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  • Page 1 Cat. No. V104-E1-04 NV Series NV3W NV4W NV3Q Programmable Terminals PROGRAMMING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 NV Series NV3W NV4W NV3Q Programmable Terminals Revised October 2011...
  • Page 4 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. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 Overview ......... NV-Designer Features .
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 Descriptions of Parts....... . Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) ........Parts .

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual describes how to create screens for and maintain the NV-series PTs using the NV- Designer and includes the sections described below. Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to use the NV-Designer.
  • Page 10 For more information on NV-Designer operating procedures, refer to the online help in the NV-Designer. NV-series PT Setup Manual ........V103-E1-@ This manual describes how to connect an NV-series PT to an OMRON PLC, features and specifications, methods to set up communications and operation, and procedures for maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Page 11 Indicates products in the OMRON NV Series of Programmable Terminals. Indicates a Programmable Controller in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP, C, or CVM1/CV Series of Programmable Controllers. CPU Unit Indicates a CPU Unit in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP, C, or CVM1/CV Series of Programmable Controllers. NV-Designer Indicates the OMRON NV-Designer.
  • Page 12 OMRON representa- tive. • Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are suffi- cient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Notation Used for Safety Information The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of the product. The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety. Always read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions. The following notation is used.

  • Page 14: Precautions For Safe Use

    Precautions for Safe Use 1. When unpacking the Units, check carefully for any external scratches or other damage. Also, shake the Units gently and check for any abnormal sound. 2. The PT must be installed in a control panel. 3. The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.8 mm thick. Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.1 and 0.25 N·m for the NV3W/NV3Q and be- tween 0.2 and 0.3 N·m for the NV4W to maintain water and dust resistance.
  • Page 15 23. Before using the SPMA function to change memory values in the PLC or transfer ladder programming, confirm that the PT is operating. The SPMA function cannot be used un- less the PT is operating. 24. Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to excessive shock.
  • Page 16 Precautions for Correct Use 1. Do not install the PT in any of the following locations. • Locations subject to rapid changes in temperature • Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the spec- ifications • Locations subject to condensation as the result of high humidity •...
  • Page 17 OMRON products are electronic devices that are incorporated in machines and manufac- turing installations. OMRON PTs conform to the related EMC Directives (see note) so that the devices and machines into which they are built can more easily conform to EMC direc- tives.
  • Page 18 WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS...
  • Page 19 Application Considerations SUITABILITY FOR USE OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products. At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products.
  • Page 20 Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
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  • Page 22: Overview

    SECTION 1 Overview This section introduces the features and functions of the NV-Designer. NV-Designer Features ......... . . 1-1-1 NV-Designer Features and Functions .

  • Page 23: Nv-Designer Features

    NV-Designer Features Section 1-1 NV-Designer Features The NV-series Programmable Terminals (PTs) are easy to operate and com- pact. 1-1-1 NV-Designer Features and Functions The NV-Designer is a programming application used to create screens for NV- series PTs. Design Screens Easily Like a Paint Application The NV-Designer can be used to transfer screens to and data from an NV- series PT, to print data, and to perform other operations.
  • Page 24 Section 1-1 NV-Designer Features Multi-language Support With Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 you can use of various lan- guages, such as Japanese, English (Europe), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Turkish. Use True Type Fonts The NV-Designer features the True Type fonts commonly used for Windows applications, MS Word, and Excel.

  • Page 25: System Versions

    The system versions that can be installed depend on the model of the NV- series PT. The following table shows the possible combinations. Applicable Versions for the NV-series PTs NV Series NV-Designer System Version NV3W Series Version 1.1 or higher NV4W Series Version 1.1 or higher...
  • Page 26 Section 1-2 System Versions Upgrading the System With the NV4W or NV3Q, the version of the system program can be updated Program Version with an using an SD memory card. When saving data to the SD memory card, save SD Memory Card (NV4W/ the newest version of the system program on the same card.
  • Page 27 Click the Start Button at the bottom left of the window or select All Programs from the menu displayed by pressing the Ctrl Key and the Esc Key, and then select CX-One - NV-Designer - Tools - NV Ver_UP from the OMRON Menu. NV Ver_UP Dialog Box...

  • Page 28: Pt Internal Data Structure And Display Methods

    SECTION 2 PT Internal Data Structure and Display Methods This section describes the internal data structure of an NV-series PT, how to control the screens displayed on the PT, and how to control the backlight. Internal Data Types and Structure........2-1-1 Overview of Internal Operation .

  • Page 29: Internal Data Types And Structure

    Section 2-1 Internal Data Types and Structure Internal Data Types and Structure 2-1-1 Overview of Internal Operation This section describes the structure of internal data of an NV-series PT. NV-series PT 1. System FROM (built-in Flash Memory) information is exchanged. 2.

  • Page 30: Details Of Internal Operation

    Section 2-1 Internal Data Types and Structure 2-1-2 Details of Internal Operation The NV-series PT has FROM (internal Flash Memory) and SRAM (built-in RAM). Data is exchanged with the PLC as shown in the following diagram. NV-series PT FROM (built-in Flash Memory) System •...
  • Page 31 Section 2-1 Internal Data Types and Structure ■ FROM (built-in Flash Memory) Stores project data created with the NV-Designer (function data, such as base screens and NV Configuration). Project data can be backed up or restored using SD memory cards. Data Description Screen...

  • Page 32: Displaying Screens

    Displaying Screens Section 2-2 Displaying Screens 2-2-1 Startup Screen Screen 0 is displayed as default when the PT is started. This screen can be changed in NV Configuration from the NV-Designer. 2-2-2 Switching Screens One of the following three methods can be used to change the displayed screen registered in the NV-series PT.
  • Page 33 Displaying Screens Section 2-2 ■ Operating Mode: Set Value When the switch is touched, the PT writes the screen number to switch to in the PLC internal system memory (first word in the Word Area (screen number specified by PLC)) and the screen is switched. Example: Data format: 1 word Output word: D100 (first word in the Word Area of System Memory) Value: 2 (desired screen number in hexadecimal)
  • Page 34 Section 2-2 Displaying Screens Switching Screens Using Create a ladder program that writes the screen number to the first word of the the Ladder Program PLC system memory to switch the screen. Communications between the PT and the PLC Continuous communications Basic Communications Area: Word Addresses Ladder program Write...

  • Page 35: Backlight Display Methods

    Backlight Display Methods Section 2-3 Backlight Display Methods 2-3-1 Specifying Backlight Colors The backlight color of a monochrome NV3W, NV4W or NV3Q can be speci- fied. It can be specified using one of the following two methods. 1. Initial Settings Backlight colors and operation are set in the base screen properties from the NV-Designer.

  • Page 36: Nv-Designer Outline And Configuration

    SECTION 3 NV-Designer Outline and Configuration This section gives the system requirements for running the NV-Designer, describes the windows and menus of the NV- Designer, and explains the parameters in the NV-Designer Configuration. System Requirements ......... . . 3-1-1 System Requirements .

  • Page 37: System Requirements

    Section 3-1 System Requirements System Requirements 3-1-1 System Requirements Refer to the CX-One Version 4. Setup Manual (Cat. No. W463) for the sys- tem requirements to operate the NV-Designer. 3-1-2 Installation Install the NV-Designer using the CX-One or CX-One Lite Installer. For details, refer to the CX-One Version 4.

  • Page 38: Nv-Designer Window Names And Menus

    NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus 3-2-1 Names of Window Components Graphic bar Toolbar Parts Library Base Screen Screen Manager Menu bar Menu Bar All NV-Designer functions are displayed in the menus. Toolbar Frequently used commands are displayed as icons on the menu bar. Graphic Bar Frequently used drawing commands are displayed as icons on the menu bar.

