S Baud Rate Set the same communication conditions at the host and the NT20S You are rec ommended to set the highest baud rate that can be used by the host and NT20S The factory settings are as follows S Data Bits 8bits S Stop Bits 2bits S Parity Check Even S Flow Control None S Baud Rate 9...

Page 102: ...ected option displayed when the corresponding touch switch is pressed the options for each switch are indicated below S Data Bits 7bits 8bits S Stop Bits 1bit 2bits S Parity Check None Even Odd S Flow Control None RS CS XON XOFF S Baud Rate 2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps S LMP Bit Control Enable Disable Note Use the same condition settings as set for the host It is recommended that the highest b...

Page 103: ...f Communications with the PC Host by Using the Memory Switches Section 3 5 3 5 5 Selecting the Automatic Reset Function The Automatic Reset memory switch is used to set whether or not the commu nication is automatically reset after the occurrence of a communication error The factory setting has been made at No Select the baud rate of the communication with the PC by the menu operation from the Sys...

Page 104: ...e setting option Yes alternates with No The figure to the left shows the NT20S ST121 EV3 screen To set and quit the menu press the WRT EXIT touch switch To quit without set ting press Quit S No If a communication error has occurred corresponding error message is displayed and the operation stops S Yes If a communication error has occurred corresponding error message will not be displayed and the o...

Page 105: ...e switched on its display The screen data of one NT20S unit corresponds to the files created by using the support tool Select a file which contains the screen data to be transmitted when selecting the screen data to be transmitted to the NT20S so that the required screen data can be transmitted to the NT20S Screen data file Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen N Memory table Mark data System memory Direct inf...

Page 106: ... area of the memory without overwriting the existing data This means that if data transmis sion in screen units is performed frequently there will come a time when there is no more free area in the memory and further transmission is impossible If this hap pens transmit the data in file units to reorganize the contents of the NT20S memory Transmitting the Screen Data from the Support Tool To transm...

Page 107: ... Enter the Transmit Mode by operating the menu of the NT20S as mentioned below Select Transmit Mode The transmit mode is estab lished When using an NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 the support tool mode setting will be displayed on the bottom line of the screen as shown in the figure to the left nothing is dis played here on the screen of the NT20S ST128 4 Select a screen data to be transmitted to the NT2...

Page 108: ...a tions with the Support Tool on page 100 Precautions to be Observed During the Screen Data Transmission When any of the following or a system error occurs during the screen data trans mission the transmitted screen data will not be registered correctly to the NT20S If an error message is displayed in the System Menu and the RUN Mode cannot be selected the screen data memory needs to be initialize...

Page 109: ...e Screen not registered is displayed For details on screen numbers see 4 3 Screen Display page 122 Confirming the Communications between the NT20S and the PC Host When using the NT20S ST128 use the RS 232C communication check function in the Maintenance Mode to confirm normal communication between the NT20S and the host Refer to Checking the Communications with the Host on page 102 When using the ...

Page 110: ... operation This section describes the memory switch settings re lated to the operation environment 3 8 1 Setting the Key Press Sound Whether or not the key press sound is given when the NT20S touch switch is pressed can be set with the memory switch The factory setting has been set to give the key press sound when the touch key is pressed Set the key press sound by the menu operation from the Syst...

Page 111: ...he support tool When creating the screen data by using the support tool set the buzzer as a screen attribute so that the buzzer will sound When the screen in which this at tribute has been set is displayed the NT20S will give the buzzer sound If the control by the Host and the display of the screen in which the buzzer attribute has been set are executed simultaneously the priority is given to the ...

Page 112: ...r are instructed by the Host the continuous buzzer will sound Setting the Buzzer Use the memory switches to set whether or not the buzzer sounds when the buzz er sound has been instructed by the Host or with a screen attribute or when an error has occurred The factory setting is ON which means that the buzzer will sound when a com mand is received from the host when a screen for which the buzzer a...

Page 113: ... OFF Function The NT20S has a function that turns off the backlight of the LCD panel to maximize its service life if no operation is performed for a certain period of time Turning on the Backlight When a touch switch on the NT20S is pressed or a screen is switched or redis played by the PC when the backlight is off by the backlight off function the back light will turn on Any changes of numeric va...

Page 114: ...Use Continuous display of the same pattern for an extended time as a guide about 1 hour will lead to the formation of an afterimage In order to prevent this either use the screen saver function or periodically switch screens 3 8 4 Support Tool Mode Setting NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 Only By setting Tool Mode to NT20M the NT20M ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 can be used in the same way as the conventional NT20M ...

Page 115: ...the system menu shown below Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch Each time the Tool Mode touch switch is pressed the setting option alternates between NT20S and NT20M The figure to the left shows the NT20S ST121 EV3 screen To quit after setting the selected item press the WRT EXIT touch switch To quit without setting press the Quit touch switch The NT20S will enter the RUN mode S When NT20...

Page 116: ...tion 3 8 3 8 5 Lamp Bit Control NT20S ST128 When using the NT20S ST128 using the RS 232C interface for communication with the host you can select whether lamp statuses are controlled by bit designa tion or not The factory setting for this function is Enable lamps numbered 0 to 31 controlled by bits Set the lamp bit control function by the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Sele...

Page 117: ... switch To quit without set ting press Quit S When Disable is set the control of lamp display statuses by bits is not possible The lamps numbered 0 to 31 can be controlled only by specifying lamp numbers S When Enable is set lamp control by bits is possible This means that the lamps numbered 0 to 31 can be controlled by specifying either lamp numbers or bits However it is not possible to make lit ...

Page 118: ...ce functions such as I O check and setting sta tus check 3 9 1 I O Check The I O operations for the following items of the NT20S are checked by the I O check function S Touch Switch S Communications with the support tool S Communications with the Host NT20S ST128 RS 232C only S LCD S LED Check S The Screen Data Memory S Buzzer Checking the Touch Switches Execute a touch switch check by the menu op...

Page 119: ...he I O check menu will be redisplayed Reference If memory switch setting for the key press sound has been made for ON the key press sound will be made when a touch switch is pressed The statuses of touch switches pressed during an I O check are not notified to the host Checking the Communications with the Support Tool Execute a NT20S to support tool communication check by the menu operation from t...

Page 120: ...MENU Quit Tool I F EXIT TOOL I F INPUT CHECK 101 System Maintenance Section 3 9 Select Comm Check Select Tool I F The data received from the con nected support tool are dis played in hexadecimal num bers When the check is finished press the Exit touch switch The NT20S will enter the I O CHECK MENU ...

Page 121: ...zer LCD Display Comm Check Touch Switch Data Memory COMM CHECK MENU Quit Tool I F RS 232C I F 102 System Maintenance Section 3 9 Checking the Communications with the Host NT20S ST128 Execute a NT20S to Host communication check by the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select I O Check Select Comm Check Select RS 232C I F ...

Page 122: ... is finished press the EXIT touch switch The NT20S will enter the RUN mode Checking the LCD Check the NT20S LCD by using the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select I O Check Select LCD Display S The LCD displays dots segments of the screen line by line beginning with the top left corner If all the dots are displayed normally the NT20S will enter the I...

Page 123: ...zer Check the NT20S buzzer by using the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select I O Check Select Buzzer S If the buzzer function is normal the continuous buzzer sound will be made S To stop the buzzer press EXIT touch switch in the buzzer check screen The NT20S will enter the I O CHECK MENU Reference Though memory switch setting for the buzzer has been...

Page 124: ...k Touch Switch Data Memory 105 System Maintenance Section 3 9 Checking the LED Check the LED by using the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select I O Check Select LED Check The RUN LED on the front face of the NT20S will flash The POWER LED re mains lit S To quit the LED check press the EXIT touch switch The NT20S will enter the I O CHECK MENU ...

Page 125: ...ANCEL 106 System Maintenance Section 3 9 Checking the Screen Memory Check the screen memory by using the menu operation from the System Menu as mentioned below Reference When the screen data memory is checked the memory is initialized and all the screen data is lost Check that the screen data has been backed up using the sup port tool before executing a screen data memory check Select Maintenance ...

Page 126: ... displayed S To quit the memory check press the Cancel touch switch The NT20S will en ter the I O CHECK MENU S If the Memory error message is displayed the screen data memory may have been used up to its service life or there may be a hardware fault In that case initialize the screen data memory and check the memory again If the same error message is displayed again consult the OMRON Service Cente...

Page 127: ...tify Area DM0010 Comm Type NT Link 1 N Unit No 7 NT20S ST122 V1 C200H direct communication NT20S ST128 RS 232C EXIT PT SETTING PT Control Area DM0100 PT Notify Area DM0200 Comm Type C200H Unit No 0 EXIT PT SETTING Data Bits 8bits Stop Bits 1bit Parity Check Even Flow Control RS CS Baud Rate 19200bps If no unit number is set at the PC 0 will be displayed S The current PT settings will be displayed ...

Page 128: ...tings Display the NT20S DIP switch settings by using the menu operation from the Sys tem Menu as mentioned below Select Maintenance Mode Select DIP SW Status S The NT20S DIP switch statuses are displayed S Pressing the EXIT touch switch clears the DIP switch status display from the screen and causes the NT20S to enter the RUN mode Note If the DIP switch settings have been changed when the NT20S is...

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Page 130: ...eens 122 4 3 2 Screen Attributes 125 4 4 Memory Tables 126 4 4 1 Character String Memory Table 126 4 4 2 Numeral Memory Table 127 4 5 Bar Graphs 129 4 5 1 Bar Graph Functions 129 4 6 Lamps 133 4 6 1 Lamp Functions 133 4 7 Touch Switches 136 4 7 1 Functions of Touch Switches 137 4 7 2 Screen Switching Function 138 4 7 3 System Key Functions 139 4 8 Numeral Setting 140 4 8 1 The Numeral Setting Func...

