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1. Convert Application Converts opened application NTXS Memory Status Displays statistics of the used memory Font Editor User can edit the fonts by the Font Editor utility Image conversion to bmp User can convert any image format to bmp format Page 46 Configuration Software Help Menu Help Menu as the name suggests offers help for the user application m E File Communicate Utilities Help Index F1 About MT x5 Index Lists all the Help topics About NT XS Displays the software version number Page 47 Configuration Software 5 4 Create New Application Select New from File menu or click on the New Application button NT X5 File Communicate Lltilibies Open Glase Ctrl F4 5 sae 86 Information Print AlL F4 Exit In the dialog presented select NT XS model and press OK New Application When button is pressed dialogue box will be presented which will ask for the exact model type Select product type Please select product type Product type NT35 57121B E C 35 5 123 C NT35 57124B E NT35 5T126B E 5232 CMOS 485 422 on bath ports with ATC Configuration Software Check NTXS Settings from Define menu or Press F3 key or click on the NTXS Settings button It may not always be necessary to change these settings E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Lltilib
2. ppyMMTT D Cancel Help Display Date Object The date can be displayed on the NTXS display by placing a Display Date object To display the object click on the Date button zal Place Date Object on the screen To edit the format double click on the object In the dialog box the user can either select DD MM YY format or MM DD YY format User can also display the day of week for NT3S models This object is available only if the model selected has RTC option enabled Time and Date Time 55 Date DD MM rr C MM DD rY Cancel Help Page 56 Configuration Software Display Alarm Object An Alarm object displays an alarm immediately after an alarm is triggered Alarm text is defined in the Alarms dialog box To place an Alarm object click on the Alarms button al Alarm objects can be edited by double clicking on the object placed on the screen Alarms Dialog box will enable user to select the fields to be displayed in an Alarms object Sequence and length of each field can also be varied Alarms tag and text must be defined from Define Alarm window Alarm Window Options x Select From Selected Alarm Text Down Format Length 8H Active C YIN C Yes No Acknowledged Yes No Print C YIN Yes No Cancel Help Alarm type Real Time Historical Display Rectangle Object User can
3. C Global Tasks Copy Tag DODUT to STR Copy ATC to Tag DMOO050 1 Page 70 Configuration Software 5 6 Save and Download Application Complete application has to be saved Click Save from File main menu or press F2 key on the PC keyboard NT X5 c program files omron nt zs 1 003 projects 11 File Define Communicate Utilities Help Open Clase Ctrl F4 OR Save as Information Print c program Filesomrornt xs 1 00a projects 111 pzrm Exil Alt F4 A dialog box will be presented Select required directory to save the application Enter the name to save the application Click Save button Save NT x5 Application Save ine Projects j Fe MT35 Demo pzm My A m Documents Deskto p Documents ci Eg T Metwork File name Save as type 5 amp pplications pem L ancel E Page 71 Configuration Software Application has to be downloaded to NTXS From Communicate menu click Communication Port select appropriate communication port of your PC Connect the programming cable between your PC and the NTXS From Communicate menu click Download E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Utilities Help Communication Port OR Susi dcus Ver SM Download Upload In the download dialog box check Application radio button Press button to download application
4. F Tag database Alarms Application Tasklists Fa Hide Project Tools In Tags dialog box select the Node Tag type Register enter Tag name and finally select number of bytes for the Tag Press Add to accept the Tag After adding all the tags press Close button Tags Port Mode Block Butels Tag Mame Close Delete 1 dg Node 000 Operator Panel HT xS unit Data Registers Read Write Add Tag Type Register Coil or Bit addressed Register Size 2 bytes 0000 0993 Change Register D ODDO 0000 Tag Mame 40 chars Eancel wa oao Select Screens from Define menu or Press F6 key or click on the Screens button E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Lltilibies Help 5 Settings F3 EH Network Configuration F Tag database Application Keys FF Alarms F8 Application Tasklists Fa Hide Project Tools Page 51 Configuration Software New Screen dialog box will appear In New Screen dialog box enter the Screen number Screen Name and Screen description information This is for programmers reference only This information is NOT displayed on the actual NTXS Screen Associated Screen option is available only when at least one screen has already been defined Click OK to enter the Screen Editor Window For NT3S models the window content is slightly different Option for Base and Popup screen a
5. Fiegister Value Register Text Emu Hegister T ag DOOOO dO Data Type Format Unsigned integer eit Leading zeros blank istopesation we Oto 55535 2nc operation 0 to 55535 Register Text Object is a value dependent text object User can define different text strings for different ranges of register values When the value is between a defined range corresponding text is displayed First select the register from the Tags list Now enter low limit high limit and text for that range Click Accept button to accept the entered data Now click Add to enter new limits and corresponding text x Close Type BitTex RegisterValue 4 Register Test DOOOO dO Lowy limit High Limit Test Heading within Limits Overflow Define new range Delete Lowe Limit High Limit Test qu m 0 0ta 55 Configuration Software Display Time Object Time can be displayed on the NTXS display by placing a Display Time object To display the object click on the Time button Place Time Object on the screen To edit the format double click on the object In the dialog box presented the user can either select HH MM SS format or HH MM format This object is available only if the model selected has RTC option enabled Time and Date x Time 55 C HH MM Wate
6. Data entry keys These keys can be used only when a data entry object is placed on the screen Data entry has to be initialized first to start using these keys To initialize data entry press a key with definition Accept data entry This key has double action on first press this key initializes data entry On second press the data entered is accepted and the data entry focus is shifted to next data entry Sequence of data entry objects is same as sequence of creation of data entry objects i Clear data entry Clears data entered in the data entry field ii Cancel data entry Cancels the data entered and exits data entry mode ii Accept data entry Initiate data entry on first press Accept data entered on second press If data entered is invalid original data is restored data entry focus is switched to next data entry field Page 31 Understanding NTXS Features iV Switch to next data entry y Accepts the current data entered and data entry focus is switched to next data entry field Increase value by 1 Value of the data entry variable is increased by 1 vi Decrease value by 1 Value of the data entry variable is decreased by 1 vii Increase digit by 1 Value of the current digit being entered in a data entry object is increased by 1 viii Decrease digit by 1 Value of the current digit being entered in a data entry object is decreased by 1 ix Shift value to left All the digits in the data entry are
7. If the limits for x or y axis are passed in indirect manner and if they are wrong then appropriate error message is displayed in the error message window of the trend object This object is only available in NT3S models 4 3 Keys Touch screen keys NT2S models have keypads whereas NT3S models have touchpanels for user input User can define keys as per the application requirement NT XS software enables user to define key tasks Most of the tasks men tioned in the task list are supported as keys tasks 4 3 1 Keypad Keys can have two types of definitions Local and Global Any key can have different tasks for different screens This is Local definition of the key Each key on the keypad can have Local definition Local Key has precedence over Global Key definition Global definition for any key is same for the application When a key needs same definition for all the screens this key can be defined as a global key with no local definition This saves time of application programmer 4 3 1 Touchscreen Keys Touchpanels have touchscreens for user input User can place bit buttons word buttons and numeric keypad objects on screen These objects are nothing but keys with various definitions There are no Global and local keys for touch screen keys All the key objects defined are screen specific Only in case of popup and associated screen the key on active screen can overlap that on the base screen Key on the active screen will be sensed Ke
8. Configuration Software Define Menu This menu defines the application In the main window of NT XS software bottom line of the icons is dedi cated for this menu E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Lltilibies Help 5 Settings F3 Network Configuration F Tag database F5 SCrEENS Fe Application Keys F7 Alarms F8 Application Tasklists FQ Hide Project Tools NTXS Settings Defines NTXS settings Network Configuration Defines PLC node node ID etc Tag DataBase Defines tags to be used in the application Screens Defines screens Application Keys Defines application keys Alarms Defines alarms in the application Application Task List Defines Power on and Global Task list Page 45 Configuration Software Communicate Menu Communicate Menu Downloads uploads application to from NTXS E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Utilities Help Communication Port Download Upload Communication Port Sets COM port for communicating with NTXS Download Downloads Application to NTXS Upload Uploads Application from NTXS Utilities Menu Utilities Menu informs the user about the memory used for the application convert application change fonts E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Utilities Help Convert application NT x3 Memory Status Font Editor Image Conversion to bmp
9. Up to 65534 screens can be defined depending on the application memory available Touch screen products have two different types of screens Base screen and Popup screen Base screen is the normal screen Popup screen can be displayed only when required on the base screen Page 33 Understanding NTXS Features User should know some Screen basics while working with screens 1 Number Each screen must have a unique Screen Number Please refer to following table for details on Screen number Touch panels Keypad Panels Base BaseScreen 1 65000 Popup Screen 65001 65534 2 Name User may want to give different names to screens Screen name can be upto 20 characters long These screen names will not be displayed on the product s actual screen These names will only be displayed in the configuration software The screen name will be displayed in the screens window This information is stored in the application but not downloaded to the unit 3 Description Description of screen can be added for more info on the screen Description is displayed only in Screen Information window of each screen This information is stored in the application but not downloaded to the unit 4 Password Access levels can be achieved by introducing a password for a screen Password value can vary between 1 9999 When Password is set to O screen is not protected Unless user enters the correct password the screen will not be displayed Any screen ca