  • Page 39: Menus

    Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus 3-2-2 Menus The NV-Designer’s operations and functions are displayed on menus accord- ing to their application. Menu Submenu/Command Description File Displays the Model Selection Dialog Box. Open Opens the specified NV-Designer project file (*.nvp). Close Closes an open NV-Designer project file (*.nvp).
  • Page 40 Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Menu Submenu/Command Description Edit Undo Undoes the previous operation. Redo Redoes the previous operation. Cuts the selected parts. Copy Copies the selected parts. Repeat Creates a base part which is copied to enable the creation of multiple parts with different functions.
  • Page 41 Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Menu Submenu/Command Description View Redraw Redraws the contents of the screen that is being edited. Grid Sets the grid on base screens edited with the NV-Designer. Toolbar Displays and hides the toolbar. Status bar Displays or hides the status bar.
  • Page 42 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Section 3-2 Menu Submenu/Command Description Transfer Transfer Transfers the base screen data, NV Configuration data, and other data created on the NV-Designer to the PT. Verify Compares the file that is open on the NV-Designer and the file transferred to an NV-series PT.
  • Page 43 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Section 3-2 Menu Submenu/Command Description Draw Select Used to select a character string, graphic, functional part, etc. Text Creates a character string. Line Creates a straight line. Continuous line Creates continuous lines. Rectangle Creates a rectangle. Pie/Oval Creates a circle or oval.

  • Page 44: Toolbar Functions

    Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Pop-up Menus When a Functional Part or Character String Is Selected Pop-up Menus Description Cuts the selected parts. Copy Copies the selected parts. Paste Pastes the parts that were last cut or copied. Functional Parts: Attribute Sets the attributes of a part.

  • Page 45: Graphic Bar Functions

    NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Section 3-2 Parts are set at the foreground as a default. Open a Parts Library Button Opens a parts library. Group Button Creates a group of character strings, graphics, or parts. Ungroup Button Ungroups a group of parts. Display/Hide the Graphic Bar Button Displays and hides the graphic bar.
  • Page 46 Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Continuous Line Button Creates continuous lines. Rectangle Button Creates a rectangle. Circle/Oval Button Creates a circle or oval. Arc/Elliptical Arc Button Creates a circular or oval arc. Curve Button Creates a curved line. Segment/Oval Segment Button Creates a circular or oval sector.

  • Page 47: Screen Manager

    Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus 3-2-5 Screen Manager The Screen Manager is a dialog box for managing the base screens in a project. It can be used as a list for opening screens. Screens can be copied, pasted, cut, and deleted using the Screen Manager. Multiple projects can be started simultaneously and editing can be performed between the Screen Managers.

  • Page 48: Base Screens

    NV-Designer Window Names and Menus Section 3-2 3-2-6 Base Screens Base screens are essentially the same size as the screens displayed on the (You can zoom the screen display in and out.) Character strings and parts are positioned on the screen to create a base screen.

  • Page 49: Parts Libraries

    Section 3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus 3-2-7 Parts Libraries A parts library contains parts, such as switches, lamps, data displays, and keyboards, that you can use to create screens. They can be easily positioned on base screens by dragging and dropping them.

  • Page 50: Nv-Designer Configuration

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration NV-Designer Configuration The display while creating base screens and the data save location can be changed in the NV-Designer Configuration. 3-3-1 Customizing the Screen Creation Display Grid Display and Setup 1,2,3... 1. Click the Grid Tab from the View Menu. 2.
  • Page 51 Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration Changing Base Screen Properties (Background and Backlight) 1,2,3... 1. Right-click on the base screen and select Screen Properties from the pop- up menu. Or select Screen Properties from the PT Menu. The following Screen Properties Dialog Box will be displayed. Example for the NV3W •...

  • Page 52: Nv-Designer Configuration

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-2 NV-Designer Configuration Setting Method Select NV-Designer Configuration from the Tool Menu. NV-Designer Configuration and Initial Values Description Item Initial Value Drive Specify the data folder of the parts Parts Library Installation folder/STP libraries that are used by the NV- Designer.

  • Page 53: Drive Tab Page

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-3 Drive Tab Page This tab page is used to specify the data folder of the parts libraries that are used by the NV-Designer. Setting Description Parts Library The parts libraries where the data folder is stored is displayed. To change the folder of the parts libraries, click the Browse Button and specify the folder for the parts libraries in the dialog box that is displayed.

  • Page 54: File Tab Page

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-4 File Tab Page This tab page is used to enable/disable automatic backup and sets the backup interval. Setting Description Current Folder The default folder for saving and reading files is set on the File Tab Page. Auto-Backup Data is periodically backed up to the disk when the Auto- Backup Check Box is selected.

  • Page 55: Grid Tab Page

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-5 Grid Tab Page This tab page is used to display/hide the grid, enable/disable snapping to the grid, and set the grid pitch, color, etc. Setting Description View Displays or hides the grid on base screens edited with the NV- Designer.

  • Page 56: Screen Tab Page

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-6 Screen Tab Page This tab page is used to set the screen display setting for the NV-Designer. Setting Description Toolbar Sets whether to display or hide the toolbar on the editing screens when the NV-Designer is started. The toolbar can also be displayed and hidden from the View Menu on the menu bar.

  • Page 57: Graphic Tab Page

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-7 Graphic Tab Page Sets the drawing method for circles and ovals. Setting Description Circle/Oval Changes the method for drawing circles and oval, either start- ing from the center or from the top left. Start from A circle or oval is drawn inscribed in a rectangle that has the Center Point specified start point as the center of the circle or oval and for...

  • Page 58: Language Tab Page

    Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration 3-3-8 Language Tab Page This tab page sets the language to use by default. Setting Description Default Character Sets the default language when parts are pasted from a parts library. It can be chosen from Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, or Turkish.
  • Page 59 Section 3-3 NV-Designer Configuration...

  • Page 60: Overall Flow Of Nv-Designer Operation

    SECTION 4 Overall Flow of NV-Designer Operation This section describes the overall procedure for using the NV-Designer to set up an NV-series PT for operation. Overall Flow of Operation ........Creating a Simple Screen .

  • Page 61: Overall Flow Of Operation

    Section 4-1 Overall Flow of Operation Overall Flow of Operation Refer to the following steps when using the NV-Designer for the first time. Start the NV-Designer. * 1 ↓ Select the Start Menu. * 1 ↓ Select the PT model and PLC model. * 1 ↓...

  • Page 62: Creating A Simple Screen

    When the NV-Designer is started, select the PT model and the PLC it con- nects to. 1,2,3... 1. Select Program – OMRON – CX-One – NV-Designer to start the NV-De- signer. 2. Select Create New Project from the Start Menu and click the OK Button.

  • Page 63: Using The New Project Wizard

    2. Set the PLC model as shown below for the communications parameters and then click the Next Button. PLC model: OMRON SYSMAC-CS/CJ/CP Series 3. Set the system memory and then click the OK Button. Set the system memory by specifying the area for controlling the PT system in the PLC in- ternal memory.

  • Page 64: Nv-Designer Configuration (Optional)

    Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen Example: With a CP-series PLC, CIO 0 to CIO 2 are allocated to built-in inputs, so the words allocated to the Bit Area must always be changed from the defaults. 4-2-3 NV-Designer Configuration (Optional) The NV-Designer Configuration can be used to change the display settings for the NV-Designer.
  • Page 65 Creating a Simple Screen Section 4-2 Setting Character Strings 1,2,3... 1. Click the Button on the graphic bar and click on the base screen where you want to type in a character string. 2. Enter a character string on screen 0. Enter “Hello! I’m NV.” 3.
  • Page 66 Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen 4. On the Basic Setup Tab Page, leave the operation mode set to Change Screen and the screen set to 1. 5. On the Label Tab Page, set the text to display on the switch as shown be- low.
  • Page 67 Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen 6. Change the status between OFF and ON at the top right of the tool bar and check the displays. Opening Screen 1 1,2,3... 1. Double-click “1” in the Screen Manager at the upper right of the window. The base screen with screen number 1 will open.
  • Page 68 Creating a Simple Screen Section 4-2 3. Double-click the part that was pasted and specify “D100” on the Basic Set- up Tab Page as the communications address in the PLC. Setting Lamps Use the following procedure to create a lamp that will display the status of a bit in the PLC on screen 1.

