V034E15 NT30 NT30C Operation Manual PDF

Cat. No.
V034-E1-5
NT30/30C
Programmable Terminal
NT30/30C Programmable Terminal
Operation Manual
Revised January 2001
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Notice:
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and only for the purposes described in this manual.
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to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.
The abbreviation Ch, which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means
word and is abbreviated Wd in documentation in this sense.
The abbreviation PC means Programmable Controller and is not used as an abbreviation for any-
thing else.
The abbreviation host means a controller, such as an FA computer, that controls a PT (Program-
mable Terminal).
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information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation
of the product.
Reference Indicates supplementary information on related topics that may be of interest to

the user.
1, 2, 3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.
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responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the informa-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
SECTION 1
Functions of the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 Role and Operation of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 Functions of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1-4 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-5 Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SECTION 2
Hardware Settings and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2-1 Description of Parts and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2-3 Connecting to the Support Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2-4 Installing the System Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2-5 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2-6 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2-7 Connection to a PC by the NT Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2-8 Connecting a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2-9 Connection of Expanded I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
SECTION 3
System Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3-1 Operation Flow by the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3-2 Starting the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3-4 Initializing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3-5 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3-6 Registering the Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
3-7 Starting the Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
3-8 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
3-9 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
SECTION 4
NT30/30C Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
4-1 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4-2 Outline of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4-3 Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
4-4 Memory Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
4-5 Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
4-6 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
4-7 Touch Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4-8 Numeral Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
4-9 Character String Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
4-10 Pop-Up Window Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
4-12 Operation of B7A Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
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SECTION 5
Using Host Link and NT Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
5-1 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
5-2 Memory Tables and Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
5-3 Lamps and Touch Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
5-4 Numeral and Character String Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
5-5 Alarm Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
5-6 Clock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
5-7 NT30/30C Status Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
5-8 Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
SECTION 6
Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
6-1 Hardware Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
6-2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
6-3 Maintenance of the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
6-4 Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Appendices
A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
B Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
C Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
D NT30/30C Internal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
E Making the Cable to Connect to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
F Connecting Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
G Connection Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
H Standard Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
I Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
J PC Memory Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
K Special Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
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About this Manual:
This manual describes the basic functions and operating procedures of the NT-series NT30/30C Pro-
grammable Terminals and their operation when connected to a PC or other host. It includes the sections
described below.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting
to install and operate an NT-series NT30/30C Programmable Terminal.
Section 1 describes the operating functions, system configuration, and the direct connection function of
the NT30/30C.
Section 2 describes the hardware settings, installation to a control panel, connection to optional devices
and connection to a PC.
Section 3 describes the procedure to follow before using the NT30/30C, installation of optional devices,
and convenient functions when using the NT30/30C. Also includes information such as how to check
NT30/30C operation.
Section 4 describes the functions of the NT30/30C when it is connected to a PC.
Section 5 describes how to use the NT30/30C when it is connected to the PC using a Host Link or NT
Link.
Section 6 describes the corrective action to take when the system does not operate normally, and how to
carry out daily maintenance of the NT30/30C.
The Appendices provide information on specifications, dimensions using an RS-232C/RS-422A Link
Adapter, NT30/30C internal processing, making the cable to connect to a PC, connecting cable specifica-
tions, connection using an RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter, standard models, options, PC memory
maps, and special characters.
Related Manuals:
Related manuals are listed below. Suffixes have been omitted from the catalog
numbers. Be sure you are using the correct revision of the manual.
Purpose Name Contents Cat. No.

Operating the NT30/30C Programmable This is the manual for the NT30/30C itself. This V034
Programmable Terminal Operation Manual operation manual describes the functions and
Terminal and (this manual) handling of both the Programmable Terminal
communicating and the host interface function.
with the host
Creating and NT-series Support Tool The screens displayed on the NT30/30C are V028 and
transferring Operation Manuals created with the Support Tool and transferred to V061
screen data the NT30/30C. These manuals describe how to
create and transfer screen data.
! WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each
section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section
and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the Programmable Terminal.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the Programmable Ter-
minal. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a
Programmable Terminal.
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
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General Precautions 3
1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowl-
edge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
S Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
S Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
S Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the PT according to the performance specifications de-
scribed in the operation manuals.
Before using the PT under conditions that are not described in the manual or ap-
plying the PT to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, ve-
hicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety
equipment, and other systems, machines, and equipment that may have a seri-
ous influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON rep-
resentative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the PT are suffi-
cient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the sys-
tems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for using the Programmable Terminal. Be sure
to read this manual before attempting to use the software and keep this manual
close at hand for reference during operation.
S If a faulty PT is returned for repairs, write as detailed a description of the fault as
possible and send the description together with the PT to the OMRON address
indicated on the back cover of this book.
S When disposing of an NT that is no longer required, be sure to comply with all

local restrictions that apply to its disposal.
! WARNING It is extremely important that Programmable Terminals and related devices be

used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in
applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult
with your OMRON representative before applying Programmable Terminals to
the above mentioned applications.
! WARNING Do not use input functions such as PT touch switches for applications where
danger to human life or serious damage is possible, or for emergency switch
applications.
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Safety Precautions 3
3 Safety Precautions
Read these safety precautions carefully and make sure you understand them
before using the Programmable Terminal so that you can use it safely and cor-
rectly.
! WARNING
S Never attempt repairs, modification or disassembly. You could sustain an elec-

tric shock.
S Switch OFF the PT power before changing the backlight. You could sustain an
electric shock if you attempt to change the backlight while power is being sup-
plied.
! Caution
S When disposing of a used backlight, comply with all local restrictions that apply
to its disposal.
S When replacing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch the
board in the PT.
S If not backed up by the built-in battery, the memory switch settings will be initial-
ized to the values set with the NT-series Support Tool when the power is turned
OFF. If a message indicating that the battery is low is displayed while the PT is
being used, replace the built-in battery immediately. For details on how to re-
place the battery, refer to Replacing the Battery (page 253).
S Switch OFF the power supply to both the PT and the B7A Interface Unit before
installing the B7A Interface Unit, otherwise the PT or the B7A Interface Unit
may be damaged.
S Switch OFF the power supply to both the PT and the B7A Interface Unit before
changing DIP switch settings.
S Do not use input functions, such as PT touch switches, for applications where
danger to human life or serious property damage is possible or for emergency
switch applications.
S Do not use the expanded I/O functions of the B7A Unit for applications where
S On unpacking the PT, check its external appearance and confirm that there is
no damage. Also confirm that there is no abnormal noise on shaking the PT
lightly. The PT may malfunction if it is damaged.
S During work at the panel, be sure that no metal scraps enter the PT. Otherwise,
the PT may malfunction.
S The thickness of applicable operation panel is 1.6 mm to 4.8 mm. All fittings
must be tightened uniformly to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 Nm in order to ensure
water- and dust- resistance. The panel must not be soiled or warped, and must
be able to support an installation that will remain secure and strong.
S Carefully check wiring before switching ON the power.
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Safety Precautions 3
S Do not apply an AC power supply across the power supply terminals.
S Use a DC power supply with a low voltage fluctuation.
S When complying with EC low voltage directives use a power supply with rein-
forced insulation.
S For the connection to the power supply terminal block, twisted-pair wires with a
2 mm2 or greater cross sectional area and M 3.5 size crimp terminals must be
used. Tighten the screws on the terminal block to a torque of 0.8 Ncm. Other-
wise fire may occur.
S If the DIP switch settings have been changed while power was supplied to the
PT, reset the power to the PT. The changes with the DIP switch become effec-
tive only after the power supply is reset.
S Before switching ON the power for the first time, set pin 6 of DIP switch SW2 on
the PT to ON (it is set to OFF on shipping). If it is left OFF, messages will not be
displayed normally.
S Press the Abort touch switch on the PT when screen data transmission has
been completed. Unless this touch switch is pressed, the screen data will not
be correctly registered. If the Abort touch switch is pressed during transmis-
sion, the screen data will not be correctly registered.
S Check the operation of screen data and ladder program thoroughly before ac-
tually using them.
S Press touch switches with a force of no greater than 30 N. Applying higher force
may cause glass to break, resulting in injuries or preventing operation.
S Do not press touch switches carelessly while the backlight is OFF or while
nothing is displayed on the screen. The system may operate unpredictably.
Press touch switches only after confirming system safety.
S As far as possible, disconnect all devices connected to the output terminals be-
fore executing the output check. Otherwise, each time an output terminal
comes ON during the check operation, the outputs to the devices may be acti-
vated.
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SECTION 1
Functions of the NT30/30C
This section gives the operation examples and characteristics of the NT30/30C so that you will understand the applications of
the NT30/30C.
1-1 Role and Operation of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-1-1 Operation of an NT30/30C at an FA Production Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-1-2 Operations of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-2 Functions of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-2 Comparison between NT30 and NT30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-3 Principal Functions of NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1-2-4 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1-3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1-4 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-4-1 Direct Connection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1-4-2 NT Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-4-3 Functions of the Allocated Bits and Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1-5 Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Role and Operation of NT30/30C Section 1-1
1-1 Role and Operation of NT30/30C

NT30/30C is a Programmable Terminal used to display and transmit the informa-
tion in an FA site. The following gives a general description of the role and opera-
tion of the NT30/30C for those who use a Programmable Terminal (PT) for the
first time.
1-1-1 Operation of an NT30/30C at an FA Production Site

Production Line Status The NT30/30C can be used to display real-time information about the system
Monitoring and equipment operating status, etc.
Production Control 1994/1/25
Product NT30 NT30C
Todays target 560 units 441 units
Current Production 305 units 275 units
% achieved 54.5 % 63.0 %
Messages The NT30/30C can be used to warn of system or equipment failures and prompts
the appropriate remedial action.
Alarm
Assembly line B - Positioning pin
is defective.
Panel Switch Functions Setting touch switches on the NT30/30C can be set up to allow workers to use the
NT30/30C as a control panel. Production data input to the NT30/30C can be
transmitted to a PC.
Electroplating Control
Transport
Clamp UnClamp
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Role and Operation of NT30/30C Section 1-1
1-1-2 Operations of NT30/30C

Displays Screens The information to be displayed (screen data) can be created on a computer by
using the NT-series Support Tool and stored in the NT30/30C. The screen data
can be displayed on the NT30/30C in response to the instructions from a PC/
Host or touch switch operation.
PC
The screen data designated by

instructions from PC/Host or
touch switch operation is
displayed.
Receives Data from a PC NT30/30C can be connected to a PC by a Host Link or NT Link and receive nec-
essary data from the PC.
Host Link, NT Link PC
Sends Data to a PC Data input through a touch panel can be sent to a PC.
PC
Touch panel
ON/OFF information,
numeric data, etc.
Receives Screen Data The screen data to be displayed on the NT30/30C can be created by a computer
using the NT-series Support Tool. Connect the NT30/30C to an IBM PC/AT or
compatible with an RS-232C cable so that the screen data are transferred to the
NT30/30C.
Create screen data.

RS-232C IBM PC/AT or
compatible
running the
Support Tool
Screen data
When using RS-232C to connect to the

PC, the connection is made only to transfer
screen data between the NT30/NT30C and
the NT-series Support Tool.
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Functions of NT30/30C Section 1-2
1-2 Functions of NT30/30C

The NT30/30C has the following features.
1-2-1 Features
Downsized Body
Slim body (50 mm or less in the panel).

The communication cable connectors are housed in the Unit so that they do
not protrude from the Unit.
The same connector is used to connect to the the Support Tool and to the host.
Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment

Easy-to-read screen even in direct sunlight.
The panel is a LCD panel with white/red backlight for the NT30, and an STN
color LCD panel with backlight for the NT30C.
Its backlight unit and battery can be replaced at the operation site.
Waterproofed to a standard equivalent to IP65.
320 dots
POWER
RUN
240 dots
Wide angle of visibility, 35_
Touch Switch Operation The System Menu can be displayed by using the touch switches located in four
corners of the screen.
Compatibility with Existing screen data and user programs are compatible. (Modification required
NT612G/610C according to screen size.)
1-2-2 Comparison between NT30 and NT30C

Two models are available: The NT30 is capable of versatile graphic displays and
the NT30C provides the same features, but is also capable of color displays. The
differences between the NT30 and NT30C are listed below.
Function NT30 NT30C

Model NT30-ST131-E (Beige) NT30C-ST141-E (Beige)
NT30-ST131B-E (Black) NT30C-ST141B-E (Black)
Display panel Monochrome LCD type STN color LCD type
(with white/red backlight) (with backlight)
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1-2-3 Principal Functions of NT30/30C

The following are the principal functions of the NT30/30C.
Data Displays Data Output

Character Displays Buzzer
Characters of various sizes can be displayed. Characters can be flashed and high- A built-in buzzer can be sounded.
lighted.
Screen Printing
Figure Displays A hard copy of the screen may be
Solid lines, squares, polygons, circles, circular arcs, and fan shapes can be dis- printed to the printer connected to
played. They can also be painted with various patterns, flashed, or highlighted. the NT30/30C.
Memory Data Displays
Entries in the character string memory table or numeral table can be displayed. The
memory table contents can be changed from the PC.
Graph Displays
Not only bar graphs, but also broken line graphs and trend graphs can be displayed
using the numeral table.
Lamp Displays
Lamps can be turned ON or flashed from the PC.
Alarm List Displays
In response to the status of PC bits, warning messages can be automatically listed.
When and how many times the messages appeared can also be displayed.
Communications
The NT30/30C communicates
Data Input with PC through a Host Inter-
face Unit or NT Link so that
Touch Switches
data may be received from PC
Data can be input by simply touching or information entered from
the screen. There are various touch touch switches may be sent to
switch functions, such as those for the PC.
sending input data to the PC.
Pop-up Windows
A window overlaying the currently dis-
played screen can be opened and
closed by pressing a touch switch. In
addition to fixed displays, numeric keys Expanded I/O Functions on B7A Units
and character keys can be set inside The NT30/30C can receive a switching input from a B7A
the window. The window need be Unit, and turns ON/OFF the output.
opened only when input is required, to S A B7A Interface Unit is required to connect a B7A Unit.
enable effective screen usage.
Numeric Values/Character
Strings
Touch switch keys and expanded I/O System
on a B7A Unit can be allocated numeric
values or character strings so that
System Functions
these values and character strings can System settings and maintenance can be performed by selecting from system me-
be input at the operation site or even nus displayed on the screen.
written onto the numeric or character Creating Screen Data
string table and sent to the PC. It is
also possible to disable inputs from the Screen data created by using the NT-series Support Tool on a personal computer
PC. can be transferred and stored in the built-in image data memory.
System Program Installation
Using the System Installer (purchased separately), the system programs for the
NT30 and NT30C can be replaced.
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1-2-4 Displays
The NT30/30C can display various kinds of elements such as characters, numer-
ic value, lamps, touch switches, and graphs on a screen. The screen data dis-
played on the NT30/30C are created by using the NT-series Support Tool on a
computer.
Touch
switches
Characters Stop Restart
(character string Line 1 Status
table)
Characters (text)
Machine name: NT30C-ST141
Production qty.: 137 units Numeric value
(numeral table)
Bar graph 30%

0% 50% 100%
Stage 1 Check 1 Stage 2 Check 2 Lamps
Characters (Text)
Marks and image data that do not need to be changed can be written directly to
the screen.
Characters (Character String Memory Table)

Character strings stored in the character string memory table can be dis-
played. The display characters can be changed by changing the data stored in
the character string memory table.
Numeric Values (Numeral Memory Table)

Numbers stored in the numeral memory table can be displayed. The display
numbers can be changed by changing the data stored in the numeral table.
Hexadecimal values can be displayed.
Lamps
Lamps can be used to indicate operating status. Squares, circles, fans, and
polygons can be used. They are controlled by the PC and can be lit (reversed)
or made to flash (alternates normal and reversed displays).
Touch Switches
Touch switches can be set anywhere on the screen. Pressing the part of the
screen where a touch switch has been set can have the following effects: Noti-
fication of the fact that the switch has been pressed to the PC (PC notification
function); screen switching; input of a numerical value or character string (input
key function); copying of a numerical value or character string (copy key func-
tion); shifting to another numerical value or character string input field (cursor
moving key function); and obtaining a hard copy of the screen (screen print key
function). Touch switches are controlled from the PC and can be made to light
or flash in the same way as lamps.
Graphs
Bar graphs, trend graphs, and broken line graphs can be displayed according
to the numerical values stored in numeral memory table. These values can
also be represented as percentages displayed together with the graphs.
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System Configuration Section 1-3
1-3 System Configuration

This section gives the basic configuration of a system that uses an NT30/30C.
Use an RS-232C cable or an RS-422A cable to connect to a PC. Refer to the
manuals for individual devices for information on devices other than the
NT30/30C in the system.
OMRON PC
Controls the NT30/30C as required while controlling machines and
monitoring the production line.
Host Link: C-series PC, CVM1/CV-series PC, SRM1
NT30/30C can be connected to CPU Units, Host Link
Bar code reader Units, and an SRM1. Connection to some models of CPU
Enables reading of bar Unit and some models of the SRM1, however, is not
codes as character strings. possible (see pages 23 and 40).
(Cannot be used with NT Link: CPM1, CQM1, C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE,
memory link.) CVM1/CV-series PC, SRM1
NT30/30C can be connected to CPU Units and the
SRM1. Connection to some models of CPU Unit and
some models of the SRM1, however, is not possible (see
page 56).
RS-232C cable
(for Host Link)
(Max. 15 m)
or RS-422A cable
Printer (for Host Link)
The screen display of the (Max. 500 m)
NT30/NT30C can be
printed out.
NT-series Support Tool
NT-B7A16 B7A
Interface Unit
NT30/30C Computer (NT-series Support Tool)

Provides displays of production line Connected to the NT30/30C as required and used to transfer
monitoring information and instructions to the the NT30/30C screens and make settings for the NT30/30C.
operation site and notifies switch ON/OFF Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible
status and numeric value inputs to the PC.
Software: NT-series Support Tool
B7A Unit
A B7A Unit can be connected to expand I/O.
Reference Refer to 3-5 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches
(page 83) for setting procedures. It is impossible to connect a personal computer
running the NT-series Support Tool and a PC at the same time.
Typical optional devices for the NT30/30C include the following.
B7A Interface Unit NT-B7A16
Backlight (spare) NT30-CFL01 (for NT30)
NT30C-CFL01 (for NT30C)
Protective Sheets NT30-KBA04 (5 sheets/pack)
Battery C500-BAT08
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Communications Using the Direct Connection Function Section 1-4
1-4 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function
1-4-1 Direct Connection Function

The communications method applied between the NT and the PC is either a Host
Link or NT Link.
The NT30/30C can be used to access data for the display or to allocate the bits
and words for storing input data in essentially any area in the PC. The NT30/30C
can directly write and read the allocated bits and words to change the display ele-
ments, control operating status, and notify status.
This function is called the direct connection function. The NT30/30C is designed
specially for use with a direct connection.
The bits and words allocated by the direct connection function are called allo-
cated bits and allocated words.
A direct connection enables reading the data to be displayed on the NT30/30C

from a memory area in the PC and writing it to a memory table in the NT30/30C.
Also, the data input at the NT30/30C can be written to a PC memory area. The
NT30/30C screen status can be switched according to PC memory area data,
and NT30/30C status data can be written to a PC memory area.
NT30/30C PC
DM Area IR/CIO Area
AR Area Timer/Counter
Area
Features
The bits and words used to access operating status and work instructions and
those for storing input data can be allocated in almost any part of PC I/O me-
mory. Bits and words in the PC are accessed from memory table entries.
The NT30/30C can directly access PC bit and word data so that it can be con-
nected to a PC without changing the PC program that controls the current pro-
duction line.
The area to control and notify the NT30/30C status, including display screens,
display/no display status, and buzzers, can be allocated in almost any part of
PC I/O memory.
The direct connection function allows the NT30/30C to directly read and write al-
most all bits and words in the PC and to automatically change the NT30/30C
screen display. This function can reduce the load on the PC to improve the pro-
gram development efficiency of the PC.
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1-4-2 NT Link
The NT Link is a new communications method between the PT and a PC.
The NT Link uses the direct connection function and can execute high-speed
communications with a CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, C200HS,
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CS1-series, CVM1, CV-series, or SRM1 CPU Unit (built-in
Host Link).
Features of the NT Link

High-speed communications with specific types of PCs can be executed.
Writing in units of bits to the PC memory area is possible (except the DM Area.
.This enables the bit in a word data to which a touch switch has been allocated
to be used for other purposes (e.g., to control a lamp).
This can be used even when the PC is in RUN mode. (With Host Link, if the PC
is in RUN mode, the NT30/NT30C switches the mode to MONITOR mode.)
Either the NT Link or the Host Link can be used for connection without changing
the NT30/30C screen data or the PC program.
1-4-3 Functions of the Allocated Bits and Words

Elements displayed on the NT30/30C and the NT30/30C status can be allocated
to the bits and words of the PC. By changing the contents of the bits and words,
the NT30/30C can be controlled by the PC. It is also possible to send data to the
PC by pressing the touch switches on the NT30/30C.
S Controlling the NT30/30C by a PC
The following NT30/30C functions can be controlled by a PC.
Screens: Display of designated screens, confirmation

of screen numbers, etc.
Memory tables: Writing to a memory table entry, copying from

a memory table entry to another memory
table entry, etc.
Lamps and touch switches: Display instructions, confirmation of display

status, etc.
System control: Buzzer ON/OFF, display/no display status,

screen printing, and other NT30/30C sta-
tuses
S Notifying from the NT30/30C to a PC
Data in the NT30/30C is sent to a PC when a touch switch is pressed. The fol-
lowing types of data can be sent to the PC.
NT30/30C status
Touch switch status
Numeric values and character strings input with numeral/character string
setting functions using touch switches.
Changes in a memory table entry after copying between memory table en-
tries
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Display Elements
S Lamps (page 151)
Allocated to: Bits
NT30/30C PC
Lamp #1 (IR/CIO 000100)
Lit
Switch 1: ON (IR/CIO 000100)
Unlit
Switch 2: OFF (IR/CIO 000101)
Lamp #2 (IR/CIO 000101)
The PCs bit status can be displayed by lamps on the NT30/30C.
The lamp lights or flashes when the PCs bit status (i.e., the lamp bit) is ON (1),
and goes OFF when it is OFF (0).
Image/library lamps can also be created to switch the displayed image or li-
brary data according to the ON (1)/OFF (0) status of the lamp bit.
S Touch Switches (page 154)
Allocated to: Bits
Touch switch #12

IR/CIO 009012 NT30/30C PC
IR/CIO 009012: ON
The PC bit allocated for the touch switch turns ON (1) and OFF (0) when the
touch switch is pressed to notify the PC of the status of the touch switch.
S Numeral Memory Table (page 138)
Allocated to: Words
Numeral memory PC
NT30/30C
table entry 1 (TIM003)
Numeral memory table entry 150 (IR/CIO 0005)
The numeral memory table is allocated to words in the PC. If word contents
change when corresponding numeral memory table entry is displayed on the
screen, the value on the screen will also change, enabling the contents of
words to be easily monitored.
Reading and writing are executed so that the contents of allocated words are
kept the same as those of the numeral memory table entries.
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S Character String Memory Table (page 136)

Allocated to: Words
NT30/30C PC
(a, b)
(c, d)
(e, f)
Character string memory table entry 1

Number of words allocated: 3 words
First word: DM0100
The character string memory table is allocated to words in the PC. If word con-
tents change when the corresponding character string memory table entry is
displayed on the screen, the value on the screen will also change, enabling
messages to be easily displayed.
Reading and writing are executed so that the contents of allocated words are
kept the same as those of the character string memory table entries.
S Alarm List (Bit Memory Table) (pages 140 and 180)
Allocated to: Bits
NT30/30C PC
Material low
IR/CIO 010009 1
Alarm list Character string memory

table entry 120
Material low
Bit memory table entry 23

IR/CIO 010009
Character string memory
table entry 120
When the corresponding PC bit turns ON (1), the contents of the character
string memory table entry registered for the bit memory table entry is displayed
in the alarm list. When the bit returns to the OFF (0) status, the character string
memory table entry display is automatically cleared.
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PT Status Control Area (PC to NT30/30C)

The PT Status Control Area is used to control the NT30/30C status. When data is
written to this area in the PC, the NT30/30C reads the contents and operates ac-
cording to the contents.
Example of PT Status Control Area Application
When data is written to the PT Status Control Area, the NT30/30C will operate as
illustrated below (page 191).
Screen 3 NT30/30C PC
display
PT Status Control Area
Screen switch setting
Continuous Memory table entry
buzzer sound
Copy setting
PT status control bits
Numeral memory table entry 50
Copy Numeral memory table entry 7
PT Status Notify Area (NT30/30C to PC)

The PT Status Notify Area is used to notify the PC of changes in the NT30/30C
status. When a change is made in the NT30/30C status, the change is written to
this area in the PC. By reading the data from the area, the NT30/30C status can
be checked from the PC.
Example of PT Status Notify Area Application
When a change is made in the NT30/30C status, the change will be indicated in
the PT Status Notify Area as illustrated below (page 193).
NT30/30C PC

12345678 12345678 PT Status Notify Area
Currently display screen
Content update memory table entry
PT status
Allocated word (numeral table entry 13)

12345678 Start
Start + 1
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Before Operating Section 1-5
1-5 Before Operating

Use the procedure given below to start the NT30/30C.
PC NT30/30C NT-series Support Tool
Check and change Install NT-series

the PC settings. Set the DIP switch. Support Tool on the
computer.
S For the Host Link, refer (page 18)
(Refer to the manuals
to page 27 (RS-232C), for the NT-series
page 40 (RS-422A) Install to the opera-
tion panel. Support Tool.)
and the manuals for
the Host Link Unit and (page 19)
Programming Devices.
S For the NT Link, Connect the power
refer to page 56. supply.
(page 20)
Connect to the Connect to the PC.

NT30/30C.
S (Host Link:
page 25 (RS-232C)
page 42 (RS-422A))
S (NT Link: page 56)
Create the PC Check the settings

program. and communications.
Create the screens.

Transfer the
screen data. (Refer to Section 4 and
the manuals for the
(page 89)
NT-series Support Tool.)
Start operation.
Caution Be sure to confirm that correct operation is possible with the screen data and the
host program before actual operation.
Reference 1. Use the System Installer provided with the NT-series Support Tool for Win-
dows.
2. Use the NT-series Support Tool for Windows.
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Before Operating Section 1-5
Refer to the following manuals for the product information.
Product Manual Title Cat No.

System Installer NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual V061-E1-j
NT-series Support
pp Tool NT-series Support Tool Operation Manual V028-E1-j
NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual V061-E1-j
PCs SYSMAC CPM1 Operation Manual W262-E1-j
SYSMAC CPM1A Operation Manual W317-E1-j
SYSMAC CPM2A Operation Manual W352-E1-j
SYSMAC CPM2C Operation Manual W356-E1-j
SYSMAC C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H Programming Manual W176-E1-j
SYSMAC C200H Operation Manual (CPU01-E/03-E/11-E) W130-E1-j
SYSMAC C200H Operation Manual (CPU21-E/23-E/31-E) W217-E1-j
SYSMAC C200HS Operation Manual W235-E1-j
SYSMAC C200HS Installation Guide W236-E1-j
SYSMAC C200HX/HG/HE-CPUjj-E/ZE Installation Guide W302-E1-j
SYSMAC C200HX/HG/HE Operation Manual W303-E1-j
SYSMAC C1000H/C2000H Operation Manual W140-E1-j
SYSMAC C200HX/HG/HE-CPUjj-ZE Operation Manual W322-E1-j
SYSMAC CQM1 Reference Manual W228-E1-j
SYSMAC CQM1H Operation Manual W363-E1-j
SYSMAC CV500/CV1000/CV2000 Operation Manual: Ladder W202-E1-j
Diagrams
* For a PC of the CVM1 Series, refer to the SYSMAC
CV500/CV1000/CV2000 Operation Manual.
SYSMAC CS1-series Operation Manual W339-E1-j
SYSMAC CS1-series Programming Manual W340-E1-j
CompoBus/S SRM1 Operation Manual W318-E1-j
Master Control Unit
Programming Devices SYSMAC C-series and CVM1 PCs SYSMAC Support Software W248-E1-j
Operation Manual: C-series PCs
SYSMAC C-series and CVM1 PCs SYSMAC Support Software W249-E1-j
Operation Manual: CVM1 PCs
CX-Programmer Operation Manual ---
Host Link Unit SYSMAC C-series Host Link Unit Operation Manual W143-E1-j
SYSMAC CVM1/C-series Host Link Operation Manual W205-E1-j
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SECTION 2
Hardware Settings and Connections
This section describes the settings of the NT30/30C, connections to a PC, and other hardware settings.
2-1 Description of Parts and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2-1-1 Description of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2-1-2 DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2-2-1 Installation to the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2-2-2 Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-2-3 Ground Wire Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2-3 Connecting to the Support Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2-4 Installing the System Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2-5 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2-5-1 Compatible PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2-5-2 Connecting the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2-5-3 PC Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2-6 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2-6-1 Compatible PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2-6-2 Parts Required for Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2-6-3 Method for Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2-6-4 Connector Specifications and Wiring for Each Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2-6-5 PC Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2-7 Connection to a PC by the NT Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2-7-1 Compatible PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2-7-2 Connecting the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2-7-3 PC Switch Settings (RS-232C at PC Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2-7-4 PC Switch Settings (RS-422A at PC Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2-8 Connecting a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2-8-1 How to Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2-9 Connection of Expanded I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2-9-1 Connectable B7A Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
2-9-2 B7A Interface Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2-9-3 B7A Interface Unit Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
2-9-4 Installing the B7A Interface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
2-9-5 B7A Interface Unit Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2-9-6 Connecting the B7A Unit to the B7A Interface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Description of Parts and Settings Section 2-1
2-1 Description of Parts and Settings

Before getting to the operation, confirm the names and functions of parts. Also
set the DIP switch on the NT30/30C.
Caution On unpacking the NT30/30C, check its external appearance and confirm that
there is no damage. Also confirm that there is no abnormal noise on shaking the
Unit lightly. The product may malfunction if it is damaged.
2-1-1 Description of Parts

Front View
POWER indicator
Lit when the power is
supplied.
POWER
RUN
RUN indicator Display

S Lit in green while the PT The NT30 has a monochrome LCD screen
is in the RUN mode. with a white/red backlight, and the NT30C
S Lit in orange or red when has an STN color LCD screen. The whole
the battery is low (orange area of the screen is a touch panel that
in the RUN mode, red in works as an input device.
other modes)
Reference The NT30/30C comes in two body colors.
NT30 NT30C Body Color

NT30-ST131-E NT30C-ST141-E Beige
NT30-ST131B-E NT30C-ST141B-E Black
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Rear View
DIP switch (SW2)

Set the system settings with
this DIP switch.
Battery cover
The battery is secured underneath this cover.
Backlight unit
Backlight integrated with a connector.
Warning label
SW2 RESET --CONTRAST

B7A interface connector (under the
label)
PRINTER RS-232C
When using a B7A Interface Unit, peel
off the label and connect it here.
SDA SDB RDA RDB 24 VDC

+
GR terminal
Grounding terminal to prevent
malfunction due to noise
Power input terminals

Connect the power to the NT30/30C
at these terminals.
RS-422A terminal block

When making the connection to the PC
RS-232C Host I/F tool connector with RS-422A, connect the cable here.
Connect the cable from a PC or
NT-series Support Tool here.
Contrast control
Use a fine flat-blade screwdriver. Turn
clockwise to increase the brightness.
Reset switch
Used to initialize all the statuses of the NT30/30C.
However, the screen data memory and memory
switches retain their statuses before initialization.
Printer connector
Connect the printer cable here. Output
conforms to Centronics specifications.
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2-1-2 DIP Switch Settings

Set the NT30/30C operation status with the DIP switch located in the bottom right
corner on the rear side of the body.
ON
12 3 4 5 6 7 8
PRINTER RS-232C
SDA SDB RD RD 24 VDC

A B +
Pin Function
1 Not used.
ON
[OFF]
2 Memory protect
ON Data cannot be written to the screen data memory, and screen
data transmission and initialization of the screen data memory
are not possible.
[OFF] Screen data transmission and screen data memory initialization
are not possible.
3 Switching to the System Menu enabled/disabled
ON The System Menu cannot be displayed. If an error occurs dur-
ing a start-up, the System Menu will be automatically displayed.
However, RUN Mode cannot be entered.
[OFF] The System Menu can be displayed.
4 Screen data initialize effective/ineffective
ON The NT30/30C will start in a special RUN mode in which the
screen data memory is initialized. When it is started, the
memory initialization menu will be displayed. For the initializa-
tion procedure, refer to 3-4 Initializing Memory (page 78).
[OFF] The NT30/30C will start in normal RUN mode.
5 Not used.
ON
[OFF]
6 [ON] When you set the DIP switch pin 7 ON, NT-series System
Installer messages are displayed in English.
OFF Messages are displayed in Japanese
7 System installation effective/ineffective
ON System program installation is effective (special mode) at the
time when the power turn ON.
[OFF] Starts normal RUN mode.
8 Terminator setting when using RS-422A
ON When connecting to the PC with RS-422A
[OFF] When connecting to the PC with RS-232C
[ ] indicates factory setting.
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Installation Section 2-2
Caution If the DIP switch settings have been changed when the NT30/30C is powered,
reset the power to the NT30/30C. The changes with the DIP switches become
effective only after the power supply is reset. Before switching ON the power for
the first time, set DIP switch pin 6 of the NT30/30C to ON (they are set to OFF on
shipping). If they are left OFF, messages will not be displayed normally.
Reference In addition to the DIP switch settings, set also the host communications, port,
baud rate, etc., in the memory switches. For these settings, refer to 3-5 Setting
the Conditions of Communications with the PC by Using the Memory Switches
(page 83).
2-2 Installation
Install the NT30/30C to the operation panel and connect the power to the
NT30/30C as described below.
Correct use S Do not install the NT30/30C at sites subject to the following conditions.
Otherwise, the product may malfunction.
- Severe temperature variations
- Temperatures or humidities outside the ranges stated in the specifications
- High humidity, condensation
- Splashing chemical agents
- Severe oil splashing
- Corrosive or flammable gases
- Strong vibrations or shocks
- Direct exposure to wind and rain (outdoor sites)
- Strong ultra-violet irradiation
S Take adequate measures to ensure shielding if the NT30/30C is used at a
location subject to any of the following conditions. Otherwise, the product may
malfunction.
- Static electricity, or noise from other equipment
- Strong electromagnetic fields
- Nearby power cables
- Potential exposure to radioactivity
2-2-1 Installation to the Operation Panel

The NT30/30C is mounted on an operation panel by embedding it in the panel.
Use the panel fittings and tools included in the product package and follow the
procedure below.
Caution S During work at the panel, take care to ensure that no metal scraps enter the
Unit. Otherwise, the product may malfunction.
S The thickness of applicable operation panel is 1.6 mm to 4.8 mm. All fittings
must be tightened uniformly to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 Nm in order to ensure
water- and dust-resistance. The panel must not be soiled or warped, and must
be able to support an installation that will remain secure and strong.
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Installation Section 2-2
(1) Open a hole, shown below, in the panel and install the NT30/30C from the
front side of the panel.
+0.5 mm
131.0 0 mm
184.0+0.50 mm
mm
(2) Attach the panel fittings at four positions for the upper/lower sides and at two
positions for the right and left sides, shown below, on the rear side of the
NT30/30C.
Fit the hook of the fitting in the square hole in the body and tighten the screw
with a Phillips head screwdriver while lightly pulling the fitting.
PRINTER RS-232C
24 VDC
SDA SDB RD RDB
A
2-2-2 Power Supply Connection

Connect a 24 VDC power supply to the power input terminals.
Caution S Do not apply an AC power supply across the power supply terminals.
S Use a DC power supply with a low voltage fluctuation stipulation
S When complying with EC directives (low voltage directives) use a power sup-
ply with reinforced insulation.
S Carefully check the wiring before switching ON the power.
24 VDC
+
Breaker
24 VDC Power Supply
S Noise Prevention
The NT30/30C has a noise preventive feature against the power supply line
noise. To further reduce noise, connect a noise filter to the power line.
S Power Supply
In order to comply with EC directives, use a SELV power supply.
Applicable power supply specifications are as follows.
Item Value
Power supply voltage 24 VDC
Allowable power supply voltage 20.4 VDC to 26.4 VDC
fluctuation range (24 VDC --15%, +10%)
Power supply capacity 15 W or over
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Connecting to the Support Tool Section 2-3
S Parts Used for Connection

Caution S For the connection to the power supply terminal block, twisted wires of 2 mm2
or greater cross sectional area and M 3.5 size crimp terminals must be used.
Tighten the screws on the terminal block to a torque of 0.8 Ncm.
Otherwise fire may occur.
Use crimp terminals to connect the power supply to the power input terminals.
Recommended crimp terminals for M3.5 are given below.
Fork type Round type
7 mm or less 7 mm or less
2-2-3 Ground Wire Connection

The NT30/NT30C has a functional ground terminal. To prevent malfunctions due
to excessive noise, or to prevent electric shocks, wire the NT30/NT30C to a
ground of 100 or less using a separate ground wire (2 mm2 min.). The ground
wire should be connected to a point at a distance of 20 m or less. Do not use the
same ground wire for other devices, or connect the ground wire to a beam in a
building. To further reduce the influence of noise, connect a noise filter.
NT30/ Other NT30/ Other NT30/ Other

NT30C devices NT30C devices NT30C devices
Connect to a
ground of
100 or
less.
Provide separate ground wires.

