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  • Page 1 Cat. No. V093-E1-05 NS-Runtime Software USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3  OMRON, 2007 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2-3 Uninstallation Procedure ......................... 2-5 2-4 Starting the NS-Runtime ......................... 2-6 2-4-1 Starting the NS-Runtime from the NSA Series..............2-6 2-4-2 Starting the NS-Runtime from an environment other than the NSA Series ......2-6 2-5 Ending the NS-Runtime........................2-7 2-6 User Interface ..........................2-9 Section 3 Creating Projects ..................
  • Page 5 4-5-2 Details of the Functions ..................... 4-20 Section 5 NS-Runtime System Menu Operations ..........5-1 5-1 Displaying and Exiting the System Menu ..................5-2 5-1-1 Displaying the System Menu ....................5-2 5-1-2 Exiting the System Menu..................... 5-3 5-2 System Menu Configuration......................5-4 5-3 Special Screen ..........................
  • Page 6 Section 6 Transferring Project Data..............6-1 6-1 Transfer Methods..........................6-2 6-2 Transferring Data Using a Memory Card ..................6-3 6-2-1 Downloading the Project Data ..................... 6-4 6-2-2 Uploading the Project Data ....................6-7 6-3 Transferring Data from the CX-Designer..................6-11 Section 7 Troubleshooting ..................

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Section 2 Setting up, Starting up and Exiting the NS-Runtime The NS-Runtime is application software that runs on Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7. This section describes how to install the NS-Runtime on Windows XP, Vista, or 7. It also describes methods of starting and exiting the NS-Runtime.

  • Page 8: Related Manuals

    Related Manuals The following manuals are related to the NS-Runtime Software. (The boxes at the end of the catalog numbers indicate the revision code.) NS-Runtime Software User’s Manual ..........V093-E1-@ This manual Describes installing the NS-Runtime Software, basic operations, and the user interface.
  • Page 9 The online help of the CX-Designer provides detailed information on the macro function of NS-series PTs. PDF data containing the same contents is installed on the hard disk when the CX-Designer is installed. Use either the online help or this PDF data as required.

  • Page 10: Terminology

    Indicates a Programmable Terminal in OMRON’s NS Series of Programmable Terminals. Indicates an OMRON Programmable Controller. Host Indicates the PLC, IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, or personal computer controlling an NS-series PT. CX-One Indicates OMRON’s CX-One Integrated FA Tool Package (CXONE-AL@ @ C-V4/AL@ @ D-V4).

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The NS-Runtime Software provides the same functionality as an NS-series Programmable Terminal to enable implementing FA onsite information displays and operations on Windows XP, Vista, or 7. To enable using the NS-Runtime Software correctly, be sure you have sufficient understanding of the CX-Designer and Programmable Terminal functions and characteristics.

  • Page 12: Application Precautions

    • Some notebook computers set the RS-232C port not to supply rated power to the port to save energy by default. There are Windows settings and also possibly settings for computer specific utilities or BIOS settings for power saving.
  • Page 13 1. WARRANTY 1) The warranty period for the Software is one year from either the date of purchase or the date on which the Software is delivered to the specified location. 2) If the User discovers defect of the Software (substantial non-conformity with the manual), and return it to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace the Software without charge by offering media or download from OMRON’s website.
  • Page 14 5. EXTENT OF SERVICE The license fee of the Software does not include service costs, such as dispatching technical staff. 6. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however,...

  • Page 15: Overview

    Section 1 Overview This section provides an overview of the NS-Runtime including the functions, features, connection types and communication methods. A comparison between NS-Runtime and the NS Series is also described. 1-1 About this manual ....................... 1-2 1-2 About NS-Runtime ......................1-3 1-3 CX-Designer Menu List......................

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    CX-Designer. However, functions equivalent to those of the NS Series and the CX-Designer are not explained in this manual. For functions of the NS Series and the CX-Designer that are not described in this manual, please refer to documents including the documents listed in the table below.

  • Page 17: About Ns-Runtime

    Specified document file can be displayed With the NS-Runtime, a specified PDF file can be displayed at the timing when an alarm occurs or at a specified timing. Therefore, for example, a PDF file that describes alarm’s causes and countermeasures can be displayed when an alarm occurs.

  • Page 18: Ns-Runtime Specifications

    1-2 About NS-Runtime Displays a PDF file on a screen To display the PDF file, Adobe Reader version 7.0 or higher must be installed in the operating environment of the NS-Runtime Software. 1-2-2 NS-Runtime Specifications NS-Runtime Specifications are listed below.

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    1-2 About NS-Runtime 1-2-3 System Configuration This section describes the system configuration used for the NS-Runtime. The NS-Runtime runs on Windows XP, Vista, or 7 and the NSA Series. Host Twisted- pair cable Keypad, Mouse RS-232C cable (15 m max.) RS-422A cable (500 m max.)