Page 131: ...reation procedure Reference For the details of the support tool and screen data creation refer to the NT series Support Tool Operation Manual V028 E1 j 4 1 1 Setting the support tool for use with the NT20S To create the screen data for the NT20S make settings with the support tool for use with the NT20S Select Tool Settings To create the NT20S screen data make settings in the Tool Settings screen ...

Page 132: ...ool registers the screen data used with one NT20S to one file Screen data can be created by one of the following three methods S creating a new file S editing an existing file S reading and editing selected screens from an existing file Screen Data Creation Procedure The following gives the basic screen data creation procedure Required settings and reference pages are given for each step of the pr...

Page 133: ...dit Select New File and press Enter Enter filename on completion of creation Select Screen Creation Select a screen number to edit in the selected file in the Screen List screen Note that when using the host link NT link or C200H direct communication the PT status control area and PT status notify area must be set as described below be fore selecting the screen number To read the screen data from ...

Page 134: ...haracter String Memory Table page 126 Common to All Communication Methods Press F4 Attrib in the Screen List screen to set the screen attributes in the Help Message The following attributes can be set S Buzzer None Cont Long Shrt S Bit In YES NO S Keypad Syst User S Backlight ON OFF Bit input attributes can be set when using the NT20S ST128 RS 232C Select a screen number and press Enter Create scr...

Page 135: ...33 S Touch switch Set the touch switch number screen switching number allocated bits for control and notification and display method Section 4 7 Touch Switches page 136 S Graph Set the numeral memory table number and display method Section 4 5 Bar Graphs page 129 S Input setting Set numbers in the numeral memory table Section 4 8 Numeral Setting page 140 Edit screen quit Return to the Screen List ...

Page 136: ...use the created screen data to be transmitted to the NT20S in file units Pressing F10 Next and then F6 Tmx on the File List screen will cause the screen data to be transmitted in screen units Before attempting data transmission connect the NT20S and sup port tool and set the NT20S to the transmit mode For the connection procedure to the support tool refer to Section 2 3 Connecting to the Support T...

Page 137: ...in of coordinates 0 0 is set at the top left corner of the screen X coordinate horizontal Y coordinate vertical Coordinates x y 255 255 127 127 0 0 Screen Management The screens displayed on the NT20S are managed by the screen numbers When using the NT20S up to 495 screens can be created and screen numbers in the ranges 1 to 250 and 256 to 500 can be used numbers 251 to 255 are reserved for system...

Page 138: ... is the terminal function Types and Attributes of Characters and Figures The following types of characters can be input by using the support tool and be displayed during operation Character Type Dots vertical x horizontal Character Set Maximum Number of Characters Displayed in One Screen without overwriting Half height characters 8 x 8 Alphanumerics and symbols 32 characters x 16 lines 512 charact...

Page 139: ...n be drawn up to 255 straight lines can be connected Continuous straight lines Circle 4 2 3 Communications with the Host Communication using the host link NT link C200H direct communication The NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 can communicate with the PC through the host link NT link C200H direct communication Bits and words are allocated to areas of the PC memory selectable without restriction and the NT...

Page 140: ...lit or made to flash For details on how these NT20S functions are actually controlled refer to Section 5 4 NT20S Status Control on page 191 Screen Display Control on page 215 and Buzzer Control on page 215 Ascertainable operating statuses of the NT20S The following operating statuses of the NT20S can be ascertained S NT20S operating stopped status Whether the NT20S is active or inactive S Screen n...

Page 141: ...graphics can be also displayed in accordance with commands from the host independently of the currently displayed screen The details of each screen type are given below Normal Screen A normal screen is the basic screen of the NT20S It is not necessary to select a screen type overlapping or consecutive when to create the screen data on a nor mal screen When a normal screen is selected existing scre...

Page 142: ...ay some times not be effective as intended Use the support tool and make sure that the set positions do not overlap with each other Continuous Screens A group of normal screens which are related in series and can be switched consec utively is called the continuous screens Up to eight screens can be registered to one screen as a group of continuous screens The base screen used for registering the c...

Page 143: ...gnated screen 20 which is page 1 of the continuous screens will be displayed Screen 15 or 5 can be displayed by using the touch switches Since screen 10 has been set for the continuous screens that screen cannot be displayed as an individual screen Switching the Continuous Screens by Using the Touch Switches Continuous screens can be switched by using the and touch switches which have the system k...

Page 144: ...ystem key as a touch switch Numeral Setting Attribute Select whether the numeric keys are automatically displayed or the numeric keys are created at arbitrary positions on the numeral setting screen The following two numeral setting attributes are used System The numeric keys registered to the system are automatically dis played User The numeric keys can be created at any arbitrary positions Refer...

Page 145: ...to be displayed When the NT20S is operated the screen displays the contents of the character string memory table When using Ver 5 direct connection it is possible to display the contents of charac ter string memory tables by specifying their numbers with numeral memory tables indirect specification rather than directly changing the character string memory table contents For details on how to chang...

Page 146: ...paring with the normal display Flashing display Characters are displayed as they flash The normal display alternates with no display Reverse and flashing display The reverse display alternates with the normal display 4 4 2 Numeral Memory Table The numeral memory table is an NT20S internal memory used to store the numer al data Up to 128 numeral memory tables can be used and up to eight digits four...

Page 147: ... with the outline automatically smoothed This function is called smoothing S Display attribute Normal reverse flashing reverse and flashing S Sign display setting S Decimal hexadecimal display setting S Zero suppress setting To display one numeral memory table on several different screens simultaneously the display attributes on such screens must be the same If there is discrepancies among the dis...

Page 148: ... to the contents of a numeral memory table Up to 50 bar graphs can be registered in one screen S Reference table The numeral memory table used as the reference for the bar graph display can be set The support tool has the direct and indirect options for the reference method of the numeral memory table However the NT20S recognizes the direct meth od only The bar graph display cannot use hexadecimal...

Page 149: ...ea which indicates the effective display range is displayed This frame is not displayed if Graph frame No has been set S Setting the 100 value and display Set a value which corresponds to 100 for the 100 value The available value range is 0 to 99999999 max eight digits For the display whether or not the proportion percentage of the reference numeral memory table value to the 100 value is displayed...

Page 150: ... Differences in the bar graph display method according to the values The bar graph display method varies according to the value range 1 When the value is in the minus range The display varies as follows according to the sign display setting Sign display No Displayed as 0 Sign display Yes Displayed in the minus range 2 When the absolute value of the value is in the range of 100 to 999 The value is ...

Page 151: ... space Sign display Yes A value below 100 will be displayed in the minus direction as shown above 3 When the absolute value of the value is above 1000 The bar graph will be displayed the same as 2 above The value is displayed as follows according to the sign display setting Sign display No Sign display Yes ...

Page 152: ...ose method of display can be changed by us ing the PC Available display methods are lit unlit and flash Up to 128 lamps can be registered in one screen The display status lit unlit and flashing which are registered when creating the screen data can be switched according to the ON OFF of the PC bit status Unlit Lit PC Lamp Attributes The following attributes can be set with the lamp Use the support...

Page 153: ...6 S Frame and lit flashing The display method of lit flashing varies according to the frame setting Frame is set Only the area in the frame will be lit flashing Frame is not set The area including the frame will be lit flashing Frame is set Unlit Flash Lit Area inside the frame flashes Area including the frame flashes Frame is not set Unlit Flash Lit S Controlling the lamps in batch More than one ...

Page 154: ...change the lamp guide display in accordance with some condition overlap the dis play area of a numeral memory table or character string memory table with the lamp However note that different results will be achieved depending on the tim ing of the lighting of the lamp and the updating of the memory table Bear this in mind when creating the control program ...

Page 155: ...uch as PT touch switches for applications where danger to human life or serious property damage is possible or for emergency switch applications S Press touch switches with a force of no greater than 30 N S Do not press touch switches carelessly while the backlight is off or while nothing is displayed on the screen Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably Only press touch switches after conf...

Page 156: ...nt to the Host RS 232C Host S Functions of touch switches Touch switches can have the following functions PC notification function NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 Host link NT link C200H direct communication page 183 NT20S ST128 RS 232C page 212 Screen switch standalone function page 138 System key function page 139 Numeral setting function NT20S ST121 EV3 ST122 V1 Host link NT link C200H direct communic...

Page 157: ...S has a function that allows screens to be switched by pressing touch switches on its screen rather than by designation from the PC Host This function is called the standalone function The screen number of the screen that will be displayed when a touch switch is pressed is set for that touch switch when the screen data is created using the sup port tool If the touch switch is pressed during operat...

Page 158: ...on and Numeric key of the support tool Allocation of System Key Functions The system key functions are allocated to touch switch numbers 227 to 230 and 255 as shown below When a touch switch with one of these numbers is displayed on the screen it has the same function as the corresponding system key System Key Key Symbol Touch Switch No System menu display MENU 227 228 229 Buzzer stop 230 ENT 255 ...

Page 159: ...n be set as a numeral setting screen For details of the actual methods used to ascertain input numerical values at the PC side refer to Notification of Numbers to the PC on page 188 and Number Input Notify on page 212 Numeral settings are set during screen creation with the support tool Caution Confirm system safety carefully before changing monitor data 4 8 1 The Numeral Setting Function The nume...

Page 160: ... hexadecimal display values are input in the hexadecimal format Numerical value range Numerical values can be input in the range 0 to FFFFFFFF 8 digits S Attributes that can be set The attributes of the numerical values displayed in the input field are the same as for numeral displays See Numerals Which can be Displayed page 127 Upper lower limit check Ver 5 direct connection only When Ver 5 direc...

