System Configuration - Omron NT11S Operation Manual

System Configuration

1-4

System Configuration

Reference
This section gives the basic configuration of a system which uses an NT11S. Use
an RS-232C cable to connect to a PC. Refer to the manual for individual device for
information on the equipment other than the NT11S in the system.
RS-232C cable
(for host link)
(Max. 15 m)
or RS-422A cable
(for host link)
(Max. 500 m)
NT11S
Gives displays of production line
monitoring and instructions to the
operation site and notifies the
switch ON/OFF status and
numeric value inputs to the PC.
The following two communication methods are supported for communications be-
tween the NT11S and PC: host link, and NT link. For the setting procedure, refer to
Section 3-7 Setting the Conditions of Communications with the PC by Using the
Memory Switches (page 57). It is impossible to connect a personal computer used
to drive the support tool and a PC at the same time.
OMRON's PC
Controls NT11S as required while controlling machines and
monitoring the production line.
Host link: CQM1, C200H(S) series PC
CQM1, C200HS series: NT11S can be connected
directly to the CPU unit.
Note that C200H requires a host link unit.
NT link: CQM1, C200H(S) series PC
CQM1 can be used with CPU41/42/43/44-E.
C200HS can be used with CPU21/23/31/33-E.
Computer (support tool)
Connected to NT11S as required and used to transfer the
NT11S screens and make settings for the NT11S.
Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible (IBM PC DOS Ver.5 or
later)
Support tool: NT11S support tool type NT11S-ZA3AT-EV1
Printer
Prints daily reports and
display histories.
Printer: ESC/P compatible
Section 1-4
Support tool
9