  • Page 20: Cx-Designer Menu List

    1-3 CX-Designer Menu List 1-3 CX-Designer Menu List The NS-Runtime has the following pull-down menus that are different from CX-Designer’s. Menus not described here are the same as the existing CX-Designer’s menus. File Menu There are following changes in the File Menu.
  • Page 21 1-3 CX-Designer Menu List • Functional Objects Menu There are the following changes in the Functional Objects Menu. Item Function Reference − Video Display This menu cannot be used. This is a newly added functional object that Document Display displays specified document files (PDF files).

  • Page 22: Comparison Between The Ns Series And The Ns-Runtime

    1-4 Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime There are the following differences between the NS Series and NS-Runtime. Functions may differ between when the NS-Runtime runs on the NSA Series and when it runs on an environment other than the NSA Series.
  • Page 23 1-4 Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime Data from other devices can be accessed from an application on a computer by going through the networks. This is referred to as SPMA (Single Port Multi Access). To communicate on a Controller Link network, a 3G8F7-CLK21-V1, 3G8F7-CLK12-V1, or 3G8F7-CLK52-V1 Controller Link Support Board must be installed in advance in the NS- Runtime’s operating environment.
  • Page 24 1-4 Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime System Menu NS-Runtime Item NS Series Other than NSA NSA Series Series Press two of four corners on a - Double click on one of four corners. screen (For the NS15, press one of...
  • Page 25 The NS-Runtime does not support the Device Monitor. However the CX-Programmer and the Switchbox Utility can be started up from the NS-Runtime. They can be substituted for NS Series Device Monitor, Ladder Monitor and Programming Console. The procedure for installing a printer driver in Windows XP differs from the NSA Series. When using a printer with the NSA Series, please contact your OMRON representative.
  • Page 26 Controllers supported. Normal operation though SAP Library parts may not be possible if the baud rate is too slow. Increase the baud rate if necessary. SPMA cannot be used for the communications path when SAP Library parts are used via EtherNet/IP.
  • Page 27 $SB31(Notification of Printer Error/Capture Screen Error $SB53(Prohibit Starting Screen Saver) $SB63 (Exits NS-Runtime) Although HR512 to HR1535 can be accessed from the NS-Runtime, these words can be used only for function block instances. They cannot be used in user programming. 1-13...
  • Page 28 1-4 Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime 1-14...

  • Page 29: Setting Up, Starting Up And Exiting The Ns-Runtime

    Setting up, Starting up and Exiting the NS-Runtime The NS-Runtime is application software that runs on Windows XP, Vista, or 7. This section describes how to install the NS-Runtime on Windows XP, Vista, or 7. It also describes methods of starting and exiting the NS-Runtime.

  • Page 30: Preparations For Installation

    (Acrobat Reader) versions lower than version 7.0 in the NS-Runtime environment. For details on the document display, refer to 4-2 Document Display. You must be logged in as a user with Administrators or Power Users privileges to use the NS- Runtime and the CX-Designer.

  • Page 31: Installing The Ns-Runtime

    3. The NS-Runtime Setup Wizard will be displayed. Install the NS-Runtime by following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. 4. When the Setup Wizard is running, a message confirming whether to start up the NS- Runtime automatically when Windows starts up. Click the Yes Button to start up automatically.
  • Page 32 2-2 Installing the NS-Runtime 5. A message will be displayed to confirm installation of the CX-Server. Click the Yes Button. The CX-Server will be installed. (When the CX-Server has already been installed, this message will not be displayed.) 6. When installation has been completed, the following dialog box will be displayed. Select either now or later to restart your computer and click the Finish Button.

  • Page 33: Uninstallation Procedure

    2-3 Uninstallation Procedure 2-3 Uninstallation Procedure 1. To uninstall the NS-Runtime, click the Windows Start Button and select Settings – Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select NS-Runtime_V@.@ (@.@ indicates the version number) from the list and click the Edit/Delete Button.

  • Page 34: Starting The Ns-Runtime

    2-4-1 Starting the NS-Runtime from the NSA Series Turn ON the power of the NSA Series. The NS-Runtime will automatically start up and a project that was transferred to the NSA Series will open. Refer to 6 Transferring Project Data for information on transferring project data.

  • Page 35: Ending The Ns-Runtime

    -Exit from the system menu. -Click the X Button at the top right of the main window. -Click the NS-Runtime icon at the top left of the Main Window and select Close from the displayed Control Menu Box. -Click the Alt + F4 Keys at the same time.
  • Page 36 2-5 Ending the NS-Runtime 4. A confirmation message will appear. Select the Yes Button. The NS-Runtime ends. End NS-Runtime Shut Down...

  • Page 37: User Interface

    Main Window Screens created with the CX-Designer will be displayed. The main window size can be set in the System Setting of the CX-Designer. For details, refer to 3-2 System Settings. When starting up the NS-Runtime, the main window will be displayed in full screen. From the system menu, main window size can be changed to Full screen display, Maximize, Minimize or Show Window.
  • Page 38 2-6 User Interface 2-10...

