Terminology And Nt-Series Manuals; Using Older Models - Omron NT-series Operation Manual

Using Older Models

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Terminology and NT-series Manuals

Abbreviations
Abbreviation
PT Programmable Terminal
PC Programmable
Controller
I/F interface
I/O input/output
SYSMAC Terminology
Terminology
SYSMAC A generic name for OMRON's Programmable Controllers.
Host Link System A system employing SYSMAC C-series Host Link Units used to create a communications bus
(SYSMAC WAY) between PCs, between PCs and PTs, etc.
SYSMAC BUS A remote I/O network created between SYSMAC C-series PCs and input/output devices.
Reference Manuals
Name of Manual
NT20M/NT2000M Operation
Manual
NT600M Operation Manual
NT-series Host Interface Unit
Operation Manual
NT20M/NT600M Support Tool
Operation Manual
NT-series Host Interface Unit
Direct Operation Manual
NT-series RS-232C/RS-422
Interface Unit Operation Manual
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Names of items in this manual related to the NT Series of Programmable Ter-
minals and SYSMAC C-series Programmable Controllers are defined next.
The following abbreviations are used in the text.
Term
Refers to an OMRON NT-series Programmable Terminal.
Refers to an OMRON SYSMAC C-series or CV-series Programmable
Controller, or programmable controllers manufactured by other companies.
A communications device that connects the Programmable Terminal with
peripheral devices.
Refers to PT and PC inputs and outputs.
The NT20M/NT2000M Series and NT600M Series are covered in the six
manuals described below. Actual manual numbers also include suffixes indi-
cating the version of the manual.
This manual provides specifications, functions, and operating
instructions for the NT20M and NT2000M Programmable Terminals.
This manual provides specifications, functions, and operating
instructions for NT600M Programmable Terminals.
This manual covers the commands, controls, and communications
specifications for operating the NT20M and the NT600M. Refer to
this manual when programming host computer communications.
This manual covers methods for creating screens, including screen
data preparation, switches, lights, and alarms.
This manual covers the Direct Connection feature which has been
added to the Host Interface Unit.
This manual covers the commands, controls, and communications
specifications for operating the NT20M and the NT600M with the
RS-232C/RS-422 Interface Unit. Refer to this manual when
programming host computer communications.
The NT Series of Programmable Terminals is constantly being improved to
better serve the needs of our customers. This manual describes features
available for the newest PTs. Not all of these features are available with pre-
vious versions of the Host Interface Units and System ROM, as shown in the
following table. Refer to your PT's operation manuals for details on limitations
when using older models.
Meaning
Explanation
Contents
Section 1-2
Manual No.
V001
V002
V003
V004
V015
V016