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    NT -series Programmable T erminal Operation Manual Cat. No. V022-E3-1[...]

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     OMRON Product References All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitaliz ed when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product. The abbrev iation “Ch,” which appears in some dis plays and on some O MRON products, often means “word” [...]

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     T ABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS xi ...................................... SECTION 2 Functions of the NT600S 2 ............................. SECTION 3 Hardwar e Setti ngs and Connections 23 .................. SECTION 4 System Menu Operation 65 ............................. SECTION 5 NT600S Functions 1 13 ...................................[...]

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     SECTION 6 Using Ho st Link/NT Lin k/C200H Direct 153 ................ SECTION 7 Using the R S-232C Interface Unit 201 ..................... SECTION 8 T roubleshoot ing and Maintena nce 241 .................... APPENDICES 255 ................................... A. Specifications 255 ........................................................... [...]

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     About this Manual: This manual descr ibes the installation and operation of the NT600S Programmable T erminals ( PT s) and includes the s ections descr ibed below . Further information is prov ided in manuals on the Host Interface Units and Support T ool. Refer to the list in Section 1 Introduc tion. Please read this manual completely and[...]

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     Manuals: The related manuals are indicated below . The symbol at the end of the manual number is the revision histor y symbol. Operating the Programmable terminal and Communicating with the Host NT600S Programmable T er minal Operation Manual V022-E1- (this manual) This operation manual is the manual for the NT600S its elf. The NT600S [...]

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     PRECAUTIONS[...]

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     1 Intended Audience This manual is intended for the following personnel, w ho must also have knowl- edge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent). Personnel in c harge of installing F A systems. Personnel in charge of designing F A systems. Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and fac ilities. 2 General Precautions[...]

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     Safety Precautions (continued) W ARNING: Do not attempt to take the NT600S apar t and do not touch any internal parts while the power is being supplied. Doing either of these may result in electri- cal shock. Switch off the power before replac ing the backlight, or you could sustain an electric shoc k. Caution: Select a proper location refer[...]

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     Safety Precautions (continued) The cable’s tensile load is 30 N. Do not subject it to loads greater than this. Otherwis e a dis continuity may oc cur , caus ing operation to fail. Do not install the NT600S at sites s ubject to the following conditions , or the product may malfunc tion: Severe temperatur e v ariations T emperatur es or h[...]

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     Safety Precautions (continued) Do not disassemble for r epairs or modification, or the produc t may malfunc - tion. The dispos al of the N T600S ( and used backlights ) may be regulated by na- tional or local author ities. Dis pose of them in ac cordanc e with the laws and regulations of the relev ant country and local authority . Neve[...]

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     SECTION 2 Functions of the NT600S NT600S is a new programmable terminal ( PT) which incorpor ates a host interface unit and a RS-232C interface unit in a programmable terminal body . It c an be easily inst alled and used. This section giv es the operation examples and char acteristic s of the NT600S so that you will understand the ap- plication[...]

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     Section 1-1 2-1 Role and Operation of NT600S NT600S is a progr ammable terminal used to dis play and trans mit the infor mation in an F A site. The following gives a general desc ription of the role and operation of the NT600S for those who use a programmable ter minal ( PT) for the firs t time. Production Line Status The NT600S displays real-t[...]

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     Section 1-1 2-1-1 Operations of NT600S Displays Screens The information to be display ed (scr een data) c an be created on a computer by using support tools and stored in the NT600S. The s creen data c an be display ed on the NT600S in response to the instructions fr om a P C/Host or touch switch op- eration. The screen data designat ed by inst[...]

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     Section 1-2 2-2 Functions of NT600S The NT600S has the following features which ar e different fr om those of exis ting NT600M; 2-2-1 Features Downsized Body The NT600S has thin depth (64 mm or less in the panel) in the NT series. The width is shorter by 50 mm, maintaining the exis ting display area. The tool connectors are located at the rear [...]

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     Section 1-2 A vailability of the C200H Direct Communication Function The C200H direct communication function can be used if the C200H interface unit (NT-LB122), whic h must be purchas ed separately , is mounted to the NT600S. T ouch Switch Operation The Sys tem Menu c an be displayed by using the touc h switc hes located in four corners of t he[...]

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     Section 1-2 2-2-2 Principal Functions of NT600S Functions Related to the Data Display Character display Characters of various s izes can be dis played. Characters can flas h or be highlighted. Figure display Straight lines , cir cles, and other graphic figur es c an be displayed. Memory data display Contents of the c haracter- string memory tab[...]

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    Note  Section 1-2 2-2-3 Comparison between NT600S and NT600M The NT600S is a unitary PT which incorporates a system ROM, screen memory, and a hos t I/F unit (host link , NT link, and RS-232C) as the standard equipment in one body . The NT600S has the following features which ar e different fr om those of exis ting NT600M; Function NT600S-ST121/-[...]

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     Section 1-2 2-2-4 Differences Between Existi ng Models and NT600S-ST121/ST21 1-EV3 Difference bet ween direct connection V er .4 and Ver .5 V er .5 of the dir ect connection func tion has the following additional functions in comparison with Ver .4. “Thumbwheel” ty pe setting pos sible with the numeral setting func tion. Upper and lower lim[...]

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     Section 1-2 2-2-5 Displays The NT600S c an display various kinds of elements such as char acters, numeric value, lamps, touc h switches, and bar gr aphs on a screen. The sc reen data dis- played on the NT600S ar e created by using suppor t tools on a computer. Line A Stop Restart Machine name : NT600S-ST121 Production qty . : 137 units 0% 50% 1[...]

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    Reference  Section 1-3 2-3 System Configuration This section gives the basic configuration of a system which uses an NT600S. Refer to the manual for individual device for information on the equipment other than the NT600S in the system. The following four communication methods are supported for c ommunications between the NT600S and PC/Host: [...]

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    Reference Reference  Section 1-3 Host link and NT link (1:1) communications can be per formed with RS-422A by using an RS-232C/RS-422A c onverter unit (ty pe NT -AL001), but communica- tions with RS-485 are not possible. For details on the wiring for RS-422A, refer to “Appendix F Connecting to an RS- 232C/RS-422A Converter Unit” (page 275[...]

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     Section 1-3 When using the C200H Direct Communication Function Use an I/O connec ting cable for the connection to the PC, and an RS-232C cable for connection to the H ost. PC made by OMRON Controls the NT600S as required for machine control, line monitoring, etc. C200H direct communi cation: With C H, C200H, C200HS , C200HX/HG/HE NT600S In a[...]

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    Reference  Section 1-4 2-4 Direct Connection Function The communication method applied between the NT600S and the PC is either a host link or NT link or C200H or RS232C dir ect. The following deals with the ”direc t access” available when a host link , NT link, or C200H direct is used, and the c ommunication with a PC. For the communicati[...]

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    Reference Note  Section 1-4 2-4-1 What is the NT Link (1:N) The NT link uses the direct connection function and c an execute high-speed com- munications with the CPU units (with built- in host link) of the CPM1, CQM1, C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE, or CVM1/CV series. When using the NT600S in an NT link , two c ommunications modes are possible: a singl[...]

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    Caution  Section 1-4 2-4-2 C200H Direct Communication C200H dir ect communication allows communication with C H, C200H, and C200HS CPU units by using the “direct connec tion” func tion. Advantage of C200H Direct Communication Since an I/O connec ting cable is us ed for c onnection to each CPU unit, high- speed communic ation is pos sible.[...]

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     Section 1-5 2-5 Functions of the Allocated Bits and Words Elements displayed on the NT600S and the NT600S status can be allocated to the bits and words of the PC. By changing the contents of the bits and words, the NT600S can be controlled by the PC. It is also possible to send data to the PC by pressing the touch switc hes on the NT600S. Co[...]

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     Section 1-5 T ouch s witches Allocation destination: Bit T ouch s witc h #12 Bit 009012 Bit 009012: ON NT600S PC The lamp c omes on ( flashes) when the PC’s control bit is ON (1) and goes of f when it is OFF ( 0). While the touch switch is pressed, the PC’ s notification bit turns ON ( 1), and when it is released, the bit turns OFF (0). [...]

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     Section 1-5 Functions of the PT Status Control Area (PC to NT600S) The “PT s tatus c ontrol area” is used to control the NT600S s tatus. When data is written to this area in the PC, the NT600S reads the contents and operates accor d- ing to the contents. [Example of the PT status control area application] When data is written to the PT s[...]

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     Section 1-6 2-6 Communications by RS-232C Control of the NT600S by a Hos t is exec uted by two kinds of commands s upported by the RS-232C interfac e whic h is built into the NT600S. Operation commands Oper ation c ommands are used to control t he display and s tatus of the running NT600S as well as to notify information. Screen display , da[...]

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    Note Reference  Section 1-7 2-7 Before Operating Follow the procedure gi ven below to start the system of the NT600S. When using Host Link/NT Link/RS- 232C PC NT600S Support tool Check and change the PC settings. For the host link, refer to page 31 and the manuals for the host link unit and peripheral tools. For the NT link (1:1), refer to pa[...]

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     Section 1-7 Refer to the following manuals for the equipment and softwar e. Equipment or Software Manual Title Manual Number Support tools NT -series Support T ool Operation Manual V028-E1- PCs SYSMAC C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H Operation Manual (Programming/RS-232C Interface) W176-E1- SYSMAC C120/C500 User ’s Manual (Programming) W060-E1- SYSMAC [...]

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     SECTION 3 Hardware Settings and Connections This section des cribes the settings of the NT600S, c onnections to a PC/Host, and other hardware settings. 3-1 Description of Par ts and Settings 24 .............................................. 3-1-1 D escription of Par ts 24 .................................................... 3-1-2 D IP Switch[...]

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    Caution Reference  Section 2-1 3-1 Description of Parts and Settings Before getting to the operation, confirm the names and functions of parts. Also set the DIP switc hes on the NT600S. On unpac king the NT600S, c heck its external appear ance and confirm that there is no damage. Als o confirm that there is no abnormal noise on shaking the un[...]

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    Reference  Section 2-1 Rear View Lid of CFL ca se The backli ght unit and bat tery mounting holder are inst alled underneath t his lid. Contrast c ontrol (ST 121 only) Use a fine flat -blade s crewdriv er. Turn clock wise to increas e the bright ness. DIP swit ch (S W2) Set variou s system statuses with thes e s witc hes. Grounding terminal G[...]

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    Reference Caution  Section 2-1 3-1-2 DIP Switch Settings Set the NT600S operation status with the DIP s witches located in the bottom right corner on the rear s ide of the body . Switch # Function SW2-1 Screen data forced initialize effective/inef fective ON The NT600S will start in a special RUN m ode in which the screen data memory is initi[...]

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    Caution Caution Note  Section 2-2 3-2 Installation Install the NT600S to the operation panel and connect the power to the NT600S as described below. Select a proper location refer ring to Appendix D Installation Environment (page 262). Always s witch O FF the power before assembling equipment or connecting cables. O therwise you could sus tai[...]

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    Note Reference Caution  Section 2-2 3-2-2 Power Supply Connecti on Connect a 24 VDC power s upply to the power input terminals. U s e2m m 2 or thicker wires to prevent v oltage dr op. T wist the wires t ogether for wiring. Make sure you connect the power s upply wires with the correc t polarity . Do not connect AC power to the DC terminals. I[...]

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    Caution Note Caution  Section 2-2 Fit cr imp-style terminals to the power cable. Connecting the wires of the cable to the terminal block directly after merely twisting them together c ould c ause fire and other hazards. Fork type Round ty pe 7m mo rl e s s 7m mo r l e s s [Recommended terminals] Make r Ty p e (fork type) Ty p e (round type) A[...]

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    Reference  Section 2-3 3-3 Connecting to the Support T ool Connect the NT600S to a computer with an RS-232C cable to transfer the screen data created by using a support tool to the NT600S. In other than C200H direct communications, it is imposs ible to connect a computer and the Hos t that are used to r un the suppor t tool at the same time. [...]