10. present on the screen Numeric Keypad object assigns tasks for the Touch Keys in the specified area Procedure to edit a coil is as follows Page 35 Understanding NTXS Features 1 Press key with definition Accept Data Entry generally key legend is ENT to initiate data entry mode Data entry mode is indicated by flashing the complete coil data entry object 2 Use keys with definition Increase Digit by 1 or Numeric keys 0 and 1 to edit coil data 3 Press key with definition Accept Data Entry generally key legend is ENT to accept the data entered 3 Register Data Entry 10 11 Registers internal or external with Read Write permission can be modified using this object For NT3S models data Entry can not be performed unless a Numeric Keypad or a Popup keypad is present on the screen Numeric Keypad object assigns tasks for the Touch Keys in the specified area Procedure to edit a register is as follows 1 Press key with definition Accept Data Entry to initiate data entry mode Data entry mode is indicated by flashing the last digit of the register Key with definition Clear Data Entry clears the data in the object Key with definition Cancel Data Entry cancels the data entered and exits data entry mode 2 Use Numeric keys 0 through 9 to edit register data For models without numeric keypad use keys Increase Digit by 1 and Shift Value to Left To edit signed data use Sign keys t
11. EV2 5VDC 10 on PLC port NT2S SF123B EV2 5VDC 10 on PLC port NT2S SF125B E 24VDC 1096 1 5W maximum on Power Port NT2S SF126B E 5VDC 1096 on PLC port NT2S SF127B E 5VDC 1096 on PLC port NT3S ST121B E 24VDC 1096 3 5W maximum on Power Port NT3S ST123B E 24VDC 1096 3 5W maximum on Power Port NT3S ST124B E 24VDC 1096 3 5W maximum on Power Port NT3S ST126B E 24VDC 1096 3 5W maximum on Power Port Power and communication wiring must be in accordance with Class I Division 2 wiring methods Article 501 4 b of the National Electrical Code NEPA 70 and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction A THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I DIVISION 2 GROUPS A B C AND D OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY B WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I DIVISION 2 C WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR AREAIS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS gt gt gt Please follow the instructions given below while making power supply connections for models Follow the wiring diagram on the sticker of the unit which shows terminals To make a connection strip about 7mm of insulation of the wire turn the connector screw counter clock wise until the gap is wide open Insert the wire all the way in and turn the screw clockwise until it is tight Wire lengths should be minimum Wires should run in pair
12. Max 15 Text Test OFF 15 Font 5 Language 1 Font 5 Language 1 Fill Pattern Ci Test Color EN Text Color Em Patter Color Background Background 0 61 Word Lamp Object To draw the object on NTSS click on the Word Lamp button jo Place the object on the screen A dialog box with two pages will be presented Tag State Properties and General Attributes decide how the object will be displayed State defines the range of the State tag word tag For each state different Lamp styles and texts can be defined Word Lamp Generic square J C Page 62 Configuration Software Single Bargraph Object To draw the object on NT3S click on the Single Bargraph button Place the object on the screen User can select style to plot a bar for the specified word tag Maximum and Minimum limits specify the range of the tag to be plotted Select Pen color Fill color and fill pattern from the Objects toolbar Data Unsigned integer ba Min n lt Low lt High Lirnits Max 100 Low lt High lt 65535 E Left to Right Right to Left Direction C Bottom to Top C Top to Bottom Cancel Help Page 63 Configuration Software Multiple Bargraph Object To draw the object on NTSS click on the Multiple Bargraph button Place the object on the screen User can select number of bars style and bar width Individua
13. T ext Alarm 0 001 Alarm 1 002 Alarm 2 005 Alarm 3 Delete Ir Groups of Alarms o O00 015 of group pono 190 Accept Alarm Humber 003 0007 015 oven Alarm Test alarm 3 Discard Page 69 Configuration Software Once all the screens are completely defined user has to define the Power on Application Task Power on Application Task is like a boot up sequence for the unit Tasks mentioned here are performed immediately after the unit is powered on Here user has to specify the screen to be displayed after the unit is powered on User can also use a PLC or NTXS tag to define the screen to be displayed User can either use Goto Screen task or Copy tag to STR task Goto task will write specified screen number to Screen Triggering Register STR and display the screen specified by STR Copy tag task will copy the specified PLC tag to Screen Triggering Register Screen Specified by STR will be displayed Default Power on task is Goto Screen 1 If user wishes to perform some tasks continuously these tasks should be defined in the Global Task List This completes the application Now this application has to be saved and downloaded Global tasks are not mandatory Application Power on and Global Task lists Select a Task ta add El Help Power on Tasks Goto Screen number 00001 Copy Ple block DMOO012 COM J of 10 to lt 5 DO
14. below 1 Define consecutive or discrete alarms from Define Alarm window Definition contains the alarm text and print selection 2 In Screen Definition place Alarm object on the appropriate location Alarms will be displayed only if the current screen has an alarm object If the current screen does not have an alarm object alarms will not be displayed 4 5 Application Task List Application task list allows user to define tasks to be performed after unit is powered on or while application is running Application task lists are of two types 1 Power on tasks Power on tasks are performed after NTXS unit is powered on These tasks are like a boot sequence for NTXS which are performed only once after power up Using these tasks user can initialize some regis ters Goto a particular screen after power up etc Please note that user MUST specify the screen to be displayed after poweron This can be done either by Goto screen task or Copy tag to STR task 2 Global tasks Global tasks are performed regularly till the application is running on the unit These tasks are useful when the user wants to perform some tasks repeatedly Page 39 5 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE In this Chapter Vv WV Introduction to NT XS Software Installing NT XS Software NT XS Software Basics Create a New Application Save and Download Application Configuration Software 5 1 Introduction to Configuration Software NT XS NT XS is Micro
15. complete following message is displayed NT3S STxxxB E Boot Version No firmware Download Firmware If unit stops functioning totally please follow steps given below to recover the unit Erase application Download a demo application If unit functions properly maybe the application previously downloaded was wrong If unit still fails to function properly erase firmware Download firmware and application again Page 82 8 2 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 Diagnostics and Maintenance Maintenance Clean all sides of the unit using a isopropyl alcohol solution Use a clean soft piece of cloth Do not use a rough cloth as it may produce scratches on the unit Take proper care while cleaning the keypad of the unit especially the LCD window Also take care that the LCD window does not come in contact with the material that has an abrasive surface Do not use benzene paint thinner or other volatile solvents Do not use any chemically treated cloth wipes or rags Tighten the mounting brackets evenly Make sure the panel is not dirty or warped and that it is strong enough to hold the unit Please note keys on the keypad are only for finger operation They should not be pressed with pointed tools or any other such items This will cause key failure or other malfunctioning may occur Do not apply a force any greater that 30 Newton s to the keys Always tighten the connector screws after conne
16. draw rectangle on the NT3S display by using a Rectangle tool To draw the object click on the Rectangle button Place the tool on the screen drag required size is reached edit the object double click on the rectangle In the dialog box the user can select size and location of the rectangle Two types of pen fill color and eight types of fill patterns are available and can be selected from the Objects toolbar Rectangle t x Dimensions Tap Left Paint A 83 Width E Top Let Poit fg 06 Height 7 1 9 Cancel Page 57 Configuration Software Display Ellipse Object User can draw ellipse on the NT3S display by using an Ellipse tool To draw the object click on the Ellipse button Place on the screen drag required size is reached To edit the object double click on the object In the dialog box the user can select size and location of the Ellipse Two types of pen and fill colors are available and can be selected from the Objects toolbar gt Dimensions Tap Left Paint A 100 Width TopLeft Point Height ay 9 Cancel Display Rounded Rectangle Object User can draw rectangle with rounded corners on the NT3S display by using a Rectangle tool To draw the object click on the Round Rectangle button Place on the screen drag till required size is reached To edit the object double click on the object In the dialog box the user can
17. of the cross is not pressed in this time NT3S resumes normal operation Touch the center of the cross with a pointed object stylus recommended 3 You will get a next screen showing a cross at the top right of the screen Again this cross remains on the screen for approximately 6 seconds If center of the cross is not pressed in this time NT3S resumes normal operation Touch the center of the cross with a pointed object stylus recommended The screen has now been calibrated 4 Unit will be restarted Normal function of the NT3S can now resume 8 1 2 Procedures for erasing application or firmware In some cases it may be necessary to erase firmware and or application Procedures for erasing firmware and application is given below Application erase procedure for NTSS is as follows 1 At power ON press the top right corner of the NT3S screen for 2 seconds 2 Following message is displayed Erase Application Press Bottom Right corner to confirm 3 Now Press Bottom right corner to confirm Application erase 4 After application erase is complete following message is displayed setup loaded Download Application Firmware erase procedure for NT3S is as follows 1 At power ON press the bottom left corner of the NT3S screen for 2 seconds 2 Following message is displayed Erase Firmware Press Bottom Right corner to confirm 3 Now Press Bottom right corner to confirm Firmware erase 4 After firmware erase is
18. or AC power mains to the DC input will make unit unusable and may create an electrical shock hazard to personnel Such a failure or shock could result in serious personal injury loss of life and or equipment damage DC voltage sources should provide proper isolation from main AC power and similar hazards Wiring diagram for NTXS Pin description of the power connector for NTXS models is as follows 24VDC 2 3 Communication Ports NTXS models have two communication Ports One port of NT2S models has RS232 CMOS signals This port is used to connect to PLC The other port has RS232 signals and this port is used for receiving configuration setup and printing NT3S has Multi Signal ports meaning RS232 RS485 CMOS signal level ports NT3S units can simultaneously communicate with two devices on these serial ports Units can receive data from PC on either of the ports Both the ports are also capable of Serial Printing Each port has to be configured for their function Even if both the ports are connected to PLC user can download data from NT XS software on either of the ports For Programming cable details please refer to Appendix Different cables are required for different devices Cable details for any particular device are given in the Operation Manual of that device Pin description of the communication Ports for NT2S and NT3S models is as given in following pages Page 21 Hardware NT3S ST121B E Com1