  • Page 39: Creating Projects

    Section 3 Creating Projects This section describes procedures for creating projects, system settings, communications settings and creating screens for NS-Runtime. 3-1 Creating Projects......................... 3-2 3-2 System Settings ........................3-4 3-3 Communications Settings....................3-9 3-4 Creating Screens ....................... 3-13 3-5 Converting Projects......................3-14...

  • Page 40: Creating New Projects

    When creating a project for other PT models, refer to the Creating Projects in the CX- Designer Online Help. 3. New Screen Dialog Box will be displayed. Input the screen number and title. Click the OK Button. 4. When a new screen is opened, start creating a screen.

  • Page 41: Project Property Settings

    CX- Designer will be shown on the NS-Runtime. No setting Other setting items are the same as those for the NS Series. For details on each item, refer to the System Settings and Project Properties in the CX-Designer Online Help.

  • Page 42: System Settings

    This section describes methods for setting the NS-Runtime Operating parameter. Only Items different from NS Series system settings are explained here. For the setting items common to the NS Series, please refer to the System Settings and Project Properties in the CX-Designer Online Help.
  • Page 43 3-2 System Settings The NS-Runtime does not support the Device Monitor. However, the CX-Programmer and the SwitchBox Utility can start up from the system menu and they can be alternatively used as functions of Device Monitor, Ladder Monitor and Programming Console.

  • Page 44: Initial Tab Page

    Initial Tab Page. Setting methods are the same as those for the NS Series. However, $SB that can be used for the NS-Runtime is different from those for the NS Series. For information on the usable...

  • Page 45: History Tab Page

    Select this option to save $HB/$HW status and each history data at Memory a specified interval. Set the Save Cycle to between one second to 24 hours 0 second 0 minute. No need to set the Save Cycle in a normal situation but set this when there is a possibility of not ending the NS-Runtime environment normally.

  • Page 46: Printer Tab Page

    Saved $HB/$HW status and each logging data will be automatically read when the NS- Runtime starts up next time. A folder specified as a save destination of history data is used in the following purposes as well. -Destination to save BMP files created by $SB25(Screen capture).

  • Page 47: Function Keys

    Width/Height have been set. in the Maximum Screen Size. Screen/sheet for which a size not exceeding the The screen size will not be changed. Width/Height have been set. 3-2-7 Function Keys In the NS-Runtime, there are no function key tab page settings.

  • Page 48: Communications Settings

    Set 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 for the baud rate. Speed Data Bits When setting Host Link for the Protocol, set 4 Bits, 5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits or 8 Bits for the data bits. Stop Bits When setting Host Link for the Protocol, set 1 bit or 2 bits for the stop bit length.

  • Page 49: Ethernet

    Communications will be performed using the IP Address set in the NS-Runtime environment. Conversion Table Show a table of conversion from FINS Node Address to IP Address when communicating through Ethernet. When using Ethernet communications, click the Add Button and set the IP address conversion table.

  • Page 50: Controller Link

    3-3 Communications Settings 3-3-3 Controller Link Making settings for Controller Link communications. 1. Select the Controller Link in the Comm. Setting Dialog Box. Item Details Controller Link Select the Enable when communicating through the Ethernet. Network Address Set the Network Address to between 1 and 127.

  • Page 51: Creating Screens

    Creating New Screens 1. Select the File Menu – New Screen or click the New Screen in the Toolbar. 2. New Screen Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the screen number and title. Click the OK Button. 3. A new screen will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Converting Projects

    3. Messages will be displayed to confirm the functional differences between NS Series and NS-Runtime. Check the information and if you still want to convert, click the OK Button. 4. Specify a name for the converted project in the Convert to Dialog Box. Click the Save Button to convert the model.
  • Page 53 Base screens will be resized to 1024 x 768 dots. NS-Runtime Base screens will be resized to 3,840 x 2,400 dots. The communications settings of the hosts of the serial port A and B will be changed as follows. Before Conversion...
  • Page 54 NS5-MQ0[]-V2 screen, the data will be displayed in color if it is converted to data for a PT model with color displays on the CX-Designer or transferred to a PT with a color display screen. The color codes that are used when creating the screen data for the NS5-MQ0[]-V2 will be displayed for screen data and the image colors will be used for BMP and JPEG data.
  • Page 55 Unit No. (1:N NT Link) The project data will be changed if you specify to convert the model to one of the following models (if the project to be converted is a version lower than the one given in the following table).
  • Page 56 3-5 Converting Projects 3-18...

  • Page 57: Ns-Runtime Functions

    NS-Runtime Functions This section describes the NS-Runtime functions. It mainly describes functions that are added or changed from the NS Series and the CX- Designer, and does not describe functions equivalent to those of the NS Series and the CX- Designer.