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    Reference  Section 2-4 3-4 Connection to a PC by the Host Link Connect the NT600S to an OMRON PC by the host link method. T o connect the NT600S to a PC by the host link method, the NT600S memory switch for “Comm. Method” mus t be set for the host link. For the “Comm. Method” setting, r efer to “Selecting the Hos t Communication Met[...]

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    Caution  Section 2-4 P C S e r i e s Units with Built-in Host Link Function CPU Units Connectable Usin g an C o n n e c t a b l e t o PC Series Host Link Unit CPU Unit C P U U n i t s C o n n e c t a b l e U s i n g a n Expansion Communication Board Connectable to C V i CV500-LK201 CV500-CPU01-EV1 CV500 CV series ( * ) CV500-LK201 CV1000-CPU0[...]

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    Note Com muni c at i ons por t 1 Com muni c at i ons por t 2 I/O p ort select or sw i t ch RS-232C ↔ RS-422A ( RS-232C/ RS-422A) ( RS-232C)  Section 2-4 Connecting to a PC with a 9-pin Connector Use a connec tor cable with a 9-pin connector on both ends to c onnect the NT600S to a PC w ith a 9-pin c onnector. Host I/F connect or (RS-232C 9-[...]

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    Note Reference  Section 2-4 Connecting to C Series CPM1 The CPM1 is connected v ia an RS-232C adapter (type CPM1-CIF01) . Procure an RS-232C 9- pin type connection cable for the connec tion. When a connector cable of 5 m or longer is required When a connector c able of 5 m or longer is required, pleas e make the cable. How- ever , note that t[...]

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     Section 2-4 Connecting to a Host Link Unit T wo types of hos t link units are av ailable: a rac k-mounting type and a CPU- mounted type. The switch settings differ according to the type of hos t link unit. Set the switches ac cording to the unit type. C200H rack- mounting ty pe: C200H-LK201(-V1) [Setting the front sw itches] Set eac h switch[...]

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     Section 2-4 [Setting the rear switches] CTS 0V Ext ernal I/O port selection ( selector switch ) Set this to “RS-232C”. Unit # ( DIP SW1 ) Set SW1-1 to SW1-5 to “OFF” ( “0” ) . S y nchronization ( selector switch ) Set this to “Internal”. Baud rate ( DIP SW2-1 to SW2-4 ) Set these switches to “1010” to select 9600 bps. Set[...]

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     Section 2-4 C500/C1000H rack- mounting type: C500-LK203 [Setting the rear switches] CTS 0V Ext ernal I/O port selection (selector switch) Set this to “RS-232C”. Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP SW1-1 to SW1-7) Set SW1-1 to SW1-7 to “OFF” (“0”). Synchronization (selector switch) Set this to “Internal”. Baud rate (DIP SW2[...]

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     Section 2-4 CPU-mounted ty pe: C120-LK201-V1 [Setting the rear switches] Synchronization (DIP SW3-3 to SW3-6) Set S W3-3, SW3-5, and SW3-6 to “ON” (1), and SW3-4 to “OFF” (0). (Set thes e to “Internal”.) Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP SW1-1 to SW1-5) Set SW1-1 to SW1-5 to “OFF” (“0”). * Parity is fixed at Even Par[...]

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     Section 2-4 CVM1/CV s eries backplate mounted ty pe: CV500- LK201 [Setting the front sw itches] Set the operating c onditions with the PC System Setting functions when a CVM1/CV series host link unit is connected to the NT600S. The PC system set- tings can be made directly from the peripheral tool (LSS etc.) or the PC system setting informat[...]

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    Reference  Section 2-4 Connecting to a CPU C-series C H, CVM1/CV-series (-EV ) Only CVM1/CV ser ies CPU units designated “-EV1” or higher can be connected. Set the operating c onditions with the PC System Setting func tions when a C H, CV M1/CV-series host link unit is connected to the NT600S. The PC sys- tem s ettings c an be made direct[...]

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     Section 2-4 [Making the PC system settings] The possibl e setting s and existi ng settin gs which c an be set by th e PC system set- ting are as given below . Item Possible Setting Existing Setting Baud rate 2400/4800/9600/19200 bps 9600 bps Stop bit 1 or 2 stop bits 2s t o pb i t s Parity Even/odd/non-parity Even parity Data length ASCII 7 [...]

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     Section 2-4 When using port A of C200HX/HG /HE Channel # Writing V alue Settings DM6555 0001 Host link mode Set the conditions with the contents of DM. D M 6 5 5 6 0303 Data length: 7 bits, 2 stop bits, even parity, baud rate: 9600 bps DM6556 0304 Data length: 7 bits, 2 stop bits, even parity, baud rate: 19200 bps DM6558 0000 Unit No . 0 Whe[...]

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    Reference  Section 2-5 3-5 Connection to a PC by the NT Link (1:1) Connect the NT600S to an OMRON PC by the NT link method. T o connect the NT600S to a PC by the NT link method, the NT600S memory switch for “host communication” must be set for the NT link. For the “host commu- nication” setting, refer to “Selec ting of the Hos t Com[...]

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    Caution Note  Section 2-5 3-5-2 Connecting the NT600S Refer to the illustrations below to select the appr opriate cable for the unit connec - tors and connect the NT600S to the PC. A host link connector cable can also be us ed. T o make a connector cable, refer to Appendix E Method for Making the Cable for Connection to the P C/Host (page 264[...]

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     Section 2-5 3-5-3 PC Switch Settings When the NT600S and PC are connected to eac h other , set the c onditions at the PC CPU so as to enable the NT link c ommunications. The following is a general description of switch s ettings. C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE, CPM1, CQ M1 Set the operating conditions to the PC system setting area when a C200[...]

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     Section 2-5 CVM1/CV-series ( -EV ) When connecting to a CVM1/CV-series (-EV ) CPU, set the switc hes as given below . I/O port selection (selector switch) Set this to “RS-232C”. NT link setting (DIP SW3) Set SW3 to “ON”. I/O p ort select or sw i t ch RS-232C RS-422A Set SW3 to “ON” (right). ↔[...]

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    Caution  Section 2-6 3-6 Connection to a PC by the NT Link (1:N) Connect the NT600S to an OMRON PC by the NT link method. T o connec t the NT600S to a PC by the NT link (1:N) method, the communic ation conditions must be set with the memor y s witches. Setting NT link ( 1:N) (Refer to “Selec ting the Host Communication Method” (page 85)) [...]

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    Reference  Section 2-6 Connection Diagram As shown in the figure below , c onnect multiple NT600S units to one PC. In an NT link (1:N), up to eight NT600S units can be c onnected to one PC por t. C200HX/HG/H E OMRON PC While controllin g machine ry and monitoring lines, control s the NT600S units when necessary . C200HX/HG/HE can be used. RS-[...]

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    Note  Section 2-6 Converter Unit Connector Specifications The terminal block s pecifications of the RS-232C/RS-422A c onverter unit are indi- cated here. For details on the method for mak ing the connection c able, refer to “Making the Cable” (page 272). NT -AL001 RS-422A terminal block s pecifications Connected terminal bloc k R S-422A t[...]

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     Section 2-6 Wiring Method For the connections between the PC and NT600S units, wir e as shown below . The wiring method differs depending on the cables us ed for c onnection. RS-422A connection OMRON PC While controllin g machine ry and monitoring lines, control s the NT600S units when necessary . C200H/HG/HE c an be used. C200HX/HG/H E RS-2[...]

  • Page 65

     Section 2-6 [RS-232C Cable Wiring] ( NT600S-ST121(B)- EV ) +5V (150mA) 2 3 4 5 6 9 Pin No. Abbrev. SD RD RS CS +5V SG RS-232C interface Shielding wire PT , PC NT -AL001 RS-232C interface Pin No. Abbrev. 2 3 4 5 6 9 SD RD RS CS +5V SG : Only c onnected at P C Connector cover Connector cover The pin numbers are the numbers at the NT600S. For t[...]

  • Page 66

     Section 2-6 RS-485 connection C200HX/HG/H E OMRON PC While controllin g machine ry and monitoring lines, control s the NT600S units when necessary . C200H/HG/HE c an be used. RS-232C cable (max. length: 2 m), or directly connected RS-485 cable RS-232C/RS -422A converter unit, type NT -AL001 RS-232C/RS -422A converter unit, type NT -AL001 RS-[...]

  • Page 67

     Section 2-6 NT -AL001 Converter Unit DIP Switch Set tings The DIP switc h settings to be made at an NT - AL001 used in the wiring depend on whether it is connected part way along the R S-422A/485 cable or is at the end of the RS-422A/485 c able. RS-422A connec tion, RS-232C at the PC side C200HX/HG/H E RS-232C cable (max. 2 m) RS-232C/RS -42[...]

  • Page 68

     Section 2-6 RS-422A connection, RS- 422A at the PC side C200HX/HG/H E 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 (*) T otal 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-42[...]

  • Page 69

     Section 2-6 3-6-3 PC Switch Settings When the PC and NT600S units have been connec ted, set the switches at the CPU module at the PC s ide in order to enable c ommunication us ing the NT link method. C series, C200HX/HG/HE W rite the communication conditions directly to the “PC system area” (data memory) us ing a peripheral tool (e.g., S[...]

  • Page 70

    Caution  Section 2-7 3-7 Connecting to the PC with C200H Direct Communication This is the proc edure for connec ting the NT600S to an OMRO N PC by using the C200H direct c ommunication method. 3-7-1 Compatible PCs Some models and series of OMRON PCs have the direc t communic ation func tion built in. Check the model and series of the PC to wh[...]

  • Page 71

    Reference Note  Section 2-7 C200H Interface Unit Part Names and Functions This section gives the names and functions of the parts of the C200H interface unit for your information before you mount the C200H interface unit to t he NT600S. C200H interface unit: NT-LB122 Front of C200H interfac e unit Switch cover Covers the rotary and DIP switch[...]

  • Page 72

     Section 2-7 Removing the unit As shown in the figure below , gr asp the unit by the cutouts at either side, then pull it out while keeping a fir m grip. C200H Interface Unit Switch Set tings Set all the DIP switches (SW1, SW2) of the C200H inter face unit to “OFF” (r e- served for system use) and set the unit number to 0 with the rotary [...]

  • Page 73

    Reference Caution Caution Note  Section 2-7 If unit number s 8 and 9 ar e set with a C H, a “special I/O unit error” oc curs. When an NT600S is connec ted to a C H, I/O expansion equipment c annot be connec ted. In other words , it will not be possible to connect other special I/O units, and therefore whatever unit numbers are specified t[...]

  • Page 74

     Section 2-7 Connection to a C200H/C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE Make the connection to the C PU unit or I/O extension unit with an I/O connecting cable. The following restr ictions apply to this c onnection: Only one CPU unit, and one I/O ex tension unit, c an be connected. Connec tion to two I/O ex tension units is not poss ible. Connection to remot[...]

  • Page 75

    Note  Section 2-7 Connection to a C H Make the connection to the C PU unit with an I/O connec ting cable. The following restr ictions apply to this c onnection. Only one CPU unit can be connec ted. Up to two I/O units can be connected to one CPU unit. However , it is not possible to connect an I/O ex tension unit. It is not pos sible to c onn[...]

  • Page 76

    Caution Reference Reference  Section 2-7 Switching the power ON/OFF when using C200H direct communication The C200H inter face unit has the function of a C200H I/O extension unit. The pow- er should be switc hed ON /OFF in the way explained below. Depending on how the power is switched ON/OFF , the entire system may stop. Follow the correc t [...]

  • Page 77

    Reference Reference  Section 2-8 3-8 Host Connections by RS-232C Connect NT600S with an RS-232C Interf ace Unit ins talled to the host computer with an RS-232C cable. RS-232C connection allows a single NT600S to be connected to the hos t. A computer or other c ontrol dev ice with a built-in RS-232C interfac e is a suitable host for connec tio[...]

