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Operation Modes and the System Menu
Section 6-3
6-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu
The NT631/NT631C operates in four modes: the “RUN”, “Transmit”, “Mainte-
nance”, and “Expansion” modes. These modes are selected from the System
Menu.
In addition, the NT631/NT631C also features the “System Installer” mode which is
used specifically for installing the system program.
The System Installer mode is selected by operation at the panel when the
NT631/NT631C power is switched ON.
6-3-1 Relationships among Modes
The relationships among the System Menu, each of the operation modes, and the
System Installer mode, are indicated in the figure below.
For details on system menu operation, refer to 6-3-3 “Operations with the System
Menu” (page 154).
[RUN Mode]
This is the mode in which
the NT631/NT631C
operates.
In this mode the
NT631/NT631C can be
controlled from the host,
and various display and
I/O operations are
possible.
[Transmit Mode]
In this mode, screen data
and other data are
transmitted between the
Support Tool and the
NT631/NT631C.
When system settings
and screen data
registration have
been completed
To change system
settings or screen
data contents
[Maintenance Mode]
In this mode,
NT631/NT631C
maintenance operations,
such as initialization of
the memory, checking
settings, and the I/O
check, are executed.
Power ON
SYSTEM MENU
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Expansion Mode
If there is no system
program, or if the
settings for data
control are changed...
[System Installer Mode]
In this mode, the system program of the
NT631/NT631C is installed, display of the
System Menu is enabled or disabled, and
screen data changes are enabled and
disabled, among other operations.
[Expansion Mode]
In this mode, the
programming console
function is used, or check
the version of system
program.
To change system
settings or screen
data contents.