19. 1000 4 4 Radiated Susceptibility Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 Emissions EN55011 CISPRA System Components Unit with LCD display Membrane keypad Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 8 Introduction NT2S SF123B EV2 Specifications Power 5VDC 10 from PLC Display 2 lines of 16 characters Backlit LCD Bezel IP65 rated Keys 6 keys with tactile feedback LEDs 2 LEDs Communication One CMOS port for connecting to PLC Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 Non condensing Immunity to ESD Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Immunity to Transients Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Radiated Susceptibility Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 Emissions EN55011 CISPRA System Components Unit with LCD display Membrane keypad Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 9 Introduction NT2S SF125B E Specifications Power Display Bezel Keys Memory Communication Temperature Humidity Immunity to ESD Immunity to Transients Radiated Susceptibility Emissions System Components 24VDC 1096 1 5 W maximum 2 lines of 16 characters Backlit LCD IP65 rated 20 User definable keys with tactile feedback 24Kbytes Application Memory One RS232 CMOS port for connecting to PLC and one RS232 port for Programming and Printing to 50 C 10 to 90 Non condensing Level 3 as per
20. 3S models 3 3 PLC Communication NTXS can communicate with a PLC without any change in the NTXS hardware To communicate with a PLC NTXS unit needs 1 Proper Communication Driver for the PLC 2 NTXS PLC communication cable 1 Communication Driver for the PLC Each PLC has a defined protocol for communicating with any device Communication Driver is downloaded in to NTXS unit along with the firmware Communication driver varies from PLC to PLC This driver enables the unit to talk to a specific PLC such as Omron PLCs 2 NTXS PLC Communication Cable Proper NTXS PLC cable is required for error free communication with PLC Please refer to the table given on next page for details on cables for different models Page 26 Cable references for connection to plc s peripheral ports Getting Started NTXS type Cable type PLC type Note NT2S SF121B NT2S CN212 V1 CPM1A NTXS are externally powered with CPM2A 24VDC NT2S SF125B NT2S CN215 V1 CQM1 peripheral connector NT3S ST121B NT2S CN223 V2 CPM2C NT3S ST123B mini peripheral NT3S ST124B connector CJ1 NT3S ST126B CS1 NT2S SF122B NT2S CN222 V1 CPM1A NTXS are powered from the plc s NT2S SF123B NT2S CN225 V2 CPM2A peripheral port NT2S SF126B peripheral connector CQM1 NT2S SF127B NT2S CN224 V1 CPM2C mini peripheral connector CJ1 CS1 NT3S ST121B Hefer to Appendix Xtra drive NTXS are externally powered with NT3S ST123B Cab
21. C1000 4 3 Emissions EN55011 CISPRA System Components Unit with LCD display Membrane keypad Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 12 NT3S ST121B E Introduction Specifications Power Display Bezel Touch Screen Memory Communication Temperature Humidity Immunity to ESD Immunity to Transients Radiated Susceptibility Emissions System Components 24VDC 10 3 5W maximum 192 x 64 Pixels Monochrome Graphical Backlit LCD IP65 rated 4 wire Analog resistive Touch Screen 120Kbytes Application Memory Two RS232 RS485 CMOS ports for connecting to PLC Programming and Printing to 50 C 10 to 90 Non condensing Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 EN55011 CISPRA Unit with LCD display touch screen and RTC Power Supply connector Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 13 Introduction NT3S ST123B E Specifications Power Display Bezel Touch Screen Memory Communication Temperature Humidity Immunity to ESD Immunity to Transients Radiated Susceptibility Emissions System Components 24VDC 1096 3 5W maximum 192 x 64 Pixels Monochrome Graphical Backlit LCD IP65 rated 4 wire Analog resistive Touch Screen 120Kbytes Application Memory One RS232 RS485 CMOS and one RS232 CMOS
22. IEC1000 4 2 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 EN55011 CISPRA Unit with LCD display Membrane keypad and RTC Power Supply connector Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 10 Introduction NT2S SF126B E Specifications Power 5VDC 10 from PLC Display 2 lines of 16 characters Backlit LCD Bezel IP65 rated Keys 20 User definable keys with tactile feedback Memory 24Kbytes Application Memory Communication One RS232 CMOS port for connecting to PLC and one RS232 port for Programming and Printing Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 Non condensing Immunity to ESD Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Immunity to Transients Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Radiated Susceptibility Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 Emissions EN55011 CISPRA System Components Unit with LCD display Membrane keypad Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 11 Introduction NT2S SF127B E Specifications Power 5VDC 1096 from PLC Display 2 lines of 16 characters Backlit LCD Bezel IP65 rated Keys 20 keys with tactile feedback Communication One CMOS port for connecting to PLC Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 Non condensing Immunity to ESD Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Immunity to Transients Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Radiated Susceptibility Level 3 as per IE
23. LC Data This object can be used to view PLC NT XS data To place embedding object click on Display NT XS or PLC Data Tool amp In the dialog box user can select either Bit Text Register value or Register Text Bit Text displays text depending on the status of a coil or bit Register Value displays the value of the register User can scale the register value by performing math operations on the tag value Register Text displays text depending on the value of a register Text is defined for various ranges of a register tag To add Bit Text object select Bit Text in the Display NTXS or PLC Data dialog box In the window user can enter text to be displayed depending on the state of a Coil x pee l Ok Type 9 Bit Text C Register Value Register Text Sem Lance Cance Coil T ag bO Bit On Test Bit DF Text Hi zh La PN Page 54 Configuration Software To display value of a word tag select Register Value type in Display NTXS or PLC Data window The window will now change to display Register options Select the register to be displayed Select the Data type and Format to display the register User can scale the value by performing math operations 1st and 2nd math operation set the math operators Leading Zero Blank option decides whether zeros preceding the value will be displayed or not If this option is enabled then register value will be displayed without Leading Zeros x Type BitText
24. Pin Name Description Number O 2 DR Direction Control 3 231 D Transmit 232 5 GND 6 CMOSTXD j TransmtCMOS 7 RX Receve232 CMOS 8 RD Receive232 CMOS 9 Page 23 Hardware NT2S SF121B E SF122B E SF125B E SF126B E Come Port Serial Port Port Type DB9 Female Pin Name Description Number TD Transmit RS232 RX ReceiveRS232 GND NT2S SF123B E SF127B E Com 1 Port PLC Port Port Type DB9 Male Name Description nie 57 6 CMOS TXD Transmit CMOS Receive CMOS Receive CMOS Page 24 3 GETTING STARTED In this Chapter Introduction Application Tags Screens Keys and Tasks PLC Communications Getting Started 3 1 Introduction Each NTXS communicates with one or two devices over its serial ports to get the information required by the operator PLC term is used for any device mainly PLC controller Inverter Information could be the value of a PLC register or the status of a PLC coil bit This information is displayed on the LCD display of the unit If required NTXS can also change the values of PLC registers coils Supported PLC s list is shown in the Network Configuration window of the Setup Software 3 2 Application Tags Screens Tasks and Touch Screen Keypad Microsoft Windows based configuration software NT XS configures the NTXS units Co
25. Read this User Manual thoroughly before installing and operating NTXS This document is based on information available at the time of its publication While efforts have been made to be accurate the information in this document may not cover all the details or variations in hardware or software Features described herein may not be present in all hardware Omron reserves the right to update information in this publication without prior notice 1 2 Introduction to NTXS NTXS Series operator interfaces provide a man machine interface to PLC systems and communi cate to PLC s using its serial communications ports Configuration of NTXS Each NTXS has to be configured using the NT XS Software before connecting it to the PLC NTXS IBM Cable Normal Operation After configuration is completed NTXS should be connected with a PLC to start the system 1 PLC port of unit To PLC Programming Port Connecting Cable 2 PLC Introduction 1 3 How NTXS Works The NTXS follows a specific sequence for performing the tasks defined by the user in the application The sequence is as shown below Power up Message Power up Task Complete IBM Communication Re Start Re establish PLC Communication Check Screen Number same Screen Numbe Perform After Hiding Task f
26. Select Firmware Set appropriate com port Connect Power and programming cable to the NT3S ST121B E unit Download firmware Downloading from Computer to NT X5 X Communication 1 Download Application Firmware Application Fant The NT 5 unit may contain data in it s memory Download operation will overwrite application in the MT 5 memory This operation is nat reversible IF You sure to download press Download otherwise press Close Download Close Help 9 Now we will download the application to the unit Click download application A window will appear Select application Download application Page 78 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS In this Chapter How Do I Frequently Asked Questions 7 1 How Do I This chapter answers the questions users often ask 1 How do read PLC data To read any PLC data the required tag should be defined in the Tag Database In a screen the tag should be embedded in the required format 2 Can I edit PLC data How Any PLC register coil can be edited except for Read only registers coils Generally System registers and Input coils are Read only Read only registers coils vary from PLC to PLC Please refer to PLC manual for details To edit any PLC data define the tag in Tag Database Place a Data Entry object in a screen Make sure to define the required keys 3 Can keep a record of the Process data NTXS m
27. T3S PLC End DB9 Male XtraDrive connector type 3M TXD 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 RXD 4 RXD 6 RT 7 GND 14 FG Case NT2S End DB9 Male H b fA 10114 3000VE connector 10314 52A0 008 cover Omron order code for XtraDrive connector R7A CNAO1HR Vii 4 RX 9 RX 1 TX 8 TX 5 GND Omron Europe B V Wegalaan 67 69 NL 2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands Phone 31 23 5681300 Fax 31 23 5681388 Website www europe omron com
28. To display the trend of any tag click on the Trend button m Place the object on a required location on the screen In the dialog box presented user can select trending properties like Tag Span time or Span Time Tag Trend label Grids color etc Click OK to accept all the settings Trend Trend Properties Value scale properties Time scale properties Tagi Preview Trend Trend Properties Label oe of fi E Show Grids v Trend Label ag Span time Tag T Ti ren Span 80 Seconds 0000 40 v Font 5 Color EB Fill Color 1 arid Calor EN Error Message Fon 5 Text Color EB Data Type Unsigned int Cancel Apply Page 68 Configuration Software 5 5 Define Alarms Select Alarms from Define menu or Press F8 key or click on the Alarms button E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Lltilibies Help 5 Settings F3 Network Configuration F Tag database F5 a Screens Application Keys Fy Alarms Application Tasklists FQ Hide Project Tools To add alarms click ADD button Select Tag to be monitored Select the Alarm group For first 16 alarms the group is 01 for next 16 alarms group is 02 Alarm number indicates the bit number in the specified tag Alarm text should be added Alarm Text is displayed in the alarm window when the alarm is triggered Humber Alarm
