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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. Neverthe- less, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Soft-NA. This manual contains information that is necessary to use the Soft-NA. Please read this manual and make sure you thoroughly understand the functionalities and performance of the NA-series Program- mable Terminal before you attempt to use it for constructing the system. Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.
Relevant Manuals Relevant Manuals The basic information required to use an NA-series PT is provided in the following four manuals. • NA-series Programmable Terminal Hardware(-V1) User’s Manual (Cat. No. V125) • NA-series Programmable Terminal Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. V118) •...
Manual Structure Manual Structure Page Structure and Markings The following page structure is used in this manual. Level 1 heading 3 Installation and Wiring Level 2 heading Installing NA-series PTs Level 3 heading Level 2 heading Give the current headings. Level 3 heading 3-3-1 Installation in a Control Panel...
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Manual Structure Icons The icons used in this manual have the following meanings. Precautions for Safe Use Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product. Precautions for Correct Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and perfor- mance.
Sections in this Manual Sections in this Manual Introduction to the Soft-NA Installation Startup and Exit Creating and Transferring a Project Functionalities of Sysmac Studio Functionalities of the Soft-NA Handling Errors Appendices Index NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
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Sections in this Manual NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction ......................1 Relevant Manuals..................... 2 Manual Structure...................... 3 Sections in this Manual ................... 5 Terms and Conditions Agreement................9 Safety Precautions....................11 Precautions for Safe Use ..................13 Precautions for Correct Use ................. 14 Regulations and Standards .................. 15 Related Manuals.....................
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CONTENTS Section 4 Creating and Transferring a Project Creating a Project........................4-2 Transferring the Project ......................4-7 Section 5 Functionalities of Sysmac Studio Functionalities of Sysmac Studio ..................5-2 5-1-1 HMI Settings..........................5-2 5-1-2 Communication Settings ......................5-4 5-1-3 HMI Clock............................ 5-5 5-1-4 Reset HMI Device ........................
Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
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Disclaimers Performance Data Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials 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 user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual perfor- mance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Definition of Precautionary Information The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of the Soft-NA. The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety. Always read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions.
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Safety Precautions WARNING WARNING Always ensure that the person in charge confirms that installation, inspection, and mainte- nance were properly performed for the Soft-NA. "Person in charge" refers to individuals qualified and responsible for ensuring safety during machine design, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure that installation and post-installation checks of the Soft-NA are performed by per- sons in charge who possess a thorough understanding of the machinery to be installed.
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Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Safe Use Precaution • When connecting to devices, or setting up the PC on which the Soft-NA is to be installed, thoroughly read the related manuals as well. • Follow the general usage method of Windows. •...
Precautions for Correct Use Precautions for Correct Use Do not install or store the Soft-NA in any of the following locations: Locations subject to severe changes in temperature Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifications Locations subject to condensation as a result of high humidity Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases Locations subject to strong shock or vibration...
Regulations and Standards Regulations and Standards Overseas Usage As for the Soft-NA, when exporting (or supplying to non-residents) goods (or technologies) requiring an export license specified according to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Act, or an approval, it is necessary to obtain an export license based on the act, or an approval (or permission for service transactions).
Related Manuals Related Manuals The following manuals are related to the Soft-NA. Use these manuals for reference. Manual name Cat. No. Model Application Description NA-series Programma- V125 NA5-W-V1 Learning the speci- Information is provided on NA-series ble Terminal Hard- fications and set- PT specifications, part names, instal- ware(-V1) User’s tings required to...
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Related Manuals Manual name Cat. No. Model Application Description NJ-series CPU Unit W500 NJ501- Learning the basic An introduction to the entire Hardware User’s Man- specifications of NJ-series system is provided along NJ301- the NJ-series CPU with the following information on a NJ101-...
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Related Manuals Manual name Cat. No. Model Application Description NY-Series Industrial W555 NYP-1- Learning the basic An introduction to the entire Panel PC User's Manual WC100 specifications of NY-series system is provided along the NY-series with the following information on the Industrial Panel Industrial Panel PC.
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Related Manuals Manual name Cat. No. Model Application Description NX-series NX1P2 CPU W578 NX1P2- Learning the basic An introduction to the entire NX1P system is provided along with the fol- Unit Hardware User's specifications of Manual the NX-series lowing information on the NX1P2 NX1P2 CPU Units, CPU Unit.
