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  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the OMRON NT30C-ST141-E at our website:...
  • Page 2 Cat. No. V034-E1-5 NT30/30C Programmable Terminal...
  • Page 3 NT30/30C Programmable Terminal Operation Manual Revised January 2001...
  • Page 5 OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ....... . . 1 Intended Audience .
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 Using Host Link and NT Link ..... . Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations .
  • Page 9 About this Manual: This manual describes the basic functions and operating procedures of the NT-series NT30/30C Pro- grammable Terminals and their operation when connected to a PC or other host. It includes the sections described below. Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install and operate an NT-series NT30/30C Programmable Terminal.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS This section provides general precautions for using the Programmable Terminal. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the Programmable Ter- minal. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a Programmable Terminal.

  • Page 11: Intended Audience

    OMRON rep- resentative. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the PT are suffi- cient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the sys- tems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the Programmable Terminal so that you can use it safely and cor- rectly. WARNING S Never attempt repairs, modification or disassembly. You could sustain an elec- tric shock.
  • Page 13 Safety Precautions S Do not apply an AC power supply across the power supply terminals. S Use a DC power supply with a low voltage fluctuation. S When complying with EC low voltage directives use a power supply with rein- forced insulation.

  • Page 14: Functions Of The Nt30/30C

    SECTION 1 Functions of the NT30/30C This section gives the operation examples and characteristics of the NT30/30C so that you will understand the applications of the NT30/30C. Role and Operation of NT30/30C ..........1-1-1 Operation of an NT30/30C at an FA Production Site .

  • Page 15: Role And Operation Of Nt30/30C

    Role and Operation of NT30/30C Section Role and Operation of NT30/30C NT30/30C is a Programmable Terminal used to display and transmit the informa- tion in an FA site. The following gives a general description of the role and opera- tion of the NT30/30C for those who use a Programmable Terminal (PT) for the first time.

  • Page 16: Operations Of Nt30/30C

    Role and Operation of NT30/30C Section 1-1-2 Operations of NT30/30C Displays Screens The information to be displayed (screen data) can be created on a computer by using the NT-series Support Tool and stored in the NT30/30C. The screen data can be displayed on the NT30/30C in response to the instructions from a PC/ Host or touch switch operation.

  • Page 17: Functions Of Nt30/30C

    NT30C provides the same features, but is also capable of color displays. The differences between the NT30 and NT30C are listed below. Function NT30 NT30C Model NT30-ST131-E (Beige) NT30C-ST141-E (Beige) NT30-ST131B-E (Black) NT30C-ST141B-E (Black) Display panel Monochrome LCD type STN color LCD type (with white/red backlight)

  • Page 18: Principal Functions Of Nt30/30C

    Functions of NT30/30C Section 1-2-3 Principal Functions of NT30/30C The following are the principal functions of the NT30/30C. Data Displays Data Output Character Displays Buzzer Characters of various sizes can be displayed. Characters can be flashed and high- A built-in buzzer can be sounded. lighted.

  • Page 19: Displays

    Functions of NT30/30C Section 1-2-4 Displays The NT30/30C can display various kinds of elements such as characters, numer- ic value, lamps, touch switches, and graphs on a screen. The screen data dis- played on the NT30/30C are created by using the NT-series Support Tool on a computer.

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    Use an RS-232C cable or an RS-422A cable to connect to a PC. Refer to the manuals for individual devices for information on devices other than the NT30/30C in the system. OMRON PC Controls the NT30/30C as required while controlling machines and monitoring the production line.

  • Page 21: Communications Using The Direct Connection Function

    Communications Using the Direct Connection Function Section Communications Using the Direct Connection Function 1-4-1 Direct Connection Function The communications method applied between the NT and the PC is either a Host Link or NT Link. The NT30/30C can be used to access data for the display or to allocate the bits and words for storing input data in essentially any area in the PC.
  • Page 22 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function Section 1-4-2 NT Link The NT Link is a new communications method between the PT and a PC. The NT Link uses the direct connection function and can execute high-speed communications with a CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CS1-series, CVM1, CV-series, or SRM1 CPU Unit (built-in Host Link).
  • Page 23 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function Section Display Elements S Lamps (page 151) Allocated to: Bits NT30/30C Lamp #1 (IR/CIO 000100) Switch 1: ON (IR/CIO 000100) Unlit Switch 2: OFF (IR/CIO 000101) Lamp #2 (IR/CIO 000101) The PC’s bit status can be displayed by lamps on the NT30/30C. The lamp lights or flashes when the PC’s bit status (i.e., the lamp bit) is ON (1), and goes OFF when it is OFF (0).
  • Page 24 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function Section S Character String Memory Table (page 136) Allocated to: Words NT30/30C (“a”, “b”) (“c”, “d”) (“e”, “f”) Character string memory table entry 1 Number of words allocated: 3 words First word: DM0100 The character string memory table is allocated to words in the PC. If word con- tents change when the corresponding character string memory table entry is displayed on the screen, the value on the screen will also change, enabling messages to be easily displayed.
  • Page 25 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function Section PT Status Control Area (PC to NT30/30C) The PT Status Control Area is used to control the NT30/30C status. When data is written to this area in the PC, the NT30/30C reads the contents and operates ac- cording to the contents.

  • Page 26: Before Operating

    Before Operating Section Before Operating Use the procedure given below to start the NT30/30C. NT30/30C NT-series Support Tool Install NT-series Check and change Set the DIP switch. Support Tool on the the PC settings. computer. (page 18) S For the Host Link, refer (Refer to the manuals to page 27 (RS-232C), for the NT-series...
  • Page 27 Before Operating Section Refer to the following manuals for the product information. Product Manual Title Cat No. System Installer NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual V061-E1-j NT-series Support Tool NT-series Support Tool Operation Manual V028-E1-j NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual V061-E1-j SYSMAC CPM1 Operation Manual W262-E1-j...

  • Page 28: Hardware Settings And Connections

    SECTION 2 Hardware Settings and Connections This section describes the settings of the NT30/30C, connections to a PC, and other hardware settings. Description of Parts and Settings ..........2-1-1 Description of Parts .

  • Page 29: Description Of Parts And Settings

    (orange works as an input device. in the RUN mode, red in other modes) Reference The NT30/30C comes in two body colors. NT30 NT30C Body Color NT30-ST131-E NT30C-ST141-E Beige NT30-ST131B-E NT30C-ST141B-E Black...
  • Page 30 Description of Parts and Settings Section Rear View DIP switch (SW2) Set the system settings with this DIP switch. Battery cover The battery is secured underneath this cover. Backlight unit Backlight integrated with a connector. Warning label B7A interface connector (under the RESET --CONTRAST label)

  • Page 31: Dip Switch Settings

    Description of Parts and Settings Section 2-1-2 DIP Switch Settings Set the NT30/30C operation status with the DIP switch located in the bottom right corner on the rear side of the body. RESET --CONTRAST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRINTER RS-232C SDA SDB RD...

  • Page 32: Installation

    Installation Section Caution If the DIP switch settings have been changed when the NT30/30C is powered, reset the power to the NT30/30C. The changes with the DIP switches become effective only after the power supply is reset. Before switching ON the power for the first time, set DIP switch pin 6 of the NT30/30C to ON (they are set to OFF on shipping).

  • Page 33: Power Supply Connection

    Installation Section (1) Open a hole, shown below, in the panel and install the NT30/30C from the front side of the panel. +0.5 mm 131.0 0 mm +0.5 mm 184.0 0 mm (2) Attach the panel fittings at four positions for the upper/lower sides and at two positions for the right and left sides, shown below, on the rear side of the NT30/30C.

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Support Tool

    Connecting to the Support Tool Section S Parts Used for Connection Caution S For the connection to the power supply terminal block, twisted wires of 2 mm or greater cross sectional area and M 3.5 size crimp terminals must be used. Tighten the screws on the terminal block to a torque of 0.8 N⋅cm.

  • Page 35: Installing The System Program

    Communication conditions are set when the NT-series Support Tool is started. S Recommended Connecting Cable Use the cables indicated below. CV500-CN228 (length: 2 m), made by OMRON (D-sub, 9-pin, male ↔ D-sub, 25-pin, male) XW2Z-S001 (conversion cable), made by OMRON (D-sub, 25-pin, female ↔...

  • Page 36: Connection To A Pc By Host Link Via Rs-232C

    For details, refer to the the manual provided with the System Installer. Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by using the RS-232C Host Link meth- In order to make a connection to the PC using the Host Link method via RS-232C, the host communications memory switch of the NT30/30C must be set to Host Link, and the port memory switch must be set to RS-232C.
  • Page 37 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section PC Series CPU Units with the Host Link CPU Units Connectable Using Host Link Unit or Connect- Function Built In a Host Link Unit or Communica- Communications able PC tions Board Board CS1G-CPU42/43/44/45 (-EV1) CS1G-CPU42/43/44/45 (-EV1)

  • Page 38: Connecting The Nt30/30C

    TRAST PRIN RS-2 CVM1/CV-series 24 VDC 9-pin connector Host I/F connector 25-pin connector (RS-232C 9-pin) RS-232C connector cable Use the following recommended cables (OMRON); Connector Applicable Model Cable Length Specification Host Link Unit C500-LK203 XW2Z-200S C500-LK201-V1 25 pin to 9 pin...
  • Page 39 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Connecting to a PC with a 9-pin Connector Use a connector cable with a 9-pin connector on both ends to connect the NT30/30C to a PC with a 9-pin connector. Host Link Unit/CPU Unit NT30/30C SYSMAC...

  • Page 40: Pc Switch Settings

    Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CPM2C The CPM2C has only one connector, which is the same shape as the CS1-series peripheral port. The signals in this connector, however, are divided internally into those for the RS-232C port and those for the peripheral port.
  • Page 41 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section The following is a general description of switch settings. Refer to the manual for respective Units for details of the switch settings. Item Switch Setting I/O port RS-232C Baud rate Set the same baud rate as the NT30/30C.
  • Page 42 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Setting the Rear Switches S 1-to-1/1-to-N selection (DIP switch) Set #3 to ON. selector switch External S CTS selection (selector switch) Set this always to 0 V (ON). 0V (ON) S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C500-LK201-V1 Setting the Front Switches Host...
  • Page 43 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C500-LK203 Setting the Rear Switches S I/O port selection (selector switch) Set this to RS-232C. S Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP switch SW1 pins 5V supply 1 to 7) Set pins 1 to 7 to OFF (0).
  • Page 44 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section S CVM1/CV-series Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: CV500-LK201 Setting the Front Switches Set the operating conditions with the CPU Bus Unit setting functions when a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The CPU Bus Unit setting can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Program- mer) or the CPU Bus Unit setting information created with a Programming De- vice can be transferred to the CPU Unit.
  • Page 45 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Connecting the NT30/30C to a CS1-series Serial Communications Unit S CS1-series Rack-mounting Model: CS1W-SCU21 Setting the Front Switches Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit using the rotary switch on the front of the Unit.
  • Page 46 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Connecting to a CPU Unit S C-series CjjH, CVM1/CV-series (-EVj) Set the operating conditions with the PC Setup functions when a CjjH, CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The PC Setup can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Programmer) or the PC Setup information created with a Programming Device can be transferred to the CPU Unit.
  • Page 47 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Set the Host Link baud rate to 9,600 bps or 19,200 bps with the memory switch for the baud rate. For details, refer to Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate (page 86). S C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, SRM1 The method for connecting to the CPU Unit depends on the model of PC in the...
  • Page 48 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section S Peripheral Port of CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1H, SRM1 Word Setting Setting Contents Host Link mode DM6650 0001 Conditions set by the contents of DM. Data length: 7 bits, 2 stop bits, even parity, 0303 baud rate: 9,600 bps DM6651...
  • Page 49 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section DIP Switch Setting for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H With the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, and CQM1H, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel in the way shown below.
  • Page 50 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section DIP Switch Setting for CPM2C With the CPM2C, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switches on the front panel in the way described below. If (1) the PT is connected to the peripheral port or (2) the PT is connected to the RS-232C port and a device that requires communications settings other than the standard settings is connected to the peripheral port, set the DIP switches in...
  • Page 51 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Set the Host Link baud rate to 9,600 bps or 19,200 bps with the memory switch for the baud rate. For details, refer to Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate (page 86). Make the PC Setup settings by setting directly from a Programming Console or by making the settings on the CX-Programmer and then transferring them to the CPU Unit.
  • Page 52 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section Area). After the settings have been written, they will be enabled when the power supply is reset, the Unit is restarted, the communications ports are restarted, or a STUP instruction is executed. The DM Area words that are allocated and the contents of the settings are shown in the following table.

