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6-1 Operating Modes and System Menu
The System Menu can be used to set various PT settings by operating the touch switches on
the screen. The following diagram shows the menu configuration in the System Menu. Refer
to 6-1-4 Using the System Menu for details on System Menu operations.
6-1-1
Mode Configuration
The NS-series PTs have the following operating modes.
Mode
System Menu:
RUN mode:
TRANSFER mode: Data transfer with
ERROR mode:
6-1-2
System Menu Configuration
The System Menu items and functions are as follows:
System Menu
Displays the System Menu, and sets each of the settings for the PT.
Displays screens, allows data input, and communicates with each device.
CX-Designer:
Memory Card transfer:
Fatal error:
Non-fatal error:
Initialize:
Initializes or saves operation log, alarm/event histories, data log,
Save:
error log, and formats screen data, initializes internal holding
memories, provides a function to remove the Memory Card, and
sets the system language.
PT:
Sets the system startup waiting time, screen saver, key press
sound, buzzer, backlight, and calendar check. Also makes the
settings for the printer connected to the PT and the alarm moni-
tor registration method.
Project:
Displays the project title, number of labels, history recording
method, and addresses allocated to the system memory. Dis-
plays and sets the screen numbers displayed at startup time.
Password:
Sets the password functions (including passwords with levels).
Also sets and changes passwords.
Comm:
Sets the communications conditions for serial ports A and B, a
modem (data transfer), Host Link, Ethernet, and Controller Link.
Data Check:
Checks the stored screen contents without communications.
Special Screen:
Displays the operation log, alarm history, error log, device moni-
tor, communication test, version display, capture data, and PLC
data trace, and performs video configuration. Also lists devices
connected to the USB port.
Hardware Check:
Performs a hardware check, such as checking that the touch
panel is operating properly.
6-1 Operating Modes and System Menu
Uploads and downloads screen data and sys-
tem programs between the CX-Designer
(computer) and PT.
Uploads and downloads screen data and sys-
tem programs via the Memory Card.
Stops processing (operating) and displays error mes-
sage.
Continues processing (operating) without displaying error
message.
6-3
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