  • Page 78

    Note Caution  Section 2-8 Connec- i Signal name Abbrevi- i Signal direction tor pin # g ation Input Output 1 Frame ground FG --- --- 2 Send data SD (TXD) --- Ye s 3 Receive data RD (RXD) Ye s --- 4 Request to send RS (RTS) --- Ye s 5 Clear to send CS (CTS) Ye s --- 6 +5V 150mA Max. (ST21 1(B)-EV ) 100mA Max. (ST121(B)-EV ) +5 V --- Ye s 9 Sig[...]

  • Page 79

     SECTION 4 System Menu Operation This section des cribes the operation of the Sy stem Menu focusing on the procedure to start up the NT600S. Functions which will be conveni ent to use the NT600S and those which are useful for the system maintenance are also explained here. 4-1 Operation Flow by the Sys tem Menu 66 ............................[...]

  • Page 80

     Section 3-1 4-1 Operation Flow by the System Menu Follow the pr ocedure below when using the NT600S for the fir st time or when changing the system. Create the Screen Data Create the sc reen data to be displayed on the NT600S by using a support tool. For the scr een data creation, refer to the “NT-series Support T ool Operation Manual” ([...]

  • Page 81

    Note  Section 3-2 4-2 Starting the NT600S When the NT600S is started, it will enter the RUN mode if system settings and screen data registration have been completed. If no screen data has been regis- tered or the screen data are destroy ed, the Sys tem Menu will be displayed. Before turning O N the power , c heck the following DIP switc h set[...]

  • Page 82

     Section 3-3 4-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu The NT600S operates in either “RUN”, “Transmit”, or “Maintenance” mode. The operation modes can be s witched by using the System Menu. 4-3-1 System Menu and the Operati on Modes Select an operation mode by press ing the cor responding touch switc h in the Sys - tem Menu. The ope[...]

  • Page 83

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance m ode  Section 3-3 4-3-2 Menu T ree The System Menu allows to ef fect various NT600S functions by using the touch switches . The NT600S’s functions with respect to the Sy stem Menu are related as shown below . For the operations with the Sy stem Menu, refer to the “Operations with[...]

  • Page 84

    Reference Reference  Section 3-3 4-3-3 Operations with the System Menu The following gives the procedur e to call the System Menu, select the menu items , and other operations with the System Menu. Make sure that DIP SW2-3 “Switch to the System Menu enabled/disabled” is set to OFF ( enabled). If the setting is O N (disabled) , the System [...]

  • Page 85

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s  Section 3-3 Selecting the Menu Items Press ( touch) a menu item on the scr een to select the item. Menu items allow to make the O N/OFF [...]

  • Page 86

    Reference Reference  Section 3-4 4-4 Initializing Memory If the NT600S is us ed for the fir st time or if the scr een data is ruined and the NT600S c annot be normally st arted, the memory needs to be initialized. The memory initializ ation is required in the cases mentioned below . When the NT600S is used for the fir st time or when an er ro[...]

  • Page 87

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ M EM O RY I NI T I AL I ZATI ON M ENU ] Qu i t S c r e e n D a t a Me mo r y M em or y T abl es D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y S w i t c h [...]

  • Page 88

    Reference [ M EM O RY I NI T I AL I ZATI ON M ENU ] Qu i t S c r e e n D a t a Me mo r y M em or y T abl es D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y S w i t c h e s Note In itia liz e th e S c re e n D a ta M e m o ry ? C onf i r m C anc el T urn of f the DIP-Switch 2-1 and push the reset switch, then NT600S starts up normally . The scr een dat a m em or y[...]

  • Page 89

    Reference Reference [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ M EM O RY I NI T I AL I ZATI ON M ENU ] Qu i t S c r e e n D a t a Me mo r y M em or y T abl es D is p la y H is to ry Me[...]

  • Page 90

    In itia liz e th e M e m o ry T a b le s ? C onf i r m C anc el Reference Reference [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s  Section 3-4 Select “Confir m”. The memory table [...]

  • Page 91

    [ M EM O RY I NI T I AL I ZATI ON M ENU ] Qu i t S c r e e n D a t a Me mo r y M em or y T abl es D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y S w i t c h e s In itia liz e th e D is p la y H is to ry ? C onf i r m C anc el Reference  Section 3-4 Select “Dis play History ”. Select “Confir m”. The display histor y data memor y is initializ ed. If [...]

  • Page 92

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ M EM O RY I NI T I AL I ZATI ON M ENU ] Qu i t S c r e e n D a t a Me mo r y M em or y T abl es D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y S w i t c h [...]

  • Page 93

    Reference Reference  Section 3-5 4-5 Registering the Screen Data The s creen data is created by using the s upport tool and registered to the NT600S screen data memory . This sec tion des cribes the proc edure to r egister the sc reen data to the NT600S. For the scr een data creation and the s upport tool operation, refer to the NT-series Sup[...]

  • Page 94

    Caution Reference Reference  Section 3-5 T ransmission in Screen Units The NT600S allows the transmis sion of data for individual s creens. The screen number of the scr een to be transmitted can be specified with the s upport tool to transmit this sc reen only to the NT600S ( it is also pos sible to trans mit multiple screens in a batch). If,[...]

  • Page 95

    Reference [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode EXI T [ T RA NSMI T MODE ] S uppor t T ool M ode: N T600S EXI T [ T RA NSMI T MODE ] T ool → PT S cr een Dat a 0K B S uppor t T ool M ode: N T600S  Section 3-5 By setting the Support T ool Mode to “NT600M”, the NT600S is made compatible with the existing NTM supp[...]

  • Page 96

    -- -- -- -- -- He l p Me s s a g e -- -- -- -- -- D at a successf ul y t r ansm i t t ed ( H i t any key t o cont i nue) Reference  Section 3-5 7. When the sc reen data transmis sion is completed, the support tool will display the following screen. 8. Press any k ey on the support tool to return to the File Selection s creen. 9. Pressing the [...]

  • Page 97

    C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE EXI T NEXT PA G E  Section 3-6 4-6 Setting the Conditions of Communications with the PC/ Host by Using the Memory Switches The communic[...]

  • Page 98

    H os t Li nk Speed 19200bps A u to m a tic R e s e t O N [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 2 / 2) ] EXI T SA VE EXI T PREV . PA G E A u to m a tic R e s e t O N [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 2 / 2) ] EXI T SA VE EXI T PREV . PA G E PT UNI T No . 7 A u to m a tic R e s e t O N [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 2 / 2) ] EXI T SA VE EXI T PREV . PA G E A u to m [...]

  • Page 99

    A u to m a tic R e s e t D at a B i t Lengt h S t op Bi t Lengt h ON 7bi t s Pa r i t y Bi t Fl ow C ont r ol 2bi t s Od d XO N/ XOFF [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 2 / 2) ] R S- 232C Speed 19200bps EXI T SA VE EXI T PREV . PA G E [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u[...]

  • Page 100

    C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE EXI T NEXT PA G E [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s[...]

  • Page 101

    C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE EXI T NEXT PA G E A u to m a tic R e s e t H os t Li nk Speed ON 19200bps [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 2 / 2) ] EXI T SA VE EXI T PREV . PA G[...]

  • Page 102

    [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE[...]

  • Page 103

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound R S- 232C OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I [...]

  • Page 104

    A u to m a tic R e s e t D at a B i t Lengt h S t op Bi t Lengt h ON 7bi t s Pa r i t y Bi t Fl ow C ont r ol 2bi t s Od d XO N/ XOFF [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 2 / 2) ] R S- 232C Speed 19200bps EXI T SA VE EXI T PREV . PA G E [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode  Section 3-6 The setting changes when each of the [...]

  • Page 105

    [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE[...]

  • Page 106

    Caution Note Reference  Section 3-7 4-7 Starting the Operation After completing the s creen data transmiss ion, connec t the NT600S to the PC/ Host and s tart the oper ation. Carefully check the operation of all s creen data and host progr ams before using them. If incorrect, the system may operate unpredictably . Otherwise the system may ope[...]

  • Page 107

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW[...]

  • Page 108

    Reference  Section 3-8 T o set and quit the menu, press the [SA VE EXIT] touch switch. T o quit without setting, pr ess [EXIT]. ON: The k ey press sound will be given for 0.2 s econd when a touch switch is pressed. OFF: The key press sound will not be giv en when a touch key is pr essed. 4-8-2 Using the Buzzer The NT600S c an set a buz zer to[...]

  • Page 109

    Reference [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M [...]

  • Page 110

    Reference [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode  Section 3-8 T o set and quit the menu, press the [SA VE EXIT] touch switch. T o quit without setting, pr ess [EXIT]. When “OFF” is set, the buzzer does not s ound during operation. ON: T he buzzer will sound when a command from the Host is given, the sc reen attri[...]

  • Page 111

    [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE[...]

  • Page 112

    Reference [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s  Section 3-8 4-8-4 Resume Function (Featured w ith Battery Unit Onl y) The resume function is used to maintain the data content[...]

  • Page 113

    C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW I TCH MEN U ( 1 / 2) ] S uppor t T ool M ode N T600S EXI T SA VE EXI T NEXT PA G E  Section 3-8 Each time the “ Resume Func- tion” touc h switc h is pres sed, the setting option c hanges from “O[...]

  • Page 114

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s C o mm. Me t h o d K ey Pres s Sound B uzzer Sound H os t Li nk OF F P u ttin g -O u t T im e R es um e Funct i on OF F N one ON [ M EM O RY SW[...]

  • Page 115

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D B uzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h  Se[...]

  • Page 116

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D B uzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h Reference ?[...]

  • Page 117

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D B uzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h Reference ?[...]

  • Page 118

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D B uzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h  Se[...]

  • Page 119

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D I Buzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h  S[...]

  • Page 120

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D B uzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h [ COMM UNI C[...]

  • Page 121

    EXI T [ TOOL TRA NS MI T CHE CK ] Note [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s  Section 3-9 The data r eceived fr om the c onnected s upport tool/Hos t are displayed in hex a[...]

  • Page 122

    [ I / O CHE CK MENU ] Qu i t LE D B uzzer B ackl i ght T ouch S w i t ch LC D D i spl ay C om m uni cat i on I / F DI P- Swi t c h [ D I P- SW I TCH ST A TUS ] 1. For ced M em or y I ni t . O FF 2. Language Engl i sh 3. M ode C hange E nabl e 4. Reser ved 5. Reser ved 6. Reser ved 7. Reser ved 8. Bat t er y Low Check O FF EXI T ON OFF 12 3 4 56 78 [...]

  • Page 123

    [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ PT SET TI NG ST A TUS ] C om m uni cat i on M et hod H ost Li nk P T C ont r ol Area D M 0010 P T N ot i f i cat i on Ar ea D M 0020 A u to m a tic R e s e t O F F R es um e Funct i on O FF H os t Li nk Spe[...]

  • Page 124

    Reference   Section 3-9 4-9-4 Display History The display histor y function records the number of times that s creens for which a display history attribute has been set by the suppor t tool are displayed, and dis- plays the accumulated oc currenc e data either in order of occur rence or or der of frequency format. Recording the Display His[...]

  • Page 125

    [ SYST EM M ENU ] Qu i t T r ansm i t M ode M ai nt enance M ode [ MAI NT E NA NCE MENU ] Qu i t PT Se t t i n g St a t u s I/O C h e c k D is p la y H is to ry Me mo r y I n i t . Me mo r y S w i t c h e s [ DI SPLAY HI ST OR Y MEN U ] Qu i t T i m e O r der Frequent O r der  Section 3-9 Reading the Recor ded Display His tory Before s tar[...]

  • Page 126

    S cr een num ber No. Freq. M essage 24 ( ) Workpi ec e m i sal i gnm ent A.2 24 ( ) Workpi ec e m i sal i gnm ent A.2 4 ( ) V al ve abnor mali t y 26 ( ) Workpi ec e m i sal i gnm ent B.1 25 ( ) Workpi ec e m i sal i gnm ent A.3 35 ( ) Fr equent st op 26 ( ) Workpi ec e m i sal i gnm ent B.1 35 ( ) Fr equent st op 26 ( ) Workpi ec e m i sal i gnm e[...]