29. User s Manual for NTXS Contents Preliminary Thank you for purchasing NTXS Series product from Omron NTXS Series Products are versatile operator interfaces with Microsoft Windows based configuration Software This manual will help you to safely install configure and operate NTXS Products All the safety warnings and precautions must be followed to ensure proper unit performance and personal safety Warnings used in this manual DANGER Danger Warnings are used to indicate situations locations and conditions that can cause serious injury or death CAUTION Caution Warnings are used to indicate situations and conditions that can cause operator injury and or unit damage If additional information or technical assistance is needed please contact Omron Europe B V Wegalaan 67 69 NL 2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands Phone 31 23 5681300 Fax 31 23 5681388 URL www europe omron com Manual Revisions If you contact us in reference to this manual please include the following document number Name NT XS Manual Document VOSE EN 01 IMPORTANT NTXS Series Products are intended to be operator interfaces to work with PLCs which actually take control actions It is assumed that the user is well acquainted with the PLC system being used Never use NTXS units to perform emergency stop applications It is advised that separate switches be used outside the PLC for ANY emergency stops Any mechanical or electr
30. W maximum 192 x 64 Pixels Monochrome Graphical Backlit LCD IP65 rated 4 wire Analog resistive Touch Screen 120Kbytes Application Memory Two RS232 CMOS ports for connecting to PLC Programming and Printing 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 Non condensing Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 EN55011 CISPRA Unit with LCD display touch screen Power Supply connector Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 16 2 HARDWARE In this Chapter Vv NN Installation Instructions Power Requirements Serial Port PLC Port Hardware 2 1 Installation Instructions NTXS series units should be mounted on a panel Gasket and mounting clamps are provided with each NTXS unit for proper mounting Environmental Considerations Make sure that the unit is installed correctly and that the environmental operating limits are followed see Specifications for NTXS Do not operate NTXS in areas subject to explosion hazards due to flammable gases vapors or dusts NTXS should not be installed where fast temperature variations are present Location Considerations Care should be taken when locating equipment behind the NTXS Ensure that AC power wiring PLC output modules contactors starters relays and any other source of electrical interference are located away from NTXS Particular care should be taken to position Variable speed drives
31. ag Note Please note that If user has selected any non rectangular style for the button coordinates of the bounding rectangle are considered as the coordinates of the object In that case please press inside or on the exact boundry of the button Button Page I E Button Properties General Attributes Operation On f UT NN Language 1 Update Previews Select The On text Off test Label properties are Style Generic square UN Shape DFF Shape applicable for style 1 style 2 only Far bitmap style bitmap and bitmap must be of OFF IH sare size Off state button properties are applicable only if feedback tag in operation page is defined Text Text OFF 15 Fant 57 Language Fill Pattern Test Colar Pattern Ealar Background Text x 15 Font Language rj Text Color Em Background Ci Page 59 Configuration Software Word Button Object To draw the object on 35 click on the Word Button icon Place the object on the screen Dialog box window will enable user to select State properties General Attributes User can define different tasks de pending on different states ranges of a word tag Button display can also be varied depending on the state of the tag General attributes define the label properties and border enable disable Word Button x State Propert
32. and Com2 Ports Port Type DB9 Female Pin Name Description Number 1 1 T Transmite 2 2 Transmit 232 RD Receive 232 CMOS 4 Re Receives 5 GND CicutGround 6 vcc 5VDC_ 8 TC Transmit 9 Rc Receive NT3S ST123B E ST124B E Com 1 Port Port Type DB9 Female Name Description e Ressiwe 82 ONOS 74 Re Cs Nb Circuit Ground Transmit _ Re Reeve NT3S ST123B E ST124B E 2 Port Port Type DB9 Female emm Number 1 O PEE 232TXD Transmit 232 3 RD Receive232 CMOS L4 NC 5 GND CircuitGround 6e vec vp B8 PNG NC Hardware NT3S ST126B E Com1 and Com2 Ports Port Type DB9 Female Pin Name Description Number 2 220D Transmit 232 RD Receive232 CMOS NC 5 GND CiruiGrond 6 v vbe NC o N 25 5 121 5 125 1 Port PLC Port Port Type DB9 Female Pin Name Description Number 1702 2 222 Trensmt232 3 ROD Receive232 CMOS 4 CircuitGround 5 102 66 SVDC 4 8 OR Direction Control 9 PLCATTACH Attach PLC Should be grounded inside the cable NT2S SF122B E SF126B E Com 1 Port PLC Port Port Type DB9 Male
33. and switching power supplies away from the NTXS Panel Mounting Follow the procedure given below for proper mounting 1 Make a cutout of the required size Panel cutout tolerance is 0 1mm 2 Put the gasket behind the bezel see dimensional sketch for details 3 Putthe NTXS unit through the panel cutout 4 Insert the clamps into the case 5 Pullback the clamps until they seat into the retaining slots 6 Tighten the clamping screws in an even pattern until the NTXS unit is secured into the panel This section presents the dimensional sketches and panel cutouts for NTXS models Page 18 Hardware NT2S SF121B EV2 NT2S SF122B EV2 NT2S SF123B EV2 Panel Cutout 92 00 mm x 45 00 mm 1 8 DIN size All dimensions are in mm 27 10 Mounting Screw 60 50 Clamp Bezel 5 Gasket Panel NT2S SF125B E NT2S SF126B E NT2S SF127B E Panel cutout 92 00 mm x 92 00 mm 1 4 DIN size All dimensions are in mm Gasket E X Panel Clamp Mounting E Screw 106 88 25 80 Bezel NT3S ST121B E NT3S ST123B E NT3S ST124B E NT3S ST126B E Panel cutout 132 00 mm x 69 00 mm All dimensions are in mm Panel 140 00 Gasket 131 00 Mounting Clamp e 5 Mounting IR Screw Bezel 31 80 Page 19 Hardware 2 2 Power Requirements Supply voltage requirements for NTXS series models is as follows NT2S SF121B EV2 24VDC 10 1 5W maximum on Power Port NT2S SF122B
34. cation port for communicating with PLC NT3S series models have two Multi Signal communication ports to connect to PLC Page 6 Introduction NT2S SF121B EV2 Specifications Power 24VDC 10 1 5 W maximum Display 2 lines of 16 characters Backlit LCD Bezel IP65 rated Keys 6 User definable keys with tactile feedback LEDs 2 LEDs Memory 24Kbytes Application Memory Communication One RS232 CMOS port for connecting to PLC and one RS232 port for Programming and Printing Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 Non condensing Immunity to ESD Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Immunity to Transients Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Radiated Susceptibility Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 Emissions EN55011 CISPRA System Components Unit with LCD display Membrane keypad and RTC Power Supply connector Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 7 Introduction NT2S SF122B EV2 Specifications Power 5VDC 1096 from PLC Display 2 lines of 16 characters Backlit LCD Bezel IP65 rated Keys 6 User definable keys with tactile feedback LEDs 2 LEDs Memory 24Kbytes Application Memory Communication One RS232 CMOS port for connecting to PLC and one RS232 port for Programming and Printing Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 Non condensing Immunity to ESD Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Immunity to Transients Level 3 as per IEC
35. ce the mouse pointer at desired location on the screen and mark the area of text object while holding the left mouse button Even if no area is marked user can enter the text and later edit the object size A block cursor will blink at the location inside the text outline Now enter text The last character will be overwritten If the INSERT Mode Computer Keyboard is disabled else new character will not be accepted Font sizes can not be selected for NT2S models EJ NT X5 untitled Bl x File Define Communicate Utilities Screen Objects Tools Help X 20x28 1944 fx14 font 10 32 Display Word Lamp Ins Cap Mum Coil Data Entry Object Click on the Data Entry button 24 The mouse pointer will change to the tool shape Now place the mouse pointer at desired location on the screen and click the left mouse button The data entry dialog box will appear This box will allow user to select between Coil and Register Data entry If Coil data entry is selected fields to be completed are Coil Tag and on off text Data entry Popup Screen Type f Col Register Sdn v Keypad Humber 65001 Cance Coil T ag B0000 Hel On Text Text Hot E Cold For NT3S models either pop up keypad should be enabled or a numeric keypad should be placed on the screen A pop up screen pops up only when user selects a data entry object This screen generally has a numeric key
36. cting the communication cables The maximum pull load for cables is 30 Newton s Do not apply loads greater than this Do not use sharp objects for pressing any touch screen key Page 83 APPENDIX In this Chapter Cable Diagrams Appendix A Cable Diagrams Pin Configuration for Programming Cable for NT3S PC End NT3S End DB9 Female DB9 Male d lp Hb j dui RXD_2 2 TXD TXD RXD 5 GND GND Pin Configuration for Programming Cable for NT2S PC End NT2S End DB9 Female DB9 Male d ip Hb RXD 2 2 TXD TXD RXD 9 GND GND Pin Configuration for communication cable between Omron plc RS232 port and NT3S PLC End NT3S End DB9 Male DB9 Male d H b O dui q B FH TXD2 m TXD RXD 3 3 RXD RTS 4 CTS 5 GND 9 5 GND Vi Appendix Pin Configuration for communication cable between Omron plc RS232 port and NT2S SF121 SF125 PLC End NT2S End DB9 Male DB9 Male oor TXD2 RXD 3 RTS 4 CTS 5 GND 9 2 TXD 3 RXD 5 GND 9 PLC Attach Pin Configuration for communication cable between XtraDrive and N
37. e on the screen Screens with numbers from 1 to 65000 are the base screens Screens with numbers from 65001 to 65534 are popup screens 7 Screen Task List Tasks can be triggered at three instances for a screen Page 34 Before showing These tasks are performed before displaying a particular screen on the display While showing Tasks are repeatedly performed while the screen is displayed After Hiding Tasks are performed after another screen is called and before displaying a new screen 8 Screen Properties Screens can be printed on a serial printer Depending on it s printing properties screens can be of three types Print only The screen will be printed as soon as it is triggered The screen will not be displayed Maximum number of characters printed will be set from NTXS Settings menu Display The screen will only be displayed Print once and Display The screen can be printed as well as displayed When screen is called the screen is first displayed and then printed once To print any data on NT3S models user has to select protocol of one of the ports as Native Serial Driver from Network Configuration Communication settings of this port such as Baud Parity Bits Number of columns Terminating characters Maximum characters per screen for the Printer port can be set from the Port Set tings If one port is defined as Native serial driver this port can not be used as a PLC port If none of the ports are defined as Prin
38. e screen width Screen will look like the bitmap shown below 5 untitled Ioj x File Define Communicate Utilities Screen Objects Tools Help x Er gas s no DMB sus BEEN 17 54 object is selected Ing Cap Num Page 76 Goto Screen task list In before showing tasklist add task Write Value to tag Write DMO O In while showing task add task Add a constant value to tag Add 1 to DMO Add Wait task Wait till DMO 500 Add another task Write value to tag Write DMO O Task lists of Screen 1 5 Now we will define the power on task list Goto Application task list Default task is Goto Screen 1 i C Add 1 to Tag DMOOO00 Wait till COM 1 500 Write Oto T ag DIM DELE NEN keb klel Application Power on and Global Task lists BEES i Page 77 Applications Examples T Now we will save the application Save NT X5 Application Save in Projects e Fe 35 Demo pzm My Recent Documents Desktop Documents Computer T Hetwork File name uras Omron Haostlink PI Save as type 5 Applications pzm Cancel E Click OK to save the application 8 Now we will download the firmware to the unit Click download application A window will appear