Do not use a common ground wire.
Correct use In order to prevent malfunctions due to noise, perform grounding correctly.
2-3 Connecting to the Support Tool

Connect the NT30/30C to a computer with an RS-232C cable to transfer the
screen data created by using the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C.
An NT30/30C cannot be connected to both a personal computer running the NT-
series Support Tool and a PC at the same time. Connect the personal computer
only when transmitting screen data.
PRINTER RS-232C
SDA SDB RD RDB 24 VDC
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Installing the System Program Section 2-4
S Communication Conditions
Communication conditions are set when the NT-series Support Tool is started.
S Recommended Connecting Cable
Use the cables indicated below.
CV500-CN228 (length: 2 m), made by OMRON
(D-sub, 9-pin, male D-sub, 25-pin, male)
XW2Z-S001 (conversion cable), made by OMRON
(D-sub, 25-pin, female Half-pitch, 14-pin, male, used together with the
CV500-CN228)
XW2Z-S002 (length: 2 m), made by OMRON
(D-sub, 9-pin, male D-sub, 9-pin, female, for IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer)
To make a connector cable, refer to the appendix Connecting Cable Specifica-
tions (page 281).
2-4 Installing the System Program

With the NT30/NT30C, the system program is not fixed and can be installed (or
re-installed). This means that the system program can be easily replaced when
grading up or changing the system configuration.
Reference S If the system program is erased, it will become completely impossible to use
the NT30/NT30C without reinstalling the system program. Before erasing the
system program, confirm that the System Installer and the system program
are at hand. Screen data and memory switch settings, however, will be saved.
The following software is used to install the system program.
S System Installer
Model Number Communications Method Remarks
NT30-ZS3PC-EV1 Host Link Installed in the NT30-ST131(B)-EV1/
NT Link (1:1) NT30C-ST141(B)-EV1 at the time of
NT30-ZS3DV-EV1 delivery.
NT-ZJCMX-EV4 Host Link For Windows
NT Link (1:1)
Reference S The system program that is included in the NT30-ZS3jj-EV1 is installed in

the NT30/NT30C at the time of delivery.
S All of the system programs and System Installers required for the
NT30/NT30C are provided with the NT-series Support Tool for Windows
(Ver. 4).
A simple explanation of the system program installation method is given here.
For a detailed explanation about setting up System Installer on a computer and
System Installer operations, refer to the manual provided with the System
Installer.
S Installing the System Program
Install the system program onto the NT30/NT30C using the following procedure.
(1) Initialized the NT30/NT30C
If another system program is already installed, erase that system program
first.
With the power supply to the NT30/NT30C turned OFF, turn ON DIP switch
(SW2) pin 7 and then turn ON the power supply. When the confirmation mes-
sage is displayed, execute erasing the system program
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Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C Section 2-5
(2) Put the NT30/NT30C on Standby for Installation
Turn OFF the power supply and return DIP switch pin 7 that was turned ON
in step 1 to OFF. After that, turn ON the power supply again. The
NT30/NT30C will go into standby, waiting for system program installation.
(3) Transfer the System Program
Connect the NT30/NT30C to the computer, start up System Installer, and

transfer and install the system program.
For details of operation, refer to the manual provided with the System
Installer.
S System Installer Settings
In the System Installer settings, specify the type of PT to which the system pro-
gram is installed.
Specify either NT30 or NT30C as the PT model (with DOS versions, the setting
is as the NT-series model under the tool settings). Make other settings according
to the operating conditions of the System Installer.
S Selecting the System Program to be Transferred
Select the name of the desired system program from the communications meth-
ods displayed in the system program list in the System Installer.
For details, refer to the the manual provided with the System Installer.
2-5 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-232C

Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by using the RS-232C Host Link meth-
od.
In order to make a connection to the PC using the Host Link method via
RS-232C, the host communications memory switch of the NT30/30C must be set
to Host Link, and the port memory switch must be set to RS-232C. For details on
memory switch settings, see Selecting the Host Communication Method
(page 85) and Selecting the Host Link Communication Port (page 87).
2-5-1 Compatible PCs

Some models and series of OMRON PCs have the Host Link function built in.
With CS1-series and CQM1H PCs, Host Link communications are possible by
adding a Serial Communications Board. Also, there are some C200HX/HG/HE
CPU Units that support Host Link communications when a Communications
Board is mounted.
Check the model and series of the PC, and the model of Communications Board
mounted, before making connections.
The PCs that can be connected by Host Link via RS-232C are listed in the table
below.
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PC Series CPU Units with the Host Link CPU Units Connectable Using Host Link Unit or Connect-
Function Built In a Host Link Unit or Communica- Communications able PC
tions Board Board
CS1G-CPU42/43/44/45 (-EV1) CS1G-CPU42/43/44/45 (-EV1) CS1W-SCU21
CS1G
CS1 Series CS1H-CPU63/64/65/66/67 CS1H-CPU63/64/65/66/67 CS1W-SCB21
CS1H
(-EV1) (-EV1) CS1W-SCB41
C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H --- --- CjjH
C1000H-CPU01-EV1 C1000H
--- C120-LK201-V1
C2000H-CPU01-EV1 C2000H
C200HS
C200HS- C200HE
CPU01/03/21/23/31/33-E C200HE-Z
--- C200HE-CPU11/32/42-(Z)E C200H-LK201-V1 C200HG
C200HG-CPU33/43/53/63-(Z)E C200HG-Z
C200HX-CPU34/44/54/64-(Z)E C200HX
C200HX-Z
C200HS-CPU21/23/31/33 --- --- C200HS
C200HE
C200HE-CPU42-(Z)E C200HE-CPU32/42-(Z)E
C200HE-Z
C200HW- C200HG
C200HG-CPU43/63-(Z)E C200HG-CPU33/43/53/63-(Z)E
CO 0 /0 /05/06
COM02/04/05/06-V1 C200HG-Z
C200HX- C200HX
C200HX-CPU44/64/65/85-(Z)E
CPU34/44/54/64/65/85-Z C200HX-Z
C Series
S i
C1000H-CPU01-EV1 C1000H
--- C500-LK201-V1
C2000H-CPU01-EV1 C2000H
C1000H-CPU01-EV1
C1000H(F)
--- C1000HF-CPUA1-EV1 C500-LK203
C2000H
C2000H-CPU01-EV1
CPM1-10/20/30CDR-j +
--- ---
CPM1-CIF01
CPM1
CPM1A-10/20/30/40CDj-j +
--- ---
CPM1-CIF01
CPM2A-30/40/60CDjj-j +
CPM1-CIF01 (when connected --- --- CPM2A
via peripheral port)
CPM2C-10/20jjjjjj-j
--- --- CPM2C
(*1)
CQM1-CPU21-E
--- --- CQM1
CQM1-CPU41/42/43/44(-EV1)
CQM1H-CPU11/21/51/61-E (*2) CQM1H-CPU51/61-E CQM1H-SCB41 CQM1H
CV series (*3) CV500-CPU01-EV1 CV500-CPU01-EV1 CV500-LK201 CV500
CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV1000
CVM1-CPU01-EVj CVM1-CPU01-EVj
CVM1 series
CVM1-CPU11-EVj CVM1-CPU11-EVj CV500-LK201 CVM1
(*3)
CompoBus/S
Master Con- SRM1-C02-V2 --- --- SRM1
trol Unit
(*1) The CPM2C-CN111 or CS1W-CN114/118 Connecting Cable, or the CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter is re-
quired.
(* 2) The CQM1H-CPU11 is not equipped with an RS-232C port, so connect to the CS1W-CN118 Connecting
Cable, and connect the peripheral port of the CS1W-CN118 to the PT.
(* 3) CVM1/CV-series CPU Units without -Vj at the end of the model number cannot be directly connected.
With these CPU Units, connect to the PT using a Host Link Unit.
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2-5-2 Connecting the NT30/30C

Refer to the illustrations below to select the appropriate cable for the Unit con-
nectors and connect the NT30/30C to the PC.
To make a connector cable, refer to the appendix Making the Cable for Connec-
tion to the PC (page 271).
Correct use S After connecting a communication cable, always secure it with the screws.
Otherwise the cable may disconnect, causing operation to fail.
S The cables tensile load is 30 N. Do not subject it to loads greater than this.
Otherwise a discontinuity may occur, causing operation to fail.
Connecting to a PC with a 25-pin Connector

Use a connector cable with a 25-pin connector on one end and a 9-pin connector
on the other end (NT30/30C side) to connect the NT30/30C to a PC with a 25-pin
connector.
NT30/30C Host Link Unit/CPU Unit
SW2 RE- --CON-

SYSMAC C-series
PC,
SET TRAST
PRIN RS-2
TER 32C
SD
RDB
24 VDC
CVM1/CV-series
A
PC
9-pin connector Host I/F connector 25-pin connector
(RS-232C 9-pin)
RS-232C connector cable
Use the following recommended cables (OMRON);
Connector Applicable
Model Cable Length
Specification Host Link Unit
C500-LK203
XW2Z-200S 2m C500-LK201-V1
25 pin to 9
25-pin 9-pin
pin C120 LK201 V1
C120-LK201-V1
XW2Z-500S 5m C200H-LK201
CV500-LK201
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Connecting to a PC with a 9-pin Connector

Use a connector cable with a 9-pin connector on both ends to connect the
NT30/30C to a PC with a 9-pin connector.
SYSMAC
SW2
PRIN
TER
RE-
SET
--CON-
TRAST
RS-2
32C
CS1-series PC
C-series PC,
CVM1/CV-series PC
RDB
SD 24 VDC

(RS-232C 9-pin)
RS-232C connector cable
The connector cable wiring for the C-series CPU Unit (CjjH) is different from
that for the other PCs. For details, refer to the appendix Making the Cable for
Connection to the PC (page 271).
Connecting the NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit

Two types of connectors are provided to CV500-LK201 Host Link Unit. Both of
these connector types can connect to the NT30/30C with an RS-232C connector
cable. Select the connector cable that matches the connector type.
S To Connect to Communication Port 1
Communications This is a 25-pin RS-232C connector. Use a connector cable with a 25-pin conne-
port 1
(RS-232C) ctor on one end and a 9-pin connector on the other end (NT30/30C side).
S To Connect to Communication Port 2
Communications
port 2 I/O port This is a 9-pin RS-232C/RS-422A connector. Use a connector cable with a 9-pin
(RS-232C/ selector
RS-422A) switch connector on both ends.
RS-232C
Set the I/O port selector switch to the RS-232C side (upper side) to use this port.

RS-422A
Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CQM1, SRM1 PC

CQM1, SRM1 can connect to the NT30/30C by the RS-232C method. Use an
RS-232C 9-pin connector cable.
S To Connect to the RS-232C Port
This is a 9-pin RS-232C connector. Use a connector cable with a 9-pin connector
on both ends.
Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PC

When using a C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PC, the NT30/30C can be con-
nected to the standard port of the CPU Unit or ports A/B of a Serial Communica-
tions Board. Use a connector cable with a 9-pin RS-232C connector.
For details on the specifications and connecting method for the Serial Commu-
nication Board used for connection, refer to the C200HX/HG/HE Serial Commu-
nication Board Operation Manual (W304).
Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CPM1 or CPM2A

Connect the CPM1 or CPM2A via an RS-232C Adapter (CPM1-CIF01).
Prepare a connector cable with a 9-pin RS-232C connector.
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Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CPM2C

The CPM2C has only one connector, which is the same shape as the CS1-series
peripheral port. The signals in this connector, however, are divided internally into
those for the RS-232C port and those for the peripheral port. Therefore, when
using the CPM2C, make separate settings for the RS-232C port and the periph-
eral port according to the connecting cables and ports used, in the way shown in
the following table. For details, refer to the CPM2C Operation Manual (W356).
Port Connected to the PT PC Setup

RS-232C port of the CS1W-CN111 (D-sub, 9-pin) Perform settings for the RS-232C port.
Peripheral port of the CS1W-CN111 Perform settings for the peripheral port.
Port of the CS1W-CN118 (D-sub, 9-pin) Perform settings for the RS-232C port.
Port of the CS1W-CN114 (peripheral port) Perform settings for the peripheral port.
Peripheral port
CPM2C-CN111
CPM2C CS1W-CN118 CPM2C CS1W-CN114 CPM2C
RS-232C port Peripheral port

RS-232C port (D-sub, 9-pin, female)
(D-sub, 9-pin, female)
Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series CQM1H

With C-series CQM1H PCs, in addition to the CPU Units RS-232C port and
peripheral port, the NT30/NT30C can also be connected to port 1 of the Serial
Communications Board. Provide an RS-232C, 9-pin connecting cable.
For details of specifications and mounting methods for Serial Communications
Boards that can be used for connection, refer to the CQM1H Serial Communica-
tions Board Operation Manual (W365).
Connecting the NT30/30C to a CS1-series PC

With CS1-series PCs, in addition to the CPU Units RS-232C port and peripheral
port, the NT30/NT30C can also be connected to the Serial Communications
Board and Serial Communications Unit. Provide an RS-232C, 9-pin connecting
cable.
For details of specifications and mounting methods for Serial Communications
Boards and Units that can be used for connection, refer to the CS1-series Serial
Communications Boards/Unit Operation Manual (W336).
When a Connector Cable of 5 m or Longer Is Required

When a connector cable of 5 m or longer is required, please make the cable.
However, note that the maximum transmission distance is 15 m.
When Long-distance Communications are Required

Communications distances not possible with RS-232C specifications can be
achieved using RS-422A communications (RS-485 communications cannot be
used).
2-5-3 PC Switch Settings

When the NT30/30C and PC are connected to each other, set the conditions at
the PC Host Link Unit or the CPU Unit as given in the table below.
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The following is a general description of switch settings.
Refer to the manual for respective Units for details of the switch settings.
Item Switch Setting

I/O port RS-232C
Baud rate Set the same baud rate as the NT30/30C. (*1)
Transfer code ASCII 7 data bits, 2 stop bits
Parity Even
1-to-1/1-to-N 1-to-N (*2)
Command level Level 1, 2, 3
Unit # 00
*1 Set the Host Link baud rate to 9,600 bps or 19,200 bps with the memory
switch for the baud rate. For details, refer to Selecting the Host Link Baud
Rate (page 86).
*2 The 1-to-N setting enables BCC (Block Check Character). It is not possible to
connect more than one NT30/30C in a single Host Link.
Correct use When using the CVM1/CV series, always set CPU Unit execution processing
(execution control 2) in the PC Setup to synchronous processing.
Connecting to a Host Link Unit
Two models of Host Link Units are available: A Rack-mounting Unit and a CPU-
mounting Unit. The switch settings differ according to the model of Host Link Unit.
Set the switches according to the model of the Unit.
S C200H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C200H-LK201(-V1)
Setting the Front Switches
Set each switch with a flat-blade screwdriver so that the values or symbols in the
setting value window agree with the following.
S Unit # (SW1, SW2)

Set these switches to 0.
S Command level, parity, and transfer code (SW4)

5 2 Set this switch to 2.
S Baud rate (SW3)

Set this switch to 5 to select 9,600 bps.
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Setting the Rear Switches
S 1-to-1/1-to-N selection (DIP switch)

Set #3 to ON.
CTS
selector
switch
External S CTS selection (selector switch)
Set this always to 0 V (ON).
0V (ON)
S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C500-LK201-V1

Host
S Mode control (key switch)
Set this to Host Link.
Local
S I/O port selection (selector switch)

Set this to RS-232C.
I/O port S Unit # (DIP switch SW1)

RS-422A
RS-232C Set pins 1 to 5 to OFF (0).
Synchronization
Internal
External
S Synchronization (selector switch)

Terminator
OFF Set this to internal synchronization.
ON
CTS
0V
External
S Baud rate (DIP switch SW2 pins 1 to 4)
Set these pins to 1010 to select 9,600 bps.
(0: OFF, 1: ON)
S 1-to-1/1-to-N selection (DIP switch SW2 pin 6)

Set pin 6 to OFF (0) (1-to-N).
S Command level (DIP switch SW2 pins 7 and 8)

Set these pins to ON (1).
(Levels 1, 2, and 3 are enabled.)
S CTS selection (selector switch)

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S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C500-LK203


5V supply S Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP switch SW1 pins
ON
OFF 1 to 7)
I/O port Set pins 1 to 7 to OFF (0).
RS-422A
RS-232C
Synchronization
Internal
External S Synchronization (selector switch)
Terminator
OFF Set this to internal synchronization.
ON
CTS
0V
External
(0: OFF, 1: ON)



Set this always to 0V (ON).
S CPU-mounting Host Link Unit: C120-LK201-V1
S Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP switch SW1 pins 1 to 5)

Set SW1 pins 1 to 5 to OFF (0).
* Parity is fixed at Even Parity. Transfer code is fixed at
ASCII 7 data bits and 2 stop bits.

(0: OFF, 1: ON)


S CTS selection (DIP switch SW3 pins 1 and 2)

Set pin 1 to ON (1) and pin 2 to OFF (0). (Set this al-
ways to 0V.)
S Synchronization (DIP switch SW3 pins 3 to 6)

Set pins 3, 5, and 6 to ON (1), and pin 4 to OFF (0).
(Set these to Internal synchronization.)
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S CVM1/CV-series Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: CV500-LK201

Set the operating conditions with the CPU Bus Unit setting functions when a
CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The CPU Bus
Unit setting can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Program-
mer) or the CPU Bus Unit setting information created with a Programming De-
vice can be transferred to the CPU Unit.
The following describes the switch settings so as to enable the CPU Bus Unit
setting. For details of the CPU Bus Unit setting, refer to the SYSMAC CVM1/CV-
series Host Link Operation Manual (W205).
S Unit # (SW3 and SW4)

When using communications port 2, set both SW3
Communications and SW4 to 0.
port 1
(RS-232C)
S Setting of I/O port selector switch (selector switch)
Communications
port 2 Set the port to RS-232C.
(RS-232C/
RS-422A)
I/O port S CTS selection (DIP SW2 and SW3)
selector Set SW2 or SW3 to ON. (Normally, this is set to 0V
switch
fixed.)
RS-232C
To use communication port 1, set SW2. To use

RS-422A communication port 2, set SW3.
S Communications condition setting (DIP switch SW1)

Set all pins of SW1 to OFF.
Communications are performed on the basis of the

CPU Bus Unit system settings of the PLC.
The defaults for the system setting are as follows.
Baud rate: 9,600bps
Parity: Even
Xon/Xoff control: Not performed
Communications method: Full duplex
Stop bit: 2
Data length: 7 bits
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Connecting the NT30/30C to a CS1-series Serial Communications Unit

S CS1-series Rack-mounting Model: CS1W-SCU21
Set the unit number of the Serial Communications Unit using the rotary switch on
the front of the Unit. Set the number or symbol in the setting display window in
the following way using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Unit Number Setting

Set to a value between 0 and F that does
not coincide with the unit number set for
another Unit.
DM Area Allocation Settings

From the Programming Device (i.e., a Programming Console or CX-Program-
mer), write the settings directly to the CPU Units DM Area allocation (Setup
Area). After the settings have been written, they will be enabled when the power
supply is reset, the Unit is restarted, the communications ports are restarted, or a
STUP instruction is executed.
The DM Area words that are allocated and the contents of the settings are shown
in the following table.
m = DM 30000 + 100 unit number
DM Area Allocation (Words) Setting

g Setting
g Contents
Port 1 Port 2
m m + 10 8000 Serial communications mode: Host Link; stop bits: 2; par-
ity: even; data length: 7 bits
m+1 m + 11 0000 Baud rate: 9,600 bps
0007 Baud rate: 19,200 bps
m+2 m + 12 0000 Send delay time: 0 ms
m+3 m + 13 0000 No CTS control; Host Link unit number: 0
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Connecting to a CPU Unit

S C-series CjjH, CVM1/CV-series (-EVj)
Set the operating conditions with the PC Setup functions when a CjjH,
CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The PC Setup can be
made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Programmer) or the PC Setup
information created with a Programming Device can be transferred to the CPU
Unit.
The following describes the switch settings so as to enable the PC Setup. For
details of the PC Setup, refer to the SYSMAC CjjH Programming Manual
(W176) and the SYSMAC CV500/CV1000/CV2000 Operation Manual: Ladder
Diagrams (W202)
(1) C-series CjjH: C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H
No switch settings are required when connecting to a C-series CjjH CPU
Unit.
(2) CVM1/CV-series: CV500-CPU01-EV1
CV1000-CPU01-EV1
CVM1-CPU01-EVj
CVM1-CPU11-EVj
CVM1-CPU21-EVj
Only the CVM1/CV-series CPU Units of version 1 (model number suffixes of
-EV1) or later can be connected to the NT30/30C.
When connecting to a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit, set the switches as given
below.
S Host Link communications method (selector switch)

S System setting (DIP switch pin 4)

To effect the existing DIP switch settings, set pin 4 to ON.
To effect the existing PC Setup, set pin 4 to OFF.
I/O port Note The existing DIP switch settings differ from the existing
selector
switch PC Setup as follows.
RS-232C - DIP switch settings: 2400 bps, 1 stop bit, even parity,
7-bit data length
- PC Setup: 9,600 bps, 2 stop bits, even parity, 7-bit
data length
RS-422A
PC Setup Settings
Set the following communications settings in the PC Setup.
Item Possible Settings

Baud rate Set to the same baud rate as the NT30/NT30C (See note 1.)
Stop bit 2 stop bits
Parity Even parity
Data length ASCII 7 bits
Unit # 00
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Rate (page 86).
S C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1,
CQM1H, SRM1
The method for connecting to the CPU Unit depends on the model of PC in the
way shown in the following table.
PC Connection Method
C200HS, CQM1 S Connect to the CPU Units RS-232C port.
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) S Connect to the CPU Units RS-232C port.
S Connect to one of the RS-232C ports (port A or B) on the Communications
Board.
CQM1H S Connect to one of the RS-232C ports (port A or B) on the Communications
Board.
S Connect via the CS1W-CN118 Connecting Cable using the peripheral port
S Connect to the RS-232C port (port 1) on the Serial Communications Board.
CPM1 S Connect via the CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter using the peripheral port.
CPM2A, SRM1 S Connect to the CPU Units RS-232C port.
S Connect via the special RS-232C Adapter (CPM1-CIF01) using the peripheral
port.
CPM2C S Connect to the CPU Units RS-232C port or peripheral port using the
CPM2C-CN111, CS1W-CN114, or CS1W-CN118 Connecting Cable. (The
CPM2C-CN111 splits the communications port on the CPU Unit into an
RS-232C port and the peripheral port. The CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter is
also required to connect to the peripheral port.)
PC Setup Settings
When connecting to a C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C,
CQM1, or CQM1H CPU Unit, or to the SRM1, make the following communica-
tions settings in the PC Setup.
Item Contents of Settings at Host

Communications Host Link
mode
Parity Even
Unit # 00
Rate (page 86).
Make the PC Setup settings directly from the Programming Device (CX-Pro-
grammer). For details of PC Setup operations, refer to the manual for the PC
used.
The following tables give the PC Setup words and the contents of settings for
different combinations of connected model and port.
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S Peripheral Port of CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1H, SRM1
Word Setting Setting Contents

Host Link mode
DM6650 0001
Conditions set by the contents of DM.
Data length: 7 bits, 2 stop bits, even parity,
0303
baud rate: 9,600 bps
DM6651
0304
DM6653 0000 Unit No. 0
S RS-232C Port of C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1,

CQM1H (Except for CPU11), SRM1

Host Link mode, no CTS control
DM6645 0001
0303
DM6646
0304
DM6648 0000 Unit No. 0
S Port A of Communications Board on C200HG/HX/HE(-Z), Port 1 of Serial

Communications Board on CQM1H

DM6555 0001
0303
DM6556
0304
DM6558 0000 Unit No. 0
S Port B of Communications Board on C200HG/HX/HE(-Z)

Host Link mode , no CTS control
DM6550 0001
0303
DM6551
0304
DM6553 0000 Unit No. 0
S CPM1

Host Link mode
DM6650 0001
0303
DM6651
0304
DM6653 0000 Unit No. 0
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DIP Switch Setting for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H

With the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, and CQM1H, in order that the PC Setup
settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel in the
way shown below.
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) CQM1 CQM1H
RS-232C Port Communications Conditions Setting

Set SW5 to OFF to enable the settings made in PC Setup.
When using the peripheral port on the CQM1H, set DIP switch pin 7 to ON also.
DIP Switch Setting for CPM2A
With the CPM2A, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are
enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel in the way shown below.
Set the communications

setting switch to OFF
(down position).
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DIP Switch Setting for CPM2C

With the CPM2C, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are
enabled, set the DIP switches on the front panel in the way described below.
If (1) the PT is connected to the peripheral port or (2) the PT is connected to the
RS-232C port and a device that requires communications settings other than
the standard settings is connected to the peripheral port, set the DIP switches in
the way shown below.
Set the DIP switches according to the way the peripheral

port and the RS-232C port are used.
If (1) the PT is connected to the peripheral port or (2) the PT is connected to
the RS-232C port and a device that requires communications settings other
than the standard settings is connected to the peripheral port, set the DIP
switches in the way shown below.
Set SW1 to OFF.

Set SW2 to ON.
If the PT is connected to the RS-232C port and a Programming Console is

connected to the peripheral port, set the DIP switches in the way shown
below.
Set SW1 to OFF.
Set SW2 to OFF.
Switch Setting for the RS-232C Adapter

When using the CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, set the mode setting switch in
CPM1
-CIF01 CPM1
S Set the mode setting switch to
host (upper position).
S CS1-series CPU Unit: CS1H/G-CPUjj(-V1)

Connect to the CPU Units RS-232C port or the RS-232C port of the Communica-
tions Board. When connecting to the peripheral port, use the CS1W-CN118 Con-
necting Cable.
PC Setup Settings
When connecting to a CS1-series CPU Unit, make the PC Setup settings in the
following way. The settings are default settings for the PC Setup and so if the
baud rate is 9,600 bps, there is no need to make any changes to the default set-
tings.

Parity Even
Unit # 00
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Rate (page 86).
Make the PC Setup settings by setting directly from a Programming Console or
by making the settings on the CX-Programmer and then transferring them to the
CPU Unit.
For details on the PC Setup, refer to the SYSMAC CS1 Series Operation Manual
(W339).
S RS-232C Port of CS1-series CPU Unit
Host Link mode, data length: 7 bits,
IR/CIO 160 8000
2 stop bits, even parity
IR/CIO 161
IR/CIO 163 0000 Unit No. 0
S Peripheral Port of CS1-series CPU Unit

Host Link mode, data length: 7 bits,
IR/CIO 144 8000
2 stop bits, even parity
IR/CIO 145
IR/CIO 147 0000 Unit No. 0

Set DIP switch 4 or 5 of the CPU Unit according to the port to which the
NT30/NT30C is connected in the following way.
DIP Switch (Inside Battery Cover)

When the NT30/NT30C is connected to the
peripheral port, set SW4 to ON (perform com-
munications according to PC Setup settings).
When the NT30/NT30C is connected to the
Peripheral Port RS-232C port, set SW5 to OFF (perform com-
munications according to PC Setup settings).
Mainly used for connecting
Programming Devices.
(Connection of RS-232C
devices also possible.)
RS-232C Port
Mainly used for connecting
RS-232C devices.
(Connection of CX-Pro-
grammer also possible.)
S CS1-series Serial Communications Board: CS1W-SCB41/21

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DM Area Allocation (Words) Setting

g Setting
g Contents
Port 1 Port 2
DM32000 DM32010 8000 Host Link mode, 2 stop bits, data length: 7 bits, even parity
DM32001 DM32011 0000 Baud rate: 9,600 bps
DM32002 DM32012 0000 Send delay time: 0 ms
DM32003 DM32013 0000 No CTS control; Host Link unit number: 0
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Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A Section 2-6
2-6 Connection to a PC by Host Link via RS-422A

Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by using the RS-422A Host Link meth-
od.
If the distance between the NT30/30C and the PC is greater than 15 m, this meth-
od should be used. The maximum distance over which a connection can be
made is 500 m.
When using the RS-422A method, the host computer and PC are usually con-
nected in a 1 to N ratio (more than one PC), but in the special case of the connec-
tion between the NT30/30C and PC, the ratio is 1 to 1.
In order to make a connection to the PC using the Host Link method (RS-422A),
the host communications memory switch of the NT30/30C must be set to Host
Link, and the port memory switch must be set to RS-422A. For details on memory
switch settings, see Selecting the Host Communication Method (page 85) and
Selecting the Host Link Communication Port (page 87).
The terminating resistance setting on the NT30/NT30C (DIP switch 2 pin 8) must
also be set to ON.
Reference S By using the NT-AL001 RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter, it is possible to con-
nect the RS-422A terminal block of the NT30/NT30C to the RS-232C connec-
tor of the CPU Unit, Host Link Unit, or SRM1. In this case, set the communica-
tions method for the NT30/NT30C to RS-422A and the communications
method of the PC to RS-232C. For details of the connection method, refer to
the manual provided with the RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter.
S It is not possible to connect the NT30/NT30C to the PC using RS-485 (2-wire)
Host Link communications.