  • Page 69: Saving The Screens And Settings (Project)

    Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen 4. On the Basic Setup Tab Page, select Others for the operating mode and select Back to Previous Screen. 5. On the Label Tab Page, set the text to display on the switch as shown be- low.

  • Page 70: Transferring The Final Project To The Pt

    Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen 4-2-6 Transferring the Final Project to the PT 1,2,3... 1. Connect the PT and NV-Designer as shown in the following diagrams. • Example for the NV3W Connect the tool port on the back of the NV3W to the computer. NV-Designer Screen Design Software NV3W...

  • Page 71: Setting The Pt System Menu

    3. Touch the Clock Button. 4. Set the time. System Menu System Menu ■ System Menu System Version PLC Driver OMRON SYSMAC-CS/CJ/CP Version Setting Menu Test Menu Touch the Clock Button Press the upper left corner Touch the Setting Button.

  • Page 72: Setting Up Plc Communications

    Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen 4-2-8 Setting Up PLC Communications The communications settings must be changed in the PLC so that it can com- municate with the PT. In this section, an NV3Q PT and a CP-series PLC are used as an example.

  • Page 73: Connecting The Pt And Plc

    Section 4-2 Creating a Simple Screen 4-2-9 Connecting the PT and PLC You can connect the PLC to the NV3Q using a RS-232C cable. NV3Q Host Link connection PLC Connecting Cable XW2Z-200T-3 (2 m without 5-V line) XW2Z-500T-3 (5 m without 5-V line) 24-V power supply S8JX 4-2-10 Starting PLC Communications...

  • Page 74: Creating And Saving Projects (Including Screen Data)

    SECTION 5 Creating and Saving Projects (Including Screen Data) This section describes how to create, save, and manipulate projects for NV-series PTs, including operations that can be performed between projects. Starting the NV-Designer and Creating New Projects ....5-1-1 Starting the NV-Designer and Using the New Project Wizard .

  • Page 75: Starting The Nv-Designer And Creating New Projects

    Starting the NV-Designer and Using the New Project Wizard 1,2,3... 1. Select Program – OMRON – NV-Designer – NV-Designer Ver.@ from the Windows Start Menu to start the NV-Designer. (The menu commands may be different if a different Program Folder was specified during installation.) 2.
  • Page 76 Section 5-1 Starting the NV-Designer and Creating New Projects 4. Select Create New Project from the Start Menu. The following Select Mod- el Dialog Box will be displayed. The following setting status will be displayed at the top of the Wizard Dialog Box.
  • Page 77 Item Description PLC Model*1 Select the PLC model to connect from the drop-down list. The default is the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP* Series. Save Current Settings Select this check box to use the above settings the next time you create a file.
  • Page 78 Section 5-1 Starting the NV-Designer and Creating New Projects Area). Example: With a CP-series PLC, CIO 0 to CIO 2 are allocated to built-in inputs, so the words allocated to the Bit Area must always be changed from the defaults. 8.
  • Page 79 Section 5-1 Starting the NV-Designer and Creating New Projects Additional Information Multiple projects can be created and opened simultaneously using the NV- Designer. It is also possible to copy and move screens between projects, as well as to copy and move parts on a screen.

  • Page 80: Checking Or Converting The Model

    Section 5-2 Checking or Converting the Model Checking or Converting the Model 5-2-1 NV Model Convert Select Convert - NV Model Convert from the Tool Menu of the NV-Designer. NV Model Conversion Table After conversion Before conversion NV3W horizontal monochrome Not sup- Sup- Not sup-...

  • Page 81: Plc Model Convert

    Section 5-2 Checking or Converting the Model 5-2-2 PLC Model Convert Select Convert – PLC Model Convert from the Tool Menu of the NV-Designer. 5-2-3 Checking the Model Check the NV-series PT model and PLC model of the screen being created. Select NV Configuration from the PT Menu of the NV-Designer.

  • Page 82: Creating Base Screens

    Section 5-3 Creating Base Screens Creating Base Screens Click “0” in the Screen Manager. Base screen 0 and the Parts Library will be displayed. Screen Manager Double-click "0." Parts Library Base screen 0 Screen number Project name Additional Information Select Zoom from the View Menu to zoom in and out of the base screen.

  • Page 83: Positioning Character Strings, Graphics, And Parts

    Section 5-4 Positioning Character Strings, Graphics, and Parts Positioning Character Strings, Graphics, and Parts You can position character strings, graphics, and parts on the opened base screen. Refer to the following methods for positioning. Refer to 7-1-2 Entering Character Strings and Graphics for details on how to position character strings and graphics.

  • Page 84: Copying And Moving Parts And Screens

    Section 5-5 Copying and Moving Parts and Screens Copying and Moving Parts and Screens 5-5-1 Copying and Moving Parts between Screens With the NV-Designer, you can copy or move parts and graphics on base screens between different projects or within the same project. Copying Parts between Right-click the part to be copied and select Copy.

  • Page 85: Copying And Moving Screens Between Projects

    Section 5-5 Copying and Moving Parts and Screens 5-5-2 Copying and Moving Screens between Projects With the NV-Designer, you can copy or move base screens between different projects. Copying Screens between Right-click the screen to copy in the Screen Manager and select Copy (or Projects select the screen and click the Copy Button).

  • Page 86: Saving The Project

    Section 5-6 Saving the Project Saving the Project 5-6-1 Save Select Save from the File Menu. 5-6-2 Save As 1,2,3... 1. Select Save As from the File Menu. The following message will be dis- played. To stop displaying this message, clear the Display this dialog box when saving Check Box.

  • Page 87: Project And Execution Files

    Section 5-7 Project and Execution Files Project and Execution Files 5-7-1 Projects Projects include screen data and settings. With the NV-Designer, PT screen data and the model settings are managed together as a project. When the created project is saved, the project file (.nvp: the file that is related to the NV-Designer and started to access the project) that is named at that time and a project folder will be newly created under the specified folder when the project is saved.

  • Page 88: Nv Configuration

    SECTION 6 NV Configuration This section describes the parameters in the NV Configuration in detail. NV Configuration ..........6-1-1 Setting Parameters .

  • Page 89: Nv Configuration

    Section 6-1 NV Configuration NV Configuration The initial conditions must be set in NV Configuration before using the PT. 6-1-1 Setting Parameters There are the following two methods for setting parameters in the NV Configu- ration. 1,2,3... 1. Setting from the NV-Designer First, set the NV Configuration parameters in the NV-Designer, and then connect the NV-Designer to the PT and transfer the NV Configuration to the PT.

  • Page 90: Nv Configuration Parameters

    Section 6-1 NV Configuration 6-1-2 NV Configuration Parameters Item Setting Method page NV3W NV4W NV3Q NV-Designer System Menu on the PT Basic Title Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Not supported. Setup PLC Model Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Not supported. Displaying the NV model Supported.
  • Page 91 Section 6-1 NV Configuration Item Setting Method page NV3W NV4W NV3Q NV-Designer System Menu on the PT Line Graphs Supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. Not supported. Operation Security Not supported. Supported. Supported. Supported. NV3W: Not supported. NV4W: Sup- ported. NV3Q: Sup- ported.

  • Page 92: Default Setting

    The default settings for the NV Configuration are given below. Tab page Item Setting Basic Setup PLC Model OMRON SYSMAC-CS/CJ/CP Series Host Link System Memory Area: Word Area D0 to D2 System Memory Area: Bit Area 0 to 2 Communication...