  • Page 58: System Memory

    System Bit Memory ($SB) System bit memory is used to exchange information between the host and NS-Runtime, such as for controlling the NS-Runtime and notifying the host of NS-Runtime status, in bit units. The system bit memory contains 64 bits with predefined functions.
  • Page 59 $SB63 Control Exit NS-Runtime Note: The notification bits are not write-prohibited. Also, the system will not restore values, except when the status has changed. System memory is allocated to PLC areas as shown below. Allocated Addresses for System Memory (Under CX-Designer PT – System Setting –...
  • Page 60 When $SB63 turns ON, the NS-Runtime ends. When the NS-Runtime exits, the communication address allocated to $SB63 will turn OFF automatically. Note: Specify a folder to save bit map files in the system setting dialog box. For details, refer to 3-2-3 History Tab Page.

  • Page 61: System Word Memory ($Sw)

    4-1-2 System Word Memory ($SW) System word memory ($SW) is used to exchange information between the host and NS- Runtime in word units, such as for controlling the NS-Runtime and notifying the status. The system word memory contains 41 items with predefined functions.
  • Page 62 System word memory is allocated to PLC areas as shown below. Allocated Addresses for system memory are set under PT – System Setting – Initial from the CX-Designer. BCD or binary data storage can be selected for each group by clicking the System Memory List Button in the Initial Tab Page.

  • Page 63: Document Display

    Document display object enables users to display documents including operation manuals and production instruction on the NS-Runtime. In order to display documents, they need to be registered in document tables beforehand. Document files can be displayed at all-time or displayed when an alarm/event occurs.

  • Page 64: Document Table Setting

    In order to use the document display, Adobe Reader version 7.0 or higher must be installed in the NS-Runtime environment. If more than one alarm/event occurs and if a document display is set to display a document when alarm/event occurs, a PDF file to which a higher priority has been given will be displayed.

  • Page 65: Document Display

    Delete Deletes selected document numbers. When setting more than 42 characters for the PDF file name, the following dialog box will be displayed. Rename the file name (Maximum of 42 characters). In the same way, if the specified file name contains an unusable character, a dialog box asking you to rename will be displayed.
  • Page 66 4-2 Document Display General: Set the method of displaying documents and storage location of document files. Size/Position: Set the object’s size and position. External Control: Set the communication address that controls the refresh of PDF files. 4-10...
  • Page 67 (Up to 32 characters. One-byte and two-byte characters are counted as one character.) Reference Displays a document file whose number is set with the Document Click the Set Button to display a Document Table Setting Dialog Box. Select a document you want to display.
  • Page 68 Set the size for the functional object. Width: 1 to 2,560 dots Height: 1 to 1,920 dots Position from the Upper Specify X and Y coordinates by the position from the upper left Left of of Screen/frame/table. Screen/Frame/Table X coordinate: -3,839 to 3,839 dots...
  • Page 69 Deselect this option to switch the PDF files in the way specified in the Document Display Method field in the General Tab Page. The document display will display and refresh the PDF files in the following way by turning ON/OFF the Document Display Direction Address. (These operations are performed when a document is displayed when an alarm/event occurs.
  • Page 70 4-2 Document Display 1. PDF file will not be displayed even if an alarm 1 occurs, because the Document Display Direction Address is OFF. 2. PDF file specified with the alarm 1 will be displayed, because the Document Display Direction Address turns ON.

  • Page 71: Alarm/Event Setting

    4-3 Alarm/Event Setting When alarm/event occurs, PDF files specified with Document Display can be displayed with the NS-Runtime. In response to this new function, setting items to specify a desired PDF file are added to the Alarm/Event Details. This section describes added items only. For the other items, refer to 2-14 Alarm/Event in the NS Series Programming Manual.

  • Page 72: Data Logs

    160,000 points. The number of "Always logging points" is the sum of the products of the number of points registered and the number of logging points for each group for which the log period is set to "always."...

  • Page 73: Macros

    4-5 Macros 4-5 Macros 4-5-1 Functions In addition to macro of NS Series, the following functions are provided for macro of the NS- Runtime. Action Function Manipulating String Comparison (Case sensitive) STRCMP/STRCMPW character strings String Comparison (Not case sensitive) STRICMP/STRICMPW...
  • Page 74 4-5 Macros The timing when a function can be executed as shown below. Screen Project Macro Functional object Macro Macro STRCMP(W) STRICMP(W) STRCAT(W) STRLEN(W) STRLEFT(W) STRMID(W) STRRIGHT(W) STRLTRIM(W) STRTRIM(W) STRRTRIM(W) STRLWR(W) STRUPR(W) WINFIND WINMAX WINMIN WINNORMAL WINTOP WINTERM EXEC 4-18...
  • Page 75 4-5 Macros Table of Function and Argument The variety of variables and values, which can be specified as an argument for macro function is described below. Characters such as S,D,n,x,y in the Argument column indicate parameters used in the formats given in 4-5-2 Details of the Functions.

