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  • Page 2 Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
  • Page 3 Screen projects and ladder programs in this manual are strictly for reference only. When designing the actual circuits, take adequate safety measures. Read and Understand this Manual Please read and understand this manual before using the products. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.
  • Page 4 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 5 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 product. 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 6 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.
  • Page 7 Precautions Intended Audience This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent). • Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems into production facilities. • Personnel in charge of designing FA systems. •...
  • Page 8 • Do not press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when there is no display. • Use a twisted pair cable, more than 2mm in diameter to connect the power. • Use an OMRON PT-PLC connection cable. Do not use other cables. It possibly causes malfunction.
  • Page 9 Precautions for Correct Use • Do not install in a location that is: • Subject to extreme temperature changes. • Subject to temperature or humidity outside the specification value range. • Subject to high humidity, which may result in condensation. •...
  • Page 10 The NP-series PTs conform to the EMC Directive. EMC Directive Conformance OMRON products are designed as electrical devices for use built into other devices or the overall machine. As individual devices, they comply with the related EMC standards (see note) so that they can more easily be built into other devices or the overall machine.
  • Page 11 Related Manuals The following table lists the device and software manuals used for reference. Device/Software Manual name Catalog No. NP Series NP Series User’s Manual V096 SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit W462 User’s Manual SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit W451 Programming Manual SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 NP Overview ..............13 NP Series Models ......................14 Part Names and Functions ..................... 15 SECTION 2 Designing Systems ............17 About this Manual ......................18 Example System ......................20 SECTION 3 Mounting and Wiring ............31 Installation ........................

  • Page 13: Np Overview

    SECTION 1 NP Overview This section gives the NP series models and their part names. 1-1 NP Series Models..............14 1-2 Part Names and Functions ............ 15...

  • Page 14: Np Series Models

    NP Overview 1-1 NP Series Models NP series models are available with 3 or 6 function switches. Our NP series display devices (PT: programmable terminal) can show information and do input operations. It enables the user to graphically understand the operation status of the system and devices. The user can put switches on the display area, and send input data to the host.

  • Page 15: Part Names And Functions

    1-2 Part Names and Functions 1-2 Part Names and Functions This section gives the names and functions of the parts on a 3-switch model. ● Front View a POWER LED The POWER LED is lit while power is ON. b Display area The display area functions as a touch switch.
  • Page 16 1-2 Part Names and Functions ● Rear View a Battery cover Open this cover to get access to the battery slot. b DIP Switches (SW2) DIP switches for switching between RS-422A and RS-485, and for setting the terminating resistance when connecting COM2 (RS-422A/485) to the host. c Slide Switch (SW1) Slide switch is used for booting the system menu.

  • Page 17: Designing Systems

    SECTION 2 Designing Systems This manual uses an example system of shutter control to tell about the construction of NP systems. This section gives the example system, and shows an outline of the workflow from design to operation. 2-1 About this Manual..............18 2-2 Example System ..............

  • Page 18: About This Manual

    Designing Systems 2-1 About this Manual This section gives the manual content. It also shows the steps to the operation of an NP system. ● Organization of this Manual The chart below shows the construction of NP systems in this manual. Examples of circuit configuration, wiring and application programs are strictly for reference only.
  • Page 19 2-1 About this Manual ● Steps to Operation The chart below shows the steps to the operation of an NP system. Refer to 3-1 Installation. Refer to 3-2 Wiring Devices. Refer to SECTION 4 Creating Screens. Refer to 5-1 Preparation. Refer to 5-2 Operating NP.