Page 161: ...een but also to create the numeric keys to be used for input see page 143 Displayed in the numeral setting input field Input Input the numerical value using the numeric keys on the screen Write Notification Numeral memory table On pressing the key the input value is written to the numeral memory table and simultaneously notified to the PC 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Host NT20S Thumbwheel Type Ver 5 Direct Con...

Page 162: ...ith the numeral setting attribute set to system apart from the numeric keys provided by the system the touch switches allocated to system keys also have to be created system key function To enable input of hexadecimal values it is also necessary to create numeric keys A through F With the NT20S if the numeral setting attribute is set to system apart from the numeric keys prepared by the system the...

Page 163: ...ystem keys can be used for numeral setting For details on how to create touch switches refer to 4 7 Touch Switches page 136 Touch Switch Number Numeric Key Touch Switch Number Numeric Key Touch Switch Number Numeric Key 227 Menu display 237 6 247 CLR 228 238 7 248 229 239 8 249 230 240 9 250 HOME 231 0 241 A 251 232 1 242 B 252 233 2 243 C 253 234 3 244 D 254 235 4 245 E 255 236 5 246 F Numeric ke...

Page 164: ...624 HOME Pressing the HOME key will shift the cursor to the area whose top left corner has the smallest XY coordinate sum the top left numeral setting input field in the example above S Selection with the system keys When the and system keys on the touch panel are pressed the cursor moves between the numeral setting areas by following the order in which they were created using the support tool For...

Page 165: ...rming input numerical values Always press the return key as the final step when inputting a numerical value When the return key is pressed the displayed numerical value is written to the numeral memory table and at the same time notified to the host S Initial operation of input keys The sign key decimal point key and alphabet key A to F operate as follows on initial use first use after displaying ...

Page 166: ...erical values cannot be set in thumbwheel type numeral setting fields by using numeric keys S Changing the sign In settings with a sign display touching the incrementing decrementing keys at the digit where the sign is displayed will change plus to minus and minus to plus S Upper lower limit check When using Ver 2 and later versions of the direct connection function an upper lower limit check is e...

Page 167: ...for negative values will be seven S Upper lower limits Ver 5 direct connection only Set the upper limit and lower limit separately The maximum number of digits in the set values is eight or seven if there is a sign display When the upper limit value and lower limit value are set as negative values set F as the eighth digit Example Upper limit value or lower limit value is 123 F0000123 S Display at...

Page 168: ... the other does not With Without 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S Restrictions on display attributes The following restrictions apply to display attributes Character type Wide size only Character enlargement Standard only regardless of the display size specification Zero suppress No zero suppression only See Numerals Which can be Displayed page 127 ...

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Page 170: ...lues or Character Strings Changing the Contents of Allocated Words Indirect Specification 171 5 2 4 Copying the Memory Table 174 5 2 5 Upgrading Bar Graphs Changing the Contents of Allocated Words 177 5 3 Lamps Touch Switches Numeral Setting 178 5 3 1 Allocation Bits and Display of Lamps 178 5 3 2 Turning ON lit and OFF unlit the Lamps Changing the Contents of Allocated Bits 179 5 3 3 Allocated Bi...

Page 171: ...ed the following bits and words are allocated to the PC and used for the NT20S operation The range of respective area varies with the type of PC Refer to Appendix L PC Memory Map page 278 The allocations must be made without exceeding respective area range OMRON PCs C Series PCs CVM1 CV Series PCs Symbol Allocated Allocated Word Allocated Allocated Word Symbol Area Name Allocated Bit Numeral Chara...

Page 172: ...5 4 NT20S Status Control page 191 and 5 5 Notification of the Operating Status to the PC Determining the NT20S Operating Status page 196 Controlling the Display Elements by Using Allocated Bits and Words The NT20S will operate as follows in the display element control operation NT20S operation 1 The NT20S checks the allocation bits and words of the display elements and makes an inquiry to the PC 2...

Page 173: ... of a memory table internally in the NT20S Set the copy type to match the type of memory table to be copied 0 Character string memory table 1 Numeral memory table S PT status control bits refer to page 191 These bits are switched ON and OFF to control the NT20S buzzer and backlight 0 0 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Bit n 3 CH Note 1 When ON is set for screen display the backlight is on when OFF is set f...

Page 174: ...ct Use Make sure there is no duplication in the PT status control area allocations and PT status notify area allocations Reference When NT link 1 N is set the PT status control area must be set for each con nected PT Notifying the Display Elements by Using Allocated Bits and Words The NT20S will operate as follows in the display element notification operation NT20S operation The NT20S will write a...

Page 175: ...f the NT20S display has switched S Content upgrade memory table refer to page 188 The number of the numeral memory table is written to the word when the numer al memory table contents change due to the touch switch operation on the NT20S As the number of the numeral table is written the PT status numeral setting strobe flag is simultaneously set ON 1 After this is notified to the PC this flag reve...

Page 176: ...status control area must be set for each con nected PT 5 1 4 Switching the Screen Display The following describes the procedure used to switch the NT20S screen display by controlling from the PC Reference The display screen can be switched also by pressing a touch switch during the op eration after registering a screen number to the touch switch For this function refer to the Standalone Function p...

Page 177: ... a 4 digit BCD binary coded decimal value to set a screen number If a screen has been switched by operating the PT status control area PC to PT the contents of the currently displayed screen word in the PT status notify area PT to PC also change S Screen switching timing The NT20S screen switches when the contents of the screen switch setting have changed To re specify the number of the currently ...

Page 178: ...area Word 0100 PT status notify area Word 0110 Screen number to be created Screen 2 and 3 S PC ladder program Create a PC ladder program as follows MOV 21 0002 100 00002 00003 11212 MOV 21 0003 100 MOV 21 110 100 1 Screen number Screen switch setting word 2 Screen number Screen switch setting word 3 Screen number Screen switch setting word Screen switch strobe flag S Program operation 1 Screen 2 i...

Page 179: ...tch strobe flag of the PT status word New screen number Currently displayed screen word By reading the currently displayed screen word when the screen switch strobe flag has turned ON the number of the currently displayed screen on the NT20S is dis played NT20S PC Currently displayed screen PT status notify area Currently displayed screen Screen number Content upgrade memory table PT status Screen...

Page 180: ...Appendix L PC Memory Map page 278 Procedure 1 Use the support tool to allocate the PT status notify area PT to PC to the PC memory 2 Create a PC program to read the currently displayed screen word in the in the PT status notify area when the screen switch strobe flag in the PT status notify area has turned ON Reference The contents of the currently displayed screen word are updated also by switch ...

Page 181: ...OV 21 DM0100 DM0101 11212 MOV 21 110 DM0100 1 Word for storing the number of the previous screen 2 Word for notifying the number of the currently displayed screen Word for storing a new screen number Screen switch strobe flag S Program operation 1 When the NT20S screen display switches and the screen switch strobe flag bit 11212 turns ON the contents of DM0100 are transferred to DM0101 The number ...

Page 182: ...hich the contents of dis played memory tables are directly correlated with the contents of the allocated words NT20S PC a b c d Character string memory table 51 a b c d 6 6 1 2 Allocated channel character string memory table 51 Direct specification 6 6 3 4 DM0100 S Indirect specification with Ver 5 direct connection only In indirect specification even if the displayed data is a character string th...

Page 183: ...al value registered to the screen data memory when the main power supply is turned ON or reset S Number of registration words Set the number of words within 16 words required for registering the character string data One word can store two normal size characters S Setting the words for the character string memory tables The character string memory tables can be allocated to the following PC words ...

Page 184: ...e for numeral memory tables used for graphs and numer al settings is direct specification S Direct specification Direct specification is a method of specification in which the contents of displayed memory tables are directly correlated with the contents of the allocated words NT20S PC 0 0 6 2 Character string memory table 18 0 0 6 2 0 6 0 2 Allocated channel character string memory table 18 Direct...

Page 185: ...setting Set whether or not the PC words are initialized with the numeral memory table initial value registered to the screen data memory when the main power supply is turned ON or reset S Number of registration words Set the number of words within 2 words required for registering the numeral data One word can store up to 4 digits Two words can store up to 8 digits S Setting the words for the numer...

Page 186: ...t 6 Digit 5 Example 12345678 Word 15 to 12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Bit Start 5 6 7 8 Start 1 1 2 3 4 S Displaying the numeral memory table Numerals can be displayed in three different ways according to the contents of the numeral memory table as mentioned below The most significant digit digit 4 of a single word or digit 8 of a double word is processed in different ways Hexadecimal display All digit...

Page 187: ...igit is F when decimal with signs has been set the nu meral is handled as a negative number The maximum number of digits of the neg ative number becomes smaller than that of the positive number by 1 digit The actual display will vary according to the zero suppress setting and decimal fraction setting as well as the contents mentioned above Refer to the NT series Support Tool Operation Manual V028 ...

Page 188: ...ble 1 Character string memory table 4 Start Start 1 Start Start 1 Start 2 Allocated word numeral table 12345678 abcdef abcdef 12345678 61 62 63 64 65 66 a b c d e f Reference This method is convenient when changing data has to be displayed for example when monitoring the contents of PC words Procedure 1 Use the support tool to allocate the numeral and character string memory tables to the PC memor...

Page 189: ...5289 units Defects 23 units Numeral memory table entry 1 8 digit input Numeral memory table entry 2 4 digit input S PC ladder program Create a PC ladder program as follows INC 38 DM0000 00100 INC 38 DM0001 1 Word for least significant 4 digits of 1 INC 38 DM0002 2 Word for most significant 4 digits of 1 3 Word for 2 25506 00001 DIFU 13 00100 25502 1 second clock S Program operation 1 The contents ...

