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Page 3 The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the op- eration manuals. • Do not use the PT touch switch input functions for applications where danger to human life or serious property damage is possible, or for emergency switch applications. •...
Page 4: Notation And Terminology
Indicates additional information on operation, descriptions, or settings. Note ♦ Terminology In this manual, indicates an NS-series Programmable Terminal. Indicates OMRON Programmable Controllers. Host Indicates the PLC, FA computer, or personal computer functioning as the control device and interfaced with the NS-series PT.
Page 5: Related Manuals
Preliminary Material Related Manuals NS-Designer Operation Manual Related Manuals The following manuals are used for NS-series PTs. (The boxes at the end of the catalog numbers indi- cate the revision code.) NS-Designer Operating Procedures: • NS-Designer Operation Manual...............V074-E1-@ This manual Describes operating procedures for the NS-Designer, which is used to create the screens displayed on the PT and transfer them to the PT.
Page 6: Read And Understand This Manual
OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, 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.
Page 7: Application Considerations
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses listed may be...
Page 8: Disclaimers
PERFORMANCE DATA 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.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
NS-Designer Operation Manual Contents Notice ................................1 Introduction ................................2 Notation and Terminology ............................3 Related Manuals ..............................4 Read and Understand This Manual ......................... 5 Application Considerations ............................. 6 Disclaimers ................................7 Section 1 Overview The NS-Designer............................1-1 System Requirements..........................1-3 1-2-1 Hardware............................1-3...
Page 10 NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 3 Manipulating Project Files Projects...............................3-1 Creating New Projects..........................3-2 Opening Existing Projects..........................3-3 Saving Projects............................3-5 Saving a Project Under a Different Name ....................3-7 Opening Recent Projects ..........................3-8 Opening Template Projects ........................3-9 3-7-1 Specifying Template Projects (Flowchart Step 1)................3-10 3-7-2 Reusing Screens (Flowchart Steps 2 to 4)..................3-10...
Page 11 Grouping and Ungrouping Objects ....................5-33 Colors ..............................5-35 Address Settings............................5-36 5-7-1 Setting Addresses...........................5-37 5-7-2 Registering Hosts ...........................5-38 Displaying and Searching Functional Object Lists ..................5-42 5-8-1 Redisplaying Lists..........................5-45 Listing Functional Objects Used ......................5-46 5-9-1 Displaying Lists of Used Functional Objects.................5-46 5-9-2 Jumping to Screens, Tables, and Frames ..................5-48 5-10 Batch Settings............................5-49...
Page 12 10-2 Transferring Data to and from a Memory Card..................10-29 10-2-1 Preparations for Transferring to a Memory Card in PT ...............10-29 10-2-2 Procedure for Transferring Data to a Memory Card in the PT.............10-31 10-3 Data Transfer Using SPMA ........................10-33 10-3-1 Overview of SPMA........................10-33 10-3-2 SPMA Features ..........................10-33...
Page 13 Appendix 4 Version Information........................A-17 Appendix 5 Resource Report.......................... A-18 Appendix 6 Error Messages ........................... A-19 Appendix 7 Connecting Cable Specifications ....................A-26 Appendix 8 Details of CLK Status ......................... A-28 Appendix 9 Converting Data between Different Versions of NS-series Products ......... A-31...
Page 14: Section 1 Overview
Section 1 Overview NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 1 Overview This section describes the specifications and functions of the NS-Designer to provide a basic understanding of the capabilities of the NS-Designer for first-time users. 1-1 The NS-Designer ............................1-1 1-2 System Requirements ..........................1-3 1-3 Basic Configuration and Functions......................1-4...
Page 15 NS-Designer Operation Manual 1-1 The NS-Designer The NS-Designer is an application software package that can be run on Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or XP to create screen data for NS-series Programmable Terminals (referred to as "PTs"). The NS-Designer enables using a graphic Windows interface and Windows operating environment so that screens can be created simply and easily by practically anyone.
Page 16 • PT System Program (replacement program) • Operation Manuals The operation manuals include an NS-series Macro Reference, an NS-Series Tutorial Manual, and a Host Connection Manual. • Sample Data Sample data of the screens created in the NS-series tutorial is included.
Page 17: System Requirements
VGA monitor required for DOS computers. A resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or higher is recommended. If the display resolution in the Windows screen properties is set to a lower setting, such as 640 x 480 pixels, portions of the NS-Designer windows may not be displayed. If this happens, increase the reso- lution.
Page 18: Basic Configuration And Functions
Functional objects can be used to communicate with internal memory in the PT or with a PLC. Func- tional objects have both graphic and operational properties. The display of functional objects can be changed according to the status of the PT or PLC, and they can be used to input data through opera- tions from the PT.
Page 19: Manipulating Data On The Plc
1-3-2 Manipulating Data on the PLC Data can be input to and output from a PLC using the following objects, enabling values in memory to be set or the screen data to be updated according to changes in memory. Input...
Page 20: Pt Memory
Up to 32 Kwords (32,768 words) can be used. Holding Bit Memory Holding bit memory is used for I/O flags and signal information. Up to 8 Kbits (8,192 bits) of data can be held in this area even if the PT power is turned OFF. Holding Word Memory Holding word memory is used to save numerical values and character-string data.
Page 21: Host Registration And Address
PLC words and bits can be allocated as communications addresses for functional objects and other objects. To enable this, a name is registered for each PLC. This setting is called the host registration. Refer to 1-3 Communicating with the Host in the NS series Programming Manual for details on the host.
Page 22: Object Types
Section 1 Overview 1-3 Basic Configuration and Functions NS-Designer Operation Manual 1-3-6 Object Types Some details on the types of object that can be positioned on a screen are described below. Fixed Objects The following fixed objects can be used. Rectangle Circle/Oval...
Page 23 Bit Lamp Turn ON and OFF according to the ON/OFF status of the specified address. Word Lamp Light in 10 steps according to the value in the specified address (0 to Text Display the registered character string. Numeral Display & Input Numerically display the word data from the specified address and input data from a tenkey pad.
Page 24: Functions Used To Create Screens
Creating Frames A frame object enables the creation of areas on a screen so that only part of the screen can be switched to another page. Frames consist of more than one page, and the displayed contents of the functional objects configuring each page can be switched using the page switching function of the frame.
Page 25 Object selected. selected. Drawing Fixed Objects Fixed objects, which do not provide any functions themselves, can be drawn on a screen. The following fixed objects can be drawn. Rectangles, circles, ovals, straight lines, polylines, polygons, sectors, and arcs Creating Backgrounds General-purpose image data can be used as backgrounds for user screens.
Page 26 NS-Designer Operation Manual • Displaying Sheet Objects The sheet objects overlapped on base screens can be displayed. Refer to Show Sheet Object under Switching Items Displayed for Objects under 4-1 Basic Operations for details. Sheet Objects Hidden Sheet Objects Displayed •...
Page 27: Data Log
Data Log The stored data for specified addresses is displayed as a graph. Up to 100 groups can be registered for each project. Up to 16 addresses can be registered for each group. Up to 50 addresses can be registered for constant logging.
Page 28: Data Blocks
Set width: 150, height: 54, and color: blue for product B. Just by selecting product B, these three items can be set for the PLC. If product A is selected, a width of 100, height setting of 52, and a color setting of red will be set for the PLC.
Page 29: Video Display
Install a Video Input Unit (NS-CA001) on the PT to display the picture output from video devices such as a video camera or Vision Sensor on the PT. Up to four video devices can be connected to the PT. There are two input methods: NTSC and PAL.
Page 30: Importing And Exporting Csv Files
Functional object settings are checked according to validation items to see if any mistakes have been made. Any errors that are detected are displayed in a list. The functional or fixed objects where errors exist can also be displayed. Refer to Section 9 Validation for details.
Page 31: Outline Of Operational Flow
Check project by printing data. Tools - Test Check object operation with test tool. File – Transfer Data Transfer data to PT. Note ♦ Start actual operation only after sufficiently checking the operation of the screen data and host pro- gramming. 1-17...
Page 32: Menu Commands
Section 1 Overview 1-5 Menu Commands NS-Designer Operation Manual 1-5 Menu Commands The commands that appear on the pull-down menus of the NS-Designer and their functions are de- scribed in the following tables. File Menu Command Function New Project Creates a new project.
Page 33: Menu Commands
NS-Designer Operation Manual View Menu Command Function Toolbars Displays and hides the toolbars. (Standard, functional object, fixed object, operation, formatting, color, and address settings) Status Bar Displays and hides the status bar. Switch Label Switches to the specified label display.
Page 34 Right, Top, Center in a Row, Bottom, Distribute Horizontally, or Distribute Verti- cally) Make Same Size Sizes all selected objects horizontally and vertically to the same size as that of the largest or smallest object. Order Moves the selected object to the front or back.
Page 35: Functions Added In Version 6.0
Changes the titles of, copies, deletes, or replaces screen page numbers for screens in a project. Sheet Maintenance Changes the titles of, copies, deletes, or replaces sheet page numbers for sheets in a project. Validation Performs an error check on object settings.
Page 36: Functions Added In Version 6.2
Bar Code allowing continuous input from a bar code reader. Reader. Ver. 1.X projects can be NS-Designer Ver. 5.0 can be used to create and edit projects for NS System Ver. created and edited. 1.X. 1-9 Functions Added in Version 6.0 The NS-Designer Version 6.0 is supplemented and enhanced by the following functions.
Page 37: Functions Added In Version 5.0
Arrow heads can be added to the start and/or end of straight lines. Expanded Alarm/Event The titles of each display item can now be displayed on the top line. Also, alarm Summary & History messages that are not completely displayed can be touched to display them in a message box.
Page 38: Section 2 Setup, Starting, And Exiting
The NS-Designer software must be installed in the computer when using the NS-Designer for the first time. The NS-Designer is application software designed to be operated on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or Use the following procedure to install, start, and exit the NS-Designer when Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or XP is already installed in the computer.
Page 39: Before Installing The Ns-Designer
2-1 Before Installing the NS-Designer NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 2-1 Before Installing the NS-Designer Before installing the NS-Designer, check that the following requirements have been met. g Monitor VGA monitor or better. g CD-ROM Drive Resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or higher is...
Page 40: Installing The Ns-Designer
Integrated Tool Package. Reference ♦ If the NS-Designer was previously installed from the CX-One and it’s necessary to install it from the individual NS-Designer CD-ROM, always uninstall the NS-Designer using the following procedure before installing it from its individual CD-ROM. The NS-Designer will not operate properly if it is installed without first uninstalling it.
Page 41: Installation Procedure
Explorer, and then double-click the file to execute the setup program. Reference ♦ If NS-Designer Ver. 2.X, 3.X, 4.X, 5.X, or 6.X is already installed, a dialog box to confirm deletion of this version will be displayed. Click the OK Button to start deleting this version. To exit the setup program, click the Cancel Button and then click the Exit Button.
Page 42 NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 7. The Setup Type Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the setup type and click the Next Button. If Complete is selected, proceed to step 9. 8. The dialog box for selecting features will be displayed. Select the Smart Active Parts to be installed and click the Next Button.