Some models and series of OMRON PCs have the Host Link function built in.
With CS1-series and CQM1H PCs, Host Link communications are possible by
connecting via a Serial Communications Board.
With C200HX/HG/HE PCs, there are some CPU Units that support Host Link
communications when a Communications Board is mounted.
With CPM2A and CPM2C PCs, connection to the NT30/NT30C can be made
via the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter using RS-422A NT Link (1:1).
Check the model and series of the PC and the model of the Board or Unit before
making the connections.
The Units that can be connected to the NT30/NT30Cs RS-422A port as the host,
and have RS-422A Host Link functionality are listed in the table below.
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PC Series CPU Units with the CPU Units Connectable Host Link Unit or Connectable
Host Link Function Using a Host Link Unit or Communications Board PC
Built In Communications Board
CS1G-
CPU42/43/44/45(-EV1) CS1G
CS1 series --- CS1W-SCB41
CS1H-CPU63/64/65/66/67 CS1H
(-EV1)
C1000H-CPU01-EV1 C1000H
--- C120-LK202-V1
C2000H-CPU01-EV1 C2000H
C200HS-CPU01/03/21/23/ C200HS
31/33-E C200HE
C200HE-CPU11/32/42-(Z)E C200HE-Z
--- C200HG- C200H-LK202-V1 C200HG
CPU33/43/53/63-(Z)E C200HG-Z
C200HX- C200HX
CPU34/44/54/64-(Z)E C200HX-Z
C200HE
--- C200HE-CPU32/42-(Z)E
C200HE-Z
C200HG- C200HG
--- C200HW-COM03/06-V1
CPU33/43/53/63-(Z)E C200HG-Z
C200HX- C200HX
---
CPU34/44/54/64-(Z)E C200HX-Z
C1000H-CPU01-EV1 C1000H
--- C500-LK201-V1
C series C2000H-CPU01-EV1 C2000H
C1000H-CPU01-EV1
C1000H(F)
--- C1000HF-CPUA1-EV1 C500-LK203
C2000H
C2000H-CPU01-EV1
CPM1-10/20/30CDR-
j + CPM1-CIF11
CPM1A-10/20/30/40 CPM1
CDj-j +
CPM1-CIF11
CPM2A-30/40/60 --- ---
CDjj-j +
CPM1-CIF11 (when CPM2A
connected via periph-
eral port)
CPM2C-10/20jjjj
CPM2C
jj-j (*1)
--- CQM1H-CPU51/61-E CQM1H-SCB41 CQM1
CV series (*2)
( ) CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV500-LK201 CV1000
CVM1 series
CVM1-CPU11-EVj CVM1-CPU11-EVj CV500-LK201 CVM1
(*2)
SRM1-C02-V2 +
SRM1 --- --- SRM1
CPM1-CIF11
(*1) The CPM2C-CN111 or CS1W-CN114/118 Connecting Cable, the

CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, or the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter is
required.
(*2) Connection to CVM1/CV series PC CPU Units that are not suffixed -Vj is
not possible. In the case of these CPU Units, make the connection to the
NT30/30C by using a Host Link Unit.
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2-6-2 Parts Required for Connection

The RS-422A cable used for RS-422A communications is not supplied by OM-
RON. Make this cable in accordance with the environment (PC used and trans-
mission distance between the NT30/30C and PC).
Two connectors, two connector covers and one cable are required to make up a
connecting cable. One connector and one connector cover is supplied with the
PC. However, a cable of the type recommended by OMRON must be prepared.
For details on making the cable, refer to Making the Cable on page 279. The table
below lists the components supplied with each Unit and the recommended
cables.
Name Model Remarks

Connector XM2A-0901 9-pin, manufactured by OMRON
- Delivered with C-series CQM1 and
CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit.
- Delivered with the following Host Link
Units:
C200H-LK202-V1
C500-LK203
CV500-LK201
DE-9P 9-pin, manufactured by JAE
Units:
C200H-LK202-V1
C500-LK201-V1
Connector XM2S-0911 9-pin, manufactured by OMRON
cover - Delivered with C-series CQM1 and
CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit.
Units:
C200H-LK202-V1
C500-LK203
CV500-LK201
DE-CI-J6 9-pin, manufactured by JAE
Units:
C200H-LK202-V1
C500-LK201-V1
Cable TKVVBS4P-03 Manufactured by Tachii Electric Wire
2-6-3 Method for Connection

For RS-422A communication, an RS-422A cable is used as the transmission
channel connecting the NT30/30C and PC.
As shown in the figure below, the RS-422A cable is connected directly to the
NT30/30C.
SYSMAC CS1-series PC,

C-series PC,
CVM1/CV-series PC
RS-422A terminal 9-pin connector

block
RS-422A connector cable (max. cable length: 500 m)
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Correct use S Ground the FG terminal of the PC to 100 or less. For details, refer to the
manual for the PC.
S Switch OFF the NT30/30C power supply before connecting or disconnecting a
connector.
S After connecting the connector cable, be sure to secure the connector with
screws.
2-6-4 Connector Specifications and Wiring for Each Unit

The combination of pin numbers to which the connecting wires are connected
differs according to the connector specifications for each Unit. Check the conne-
ctor specifications of the Unit to be connected and make the wiring connections
by referring to the relevant connection combination among those indicated be-
low.
For details on making the cable, see Making the Cable (page 279).
NT30/30C RS-422A Terminal Block Specifications
Connected terminal block: RS-422A terminal block (M3.5 screws)

Electrical characteristics: Conform to EIA RS-422A
Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the NT30/30C.
SDA SDB RDA RDB
Signal Direction
Signal Name Abbreviation
Input Output
Send data A SDA (SD--) f
Send data B SDB (SD+) f
Receive data A RDA (RD--) f
Receive data B RDB (RD+) f
Terminal Screws and Crimp Terminals on the NT30/NT30Cs RS-422A Ter-

minal Block
The terminal screws have M3.5 specifications. Use M3.5-compatible crimp ter-
minals for wiring. Tighten terminal screws to a torque not exceeding 0.8 Nm.
Caution Be sure to use crimp terminals for wiring.
Examples of Compatible Crimp Terminals
Fork type Round type
7 mm or less 7 mm or less
Model Applicable Wire

Maker
(fork type) (stranded wire)
Japan Solderless Terminal MFG 1.25-N3A
SWG22 to AWG18
Molex Y1.25-3.5L (0.3 to 0.75 mm2)
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S Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series Host Link Unit
C-series Host Link Connector Specifications

- Applicable Host Link Units: C200H-LK202-V1
C500-LK202-V1
C120-LK202-V1
- Electrical characteristics: Conform to EIA RS-422A
- Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the Host Link Unit.
1 6 Connector Signal Direction

Pin No. Input Output
1 Receive data B RDB f
3 Signal ground SG -- --
5 Send data B SDB f
6 Receive data A RDA f
7 Frame ground FG -- --
5 9 9 Send data A SDA f
Wiring Connections
PC (Host Link Unit)

Pin Abbrevi-
Shield number ation
NT30/30C
1 RDB
Abbrevi-
ation 3 SG
SDA 5 SDB
RS-422A RS-422A
terminal SDB 6 RDA interface
block
RDA 7 FG
RDB 9 SDA
Connector
cover FG
RS-422A cable
S Connecting the NT30/30C to a C-series Host Link Unit (insulated)
C-series Host Link Connector Specifications

- Applicable Host Link Units: C500-LK203 (insulated)

Connector
Frame ground FG -- --
cover
1 Receive data B RDB f
5 Send data B SDB f
6 Receive data A RDA f
9 7 Frame ground FG -- --
5
9 Send data A SDA f
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Wiring Connections
Connect the shield for the cable to pin No. 7 of the connector at the Host Link Unit side only.
PC (Host Link Unit)
Shield Pin Abbrevi-
NT30/30C number ation
Abbrevi-
ation 1 RDB
SDA 5 SDB
RS-422A RS-422A
terminal SDB 6 RDA interface
block
RDA 7 FG
RDB 9 SDA
Connector cover FG
RS-422A cable
S Connecting the NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit

CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit Connector Specifications
- Applicable Host Link Units: CV500-LK201 (communication port 2)

Connector
cover
1 Send data A SDA (SD--) f
2 Send data B SDB (SD+) f
6 Receive data A RDA (RD--) f
9 8 Receive data B RDB (RD+) f
5
Wiring Connections
PC (Host Link Unit)
Pin Abbrevi-
Shield number ation
NT30/30C
1 SDA
Abbrevi-
ation 2 SDB
SDA 4
RS-422A RS-422A
terminal SDB 5 interface
block
RDA 6 RDA
RDB 8 RDB
Connector cover FG
RS-422A cable
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S Connecting the NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit

CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit Connector Specifications
- Applicable Host Link Units: CV500-CPU01-EV1
CV1000-CPU01-EV1
CV2000-CPU01-EV1
CVM1-CPU01-EVV
CVM1-CPU11-EVV
CVM1-CPU21-EVV
Only the CVM1/CV-series CPU Units of version 1 (suffix of -EV1) or later
can be connected to the NT30/30C.
- Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the PC.

Connector
cover
4 Request to send RS f
9 5 Clear to send CS f
5
8 Receive data B RDB (RD+) f
Wiring Connections
Short pin No. 4 (RS) with pin No. 5 (CS) at the CPU Unit side.
PC (Host Link Unit)
Pin Abbrevi-
Shield number ation
NT30/30C
1 SDA
Abbrevi-
ation 2 SDB
SDA 4 RS
RS-422A RS-422A
terminal SDB 5 CS interface
block
RDA 6 RDA
RDB 8 RDB
Connector cover FG
RS-422A cable
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S Connecting the NT30/30C to a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) or to a Serial Commu-

nications Board on a CS1-series PC or CQM1H
Board RS-422A Connector Specifications
- Applicable Boards: C200HW-COM03-V1
C200HW-COM06-V1
CS1W-SCB41
CQM1H-SCB41
Connector
cover
9 8 Receive data B RDB (RD+) f
5
Wiring Connections
PC (Host Link Unit)
Pin Abbrevi-
Shield number ation
NT30/30C
1 SDA
Abbrevi-
ation 2 SDB
SDA 4 RS
RS-422A RS-422A
terminal SDB 5 CS interface
block
RDA 6 RDA
RDB 8 RDB
Connector cover FG
RS-422A cable
Reference It is not possible to connect the NT30/NT30C to the PC using RS-485 (2-wire)
Host Link communications.
S Connecting the NT30/30C to a CPM1, CPM2A, or CPM2C PC, or an SRM1
RS-422A Adapter Terminal Block Specifications
- Applicable RS-422A Adapter: CPM1-CIF11
Wiring Connections
NT30/NT30C RS--422A Adapter
Abbreviation Abbreviation
SDA SDA
RS-422A RS-422A
terminal SDB SDB terminal
block block
RDA RDA
RDB RDB
RS-422A cable
Terminal Screws and Crimp Terminals on the RS-422A Adapters RS-422A

Terminal Block
The standard for terminal screws is M3. Use M3-compatible crimp terminals for
wiring. Tighten terminal screws to a torque not exceeding 0.5 Nm.
Caution Be sure to use crimp terminals for wiring.
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2-6-5 PC Switch Settings

When the NT30/30C and PC are connected to each other, set the conditions at
the PC Host Link Unit or the CPU Unit as given in the table below.
The following is a general description of switch settings.
Refer to the manual for respective Units for details of the switch settings.
Item Switch Setting

I/O port RS-422A
Baud rate Set the same baud rate as the NT30/30C. (*1)
Transfer code ASCII 7 data bits, 2 stop bits
Parity Even
1-to-1/1-to-N 1-to-N (*2)
Command level Level 1, 2, 3
Unit # 00
Rate (page 86).
*2 The 1-to-N setting enables BCC (Block Check Character). It is not possible to
connect more than one NT30/30C in a single Host Link.
Connecting to a Host Link Unit
Two models of Host Link Units are available: Rack-mounting Unit and a CPU-
mounting Unit. The switch settings differ according to the model of Host Link Unit.
Set the switches according to the model of the Unit.
S C200H Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: C200H-LK202-V1
Set each switch with a flat-blade screwdriver so that the values or symbols in the
setting value window agree with the switch settings indicated in the table
above.
S Unit # (SW1, SW2)

S Command level, parity, and transfer code (SW4)

5 2 Set this switch to 2.
S Baud rate (SW3)

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C200H-LK202-V1
This Unit has an RS-422A connector.
CTS S Terminator setting (selector switch)

selector Set this switch to ON.
1--to--1
switch
protocol Note: Set the link adapter to ON also.
External
(ON) (ON)
1--to--N
Unavailable protocol
(OFF) (OFF)
S 1-to-1/1-to-N protocol selection (selector switch)
Set this switch to 1-to-N (OFF)
S C500/C1000H Rack-mounting Host Link Units: C500-LK201-V1 and

C500-LK203
- C500-LK201-V1
Set the control mode to the Host Link mode. (page NO TAG)
- C500-LK201-V1

- If connecting to an RS-232C connector, set this to RS-232C.
- If connecting to an RS-422A connector, set this to RS-422A.
I/O port
RS-422A S Unit # (DIP switch SW1)
RS-232C
Set pins 1 to 5 to OFF (0).
Synchronization
Internal
External
S Synchronization (selector switch)

Termination
resistance Set this to internal synchronization.
OFF
ON
CTS
0V
External
(0: OFF, 1: ON)



Set this always to 0V (ON).
S Terminator setting (selector switch)

When using an RS-422A cable, set this to ON.
Note: Set the Link Adapter to ON also.
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- C500-LK203
5V supply S Machine No., parity, transfer code settings
ON
OFF (DIP switch SW1 pins 1 to 7)
I/O port Set pins 1 to 7 to OFF (0).
RS-422A
RS-232C
Synchronization
Internal
External S Synchronization (selector switch)
Termination
resistance
Set this to Internal.
OFF
ON
CTS
0V S Baud rate (DIP switch SW2 pins 1 to 4)
External
(0: OFF, 1: ON)




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S CPU-mounting Host Link Units: C120-LK201-V1 and C120-LK202-V1
S Unit #, parity, and transfer code (DIP switch SW1 pins

1 to 5)
Set pins 1 to 5 to OFF (0).
* Parity is fixed at even parity. Transfer code is fixed
at ASCII 7 data bits and 2 stop bits.

(0: OFF, 1: ON)

S Command level (C120-LK201-V1) (DIP switch SW2 pins 7 and 8)

S CTS selection (C120-LK201-V1)

(DIP switch SW3 pins 1 and 2)
Set pin 1 to ON (1) and pin 2 to OFF (0).
(Set this always to 0 V.)
S Synchronization (C120-LK201-V1)
(DIP switch SW3 pins 3 to 6)
Set pins 3 and 5 to ON (1) and pins 4 and 6 to OFF (0).
Set this to Internal synchronization.
S Terminator setting (C120-LK202-V1)

(DIP switch SW3 pins 1 to 6)
When using an RS-422A cable, set pins 1, 3, and 5 to ON (1), and
set pins 2, 4, and 6 to OFF (0).
(Set this for termination.)
Note: Set the Link Adapter for termination too.
S CVM1/CV-series Rack-mounting Host Link Unit: CV500-LK201
Set the operating conditions with the CPU Bus Unit setting functions when an
NT30/30C and a CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C.
The CPU Bus Unit setting can be made directly from the Programming Device
(CX-Programmer) or the CPU Bus Unit setting information created with a Pro-
gramming Device can be transferred to the CPU Unit.
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The following describes the switch settings so as to enable the CPU Bus Unit
setting. For details of the CPU Bus Unit setting, refer to the SYSMAC CVM1/CV-
series Host Link Operation Manual (W205).
S Unit # (SW3 and SW4)

Communications (when using communications port 2)
port 1
(RS-232C)
S Setting of I/O port selector switch (selector switch)
Communications
port 2 Set this to RS-422A.
(RS-232C/
RS-422A)
I/O port S CTS selection (DIP switch pins 2 and 3)
selector Set pins 2 or 3 to ON. (Set this always to 0 V fixed.)
switch
RS-232C To use communication port 1, set pin 2. To use commu-
nication port 2, set pin 3.

RS-422A
Terminator
ON S Communications condition setting (DIP switch pin 1)
Set pin 1 to OFF.

OFF
Communications are performed on the basis of the
CPU Bus Unit system settings of the PLC.
The defaults for the system setting are as follows.
Baud rate: 9,600 bps
Parity: Even
Xon/Xoff control: Not performed
Communications method: Full duplex
Stop bit: 2
Data length: 7 bits

Connecting to a CPU Unit

Set the communication conditions with the PC Setup functions when a
CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit is connected to the NT30/30C. The PC Setup
can be made directly from the Programming Device (CX-Programmer) or the PC
Setup information created with a Programming Device can be transferred to the
CPU Unit.
The following describes the switch settings so as to enable the PC Setup. For
details of the PC Setup, refer to the SYSMAC C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H Pro-
gramming Manual (W176) and the SYSMAC C-series and CVM1 PCs SYSMAC
Support Software Operation Manual: CVM1 PCs (W249).
CVM1/CV-series: CV500-CPU01-EV1
CV1000-CPU01-EV1
CVM1-CPU01-EVj
CVM1-CPU11-EVj
CVM1-CPU21-EVj
Only the CVM1/CV-series CPU Units or version 1 (suffix of -EV1) or later can be
connected to the NT30/30C.
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S Host Link default value setting (DIP switch pin 4)

To effect the existing DIP switch settings, set pin 4 to ON.
To effect the existing PC Setup, set pin 4 to OFF.
I/O port Note: The existing DIP switch settings differ from the existing
selector
switch PC Setup as follows.
RS-232C - DIP switch settings: 2400 bps, 1 stop bit, even parity,
7-bit data length
- PC Setup: 9,600 bps, 2 stop bits, even parity, 7-bit
data length
RS-422A
S Terminator setting (DIP switch pin 6)
When using an RS-422A cable, set pin 6 to ON.
(Set this for termination.)
PC Setup Settings
Set the following communications settings in the PC Setup.
Item Possible Settings

Parity Even
Unit # 00
Rate (page 86).
S C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, or CQM1H CPU
Unit, or SRM1
The method for connecting to the CPU Unit depends on the model of PC in the
way shown in the following table.
PC Connection Method
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) S Connect to the RS-422A port (port A) on the Communications Board.
CQM1H S Connect to the RS-422A port (port 2) on the Serial Communications Board.
CPM1 S Connect via the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter using the peripheral port.
CPM2A, SRM1 S Connect via the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter using the peripheral port.
CPM2C S Connect to the peripheral port using the CPM2C-CN111 or CS1W-CN114 Con-
necting Cable and the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter. (The CPM2C-CN111
splits the communications port on the CPU Unit into an RS-232C port and the
peripheral port. The CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter is also required to connect
to the peripheral port.)
Reference S There are no Communications Boards for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PCs for which
port B is the RS-422A port.
S There are no Serial Communications Boards for CQM1H PCs for which port 1
is the RS-422A port.
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PC Setup Settings
When connecting to a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, or
CQM1H CPU Unit, or to the SRM1, make the following communications settings
in the PC Setup.

I/O port RS-422A
Communications Host Link
mode
Parity Even
Unit # 00
Rate (page 86).
Make the PC Setup settings directly from the Programming Device (CX-Pro-
grammer). For details of PC Setup operations, refer to the manual for the PC
used.
The following tables give the PC Setup word numbers and the contents of set-
tings for different combinations of connected model and port.
S Port A of Communications Board on C200HG/HX/HE(-Z)
DM6555 0001
0303
DM6556
0304
DM6558 0000 Unit No. 00
S CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, or SRM1

DM6650 0001
0303
DM6651
0304
DM6653 0000 Unit No. 00
S CQM1H
DM6550 0001
0303
DM6551
0304
DM6553 0000 Unit No. 00
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using the CPM2C, connect to the peripheral port in the way shown below
according to the Connecting Cable and ports used. For details, refer to the
CPM2C Operation Manual (W356).
Peripheral port
CPM2C-CN111
CPM2C CS1W-CN114 CPM2C
Peripheral port
RS-232C port
Switch Settings for a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PC
Set the switches for a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PC in

the following way:
Switch 1: 4 (4-wire = RS-422A)
Switch 2: ON (terminator ON = terminating resistance enabled)
Switch Settings for a Serial Communications Board on a CQM1H PC
Set the switches for a Serial Communications Board on a CQM1H PC in the fol-
lowing way:
2-wire or 4-wire switch (WIRE): 4 (4-wire = RS-422A)
Terminating resistance switch (TERM): ON (terminator ON = terminating
resistance enabled)
Serial Communications Board

(Inner Board slot 1)
Terminating Resistance Switch

Set to ON (right position).
2-wire or 4-wire Switch

Set to 4 (right position).
Switch Settings for the RS-422A Adapter
CPM1
-CIF11 CPM1
S Set the terminal resistance
switch to ON (upper position).
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Connection to a PC by the NT Link Section 2-7
S CS1-series Serial Communications Board: CS1W-SCB41 (Port 2)

DM Area Allocation Setting Setting Contents

(words)
Port 2
32010 8000 Host Link mode, 2 stop bits, data length: 7
bits, even parity
32011 0000 Baud rate: 9,600 bps
32012 0000 Send delay time: 0 ms
32013 0000 No CTS control; Host Link unit number: 0
2-7 Connection to a PC by the NT Link

Connect the NT30/30C to an OMRON PC by the NT Link method.
To connect an NT30/30C to a PC by the NT Link method, the communications
method memory switch of the NT30/30C must be set to NT Link. For details on
the communication method memory switch setting, refer to Selecting of the Host
Communication Method (page 85).

Some models and series of OMRON PCs have the NT Link function built in.
There are also C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) and CQM1H CPU Units that can be used for
NT Link communications when a Board is mounted. Check the model and series
of the PC, and the model of the CPU Unit before making the connections.
The PCs that can be connected by NT Link are listed in the table below.
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PC series CPU Units with the NT CPU Units Connect- Connectable

Link Function Built In able Using a Commu- PC
nications Board
CPM1-10CDR-j (*1)
CPM1-20CDR-j (*1)
CPM1-30CDR-j (*1)
CPM1-30CDR-j-V1
CPM1A-10CDj-j
(*1)
--- CPM1
CPM1A-20CDj-j
(*1)
CPM1A-30CDj-j
(*1)
CPM1A-40CDj-j
(*1)
CPM2A-30CDjj-j
CPM2A-40CDjj-j --- CPM2A
CPM2A-60CDjj-j
CPM2C-10jjjjj
j-j (*2)
--- CPM2C
CPM2C-20jjjjj
j-j (*2)
CQM1-CPU41-EV1
CQM1-CPU42-EV1
--- CQM1
CQM1-CPU43-EV1
CQM1-CPU44-EV1
CQM1H-CPU21
CQM1H-CPU51 (*3)
CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H
CQM1H-CPU61 (*3)
CQM1H-CPU61
C series C200HS-CPU21-E
C200HS-CPU23-E
--- C200HS
C200HS-CPU31-E
C200HS-CPU33-E
C200HE-CPU32-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HE-CPU42-(Z)E C200HE(-Z)
C200HE-CPU42-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HG-CPU33-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HG-CPU43-(Z)E
C200HG-CPU43-(Z)E (*4)
C200HG(-Z)
C200HG-CPU63-(Z)E C200HG-CPU53-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HG-CPU63-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HX-CPU34-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HX-CPU44-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HX-CPU44-(Z)E C200HX-CPU54-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU64-(Z)E (*4)
C200HX(-Z)
C200HX-CPU65-(Z)E C200HX-CPU64-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU85-(Z)E (*4)
C200HX-CPU65-(Z)E
(*4)
C200HX-CPU85-(Z)E
(*4)
CV500-CPU01-EV1 --- CV500

CV series (*5)
( ) CV1000-CPU01-EV1 --- CV1000
CV2000-CPU01-EV1 --- CV2000
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PC series CPU Units with the NT CPU Units Connect- Connectable

Link Function Built In able Using a Commu- PC
nications Board
CVM1-CPU01-EVj
CVM1 series
CVM1-CPU11-EVj --- CVM1
(*5)
CVM1-CPU21-EVj
CompoBus/S
Master Control SRM1-C02-V2 --- SRM1
Unit
*1 The CPM1-CIF01 Adapter is required.
*2 The CPM2C-CN111 or CS1W-CN114/118 Connecting Cable, the
CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, or the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter is
required.
*3 The CQM1H-SCB41 Serial Communications Board is required.
*4 One of the C200HW-COM02/COM03/COM04/COM05/COM06(-V1) Com-
munications Boards is required. (The RS-422A Connecting Cable can be
connected to the C200HW-COM03/COM06-V1.)
*5 CVM1 and CV-series CPU Units without -Vj at the end of the model num-
ber cannot be connected.
2-7-2 Connecting the NT30/30C

Refer to the illustrations below to select the appropriate cable for the Unit con-
nectors and connect the NT30/30C to the PC.
A Host Link connector cable can also be used. To make a connector cable, refer
to the appendix Making the Cable for Connection to the PC (page 271).
Correct use S After connecting a communication cable, always secure it with the screws.
Otherwise the cable may disconnect, causing operation to fail.
S The cables tensile load is 30 N. Do not subject it to loads greater than this.
Otherwise a discontinuity may occur, causing operation to fail.
Use a connector cable with a 9-pin connector on both ends to connect the
NT30/30C to a PC with a 9-pin connector.
NT30/30C CPU Unit
SYSMAC C-series
PC,
SW2 RE- --CON-
SET TRAST
PRIN RS-2
TER 32C
RDB
CVM1/CV-series
PC
SD 24 VDC

(RS-232C 9-pin)
RS-232C connector
cable
The following are recommended cables (manufactured by OMRON)
Connector Specification Model Cable Length

SJ46006-102 1m
9 pin 9-pin
9-pin 9 pin
SJ46006-202 2m
When a Connector Cable of 5 m or Longer Is Required

When a connector cable of 5 m or longer is required, please make the cable.
However, note that the maximum transmission distance is 15 m.
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When Long-distance Communications are Required

Communications distances greater than RS-232C standards can be achieved
using RS-422A communications (RS-485 communications cannot be used).
2-7-3 PC Switch Settings (RS-232C at PC Side)

The setting methods for different types of Units are given below.
S C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1,
CQM1H, SRM1
PC Setup
Write the settings directly from the Programming Device (e.g., CX-Programmer)
to the PC Setup (data memory) according to the model of the host and the port
used.
Host Word Setting Setting Con-

tents
RS-232C port of C200HS, DM6645 4000 NT (1:1) Link is
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM2A, used.
CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, or
SRM1
Port A of C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) DM6555
(See note 1.) or port 1 of
CQM1H (See note 2.)
Port B (See note 1.) of DM6550
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)
CPM1 DM6550
Note 1. RS-232C port of Communications Board.

2. RS-232C port of Serial Communications Board.
For details of PC Setup operations, refer to the manual for the PC used.
using the CPM2C, make separate settings for the RS-232C port and the periph-
eral port according to the conversion cables and ports used, in the way shown in
the following table. For details, refer to the CPM2C Operation Manual (W356).
Port Connected to the PT PC Setup

RS-232C port of the CS1W-CN111 (D-sub, 9-pin) Perform settings for the RS-232C port
Peripheral port of the CS1W-CN111 Perform settings for the peripheral port
Port of the CS1W-CN118 (D-sub, 9-pin) Perform settings for the RS-232C port
Port of the CS1W-CN114 (peripheral port) Perform settings for the peripheral port
Peripheral port
CPM2C-CN111
CPM2C CS1W-CN118 CPM2C CS1W-CN114 CPM2C
RS-232C port Peripheral port

RS-232C port (D-sub, 9-pin, female)
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DIP Switch Setting for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H
With the C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, and CQM1H, in order that the PC Setup
settings (data memory) are enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel in the
way shown below.
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) CQM1 CQM1H
RS-232C Port Communications Conditions Setting

Set SW5 to OFF to enable the settings made in PC Setup.
DIP Switch Setting for CPM2A
With the CPM2A, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are
enabled, set the DIP switch on the front panel in the way shown below.
Set the communications

setting switch to OFF
(down position).
DIP Switch Setting for CPM2C
With the CPM2C, in order that the PC Setup settings (data memory) are
enabled, set the DIP switches on the front panel in the way described below.
Set the DIP switch according to the way the peripheral port
and the RS-232C port are used.
If (1) the PT is connected to the peripheral port or (2) the PT is connected to the
RS-232C port and a device that requires communications settings other than
the standard settings is connected to the peripheral port, set the DIP switches
in the way shown below.
Set SW1 to OFF.

Set SW2 to ON.
If the PT is connected to the RS-232C port and a Programming Console is

connected to the peripheral port, set the DIP switches in the way shown below.
Set SW1 to OFF.

Set SW2 to OFF.
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Switch Setting for the RS-232C Adapter

When using the CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, set the mode setting switch in
CPM1
-CIF01 CPM1
S Set the mode setting switch to
NT (down position).
S CVM1/CV-series (-EVj)
When connecting to a CVM1/CV-series (-EVj) CPU Unit, set the switches as
given below.
I/O port selection (selector switch)

DIP switch setting (SW3)
D
ON1 2 3 4 5 6
D
D
D NT Link setting
D Set SW3 to ON (right side).
D
OFF ON
2-7-4 PC Switch Settings (RS-422A at PC Side)

The setting methods for different types of Units are given below.
S CVM1/CV-series -Vj CPU Units
The settings required for the following CPU Units are described below.
CV500-CPU01-V1/CV1000-CPU01-V1/CV2000-CPU01-V1
CVM1-CPU01-Vj/CVM1-CPU11-Vj/CVM1-CPU21-Vj
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- Set to RS-422A.
I/O port
selector
switch S Communications method (DIP switch pin 3)
RS-232C Set pin 3 to ON (NT Link).
RS-422A
S Terminator setting (DIP switch pin 6)
Set pin 6 to ON (terminating resistance enabled).
PC Setup Settings
There are no particular settings required in the PC Setup for connecting to a

CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit via NT Link (1:1).
S C-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) or CQM1H
PC Setup Settings
Write the settings directly from the Programming Device (e.g., CX-Programmer)
to the PC Setup (data memory) according to the model of the host used.
Host Word Setting Setting Con-

tents
Port A of C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) DM6555 4000 NT Link is
(See note 1.) sed
used.
Port 2 of CQM1H DM6550 4000
(See note 2.)
*1 RS-422A port of Communications Board.
*2 RS-422A port of Serial Communications Board.
For details of PC Setup operations, refer to the manual for the PC used.
Switch Settings for a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PC
Set the switches for a Communications Board on a C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PC in

the following way:
Switch 1: 4 (4-wire = RS-422A)
Switch 2: ON (terminator ON = terminating resistance enabled)
Switch Settings for a Serial Communications Board on a CQM1H PC
Set the switches for a Serial Communications Board on a CQM1H PC in the fol-
lowing way:
2-wire or 4-wire switch (WIRE): 4 (4-wire = RS-422A)
Terminating resistance switch (TERM): ON (terminator ON = terminating
resistance enabled)
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Connecting a Printer Section 2-8
Serial Communications Board

(Inner Board slot 1)
Terminating Resistance Switch

Set to ON (right position).
2-wire or 4-wire Switch

Set to 4 (right position).
S RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter (NT-AL001)
When using the NT30/30C in a 1:1 RS-422A connection, make the following DIP
switch settings at the RS-232C/RS-422 Link Adapter (NT-AL001) used for relay
purposes.
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
Setting for built-in terminal resistor

(DIP switch pin 2)
Set pin 2 to ON.
(This sets the built-in terminal resistor).
2-wire/4-wire selection
(DIP switch pins 3 and 4)
Set both pin 3 and 4 to OFF.
(This sets a 4-wire connection.).
RS-422A transmission mode selection

(DIP switch pins 5 and 6)
Set pin 5 to OFF and pin 6 to ON.
(This sets RS control to RS-232C.)
2-8 Connecting a Printer

Hard copies of screens can be printed (printing of screen images) onto a printer
connected to the NT30/30C.
In order to make a hard copy at a printer connected to the NT30/30C, it is neces-

sary either to create a screen print key as a touch switch on the screen to be
printed during screen creation, or to issue a print instruction from the PC. For de-
tails, see 4-7 Touch Switches (page 154), and 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control
(page 239).
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Connection of Expanded I/O Section 2-9
2-8-1 How to Connect

Connect the printer to the NT30/30C with a Centronics cable. The length of the
cable should not exceed 3 meters.
Reference If the connection cable is connected or disconnected while the power of the
printer is on, the NT30/30C may malfunction. Make sure to turn OFF the power
of the printer before connecting or disconnecting the connection cable.
PRINTER RS-232C EPSON ESC/P

Color Printer (24-pin),
Monochrome Printer (24-pin)
SDA SDB RDA RDB 24 VDC
+
S Recommended Connection Cable

The following connection cable is recommended.
NT-CNT121 connection cable (1.5 m, 20-pin to 36-pin)
S Recommended Printer
Use a printer that conforms to the control standard of the PC-PR201 made by
NEC, or use a printer that conforms the following EPSON printer control stan-
dard: ESC/P J83 (color or monochrome)
When using a monochrome printer with an NT30/30C, set the tone with the
NT30/30C memory switches (see page 99).
2-9 Connection of Expanded I/O

To provide expanded I/O for the NT30/30C, the B7A Unit can be connected. In
order to enable the B7A Unit to be connected, the optional B7A Interface Unit
(NT-B7A16) must be installed on the NT30/30C.
This section explains how to use the B7A Interface Unit and how to connect the
B7A Unit.
2-9-1 Connectable B7A Units

I/O Transmission Delay + -- Terminal
Wiring Type I/O Format Model
Classification Time Configuration
16 input points Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN input -- only B7A-T6A1
Alternate + and -- B7A-T6B1
PNP input Alternate + and -- B7A-T6C1
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) NPN input -- only B7A-T6A6
Alternate + and -- B7A-T6B6
PNP input Alternate + and -- B7A-T6C6
Module Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) TTL input -- B7A-T6D2
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) -- B7A-T6D7
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I/O Transmission Delay + -- Terminal

Wiring Type I/O Format Model
Classification Time Configuration
16 output points Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN open collector + only B7A-R6B11
100 mA/point
B7A-R6B31
PNP open collector -- only B7A-R6F11
100 mA/point
B7A-R6F31
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) NPN open collector + only B7A-R6B16
100 mA/point
B7A-R6B36
PNP open collector -- only B7A-R6F16
100 mA/point
B7A-R6F36
Module Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN open collector -- B7A-R6A52
50 mA/point
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) -- B7A-R6A57
16 input points Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN input -- common B7AS-T6B1
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) B7AS-T6B6
16 output points Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) NPN open collector + common B7AS-R6B11
100 mA/point
B7AS-R6B31
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) B7AS-R6B16
B7AS-R6B36
8 input points/ Screw terminal Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) Input: NPN input Input: -- common B7AM-8B11
8 output points Output: NPN open Output: + common
collector B7AM-8B31
High speed (Typ. 3 ms) 100 mA/ B7AM-8B16
point
B7AM-8B36
Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms) Input: PNP input Input: -- common B7AM-8F31
Output: PNP open Output: + common
collector
100 mA/
point
2-9-2 B7A Interface Unit Specifications

Model NT-B7A16
Number of I/O points Input: 8 points/16 points Output: 8 points/16
points
(total I/O = 32 points)
Processing on error occurrence LOAD OFF (clear)/HOLD (latch)
Set with DIP switch SW1 pin 1
Indicator (LED) Lit in green: Operating
Lit in orange: Transmission error
Transmission method Unidirectional time-sharing multiplex transmission
Transmission distance Standard: Max. 500 m
(100 m with common power supply)
High speed: Max. 100 m (*1)
(50 m with common power supply)
(*1)
Transmission cable VCTF 0.75 mm2 or greater
Transmission delay time Standard (Typ. 19.2 ms)/High speed (Typ. 3 ms)
(Set with DIP switch SW1 pin 2)
Least input time (*2) Standard: 16 ms
High speed: 2.4 ms
Power supply voltage 21.6 to 26.4 V (24 VDC 10%)
Insulation resistance 100 M or greater between all terminals together
and external reference (500 V)
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Model NT-B7A16
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1min. between all terminals
together and external reference
Noise resistance (*3) Noise level: 1.5 kV, Pulse width: 100 ns, 1 s
Vibration resistance 10 to 22 Hz with 0.075 mm single amplitude for a total of
30 min. in X, Y, and Z directions
22 to 500 Hz with 4.7 m/s2 acceleration in X, Y, and Z
directions
Shock resistance 490 m/s2 (not operating) or 29.4 m/s2 (operating), 3
times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Operating ambient temperature 0 to 50_C
Operating ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH (with no condensation)
Storage ambient temperature --20 to 70_C
Weight 100 g max.
*1 This is the value when a shielded cable is used. If no shielded cable is used,
the maximum transmission distance will be 10 m, regardless of the method
used to supply power.
*2 The least input time is the least time required for the B7A Interface Unit to
read an input signal.
*3 This is induced noise due to coupling with the transmission line. For
high-speed transmission, this is the value when the shield is not grounded.
2-9-3 B7A Interface Unit Part Names

The function of each part of the B7A Interface Unit is indicated below.
Connector (on rear face) Indicator (LED)

This is the connector for connecting While the NT30/30C power is ON, this indicator
the Unit to the NT30/30C. gives the following indications.
Lit in green: NT30/30C is operating
Lit in red: A transmission error has occurred.
DIP switch (SW1) (see page 66)

Mounting screws (see below) Used to set the operating conditions
These secure the Unit to the of the B7A Interface Unit.
NT30/30C.
Terminal block (see page 68)

For connecting the power supply for transmission
and the B7A Interface Unit.
2-9-4 Installing the B7A Interface Unit

Caution Be sure to switch OFF the power supply to both the NT30/30C and the B7A Inter-
face Unit before installing the B7A Interface Unit, otherwise the Units may be
damaged.
Reference When the B7A Interface Unit is installed, the depth of the NT30/30C is increased
by 20 mm to 76 mm. Before installing the B7A Unit, check that there is sufficient
space inside the operation panel to accommodate this extra depth.
(1) Peel off the label on the right side of the rear face of the NT30/30C. Under-
neath the label are the connector and screw holes for installing the B7A In-
terface Unit.
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(2) As shown in the figure below, install the NT30/30C on the rear face of the
NT30/30C, and secure it with the two mounting screws.
Mounting screws
2-9-5 B7A Interface Unit Settings

Set the operating conditions of the B7A Interface Unit as shown below.
ON
D D D D
1 2 3 4
SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4