Page 190: ...tring The numerical value stored in this numeral memory table 39 in the figure below is taken as the number of the memory table whose contents are to be displayed Either of the following two methods can be used to change the display when indi rect specification is used 1 Changing the memory table number for the memory table whose contents are to be displayed In the example in the figure below this...

Page 191: ...erical value use a nu meral memory table and if displaying a character string use a character string memory table 4 Create a PC program to change the contents of the word allocated to the nu meral memory table referenced in the indirect specification S Notes on writing memory table numbers When writing the number of the memory table for display to the numeral memory table referenced in indirect sp...

Page 192: ...0S Numeral memory table number 51 specified in indirect specification of character string display Product S PC program Create the PC ladder program as follows INC 38 DM0000 00100 1 Numeral memory table number used in indirect specification DEC 39 DM0000 2 Numeral memory table number used in indirect specification 00101 S Program operation 1 Each time contact 00100 comes ON the display on the NT20S...

Page 193: ...a in the PC memory Data will be copied between the memory tables in the NT20S and the displayed value will change accordingly Reference This procedure is convenient to switch predetermined values or character strings according to the situation By preparing several units of contents various contents can be displayed by switching them to suit the situation Copy memory table setting of the PT status ...

Page 194: ...ble setting word in the PT status control area S Order for writing to the PT status control area PC to PT First write the copy destination memory table number and then write the copy source memory table number to the PT status control area PC to PT The NT20S reads the area sometimes when the PC is writing the settings If the copy source memory table number has been written first and is changed une...

Page 195: ... memory table 4 Character string memory table settings Contents Number of Character Digits 4 Normal 6 digits 10 Error 6 digits 11 Normal 6 digits S PC ladder program Create a PC ladder program as follows MOV 21 0004 09000 MOV 21 0010 1 Copy type copy destination memory table Copy destination word Copy source memory table Copy source word MOV 21 0004 09000 MOV 21 0011 2 Copy type copy destination m...

Page 196: ...e allocated words of the numeral memory tables refer to Displaying the Contents of Allocated Words of Memory Tables page 167 For the procedure to change the contents of the numeral memory table PC words refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings Changing the Contents of Allocated Words page 169 S Available allocation words The numeral memory tables can be allocated to the following ...

Page 197: ...es PCs Allocated DM Data Memory f Data Memory f CH Internal Special Relay f Internal Special Relay f TIM Timer Timer CNT Counter Counter HR Holding Relay f AR Auxiliary Relay f Auxiliary Relay LR Link Relay f f OK NG Since the special auxiliary relays of the CVM1 CV series PCs are allocated to the system they cannot be used for purposes other than the system use The range of respective area varies...

Page 198: ... the PC NT20S PC Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Unlit Allocated bit Lamp 1 Allocated bit Lamp 2 Lit 1 2 0 OFF 1 ON The lamp bit indicates the lamp status as follows 0 OFF Unlit 1 ON Lit reverse display or flashing Procedure 1 Use the support tool to set the PC memory area where the lamp bit is to be allocated to 2 Register the lamps to the screen when creating the screen data by using the support tool 3 Create a P...

Page 199: ...play message CLOCK Lamp 4 Word 000204 output bit to clamp rotate robot arm guide display message CLAMP Lamp 5 Word 000205 output bit to unclamp rotate robot arm guide display message UNCLAMP Contents registered to the screen Lamp 0 to 5 Line 1 Process 3 Conveyor Loading Robot Arm Raise Lamp 0 Lower Lamp 1 Counterclockwise Lamp 2 Clockwise Lamp 3 Clamp Lamp 4 Unclamp Lamp 5 C CLOCK CLOCK DOWN UP CL...

Page 200: ... a specified PC bit so that it can be managed Designate the area and bit number To use touch switches for notification to the PC the following settings must be made using the support tool touch switch bit setting notify bit S Types of notification operation When using Ver 5 of the direct connection function the notification operation when the touch switch is pressed can be selected from the follow...

Page 201: ...y is being pressed the touch switch itself disappears so the status OFF is notified In the case of 1 this means that the other bits in the word will also be turned OFF When using the host link or NT link with the DM area do not allocate momen tary touch switches and other types of touch switch to the same word since the notification operations are different In the case of 3 and 4 the notification ...

Page 202: ...ng Procedure 1 Use the support tool to allocate the touch switch lamp bits to the PC memory 2 When creating the screen data using the support tool register the touch switch for a screen 3 Create the PC program to switch the lamp bit of the touch switch ON and OFF Set whether the lamp lights continuously or flashes when the bit comes ON by setting the touch switch display attribute with the support...

Page 203: ...ng areas of the PC memory Symbol C Series PCs Allocated CVM1 CV Series PCs Allocated DM Data Memory f Data Memory f CH Internal Special Relay f Internal Special Relay f TIM Timer Timer CNT Counter Counter HR Holding Relay f AR Auxiliary Relay f Auxiliary Relay LR Link Relay f f OK NG Since all the CVM1 CV series special auxiliary relays are allocated to the system they cannot be used for applicati...

Page 204: ...ts other than notify bits are set to 0 OFF 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 15 14 0 1 15 14 0 1 Bit Bit Press the touch switch Touch switch notify bit In the case of 2 notification is executed on the basis of the contents of the word before display which means that the other bits are not rewritten However if the word contents are changed at the PC side they will be rewritten based on the contents before display If...

Page 205: ... the NT20S as an operating panel S Support Tool Settings Make the following settings using the support tool Touch switch 10 Function Notify Bit Display attribute Light Control bit CH05000 Run flag Guide message RUN Notify bit CH 06000 Touch switch 11 Function Notify Bit Display attribute Light Control bit CH 05000 Stop flag Guide message STOP Notify bit CH 06001 Data registered for the screen touc...

Page 206: ...itch 10 notify bit Run flag touch switch 10 control bit Touch switch 11 notify bit Touch switch 11 notify bit S Program operation The operation when the program is executed is presented below Execute program Press Run touch switch Press Stop touch switch Stop flag 1 ON Stop touch switch Lit Run flag 1 ON Run touch switch Lit Stop flag 0 OFF Stop touch switch Unlit Run flag 0 OFF Run touch switch U...

Page 207: ... numeral setting strobe flag it determines the numeral memory table number in which the numerical data that was changed at the NT20S is stored Numeral memory table 1 PT status notify area Allocated word numeral table 1 Start Start 1 NT20S PC 12345678 Currently displayed screen PT status Content upgrade memory table Table No Numeral setting strobe flag 12345678 12345678 Content upgrade memory table...

Page 208: ... relays are allocated to the system they cannot be used for applications not related to the system The range of each memory area differs according to the PC type See Appendix L PC Memory Map page 278 of the APPENDICES for more details Procedure 1 Use the support tool to allocate the PT status notify area PT PC to the PC memory 2 Using the support tool create a numeral setting screen and allocate t...

Page 209: ...the screens Numeral setting 1 Reference table numeral memory table 3 Numeral setting 2 Reference table numeral memory table 4 S PC program Create the following PC ladder program MOV 21 111 DM0105 11211 1 Notification word for content upgrade memory table Word that stores the numeral memory table number Numeral setting strobe flag S Program operation 1 When the numeral setting strobe flag bit 11211...

Page 210: ...atus control area Item Controlled 1 ON 0 OFF Screen display Note 1 ON OFF Processing priority registration Note 2 ON OFF Continuous buzzer ON OFF Intermittent buzzer ON OFF Backlight mode ON Flash Note 1 The backlighting is on when the screen display bit is set to ON and off when the screen display bit is set to OFF Note 2 Priority registration is only valid when NT link 1 N is set The PC status c...

Page 211: ...n one PT the one for which the registration was made last will have priority By monitoring C200HX HG HE words the unit number of the PT for which prior ity registration has been set can be confirmed For details on the monitoring op eration at the PC side refer to the manual for the PC used Connection to RS 232C port of C200HX HG HE Channel Bit Function CI0265CH standard port CI0284CH t A 0 Unit No...

Page 212: ...by the screen attributes The screen attributes are set by using the support tool The functions that can be set using the screen attributes are the following Buzzer attribute Set whether or not the buzzer will sound when the screen is displayed and if it sounds the type of buzz er S Backlight mode bit 8 If bit 8 is turned ON when the screen is displayed bit 15 ON the screen is made to flash using t...

Page 213: ...cations not related to the system The range of each memory area differs according to the PC type See Appendix L PC Memory Map page 278 of the APPENDIX L for more details Procedure 1 Use the support tool to set the area at the PC used for allocation of the PT sta tus control area PC PT 2 Write a PC program for writing the control data into the PT status control bit of the PT status control area S T...

Page 214: ... 34 103 09002 3 PT status control word 0 set for continuous and intermittent buzzer sounds only PT status control word CFFF 103 103 09003 09003 09003 103 S Program operation 1 The PT status control bits are set as shown below when bit 09002 turns OFF This command block is not executed when bit 09003 is ON Screen display bit 15 1 ON Continuous buzzer bit 13 1 ON The NT20S continuous buzzer sounds 2...

Page 215: ... PT status 5 5 1 Ascertainable NT20S Statuses Notified Operating Statuses PT status notification bits of the PT status notify area Caution Make the settings so that the PT control area and PT status notify area do not over lap S PT operating status bit 15 When the NT20S is in the RUN mode this bit is set to ON 1 In other modes and while the system menu is displayed it is OFF 0 When this bit is OFF...