  • Page 93: Setting The Nv Configuration From The Nv-Designer

    Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer This section describes the procedure for setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer. Refer to the Setup Manual for information on how to set the NV Configuration from the System Menu.
  • Page 94 Sets the serial communications settings between the PT 6-2-4 Communication Parameters Tab Parameters and PLC. Page PLC Multiple Con- Sets parameters when multiple PLCs or OMRON EJ1 6-2-5 PLC Multiple Connection Tab nection (NV4W/ Temperature Controllers are connected using Modbus. NV3Q only) Auto-Paging...

  • Page 95: Basic Settings Tab Page

    Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Section 6-2 6-2-2 Basic Settings Tab Page This tab page is used to set the system memory for basic communications with the PLC. Always set the system memory when you create a new project. Item Description Title...

  • Page 96: System Memory

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Word Area Bit Area Item Description Area Click the Area Box and select an area from the pull down menu. Channel No. (i.e., word Enter the address directly or by using the keypad. address) Corrections can be made by clicking the Back or Clear Button.
  • Page 97 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer System Memory Specifies the screen number and backlight color. Continuous PLC internal memory communications Communications Addresses for Parts An address is specified for each part. Operations Using the The following parameters can be specified and monitored from the system System Memory memory.
  • Page 98 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Section 6-2 NV3W System Memory Word Area Bits Word N + 0 Screen Number from PLC (PLC tells the NV3W to using this number.) N + 1 Do not use. N + 2 Current Screen Number (PLC reads this number from the NV3W.) Word Area Description Screen Number from...
  • Page 99 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer NV4W/NV3Q System Word Area Memory Map Bits Word N + 0 Screen Number from PLC (PLC tells the NV4W/NV3Q to using this number.) N + 1 Do not use. N + 2 Current Screen Number (PLC reads this number from the NV4W/NV3Q.) Word Area Description Screen Number from...

  • Page 100: Communication Parameters Tab Page

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Key Press Sound Dis- When turned ON, disables the key press sound so that able Bit there is no sound when the PT touch panel is touched even if the key press sound is enabled in the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer.
  • Page 101 0 to 1,000 ms. Note When connecting to an OMRON EJ1 Temperature Controller using Modbus- RTU, set a transmission delay of at least 5 ms in the communications parame- ters in the NV Configuration of the PT. Communications may not be performed correctly if a transmission delay of 4 ms or less is set.

  • Page 102: Plc Multiple Connection Tab

    PLC Multiple Connection Tab This tab page is used to set parameters when connecting multiple PLCs or OMRON EJ1 Temperature Controllers using Modbus. The following dialog box will be displayed when the PLC Multiple Connection Tab is clicked in the NV Configuration Dialog Box.

  • Page 103: Auto-Paging Tab Page

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer A comment can be registered for each unit number. Click a unit number to select it, and then click the Comment Button. The fol- lowing dialog box will be displayed. Item Description Unit Number Displays the selected unit number.
  • Page 104 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Setting Up Auto-Paging Select the On Option for Auto-Paging and click the Setup Button. The Auto- Paging Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the screen number, time, and jump destination, then click the Save Button. Item Description Screen No.

  • Page 105: Start-Up Screen Tab Page

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer 6-2-7 Start-up Screen Tab Page Open the Start-up Screen Tab Page from NV Configuration. Set the number of the screen to display and the time until it is displayed after turning ON the power supply.

  • Page 106: Setup 1 Tab Page

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer 6-2-8 Setup 1 Tab Page Open the Setup 1 Tab Page from the NV Configuration Dialog Box to set the clock, backlight, etc. ■ NV3W ■ NV4W/NV3Q...
  • Page 107 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Item Description Clock Clock Sets the reference for the clock displayed on the PT. For the NV4W/NV3Q, set either the NV clock or the PLC clock. For the NV3W, specify if PLC data is to be accessed for the clock displays.
  • Page 108 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Item Description Backlight Brightness Setting Sets the brightness of the backlight. • Off The brightness of the backlight is not set. • On The brightness of the backlight is set. If setting the brightness is enables, a setting item will be displayed to enter the value.
  • Page 109 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer The summer time settings are outlined in the following table. Setting Description Inactive Summer time is not used. DST (USA) The USA summer time system is used. (Period: From 2:00 AM on the 2nd Sunday in March until 2:00 AM on the 1st Sun- day in November) CEST (EU) The EU summer time system is used.
  • Page 110 Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Note If using the PLC clock is selected, the PT will calculate clock data based on the specified addresses in the PLC. If addresses that do not contain clock data are specified, the PT will still use the contents of those addresses as clock data.

  • Page 111: Setup 2 Tab Page (Nv4W/Nv3Q Only)

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer 6-2-9 Setup 2 Tab Page (NV4W/NV3Q Only) Open the Setup 2 Tab Page from the NV Configuration Dialog Box to set whether to automatically display the SD memory card menu when an SD memory card is inserted.

  • Page 112: Hold Memory Tab Page (Nv4W/Nv3Q Only)

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer 6-2-10 Hold Memory Tab Page (NV4W/NV3Q Only) Open the Hold Memory Tab Page from the NV Configuration Dialog Box to set the memory to be held. Item Description Hold PLC Memory This function is used to backup PLC memory in the PT.

  • Page 113: 6-2-11 Other Settings

    Section 6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer Setting the Hold NV The hold NV internal memory value function is used to back up the specified Internal Memory Function data in internal memory in the PT. All values in addresses after the set value will be held.

  • Page 114: Descriptions Of Parts

    Specifying Addresses ........7-3-2 OMRON PLC Addresses ....... . . 7-3-3 PT Internal Addresses.
  • Page 115 Clocks ............7-9-1 Default Settings for Clocks .

  • Page 116: Character Strings And Graphics (Fixed Parts)

    Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) 7-1-1 Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) With the NV Series, the following character strings and graphics (fixed parts) can be displayed on the screen. Fixed part Icon...

  • Page 117: Entering Character Strings And Graphics

    Section 7-1 Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) 7-1-2 Entering Character Strings and Graphics Entering Character Strings 1,2,3... 1. Click the Character String Button ( ) on the graphic bar shown below. The mouse pointer changes to “|” to indicate that you can input a character string anywhere on the base screen.
  • Page 118 Section 7-1 Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) 8. Set the font, character size, and other attributes, and then click the OK But- ton. Drawing Graphics Draw the required graphics. For example, draw a rectangle with rounded corners. Click the Rectangle Button ( ) on the graphic bar, and then draw the rect- angle.

  • Page 119: Setting A Layout According To The Text Size

    Section 7-1 Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) 7-1-3 Setting a Layout According to the Text Size Font Types That Can Be Example for the NV3W Input Font Characteristics Fixed The font can be half size* or normal size, and can be magni- fied by 1×, 2×, or 4×.

  • Page 120: Parts

    Section 7-2 Parts Parts 7-2-1 Positioning Parts Drag parts from the parts library of the Standard Dialog Box and drop them on the base screen. Double-click a part on the screen, and then set the attributes of the part. Additional Information You can display the attribute information (e.g., address) of parts on the screen.

  • Page 121: Parts Libraries

    Section 7-2 Parts Example: When you want to draw a very fine part or fine-tune the position of a part, select Zoom Box from the View Menu. Precaution for Correct Operation 1. The zoom box will not be displayed properly on Windows Vista or Windows 7 computers on which Aero is enabled.
  • Page 122 Section 7-2 Parts Standard Parts Library Parts Group Selection Button Parts Parts Group Selection Buttons are displayed by type. Button Select a lamp. See Also Refer to 7-2-4 Available Parts Libraries. All of the parts registered in the parts libraries can be viewed as PDF data.