  • Page 53: Connection To A Pc By Host Link Via Rs-422A

    Section Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by using the RS-422A Host Link meth- If the distance between the NT30/30C and the PC is greater than 15 m, this meth- od should be used.
  • Page 54 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section PC Series CPU Units with the CPU Units Connectable Host Link Unit or Connectable Host Link Function Using a Host Link Unit or Communications Board Built In Communications Board CS1G- CPU42/43/44/45(-EV1) CS1G CS1 series...

  • Page 55: Parts Required For Connection

    One connector and one connector cover is supplied with the PC. However, a cable of the type recommended by OMRON must be prepared. For details on making the cable, refer to Making the Cable on page 279. The table below lists the components supplied with each Unit and the recommended cables.

  • Page 56: Connector Specifications And Wiring For Each Unit

    Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section S Ground the FG terminal of the PC to 100 Ω or less. For details, refer to the Correct use manual for the PC. S Switch OFF the NT30/30C power supply before connecting or disconnecting a connector.
  • Page 57 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section S Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series Host Link Unit C-series Host Link Connector Specifications - Applicable Host Link Units: C200H-LK202-V1 C500-LK202-V1 C120-LK202-V1 - Electrical characteristics: Conform to EIA RS-422A - Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the Host Link Unit.
  • Page 58 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section Wiring Connections Connect the shield for the cable to pin No. 7 of the connector at the Host Link Unit side only. PC (Host Link Unit) Shield NT30/30C Abbrevi- number ation Abbrevi- ation...
  • Page 59 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section S Connecting the NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit Connector Specifications - Applicable Host Link Units: CV500-CPU01-EV1 CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CVM1-CPU01-EVV CVM1-CPU11-EVV CVM1-CPU21-EVV Only the CVM1/CV-series CPU Units of version 1 (suffix of “-EV1”) or later can be connected to the NT30/30C.
  • Page 60 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section S Connecting the NT30/30C to a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) or to a Serial Commu- nications Board on a CS1-series PC or CQM1H Board RS-422A Connector Specifications - Applicable Boards: C200HW-COM03-V1 C200HW-COM06-V1 CS1W-SCB41...

  • Page 61: Pc Switch Settings

    Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section 2-6-5 PC Switch Settings When the NT30/30C and PC are connected to each other, set the conditions at the PC Host Link Unit or the CPU Unit as given in the table below. The following is a general description of switch settings.
  • Page 62 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section C200H-LK202-V1 This Unit has an RS-422A connector. S Terminator setting (selector switch) Set this switch to ON. selector 1--to--1 switch Note: Set the link adapter to ON also. protocol External (ON) (ON) 1--to--N...
  • Page 63 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section Setting the Rear Switches - C500-LK203 S I/O port selection (selector switch) - If connecting to an RS-232C connector, set this to RS-232C. f connecting to an RS-422A connector, set this to RS-422A. S Machine No., parity, transfer code settings 5V supply (DIP switch SW1 pins 1 to 7)
  • Page 64 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section S CPU-mounting Host Link Units: C120-LK201-V1 and C120-LK202-V1 Setting the Rear Switches S Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP switch SW1 pins 1 to 5) Set pins 1 to 5 to OFF (0). * Parity is fixed at even parity.
  • Page 65 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section The following describes the switch settings so as to enable the CPU Bus Unit setting. For details of the CPU Bus Unit setting, refer to the SYSMAC CVM1/CV- series Host Link Operation Manual (W205). S Unit # (SW3 and SW4) Set these switches to 0.
  • Page 66 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section Setting the Front Switches S Host Link communications method (selector switch) - If connecting to an RS-232C connector, set this to RS-232C. f connecting to an RS-422A connector, set this to RS-422A. S Host Link default value setting (DIP switch pin 4) To effect the existing DIP switch settings, set pin 4 to ON.
  • Page 67 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section PC Setup Settings When connecting to a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, or CQM1H CPU Unit, or to the SRM1, make the following communications settings in the PC Setup. Item Contents of Settings at Host I/O port RS-422A Communications...
  • Page 68 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CPM2C The CPM2C has only one connector, which is the same shape as the CS1-series peripheral port. The signals in this connector, however, are divided internally into those for the RS-232C port and those for the peripheral port.

  • Page 69: Connection To A Pc By The Nt Link

    Communication Method (page 85). 2-7-1 Compatible PCs Some models and series of OMRON PCs have the NT Link function built in. There are also C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) and CQM1H CPU Units that can be used for NT Link communications when a Board is mounted. Check the model and series of the PC, and the model of the CPU Unit before making the connections.
  • Page 70 Connection to a PC by the NT Link Section PC series CPU Units with the NT CPU Units Connect- Connectable Link Function Built In able Using a Commu- nications Board CPM1-10CDR-j (*1) CPM1-20CDR-j (*1) CPM1-30CDR-j (*1) CPM1-30CDR-j-V1 CPM1A-10CDj-j (*1) CPM1 CPM1A-20CDj-j (*1) CPM1A-30CDj-j...

  • Page 71: Connecting The Nt30/30C

    CVM1/CV-series 24 VDC Host I/F connector 9-pin connector 9-pin connector (RS-232C 9-pin) RS-232C connector cable The following are recommended cables (manufactured by OMRON) Connector Specification Model Cable Length SJ46006-102 9 pin ↔ 9 pin 9-pin ↔ 9-pin SJ46006-202 When a Connector Cable of 5 m or Longer Is Required When a connector cable of 5 m or longer is required, please make the cable.

  • Page 72: Pc Switch Settings (Rs-232C At Pc Side)

    Connection to a PC by the NT Link Section When Long-distance Communications are Required Communications distances greater than RS-232C standards can be achieved using RS-422A communications (RS-485 communications cannot be used). 2-7-3 PC Switch Settings (RS-232C at PC Side) The setting methods for different types of Units are given below. S C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, SRM1 PC Setup...
  • Page 73 Connection to a PC by the NT Link Section DIP Switch Setting for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H With the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, and CQM1H, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel in the way shown below.

  • Page 74: Pc Switch Settings (Rs-422A At Pc Side)

    Connection to a PC by the NT Link Section Switch Setting for the RS-232C Adapter When using the CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, set the mode setting switch in the way shown below. CPM1 -CIF01 CPM1 S Set the mode setting switch to NT (down position).
  • Page 75 Connection to a PC by the NT Link Section Setting the Front Switches S Host Link communications method (selector switch) - Set to RS-422A. I/O port selector S Communications method (DIP switch pin 3) switch RS-232C Set pin 3 to ON (NT Link). RS-422A S Terminator setting (DIP switch pin 6) Set pin 6 to ON (terminating resistance enabled).

  • Page 76: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer Section Serial Communications Board (Inner Board slot 1) Terminating Resistance Switch Set to ON (right position). 2-wire or 4-wire Switch Set to 4 (right position). S RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter (NT-AL001) When using the NT30/30C in a 1:1 RS-422A connection, make the following DIP switch settings at the RS-232C/RS-422 Link Adapter (NT-AL001) used for relay purposes.

  • Page 77: Connection Of Expanded I/O

    Connection of Expanded I/O Section 2-8-1 How to Connect Connect the printer to the NT30/30C with a Centronics cable. The length of the cable should not exceed 3 meters. Reference If the connection cable is connected or disconnected while the power of the printer is on, the NT30/30C may malfunction.

  • Page 78: B7A Interface Unit Specifications

    Connection of Expanded I/O Section Transmission Delay + -- Terminal Wiring Type I/O Format Model Classification Time Configuration 16 output points Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN open collector + only B7A-R6B11 100 mA/point 100 mA/point B7A-R6B31 PNP open collector -- only B7A-R6F11 100 mA/point...

  • Page 79: B7A Interface Unit Part Names

    Connection of Expanded I/O Section Model NT-B7A16 Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1min. between all terminals together and external reference Noise resistance (*3) Noise level: 1.5 kV, Pulse width: 100 ns, 1 μs Vibration resistance 10 to 22 Hz with 0.075 mm single amplitude for a total of 30 min.

  • Page 80: B7A Interface Unit Settings

    Connection of Expanded I/O Section (2) As shown in the figure below, install the NT30/30C on the rear face of the NT30/30C, and secure it with the two mounting screws. Mounting screws 2-9-5 B7A Interface Unit Settings Set the operating conditions of the B7A Interface Unit as shown below. D D D D 1 2 3 4 SW1-1...
  • Page 81 Connection of Expanded I/O Section Connecting a B7A Unit with 16 Input Points - When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 set- ting: Standard) B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (16 input points) Power Power S-IN S-OUT supply supply “--”...
  • Page 82 Connection of Expanded I/O Section - When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 setting: High speed) B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (16 input points) Power Power S-IN S-OUT supply supply “--” “+” Shield Power Power supply supply “+”...
  • Page 83 Connection of Expanded I/O Section - When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 set- ting: High speed) B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (16 output points) Power Power S-IN S-OUT supply supply “--” “+” Shield Power Power supply supply “+”...
  • Page 84 Connection of Expanded I/O Section - When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 setting: Standard) B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (8 input points, 8 output points) Power Power S-IN S-OUT supply supply “--” “+” S-OUT Power Power SIG 1 supply...

  • Page 85: System Menu Operation

    SECTION 3 System Menu Operation This section describes the operation of the System Menu focusing on the procedure to start up the NT30/30C. Functions that are convenient to use the NT30/30C and those that are useful for the system maintenance are also explained here.

  • Page 86: Operation Flow By The System Menu

    Starting the NT30/30C Section Operation Flow by the System Menu Follow the procedure below when using the NT30/30C for the first time or when changing the system. System Program Installation When using the NT30/30C for the first time, erase the system program loaded on shipping, and transfer the new system program to the NT30/30C by using the NT series system installer.