Function Processing on Transmission ERR indicator Not used
transmission error delay time status
ON LOAD OFF (clear) High speed Indicator lights --
(3 ms)
OFF HOLD Standard Indicator does Setting fixed
(19.2 ms) not light as OFF
Caution Be sure to switch OFF the power supply to both the NT30/30C and the B7A Inter-
face Unit before changing DIP switch settings.
2-9-6 Connecting the B7A Unit to the B7A Interface Unit

The connection method for each B7A Unit is shown on the following pages.
Use the cable indicated below for the connection:
VCTF0.75 mm2 or greater transmission cable
S Power supply method

A 24 VDC power supply for communication must be supplied to the B7A Inter-
face Unit and the B7A Unit. The connection method differs depending on the
method used to supply power to the Units.
S Setting the transmission delay time
When the setting for transmission delay time is for high-speed transmission, use
a shielded cable. If no shielded cable is used, the maximum transmission dis-
tance will be 10 m regardless of the method used to supply power.
Ground the shield. Do not ground it to the minus terminal of the power supply.
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Connecting a B7A Unit with 16 Input Points
- When separate power supplies are provided (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 set-
ting: Standard)
B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (16 input points)

Power Power
S-IN S-OUT supply supply
-- + ERR SIG
Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-IN
--
Transmission distance: Max. 500 m

-- + -- +
DC power DC power
supply supply
(24 VDC) (24 VDC)
- When using a common power supply (DIP switch SW1 pin 2 setting:
Standard)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-IN
--
+
-- +
DC power
supply
(24 VDC)
ting: High speed)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Shield Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-IN
--
-- + -- +
DC power GND DC power
supply supply
(24 VDC) Transmission distance: Max. 100 m (24 VDC)
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High speed)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Shield
Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-IN
----
+
-- +
DC power GND
supply
(24 VDC) Transmission distance: Max. 50 m
Connecting a B7A Unit with 16 Output Points
ting: Standard)
B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (16 output points)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-OUT
--

-- + -- +
DC power DC power
supply supply
(24 VDC) (24 VDC)
Standard)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-OUT
--
+
-- +
DC power
supply
(24 VDC)
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ting: High speed)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Shield Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-OUT
--
-- + -- +
DC power GND DC power
supply supply
(24 VDC) Transmission distance: Max. 100 m (24 VDC)
High speed)

Power Power
-- + ERR SIG
Shield
Power Power
supply supply
+ --
S-OUT
----
+
-- +
DC power GND
supply
(24 VDC) Transmission distance: Max. 50 m
Connecting a B7A Unit with 8 Input Points and 8 Output Points
ting: Standard)
B7A Interface Unit B7A Unit (8 input points, 8 output points)

Power Power DC power
-- +
supply
(24 VDC)
S-OUT
+ --
-- Power Power
supply supply -- SIG 1
+ --
S-IN
IN
OUT
-- + Transmission distance: Power Power
DC power Max. 500 m supply supply SIG 2
supply + --
(24 VDC)
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Standard)

Power Power
-- +
S-OUT
+
-- Power Power
-- supply supply -- SIG 1
+ --
S-IN IN
OUT
-- + Transmission distance: Power Power
DC power Max. 500 m supply supply SIG 2
supply + --
(24 VDC)
ting: High speed)

Power Power DC power
-- + Shield supply
(24 VDC)
S-OUT
+ --
-- Power Power
supply supply -- SIG 1
+ --
S-IN
IN
OUT
-- + GND Power Power
DC power supply supply SIG 2
supply Transmission distance: + --
(24 VDC) Max. 100 m
High speed)

Power Power
-- + Shield
S-OUT
+
Power Power
-- supply supply -- SIG 1
+ --
S-IN IN
OUT
-- + GND Power Power
DC power supply supply SIG 2
supply + --
(24 VDC) Transmission distance:
Max. 50 m
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SECTION 3
System Menu Operation
This section describes the operation of the System Menu focusing on the procedure to start up the NT30/30C.
Functions that are convenient to use the NT30/30C and those that are useful for the system maintenance are also explained
here.
3-1 Operation Flow by the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3-2 Starting the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3-2-1 Changing the System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3-3-1 System Menu and the Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3-3-2 Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3-3-3 Operations with the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
3-4 Initializing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3-4-1 Initialization of the Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3-4-2 Initialization of the Memory Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3-4-3 Initialization of the Display History Data Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3-5 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3-5-1 Selecting the Host Communications Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3-5-2 Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3-5-3 Selecting the Host Link Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3-5-4 Selecting the Automatic Reset Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
3-6 Registering the Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
3-7 Starting the Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
3-8 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
3-8-1 Setting the Key Press Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
3-8-2 Using the Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
3-8-3 Screen Saver Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
3-8-4 Resume Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
3-8-5 Screen Printing Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
3-9 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
3-9-1 Using the Display History Recording Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
3-9-2 I/O Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
3-9-3 Checking the PT Setting Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Starting the NT30/30C Section 3-2
3-1 Operation Flow by the System Menu

Follow the procedure below when using the NT30/30C for the first time or when
changing the system.
System Program Installation When using the NT30/30C for the first time, erase the system program loaded on
shipping, and transfer the new system program to the NT30/30C by using the NT
series system installer.
Create the Screen Data Create the screen data to be displayed on the NT30/30C by using the NT-series
Support Tool.
For the screen data creation, refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows
Operation Manual (V061).
Start Up the NT30/30C (Display the System Menu.) (page 74)
Turn ON the power to the NT30/30C.
When no screen data has been registered, the System Menu will be displayed. If
the NT30/30C enters the RUN mode, press appropriate touch switches to dis-
play the System Menu.
Initialize Memory (page 78) Select a System Menu and initialize the NT30/30C Unit memory.
Memory Switch Setting (page 83)
Select the System Menu and set the conditions for communications with the PC
using the memory switch.
Transfer the Screen Data (page 89)
Connect the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C and transfer the screen
data from the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C.
For the connection of the NT-series Support Tool, refer to 2-3 Connecting to the
Support Tool (page 21).
Start the Operation (page 91)
Connect to the PC and start the operation.
System Maintenance (page 100)
If an error has occurred during operation, check the I/Os, settings, etc. referring
to this guide.
3-2 Starting the NT30/30C

When the NT30/30C is started, it will enter the RUN mode if system settings and
screen data registration have been completed. If no screen data has been regis-
tered or the screen data are destroyed, the System Menu will be displayed.
Before turning ON the power, check the following DIP switch settings on the
NT30/30C.
SW2 pin 3 (Switch to the System Menu enabled/disabled) is set to OFF (en-
abled).
SW2 pin 4 (Screen data forced initialize Yes/No) is set to No (ineffective).
SW2 pin 7 (System installation effective/ineffective) is set to OFF (starts in nor-
mal RUN mode).
For the DIP switch settings of the Unit, refer to the DIP Switch Settings (page 18).
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Operation Modes and the System Menu Section 3-3
3-2-1 Changing the System Settings

Follow the procedure below to change the system settings or screen data con-
tents.
Procedure 1. Turn ON the power to the NT30/30C.
The NT30/30C will enter the RUN mode and the start-up screen will be dis-
played. The start-up screen varies according to registered screen data.
2. Press touch appropriate switches to display the System Menu, and change
system settings. For the method for calling the System Menu, refer to the
Operations with the System Menu (page 77).
If there is no system program installed, or it is corrupted, it must be installed (or
re-installed). For details on the system program installation method, refer to 2-4
Installing the System Program (page 22).
If the NT30/30C has failed to start up normally; an error message is displayed or
no screen is displayed, memory needs to be initialized.
For the memory initializing procedure, refer to 3-4 Initializing Memory (page 78).
3-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu

The NT30/30C operates in either RUN, Transmit, or Maintenance mode. The
operation modes can be switched by using the System Menu.
3-3-1 System Menu and the Operation Modes

Select an operation mode by pressing the corresponding touch switch in the Sys-
tem Menu. The operation modes with respect to the System Menu are related to
each other as shown below.
For the operations with the System Menu, refer to the Operations with the Sys-
tem Menu (page 77).
RUN Mode
The NT30/30C runs in

this state. Controls from
the PC are enabled and
various indications and
I/O operations are
made.
To change Transmit Mode

system settings
or screen data Screen data and other
When system settings contents data are transmitted
and screen data
between the NT30/30C
registration have been
and the NT-series
completed
Support Tool.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Power ON Transmit Mode
Maintenance
Mode
Maintenance Mode
The NT30/30C
maintenance operations
such as memory
initialize and setting
check are executed.
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3-3-2 Menu Tree

The System Menu allows the user to effect various NT30/30C functions by using
the touch switches. The NT30/30Cs functions with respect to the System Menu
are related as shown below.
For the operations with the System Menu, refer to the Operations with the Sys-
tem Menu (page 77).
SYSTEM MENU
Quit
Transmit Mode (page 89)
Maintenance Mode
DISPLAY HISTORY MENU
MAINTENANCE MENU Quit

Occurrence (page 103)
Quit Frequency (page 103)
Display History
I/O Check I/O CHECK MENU
PT Settings (page 114)
Init. Memory Quit
Memory Switch Exp. I/O Unit (page 103)
Touch Switch (page 105)
COMMUNICATION
Communication CHECK MENU
LCD Display (page 107)
Quit
Buzzer (page 108)
RS232C (page 106)
LED (page 109)
RS422 (page 106)
Calendar (page 110)
Battery (page 111)
Printer (page 112)
Backlight (page 113)
INITIALIZE MEMORY MENU
Quit
Screen Memory (page 79)
Memory Table (page 81)
History Date (page 82)
MEMORY SWITCH MENU
Key Press Sound (page 92)

Buzzer Sound (page 93)
Screen Saver (page 95)
Resume Memory Table (page 96)
Printer (page 98)
Comm. Port (page 87)
Comm. Method (page 85)
Baud Rate (page 86)
Automatic Reset (page 88)
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3-3-3 Operations with the System Menu

The following gives the procedure to call the System Menu, select the menu
items, and other operations with the System Menu.
Make sure that DIP switch SW2 pin 3 (Switch to the System Menu enabled/dis-
abled) is set to OFF (enabled). If the setting is ON (disabled), the System Menu
will not be displayed by following the procedure given below.
Displaying the System Menu
Press appropriate touch switches to display the System Menu as mentioned be-
low. The RUN indicator goes OFF when the System Menu is displayed.
The NT30/30C display screen has four touch switches to display the System
Menu in the four corners (about 7.2 mm x 7.2 mm size). Press any two of these
switches at the same time to call the System Menu screen.
RUN mode
POWER
RUN
[SYSTEM MENU]
Press any two Quit
Transmit Mode
of these four Maintenance Mode
corners at the
same time.
Note that the touch switches used to call the System Menu are not displayed on
the screen. If a touch switch displayed in a corner is pressed first, the touch
switch will function and the System Menu will not be displayed. To successfully
call the System Menu, first press a corner where no touch key is displayed, and
then, press any other corner regardless of the presence of a touch key.
If a screen has the touch switches registered at all of the four corners, it is impos-
sible to call the System Menu from the screen.
A system function can be assigned to a touch switch. Pressing the touch switch
so assigned on the screen can easily display the System Menu. For the relation-
ship between the system key and the touch switch, refer to the System Key Func-
tions (page 159).
Selecting the Menu Items Press (touch) a menu item on the screen to select the item.
Menu items allow to make the ON/OFF selection or to call subsequent menu or
screen.
Example 1
To call the Maintenance Menu by pressing Maintenance Mode on the System
Menu screen:
Select Maintenance Mode.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
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Initializing Memory Section 3-4
[ MAINTENANCE MENU ]
Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
System Menu Items The System Menu items and the functions are as given below.
Menu Item Function

Quit The System Menu screen is cleared and the NT30/30C will
return to the RUN mode.
Transmit Mode The Transmit Mode screen will be displayed to allow the trans-
mission of the screen data between the NT30/30C and the
NT-series Support Tool. For the transmission of the screen
data, refer to 3-6 Registering the Screen Data (page 89).
Maintenance Mode The Maintenance Mode menu will be displayed to allow the
maintenance of the NT30/30C system.
Switching from the System Menu to the RUN Mode

The NT30/30C will exit the System Menu and switch to the RUN mode in the
cases mentioned below.
Selecting Quit in the System Menu.
The screen (touch switches) is not pressed for over 10 seconds.
3-4 Initializing Memory

If the NT30/30C is used for the first time or if the screen data is ruined and the
NT30/30C cannot be normally started, the memory needs to be initialized.
The memory initialization is required in the cases mentioned below.
When the NT30/30C is used for the first time or when an error message indicat-
ing that the screen data is ruined etc. when the NT30/30C is started.
Use the Maintenance Mode -- Init. Memory in the System Menu.
When the NT30/30C has made a buzzer sound and the screen has disap-
peared during the start-up or operation.
Use the NT30/30C DIP switch SW2 pin 4 (Screen data forced initialize ef-
fective/ineffective).
When an error has occurred, the error messages such as Screen data cor-
rupted will be displayed. For the error messages displayed on the screen, refer
to 6-2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages (page 249).
Reference S Initializing the screen data memory will erase entire screen data registered in
the NT30/30C. Make sure that there are backup copies of the screen data on
floppy disks before starting the initialization.
S If there is no system program installed, or it is corrupted, it must be installed (or
re-installed). For details on the system program installation method, refer to
2-4 Installing the System Program (page 22).
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The following memory data can be initialized.
Image data memory

Memory tables
Display history
The screen data is initialized regardless of the setting for the resume function
(see page 96).
3-4-1 Initialization of the Screen Data

The screen data can be initialized by either of the following two methods.
Initialization by using the System Menu

Initialization by using the DIP switch (forced initialization)
Initialization by Using the System Menu
Initialize the image data memory by following the procedure given below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select Init. Memory.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Screen Memory.

[ INITIALIZE MEMORY MENU ]
Quit
Screen Memory
Memory Table
History Data
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Select Yes.
Initialize Screen Memory?
The screen data memory is ini-
tialized. During the initializa-
Yes No tion, the Initializing message
will be displayed.
If no is selected, the memory initialization will be canceled and the NT30/30C

returns to the Initialize Memory Menu.
Upon completion of the screen data memory initialization, the NT30/30C returns
to the Initialize Memory Menu.
After the screen data memory has been initialized, if an attempt is made to set the
NT30/30C to the RUN mode before screen data has been transferred from the
NT-series Support Tool, the error message No direct information is set!! will be
displayed.
Initialization by Using the DIP Switch (Forced Initialization)
Note Be sure to turn the power OFF before setting the NT30/30C DIP switch.
Set the DIP switch as follows to initialize the screen data memory.
Operation 1 Set DIP switch SW2 pin 4 on the NT30/30C to ON and turn the power ON.
Select Yes. The screen data

Initialize Screen Memory?
memory is initialized. During
the initialization, the Initializ-
ing message will be dis-
Yes No played.
If no is selected, the memory will not be initialized.
Screen Memory Initialized

Turn OFF the DIP
switch 2-4 and push
the Reset switch, then
return to RUN mode.
2 Turn the NT30/30C power to OFF.

3 Set NT30/30C DIP switch SW2 pin 4 to OFF and turn the power ON.
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Reference S The NT30/30C DIP switch SW2 pin 4 is used to enable/disable the screen data
forced initialization. Setting this to ON selects enable initialization, and OFF to
disable it.
S Regardless of whether initialization is executed or not, on completion of the
operation, switch DIP switch SW2 pin 4 OFF while the power to the NT30/30C
is OFF, then start up the NT30/30C again.
3-4-2 Initialization of the Memory Tables

It is possible to initialize the numeral memory table and character string memory
table in the NT30/30C. When these tables are initialized, the values are returned
to those set by the NT-series Support Tool.
When memory table initialization is executed in the maintenance mode, the
memory tables are initialized regardless of the resume function setting (see page
96).
Reference If OFF is set for the Resume Function memory switch, the memory tables can be
initialized just by switching the NT30/30C power OFF and back ON again, or by
resetting it (see page 96).
Using the System Menu, initialize the memory tables by following the procedure
given below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Memory Table.

Quit
Screen Memory
Memory Table
History Data
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Select Yes.
Initialize Memory Table?
The memory table is initial-
ized.
Yes No
If no is selected instead of yes, the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory

Menu without initializing the memory.
Upon completion of memory table initialization, the NT30/30C returns to the Ini-
tialize Memory Menu.
3-4-3 Initialization of the Display History Data Memory

The display history function is a function whereby the display of each screen dis-
played during operation is recorded in order of display occurrence and order of
display frequency. The maximum number of displays that can be recorded is
1,023 for recording in order of display occurrence and 255 for recording in order
of display frequency. Once these limits are reached, no more records can be
stored, and so the records must be periodically initialized (deleted).
The display history data memory can be initialized by a command given from the
PC (page 241).
When the display history data memory is initialized, the alarm history memory is
also initialized.
Using the System Menu, initialize the display history data memory by following
the procedure given below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
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Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches Section 3-5
Select History Data.

Quit
Screen Memory
Memory Table
History Data
Initialize History Data? Select Yes.
The display history data

memory is initialized.
Yes No
If no is selected instead of Yes, the NT30/30C returns to the Initialize Memory

Menu without initializing the memory.
Upon completion of display history data initialization, the NT30/30C returns to

the Initialize Memory Menu.
3-5 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory

Switches
The NT30/30C can be connected to a PC by the Host Link or NT link. The link can
be selected by setting the memory switch. Also, the Host Link baud rate, auto-
matic reset function, RS-232C communication conditions, etc. are set with the
memory switches.
This section describes the communications condition settings by using the

memory switches.
Memory Switches The NT30/30C has the memory areas used to store the PC connection method,
communications conditions, system settings, etc. that can be used as the
switches and called the memory switches. Since the memory switch settings are
backed up by battery, they are not lost when the power is turned OFF.
Reference If the memory switch data is not backed up by the built-in battery, it will all be
initialized to the values set with the NT-series Support Tool when the NT30/30C
is switched OFF.
If the message Battery Lowered is displayed while the NT30/30C is operating,
replace the built-in battery immediately. For details on how to replace the bat-
tery, see Replacing the Battery (page 253).
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Setting Functions and the Memory Switch Menu

The memory switches can be set easily by using the Memory Switch Menu in the
System Menu.
The memory switches can also be set in System Setting under PT Configura-
tion on the NT-series Support Tool. The settings made using the NT-series Sup-
port Tool are written to the NT30/30C on screen data registration. For details,
refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061).
The following settings can be made with the memory switches. Refer to the sub-
sequent pages and 3-8 System Settings (page 92) for the details of each setting
and function.
Previous Next
< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit < MEMORY SWITCH > Prev. Quit
Key Press Sound ON Comm. Port RS232C
Buzzer Sound ON Comm. Method Host Link
Screen Saver 10min Baud Rate 9600
Resume Memory Table NONE Automatic Reset None
Printer ESC/P MONO.
Key Press Sound 3-8 System Settings (page 92)
Buzzer Sound 3-8 System Settings (page 93)
Screen Saver 3-8 System Settings (page 95)
Resume Memory Table 3-8 System Settings (page 96)
Printer 3-8 System Settings (page 98)
Comm. Port Selecting Host Link Communication Port (page 87)
Comm. Method Selecting Host Communication Method (page 85)
Baud Rate Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate (page 86)
Automatic Reset Selecting the Automatic Reset Function (page 88)
The communications method, baud rate, communications port, and automatic
reset can be set only from the Memory Switch Menu called from the System
Menu.
In addition, the following settings can only be set from the NT-series Support
Tool.
Number of numeral memory table entries: Numeral Memory Table (page 138)
Number of character string memory table entries: Character String Memory
Table (page 136)
Alarm recording method (using the ring buffer): Displaying the Alarm History
(page 184)
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3-5-1 Selecting the Host Communications Method

The NT30/30C can be connected to a PC by the Host Link or NT link. Either link
can be selected by setting the Communications Method memory switch. The
factory setting has been made to the Host Link. Select the communications
method that is supported by the PC to be connected.
Select the host communications method by the menu operation from the System
Menu shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select Memory Switch.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Next.
< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit
Key Press Sound ON
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Resume Memory Table None
Printer ESC/P MONO.
Each time the Comm. Meth-

< MEMORY SWITCH > Prev. Quit od touch switch is pressed,
Comm. Port RS232C the setting option changes to
the next item in the sequence
Comm. Method Host Link Host Link or NT Link.
Baud Rate 9600
Automatic Reset None
To set and quit the menu, press the Quit touch switch. The settings made last will
be set and the display will return to the Maintenance Menu.
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3-5-2 Selecting the Host Link Baud Rate

When the Host Link is used, the baud rate of the communications with the PC can
be set. Use the Baud Rate switch and select 9600 bps or 19200 bps.
If the NT link has been selected, the Host Link baud rate setting does not have
any effect.
The factory setting has been made at 19200 bps.
Select the baud rate of the communications with the PC by the menu operation
from the System Menu shown below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Next.
Key Press Sound ON
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
Each time the Baud Rate

< MEMORY SWITCH > Prev. Quit touch switch is pressed, the
Comm. Port RS232C setting option 9600 bps alter-
nates with 19200 bps.
Comm. Method Host Link
Baud Rate 9600
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3-5-3 Selecting the Host Link Communications Port

When using the NT30/30C with the Host Link, the port for communications with
the PC (communication type) can be selected. Select either RS-232C or RS-422
by using the Communications Port memory switch.
The factory setting is RS-232C.
Reference When using NT link as the communication method, you must set RS-232C.
Select the communication port for communication with the PC by the menu op-
eration from the System Menu shown below.
Select Maintenance Mode
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Next.
Key Press Sound ON
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
Each time the Communica-

< MEMORY SWITCH > Prev. Quit tions Port touch switch is
Comm. Port RS232C pressed, the setting to its right
changes between RS-232C
Comm. Method Host Link and RS-422.
Baud Rate 9600
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3-5-4 Selecting the Automatic Reset Function

The Automatic Reset memory switch is used to set whether or not the commu-
nication is automatically reset after the occurrence of a communication error.
The factory setting has been made to exist.
Select the baud rate of the communication with the PC by the menu operation
from the System Menu shown below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Next.
Key Press Sound ON
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
Each time the Automatic Re-

< MEMORY SWITCH > Prev. Quit set touch switch is pressed,
Comm. Port RS232C the setting option Exist alter-
nates with None.
Comm. Method Host Link
Baud Rate 9600
S None: If a communication error has occurred, corresponding error mes-
sage is displayed and the operation stops.
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Registering the Screen Data Section 3-6
S Exist: If a communication error has occurred, corresponding error mes-

sage will not be displayed and the operation will be automatically
reset. However, the message Connecting To Host may be dis-
played.
3-6 Registering the Screen Data

The screen data is created by using the NT-series Support Tool and registered to
the NT30/30C screen data memory. This section describes the procedure to reg-
ister the screen data to the NT30/30C. For the screen data creation and NT-se-
ries Support Tool operation, refer to the NT-series Support Tool Operation Manu-
al.
Transmission -- Transmission in File Units

The NT30/30C uses several screens that are switched on its display. The screen
data of one NT30/30C PT corresponds to the files created by using the NT-series
Support Tool. Select a file that contains the screen data to be transmitted when
selecting the screen data to be transmitted to the NT30/30C so that the required
screen data can be transmitted to the NT30/30C.
Screen
data file NT30/30C
Screen 1 Screen 1
Screen 2 Screen 2
: :
All screen data are
Screen N transmitted by one operation. Screen N
Memory tables Memory tables
Mark data Mark data
Image data Image data
Library data Library data
System memory System memory
Direct information Direct information
When the screen data is transmitted from the NT-series Support Tool to the
NT30/30C, the screen data already existing in the NT30/30C will be erased. The
NT30/30C cannot transmit the screen data in units of screens.
If an error message and the System Menu are displayed immediately after the
NT30/30C has been started, the screen data memory needs to be initialized.
Transmitting the Screen Data from the NT-series Support Tool

To transmit the screen data from the NT-series Support Tool to the NT30/30C,
connect the NT30/30C to the computer on which the NT-series Support Tool is
being used, and follow the procedure below.
Reference S When screen data transmission is performed, the NT30/30C screen data
memory is automatically initialized before the new screen data is transmitted.
There is therefore no need to initialize the screen data memory using menu
operations before transmitting the screen data.
S The NT30/30C uses the same connector for screen data transfer and
RS-232C connection to the PC. If this connector is currently being used for
RS-232C connection to the PC, disconnect the cable from the PC, connect it to
the NT-series Support Tool (personal computer), then transmit the screen
data.
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Registering the Screen Data Section 3-6
Operation 1 Connect the NT30/30C to the computer on which the NT-series Support Tool
is being used, and turn ON the NT30/30C.
2 Turn ON the computer, start up the NT-series Support Tool, and open the
screen data to be transmitted.
3 Enter the Transmit Mode by operating the menu of the NT30/30C shown be-
low.
Select Transmit Mode.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
[ TRANSMIT MODE ]
Abort
4 Using the NT-series Support Tool, select Connect, Download (NT-series

Support Tool PT), and Application.
5 The NT30/30C will display the following screen when the screen data is be-
ing transmitted.
[ TRANSMIT MODE ]
Tool PT
Screen Data
Abort
6 While the screen data is being transmitted, the transmission status will be
indicated at the NT-series Support Tool on a bar graph.
7 When transmission of screen data has been completed, the transmission
status display at the NT-series Support Tool will disappear.
8 Pressing the Abort touch switch in the Transmit Mode screen of the
NT30/30C will exit the Transmit Mode and enter the System Menu Mode.
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Starting the Operation Section 3-7
Reference Press the Abort touch switch on the NT30/30C when the screen data transmis-
sion is completed. Unless this touch switch is pressed, the screen data will not
be correctly registered. If the Abort touch switch is pressed during transmission,
the screen data will not be correctly registered.
If screen data cannot be transmitted from the NT-series Support Tool properly,
check whether communication between the NT30/30C and NT-series Support
Tool (personal computer) is normal.
Precautions to be Observed During the Screen Data Transmission

When any of the following or a system error occurs during the screen data trans-
mission, the transmitted screen data will not be registered correctly to the
NT30/30C. If an error message is displayed and the Run Mode cannot be se-
lected, the screen data memory needs to be initialized.
The power to the NT30/30C is interrupted or the NT30/30C is reset.
The power to the computer on which the NT-series Support Tool is running is
interrupted or the computer is reset.
The cable connecting the NT30/30C to the computer on which the NT-series
Support Tool is running is disconnected or has a broken wire.
The Cancel touch switch on the NT30/30C screen is pressed to end the trans-
mission during screen data transfer.
The Cancel button on the NT-series Support Tool is pressed to end the trans-
mission.
When the power to the NT30/30C is turned ON or reset, the screen data is
checked. However, if any of the above occurs during the screen data transmis-
sion, the screen may disappear and other unexpected problems may occur.
In the case of such problems, set DIP switch SW2 pin 4 to ON to initialize the
memory.
For the memory initialization by using the DIP switch, refer to the Initialization by
Using the DIP Switch (page 80).
3-7 Starting the Operation

After completing the screen data transmission, and setting the communication
conditions, connect the NT30/30C to the PC and start the operation.
Caution Check the operation of screen data and ladder programs thoroughly before ac-
tually using them.
Switching to the RUN Mode Press the Quit touch switch in the System Menu. The start-up screen in the RUN
mode will be displayed.
If the NT30/30C has failed to start correctly; e.g., the start-up screen is not dis-
played, an error message is displayed, or the screen is not displayed at all, refer
to 6-2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages (page 249) and take appropri-
ate action.
Reference The start-up screen is the screen whose screen number is set for the screen
switching specification in the PT Status Control Area. If no screen data has been
registered at screen number, the Screen not registered. error message will be
displayed. For the screen number setting, refer to 4-3 Screen Display (page
131).
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System Settings Section 3-8
Confirming the Communications between the NT30/30C and the PC

Execute the PC program and confirm that the following operations are normally
performed.
Confirm that the NT30/30C screens switch according to the PC program
execution.
If the screens do not switch correctly, check the connection between the
NT30/30C and the PC and also check the settings.
Refer to Section 2 Hardware Settings and Connections (page 15).
Confirm that the information selected by the NT30/30C touch switches has
been set in the PC by displaying the contents of the words and bits using a Pro-
gramming Device (LSS) or at the Host. If the information sent from the
NT30/30C has not been correctly received by the PC, check the screen data
settings (specifically the switch settings).
For the details of the screen data creation, refer to the NT-series Support Tool
Operation Manual.
3-8 System Settings

The NT30/30C can set a variety of functions using memory switches that are
convenient during the operation. This section describes the memory switch set-
tings related to the operation environment.
The memory switches can also be set in System Setting under PT Configura-
tion on the NT-series Support Tool. The settings made using the NT-series Sup-
port Tool are written to the NT30/30C on screen data registration. For details,
refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061).
Since the memory switch data are backed up by the battery in the NT30/30C,
they are not cleared when the power is switched OFF.
Reference If the memory switch data is not backed up by the built-in battery, it will all be
initialized to the values set with the NT-series Support Tool when the NT30/30C
is switched OFF. If the message Battery Lowered is displayed while the
NT30/30C is operating, replace the built-in battery immediately. For details on
how to replace the battery, see Replacing the Battery (page 253).
3-8-1 Setting the Key Press Sound

It is possible to set whether or not the key sound is sounded when a touch switch
on the NT30/30C screen is pressed or an expanded I/O input comes ON by using
the Key Press Sound memory switch.
The factory setting for this memory switch is ON, which means that the key sound
will sound in these cases.
Set the key press sound by the menu operation from the System Menu shown
below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
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Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Each time the Key Press

< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit Sound touch switch is
Key Press Sound ON pressed, the setting option ON
alternates with OFF.
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
ON: The key press sound will be given for 0.2 second when a touch switch is
pressed.
OFF: The key press sound will not be given when a touch key is pressed.
3-8-2 Using the Buzzer

The NT30/30C can set a buzzer to indicate the occurrence of an emergency or
an NT30/30C error.
Setting the Buzzer Except when the buzzer has been set so as not to sound at all, the buzzer will
sound when an error occurs. To set the buzzer to sound in other cases, the fol-
lowing two procedures can be used.
S Controlled by the PC
It is possible to control the NT30/30C from the PC to sound the buzzer during
the operation.
Refer to 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239).
S Setting the Buzzer as a Screen Data Attribute by Using the NT-series
Support Tool
When creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support Tool, set the
buzzer as a screen attribute so that the buzzer will sound. When the screen in
which this attribute has been set is displayed, the NT30/30C will give the buzz-
er sound.
If the control by the PC and the display of the screen in which the buzzer attribute
has been set are executed simultaneously, the priority is given to the control by
the PC. Refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual
(V061).
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To Stop the Buzzer Sound The buzzer sound can be stopped by the following operations.
Control by the PC
Switch the screen to a screen that does not have a buzzer attribute.
Press the touch switch to which the buzzer stop attribute has been set.
Turn ON the input terminal for expansion I/O for which a buzzer stop attribute
has ben set.
If a buzzer stop attribute has been set to a touch switch created on the screen in
which the buzzer attribute has been set, such touch switch can be used to stop
the buzzer sound. To set a buzzer stop attribute to a touch switch, set the
control key function for the touch switch by using the input key function.
For the touch switch setting, refer to 4-7 Touch Switches (page 154).
Types of the Buzzer Sounds The following buzzer sounds can be set.
Continuous sound: The buzzer continues to sound.
Short intermittent sound: The buzzer sounds intermittently at 0.5 second inter-
vals.
Long intermittent sound: The buzzer sounds intermittently at 1 second inter-
vals.
If two or more buzzer sound specifications are made from the PC at the same
time, the order of priority that determines that buzzer sound will be used is as
follows: (1) continuous sound (2) short intermittent sound (3) long intermit-
tent sound. If the continuous sound and short intermittent sound are specified at
the same time, the continuous sound takes priority.
Setting the Buzzer Use the memory switches to set whether or not the buzzer sounds when the
buzzer sound has been instructed by the PC or with a screen attribute or when an
error has occurred.
The factory setting is ON, which means that the buzzer will sound when a com-
mand is received from the PC, when a screen for which the buzzer attributes is
set is displayed, and when errors occur.
Set the buzzer sound by the menu operation from the System Menu shown be-
low.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
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Each time the Buzzer Sound

< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit touch switch is pressed, the
Key Press Sound ON setting option ON alternates
with ERR ON , OFF.
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
To set and quit the menu, press the Quit touch switch. The setting made last will
OFF: The buzzer will not sound at all during the operation.
ON: The buzzer will sound when a command from the PC is given, the screen
attribute has been set, or an error has occurred.
ERR ON: The buzzer will sound only when an error has occurred.
Reference The buzzer will sound when Buzzer check is selected in the Maintenance
Mode regardless of the buzzer setting.
3-8-3 Screen Saver Function

The NT30/30C has a function that turns OFF the screen display if no operation is
performed for a certain period of time to maximize the service life of the backlight
and prevent the formation of an afterimage on the screen. (the backlight is also
switched OFF at the same time).
Redisplaying a Screen That Has Been Turned OFF

After the screen has been turned OFF by the screen saver function it will be redis-
played if a touch switch is pressed, or if an instruction to switch the screen or re-
display the same screen is received from the PC (the backlight will also be turned
back ON at the same time). Changes in numerals or character strings displayed
on the screen will not cause the screen to be redisplayed.
Setting the Screen Saver Function

Use the memory switches to set whether or not the screen saver function is used,
and the length of time that the screen is turned OFF if it is used.
The factory setting specifies that the backlight will turn OFF if no operation is per-
formed for 10 minutes.
Reference When terminals to which numeric key functions or stand-alone function keys are
allocated are turned ON while the backlight is OFF, the key function will not be
executed by canceling the backlight OFF status. However, in the case of input
communication keys, notification will be sent to the PLC regardless of whether
or not there is a backlight OFF function releasing attribute.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
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Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Each time the Screen Saver

< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit touch switch is pressed, the
Key Press Sound ON setting option will switch
among 10 min, 1 hour, and
Buzzer Sound ON None.
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
None: The screen OFF function is not used. As long as no operation is per-
formed, the same screen remains to be displayed.
10min: The screen will be turned OFF when no operation has been per-
formed for 10 minutes.
1hour: The backlight or the EL screen will be turned OFF when no operation
has been performed for 1 hour.
Caution Do not press touch switches carelessly while the backlight is OFF or while noth-
ing is displayed on the screen. Otherwise the system may operate unpredict-
ably.
Only press touch switches after confirming system safety.
Correct use After images may remain if the same pattern is displayed for a long period
(approx. 1 hour).
To prevent the formation of an afterimage, either use the screen saver function
or periodically switch screens.
3-8-4 Resume Function