  • Page 20: Example System

    2-2 Example System 2-2 Example System This section gives the example system of shutter control. ■ Operation The example system opens and closes a garage shutter according to inputs from the NP and sensors. • When the sensor detects 3 headlight flashes within 10 seconds, the shutter opens.
  • Page 21 2-2 Example System a Vehicle sensor • When the shutter is fully open, it will not close until a user pushes the CLOSE switch or until the vehicle sensor turns ON. a [Deactivate Auto-close] button • When the sensor senses that the vehicle is fully in the garage, the shutter closes.
  • Page 22 2-2 Example System ■ System Components The following components are used for the shutter control system: Display Device • NP3-MQ000 (3-inch, 3-switch type) • XW2Z-200T (PT-PLC connection cable) • CP1L-L14D - (14-point I/O type) • CP1W-CIF01 (RS-232C option board) Equipment and Software for Programming •...
  • Page 23 2-2 Example System ● CP1L CP1L is a high-performance, yet affordable package-type PLC, ideal for small- sized manufacturing machines and control systems. CP1L-L14D - is shown below. For details on CP1L, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit User's Manual (W462).
  • Page 24 2-2 Example System ■ NP Screens The example system uses the NP screens below. 01 Waiting This screen shows while the garage shutter is fully closed. It shows the number of detected headlight flashes with the Level Meter chart. A transparent button is in the upper-left corner to switch to the maintenance screen.
  • Page 25 2-2 Example System 04 Stopped This screen shows when the STOP switch is pushed. 05 Fully Open This screen shows while the garage shutter is fully open. The [Deactivate Auto- close] button is created to keep the shutter open. 06 Check1 This screen is for maintenance use.
  • Page 26 2-2 Example System 07 Check2 This screen is for maintenance use. It shows the input status for the function switches. 08 Check3 This screen is for maintenance use. It shows the present values for the timer and counter, which are used to count the headlight flashes. The [System Menu] button is also created to display the NP system menu.
  • Page 27 2-2 Example System A screen change flowchart is shown below. * For details on the system menu, refer to NP Series User’s Manual (V096). NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 28 2-2 Example System ■ Ladder Program An example ladder program for the PLC shows below. For details on creating ladder programs, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L INTRODUCTION Manual (W461) and SYSMAC CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446). NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 29 2-2 Example System NP Introduction Manual...

  • Page 30: Mounting And Wiring

    SECTION 3 Mounting and Wiring This section tells about NP installation, as well as the wiring for NP and CP1L. 3-1 Installation ................32 3-2 Wiring Devices ..............36...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Mounting and Wiring 3-1 Installation This section tells about the installation environment for the NP, and gives how to mount NP onto a control panel. ■ Installation Environment Note When mounting the NP onto a control panel, take note of the following points. Do not install in a location that is: •...
  • Page 32 3-1 Installation ■ Dimensions ●NP3 series ●NP5 series Model NP3 series 130.1 104.8 55.4 89.6 15.6 115.1 NP5 series 184.1 144.1 52.3 128.8 168.8 (mm) NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 33 This section gives how to mount the NP onto a control panel. Prepare the panel mounting brackets (included) and a Phillips-head screw driver. Make a hole for the NP. See the dimensions below. Model NP3 series 118.5 92.5 NP5 series 172.4 132.4...
  • Page 34 3-1 Installation Insert the legs of the panel mounting brackets into the square holes of the a Panel mounting bracket b Mounting screw c Bracket leg d Square hole in NP e Panel f NP Pull the mounting bracket carefully to prevent its leg from falling out of the square hole.

  • Page 35: Wiring Devices

    3-2 Wiring Devices 3-2 Wiring Devices This section tells about NP and CP1L wiring. ■ Power Connect a 24VDC power supply to the power input terminals. • Use a twisted pair cable, more than 2mm in diameter to connect the power. Note •...
  • Page 36 3-2 Wiring Devices ■ Wiring CP1L This section gives a wiring example for CP1L. For details on CP1L, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit User's Manual (W462). ●Connecting Power and Ground Connect power and ground wires to the terminal block. Tighten the terminal block screws for the AC power supply with 0.5N•m of torque.
  • Page 37 Connecting NP and CP1L Establish a 1-to-1 connection between the host (PLC) and NP. Connect CP1L and NP with a PT-PLC connection cable (XW2Z-200T). • Use an OMRON PT-PLC connection cable. Do not use other cables. It possibly Note causes malfunction.

  • Page 38: Section 4 Creating Screens

    SECTION 4 Creating Screens This section tells how to create screens of the NP. The software tool "NP-Designer" is used to create the screens. 4-1 Starting NP-Designer............. 40 4-2 NP-Designer Main Window ........... 41 4-3 Creating Projects ..............42 4-4 Creating Screens..............50 4-5 Saving and Loading Projects..........

  • Page 39: Creating Screens

    4-1 Starting NP-Designer This section tells how to start NP-Designer. NP-Designer is a programming tool (software) to create the screens of the NP. On the desktop, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [OMRON] - [NP- Designer] - [NP-Designer]. NP-Designer will start.