Page 43 NS-Designer Operation Manual 12. Click the Next Button. The screen for specifying the installation destination will be displayed. 13. Click the Next Button. If the following message is displayed, click the OK Button to continue in- stallation. CX-Server installation followed by installation of CX-Server Driver management tools will begin, and the installation program will automatically copy the CX-Server and CX-Server Driver man- agement tools files to the specified directory.
Page 44 Setup manual Programming Programming manual Smart Active Parts How to use Smart Active Parts Host Connection Host Connection Manuals (Temp. Controller and Memory Links/Host Links) RGB_Video (NS-CA002) NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit Manual PartsLib Smart Active Parts Smart Active Parts for NS8/NS10/NS12...
Page 45: Uninstalling
Section 2 Setup, Starting, and Exiting 2-2 Installing the NS-Designer NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 2-2-3 Uninstalling When uninstalling the NS-Designer or CX-Server, click the Windows Start Button and select Set- tings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Applications.
Page 46 3. Select NS-Designer or CX-Server from the displayed list of applications, and click the Add/Remove Button. 4. When the NS-Designer has finished being uninstalled, a message will be displayed indicating that the uninstall operation has been completed. Check the message and then click the OK Button.
Page 47: Installing Usb Drivers For Ns-Series Pts
NS-series PT via USB. Reference ♦ With NS-V1 Series models, make sure that the PT has a lot number that supports USB transmis- sion. The system program version of the NS-series PT must also support USB transmission. For details, refer to 3-3-2 Connecting via USB in the NS series Setup Manual (Cat.
Page 48: Installing The Ns-Designer
NS-Designer installation directory \USBHostDriver\Win2k_XP\Omron_NS.inf 6. Click the OK Button to display the following dialog box. Click the Next Button to start installing the USB driver. 7. When installation is completed, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Finish Button.
Page 49 2. Connect the personal computer to the NS-series PT USB slave connector using the USB cable. The following Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click the Next Button. 3. The following dialog box will be displayed. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click the Next Button.
Page 50 7. The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed again. Click the Next Button. 8. The following dialog box will be displayed. Check that Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) is selected, and then click the Next Button.
Page 51 Section 2 Setup, Starting, and Exiting 2-2 Installing the NS-Designer NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 11. Click the Next Button to start installation. When installation is completed, the following dialog box will be displayed. Click the Finish Button. 2-13...
Page 52: Starting The Ns-Designer
NS-Designer Operation Manual 2-3 Starting the NS-Designer To start the NS-Designer, click the Windows Start Button, and then select Programs - Omron – CX-One - NS-Designer - NS-Designer Ver X (The items displayed may vary according to the program folder specified during installation.), right-click the NS-series PT in the Network Configuration Window of CX-Integrator, and select Start Special Application - Start Only.
Page 53: Exiting The Ns-Designer
• Double-click the NS-Designer icon at the top left of the Main Window. • Click the NS-Designer icon at the top left of the Main Window and select Close from the Control Menu Box. • Press the Alt + F4 Keys.
Page 54: User Interface
The title bar displays the application name, project name, and screen number. Menu Bar Separates the functions into related groups. Each group name is displayed in the menu bar and the functions are displayed in pull-down menus under each group name. Toolbars Standard Toolbar This toolbar displays frequently used functions as icons.
Page 55 Alarm/Event Data Log Frame Display Graph Video Display Date Fixed Objects Toolbar Displays fixed object drawing functions as icons. Select the icon button for the fixed object to be drawn and start drawing. Straight Rectangle Polygon Line Circle/Oval Polyline Sector Operations Toolbar Displays frequently used functions from the View and Tools Menus as icons.
Page 56 4. Select the items to be pasted and click the Paste Button. Reference ♦ The names of the items displayed as Color 1, Color 2, Color 3, and Color 4 in the Color Toolbar vary with the selected functional object and object settings.
Page 57 Column Bottom The Copy/Paste Font Properties Button can be used to copy the text properties set for a functional ob- ject and paste them into another functional object. Therefore, settings can be pasted in a batch without having to open a separate properties dialog box for every setting.
Page 58 Screen Creation Screens These screens are used to create the screens displayed on the PT. Status Bar The status bar displays an explanation of the function or object where the cursor is positioned or which is selected. Displays the Displays the object...
Page 59: Dialog Box Main Functions
Button to increase or decrease numerical values. Option Buttons Item names with a circle to their left are optional items. From the multiple optional items, only one item can be selected. The selected item will be indicated by a black dot. 2-21...
Page 60 2-5 User Interface NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual Combo Box A list of multiple optional items will be displayed in a drop-down menu. Select the items to be set from the list. List View Select the item from the list.
Page 62: Section 3 Manipulating Project Files
Section 3 Manipulating Project Files NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 3 Manipulating Project Files This section describes the basic operations for manipulating projects where data created for screens is stored. 3-1 Projects ................................3-1 3-2 Creating New Projects ..........................3-2 3-3 Opening Existing Projects..........................3-3 3-4 Saving Projects ............................3-5...
Page 63: Projects
Project files Note 1. The user can edit these files with a text editor. The other files are created by NS-Designer and must not be edited using a text editor or other means. 2. These files are created when printing or executing a test and are not transferred when transferring data to the PT.
Page 64: Creating New Projects
1. Select File - New Project or click the New Project Button in the toolbar. Reference ♦ Projects that were created with NS-Designer Ver. 2.0 or later cannot be run on PTs using system Ver. 1.X. Install NS-Designer Ver. 1.X to create projects. Projects for system Ver. 1.X can be cre- ated or edited, however, when using NS-Designer Ver.
Page 65: Opening Existing Projects
2. The Select Project Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the project file (IPP extension) and click the Open Button. Opening by Double-clicking an IPP File 1. Double-click on an IPP file from Windows Explorer to display the Open Screen Dialog Box. 2. Click the OK Button.
Page 66 6.X, the following data conversion confirmation message, which indicates making a copy of the data for Ver. 1.1 will be displayed. If the Yes Button is clicked, the following dialog box will be displayed and the data will be resaved as Ver. 1.1 data under the specified project name.
Page 67: Saving Projects
(NS-Designer install directory)\TEMP\untitled.ipp When a project or screen is saved for the first time, the following dialog box will be displayed and the project will be saved (copied from the TEMP directory). Specify the folder and file name where the project will be saved, and click the Save Button.
Page 68 ♦ The setting for whether or not the screen is a pop-up screen is saved in the project file (*.IPP). Therefore, even if the screen properties are set to pop-up screen, the screen will operate as a base screen when the PT is operating if the project has not been saved.
Page 69: Saving A Project Under A Different Name
PT. Reference ♦ When the project name is changed and saved, all the original project data will also be copied to the new project directory. ♦ When specifying the project name, if the specified save destination has an existing project, the ex-...
Page 70: Opening Recent Projects
Note ♦ If a project edited or saved with NS-Designer Ver. 1.0 is opened with NS-Designer Ver. 6.2, the following message, confirming data conversion, will be displayed. Refer to 3-3 Opening Existing Projects for details.
Page 71: Opening Template Projects
This is a useful, for example, for reusing screens from a particular project many times, or for collecting frequently used screens in a specific project and using them as a group screen format when creating projects. The workflow when specifying a template project is given in the following flowchart.
Page 72: Specifying Template Projects (Flowchart Step 1)
3-7-1 Specifying Template Projects (Flowchart Step 1) 1. Select File – Select Template Project. 2. The Select Project Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the project to be specified as a template project and click the Open Button. Reference ♦ When changing template projects, specify the project again by selecting File – Select Template Project.
Page 73: Canceling Template Projects
NS-Designer Operation Manual 3-7-3 Canceling Template Projects When a template project is cancelled, the Select Template Dialog Box is not displayed for creating a new screen, and the standard procedure is resumed. (Procedure follows flowchart steps 2, 4(b), and 5.) Click the Cancel Template Button in the Select Template Dialog Box.
Page 74: Project Maintenance
The operating methods common for each setting item are explained below. 1. Select File – Project Maintenance. 2. A dialog box will be displayed confirming whether to close the screen being edited. Click the Yes Button. 3. The Project Maintenance Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the desired tab.
Page 75 If the same project is specified as the source project and destination project, the data will be deleted before it is copied, so the data will be lost. Do NOT set the same project for the copy source and destination.
Page 76 Details Delete Project Set the name of the project file to be deleted as a full path name. 3. Click the Execute Button to display the Confirmation Dialog Box. Click the Yes Button to delete the project. Reference ♦ Projects being edited cannot be deleted. Close the project first, and then retry the operation.
Page 77 3-8 Project Maintenance NS-Designer Operation Manual 3. Click the Execute Button to display the Confirmation Dialog Box. Click the Yes Button to back up the project. 4. When the backup destination is the floppy disk, the number of floppy disks required will be dis- played.
Page 78 ♦ An error will occur if no project with the same name as the backup file exists in the restore destina- tion. If this error occurs, create a project file with the same name as the backup file, and then re- store the project.
Page 79: Project Properties
Details Title Set the project title (up to 64 characters). Switch Label Set the number of labels (1 to 16) and the label names (up to 15 characters). Macro Register the macros to be used for the project. Select Language Select the system language to be used for the PT display.
Page 80 The default setting is 0. Macro 1. Select the Macro Tab. 2. Register the macros to be used for the project. Refer to 6-1 Registering Macros for details on how to set macros. Select Language 1. Select the Select Language Tab.
Page 81 NS-Designer Operation Manual eference ♦ If the character display format is set to ASCII code for string display and input, restore display, and data block tables (character string fields), the characters used for PT display are determined by the following character codes, according to the system language.
Page 82 NS-Designer Operation Manual Macro Option 1. Click the Macro Option Tab. 2. Select to display messages over multiple lines by handling the “\n” in the character string as a line-feed code when using the message box macro (MSGBOX). Numeral Input 1.
Page 83: Changing The Pt Model
Data Format 1. Click the Data Format Tab. 2. Set the data format to BCD or binary for specifying the line numbers in indirectly specified files. 3-10 Changing the PT Model This function changes the model of the NS-series PT that supports the project.
Page 84 NS10 Reference ♦ When the model has been changed from the NS12, NS10, or NS5 to the NS8 (or, conversely, from the NS8 to the NS12, NS10, or NS5), the size of the intervals in the touch-sensitive mesh are dif- ferent, so it may not be possible to press some of the functional objects.
Page 86: Section 4 Screen Types And Operations
Section 4 Screen Types and Operations NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 4 Screen Types and Operations This section describes the basic operations for the screens that can be displayed on the PT. 4-1 Basic Operations ............................4-1 4-2 Creating and Saving Screens........................4-18 4-3 Sheets .................................4-24...
Page 87: Basic Operations
NS-Designer Operation Manual 4-1 Basic Operations The operating methods common to each screen are explained here. 4-1-1 Setting Screen Properties Set the properties for the screen currently being edited. The following items can be set using this func- tion. Item Details Title Set the title of the edited screen (up to 64 characters).
Page 88 NS5: Up to 316 dots horizontal × 236 dots vertical without title bar. Use as Default Select this item to set the size as the default the next time a new screen is cre- Screen Size ated. Use as Pop-up Select this item to use the screen as a pop-up screen when the PT is running.