Page 216: ...ies information such as the operating status to the PT status word of the PT status notify area PT PC allocated to the PC memory as shown below Notification of operation mode PT operating status Notification of screen switching Screen switch strobe flag Notification of numerical data upgrade Numeral setting strobe flag S Restrictions on allocating words The PT status notify area PT PC can be alloc...

Page 217: ... status notify bit notification S Settings with the support tool Make the following setting with the support tool Allocated word for PT status notify area CH0110 S PC program Create the following PC ladder program MOV 21 0001 11215 MOV 21 0002 1 PT stopped Word that stores the PT status 2 PT running Word that stores the PT status DM0001 DM0001 11215 S Program operation 1 When the PT operating stat...

Page 218: ...s 201 6 1 1 Communication Procedure 201 6 1 2 Precautions 203 6 2 Screen Display 204 6 3 Memory Tables 205 6 4 Lamps Touch Switches Numeral Setting 208 6 4 1 Notification and Control of Touch Switches 208 6 4 2 Notification of numeral setting input and touch switch status 212 6 5 Controlling the NT20S Status 214 6 6 Terminal Commands 216 6 7 Key to Programs 222 6 7 1 Use of Programs 222 EXAMPLE PR...

Page 219: ...ystem Control ESC P Screen Display Control 215 y ESC T Buzzer Control 215 ESC W System Menu Display Permission 215 Notification ESC Y Screen Number Response 205 ESC E 4 digit Number Input Notify 212 ESC F 8 digit Number Input Notify 212 ESC S Lamp and Touch Switch Display Status Response 211 ESC J Touch Switch Bit Output from NT20S to Host 213 ESC H Touch Switch Number Output from NT20S to Host 21...

Page 220: ...ation is complete Host program RS 232C circuit NT20S operation OPEN command PRINT command LINE INPUT command CLOSE command Open circuit Send instruction Close circuit Send instruction Receive instruction Send instruction Open status After a circuit has been opened it can be used until it is closed again OPEN Opens the RS 232C circuit The Host communication conditions are also set Refer to 3 5 4 Se...

Page 221: ... NT20S Host program NT20S operation Enquiry operating command Enquiry Receive command Receive command Send response command Response operating command Notification of Operation at NT20S to the Host Host program NT20S operation Receive notification Notification operating command Send notification command Operation by Terminal Commands The terminal commands allow the NT20S to be used as a terminal o...

Page 222: ...transmissions exceeds 5 sec onds When commands are sent too frequently a buffer overflow error may occur if the NT20S cannot keep up with the command processing In order to prevent buffer overflow use flow control Controlling PT Status with Operating Commands Control of the NT20S status by the operating commands is restricted by the NT20S memory switch settings as listed below Operating command Re...

Page 223: ... Number Command When this command is executed the NT20S returns the Screen Number Response Command When the currently displayed NT20S screen is changed by pressing a touch switch to which a screen number has been allocated the Screen Number Re sponse Command is automatically sent from the NT20S Display Specified Screen Format 1B ESC 30 0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m1m2m3m4 Number of displayed screen 4 digit hexa...

Page 224: ...meral memory table use a Write Numeral Memory Table Command Note that different commands are used to write 4 digit and 8 digit numerical val ues Values can be copied from one memory table to another of the same type by using the Copy Memory Table Command Reference S When the contents of an NT20S numeral memory table are changed by numeral setting input a Number Input Notify Command is automaticall...

Page 225: ...nation 3 digit hexadecimal 000 to 07FH 0 to 127 n1n2n3n4 Number data 4 digit BCD or 4 digit hexadecimal Description S Writes 4 digit number data decimal or hexadecimal to the specified numeral memory table S If a 4 digit number data is written while an 8 digit numeral is displayed the lower 4 digits are updated Caution This command cannot be used to write negative numbers Use the 8 digit Write Com...

Page 226: ...emory table address 000 to 127 3 digit BCD d1d2d3 Copy destination memory table address 000 to 127 3 digit BCD Description Copies the contents of the copy source memory table to the copy destination memory table The memory table contents are copied to a memory table of the same type character string memory table to character string memory table or nu meral memory table to numeral memory table ...

Page 227: ...is pressed the corresponding touch switch number or bit informa tion is sent to the Host Conversely to turn ON a touch switch or cause it to flash the touch switch or bit information is sent from the Host The type of data relating to the touch switch notification is specified with the bit input attribute in the screen attributes when creating the screen data with the sup port tool It is not permis...

Page 228: ...e and normal display states can be set as attributes of touch switches by using the support tool There are slight differences in the operation when a touch switch is pressed depending on whether bit input is permitted or not permitted Bit input not permitted Touch switch notification by number The touch switch is lit for 0 2 seconds when pressed and then returns to the unlit status Bit input permi...

Page 229: ...mp or touch switch is turned on or caused to flash Bit OFF The lamp or touch switch is turned off Example To turn on lamps and touch switches with the numbers 1 5 6 7 and 26 m01m02m11m12m21m22m31m32 E200004 Description S Changes the display status of the lamps or touch switches S Whether the lamp or touch switch which corresponds to the specified bit is turned on or flashes is determined by the se...

Page 230: ...on Enquires the status of a lamp or touch switch specified by its address The NT20S returns the Lamp and Touch Switch Display Status Response Com mand refer to 6 4 1 Lamp and Touch Switch Display Status Response to report the display status Lamp and Touch Switch Display Status Response Format 1B ESC n1 n2 m1 53 S m1 Display status 0 30H Not lit normal display 1 31H Lit 2 32H Flashing inverse n1n2 ...

Page 231: ... digit Number Input Notify Format 1B ESC 45 E d1 d2 n1 n2 n3 n4 d3 0D CR d1d2d3 Numeral memory table address to which number was input 3 digit hexadecimal 000 to 07FH 0 to 127 n1n2n3n4 Input number data 4 digit BCD Description A number with 4 transferred digits set with the NT20S number setting function is reported to the Host with this command Caution This command cannot be used for negative numb...

Page 232: ... Output from NT20S to Host Format 1B ESC 4A J s01 s02 s12 s21 s22 s31 s11 0D CR s32 s0 s3 Status of the touch switch 2 digit hexadecimal value for each switch The relationship between the touch switch number and an expression of s0 to s3 in bits is given in the following table sx1 sx2 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 s0 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 s1 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 s2 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 s3 31 30 29 28 27...

Page 233: ...ited or this inhibition can celed by using the Touch Switch and Function Key Disable Command or Touch Switch and Function Key Enable Command respectively Touch Switch Disable Format 1B ESC 2 55 U 32 Description Disables touch switch and function key input and notification to the Host Reference Use the Touch Switch Enable Command refer to 6 5 Touch Switch Enable to use a disabled touch switch again...

Page 234: ...is displayed Buzzer Control Format 1B ESC m1 54 T m1 Buzzer status 0 30H Buzzer off 1 31H Continuous buzzer 2 32H Short intermittent buzzer Description Controls the NT20S buzzer Reference The buzzer turned on with this command can be stopped with a Buzzer control command press the buzzer stop touch switch on the screen or by displaying a screen with no buzzer attributes System Menu Display Permiss...

Page 235: ...s from the host independently of the screens registered in the NT20S Terminal commands designate screen attributes such as inversion flashing cur sor position and size of characters before the characters are displayed Once screen attributes are set they remain effective for screen displays until they are cancelled or other attributes are set In addition continuous lines and circles can be drawn Cl...

Page 236: ...ed with this command remains valid until the screen dis play is switched or another character size is specified with the command The de fault character size is normal characters Specify Character Enlargement Format 1B ESC m1 2A m1 Character enlargement 0 30H No enlargement 1 31H Enlarge height x 2 2 32H Enlarge width x 2 3 33H 2 x 2 enlargement 4 34H 3 x 3 times enlargement 5 35H 4 x 4 times enlar...

Page 237: ...s valid until the screen display is switched or another display attribute setting is made The default display attributes are set to a normal display when a screen is initially displayed Use this command with the Set Flashing Display Command refer 6 6 Set Flashing Display to produce a flashing inverse display End Inverse Display Format 1B ESC 23 Description Clears the inverse display attribute so t...

Page 238: ... is made The default display attributes are set to a normal display when a screen is initially displayed Use this command with the Set Inverse Display Command refer to 6 6 Set In verse Display to produce a flashing inverse display End Flashing Display Format 1B ESC 25 Description Clears the flashing display attribute so that all characters and marks sent subse quently are not flashing Other attrib...

Page 239: ...ormat 1B ESC 34 4 n1 n2 c1 c2 cn c3 n1n2 Character string length as a number of normal characters 2 digit hexade cimal 01 to 20H 1 to 32 c1c2c3 to cn Character string to display Description S The character string is displayed from the cursor position S The character string data can contain a mixture of normal alphanumeric char acters and marks Refer to Appendix M Special Characters for details S T...

Page 240: ... y01y02y03 to yn1yn2yn3 Y coordinates of line end points 3 digit BCD 000 to 127 Description Draws the specified number of lines between the specified points Draw Circle Format 1B ESC 38 8 x1 x2 x3 y1 y2 y3 r1 r2 r3 x1x2x3 X coordinate of circle center 3 digit BCD 000 to 255 y1y2y3 Y coordinate of circle center 3 digit BCD 000 to 127 r1r2r3 circle radius in dots 3 digit BCD 001 to 063 Description D...

Page 241: ... command column confirm execution Up Down Left Right keys select item ENT confirm Esc stop 1 This sample program is written in N88BASIC 86 NEC for a PC 9801 computer Modify this program for use with any other computer lan guage or computer such as an IBM PC AT or compatible 2 The interval between parameter input and command transmission is a hold interval for interrupt processing of the received c...