  • Page 123: Opening Parts Library

    Section 7-2 Parts 7-2-3 Opening Parts Library Additional Information The standard parts library will open when a base screen is opened. Opening the Parts Library from the Menu Bar 1,2,3... 1. Select Open Parts Library from the Parts Menu. 2. The Select Parts Library Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the parts library to use and click the Open Button.

  • Page 124: Available Parts Libraries

    Section 7-2 Parts 7-2-4 Available Parts Libraries There are basically two types of parts libraries. Parts Type Description Library name Standard parts File name NV-series PT library Standard parts These are the standard Standard Parts Standard (NV3W) PART_V01.SPL For the NV3W library parts libraries, provided Libraries...
  • Page 125 Section 7-2 Parts Standard Library for an NV3Q Color PT Standard Library for an NV3Q Monochrome PT 256-color Lamp Library 256-color Switch Library...
  • Page 126 Section 7-2 Parts 256-color Function Switch Library 4,096-color Lamp Library 4,096-color Switch Library 4,096-color Function Switch Library...

  • Page 127: Parts In The Standard Parts Libraries

    Section 7-2 Parts 7-2-5 Parts in the Standard Parts Libraries Parts in the Standard Parts Libraries Standard Part name Abbreviation Example Description Applicable NV-series PTs library part NV3W NV4W NV3Q name Switch Bit switches SW Bit switches are turned ON Sup- Sup- Sup-...
  • Page 128 Section 7-2 Parts Standard Part name Abbreviation Example Description Applicable NV-series PTs library part NV3W NV4W NV3Q name Keyboard Keyboard Parts that change the value of the PLC memory address Sup- Sup- Sup- being displayed by the Data Part. ported. ported.
  • Page 129 Section 7-2 Parts Function Switches FSW0 FSW1 FSW2 Lamps Lamp0 Lamp1 Note The ON color and OFF color for switches and lamps cannot be set for the NV3W, and for the NV4W when it is set for 2 shades of gray. ■...
  • Page 130 Section 7-2 Parts ■ NV3Q-SW@1 Switches Function Switches FSW0 FSW1 FSW2 FSW3 FSW4 Lamps Lamp0 Lamp1 Lamp2 Lamp3 Lamp4 Lamp5 L amp6...

  • Page 131: Editing Parts Libraries

    Section 7-2 Parts 7-2-6 Editing Parts Libraries A parts from a library can be edited after being placed on a base screen. Additional Information When an edited part is to be left as a library, we recommend creating a new parts library and registering the part in that library.

  • Page 132: Changing The Size Of A Part

    Parts Section 7-2 7-2-7 Changing the Size of a Part The following methods can be used. When you select a part, a selection border is displayed. Use the mouse to drag the part handles to the desired size. To adjust the size of a part without affecting its aspect ratio, hold down the Shift Key while dragging the part to the desired size.

  • Page 133: User-Created Parts Libraries

    Parts Section 7-2 7-2-8 User-created Parts Libraries Users can create both their own parts and also their own parts libraries. Registering a newly created part (or a part for which the settings have been changed) makes it easy to reuse that part. The following procedure can be used to register a user-created part and cre- ate a parts library.
  • Page 134 Section 7-2 Parts 4. Enter a name for the group, and click the OK Button. 5. The Group Screen will be displayed. Create the part to register. 6. A user can create a part for the library using a base screen.
  • Page 135 Parts Section 7-2 7. Register the part. Drag and drop the part that you created on the base screen. Note It is not possible to move parts between groups. Display groups be- fore you attempt to registered parts. 8. Enter a name for the part to be registered. Enter a name for the part, and then click the OK Button.

  • Page 136: Specifying Addresses

    Section 7-3 Specifying Addresses Specifying Addresses 7-3-1 Specifying Addresses 1,2,3... 1. On the Basic Settings Tab Page of the functional part, click the following Address Setting Button. Address Setting Button 2. The following Address Setting Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the area, enter an address, and click the OK Button.

  • Page 137: Omron Plc Addresses

    7-3-2 OMRON PLC Addresses The OMRON C, CV/CVM1, CS/CJ, and CP-series addresses that can be set by functional parts are listed in the following tables. Not all addresses are sup- ported by all PLCs. Refer to your PLC manuals and specify only addresses that are supported.

  • Page 138: Pt Internal Addresses

    Specifying Addresses Section 7-3 Area Area specification in Word Remarks pull-down list Word I/O bits 0000 to 9999 addresses Work bits LR Area L 0000 to L 9999 SR Area A 0000 to A 9999 HR Area H 0000 to H 9999 Timer present values T 0000 to T 4095 Counter present values...

  • Page 139: Address Input With Modbus

    Connection Select 4 for the area. For the channel number, input in hexadecimal the Modbus address that is set in the parameters of the OMRON EJ1 Temperature Controller. Select 4 for the area. For the channel number, input in hexadecimal the Modbus address from the parameters of the EJ1.

  • Page 140: Bit Switches ("Switch")

    Section 7-4 Bit Switches (“Switch”) Bit Switches (“Switch”) 7-4-1 Bit Switches Bit switches can be used to turn ON and OFF specified bits in the PLC. Set the bit address when setting the operating mode of the switch. 7-4-2 Default Settings of Bit Switches Operation mode Momentary 10.00...

  • Page 141: Function Switches

    Section 7-5 Function Switches Function Switches 7-5-1 Function Switches Function switches are used to switch between screens, perform addition or subtraction, switch the displayed language, etc. 7-5-2 Default Settings of Function Switches Basic Setup Operation Mode Change Screen Screen 0 ON/OFF Operation ON/OFF Indication Button pressed.

  • Page 142: Operation Modes Of Function Switches

    Function Switches Section 7-5 7-5-3 Operation Modes of Function Switches The specified bit in the PLC is turned ON. Reset The specified bit in the PLC is turned OFF. Momentary The bit is ON as long as the switch is held down. Alternate Pressing the switch once turns the bit ON or OFF.

  • Page 143: Lamps

    Lamps Section 7-6 Lamps 7-6-1 Lamps The display color of a lamp changes when the specified bit in the PLC turns ON and OFF. 7-6-2 Default Settings of Lamps Basic Setup ON/OFF bit Address 10.00 ON color The color depends on the lamp part. Color Setup OFF color Background...

  • Page 144: Data Parts And Keyboard Parts

    Section 7-7 Data Parts and Keyboard Parts Data Parts and Keyboard Parts 7-7-1 Data Parts and Keyboard Parts Data Parts • Data parts display the contents of addresses in the PLC PT screen. Keyboard Parts • A keyboard part is used to enter numerical values to be displayed by a data part.

  • Page 145: Default Settings Of Data Parts

    Data Parts and Keyboard Parts Section 7-7 7-7-3 Default Settings of Data Parts Displayed data Number of digits Data format DEC (1W) Zero suppression Address D100 Basic Setup Font Normal Size Vertical Horizontal Decimal point specification Input Display/Hide Always displayed Reverse/Blink Normal When condition is met (prior-...
  • Page 146 Section 7-7 Data Parts and Keyboard Parts 2. Double-click the data part and change the basic setup. Double-click part number "DA0" then make the basic set- tings as shown below. Basic Setup Data Format: [DEC (1W) Unsigned)] Zero Suppression: Off Address: D130 Font: Vertical:...
  • Page 147 Section 7-7 Data Parts and Keyboard Parts 5. Arrange keyboards and data parts on the keyboard screen. Drag the DEC Sign 1 Key- board Part and the data part from the standard parts library and drop them on the key- board screen.
  • Page 148 Data Parts and Keyboard Parts Section 7-7 7. Enter text and frames into the data and keyboard parts. After making the above set- tings, enter “Update data Change” on DA0 on the base screen. Next to KY0 on keyboard screen 0, enter the text “Input data”...