  • Page 87: Operation Modes And The System Menu

    Operation Modes and the System Menu Section 3-2-1 Changing the System Settings Follow the procedure below to change the system settings or screen data con- tents. Procedure 1. Turn ON the power to the NT30/30C. The NT30/30C will enter the RUN mode and the start-up screen will be dis- played.

  • Page 88: Menu Tree

    Operation Modes and the System Menu Section 3-3-2 Menu Tree The System Menu allows the user to effect various NT30/30C functions by using the touch switches. The NT30/30C’s functions with respect to the System Menu are related as shown below. For the operations with the System Menu, refer to the Operations with the Sys- tem Menu (page 77).

  • Page 89: Operations With The System Menu

    Operation Modes and the System Menu Section 3-3-3 Operations with the System Menu The following gives the procedure to call the System Menu, select the menu items, and other operations with the System Menu. Make sure that DIP switch SW2 pin 3 (Switch to the System Menu enabled/dis- abled) is set to OFF (enabled).

  • Page 90: Initializing Memory

    Initializing Memory Section [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check PT Settings Init. Memory System Menu Items The System Menu items and the functions are as given below. Menu Item Function Quit The System Menu screen is cleared and the NT30/30C will return to the RUN mode.

  • Page 91: Initialization Of The Screen Data

    Initializing Memory Section The following memory data can be initialized. • Image data memory • Memory tables • Display history The screen data is initialized regardless of the setting for the resume function (see page 96). 3-4-1 Initialization of the Screen Data The screen data can be initialized by either of the following two methods.
  • Page 92 Initializing Memory Section Select “Yes.” Initialize Screen Memory? The screen data memory is ini- tialized. During the initializa- tion, the “Initializing” message will be displayed. • If no is selected, the memory initialization will be canceled and the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory Menu. Upon completion of the screen data memory initialization, the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory Menu.

  • Page 93: Initialization Of The Memory Tables

    Initializing Memory Section Reference S The NT30/30C DIP switch SW2 pin 4 is used to enable/disable the screen data forced initialization. Setting this to ON selects enable initialization, and OFF to disable it. S Regardless of whether initialization is executed or not, on completion of the operation, switch DIP switch SW2 pin 4 OFF while the power to the NT30/30C is OFF, then start up the NT30/30C again.

  • Page 94: Initialization Of The Display History Data Memory

    Initializing Memory Section Select “Yes.” Initialize Memory Table? The memory table is initial- ized. • If no is selected instead of yes, the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory Menu without initializing the memory. Upon completion of memory table initialization, the NT30/30C returns to the Ini- tialize Memory Menu.

  • Page 95: Setting Communications With The Pc Using Memory Switches

    Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section Select “History Data.” [ INITIALIZE MEMORY MENU ] Quit Screen Memory Memory Table History Data Select “Yes.” Initialize History Data? The display history data memory is initialized. • If no is selected instead of Yes, the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory Menu without initializing the memory.
  • Page 96 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section Setting Functions and the Memory Switch Menu The memory switches can be set easily by using the Memory Switch Menu in the System Menu. The memory switches can also be set in “System Setting” under “PT Configura- tion”...

  • Page 97: Selecting The Host Communications Method

    Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section 3-5-1 Selecting the Host Communications Method The NT30/30C can be connected to a PC by the Host Link or NT link. Either link can be selected by setting the Communications Method memory switch. The factory setting has been made to the Host Link.

  • Page 98: Selecting The Host Link Baud Rate

    Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section 3-5-2 Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate When the Host Link is used, the baud rate of the communications with the PC can be set. Use the Baud Rate switch and select 9600 bps or 19200 bps. If the NT link has been selected, the Host Link baud rate setting does not have any effect.

  • Page 99: Selecting The Host Link Communications Port

    Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section 3-5-3 Selecting the Host Link Communications Port When using the NT30/30C with the Host Link, the port for communications with the PC (communication type) can be selected. Select either RS-232C or RS-422 by using the Communications Port”...

  • Page 100: Selecting The Automatic Reset Function

    Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section 3-5-4 Selecting the Automatic Reset Function The Automatic Reset memory switch is used to set whether or not the commu- nication is automatically reset after the occurrence of a communication error. The factory setting has been made to exist.

  • Page 101: Registering The Screen Data

    Registering the Screen Data Section S Exist: If a communication error has occurred, corresponding error mes- sage will not be displayed and the operation will be automatically reset. However, the message “Connecting To Host” may be dis- played. Registering the Screen Data The screen data is created by using the NT-series Support Tool and registered to the NT30/30C screen data memory.
  • Page 102 Registering the Screen Data Section Operation 1 Connect the NT30/30C to the computer on which the NT-series Support Tool is being used, and turn ON the NT30/30C. Turn ON the computer, start up the NT-series Support Tool, and open the screen data to be transmitted.

  • Page 103: Starting The Operation

    Starting the Operation Section Reference Press the Abort touch switch on the NT30/30C when the screen data transmis- sion is completed. Unless this touch switch is pressed, the screen data will not be correctly registered. If the Abort touch switch is pressed during transmission, the screen data will not be correctly registered.

  • Page 104: System Settings

    System Settings Section Confirming the Communications between the NT30/30C and the PC Execute the PC program and confirm that the following operations are normally performed. • Confirm that the NT30/30C screens switch according to the PC program execution. If the screens do not switch correctly, check the connection between the NT30/30C and the PC and also check the settings.

  • Page 105: Using The Buzzer

    System Settings Section Select “Memory Switch.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check PT Settings Init. Memory Each time the Key Press < MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit Sound touch switch pressed, the setting option ON Key Press Sound alternates with OFF.
  • Page 106 System Settings Section To Stop the Buzzer Sound The buzzer sound can be stopped by the following operations. • Control by the PC • Switch the screen to a screen that does not have a buzzer attribute. • Press the touch switch to which the buzzer stop attribute has been set. •...

  • Page 107: Screen Saver Function

    System Settings Section Each time the Buzzer Sound < MEMORY SWITCH > Quit Next touch switch is pressed, the setting option “ON” alternates Key Press Sound with “ERR ON” , “OFF.” Buzzer Sound Screen Saver 10min None Resume Memory Table Printer ESC/P MONO.

  • Page 108: Resume Function

    System Settings Section Select “Memory Switch.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check PT Settings Init. Memory Each time the Screen Saver < MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit touch switch is pressed, the setting option will switch Key Press Sound among 10 min, 1 hour, and...
  • Page 109 System Settings Section not the resume function is set to ON or NONE. For the memory table initializa- tion, refer to Initialization of the Memory Tables (page 81). Reference If the voltage of the battery in the NT30/30C gets too low, the contents of the memory tables cannot be saved even if the resume function is effective.

  • Page 110: Screen Printing Function

    System Settings Section 3-8-5 Screen Printing Function The NT30/30C can print a hard copy of the displayed screens onto a printer con- nected to the NT30/30C. This function is called the screen printing function. The NT30/30C will continue operating even when such a hard copy is being printed. However, since the screen print function shares the NT30/30C memory with the pop-up window function (page 173), hard copies cannot be printed while a pop- up window is displayed.
  • Page 111 System Settings Section Each time the Printer touch < MEMORY SWITCH > Quit Next switch is pressed, the next item in the applicable cycle of Key Press Sound options below is selected: Buzzer Sound ESC/P COL. Screen Saver 10min ESC/P MONO. None Resume Memory Table PR201H COL.

  • Page 112: System Maintenance

    System Maintenance Section System Maintenance The NT30/30C has self-maintenance functions, such as display history record- ing, I/O check and PT setting display. 3-9-1 Using the Display History Recording Function The display history recording function is used to record the display sequence and frequency of screens during operation.
  • Page 113 System Maintenance Section - In Order of Occurrence Recorded data is displayed in order of occurrence. Screen# ( Y/ H: Mi) Message ( 93/ 23: 30) ( 93/ 02: 17) Quit ( 93/ 11: 05) 2000 ( 93/ 21: 48) - In Order of Frequency Recorded data is displayed in order of display frequency with the accumu- lated number of times each screen has been displayed.
  • Page 114 System Maintenance Section Select “Display History.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check PT Settings Init. Memory Select “Occurrence” or “Fre- [ History Record ] quency.” Quit The recorded data will be dis- played in accordance with the Occurrence selected method.

  • Page 115: I/O Check

    System Maintenance Section - Confirming Recorded Screen Data During Operation Screens No. 1997 and No. 1998 are for displaying recorded screen data. Either screen will be displayed according to the data display order selected. Screen No. 1997: In order of occurrence Screen No.
  • Page 116 System Maintenance Section Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check PT Settings Init. Memory Select “Exp. I/O Unit” (B7A [ I/O CHECK MENU ] Next Unit). Quit Buzzer Exp. I/O Unit Touch Switch Calendar Communication Battery...
  • Page 117 System Maintenance Section Checking the Touch Switches Execute a touch switch check by the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History...
  • Page 118 System Maintenance Section Checking the Communications with PC Execute a NT30/30C-to-PC communication check by the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. The NT30/30C uses the same connector for connection to the NT-series Support Tool and RS-232C connection to the PC. To establish an RS-232C connection with the PC, disconnect the cable from the NT-series Support Tool and connect it to the PC: the communication check can then be performed.
  • Page 119 System Maintenance Section Example: “RS232C” selected < RS232C, CHECK > Select “Start.” Transmit Data 40 30 30 4D 4D34 30 2A Reception Data 40 30 30 4D 4D30 3031 3234 33 Start • The data required to check communication will be sent to the PC, and will be displayed at “Transmit Data”...
  • Page 120 System Maintenance Section • Dots (the points that make up the screen) are displayed one by one starting at the top left of the screen. In the case of the NT30C, the check is performed for each color (in the order black → blue → magenta → white → yellow → green → black).
  • Page 121 System Maintenance Section Checking the Indicators Check the indicators by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check...
  • Page 122 System Maintenance Section Checking the Calendar and Time Check the setting of the internal clock function by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch...
  • Page 123 System Maintenance Section Checking the Battery Voltage Check the battery voltage by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History...
  • Page 124 System Maintenance Section Checking the Printer Check communication with the printer by using the menu operation from the Sys- tem Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History...
  • Page 125 System Maintenance Section Checking the Backlight Check the Backlight by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “I/O Check.” [ MAINTENANCE MENU ] Quit Memory Switch Display History I/O Check...

  • Page 126: Checking The Pt Setting Status

    System Maintenance Section 3-9-3 Checking the PT Setting Status Checking the PT Setting Status Display the NT30/30C settings by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown below. Select “Maintenance Mode.” [ SYSTEM MENU ] Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode Select “PT Settings.”...

  • Page 127: Nt30/30C Functions

    SECTION 4 NT30/30C Functions This section describes the functions of the NT30/30C. Creating and Transmitting Screen Data ........4-1-1 Creating Screen Data .