Page 242: ...DS 1160 COLOR 0 LOCATE 2 6 PRINT TERMINAL COMMANDS 1170 CMND 0 SECT Set display character strings 1180 FOR I 1 TO SECT 1190 READ CMND 0 I 0 1200 NEXT I 1210 FOR I 1 TO SECT 1220 READ CMND I 1230 FOR J 1 TO CMND I 1240 READ CMND I J 0 CMND I J 1 1250 IF CMND I J 1 THEN CMND I J 1 ESC CHR H22 1260 NEXT J 1270 NEXT I 1280 1290 RY 15 1300 ON COM 1 GOSUB RECV Set receive interrupt routine 1310 OPEN COM...

Page 243: ...C V 1650 SECT5 1660 IF SECT NO 5 THEN GOTO SECT6 1670 ON SEL NO GOSUB ESC P ESC T ESC W 1680 SECT6 1690 IF SECT NO 6 THEN GOTO SECT7 1700 ON SEL NO GOSUB ESC 26 ESC 29 ESC 2A 1710 SECT7 1720 IF SECT NO 7 THEN GOTO SECT8 1730 ON SEL NO GOSUB ESC 21 ESC 22 ESC 23 ESC 24 ESC 25 1740 SECT8 1750 IF SECT NO 8 THEN GOTO SECT9 1760 ON SEL NO GOSUB ESC 2B ESC 4 1770 SECT9 1780 IF SECT NO 9 THEN GOTO LV2 EN...

Page 244: ...6 2110 PRINT 1 SND 2120 RETURN 2130 2140 RECV Receive interrupt routine 2150 IF LOC 1 0 THEN GOTO NORCV 2160 SX POS 0 SY CSRLIN 2170 LINE INPUT 1 RCV 2180 LOCATE 0 RY COLOR 0 2190 PRINT ESC MID RCV 2 2200 R CODE MID RCV 2 1 2210 ESC Y Notify screen number 2220 IF R CODE Y THEN GOTO ESC E 2230 PRINT Screen Number VAL H MID RCV 3 4 2240 PRINT GOTO RCV END 2250 ESC E Notify 4 digit number 2260 IF R C...

Page 245: ...RR 2530 PRINT Lamp touch switch number VAL H MID RCV 4 2 2540 M VAL MID RCV 3 1 2550 IF M 0 THEN M OFF ELSE IF M 1 THEN M ON ELSE M INVERSE 2560 PRINT Display status M 2570 PRINT GOTO RCV END 2580 2590 RCV ERR 2600 PRINT Receive data error 2610 PRINT 2620 2630 RCV END 2640 RY CSRLIN 2650 LOCATE SX SY 2660 NORCV 2670 RETURN 2680 2690 ESC 0 Display specified screen 2700 LOCATE 43 0 INPUT Screen numb...

Page 246: ...S F ELSE S 3040 M RIGHT 00 HEX M 3 3050 N ABS N 3060 N STR N N RIGHT N LEN N 1 3070 IF S F THEN N RIGHT 0000000 N 8 ELSE N RIGHT 000000 N 7 3080 SEND SEND M S N 3090 RETURN 3100 ESC 2F Copy memory table 3110 LOCATE 43 0 INPUT 0 character string 1 number M 3120 IF M 0 AND M 1 THEN ESC 2F 3130 LOCATE 43 1 INPUT Copy source memory table number S 3140 LOCATE 43 2 INPUT Copy destination memory table nu...

Page 247: ...2 PRINT 1 ON 3480 LOCATE 43 3 PRINT 2 Inverse flashing lamps only 3490 LOCATE 43 4 PRINT 3 All ON 3500 QAGAIN 3510 LOCATE 43 5 INPUT M 3520 IF M 0 AND M 1 AND M 2 AND M 3 THEN GOTO QAGAIN 3530 LOCATE 43 6 INPUT Lamp touch switch number N 3540 N RIGHT 00 HEX N 2 3550 SEND SEND M N 3560 RETURN 3570 ESC R Enquire lamp and touch switch status 3580 LOCATE 43 0 INPUT Lamp touch switch number N 3590 N RI...

Page 248: ...TO WAGAIN 3940 SEND SEND M 3950 RETURN 3960 3970 ESC 26 Clear screen 3980 RETURN 3990 ESC 29 Specify 1 byte character 4000 LOCATE 43 0 PRINT Character specify size 4010 LOCATE 43 1 PRINT 0 NORMAL SIZE 16x8 4020 LOCATE 43 2 PRINT 1 HALF SIZE 8x8 4030 E26AGAIN 4040 LOCATE 43 3 INPUT M 4050 IF M 0 AND M 1 THEN GOTO E26AGAIN 4060 SEND SEND M 4070 RETURN 4080 ESC 2A Specify character enlargement 4090 L...

Page 249: ...IF BY 255 OR BY 0 THEN E2B Y 4430 BX STR BX BX RIGHT BX LEN BX 1 BX RIGHT 00 BX 3 4440 BY STR BY BY RIGHT BY LEN BY 1 BY RIGHT 00 BY 3 4450 SEND SEND BX BY 4460 RETURN 4470 ESC 4 Specify Displayed Characters 4480 LOCATE 43 0 PRINT Write character string MAX 32 CHARACTERS 4490 LOCATE 43 1 INPUT C 4500 C LEFT C 32 L RIGHT 0 HEX LEN C 2 4510 SEND SEND L C 4520 RETURN 4530 ESC 7 Draw Polyline 4540 LN ...

Page 250: ...SPACE 36 4860 LOCATE 43 2 INPUT CR 4870 IF CR 63 OR CR 0 THEN E8 R 4880 CX STR CX CX RIGHT CX LEN CX 1 CX RIGHT 00 CX 3 4890 CY STR CY CY RIGHT CY LEN CY 1 CY RIGHT 00 CY 3 4900 CR STR CR CR RIGHT CR LEN CR 1 CR RIGHT 00 CR 3 4910 SEND SEND CX CY CR 4920 RETURN 4930 4940 SELECT Item selection routine 4950 IF LV 0 THEN LX 3 ELSE LX LV 20 1 4960 IF LV 0 THEN LY 1 ELSE LY 0 5970 COLOR 4 LOCATE LX LY ...

Page 251: ... SEL RET 5340 COLOR 0 5350 RETURN 5360 DATA SCREEN CONTROL MEMORY TABLE OPERATION LAMP TOUCH SWITCH OPERATION 5370 DATA TOUCH SWITCH INPUT SYSTEM CONTROL CHARACTER SIZE 5380 DATA CHARACTER DISPLAY ATTRIBUTE CHARACTER STRING DISPLAY FIGURE DISPLAY 5390 DATA 2 5400 DATA Display specified screen ESC 0 5410 DATA Request screen number ESC X 5420 DATA 4 5430 DATA Write character string memory table ESC ...

Page 252: ...ment ESC 5620 DATA 5 5630 DATA Normal display ESC 5640 DATA Set inverse display 5650 DATA End inverse display ESC 5660 DATA Set flashing display ESC 5670 DATA End flashing display ESC 5680 DATA 2 5690 DATA Set cursor position ESC 5700 DATA Specify displayed characters ESC 4 5710 DATA 2 5720 DATA Draw polyline ESC 7 5730 DATA Draw circle ESC 8 ...

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Page 254: ...s to prevent the occurrence of errors 7 1 Hardware Faults 236 7 2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages 237 7 2 1 Errors Occurring when the Power is Turned ON 237 7 2 2 Errors Occurring During Operation 237 7 2 3 Errors Occurring on Screen Data Initialization 237 7 2 4 Communication Errors 237 7 3 Maintenance of the NT20S 239 7 4 Inspection and Cleaning 241 ...

Page 255: ...st Memory switch settings do not match Check the communication setting in the Memory Switch menu of the Maintenance Mode and match the PC and NT20S settings Refer to 3 5 Setting the Conditions of Communications with the PC Host by Using the Memory Switches page 75 NT20S and PC are not correctly connected Check that the type length and installation of the connector cable match the specifications Re...

Page 256: ...o screen data Transmit screen data from the support tool 7 2 2 Errors Occurring During Operation The table below shows the errors that can occur during operation of the NT20S and their remedies Message Cause Remedy Setting Error Bits or words allocated to the PC memory cannot be found in the screen data Check the memory area in the PC used and correct the bit and word allocations in the screen dat...

Page 257: ... the RUN mode S Display of communication errors As shown below communication errors are displayed in the center of the screen together with a classification indicating whether they are receive or send errors Screen when an error has occurred during reception Error Description Parity Error Overrun Error Overflow Error Framing Error Buffer Overflow Time Out NAK Received Unit No Error FCS Error RECEI...

Page 258: ...t cable if communication occurs in an environment with high levels of noise Check the end code by referring to the PC user s manual Unit No Error The unit does not match that set on the PC Set the PC unit to 0 The PC is transmitting incorrect data Check PC operation Noise caused data corruption during communication Use a noise resistant cable if communication occurs in an environment with high lev...

Page 259: ...ing hard to read Replacing the Backlight WARNING Turn off the power before replacing the backlight Otherwise you could sustain an electric shock Operation 1 Switch the power to the NT20S off remove the screw from the backlight re placement cover using a Philips screwdriver and open the cover Then dis connect the backlight connector from the NT20S 2 Pull out the T shaped backlight loading tool and ...

Page 260: ...they will cause staining If such items are stuck to the display remove them dur ing cleaning Note Never use volatile solvents such as benzene or thinners or dusters Inspection Method In normal environments inspect the NT20S at intervals of between 6 months and a year In environments that are extremely hot and humid or very dusty environ ments shorten the inspection interval S Items required for th...

