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Using a Personal Computer to Check PT Operation
Using a Personal Computer to Check the
Operation of Created Functional Objects
Simulation via the "Test Function"
When a test is started, a test screen and virtual PLC will be
displayed on the computer.
Virtual
Test mode
PLC address
CX-Designer
Set values:
300
Present values:
500
Start of Test
Set value:
9999
Created screen
Present values:
9999
Transferring Screen Data to the PT On-site from a Memory Card
Memory Card: Upload/Download Function
It is possible to download the screen data and system
program to Memory Card and upload the same data from
the Memory Card. It is also possible to automatically
upload the data from the Memory Card to CX-Designer or
automatically download the data from Memory Card to PT
when the power of PT is turned ON.
Using General Software
Setting Functional Object Properties in Excel
CSV File Input/Output
The property settings for each functional object can be
exported in CSV format. The settings data can be imported
again after it has been edited with a program such as Excel.
Editing Text and Bitmap File with Your
Favorite Text Editor
Editor Specifying Function
The user can select the editor when editing text or bitmap
files.
Creating System-related Documents
Outputting Project Information in RTF
Data such as screen information and object information can
be output in an RTF file. The RTF file can be read into Word
Processor to produce a system manual.
Example of an RTF File Read into Word Processor
Pasted Screen Data as
Object Properties as
RTF Data
RTF Data
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Test Mode Window
Virtual PLC address
1
300
500
Operating (clicking with the mouse) the functional objects
on the test screen will change the corresponding address in
the virtual PLC. Conversely, changing the content of a
virtual PLC address will change the corresponding
functional objects. It is also possible to confirm pop-up
screens. This function can be used to confirm the actual
operation of a screen during the editing.
The test function enables debugging screens without NS
and PLC Hardware.
CX-Designer
Screen data
Automatic transfer
Screen data
when power of PT
is turned ON.
Memory
Card
Memory Card
NS-series PT
Using Excel to Analyze Data, Such as the Alarm/Event
History, Operation Log, and Error Log, and to Create
Daily Reports
Memory Card: Data Logging Function
Logging data (trend data, up to 50,000 points with a
sampling cycle of 0.5 or 1 to 86,400 s/group) can be stored
in the Memory Card in CSV format.
Logging of
trend data
Memory Card
Using Excel to Analyze Time-series Data and
to Create Daily Reports
Memory Card: History Storage Function
The following data can be saved to the Memory Card in
CSV format.
Alarm/Event History (Alarm/ Event history data)
Operation Log (Screen operation history data)
Error Log (Error log data recorded during macro program
execution)
High-reliability and Advanced Functions in
the Industry's Slimmest PT
Super-thin 48.5-mm Body for a Slimmer Control Panel
This thin-profile model has few protrusions so it can be incorporated easily into a panel or machine.
The PT can help save space when space is at a premium.
NS12, NS10
NS-series PT
Power Supply (24 VDC)
USB HOST (for printer)
NS8
Power
Supply
(24 VDC)
Built-in Expansion Interface
The NS-series PTs have a built-in Expansion Interface for
future expandability.
Memory Card interface
Memory Card
Note: Colors shown in photographs and product
names may differ from actual colors and
names.
Expansion interface
Battery
RS-232C serial port A
RS-232C serial port B
A bar code reader can be connected
Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
to the serial port.
USB SLAVE (For screen data transfer)
Recommended bar code reader: V520-RH21-6
Memory Card interface
Expansion interface
Memory Card
Note: Colors shown in photographs and product
names may differ from actual colors and
names.
Battery
RS-232C serial port A
A bar code reader can be connected
to the serial port.
RS-232C serial port B
Recommended bar code reader: V520-RH21-6
Ethernet
(10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
USB SLAVE (For screen data transfer)
USB HOST (for printer)
USB Ports
A printer can be connected to the USB HOST port.
Refer to Printer Support on page 10 for recommended
printers.
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