39. er Select Omron Node Define DM register DMO x Port Block Tag Butels Tag Mame 000101 000 00000 128 0000 2 DU 00002 00 000 50001 011 S000 2 Language Help 00009 00 000 50003 001 50003 14 Comm error on 00004 00 000 50003 001 50003 15 Comm eror on Part Ll ES 00005 OO 000 50005 001 50005 2 Screen trigger register Delete Node Com 1 Omron Host Link Type 000 Operator Panel Mc Coml Model Omron Host Link Read write Add Tag Type Register 4 Coil or Bit addressed Register Size 2 bytes 00000 00018 Change Register IROOOOO 00000 TagName 50 40 chars Eancel w Sl A Page 75 Applications Examples 6 Now we will define the screens Go to Screens Select Text object Select Font size 7 x 14 Place the object in top left corner of the screen Type Select Data entry object Place the object in front of the text object Select Register type data entry Select DMO register Set format as Set high limit as 500 Click OK Select single bargraph object Click in the region below the text object Select DMO register Select data type as unsigned integer Set maximum limit as 500 Set direction as left to right Click OK to place the bargraph Reduce the height and increase the width So bargraph looks like a horizontal bargraph Set the length of the bargraph half th
40. for installing NT XS on your PC Windows Version Microsoft Windows98 or higher Processor PIII or higher Hard disk Space 175 MB or more Serial Mouse Hequired RAM 64 MB or more Display resolution 800 x 600 or better Display colors 16 bit True color or more To install NT XS software from installer CD 1 Place the installation CD into your computer s CD drive 2 Open Microsoft Windows Start program task button is located at the bottom left portion of your screen 3 Select Run and a pop up window appears Type the path and file name for installation setup DiSk1 SETUP EXE Press OK Now setup will install NT XS Setup Software in the directory specified by the user To install NT XS software downloaded from the Omron web site 1 Unzip the downloaded file 2 Run the Setup exe file in the unzipped NT XS folder Page 41 Configuration Software 5 3 NT XS Software Basics The NTXS unit has to be configured before its use in any system Complete configuration consists of defining NTXS Settings NTXS Network Configuration Database Screens and Screens Task List Touch keys if required Global Keys Alarms Global and Power on Task list The complete configuration is stored as an Application This application is downloaded in NTXS 5 3 1 NTXS Settings This menu allows user to edit settings For NT2S models user can edit Printer port options For NT3S models user can edit only
41. ical modification to the units will void all warranties Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Purpose of this Manual 1 2 Introduction to NTXS 1 8 How NTXS Works 1 4 NTXS Series Specifications 2 Hardware 2 1 Installation Instructions 2 2 Power Requirements 2 3 Communication Ports 3 Getting Started 3 1 3 2 Application Tags Screens Tasks and Touch Screen Keypad 3 3 Introduction PLC Communication 4 Understanding NTXS Features 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 Tasks Screens Keys Touch screen keys Alarms Application Task List 5 Configuration Software 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 2 2 5 6 Introduction to Configuration Software NT XS Installing NT XS Software NT XS Software Basics Create New Application Define Alarms Save and Download Application 6 Applications Examples 6 1 Installations and Setup 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7 1 How Contents 28 29 33 38 38 39 40 41 41 42 48 69 71 73 74 79 80 Contents 8 Diagnostics and Maintenance 8 1 Diagnostics 8 2 M Maintenance Appendix A Cable Diagrams 81 82 83 vi 1 INTRODUCTION In this Chapter Purpose of this Manual Introduction to NTXS How NTXS works NTXS Specifications Vv NN Introduction 1 1 Purpose of this Manual The intention of this User Manual is to provide a guide for safe installation configuration and operation of NTXS series Operator Interfaces Ol
42. ies General Attributes Button Properties Style Generic square gt i Color 14 Size 2 ES Text Properties Iv Text Font 5 7 Text Button Language 1 Text Background L Simulate Language 1 Update Preview State Tag 50001 Language State condition and tasks State Ho Low Limit High Limit T ask List 100 Task list for state 1 Add new state Delete state 1 Cancel I Page 60 Configuration Software Bit Lamp Object To draw the object on NTSS click on the Bit Lamp button 24 Place the object on the screen Dialog box with three pages will be presented Lamp properties page defines the display of the actual lamp General attributes defines label properties and border enable disable Operation page defines the feedback tag coil The status of the coil changes the style or the text or both of the lamp This can be a bitmap but can also be a standard lamp style Lamp i x Lamp Froperties General Attributes Operation Dn Language 1 Update Preview Select The On test OFF test Label properties are style Generic square UN Shape OFF Shape applicable for style 1 style 2 only For bitmap style On bitmap and Off bitmap must be of Size OFF same size Off state button properties are applicable only if feedback tag in operation page is defined Test
43. ies Help MT X5 Settings Network Configuration F Tag database F5 Alarms F8 Application Tasklists Fa Hide Project Tools In NTXS Settings dialog box printer port settings Max characters per screen for serial printing for NT2S For NT3S select number of languages Press OK to accept the selections made NT XS Settings E x Printer port setup Baud Fate S600 Humber of Bits g L Parity Mone Humber of columns 80 Terminating character LR LF charg per screen 1580 1 1530 Hardware settings kepad settings Memory Tiauch screen queue size 2 IF queue te ignore Screen saver Enable Time Seconds 500 54007 Humber of tows mi 1 8 First key pressed ast key pressed Humber of calum z 1 8 Input words o 0 32 Float Format 7 High wird Low word of Languages 1 3 Download Font Cancel Help Select PLC to be used in the system Select Network Configuration from Define menu or Press F4 key or click on the Network Configuration button f Low ford High ord Dutput words E NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Utilities Help NT lt 5 Settings F3 Network Configuration Tag database FS OR Screens Fe Goplication Keys Fy Alarms F8 Applicati
44. l bar properties sets Bar tag Bar color Maxi mum and Minimum limits Bar Graph X Bar Graph Properties General Attributes Axis Bar Barz Bar3 4 Simulate Value for bar 1 Value for bar 2 Value for bar 3 Value for bar 4 Bari Bar Bars Bard Update Preview Language Style Ha of bars m Background calor L I Page 64 Configuration Software Analog Meter Object To draw the object NT3S click on the Analog Meter button Place the object on the screen This wizard represents the word register on an analog meter Dialog box has four pages Meter Foreground properties Meter Background properties General attributes Operation Foreground Properties define Meter divisions meter text text font color and display range Background Properties define needle color Meter style and Color range settings General attributes define label properties and border enable disable Operation page defines meter start angle meter end angle word tag for meter and meter range AnalogMeter l Meter Foreground Properties Meter Background Properties General Attributes Operation Value 200 Language 1 bs Update Preview Meter Text Position Font 5 7 E Text Color _ 1 f Bottom Text Lanquage fi Background Divisions Display Range Majar E 1 10 inar 1 5 Page 65 Configuration Software Numeric Key
45. l not be performed till user enters the correct password 8 Can l assign scaling factor for any tag Value of any tag can be converted into the required format by performing Math Operations on it This does not change the value of the actual tag Math Operations can be performed in Display NT XS PLC Data objects Data to be written to a tag can also be manipulated by assigning Math Operations in Data Entry object 9 Can limit the data to be entered in a tag Data entered in any register tag can have high and low limits This keeps a check on the register limits Hefer to Configuration software section for detailed information on how to define an application Page 80 8 DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE In this Chapter Diagnostics Maintenance Diagnostics and Maintenance 8 1 Diagnostics 8 1 1 Touch Screen Calibration Loss for NT3S Touch screens are factory calibrated Calibration is stored in a Flash memory If user faces any of the following problems Any press inside defined object boundary results in three short beeps Undefined area performs a task of some other defined object User will have to calibrate the touch screen of the unit Steps for calibrating the touch screen for NT3S models are as below 1 At power ON press the center of the NT3S screen for more than 2 to 3 seconds 2 A cross is shown at the bottom left corner This cross remains on the screen for approximately 6 seconds If center
46. language option Printer port options for NT3S will be selected in Network Configuration 5 3 2 Network Configuration This menu helps user to select the devices to be connected on both the communication ports This menu also contains details of the device like Model type Node number Communication settings For NT3S models user can select 2 different protocols for two ports IBM communication is the default selection Native serial driver means the port is selected as a printer port User can select the communication param eters for the same 5 3 3 Tags Each register in the PLC memory has a unique address and can be identified by giving a specific name to it This information is stored as Tag Data Base in NT XS Any coil or register to be used in the application must be first defined in the Tag data base 5 3 4 Screens Operator views the PLC data on the screen of the NTXS unit Tasks can be defined for a screen Also the action for touch keys when a screen is acting can be defined 5 3 5 Keys Operator can edit the PLC data or scroll through the application with help of keys 5 3 6 NTXS Alarms Alarms can be defined in the Alarms Window Alarms are defined on a single bit of a word tag All the tags must be defined before defining the Alarms 5 3 7 NTXS Application Task List Application Task List is of two types Power on Task List and Global Task List Power On Task List is performed only once after the unit is powered on G
47. le diagrams 24VDC NT3S ST124B NT3S ST126B Important note For the NT3S models the old version cables NT2S CN212 NT2S CN215 and NT2S CN223 V1 cannot be used For the NT2S models they can still be used Please refer to the Appendix Cable diagrams for making your own cables between NTXS and serial ports of Omron plc s Page 27 4 UNDERSTANDING NTXS FEATURES In this Chapter Vv WV Tasks Screens Keys Touch Screen Keys Alarms Application Task List This chapter explains in detail all the features of NTXS series We recommend that you study this chapter before attempting to configure and use the 5 4 1 Tasks The task list forms the back bone of NTXS Atask can be defined as an action performed by NTXS ata specific instance NT XS Configuration Software allows the user to define tasks to be performed at different instances Instances can be divided into three main types 1 Application a Power on Immediately after the unit is powered on b Global During execution of the application in the unit 2 Screen a Before Showing b While Showing After Hiding 3 Keys Touch Key a Press b Pressed c Released Following table lists the tasks and instances where they can be executed Tasks 5 8 D 2 zu or 5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N Y Y N Y N N Y N Key Specific Task where Y Task supported for the given i