  • Page 127

      SECTION 5 NT600S Functions This section des cribes the functions of the NT600S. 5-1 Creating and T ransmitting Sc reen Data 1 14 ........................................ 5-1-1 Setting the Support T ool for Use with the NT600S 1 14 .......................... 5-1-2 C reating Screen Data 1 15 ................................................[...]

  • Page 128

    Reference   Section 4-1 5-1 Creating and T ransmitting Screen Data This section describes briefly the support tool settings required for c reating scr een data and the screen data creation proc edure. For the details of the support tool and screen data cr eation, refer to the “NT-series Support T ool O peration Manual” (V028-E1-01). 5-[...]

  • Page 129

    Note   Section 4-1 T o create the NT600S screen data, make settings in the “T ool Settings” screen as follows. PT T ype :NT600S Memory Size :128 KB Direct Acc ess :When using Host link /NT link /C200H direct communic ation: Ve r. 4 o r Ve r. 5 . When using RS-232C: “None” Direct Ma cn T ype :OMRON 5-1-2 Creating Screen Data Screen [...]

  • Page 130

      Section 4-1 Select “Edit Scr een”. ➡ Select a file used for stor ing the s creen data for the NT600S in the “File List” screen. T o c reate a new file, s elect “New File”. T o edit an exist ing file, selec t a file to edit. Select “New File” and pres s [Enter]. Enter filename on completion of c reation. Select “ Scree[...]

  • Page 131

      Section 4-1 PT status c ontrol area: Section 5-4 NT600S Status Control (page 192) PT st atus notify area: Sec tion 5-5 Notification of the Oper ating Status to the PC (page 197) Numeral memory table: 5-2 Memory T ables and Bar Graph (page 164) character -string memor y table: 5-2 Memory T ables and Bar Gr aph ( page 164) Select a screen [...]

  • Page 132

      Section 4-1 [Exiting the Edit sc reen] Return to the “Screen List”. [T o the File Selection] Enter filename to newly cr eated screen data. Return to the “File List”. Pressing the [F8] (Star t-up screen) k ey allows setting of the screen number to be displayed when the NT600S is booted. (O nly effectiv e when us ing RS-232C) T ran[...]

  • Page 133

    Caution   Section 4-2 It is also possible to transmit the data in sc reen units by pressing [F10] (Next) , then [F6] (Transmit) on the “Screen List” screen. Howev er , the memory table data and direct information are not tr ansferred w hen this function is used. Use the tr ansmis- sion scr een to change and add this information and tra[...]

  • Page 134

     Section 4-2 5-2-2 Characters and Figures Which can be Displayed The NT600S s creen can display char acters , figur es, and other various elements . This section des cribes the types and attributes of the character s and figures which can be displayed and do not need to be c hanged at all. For the settings , display , and use of the c hara[...]

  • Page 135

    Reference  Section 4-2 Enlarged display of the char acters and marks The char acters and marks can be enlar ged to the following sc ales. x1 scale Double width scale Double height scale x4 scale x9 scale x16 scale x64 scale Smoothing The character s and marks enlarged to the x4 sc ale or larger are displayed with the outline automatically [...]

  • Page 136

     Section 4-2 5-2-3 Communication with the Host Communication with Host Link, NT Link, and C200H Direct Communication Using the direct communication function, bits and wor ds can be allocated without restric tion to the PC memory ar ea, and data can then be direc tly written to and read from these bits and words. This makes the following po[...]

  • Page 137

    Caution  Section 4-2 Ascertainable NT600S Statuses The following NT600S s tatuses c an be ascertained. PT operating s tatus :Whether the NT600S is operating or stopped Screen number :Screen number of the c urrently dis played screen Numeral setting input :Whether a numeric al value has been input by numeral setting For details on the actua[...]

  • Page 138

    Reference  Section 4-3 5-3 Screen Display This section des cribes the sc reen information r equired for the operation with the NT600S. 5-3-1 Classification of Screens The NT600S is provided with the following types of scr eens which are classified by the display method. Normal scr een Overlapping s creen Continuous screen The screen type i[...]

  • Page 139

    Reference Reference Reference  Section 4-3 Only one numer al s etting scr een which allows numeric values to be set on the NT600S s creen can be r egistered as a child sc reen. For the numeral setting, refer t o Section 4-8 Numer al Setting ( page 143). Make sure that the touc h switches and numbers set in the normal screens do not over la[...]

  • Page 140

    P r oduct i on St at us Li ne A : N or m al Li ne B : N or m al 1/ 3 ➡ ➡ Reference Reference  Section 4-3 Switching the Continuous Screens by Using the T ouch Switches Continuous scr eens c an be switched by using the [ ↓ ] and [ ↑ ] touch switches which have th e system key functio ns. When creating the screen, c reate touch switc[...]

  • Page 141

    Reference  Section 4-3 The sc reen attributes are set for eac h screen by using the “scr een selection” screen of the support tool. The support tool display s “alarm”, “backlight color” , etc. whic h are not used with the NT600S. If the numeral setting attribute on the NT600S has been set for “system”, the touch switches [E[...]

  • Page 142

    Reference  Section 4-4 5-4 Memory T ables The NT600S has the “char acter-s tring memor y table” for the charac ter data and the “numeral memory table” for numeric data which can be written and updated by the PC/Host. The contents of the memory tables can be set by using the support tool when dis- playing the memory tables on the sc[...]

  • Page 143

     Section 4-4 Enlarged display of the char acters and marks The char acters and marks can be enlar ged to the following sc ales. Double width s cale, Double height sc ale, x4 scale, x 9 s cale, x16 sc ale, x64 s cale Smoothing The char acters and mar ks enlarged to the x 4 scale or larger are displayed with the outline automatically smoothe[...]

  • Page 144

    Reference Reference  Section 4-4 Numerals Which can be Displayed The power of expr ession of the s creen can be i ncreas ed by giving various attrib- utes such as the enlarged or reverse display to the numerals of the numeral memory table. The numeral attributes can be s et in the edit s creen when creating t he screen data by using the su[...]

  • Page 145

    Reference Reference  Section 4-5 5-5 Bar Graphs The c ontents of the numeral memory tables of the NT600S c an be dis played as bar graphs as well as numeral data. Setting for bar graphs is made when creating the sc reen data using the suppor t tool. The following descr ibes the kinds of bar gr aphs that can be displayed. The display data o[...]

  • Page 146

     Section 4-5 Orientation and incremental direc tion The orientation and incremental direction of the bar graph can be selec ted from those mentioned below. ↑ (up): The bar graph incr ements upward in the v ertical orientation. ↓ (down): T he bar graph inc rements downward in the vertic al orientation. ← (left): The bar graph incremen[...]

  • Page 147

     Section 4-5 [T o display a value below 0 %: Sign display “Y es”] The bar graph is displayed in the r ange of - -100 % to 100 %. The middle of the bar graph indicates 0 %. % display 0 % 100 % - -100 % -- 6 0 % [Not to display a value below 0 %: Sign display “No”] The bar graph is displayed in the r ange of 0 % to 100 %. The end of [...]

  • Page 148

     Section 4-5 (2) When the absolute v alue of the % value is in the range of 100 % to 999 % The % v alue is displayed as it is . Sign display “No” : The display will be as mentioned below ac cording to the graph frame s etting. When the frame is displayed: % display 0 % 100 % 999 % Graph wi dth: 8 dots ↔ When the frame is not dis play[...]

  • Page 149

     Section 4-6 5-6 Lamps The NT600S has the “lamp” func tion used to simply dis play the PC bit status. Set the lamp function when creating the s creen data using the support tool. The following describes the k inds of lamps that c an be displayed. The status of the lamps (lit (flas hing) or unlit) can be changed by the H ost instruc - t[...]

  • Page 150

     Section 4-6 Guide display mes sage Lamps c an be displayed with the guide display messages . ➡ The guide display message attributes are the same as that for the “c haracter display”. Refer to “ Characters and Figures whic h can be Displayed” (page 128). Frame and lit/flas hing The display method of “lit/flashing” varies ac c[...]

  • Page 151

     Section 4-6 When a lamp is overlapped with a memory table display The guide display message for a lamp is a fixed character -string. If you want to change the lamp guide display in ac cordance with some condition, overlap t he dis- play area of a numeral memory table or character- string memory table w ith the lamp. Howev er , note that -[...]

  • Page 152

    Caution Correct use  Section 4-7 5-7 T ouch Switches The NT600S has a func tion whereby input oper ations can be performed by us ing touch panels displayed on the screen. NT600S screens can be switched, or bit information sent to the PC, by pr essing (lightly touching) the “touch switc hes” in a panel. The touch switc hes c an also be [...]

  • Page 153

    Reference  Section 4-7 Caution on pres sing touch s witches at 3 points When multiple touch switches are created at the relative positions indicated in the example below , malfunctions may occ ur due to the character istics of this switch c onfiguration. Be careful about the positioning when setting touch s witches. Example 1 :When switc h[...]

  • Page 154

     Section 4-7 Functions of touch s witches T ouch s witches can have the following func tions: - PC notific ation func tion Direct connection (page 181) RS-232C c ommunication ( page 205) - Scr een switch ( standalone) function ( page 141) - Sys tem key function (page 142) - Numer al setting function (page 146) Direct connection (page 189) [...]

  • Page 155

    Reference  Section 4-7 5-7-2 Standalone Function The NT600S has a function that allows screens to be switched by pressing touch switches on its scr een, rather than by designation from the PC. This function is called the “standalone function”. The scr een number of the scr een that will be display ed when a touch s witch is pressed is [...]

  • Page 156

    Reference Reference  Section 4-7 5-7-3 System Key Functions The NT600S allows the allocation of “system key” functions to touch switches. The system key functions can then be used during operation by pressing the touch switches to which they have been allocated. For example, if, when a scr een for which buz zer sounding has been s et i[...]

  • Page 157

    Caution  Section 4-8 5-8 Numeral Setting The NT600S has a “numeral setting” function to enable numerical values to be in- put from the s creen. This function inputs numer ical values to numeral memory tables in r esponse to touch switc h operations, displays thes e numerical values on the screen, and sends them to the host. This sectio[...]

  • Page 158

    Correct use  Section 4-8 When there is no s ign display :0 to 99999999 (8 digits ) When there is a s ign display :- -9999999 to +9999999 (7 digits for negativ e numbers , 8 digits for pos itive numbers) If a sign is dis played when using the thumbwheel ty pe of numeral setting, the maxi- mum number of digits for both pos itive and negative[...]

  • Page 159

     Section 4-8 Numeric Key T ype When a numerical v alue is input using touch s witches to whic h numeric key func- tions hav e been allocated, the input numerical value is display ed on the screen. On press ing the return key after completing input, the input numerical v alue is writ- ten to the numeral memory table and notified to the hos [...]

  • Page 160

     Section 4-8 5-8-3 Creating Numeric Keys In order to input numer ical v alues using the numeral setting function, apart from the display area for the numeral setting, the numeric k eys mus t also be created. Setting Screen Attribute s The type of numeric k eys can be selected using the numeral s etting attributes of the screen attributes. [...]

  • Page 161

    Reference  Section 4-8 Numeric Key Allocations The following special touch switc h number s (numeric key numbers) ar e allocated to the numeric key s. T ouch Switch Number Numeric Key T ouch Switch Number Numeric Key T ouch 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 2[...]

  • Page 162

     Section 4-8 5-8-4 Using Numeric Keys T o input numerical data at a numeral s etting area during operation, first select the numeral setting at which the data is to be input, and then input the numerical value by pressing the numeric key s (touch s witches) . Selecting the Numeral Setting Area for Data Input Select the numeral setting area[...]

  • Page 163

     Section 4-8 Inputting Numerical V alues Input numeric al v alues using the following numeric keys (touch switc hes): numer- als (0 to 9), dec imal point ( .), sign (+,- - ), clear (C LR), and r eturn ( ). Inputting the integer and decimal fraction par ts When inputting a numeric value inc luding a decimal point, input the integer and deci[...]