Page 89 Reference ♦ Bitmap files (BMP or JPEG) that conform to Microsoft Windows standards can be set for the background. ♦ Specify which application to start up as the image editor under Tools - Options.
Page 90: Grid Setting
4-1 Basic Operations NS-Designer Operation Manual Macro 1. Select the Macro Tab. 2. Register the macros to be used for the screen. Refer to 6-1 Registering Macros for details on how to register macros. 4-1-2 Grid Setting The formation of squares set at equal intervals on the screen is called the grid.
Page 91: Switching Items Displayed For Objects
The methods for switching the display type on the screen and confirming object settings are described here. Simulate ON/OFF This function can be used to display the form of a functional object on the current screen when the status of the address is ON. (The default is OFF.) OFF Status ON Status Select View - Simulate ON/OFF or click the Simulate ON/OFF Button in the toolbar.
Page 92 Show ID Menu item indicates that the ID numbers are currently dis- played. ♦ To return to the normal display, select View - Show ID or click the Show ID Button in the toolbar again. ♦ The ID numbers can be displayed in a small font. The procedure is as follows: 1.
Page 93: On/Off Buttons
Fixed object IDs are displayed as 4-digit numerals. 0000 to 1023 Show Address This function displays the address set for each functional object. Normal Display Address Display Select View - Show Address or click the Show Address Button in the toolbar.
Page 94 Show Address Menu item indicates that the addresses are currently be- ing displayed. ♦ To return to the normal display, select View - Show Address or click the Show Address Button in the toolbar again. ♦ The addresses displayed with this function contain the data set in the General Tab Page of the Ob- ject Properties Dialog Box for the functional objects.
Page 95 Section 4 Screen Types and Operations 4-1 Basic Operations NS-Designer Operation Manual The following information is displayed in each functional object when Show Address is selected. Type Functional object Display information Button ON/OFF Button The write address, display address 1, and display address 2 are displayed in the following format.
Page 96 (NOP is the fixed display.) Video Capture Capture (Capture is the fixed display.) Contrast Adjust- Contrast + 10 ment (The following function names and set values are displayed.) - Contrast - Brightness - Depth - Tone Vision Sensor Console Output (The signal name is displayed.)
Page 97 –Read Record Label Record Label (Record Label is the fixed display) Lamp Bit Lamp The address is displayed in the following format. $B100 Word Lamp The address is displayed in the following format. $W100 Display Numeral Display & The address is displayed in the following format.
Page 98 Thumbwheel The address is displayed in the following format. & Input Switch $W100 Temporary Input The product name is displayed in the following format. TEMPORARY Display List Selection The set value is displayed in the following format. • Internal Memory ($W) $W100 •...
Page 99 Show Error Object Menu item indicates that the error objects are cur- rently displayed. ♦ To return to the normal display, select View - Show Error Object or click the Show Error Object Button in the toolbar again.
Page 100: Changing The Display
Show Sheet Object Menu item indicates that the sheet objects are cur- rently displayed. ♦ To hide the sheet object, select View - Show Sheet Object or click the Show Sheet Object Button in the toolbar again.
Page 101: Switch Label
1. Select View - Switch Label. The Switch Label Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Select the label to be displayed and then click the OK Button. Reference ♦ Refer to 3-9 Project Properties for details on setting multiple labels.
Page 102: Show Touch Points
4-1-6 Show Touch Points This function is used to display the points where the PT touch points are positioned in the screen. Use this function to check that the functional objects are arranged above touch points. Select View - Show Touch Points.
Page 103: Refreshing
4-1 Basic Operations NS-Designer Operation Manual Using Fit The same horizontal and vertical magnification are used full screen. 4-1-8 Refreshing Refresh the screen to delete garbage on the screen and correct distortion in the display. Select View - Refresh. 4-17...
Page 104: Creating And Saving Screens
Select File - New Screen or click the New Screen Button in the toolbar. The New Screen Dialog Box will be displayed. Reference ♦ When a new project is created, the New Screen Dialog Box is displayed after the PT model has been selected. New Screens Select New Screen and then click the OK Button.
Page 105 To cancel the sheet settings, click the No Button and proceed to step 5. The sheet will be copied with the same sheet number as that of the original sheet. If a sheet with the same sheet number as the copied sheet already exists, a message will be displayed confirming whether to overwrite the sheet.
Page 106 4-2 Creating and Saving Screens NS-Designer Operation Manual Opening Existing Screens 1. Select File - Open Screen or click the Open Screen Button in the toolbar. Toolbar 2. The Open Screen Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the screen to be opened and then click the OK Button.
Page 107 ♦ The shortcut keys for saving screens are the Ctrl + S Keys. ♦ If a screen has been changed but not saved yet, a dialog box confirming whether to save the changes will be displayed when the screen is closed.
Page 108: Screen Maintenance
2. The following dialog box will be displayed when saving has been completed. Click the OK Button. 4-2-2 Screen Maintenance Screen data maintenance, such as copying and deleting screens, switching screen page numbers, and changing screen titles can be performed for the following items. Item Details Change Title Changes the screen title.
Page 109: Procedure
4. Click the OK Button. Reference ♦ If the screen page number to be copied is already being used, the following dialog box will be dis- played. Click the Cancel Button and specify a different screen page number to stop the screen being overwritten.
Page 110: Sheets
Sheets are screens that can be displayed in layers on multiple user screens. If, for example, objects common to each screen such as the date, time, and screen switching objects are created as a sheet, they can be used in more than one screen by performing some simple settings.
Page 111: Opening Existing Sheets
Opening Existing Sheets 1. Select File - Open Sheet. 2. The Open Sheet Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the sheet and then click the OK Button. Details An asterisk (*) will be displayed for sheets where the error check detected an error.
Page 112: Saving Sheets
♦ The shortcut keys for saving are the Ctrl + S Keys. ♦ If a sheet has been changed but not saved yet, a dialog box confirming whether to save the changes will be displayed when the sheet is closed.
Page 113: Sheet Maintenance
NS-Designer Operation Manual 5. Apply the settings and then click the OK Button. Reference ♦ If the sheet has not been saved, it will not be reflected in the preview display even when the Apply Button is pressed. 4-3-6 Sheet Maintenance This function is used to display the list of sheets, copy and delete sheets, switch sheet page numbers, and change sheet titles.
Page 114: Frames
3. Move the cursor to the position of the frame’s first point. 4. Drag the cursor (by clicking the left mouse button and keeping it pressed while moving the mouse) until it is positioned at the end point of the frame display area.
Page 115 36 dots when the tab height is set to 2 Control Flag Tab Page This tab page is used to control whether all objects in the frame page have input enabled or prohibited, and are displayed or not displayed. Item...
Page 116: Creating Frame Tab Names
Width Set the width of the frame. Top Left of Specify the distance from the top left of the screen to the top left of the frame in dot units, and Screen set the position of the frame. Set the horizontal distance from the top left of the screen to the top left of the frame.
Page 117: Switching Frame
Section 4 Screen Types and Operations 4-4 Frames NS-Designer Operation Manual Reference ♦ If a message that overlapping objects is prohibited is displayed, select Tools - Options, and then select the Edit/Disp. Tab and deselect Prohibit functional objects from overlapping. 4-4-2 Switching Frame Pages The methods used to switch frame pages when working in NS-Designer are explained here.
Page 118: Section 5 Object Operations
5-3 Pop-up Menus ............................5-12 5-4 Editing................................5-13 5-5 Layout Functions ............................5-25 5-6 Colors.................................5-35 5-7 Address Settings............................5-36 5-8 Displaying and Searching Functional Object Lists ..................5-42 5-9 Listing Functional Objects Used........................5-46 5-10 Batch Settings ............................5-49 5-11 Listing Addresses Used..........................5-55 5-12 Cross-referencing Addresses........................5-59 5-13 Library Registration and Sharing Objects....................5-63 5-14 Object Defaults ............................5-68...
Page 119: Creating Functional Objects
Drag Reference ♦ Hold down the Shift Key and drag the mouse to change the size of the object while preserving the original vertical/horizontal ratio. ♦ Hold down the Ctrl Key and drag the cursor in the vertical or horizontal direction to stretch the object uniformly in that direction.
Page 120: Property Settings
PT operation. (See example 1.) ♦ In addition, inputs are processed as events for the functional object located on the touch point for the touch switch that received the input. This means that if a point is pressed where no functional object exists but there is a functional object on the touch point in the same touch switch, the same processing will be performed as if the functional object itself was pressed.
Page 121: Creating Functional Objects Using Tables
3. Make the settings and then click the OK Button. Reference ♦ Click the Apply Button to check the property settings on the screen while continuing to make the settings in the dialog box. ♦ Perform the following procedure to display the Property Settings Dialog Box for the functional object as soon as the functional object has been created.
Page 122 Drag Setting Table Properties Settings, such as the number of lines and columns in a table and the functional objects to be created, are made in the Property Settings Dialog Box for the table. To display the Property Settings Dialog Box, select the table and select Settings – Object Properties, or right-click and select the Table properties from the pop-up menu.
Page 123 Making batch settings for the first line. 2. Click the right mouse button and select Batch setting of table - Unit setting of column or Batch setting of table - Unit setting of row from the pop-up menu that is displayed.
Page 124 4. The rest of the procedure is the same as for normal settings. Changing Table Size, Line Height, and Column Widths The width and height of functional objects in tables can be freely changed in line or column units. Changing Individual Line Heights or Column Widths This section describes how to change the line height or column width without changing the size of the table.
Page 125 NS-Designer Operation Manual Changing Table Size This section describes how to change the size of tables without changing the ratio of the line height to the column width. 1. The cursor shape changes as shown in the following diagram when the cursor is moved close to the table.
Page 126: Creating Fixed Objects
1. Move the cursor to the starting point for the polygon or polyline and click the left mouse button. 2. Move the cursor to the next point and click the left mouse button. Repeat this operation until all the points for the polygon or polyline are drawn.
Page 127 A square mark (g) will appear at the 3-o’clock point on the circumference of the circle or ellipse. 3. Place the cursor on the square box. When the cursor has changed to a plus sign (+), drag the cur- sor to any position.
Page 128 1. Select the fixed objects for which the properties are to be set. 2. Perform one of the following operations. Move the cursor to the fixed object for which properties are to be set and double-click the object. Double-click After selecting the fixed object, select Settings - Object properties.
Page 129 NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual Reference ♦ Use the following procedure to display the Property Setting Dialog Box as soon as a new fixed ob- ject has been created. 1. Select Tools - Options. 2. Select the Edit/Disp. Tab and select (turn ON) Open property dialog automatically after pasting an object.
Page 130: Pop-Up Menus
5-3 Pop-up Menus Edit and layout functions can be displayed on a pop-up menu. To display this pop-up edit menu, select the object and click the right mouse button. The items on the pop-up edit menu are the same for all objects.
Page 131: Editing
Redo Redoes operations that were undone using the Undo function. Up to 10 previous operations can be redone. (The number of redo operations is restricted to the num- ber of operations that have been undone.) Select Edit - Redo or press the Redo Button on the toolbar.