  • Page 40: Np-Designer Main Window

    4-2 NP-Designer Main Window 4-2 NP-Designer Main Window This section gives the function of the parts in the NP-Designer main window. a Title bar Title bar shows the application name, project name, and screen number. b Menu bar Menu bar sorts the functions of NP-Designer into related groups. The pull-down menus show groups and functions.

  • Page 41: Creating Projects

    4-3 Creating Projects 4-3 Creating Projects This section gives the settings for NP operation and efficient creation of objects. "Project" is the name of the data that NP-Designer creates. ■ Creating New Projects When you use NP-Designer for the first time, start with the project settings. Select [File] - [New] from the main menu.
  • Page 42 4-3 Creating Projects Select [Host link (CS/CJ/CP1/CQM/CV/CVM)] from the [Protocol] drop- down list. Click [OK]. NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 43 4-3 Creating Projects The [New Project] dialog box will close. Then you will see the main window for the new project. ■ NP Operation Settings Use DM0000 on CP1L to set screen changes. Select [PT] - [PT Setting] from the main menu. You will see the [Standard] tab for the [PT Setting] dialog box.
  • Page 44 4-3 Creating Projects Click for [Address] under [Control Block]. You will see the [Input] dialog box. Check the values for [Area] and [Word]. Push the [Enter] key. The [Input] dialog box will close. Item Setting Area Word 00000* * This example uses the default value [DM00000]. NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 45 4-3 Creating Projects Select [1] from the [Size] drop-down list under [Control Block]. Click for [Address] under [Status Block]. You will see the [Input] dialog box. NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 46 4-3 Creating Projects Check the values for [Area] and [Word]. Push the [Enter] key. The [Input] dialog box will close. Item Setting Area Word 00010* * This example uses the default value [DM00010]. Click [OK]. The [PT Setting] dialog box will close. NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 47 4-3 Creating Projects ■ Grid Settings Grid settings can put and align objects with ease and accuracy. Select [View] - [Grid] from the main menu. You will see the [Grid Settings] dialog box. Mark the checkboxes for [Show Grid] and [Snap to Grid]. Show Grid: Display a grid on the screen.
  • Page 48 4-3 Creating Projects ■ Default Settings for Screens Set the screen background color and font in advance. These settings will be used as the default settings for all objects. Note that these settings will not affect screens already created. Select [PT] - [PT Setting] from the main menu. You will see the [Standard] tab of the [PT Setting] dialog box.