Term Description A general term for interface devices that indicates both hardware and software elements. In this manual, “HMI” refers to an OMRON Sysmac-brand product unless otherwise specified. The hardware elements of the HMI. NA Series The NA Series of Programmable Terminals and peripheral devices.
Revision History Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front and back covers of the manual. V126-E1-01 Cat. No. Revision code Revision Date Revised content code April 2020 Original production NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
Introduction to the Soft-NA This section describes the features, basic system configuration, specifications, and operating procedure of the Soft-NA. 1-1 Soft-NA ............1-2 1-1-1 Features .
It includes the functionality of traditional programmable terminals, and provides a clearer, easy-to-use interface. OMRON offers control devices designed with unified communications specifications and user interface specifications as Sysmac devices. The Soft-NA is software designed to achieve optimum functionality and ease of operation through com- bination with the NJ/NX/NY-series Controllers and the Sysmac Studio Automation Software.
1 Introduction to the Soft-NA System Requirements To be able to use the Soft-NA, it is necessary that the following requirements are satisfied. When using a commercially-available PC System requirements Details Windows 10 Pro Version 1903 or later 64 bit ...
1 Introduction to the Soft-NA Differences from NA-series Program- mable Terminals The Soft-NA and NA-series Programmable Terminals have the following differences: 1-3-1 Differences Concerning System Specifications Item NA5-series PT Soft-NA Hardware Dedicated hardware Commercially-available PC Resolution Fixed as either of the following depend- The following settings can be made on ing on the model Sysmac Studio...
1 Introduction to the Soft-NA 1-3-3 Differences Concerning the Project System Menu Item NA5-series PT Soft-NA Display Settings Used to set the screen saver and the None screen brightness. Buzzer Settings Used to set the buzzer sound. None *1. Equivalent functionalities can be implemented by using the Windows functions. 1-3-4 Differences Concerning the Device System Menu Item...
1 Introduction to the Soft-NA 1-3-6 Differences Concerning System Variables The following system variables cannot be used in the Soft-NA. • _HMI_Brightness • _HMI_CanEjectSDCard • _HMI_ConnectedVNCClientCount • _HMI_IsBatteryLow • _HMI_IsScreenSaverActive 1-3-7 Differences Concerning Functions The following functions cannot be used in the Soft-NA. Functionality Function GetIMEType...
2 Installation Installation Method The method of installing the Soft-NA is described below. Perform the following before starting installation. • Log in as a user having administrator rights. • Exit all applications. • Remove the devices that are not required for installation. •...
2 Installation Uninstallation Method The method of uninstalling the Soft-NA is described below. Perform the following before starting uninstallation. • Log in as a user having administrator rights. • Exit all applications. • Remove the devices that are not required for uninstallation. •...
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2 Installation When the uninstallation of the Soft-NA is complete, the following dialog box appears. Check the message and then click Finish Button. 2 - 4 NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
The Soft-NA can be started by the following two methods. • Double-click the Soft-NA icon on the desktop. • Select OMRON - Soft-NA from the Start menu, and then click the Soft-NA icon. Additional Information If settings have been made to automatically execute the Soft-NA when Windows is started, the Soft-NA may be executed before the startup of the service necessary for executing the Soft-NA, or before the completion of authentication of the USB dongle.
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3 Startup and Exit Click Transfer Operations Button. Click Transfer User Program To HMI Button. Select the snabin file created in Sysmac Studio, and then click Transfer To HMI. 3 - 3 NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
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3 Startup and Exit Click OK Button. The project is loaded and the Soft-NA is restarted. 3 - 4 NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
3 Startup and Exit Exiting the Soft-NA The method of exiting the Soft-NA is described below. The Soft-NA can be exit by the following two methods. • Click the button at the top right of the window. • Click Shut down PC button on the Device System Menu. Precautions for Correct Use Exit the Soft-NA by the correct procedure.
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3 Startup and Exit When exiting from the System Menu When you exit the Soft-NA from the system menu, shut down Windows after exiting the Soft-NA. Double-click any of the four corners of the window. Click Device System Menu. 3 - 6 NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
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3 Startup and Exit Click Shut down PC Button. Click OK Button. You will exit the Soft-NA, and Windows will be shut down. 3 - 7 NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
Creating and Transferring a Proj- This section describes how to create and transfer a project for the Soft-NA. 4-1 Creating a Project ..........4-2 4-2 Transferring the Project .
4 Creating and Transferring a Project Creating a Project The method of creating a project for the Soft-NA is described below. The project for the Soft-NA can be created by the following two methods. • Create a new project for the Soft-NA. •...