Page 132: Cut
If multiple objects are to be cut at the same time, select all those objects at the same time. 2. Select Edit - Cut or press the Cut Button on the toolbar. Toolbar 3. A dialog box to confirm the cut operation will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to cut the object or objects. Reference ♦...
Page 133: Copy
Paste functions. Offset Paste can only be used for functional objects. 1. Select the object. If multiple objects are to be copied at the same time, select all those objects at the same time. 2. Either select Edit - Copy or click the Copy Button on the toolbar.
Page 134: Paste
♦ The shortcut keys for standard pasting are the Ctrl + V Keys. Offset Paste Offset paste is supported only for functional objects. The functional object is pasted and allocated an address determined by a specified offset. 1. Display the paste destination screen.
Page 135: Delete
Deletes the selected objects. 1. Select the object to be deleted. If multiple objects are to be deleted at the same time, select all those objects at the same time. 2. Select Edit - Delete. 3. A dialog box to confirm the delete operation will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to delete the object or objects.
Page 136 2. Click the Find Button to start the search. When the search has been completed, the Search Result Dialog Box will be displayed. 3. Select the desired functional object from the list of search results and click the Jump Button or double-click on the line to be selected.
Page 137 ♦ The shortcut keys for finding objects are the Ctrl + F Keys. If Current Screen or Screens is selected for the search range, addresses set using the following menu items cannot be displayed. Also, if Whole Project is selected for the search range, Jump cannot be performed from the search results to the addresses set using the following menu items.
Page 138: Replace
NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 5-4-8 Replace Replaces an address set for a functional object with another address or replaces a host set in a project with another host. Replacing Communications Addresses 1. Select Edit - Replace. The Replace Dialog Box will be displayed.
Page 139 2. Select a host to be replaced. Setting Details Replace Select to replace one of the following: Address Host Search host Specify the name of the host to replace. In the following dialog box, "Serial A" is being and Replace replaced with "Serial B." host 5-21...
Page 140: Select All
3. Click the Replace Button. A replacement confirmation dialog box will be displayed. Click the Yes Button. 4. A dialog box will be displayed when the replacement has been completed. Click the OK Button. Reference ♦ The shortcut keys for replacing addresses are the Ctrl + H Keys.
Page 141 Select Edit - Select All - Same Functional Object Type. Functional objects of Fixed objects of the same type the same type Reference ♦ The shortcut keys for selecting all functional or fixed objects of the same type are the Ctrl + D Keys. 5-23...
Page 142: Repeat
(including those inside tables or frames) can be repeated with an offset value set for the address. 1. Select the object to be repeated. If multiple objects are to be repeated at the same time, select all those objects at the same time. 2. Select Edit - Repeat.
Page 143: Layout Functions
♦ The size of a Video Display cannot be changed by using a mouse. To change the size of a Video Display, use the setting in the General Tab Page of the Property Setting Dialog Box.
Page 144: Aligning And Distributing Objects
NS-Designer Operation Manual Reference ♦ Once the object has been selected, it can be moved by selecting Layout – Nudge or by using the Up, Down, Left, or Right Keys. Refer to 5-5-6 Nudging Objects for details. ♦ A Video Display cannot be moved to the outside of the screen.
Page 145: Make Same Size
5-5-4 Make Same Size Aligns the width and height of selected multiple objects. Example: Aligning Size of Objects with Narrowest Object Select all objects to be aligned by width. 2. Select Layout – Make Same Size – Smallest Width. 5-27...
Page 146 Section 5 Object Operations 5-5 Layout Functions NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual The following table describes the various size alignment functions. Function Details Smallest Width Aligns to smallest width. Largest Width Aligns to largest width. Smallest Height Aligns to smallest height.
Page 147: Ordering Objects
Moving Objects to the Back 1. Select the objects for which the display order is to be changed. 2. Select Layout – Order – Bring to Front/Send to Back or Bring to Front or Send to Back on the toolbar.
Page 148: Rotating And Flipping Objects
Rotating/Flipping Around Object Rectangle Rotates or flips the object around the center coordinates of the object rectangle. Any labels set to func- tional objects will not, however, be rotated or flipped. 1. Select the object to be rotated or flipped.
Page 149: Modifying Objects
Rotates or flips the object around the center coordinates of the edit screen or frame. 1. Select the object to be rotated or flipped. 2. Select Layout – Rotate/Flip and then select the direction to rotate or flip the object. Function...
Page 150 When the cursor is placed on the border of the fixed object, the cursor will change to the following shape. 3. Click the position on the border where a node is to be added. A node will be added between two existing nodes. Nodes can be added until there are only 4 dots or less between two nodes.
Page 151: Grouping And Ungrouping Objects
5-5-9 Grouping and Ungrouping Objects Grouping multiple functional or fixed objects allows them to be handled as one group when editing or adjusting layout. Grouped objects can also be grouped with other functional or fixed objects or placed in other groups.
Page 152 Editing Properties of Grouped Objects Edit the properties of grouped functional or fixed objects using the following procedure. 1. Move the cursor over the functional or fixed object to be edited, and double-click the left mouse button. Double-click here to open the Property Dialog Box for object A.
Page 153: Colors
Display colors for functional and fixed objects and other colors are selected in the Color Setting Dialog Box. There are two kinds of Color Setting Dialog Boxes. Select the Color Setting Dialog Box that will normally be used from the Color Dialog Tab Page under Tools – Options. Refer to 5-16 Options for de- tails.
Page 154: Address Settings
Addresses used for referencing data required for display and for storing entered data can be allocated in any PLC area or PT internal memory area. The display status of objects can be changed and the PT status can be controlled and notified by directly writing to and reading from addresses during PT op- eration.
Page 155: Setting Addresses
NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 5-7-1 Setting Addresses Click the Setting Button to the right of the setting column to display the Address Setting Dialog Box. This section describes how to enter addresses using this dialog box. Setting Details Host name Select the registered host name under Settings –...
Page 156: Registering Hosts
1. Select Settings – Register Host. The Register Host Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Click the Add Button. 3. The Edit Host Dialog Box will be displayed. Register all settings in this dialog box. Enter a host name (up to 16 characters).
Page 157 Hosts cannot be deleted using the Delete Button in these cases. ♦ If a host address is set to a functional object and that host is subsequently deleted, ??? will be ap- plied as the address host name. An error check can be executed to check for illegal addresses. The alarm/event, Data Log, Data Block, and system memory addresses will not, however, be checked for errors.
Page 158 The host ID is the number automatically allocated to the host when it is registered. The host ID does not change even if it is different from the number in the Register Host Dialog Box or if the host is de- leted.
Page 159 ♦ When CSV files are edited using spreadsheet software, a message warning that some changes may be lost if the file is saved in the current format may be displayed when the file is closed. This will not adversely affect PT operation.
Page 160: Displaying And Searching Functional Object Lists
Lists of property settings for functional objects in each screen can be displayed and checked and the order of the listed properties (ID No., comment, label, address, font name, text color, text attributes, color, etc.) can be changed. Also, the display can be changed, using the jump function, to the position of a specified functional object.
Page 161 Reference ♦ The shortcut keys for displaying functional object lists are the Ctrl + L Keys. ♦ If the same address is used more than once in the same macro, that address is only counted as being used once. ♦ Macro 1 to Macro 4 only indicate whether or not macros have been set to that functional object.
Page 162 Jumping to Functional Objects The display can be changed (using the jump function) from the list to the position on the screen of a specified object. 1. Click the number of the destination functional object to select the whole row.
Page 163: Redisplaying Lists
2. The Save Used Functional Object List Dialog Box will be displayed. Specify the directory and file name for the save operation. 3. Click the Save Button. 5-8-1 Redisplaying Lists Click the Display Button in the Functional Object List Dialog Box to redisplay the list to change the display range or refresh the display. 5-45...
Page 164: Listing Functional Objects Used
5-9 Listing Functional Objects Used Lists the number of functional objects in the whole project or in a specified screen. The display can also be changed (using the jump function) from the list to a specified screen. 5-9-1 Displaying Lists of Used Functional Objects The method for displaying a list of used functional objects is described below.
Page 165 NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 3. The number of functional objects used are displayed in a tree structure for each screen, frame, and table. Click + to expand the tree. Screens with the functional object are displayed in green and those without the functional object are displayed in red.
Page 166: Jumping To Screens, Tables, And Frames
1. Click the destination screen, table, or frame to select it. Click here. 2. Click the Jump Button. The selected screen will be opened. Alternatively, the table or frame will flash to indicate that it has been selected. When a Screen Is Selected.
Page 167: Batch Settings
Functional objects can also be added to or deleted from lists. Functional Object Property Settings Properties for each functional object can be set as a batch. This section describes how to change set- tings using ON/OFF Button functional objects as an example.
Page 168 ♦ The batch-setting function cannot be used if frames or tables are selected. Adding One Line New functional objects can be created from the Change Settings at Once Dialog Box by adding a line. 1. Click a line to select it.
Page 169 5. Click the OK Button. The functional object will be deleted from the screen. Reference ♦ If the operation to delete all lines is performed, all selected lines will be deleted, but a new line will be added and a new functional object of the same type will be created.
Page 170 1. Click the cell with the settings to be cut or copied. Select the settings item to be copied. 2. Click the right mouse button on the selected cell. Select Cut or Copy from the displayed pop-up menu. Click the right mouse button.
Page 171 The cut or copied data will be pasted. Reference ♦ Multiple settings can be selected and copied and pasted. Select all the target cells when performing the paste operation. ♦ The shortcut keys for cutting settings are the Ctrl + X Keys.
Page 172 Address to replace numbers in addresses. Example: Character – Button 1, Button 2, Button 3,… Address − $B0, $B1, $B2,…. Offset Specifies the offset value to be added to the numeric value being replaced. 3. Make the settings and then click the Repeat Button. 5-54...
Page 173: Listing Addresses Used
NS-Designer Operation Manual 5-11 Listing Addresses Used Displays a list of the number of functional objects using each address and a list of functional objects using each address. Can also jump to specified functional object screen positions. Displaying Lists of Used Addresses Displays a list of addresses that are used.
Page 174 2. The Save List Up Addresses Used Dialog Box will be displayed. Specify the directory and file name for the save operation. 3. Click the Save Button. 4. A dialog box to notify that the save operation has been completed will be displayed. Click the OK Button. Reference ♦...
Page 175 1. Click the Print Button. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed. 2. Make the settings and then click the OK Button. 3. A dialog box to notify that the print operation has been completed will be displayed. Click the OK Button. Note ♦...
Page 176 ID number, comment, and label. Jumping to Functional Objects The display can be changed (using the jump function) from the list to the position on the screen of a selected functional object. 1. Select the target functional object.
Page 177: Cross-Referencing Addresses
NS-Designer Operation Manual 5-12 Cross-referencing Addresses Searches and displays in a list the status of addresses and functional objects in each screen. Ad- dresses allocated to each functional object can also be replaced and search results can be output to files or printed.