  • Page 76: Details Of The Functions

    Windows size at startup (0=normal, 1=Minimize, 2=Maximize, 3=Hide) Note: Use Unicode if you use symbols to specify strings with S1 and S2. If the application to be started specifies a window title, the window title specified with S2 will be disabled.
  • Page 77 STRCPY($W0, "ABC"); 'Set ABC to $W0 to $W1. $W10= STRCMP($W0, "DEF"); 'Compare ABC and DEF. Character code A, 0 x 41 < Character code D, 0 x 44. Thus the return value , -1, is stored in $W0. STRLEFT(W) Extracts the specified number of characters from leftmost characters...
  • Page 78 System Version 6.6 or higher Format STRLWR(D, S) --- ASCII code STRLWRW(D, S) --- Unicode Function Converts upper cases of the string S to lower cases and enter them to D. Return Value None Example STRCPY($W0, "ABC"); STRLWR($W10, $W0); 'Set abc to $W10 to $W11...
  • Page 79 Applicable versions System Version 6.6 or higher Format STRTRIM(D,S) --- ASCII code STRTRIMW(D,S) --- Unicode Function Extracts spaces at both sides of a string specified with S. Then stores them to D. Return Value None Example STRTRIM($W0, " "); 'Set ABC in $W0 to $W1 excluding spaces at both ends.
  • Page 80 System Version 6.6 or higher Format STRUPR(D, S) --- ASCII code STRUPRW(D, S) --- Unicode Function Converts a string S from lower case to upper case. Then set it to D. Return Value None Example STRCPY($W0, "abc"); STRUPR($W10, $W0); ‘Set ABC to $W10 to $W11.
  • Page 81 4-5 Macros With the argument S1, specify a string that will be displayed on the title bar of a window you want to search for. Example: To find a window below, set as follows. WINFIND(“CX-Designer – DEMO – [0000:Screen Page0000]”,0);...
  • Page 82 0:Window title that completely matches with S1. 1:Window title that matches with the number of characters of S1. 2:Window title that matches with the number of characters of S1 (Except for a folder). Use Unicode if you use a symbol to specify a string with S1.
  • Page 83 The 0 bit to 3rd bit: 0:Window title that completely matches with S1. 1:Window title that matches with the number of characters of S1. 2:Window title that matches with the number of characters of S1 (Except for a folder). The 4th bit: 0:Sends a WM_CLOSE message to a specified window.
  • Page 84 4-5 Macros 4-28...

  • Page 85: Ns-Runtime System Menu Operations

    Section 5 NS-Runtime System Menu Operations This section describes the basic methods for operating the System Menu of the NS-Runtime and details on functions. 5-1 Displaying and Exiting the System Menu................5-2 5-2 System Menu Configuration ....................5-4 5-3 Special Screen........................5-5 5-4 Transferring Data ......................

  • Page 86: Displaying And Exiting The System Menu

    The System Menu can be displayed by double-clicking one of the four corners (Range of 50 dots x 50 dots) of the main window. It will be displayed at 100 dots x 100 dots from the top left of the main window. For the second time or more, the system menu will be displayed at the position where it was previously displayed.

  • Page 87: Exiting The System Menu

    5-1 Displaying and Exiting the System Menu Displaying a screen of Communication Test, Initialization/Setting or Data Check (described later) from the system menu will stop communications with a host. However, the data log and the alarm monitoring will not be stopped.

  • Page 88: System Menu Configuration

    5-11-4 window in the specified size. From the system menu of NS-Runtime it is possible to start up the CX-Programmer and the SwitchBox Utility whose functions are equivalent to those of NS series Device Monitor, Ladder Monitor, Programming Console and PLC data trace.

  • Page 89: Special Screen

    5-3-1 Alarm History This function is used to display the alarm history. The alarm history can be displayed in order of occurrence or frequency. Up to 1,024 alarms can be displayed. Display alarm history data by using operations from the System Menu as follows.

  • Page 90: Operation Log

    Display operation log data by using operations from the System Menu as follows. 1. Click the Display Button next to the Operation Log to display the Operation Log (Sort by Occurr.) /(Sort by Freq.) Dialog Box. The operation log data will be displayed in the order that was previously selected.

  • Page 91: Error Log

    4. Click the Exit Button to close the dialog box. For details on the operation log function, refer to 2-20-1 Operation Log Function in the NS series Programming Manual. The function to set messages in the operation log is supported for project data version 8.0 or higher. 5-3-3 Error Log This function is used to display the macro error history.
  • Page 92 5-3 Special Screen Sort by occurrence Sort by frequency 3. Click the Exit Button to close the dialog box. For details on the error log function, refer to 2-20-4 Error Log Function in the NS series Programming Manual.

  • Page 93: Communication Test

    This function is used to check whether communications with a specified destination are possible or not, by sending and receiving FINS messages. Display the Communication Test Screen by using operations in the System Menu as follows. 1. Click the Display Button next to the Communication Test to display the Communication Test Screen.