The NT30/30C has a function to protect the contents of the memory tables (value
setting key input, data from the PC, etc.) from being erased even if the power to
the NT30/30C is shut OFF during operation. This function is called the resume
function. Setting the resume function protects the memory tables from being ini-
tialized even when the power is turned ON or reset or when the mode is switched
to the RUN mode by the System Menu operation.
The screen displayed before the power is turned OFF will be displayed again
when the NT30/30C is started next time.
If the memory tables are selected in the Initialize Memory Menu from the Mainte-
nance Mode Menu, the memory tables will be initialized regardless of whether or
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not the resume function is set to ON or NONE. For the memory table initializa-
tion, refer to Initialization of the Memory Tables (page 81).
Reference If the voltage of the battery in the NT30/30C gets too low, the contents of the
memory tables cannot be saved even if the resume function is effective.
Use the memory switches to set whether or not the resume function is used.
The factory setting is ON, which means that the resume function is effective.
Set the resume function by using the menu operation from the System Menu
shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Each time the Resume Func-

< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit tion touch switch is pressed,
Key Press Sound ON the setting option ON alter-
nates with None.
Buzzer Sound ON
Screen Saver 10min
Printer ESC/P MONO.
NONE: The resume function will be disabled and the memory tables will be
initialized when the power to the NT30/30C is turned ON or reset or when the
mode is switched to the RUN mode.
ON: The resume function will be enabled and the memory tables will not be
initialized. When the NT30/30C starts operation, the contents of the memory
tables are written to the allocated words in the PC.
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3-8-5 Screen Printing Function

The NT30/30C can print a hard copy of the displayed screens onto a printer con-
nected to the NT30/30C. This function is called the screen printing function. The
NT30/30C will continue operating even when such a hard copy is being printed.
However, since the screen print function shares the NT30/30C memory with the
pop-up window function (page 173), hard copies cannot be printed while a pop-
up window is displayed.
For printer connection, refer to 2-8 Connecting a Printer (page 63).
Printing Screens Screen printing can be performed by using a touch switch for which screen print-
ing/interruption function is set or by giving a screen printing command from the
PC.
S Using a Touch Switch
When creating screen data with the NT-series Support Tool, set the screen
printing function to a touch switch. For details, refer to NT-series Support Tool
for Windows Operation Manual (V061).
Pressing the touch switch so set as to start hard copy printing prints a hard copy
of the screen displayed. To interrupt the printing, press the touch switch to
which hard copy printing interruption is set.
S Giving Instructions from the PC
Set up a PT Status Control Area (PC PT) and then start printing the screen.
For details, refer to 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239).
However, printing of screen hard copies may not be interrupted from the PC.
Setting Screen Printing Set the type of the printer and a way of printing in the Memory Switch Menu.
The factory setting is ESC/P COL. (if using an NT30, monochrome printing will
be executed on color printers).
Screen printing by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown be-
low.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
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Each time the Printer touch

< MEMORY SWITCH > Next Quit switch is pressed, the next
Key Press Sound ON item in the applicable cycle of
options below is selected:
Buzzer Sound ON
ESC/P COL.
Screen Saver 10min
ESC/P MONO.
Resume Memory Table None PR201H COL.
Printer ESC/P COL. PR201H TONE.
ESC/P COL.: Specify this for a printer, such as the EPSON ESC/P Printer
(24-pin), that conforms to the printer control standard
ESC/P24-J83C. Hard copies will be made in colors.
PR201H COL.: Specify this for a printer that conforms to the control standard
for the PC-PR201H made by NEC. Hard copies will be made
in colors.
ESC/P MONO.: Specify this for a printer, such as the EPSON ESC/P Printer
(24-pin), that conforms to the printer control standard
ESC/P24-J82. Hard copies will be made in monochrome
with colors expressed by gray scale levels.
PRO201H MONO.:Specify this for a printer that conforms to the control standard
for the PC-PR201H made by NEC. Hard copies will be made
in monochrome with colors expressed by gray scale levels.
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System Maintenance Section 3-9
3-9 System Maintenance

The NT30/30C has self-maintenance functions, such as display history record-
ing, I/O check and PT setting display.
3-9-1 Using the Display History Recording Function

The display history recording function is used to record the display sequence and
frequency of screens during operation. The data recorded can be displayed and
confirmed on the system screen.
Recording Display History Display history is recorded in the following procedure:
Setting screen attributes
To create a screen, of which display history will be recorded, on the NT-series Sup-
port Tool, set display history recording attributes to it. Register a message describ-
ing display history with not more than 16 characters (note that although 24 charac-
ters can be input using the NT-series Support Tool, only the first 16 are valid).
The display history can be recorded if the display history recording attributes for the
screen have been set. For further information, refer to the NT-series Support Tool
Initializing memory for display history recording

Prior to recording, initialize the memory for display history recording
(refer to page 82).
Recording display history

When the screen with display history recording attributes requested from the PC
appears during operation, the display history will be recorded in the system.
Display History Recording Format

Display history includes the following items related to the screen displayed:
Screen number
Date and time of display
Message outlining screen data
Maximum Number of Screens to be Recorded

In order of occurrence: Up to 1,023 screens can be recorded regardless of the
screen number.
In order of frequency: Up to 1,023 screens can be recorded and number of
times each screen is displayed can be recorded up to a
maximum of 255.
Since the data recorded is retained by the battery, it will not be lost even if the
power to the system is turned OFF.
Confirming Screen Data Recorded

There are two ways to confirm screen data recorded: by the maintenance mode,
and by displaying the screen by the screen data recording function during opera-
tion.
Recorded data can be displayed in order of occurrence or frequency.
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- In Order of Occurrence
Recorded data is displayed in order of occurrence.
Screen# ( Y/ M/ D H: Mi) (X) Message

1 ( 93/ 5/ 30 23: 30) ( )
2 ( 93/ 5/ 31 02: 17) ( )
8 ( 93/ 5/ 31 11: 05) ( ) Quit
2000 ( 93/ 5/ 31 21: 48) ( )
- In Order of Frequency
Recorded data is displayed in order of display frequency with the accumu-

lated number of times each screen has been displayed.
Screen# ( Y/ M/ D H: Mi) (X) Message

8 ( / / : ) (255)
2 ( / / : ) ( 20)
1 ( / / : ) ( 3) Quit
2000 ( / / : ) ( 1)
In either case, the system screen shows up to 14 screen numbers and their
data at a time.
To take a look at data that is not on the display, press the or key on the
touch panel.
When no screen data is recorded, the message History Record Not Found
appears, and the screen returns to the history record after about two se-
conds.
- Confirming Recorded Screen Data by Operation from the System Menu
Confirm the recorded screen data by the operation from the System Menu
shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
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Select Display History.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Occurrence or Fre-

[ History Record ]
quency.
Quit The recorded data will be dis-
Occurrence played in accordance with the
selected method.
Frequency
To quit confirmation, press the Quit touch switch. The History Record menu
will be redisplayed.
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- Confirming Recorded Screen Data During Operation

Screens No. 1997 and No. 1998 are for displaying recorded screen data.
Either screen will be displayed according to the data display order selected.
Screen No. 1997: In order of occurrence
Screen No. 1998: In order of frequency
Reference S When the direct connection system is used, screens No. 1997 and No.1998 are
reserved for recorded screen data display. They are unavailable for any other
purpose.
S If the screen attribute (numeral setting attribute) for screen numbers 1997 and
1998 is user, the touch switches used to scroll the screen do not appear when
the display history is displayed during operation. In this case, create touch
switches -- such as the and touch switches shown in the figure below -- in
advance at the right edge of the screen. The size of the switches should not
exceed 40 dots (two regular touch switch widths). When using an NT30C, select
white as the background color for the screen.
3-9-2 I/O Check

The I/O operations for the following items of the NT30/30C are checked by the
I/O check function.
Expansion I/O Unit (B7A Unit): Buzzer Check
Touch Switch: LED Check
Communication Check: Calendar & Clock
LCD Display: Battery Voltage
Backlight: Printer Check
Checking the Expanded I/O Check expanded I/O on a B7A Unit by using the menu operation from the System
Menu shown below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
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Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Exp. I/O Unit (B7A

[ I/O CHECK MENU ] Next
Unit).
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
Touch Switch Calendar
Communication Battery
LCD Display Printer
[ EXP. I/O UNIT CHECK ] End

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN
08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
S Input Check
The two rows of round lamps IN00 to IN15 in the upper part of the screen corre-
spond to expanded I/O input bits 0 to 15. When a touch switch is pressed, the
corresponding input bit is ON while it is being pressed.
S Output Check
The two rows of square touch switches OUT00 to OUT15 in the lower part of
the screen correspond to expanded I/O output bits 0 to 15. When a touch
switch is pressed, the corresponding output bit switches between ON and OFF.
Caution As far as possible, disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the output ter-
minals before executing the output check. Otherwise, each time an output ter-
minal comes ON during the check operation, a buzzer, or warning lamp, etc. will
be activated at a peripheral device.
When the check is finished, press the End touch switch. The I/O check menu
Reference S If the key press sound is set to ON with the memory switches, it will sound
when an expanded I/O input bit comes ON.
S The statuses of the expansion I/O inputs are not notified to the PC during the
I/O check.
S When using the B7A Unit with 8 inputs and 8 outputs, the lamps IN08 to IN15
turn ON or OFF whenever touch switches OUT00 to OUT07 are pressed.
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Checking the Touch Switches
Execute a touch switch check by the menu operation from the System Menu
shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Touch Switch.

Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
This touch switch is to exit the

touch switch checking screen. Its
color is different from that of the
other switches.
The touch switch is normal if it
is highlighted while it is pressed.
Press a touch switch on the screen. If the touch switch is highlighted while it is
pressed, the touch switch is normally functioning.
When the check is finished, press the 1x1 touch switch at the top right corner of
the screen. The I/O check menu will be redisplayed.
Reference If memory switch setting for the key press sound has been made for ON, the key
press sound will be made when a touch switch is pressed. The number of
pressed touch switch will not be notified to the PC.
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Checking the Communications with PC
Execute a NT30/30C-to-PC communication check by the menu operation from

the System Menu shown below.
The NT30/30C uses the same connector for connection to the NT-series Support
Tool and RS-232C connection to the PC. To establish an RS-232C connection
with the PC, disconnect the cable from the NT-series Support Tool and connect it
to the PC: the communication check can then be performed.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Communication.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
Select RS232C or RS422 .

[ COMMUNICATION CHECK MENU ]
Quit
RS232C
RS422
Set up the PLC of host link, 9600 bps,
2 stop bits, and even parity
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Example: RS232C selected

< RS232C, CHECK > End
Transmit Data Select Start.
40 30 30 4D 4D34 30 2A 0D
Reception Data
40 30 30 4D 4D30 3031 3234 33
2A 0D
Start
The data required to check communication will be sent to the PC, and will be
displayed at Transmit Data in hexadecimal. If communication is normal, the
response from the PC will be displayed immediately at Reception Data. If
there is no response from the PC and nothing is displayed at Reception Data,
an error has occurred and the communication cable and setting conditions
must be checked.
When the check is finished, press the End touch switch. The Communication
Check Menu will be redisplayed.
Checking the LCD Display Check the NT30/30C LCD display by using the menu operation from the System
Menu shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select LCD Display.

Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
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Dots (the points that make up the screen) are displayed one by one starting at
the top left of the screen. In the case of the NT30C, the check is performed for
each color (in the order black blue magenta white yellow green
black). If all the dots are displayed successfully, the display is cleared and the
I/O Check Menu is redisplayed.
To discontinue a screen display check, press the touch switch at the top right
corner of the screen. The I/O Check Menu will be redisplayed.
Checking the Buzzer Check the NT30/30C buzzer by using the menu operation from the System Menu
shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Buzzer.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
If the buzzer function is normal, the continuous buzzer sound will be made.
To stop the buzzer sounding, press the Buzzer touch switch again.
Reference Though memory switch setting for the buzzer has been made for OFF, the buzz-
er will sound when the buzzer check is executed.
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Checking the Indicators Check the indicators by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown
below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select LED.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
The RUN indicator on the front face of the NT30/30C will flash alternately green
and red. The POWER indicator remains lit.
To quit the indicator check, press the LED Check touch switch again.
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Checking the Calendar and Time

Check the setting of the internal clock function by using the menu operation from
the System Menu shown below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Calendar.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
< CALENDAR CHECK > Quit
04/15/95 14 : 39 : 07
When the check is finished, press the Quit touch switch. The I/O Check Menu
Calendar and clock setting can also be executed by performing the download
operation in Date and Time under Connect on the NT-series Support Tool,
or by using numeral memory table operations. For details on the setting proce-
dure when using the NT-series Support Tool, refer to the NT-series Support
Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061), and for details on the setting pro-
cedure using numeral memory table, refer to 5-6 Clock Function (page 234).
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Checking the Battery Voltage
Check the battery voltage by using the menu operation from the System Menu
shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Battery.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
< BATTERY CHECK > Quit
Normal
After checking the screen message, press the Quit touch switch. The I/O
Check Menu will be redisplayed.
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Checking the Printer
Check communication with the printer by using the menu operation from the Sys-
tem Menu shown below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Printer.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
Press Start.
< PRINTER CHECK > Quit
Start
PRINTER CHECK will be
printed out at the connected
printer.
On completion of the check, the message Finish Check will be displayed.

On confirming the result, press the Quit touch switch. The I/O Check Menu will
be redisplayed.
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Checking the Backlight
Check the Backlight by using the menu operation from the System Menu shown
below.

[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select I/O Check.

Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
Select Next.
Quit Buzzer
Exp. I/O Unit LED
LCD Display Printer
Select Backlight.
[ I/O CHECK MENU ] Prev.
Quit
Backlight
When Backlight is selected, the backlight will start flashing. The NT30 has
two backlight colors and this flashing follows the sequence shown below in the
case of the NT30:
Red only lights red OFF white only lights white OFF ...
To stop the backlight flashing, press the Backlight touch switch again.
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3-9-3 Checking the PT Setting Status

Checking the PT Setting Status
Display the NT30/30C settings by using the menu operation from the System
Menu shown below.
[ SYSTEM MENU ]
Quit
Transmit Mode
Maintenance Mode
Select PT Settings.
Quit Memory Switch

Display History
I/O Check
PT Settings
Init. Memory
< PT SETTINGS > Quit

Screen Memory Size 512k
PT Control Area DM0100
PT Notify Area DM0200
SW2-1 System Reserved ON OFF
SW2-2ON:Memory Protect
SW2-3 ON:Not Display System Menu
SW2-4 ON:Init. Screen Memory
SW2-5 System Reserved
SW2-6 System Reserved
SW2-7 ON:Erase System Program
SW2-8 For the Terminater Valid, Turn ON
The current NT30/30C setting status will be displayed.

Pressing the Quit touch switch will exit the PT Settings display and cause the
NT30/30C to return to the Maintenance Menu.
Reference SW2 pin 6 is factory-set to OFF. Since it is not possible to display English with
this setting, it must be set to ON before installing the system program. (Use the
installer.)
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SECTION 4
NT30/30C Functions
This section describes the functions of the NT30/30C.
4-1 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4-1-1 Creating Screen Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4-2 Outline of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4-2-1 NT30/30C Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4-2-2 Color Display (NT30C Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
4-2-3 Characters and Figures that Can Be Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
4-2-4 Communications with the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
4-3 Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
4-3-1 Classification of Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
4-3-2 Screen Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
4-4 Memory Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
4-4-1 Character String Memory Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
4-4-2 Numeral Memory Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
4-4-3 Bit Memory Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
4-5 Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
4-5-1 Bar Graph Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
4-5-2 Trend Graph Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
4-5-3 Broken Line Graph Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
4-6 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
4-6-1 Normal Lamp Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
4-6-2 Image/Library Lamp Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
4-7 Touch Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4-7-1 Functions of Touch Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
4-7-2 Stand Alone Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
4-7-3 Input Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
4-7-4 COPY Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
4-7-5 Cursor Moving Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
4-7-6 SCREEN PRINT Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
4-8 Numeral Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
4-8-1 Numeral Setting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
4-8-2 Types of Numeral Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
4-8-3 Numeric Key Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
4-8-4 How to Use Numeric Key Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
4-8-5 How to Use Thumbwheel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
4-8-6 Setting Items for Numeral Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
4-9 Character String Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
4-9-1 Functions of Character String Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
4-9-2 How to Enter Character Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
4-10 Pop-Up Window Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
4-10-1 Functions of Pop-Up Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
4-10-2 Opening and Closing Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
4-10-3 Temporary Input Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
4-11-1 Alarm List Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
4-11-2 Displaying the Alarm History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
4-12 Operation of B7A Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
4-12-1 Contents of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
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Creating and Transmitting Screen Data Section 4-1
4-1 Creating and Transmitting Screen Data

This section describes briefly the NT-series Support Tool settings required for
creating screen data and the screen data creation procedure. Screen data must
be created to use the NT30/NT30C
For the details of the NT-series Support Tool and screen data creation, refer to
the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061). There are
some differences in the displays depending on the version.
4-1-1 Creating Screen Data

Screen Data Creation Method
The screen data is created by using the NT-series Support Tool. The NT-series
Support Tool registers the screen data used with one NT30/30C to one file.
Screen data can be created by one of the following three methods:
Creating a new file;
Editing an existing file to create a new.
The same screen data can be used for both the NT30 and NT30C. Also, NT-se-
ries Support Tool for Windows can be used to convert screen data from the
NT20S, NT620C, or NT625C for use with the NT30 or NT30C. Refer to the NT-
series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual for information on convert-
ing screen data between different PT models.
NT-series Support Tool for Windows can read screen data created on the DOS
version of the NT-series Support Tool. You can also import individual scenes,
components, or tables from screen data files. Refer to the NT-series Support
Tool for Windows Operation Manual for details.
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Screen Data Creation Procedure

The following gives the basic screen data creation procedure. Required settings
and reference pages are given for each step of the procedure.
1, 2, 3... 1. After starting the Support Tool, open a screen file to use for storing the
screen data from the File Menu.
To create a new file, select New File. Select New File and press [Enter].
Enter filename on completion of creation.
To edit an existing file, select Open and then select a file to edit.
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The following PT Configuration Window will appear when New File has
been selected. (The name of the screen data file is input later.)
2. Set the PT Model to NT30 or NT30C and the PLC Vendor to OMRON and
click the OK Button.
3. Click the System Tab to set the memory switches for the PT. The actual
switch settings in the PT will be made according to the settings made here
when the data is transferred to the PT.
The following settings can be made.

Startup screen: Startup Screen (page 196)
Number of Table Entries in Numeral Table: 4-4-2 Numeral Memory Table
(page 138)
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Number of Table Entries in String Table: 4-4-1 Character String Memory

Table (page 136)
History Setting, Alarm (Use Ring Buffer): 4-11-2 Displaying the Alarm His-
tory (page 184)
Other settings (Number of Table Entries in Bit Memory Table Is Always
256): 3-5 Setting Communications with the PC Using Memory Switches
(page 83)
4. Click the Control/Notify Area Tab to set the PT Status Control Area and PT
Status Notify Area as described below before selecting the screen number.
PT Status Control Area: 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239)

PT Status Notify Area: 5-8 Notification of the Operating Status to the PC
(page 244)
5. The following Application Manager will appear when the PT Environment
Settings is selected under New File or when a file is opened using the
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Open command. The creation screen for screen number 1 will also be dis-
played.
6. From the Application Manager, the screen to be edited can be designated,

screens can be copied, and memory tables can be edited.
The following tables can be edited:
Numeral memory table: Numeral Memory Table (page 138)
Character string memory table: Character String Memory Table (page
136)
Bit memory table: Bit Memory Table (page 140)
Expanded I/O: 4-12 Operation of B7A Unit (page 185)
Mark table: Marks (page 126)
Image table: Image Data (page 126)
Library table: Library Data (page 127)
Refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual for infor-
mation on I/O comments.
7. The numbers of the screens that have been registered will be displayed. Se-
lect Properties from the Screen Menu to set the screen attributes. The fol-
lowing screen attributes can be set:
History: No, Yes
Backlight: Light, flash, or color
Buzzer: None, Cont (continuous sound), Long (long intermittent sound),
Short (short intermittent sound)
Local 1 Keyboard: Dont display or window screen number for display
System Keypad: Use or dont use
Back Col
Note Back Col. (background color) can be set only when using an NT30C.
The backlight color can be set for the NC30.
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8. Double-click one of the screen numbers in the Application Manager to open

the window to edit screen data.
Data of one screen can be created by registering (laying out) the following
display elements and attributes on the screen.
Fixed display
Input characters and graphics.
......................Characters and Figures that Can be Displayed (page 126)
Numeral display:
Set the numeral memory table entry number and display method.
...................................................Numeral Memory Table (page 138)
Character string display:
Set the character string memory table entry number and display method.
........................................Character String Memory Table (page 136)
Lamp:
Set the allocated bit and display method.
......................................................4-6 Lamps (page 151)
Touch switch:
Set the functions allocated bits for control and notification, and display
method.
...........................................4-7 Touch Switches (page 154)
Graph:
Set the type of graph, numeral memory table entry number, and display
method.
................................4-5 Graphs (page 141)
Input setting:
Set the numeral/character string memory table entry number.
...........................................4-8 Numeral Setting (page 161)
.................................4-9 Character String Setting (page 171)
Alarm:
Set the type of alarm, bit memory table entry number, and display method.
...................4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions (page 180)
When you have finished creating the screen data, it is not necessary to re-
turn to the Application Manager.
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9. To successively create another screen, select New File and enter the
screen type and screen number.
10. When you have finished creating screen data, select Save or Save as
from the File Menu. Save will create a new file or overwrite an existing file.
Save as can be used to change the name of the file.
11. Enter filename for the newly created screen data.
Transmitting Screen Data to the NT30/30C
Transmit the screen data created by using the NT-series Support Tool to the
NT30/30C screen data memory.
Connect the NT30/30C to the NT-series Support Tool and set the NT30/30C to
Transmit Mode. Then, press the [F6] (Transmit) key in the File List screen to
transmit the created screen data to the NT30/30C.
For the connection procedure to the NT-series Support Tool, refer to 2-3 Con-
necting to the NT-series Support Tool (page 21). For the transmission of the
screen data, refer to 3-6 Registering the Screen Data (page 89).
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Outline of Functions Section 4-2
4-2 Outline of Functions

4-2-1 NT30/30C Screen
This section gives the outline of the screen, which is the basis of all NT30/30C
functions.
For specific operating procedures, such as screen switching, refer to Switching
the Screen Display (page 195).
Create screen data, which will be displayed on the screen, on the NT-series Sup-
port Tool, and register it in the image data memory of the NT30/30C. For registra-
tion of screen data, refer to 3-6 Registering the Screen Data (page 89).
Screen Composition
The NT30/30C screen is 320 dots horizontally and 240 dots vertically. Each dot is
set using an X coordinate (horizontal) and a Y coordinate (vertical).
The origin (0, 0) is positioned in the upper left corner of the screen.
0 X coordinate (horizontal)
0 319
Y coordinate Coordinates D
(vertical) (x, y)
239 319, 239
Display Elements
The screen can display the following elements. Each element is called a display
element.
Mark
Image data
Date and time 95/04/10 14:10
LINE B PRODUC-
Fixed characters TION STATUS
EMERGENCY
Touch
STOP
switch
Graphic Lamp
OUTPUTTARGET
Character strings PRODUCT
C
Numeric keys
from memory table
PRODUCT
D
Numeric value Fixed Graph

from memory numeral
table setting
Screen Management All screens displayed on the NT30/30C are managed by their screen numbers.
A screen number is assigned when the screen is created on the NT-series Sup-
port Tool. Up to 2000 screens can be created, and screen numbers from 1 to
2000 can be assigned to them as desired. The screen numbers are very helpful
in switching the screen being displayed to a desired one from the PC, or in speci-
fying the screen to be displayed at system startup (called the initial display
screen).
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Special Screen Numbers Screens No. 0 and No. 1997 through No. 1999 are received for the following spe-
cial purposes:
- Screen No. 0
Screen No. 0 is reserved with the system as the no-display screen. Select
this screen when there is no need to display data on the screen.
- Screen No. 1997
Screen No. 1997 is reserved with the system as the screen for history record
in order of occurrence. Select this screen to display screen data in order of
occurrence.
- Screen No. 1998
Screen No. 1998 is reserved with the system as the screen for history record
in order of frequency. Select this screen to display screen data in order of fre-
quency.
- Screen No. 1999
Screen No. 1999 can be defined as the Connecting to Host screen. Without
registering this screen, a screen with the message Connecting To Host au-
tomatically appears when the power is turned ON, or the mode is shifted to
operation. Screens No. 1900 through No. 1979 may be used for window
screens for the pop-up window function. In other cases, they are usable as
normal screens.
Reference Screens No. 1980 through No. 1996 are intended to be used for extension func-
tions. If they are used as user screens, it will not be possible to use extension
functions.
4-2-2 Color Display (NT30C Only)

The NT30C can display the entire screen and screen elements, such as charac-
ters and graphics, in eight different colors. Specify a color as an attribute for each
display element when creating a screen on the NT-series Support Tool.
The NT30 is not capable of color display.
Available Colors The following eight colors can be selected:
Black, blue, red, magenta, green, cyan, yellow, white
The four color combinations below are exclusive ORed. The combination of two
exclusive ORed colors means that if the color of a display element is the same as
that of the background, it will be displayed in a different color.
Yellow, for example, is exclusive ORed with blue.
Red Cyan Green Magenta Blue Yellow White Black
The following display elements are displayed in the above combinations of col-
ors:
Input area display frame and background colors of numeral and character
string setting screen (Refer to pages 161 and 171.)
Lamp colors when they are ON, and lamp guide display character colors
(Refer to page 151.)
Touch switch colors when they are ON, and guide display character colors
(Refer to page 154.)
Display color of eight dots beyond the top of a bar graph, and screen back-
ground color (Refer to page 141.)
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Transparent Display When two display elements overlap with each other, the background color of the
overlying element conceals the underlaid display element.
Besides the above eight colors, the color transparency is available for the back-
ground of some display elements.
When transparency is set, nothing appears behind a display element, and the
display element or screen background color under it becomes visible.
Normal Display Transparent Display
Graphic under Graphic under

character character
Character Character
Background color
Background color
(transparent)
S Display Elements that Can Be Displayed in the Color Transparency

Normal display characters
Lamp (or touch switch) guide display characters
Lamps (or touch switches) when they are OFF
Filled graphic patterns
S Display Elements that Cannot Be Displayed in the Color Transparency
Display character strings from character string memory table
Display numeric values from numeral table
Numeric values and character strings on numeral and character string set-
ting screen
Characters indicating percentage (%) on graphs
Color Display of the Screen The background color of the entire screen can be specified. Set the background
color as a screen attribute when creating screen data on the NT-series Support
Tool.
Color Display of Characters The color of characters (character color) and that of the square frame (back-
ground color) can be specified.
Background color
Character color
Color Display of Graphics The outline of a graphic can be drawn in a specified color, and the graphic can be
filled in a pattern in specified colors.
As filling pattern colors, the display color of the pattern itself, the pattern back-
ground color and the filled area boundary line color can be set.
Outline color
Filling
Pattern display color
Pattern background color
Line color
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When a lamp, a touch switch and a graphic are to be displayed in specific colors,
part of the frames of the display elements may be invisible because of the com-
bination of the background, outline and filling colors. This is a phenomenon pecu-
liar to a color LCD, not a failure with the system.
In such a case, change the color combination.
4-2-3 Characters and Figures that Can Be Displayed

The NT30/30C screen can display characters, figures, and various other ele-
ments.
This section describes the types and attributes of the characters and figures that
can be displayed but that are not changed/do not change on the display.
For the settings, display, and use of the characters, numeric values, and graphs
that change according to the operating status and other conditions, refer to sec-
tions starting with 4-4 Memory Tables (page 136).
The power of expression of the screen can be increased by using various attrib-
utes, such as the enlarged or reverse display, for the characters and figures.
The character and figure attributes are set in the Edit Screen when creating the
screen data on the NT-series Support Tool.
Types and Attributes of Characters and Figures
The following characters can be input and displayed.
Dots Maximum number of

Character
(vertical x Character set characters displayed on one
type
horizontal) screen (without overwriting)
Half size Alphanumerics and 80 characters x 50 lines
8x8
character symbols (4,000 characters)
Normal size Alphanumerics and 80 characters x 25 lines
8 x 16
characters symbols (2,000 characters)
The NT30/30C is provided with marks, image data, and library data in addition to
fixed characters.
S Marks
A mark is a graphic pattern combining 16 x 16, 32 x 32 and 64 x 64 dots. The 32-
dot and 64-dot marks, however, are combinations of 4 (2 x 2) and 16 (4 x 4)
16-dot marks, respectively.
Up to 224 16-dot marks can be registered on one screen data file as characters
with 2-byte codes FF20H to FFFFH.
16 16
16 16
16 16 16
16
16-dot mark 32-dot mark 64-dot mark
S Image Data
Image data is a set of images in units of 8 x 8 dots ranging from 8 x 8 dots to 320
x 240 dots (entire screen).
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Images for registering as image data can be created using the NT-series Sup-
port Tools image data creation functionality. It is also possible to download files
created using commercial image creation software and use them as image
data for the NT30/30C.
Image data for up to 224 images can be registered on a screen data file using
2-byte codes from FE20 to FEFF. The number of images that can actually be
registered will depend on the status of the image data memory.
Basically, image data can be displayed in any position on the screen, however,
the entire image may not be displayed in some specific positions.
S Library Data
Library data is image data consisting of multiple characters and graphics in

units of 1 x 1 dot ranging from 1 x 1 to 320 x 240 dots (entire screen).
The creation of library data starts by laying out characters and graphics with
attributes on the screen in the same manner as normal screen data.
Next, specify the area to be registered. Only characters and graphics can be
extracted from other screen data and registered as library data. Library data
cannot be registered as displayed elements.
Library data
Even complicated
data can be
displayed.
Once registered as library data, complicated images composed of characters

and graphics can be displayed many times easily, and need not be created
again. The image data memory be used more efficiently by using library data.
Library data for up to 896 images can be registered on a screen data file using
2-byte codes FA20 to FAFF, FB20 to FBFF, FC20 to FCFF, and FD20 to FDFF.
Basically, library data can be displayed in any position on the screen. But, in a
position where the entire library data cannot be displayed, it automatically
moves to another position. Use care in setting a display position.
Reference Difference between Image Data and Library Data

While image data can take any form as shown in the screen example, only
images consisting of characters and graphics can be library data.
Because only characters and graphic information are registered as library data,
library data requires less memory capacity than image data, for which all the
dots to be displayed on the screen must be registered.
Image data cannot be reversed or flashed, whereas library data can be reversed
or flashed according to the settings for the elements when they are registered.
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S Enlargement of Characters and Marks

Characters and marks can be enlarged to the following scales. Image data and
library data are exceptions.
Equ Wide High 4x 9x 16x 64x
S Smoothing
Characters (or marks) enlarged to x4 scales or larger are displayed with the
outline automatically smoothed. This function is called smoothing. Image data
and library data cannot be smoothed.
With smoothing Without smoothing
S Color Display (NT30C Only)

Number of color: 8
Number of background color: 8 or transparent
S Reverse and Flashing Display
Normal display: Character and background are reversed.
Reverse display: The display brightness of the character and
the background is reversed comparing with
the normal display.
Flashing display: Characters are displayed as they flash. The
normal display alternates with no-display.
Reverse and flashing display: The reverse display alternates with the nor-
mal display.
Image data cannot be inverted, flashed or inverted and flashed alternately.
Library data will be inverted, flashed or inverted and flashed alternately accord-
ing to the setting at registration.
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Graphic Types and Their Attributes

On the NT30/30C, the following types of graphic can be entered and dis-
played:
Polylines Square Polygon
* A continuous straight line with * A polygon with up to 255

up to 255 middle points can be drawn. vertexes can be drawn.
Circle Arc Fan
Designation of line types
Straight lines are available in the following four types:
Solid line
Broken line
1-dot chain line
2-dot chain line
Other graphics can be drawn only with a polyline.