Page 178 2. The Replace Dialog Box will be displayed. Refer to Replace in 5-4 Editing for detailed settings. Reference ♦ When replacing an address set as a flicker or alarm/event setting, or as a data block interlock ad- dress, include the relay number in the specified address. Replacement will not be performed prop- erly if the relay number is not specified.
Page 179 NS-Designer Operation Manual 3. Click the Save Button. Reference ♦ An example of CSV file output is given below. The search results are given for each address and separated by commas. Printing Search Results Prints a list of search results.
Page 180 1. Click a functional object to select it. 2. Double-click the selected row or click the Jump Button. The screen where the selected functional object is found will be displayed and the functional object will flash because it is selected.
Page 181: Library Registration And Sharing Objects
NS-Designer Operation Manual 5-13 Library Registration and Sharing Objects A library is a collection of objects with set properties. Grouped objects can also be registered in the li- brary. Library objects can be easily placed and used as a single object on other projects or screens.
Page 182 4. Select the storage locations of the category where the library is registered and the preview column. 5. Click the Register Button. 6. The Library Title Dialog Box will be displayed. Set the title for the library object to be registered and click the OK Button.
Page 183 NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 3. Click the Use Button. The Library Dialog Box will be minimized and the library object will be placed on the upper left of the screen. Managing the Library Categories and library objects are managed and registration data is changed from the Library Dialog Box.
Page 184 The category name will be displayed in reverse video and can now be edited. Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Library Objects This section describes how to cut or copy objects in the library and paste them to other categories. 1. Select the library object to be cut or copied.
Page 185 The view function opens and displays library object previews in a separate dialog box. If the library ob- ject is smaller than the display area in the dialog box, the object will be displayed at full size. If the ob- ject is larger than the display area, the size will be adjusted to fit the display area.
Page 186: Object Defaults
2. Select (turn ON) Use as default. Reference ♦ Whether or not Record Operation Log in the Write Tab Page is checked cannot be set as a default. 5-14-2 Resetting Defined Defaults Returns properties registered as defaults to the NS-Designer default settings.
Page 187 Section 5 Object Operations 5-14 Object Defaults NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 3. A dialog box to notify that the reset operation has been completed will be displayed. Click the OK Button. 5-69...
Page 188: Editing Background Bitmaps
♦ If a background bitmap has been set already, that data will be read automatically. ♦ If new BMP or JPEG files are to be used as background bitmaps, settings must be made in the Screen Properties Dialog Box. Refer to 4-1 Basic Operations for details.
Page 189: Options
Optional settings consist of the 3 types shown below. 5-16-1 Color Dialog Selects the type of Set Color Dialog Box that will be displayed for setting colors. If User Palette is se- lected, up to 15 colors can be registered on the palette.
Page 190: Editor
NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual Reference ♦ Fixed objects can still be overlapped even if Prohibit functional objects from overlapping is selected (turned ON). 5-16-3 Editor Specifies the editor used when editing text or bitmap files.
Page 191 Set the scale level and then click the OK Button in the option dialog box. The following message will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to select fitting to the Object Size using the set scale. This setting will apply to all the functional object labels for which the option Fit the object size is selected.
Page 192: Section 6 Programming Macros
NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 6 Programming Macros Macros are functions that execute extra user-specified programs for projects, screens, and functional objects. Arithmetic operations, discrimination between conditions, and other functions that are not normally supported can be added by the user.
Page 193: Registering Macros
Click the OK Button after editing the macro to execute an error check. When an error is detected, an error message will be displayed in the error list. Refer to 6-2 List of Error Messages for details on the messages displayed when errors occur. Macro editing cannot be exited until no errors occur.
Page 194: Registering Macros To Projects
Registering Macros to Projects Use the following procedure to register macros to projects. 1. Select Settings - Project properties. 2. The Project Properties Dialog Box will be displayed. Click the Macro Tab. 3. Select from the following four execution conditions. Macro execution condition...
Page 195 NS-Designer Operation Manual Setting Details Select Selects the bit change macro to set from When a bit changed 1 to When a bit changed 10. When changing Causes the bit change macro specified in 1, above, to be executed. value Action timing Sets the timing for executing the macro.
Page 196 Executes the macro when the value at the specified address is less than the set value value. Reference ♦ If the bits/values at specified addresses changed at the same time, macros are executed in the follow- ing order. Case Macro execution order...
Page 197: Registering Macros To Functional Objects
Use the following procedure to register macros to functional objects. 1. Display the Properties Dialog Box for the functional object where the macro is to be registered. 2. Select Display Expansion Tab at the bottom left of the dialog box, and then select the Macro Tab that is displayed.
Page 198 String inputting numerals and character strings are displayed. Before Writing Numeral/String Executes the macro immediately before the host is notified of the numeral or character string that was input. When Changing Numeral/ Executes the macro when the value in the address changes.
Page 199 Section 6 Programming Macros 6-1 Registering Macros NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual The execution conditions that can be selected for each functional object are shown in the following ta- ble. When Before Before Touch Touch When...
Page 200: List Of Error Messages
NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual 6-2 List of Error Messages The following table shows the details of error messages that are displayed in the Error List field after executing an error check. Error message Details Format error The program contains elements other than variable name, function name, or programming that cannot be interpreted.
Page 202: Section 7 System Settings
Section 7 System Settings NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 7 System Settings This section describes how to set the PT’s operating parameters and address allocations. 7-1 Settings .................................7-1...
Page 203: Settings
Display Erased: Erases the screen when it is idle for a specified time. OFF: Disables the screen saver. Screen Saver Set the amount of time after which the screen saver will start up. The time Startup Time can be set to between 1 and 255 (unit: s). Device Monitor...
Page 204: Initial
Options Set the system memory update cycle and RUN signal (pulse) interval. $SB, $SW Up- Set the update cycle for $SB and $SW. The cycle can be set to between 1 and 256. date Cycle Intervals of RUN Set the communications interval for writing RUN signals. The interval can be set to Signal (Pulse) between 1 and 256.
Page 205 $SB, $SW Update Cycle field. RUN Signal Pulse Interval The RUN signal ($SB0, $SB1) is output after $SB and $SW are refreshed the number of times set for the RUN Signal Pulse Interval.
Page 206: History
Reference ♦ The $SB bits and $SW words that are not selected in the Initial Value for the System Memory Dia- log Box are set to not communicate with the PLC, and can be used. (When bits and words are not selected, it does not indicate that their use is prohibited.)
Page 207: Comm-All
Setting Details Number of Opera- Set the number of logging records to be saved in a single file. The number of re- tion Log Records cords can be set to between 0 and 1,024. Set to 0 if it is not necessary to save records.
Page 208 NS-Designer.) 3. When serial port A is not used, click the Comm-All Tab in the System Setting Dialog Box, and change the serial port A setting from PLC to None.
Page 209 System Setting Dialog Box before setting the host address in $SB or $SW. Until the System Setting Dialog Box is closed, the settings that existed prior to the changes are still enabled, and the new host setting cannot be specified in the system memory allocation addresses.
Page 210 NS-Designer Operation Manual Local Network Table The local network table is shown on the left side of the Routing Table Setting Dialog Box. The setting for Serial Port A, Serial Port B, Ethernet, and Controller Link Tabs are shown. Number...
Page 211 The remote network table provides the node and network address corresponding to the initial relay point (first point the data must pass) en route to a target network (end network) not directly connected to the local PLC. The table specifies the route from the relay point to the end network.
Page 212: Detailed
Set the interval of message communications, i.e., the time from starting all communications required on the screen until the next communications are started. The interval can be set to between 2 and 200 The following examples illustrate operation when the interval set here differs from the time required for actual communications.
Page 213 9,600 or 19,200 bps NT Link (1: N) Select the unit number for the 1: N NT Link from 0 to 7. When a 1: 1 NT Link is se- Unit No. lected as the protocol, this setting is not required.
Page 214 Select the data bit length for the bar code reader from 7 or 8 bits. Stop Bits Select the data stop bit length for the bar code reader from 1 or 2 bits. Parity Select the data parity bits for the bar code reader from none, even, or odd.
Page 215 1 and 127. Node Address Set the node address of the PT in the Ethernet network. The address can be set be- tween 1 and 254. UDP Port No. Set the UDP port number to be used. The number can be set between 1024 and 65535.
Page 216 Setting Data Link Tables Data Link tables show the way that data is linked. Data link tables can be set using Controller Link Support Software or the CX-Net (Network Setting Tool). The data link tables can only be specified on the NS-Designer.
Page 217 Data Link Table exists: Used to select the Data Link Table file. A file name with extension .cl3 must be set. Click the Browse Button and select the Data Link Table file. The specified Data Link Table will be resaved as ClkDLink.cl3 in the project folder.
Page 218: Printer
7-1 Settings NS-Designer Operation Manual 7-1-7 Printer Select the Printer Tab Page. Number Setting Details Printer Type Select either ESC/P Raster or BJ Raster as the printer’s control method. Mode Select from the following: • Color • Monochrome • Monochrome (inverse) Orientation Select to change the orientation of the paper.
Page 219: Video
Number Setting Details Video Board Select the type of Video board to be installed in the PT. If this setting is changed, conversion processing will be executed for projects currently being edited. Color which fills blank Set when using an NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit. If the same...
Page 220: Section 8 Testing
Section 8 Testing NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 8 Testing This section describes the test execution methods and test tool. 8-1 Test Function ..............................8-1 8-2 Test Tool...............................8-6...
Page 221: Test Function
4. Click the Start Button to start up the test function and start the test. Reference ♦ If projects and screens are not saved before a test is executed, a dialog box will be displayed con- firming whether to save data when Tools - Test is selected. Save data before executing a test.
Page 222 NS-Designer Operation Manual Switching Screen Display and Style By double-clicking a position on the test screen where no function is located, the screen display and style can be switched using the following procedure. The settings can also be switched from the View Menu.
Page 223 Box that is displayed. • Press the Alt + F4 Keys. 2. A dialog box confirming whether to exit the test will be displayed. Click the Yes Button to exit the test. Reference ♦ When the menu bar is not displayed in the test screen, double-click on the test screen until the menu bar is displayed.
Page 224: Command Buttons
A scroll bar will appear on the right of the menu when there are more than 10 items on the menu. • Test mode: All menu items will be displayed at the same time even if there are more than 10 items.
Page 225 9. Log Data File for Data Log In test mode, only one log data file will be saved for each group. On the PT, up to 999 log data files will be saved for each group. If, however, the output file name that is set is 6 characters or longer, only up to 99 log data files will be saved.
Page 226: Test Tool
NS-Designer Operation Manual 8-2 Test Tool The test tool is used to display a list of addresses set in the functional objects, and to change address values and monitor address status without actual communications being performed with external de- vices.
Page 227: Setting Values
Refer to 2-8 Common Functional Object Functions in the NS Series Programming Manual for de- tails on storage formats. ♦ The values can also be set from the pop-up menu that is displayed by clicking the right mouse but- ton in the address list field.
Page 228 Always on Top The setting for whether to display the test tool on top can be switched under Options - Always on Top. While the setting for displaying the test tool on top is selected, the menu item will be displayed with a check mark.