Page 261: ... no looseness Looseness of screws in external wiring To be no looseness Philips screwdriver Conditions of external connecting cables Faults such as incipient disconnections Visual inspection Components with limited lives Brightness of the backlight Must be sufficiently bright Backlight life Brightness is halved after about 20 000 hours in use Visual inspection Note S Do not attempt to disassemble ...

Page 262: ... indirect 7 kV Electromagnetic field strength 10 V m IEC801 3 Fast transient burst noise Power supply line 2 kV IEC801 4 I O line 0 25 kV Damped oscillatory wave Power supply line 1 kV IEC255 4 Vibration resistance 10 to 22 Hz with 1 5 mm double amplitude for a total of 30 min in X Y and Z directions 22 to 500 Hz with 1 5 G 14 7 m s2 acceleration in X Y and Z directions Shock resistance Durability...

Page 263: ...10 000 hours minimum average 20 000 hours 2 white cold cathode tube Automatic turn off Can be set to turn off in 10 minutes or 1 hour or to remain on Indicators POWER indicator Green LED Lit while power is being supplied RUN indicator Green LED Lit during operation 1 The contrast in the monochrome mode is five times that in the blue mode 2 This is the time it takes for the brightness to decline to...

Page 264: ...etting Max number of registered screens 495 Screen registration method Transfer screen data created using the support tool to the PT Screen saving method screen data memory Saved to flash memory recording format unique to NT20S Number of numeral memory tables that can be set number used for numeral display number used for graphs number used for numeral settings x 128 Display Element Specifications...

Page 265: ...ey input sound setting 0 2 second input sound when a touch switch is pressed Setting Set key press sound of the Memory Switch menu in the Maintenance mode ON Communications Specifications For a Host Link NT20S ST121 EV3 Item Specification Communications standard EIA RS 232C Communications settings Start stop synchronization Baud rate 9600 19 200 bps Data length 7 bits Stop bit 2 bits Parity Even C...

Page 266: ...EIA RS 232C Communication settings Start stop synchronization Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps Data length 7 8 bits Stop bit 1 2 bits Parity Even Odd None Flow control RS CS control XON XOFF control None Connector 9 pin D SUB female Number of units connected 1 to 1 Transmission distance Max 15 m ...

Page 267: ... 5 0 17 58 2 28 POWER RUN Unit mm in Dimensions for Installation 140 5 51 15 5 0 61 NT20S Installation fitting Installation panel 34 1 34 min 38 1 5 max Unit mm in 124 4 88 248 Dimensions Appendix B APPENDIX B Dimensions Outside Dimensions ...

Page 268: ...it NT AL001 and describes the meth ods for installing and removing it Refer to this information when designing the control panel Dimensions With RS 422A terminal block cover closed 30 1 18 W x 114 4 49 H x 100 2 3 94 D mm in With RS 422A terminal block cover open 30 1 18 W x 114 4 49 H x 119 5 4 7 D mm in Installation and Removal The RS 232C RS 422A converter unit NT AL001 is installed on a DIN ra...

Page 269: ... cannot shift sideways a b Removal from the DIN Rail Remove the end plates at right and left then insert a flat tipped screwdriver into the rail stopper on the bottom of the unit and pry the unit away Installation in an Operation Panel Make two screw holes in an operation panel wall at least 2 mm thick and secure the converter to the wall with screws 100 3 94 110 4 33 30 1 18 21 0 83 2 M4 Unit mm ...

Page 270: ... the unit at a distance of at least 200 mm from power lines 3 If the unit is installed next to equipment that generates a strong electric or magnetic field solenoids etc provide a gap of at least 40 mm S Secure sufficient space for ventilation S Do not install in sites subject to severe vibration or strong shocks S Install at a distance from high voltage devices and power equipment in consideratio...

Page 271: ...tion Reading of registered elements Reading of elements that could not be registered Reading of the elements that could not be registered Reading the PT status control area Reading of elements that could not be registered Reading of elements that could not be registered Reading of the PT status control area PT PC PT PC PT PC PT PC PT PC PT PC PT PC PT PC When the values registered in the NT20S are...

Page 272: ...to approximately 120 words calculated in this way can be registered If the number of elements is larger than this internal processing is in creased in proportion to the excess number and this generates a delay in proces sing If the point where the registrable quantity is exceeded is in the middle of an ele ment that spans several words for example a character string memory table reg istration is q...

Page 273: ...o inform the PC of changes in the PT operation status Bit writing PT PC Writing to bits in order to inform the PC of touch switch statuses Writing to numeral memory tables Updating the contents of words allocated to the PC when the value in a numeral memory table has changed Writing to character string memory tables Updating the contents of words allocated to the PC when the contents of a characte...

Page 274: ... Connection Communication Mode Support Tool Mode NT20S memory switch Restrictions NTM V4 NT20M OMRON Standard NT20M Max 250 screens Thumb wheel numeral settings not possible no upper lower limits NT20M Ver 4 Standard NT20M possible no upper lower limits hexadecimal input not pos sible indirect specification not possible touch switch input no NT V2 NT20S Ver 4 Standard High speed NT20S possible tou...

Page 275: ... pin manufactured by OMRON DB 25P C500 LK201 V1 C120 LK201 V1 25 pin manufactured by JAE XM2S 0911 C series CQM1 CVM1 CV series CPU unit CV500 LK201 9 pin manufactured by OMRON Connector cover XM2S 2511 C500 LK203 C500 LK201 C200H LK201 25 pin made by OMRON DB C2 J9 C500 LK201 V1 C120 LK201 V1 25 pin made by JAE When connecting the NT20S to a CjjH PC manufactured by OMRON the connector and connect...

Page 276: ...und SG Correct Use If using the 5 V supply of pin No 6 check first that the equipment that is to receive the supply has a current capacity no greater than 150 mA The 5 V output of the NT20S is 5 V 5 max 150 mA Connecting an NT20S to a C Series Host Link S C Series Host Link Unit 25 pin Connector Specifications Applicable Host Link Unit C200H LK201 V1 C500 LK201 V1 C500 LK203 C120 LK201 V1 S Electr...

Page 277: ...RS CS SG RS 232C interface RS 232C interface Pin number Abbrevi atioon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FG SD RD RS CS SG Shielding wire 25 pin connector NT20S PC host link unit ER 20 Connecting an NT20S to a C Series CPU CjjH S C Series CPU Unit CjjH 9 pin Connector Specifications S Applicable CPU C20H C28H C40H C60H S Electrical characteristics Complies with EIA RS 232C S Signal direction Signal input and output...

Page 278: ...able host link unit CV500 LK201 S Electrical characteristics Complies with EIA RS 232C S Signal direction Signal input and output is relative to the PC Communication Port 1 25 pin Connector Connector Pin Signal Name Abbreviation Signal Direction Connector Pin No Signal Name Abbreviation Input Output Connector cover Frame ground FG 1 Frame ground FG 2 Send data SD TXD f 3 Receive data RD RXD f 4 Re...

Page 279: ...hielding wire to the connector cover and pin 1 at the host link unit end of the cable only Communication Port 1 25 pin Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin number Abbrevi atioon SD RD RS CS SG RS 232C interface RS 232C interface Pin number Abbrevi atioon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FG SD RD RS CS SG Shielding wire 25 pin connector NT20S PC host link unit ER 20 Communication Port 2 9 pin Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 280: ... in CV CVM1 CPUs with the exception of EVj cannot be used S Electrical characteristics Complies with EIA RS 232C S Signal direction Signal input and output is relative to the PC Connector Signal Name Abbreviation Signal Direction Connector Pin No Signal Name Abbreviation Input Output Connector cover Frame ground FG 2 Send data SD TXD f 3 Receive data RD RXD f 4 Request to send RS RTS f 5 Clear to ...

Page 281: ...al direction Signal input and output is relative to the NT AL001 Connector Signal Name Abbreviation Signal Direction Connector Pin No Signal Name Abbreviation Input Output Connector cover Frame ground FG 2 Send data SD TXD f 3 Receive data RD RXD f 4 Request to send RS RTS f 5 Clear to send CS CTS f 6 5 V input 5V f 9 Signal ground SG GND NT AL001 RS 422A terminal block specifications Connected te...

Page 282: ...interface NT20S HOST RS 422A interface Signal bame Frame ground Signal ground Receive data Receive data Send data Send data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Terminal No Abbrevi ation FG SG SDB SDA RDB RDA CSB CSA RS 422A interface RS 232C interface Pin No Abbrevi ation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FG SD RD RS CS 5V DSR ER SG 8 9 NT AL001 9 pin 9 pin Terminal block RS 422A RS 232C ...

Page 283: ...ured by Fujikura Ltd CO MA VV SB 5PX28AWG Multicore cable manufactured by Hitachi Cable Ltd On the other end of the cable use the type of connector and connector cover which matches the host computer connector type Connection For Host The shielding wire of the cable is connected at the host side only to the connector cover and pin No 1 The figure below shows the wiring when RS CS control is used I...

Page 284: ... to be connected to the FG S Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FG 1 Cut the cable to the required length 2 Remove the external vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade Take care not to damage the shielding underneath 3 Cut back the shielding wire with scissors 4 Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire 5 Fold back the shielding wire 6 Wrap aluminum foil tape around ...

Page 285: ...th 2 Remove the external vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade Take care not to damage the shielding underneath 3 Cut back the shielding wire with scissors 4 Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire 5 Wrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shielding wire Vinyl tape 1 2 3 4 5 Units mm in 5 0 19 40 1 57 RS 232C 25 RS 422A ...