  • Page 149: Level Meters

    Section 7-8 Level Meters Level Meters 7-8-1 Default Settings of Level Meters Address Address D100 Data Format DEC 1W unsigned Graph Type Direction Right Basic Setup Max./Min. Max. Fixed (1 to 65,535) Min. Fixed (1 to 65,535) Reverse/Blink Normal When Condition is True Image Black/White Display Frame...
  • Page 150 Section 7-8 Level Meters 2. Double-click the level meters. Set the basic setup. Set the maximum and mini- mum values. Leave the default settings (Max.: 100; Min.: 0) as is. 3. Change the set values. Click the Display Numeric Tab. Select the On Option.
  • Page 151 Section 7-8 Level Meters 7. Check the operation of the level meter. Movement of the Bar The bar should move between 0% and 100% when the contents of D100 is changed.

  • Page 152: Clocks

    Section 7-9 Clocks Clocks 7-9-1 Default Settings for Clocks Clock Hour (in 24-hr format) Zero suppression Basic Setup Font Size Vertical Horizontal Normal Reverse/Blink When Condition is True Characters Black Color Color and Form Background White Display Frame Operation Security 7-9-2 Displaying Clocks Creating a Sample Screen...
  • Page 153 Section 7-9 Clocks 3. Double-click CL0 of the clock part at the upper left and change the settings. Double-click "CLO" at the upper left and change the set- tings as shown below. Click the OK Button when you are finished. Basic Setup Clock: Year...
  • Page 154 Section 7-9 Clocks 7. Double-click the data part in the lower center and change the settings. Double-click "CL4" at the upper right and change the settings as shown below. Click the OK Button when you are finished. Basic Setup Clock: Minutes 8.

  • Page 155: 7-10 Line Graphs

    Section 7-10 Line Graphs 7-10 Line Graphs 7-10-1 Default Settings for Line Graphs Basic Setup Function Data Log Reference Group No. Number of Lines Graph Type Pen Move Number of Scrolls Direction Right Stop Update Display Point Display Point NV3W: 32, NV4W/NV3Q: 80 Display Display Data Plot Interval (Dot)
  • Page 156 Section 7-10 Line Graphs ■ Description of Operation The PT reads data from the PLC at the specified interval, and then saves it into internal memory. The values saved in internal memory in the PT are dis- played by the line graph part. The graph is updated at the specified interval. PT Screen Monitoring is performed at...
  • Page 157 Section 7-10 Line Graphs Settings in the NV Up to five sampling methods (groups 0 to 4) can be set. Configuration ■ Sampling (Start Address) Sampling is started from the start address and continued for the number of words equal to (number of graph lines) x (number of words specified for data format).
  • Page 158 Section 7-10 Line Graphs ■ Data Log Control Bits (2 Words) Bits Word Group Monitor Stop Bits: Sampling will be stopped if the bit is turned ON from the PLC. Group Memory Overflow Flags: The flag will turn ON if the number of sam- pled alarms exceeds the number of records to store that is set in the NV Configuration.

  • Page 159: 7-10-3 Displaying Graphs After Sampling Plc Data For A Specified

    Section 7-10 Line Graphs (2) After confirming that the Memory Cleared Flag has turned ON, turn OFF the Memory Clear Bit. (3) When the Memory Clear Bit has been turned OFF, the Memory Cleared Flag will turn OFF automatically. Description of Line Graph Settings ■...
  • Page 160 Section 7-10 Line Graphs 2. Select group 0, click the Settings Button, and then set the log data. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button. Sampling: Start Address: D200 Data Format: DEC (1 W) Number of Lines: 1 Sampling Trigger: On Sam- pling Cycle Sampling Cycle:...
  • Page 161 Section 7-10 Line Graphs 5. Double-click the line graph part and change the basic setup. Double-click the parts num- ber LGO on the base screen, and make the following set- tings. Function: Data Log Group No.: Number of Lines: 1 Graph Type: Pen Move Number of...

  • Page 162: 7-10-4 Batch-Reading Plc Memory To Display The Graph

    Line Graphs Section 7-10 8. Make the line settings for the line graph. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button. Data Format: DEC 1W Max./Min. Max.: Fixed, 100 Min.: Fixed, 0 Note Line Type/Color/Mark: As desired. Set the maximum and mini- mum Y-axis values.
  • Page 163 Line Graphs Section 7-10 2. Double-click the line graph part and change the basic setup. Double-click the parts num- ber LG0 on the base screen, and make the following set- tings. Function: Broken- line Graph Number of Lines: 1 Direction: Right Update Device: Display Point:...
  • Page 164 Section 7-10 Line Graphs 5. Make the line settings for the line graph. Do not change the Reverse/ Blink settings for this sample. Address: D100 Note Data is read from the words that start with the specified address for the speci- fied number of display points.

  • Page 165: Alarm Lists (Nv4W/Nv3Q)

    Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) Section 7-11 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 7-11-1 Default Settings of Alarm History Operation Mode History (Time Order) Reference Group No. Alarm Number (i.e., number of alarms) Date MM/dd Display Form Basic Setup Time 24:00:00 Triggered Display Events Recovered Acknowledged Stop Updating...
  • Page 166 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) ■ Alarm History There are two modes of history display: Time Order (which displays triggered, acknowledged, and recovered alarms) and Frequency Order (which displays the number of times alarms have occurred). ■ Alarm List A list of current alarms is displayed. Additional Information The alarm history saved in the PT can be saved to a file in CSV format using the Memory Editor.

  • Page 167: Settings For Constantly Monitoring Plc Memory (History Display)

    Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 7-11-4 Settings for Constantly Monitoring PLC Memory (History Display) Basic Operation 1,2,3... 1. Make the Alarm History settings in the NV Configuration. Select NV Configuration from the PT Menu. Select No. 0 on the Alarm History Tab Page and then click the Settings Button.
  • Page 168 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) Section 7-11 3. Set the alarm history control. Set the basic setup. After completing the settings, click the OK Button to end setting the PT Configuration. Alarm History Control: On Address: Alarm History Control Words (2 Words) Bits Word Group Monitor Stop Bits:...
  • Page 169 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) Memory Overflow Flag (NV to PLC) Memory Clear Bit (PLC to NV) Memory Cleared Flag (NV to PLC) (1) If the Memory Overflow Flag turns ON, the Memory Clear Bit is turned ON to clear memory contents. (2) After confirming that the Memory Cleared Flag has turned ON, turn OFF the Memory Clear Bit.
  • Page 170 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) (2) The referenced number of alarms sets the number of alarm messages that are recorded. Set the Monitoring Alarm Number in the NV Configu- ration so that it is greater than or equal to the Current Alarm Number. (3) Stop Updating The specified bit can be used to stop updating the display.
  • Page 171 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 8. Enter the alarm message. Enter the message to display for the alarm. Note Bit 0 of the start moni- toring address corre- sponds to message 0. Click the OK Button after all of the messages have been entered.

  • Page 172: 7-11-5 Triggered Alarm List

    Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 12. Double-click the FS2 function switch and set the operation mode. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button. Set the bit switch for indicat- ing that a triggered alarm has been acknowledged. Operation Mode: Others, To...
  • Page 173 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 2. Double-click the alarm list part and select the basic setup. Operating Mode: Active List Monitoring Start Address: Alarm Number (i.e., number of alarms): Detection Type: Bit On • One bit is allocated to each alarm.
  • Page 174 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 5. Make the element settings. Select the number and click the Setup Button or double- click the message to display the Message Dialog Box. ↓ Enter the message to display for the alarm, as well as the guidance for the message.
  • Page 175 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 8. Double-click the FS0 function switch and set the attributes. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button. Setting to Scroll Up the Alarm Display Basic Setup Operation Mode: Others, To Operate Alarm List (Cursor up per line) set as required.
  • Page 176 Section 7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) 11. Check the Base Screen. Adjust the size of the function switch. 12. Transfer the screen to the PT. 13. Check operation. Message 0 will be displayed when W30.00 (bit 00 of W30) turns ON. To display guidance for a displayed alarm, touch the alarm and press the switch that appears.