48. lobal Task List is performed till the unit and PLC are communicating Page 42 5 3 8 NT XS Menu Structure After starting up the NTXS software the following splash screen will be displayed Main window will be displayed after the splash screen Main window consists of two main parts Menu Bar and the Tool Station Page 43 Configuration Software Menu bar operates like any standard Windows Menu bar t3 NT X5 File Communicate Utilities Help Click with mouse or use keys in combination with ALT key just like any other standard Windows based software When no application is open above Menu bar will be displayed Am Tool Station consists of icons When the mouse points to any icon a tool tip is displayed Click on the icon to select the particular menu File Menu File Menu handles the file related functions File Define Communicate Mew ro Emme 0 S Ctrl F4 Save Fz 1 od a5 Information OO _ __ Ed Alara E Ru New Creates a new application Open Opens a saved application Close Closes currently open application Save Saves currently open application Save as Saves the current application with a different name Information Application related information can be stored here User can enter his comments here Print Prints application data Exit Exits NT XS Software Page 44
49. n NT3S models Numeric Keypad This object is only available in graphic LCD models with touch panels To edit any data entry object user needs keys with definitions suitable for data entry NT XS software provides a readymade keypad with the required key definitions Numeric Keypad object has 7 different types of keypads Depending on the space available user can place a keypad with required keys It saves user s time to define data entry keys This object is only available in NT3S models Bitmaps This object is only available in NT3S models Stationary bitmaps can be placed on the screen Maximum bitmap size can be 192 x 64 pixels Only monochrome bitmaps can be displayed This object is only available in NT3S models Page 37 Understanding NTXS Features 23 Real Time Trend This wizard plots the instantaneous tag values on Y axis against real time on x axis This object is supported in NT3S models only The method of plotting used is Paper move plotting where every new point is plotted at extreme right on X axis and previous values are shifted to the left You can pass any two byte tag PLC tag or NTXS tag for trending User can plot only one tag in a single trend window and there can be only one such window on any screen Here we can pass the X and Y axis limits at design time as in case of conventional wizards or via tags at runtime The limits for time entered as span on X axis is between 1 second to 86400 second 86400 seconds 24 Hr
50. n be password protected For touch panels a popup window will appear for the user to enter the password 5 Associated Screens Associated screen can be especially useful in cases where one or more objects are common between different screens The common part from all the screens is placed in a screen and this screen is associated with the other screens Any screen can be associated to another screen Advantages of associated screens 1 Saves application memory 2 Saves time of the application programmer Please note Only one screen can be associated to any screen No data entry object can be placed in the screen to be associated User can embed a NTXS tag in associated screen Embedding a PLC tag is not supported in the associated screen User can read the PLC tag in associated screen by coping the required tag to internal tag To embed a PLC tag In Global Task List the required PLC tag should be copied to an internal tag The internal tag can be embedded in the screen to be associated 6 Screen Type For touch panels data entry objects require a numeric keypad to modify the data This keypad occupies space when not in use In such case user can use a data entry object with popup keypad When user clicks on the data entry object a new screen is displayed on the original screen This screen has the required keypad user can modify the data and close the popup screen User can modify the data without the numeric keypad occupying spac
51. n be turned on using this task The bit coil should be a read write coil Turn Bit Off Any coil or bit can be turned off using this task The bit coil should be a read write coil Toggle Bit Any coil or bit can be toggled using this task The bit coil should be a read write coil Copy Tag B to Tag Tag B can be copied to tag A using this task The value of tag B will be unchanged Tag A will be same as tag B Swap Tag A and Tag B Values of two tags can be swapped using this task Tag A value will be copied to tag B and tag B value will be copied to tag A Print Data All the text data will be printed on the serial port Communication settings will be same as defined in NTXS Settings Printer Port Options window Graphical objects will not be printed Set RTC RTC time can be modified using this task User can define keys to increment Hours Minutes Seconds Date Month Year Day of week Page 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Copy Tag to STR This is a very important task which allows user to trigger screens dependent upon any PLC tag Screen Triggering Register is a system register inside NTXS which decides the screen to be displayed PLC tag can be copied to STR Copy Tag to LED Some NTXS units have LED s on the Keypad LED s on the keypad of NT2S can be turned on off depending on the value of a tag The tag should be copied to LED register and the LEDs will display the tag value Dela
52. nfiguration means making the NTXS unit work as per the system requirements For example NTXS can be configured to be used with PLC display register data read from the PLC perform key action to edit PLC data The complete configuration for a unit is termed as Application Application comprises of Tag Data base Screens Key Definitions Alarms and Tasks Each register in the PLC memory has a unique address and can be identified by giving a specific name to it This information is stored as Tag Data Base in NT XS Setup Software Any coil or register to be used in the application is known as a Tag and must be first defined in the Tag data base The LCD display on the NTXS unit displays the PLC data on a Screen PLC data can be arranged on a screen using different objects Operator can control the process by actually changing the value of PLC registers This is possible with the help of the Touch Screen keys Different tasks can be assigned to keys on the NTXS keypad Any register can be constantly monitored if alarms are defined for it When alarm condition is reached the respective alarm is displayed on the screen Once the application is defined firmware for the specific unit and PLC is downloaded and then application is downloaded into the unit NTXS can now communicate with a PLC To download application firmware connect appropriate programming cable to Serial port of NT2S models Setup can be downloaded on any one of the ports of NT
53. nstance N Task not supported for the given instance NA Not applicable Page 29 Understanding NTXS Features Complete list of tasks supported is as follows 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 Goto Screen User can select the screen to be displayed from a list of defined screens Goto Next Screen This task is useful when two screens are in succession Screen is changed to display the next screen If the screen called is not defined Screen not defined message will be displayed and the original screen will be restored Goto Previous Screen This task is useful when two screens are in succession Screen is changed to display the previous screen If the screen called is not defined Screen not defined message will be displayed and the original screen will be restored Write Value to a Tag A constant value can be written to a tag using this task provided the tag is not a read only tag Add a Constant Value to Tag A constant can be added to the current value of a tag using this task Subtract a Constant Value from Tag This task is used to subtract a constant value from the current value of a tag Add Tag to Tag A Contents of Tag B are added to Tag A User must take care to match the tag length and data types of the two tags Subtract Tag B from TagA Contents of Tag B are subtracted from Tag A User must take care to match the tag length and data types of the two tags Turn Bit On Any coil or bit ca
54. nt location is entered as 1 using this task xv Numeric key 2 Data at current location is entered as 2 using this task xvi Numeric key 3 Data at current location is entered as 3 using this task xvii Numeric key 4 Data at current location is entered as 4 using this task xviii Numeric key 5 Data at current location is entered as 5 using this task xix Numeric key 6 Data at current location is entered as 6 using this task xx Numeric key 7 Data at current location is entered as 7 using this task xxi Numeric key 8 Data at current location is entered as 8 using this task xxii Numeric key 9 Data at current location is entered as 9 using this task xxiii Numeric key A Data at current location is entered as A using this task This task is specially used for hex data entry Page 32 xxiv Numeric key B Data at current location is entered as B using this task This task is specially used for hex data entry xxv Numeric key C Data at current location is entered as C using this task This task is specially used for hex data entry xxvi Numeric key D Data at current location is entered as D using this task This task is specially used for hex data entry xxvii Numeric key E Data at current location is entered as E using this task This task is specially used for hex data entry xxviii Numeric key F Data at current location is entered as F using this task This task is specially used fo
55. o modify the sign 3 Press Accept Data Entry key to accept the data entered When a new application is created each key is assigned a default definition by the software Please note that the unit must have above mentioned key definitions to edit any register tag In NTXS default keys for register data entry are ENT ESC and the numeric keys from 0 through 9 Display Coil Status This object displays text defined in the application depending on the bit status Bit on and Bit off text is defined by the user while writing the application Display Register Data This object displays the value of a register The format of the display can be selected from the application Display Register Text This object displays text strings depending on the value of a register Text for various ranges of the register is defined by the user while creating the application Time This object displays time either in HH MM SS or HH MM format Time is displayed in 24 hour format without leading zeros Date This object displays date either in DD MM YY or DD MM YY format without leading zeros Day of the week can also be displayed Alarms This object displays the alarm text when the alarm occurs Alarm condition and text is defined from the Define Alarm window First triggered alarm is at top Alarm condition for alarm should be cleared Each alarm has to be acknowledged Touch key with definition Acknowledge Alarm acknowledges the ala
56. odel can send screen data Alphanumeric data only on its serial port This output can be given to a serial printer and a record of events can be achieved A screen with Print Data task can print all the alphanu meric objects 4 Can change screens using PLC logic Any PLC tag can be copied to STR a system register internal to NTXS and NTXS will display the corre sponding screen User must define the task Copy tag to STR in Global Application Task List Make sure to define screens to all the possible values of the tag to avoid Screen not defined message Please note that the Goto screen Goto next screen and Goto previous screen tasks will not work in this case To change the screen the value of the PLC data should be changed 5 Can perform any task continuously To perform any task continuously define the task in Global Application Task List This task will be per formed till the unit is powered down 6 How Hold any Bit on or off using a key To hold a bit on using a key define Turn bit on task in Key press task list and Turn bit off task in Re lease key task list for the same key 7 How do I keep any screen or any key locked Any screen can be kept secret using the Password feature for NTXS models Password protected screen will not be displayed till the user enters the correct password In case of NT2S Keys can be protected using the key password Task for password protected key wil