Page 286: ...le 3 Solder each wire to the connector terminal Heat shrink tube Hishitube F 1 5 dia l 10 Soldering iron 4 Push the heat shrink tube over the soldered joint and heat the tube to shrink it in place Heat shrink tube Connector Cover Assembly Assemble the connector covers as shown in the diagram below End connected to FG Aluminum foil tape End not connected to FG ...

Page 287: ... 25 pin manufactured by OMRON personal computer side Connector cover XM2S 0911 9 pin manufactured by OMRON PT side Cable AWG28 5P IFVV SB Multiconductor shielded cable FUJIKURA Ltd Cable CO MA VV SB 5P 28AWG Multiconductor shielded cable HITACHI Cable Ltd S For a 9 pin connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CD RD SD DTR SG DR RS CS Shielding wire 2 3 4 5 9 1 2 3 7 8 5 SD RD RS CS SG FG RD SD RS CS SG Persona...

Page 288: ...able max 2 m RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 422A cable max 500 m RS 232C RS 422A converter unit type NT AL001 RS 232C cable max 2 m NT20S Wiring S Wiring of RS 232C cable 2 3 4 5 6 9 Pin No Abbrev SD RD RS CS 5V SG RS 232C interface Shielding wire PT or PC NT AL001 RS 232C interface Pin No Abbrev 2 3 4 5 6 9 SD RD RS CS 5V SG Connector cover Connector cover The pin numbers are the...

Page 289: ... 1 Appendix I S RS 422A Cable Wiring 1 3 4 5 6 Pin No Abbrev FG SDA SDB RDA RDB RS 422A terminal block Shielding wire NT AL001 NT AL001 Pin No Abbrev 3 4 5 6 FG SDA SDB RDA RDB 1 RS 422A terminal block DIP Switch Settings at RS 232C RS 422A Converter Unit ...

Page 290: ... Link Unit Model Specification Applicable PC C120 LK201 V1 S Features a connector for RS 232C connections S Type mounted to a CPU C series C120 C200H C500 F C1000H C2000 H C200H LK201 V1 S Features a connector for RS 232C connections S Type mounted to C200H base C series C200H S HE HG HX C500 LK201 V1 Features a connector for RS 232C RS 422A connections switchable type C series C500 F C1000H C500 ...

Page 291: ...nnector for RS 232C connections selectable 9 pin C200HS C200HE CPU32 E C200HE CPU42 E Features a connector for RS 232C connections selectable 9 pin C series C200HE C200HG CPU33 E C200HG CPU43 E C200HG CPU53 E C200HG CPU63 E Features a connector for RS 232C connections selectable 9 pin C series C200HG C200HX CPU34 E C200HX CPU44 E C200HX CPU54 E C200HX CPU64 E Features a connector for RS 232C conne...

Page 292: ...4 E C200HX CPU54 E C200HX CPU64 E Features a connector for RS 232C connections selectable 9 pin C series C200HX CV500 CPU01 V1 EV1 CV1000 CPU01 V1 EV1 CV2000 CPU01 V1 EV1 Features a 9 pin connector for RS 232C connections CV500 CV1000 CV2000 CV2000 CPU01 V1 EV1 CVM1 CPU01 V1 EVj CVM1 CPU11 V1 EVj CVM1 CPU21 EVj CV2000 CVM1 series Note For CPU units marked a communications board is required CPUs Fo...

Page 293: ... E C200H C200HS CPU01 E C200HS CPU03 E C200HS CPU21 E C200HS CPU23 E C200HS CPU31 E C200HS CPU33 E C200HS C200HE CPU11 E C200HE CPU32 E C200HE CPU42 E C200HE C200HG CPU33 E C200HG CPU43 E C200HG CPU53 E C200HG CPU63 E C200HG C200HX CPU34 E C200HX CPU44 E C200HX CPU54 E C200HX CPU64 E C200HX RS 232C RS 422A Converter Unit Model Specification NT AL001 RS 232C 9 pin connector RS 422A 8 pin terminal b...

Page 294: ...P711 C200H CN711 70 cm NT20M CNP221 C200H CN221 2 m C200H C200HS C200HX HG HE NT20M CNP521 C200H CN521 5 m C200HX HG HE C200H direct communication NT20M CNP131 C200H CN131 10 m C200H direct communication C20H CN312 30 cm NT20M CNP712 C20H CN712 70 cm CjjH NT20M CNP222 C20H CN222 2 m CjjH Connecting cables for host link NT link RS 232C Model Specification AWG28 5P IFVV SB Multiconductor shielded ca...

Page 295: ...he disposal of used backlights may be regulated by national or local authorities Dispose of them in accor dance with the laws and regulations of the relevant country and local authority Reflection Suppressing Protective Sheet NT20M KBA04 Stuck to the display to prevent it from being soiled The entire sheet is colorless and transparent ...

Page 296: ...l Toluene For information on protection against chemical agents not included in the table above please ask OMRON If it is a chemical agent to which silicone rubber is recognized to be resistant the cover can be used with confidence even if that chemical agent is not listed in the Protects Against column above Reference S This cover does not afford protection against all chemical agents S Since the...

Page 297: ... 4095 C2000 H CQM1 0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0051 0000 to 6655 CPM1 0000 to 0019 0200 to 0255 0000 to 0019 0000 to 0015 0000 to 0015 0000 to 0127 0000 to 1023 6144 to 6655 Flow type C500F 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0031 0000 to 0031 0000 to 0127 0000 to 0511 yp C1000HF 0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0511 0000 to 4095 OMRON CV Series Memory M...

Page 298: ...51 67 83 99 115 131 147 4 24 34 4 44 D 54 T 64 d 74 t 84 ä 94 ö 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 5 25 35 5 45 E 55 U 65 e 75 u 85 à 95 ò 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 6 26 36 6 46 F 56 V 66 f 76 v 86 å 96 û 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 7 27 37 7 47 G 57 W 67 g 77 w 87 ç 97 ù 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 8 28 38 8 48 H 58 X 68 h 78 x 88 ê 98 ÿ 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 9 29 39 9 49 I 59 Y 69 i 79 y 89 ë 9...

Page 299: ... 213 229 245 6 A6 a B6 C6 D6 E6 m F6 166 182 198 214 230 246 7 A7 o B7 C7 D7 E7 τ F7 167 183 199 215 231 247 8 A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 Φ F8 _ 168 184 200 216 232 248 9 A9 B9 C9 D9 E9 Θ F9 169 185 201 217 233 249 A AA BA CA DA EA Ω FA 170 186 202 218 234 250 B AB 1 2 BB CB DB EB δ FB Ǹ 171 187 203 219 235 251 C AC 1 4 BC CC DC EC FC n 172 188 204 220 236 252 D AD BD CD DD ED ø FD 2 173 189 205 221 237 253 E...

Page 300: ...d numerals or character strings 169 171 174 Changing the contents of allocated words 169 171 174 Changing the lamp display status 179 Changing the status of allocated bits 183 Changing the system settings 67 Character string 17 Character string memory table 126 168 Character specify size 217 Characters 9 119 126 Checking the LCD 103 Checking the LED 105 Checking the PT setting 107 Checking the buz...

Page 301: ...tion parts 146 Determining the numeral memory table number 188 Determining touch switch status 183 Difference between direct connection Ver 4 and Ver 5 8 Difference between the NT20S ST12j and NT20S ST16j 8 Direct conn setting screen 115 Direct connection 12 Direct information 237 Direct setting 113 Direct specification 163 165 169 Display elements 15 Display frame 137 Display specified screen 204...

Page 302: ...een data memory 87 Initializing 72 Initializing memory 72 Installation environment 251 Integer fraction parts 146 Intermittent buzzer 193 Intermittent sound 93 125 Internal processing 252 Inverse display 138 K Key press sound 91 L LCD 251 LCD panel 94 LSS 41 42 43 47 Lamp and touch switch display Bit specification 210 Lamp and touch switch display Number specification 210 Lamp and touch switch dis...

Page 303: ...ues 9 O OMRON product references v 100 value 130 Operating status 2 197 Operation 68 Operation by operating commands 202 Operation by terminal commands 202 Operation commands 18 Operation mode 68 Operation panel 28 Operations with the system menu 70 Order for writing 175 Overlapping screen 122 140 159 161 P PC 32 45 48 PC memory map 278 PC switch settings 36 47 PC system setting 41 42 43 47 POWER ...

Page 304: ...t 115 Screen number 118 Screen number 0 118 Screen number response 205 Screen switch setting 157 Screen switching 138 Screen switching strobe 158 160 196 Screen switching timing 158 Selecting communication speed 79 Selecting the host communication method 78 Selecting the items 71 Selecting the numeral setting area for data input 145 Set 181 Set cursor position 220 Set flashing display 219 Set inve...

Page 305: ... number output from NT20S to host 213 Touch switch method 208 Touch switch bit output from NT20S to host 213 Touch switch disable 214 Touch switch enable 214 Touch switches 9 16 70 136 Touch switches used to call the system menu 70 Transmission in file units 86 Transmit 68 Transmit mode 71 88 117 Transmitting screen data 87 117 Transportation and storage 251 Turn ON the power 67 Types of notificat...

Page 306: ... numbers refer to the previous version Revision code Date Revised content 1 September 1994 Original production 2 June 1995 Overall revision by addition of a new model 3 May 1997 Overall revision by addition of a new model S Revisions due to addition of NT link 1 N S Revisions due to addition of new model NT20S ST16j addition of an applicable PC CDM1 addition of explanations and correction of error...

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Page 308: ...Authorized Distributor Cat No V020 E1 04 Note Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in Japan 0897 1 5M 0597 This manual is printed on 100 recycled paper ...

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