  • Page 177: 7-12 Custom Parts

    Section 7-12 Custom Parts 7-12 Custom Parts Custom parts allow you to edit part screens to create original parts. There are three types of custom parts: bit switches, lamps, and messages. 7-12-1 Creating a Switch Part 1,2,3... 1. Open base screen 0 and position a custom switch part. Click "0"...
  • Page 178 Section 7-12 Custom Parts Digit: The display is switched to a hexadecimal (0 to F) display accord- ing to one digit (4 bits) Direct: The display is switched using 1-word units. 2. Operation Make the desired settings, such as SET or RESET. 3.

  • Page 179: 7-12-2 Creating Lamps And Message Parts

    Section 7-12 Custom Parts 4. Character strings and images can be added to customer switch parts. The thickness of the part’s frame increases. Using the graphic bar, select a character string or straight line to create the desired content within the frame.

  • Page 180: 7-13 Multifunction Objects

    Section 7-13 Multifunction Objects 7-13 Multifunction Objects 7-13-1 Overview of Multifunction Objects A Multifunction Object is used to perform multiple operations using one func- tion switch or custom switch. A Multifunction Object can be used to set opera- tions, for example, to turn ON multiple bits at the same time or to switch screens and turn ON a bit at the same time.
  • Page 181 Section 7-13 Multifunction Objects 3. To change the execution order, click the up or down arrowheads. Click the Delete Button to delete operations that are not required. To replace an op- eration selected in the list of operations, make the new setting and then click the Change Button.

  • Page 182: Using Pt Functions

    SECTION 8 Using PT Functions This section describes special functions that can be used with NV-series PTs and the NV-Designer. Switching Backlight Colors ........8-1-1 Default Settings for Backlight Color .

  • Page 183: Switching Backlight Colors

    Section 8-1 Switching Backlight Colors Switching Backlight Colors The initial settings for backlight colors of the PT can be set, and they can then be changed from the PLC. 8-1-1 Default Settings for Backlight Color 1,2,3... 1. Check the backlight color. The current color is displayed on the left end of the title bar.

  • Page 184: Switching Backlight Colors

    Section 8-1 Switching Backlight Colors 8-1-2 Switching Backlight Colors The backlight color and light/flash status can be specified in the Bit Area of the System Memory. (The first word of System Memory is specified in the NV Configuration). System memory Bit Area Specification 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7...

  • Page 185: Repeated Copying

    Section 8-2 Repeated Copying Repeated Copying 8-2-1 Overview Multiple copies of the same part can be made using the Repeated Copying Function. Having a template part to copy speeds up work efficiency. 8-2-2 Repeatedly Copying Parts Select the part that you want to copy and then select Repeat from the Edit Menu.
  • Page 186 Section 8-2 Repeated Copying 3. Set the attributes that will be copied repeatedly. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button. Direction: Do not change. Number of copies Vertical: Horizontal: Pitch Vertical: Horizontal: Change Attributes ON/OFF Bit Select this check box.

  • Page 187: Flow Display Data

    Section 8-3 Flow Display Data Flow Display Data 8-3-1 Overview This function displays flowing characters at the bottom of the screen. Charac- ters can be displayed from any screen that meet the conditions. 8-3-2 Creating Flow Displays Select Flow Display from the PT Menu. The Flow Display Dialog Box will be displayed.

  • Page 188: Default Settings For Flow Displays

    Section 8-3 Flow Display Data 8-3-3 Default Settings for Flow Displays Basic Setup Number of Messages 0 Display Condition Start Address Condition 8-3-4 Example of Creating a Flow Display When the RUN Switch is turned ON, Creating a Sample Screen the message “Operating!”...
  • Page 189 Section 8-3 Flow Display Data 3. Click the Message Tab and enter the messages to display. Up to 128 1*1 characters can be used in a message. Enter for following for message Title: OPERATION Message: Language 0: Operating! Language 1: Running! Note The message will be dis- played in the top pane when the cursor is on the...

  • Page 190: Write Address Data

    Section 8-4 Write Address Data Write Address Data 8-4-1 Overview This function is used to execute operations to set or reset bits, set values, per- form calculations, etc., in the PLC or PT memory when conditions in the PLC or PT are met while the specified screen is displayed. It is useful for resetting the Write Bit for the recipe function or Clear Bit for the data log and alarm his- tory.
  • Page 191 Section 8-4 Write Address Data 2. Click the Settings Button. The Write Address Dialog Box will be displayed. Sets the following items. Conditions Tab Page Specified Screen • All Screens • Specified Screen Screen No.: 0 to 1023 (3FF hex) Conditions •...

  • Page 192: Write Address Default Settings

    Write Address Data Section 8-4 8-4-3 Write Address Default Settings Condition Specified Screen Valid only for specified screens Condition 1 Operational under Valid Condition 10.00 ON Condition 2 Always Operational Operation Operation mode 10.00 8-4-4 Write Address Setup Example Creating a Sample Screen When the Operation Button (CIO 10.00) is turned ON, the frequency (D100) is incre-...
  • Page 193 Write Address Data Section 8-4 4. Enable Condition 1 and click the Conditions Button. The Conditions Dialog Box will be displayed. Make the following settings. Address Type: Relation Code: Address: ON Address: 10.00 5. Click the Operation Tab and make the following settings. Operation Others Mode...

  • Page 194: Recipes

    Section 8-5 Recipes Recipes 8-5-1 Overview A model’s set values can be written or read to the specified PLC addresses for a command from the PLC or PT. A model’s (block’s) set values can be saved in the PT as a table called a rec- ipe file.
  • Page 195 Recipes Section 8-5 Words for Controlling Recipes Word File Number (0 to 99 hex) File Number (0 to 99 hex) Error Code Contents of Word n Item Description Type Write Bit Turn ON this bit to write values set in Turn ON the opera- (PT to PLC) a recipe file from the PT to the PLC.

  • Page 196: Using Recipes

    Section 8-5 Recipes Additional Information • Write, read, and deletion cannot be performed simultaneously. If all bits are ON, write, read, or deletion will be performed in that order. • If all flags are OFF, either write, read, or deletion can be performed. 8-5-3 Using Recipes 1,2,3...
  • Page 197 Section 8-5 Recipes 4. Click the Entry Address Setting Tab and set the attributes. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button. Number Con- tinuously: Data Format: DEC (1W) Address: D200 5. Enter the table value in each block. Make the following settings, and then click the OK Button.
  • Page 198 Recipes Section 8-5 7. Transfer the recipe file to the PT. Select PT – Transfer – Trans- fer from the menu and select the Recipe Check Box. Note Enter the Recipe File Number if required. Example Transfer File Set- tings Recipe File Number 0, 1 Enter alphanumeric charac-...

  • Page 199: Operational Flow Of Recipe Function

    Section 8-5 Recipes 8-5-4 Operational Flow of Recipe Function Use the following procedure to use the recipe function. Operation Completed Flag = OFF? Specify the file number and block number. Turn ON the operation bit. Check the error code and process the error. Error Flag = OFF? Operation Completed Flag = OFF? Turn OFF the...
  • Page 200 Section 8-5 Recipes 1,2,3... 1. Select Write Address from the PT Menu. 2. Click the Condition Tab and set the conditions. Condition: Write Completed Flag W20.08 is ON Specified Screen: All Screens Condition 1: Operational under Valid Condition Address type: Relation code: Address: ON Address:...

  • Page 201: Security Functions

    Section 8-6 Security Functions Security Functions Two security functions with passwords are provided. Data Transfer Security The screen data can be prevented from disclosure and changes by setting a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters for transferring screen data to the PT and prohibiting read/write operations by users other than the adminis- trator.