  • Page 49: Creating Screens

    4-4 Creating Screens 4-4 Creating Screens This section tells how to create screens of the NP. ■ [01 Waiting] [01 Waiting] is the first screen that the shutter control system shows. The system shows this screen, when the lower LS is ON. Set the following functions: •...
  • Page 50 4-4 Creating Screens ●Screen Start this procedure after the setup of the screen. Refer to the NP Operation Settings section. a In the property area, the [List] tab is selected, and the properties for Screen shows. b Function switches show. c The border lines represent the screen display area.
  • Page 51 4-4 Creating Screens Click . Select [(White)RGB(255,255,255)]. [Background Color] will be (White)RGB(255,255,255). You configured these settings in this section. Item Setting Screen Name 01 Waiting Background Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) Next, create a button. ●Button (Set) The button is used to switch to the maintenance screen ([06 Check1] screen). To push the button will set [W0.02] to ON, and the ladder program in CP1L will cause a screen change on the [06 Check1] screen.
  • Page 52 4-4 Creating Screens Move the cursor from a to b. A button frame will show. Set the properties for the button. Click for [Write Address]. You will see the [Input] dialog box. Select [WR] from the [Area] drop-down list. Enter "0" for [Word], "2" for [Bit].
  • Page 53 4-4 Creating Screens Click You will see the [Input] dialog box. Select [WR] from the [Area] drop-down list. Enter "0" for [Word], "2" for [Bit]. Push the [Enter] key. The [Input] dialog box will close. [Read Address] will be [SERIALA:WR00000.02]. Click the [Style] input field.
  • Page 54 4-4 Creating Screens Click the [Push Time(s)] input field. Select [3] from the drop-down list. The push time will be 3 seconds. Hold the mouse button and move the mouse to adjust the position of the object. Move the handle on the object frame to adjust frame size. You configured these settings in this section.
  • Page 55 4-4 Creating Screens Along with this procedure, there are 2 other procedures to create an object. Note a To select from the toolbar. b To right-click the workspace and select from the pop-up menu. ●Fixed Object (Text) The text object is a label that is always displayed onscreen. You can adjust the font size and layout.
  • Page 56 4-4 Creating Screens Move the cursor from a to b. You will see a text box. Click the [Label] input field. Enter "Flash Headlights". Enter a line brake, then Enter "3 Times". You will see the text within the frame. Select [Bold] from the toolbar.
  • Page 57 4-4 Creating Screens Click the [Label Size] input field. Select [28] from the drop-down list. The font size will be 28. Move the handle on the frame to adjust frame size. Click the [Label Color] input field. You will see Click .
  • Page 58 4-4 Creating Screens Set the [Foreground Color] to [(White)RGB(255,255,255)]. [Foreground Color] will be (White)RGB(255,255,255). Move the text object to adjust its position. You configured these settings in this section. Item Setting Label Flash Headlights [line break] 3 Times* Label Size Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color...
  • Page 59 4-4 Creating Screens ●Level Meter (Level Meter) The level meter is a bar graph to show the number of headlight flashes that the sensor senses. The number of flashes refers to the present value of the ladder program's counter. Set the maximum value for the level meter to "3" to count up to 3 flashes. Put text labels [1], [2], and [3] above the level meter as scales to show the number of flashes.
  • Page 60 4-4 Creating Screens Select [CNT] from the [Area] drop-down list. Enter "0" for [Word]. Push the [Enter] key. The [Input] dialog box will close. [Read Address] will be [SERIALA:CNT00000]. Click the [Border Color] input field. You will see Click . Select [(Black)RGB(16,16,16)]. The border color will be (Black)RGB(16,16,16).
  • Page 61 4-4 Creating Screens Set the other color properties. Item Setting Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) Background Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Low Region Color (Dark grey)RGB(128,128,128) High Region Color (Light grey)RGB(224,224,224) Click the [Display Format] input field. Select [Left] from the drop-down list. The left end of the level meter will be the zero point (origin) for the bar graph. Click the [Value] input field.
  • Page 62 4-4 Creating Screens Click You will see the [Detail] dialog box. Enter "3" for [Maximum Value]. Click [OK]. The maximum value on the bar graph will be "3". Adjust the position and size of the level meter. NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 63 4-4 Creating Screens Select [Objects] - [Fixed Objects] - [Text] from the main menu. Create a text box above the level meter. Set text properties. You will see text label [1]. Item Setting Label Label Size Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) Transparency * Select [Bold] and [Center] from the toolbar.
  • Page 64 4-4 Creating Screens You configured these settings in this section. Level Meter (Level Meter) Item Setting Read Address SERIALA:CNT00000 Border Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) Background Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Display Format Left Value [Detail] dialog box (Maximum Value: 3) Low Region Color (Dark grey)RGB(128,128,128) High Region Color (Light grey)RGB(224,224,224)
  • Page 65 4-4 Creating Screens Click for [Write Address]. You will see the [Input] dialog box. Enter "0" for [Word], "0" for [Bit]. Push the [Enter] key. The [Input] dialog box will close. [Write Address] will be [SERIALA:00000.00]. Click the [Read Address] input field. You will see Click You will see the [Input] dialog box.
  • Page 66 4-4 Creating Screens Enter "0" for [Word], "0" for [Bit]. Push the [Enter] key. The [Input] dialog box will close. [Read Address] will be [SERIALA:WR00000.00]. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to configure See below for the details. You configured these settings in this section. Item (Function) Setting Function...
  • Page 67 4-4 Creating Screens ■ [02 Opening] The [02 Opening] screen will show when the shutter escalation motor is active. Set these functions: • The screen shows shutter status • Each Function switch operates [Open], [Stop], or [Close] shutter action. The completed screen shows as below. a Screen b Fixed Object (Text) c Fixed Object (Text)
  • Page 68 4-4 Creating Screens A new screen will show in the workspace. You will see [2-Screen_2] as the title of the workspace. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "02 Opening". The title of the workspace will be [2-02 Opening]. ●Fixed Object (Text) Create the "Shutter"...
  • Page 69 4-4 Creating Screens Opening Item Setting Label Opening* Label Size Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) * Select [Bold], [Center], and [Aligns text top] from the toolbar. ●Function Switches Set the function switches. For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. Setting details are the same. The [02 Opening] screen is now complete.
  • Page 70 4-4 Creating Screens ●Screen Copy Start this procedure after the completion of the [02 Opening] screen. You can create the [03 Closing] screen with the same procedure as for the [02 Opening] screen. This example tells you how to create the [03 Closing] screen with the copy of the [02 Opening] screen.