S Filling
The areas of graphics within the outline (closed areas) can be filled in a tiling
pattern.
There are ten tiling patters, as shown below:
Name Pattern Name Pattern

Flat Slant right
Box Crosshatch
Slant left Grid
Stripe Border
Diamond Halftone

Number of graphic frame colors: 8
Number of display colors (in filling): 8
The tiling pattern colors are display colors.
Number of background colors (in filling): 8 or transparent
The color visible between the blocks of the tiling pattern is the background
color. When transparent is selected, the display element under the graphic
appears to be transparent.
Number of outline colors (in filling): 8
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The color of the boundary line surrounding the area to be filled is the outline
color.
Background color
Tiling pattern display color
Tiling pattern background color

When transparent is selected, the
screen background color appears
to be transparent.
Part of the graphic frame may be invisible because of the combination of the
display (in filling), background and outline colors. This phenomenon is peculiar
to a color LCD, not a failure with the system.
In such a case, change the color combination.
Normal display: Only the outline of a graphic is displayed in a
designated color.
Reverse display: A graphic, whose inner contrast of the border
line is reversed, is displayed.
Flashing display: Normal display alternates with no-display.
Reverse and flashing display: Normal display alternates with reverse dis-
play.
Continuous straight lines and arcs cannot be inverted, flashed or inverted and
flashed alternately.
Filling can be designated only with normal display.
Note Do not fill graphics to which a flashing display or inverse flashing display attribute
has been set.
If a graphic with a flashing display or inverse flashing display attribute is to be
filled, the area outside the graphic may be filled in the same pattern when the
system operates.
4-2-4 Communications with the PC

Using Host Link/NT Link
The NT30/30C can communicate with a PC by using the Host Link or NT Link.
Using these functions, bits and words can be allocated to almost any area in PC
memory and data can be written to and read from these bits and words directly.
This makes the following functions possible:
Control and notification of screen elements
Control and notification of NT30/30C status
Screen switching
Obtaining the screen number of the currently displayed screen
Memory table operations
For details on the actual operations required for these functions, refer to Section
5 Using Host Link/NT Link.
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Screen Displays Section 4-3
NT30/30C Functions that can be Controlled

The following NT30/30C functions can be controlled.
Screen display: Screens can be displayed and deleted.
Buzzer: Three types of buzzer can be sounded or
stopped.
Display history initialization: The display history can be initialized.
Screen printing: The displayed screen can be printed.
Window control: The opening of pop-up windows can be dis-
abled.
Numeral/character string input: The input of numerals and character strings
can be disabled.
For details on the actual methods used for these types of control with the
NT30/30C, refer to 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239).
Accessible NT30/30C Operation Status
The following NT30/30C status can be accessed.
Operating status: Whether the NT30/30C is operating or not
Battery voltage: The battery voltage
Screen number: The screen number of the currently displayed
screen
Numeral setting input: Whether a numerical value has been input with
the numeral setting function
Character string setting input Whether a character string has been input with
the character string setting function
Printer operating status Whether the printer is printing or stopped
For the actual methods used to determine the operation status of the NT30/30C,
see 5-8 Notifying the PC of the Operating Status (page 244).
Note To ensure system safety, be sure to regularly confirm that the PT is operating
normally by reading the PT Operating Status Bit at the host.
4-3 Screen Displays

This section describes the screen information required for the operation with the
NT30/30C.
For the actual method used to change the displayed screen, see Switching the
Screen Display (page 197).
For the actual method used determine the screen number of a displayed screen,
see Notifying the Currently Displayed Screen Number to the PC (page 199).
4-3-1 Classification of Screens

The NT30/30C is provided with the following types of screens, which are classi-
fied by the display method.
Normal screens
Overlapping screens
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Consecutive screens
The screen type is set for each screen in the Screen List Screen of the NT-series
Support Tool. Select the screen type according to the purpose, and create char-
acters and figures on the screen. Details on each screen type are given below.
Normal Screens A normal screen is the basic screen of the NT30/30C. It is not necessary to select
a screen type (overlapping or consecutive) to create screen data for a normal
screen. When a normal screen is selected, the display of existing screens will be
stopped and the normal screen will be displayed.
Overlapping Screens Several screens can be overlapped and displayed as one screen. A group of
overlapped screens is called overlapping screens.
Several screens are displayed in the order of screen numbers to form overlap-
ping screens. Up to eight screens can be overlapped. The base screen used for
making overlapping screens is called the parent screen, and the screens that are
overlapped on the parent screen are called child screens.
With overlapping screens, no display elements are actually created on the patent
screen. Create all display elements on the child screens. Screen attributes, such
as a buzzer attribute, can be set in the parent screen and will be effective in the
overlapping screens.
Example of Overlapping Screens
Screen No. 10
(1) This are
Screen No. 8 Screen No. 7

This are (2)
overlapping overlapping
screens.
Screen No. 25
(3)
screens.
Parent screen: No. 8

Child screens: No. 10, No. 7, and No. 25
When the parent screen (No. 8) is designated, screen No. 8 functions as the par-
ent screen and child screens No. 10, No. 7, and No. 25 are displayed overlapping
each other on the parent screen in order.
Only one numeral setting screen or character string setting screen (screens that
allow numeral and character string inputs on the NT30/30C screen) can be regis-
tered as a child screen. For details on numeral settings, see 4-8 Numeral Set-
tings (page 161), and for details on character string settings, see 4-9 Character
String Settings (page 171).
Make sure that touch switches and numbers set in the child screens do not over-
lap when the screens are overlapped. If the set positions of the touch switches
and/or numbers in the child screens overlap with each other on the parent
screen, the settings may sometimes not work as intended. Use the NT-series
Support Tool and make sure that the set positions do not overlap each other.
Consecutive Screens A group of screens that set up in a specific sequence and can be switched con-
secutively are called consecutive screens. Up to eight screens can be registered
as a group of consecutive screens.
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The base screen used for registering the consecutive screens is called the par-
ent screen, and the consecutive screens are called child screens.
The current screen number and the total number of consecutive screens can be
displayed in the top right corner of the screen. This is called the page number
display.
The page number is set when creating the screen data by using the NT-series
Support Tool. Refer to the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation
Manual (V061).
With consecutive screens, no display elements are actually created on the pat-
ent screen. Create all display elements on the child screens. Screen attributes,
such as a buzzer attribute, can be set in the parent screen and will be effective in
the consecutive screens.
Example of Consecutive Screens
1/3
Continuous
Screen No. 20
screen (1)
[] touch switch [] touch switch
2/3
Continuous Screen No. 15
screen (2)
[] touch switch [] touch switch
3/3
Screen No. 5
Continuous
screen (3)
Parent screen: No. 10

Child screens: No. 20, No. 15, and No. 5
When the parent screen (No. 10) is designated, screen No. 20, which is page 1 of
the continuous screens, will be displayed. Screen No. 15 or No. 5 can be dis-
played by using the touch switches. Screen No. 10 is the parent screen of the
continuous screens and thus cannot be displayed as an individual screen.
Switching Continuous Screens Using the Touch Switches
Consecutive screens can be switched by using touch switches to which control

keys and have been allocated.
If the numeral setting attribute keypad attribute of the parent screen is set to sys-
tem, the and control keys will be automatically created as shown in the fig-
ures below.
1/3
Production Status

Line A: Normal
Line B: Normal

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If the numeral setting attribute of the parent screen is set to user, create touch
switches and allocate the control keys and to them during screen creation
(see Functions of Control Keys, page 159).
1/3
Production Status
Line A: Normal
Line B: Normal
4-3-2 Screen Attributes

Each screen can be set with a specific function by designating a screen attribute
(property), so that the specific function can be executed by displaying the screen.
For example, by displaying a screen to which a buzzer attribute has been set, the
buzzer of the NT30/30C starts sounding.
Set the screen attributes for each screen on the Screen List screen of the NT-se-
ries Support Tool.
The DOS version of the NT-series Support Tool displays the bit input and alarm
attributes, but these attributes cannot be used with the NT30/30C.
The following several attributes can be set with one screen.
S Buzzer Attribute
This attribute will become effective to sound the buzzer in the NT30/30C when
the screen to which this attribute has been set is displayed. The buzzer sound
can be set as follows:
No: Buzzer does not sound when the screen is displayed.
Continuous sound: Buzzer sounds continuously.
Short: Buzzer sounds intermittently at 0.5-second intervals.
Long: Buzzer sounds intermittently at 1.0-second intervals.
The buzzer sound is set with the NT30/30C memory switch. The buzzer can
also be set by using the PC. Refer to Using the Buzzer (page 93) for the buzzer
setting using the memory switch.
To stop the buzzer by using the screen operation, create a control key as a
touch switch.
S Display History Recording Attribute
When a screen with this attribute appears, the screen number, date and time
(hour, minute, second), frequency and messages will be recorded as screen
data.
Screen data can be read in the maintenance mode or on the NT-series Support
Tool.
Screens No. 1997 and No. 1998 can be used to read the data (see page 184).
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S System Keypad (Numeral Setting) Attribute

Select whether the numeric keys are automatically displayed or the numeric
keys are created at arbitrary positions on the numeral setting screen. The fol-
lowing two numeral setting attributes are used.
System (ON):
The numeric keys and control keys registered to the system are auto-
matically displayed.
User (OFF):
The numeric keys and control keys can be created at any arbitrary
positions.
With DOS versions of the NT-series Support Tool, numeral setting is dis-
played.
S Back Col (NT30C only)
Screens for which this attribute has been set are automatically displayed with
the set background color extending over the entire screen.
S Backlight Attributes
Select whether the backlight is lit or flashes when the screen is displayed.
When using an NT30, these attributes can be used in conjunction with the
backlight color attribute. There are two types of backlight attribute in the screen
attributes
Lit: Backlight is lit when the screen is displayed.
Flashing: Backlight flashes when the screen is displayed.
S Backlight Color Attribute (NT30 Only)
Set whether the screen is displayed using the white backlight or the red back-
light. This attribute can be used in conjunction with the backlight attributes.
S Load Local 1 (Keyboard) Attribute (Windows Version Only)
Specify whether or not a window is displayed simultaneously with the display of
the screen (initial window), and specify the screen number of the window.
This screen attribute is not available with the DOS version of the NT-series
Support Tool. (Set in Show Window/Keyboard under Input Settings.)
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Memory Tables Section 4-4
4-4 Memory Tables

The NT30/30C has three memory areas that can be written to and updated by the
PC. There is a character string memory table for character data, a numeral
memory table for numerical data, and a bit memory table for bit data.
The contents of the memory tables can also be set using the NT-series Support
Tool by displaying a memory table entry on the screen or by editing a memory
table.
4-4-1 Character String Memory Table

The character string memory table is an NT30/30C internal memory area used to
store character data. Up to 1,000 character string memory table entries can be
used, and up to 40 characters (40 bytes) can be stored in each memory table
entry. Character string memory table entries can be registered at up to 50 posi-
tions on one screen.
Number of Entries
Set the number of character string memory table entries in System Setting
(System Memory for DOS versions) under PT Configuration on the NT-series
Support Tool.
256: Sets the number of character string memory table entries to 256
1000: Sets the number of character string memory table entries to 1,000.
The difference between setting 1000 character string memory table entries and
256 character string memory table entries in terms of the memory capacity re-
quired for screens is 29,760 bytes.
Displaying Character Strings
Character string memory table entries are registered using table entry numbers
0 to 999.
When creating screen data on the NT-series Support Tool, set the position on the
screen to display the character string and also set the character string number to
be displayed.
When the NT30/30C is operated, the screen will display the contents of the char-
acter string memory table entry.
For the actual method used to modify a currently displayed character string, see
Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings (pages 207, 209).
Character string memory table entries are divided into two types depending on
the entry numbers. Numbers 0 to 255 can be written to and read from without
restriction, while numbers 256 to 999 are read-only character string memory
table entries. The difference in the way memory table entries are used depends
on which of these groups they are in, as explained below.
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S Memory Table Entries 0 to 255
During PT operation, the character string data in the character string memory
table entry is written from the PC and displayed in the screen. An initial value
can also be set when screen data is created.
Character string displaying area assigned to charac-

ter string memory table entry No. 2
Character String Memory Table

Can be written by the host
FA No. 1
OMRON OMRON No. 2 PC
PT No. 3
NT30C No. 4
:
:
S Memory Table Entries 256 to 999 (Read-only)
Data cannot be written to these entries by the PC. Character string data is set
when screen data is created. These memory table entries can be set not to be
used in System Setting (System Memory for DOS versions) under PT Con-
figuration on the NT-series Support Tool.
Character string displaying area assigned to the charac-

ter string memory table entry No. 257
The contents is set when
Character String Memory Table the screen is created on the
NT-series Support Tool.
FA No. 256
OMRON OMRON No. 257
PT No. 258
NT30C No. 259
:
:
Characters that Can Be Displayed
The power of expression of the screen can be increased by giving various attrib-
utes, such as the enlarged or reverse display to the characters of the character
string memory table entry.
The character attributes are set in the edit screen when creating the screen data
by using the NT-series Support Tool.
The following characters can be displayed on the NT30/30C:
Maximum number of
Character Dots (vertical x characters displayed on
Character set
type horizontal) one screen (without
overwriting)
Half size Alphanumerics 40 characters x 30 lines
8x8
character and symbols (1,200 characters)
Normal size Alphanumerics 40 characters x 15 lines
8 x 16
characters and symbols (600 characters)
Create by
16 x 16,
using the
Marks 32 x 32 (*),
NT-series
64 x 64 (*)
Support Tool
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Maximum number of
Character Dots (vertical x characters displayed on
Character set
type horizontal) one screen (without
overwriting)
Not fixed
Created using
(8-dot units in both
Image data the NT-series
horizontal and vertical
Support Tool
directions)
Created using
Library data Not fixed the NT-series
Support Tool
* Not available with the Windows version of the NT-series Support Tool. Use
combinations of 16 x 16-dot marks.
S Enlarged Display of the Characters and Marks
The characters and marks can be enlarged to the following scales.
Double width scale, Double height scale, x4 scale, x9 scale, x16 scale, x64
scale
S Smoothing
The characters and marks enlarged to the x4 scale or larger are displayed with
the outline automatically smoothed. This function is called smoothing.
Reverse display: The display brightness of the character and
the background is reversed comparing with
the normal display.
Flashing display: Characters are displayed as they flash. The
normal display alternates with no-display.
Reverse and flashing display: The reverse display alternates with the nor-
mal display.
S Character Color (NT30C Only)
When using an NT30C, colors can be assigned to characters as follows:
Character display color: 8 colors
Character background color: 8 colors
4-4-2 Numeral Memory Table

The numeral memory table is an NT30/30C internal memory are used to store
numeral data. Up to 1,000 numeral memory table entries can be used, and up to
eight digits (four bytes) of numeral data (including signs) can be stored in each
numeral memory table entry. Numeral memory table entries can be registered at
up to 50 positions on one screen.
Number of Entries
Set the number of numeral memory table entries in the NT-series Support Tools
system memory.
512: Sets the number of numeral memory table entries to 512
1000: Sets the number of numeral memory table entries to 1,000.
The difference between setting 1000 numeral memory table entries and 512 nu-
meral memory table entries in terms of the memory capacity required for screens
is 4,880 bytes.
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Displaying a Numeral The numeral memory table entries are registered using table entry numbers 0 to
999. When creating the screen data on the NT-series Support Tool, set the posi-
tion on the screen to display the numeral and also set the numeral number to be
displayed.
When the NT30/30C is operated, the screen displays the contents of the numeral
memory table entry. For the actual method used to modify a currently displayed
numerical value, refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings
(pages 207, 209).
Numeral memory table entry numbers 247 through 255 are used for the clock
function. They cannot be used for other applications. For details on the clock
function, refer to 5-6 Clock Function (page 234).
Numerals that Can Be Displayed
The power of expression of the screen can be increased by giving various attrib-
utes, such as the enlarged or reverse display, to the numerals of the numeral
memory table entry.
The numeral attributes are set in the edit screen when creating the screen data
on the NT-series Support Tool.
The following numerals can be displayed on the NT30/30C:
- Digits of the whole number: 1 to 8 digits
- Digits of the decimal fraction: 0 to 7 digits
- Character sizes: Half, normal
- Enlarged display: Double width, double height, x4, x9, x16, x64
The characters enlarged to the x4 scale or
larger are displayed with the outline automat-
ically smoothed. This function is called
smoothing.
- Display attributes: Normal, reverse, flashing, reverse flashing
- Character displaying color: 8 colors
- Character background color: 8 colors
- Sign display setting
- Decimal/hexadecimal display setting
- Zero suppress setting
The character displaying color and character background color can be set only
when using an NT30C.
To display one numeral memory table entry on several different screens simulta-
neously, the display attributes on all the screens must be the same. If there are
discrepancies in the display attributes, the numeral table entry may not be dis-
played correctly.
Reference Zero Suppress Setting
The numeral data is displayed in designated display areas as right-aligned. If the
number of digits of a numeral data is smaller than that of the display area, 0s will
be displayed in the vacant digits. These 0s will not be displayed if the zero sup-
press setting is set to Yes.
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4-4-3 Bit Memory Table

The bit memory table is an internal memory area for bit data.
The NT30/30C can use a maximum of 256 bit memory table entries. One bit sta-
tus in the PC can be stored in a single bit memory table entry.
Functions of Bit Memory Table
There are two functions of the bit memory table.
S Screen Changeover Function
When a bit in the PC to which a bit memory table entry is assigned changes
from 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON), the screen changes to show the screen set for that bit.
Bit PC
No. 1
Screen number 10 0
Screen number No. 2 0
Screen number 11 1 (ON)
11 displayed No. 3 0
Screen number 12
S Alarm Function
When a bit in the PC assigned to the bit memory table entry is 1 (ON), the char-
acter string memory table entry and image or library data set for it are dis-
played. Smaller bit memory table entry numbers are displayed preferentially
when multiple bit memory table entries have been set to the alarm list function,
enabling setting the order of priority for messages displayed using the bit
memory table. For details, refer to the 4-11 Alarm List & History Display Func-
tions (page 180).
Character string table No. 13 Bit PC
entry No. 50
Character string table Image data FE52 0
entry No. 32 Character string table No. 14 0
entry No. 32 1 (ON)
Image data 0
Image data FE68
FE68
Character string table No. 15
entry No. 54 :
Library data FD34 :
Message (character string table

entry No. 32) and image data
(FE68) set for bit memory table
entry number 14
Bit Memory Table Settings

When a bit memory table entry is used, it is necessary to perform the following
settings for each table entry before creating the screen data with the NT-series
Support Tool. For the settings used for alarm list and history display function, re-
fer to the 4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions (page 180).
S Recording in the Alarm History
This setting is to determine whether a change of PC Bit to which the bit memory
table entry is assigned is recorded in the Alarm History.
S Screen Changeover Function
This setting is to determine whether the bit memory table entry is used for the
screen changeover function.
S Character String Memory Table Entry Number
This setting is the character string memory table entry number displayed as a
message. This setting is not necessary for the screen changeover function.
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S Display Color (NT30C Only)
Color of the characters used for message is to be set. This setting is not neces-
sary when used for the screen changeover function.
S Image/Library Data
This is a setting of the code for image or library data displayed together with the
message. This setting is not necessary for the screen changeover function.
S Screen Changeover
This is a setting of a screen number displayed for the screen changeover func-
tion or alarm list & history display function.
S Bit
This is a setting of a bit in the PC to which the bit memory table entry is allo-
cated.
f: Possible
: Impossible
Sym- Alloca- Alloca- Alloca-

C Series PC CVM1/CV Series PC CS1 Series PC
bol tion tion tion
DM DM Area f DM Area f DM Area f
CH IR Area f CIO Area f CIO Area f
TIM Timer Area Timer Timer
CNT Counter Area Counter Area Counter Area
HR HR Area f -- -- HR Area
AR AR Area f Auxiliary Area Auxiliary Area
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The Auxiliary Area of CV series PC is used exclusively for special applications in

the system, and cannot be used for other application.
When specifying the DM Area, specify the bit number (00 to 15) along with the
word address.
4-5 Graphs
The contents of numeral memory table entries of the NT30/30C can be displayed
as graphs as well as numeral data.
Three types of graph can be displayed: Bar graphs, trend graphs, and broken line
graphs.
The display data of graphs is changed by changing the contents of numeral

memory table entries.
For the actual method used to update the data of a currently displayed graph, see
Upgrading Graphs (page 215).
Graph settings are made when creating screen data using the NT-series Support
Tool.
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4-5-1 Bar Graph Functions

The bar graph function displays a value in a bar graph form as a percentage to
the specified value according to the contents of numeral memory table entries.
Up to 50 bar graphs can be registered on one screen.
S Table Entry
The numeral memory table entry used used for the bar graph display is set.
The NT-series Support Tool has the direct and indirect options for the access
method of the numeral memory table entries. However, the NT30/30C uses the
direct method only.
The bar graph display cannot use hexadecimal numbers. If hexadecimal num-
bers are set in the numeral table entry, the bar graph cannot be displayed. Use
caution not to write hexadecimal numbers except the minus sign (F) to the nu-
meral table entry being accessed for the bar graph.
Bar Graph Attributes The following attributes can be set with the NT30/30C for the bar graph display:
S Graph Frame
This attribute specifies a rectangular area used to display a graph.
S Incremental Direction
The incremental direction of the bar graph can be selected from those men-
tioned below.
(up): The bar graph increments upward.
(down):The bar graph increments downward.
(left): The bar graph increments to the left.
(right):The bar graph increments to the right.
Direction:
Direction:
S Graph Frame
Select whether or not the graph frame (boundary line of a graph display area)
that indicates the effective display range is displayed.
This frame is not displayed if

Graph frame: No has been
set.
S % Data Value
Data value corresponding to 0%, 100%, --100% can be specified. % Data value
can be specified by two methods: by directly specifying a numeric value and/or
by accessing a numeral memory table entry.
- Directly Specifying Method
Numeric value from 0 to 99999999 (max. 8-digit) is specified. It is necessary
to set that 0% value is more than --100% one, and 100% value be more than
0% one without fail.
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- Memory Table Access Method

The numeral memory table entry number to be accessed is specified instead
of a numeric value. With this method specified, data can be changed from the
host during operation.
S % Display
% Value can be displayed.
% Value can be calculated according to the following equation:
Numeral memory table entry value -- 0% Value

% Value = 100
100% Value -- 0% Value (or 0% Value -- (--100% Value))
For the font and attributes used for the numeral display, refer to Numerals that
Can Be Displayed (page 139).
S Sign Display and Display Method
Select whether or not the bar graph that indicates a value below 0% is dis-
played.
To Display a Value Below 0%: Sign Display Yes
The bar graph is displayed in the range of --100% to 100%. The middle of the
bar graph indicates 0%.
% display
--60%
--100% 0% 100%
Not to Display a Value Below 0%: Sign display No

The bar graph is displayed in the range of 0% to 100%. The end of the bar
graph indicates 0%. Values below 0% are indicated as 0%.
% display
60%
0% 100%
S Differences in the Bar Graph Display Method According to the % Values

The bar graph display method varies according to the % value range.
(1) When the % value is in the minus range
The display varies as follows according to the sign display setting:
Sign display No: Displayed as 0%.
Sign display Yes: Displayed in the minus range.
(2) When the absolute value of the % value is in the range of 100% to 999%
The % value is displayed as it is.
Sign display No: The display will be as mentioned below according to
the graph frame setting.
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When the frame is displayed:
% display
999%

Graph width: 8 dots
0% 100%
When the frame is not displayed:
% display 1-dot-wide space

999%

Graph width: 8 dots
0% 100%
Sign display Yes: A value below --100% will be displayed in the minus
direction as shown above.
(3) When the absolute value of the % value is above 1000%
The bar graph will be displayed the same as (2) above.
The % value is displayed as follows according to the sign display setting:
Sign display No: :::%
Sign display Yes: ::::%

Color of a graph to be displayed can be specified. For background of a graph,
screen background color is displayed.
Graph frame (in case of a graph frame): 8 colors
+ direction display area: 8 colors
-- direction display area: 8 colors
4-5-2 Trend Graph Setting

A trend graph displays the displacement with the lapse of time as a locus while
monitoring (sampling) the numeral memory table entry value periodically. As
time goes by, the displacement varies as shown below.
Example of Normal Type that Increases Rightward With a Sign Displayed
For a trend graph, a single graph frame can be shown on a screen and a maxi-
mum of 50 graphs can be registered in the graph frame.
S Table Entry
This is the same as for bar graphs. See page 142.
Although it is possible to select either direct or indirect as the access method
with the NT-series Support Tool, only the direct setting is used by the
NT30/30C.
It is not possible to use hexadecimal values for bar graphs. If hexadecimal val-
ues are specified in numeral memory table entries for graph values, the graph
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will not be displayed. The letter F may be used to indicate negative values, but
make sure that no hexadecimal values are written.
It is not possible to use hexadecimal values for trend graphs. If hexadecimal
values are specified in numeral memory table entries for graph values, the
graph will not be displayed. The letter F may be used to indicate negative val-
ues, but make sure that no hexadecimal values are written.
Trend Graph Attributes When using an NT30/30C, the following attributes can be used when displaying
trend graphs.
S Graph Frame
This attribute specifies a rectangular area used to display a graph. Range of
this area is a maximum of 320 dots in length by 240 dots in width.
The following setting can be performed for a graph frame.
- Frame Display
With Frame Display specified, 1-dot width frame line is displayed outside of
the frame area. With the NT30C, color of a frame line can be selected out of
eight colors.
- Background Color in a Frame (NT30C Only): 8 Colors
Separate background color can be specified for positive and negative value
display area.
S Displaying Method
A graph displaying method can be selected out of two types: normal type and
pen recorder type.
- Normal Type
As time goes by, the latest data display position moves toward the direction of
increase. When the displacement increases to the right, a graph varies as
shown below. When a polygonal line reaches the end of a screen, it is cleared
once and the NT30/30C starts drawing a polygonal line again from the first.
Direction of increase : Latest data : Latest data : Latest data : Latest data : Latest data
At first the At the second time and
NT30/30C draws a thereafter, the NT30/30C
graph from 0 to the draws a graph from the
latest data. last data to the latest
data.
- Pen Recorder Type

The latest data is always displayed at the end of the screen. As time goes by,
the graph already displayed moves in the direction of increase. When a
graph increases to the right, it varies as shown in the figure below.
Direction of increase : Latest data : Latest data : Latest data : Latest data : Latest data
At first the Data is cleared
NT30/30C draws a from old one.
graph from 0 to the
latest data.
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S Direction of Movement
The normal type can select the direction that the display position of the latest
data moves with the lapse of time. The pen recorder type can select the direc-
tion that entire graph moves.
Rightward Upward Leftward Downward
100% 100%
100% 100%
100% position is determined in accordance with the direction of scroll. 100%

position falls to the right when a graph scrolls longitudinally and at the upper
side when a graph scrolls laterally.
S Sign Representation
This attribute can specify whether or not a numeric value less than 0% value is
displayed.
The trend graph is displayed in the range of --100% to 100%. In this case, 0%
position of a graph falls the center of a graph display area.
100
%
the latest data: --50%
100 the latest data: 80%

%
--100%
Not to Display a Value Below 0%: Sign Display No

The trend graph is displayed in the range of 0% to 100%. 0% position is at the
end of a graph. All values less than 0% are displayed as 0%.
100
%
the latest data: 80%
the latest data: --120%
100
%
S Drawing Width
Drawing width (direction of increase) must be specified from the previous data
to the following data in the range of 1 to 320 dots. If a value more than the graph
displaying frame is specified, a graph will not be displayed.
Drawing width
Direction of increase
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S Sampling Period
Sampling period is the time interval applied when the NT30/30C samples and
displays the numeral memory table value and is specified in the range of 1 to
65535 in increments of 0.1 second.
Reference Actual drawing timing varies depending on the operating conditions. This does
not accurately coincide with the time interval specified.
S % Data Value
The same is also true as the bar graph. Refer to page 142.
S Graph Line Type
This attribute specifies a graph line type among those as shown below. Line
color can be selected out of eight colors. A graph width is fixed at one
dot.
Solid line
Broken line
1-dot chain line
2-dot chain line
S % Representation
The same is also true as the bar graph. Refer to page 142.
S Differences in the Bar Graph Display Method According to the % Values
The bar graph display method varies according to the % value range.
(1) When the % value is in the minus range
The display varies as follows according to the sign display setting:
Sign display No: Displayed as 0%.
Sign display Yes: Displayed in the minus range.
(2) When the absolute value of the % value is in the range of 100% to 999%
A graph is not displayed in this range of %. Only a part of % value within the
graph frame is displayed. A % value is displayed as it is.
100
%
the latest data: 50%
100 the latest data: --300%
%
--100%
(3) When an absolute value of % is equal to or greater than 1000%

A value is displayed in a graph in the same way as (2) at the % display posi-
tion depending on the presence of a sign as follows:
With a sign not displayed:::: %
With a sign displayed::::: %
S When the Graph Width Is Not an Integral Multiple of the Drawing Width
In the normal type, when a graph is over the graph frame next time, the
NT30/30C draws a graph of the latest data at the end of the frame.
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Example: In case the graph width 100-dot and the drawing width 30-dot
100-dot
Drawn at the end

(1) (1) (1) (3)
(2) (2)
10
0 30 60 90 30 60 90 30 60 90
Reference If a graph is duplicated by drawing multiple graph lines of the same % value, it is
overwritten and displayed in the order of setting. Similarly, when 0% value con-
tinues in a graph with a sign displayed, a graph line is overwritten and displayed
with respect to the graph frame indicating 0%.
4-5-3 Broken Line Graph Setting

A broken line graph displays multiple present value of numeral memory table en-
tries by a single polygonal line. This allows variation of continuous values of the
numeral memory table entries to be seen at a time.
100
%
100 Example displaying 11 numeral

% memory table entry values with
signs
--100%
For a broken line graph, a single graph frame can be shown on a screen and a
maximum of 256 graphs can be registered in the graph frame. A single broken
line can display a maximum of 512 numeral memory table entries. However, the
maximum number of numeral memory table entries that can be displayed on one
screen is also 512.
S Table Entries (First Table Entry Number) (Line Attribute)
Specifies the first memory table entry number of the series of memory table
entries to be accessed for the line graph.
Although it is possible to select either direct or indirect as the access method with
the NT-series Support Tool, only the direct setting is used by the NT30/30C.
It is not possible to use hexadecimal values for broken line graphs. If hexadeci-
mal values are specified in numeral memory table entries for the graph values,
the graph will not be displayed. The letter F may be used to indicate negative val-
ues, but make sure that no hexadecimal values are written.
Broken Line Graph Attributes
When using an NT30/30C, the following attributes can be used when displaying
broken line graphs.
S Graph Frame (Position, Size)
This attribute specifies a rectangular area used to display a graph. Range of
this area is a maximum of 320 dots in length by 240 dots in width.
The following setting can be performed for a graph frame.
- Frame Display
With the Frame Display specified, 1-dot width frame line is displayed outside
of the frame area. With the NT30C, Color of a frame line can be selected out
of eight colors.
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- Background Color in a Frame (NT30C Only): 8 Colors

Separate background color can be specified for positive and negative value
display area.
S Direction
This attribute can select the direction of putting the memory table entry values
in order.
Rightward Upward Leftward Downward
Large number
100% 100%
100% 100%
Small number
100% position is determined in accordance with the direction of putting the nu-
meral memory table entry values in order. 100% position falls to the right when
putting those values longitudinally in order and at the upper side when putting
those laterally.
S Sign Representation
This attribute can specify whether or not a numeric value less than 0% value is
displayed.
A numeric value less than 0% value is also displayed in a graph. The broke
line graph is displayed in the range of --100% to 100%. In this case, 0% posi-
tion of a graph falls the center of a graph display area.
100
%
100
%
Negative value is displayed.

--100%
Not to Display a Value Below 0%: Sign Display No

The broken line graph is displayed in the range of 0% to 100%. All values less
than 0% are displayed as 0%. 0% position is at the end of a graph.
100
%
100
%
Negative value is not displayed.
S Number of Apexes (Line Attribute)

This specifies the number of numeral memory table entries to be accessed.
One apex indicates a single memory table entry value.
Since a minimum of one dot width is required to display one memory table entry
value as a polygonal line, the maximum number of memory table entries that
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can be references for the graph frame width is determined by the following
equation.
Graph frame width (number of dots) Number of memory table entries
S % Data Value (Line Attribute)
This attribute specifies the % data value at every polygonal line. For the speci-
fying method, the same is also true as the bar graph. Refer to page 142.
% representation cannot be performed for the polygon.
S Graph Line Type (Line Attribute)
This attribute specifies a graph line type among those as shown below. With
NT30C, line color can be selected out of eight colors. A graph width is fixed at
one
dot.
Solid line
Broken line
1-dot chain line
2-dot chain line
S Differences when A Broken Line Graph Is Displayed Using Percentage

Values
When % value is in the following range, the graph displaying method is re-
stricted as follows:
(1) In case of negative % value
A graph is displayed differently depending on the sign representation.

Without sign representation: Displayed in the same manner as 0%.
With sign representation: A graph is displayed in the negative direc-
tion.
(2) When an absolute value of % is from 100% to 999%
A graph is not displayed in this range of %. Only a part of % value within the
graph frame is displayed.
The values outside of this range are not displayed.
100
%
100 Values outside the range are not displayed.