  • Page 128: Creating And Transmitting Screen Data

    Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section Creating and Transmitting Screen Data This section describes briefly the NT-series Support Tool settings required for creating screen data and the screen data creation procedure. Screen data must be created to use the NT30/NT30C For the details of the NT-series Support Tool and screen data creation, refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061).
  • Page 129 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section Screen Data Creation Procedure The following gives the basic screen data creation procedure. Required settings and reference pages are given for each step of the procedure. 1, 2, 3... 1. After starting the Support Tool, open a screen file to use for storing the screen data from the File Menu.
  • Page 130 The following PT Configuration Window will appear when “New File” has been selected. (The name of the screen data file is input later.) 2. Set the PT Model to NT30 or NT30C and the PLC Vendor to OMRON and click the OK Button.
  • Page 131 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section • Number of Table Entries in String Table: 4-4-1 Character String Memory Table (page 136) • History Setting, Alarm (Use Ring Buffer): 4-11-2 Displaying the Alarm His- tory (page 184) • Other settings (Number of Table Entries in Bit Memory Table Is Always 256): 3-5 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches (page 83) 4.
  • Page 132 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section Open command. The creation screen for screen number 1 will also be dis- played. 6. From the Application Manager, the screen to be edited can be designated, screens can be copied, and memory tables can be edited. The following tables can be edited: •...
  • Page 133 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section 8. Double-click one of the screen numbers in the Application Manager to open the window to edit screen data. Data of one screen can be created by registering (laying out) the following display elements and attributes on the screen. •...
  • Page 134 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section 9. To successively create another screen, select “New File” and enter the screen type and screen number. 10. When you have finished creating screen data, select “Save” or “Save as” from the File Menu. “Save” will create a new file or overwrite an existing file. “Save as”...

  • Page 135: Outline Of Functions

    Outline of Functions Section Outline of Functions 4-2-1 NT30/30C Screen This section gives the outline of the screen, which is the basis of all NT30/30C functions. For specific operating procedures, such as screen switching, refer to Switching the Screen Display (page 195). Create screen data, which will be displayed on the screen, on the NT-series Sup- port Tool, and register it in the image data memory of the NT30/30C.

  • Page 136: Color Display (Nt30C Only)

    Outline of Functions Section Special Screen Numbers Screens No. 0 and No. 1997 through No. 1999 are received for the following spe- cial purposes: - Screen No. 0 Screen No. 0 is reserved with the system as the no-display screen. Select this screen when there is no need to display data on the screen.
  • Page 137 Outline of Functions Section Transparent Display When two display elements overlap with each other, the background color of the overlying element conceals the underlaid display element. Besides the above eight colors, the color “transparency” is available for the back- ground of some display elements. When transparency is set, nothing appears behind a display element, and the display element or screen background color under it becomes visible.

  • Page 138: Characters And Figures That Can Be Displayed

    Outline of Functions Section When a lamp, a touch switch and a graphic are to be displayed in specific colors, part of the frames of the display elements may be invisible because of the com- bination of the background, outline and filling colors. This is a phenomenon pecu- liar to a color LCD, not a failure with the system.
  • Page 139 Outline of Functions Section Images for registering as image data can be created using the NT-series Sup- port Tool’s image data creation functionality. It is also possible to download files created using commercial image creation software and use them as image data for the NT30/30C.
  • Page 140 Outline of Functions Section S Enlargement of Characters and Marks Characters and marks can be enlarged to the following scales. Image data and library data are exceptions. Wide High S Smoothing Characters (or marks) enlarged to x4 scales or larger are displayed with the outline automatically smoothed.
  • Page 141 Outline of Functions Section Graphic Types and Their Attributes On the NT30/30C, the following types of graphic can be entered and dis- played: Polylines Square Polygon * A continuous straight line with * A polygon with up to 255 up to 255 middle points can be drawn. vertexes can be drawn.

  • Page 142: Communications With The Pc

    Outline of Functions Section The color of the boundary line surrounding the area to be filled is the outline color. Background color Tiling pattern display color Tiling pattern background color When transparent is selected, the screen background color appears to be transparent. Part of the graphic frame may be invisible because of the combination of the display (in filling), background and outline colors.

  • Page 143: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays Section NT30/30C Functions that can be Controlled The following NT30/30C functions can be controlled. Screen display: Screens can be displayed and deleted. Buzzer: Three types of buzzer can be sounded or stopped. Display history initialization: The display history can be initialized. Screen printing: The displayed screen can be printed.
  • Page 144 Screen Displays Section • Consecutive screens The screen type is set for each screen in the Screen List Screen of the NT-series Support Tool. Select the screen type according to the purpose, and create char- acters and figures on the screen. Details on each screen type are given below. Normal Screens A normal screen is the basic screen of the NT30/30C.
  • Page 145 Screen Displays Section The base screen used for registering the consecutive screens is called the par- ent screen, and the consecutive screens are called child screens. The current screen number and the total number of consecutive screens can be displayed in the top right corner of the screen. This is called the page number display.

  • Page 146: Screen Attributes

    Screen Displays Section If the numeral setting attribute of the parent screen is set to “user,” create touch switches and allocate the control keys to them during screen creation (see Functions of Control Keys, page 159). Production Status Line A: Normal Line B: Normal...
  • Page 147 Screen Displays Section S System Keypad (Numeral Setting) Attribute Select whether the numeric keys are automatically displayed or the numeric keys are created at arbitrary positions on the numeral setting screen. The fol- lowing two numeral setting attributes are used. System (ON): The numeric keys and control keys registered to the system are auto- matically displayed.

  • Page 148: Memory Tables

    Memory Tables Section Memory Tables The NT30/30C has three memory areas that can be written to and updated by the PC. There is a character string memory table for character data, a numeral memory table for numerical data, and a bit memory table for bit data. The contents of the memory tables can also be set using the NT-series Support Tool by displaying a memory table entry on the screen or by editing a memory table.
  • Page 149 Character string displaying area assigned to charac- ter string memory table entry No. 2 Character String Memory Table Can be written by the host No. 1 OMRON No. 2 OMRON No. 3 NT30C No. 4 S Memory Table Entries 256 to 999 (Read-only) Data cannot be written to these entries by the PC.

  • Page 150: Numeral Memory Table

    Memory Tables Section Maximum number of characters displayed on Character Dots (vertical x Character set one screen (without type horizontal) overwriting) Not fixed Created using (8-dot units in both Image data the NT-series horizontal and vertical Support Tool directions) Created using Library data Not fixed the NT-series...
  • Page 151 Memory Tables Section Displaying a Numeral The numeral memory table entries are registered using table entry numbers 0 to 999. When creating the screen data on the NT-series Support Tool, set the posi- tion on the screen to display the numeral and also set the numeral number to be displayed.

  • Page 152: Bit Memory Table

    Memory Tables Section 4-4-3 Bit Memory Table The bit memory table is an internal memory area for bit data. The NT30/30C can use a maximum of 256 bit memory table entries. One bit sta- tus in the PC can be stored in a single bit memory table entry. Functions of Bit Memory Table There are two functions of the bit memory table.

  • Page 153: Graphs

    Graphs Section S Display Color (NT30C Only) Color of the characters used for message is to be set. This setting is not neces- sary when used for the screen changeover function. S Image/Library Data This is a setting of the code for image or library data displayed together with the message.

  • Page 154: Bar Graph Functions

    Graphs Section 4-5-1 Bar Graph Functions The bar graph function displays a value in a bar graph form as a percentage to the specified value according to the contents of numeral memory table entries. Up to 50 bar graphs can be registered on one screen. S Table Entry The numeral memory table entry used used for the bar graph display is set.
  • Page 155 Graphs Section - Memory Table Access Method The numeral memory table entry number to be accessed is specified instead of a numeric value. With this method specified, data can be changed from the host during operation. S % Display % Value can be displayed. % Value can be calculated according to the following equation: Numeral memory table entry value -- 0% Value % Value =...

  • Page 156: Trend Graph Setting

    Graphs Section When the frame is displayed: % display 999% ↔ Graph width: 8 dots 100% When the frame is not displayed: % display 1-dot-wide space 999% ↔ Graph width: 8 dots 100% Sign display Yes: A value below --100% will be displayed in the minus direction as shown above.
  • Page 157 Graphs Section will not be displayed. The letter F may be used to indicate negative values, but make sure that no hexadecimal values are written. It is not possible to use hexadecimal values for trend graphs. If hexadecimal values are specified in numeral memory table entries for graph values, the graph will not be displayed.
  • Page 158 Graphs Section S Direction of Movement The normal type can select the direction that the display position of the latest data moves with the lapse of time. The pen recorder type can select the direc- tion that entire graph moves. Rightward Upward Leftward...
  • Page 159 Graphs Section S Sampling Period Sampling period is the time interval applied when the NT30/30C samples and displays the numeral memory table value and is specified in the range of 1 to 65535 in increments of 0.1 second. Reference Actual drawing timing varies depending on the operating conditions. This does not accurately coincide with the time interval specified.

  • Page 160: Broken Line Graph Setting

    Graphs Section Example: In case the graph width 100-dot and the drawing width 30-dot 100-dot Drawn at the end Reference If a graph is duplicated by drawing multiple graph lines of the same % value, it is overwritten and displayed in the order of setting. Similarly, when 0% value con- tinues in a graph with a sign displayed, a graph line is overwritten and displayed with respect to the graph frame indicating 0%.
  • Page 161 Graphs Section - Background Color in a Frame (NT30C Only): 8 Colors Separate background color can be specified for positive and negative value display area. S Direction This attribute can select the direction of putting the memory table entry values in order.
  • Page 162 Graphs Section can be references for the graph frame width is determined by the following equation. Graph frame width (number of dots) ≧ Number of memory table entries S % Data Value (Line Attribute) This attribute specifies the % data value at every polygonal line. For the speci- fying method, the same is also true as the bar graph.

  • Page 163: Lamps

    Lamps Section Reference S If a graph is duplicated by drawing multiple graph lines of the same % value, it is overwritten and displayed in the order of setting. At this time, since the part that the lines are duplicated is displayed by use of those colors of the Exclusive OR display (Refer to page 124), the line type and line color are displayed differ- ently than that specified.
  • Page 164 Be careful when creating a control program. Example 1: When the normal lamp is turned ON after updating the memory table entry Lamp OFF Lamp OFF Lamp ON OMRON Memory table Lamp ON entry update The characters are displayed in LAMP...

  • Page 165: Image/Library Lamp Function

    Lamps Section Example 2: When the memory table entry is updated while normal lamp is ON Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp ON OMRON OMRON Memory table Lamp ON entry update The characters The memory table are displayed in entry display area...

  • Page 166: Touch Switches

    Touch Switches Section However, since the attributes of every display factors when registering the library data are displayed as they are, a range of application will be widened further. Image/Library Lamp Attributes The following attributes can be set to an image/library lamp. S Lamp Codes Graphics to be displayed during ON and OFF are specified by the library or image data codes.

  • Page 167: Functions Of Touch Switches

    Touch Switches Section S If touch switches are pressed in rapid succession, their inputs may not be Correct use successfully received. Confirm that the input of a touch switch has been successfully received before moving on to the next operation. S Note on pressing 3 touch switches When multiple touch are set in positions that form a row and three of these touch switches are pressed at the same time, a malfunction occurs due to...
  • Page 168 Touch Switches Section Touch Switch Attributes The following attributes can be set for the touch switches. S Display Frame A display frame of the touch switch can be specified by the following two meth- ods. - Fixed-shape Display Frame This is a frame displaying an area of display frame type that acts as Touch Switch.