  • Page 94: Version Display

    This function is used to display information on the NS-Runtime version. Display the Version Display Screen by using operations in the System Menu as follows. 1. Click the Display Button next to the System Version Button. The version display screen will be displayed.

  • Page 95: Transferring Data

    5-4 Transferring Data This function is used to display the project transfer screen. This section describes the startup method only. For details on transferring project data, refer to 6 Transferring Project Data. 1. Click the Display Button next to the Screen Transfer.

  • Page 96: External Application

    Install the CX-Programmer. 5-5-2 SwitchBox Utility 1. Click the Launch Button next to the SwitchBox Utility to launch the SwitchBox Utility. If the SwitchBox Utility has not installed, the following dialog box below will be displayed. Install the SwitchBox Utility.

  • Page 97: Initialization/Setting Screen

    5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen This function is used to initialize the data and make settings of PT operations, project, password and communications. Click the Display Button next to the Initialization/Setting in the System Menu to display Initialization/Setting Screen.
  • Page 98 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen The following items will be displayed in the Initialization/Setting Screen Tab Name Item Function Initialize Remove Removes the drive specified as the save destination of history data. Alarm/Event History Initializes and saves alarm/event history data. Initialize/Save Data Log Initializes and saves the data log.

  • Page 99: Initializing Data

    5-6-1 Initializing Data The Initialize Tab Page is used to remove the destination drive of save history data. It is also used to initialize or save the alarm/event histories saved during NS-Runtime execution. The following items will be displayed in the Initialize Tab Page.
  • Page 100 2. The following dialog box will be displayed when it is safe to remove the drive. 3. Confirm that it is safe to remove the drive, and remove the removable drive. 4. If a removable drive is not being used as a destination, the following dialog box will be displayed.
  • Page 101 This function is used to initialize or save the alarm/event histories saved in the NS-Runtime. Use this function when screen data has been changed, to initialize history data, or to save history data on a removable drive as a CSV file.
  • Page 102 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen Saving Alarm/Event Histories Saving the latest history data on a specified drive in CSV file with the following name. Alarm history data: Alarm.csv Event history data: Event.csv 1. Click the Save Button for the Alarm/Event History. Then the following dialog box will be displayed.
  • Page 103 Use this function when screen data has been changed, for initializing history data or for saving history data on a removable drive as a CSV file. The data log is used to record changes over time to the contents of an address that is registered in the log.
  • Page 104 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen Saving the Data Log Saving the latest history data on a specified drive in CSV file with the following name. Data log data: Trend.csv 1. Click the Save Button for the data log. A confirmation message will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to save the data.
  • Page 105 This function is used to initialize or save the operation log saved in the NS-Runtime. Up to 1,024 operations can be recorded in order of occurrence. Use this function when screen data has been changed, for initializing log data, or for saving log data as a CSV file in a removable drive.
  • Page 106 This function is used to initialize the macro error history saved in the NS-Runtime or save the history in a removable drive. Up to 100 errors can be recorded in the error log. The number of errors that can be recorded, however, also depends on the free space in the memory.
  • Page 107 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen The error log records the errors that occur when the macro function is executed. Initialize or save the error log by using operations from the Initialize Tab Page as follows. Initializing the Error Log 1. Click the Initialize Button next to the Error Log. A confirmation message will be displayed.
  • Page 108 2) when downloading a project that is different from the one currently in the NS-Runtime. The error log can also be initialized and saved by turning ON the following bits in the system memory from the host.

  • Page 109: Pt Operations

    5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen 5-6-2 PT Operations The PT Settings Tab Page is used to display and make operation settings for each project. The following functions will be displayed in the PT Settings Tab Page. Item Function Screen Saver Makes the screen saver settings.

  • Page 110: Screen Saver

    1. Select either OFF or Display Erased for the screen saver. 2. When selecting the Display Erased is selected, set the Screen Saver Start-up Time to between 1 to 99 minutes. The value can also be input with a keypad that is displayed by clicking the keyboard button.
  • Page 111 Other commands and settings associated with the buzzer exist, but the settings here have the highest priority. When the buzzer is set to ON or ERR ON, the buzzer will be also heard when messages are displayed with a cross (X) or exclamation mark (!) icon.
  • Page 112 Example: Set 06:01:01 p.m. as 18.1.1. (Adding 0 prefix to single-digit settings is not required.) 3. Click the OK Button to enable the settings. 4. When an incorrect date or time is set, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the OK Button to set a correct date or time again. 5-28...
  • Page 113 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen <Setting the date> <Setting the time> 5. After setting, click the Write Button to save the setting. (For details on the write button, refer to Writing below.) Writing This function is used to write settings. When changing each setting, make sure to click the Write Button.