%
--100%
(3) When an absolute value of % is equal to or greater than 1000%
A value is not displayed in a graph in the same way as (2).
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Reference S If a graph is duplicated by drawing multiple graph lines of the same % value, it
is overwritten and displayed in the order of setting. At this time, since the part
that the lines are duplicated is displayed by use of those colors of the Exclusive
OR display (Refer to page 124), the line type and line color are displayed differ-
ently than that specified.
S Since a graph line is overwritten with respect to the graph frame when 0% val-
ue continues in a graph with a sign displayed, line type and line color are dis-
played differently than that specified.
S The interval between apexes for broken line graphs can be changed freely
using Interval Setting under Line Property. (With DOS versions of the NT-se-
ries Support Tool, the interval between apexes is fixed at the same interval and
can be changed when the broken line graph is corrected.
4-6 Lamps
A lamp is a graphic area capable of changing the displaying state according to a
command from the PC. There are two kinds of lamps: Normal lamps that change
the displaying state (OFF, ON, flashing) of a graphic fixedly displayed and image/
library lamps that display separate graphics in OFF and ON states. Lamps are
set when creating screen data on the NT-series Support Tool.
A maximum of 256 lamps can be set on a screen, and 1,024 lamps can be regis-
tered in a screen data file.
Contents of the setting differs depending on the lamp type (normal lamp or
image/library lamp).
For the actual method used to modify a currently displayed lamp, see Turning ON
and OFF Lamps (page 216).
4-6-1 Normal Lamp Functions

Normal Lamp is used to change the display state (reverse flashing, erase) of a
graphic fixedly displayed according to an instruction (bit ON/OFF) from the PC.
PC
OFF state ON state
Lamp Attributes
The following attributes can be set for the normal lamps.
S Shape
Any shape can be selected out of the following four kinds of shapes. Size can
be specified freely.
Square Circle Polygon Fan
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S External Frame
This attribute can be set to determine whether or not a boundary line of the
Lamp is displayed. When an external frame is set to not be displayed, only the
guide display characters of the lamp are displayed when the lamp is not ON (or
flashing). When the guide display character is not set, nothing is displayed.
S ON/Flashing
When lamp is ON by an instruction from the PC, its displaying state can be spe-
cified out of ON (inverse illumination) or Flashing (inverse flashing).
External frame color (in case of color display): 8 colors
OFF color: 8 colors or transparent
ON/Flashing color: 8 colors
A part of external frame may be lost depending on a combination of external

frame color of the normal lamp and OFF color or ON/Flashing color. This is
caused by the properties of the color LCD and does not indicate failure of
equipment. When part of the external frame is lost, change a combination of
colors.
S Guide Display
Guide display character can be attached to the lamp. Attributes of the guide
display character are the same as that of character display. Refer to Charac-
ters and Figures that can be Displayed (page 137).
S When a Memory Table Display Is Overlapped with a Normal Lamp
The guide display character of the normal lamp is a fixed character string. In
order to change the guide display of the normal lamp according to the circum-
stances, display the display area of the numeral memory table entry or charac-
ter string memory table entry in conjunction with illumination of lamp. However,
depending on a timing of ON of normal lamp and memory table entry update,
the result of indication differs as shown in the examples below. Be careful when
creating a control program.
Example 1: When the normal lamp is turned ON after updating the memory
table entry
Lamp OFF Lamp OFF Lamp ON
OMRON PT PT
Memory table Lamp ON
entry update
The characters
are displayed in
LAMP Character string memory
white against
table entry display area
dark background.
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Example 2: When the memory table entry is updated while normal lamp is ON
Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp ON
OMRON OMRON PT
Lamp ON Memory table
entry update
The characters The memory table
Lamp Character string memory are displayed in entry display area
table entry display area white against in the lamp during
dark background. illumination is over-
written.
S Frame Display and ON/Flashing

ON/Flashing operations differ depending on the presence of the frame display
of the normal lamp.
When the frame is displayed, only an area within the frame is ON or flashing.
When the frame is not displayed, an area is ON or flashing together with the
frame.
When the Frame Is Displayed When the Frame Is Not Displayed

Unlit Unlit
Lit Lit
Flash Flash
Only within the frame The frame is also

is flashing. flashing concurrently.
S Combined display of normal lamp

With multiple lamps of the same number (or the same bit) registered, the lamps
combined as shown below can be ON simultaneously.
Display Example
The same number (or bit) is specified for the lamps L1 through L5.
L1 L1 L2 L3
L2 L4
L3 L4 L5 L5
4-6-2 Image/Library Lamp Function

The image/library lamp displays a different image or library data and displays it at
a different position according to a command (bit ON/OFF) from the PC.
Position and
ON graphic to be
displayed can be
varied.
PC
OFF state ON state
For an image/library lamp, the presence of an external frame, ON/flashing, color

display, guide display, and so forth, cannot be specified.
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However, since the attributes of every display factors when registering the library
data are displayed as they are, a range of application will be widened further.
Image/Library Lamp Attributes
The following attributes can be set to an image/library lamp.
S Lamp Codes
Graphics to be displayed during ON and OFF are specified by the library or
image data codes.
S Display Position
Positions to be displayed during ON and OFF are specified.
4-7 Touch Switches

The NT30/30C has a function whereby input operations can be performed by us-
ing touch panels displayed on the screen. NT30/30C screens can be switched or
bit information can be sent to the PC by pressing (lightly touching) the touch
switches on the panel.
The touch switches can also be made to light up (or flash) and go OFF like lamps.
Touch switches are set when creating the screen data on the NT-series Support
Tool.
The following explanation covers the types of touch switch that can be displayed,
and functions other than that for notification to the PC.
For the actual method used to notify touch switch statuses to a PC, see Touch
Switch Status (page 220).
For the actual method used to access touch switch statuses at the PC, see Noti-
fying the PC that a Switch Has Been Pressed (page 220).
Caution S Do not use input functions such as PT touch switches for applications where
S Press touch switches with a force of no greater than 30 N.
Applying higher force may cause glass to break, possibly resulting in injuries
and prevent operation.
S Do not press touch switches carelessly while the backlight is OFF or while
nothing is displayed on the screen. Otherwise the system may operate unpre-
dictably.
Only press touch switches after confirming system safety.
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Correct use S If touch switches are pressed in rapid succession, their inputs may not be
successfully received. Confirm that the input of a touch switch has been
successfully received before moving on to the next operation.
S Note on pressing 3 touch switches
When multiple touch are set in positions that form a row and three of these
touch switches are pressed at the same time, a malfunction occurs due to
characteristics of the touch switch configuration.
Be careful how you position touch switches when setting them.
Example 1: Touch switches are created at positions A and B and at their
vertical/horizontal intersection points C or D
A S When switches A, B, and C are turned

ON simultaneously, switch D is also re-
C garded as having come ON due to the
touch switch configuration.
B S When switches A, B, and D are turned

ON simultaneously, switch C is also re-
garded as having come ON at the same
D
Small touch switch frame
time.
4-7-1 Functions of Touch Switches

Touch switches are created using rectangular elements shown below. A touch
switch can comprise more than one touch switch element. Up to 192 touch
switches can be registered on one screen.
16 horizontally x 12 vertically 20 dots (7.2 mm)
20 dots (7.2 mm)
STOP
Multiple touch switch elements

make up a single touch switch.
When the touch switch is pressed, the touch

PC
switch status is sent to the PC.
S Functions of Touch Switches

Touch switches can have the following functions:
PC notification function (page 220)
Screen switch (stand-alone) function (page 157)
Input key function* (page 159)
Copy key function (page 160)
Cursor moving key function (page 160)
Screen print function (page 160)
* The input key function is a general term for the 3 functions character
string (character key) input function, pop-up window/keyboard (window
key) function, and control code input (control key) function that are dis-
played on the NT-series Support Tool.
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Touch Switch Attributes The following attributes can be set for the touch switches.
S Display Frame
A display frame of the touch switch can be specified by the following two meth-
ods.
- Fixed-shape Display Frame
This is a frame displaying an area of display frame type that acts as Touch
Switch. There are four kinds of display frames as shown in the table below:
Standard, Solid 1, Solid 2, No Display Frame.
When No Display Frame is selected, only the label is displayed (or nothing if
no label is specified) unless an ON (or flash) instruction is sent from the PC,
or the touch switch is pressed.
Display Frame Type Switch OFF Switch ON
Standard
Solid 1
Solid 2
No display frame
- Free-shape Display Frame

This is a display frame capable of freely setting the display position and
shape irrespective of Touch Switch area. A shape to be specified can be se-
lected out of Square, Circle, Polygon, and Fan.
For example, free-shape display frame can be used in the following manner.
Shown in reverse video
When this position
is pressed
Touch Switch area
Display frame
Example: Setting a display frame inside the touch switch area

Shown in reverse video
When this position

is pressed
Display frame
Touch Switch area
Example: Setting a display frame outside the touch switch area

S Reverse Video Entry
This attribute can specify the Touch Switch so as to be shown in reverse video
when it is touched and operated.
S Guide Display
Labels can be assigned to touch switches. When the touch switch is ON, the
label is displayed in reverse video in the case of an NT30 and in the exclusive
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OR color (see page 124) in the case of the NT30C. Attributes of guide display
characters are in the same way as character display. Refer to Characters and
Figures that can be Displayed (page 137).
S ON/Flashing
This attribute can specify whether or not the Touch Switch is allowed to be ON
or flashing when the Touch Switch is ON or flashing according to an instruction
from the PC.
External frame color (when displayed): 8 colors
OFF color: 8 colors or transparency
ON/Flashing, entry color: 8 colors
4-7-2 Stand Alone Function

The NT30/30C can switch over the screen only by operating the switches without
instructions from the PC.
When screen data is created with the NT-series Support Tool, the screen number
of a screen to be switched over is assigned to the input terminal of the touch
switch. When the touch switch is pressed during operation, the screen of the
number specified is displayed. At this time, the screen number just switched over
is also notified to the PC.
Depending on the screen number allocated to it, a touch switch can be made to
perform one of two functions:
- When a Screen Number in the Range 1 to 2000 Is Specified:
Pressing the touch switches causes the display to switch to the screen with
the specified number.
- When Screen Number 0 Is Specified:
The touch switch functions as the screen switchover return key. Setting this
key allows you to return to the screen that was displayed immediately before
the current screen.
Screen Number in the Range 1 to 2000 Set
When the touch

To next screen switch 1 is pressed
Screen number 5
Screen number 5 is set to the touch switch 1
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Screen Number in the Range 0 Set
Screen number 0 is set

to the touch switch 1.
Menu Screen Previous screen

Screen switchover
Operation 1 S Instructed by the PC
S Screen switchover key
Operation 2
Menu Screen
Operation 1 Touch switch is pressed
Operation 2
Only a touch switch can have the screen switchover return key function. If display
of screen number 0 is specified from the PC, the screen will go blank.
The number of screens that can be returned using the screen switchover return
key is a maximum of 32 screens. However, it is assumed that the screen switch-
over return key has been set to all screens to be returned.
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4-7-3 Input Key Function

This is a function that allows touch switches to be used for input and is mainly
used when using numeral/character string setting functions. Input keys are clas-
sified into the following three types:
Character keys (character string input function):
Used to input character strings when using a character--string setting func-
tion. For details, see 4-9 Character String Setting (page 171).
Window keys (pop-up window/keyboard function):
Used to open and close windows when using the pop-up window function.
Also used to switch between keyboards when using character--string setting
functions. For details, see 4-9 Character String Setting (page 171) or 4-10
Pop-Up Window Function (page 173).
Control keys (control code input function):
Used for functions provided by the system, such as the numeric key function
used with numeral setting functions, the system key functions provided with
previous PT models, and special control functions. For details, see the next
section Functions of Control Keys.
Functions of Control Keys The touch switch control keys have the following functions:
Key Function
0 to 9, A to F Used to input numerical values
CLR Clears input numerical values and character strings
Assigns the opposite sign to input numerical values
. Used to input a decimal point
HOME Used to move to the input field at the top left of the screen
, , , Used to move to the next input field
system key (confirms character input without shifting to another input field)
system key (stops the buzzer)
, and system keys (screen switching of continuous screens, shifting to input fields)
MENU System keys + + (system menu display)
CA Used to cancel input (Cancel)
BS Deletes the numeral or character immediately preceding the input cursor
DEL Deletes the numeral or character at the input cursor location
A, " Used to shift the input cursor
ENT Confirms input of a character (after confirmation, the cursor shifts to the next input field)
Alarm list/history display page scrolling
Y, B Alarm list/history line scrolling
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4-7-4 COPY Key Function

When the Touch Switch is pressed, values or codes (constant) in the memory
table entry input column are copied into other memory table entry or the numeral/
character string setting input column (Refer to 4-8 Numeral Setting and 4-9 Char-
acter String Setting). The COPY key is useful to set the numeral/character string
display to its initial state and to enter the same value (initial value, etc.) into the
multiple numeral/character string setting input column.
COPY key
Counter 00000
Numeric value memory table entry Code
00000 00000
12345 Copied
67890
Example: COPY key used as a RESET key for the counter

Copy source (memory table entry or code) and copy destination (memory table
entry or numeral/character string setting input column) are specified.
4-7-5 Cursor Moving Key Function

This is a Touch Switch to select the numeric value setting input column (ten-key
type) and the character string setting input column when entering data. When the
Touch Switch is pressed, a cursor (display frame) is moved to the numeral/char-
acter string setting input column specified to be ready for input operation (Refer
to 4-8 Numeral Setting and 4-9 Character String Setting). The numeric value/
character string setting input column is automatically produced with the NT-se-
ries Support Tool. A pop-up window open function can also be set for the same
touch switch.
4-7-6 SCREEN PRINT Key Function

When the Touch Switch is pressed, a screen hard copy (screen image) is printed
by a printer connected to the NT30/30C.
Two kinds of keys can be set: START key that starts the printing operation and
CANCEL key that cancels the printing operation.
Even when the screen hard copy is being carried out, the NT30/30C continues
operation.
Screen hard copy START key

When this key is pressed, screen hard copy is started.
START key CANCEL key Screen hard copy CANCEL key

[Temperature adjustment] When this key is pressed, screen hard
Current temp.: 20_C
copy is canceled.
Set temp.: 20_C
+10 +1
--10 --1
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Numeral Setting Section 4-8
4-8 Numeral Setting

The numeral setting is a function to enter the numeral values on the screen. The
numeral setting allows the numeral value to be entered directly from the touch
switch or B7A Unit into a numeral memory table entry to be displayed on the
screen and further to be sent to the PC.
The following is a guide to the numeral setting function, a guide to the method for
creating the numeric keys required for numeral settings on the screen, and an
explanation of how to use numeric keys during operations.
Numeral setting screens cannot be registered as child screens of continuous
screens.
With overlapping screens, only one screen can be set as a numeral setting
screen.
For the actual method used to notify the PC of input numerical values, see Notifi-
cation of Numbers to the PC (page 224).
The numeral setting is carried out when a screen is created with the NT-series
Support Tool.
Caution Ensure that there will be no adverse effects on the system before changing mon-
itor data.
4-8-1 Numeral Setting Functions

The numeral setting has the following functions.
Basic Operation The numeral setting operation is as follows:
(1) A numeral value is entered from the touch panel or B7A Unit.
(2) The numeral value entered is displayed in the numeral setting area on a
screen.
(3) When the numeral value entered is confirmed, it is written into the numeral
memory table entry and simultaneously sent to the host.
Numeral setting input field

NT30/30C
Writing Notifying
1234 1234
Enter PC
Numeral memory table entry
Enter
Touch Switch
B7A Unit
Reference It is possible to disable input to a numeral setting input field by using a system
control (PT Status Control Area) operation (see page 239).
Numerical Values that Can Be Input and Attributes that Can Be Set
Numeral values up to 8-digit (up to 7-digit for negative numbers) can be entered
in decimal and hexadecimal notation.
S Entry of Decimal Number
When the display attribute is set to decimal number display, a numeral value
can be entered in decimal.
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- Range of Numeral Values

Range of numeral values that can be entered differs depending on a sign.
With a sign not displayed: 0 to 99999999 (8-digit)
With a sign displayed: --9999999 to +99999999 (7-digit negative num-
ber, 8-digit positive number)
For a thumb wheel type, numeric values are up to 7-digit for both positive and
negative numbers with signs displayed.
- Decimal Point
A maximum of 7 digits can be entered to the right of the decimal point.
S Entry of Hexadecimal Number
When the display attribute is set to hexadecimal number display, a numeral val-
ue can be entered in hexadecimal.
- Range of Numeral Values
Range of numeral values that can be entered is from 0 to FFFFFFFF (8-dig-
it).
S Attributes That Can Be Set
The attributes that can be set for numerical values displayed in input fields are
the same as those for numeral displays. See Numerals that can be Displayed
(page 139).
Checking the Upper/Lower Limit
When the upper limit and lower limit of the input numeral values have been set,
erroneous numeral values outside of the range can be prevented from being
stored in the numeral memory table entry or notified to the PC.
When the numeral values entered are confirmed, upper/lower limits are
checked.
Correct use When the numeral values entered are confirmed, upper/lower limits are
checked.
Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably.
4-8-2 Types of Numeral Setting

There are two kinds of numeral setting: numeric keys and thumbwheels. Though
the basic functions are the same, screen display and inputting methods differ be-
tween two types.
A maximum of 50 input fields (combined total for both numeric keys and thumb-
wheels) can be registered on one screen.
Numeric Keys When any numeral value is entered by the numeric key (character key) assigned
to the touch switch or B7A Unit, a numeral value just entered is displayed on a
screen. When the RETURN key is pressed after an input operation is completed,
the numeral value entered is written into the numeral memory table entry and
then notified to the host.
When there are multiple numeral setting input columns, a numeral setting input
column for input operation is also selected by the numeric key.
To use the numeric key type, it is necessary to create not only the numeral setting
input column on a screen but also the numeric key for input operation (Refer to
page 164).
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Using a Touch Panel
Displayed in the numeral

setting input column
NT30/30C
Writing Notifying
1234 1234
PC
1 2 3 Numeral memory table
Enter entry
4 5 6
7 8 9
When the key is pressed, an input value is

A numeral value is entered using the written in the numeral memory table entry and
numeric key in the screen. simultaneously notified to the host.
Using a B7A Unit
Displayed in the numeral

setting input column
NT30/30C
Writing Notifying
1234 1234
PC
Enter
When the key is pressed, an input value is

B7A Unit written in the numeral memory table entry and
simultaneously notified to the PC.
Thumbwheels By means of touch switches that can be increased/decreased every digit of nu-
meral value, a numeral value can be entered from the numeral setting input co-
lumn. Every time a numeral value displayed is changed, the numeral value dis-
played is written into the numeral memory table entry and simultaneously notified
to the PC.
Therefore, the thumbwheel type can perform an entry of numeral value only by
creating the numeral setting input column on a screen.
Each time the -- key is touched, a numeral

value decreases by 1.
NT30/30C
Writing Notifying
-- -- -- --
1234
1 2 3 4 PC
+ + + + Numeral memory table entry
Each time the + or -- key is touched, an input

Each time the + key is touched, a value is written into the numeral memory table
numeral value increases by 1. entry and simultaneously notified to the PC.
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4-8-3 Numeric Key Creation

In order to use the numeric key type numeral setting, it is necessary to create not
only the numeral setting input column on a screen but also a numeric key for per-
forming an input operation.
Screen Attribute Setting A numeric key type can be selected by setting a screen attribute.
The System Keypad (Numeral Setting) of the screen attributes is specified to

System (System Keypad set to ON) or User (System Keypad set to OFF).
S Screen when System Is Specified
When a numeral setting input field is created, numeric keys are automatically
displayed.
Numeric key display position and arrangement are fixed. In this screen, only
the type of numeric key (system key) in the following page can be used.
Tank A Tank B
5000 3000
Tank C Tank D
2662 1204 7 8 9 CLR
Tank E Tank F 4 5 6
0800 0990
1 2 3
0 . +/--
S Screen when User Is Specified
Display position and arrangement of the numeric key can be set freely by as-
signing to the touch switch (Refer to page 165).
Tank A Tank B HOME

5000 3000
Tank C Tank D CLR
2662 1204 7 8 9
Tank E Tank F 4 5 6
0800 0990
1 2 3
0 .
Numeric keys are created using the control keys (touch switches with the con-
trol code input function). Also, normal size characters of 0 to 9 and A to F can be
used as numeric keys with the character keys (touch switches with the charac-
ter string input function).
Reference With the DOS version of the NT-series Support Tool, even when the Numeral
Setting of the screen attribute is User, there is still a function for automatically
creating system numeric keys. The Windows version, however, does not have
this function.
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Allocation of Numeric Keys
Numeric keys can be allocated to the touch switches or B7A Unit.
S Allocation to Touch Switches
When the touch switches are used as numeric keys, the numeric keys allo-
cated are specified when creating the touch switches.
For numeral settings, the following numeric keys (system keys) can be used.
For creation of the touch switches, refer to 4-7 Touch Switches (page 154).
Numeric key
Numeric key Numeric key
(system key)
0 A "
1 B #
2 C z
3 D !
4 E
5 F
6 CLR
7 +/--
8 . MENU
9 HOME
* MENU means the system menu display.
When a numeral setting screen is displayed, no notification will be made to the

PC if touch switches for which numeric key and system key allocations have
been made are pressed.
S Allocation to the B7A Unit
A numeric key is allocated to each input from the B7A Unit. For details, refer to
the 4-12 Operation of B7A Unit (page 185).
In the numeral setting screen, entry from the B7A Unit allocated to the numeric
keys and system keys will not be notified to the PC.
4-8-4 How to Use Numeric Key Settings

In order to enter the numeral values using numeric keys, the numeral setting in-
put column subject to entry must be specified to be ready for input operation be-
fore entering the numeral values using the numeric key.
Specifying the Numeral Setting Input Column to Be Entered
The numeral setting input column to be entered is specified by either numeric

key, system key, or touch switch (numeral/character string setting cursor moving
key).
The frame (cursor) around the specified numeral setting input column and the
cursor attributes can be specified.
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S Specifying the Column Using Numeric Keys

The numeral setting input column is specified with the HOME, , , ,
keys out of the numeric keys. A cursor can be moved between the numeral set-
ting input columns using these keys as shown below.

6563 3200
HOME
4568 0000

5107 4624
When the HOME key is pressed, the cursor can be moved at a stretch to an
area at the upper left corner where a sum of XY coordinates is at a minimum
(the numeral setting input column at the upper left in the example above).
S Specifying the Column Using the System Keys
When the system keys and of the touch panel, a cursor can be moved in
the order that the numeral setting input column is created by the NT-series
Support Tool.
For example, when three numeral setting input columns are created, a cursor
can be moved in due order as follows:
key: First ! Second ! Third ! First
key: First ! Third ! Second ! First
The order of movement using the system keys and can also be chan-
ged. For details, refer to NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manu-
al (V061).
S Specifying the Column Using the Cursor Moving Keys
With the numeral/character string setting cursor moving key of the touch switch
being set, the numeral setting input column can be specified only by touching
the key.
1234 1234 Position to

Pressed be entered
is moved.
Numeral setting 5678 5678
cursor moving key
9012 Position to 9012

be entered
Reference S When using NT-series Support Tool, cursor moving keys can be automatically
created as touch switches associated with the input fields when numeral set-
ting input fields are created.
S The pop-up window function (open) can also be assigned to the cursor moving
keys (if the keys are created automatically, this function can be set by modifi-
cation).
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Entering the Numeric Values

The numeric values are entered using the numeric key numeric (0 to 9, A to F),
decimal point (.), sign (+/--), clear (CLR), RETURN ( ) keys.
The numeral values can be entered in the same manner as a general electric
calculator as follows:
S Entering the Integer Part and Decimal Fraction
An integer part is entered from the least significant digit. When an input numer-
al value is in excess of display digits, the numeral value shifts to the left from the
least significant digit.
When a decimal point is entered, a decimal fraction can be entered thereafter.
The decimal fraction is entered from the most significant digit. When an input
numeral value is in excess of display digits, the numeral value shifts to the right
from the most significant digit.
Numeral Value Dis-

Key Entry
play
(Initial state) 1234.5678
1 2341.5678
2 3412.5678
. 3412.5678
4 3412.4567
S Changing the Sign

In case of sign display setting, the sign alternates from + to -- and vice versa,
each time the sign (+/--) key is pressed.
S Confirming the Input Numeral Value
Be sure to press the RETURN key after an input operation is completed. When
the RETURN key is pressed, the numeral value displayed is written into the
numeral memory table entry and simultaneously notified to the PC.
S Initial Operation of the Input Keys
When the RETURN ( ), sign (+/--), and decimal point(.) keys are pressed ini-
tially (when pressing these keys immediately after displaying a screen or input-
ting the keys), the NT30/30C will operate as follows:
- RETURN ( ) Key
The display is cleared by 0. The NT30/30C starts entering the integer part.
- Sign (+/--) Key
The display is cleared by 0, but the sign is not reversed (when entering a deci-
mal number or displaying a sign).
- Decimal point (.) Key
The display is cleared by 0. The NT30/30C starts entering the decimal frac-
tion (when entering a decimal number or displaying a decimal fraction).
S Checking the Upper/Lower Limits
The upper/lower limits are checked when pressing the RETURN key after an
input operation is completed. If it is found that an input numeral value is in ex-
cess of limit as a result of checking, the contents of the numeral memory table
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entry (previous values prior to entry) is displayed again, but this is not notified to
the PC.
S Example of Input
Numeral display varies as shown below when actually entering numeral val-
ues.
Input example 1) In case of decimal notation, sign displayed, integer part

4-digit, decimal fraction 3-digit
Numeral Dis- Numeral Dis- Numeral Dis-

Order Key Order Key Order Key
play play play
Initial value 0000.000 7 A --1524.000 14 . 0000.000
1 1 0001.000 8 . --1524.000 15 7 0000.700
2 5 0015.000 9 1 --1524.100 16 2 0000.720
3 2 0152.000 10 5 --1524.150 17 0000.720
4 B 0152.000 11 2 --1524.152 18 0000.000
5 --0152.000 12 7 --1524.527 19 1 0001.000
6 4 --1524.000 13 --1524.527 20 --0001.000
Input example 2) In case of decimal notation, sign not displayed, integer

part 4-digit, decimal fraction 3-digit
Numeral Dis- Numeral Dis- Numeral Dis-

Order Key Order Key Order Key
play play play
Initial value 0000.000 5 0152.000 10 1524.130
1 1 0001.000 6 4 1524.000 11 . 0000.000
2 5 0015.000 7 . 1524.000 12 9 0000.900
3 2 0152.000 8 1 1524.100 13 5 0000.950
4 B 0152.000 9 3 1524.130 14 0000.950
Reference Using touch switches set as copy keys (see page 160) allows you to input the val-
ue or code (constant) in a numeral memory table entry into a numeral setting input
field in a one-touch operation.
NT30/30C
Numeral Numeral memory

9999 9999 table entry or
setting input
position code (constant)
1 2 3 0000
4 5 6 9999
7 8 9 0 0000
When a copy key is touched, the corresponding

value is input into the numeral setting input
Copy keys
field.
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4-8-5 How to Use Thumbwheel Settings

For numeral setting with a thumbwheel, a numeric value is entered by directly
touching the increment/decrement (+, --) keys. Keys such as numeric key are not
required.
Entering the Numeric Values
The numeric values are entered using the increment/decrement (+, --) keys pro-
vided at each digit.
S Specifying the Numeric Values
When the increment/decrement (+, --) key is touched, the numeric value at that
digit will increase/decrease by 1. Each time + or -- key is touched, the numeric
value just changed is notified to the PC. It is not necessary to press the RE-
TURN ( ) key unlike the numeric key type.
Thumb wheel numeric value setting

1 2 3 4 1234
Press
2 2 3 4 2234
PC
Numeric value increases by 1.
A numeric value cannot be entered into the thumb wheel type from the ten-key.
S Changing Signs
In case of sign display setting, the sign + is specified by touching the + key of
the digit for which the sign is displayed and the sign -- by touching the -- key.
S Checking the Upper/Lower Limits
Upper/lower limits are checked when pressing the increment/decrement (+, --)
keys. If it is found that an input numeral value is in excess of the limit as a result
of checking, the contents of the numeral memory table entry (previous value
before pressing the increment/decrement (+, --) keys) is displayed again, but
this is not notified to the PC.
With the thumb wheel type, if the upper limit is 1n...n and the lower limit is
0m...m (n and m represent digits), and n...n < m...m, it is not possible to change
between numbers with a different number of digits.
For example, if the upper limit is 1,200 and the lower limit is 201, if the initial
value has 3 digits then it will be possible to change within the range 201 to 999,
and if the initial value has 4 digits, it will be possible to change within the range
1,000 to 1,200. It will not, however, be possible to change between these two
ranges.
This is because, when an attempt is made to change the leading digit from 0 to
1, or from 1 to 0, the upper/lower limit check stops the change. In order to avoid
this, set an upper and lower limit so that n...n m...m, or set up a separate
touch switch and use this touch switch to write the new value when changing
between values with a different number of digits.
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4-8-6 Setting Items for Numeral Setting

For the numeral setting, the following items are set when being created with the
NT-series Support Tool. However, for numeral setting of thumb wheel type, there
are some restrictions on the setting of several items.
Items to be Set
S Numeral Memory Table Entry To Access
The number of the numeral memory table entry is specified to register the nu-
meric values entered for the numeral setting.
S Number of Digits of Numeric Value Entered
The number of digits of numeric value entered is specified. Up to 8-digit can be
specified by figuring out a sum of the number of digits of both integer part and
decimal fraction. However, when displaying a sign, the number of negative
numbers is limited to a maximum of 7-digit.
S Upper/Lower Limit
Upper limit and lower limit are set separately. A maximum of 8-digit numeric
value (up to 7-digit for negative numbers) can be set.
When the upper limit value or lower limit value is negative, set F as the eighth
digit.
Example: When the upper limit value or lower limit value is --123, set
F0000123.
S Display Attribute
The same attributes as the numeral display are set. For details, refer to the Nu-
merals that Can Be Displayed (page 139).
Restrictions and Additions when Creating the Thumb Wheel Type
For numeral setting for thumb wheel type, there are the following restrictions and
additions when setting the items.
S Number of Digits of Positive Numbers To Be Entered with a Sign Dis-
played
For the thumb wheel type, with a sign displayed, the maximum number for the
total number of digits in the integral portion and the decimal portion of positive
numbers to be entered is 7.
S Display Size
There are only three kinds of size that can be specified. Size is specified by the
touch switch size of the increment/decrement (+, --) keys. Display size is se-
lected out of three size: minimum unit of touch switch (20 dots by 20 dots), 1 x 1
(small), 2 x 2 (medium), 3 x 3 (large). Entire size of the numeral setting input
column is specified by the touch switch size just specified.
S Shape (End Plate)
Either of the two kinds of shape as shown below can be set. Decoration (end
plate) at both ends of the numeral setting input column differs.
With End Plate Without End Late
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Character String Setting Section 4-9
S Restricted Display Attributes

There are the following restrictions on display attributes.
Character type: Wide size only
Character magnification: Either of double, x4, or x9 in correspon-
dence with display size specified
Character display attribute: Normal display only (reverse and so
forth are not available)
Zero suppress: Without zero suppress only
For details, refer to the Numerals that Can Be Displayed (page 139).
4-9 Character String Setting

Character string setting (character string input) is a function for entering charac-
ter strings on the screen.
The character string setting allows a character string to directly be entered from
the touch switch into the character string memory table entry, displayed in the
screen, and also sent to the PC.
This section outlines the character string setting function and explains how to in-
put character strings during operation.
For the actual method used to access input character strings at the PC, see Noti-
fying the PC of a Character String (page 227).
The character string setting is carried out when creating a screen with the NT-se-
ries Support Tool.
4-9-1 Functions of Character String Setting

The character string setting has the following functions.
(1) The touch switches (character key) are previously set by the NT-series Sup-
port Tool.
(2) When the character key (NT30C in an example in the figure) is pressed, a
guide character of the character key (NT30C in the example in the figure) is
entered in the character string setting input column.
(3) When the Enter ( ) key is pressed, the character string of the character
string input column is written into the character string memory table entry
and simultaneously notified to the PC.
Character string setting input column
NT30/30C
Write + Notify
Display
NT30C
NT30C PC
Enter Character string memory table

NT30C NT30 NT610C
entry
Reference S By using the pop-up window function (see page 173), it is possible to select
and open a number of windows (keypads), each of which comprises a number
of character keys, thus allowing various types of input.
S Input to character string setting input fields can be disabled by a system con-
trol (PT Status Control Area) operation.
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Character String Setting Section 4-9
4-9-2 How to Enter Character Strings

An appropriate character string setting input column must be specified to be
ready for an input operation before a character string is entered by the character
key.
S Specifying the Character String Setting Input Column To Be Entered
The character string setting input column to be entered is specified by either

ten-key, system key, or touch switch (numeral/character string setting cursor
moving key).
The frame (cursor) around the specified character string setting input column
and the cursor attributes can be specified.
Concrete specifying method is the same as numeral setting. Refer to the Spec-
ifying the Numeral Setting Input Column to be Entered (page 165).
Reference The window opening function can be set for cursor moving keys. For details, see
4-10 Pop-Up Window Function (page 173).
S Entering the Character String
The character strings are displayed in the input column of the character string
setting in due order of the touch switches being pressed (A character is in-
serted at an input cursor position). At this time, the keyboard screen can also
be switched over halfway.
When entering the character strings, the following control keys of the touch
switches can be used.
Control Key Function
CA Used to cancel character string entry

BS Used to delete a character just before an input cursor
DEL Used to delete a character at an input cursor
A Used to move an input cursor to the left by one character
" Used to move an input cursor to the right by one character
ENT Used to confirm an input character (After confirming this, a cursor
moves to the following input column)
Be sure to press the Enter ( ) key after an input operation is completed. At

this time, the character strings being displayed are written into the character
string memory table entry and simultaneously notified to the host.
Reference S In order to make character string settings, a key to confirm character string input
is required. Allocate the Enter ( ) or ENT control key to a touch switch to
create this key.
S It is also possible to use the control keys of the input key function (however, the
four keys used for alarm display cannot be used).
S By switching between windows, a large number of character keys can be used.
It is also possible to create a temporary input field in a window to allow the exist-
ing data to be checked while inputting new data. For details, see 4-10 Pop-Up
Window Function (page 173).
S Using copy keys (page 160) allows you to input the value or code (constant)
stored in a character string memory table entry into a character string setting
input field in a one-touch operation.
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Pop-Up Window Function Section 4-10
Examples:
- When the Model NT30C-
NT30C- Character string setting input column
NT30- NT30C-
ST131-E ST141-E
ST131B-E ST141B-E
Character keys
- Then, when the ST141-E
NT30C-ST141-E Character string setting
NT30- NT30C-
ST131-E ST141-E
ST131B-E ST141B-E
Character keys
Finally, when the Enter ( ) key is pressed, the Model NT30C-ST141-E dis-
played in the input column of the character string setting is confirmed and writ-
ten into the character string memory table entry and simultaneously notified to
the PC.
4-10 Pop-Up Window Function

The NT30/30C features a pop-up window function, which is used to display win-
dows overlaying the currently displayed screen (base screen). These windows
can be opened whenever required by pressing touch switches.
The pop-up window function can only be used with Ver.3 and later versions of the
direct connection function (with Ver.3, the windows can only be used as key-
boards).
Reference The opening of windows can be disabled by a system control (PT Status Control
Area) operation.
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4-10-1 Functions of Pop-Up Windows

The functions of pop-up windows are described below.
What is a Window? A window is a screen that can be displayed overlaying a currently displayed
screen (the base screen). Its size and display position can be changed. Windows
are mainly used for the following applications.
An explanatory message can be registered in a window, enabling it to be used

as a HELP screen during an operation.
Control
the
conveyor.
HELP HELP
Press here Window opens
By registering multiple character keys (touch switches) for use in character

string setting, windows required for specific purposes can be displayed when-
ever necessary, allowing various types of input.
Character string setting input field
letters Press numerals letters 1 2 3

numerals numerals 4 5 6
Window for numerals
letters A B C
Press letters numerals D E F
Window for letters
Reference In order to make character string settings, a key to confirm character string in-
put is required. Allocate the Enter ( ) or ENT control key to a touch switch to
create this key.
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By registering multiple screen switching keys (touch switches), menus for

screen switching can be created.
Graph
Next
MENU MENU
Press here When Next

is pressed
When Graph is pressed
MENU MENU
Window Screens and Display Elements
Using the pop-up window function, windows can be created in the screens num-
bered 1900 to 1979 (note that a screen for which a window is registered is called
a window screen). Screens other than these cannot be opened as windows.
Screen after creating a window in the screen number range 1900 to 1979, specify
the window area (display area). The window will then open in a display area of the
specified size and at the specified position.
The following elements can be displayed in NT30/30C windows. If elements oth-

er than these are registered on a window screen, they will not be displayed when
the window opens.
Background color screen attribute (NT30C only)

Fixed displays
Touch switches (but the input notification and screen print functions cannot be
used)
Numeral/character string input setting fields (only one can be used)
Elements that project beyond the display area will not be displayed when the win-
dow opens. Similarly, display elements on the base screen that overlap even
partly with the window will be deleted when the window opens.
Reference S Since the pop-up window function and screen print function share the same
memory area, it is not possible to open a window during screen printing. Con-
versely, a screen cannot be printed while a window is open.
S The display elements in a window cannot be notified to the PC. This means
that the lamp bits of touch switches in windows cannot be controlled.
S While a window is open, display processing may be slightly delayed.
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4-10-2 Opening and Closing Windows

Windows are opened and closed by using touch switches with the pop-up win-
dow/keyboard function: either the window keys or cursor moving keys.
Opening and Closing Windows with the Window Keys
Window keys can be used in the following way to open and close windows (note
that window keys can be created either on the base screen or in a window).
Open: When the touch switch is pressed, the specified window

opens. If another window is open when the touch switch is
pressed, it is closed first before the specified window is
opened. If the specified window is already open, nothing
happens.
Close: When the touch switch is pressed, the open window is

closed.
Open/Close: The specified window opened if it is not open, and closed if

it is open. If another window is open, it is closed first and
then the specified window is opened.
No change if CLOSE is pressed No change if Screen 1 is pressed
Screen 1 pressed
Base screen Base screen
Screen 1
Window 1 open Screen 1 Screen 1
Window 2 open/close Screen 2 CLOSE pressed Screen 2
Window 1 close CLOSE CLOSE
Screen 1 Screen 2
pressed pressed
Screen 2 pressed
Base screen
Screen 2 pressed
Screen 2
CLOSE pressed Screen 1
Screen 2
CLOSE
If an attempt is made to open a window that has not been registered, no window
is opened (if a window is currently open, it will be closed).
It is not possible to open more than one window at the same time. If multiple over-
lapping child screens are registered for an parent screen, only the first child
screen will be applicable.
On switching to another screen, an open window will be automatically closed.