Page 230: Section 9 Validation
Section 9 Validation NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 9 Validation This section explains the functions used for checking that screen data is correct and displaying a list of errors, based on the validation settings. 9-1 Validation Settings ............................9-1 9-2 Validation Results............................9-2...
Page 231: Validation Settings
Refer to 9-3 List of Validation Items for details. Reference ♦ Even if the Detect incorrect address item is selected and Current Screen is selected for the range, addresses for the following items will not be checked. If Whole Project is selected for the range and the Detect Incorrect Address item is executed, Jump cannot be performed from the validation result to the following addresses.
Page 232: Validation Results
The following dialog box will be displayed after executing validation. • When Validation Is Performed with Before saving screens Selected: The screen will be saved after executing validation. A dialog box is not displayed when this method is used. 9-2-2 Error Detected The Validation Result Dialog Box is displayed after executing validation.
Page 233 NS-Designer Operation Manual Reference ♦ The Validation Result Dialog Box will remain open until the Close Button or the Close Button ( at the top right of the dialog box is clicked. The Validation Result Dialog Box can be reopened after closing by selecting Tools - Validation Result or clicking the Validation Result Button.
Page 234: List Of Validation Items
The touch panel mesh size is 16 × 16 dots for NS12, NS10, and NS5, and 20 × 20 dots for NS8.
Page 236: Section 10 Transferring Data
NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 10 Transferring Data This section explains how to transfer screen data that has been created or edited to and from the PT, and how to retrieve registered data from the PT. 10-1 Transferring Data to the PT............................10-1 10-2 Transferring Data to and from a Memory Card .......................
Page 237: Transferring Data To The Pt
• Setting files Data transfer between • System computer (NS-Designer) and PT. • Projects This section describes transferring data to the PT. Refer to 10-2 Transferring Data to and from a Mem- ory Card to transfer data to a Memory Card. 10-1...
Page 238: Preparations And Procedures Before Connecting
NS Series Setup Manual for details on transferring computer data using a Memory Card. Note: Support varies for the NS-V1 Series PTs and the PT system program version. Refer to 3-3-2 Connecting via USB in the Setup Manual. 10-2...
Page 239 To transfer data, connect the personal computer and PT with a cable. Connect the RS-232C port on the computer to the tool connector on the PT using a cable. Refer to 2-2 Part Names and Functions in the NS Series Setup Manual for the location of PT connectors. Refer to Appendix 6 Preparing Cables for Computer Connection in the NS Series Setup Manual for details on preparing the cable.
Page 240 Section 10 Transferring Data 10-1 Transferring Data to the PT NS-Designer Operation Manual Refer to 6-6-4 Setting Ethernet in the NS Series Setup Manual for details on making settings, such as the IP Address, at the PT. Reference ♦ With NS-Designer Ver. 2.X and earlier versions, data must be transferred via serial cable or Mem- ory Card before transferring data via Ethernet.
Page 241 The baud rate must be set before transferring screen data to a PT connected via modems. Set the se- rial port to be used to a modem connection on the System Menu – Comm. Tab Page, click the Details Button and set the following items.
Page 242 Twisted-pair Cable ESVC0.5X2C Note 1. Refer to 3-8 Installing the Controller Link Interface Unit in the NS Series Setup Manual (Cat. No. V083) for information on mounting and wiring the NS-CLK21 Controller Link Interface Unit. 2. Refer to the Controller Link Support Boards Operation Manual (Cat. No. W307) for information on mounting and setting the NS-CLK21 Controller Link Support Board for ISA Bus.
Page 243 Part Names and Functions in the NS Series Setup Manual for the location of the connector on the PT. Reference ♦ To transfer via USB, the USB driver for data transfer to the PT must be installed in the computer. Refer to 2-2 Installing the NS-Designer for the installation procedure.
Page 244 Section 10 Transferring Data 10-1 Transferring Data to the PT NS-Designer Operation Manual ■ Data Transfer Flow To transfer data to PT, follow the steps given below. Start transfer program. Refer to the following sections System program: Refer to 10-1-5 Transferring •...
Page 245 ■ Procedure for Transferring Data Use the following procedure to transfer data to the PT. In this section, only an outline of the procedure is provided. The actual step may differ depending on the type of data being transferred. For details, re- fer to 10-1-3 Transferring Project Data, 10-1-4 Transferring Screen Data, and 10-1-5 Transferring the System Program.
Page 246 1. Select Select Project from the Mode Menu on the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. 2. Click the Select Project Button, and then select a project. (This step is necessary only to send a specific project. The default selection is the project data that is currently being created. Usually it is not necessary to select a project.)
Page 247 10-1-3 Transferring Project Data. 7. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed. Click the Start Button to start the transfer. 8. If any of the following items differ between the source and destination, a warning message will be displayed.
Page 248 Even if you click the No Button, a confirmation dialog box to restart the PT will be displayed again when you exit the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. If the Yes Button is clicked, the PT will be re- started. If the No Button is clicked, it will become necessary to restart the PT directly. If the Cancel Button is clicked, the window will return to the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box.
Page 249 NS-Designer Operation Manual Screen Display on PT The transferred screen is displayed. Reference ♦ If a communications error occurs or the PT cannot read the transferred data normally and an error occurs, perform data transfer again from the beginning. 10-13...
Page 250: Communications Settings For Ns-Designer
Ethernet, Serial, Modem, Controller Link, or USB communications. transmission Click the OK Button. The dialog box will be closed and the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box will return. Click the Connect Button in the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. After the connection is estab- lished, the PT will automatically switch to the following window and go into transfer-wait state.
Page 251 • Are the cables connected properly? • Is the PT turned ON? Is the startup message that is displayed directly after turning ON the power dis- played? Note ♦ When transferring data using Ethernet or Controller Link, data can be sent to other nodes on the network unintentionally, so always select the node carefully.
Page 252 Select this option to automatically generate the node address of the computer from the IP address. If automatic detection is used, the node and IP address do not need to be input on the conver- sion table on the Ethernet Tab Page in the System Settings.
Page 253 Make the following settings on the Driver Tab Page. Field Item Details Shared RAM Set to the same value as the DIP switch on the Controller Link Address Support Board. Interrupt Level Set to the same value as the jumper pins on the Controller Link Support Board.
Page 254 Make the following settings on the Modem Tab Page. The settings on the Driver Tab Page do not need to be made if the following settings are made on the Modem Tab Page. Field Item...
Page 255 Set the parity to “none.” Stop bits Set 1 stop bit. Reference ♦ If the option to Auto-reset after the transmission is selected, the PT will be automatically reset and the phone line will be disconnected after transfer has been completed. 10-19...
Page 256: Transferring Project Data
Increase this time only if there are excessive communications errors. time 10-1-3 Transferring Project Data Use the following procedure to transfer all data for a selected project to the PT or a Memory Card. Procedure: Downloading Project Data Display the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box.
Page 257 Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box is closed. If the Yes Button is clicked, the PT will be re- started. If the No Button is clicked, you will have to restart the PT manually. If the Cancel Button is clicked, the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box will return.
Page 258 Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box is closed. If the Yes Button is clicked, the PT will be re- started. If the No Button is clicked, you will have to restart the PT manually. If the Cancel Button is clicked, the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box will return.
Page 259: Transferring Screen Data
Click the Connect Button. The computer will be connected to the PT. Select the screen data to transfer from the list box for the NS-Designer. Click the Select Update Screen Button to automatically select only screen data with different modification dates between the computer and PT or Memory Card.
Page 260 When an automatic reset after transfer has not been set, the following dialog box will be displayed at the computer when the data transfer is finished. The PT must be restarted to run the project that has been transferred. Click the Yes Button to restart the PT.
Page 261: Transferring The System Program
Even if the No Button is selected, the confirmation message shown below will be displayed when exiting the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. If the Yes Button is clicked, the PT will be restarted. If the No Button is clicked, it will become necessary to restart the PT directly. To return to the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box, click the Cancel Button.
Page 262 Even if the No Button is clicked, the confirmation message shown below will be displayed when exiting the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. If the Yes Button is clicked, the PT will be restarted. If the No Button is clicked, it will become necessary to restart the PT directly. To return to the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box, click the Cancel Button.
Page 263 If the system program is transferred to the PT, the screen data in the PT will not be deleted. When transferring the system program, match the version of system program and project data before oper- ating the PT.
Page 264 Even if the No Button is selected, the confirmation message shown below will be displayed when exiting the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. If the Yes Button is clicked, the PT will be restarted. If the No Button is clicked, it will become necessary to restart the PT directly. To return to the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box, click the CANCEL Button.
Page 265: Transferring Data To And From A Memory Card
PT and the NS-Designer (personal computer). 10-2-1 Preparations for Transferring to a Memory Card in PT To transfer data between a Memory Card inserted in the PT and the NS-Designer, select the transfer method, and make the settings beforehand.
Page 266 Section 10 Transferring Data 10-2 Transferring Data to and from a Memory Card NS-Designer Operation Manual Data Transfer Flow Use the following steps to transfer the data between a Memory Card and the NS-Designer. Start Memory Card transfer. Set communications. Transfer data.
Page 267: Procedure For Transferring Data To A Memory Card In The Pt
NS-Designer Operation Manual 10-2-2 Procedure for Transferring Data to a Memory Card in the PT Use the following procedure to transfer data between a Memory Card inserted in the PT and the NS-Designer (personal computer). Click the Windows Start Button and select Programs - OMRON – CX-One - NS-Designer - Memory Card Transfer.
Page 268 Connect Button again after checking the following items. - Communications Method - Node Address - Cable Connection Select the files or folders from the file list in the Memory Card Transfer Dialog Box to execute the transfer, deletion, and creation of new folders. 10-32...
Page 269: Data Transfer Using Spma
Ethernet, or Controller Link network. When transferring/monitoring data, such as a ladder program, from the CX-Programmer, users can also send it to the PLC through the PT connected with the PLC by a Serial, Ethernet, or Controller Link network. Note ♦...
Page 270: System Configuration
Network communications), CX-Programmer Ver. 3.1 or later is required . To transfer screen data to a PT through a PLC, one of the following CPU Units (Lot No. 030201 and later) is required. CPU Units and lot numbers not listed in the following table do not support this func- tion.
Page 271 ♦ To send screen data to a PT through a PLC that is connected with a PT by a Serial network, the PT must be connected to the built-in RS-232C port or peripheral port on the PLC’s CPU Unit. The screen data cannot be transferred to a PT connected with the RS-232C port on a Serial Communications Board or a RS-422A/485 port of the PLC.
Page 272: Procedural Example
This section describes data transfer from the NS-Designer to a PT connected either an RS-232C port or a peripheral port on the PLC’s CPU Unit by a Serial (1:N NT Link) connection through a PLC con- nected with the computer by serial (Peripheral bus) connection. In this example, the cable between the computer and the PLC is connected to the peripheral port on the PLC and the cable between the PLC and the PT is connected to the RS-232C port on the PLC.
Page 273 Settings on the PT It is not necessary to make settings when connecting a PLC with a PT by serial 1:N NT Link commu- nications. For information on connection methods for 1:N NT Links, refer to Section 4 Connecting the Host to Serial Port in the NS series Setup Manual.