  • Page 71 4-4 Creating Screens Right-click and select [Copy] from the pop-up menu. Right-click again, and select [Paste] from the pop-up menu. The [02 Opening] screen will be copied. On the [Preview] property tab, you see a check mark on the [01 Waiting] screen. Note This mark shows that the screen is the default screen.
  • Page 72 4-4 Creating Screens Double-click the copied [02 Opening] screen. You will see the [3-02 Opening] screen in the workspace. Click the [List] property tab. You will see the properties for the [3-02 Opening] screen. NP Introduction Manual...
  • Page 73 4-4 Creating Screens Change the value of [Screen Name] to "03 Closing". The title of the workspace will be [3-03 Closing]. Click the [Opening] text object. Change the value of the [Label] properties to "Closing". ●Function Switches Set the function switches. For details, refer to [01 Waiting].
  • Page 74 4-4 Creating Screens The completed screen shows below. a Screen b Lamp (N-state) c Function Switches ●Screen Select [Screen] - [New] from the main menu. You will see the [New Screen] dialog box. Click [OK]. You will see a new screen in the workspace. [4-Screen_4] will be the title of the workspace.
  • Page 75 4-4 Creating Screens Move the cursor from the upper-left corner of the workspace to the opposite corner. You will see a lamp of the same size as the display. Set lamp properties. Item Setting Read Address SERIALA:00000.06 Label Shutter [line break] Stopped* Label Size Flicker Foreground Color...
  • Page 76 4-4 Creating Screens ■ [05 Fully Open] The system shows the [05 Fully Open] screen when the upper LS is ON. Set these functions: • Cut off input from the vehicle sensor, for the shutter not to close automatically. • Each Function switch operates [Open], [Stop], or [Close] shutter action. The completed screen shows below.
  • Page 77 4-4 Creating Screens ●Fixed Object (Text) Create the "Shutter", "Fully Open", and "Proceed into Garage" text objects. For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. Use these settings. Shutter Item Setting Label Shutter* Label Size Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) * Select [Bold] and [Aligns bottom] from the toolbar. Fully Open Item Setting...
  • Page 78 4-4 Creating Screens Select [Objects] - [Button] - [Alternative] from the main menu. Move the mouse cursor to the workspace. The cursor will change shape to [+]. Move the cursor. A button frame will show. Set button properties. Item Setting Write Address SERIALA:WR0.01 Read Address...
  • Page 79 4-4 Creating Screens ■ [06 Check1] The system shows the [06 Check1] screen when a user pushes the maintenance button on the [01 Waiting] screen. Set these functions: • The system lights the related lamp objects when the vehicle sensor, light sensor, upper LS, or lower LS turns ON.
  • Page 80 4-4 Creating Screens ●Fixed Object (Text) Create the "Sensor Check" and "Vehicle Sensor" text objects. For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. Use these settings. Sensor Check Item Setting Label Sensor Check* Label Size Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) * Select [Bold] and [Center] from the toolbar. Vehicle Sensor Item Setting...
  • Page 81 4-4 Creating Screens Move the cursor. A button frame will show. Set button properties. Item Setting Label Operating [line break] Screen Label Size Label Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) Foreground Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Change Screen 1-01 Waiting ●Other Objects Create remaining objects by copy function. Select the text object and the lamp object.
  • Page 82 4-4 Creating Screens Move the copied objects to adjust their position. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to create the remaining objects. Change the properties of the copied objects. Change the properties as below. Object Item Setting Fixed Object (Text) Label Light Sensor Lamp (N-state) Read Address...
  • Page 83 4-4 Creating Screens Object Item Setting Label Next [line break] Screen Button (Change Screen) Change Screen 7-07 Check2* * Set this property after creating the [07 Check2] and [08 Check3] screens. ●Function Switches Set the function switches. For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. Setting details are the same. The [06 Check1] screen is now complete.
  • Page 84 4-4 Creating Screens ●Screen Select [Screen] - [New] from the main menu. You will see the [New Screen] dialog box. Click [OK]. You will see a new screen in the workspace. [7-Screen_7] will be the title of the workspace. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "07 Check2". The title of the workspace will be [7-07 Check2].
  • Page 85 4-4 Creating Screens Click You will see the lamp of the ON status. Set lamp properties. Item Setting Label OPEN* Label Size Label Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) Foreground Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) * Select [Bold] from the toolbar. ●Button (Change Screen) This button is used to switch to the [06 Check1] screen. Select [Objects] - [Button] - [Change Screen] from the main menu.
  • Page 86 4-4 Creating Screens ●Other Objects Create remaining objects by copy function. For details, refer to [06 Check1]. Change the properties as below. Object Item Setting Fixed Object (Text) Label STOP Switch Read Address Internal Memory:$0.01 Lamp (N-state) Label STOP Label STOP* * Setting for the ON status.
  • Page 87 4-4 Creating Screens ●Function Switches Set the function switches. For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. See below for the details. Item (Function) Setting Function Momentary Write Address Internal Memory:$0.00 Read Address Internal Memory:$0.00 Item (Function) Setting Function Momentary Write Address Internal Memory:$0.00 Read Address Internal Memory:$0.00...
  • Page 88 4-4 Creating Screens The completed screen shows below. a Screen b Fixed Object (Text) c Fixed Object (Text) d Input (Numeric Input) e Button (Change Screen) f Button (System Menu) g Function Switches ●Screen Select [Screen] - [New] from the main menu. You will see the [New Screen] dialog box.
  • Page 89 4-4 Creating Screens ●Fixed Object (Text) Create the "I/O Check" and "TIM0" text objects. For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. Use these settings. I/O Check Item Setting Label I/O Check* Label Size Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16) Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255) * Select [Bold] and [Center] from the toolbar. TIM0 Item Setting...
  • Page 90 4-4 Creating Screens ●Button (Change Screen) This button is used to switch to the [07 Check2] screen. Select [Objects] - [Button] - [Change Screen] from the main menu. Move the mouse cursor to the workspace. The cursor will change shape to [+]. Move the cursor.
  • Page 91 4-4 Creating Screens ●Other Objects Create remaining objects by copy function. For details, refer to [06 Check1]. Change the properties as below. Object Item Setting Fixed Object (Text) Label CNT0 Write Address SERIALA:CNT00000 Input (Numeric Input) Read Address SERIALA:CNT00000 ●Function Switches Set the function switches.