  • Page 169: Stand Alone Function

    Touch Switches Section OR color (see page 124) in the case of the NT30C. Attributes of guide display characters are in the same way as character display. Refer to Characters and Figures that can be Displayed (page 137). S ON/Flashing This attribute can specify whether or not the Touch Switch is allowed to be ON or flashing when the Touch Switch is ON or flashing according to an instruction from the PC.
  • Page 170 Touch Switches Section Screen Number in the Range 0 Set Screen number 0 is set to the touch switch 1. Menu Screen Previous screen Screen switchover S Instructed by the PC Operation 1 S Screen switchover key Operation 2 Menu Screen Touch switch is pressed Operation 1 Operation 2...

  • Page 171: Input Key Function

    Touch Switches Section 4-7-3 Input Key Function This is a function that allows touch switches to be used for input and is mainly used when using numeral/character string setting functions. Input keys are clas- sified into the following three types: Character keys (character string input function): Used to input character strings when using a character--string setting func- tion.

  • Page 172: Copy Key Function

    Touch Switches Section 4-7-4 COPY Key Function When the Touch Switch is pressed, values or codes (constant) in the memory table entry input column are copied into other memory table entry or the numeral/ character string setting input column (Refer to 4-8 Numeral Setting and 4-9 Char- acter String Setting).

  • Page 173: Numeral Setting

    Numeral Setting Section Numeral Setting The numeral setting is a function to enter the numeral values on the screen. The numeral setting allows the numeral value to be entered directly from the touch switch or B7A Unit into a numeral memory table entry to be displayed on the screen and further to be sent to the PC.

  • Page 174: Types Of Numeral Setting

    Numeral Setting Section - Range of Numeral Values Range of numeral values that can be entered differs depending on a sign. With a sign not displayed: 0 to 99999999 (8-digit) With a sign displayed: --9999999 to +99999999 (7-digit negative num- ber, 8-digit positive number) For a thumb wheel type, numeric values are up to 7-digit for both positive and negative numbers with signs displayed.
  • Page 175 Numeral Setting Section Using a Touch Panel Displayed in the numeral setting input column NT30/30C Writing Notifying 1234 1234 Numeral memory table 1 2 3 entry Enter 4 5 6 7 8 9 When the key is pressed, an input value is A numeral value is entered using the written in the numeral memory table entry and numeric key in the screen.

  • Page 176: Numeric Key Creation

    Numeral Setting Section 4-8-3 Numeric Key Creation In order to use the numeric key type numeral setting, it is necessary to create not only the numeral setting input column on a screen but also a numeric key for per- forming an input operation. Screen Attribute Setting A numeric key type can be selected by setting a screen attribute.

  • Page 177: How To Use Numeric Key Settings

    Numeral Setting Section Allocation of Numeric Keys Numeric keys can be allocated to the touch switches or B7A Unit. S Allocation to Touch Switches When the touch switches are used as numeric keys, the numeric keys allo- cated are specified when creating the touch switches. For numeral settings, the following numeric keys (system keys) can be used.
  • Page 178 Numeral Setting Section S Specifying the Column Using Numeric Keys The numeral setting input column is specified with the HOME, keys out of the numeric keys. A cursor can be moved between the numeral set- ting input columns using these keys as shown below. →...
  • Page 179 Numeral Setting Section Entering the Numeric Values The numeric values are entered using the numeric key numeric (0 to 9, A to F), decimal point (.), sign (+/--), clear (CLR), RETURN ( ) keys. The numeral values can be entered in the same manner as a general electric calculator as follows: S Entering the Integer Part and Decimal Fraction An integer part is entered from the least significant digit.
  • Page 180 Numeral Setting Section entry (previous values prior to entry) is displayed again, but this is not notified to the PC. S Example of Input Numeral display varies as shown below when actually entering numeral val- ues. Input example 1) In case of decimal notation, sign displayed, integer part 4-digit, decimal fraction 3-digit Numeral Dis- Numeral Dis-...

  • Page 181: How To Use Thumbwheel Settings

    Numeral Setting Section 4-8-5 How to Use Thumbwheel Settings For numeral setting with a thumbwheel, a numeric value is entered by directly touching the increment/decrement (+, --) keys. Keys such as numeric key are not required. Entering the Numeric Values The numeric values are entered using the increment/decrement (+, --) keys pro- vided at each digit.

  • Page 182: Setting Items For Numeral Setting

    Numeral Setting Section 4-8-6 Setting Items for Numeral Setting For the numeral setting, the following items are set when being created with the NT-series Support Tool. However, for numeral setting of thumb wheel type, there are some restrictions on the setting of several items. Items to be Set S Numeral Memory Table Entry To Access The number of the numeral memory table entry is specified to register the nu-...

  • Page 183: Character String Setting

    Character String Setting Section S Restricted Display Attributes There are the following restrictions on display attributes. Character type: Wide size only Character magnification: Either of double, x4, or x9 in correspon- dence with display size specified Character display attribute: Normal display only (reverse and so forth are not available) Zero suppress: Without zero suppress only...

  • Page 184: How To Enter Character Strings

    Character String Setting Section 4-9-2 How to Enter Character Strings An appropriate character string setting input column must be specified to be ready for an input operation before a character string is entered by the character key. S Specifying the Character String Setting Input Column To Be Entered The character string setting input column to be entered is specified by either ten-key, system key, or touch switch (numeral/character string setting cursor moving key).

  • Page 185: Pop-Up Window Function

    Character keys • Finally, when the Enter ( ) key is pressed, the “Model NT30C-ST141-E” dis- played in the input column of the character string setting is confirmed and writ- ten into the character string memory table entry and simultaneously notified to the PC.

  • Page 186: Functions Of Pop-Up Windows

    Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10 4-10-1 Functions of Pop-Up Windows The functions of pop-up windows are described below. What is a Window? A window is a screen that can be displayed overlaying a currently displayed screen (the base screen). Its size and display position can be changed. Windows are mainly used for the following applications.
  • Page 187 Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10 • By registering multiple screen switching keys (touch switches), menus for screen switching can be created. Graph Next MENU MENU When “Next” Press here is pressed When “Graph” is pressed MENU MENU Window Screens and Display Elements Using the pop-up window function, windows can be created in the screens num- bered 1900 to 1979 (note that a screen for which a window is registered is called a window screen).

  • Page 188: Opening And Closing Windows

    Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10 4-10-2 Opening and Closing Windows Windows are opened and closed by using touch switches with the pop-up win- dow/keyboard function: either the window keys or cursor moving keys. Opening and Closing Windows with the Window Keys Window keys can be used in the following way to open and close windows (note that window keys can be created either on the base screen or in a window).

  • Page 189: Temporary Input Fields

    Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10 Opening Windows with the Cursor Moving Keys It is possible to set a window key open function for the cursor moving keys used for numeral/character string setting, in addition to their cursor moving function. Doing this makes it possible to specify an input field and also display the window to be used in a one touch operation.
  • Page 190 Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10 Numeral setting input Temporary input field (displays data being input) 1 2 3 4 5 6 555 . 44 7 8 9 ↑ -- 4 1. 8 4 5 6 ↓ 0 0 2 .7 1 1 2 3 ±...
  • Page 191 Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10 Operation Example Temporary input operation example Base Screen Window 5 input settings Temporary input field 8 integer digits, no Integer digits: 8; Decimal fraction digits: 0; 00000001 sign display (8 digits Sign display: No; Zero suppress: No can be displayed) Integer digits: 8;...

  • Page 192: Alarm List & History Display Functions

    Alarm List & History Display Functions Section 4-11 4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions The NT30/30C can monitor the state of PC bits of the host and display the corre- sponding message (using the character string memory table entry) or image/li- brary data (alarm list display) when a specific bit becomes 1 (ON).
  • Page 193 Alarm List & History Display Functions Section 4-11 Example: Message (character string No. 32) set to bit memory table entry num- ber 14 Character String table No. 13 entry No. 50 Character String table entry No. Image data FE52 A000000 Character String table No.
  • Page 194 Alarm List & History Display Functions Section 4-11 S Scrolling Keys Shown in Reverse Video Since these scrolling keys are automatically shown in reverse video when there are any messages in front or behind those keys, it is found whether or not there are any messages that are not displayed.
  • Page 195 Alarm List & History Display Functions Section 4-11 S Display Color (NT30C Only) Character color of a message is set. S Image/Library Data Code of image/library data displayed together with a message is set. S Screen Switchover Screen number displayed by the alarm list and history display function is set. S Bit (PC Address) Bit in the PC, to which the bit memory table entry is assigned, is set.

  • Page 196: Displaying The Alarm History

    Alarm List & History Display Functions Section 4-11 4-11-2 Displaying the Alarm History The alarm history constantly monitors the status of the bit for which Alarm is turned ON under Function in the bit memory table and records the date and time at which it changes to 1 (i.e., turns ON).

  • Page 197: Operation Of B7A Units

    Operation of B7A Units Section 4-12 - In Order of Occurrence The alarm history is displayed in the order that a bit becomes 1 (ON). As more detailed information, date and time of occurrence can be displayed simulta- neously. Occurrence of Abnormal remote I/O 94/06/06 16:02...

  • Page 198: Contents Of Functions

    Operation of B7A Units Section 4-12 Reference In order to use expansion I/O, the B7A Interface Unit intended specifically for expanded I/O must be installed on the NT30/NT30C and connected to the B7A Unit by cable. For the installation and connection methods, see 2-9 Connection of Expanded I/O (page 64).
  • Page 199 Operation of B7A Units Section 4-12 S Numeric Key (System Key) Function With the numeric keys (system keys) assigned to the input terminals, the input terminals can function similar to those keys specified. However, with the sys- tem keys assigned to the input terminals, those terminals cannot be used as the system keys other than the operation mode (system menu, etc.).
  • Page 200 Operation of B7A Units Section 4-12 S Screen Saver Function Releasing Attribute With this attribute set to an input terminal, an OFF state is released when the input terminal turns ON, even if the backlight is turned OFF with the screen sav- er function activated (see page 95).
  • Page 201 SECTION 5 Using Host Link and NT Link This section describes how the NT30/30C can be used when using the Host Link and NT link. Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations ........5-1-1 Equipment and Settings Used in This Chapter .

  • Page 202: Outline Of Host Link And Nt Link Operations

    The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix J PC Memory Maps (page 293). The allocations must be made without exceeding respective area range. OMRON PCs Symbol Name used on the NT-...

  • Page 203: Nt30/30C Status Control And Notification To Pc

    Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section 5-1-3 NT30/30C Status Control and Notification to PC This section describes the fundamentals of the display elements, NT30/30C sta- tus control, and notification, which are the basics of the NT30/30C functions. For details on using the PT Status Control Area and the PT Status Notify Area, refer to 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239) and 5-8 Notification of the Oper- ating Status to the PC (page 244).
  • Page 204 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section The PT Status Control Area (PC to PT) can be allocated words in the following PC areas. : Possible × : Impossible Sym- Alloca- Alloca- Alloca- C Series PC CVM1/CV Series PC CS1 Series PC tion tion...
  • Page 205 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section Notifying the Display Elements by Using Allocated Bits and Words The NT30/30C will operate as described below in the display element notification operation. NT30/30C Operation The NT30/30C will write any changes in the contents of the numeral or character string memory table entry being displayed or pressing of a touch switch to the bits and words area in the PC.
  • Page 206 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix J PC Memory Maps (page 293). Make the allocations so that there is no duplication between the PT Status Con- Correct use trol Area and the PT Status Notify Area.