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4 Creating and Transferring a Project Make the settings as shown below, and then click Create Button. Setting Item Value Project name Set as required Author Set as required Comment Set as required Type Standard project Category Device NA-RTLD Version 1.11 Hereafter, create the project according to the same procedure as the NA5-series PT.
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4 Creating and Transferring a Project When converting a project created for the NA5-series PT The procedure for converting a project created for the NA5-series PT is described below. Additional Information The project to be converted must be Runtime Ver. 1.11 or below. Start Sysmac Studio.
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4 Creating and Transferring a Project The project opens. From the menu displayed by right-clicking HMI at the top left of the window, select Change Device. Make the settings as shown below, and then click OK Button. Setting Item Value Device NA-RTLD...
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4 Creating and Transferring a Project A caution is displayed. Check and then click OK. A caution is displayed. Check and then click OK. Additional Information Depending on the size of the project, it may take 10 minutes or more for conversion. The project is converted for use with the Soft-NA.
4 Creating and Transferring a Project Transferring the Project The method for transferring a project for the Soft-NA is described below. The project for the Soft-NA can be transferred by the following two methods. • Transferring via Ethernet. • Transferring using media. Note that the basic operation method is same as that for the NA5-series PT.
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Functionalities of Sysmac Studio This section describes the functionalities of Sysmac Studio related to the Soft-NA. 5-1 Functionalities of Sysmac Studio ....... . . 5-2 5-1-1 HMI Settings .
5 Functionalities of Sysmac Studio Functionalities of Sysmac Studio The functionalities of Sysmac Studio that have been changed for use with the Soft-NA are described below. 5-1-1 HMI Settings Functionalities that are not supported by the Soft-NA have been deleted. Also, the settings for function- alities specific to the Soft-NA have been added.
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5 Functionalities of Sysmac Studio Device Settings The following functionalities have been deleted from the device settings. Functionality name Settings Description Software Keypad/ USB keyboard Because the settings of the PC itself are used, make the settings USB Keyboard layout from Device under Windows Settings.
5 Functionalities of Sysmac Studio 5-1-2 Communication Settings Functionalities that are not supported by the Soft-NA have been deleted. Also, the settings for function- alities specific to the Soft-NA have been added. In the case of the Soft-NA, the following communication paths are not supported. •...
5 Functionalities of Sysmac Studio 5-1-3 HMI Clock Not supported by the Soft-NA. Change the settings of the PC on which the Soft-NA is installed. 5-1-4 Reset HMI Device Not supported by the Soft-NA. 5-1-5 IAGs There are the following restrictions during the use of an IAG. If an action, system variable, or function that cannot be used in the Soft-NA is used, an error occurs, but if it is used in an IAG, an error does not occur in Sysmac Studio.
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Functionalities of the Soft-NA This section describes the functionalities of the Soft-NA. 6-1 Functionalities of the Soft-NA ........6-2 6-1-1 Function Keys .
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA Functionalities of the Soft-NA The functional differences between the Soft-NA and the NA5-series PT are described below. 6-1-1 Function Keys The function keys are displayed at the bottom of the window. It is not possible to assign physical but- tons.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA System Menu The functional differences between the Soft-NA and the NA5-series PT are described below. For items undescribed in this manual, refer to 4-3 System Menu Overview and 4-4 System Menu Details in the NA-series Programmable Terminal Hardware (-V1) User's Manual (Cat. No. V125). 6-2-1 System Menu Display Methods The System Menu can be started by the following three methods.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-2 System Menu Configuration Same as the NA5-series PT, the System Menu consists of the Project System Menu and the Device System Menu. The following items and functions are displayed on each System Menu. • Project System Menu (1/2) Item Introduction Reference...
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6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA • Project System Menu (2/2) Item Introduction Reference Print Settings Used to make print/capture settings on the 6-2-7 Print Settings (Project Sys- Soft-NA window. tem Menu) on page 6-8 Buzzer Settings For future expansion. • Device System Menu Item Introduction Reference...