  • Page 202: Operation Security (Nv4W/Nv3Q)

    Section 8-6 Security Functions Setting the Password for the First Time Up to 8 characters can be entered for the password. The password can contain numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to Z. The system does not differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Page 203 Section 8-6 Security Functions Security level Restrictions 1 to 14 Restrictions become higher as the level number increases. Example: Parts with level 0 to 10 can be used under a level 10 password but level 11 parts cannot be used. All operations are possible.

  • Page 204: Setting Passwords For Operation Security

    Section 8-6 Security Functions 8-6-3 Setting Passwords for Operation Security You can set passwords to enable operation security. Setting Passwords 1,2,3... 1. Select Password from the PT Menu. 2. The Edit Operation Security Password Dialog Box will be displayed. Click the Control Button to set the operation security in the PT Configuration.

  • Page 205: Creating The Login Screen For Operation Security

    Section 8-6 Security Functions 8-6-4 Creating the Login Screen for Operation Security Create the Login Screen for operation security. The Login Screens are used to enter passwords according to the security levels specified for the operation security function. Position the keyboard part and data part for entering the password.

  • Page 206: Operation Security Settings In The Nv Configuration

    Section 8-6 Security Functions 8-6-5 Operation Security Settings in the NV Configuration The following tab page will be displayed when the Password Tab is clicked in the NV Configuration Dialog Box. Password Tab Page Item Description Operation Security Function Enables or disables operation security. Available Level Output Sets whether to output the security level to an...

  • Page 207: Transferring Passwords

    Section 8-6 Security Functions 8-6-6 Transferring Passwords Transfer the password that was created in Edit Password to the PT. Transferring Passwords 1,2,3... 1. Select PT – Transfer - Transfer from the menu bar. The Data Transfer Dialog Box will be dis- played.

  • Page 208: Switching The Display Language

    Section 8-7 Switching the Display Language Switching the Display Language 8-7-1 Switching the Display Language You can register the language and corresponding character string for each part in advance and then change all registered parts at the same time using a function switch or a command from the PLC.
  • Page 209 Section 8-7 Switching the Display Language Procedure for Switching the Display Language Use the following procedure to switch the language. Enable switching the display • Set Multi-language Exchange to ON on the Language Tab Page of the NV-Designer Configuration. ↓ Set the language in the OS of the computer.

  • Page 210: Enabling Switching The Display Language

    Section 8-7 Switching the Display Language 8-7-2 Enabling Switching the Display Language. To enable switching the display language, set the NV-Designer Configuration so that the display language can be switched. 1,2,3... 1. Start the NV-Designer. 2. Select NV-Designer Configuration from the Tool Menu. 3.

  • Page 211: Displaying Resource Reports

    Section 8-8 Displaying Resource Reports Displaying Resource Reports The PT memory status can be displayed with the NV-Designer. Displaying the Resource Select Resource Report from the Tool Menu. The Memory Usage Dialog Box Report will be displayed. ■ NV3W ■ NV4W/NV3Q...

  • Page 212: Base Screen Memory Usage

    Section 8-9 Base Screen Memory Usage Base Screen Memory Usage The amount of memory used by the base screens is displayed here. Displaying the Base Screen Memory 1,2,3... 1. Select Base Screen Memory Use Status from the Tool Menu. The User Memory Dialog Box will be displayed.
  • Page 213 Section 8-9 Base Screen Memory Usage Image, Graphic, Drawings (NV4W/NV3Q) The percentage of the memory that will be used by the a part image is dis- played. Addresses (NV4W/NV3Q) The percentage of the memory that will be used by communications addresses allocated to parts is displayed.

  • Page 214: Transferring Screens

    SECTION 9 Transferring Screens This section describes how to transfer screens to and from an NV-series PT using both communications and SD memory cards. Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer......9-1-1 Setting Communications Conditions .

  • Page 215: Transferring Screens From The Nv-Designer

    Section 9-1 Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer Base screen data and NV Configuration data can be transferred from the NV- Designer to the PT. You can transfer the base screens, NV Configurations, keyboard screens, flow display data, write address data, recipe files, and passwords.

  • Page 216: Setting Communications Conditions

    Section 9-1 Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer 9-1-1 Setting Communications Conditions 1,2,3... 1. Select Transfer from the PT Menu. The Data Transfer Dialog Box will be displayed. Click the Communication Setting Button at the upper right of the dialog box. 2.

  • Page 217: Selecting The Data To Be Transferred

    Section 9-1 Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer the COM port number does not agree with the COM port to which the PT is connected. 9-1-2 Selecting the Data to Be Transferred Transfer Data All Data Select this check box to transfers all of the data. Base Screen Select this check box to transfer base screen data.

  • Page 218: Executing The Transfer

    Section 9-1 Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer Direction NV-Designer → PT The data that was selected for transfer will be written from the NV-Designer to the PT. PT → NV-Designer The data that was selected for transfer will be written from the PT to the NV-Designer.

  • Page 219: Transferring And Copying Data Using Sd Memory Cards (Nv4W/Nv3Q)

    Section 9-2 Transferring and Copying Data Using SD Memory Cards (NV4W/NV3Q) Transferring and Copying Data Using SD Memory Cards (NV4W/NV3Q) 9-2-1 SD Memory Cards When connecting to the computer running NV-Designer is not possible, an SD memory card can be used to transfer base screen data or NV Configuration data to a PT.

  • Page 220: Compatible Sd Memory Cards

    Data stored on an SD memory card may be damaged in the following ways. OMRON is not responsible for the loss of data stored on SD memory cards. • When the user or a third party mishandles the SD memory card...

  • Page 221: Storing Data On An Sd Memory Card

    Note (1) OMRON recommends saving important data to other media, and always having a backup. (2) Do not pull out the SD memory card or turn OFF the power while the SD memory card access indicator is lit on the PT.
  • Page 222 Section 9-2 Transferring and Copying Data Using SD Memory Cards (NV4W/NV3Q) Should formatting ever prove necessary, download the SD Memory Card for- matting software from the Panasonic website, and use the software to format the card. Note For details on formatting, refer to the documentation provided with the formatting software.
  • Page 223 Section 9-2 Transferring and Copying Data Using SD Memory Cards (NV4W/NV3Q)

  • Page 224: Nv Memory Editor

    Appendix A NV Memory Editor Overview The NV Memory Editor can be used to read alarm history data and line graph data. This data can then be saved in CSV-format files. Data can also be read from the internal memory of the PT, edited, and then written back to memory.
  • Page 225 Appendix A NV Memory Editor • Specify the Line Graph Sampling Group No. • Click the Set Conditions Button to display the Set Line Graph Data Conditions Dialog Box. Select either English or Japanese as the language to save the data in. •...
  • Page 226 Appendix A NV Memory Editor 4. Enter a value in the value column. 5. Click the PC → NV Button to transfer the edited internal memory data to the PT.
  • Page 227 Appendix A NV Memory Editor...

  • Page 228: Index

    Index Numerics creating base screens creating the Login Screen for operation security 256-color parts libraries CS/CJ-series and CP-series PLCs C-series and CV/CVM1-series PLCs custom parts address input, Modbus (RTU Mode | Temperature Control- ler) connection alarm history data log alarm history control data parts and keyboard parts alarm history data data transfer security...
  • Page 229 Create New Project Open Existing Project Multi-Language Exchange Recent Projects level meters line graphs line type OMRON PLC addresses operation security (NV4W/NV3Q) operation security settings in the NV Configuration menus overall flow of operation moving parts between screens moving screens between projects...
  • Page 230 Index re-installation Bit Area Data Entry Flag repeated copying Login Screen Flag Password Change Screen Flag Screen Display Bit Word Area saving the project System Memory (Basic Settings) screen data system requirements base screen data system versions flow display data keyboard screen data login screen data NV configuration data...
  • Page 231 Index...

  • Page 232: 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. V104-E1-04 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
  • Page 233 Revision History...
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