Principal Functions Of Nt20 - Omron NT20 User Manual

Functions of NT20
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Principal Functions of NT20

Functions Related to the Data Display
Character display
Characters of various sizes can be displayed. Characters can flash or be highlighted.
Figure display
Straight lines, circles, and other graphic figures can be displayed.
Memory data display
Contents of the character-string memory table and the numeral memory table can be
displayed. The memory table contents can be changed from the PLC/Host.
Bar graph display
Bar graphs corresponding to the contents of the numeral memory table can be displayed.
Lamp display
Lamps which turn on or flash as controlled by the Host can be displayed.
Functions Related to the Data Input
Input by the touch switch
Data can be input by simply touching the screen.
Numeric setting function
The touch keys can be assigned with numeric
values so that the numeric values can be input at
the operation site and sent to the PLC/Host.
Other Functions
Buzzer
A built-in buzzer can be used.
Communications with a PLC
By connecting the NT20 with a PLC using the host link, NT link, C200H,
or RS-232C communications method, data can be received from the
host and touch switch status information can be sent to the host.
System function
The system setting and maintenance can be executed by using the
System Menu on the screen.
Screen data creation
The screen data can be created by using support tools on the computer
and stored in the unit.
Unrestricted screen display
When the NT20 is connected to the host via an RS-232C interface,
characters and graphics can be displayed independently of the
registered screens (terminal function) (only with NT20-ST128).
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