  • Page 164

    Reference  Section 4-8 Upper/lower limit check (only w hen using direct connection) By s etting a maximum v alue and minimum v alue for input numeric al values , the storage of erroneous v alues outside the applicable r ange in numeral memory tables and their notification to the PC/Host can be prevented. The upper/lower limit check is ex e[...]

  • Page 165

     Section 4-8 Upper/lower limit chec k An upper/lower limit check is executed when the incrementing/decrementing ( +, - -) key s are pr essed. If the input numer ical v alue is outside the valid range, the data in the numeral memory table before the k ey was pr essed is r edisplayed and notified to the host. However , with thumbwheel type n[...]

  • Page 166

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  • Page 167

     SECTION 6 Using Host Link/NT Link/C200H Direct This s ection des cribes how the NT600S can be us ed when using the Host link /NT link/C200H direct. 6-1 Outline of Hos t Link / NT Link / C200H Direct Operation 154 .......................... 6-1-1 Equipment and Settings Us ed in This Chapter 154 ............................. 6-1-2 Allocatab[...]

  • Page 168

    Reference Reference  Section 5-1 6-1 Outline of Host Link / NT Link / C200H Direct Operation This section des cribes the basic s for operating the NT600S through communica- tions with the PC using the Host link/NT link/C200H direc t. 6-1-1 Equipment and Settings Used in This Chapter The following equipment and s ettings are us ed in the ex[...]

  • Page 169

     Section 5-1 6-1-3 NT600S Status Control and Noti fication to PC This section des cribes the fundamentals of the dis play elements, NT600S status control, and notification which are the basic s of the NT600S functions. For the detail method of use of the PT status control area and the PT status notify area, refer to Sections 5-4 NT600S Sta[...]

  • Page 170

    Reference 000 n+3 CH 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 Bit  Section 5-1 Controlling the NT600S Status by Using Allocated Bits and W ords ..... PT Status Control Area (PC to PT) The PT status control area ( PC to PT) is provided to c ontrol the NT600S s tatus from the PC. When data is written to this area in the PC, the NT600S will read the data and o[...]

  • Page 171

    Caution Reference  Section 5-1 The PT status c ontrol area (PC to PT) can be alloc ated to the following PC areas. Symbol CS e r i e s P C s Allocated CVM1/CV S eries PCs Allocated DM Data memo ry ✓ Data memor y ✓ CH Internal/Special Relay ✓ Internal/Special Relay ✓ TIM Ti me r Ti m e r CNT Counter Counter HR Holding Relay ✓ -- A[...]

  • Page 172

    Reference Reference  Section 5-1 Notifying the NT600S Status by Using Allocated Bit s and W ords ..... PT Status Notify Area (PT to PC) The PT status notify ar ea (PT to PC) is prov ided to notify the NT600S status changes to the PC. When any NT600S status has changed, suc h change is wr itten to this area in the PC, and the PC will r ead [...]

  • Page 173

    Reference Caution Reference  Section 5-1 As the number of the numeral table is wr itten, the PT status numeral setting strobe flag is simultaneous ly s et ON (1) . After this is notified to the PC, this flag reverts to OFF (0). Chec king the s tatus of this flag will prov ide a simple method of chec king if a number has been input from the[...]

  • Page 174

    Reference Reference Reference  Section 5-1 6-1-4 Switching the Screen Display The following describes the proc edure used to s witch the NT600S s creen display by controlling from t he PC. The display screen c an be s witched also by pres sing a touch s witch during the operation after r egistering a scr een number to the touch switch. For[...]

  • Page 175

    Reference Reference  Section 5-1 Use of the scr een switching strobe Create a progr am to read the number of the currently displayed screen and to write the number to the “s creen switch s etting word” at the leading edge of the “scr een switching strobe” of the PT status notify area. This program enables screen s witching by using[...]

  • Page 176

    Reference  Section 5-1 6-1-5 Notifying the Display Screen to the PC (T o Display the Number of Currently Displayed Screen) The following descr ibes the processing to dis play the number of currently dis- played scr een of the NT600S. This proces sing reads the data from the PC s tatus notify area. T o indicate that the s creen has switched[...]

  • Page 177

    Reference  Section 5-1 Procedure 1. Us e 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 “curr ently displayed sc reen wor d” in the in the PT st atus notify area when the “sc reen switch str obe flag” in the PT status notify area has tur ned ON. The contents o[...]

  • Page 178

    Reference  Section 5-2 6-2 Memory T ables and Bar Graph This section des cribes allocation of the memor y table t o PC words, and changes to the c ontents of words neces sary to display char acters, numerals, and graphs by communicating with the PC using the Host link/NT link . For the functions relating to memory tables and bar graphs, r [...]

  • Page 179

     Section 5-2 Direct s pecification Direct s pecification is a method of s pecification in which the c ontents of dis- played memory tables are directly corr elated with the contents of the allocated words. NT600S PC Character string memory table 51 Allocated channel (character string memory table 51) Direct specification Indirect s pecific[...]

  • Page 180

    Note  Section 5-2 Number of registr ation words Set the number of wor ds within 20 words required for registering the character- string data. One word can stor e two half-size charac ters or one full-siz e charac- ter . Setting the w ords for the charac ter-s tring memory tables The character-s tring memory tables c an be allocated to the [...]

  • Page 181

    Note  Section 5-2 Setting the Words of the Numeral Memory T able When creating the screen data by using the s upport tool, mak e the following set- tings for each number ed numeral: Initialization setting Set whether or not the PC wor ds are initialized with the numeral memory table initial value r egistered to the sc reen data memory w he[...]

  • Page 182

    Note  Section 5-2 Available allocation wor ds The memory tables c an be allocated to the following PC areas: CS e r i e s P C s CVM1/CV Series PCs Sym bol A r e a N a m e Allocation A r e a N a m e Allocation y A rea N ame Nume r a l Char act er A rea N ame Nume r a l Char act er DM Data Memo ry ✓ ✓ Data Memo ry ✓ ✓ CH Internal/Spe[...]

  • Page 183

    Reference  Section 5-2 Displaying the numer al 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 wor d or digit 8 of a double word) is process ed in different way s. Hexadecimal display: All digits are ha[...]

  • Page 184

    Reference Reference  Section 5-2 Contents of the character -string memory table A character- string is stored i n the allocated words beginning with the first wor d in half-size or normal- size char acters. T wo half-s ize charac ters or two normal- size char acter is stored in one wor d. One memory table can store up to 16 w ords (32 c ha[...]

  • Page 185

    Reference  Section 5-2 When it is necessary to dis play changing data such as monitored data of wor ds in the PC, us e the numeral and charac ter-str ing memory tables. This must be used to change the display contents (c ontents of memor y table and words) . Procedure 1. Us e the support tool to allocate the numeral and character -string m[...]

  • Page 186

     Section 5-2 PC ladder program Create a PC ladder progr am as follows : INC(38) DM0000 00100 INC(38) DM0001 (1) Word for leas t s ignifi cant 4 digits of #1 (2) Word for most signifi cant 4 digits of #1 @INC(38) DM0002 (2) Word for most signifi cant 4 digits of #1 (3) Word f o r #2 25506 (=) 00001 DIFU(13) 00100 25502 1 second clock Progra[...]

  • Page 187

    Reference  Section 5-2 In this section, the procedure for changing the display contents by using method (1) is explained. Method (2) involves changing the contents of the allocated table. For details, r efer to the s ections on memory table copy (page 175) and c hanging displayed numer- als or char acter-s trings (dir ect s pecification) ([...]

  • Page 188

     Section 5-2 Example of Changing a Character-String in Indirect Specificat ion An example in which the character-str ings being display ed are changed by adding the contents of the wor d allocated to the numeral memor y table which is us ed in indirect specific ation is given below. Setting by the suppor t tool Perform t he following setti[...]

  • Page 189

    Reference Reference  Section 5-2 Program operation When the program is executed by displaying the screen on the PT , the following operation is performed. (1) Each time contact 00100 comes O N, the display on the NT600S c hanges to the next item in the following sequence. NT20S → NT600S → NT610G → NT610C (2) Each time contact 00101 c[...]

  • Page 190

    Reference  Section 5-2 Available allocation wor ds The PT status control area can be allocated to the following PC areas: Symbol CS e r i e s P C s Allocated CVM1/CV S eries PCs Allocated DM Data memo ry ✓ Data memor y ✓ CH Internal/Special Relay ✓ Internal/Special Relay ✓ TIM Ti me r Ti m e r CNT Counter Counter HR Holding Relay ?[...]

  • Page 191

     Section 5-2 Order for w riting to the PT status control area (PC to PT) First write the “copy destination memor y table number”, and then, wr ite the “copy source memory table number” to the PT status c ontrol ar ea (PC to PT) . The NT600S reads the area sometimes when the PC is wr iting the settings. If the “copy sourc e memor [...]

  • Page 192

     Section 5-2 PC ladder program Create a PC ladder progr am as follows : @MOV(21) #0004 09000 @MOV(21) #0010 (1) Copy type, copy des tination m emory table # Copy destinat ion word Copy source m emory table # Copy source word @MOV(21) #0004 09000 @MOV(21) #0011 (2) Copy type, copy des tination m emory table # Copy destinat ion word Copy sou[...]

  • Page 193

    Reference Reference  Section 5-2 6-2-5 Upgrading Bar Gr aphs (Changing the Contents of Allocated W ords) The following describes the proc edure to upgrade the bar graph display on the NT600S by changing the contents of the alloc ated words. T o change the bar gr aph display on the NT600S, c hange the c ontents of the PC words to which the [...]

  • Page 194

    Reference Reference  Section 5-3 6-3 Lamps, T ouch Switches, and Numeral Setting This section descr ibes bit allocation for lamps and touch switches and the method used to find the numeral input using the numeral s etting function, when communi- cating with the PC using the Host link/NT link/C200H direc t. For details on lamps, touch switc[...]

  • Page 195

    Reference  Section 5-3 6-3-2 T urning ON (lit) and OFF (unlit) the Lamps (Changing the Contents of Allocated Bits) The following describes the proc edure to change the lamp display status on the NT600S by changing the contents of the alloc ated bits. T o change the lamp display status on the NT600S, turn ON and OFF the lamp con- trol bit a[...]

  • Page 196

     Section 5-3 Lamp #5: Word 000205 (output bit to unclamp rotate robot arm), guide display message “UNCLAMP” Contents r egistered to the sc reen: Lamp #0 to #5 Line 1 Process 3 Conveyor Loading Robot Arm UP: Lamp#0 DOWN: Lamp#1 C/CLOCK: Lamp#2 CLOCK: Lamp#3 CLAMP: Lam p#4 UNCLAMP: Lamp#5 C/ CLOCK CL OCK DOWN UP CLA MP UNCLA MP PC ladder[...]

  • Page 197

     Section 5-3 6-3-3 Allocated Bits, and Display , of T ouch Switches Method for PC Notification and NT600S Control T wo types of bit can be allocated to touch switches : notify bits - which ser ve to notify statuses to the PC - and c ontrol bits, lamp bit, whic h control the lighting (flashing) of the touch switches. (For other types of fun[...]

  • Page 198

     Section 5-3 Notes on the Notification Operation The touch switch notific ation operations are as follows: T ype of Notification Operation When Using Host Link or NT Link with DM Are a When Using C200H Direct Communication or NT Link with other than DM Area Momentary (1)Notification in word units (other bits go OFF) (3) Notification in bit[...]

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    Reference  Section 5-3 6-3-4 Lit (Flashing) and Unlit T ouch Switch Statuses (Changing the Status of Allocated Bits) This section des cribes how to change the statuses of allocated bits and thereby the statuses of the touc h switches display ed by the NT600S. The statuses of touch switc hes display ed by the NT600S are c hanged by switch- [...]

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    Reference  Section 5-3 The status of the notify bit reflec ts the touch s witch status , as follows : Momentary : 0 (OFF) ... Not pressed 1 (ON) ... Press ed Alternate : The bit alloc ated for notification is set to 1 (ON) if currently 0, and to 0 (OFF) if cur rently 1. Set : The bit allocated for notific ation is forc ibly set to 1 (ON) .[...]