  • Page 207: Switching The Screen Display Using The Pt Status Control Area

    Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section These strobes turn OFF (0) automatically after notification is made to the PC. The status of operations at the NT30/NT30C can be easily monitored using the rising edges of these strobes. When connected to a CVM1/CV series CPU Unit, however, if the PLC is set to asynchronous operation, it may not be possible to determine the strobe status.
  • Page 208 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section S Allocated Words The PT Status Control Area (PC to PT) can be allocated words in the following PC areas. : Possible × : Impossible Sym- Alloca- Alloca- Alloca- C Series PC CVM1/CV Series PC CS1 Series PC tion...

  • Page 209: Switching The Screen Display Using A Bit Memory Table Entry

    Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section S Consecutive Screens and Overlapping Screens Consecutive or overlapping screens can be displayed by designating the par- ent screen. If a child screen is designated, only the child screen is displayed. For information on consecutive and overlapping screens, refer to the Classifi- cation of Screens (page 131).
  • Page 210 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section tion, or writing the screen number into the PT Status Control Area. For details on these methods, see Stand-alone Functions (page 157, 187) or Switching the Screen Display Using the PT Status Control Area (page 195). To switch the screen displayed on the screen of the NT30/30C under the control of the PC, the allocated bit of the bit memory table entry in which the screen num- ber of the screen to be displayed is registered is set to 1 (ON).

  • Page 211: Notification Of Number Of Currently Displayed Screen

    Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section Example Application of Screen Switching In this example, if the temperature in a water tank rises above the upper limit, a bit is turned ON, and the warning screen that corresponds to the bit is displayed. S NT-series Support Tool Settings The following settings are made using the NT-series Support Tool.
  • Page 212 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section By reading the currently displayed screen word when the screen switch strobe flag has turned ON, the number of the currently displayed screen on the NT30/30C is displayed. NT30/30C PT Status Notify Area Currently displayed screen Screen number Content upgrade memory table entry...

  • Page 213: Memory Tables And Graphs

    Memory Tables and Graphs Section The contents of the currently displayed screen word are updated also by switch- ing the screen by pressing a touch switch on the NT30/30C. For this function, refer to the Stand-alone Function (pages 157, 187) or Switching the Screen DisplayUsing a Bit Memory Table Entry (page 197).
  • Page 214 Memory Tables and Graphs Section There are two methods for accessing character string memory table entries used for character string display, as follows: - Direct specification (character string display property Indirect Specification set to OFF.) - Indirect specification (character string display property Indirect Specification is set to ON.) Reference Only direct specification can be used as the access method for character string...
  • Page 215 Memory Tables and Graphs Section However, in comparison with direct specification, indirect specification re- quires more time for processing. Setting the Words of the Character String Memory Table When creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support Tool, make the following settings for each numbered character string: S Initialization Setting Set whether or not the PC words are initialized with the character string...
  • Page 216 Memory Tables and Graphs Section - Direct specification (numeral display property Indirect Specification is set to OFF) - Indirect specification (numeral display property Indirect Specification is set to Reference Only direct specification can be used as the access method for graphs and nu- meral settings.

  • Page 217: Allocated Words And Display Of The Memory Tables

    Memory Tables and Graphs Section Setting the Words of the Numeral Memory Table When creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support Tool, make the following settings for each numbered numeral: S Initialization setting Set whether or not the PC words are initialized with the numeral memory table initial value registered to the screen data memory when the main power supply is turned ON or reset.
  • Page 218 Memory Tables and Graphs Section Example: 12345678 Word 15 to12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Bit Start Start+ 1 S Displaying Numeral Memory Table Entry Numerals can be displayed in three different ways according to the contents of the numeral memory table entry, as mentioned below.
  • Page 219 Memory Tables and Graphs Section Two normal-size characters or one mark is stored in one word. One memory table entry can store up to 20 words (40 characters). Start Start + 1 Start + 19 Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code 4 Code39 Code40 ASCII control characters (00 to 1FH) are displayed on the screen as a space character (20H).
  • Page 220 Memory Tables and Graphs Section 3. Program the PC to write the contents of numerals and character strings to be displayed on the NT30/30C to the PC words. S Important Points when Writing a Character String If a character string to be written is smaller than allocated word x 2, fill up the vacant stop with spaces (20H).

  • Page 221: Changing Displayed Numerals Or Character Strings, Direct Specification

    Memory Tables and Graphs Section S PC Ladder Program Include the following in the PC ladder program. 25502 (1 second clock) DIFU(13) 00100 00100 INC(38) Word for least significant 4 digits of No. 1 DM0000 25506 (=) INC(38) Word for most significant 4 digits of No. 1 DM0001 00001 @INC(38)
  • Page 222 Memory Tables and Graphs Section 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 entry. For de- tails, refer to the sections on memory table entry copy (page 212) and changing displayed numerals or character strings (direct specification) (page 207).
  • Page 223 Memory Tables and Graphs Section Example of Changing a Character String in Indirect Specification An example in which the character strings being displayed are changed by ad- ding the contents of the word allocated to the numeral memory table entry that is used in indirect specification is given below.

  • Page 224: Copying Memory Table Entries

    Memory Tables and Graphs Section 5-2-4 Copying Memory Table Entries The following describes the procedure to change displayed numerals or charac- ter strings by copying the contents of a memory table entry. Numerals and character strings can be changed also by changing the contents of the allocated words.
  • Page 225 Memory Tables and Graphs Section S Allocated Words The PT Status Control Area can be allocated to the following PC areas: : Possible × : Impossible Sym- Alloca- Alloca- Alloca- C Series PC CVM1/CV Series PC CS1 Series PC tion tion tion DM Area...
  • Page 226 Memory Tables and Graphs Section To repeat copying of the same copy source and same copy destination, write a value other than 0 or 1 for the copy type, and then, write a correct value again. S Copying a Numeral Memory Table Entry If the display method or the number of registered words include discrepancies, a numeral memory table entry may not be copied and displayed correctly.

  • Page 227: Upgrading Graphs

    Memory Tables and Graphs Section S Program Operation (1) When an error occurs (IR/CIO 09000 turns ON), the NT30/30C displays the message “Error”. (2) When the error is cleared (IR/CIO 09000 turns OFF), the NT30/30C display message reverts to “Normal”. 5-2-5 Upgrading Graphs The following describes the procedure to upgrade the graph display on the NT30/30C by changing the contents of the allocated words.

  • Page 228: Lamps And Touch Switches

    Lamps and Touch Switches Section Lamps and Touch Switches 5-3-1 Allocated Bits and Display of Lamps Lamps are controlled by allocating them to the PC bits. Set the area and bit num- ber. S Available Allocation Bits The lamps can be allocated to the following PC areas: : Possible ×...
  • Page 229 Lamps and Touch Switches Section 3. Program the PC to turn ON/OFF the lamp control bit. Use the NT-series Support Tool to set the lamp display attributes whether the lamp is lit or flashing when the lamp control bit is turned ON. S Image/Library Lamp Data With the NT30/30C, it is possible to set lamps that display any required image or library data in their lit status and in their unlit status.

  • Page 230: Allocated Bits, And Display, Of Touch Switches

    Lamps and Touch Switches Section 5-3-3 Allocated Bits, and Display, of Touch Switches Method for PC Notification and NT30/30C Control Two types of bit can be allocated to touch switches: notify bits - which serve to notify statuses to the PC - and control bits (lamp bits), which control the lighting (flashing) of the touch switches.
  • Page 231 Lamps and Touch Switches Section S Important Points Relating to Notification Operations Details on touch switch notification operations are listed below. When using Host Link Type of notification When using NT link When using NT link (DM operation (other than DM area) area) (1) Notification in word units Momentary...

  • Page 232: Touch Switch Status

    Lamps and Touch Switches Section 5-3-4 Touch Switch Status This section describes how to change the statuses of allocated bits and thereby the statuses of the touch switches displayed by the NT30/30C. The statuses of touch switches displayed by the NT30/30C are changed by switching the control bits allocated in the PC memory ON and OFF.
  • Page 233 Lamps and Touch Switches Section In order to determine the status of a touch switch, the status of the touch switch notification bit allocated to it is determined. The touch switch notify bits can be allocated to the following areas of the PC memory.
  • Page 234 Lamps and Touch Switches Section - In the case of (1) in the table, the other bits in the same word are turned OFF by notification. Press the touch switch 15 14 15 14 Touch switch Bits other than notify notify bit bits are set to 0 (OFF).
  • Page 235 Lamps and Touch Switches Section S NT-series Support Tool Settings Make the following settings using the NT-series Support Tool. Touch switch No. 10: Function: Notify Bit Shape: 3-D Lamp attributes: Light Control bit: IR/CIO 05000 (Run flag) ... Guide message: RUN Notify bit: IR/CIO 06000 Touch switch No.

  • Page 236: Numeral And Character String Setting

    Numeral and Character String Setting Section S Program Operation The operation when the program is executed is presented below. Execute program Stop flag: 1 (ON) Stop touch switch: Press Run touch Press Stop touch switch. switch. Run flag: 1 (ON) Run flag: 0 (OFF) Run touch switch:...
  • Page 237 Numeral and Character String Setting Section Content Upgrade Memory Table Entry Set in the PT Status Notify Area and PT Status 1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Word Content upgrade memory table entry Numeral memory table No.
  • Page 238 Numeral and Character String Setting Section S Disabling Numeral Input Numeral input can be disabled by a PT Status Control Area operation. For de- tails, see 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239). Application Example This example shows the reading of the numeral memory table entry number after a value has been changed by inputting numerical data at the NT30/30C.

  • Page 239: Notification Of Character String To The Pc

    Numeral and Character String Setting Section 5-4-2 Notification of Character String to the PC This section describes how the character string data input at an NT30/30C is ac- cessed by the PC. In order to determine when character string data has been input at the NT30/30C, the character string setting strobe flag in the PT Status Notify Area is used.
  • Page 240 Numeral and Character String Setting Section S Restrictions on Allocating Words The PT Status Notify Area can be allocated to the PC memory areas listed in the following table. : Possible × : Impossible Sym- Alloca- Alloca- Alloca- C Series PC CVM1/CV Series PC CS1 Series PC tion...

  • Page 241: Alarm Lists

    Alarm Lists Section Exported From U. S. A. Character-string memory table #2 Exported To Australia Character-string memory table #3 U. S. A. Australia Japan Touch switches Taiwan New Zealand China S PC Program Include the following in the PC ladder program. 11210 @MOV(21) Notification word for content upgrade...