  • Page 114: Project Settings

    5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen 5-6-3 Project Settings The Project Tab Page is used to set and display project related information. The following items are displayed in the Project Tab Page. Item Function Project Title Displays the project title. No. of Labels Displays the number of labels set for the project.
  • Page 115 The Number of Labels Multiple label data can be created in each project. This function displays the number of labels set for the project that is registered in the NS-Runtime. The number of labels is read- only and cannot be edited.
  • Page 116 5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen Initial Label This function is used to set and display the label number that is shown on the screen when the NS-Runtime is started. The initial number can be set to between 0 to (the number of label minus 1).
  • Page 117 When the maximum number of items is exceeded, the oldest data is deleted and the new data is recorded. For details on the error log, refer to Initializing and Saving the Error Log in this manual and 2- 20-4 Error Log Function in the NS Series Programming Manual.

  • Page 118: Setting Passwords

    Operations cannot be performed on functional objects protected with higher-level passwords. The passwords are set from the CX-Designer and up to five passwords (5 levels) can be set for a single project. The passwords can be set and changed from the System Menu.
  • Page 119 Select the ON or OFF Button to specify whether authentication is automatically canceled (timed out) after a set time has elapsed. This option can be set when the password with levels function has been turned ON. A user is automatically timed out if there are no functional object operations within the timeout time.
  • Page 120 ON, the screen is changed to the screen number set here when authentication is canceled. 2. After setting, click the Write Button to save the setting. (For details on the write button, refer to Writing on page 5-29.) 3. To change the password, click the Password Button.

  • Page 121: Communications Settings

    5-6 Initialization/Setting Screen 5-6-5 Communications Settings This function is used to display and make communications settings. After changing settings, click the Write Button to save the settings and restart the NS- Runtime. Changed settings are enabled after the NS-Runtime is restarted. 5-37...
  • Page 122 3. The settings are enabled after the NS-Runtime is restarted. Time-out Interval This function is used to set the time before a timeout error occurs when a response is not received from the host. The timeout interval can be set to between 1 and 10 (unit: second).
  • Page 123 The number of retries can be set to between 0 and 255 times. The default setting is 5 retries. Set the communications auto-return by using operations from the Comm. Tab Page as follows.
  • Page 124 Selects the host type. SYSMAC-CV, SYSMAC-CS1, SYSMAC-CJ1, or SYSMAC-CJ2 3. After setting, click the Write Button to save the setting. (For details on the write button, refer to Writing on page 5-29.) 4. The settings are enabled after the NS-Runtime is restarted.
  • Page 125 4. The settings are enabled after the NS-Runtime is restarted. EtherNet/IP You can change the IP address and root path of the selected host. The host type can only be displayed. It cannot be changed. Use the following procedure from the Comm. Tab Page to change the IP address.
  • Page 126 Root path Path network. specification 4. After making the settings, click the Write Button to save the settings. (For details on the Write Button, refer to Writing, above.) 5. The settings will be enabled when the NS-Runtime is restarted. Controller Link This function is used to set and display whether to use Controller Link and detailed conditions.
  • Page 127 Sets the baud rate. 500K, 1M, 2M 3. After setting, click the Write Button to save the setting. (For details on the write button, refer to Writing on page 5-29.) 4. The settings are enabled after The NS-Runtime is restarted.

  • Page 128: System Language

    5-7 System Language 5-7 System Language The system language can be selected. The system language will be used on the system menu, keypads, message dialog boxes, etc, on the NS-Runtime. The system language is displayed in the System Menu using the following procedure.

  • Page 129: Screen Data Check

    1. Click the Display Button next to the Data Check in the system menu. DataCheck Screen will be displayed. 2. Set the screen number and click the Display Button. The screen will be displayed as a sample on another screen.
  • Page 130 5-8 Screen Data Check The window size will be the same as the created screen size. The window size cannot be changed. Document display object will not be displayed. 3. Select the Show Address and display the sample screen to display the set address instead of the label objects.

  • Page 131: Numeral & String Input Mode

    5-9 Numeral & String Input Mode 5-9 Numeral & String Input Mode This function is used to set whether to use virtual keyboard and keypad to input numerals and strings to functional objects. Turn ON the Key on Screen to input numerals and strings with virtual keyboard and keypad.

  • Page 132: Exit

    1. Click the Go Button next to the Shut down. The following message confirming the end will appear. 2. If the Yes Button is clicked the NS-Runtime will end and then Windows will shut down. If the No Button is clicked both the NS-Runtime and Windows will not end.

  • Page 133: Window Size

    Immediately after the NS-Runtime startup, the main window will be displayed in a full screen. This section describes how to use these functions. 5-11-1 Full screen display 1. Click the Go Button next to the Full screen display. The NS-Runtime main window will be displayed in a full screen. The specified screen size (This white line is not shown in an actual screen.)

  • Page 134: Maximize

    5-11-3 Minimize 1. Click the Go Button next to the Minimize. The NS-Runtime main window will be minimized. Click the button on the taskbar to return to the previous size. Minimized 5-50...

  • Page 135: Show Window

    If the window size is smaller than the size specified with the screen data, this function displays only the left-top part of the screen that is within the specified size. In this case, scroll bars will not be displayed.
  • Page 136 5-11 Window Size 5-52...