57. on TasklisEs Hide Project Tools Page 49 Configuration Software For NTSS models following window will be displayed Select any required PLC on one port set port settings and press Add a Node button Repeat steps to add second PLC Press Close button to close the window Network Configuration ET Node address NTS Operator Panel MT35 ST121B E Delete node Com Comz Protocol IEM Communication Port Settings Protocol IEM Communication Port Settings Model Model onl Hode Eom Node Address 3 31 specific data Address 0 31 PLE specific data Mame 15 characters Hame 15 characters Add a nade zhange node Add anade Ehange nade For 25 models following window will be displayed In Network Configuration dialog box Press Add Node button Now select PLC and PLC Model Assign a Node Address for the node Press OK to accept the selections made and close the window Address NTS PLE Blocks Operator Panel NT25 SF121B EV2 Help Add a node Delete the node Node amp ddess 255 Hode Mame 15 characters FLE BEMe foo Page 50 Configuration Software Select Tag Database from Define menu or Press F5 key or click on the Tags button NT X5 untitled File Define Communicate Lltilibies Help 5 Settings F3 Network Configuration
58. or Previous Screen Password Protected Screen Introduction Valid Screen password Perform Before Showing Task List for new Screen Upload Tag Block Upload Alarm Block Serv Alarm Display Screen Display Associated Screens Serv While Showing Task Check if same key pressed Key Release task Load new keys Page4 Password Protected ey Valid Key Password Serv Key Press Task Page 5 Introduction Introduction 1 4 NTXS Series Specifications Models included in the NTXS series are as follows NT2S SF121B EV2 NT2S SF122B EV2 NT2S SF123B EV2 NT2S SF125B E NT2S SF126B E NT2S SF127B E NT3S ST121B E NT3S ST123B E NT3S ST124B E NT3S ST126B E Please refer to comparison table below Models Power COM PLC port Serial Port HIC NT2S SF121B EV2 24VDC on Power Port RS232 CMOS RS232 Y NT2S SF122B EV2 5VDC on PLC port RS232 CMOS RS232 N NT2S SF123B EV2 5VDC on PLC port CMOS N NT2S SF125B E 24VDC on Power Port RS232 CMOS RS232 Y NT2S SF126B E 5VDC on PLC port RS232 CMOS RS232 N NT2S SF127B E 5VDC on PLC port CMOS N NT3S ST121B E 24VDC on Power Port RS485 RS232 CMOS R8485 RS232 CMOS Y NT3S ST123B E 24VDC on Power Port RS485 RS232 CMOS RS232 CMOS NT3S ST124B E 24VDC on Power Port RS485 RS232 CMOS RS232 CMOS N NT3S ST126B E 24VDC on Power Port RS232 CMOS RS232 CMOS N NT2S series models have one communi
59. pad Page 53 Configuration Software Hegister Data Entry Object To edit a register in the PLC or the unit itself select Register Data Entry in the Data entry dialog box Register Data Entry dialog box allows user to select the tag Data type data format low limit high limit Math 1st and 2 operation In tag selection window there is the list of Tags available where data be written You can select the one you want from the list The list will NOT display any read only registers which can not be modified Data entered can be limited by assigning a Low and a High limit for the data entry Data can be entered in various types namely Unsigned Integer Signed Integer Hexadecimal BCD Binary 1 word and Float Data format should be selected by the user Default format is Unsigned integer Low and High limits restrict the data that can be entered in the register Two mathematical operations can be per formed on the data to be entered For 35 please ensure to either place a Numeric Keypad object on the screen or enable a popup keypad in the data entry object Data entry x Popup Screen ok Type Coll Register hy Keypad 65007 Cancel FReqgister T ag DOOOO d Help Data Type Unsigned integer Format NEN 0 lt Low lt High High limit 65535 Low lt High lt 65535 1st operation Oto E5535 2nd operation Oto E5535 Display NT XS or P
60. pad Object To place Numeric keypad object on NT3S click on the Numeric Keypad button Place the object on the screen This wizard helps user to edit data Numeric keypad can be used on the screen which has a data entry object or it can be used on a popup screen Various formats are available to select most appropriate format This object is generally used on a dedicated data entry screen or a popup screen Key Pad X Key Pad Properties Properties Iseneral Attributes Preview Simulate Language Update Preview ker Gap Size a width j wian HOON 3 Height E Henr 3 E olor far all keys Fey olor Test Ealo LL Fl Hose Button Clase Button Foreground ob Background 3replay Area Display rea Title Bar Dolor Background Cancel Page 66 Configuration Software Bitmap Object To display a user defined bitmap on NTSS click on the Bitmap button In the dialog box presented user can add a bitmap to library delete a bitmap from the library or add a library bitmap to screen User can add any monochrome bitmap with maximum size of 192 x 64 pixels Dimension 118 63 pels Bitmaps in Library Add New Bitmap Add Selected Bitmap To Delete Selected Bitmap Note Click an the bitmap to select it Close Help Page 67 Configuration Software Trend Object
61. ph using this tag We will initialize the tag after the tag value 500 Please follow the steps given below 1 Start NT XS software 2 When the main window is displayed click on the New Application icon Select NT3S ST121B E model J This application is being developed For Omron Host Link PLC Go to Network configuration Network Configuration E Node address Com NTAS Operator Panel MT35 ST121B E Delete node Com Comz Protocol Omron Hast Link Part Settings Protocol IEM Communication Port Settings Native serial driver Model Model Allen Bradley DF1 Eom Aromat FP Series Com Hd Control Techniques PLE specific data Address U PLE specific data 15 characters Mame 15 characters D anfoss drive Address GE 30 Series GE 90 series SNP Mame Idec PLCs Series DL2 5 Mitsubishi FX Modicon Onan Host Link Siemens Step Add a node Change node Toshiba Series Close Help Toshiba Link Part Series PLCs Unitelway D737 57 PLUs YASKAWA Inverters Yokogawa PLC Siemens 5 300 Senes PLCs Page 74 Applications Examples Select Omron Host Link Driver Select communication parameters from Port settings Default communication parameters are 9600 even 7 2 Click Add a node to add the selected node Define tags from the PLC Go to Tag database Define DO NTXS Data Regist
62. port for connecting to PLC Programming and Printing 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 Non condensing Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 EN55011 CISPRA Unit with LCD display touch screen and RTC Power Supply connector Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 14 NT3S ST124B E Introduction Specifications Power Display Bezel Touch Screen Memory Communication Temperature Humidity Immunity to ESD Immunity to Transients Radiated Susceptibility Emissions System Components 24VDC 10 3 5W maximum 192 x 64 Pixels Monochrome Graphical Backlit LCD IP65 rated 4 wire Analog resistive Touch Screen 120Kbytes Application Memory One RS232 RS485 CMOS and one RS232 CMOS port for connecting to PLC Programming and Printing to 50 C 10 to 90 Non condensing Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 2 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 4 Level 3 as per IEC1000 4 3 EN55011 CISPRA Unit with LCD display touch screen Power Supply connector Installation Kit Gasket Two Mounting clamps Note User should order cables separately Page 15 Introduction NT3S ST126B E Specifications Power Display Bezel Touch Screen Memory Communication Temperature Humidity Immunity to ESD Immunity to Transients Radiated Susceptibility Emissions System Components 24VDC 10 3 5
63. ppears in the New screen window Screen Number i 1 65534 Screen Properties Screen Name Screent Display only Password 515545 Description Associated Screens 1 Available Screens Unassociate Cancel Help In the Screen Editor user can define Screen Objects Screen Keys and Screen Task List To place an object click on the respective button in the Objects window Pointer will take the shape of the object once it is moved over the screen Click the mouse at the required location on the screen to place the object All the tag dependent objects will allow user to access the Tag data base from their dialog box Clicking on the Selector button or another object button deselects the object selected Standard Windows operations like Copy Cut Paste Objects Redo Undo etc are available in Tools window Screens can also be duplicated using the duplicate button To exit from the Screen Editor click on the Close button of Screen Window In the following points Screen is explained in detail 0154 File Define Communicate Utilities Screen Objects Tools Help Project tools 1 2 Iz ga es s zs a T Screen 1 5 1 09 55 Display Word Button Ine Cap Mum Page 52 Configuration Software Text Object Click on the Text button The shape of the mouse pointer will change Select the required Font Size Text Foreground color Text Background color Now pla
64. r hex data entry xxix Edit bit on Data at the bit data entry field is set to 1 xxx Edit bit off Data at the bit data entry field is set to O Alarm keys i Acknowledge alarm Acknowledges currently selected active alarm ii Acknowledge all alarms Acknowledge all active alarms This key is available only in NT3S models Previous alarm This key is used to change the real time alarm display window Previous alarm of Triggered alarms is displayed Next alarm This key is used to change the real time alarm display window Next alarm of Triggered alarms is displayed v Previous historical alarm This key is used to change the historical time alarm display window Historical alarms are scrolled to display previous alarm This key is available only in NT3S models Next historical alarm This key is used to change the historical time alarm display window Historical alarms are scrolled to display next alarm This key is available only in NT3S models vii Clear all Historical Alarms This key is used to clear all Historical alarms stored in the memory This key is available only in NT3S models bd 4 2 Screens Operator can view required information on the display of NTXS unit This information can be arranged in such a way that the operator can very easily interpret the information received This can be done by using various tools These tools are the objects Each screen can have various types of objects with different properties
65. rm An Alarm is cleared from the screen when the alarm condition is cleared and the alarm is acknowledged Rectangle User can draw a rectangle of required size and required color using this object User can also fill the rectangle with required color This object is only available in NT3S models Ellipse User can draw an ellipse of required size and required color using this object User can also fill Page 36 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 the ellipse with required color This object is only available in NT3S models Round Rectangle User can draw a rectangle with rounded corners of required size and required color using this object User can also fill the round rectangle with required color This object is only available in NT3S models Line User can draw a line of required size and required color using this object This object is only available in NT3S models Bit Button Bit button object enables user to perform a task User can assign any task to this Touch Key The display of the object can change depending on the status of a coil This selection should be made in the application This object is like a redefinable key without any conditions This object is only available in NT3S models Word Button User can define various tasks for the same Touch key Different tasks are defined for different states of a word tag User can also change the display of the button depending on the sta