  • Page 242: Displaying Alarm Lists Using Bit Memory Table Entries

    Alarm Lists Section S Available Allocation Bits The bit memory table entries can be allocated words in the following PC areas. : Possible × : Impossible Sym- Alloca- Alloca- Alloca- C Series PC CVM1/CV Series PC CS1 Series PC tion tion tion DM Area...
  • Page 243 Alarm Lists Section S Image/library Data Corresponding to Alarm Messages Apart from alarm messages, image/library data can also be set for bit memory table entries. The alarm list is composed of touch switches and touching (pressing) an alarm message will display the corresponding image/library data for your guidance.
  • Page 244 Alarm Lists Section S NT30/30C Operation When the created alarm message screen is displayed, the following opera- tions will take place in accordance with the status of the allocated bits. - When all allocated bits are OFF ↓ - When AR0000 comes ON Contents of character string memory table entry corresponding to bit memory table entry No.
  • Page 245 Alarm Lists Section - When the second from top alarm message is pressed Image/library data corresponding to se- cond from top alarm message The alarm list is composed of touch switches. By of touch switches. By pressing the touch switch of PROCESS 3 STOPPED a displayed alarm message, corresponding image/library...

  • Page 246: Clock Function

    Clock Function Section Clock Function The NT30/30C has a clock function for setting the date and time. This section explains how to set the date and time, and how to notify the date and time to the PC. 5-6-1 About the Clock Function The clock function uses the numeral memory table entries numbered 247 through 255: these memory table entries are used exclusively for clock data.

  • Page 247: Date And Time Setting

    Clock Function Section 5-6-3 Date and Time Setting When the date and time are set from the PC, the contents of the numeral memory table entries numbered 254 and 255 are rewritten. It is possible to use the meth- od of copying between memory table entries to set the time, as shown below. Reference S t is also possible to set the date and time by using function key [F3] (Time) on the Tool Settings screen of the NT-series Support Tool.
  • Page 248 Clock Function Section 2. Next, at the PC, specify the date and time that are to be set in numeral memory table entries 254 and 255 in these allocated words. 3. Copy the settings from the copy source numeral memory table entries to nu- meral memory table entries 254 and 255.
  • Page 249 Clock Function Section S PC Program Include the following in the ladder program. 00000 @XFER(70) #0004 AR18 DM0000 @MOV(21) #1254 @MOV(21) #0264 #0010 TIM001 (1.0S) @MOV(21) #1255 @MOV(21) #0625 S Program Operation When the created screen is displayed on the NT30/30C and the program is executed, the operation is as follows.

  • Page 250: Notification Of The Date And Time To The Pc

    Clock Function Section 5-6-4 Notification of the Date and Time to the PC The date and time set at the NT30/30C can be notified to the PC. The numeral memory table entries numbered 247 through 253 are used for display. They can- not be allocated to PC areas.

  • Page 251: Nt30/30C Status Control

    NT30/30C Status Control Section S PC Program Include the following in the ladder program. 00000 @MOV(21) #1258 @MOV(21) #0248 #0010 TIM000 (1.0S) @MOV(21) #1259 @MOV(21) #0249 S Program Operation When the program is executed, the operation is as follows. (1) When IR/CIO 00000 comes ON, the contents (minutes) of numeral memory table entry 248, which is used for reading the clock function, are copied to numeral memory table entry 258.

  • Page 252: Controllable Nt30/30C Functions

    NT30/30C Status Control Section 5-7-1 Controllable NT30/30C Functions PT Status Control Bits in the PT Status Control Area 1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Word PT status control designation PT status control bits 0 0 0 0 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 5 Bit...
  • Page 253 NT30/30C Status Control Section Continuous buzzer Short intermittent buzzer Long intermittent buzzer Another way to stop a buzzer sounding is to use a touch switch to which the buzzer stop attribute function is allocated. Whether or not the buzzer actually sounds also depends on the setting of the buzzer memory switch of the NT30/30C.

  • Page 254: How To Control Nt30/30C Functions

    NT30/30C Status Control Section allocated to touch switches. Window opening is specified to disable the open- ing of windows using touch switches. When bit 6 is set to 1 (ON), windows will not open even if a window opening touch switch is pressed, and currently open windows are closed. S Numeral/Character String Input (Bit 5) Input of numerical values and character strings into numeral/character string input fields and thumb wheel type input can be disabled using this bit.
  • Page 255 NT30/30C Status Control Section S NT-series Support Tool Settings Make the following setting using the NT-series Support Tool. Allocated Word for the PT Status Control Area: IR/CIO 0100 S PC Program Include the following in the PC ladder program. 09002 09003 @MOV(21) Display the screen, sound continuous buzzer...

  • Page 256: Notifying The Pc Of Pt Operating Status

    Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status Section Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status In order to access the NT30/30C status from the PC, PT status in the PT status notification area is used. The status (operating statuses, etc.) of the NT30/30C can be determined from the PC by reading the PT status word in the PT Status Notify Area allocated in the PC memory.

  • Page 257: Reading Nt30/30C Operating Status

    Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status Section S Numeral Setting Strobe Flag (Bit 11) When numerical data is input to a numeral table entry using the NT30/30C nu- meral setting function, the numeral setting strobe flag comes ON (1). On notifi- cation to the PC, it returns to the OFF (0) status.
  • Page 258 Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status Section S Report Timing of PT Status Notify Bit The information in the PC status notify area (PT → PC) is written to the PC when the NT30/30C status is changed during operation. Example of Using the PT Status Notify Bit An operation example in which the NT30/30C status is checked by operating the PT status notify bit is explained below.

  • Page 259: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    SECTION 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This section describes the action to take when NT30/30C errors occur, and how to carry out maintenance and inspections to prevent the occurrence of errors. Hardware Faults ............Responding to Displayed Error Messages .

  • Page 260: Hardware Faults

    (Refer to 2-2-2 Power Supply Connection, page 20.) Power supply fuse has blown Contact your OMRON service center. Nothing is displayed on Screen No. 0 has been read at the This is not an error. Change the screen number.

  • Page 261: Responding To Displayed Error Messages

    Initialize the screen data memory. See 3-4 Initializing screen data memory. (page 78). Memory None The system program cannot be Contact your OMRON service center. started up because there is an error (The buzzer sounds and in it. the RUN indicator flashes alternately orange and red.)

  • Page 262: Errors Occurring During Operation

    The system program cannot be The system program has to be re-installed. Contact Downloaded started up because it has been your OMRON service center. deleted. 6-2-2 Errors Occurring During Operation The table below shows the errors that can occur during operation of the NT30/30C, and their remedies.
  • Page 263 Responding to Displayed Error Messages Section S Display of Communication Errors As shown below, communication errors are displayed in the center of the screen, together with a classification indicating whether they are receive or send errors. Screen when an Error Has Occurred during Reception Error Description SCI.

  • Page 264: Maintenance Of The Nt30/30C

    Maintenance of the NT30/30C Section Maintenance of the NT30/30C Carry out maintenance work in order to ensure that the NT30/30C is always used in its optimum condition. WARNING Never attempt repairs, modification or disassembly. You could sustain an elec- tric shock. S Spare PT It is advisable to have a spare NT30/30C available to minimize system down- time in the event of an NT30/30C failure or if the screen display becomes diffi-...

  • Page 265: Replacing The Battery

    Maintenance of the NT30/30C Section have engaged with the NT30/30C, and that the rear face of the backlight unit is parallel with the rear face of the NT30/30C, as shown in the figure below. Condition of the catches, as seen Part A from above When correctly installed...
  • Page 266 Maintenance of the NT30/30C Section er instead of your fingers since this will cause scratching or damage the com- ponents inside the cover. 3. Remove the battery that is secured under the battery cover, grip the cable, and pull the connector straight out. 4.

  • Page 267: Inspection And Cleaning

    Inspection and Cleaning Section Inspection and Cleaning Clean and inspect the NT30/30C regularly to ensure that it is always used in its optimum condition. Cleaning Method If the display is dirty the screen is difficult to see. Clean the screen from time to time as follows.
  • Page 268 S If a faulty unit is returned for repairs, write as detailed a description of the fault as possible and send this description together with the unit to the OMRON ad- dress indicated on the back cover of this book.

  • Page 269: A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications General Specifications Item Specification Power supply voltage 24 VDC Allowable power supply voltage range 20.4 VDC to 26.4 VDC (24 VDC --15% +10%) Power consumption 15 W max. Ambient operating temperature 0 to +50_C (with no freezing) Storage temperature --20 to +70_C (with no freezing) Ambient operating humidity...
  • Page 270 Specifications Appendix A Performance Specifications Display Specifications Item Specification Display panel Display device NT30: Monochrome LCD (2 backlight colors) NT30C: Color STN LCD (with backlight) Number of dots 320 dots horizontally x 240 dots vertically (resolution) Effective display area 115.2 mm horizontally x 86.4 mm vertically View angle Left/right direction: 35_ Up: 25_ Down: 35_ Display color...
  • Page 271 Specifications Appendix A Display Capacity Item Specification Display Character displays Fixed character data (character strings registered for each screen) elements (*1) (*1) Character string 50 positions per screen (40 bytes per string) displays Numeral displays 50 positions per screen, 8-digit display Graph displays 50 positions per screen, capable of displaying signs, % display Trend graph...
  • Page 272 Specifications Appendix A Display Element Specifications Item Specifications Display characters Half-size characters (8 x 8 dots): Alphanumerics and symbols Normal-size characters (8 x 16 dots): Alphanumerics and symbols Mark (16 x 16 dots): User-defined pictographs (32 x 32 dots) (64 x 64 dots) Image data: 8 x 8 to 320 x 240 dots, User-defined image character size is set freely in the unit of 8 x 8 dots.
  • Page 273 Specifications Appendix A Special Features Item Specifications Buzzer Three kinds of sound (continuous sound, intermittent short-sound, intermittent long-sound) Reception of a command from the PC, buzzer setting screen display, error screen display such as abnormal reception OFF: Reception of a command from the PC, key input, screen display without buzzer setting Sound pressure: Min.
  • Page 274 Specifications Appendix A Communications Specifications For a Host Link via RS-232C Item Specification Communications standard EIA RS-232C Communications settings Start-stop synchronization Baud rate: 9600, 19,200 bps Data length: 7 bits Stop bits: 2 bits Parity: Even Connector 9-pin, D-sub connector (female) Number of Units connected 1 to 1 Transmission distance...

  • Page 275: B Dimensions

    Appendix B Dimensions Programming Terminals (NT30-ST131(B)-E, NT30C-ST141(B)-E) 183.5 (7.22) POWER 130.5 (5.59) (5.14) 5 (0.20) 55.6 (2.19) (7.68) Unit : mm (inch) Shown with B7A Interface Unit installed. (2.95)
  • Page 276 Dimensions Appendix B Mounting bracket dimensions (8.11) (2.36 (2.36 POWER (6.46 5(0.2) NT30 15.5 Mounting (0.61) Mounting bracket 33(1.3) plate (Min.) (1.97) Unit : mm (inch) 37(1.46) (Max.)

  • Page 277: C Using Rs-232C/Rs-422A Link Adapters

    Appendix C Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters This section outlines the external dimensions, procedure for mounting and removal, and specifications of an RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter (NT-AL001). Refer to this information when designing the control panel. Dimensions 53.5 om on NT--AL001 74.5 100.2 (30) 105 max.
  • Page 278 Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters Appendix C Removal from a DIN Track Remove the end plates at right and left of the Link Adapter and, as shown in the figure below, insert a flat blade screwdriver into the track stopper at the bottom face of the Link Adapter and prize it free. Mounting to an Operation Panel Drill two mounting screw holes in an operation panel with a thickness of at least 2 mm and secure the Link Adapter with screws.