Page 274 Input the response monitor time. Increase the time only when there are frequent communications error. Set the Port to the COM port to use to connect the computer to the PLC. Here COM1 is set as and example. Click the OK Button in the Serial Setting Dialog Box.
Page 275 Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. If the YES Button is clicked, the PT will be restarted. If the NO Button is clicked, it will become neces- sary to restart the PT directly. To return to the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box, click the Cancel But- ton.
Page 276 Input the network address of the Ethernet Unit. Here, 3 is input. Reference ♦ Turn OFF pin 5 on the DIP switch on the PLC’s CPU Unit when connecting a device other than a computer running the CX-Programmer (such as a PT or host computer). ♦...
Page 277 Click the Add Button to display the IP Address Setting Dialog Box. Set the same Node Address and IP Address as those set in the Ethernet Unit. Here, 6 is set for Node Address and 192.168.0.6 is set for the IP Address as examples.
Page 278 Input the response monitor time. Increase the time only when there are Time frequent communications error. Set the Port to the COM port to use to connect the computer to the PLC. Here COM1 is set as an example. Click the OK Button in the Serial Setting Dialog Box.
Page 279 10-3 Data Transfer Using SPMA NS-Designer Operation Manual 10. Set the Network Address between the PT and PLC (the value set in the local network table using CX-Net). Here, 3 is set as the Network Address for Ethernet communications. 11. Set the Node Address of the destination PT for the Node Address. Here, the node address of the PT is input.
Page 280 Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. If the YES Button is clicked, the PT will be restarted. If the NO Button is clicked, it will become necessary to restart the PT directly. To return to the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box, click the Cancel Button.
Page 281 Unit Number Local Network Address Settings on the PT There is no need to make settings when connecting a PLC with a PT by Serial (1:N NT Link) connec- tion. Setting the Communications Method Open the desired project on the NS-Designer and select File - Screen Data Transfer. The Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box will appear.
Page 282 Input network address and node number of the PLC’s Ethernet Unit for the Network and Node of the FINS destination address. Here, 1 is set for the Network and 6 is set for the Node as an ex- ample.
Page 283 Set the IP address of the PLC’s Ethernet Unit. 10. Input the IP address of the PLC’s Ethernet Unit. Here, 192.168.0.6 is set for the IP Address as an example. 11. Click the OK Button in the Network Settings Dialog Box.
Page 284 Click the Connect Button in the Screen Data Transfer Dialog Box. After completing the connection, the screen on the PT switches to the following screen and the PT will wait for the data to be trans- ferred. Here, the entire project will be transferred as an example.
Page 285 IP Address: 192.168.0.6 Network Address: 1 Node Address: 6 Note: Refer to the Chapter 9 Ethernet Connection- Setting an Ethernet Unit in the Tutorial Manual for details on settings. Set the Node Address and Network Address of the PLC Controller Link Unit.
Page 286 Gateway Node Address (Controller Link Unit’s node address). Click the OK Button to return to the System Setting Dialog Box. Transfer the above settings along with any desired screen data to the PT. At this time, connect the PT directly to the computer. Perform normal screen transfer without selecting Pass Through PLC.
Page 287 Input network address and node number of the PLC’s Ethernet Unit for the Network and Node of the FINS destination address. Here the network address is set to 1 and the node number is set to 6 as examples.
Page 288 11. Click the OK Button in the Network Setting Dialog Box. 12. Set the Network Address between the PT and PLC (the value set in the local network table using CX-Net). In this example, 3 was set as the Network Address for Controller Link communications and so set 3.
Page 289 NT Link). Settings on the Computer 1. Start up CX-Programmer. Then, set the IP address of the PT in the IP Address on the Network Set- tings - Driver Tab Page. 2. Click the Network Tab and set the items in the table below.
Page 290 NS-Designer Operation Manual Reference ♦ The node set from the Network Tab Page is fixed at 1. Transfer will not be performed correctly if another number is set. Be sure to set 1. After completing the settings, establish online connection and transfer the data (e.g., ladder pro- gram).
Page 291 Next set the subnet mask. In this example, 255.255.255.0 is set. Next, click the Add Button at the bottom left of the dialog box to display the IP Address Setting Dialog Box. In this example, the node address and IP address set for the PT and computer are set.
Page 292 NS-Designer Operation Manual Settings on the Computer Start up CX-Programmer. Set the IP address of the PT in the IP Address on the Network Settings - Driver Tab Page. Click the Network Tab and make the following settings. Item Setting FINS Source Address –...
Page 293 Section 10 Transferring Data 10-3 Data Transfer Using SPMA NS-Designer Operation Manual After completing the settings, establish online connection and transfer the data (e.g., ladder pro- gram). Transferring Ladder Programs Refer to the manual for the CX-Programmer for details on transferring ladder programs.
Page 294: Section 11 Printing
Section 11 Printing NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 11 Printing This section describes functions provided for printing. 11-1 Printing Project Information ........................11-1 11-2 Printing Page Information........................11-4 11-3 Previews..............................11-8 11-4 Outputting to an RTF File........................11-9 11-5 Headers and Footers..........................11-10 11-6 Margins ..............................11-12...
Page 295: Printing Project Information
Select the information to be printed. Printing Items List Lists the items selected in No. 1, above. Print to File Outputs the selected items to an RTF (rich text format) file instead of a printer. Inverse Print Reverses black and white when printing. Preview Button Click this button to see a preview of the printed image.
Page 296: Printing Samples
Some samples of printer output are shown below. Project Information, Top of Each Page The project file name and project title are printed. Screen/Sheet Title Lists Only the titles of screen pages that have been created are printed. Alarm Setting List High Middle...
Page 297 Section 11 Printing 11-1 Printing Project Information NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual Password Settings System Data 11-3...
Page 298: Printing
Prints a list of the properties of the functional objects in each screen. 1. Select File - Print. 2. The Print Dialog Box will be displayed. Select the Page Information Tab and select the range to be printed. 3. Select the information and ranges to be printed. (Click the Details Button to set the information to be printed.)
Page 299 Prints information on the specified screens. Printing Items List Lists the items selected in No. 1, above. Print to File Outputs the selected items to an RTF (rich text format) file instead of a printer. Inverse Print Reverses black and white when printing. Example:...
Page 300: Printing Samples
NS-Designer Operation Manual 11-2-1 Printing Samples Some samples of printer output are shown below. Project Information, Top of Each Page The screen page number and screen title are printed. Screen Hard Copy Functional Object List Property Settings The property settings on each tab page are printed.
Page 301 Functional Object List to a CSV file. Refer to 5-9 Listing Functional Objects Used for details on operating procedures. ♦ With data block tables, only the settings for each tab page in the Property Settings Dialog Box are printed. Settings for each data block field (e.g., communications addresses, data formats, keypads) are not printed.
Page 302: Previews
A preview window will be displayed. Operating procedures for the preview window are the same as those for the standard Windows® preview window. Example for Printing Page Information 3. To return to the Print Dialog Box from the Preview Window, click the Print Button in the Preview Window. Reference ♦...
Page 303: Outputting To An Rtf File
NS-Designer Operation Manual 11-4 Outputting to an RTF File The selected project or page information can be printed to an RTF (rich text format) file. RTF files can be edited with MS Word and other word processing software. The procedure for outputting to an RTF file is as follows: 1.
Page 304: Headers And Footers
Headers and footers can be added to the documents to be printed. The header is the margin at the top of the page and the footer is the space at the page where the page number, date, time, and text strings can be printed.
Page 305 Item Details Position The insertion position for text strings in headers and footers can be set to left, center, or right. Items Use the following procedure to set the items to insert. 1. Place the cursor at the insertion position.
Page 306: Margins
11-6 Margins Set the distances from the edge of the paper to the printed characters. The project or page information will be printed inside the area bounded by the margins. The header and footer will be printed in the margins.
Page 308: Section 12 Importing/Exporting Csv Files
This section describes the methods used to import and export property information for functional objects as CSV files. The CSV files that are exported can be edited using spreadsheet software or a text editor and then reimported to set functional object properties in a "batch" operation.
Page 309: Exporting Csv Files
A dialog box to specify the location in which to save the CSV file will be displayed. Reference ♦ When exporting CSV files on Windows 2000 or XP, Unicode or ASCII can be selected as the output code. To translate a label, for example from Japanese into Chinese, using Excel, select Unicode.
Page 310: Editing Csv Files
♦ Objects and screens cannot be added or deleted from the CSV file. ♦ When the file is closed, a message warning that some changes may be lost if the file is saved in the current format may be displayed. This will not adversely affect PT operation.
Page 311: Importing Csv Files
3. A dialog box will be displayed to select the CSV file to import. Specify the file and click the Open Button. 4. A dialog box to notify that the import operation has been completed will be displayed. Click the OK Button.
Page 312 Validation An error list will be displayed if any errors are found during validation when importing. To edit the CSV file, click the Edit CSV Button. The spreadsheet software or text editor will be started and the imported CSV file will be opened.
Page 313 Row number, screen page number, ID number, and error detection identifier For the previous dialog box, there is a mistake in the CSV format of the Numeral Display Object with ID number NUM0003 located on screen page number 0 on line 9.
Page 314 • Text color ♦ If label attributes are applied to a CSV file that has been reedited, such as by adding screen data, and then imported after label attributes were applied, the label attributes will also be applied to the previous data for the selected label name.
Page 316: Section 13 Multi-Language Display
NS-Designer Operation Manual Section 13 Multi-language Display This section describes the settings required for multi-language display on the PT screen using the label switching function or the indirect specification function, or by importing/exporting CSV files. 13-1 Overview..............................13-1 13-2 Creating Multi-language Display Screens ....................13-2...
Page 317: Overview
Japanese, English, and Chinese. NS-series PTs use the label switching function, the object character string indirect reference function (e.g., for list selection or text), and the CSV file import/export function to implement multi-language displays.
Page 318: Creating Multi-Language Display Screens
Additional setting for input locale nese, Hangul (input system setting) Note: The PC settings are used by other functions as well and so be sure to make these settings before creating a multi-language display screen. Reference ♦ Use Windows 2000 or XP when creating multi-language screen data with NS-Designer. The crea- tion of multi-language screen data is not possible with Windows 95, 98, ME, or NT.
Page 319 Setting the Input Locale for Western European Languages The windows shown in the following explanations are for Windows 2000. 1. Open Control Panel – Regional Options and select the Input Locales Tab Page. Click the Add Button. • In Windows XP, open Control Panel – Regional Options and select the Languages Tab Page.
Page 320 Simplified Chinese option and click the OK Button. The Windows CD-ROM may be re- quired at this point. 3. After the OK Button is pressed, a prompt asking whether or not to restart Windows will be dis- 13-4...
Page 321 Hangul. Select Traditional Chinese and Korean in the list box. Adding the Input Locale 1. Open Control Panel – Regional Options, select the Input Locales Tab Page, click the Add Button, and add Chinese under Input locale. • In Windows XP, open Control Panel – Regional Options, and select the Languages Tab Page.