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     Section 5-3 Important Points T ype of Notification Operation When Using Host Link or NT Link with DM Are a When Using C200H Direct Communication or NT Link with other than DM Area Momentary (1)Notification in word units (other bits go OFF) (3) Notification in bit units Alternate Set Reset (2)Notification in word units (however , the word [...]

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     Section 5-3 T ouch s witch #1 1: Function “Notify Bit” Display attribute “Light” Control bit CH 05001 (Stop flag) ... Guide mess age: “ STOP” Notify bit CH 06001 Data registered for the sc reen: touch s witch #10, touch s witch #1 1 Li ne 1 T o u c hs w i t c h# 1 1 RUN T ouch s witc h #10 STOP PC program Create the following [...]

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     Section 5-3 Program operation The operation when the program is executed is pres ented below . Execut e program Press Run touch switc h. Press Stop touc h swit ch. Stop flag : 1 (ON) Stop touc h swit ch : Lit Run fl ag : 1 (ON) Run touch swit ch : Lit Stop f lag : 0 (OFF) Stop t ouch swit ch : Unli t Run flag : 0 (OFF) Run touch swit ch :[...]

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    Reference  Section 5-3 [“Conte nt upgrade mem ory table ” in the PT sta tus not ify are a and PT sta tus] 00 1 5 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 0 9876 5432 10 B i t -- 0 -- -- 0 0 0 Word m+1 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 Bit PT stat us Numeral m emory tabl e #: 000 t o 511 m+2 Numeral set ting s trobe flag PT stat us Content upgrade memory table 0 Numerl [...]

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     Section 5-3 Application Example This example shows the reading of the numeral memory table number after a val- ue has been changed by inputting numer ical data at the NT600S. Setting at the s upport tool Make the following settings us ing the support tool. Allocated word for the PT s tatus notify area : CH01 10 Numeral memory table entry [...]

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    15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit 000 Word n+3 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 Bit PT status control bits 00 PT stat us control desi gnation  Section 5-4 6-4 NT600S Status Control The statuses of the NT600S c an be controlled from the PC by writing c ontrol data to the “PT s tatus c ontrol bits” of the PT status c ontrol area allocated[...]

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    Reference  Section 5-4 Screen dis play (bit 15) The screen display bit is used to display and clear the scr een to prev ent “burn-in” on the CRT . Set bit 15 to 0 (OFF) to clear the screen. (When the LCD display unit is used, the backlight will also go OFF at the same time.) When the sc reen has been cleared, the las t displayed scr ee[...]

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    Reference Reference  Section 5-4 Continuous buzz er (bit 13) and intermittent buz zer (bit 12) In the case of both buzzer s, when the respectiv e bit is ON the buzzer s ounds and when it is OFF the buzzer does not s ound. The “continuous buzzer ” sounds continuously without interruption. The “intermittent buz zer” sounds for 0.5 s [...]

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    Reference  Section 5-4 6-4-2 How to Control NT600S Functions This section des cribes how to control the func tions of the NT600S. Restrictions on allocating wor ds The PT status control area (PC → PT) can be allocated to the PC memory areas listed in the following table. Symbol CS e r i e s P C s Allocated CVM1/CV S eries PCs Allocated D[...]

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     Section 5-4 PC program Create the following PC ladder program. @MOV(21) #A000 103 09002 09003 09002 @MOV(21) #9000 103 @ANDW(34) 103 #CFFF (1) Displ ay t he scr een, sound cont i nuous buzzer W o rd fo r P T s ta tu s co ntro l (2) Displ ay t he scr een, sound i nt er m i t t ent buzzer W o rd fo r P T s ta tu s co ntro l (3) W o rd fo r [...]

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    Caution  Section 5-5 6-5 Notification of the Operating Status to the PC (Determining the NT600S Operating Status) The status ( operating statuses , etc .) of the NT600S can be determined from the PC by reading the “PT s tatus” word in the PT status notify area allocated in the PC memory . NT600S PC PT stopped PT status notify area Curr[...]

  • Page 212

     Section 5-5 Battery (bit 13) If the voltage of the bac kup battery for the NT600S memory becomes low, this bit is set to O N (1) . - T his bit is v alid only when DIP s witch 2-8 is ON (1). - Bac kup battery is optional. Screen sw itch str obe flag (bit 12) When the sc reen displayed on the NT600S is s witched by a designation from the PC[...]

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    Reference  Section 5-5 Since all the CVM1/CV-s eries special auxiliary 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 ty pe. See “Appendix L PC Memory Map” (page 291) for more details. Procedure 1. Us e the support tool to all[...]

  • Page 214

     Section 5-5 Program operation (1) If PT operating status (contact 1 1215) is tur ned OFF (0) and battery (con- tact 1 1213) is turned ON (1), “ 1” ( NT600S stop, low battery voltage) is trans- mitted t o DM0001. (2) If PT operating status (contact 1 1215) is tur ned OFF (0) and battery (con- tact 1 1213) is turned O FF ( 0), “ 2” [...]

  • Page 215

     SECTION 7 Using the RS-232C Interface Unit This section des cribes how to use the NT600S when it is connected to a Host using the RS-232C interf ace. 7-1 RS-232C Interfac e U nit Communications 202 ....................................... 7-1-1 C ommunication Procedur e 202 .............................................. 7-1-2 Precautions 2[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-1 7-1 RS-232C Interface Unit Communications The communication proc edure through the RS-232C cir cuit and the program flow using examples in BASIC are des cribed below. 7-1-1 Communication Procedure The Host and NT600S communic ate ac cording to the following procedur e. 1, 2, 3... 1. The RS-232C circ uit must be opene[...]

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     Section 6-1 Operation by Operating Commands The following describes c ontrol of the NT600S using the operating commands, and the flow of notifications fr om the NT600S. For the actual procedur e for using the operating commands, r efer to 7-2 Com- mands Sent by the Hos t (page 208) and 7- 3 Commands Sent by the NT600S (page 218). The oper[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-1 7-1-2 Precautions Some impor tant points to c onsider when us ing commands are lis ted below . Command Length If a mistake during command specification r esults in a command being too long, the correc t length of the command is ex ecuted and the remainder is ignored. A timeout error results if a mistak e during comma[...]

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    Note  Section 6-1 7-1-3 Notification and Contr ol of T ouch Switches If a touch switc h is pr essed, the corr esponding touc h switch number or bit informa- tion is sent to the Host. Conversely , t o turn ON a touch switch or cause it to flash, the touch switch number or bit information is sent from the H ost. The type of data relating to [...]

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     Section 6-1 7-1-4 T able of Commands Operating Commands Ty p e Command Name Page Screen control [ESC] 0 Display Specified Screen 208 [ESC] X Request Screen Number 209 Memory table op- e r a t i o n [ESC] B Write Character-string Memory T able 209 eration [ESC] C 4-digit Write Numeral Memory T able 210 [ESC] D 8-digit Write Numeral Memory [...]

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     Ty p e Command Name Page Delete [ESC] & Clear Screen 222 Character Size [ESC] ) Character Specify Size 222 [ESC] Specify Character Enlargement 223 Character Display A t t r i b u t e s [ESC] ! No rmal Disp lay 223 Attributes [ESC] ” Set Inverse Display 224 [ESC] # End Inverse Display 224 [ESC] $ Set Flashing Display 224 [ESC] % End [...]

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    Note Reference  Section 6-2 7-2 Commands Sent by the Host The operating commands s ent by the Host are descr ibed below . All data v alues must be s ent in ASCII code. Example: m 1 m 2 d 1 d 2 d 1 35 41 31 32 33 2-bit hexadecimal 5A H 3-bit BCD 123 7-2-1 Displaying the Screen This section des cribes the pr ocedure for s creen dis play by t[...]

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     Section 6-2 Inquiry of the displayed screen A s creen number can be inquired using the f ollowing command to k now the num- ber of the displayed s creen. Request Screen Number Format 1B [ESC] 58 x Description Enquires what number sc reen is displayed on the NT600S. The NT600S returns the number of the displayed scr een using the Sc reen N[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-2 If the actual c haracter s tring is longer than the s pecified char acter string length, the specified number of c haracters is written and the remainder ar e discarded. A timeout err or mess age is display ed if the actual character str ing is shor ter than the specified char acter s tring length. W riting Numerals [...]

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    Reference   Section 6-2 Copying the Memory T able Use the following command to change numerals or character -strings to be dis- played on the NT600S after copying the contents of a memory table. Copy Memory T able Format 1B [ESC] s 1 s 2 d 1 d 2 d 3 m 1 s 3 2F / m 1 : T ype of memor y table 0( 3 0 H ): Character- string memory table 1( 3 1[...]

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    Bit Parame ter  Section 6-2 7-2-3 Lamps and T ouch Switches The procedure for changing/c hecking the display status of lamps and touc h switches , and that for disabling input from the touch switches using c ommands from the Hos t are des cribed below . For the functions of lamps and touch switc hes, refer to 5-6 Lamps (page 135) and 5-7 T[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-2 Bit ON: The lamp or touch switc h is turned on (or caused to flash). Bit OFF: The lamp or touch switch is turned off. Example T o turn on lamps and touc h s witches with the numbers 1, 5, 6, 7, and 26 m0 1 m0 2 m1 1 m1 2 m2 1 m2 2 m3 1 m3 2 … m13 1 m13 2 = E200000400000000000000000000 Description Changes the displa[...]

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    Reference Reference  Section 6-2 Description Enquires the s tatus of a lamp or touch switch s pecified by its addres s. The NT600S returns the Lamp and T ouch Switch Display Status Res ponse Com- mand ( refer to 7-3 Lamp and T ouch Switch Display Status Response ) to repor t the display status . Disabling/Enabling t he T ouch Switch Input [...]

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    Reference Reference  Section 6-2 7-2-4 Controlling the NT600S Status The NT600S status can be controlled by the Host. T urning OFF the Backlight / Preventing Afterimage By turning off the backlight or the sc reen using the following command, the back- light ser vice life can be maximiz ed when us ing the LCD model NT600S and the generation[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-2 Displaying t he System Menu By using the following command, it is pos sible to enable or disable display of the NT600S system menu. System Menu Display Permission Format 1B [ESC] 57 W m 1 m 1 : System menu display per mission/inhibition 0( 3 0 H ): Display permitted 1( 3 1 H ): Display inhibited Description System me[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-2 Controlling the LCD Screen When the LCD screen is used, the normal or invers e dis play mode c an be selected by using the following command. Display Mode Control Format 1B [ESC] 5F _ m 1 m 1 : Specifies the dis play mode: 0(30 H ): Normal dis play (white back ground) 1(31 H ): Inver se dis play (black bac kground) D[...]

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     Section 6-3 7-3 Commands Sent by the NT600S The operating commands s ent by the NT600S to the Host ar e described below . 7-3-1 Screen Display Notifying the Display Screen The scr een number of the screen currently display ed on the NT600S is sent to the Host on execution of the following command. Screen Number Response Format 1B [ESC] 59[...]

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    Reference  Section 6-3 Description A number with 4 transferred digits set with the NT600S number s etting function is reported to the Host with this c ommand. 8-digit Number Input Notify Format 1B [ESC] 46 F d 1 d 2 n 1 n 2 n 3 n 4 d 3 n 6 n 7 n 8 0D [CR] n 5 d 1 d 2 d 3 : Numeral memory table address to whic h number was input (3-digit he[...]

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    Bit Parame ter  Section 6-3 Notifying t hat a T ouch Switch Has Been Pressed When “On” is set for “Bit In” when setting the scr een attribute with the support tool, the “touch switc h pressed” s tatus is s ent to the Host in the bit information. If “O ff” is set for “Bit In”, the addr ess corres ponding to the touch swi[...]