  • Page 279: D Nt30/30C Internal Processing

    Appendix D NT30/30C Internal Processing The following processing is executed inside the NT30/30C. Processing is divided into two types: periodic proces- sing and event processing. Periodic Processing The following processing is executed inside the NT30/30C to enable high-speed control from the PC. Usually, the only data read from the PC are the elements used for the currently displayed screen.
  • Page 280 NT30/30C Internal Processing Appendix D S Number of Words for Screen Element Registration The number of words used for screen element registration is as follows. Allocated words: Number of words Allocated bits: Number of words calculated by summing the number of bits in each area and taking 1 word to be 16 bits.
  • Page 281 NT30/30C Internal Processing Appendix D Event Processing When the status of the NT30/30C changes during operation, the processing for writing the changed data to the relevant area of the PC memory is executed. This kind of processing is only executed when statuses change. When changes occur simultaneously, processing is executed in accordance with the order of priority.
  • Page 282 C120-LK201-V1 Note When connecting the NT30/30C to an OMRON PLC CjjH , the connector and the connector hood must be prepared separately since they are not supplied with the CjjH. The connector provided in the CPU Unit of the CjjH is a 9-pin connector. For the connection, the follow- ing connector and connector hood should be prepared.
  • Page 283 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E NT30/30C Connector Specifications (9-pin) - Electrical characteristics: Complies with EIA RS-232C - Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to NT30/30C. Signal Direction Connector Connector Signal Name Signal Name Abbreviation Abbreviation Pin No.
  • Page 284 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E S Wiring Connections The NT30/30C does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 (CS). Either short the RS and CS pins of the PC connector togeth- er or set the CTS setting selector switch at the rear face of the Host Link Unit to “0V” (see ∗ in the figure). Connect the cable shield to the connector cover and pin 1 at the Host Link Unit end of the cable only.
  • Page 285 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E Connecting an NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-Series Host Link Unit S CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit connector specifications - Applicable Host Link Unit: CV500-LK201 - Electrical characteristics: Complies with EIA RS-232C - Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the PC.
  • Page 286 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E Communications Port 1 (25-pin Connector) NT30/30C PC (Host Link Unit) Abbrevi- Abbrevi- ation number number ation Connector Connector cover cover RS-232C RS-232C interface interface ∗ Shield 25-pin connector Communications Port 2 (9-pin Connector) NT30/30C PC (Host Link Unit) Abbrevi-...
  • Page 287 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E Connecting an NT30/30C to an SRM1, a CS1-series Serial Communications Unit, or a CPU Unit Other Than a C-Series CjjH CPU Unit S CS1-series CS1G/H, C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, CVM1/CV-series (-EV ) CPU Unit, SRM1, CS1-series Serial Communications Unit 9-pin connector spec- ifications...
  • Page 288 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E S Wiring Connections The NT30/30C does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 (CS). Either short the RS and CS pins of the PC connector togeth- er or set the CTS setting selector switch at the rear face of the Host Link Unit to “0V” (see ∗ in the figure). NT30/30C PC (Host Link Unit) Abbrevi-...
  • Page 289 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E S NT-AL001 RS-232C Connector Specifications (9-pin Type) - Electrical characteristics: Complies with EIA RS-232C - Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the NT-AL001. Signal Direction Connector Connector Signal Name Signal Name Abbreviation...
  • Page 290 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E - RS-422A type NT30/30C NT30/30C NT-AL001 Host RS-422A RS-232C Terminal Abbrev. Pin No. Abbrev. Abbrev. Abbrev. RS-422A Terminal block RS-232C RS-422A interface RS-232C interface interface Shield Terminal block Shield (9-pin) Making the Cable The procedure to make up the cable is described below.
  • Page 291 Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E (3) Cut back the shield with scissors. (4) Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire. (5) Wrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shield. 40 (1.57) (RS-232C) 25 (1.00) (RS-422A) 5(0.19)

  • Page 292: F Connecting Cable Specifications

    PT body Shield Use the following recommended products when making the connecting cable. Name Model Remarks Connector XM2A-2501 25-pin, Made by OMRON, for personal computer XM2A-0901 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for NT30/30C body XM2S-2511 25-pin, Made by OMRON, for personal Connector...
  • Page 293 Connector for peripheral devices on PT body Shield Use the following recommended products when making the connecting cable. Name Model Remarks XM2D-0901 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for personal Connector computer XM2A-0901 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for NT30/30C body Connector XM2S-0911...
  • Page 294 500 m is possible. Connection is possible using the NT30/NT30C’s RS-232C connector or using the NT30/NT30’s RS-422A terminal block. The methods differ in the way shown below. Connection Method S NT30/NT30’s RS-232C Connector OMRON PC RS-232C cable (2 m max.) NT-AL001 RS-232C/RS-422A...

  • Page 295: G Connection Using Rs-232C/Rs-422A Link Adapters

    Connection Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters Appendix G Wiring S RS-232C Cable Wiring NT-AL001 PT or PC Abbreviation Pin number Pin number Abbreviation Connector cover RS-232C interface RS-232C interface Connection not possible with NT30/NT30C. Shield S RS-422A Cable Wiring NT-AL001 NT30/NT30C or NT-AL001 Abbreviation Abbreviation Pin number Functional...

  • Page 296: H Standard Models

    Appendix H Standard Models Programmable Terminals (PTs) Model Specification NT30-ST131-E Monochrome display, ivory NT30-ST131B-E Monochrome display, black NT30C-ST141-E STN color display, ivory NT30C-ST141B-E STN color display, black Host Link Units Model Specification Applicable PC C120-LK201-V1 CPU-mounting Unit with RS-232C connector...
  • Page 297 Standard Models Appendix H Model Specification Applicable PC RS-232C adapter RS-422A adapter connected to the C-series CPM1-10CDR-j CPM1-20CDR-j peripheral port. CPM1 CPM1-30CDR-j CPM1-30CDR-j-V1 CPM1A-10CDj-j CPM1A-20CDj-j CPM1A-30CDj-j CPM1A-40CDj-j CPM2A-30CDj-j Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series CPM2A-40CDj-j CPM2A CPM2A-60CDj-j The communications connector contains the functionality of C-series CPM2C-10jjjjjj-j both a peripheral port and an RS-232C port.
  • Page 298 Standard Models Appendix H CPU Units for Connection via NT Link Name Model PC series CPM1-10CDR-j RS-232C adapter RS-422A adapter connected to the C-series peripheral port. CPM1 CPM1-20CDR-j CPM1-30CDR-j CPM1-30CDR-j-V1 CPM1A-10CDj-j CPM1A-20CDj-j CPM1A-30CDj-j CPM1A-40CDj-j CPM2A-30CDjj-j Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series CPM2A-40CDjj-j CPM2A...
  • Page 299 Standard Models Appendix H RS-232C/RS-422C Link Adapter Model Remarks NT-AL001 Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections and an 8-pin terminal block for RS-422A connections. RS-232C Adapter and RS-422A Adapter Model Remarks CPM1-CIF01 Connects the RS-232C port on the NT30/NT30C to the peripheral port on the CPM1. CPM1-CIF11 Connects the RS-422A port on the NT30/NT30C to the peripheral port on the CPM1.
  • Page 300 Printer cable for half pitch (1.5 m), manufactured by OMRON Connecting Cable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PCs Model Specification CS1W-CN118 Manufactured by OMRON. (CS1-series peripheral port ↔ D-SUB, 9-pin, female connector) Connecting Cable for CPM2C Communications Port Model Specification CPM2C-CN111 Manufactured by OMRON.

  • Page 301: I Options

    Appendix I Options Replaceable Backlight ... NT30-CFL01 for NT30, NT30C-CFL01 for NT30C This is a backlight for replacement purposes. Note When disposing of a backlight that is no longer required, be sure to comply with any local restrictions that apply to its disposal. Protective Sheets ...
  • Page 302 Options Appendix I Chemical-proof Cover ... NT30-KBA01 Covers the front of the terminal and protects against all kinds of chemical agents. The entire sheet is milky white and is made of silicone rubber. Request S The cover will not afford protection against some chemicals. S Since the cover is milky white, it makes the display slightly less clear.

  • Page 303: J Pc Memory Maps

    (*1) Included in the CIO area in the case of CVM1/CV-series PCs. (*2) This is the area that can be used with an NT30/30C. The DM area itself occupies the range 00000 to 24575. OMRON CS1-Series CS1G/H Memory Map Timer/Counter...

  • Page 304: K Special Characters

    Appendix K Special Characters English Character Codes When using the terminal for the first time, the system program must be installed with pin 6 of SW2 ON to en- able English language messages to use the following codes. Example: Hex code is represented by 30, decimal code by 48, and character by 0. Code 20 and 32 in the table represents a space, as indicated by “SP”.
  • Page 305 Special Characters Appendix K Hex Digits á α ≡ í β  ó Γ ≥ ú π ≤ ñ Σ ⌠ Ñ σ ⌡ μ ÷ τ ≈ ¿ Φ Θ ∗ Ω ∗ δ ∗ ∞ ¡ ∗ ø «...

  • Page 306: Index

    Index with 25-pin connector, 25, 281 with 9-pin connector, 26, 282 alarm history, displaying, 184 calendar, checking, 110 alarm list, 11 character string memory table, 11 allocated bits in bit memory table, 229 details, 136 displaying, 180 displaying contents, 201, 206 example, 231 setting the words, 203 using bit memory table, 230...
  • Page 307 Index display history recording, 100 external output, 187 I/O check, 103 data, sent to the PC, 9 input key, 159 numeral setting, 161 dimensions, 263 overview, 4 DIP switch settings pop-up window, 173 at startup, 74 resume, 96 details, 18 SCREEN PRINT key, 160 initializing screen data, 80 screen printing, 98, 241...
  • Page 308 Index I- -K memory switches Memory Switch Menu, 84 overview, 83 setting, 84 check function, 103 used to set communications, 83 expanded, 64, 258 memory tables image data allocated words, 205 description, 126 bit, 140 difference with library data, 127 character string, 136 copying entries, 212 indicators...
  • Page 309 Index resume function, 96 operation panel, installation to, 19 RS-232C operations connecting to PCs, 23 internal processing, 267 specifications, communications, 262 event processing, 269 RS-422A periodic processing, 267 connecting to PCs, 40 operating environment, 257 specifications operation modes, 75 communications, 262 overview, 2 terminal block, 43 PC data exchange, 3...
  • Page 310 74 weight, 257 operation details, 77 selecting menu items, 77 windows, opening and closing, 176, 241–242 system program errors, 250 installation, 22 wiring connector cables, 281 system settings for OMRON Units, 271 changing, 75 details, 92 Host Link connections, 43...

  • Page 311: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. V034-E1-5 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
  • Page 312 For US technical support or other inquiries: 800.556.6766 OMRON CANADA, INC. Milner Avenue Toronto, Ontario M 416.286.6465 OMRON ON-LINE Global - http://www.omron.com USA - http://www.omron.com/oei Canada - http://www.omron.ca V034-E1-5 ©2003 OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.

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