  • Page 92: Saving And Loading Projects

    4-5 Saving and Loading Projects 4-5 Saving and Loading Projects This section tells how to save and open the data that you create. This section also gives the project simulation and the PLC programming console function. ●Saving Projects Select [File] - [Save As] from the main menu. You will see the [Save As] dialog box.
  • Page 93 4-5 Saving and Loading Projects Specify the [Look in] location, and select a file name. Click [Open]. The NP-Designer project file will open. ●Simulation Function You can make an operation test of the screens by the simulation function. It is not necessary to connect NP to CP1L.

  • Page 94: Operation

    SECTION 5 Operation This section tells how to transfer the screen data to NP and start operation. 5-1 Preparation ................96 5-2 Operating NP................. 99...

  • Page 95: Preparation

    Operation 5-1 Preparation This section tells how to start operation on the host side (CP1L), then prepare to transfer the screen data to NP. ■ Connecting CP1L and PC Connect CP1L to a PC with a USB cable. a PC b USB cable c CP1L Note When you connect CP1L to a PC for the first time, you must install the USB...
  • Page 96 5-1 Preparation Select [PLC] - [Transfer] - [To PLC] from the main menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to transfer the data. Select [PLC] - [Operating Mode] - [Run] from the main menu. CP1L operation will start. Note CX-Programmer is a programming tool (software) to create ladder programs for CP1L.
  • Page 97 5-1 Preparation ■ Connecting the NP and PC Connect the NP and a PC by a USB cable to transfer the project data that NP- Designer creates. Note • Use a standard USB cable. • Use a USB cable with a length of less than 5m. Note When you connect NP to a PC for the first time, you must install the USB driver on the PC.

  • Page 98: Operating Np

    5-2 Operating NP 5-2 Operating NP This section tells how to transfer the NP-Designer project data to the NP. Connect the NP and a PC. Start NP-Designer, and open the project data. Select [PT] - [Transfer] -[Transfer [To PT]] from the main menu. When the data transfer is complete, NP operation will start.
  • Page 99 Index Index Numerics NP-Designer grid settings ....... 48 3-switch models........14 6-switch models........14 opening projects ........93 operating NP ........... 99 battery cover..........16 output window ......... 41 button (alternative) ........78 button (change screen) ......81 button (set) ..........52 power............
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