  • Page 137: Transferring Project Data

    Transferring Project Data This section describes how to send created or modified screen data to the NS-Runtime environment including the NSA Series and to register them. It also describes how to read data registered in the NS-Runtime. 6-1 Transfer Methods ........................ 6-2 6-2 Transferring Data Using a Memory Card ................

  • Page 138: Transfer Methods

    Transfer from CX-Designer When the CX-Designer has been installed in the NS-Runtime environment. To transfer via memory cards, refer to the Appendix 9 List of Optional Products in the NS Series Setup Manual and use recommended memory cards and memory card adapters.

  • Page 139: Transferring Data Using A Memory Card

    6-2 Transferring Data Using a Memory Card 6-2 Transferring Data Using a Memory Card If the environment in which screens are created with the CX-Designer and the NS-Runtime environment differ, transfer the project data using a memory card. The procedures for transferring (downloading) data to the NS-Runtime are described as below.

  • Page 140: Downloading The Project Data

    -Select PT Menu – Transfer – Transfer Setting -Select PT Menu – Transfer – Quick Transfer [To PT]. Click the Setting Button in the displayed dialog box. -Select PT Menu – Transfer [To PT]. Click the Setting button in the displayed dialog box.
  • Page 141 6. Insert the memory card that has project data in an NS-Runtime environment. 7. If the NS-Runtime has already started up, start up the transfer screen from the Screen Transfer in the System menu. (A confirmation message will be displayed to ask whether to exit the NS-Runtime.
  • Page 142 If the transfer is possible, transfer will be executed when OK button is clicked. If the transfer is impossible or if the Cancel button is clicked, the screen will go back to the step 8. Select the project to transfer again.

  • Page 143: Uploading The Project Data

    Click the Exit button to close the transfer screen. The methods for using CX-Designer’s Menus and screen data transfer program are the same as those of the NS Series. For details, refer to the Transferring Data to the PT in the CX- Designer Online Help.
  • Page 144 3. The following screen will be displayed. 4. Select the Upload from the Direction. Specify a drive with the Specify drive. (A memory card must be inserted in the drive) Specify a bank that has project data with the Specify Bank.
  • Page 145 6-2 Transferring Data Using a Memory Card 5. Transfer confirmation screen will be displayed. Click the OK button to execute the transfer. 6. While data is being transferred, screen indicating that upload in progress will be displayed. On completion of the transfer, the Transmission Complete screen will be displayed.
  • Page 146 10. Start up the CX-Designer. Then upload the project data from the memory card. The methods for using CX-Designer’s Menus and screen data transfer program are the same as those for the NS Series. For details, refer to the Transferring Data to the PT in the CX-Designer Online Help.

  • Page 147: Transferring Data From The Cx-Designer

    Designer. - Select PT Menu - Transfer - Transfer Setting - Select PT Menu - Transfer - Quick Transfer [To PT]. Click the Setting Button in the displayed dialog box. - Select PT Menu - Transfer [To PT]. Click the Setting Button in the displayed dialog box.
  • Page 148 \ Runtime) cannot be transferred by the CX-Designer if the project data is being edited with another CX-Designer. Operation methods for using CX-Designer’s Menus and screen data transfer program are the same as those for NS Series. For details, refer to the Transferring Data to the PT in the CX-Designer Online Help. 6-12...

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    This section describes the countermeasures for errors that may occur when creating projects with the CX-Designer or operating them with the NS-Runtime. This section explains errors specific to the NS-Runtime. For information on other errors, refer to 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance in the NS Series Programming Manual.

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Errors When Creating Screens

    This section describes possible errors occurred when creating screens with the CX-Designer and their countermeasures. This section explains errors specific to the NS-Runtime. Refer to 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance in the NS Series Programming Manual for information on other errors.

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting Errors During Ns-Runtime Operation

    7-2 Troubleshooting Errors during NS-Runtime Operation This section describes possible errors occurred during NS-Runtime operation and their countermeasures. This section explains errors specific to NS-Runtime. For information on other errors, refer to 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance in the NS Series Programming Manual. Symptom Cause...

  • Page 152: Error Messages And Countermeasures

    7-3 Error Messages and Countermeasures This section describes the countermeasures for errors that are peculiar to the NS-Runtime. For information on other error messages, refer to 5-2 Error Messages in the NS Series Programming Manual and the Error messages and Countermeasures in the CX-Designer Online Help.
  • Page 153 Exit the application except Run Attempted to open a project Download project data supported and re-start the system. that is not supported by the NS- by the NS-Runtime/NSA Series. Runtime/ NSA Series. Or, convert the project data to a model that is supported by the NS-Runtime/NSA Series.
  • Page 154 7-3 Error Messages and Countermeasures...

  • Page 155: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the cover of the manual. Cat. No. V093-E1-05 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.

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