  • Page 235

    Reference  Section 6-3 T ouch Switch Number Output (from NT600S to Host) Format 1B [ESC] 48 H m 1 m 2 m 3 0D [CR] m 1 m 2 m 3 : Address of the pr essed touch switc h (3-digit hex adecimal) 000 to 0E2 H ,0 E 7t o0 F E H (0 to 226, 231 to 254) Description If a touch switc h is pres sed while the s creen for whic h the “Bit In = Off” attr[...]

  • Page 236

    Reference Reference  Section 6-4 7-4 T erminal Commands T erminal commands allow the display of information from the Host as text and graphics, independently of the s creen stored in the NT600S. All data v alues must be s ent in ASCII code. Example: m 1 m 2 d 1 d 2 d 1 35 41 31 32 33 2-bit hexadecimal 5A H 3-bit BCD 123 7-4-1 Clearing the [...]

  • Page 237

    Reference Reference  Section 6-4 The character str ing is specified with the Specify Dis played Charac ters Com- mand (refer to 7-4-2 Specify Displayed Char acters ). Both nor mal char acters and 1/2-size charac ters are enlarged as s pecified by the Specify Character Enlargement Command (refer to 7-4-2 Specify Character Enlargement below)[...]

  • Page 238

    Reference Reference  Section 6-4 Specifying t he Inverse Display Use the following command to set the inver se display mode. Set Inverse Display Format 1B [ESC] 22 ” Description Sets the display attr ibute to inver se s o that all charac ters and marks sent subs e- quently ar e highlighted. O ther attributes remain unchanged. The Set Inv[...]

  • Page 239

    Reference Reference Reference  Section 6-4 The Set Flas hing Display Command is cancelled by the End Flas hing Display Command or the Normal Display Command (refer to 7-4-2 Normal Dis play and 7-4-2 End Flashing Display ). The setting with this c ommand remains valid until the screen dis play is switc hed or another display attribute setti[...]

  • Page 240

    Reference  Section 6-4 Specifying t he Character-string The char acter-s tring to be display ed can be spec ified by the following c ommand. Specify Displayed Characters Format 1B [ESC] 34 4 n 1 n 2 c 1 c 2 c n c 3 n 1 n 2 : Character str ing length as a number of normal characters (2-digit hexadeci- mal) 01 to 50H (1 to 80) c 1 c 2 c 3 to[...]

  • Page 241

     Section 6-4 Displaying t he Circle Us e the following command to display a circle. Draw Circle Format 1B [ESC] 38 8 x 1 x 2 x 3 y 1 y 2 y 3 r 1 r 2 r 3 x 1 x 2 x 3 : X coordinate of circ le center (3-digit BCD) y 1 y 2 y 3 : Y coordinate of circ le center (3-digit BCD) X coordinate Y coordinate 000 to 639 000 to 399 r 1 r 2 r 3 : circle r[...]

  • Page 242

    Note  Section 6-5 7-5 Key to Programs The following pr ograms include all the c ommands that can be used w ith the NT600S. 7-5-1 Use of Programs The sample program appear s as follows on the screen. Send comm and column Menu bar Sub-menu Param eter input col umn Run confirm colum n Receive c ommand display c olumn Use the pr ogram as shown[...]

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     Section 6-6 7-6 EXAMPLE PROGRAM[...]

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         ! "  #[...]

  • Page 255

    Caution  Section 7-1 8-1 Hardware Faults When a fault relating to the operation of the NT600S occ urs, find the symptoms in the table below and respond by following the cor responding “Remedy” indicated in the table. Confi rm system safety before t urnin g the po wer ON/OFF or resetti ng. Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably [...]

  • Page 256

     Section 7-1 NT600S Symptom s C ause Remedy Buzzer sounds, RUN LED is OFF . Malfunction due to external noise. Distance the communication cable from the source of the noise and insert a noise filter in the power supply line. T ouch panel does not respond Malfunction due to external noise Distance the communication cable from the source of [...]

  • Page 257

     Section 7-2 8-2 Responding to Displayed Error M essages When the NT600S dis plays an er ror mess age, find the c orresponding s ymptoms in the appropriate table below and respond by following the “Remedy” indicated in the table. 8-2-1 Errors Occurrin g when the Power is T urned ON The table below shows the err ors that can occur when [...]

  • Page 258

    Note  Section 7-2 8-2-4 Communication Errors This section des cribes the err ors relating to communication with the PC that can occur dur ing operation, and their remedies. Operation when a communic ation err or occur s When a communica tion error occ urs, the error message is displayed at the NT600S, and the buzz er s ounds. Error message[...]

  • Page 259

     Section 7-2 Message Cause Remedy Parity Error Framing Error O v e r r u n E r r o r Communication param eters set incorrectly. C heck whether the parity bit, data bit length, baud rate, stop bit length, and flow control settings of the PC/Host match the settings of the NT600S. O verrun E rror Overflow Error Noise caused data corruption du[...]

  • Page 260

    W ARNING  Section 7-3 8-3 Maintenance of the NT600S Carry out maintenance work in order to ensure that the NT600S is always used in its optimum c ondition. Do not attempt to take the NT600S apart and do not touch any internal parts while the power is being supplied. Doing either of these may result in electric al shoc k. Spare PT It is adv[...]

  • Page 261

    W ARNING  Section 7-3 Replacing the Backlight Switch off the power before replac ing the bac klight. O therwise y ou could sus tain an electric shoc k. Operation 1. Turn off the power to the NT600S and remove the lid of the CFL case, located at the upper right part of the rear of the NT600S: remov e the screw with a Phil- ips head scr ewdr[...]

  • Page 262

     Section 7-3 3. Remove the backlight ( -s haped). Remove the backlight, lifting it upward, by pulling the left handle after pushing the right handle to the right. 4. Fit a new backlight. Hold the handle and insert the projection at the right s ide face of the unit into the hole in the NT600S. Then, push the right handle until it clicks. Af[...]

  • Page 263

    Note  Section 7-3 Replacing the Battery The NT600S uses a lithium battery to back up the memory c ontents. The battery life is 5 year s if the NT600S is used in a l ocation where the ambient temperature is 25 C. If the temper ature at the location of use i s higher than this, the battery life w ill be shor ter . Change the battery at suita[...]

  • Page 264

    Reference Caution Note  Section 7-3 3. Pull out the battery together with the connector. 4. Install a new battery . Insert the battery connector, keeping it straight. 5. Close the CFL case lid and s ecure it with the scr ew . The battery may be replaced while the power is ON. In this cas e, there ar e no re- strictions on battery replaceme[...]

  • Page 265

    Note  Section 7-4 8-4 Inspection and Cleaning Clean and inspect the NT600S regularly to ensure that it is always used in its opti- mum condition. Cleaning Method If the dis play is dirty the sc reen is difficult to see. Clean the scr een from time to time as follows. In daily cleaning, wipe the display with a soft dr y cloth. If the soilin[...]

  • Page 266

    Caution  Section 7-4 Points inspected Inspect the following points to determine if ther e is any divergence from the stated c riteria. If there is, either improve the surr ounding environment so that the values fall within the stated r ange, or adjust the NT600S. Point Inspected Inspection Details Criterion Inspection Instrument Power supp[...]

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     Appendix A APPENDIX A Specifications General Specifications Item Specification Power supply voltage 24 VDC Allowable power supply v oltage range 20.4 VDC to 26.4 V DC (24 VD C - -15% +10%) Power consumption 24V , less than 15W (ST121 (B)-EV ) 24V , less than 25W (ST21 1 (B)-EV ) Inrush current 3Am a x . Ambient operating temperature 0t o [...]

  • Page 269

     Appendix A Performance Specifications Display Specifications Item Specification D o tm a t r i x o fS T N liquid crystal display Number of dots (resolution) 640 dots (vertically) x 400 dots (horizontally) (dot size: 0.30 mm) l i q u i d c r y s t a l d i s l a y panel Effective display area 192 mm (vertically) x 120 mm (horizontally) V ie[...]

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     Appendix A Display Capacity Item Specification Displ ay l t Character displays Fixed character data (character strings registered for each screen) y elements Character string displays 256 strings per file (40 bytes (40 normal characters) per string), 50 positions per screen Numeral displays * 50 positions per screen, 8-digit display Graph[...]

  • Page 271

     Appendix A Special Features Item Specification Buzzer T wo types: Continuous sound and intermittent sound Setting: Set “key press sound” in the “Memory Switch” menu of the Maintenance Mode ON. If “ERR ON” is set the buzzer only s ounds when an error occurs. ON: The buzzer sounds on designation from the PC/Host, when a screen w[...]

  • Page 272

     Appendix A Communications Specifications [For a Host Link] 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 b its Parity: Even Connector 9-pin, D-SUB connector (female) Number of units connected 1t o1 T ransmission distance[...]

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     Appendix B APPENDIX B Dimensions [ Body ] NT600S-ST121(B)-V NT600S-ST211(B)-V POWER RUN 275 (10.81) 263 (10.34) 192 (7.55) 180 (7.08) 6(0.24) 71 (2.79) Unit : mm (inch)[...]

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     Appendix B [ Installation ] Unit : mm (inch) 180 (7.09) 287 (1 1.3) 15.5 (0.61) 34 (1.34) (min.) 38 (1.5) (max.) Installation fitting Installation panel 204 (8.03) [ Cable Installation ] Unit : mm (inch) 45 (1.77) RS232C cable[...]

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    11 0 (4.33) 53.5 (2.11) 74.5 (2.93) 100.2 (3.94) 105 (4. 13) or les s 4 (0.16) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 45 (1.77) (Unit: mm)  Appendix C APPENDIX C Handling the RS-232C/RS-422 Converter Uni t This section shows the dimensions of the RS-232C/RS-422 conver ter unit (NT-AL001), and descr ibes the methods for installing and removing it. Refer to th[...]

  • Page 276

    Note  Appendix C Installation on a DIN Rail Hook the t op part of the rear of the converter unit ( (a) in the figure) onto the top edge of the DIN r ail, and push the unit in direction (b) . Then fit end plates on the right and left sides of the converter unit s o that the unit cannot shift s ideways. (a) (b) Removal from the DIN Rail Remo[...]

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    Caution  Appendix D APPENDIX D NT600S Installation Environment When installing the PT in the operation panel, obs erve the following points. See also the s ection “G etting Starting”. The view angle of the LCD s creen is 50 to the left and 40 to the right. Ins tall it at a position and height where operators will be able to s ee it wel[...]

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    Note  Appendix D T ake the following points into ac count in order to prevent noise (1) Avoid installing the unit in panels in whic h high-voltage equipment is als o installed. (2) Install the unit at a distance of at least 200 mm fr om power lines. Power line 200 mm min. 200 mm min. NT600S (3) If the unit is installed nex t to equipment t[...]

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    Note  Appendix E APPENDIX E Method for Maki ng the Cable for Connecti on to the PC/Host Explained below is the method for making the c able that connects the NT600S and the PC/Host. Connect the wires to the connec tors in accor dance with the connector s pecification for each unit. Making the Cable for Connection to the PC Parts Required T[...]

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    1 6 9 5 Correct Use 1 14 25 13  Appendix E Connector Specifications and Wiring for OMRON Units The combination of pin numbers to w hich the connecting wires are connected differs according to the connec tor specifications for each unit. Check the connector specifications of the unit to be connected and make the wiring connections for the i[...]

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     2. C500-LK201 and C200H-LK201(-V1) only[...]

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    1 6 9 5  Appendix E Wiring Connections The NT600S does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 (CS) . Either s hort the RS and CS pins of the PC connector together or set the CTS setting s elector s witch at the rear face of the hos t link unit to “0V” (s ee in the figure). Connect the cable shielding wir e to the connector cov er and pin 1 at the[...]

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    1 14 25 13 1 6 9 5  Appendix E Wiring Connections The NT600S does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 ( CS). Short t he RS and CS pins of the PC connector together (s ee in the figure) . Connect the cable shielding wir e to the connector cover and pin 1 at both the NT600S and CPU ends of the cable. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin number Abbrevi- atioon FG S[...]