Page 322: Inputting Multi-Language Characters In Ns-Designer Property Settings
The method for inputting multi-language characters in NS-Designer property settings is explained be- low. 1) Inputting Multi-language Characters in Property Settings Using IME 1. Select the language to be input either after clicking the indicator on the Windows taskbar or by us- ing the Alt and Shift Keys. 13-6...
Page 323 In this case, install it from Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs – Add/Remove Windows Com- ponents. The following image is for input in English. If the input locale is switched to another language in the way mentioned later, the keyboard display will change accordingly.
Page 324 It is started by selecting Programs – Accessories – System Tools – Character Map. Depending on the Windows setup, it may not be installed. In this case, install it from Control Panel – Add/Delete Programs – Add/Delete Windows Components.
Page 325: Displaying Multi-Language Characters Using Indirect Object Specification
Unicode format. Unicode format also allows multi-language display to be used for the log output of alarm/event history and the import/export of CSV files. The objects for which data can be read or displayed using Unicode are given in the following table. Object name...
Page 326 Section 13 Multi-language Display 13-2 Creating Multi-language Display Screens NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual Text Objects Data Block Objects 13-10...
Page 327: Creating Multi-Language Display Screens Using The Csv Import/Export Function
1. Setting the Number of Labels and Creating a Screen (Preparation) Before creating a screen, set more than one for No. of Labels on the Project Property Dialog Box to switch languages during machine operation. Then, create a screen in English in the usual way.
Page 328 Edit the CSV file with a version of Excel that supports Unicode (Excel 2000 or 2002). Make sure that the CSV file is loaded from the Open Dialog Box opened from the File Menu on Excel and opened by starting the Text File Wizard. If the CSV file is opened without starting the Text File Wizard (opened by drag-and-drop or by associating the file type with the program), according to Excel specifications, Unicode data may not be loaded correctly and garbled characters and improper line-feed may appear.
Page 329 3. Exported CSV files are read using Excel. Select Open from the File Menu in Excel and then select the CSV file to be edited in the dialog box. Specify Text Files in the Files of type field, and then open the selected file.
Page 330 NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual The Text Import Wizard will open. Select the format of the original data in the Original data type field and click the Next > Button to proceed to the next step. Deselect Tab in the Delimiters field, and select Comma. Click the Next > Button to proceed to the next step.
Page 331 Input the translation details below the cell of the label name corresponding to the lan- guage to be used in the display. After editing is completed, save the file. Specify Unicode Text in the Files of type field. 4. Import text files using NS-Designer. Always check whether the project is the pre-edited version before importing the file.
Page 332 Section 13 Multi-language Display 13-2 Creating Multi-language Display Screens NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer Operation Manual Original language Translated language 13-16...
Page 334: Appendices
Appendices NS-Designer Operation Manual Appendices These appendices provide reference information for using the NS-Designer. Refer to them as required. Appendix 1 Quick Reference ......................... A-1 Appendix 2 Objects ............................A-12 Appendix 3 Shortcut Keys..........................A-16 Appendix 4 Version Information........................A-17 Appendix 5 Resource Report........................
Page 335: Appendix 1 Quick Reference
Appendix 1 Quick Reference This appendix lists where to look for information on the various functions of the NS-Designer. "Programming Manual" refers to the NS Series Programming Manual (Cat. No. V073-E1-@) and "Cross Reference" refers to the NS Series Cross-Reference provided on the NS-Designer CD.
Page 336 Open Sheet). many other screens 2. Apply the sheet (File - Apply Sheet) to display it on the re- quired screens. Changing only a por- Create the portion to be switched as a frame object (Functional...
Page 337: Numeral Display & Input
Manual Sec- ON/OFF status ON/OFF status of the PLC bit. tion 2-12 Displaying an alarm or 1. Set the display message and the PLC bit in the alarm/event Programming event message based Manual Sec- settings (Settings - Alarm/Event Setting). on PLC bit ON/OFF tion 2-13 2.
Page 338: String Display & Input
Text string file Label Alarm/Event Summary & History Displaying recipe data 1. Create a data block table object (Functional Object – Data Programming Manual Sec- Block Table). tion 2-16 2. Set the data block to be displayed on the General Tab Page of the Property Settings Dialog Box.
Page 339 Writing recipe data 1. Create a data block table object (Functional Object - Data Programming Manual Sec- to PLCs Block Table). tion 2-16 2. Set the data block to be written on the General Tab Page of the Property Settings Dialog Box.
Page 340 Command Button). Programming objects it as a library object Manual Sec- 2. Set Key button on the General Tab Page of the Property Set- with tion 2-9 ting Dialog Box and create a button to send the specified text buttons string or command code to the input field for the specified functional object.
Page 341 2-11 Tab Page in the Property Setting Dialog Box. buttons 3. Select indirect specification of the text string and set the PLC source address. 4. Create a String Display and Input object (Functional Object - String Display & Input).
Page 342 Manual Sec- ject - Numeral Display & Input). setting the scale for and input tion 2-11 2. Select Unit or Scale on the General Tab Page in the Property numeric data Setting Dialog Box. Opera- Changing the screen Layout - Grid...
Page 343 Section 5-1 tional objects of the ble). same type 2. Select the type of object to be created in the table as the Ta- ble type in the Property Setting Dialog Box. Confirming PLC bit Section 5-11 Used Tool - List Up Addresses Used.
Page 344: The Ns-Designer
Manual Sec- 2. Click the object during PT operation. A dialog box will appear tion 2-17 to set the time and date. 3. Input a new time and date into the dialog box to change the time and date. Screen 2000/06/02 2000.06.02...
Page 345 Appendix 1 Quick Reference NS-Designer Operation Manual Item Procedure Reference Making fixed objects flash Use the Flicker Tab Page of the Property Setting Dialog Box for Programming Manual Sec- each object. tion 2-6 Testing project data offline Use Tool - Test.
Page 346: Appendix 2 Objects
NS-Designer Operation Manual Appendix 2 Objects Object type Object name Shape Switches DIP switch, horizontal DIP switch, vertical Seesaw 1 Seesaw 2 Seesaw 3 Selector Micro switch 1 Micro switch 2 Lever Pushbutton, round Shape changes with status of address A-12...
Page 347 Appendices Appendix 2 Objects NS-Designer Operation Manual Object type Object name Shape Switches Pushbutton, square Shape changes with status of address Lamps Round Shape changes with status of address Octagon Shape changes with status of address Square Shape changes with status...
Page 348 Appendices Appendix 2 Objects NS-Designer Operation Manual Object type Object name Shape Others Conveyor Dialog box Robot 1 Robot 2 Others Pipes and Audio Switch Valves Tank Valve (Handle) Valve (Relief) Pipe Blower A-14...
Page 349 Appendices Appendix 2 Objects NS-Designer Operation Manual Object type Object name Shape Pipes and Hopper Valves Pump Symbols Basic Check Box Arrow Valve Pipe Pump A-15...
Page 350: Appendix 3 Shortcut Keys
Group Ctrl + G (when more than one object is selected) Ungroup Ctrl + U (when grouped objects are selected) Ctrl + ↑, →, ↓, or ← (when Snap to Grid is selected) One dot shift Tools Validation Ctrl + E...
Page 351: Appendix 4 Version Information
Information on the version of NS-Designer can be displayed. Select Help - About NS-Designer. The NS-Designer Dialog Box will be displayed. The corresponding NS-Designer version number will be shown in place of x.xx. Click the OK Button to close the dialog box.
Page 352: Appendix 5 Resource Report
Appendix 5 Resource Report NS-Designer Operation Manual Appendix 5 Resource Report A resource report can be generated to display the file size of screen and sheet files (extension IPW). Select Tools – Resource Report. The Resource Report Dialog Box will be displayed. Item...
Page 353: Appendix 6 Error Messages
Appendices Appendix 6 Error Messages NS-Designer Operation Manual Appendix 6 Error Messages The error messages displayed on the NS-Designer are listed in the following table along with probable countermeasures (in alphabetical order). Message Countermeasure Address after replacement is not set.
Page 354 Click the New Category Button in the Library Dialog (Max:4096). Register it to other folder. Box and create a new category to place the objects in. Cannot restore to the currently edited pro- Open another project or restart the NS-Designer and ject.
Page 355 NS-Designer. Failed to import CSV file. Check to be sure that the file to be imported is in CSV format and repeat the operation. Failed to open communications with the Exit Screen Data Transfer of NS-Designer if this mes- PLC.
Page 356 File check sum error. The file is corrupted. Redo the file using backup data. The specified filename has already been Set the output file name for the data log group to a name reserved in the System. Change the file- other than Trend.
Page 357 NS hardware to change the communi- cation method. Operation failed. Check to see if the specified category or file has been opened by another application and repeat the opera- tion. It is also possible that data has been corrupted.
Page 358 Start address is larger than the end ad- Set the start address so that it is smaller than the end dress. address. Start address is not set.
Page 359 PT power supply. again after restarting NS hardware. Cable connection. Is the PT started? (If it is not started, end the transfer program and start the PT.) When transferring via serial communications, check the communications cable and the COM port that is being used.
Page 360: Appendix 7 Connecting Cable Specifications
Refer to the following information when preparing a connecting cable for the NS-Designer. A cable is not required if Memory Cards are going to be used. A-7-1 Serial Cable The cable is wired as described next depending on the type of RS-232C connector on the computer being connected. • Computers with a 25-pin Connector...
Page 361 Multi-core shielded cable (Fujikura Ltd.) CO-MA-VV-SB 5P x 28AWG Multi-core shielded cable (Hitachi Cable Ltd.) Note: Use a connector hood on the computer-end connector with screws that match the specifications of the connector on the computer. A-7-2 Ethernet • Ethernet Connector Pin Arrangement ⋅...
Page 362: Appendix 8 Details Of Clk Status
Node 30 Node 31 Node 32 n + 4 (Reserved) n + 6 0 to 14 Local Data Link Participation Not used Status 0: Local node data link not participating or data link inactive 1: Local node data link participating A-28...
Page 363 Appendices Appendix 8 Details of CLK Status NS-Designer Operation Manual Address Status Contents (start address = n) n + 7 0 to 7 Data Link Status Node 1 8 to 15 Node 2 n + 8 0 to 7 Node 3...
Page 364 Appendices Appendix 8 Details of CLK Status NS-Designer Operation Manual Address Status Contents (start address = n) n + 24 Data Link Normal Operation Node 17 Status Node 18 Node 19 Node 20 Node 21 Node 22 Node 23 Node 24...
Page 365: Appendix 9 Converting Data Between Different Versions Of Ns-Series Products
System Program and Screen Data Version The versions of screen data that can be used on the PT depend on the version of the system program installed there. The “screen data version” is the version of the program selected when screen data is created on NS-Designer.
Page 366 Appendix 9 Converting Data between Different Versions of NS-series Products NS-Designer Operation Manual NS-Designer and Screen Data Version The versions of screen data that can be read and created depend on the NS-Designer version. Con- vert the data as required with NS-Designer before reading it. Item...
Page 368 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the cover of the manual. Cat. No. V074-E1-07 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.
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