66. s with a neutral or common paired with a live or signal wire NTXS 24VDC model is fused internally with a self resetting 60 400mA fuse It is recommended that all input power lines be protected from product failure by a fuse or breaker Adequate strain relief must be provided for the power connector to ensure that vibration does not cause the power connector to be pulled out All the NTXS products are housed in a moulded ABS plastic case which eliminates any electrical shock hazard Hence Safety Earth is not required to be connected to the chassis of the unit The DC ground is not directly coupled to Earth ground internally The unit is designed to operate properly whether or not the DC ground is connected to the Earth ground We do recommend however that if the DC ground has to be connected to the Earth ground the Earth connection Page 20 Hardware should be made to a central star point as poor site earths can introduce noise into a system Do not power unit and inductive loads with the same power supply even though there is enough immunity in the NTXS to withstand the transients present on these lines Avoid using power supplies with large capacitive outputs which may cause problems if power is cycled within a short time period If wiring is to be exposed to lightening or surges use appropriate surge suppression devices Keep AC high energy and rapidly switching DC wiring separate from signal wires Connecting high voltages
67. select size and location of the rounded rectangle Two types of pen and fill colors are available and can be selected from the Objects toolbar RoundRectangle 1 Dimensions Tap Left Paint A 17 Width TopLeft Point pg W Height ss Cancel Display Line Object User can draw Line on the NT3S display by using a Line tool To draw the object click on the Line button 5 Place on the screen drag till required size is reached To edit the object double click on the object In the dialog box the user can select length and location of the line Two types of pen colors are available and can be selected from the Objects toolbar x Dimensions Tap Left Paint A 88 Width EE Top Lett Point Y Height H 3 Cancel Page 58 Configuration Software Bit Button Object To draw the object click on the Bit Button icon H Place the object the screen Dialog box window will enable user to select Button properties General Attributes and Operation Button Properties defines the properties of actual button object General Attributes page is similar for all the wizard objects This page defines the label border properties Operation page defines the action for touch key and Feed back tag Feed back tag status defines the shape of the button on text off text Operation does not vary on the Feedback tag The presentation of the button on the display is decided by the feedback t
68. shifted to left using this task When data entry is initialized unit s digit starts blinking User can edit this digit and shift this digit to tens digit using shift digit to left task After this task is executed another zero is added to units digit User can edit this digit and shift it to left This should be done till data entry is completed Digit can be editted using Numeric Keys and increment decrement digit tasks Move cursor to left Cursor focus is shifted to left using this task When data entry is initialized the cursor focus is set to units positions The digit blinks and data can be editted using Numeric Keys and increment decrement digit tasks When this task is executed tens digit starts blinking Now user can edit this digit When cursor reaches the maximum position it stops shifting User can use Move cursor to right task keys to change the cursor position xi Move cursor to right Cursor focus is shifted to right using this task This task is specially useful when the cursor position has reached maximum digit in a data entry using the Move cursor to left task key If cursor is at maximum position and user wants to edit digit at tens position Move cursor to right task can be used to change the cursor position xii Sign Key Sign of Signed data entry object can be changed using this task xiii Numeric key O Data at current location is entered as 0 using this task xiv Numeric key 1 Data at curre
69. soft Windows based software to configure the NTXS series models by Omron NT XS s tools and easy approach can help you create your applications quickly and easily By using some of NT XS s new features you can be more effective in what you need Whether you need a small application to monitor data or a bigger application for both monitoring and changing data in your PLC The common functionality found among many Windows applications can also be found here and will allow you to quickly adapt to NT XS You can use NT XS to configure NTXS model to work with ANY of the supported drivers NT XS currently supports over 20 PLCs User must first configure NTXS unit for operating with a specific PLC The NTXS communicates with a PLC only after downloading the correct driver and application into the unit The NTXS user should follow the procedure to configure and use the NTXS 1 Create an application for required PLC 2 Apply power to NTXS 3 Connect the programming cable to the communication port of NT2S marked as Serial Port For NT3S any port can be used for downloading uploading 4 Download Firmware i e driver for the PLC NTXS unit requires a PLC driver to communicate with the PLC 5 Download application 6 Now connect to the PLC with the correct PLC cable NT2S SF123B EV2 NT2S SF127B E models do not require any setup PLC should be programmed to work with these models 5 2 Installing NT XS Software System requirements
70. te of the tag Tasks of each state can further be defined for three instances press pressed and released This object is only available in NT3S models Bit Lamp Status of coils be displayed more effectively by using this object Various shapes can be selected from application for two states of a coil This object is only available in NT3S models Word Lamp This object is same as a Bit Lamp except the associated tag is a word type tag Different states values of a tag can be represented by different shapes This object is only available in NTSS models Single Bar Graph User can draw a bargraph of a word tag by using this object User should define maximum and minimum limits direction and fill color Multiple bargraph User can draw up to four bargraphs of four different word tags by using a single object Properties of each single bargraph can be fill color line color bar label bar text language text color back ground tag and limits Common properties of the bars include bar width bar gap background color style display range major and minor divisions etc This object is only available in NT3S models Analog Meter Any tag can be displayed as a meter on the screen using this object Analog meter object has variable range major and minor divisions color for each division needle color meter style meter angle etc Each of the properties define the appearance of the meter on the screen This object is only available i
71. ter ports serial printing will not be done For NT2S models data is printed on the serial port Communication settings for serial printing can be set from NT XS settings window 9 Show Hide Animation Objects on the screen can be hidden flashed depending on the value status of a tag Please refer to Screen objects for details 4 2 1 Screen Objects NT XS software allows the user to arrange the data on the screen in a way that s suitable for the user Screen objects can be used to do so NT3S products support text as well as graphic objects NT2S prod ucts only support text objects Types of objects supported are 1 Plain Text 2 Coil Data Entry 3 Register Data Entry 4 Display Coil Status 5 Display Register Data 6 Display Register Text 7 Time 8 Date 9 Alarms 10 Rectangle 11 Ellipse 12 Rounded Rectangle 13 Line 14 Bit Button 15 Word Button 16 Bit Lamp 17 Word Lamp 18 Single Bar Graph 19 Multiple Bar Graph 20 Analog Meter 21 Numeric Keypad 22 Bitmaps 23 Trend 1 Plain Text Plain text object is useful for displaying any text message on the screen Plain text object is a static object This object can be hidden by applying Animation Properties This object supports Show Hide and Flash animation 2 Coil Data Entry Any coil PLC or internal can be edited using Coil data entry object Coil must be a Read Write coil For NT3S models data Entry can not be performed unless a Numeric Keypad or a Popup keypad is
72. to NTXS unit Following window will be presented for NT2S models Downloading from Computer to NT X5 x Communication Pott COM Application Firmware The NT 5 unit may contain data in it s memor Download operation will eerwrite application in the 5 memory This operation not reversible IF You sure to download press Download otherwise press Close Following window will be presented for NT3S models Downloading from Computer to NT X5 Communication Part COM Download The MT X5 unit may contain data in it s memory Download operation will overnite application in the NT zx 5 memory T his operation i not reversible IF you are sure to download press Download otherwise press Close Download Close Help After downloading the application also download the firmware by using the same method as described above but then selecting Firmware instead of Application This completes the configuration of the unit Now application will be executed Page 72 6 APPLICATIONS EXAMPLES In this Chapter Vv WV Installations and Setup Define Node and Tags Define Screens Define Alarms Load Applications into NTXS Applications Examples 6 1 Installations and Setup We will create a demo application for NT3S with Omron Host link PLC on Com1 and Native serial driver on Com2 We will increment a tag from the PLC Display a bargra
73. y This task is an unconditional delay Any task can be delayed using this task Tags will be updated during this delay After the delay is completed the next task will be performed Wait This is a conditional delay Next task will not be performed till the specified condition is reached Copy NTXS block to PLC block This task enables user to copy NTXS internal tags Data registers and Retentive registers to plc block Copy PLC block to NTXS block This task enables user to copy PLC block to NTXS internal tags Data registers and Retentive registers Copy RTC to PLC block HTC registers in the NTXS can be copied to PLC registers using this task The block of RTC registers is copied to a block of continuous registers from the PLC Goto Popup Screen Popup screen is a temporary screen which can be popped up only when user wants it The popup screen can be popped up when the task with Goto Popup Screen is triggered The Popup Screen will appear on the Base Screen at the pre defined locations This screen should be closed using the close button in the top right corner Two popup screens can not be triggered at the same time User must close one popup screen to open another one Refer to Screens section for details on creating a Popup Screen Key Specific Task Some tasks which need user input can only be performed by a keypad or a touch key These tasks include Data entry Acknowledge Alarm etc Various types of Keys Specific Tasks are as follows
74. y tasks are same as Keypad tasks 4 4 Alarms NTXS supports maximum 256 discrete alarms 16 bits of 16 different tags can trigger alarms Alarm text should be defined from Define alarms window Tags need not be consecutive Any internal or PLC tag can be defined as an alarm tag Each bit that has been defined as alarm bit is continuously monitored and when that bit turns on 1 an alarm is triggered This alarm is placed in an container This alarm is cleared from the container only when the alarm bit is cleared and the alarm is acknowledged These alarms can also be stored as Historical alarms User has to enable the History option in alarm definition window Defining alarms is not enough these alarms must be displayed on the screen An alarm object must be placed on the screen for alams to be displayed If alarms are critical each screen must have an alarm object along with acknowledge and next prev alarm keys If alarms on PLC tags are to be dis played user can do the following copy the required tag to internal tag in global application task list define alarms on the internal tag create a screen which has only an alarm object at the bottom of the screen This screen can be associated with all the other screens User should however take care of the possible overlap of objects For models with keypad user can define global keys to acknowledge go to next prev alarm Page 38 To display alarms user must follow steps given

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