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-3 Language Settings (Project System Menu) You can use the Language Settings to set the following items. Item Functionality User Language Used to set the user language. System Language Displays the system language that is associated with the user lan- guage.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-5 User Accounts (Project System Menu) You can use the User Accounts to set the following items. Precautions for Safe Use When you change a password, do not reset the Soft-NA or turn OFF the power supply before writing the new password is completed.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-6 System Menu Settings (Project System Menu) You can use the System Menu Settings to set the following items. Item Functionality Double-tap Interval Set the double-tap interval for the operation to start the System Menu. Detectable Corner Used to set the double-tap detection positions for the operation to start the System Menu.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-8 Display Settings (Device System Menu) You can use the Display Settings to set the following items. Item Functionality Select Window Style Used to set a window style. Operation Panel Visibility Used to set the display position of the operation panel. 6-2-9 Language Settings (Device System Menu) You can use the Language Settings to set the following items.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-10 Interface Settings (Device System Menu) You can use the Interface Settings to set the following items. Item Functionality TCP port number Used to set the port number used for synchronization with Sysmac Studio. 6-2-11 Storage Settings (Device System Menu) You can use the Storage Settings to set the folder to which the definition expressing the device is to be assigned.
6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA 6-2-12 Transfer Operations (Device System Menu) This screen is used to transfer the project and other data. You can click any of the icons to display the individual transfer screens. Item Functionality Transfer User Program To HMI Used to download the project.
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6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA Transfer User Program To HMI This screen is used to download the project from the specified location. Item Functionality Source Media Specifies the media that contains the project to download. Select Custom to select any folder. Path Displays the path of the folder displayed in (c).
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6 Functionalities of the Soft-NA Transfer User Program From HMI This screen is used to upload the project to the specified location. Item Functionality Destination Media Specifies the media to which to upload the project. Select Custom to select any folder. Path Displays the path of the folder displayed in (c).
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7 Handling Errors Operation after an Error Because the Soft-NA is a Windows application, the operation in the case of an error is same as a gen- eral Windows application. Also, the error status is output in the Windows log - application. Troubleshooting This section provides flowcharts for basic error identification and troubleshooting, and error corrections in the case of occurrence of an error in the Soft-NA.
7 Handling Errors 7-2-2 Causes and Correction When You Cannot Go Online from the Sysmac Studio The following table lists the possible causes when you cannot go online with the Soft-NA from the Sys- mac Studio. Cause Description Correction Incorrect settings or faulty There is a mistake in the settings that the Refer to Troubleshooting Incorrect Set- communications path...
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7 Handling Errors Is the same IP address set for more than one node (e.g., Set the IP addresses for Sysmac Studio and Soft-NA. Sysmac Studio or Soft-NA) in the same domain? Can the Sysmac Studio go online with the PC ? Make the Port setting same on both Communi- Is the same port number set on cations Setup of Sysmac Studio and Device...
7 Handling Errors 7-2-3 Troubleshooting Soft-NA Errors The actions to take when an error occurs in the Soft-NA are described below. Soft-NA is running Errors determined from Soft-NA symptoms Soft-NA symptom Cause Correction Nothing is displayed on the The screen saver functionality This is not an error.
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30 seconds. ''Transferring project data to HMI' Failed to transfer the project data. • Assign write permission for <Soft-NA failed. Installation Drive>\OMRON. • Again create the project data for trans- Transfer the project data again. fer in Sysmac Studio.
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7 Handling Errors Output message Cause Correction ''Transferring project data from Failed to transfer the project data. • Check if the folder specified as the HMI' failed. transfer destination can be accessed. • Assign write permission for the trans- Check the settings on the transfer fer destination.
Appendices The appendices provide the version upgrade history and other information. A-1 Differences between the Soft-NA and the Simulator ....A-2 A-2 Version Upgrade History ........A-3 A-2-1 Common Version Upgrade History for Sysmac Studio and the Soft-NA .
Appendices A-1 Differences between the Soft-NA and the Simulator The following major differences exist between the Soft-NA and the Simulator. In addition, the display by the Simulator is not guaranteed to be completely compatible with the Soft-NA. Always perform the final check with the Soft-NA on a PC which is going to be used.
Appendices A-2 Version Upgrade History This section describes the functions that have been added or enhanced as a result of a version upgrade. A-2-1 Common Version Upgrade History for Sysmac Studio and the Soft-NA Sysmac Studio Ver.1.40, Soft-NA Ver.1.00 Item Description First release Support for Soft-NA...
Index I - 1 NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User’s Manual (V126)
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Index Actions ................1-5 Version Upgrade History ..........A-3 converting a project ............4-4 Creating a Project ............4-2 Differences between the Soft-NA and the Simulator ..A-2 Document Viewer ............6-2 Exiting the Soft-NA ............3-5 Features ................. 1-2 Fonts ................6-2 Function Keys ..............
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