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     Appendix E Wiring Connections CVM1/CV-series host link units have two ty pes of connec tor , which mus t be wired differently . The NT600S does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 (CS) . Either s hort the RS and CS pins of the PC connector together or set the CTS setting s elector s witch at the rear face of the hos t link unit to “0V” (s ee [...]

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    Note 1 6 9 5  Appendix E Connecting an NT600S to a C Series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE, or CPM1, CQM1, CVM1/CV Series ( -V )C P U Unit (Including Communication Port) C-Series C200HS, C200HX/HG /HE, CPM1, CQM1, CVM1/CV-Series (-EV ) C PU Unit 9-pin Connector Spec ifi- cations Applicable CPU: C200HS-CPU21-E C200HE-CPU32- E C200HG-CPU33-E C200HX-CP[...]

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    Reference  Appendix E Connecting an NT600S to an RS-232C/RS-422 Converter Unit ( NT -AL001) Connecting to an RS-232C/RS-422 conver ter unit allows transmissions over distanc es greater than 15 m (maxi- mum of 500 m). Max. 2 m Max. 500 m NT -AL001 Host NT600S RS-422A RS-232C When connec ting a C 200HX/HG/HE and an RS-232C/RS-422 converter u[...]

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    Note  Appendix E NT -AL001 RS-422A terminal block specifications Connected terminal bloc k: RS-422A terminal bloc k (M3 screws ) Electrical c haracteristic s: Confor m to EIA RS- 422A Signal direction: Signal input and output is relativ e to the NT-AL001. T erminal Block S i g n a l N a m e A b b r e v i a t i o n Si gnal Di r ect i on T e[...]

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     Appendix E Making the Cable The proc edure to mak e up the c able is desc ribed below . Refer to the following explanation when making an RS-422A c able also. Cable Preparation The preparation of the cable differs acc ording to whether or not the shielding wire is to be connected to the FG. Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FG (1) Cu[...]

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     Appendix E Cable with Shielding Wire Not Connected to FG (1) Cut the cable to the required length. (2) Remove the ex ternal vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade. T ake c are not to damage the s hielding underneath. (3) Cut back t he shielding wir e with s ciss ors. (4) Us e wire strippers to str ip the insulation from eac h [...]

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    Note  Appendix E Connector Cover Assembly Assemble the connector cov ers as s hown in the diagram below . End c onnected to FG Alumi num foi l tape End not c onnected to FG Preparing RS-232C Connector Cabl es Prepare a c onnector cable to connect a NT600S to a HOST s eparated by more than 5 m so that the supplied con- nector cable (XW2Z-50[...]

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     Appendix F APPENDIX F Connecting to an RS-232C/RS-422 Converter Unit (1:1) By us ing an RS-232C/RS-422 conv erter unit (NT-AL001), R S-232C can be converted to RS-422A, allowing long- - distance communication of up to 500 m. Connection Method OMRON PC RS-232C cable (max. 2 m) RS-232C/RS-422 convert er unit, type NT-AL001 RS-422A cable (ma[...]

  • Page 292

     Appendix F RS-422A Cable Wiring 3 4 5 6 Pin No. Abbrev. SDA SDB RDA RDB RS-422A terminal block Shielding wire NT -AL001 NT-AL001 RS-422A terminal block 3 4 5 6 FG SDA SDB RDA RDB 1 Abbrev. Pin No. 1 FG DIP Switch Sett ings at RS- 232C/RS-422 Converter Unit[...]

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    Reference  Appendix G APPENDIX G Function Restri ctions Depending on the Support T ool When using the dir ect c onnection func tion, sc reens c an be created by using the conventional support tools indi- cated below . NT series NT20M/NT2000M/NT600M support tool (Ver .4. ) In addition, the NT s eries support tool (Ver .2. ) can be used with[...]

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    Note  Appendix H APPENDIX H Making the Cable for Connection to the Support T ool Make the connection c able for connection to the s upport tool by referring to the following explanation. Parts Required The table below indicates the recommended par ts for making the c onnection cable. Name Model Remarks Connector XM2A-2501 25-pin, manufactu[...]

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     Appendix H With a 9-pin Connec tor Shielding wire 2 3 4 5 9 1 2 3 7 8 5 SD RD RS CS SG RD SD RS CS SG Personal computer side PT tool connect or side When making the connection cable, us e the following recommended parts . Name Model Remarks Connector XM2D-0901 9-pin type, made by OMRON (personal computer side) XM2A-0901 9-pin type, made b[...]

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     Appendix I APPENDIX I NT600S Internal Processing When Host/NT link or C200H dir ect is used, the following processing is executed ins ide the NT600S. Proces sing is divided into two types: per iodic proces sing and event proces sing. Periodi c P rocessing (When Using Direct Connecti on) The following process ing is executed inside the NT6[...]

  • Page 297

     Appendix I Number of words for screen element registration The number of wor ds used for sc reen element regis tration is as follows . Allocated wor ds : Number of words Allocated bits : Number of words calculated by summing the number of bits in e a c ha r e aa n dt a k i n g 1w o r dt o b e1 6b i t s . [Example] Character string memory [...]

  • Page 298

    Reference Reference  Appendix I Only the bit and numeral/charac ter-str ing memory table data of elements current- ly being us ed in the sc reen display is written to the PC. If the contents of a numer- al/character -string memory table that is not being used for dis play c hange, the new data is not written to the PC. Event Processing (Wh[...]

  • Page 299

     Appendix J APPENDIX J Model List PT Model Specification NT600S-ST121-EV Beige, LCD type NT600S-ST121B-EV Black, LCD type NT600S-ST21 1-EV Beige, EL type NT600S-ST21 1B-EV Black, EL type Host Link Uni t Model Specification Applicable PC C120-LK201-V1 3G2A6-LK201-EV1 CPU-m ounted type with RS-232C connector C-series C120 C 2 0 0 H C120-LK20[...]

  • Page 300

    Note  Appendix J CPUs (For Connection Via a Host Li nk) Model Specification PC T ype C20H C28H C40H C60H Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-seri es C20H C28H C40H C60H CPM1-10CDR- CPM1-20CDR- CPM1-30CDR- Connect an RS-232C adapter to the peripheral port. C-series CPM1 CQM1-CPU21-E CQM1-CPU41-E CQM1-CPU42-E CQM1-CPU43-E CQ[...]

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    Note Note  Appendix J CPUs (For Connection Via an NT Li nk (1:1)) Name Model PC T ype CPM1-10CDR- CPM1-20CDR- CPM1-30CDR- Connect an RS-232C adapter to the peripheral port. C-series CPM1 CQM1-CPU41-E CQM1-CPU42-E CQM1-CPU43-E CQM1-CPU44-E Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-seri es CQM1 C200HS-CPU21-E C200HS-CPU23-E C200HS[...]

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     Appendix J CPUs (For Connection Via a C200H Dir ect Communicati on) Name PC T ype C20H C28H C40H C60H C-series C20H C28H C40H C60H C200H-CPU01-E C200H-CPU03-E C200H-CPU1 1-E C200H-CPU21-E C200H-CPU23-E C200H-CPU31-E C200H C200HS-CPU01-E C200HS-CPU03-E C200HS-CPU1 1 -E C200HS-CPU21-E C200HS-CPU23-E C200HS-CPU31-E C200HS C200HE-CPU1 1 -E C2[...]

  • Page 303

     Appendix J Parts Used for Connection Cables with connector s Model Cable Length Applicable Units Communication M ethod XW2Z-200S 2m Host link units w ith 25-pin H o s t l i n k XW2Z-500S 5m H o s t l i n k u n i t s w i t h 2 5 - i n connectors H ost l i n k XW2Z-200T 2m Host link units and CPU units with Host link , XW2Z-500T 5m H o s t [...]

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     Appendix K APPENDIX K Option List Replaceable Backlight ... NT600S-CFL01 This is a backlight for replacement purpos es. Reflection-Suppressing Protective Sheet ... NT600M-KBA04 Stuck to the display to pr event it from being soiled. The entire sheet is colorles s and transparent.[...]

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    Reference  Appendix K Chemical-resistant Cover .. T ype NT600S-KBA01 Covers the front panel and protects it from chemical agents. The entire sheet is milky white and made of silicone rubber . The protection the cov er affords is summarized below. Protects Against Does Not Protect Against Boric acid Sulfuric acid Nitric acid Ammonia gas Car[...]

  • Page 306

    Note  Appendix K C200H Interface Unit ... NT-LB122 This is a host interface unit for exec uting direct communic ation. Battery ... 3G 2A9-BA T08 This is a lithium battery used for memory backup. The disposal of the batteries and backlight may be regulated by national or local authorities. Dispose of them in accor dance with the laws and re[...]

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     Appendix L APPENDIX L PC Memory Map OMRON C-Series Memory Map Area IR Area HR Area AR Area Link Relay Area Tim er/Count er Area DM Area Ladder type C20H C28H C40H C60H 0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 051 1 0000 to 1999 C120 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0031 0000 to 0127 0000 to 0051 C200H 0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000[...]

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     Appendix M APPENDIX M Special Characters English Char acter Codes Pin 2 of SW2 must be ON to enable English language messages to us e the following codes. Example: Hex c ode is represented by 30, dec imal code by 48, and character by 0. 30 0 48 Code 20 and 32 in the table r epresents a spac e, as indic ated by “ SP”.[...]

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     Hex Digits 1st 2nd 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- -0 20 SP 30 0 40 @ 50 P 60 ‘ 70 p 80 Ç 90 É 32 48 64 80 96 11 2 128 144 -1 21 ! 31 1 41 A 51 Q 61 a 71 q 81 ü 91 æ 33 49 65 81 97 11 3 129 145 -2 22 ” 32 2 42 B 52 R 62 b 72 r 82 é 92 Æ 34 50 66 82 98 11 4 130 146 -3 23 # 33 3 43 C 53 S 63 c 73 s 83 â 93 ô 35 51 67 83 99 11 5 131 147 [...]

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    Note  Appendix M Hex Digits 1st 2nd A- B- C- D- E- F- -0 A0 á B0 C0 D0 E0 α F0 ≡ 160 176 192 208 224 240 -1 A1 í B1 C1 D1 E1 β F1 161 177 193 209 225 241 -2 A2 ó B2 C2 D2 E2 Γ F2 ≥ 162 178 194 210 226 242 -3 A3 ú B3 C3 D3 E3 π F3 ≤ 163 179 195 21 1 227 243 -4 A4 ñ B4 C4 D4 E4 Σ F4 ⌠ 164 180 196 212 228 244 -5 A5 Ñ B5 C5 [...]

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     INDEX A Allocatable bits and words 154 .................. Allocated bit 13 ............................... Allocated word 13 ............................. Alternate (touc h switch) 185 .................... Automatic reset func tion 89 ..................... Automatic reset 245 ........................... B Backlight O FF func tion 96 .....[...]

  • Page 313

     Creating s creen data 1 15 ....................... D DIP switc h settings 107 ........................ DIP switch 28, 40 ............................. Data memory ( DM) 183 ........................ Decimal fraction parts 148 ...................... Description of par ts 26 ......................... Determine the upgraded numer al memory t [...]

  • Page 314

     K Key pres s sound 93 ........................... L LCD 264 ..................................... LSS 39, 40, 41, 44 ............................ Lamp and touch switch display status enquiry 213 ................................... Lamp and touch switch display status response 219 ................................. Lamp and touch switch dis[...]

  • Page 315

     POWER 102 ................................. PT battery status res ponse 221 ................. PT operating s tatus 197 ........................ PT st atus c ontrol area 18, 156, 192 ............. PT status enquiry 216 ......................... PT status notify area 18, 158 ................... PT status 197 ................................[...]

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     Solderless terminal 29 ......................... Specify c haracter enlargement 223 .............. Specify dis played charac ters 226 ................ Standard 140 ................................. Start-up sc reen 1 19 ........................... Start-up 67 ................................... Statuses of touch switches are c hanged 185 [...]

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     Revision History NT -series Programmable T erminal Operation Manual A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cov er of the manual. Cat. No. V022-E3-1 Revisi on code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each r evision. Page number s refer to the previous ve rsion. Revision [...]