Reference When creating a screen with the NT-series Support Tool, it is possible to specify
a window to be displayed when the screen is displayed (an initial window). With
the Windows version, this is performed using the screen attribute Load Local 1
(Keyboard) and with the DOS version it is performed using Keyboard/Window
Display under Input Settings.
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Opening Windows with the Cursor Moving Keys

It is possible to set a window key open function for the cursor moving keys used
for numeral/character string setting, in addition to their cursor moving function.
Doing this makes it possible to specify an input field and also display the window
to be used in a one touch operation.
If another window is open when the cursor moving key is pressed, that window is
closed first before the specified window is opened (the cursor also moves to the
specified input field). If the specified window is already open, the cursor moves to
the relevant input field but nothing else happens.
Numeral/character string Numeral/character string
setting input field setting input field
123456 123456
Touch switch for which cursor
moving and window opening --41.8 --41.8
functions have been set 1 2 3
ABCDE ABCDE
4 5 6
Top touch
switch
pressed
Specified window opens
If the cursor moving keys are created automatically during creation of a numeral/
character string input field with the NT-series Support Tool, the window opening
function is not set. In this case, the window to be opened can be specified by
modifying the touch switch.
4-10-3 Temporary Input Fields

Only one numeral or character string setting input field can be registered for a
window. This input field can be used - in combination with a number of numeral
and character string input fields on base screens - for provisional input before
any data is input into the actual input field on the base screen. This kind of numer-
al or character string input field in a window is called a temporary input field. Its
advantage is that entries can be input into the temporary input field while check-
ing the current setting on the base screen.
However, if the temporary input field in the window and the input field on the base
screen are not of the same type, the temporary input field will not be displayed.
Note also that temporary input fields cannot be used for thumb wheel type input
fields.
The temporary input field will also be unusable and not displayed if it has fewer
digits than the actual input field on the base screen (number of integer digits +
number of decimal fraction digits + digit for decimal point + digit for sign).
If it is not possible to use a temporary input field, the data has to be input directly
onto the base screen.
How to Input Data Into Temporary Input Fields
Temporary input fields are used in the following way.
(1) Specify the numeral/character string input field used for actual input with a
numeric key, system key, or touch switch (cursor moving key).
The actual method used for specification is the same as that for numeral set-
ting. See Specifying the Numeral Setting Input Column to be Entered (page
165).
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Numeral setting input Temporary input field (displays data being input)
123456 0 555 . 44
-- 4 1. 8 7 8 9
4 5 6
0 0 0 2 .7 1
1 2 3
0 . ENT
Current setting Window
It is possible to display a window simultaneously with a cursor movement.

For details, see Opening Windows with the Cursor Moving Keys (page 177).
(2) If the window in which the temporary input field is registered is not displayed,
open it (this could also be done prior to step (1)). For the method for opening
the window, see Opening and Closing Windows (page 176).
The temporary input field displays the contents of the actual input field at that
point in time. The display of the temporary input field is governed by the fol-
lowing attributes:
Attributes determined by the settings for the temporary input field:

Character font, scale, display attribute, smoothing, character color, back-
ground color
Attributes determined by the settings for the actual input field on the base
screen:
Numbers of integer and decimal fraction digits, upper limit value, lower limit
value, decimal/hexadecimal, zero suppress, sign display.
The cursor frame of the temporary input field is always displayed.
(3) Input the numerical value or character string. The method is the same as
that normally used to input numerical values and character strings. See En-
tering the Numeral Values (page 167), or How to Enter the Character Strings
(page 172).
The numerical value or character string is input into the temporary input
field.
(4) The input numerical value of character string is written to the input field on
the base screen on confirming it by pressing the ENT key or the return key
( ), and the contents of the corresponding numeral/character string
memory table entry are changed accordingly (notification to the PC also
takes place at this time). On confirming by pressing the ENT key, the cursor
moves to the next input field on the base screen.
If the input value is outside the range delimited by the upper and lower limit
values, the original value is redisplayed.
Note also that if the actual input field on the base screen is changed before
input is confirmed, the input data will be destroyed. The input data will also
be destroyed if the window is closed or the screen is switched before con-
firmation.
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Operation Example Temporary input operation example
Base Screen
5 input settings Window
Temporary input field
8 integer digits, no
00000001 Integer digits: 8; Decimal fraction digits: 0; sign display (8 digits
Sign display: No; Zero suppress: No
Integer digits: 8; Decimal fraction digits: 0;
can be displayed)
2
Sign display: No; Zero suppress: Yes 7 8 9
00. 03 Integer digits: 2; Decimal fraction digits: 2;
Sign display: No; Zero suppress: No
--00. 04 Integer digits: 2; Decimal fraction digits: 2; 4 5 6
Sign display: Yes; Zero suppress: No
--00000005 Integer digits: 8; Decimal fraction digits: 0; 1 2 3 CLR Control keys
Sign display: Yes; Zero suppress: No
0 . ENT
Numeric key Window open key
Numeric key
00000001 00000001 7 00000001 00000178 ENT 00000178 2

2 7 8 9 8 2 7 8 9 2 7 8 9
00. 03 4 5 6 00. 03 4 5 6 00. 03 4 5 6
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00000005 0 . --00000005 0 . --00000005 0 .

ENT ENT ENT
Numeric key Numeric key Numeric key
Open window Confirm, notify PC

Display set data Move frame
Display set data
00000178 00. 03 1 00000178 01.03 . 00000178 01.50

2 7 8 9 2 7 8 9 5 2 7 8 9
00. 03 4 5 6 00. 03 4 5 6 00. 03 4 5 6
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00000005 0 . --00000005 0 . --00000005 0 .

ENT ENT ENT
Move frame
Display set data

3
.
00000178 --00. 04 00000178 03.80 00000178
8
2 7 8 9 2 7 8 9 2 7 8 9
00. 03 00. 03 00. 03
4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00. 04 1 2 3 CLR
--00000005 0 . --00000005 0 . --00000005 0 .

ENT ENT ENT
Move frame Move frame

Display set data Number of input digits exceeded
Delete temporary input field
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Alarm List & History Display Functions Section 4-11
4-11 Alarm List & History Display Functions

The NT30/30C can monitor the state of PC bits of the host and display the corre-
sponding message (using the character string memory table entry) or image/li-
brary data (alarm list display) when a specific bit becomes 1 (ON).
The NT30/30C can record that those bits become 1 (ON) and also display them
in the order of frequency or occurrence (alarm history display).
Since the alarm list/history data are backed up by the built-in battery, they are not
lost when the power is turned OFF.
Caution If not backed up by the built-in battery, the memory switch settings will all be ini-
tialized to the values set with the NT-series Support Tool when the power is
turned OFF.
If the message Battery Lowered is displayed while the NT30/30C is being
used, replace the built-in battery immediately. For details on how to replace the
battery, see Replacing the Battery (page 253).
4-11-1 Alarm List Display

Alarm list display has the following functions.
Displaying a Message (Character String Memory Table Entry) or Image/Library Data
The NT30/30C monitors multiple bits according to the setting of the bit memory
table entry and displays the character string memory table entry (message) set to
the corresponding bit memory table entry when there is any bit that becomes 1
(ON). Since the display column of a message is also a touch switch, correspond-
ing image/library data can be displayed by pressing the message being dis-
played.
If the description of alarms is provided in the character string memory table entry
and the corrective actions against those alarms are described for the image/li-
brary data, it is possible to take appropriate measures rapidly.
S To Display Multiple Messages
When multiple bits become 1 (ON), the bit memory table entry with smaller
table entry number is displayed preferentially.
When multiple messages can be displayed, the messages of higher priority
(smaller bit memory table entry number) will be displayed earlier.
The display column of message and the image/library data displayed corre-
spondingly are referred to as Alarm Group collectively. The NT30/30C can dis-
play up to four individual alarm group on one screen and simultaneously show
up to 12 messages in one alarm group.
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Example:
Message (character string No. 32)

set to bit memory table entry num-
ber 14
Character String table No. 13

entry No. 50 Bit PC
Character String table entry No. Image data FE52
32 0 A000000
Character String table No. 14 1 L001003 1 (ON)
Character String table entry 32 entry No. 32
Image data FE68 No. 15 0 D010015
Image data Character String table
FE68 entry No. 54
Library data FD34
When the message displayed is pressed, the image data

(FE68) set to the bit memory table entry number 14 is dis-
played.
Now, when A000000 turns ON
Message (character string 50) set to

bit memory table entry number 13
Character String table

entry No. 50 No. 13 Bit PC
Character String table entry Image data FE52
No. 50 1 A000000 1 (ON)
Character String table entry No. 14 1 L001003
Character String table entry No. 32
No. 32 Image data FE68 No. 15 0 D010015
Image data Character String table entry
FE52 No. 54
Library data FD34
When the upper message displayed is pressed, the image data

(FE52) set to the bit memory table entry number 13 is displayed.
When the bit corresponding to the message being displayed returns to 0

(OFF), the message is cleared and the next message is displayed according to
the order of priority.
S Scrolling the Message
When the message issued extends more than the number of lines set to mes-
sage display, the message being displayed can be scrolled in unit of line or
page.
When the number of lines for message display is set to four or more, the control
keys for scrolling are automatically created as shown below.
Y z Previous line scrolling key

z Previous page scrolling key
z Next page scrolling key

B z Next line scrolling key
"
Message display column
When the number of lines for message display is set to one to three, only line
scrolling keys are automatically created.
The scrolling key can also be set and corrected with control code input function
control keys. (When the scrolling key has been created independently, it is nec-
essary to perform Associate With for the alarm history.)
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S Scrolling Keys Shown in Reverse Video

Since these scrolling keys are automatically shown in reverse video when
there are any messages in front or behind those keys, it is found whether or not
there are any messages that are not displayed.
Switching the Image/Library Data to be Displayed
The message display column also serves as a touch switch. By selecting the
message (touch switch) displayed, corresponding image/library data can be dis-
played.
Switching Over to the Corresponding Screen
To the bit memory table entry used for the alarm list display function, correspond-
ing screen number can be set, as well as corresponding character string memory
table entry (message) and image/library data.
When the screen number has been set, by pressing the message once again that
is being selected in the section above Switching the image/library data to be dis-
played, it is possible to switch over to and display that screen.
Example:
Message
Character String table entry
When the second

No. 50
Character String table entry
Screen 32
message is pressed No. 32
Image data Return
FE68
When the same mes-
sage is pressed again
Image data corresponding Screen corresponding to

to the second message the second message
Setting the Alarm List Display Function (Setting the Bit Memory Table Entry)
When the alarm list display function is used, it is necessary to set the bit memory
table entry and screen display function. This paragraph describes the setting of
the bit memory table entry. For the display setting, refer to NT-series Support Tool
In order to set the message to consecutive or overlapping screens, only the first
sub-screen is effective.
In one alarm group, the bit memory table entries less than continuous 128 can be
used and the state of up to 128 bits can be monitored. The smaller the bit memory
table entry number, the higher the order of priority a massage has.
The following settings are done to each bit memory table entry.
S Recording the Alarm History
Setting of whether or not a change of PC bit to which the bit memory table entry
is assigned is recorded.
S Screen Switchover Function
Setting of whether or not the screen switchover function is used.
S Character String Memory Table Entry Number
Character string memory table entry number displayed as a message is set.
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S Display Color (NT30C Only)
Character color of a message is set.
S Image/Library Data
Code of image/library data displayed together with a message is set.
S Screen Switchover
Screen number displayed by the alarm list and history display function is set.
S Bit (PC Address)
Bit in the PC, to which the bit memory table entry is assigned, is set.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --

When specifying the DM Area, specify the bit number (00 to 15) along with the
word address.
Example of setting:
Table Image
No. Host # Dsp Cl SwScreen Bit Comment
entry & Lib
000 No No ------------
001 No No ------------
CH
002 Ys No 999 Red FD20 2000
000000
AR
003 Ys No 123 Blue FD21 1234
000000
004 No No 124 Whit FD22 1235 LR 001003
005 No No 125 Whit FD23 1236 LR 001004
006 No No ------------
007 No No ------------
In this example, four bits IR/CIO 000000, AR 000000, LR 001003, LR 001004

are monitored using four bit memory table entries of bit memory table entry
numbers 002 to 005.
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4-11-2 Displaying the Alarm History

The alarm history constantly monitors the status of the bit for which Alarm is
turned ON under Function in the bit memory table and records the date and time
at which it changes to 1 (i.e., turns ON).
The bits recorded in the alarm history are always monitored irrespective of the
display screen of the NT30/30C. If the number of bits are increased excessively,
the processing speed of the NT30/30C may become slower.
The alarm history is common to all bit memory table entries. Unlike the message
display, it cannot deal with only a part of bit memory table entry.
Recording Format of Alarm History
For the alarm history, the following data is recorded in the memory concerning
the bit that turns 1 (ON).
Bit address
Date and time of occurrence
Message set in the bit memory table entry (the contents of the character string
memory table entry)
Maximum Number of Alarms to be Recorded
The maximum number of alarms that can be recorded is 256 when they are re-
corded in the order of occurrence, and 255 for each alarm message when they
are recorded in the order of frequency.
Data recorded is backed up by a battery, so it is not lost even when the power
supply is turned OFF.
Reference If the battery in the PT loses voltage, recorded data cannot be retained correctly.
When recording in the order of occurrence, the way alarms are recorded when
the number of alarms capable of being recorded is exceeded is determined by
the Alarm (Use Ring Buffer) under System (Alarm First-in First-out setting of the
System Memory with DOS version) on the NT-series Support Tool as follows:
ON: Old history is cleared and new history is recorded.

OFF: Alarms in excess of 256 are not recorded (new alarms are discarded).
In order to clear (initialize) the alarm history, the memory is initialized (see page
82). It is also possible to clear (initialize) the alarm history using bit 11 (display
history initialization) of the PT status control bits.
How to Make Sure of Alarm History
The alarm history can be displayed by the NT30/30C during operation by setting
an area and displaying method when creating a screen data with the NT-series
Support Tool.
There are two displaying methods: in the order of occurrence and frequency.
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Operation of B7A Units Section 4-12
- In Order of Occurrence
The alarm history is displayed in the order that a bit becomes 1 (ON). As more
detailed information, date and time of occurrence can be displayed simulta-
neously.
Abnormal remote I/O 94/06/06 16:02 Occurrence of

transmission
Abnormal high function unit 94/06/07 09:21
abnormality
Cycle time over 94/06/17 15:44
Check the remote I/O
transmission line!
- In Order of Frequency
The alarm history is displayed in the order of frequency that a bit becomes 1
(ON). Number of occurrence is displayed simultaneously.
Cycle time over 114 Cycle time

Abnormal high function unit 153
exceeds 100 msec!
Abnormal remote I/O 139 The following countermeasure should

be taken:Program is checked again.
Setting of cycle time over not detected
(DM6655:X1XX)
In either case, the number of alarms displayed can be set up to 12. When the
alarm history is set, the scrolling keys are created automatically. Creating and
using the scrolling keys are the same as the alarm list display. Refer to the Scroll-
ing the message (page 181). Displaying the image/library data and switching
over the screen are the same as the alarm list display. Refer to the Switching the
Image/Library Data to be Displayed and Switching over to the Corresponding
Screen (page 182).
The alarm history can be displayed simultaneously in the order of occurrence
and frequency on one screen, respectively.
The alarm history display function does not automatically update the contents of
display even when the state of bit is changed during displaying operation. The
contents of display is updated when pressing the scrolling keys.
4-12 Operation of B7A Units

A B7A Unit can be used to connect external devices, such as switches and indi-
cators, to the NT30/30C. This section describes the operation of the B7A Unit.
The B7A Unit has the following five functions:
Input notification function
Numeric key (system key) function
Screen switching function
External output function
Backlight OFF function releasing attribute
Caution Do not use the input functions of the B7A Unit for applications that could involve
danger to human life or serious property damage, or for emergency switch func-
tions.
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Reference In order to use expansion I/O, the B7A Interface Unit intended specifically for
expanded I/O must be installed on the NT30/NT30C and connected to the B7A
Unit by cable. For the installation and connection methods, see 2-9 Connection
of Expanded I/O (page 64).
Assignment of Functions To perform external I/O, an externally installed B7A Unit must be used. There are
three types of B7A Unit, with the following I/O characteristics.
16 input points:
Corresponding to expanded I/O outputs with expanded I/O Nos. 0 to 15.
16 output points:
Corresponding to expanded I/O outputs with expanded I/O Nos. 0 to 15.
8 input points/8 output points:
Inputs and outputs correspond to expanded I/O input Nos. 0 to 7 and expand-
ed I/O output Nos. 0 to 7 respectively.
When creating screens with the NT-series Support Tool, functions such as
input notification, numeric key (system key), screen switching, and external
output can be allocated without restriction to each I/O terminal of the B7A
Unit.
4-12-1 Contents of Functions

Details of each function are as follows:
S Input Notifying Function
With the PC bits assigned to the input terminals, the state of input terminals can
be notified to the PC by turning ON/OFF the bits specified in accordance with
the state of the input terminals.
At this time, even when the bits are turned ON simultaneously with the touch
switches or multiple terminals, all input states are notified to the PC.
NT30/30C PC
Bit
ON
Notified to the PC
Input terminal ON
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S Numeric Key (System Key) Function
With the numeric keys (system keys) assigned to the input terminals, the input
terminals can function similar to those keys specified. However, with the sys-
tem keys assigned to the input terminals, those terminals cannot be used as
the system keys other than the operation mode (system menu, etc.).
The following numeric keys (system keys) can be assigned to the input termi-
nals.
Numeric key
Numeric key Numeric key
(system key)
0 A "
1 B #
2 C z
3 D !
4 E
5 F
6 CLR
7 +/--
8 . MENU
9 HOME
Reference When a screen switchover key for each screen is also assigned to the same in-
put terminal, it acts as the screen switchover key.
S Stand Alone Function
With the screen number assigned to the input terminal, it can function as the
screen switchover key similar to the touch switch. However, with 0 specified to
the screen number, it functions as the screen switchover return key (see page
157).
Other than setting the input terminal as the screen switchover key that acts at
each screen similar to the touch switch, it can also be set as the screen switch-
over key common to all screens. However, when the screen number common
to all screens and the screen number for each screen are assigned concurrent-
ly to one input terminal, the screen number for each screen have priority.
Reference With the Windows version of the NT-series Support Tool, setting for each screen
is not possible. The terminal will always be used as the switchover key for all
screens.
S External Output Function
With the PC bits assigned to the output terminals, those output terminals can
be turned ON/OFF in accordance with the state of the bits to which the output
terminals are specified. External equipment connected to the output terminals
can be controlled by the PC.
ON/OFF state of the output terminal is held unless the state of the bit is
changed.
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S Screen Saver Function Releasing Attribute

With this attribute set to an input terminal, an OFF state is released when the
input terminal turns ON, even if the backlight is turned OFF with the screen sav-
er function activated (see page 95).
However, for the terminals to which both numeric key and screen switchover
functions are assigned, the screen saver function is always released. For the
terminals to which the input notifying function is assigned and the terminals to
which any function is not assigned, screen saver attribute and not-release at-
tribute can be selected.
For example, with the screen saver attribute set to the terminals without this
function, the PT screen can be displayed when a person approaches to the
NT30/30C, by combining with a sensor as shown below.
NT30/30C
During
Input terminal: without function, Backlight Off
operation
B7A Unit
Approaching person
Reference When turning ON the terminal to which both screen switchover key and numeric
key functions are assigned, with the screen saver, only the screen saver state is
released and the function of those keys will not be implemented. However, in
case of input notifying key, it is notified to the PC irrespective of the screen saver
release attribute.
S Key Press Sound
Though a key press sound does not sound under any circumstances for the
input notifying key, sound or no sound can be selected for other function and
non-function keys according to the memory switch setting (see page 92).
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SECTION 5
Using Host Link and NT Link
This section describes how the NT30/30C can be used when using the Host Link and NT link.
5-1 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
5-1-1 Equipment and Settings Used in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
5-1-2 Allocatable Bits and Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
5-1-3 NT30/30C Status Control and Notification to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
5-1-4 Switching the Screen Display Using the PT Status Control Area . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
5-1-5 Switching the Screen Display Using a Bit Memory Table Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
5-1-6 Notification of Number of Currently Displayed Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
5-2 Memory Tables and Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
5-2-1 Allocated Words and Display of the Memory Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
5-2-2 Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings, Direct Specification . . . . . 207
5-2-3 Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings, Indirect Specification . . . . 209
5-2-4 Copying Memory Table Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
5-2-5 Upgrading Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
5-3 Lamps and Touch Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
5-3-1 Allocated Bits and Display of Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
5-3-2 Turning ON and OFF Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
5-3-3 Allocated Bits, and Display, of Touch Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
5-3-4 Touch Switch Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
5-3-5 Notifying the PC that a Switch Has Been Pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
5-4 Numeral and Character String Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
5-4-1 Notification of Numbers to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
5-4-2 Notification of Character String to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
5-5 Alarm Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
5-5-1 Allocated Bits of Bit Memory Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
5-5-2 Displaying Alarm Lists Using Bit Memory Table Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
5-6 Clock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
5-6-1 About the Clock Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
5-6-2 Date and Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
5-6-3 Date and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
5-6-4 Notification of the Date and Time to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
5-7 NT30/30C Status Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
5-7-1 Controllable NT30/30C Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
5-7-2 How to Control NT30/30C Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
5-8 Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
5-8-1 Accessing NT30/30C Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
5-8-2 Reading NT30/30C Operating Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
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Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations Section 5-1
5-1 Outline of Host Link and NT Link Operations

This section explains the fundamentals when using the Host Link/NT link - allo-
cated bits and words, and the method for control of the NT30/NT30C and notifi-
cation to the PC - and also describes the actual procedure used for screen
switching.
5-1-1 Equipment and Settings Used in This Chapter

The following equipment and settings are used in the examples in this Chapter:
Devices PT: NT30-ST131-E
PC: CQM1
Software: NT-series Support Tool Ver. j
NT-series Support Tool settings
PT model: 30
Memory capacity: 512 KB
PC model: OMRON
5-1-2 Allocatable Bits and Words

The names of the bits and words that are allocated to the PC at the NT-series
Support Tool, and the areas for each PC model, correspond in the following way.
The types of area that can be allocated to display elements depends on the type
of display elements. For details, refer to the explanations of the allocations for
each type of display element in this section. The range of respective area varies
with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix J PC Memory Maps (page 293).
The allocations must be made without exceeding respective area range.
OMRON PCs
Symbol Name used on the NT- C-series PCs CVM1 and CV-series CS1-series PCs
series Support Tool PCs
D DM Area DM Area DM Area DM Area
None CIO Area IR Area CIO Area CIO Area
T Timer Timer Area Timer Area Timer Area
C Counter Counter Area Counter Area Counter Area
H HR Area HR Area -- HR Area
A Auxiliary Area AR Area Auxiliary Area Auxiliary Area
L Link Relay LR Area -- --
When allocating memory table entries to words, the allocation must not exceed
the word area.
The Auxiliary Area of a CV-series PC is allocated to the system and cannot be
used for purposes other than the system use. However, reading from this area is
possible.
One allocation for a memory table entry can use up to 2 consecutive words in the
case of numeral memory table entries or 16 words in the case of character string
memory table entries.
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5-1-3 NT30/30C Status Control and Notification to PC

This section describes the fundamentals of the display elements, NT30/30C sta-
tus control, and notification, which are the basics of the NT30/30C functions.
For details on using the PT Status Control Area and the PT Status Notify Area,
refer to 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239) and 5-8 Notification of the Oper-
ating Status to the PC (page 244).
Controlling the Display Elements Using Allocated Bits and Words
The NT30/30C will operate as described below in the display element control op-
eration.
NT30/30C Operation
(1) The NT30/30C checks the allocation bits and words of the display elements
and makes an inquiry to the PC.
(2) The PC answers the NT30/30C about the bit and word data.
(3) The NT30/30C changes the display status according to the bits and words
obtained from the PC.
NT30/30C Operation Example
Lamp 0 IR/CIO 010012 PC

NT30/30C
IR/CIO 010012
TIM003
(a, b)
DM0100 to DM0102?
(c, d)
(e, f)
Character string memory table entry Numeral memory table entry0
First word: DM0100, First word: TIM003
Number of saved words: 3 Number of saved words: 1
Controlling the NT30/30C Status Using Allocated Bits and Words ..... PT Status Control Area (PC to PT)
The PT Status Control Area (PC to PT) is provided to control the NT30/30C sta-
tus from the PC. When data is written to this area in the PC, the NT30/30C will
read the data and operates according to the data. The PT Status Control Area is
configured as four consecutive words as shown below.
Word 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
n
Screen switch
Screen No. (4-digit BCD) setting
n+1 Copy memory
0 Copy source memory table entry # (3-digit BCD)
n+2 table entry set-
Copy type Copy destination memory table entry # (3-digit BCD) ting
n+3 PT status con-
PT status control bits 0 0 0 0 0 trol
The first word (word n) of the PT Status Control Area must be set with the NT-se-
ries Support Tool.
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The PT Status Control Area (PC to PT) can be allocated words in the following
PC areas.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of each memory area differs according to the PC type. Refer to
Appendix J PC Memory Maps (page 293).
Correct use Make the allocations so that there is no duplication between the PT Status Con-
trol Area and the PT Status Notify Area.
S Screen Switch Settings (refer to page 195)
Specify the screen # to switch the screen displayed on the NT30/30C.
S Copy Memory Table Entry Settings (refer to page 212)
Specify the memory table entry number to copy the contents of a memory table
entry internally in the NT30/30C.
Set the copy type to match the type of memory table entry to be copied:
0: Character string memory table entry
1: Numeral table entry
S PT Status Control Bits (refer to page 240)
Set the bits ON or OFF according to the following table to control the screen
display and buzzer.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 Bit
0
Controlled Item 1 (ON) 0 (OFF)

Screen display Performed Not performed
Continuous buzzer Sounded Not sounded
Intermittent buzzer
Sounded Not sounded
(short)
Display history
Performed Not performed
initialization
Backlight color Red White
Intermittent buzzer
Sounded Not sounded
(long)
Backlight mode Lit Flashing
Screen printing Performed Not performed
Window opening Disabled Enabled
Numeral/character
Disabled Enabled
string input
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Notifying the Display Elements by Using Allocated Bits and Words

The NT30/30C will operate as described below in the display element notification
operation.
NT30/30C Operation
The NT30/30C will write any changes in the contents of the numeral or character
string memory table entry being displayed or pressing of a touch switch to the bits
and words area in the PC.
NT30/30C Operation Example
Touch switch #12 NT30/30C PC

IR/CIO009012
IR/CIO 009012:ON
DM0110:0432
Numeral memory table entry 100 Numeral memory table entry0

0 4 3 2 Number of saved words: 1
Copy First word: DM0110
n+1 0 1 0 0
n+2 1 0 0 0
Notifying the NT30/30C Status by Using Allocated Bits and Words ..... PT Status Notify Area (PT to PC)
The PT Status Notify Area (PT to PC) is provided to notify the NT30/30C status
changes to the PC. When any NT30/30C status has changed, such change is
written to this area in the PC, and the PC will read the data from this area to check
the NT30/30C status.
The PT Status Notify Area is configured as three consecutive words as shown
below.
Word 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
m
Screen # (4-digit BCD) Screen being displayed
m+1 0 Numeral memory table entry # (3-digit BCD) Content upgrade

memory table entry
m+2 PT status 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PT status
The first word (word m) of the PT Status Notify Area must be set with the NT-se-
ries Support Tool.
PC areas.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
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The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix J PC
Memory Maps (page 293).
Correct use Make the allocations so that there is no duplication between the PT Status Con-
trol Area and the PT Status Notify Area.
S Currently Displayed Screen (refer to page 199)
The screen number displayed on the NT30/30C is written to this word.
Simultaneously, the PT status screen switch strobe flag is set to ON (1). After
this is notified to the PC, this flag reverts to OFF (0). Checking the status of this
flag will provide a simple method of checking if the NT30/30C display has
switched.
However, when connected to a CVM1/CV series CPU Unit, if the PLC is set to
asynchronous operation, it may not be possible to determine the flag status.
S Content Upgrade Memory Table Entry (refer to page 225, 227)
The number of the numeral or character string table entry is written to the word
when the numeral or character string memory table entry contents change due
to the touch switch operation on the NT30/30C. (The contents of the word to
which the numeral or character string table entry has been allocated also
change.)
As the number of the numeral table entry is written, the PT status numeral or
character string setting strobe flag is simultaneously set ON (1). After this is
notified to the PC, this flag reverts to OFF (0). Checking the status of this flag
will provide a simple method of checking if a number or character string has
been input from the NT30/30C.
S PT Status Notification Bits (refer to page 244)
The NT30/30C operation status and other information are written with the ON
or OFF of the bits as shown below.
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Bit
0 0 0
Controlled item 1 (ON) 0 (OFF)

PT operation
Run Stop
status
Battery Low Normal
Screen switching strobe
Numeral setting strobe flag
Character string setting strobe flag
Printer operat-
Printing Stopped
ing status
The screen switching strobe, the numerical setting strobe, and the character
string setting strobe come ON (i.e., change to 1) in the following cases:
Screen switching strobe: The screen is switched by operations at the
NT30/NT30C.
Numerical setting strobe: The contents of the numeral memory table are
changed by operations at the NT30/NT30C.
Character string setting strobe: The contents of the character string memory
table are changed by operations at the NT30/NT30C.
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These strobes turn OFF (0) automatically after notification is made to the PC.
The status of operations at the NT30/NT30C can be easily monitored using the
rising edges of these strobes.
When connected to a CVM1/CV series CPU Unit, however, if the PLC is set to
asynchronous operation, it may not be possible to determine the strobe status.
5-1-4 Switching the Screen Display Using the PT Status Control Area
The following describes the procedure used to switch the NT30/30C screen dis-
play by controlling from the PC by using the PT Status Control Area.
The displayed screen can also be switched by other methods: by registering a
screen number for a touch switch or bit memory table entry and then pressing the
touch switch, or by changing the status of the allocated bit of a bit memory table
entry, during operation. For details on these methods, see Stand Alone Function
(pages 157, 187) or the next section, Switching the Screen Display (by Using a
Bit Memory Table Entry.
To switch the NT30/30C screen display by controlling from the PC, write a screen
number at the screen switch setting in the PT Status Control Area.
NT30/30 PC
C
Screen switch setting Screen number
Copy memory table
Designated screen entry setting
PT status control setting
Screen Switch Settings in the PT Status Control Area
PT status notify bits

1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word n Screen number (4-digit BCD) Screen switch setting
Screen number: 0000 (screen clear, no-display)

0001 to 02000
Reference The screens numbered 1997 to 1999 are earmarked for special functions, as
shown below. The display history can be checked by calling them during opera-
tion.
1997: Display history (order of occurrence) screen
1998: Display history (order of frequency) screen
1999: Screen when connected to the host
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S Allocated Words
PC areas.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to the appendix
PC Memory Map (page 291).
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the PT Status Control Area (PC to
PT) to the PC memory.
2. Program the PC to write the number of the displayed screen to the screen
switch setting word in the PT Status Control Area.
Use a 4-digit BCD (binary-coded decimal) value to set a screen number.
If a screen has been switched by operating the PT Status Control Area (PC
to PT), the contents of the currently displayed screen word in the PT Status
Notify Area (PT to PC) also change.
S Startup Screen
When the NT30/30C starts up, it displays the screen whose screen number is
written in the screen switch setting. The startup screen set with the NT-series
Support Tool is invalid.
S Screen Switching Timing
The NT30/30C screen switches when the contents of the screen switch setting
have changed. To re-specify the number of the currently specified screen, first
write the value 0000 to clear the screen before writing the appropriate screen
number.
S Use of the Screen Switching Strobe
Program the PC to read the number of the currently displayed screen and to
write the number to the screen switch setting word at the leading edge of the
screen switching strobe of the PT Status Notify Area. This programming en-
ables screen switching by using the touch switches on the NT30/30C and elimi-
nates repeated setting of the same screen number. If the screen switching is
not executed on the NT30/30C, the screen switching strobe does not need to
be checked.
For the screen switching strobe, refer to the Notifying the Display Screen to the
PC (page 199).
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S Consecutive Screens and Overlapping Screens

Consecutive or overlapping screens can be displayed by designating the par-
ent screen. If a child screen is designated, only the child screen is displayed.
For information on consecutive and overlapping screens, refer to the Classifi-
cation of Screens (page 131).
Example of Display Screen Switching
This example operates the PC switch (bit) to switch the NT30/30C display
screen.
S NT-series Support Tool Settings
Make the following settings with the NT-series Support Tool:
PT Status Control Area: IR 0100
PT Status Notify Area: IR 0110
Screen number to be created: Screen No. 2 and No. 3
S PC Ladder Program
Include the following in the PC ladder program:
00002
@MOV(21) (1)
#0002 Screen number
100 Screen switch setting word
00003
@MOV(21) (2)
#0003 Screen number
11212
@MOV(21) (3)
110 Screen number
Screen switch strobe flag
S Program Operation
(1) Screen #2 is displayed on the NT30/30C when IR/CIO 00002 turns ON.
(2) Screen #3 is displayed on the NT30/30C when IR/CIO 00003 turns ON.
(3) When the screen switch strobe flag turns ON, the number of the currently
displayed screen is read and written to the currently displayed screen word
in the PT Status Notify Area. In this case, the NT30/30C will not write the
same screen twice.
5-1-5 Switching the Screen Display Using a Bit Memory Table Entry
This section describes the actual procedure used to perform screen switching
under the control of the PC by using bit memory table entries.
This function continually reads the allocated bits of the screen switching function
regardless of which screen is currently displayed. Consequently, if the number of
screens that could be switched to with this function is large, PT operations (such
as updating of memory table entries, touch switch response, lamp response)
may be delayed.
One of two methods can be used to switch the screen display: registering a
screen number for a touch switch and pressing the touch switch during opera-
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tion, or writing the screen number into the PT Status Control Area. For details on
these methods, see Stand-alone Functions (page 157, 187) or Switching the
Screen Display Using the PT Status Control Area (page 195).
To switch the screen displayed on the screen of the NT30/30C under the control
of the PC, the allocated bit of the bit memory table entry in which the screen num-
ber of the screen to be displayed is registered is set to 1 (ON).
NT30/30 PC
C
Bit table entry 1

Allocated bit (bit table entry 1)
Screen No.42 Screen No.42
displayed 1 (ON)
Reference The screens numbered 1997 to 1999 are earmarked for special functions, as
shown below. The display history can be checked by calling them during opera-
tion.
1997: Display history (order of occurrence) screen
1998: Display history (order of frequency) screen
1999: Screen when connected to the host
S Allocated Words
The PT Status Notify Area (PT to PC) can be allocated words in the following
PC areas.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix J
PC Memory Map (page 291).
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the PT Status Notify Area (PT to
PC) to the PC memory.
2. Program the PC to switch the allocated bit from OFF to ON and switch the
screen display. In cases such as that where a warning screen is to be dis-
played when a particular bit is turned ON, programming is not required; it is
sufficient just to set the allocated bit.
S Screen Display Timing
The NT30/30C screen switches when the allocated bit of the bit memory table
entry changes from the 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON) status. However, the display does not
change when the allocated bit returns from the 1 (ON) to the 0 (OFF) status.
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Example Application of Screen Switching
In this example, if the temperature in a water tank rises above the upper limit, a bit
is turned ON, and the warning screen that corresponds to the bit is displayed.
The following settings are made using the NT-series Support Tool.
Bit memory table entry No. 0
Allocated bit . . . . . . . . . . 000100 (input bit that comes ON when the

temperature of the water tank rises above the
upper limit)
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen switching (screen No. 1000)
Created screen No. . . . . Screen No. 1000
Return
Proc.4 Water Tank Temp.
OVERHEATING
Urgent: Check the thermostat!
S PC Program
Ladder programming to control the NT30/30C is not required.
S Program Operation
When IR/CIO 001000 comes ON, the NT30/30C displays screen No. 1000.
5-1-6 Notification of Number of Currently Displayed Screen

The following describes the processing to ascertain the number of the currently
displayed screen of the NT30/30C.
This processing reads the data from the PC status notify area.
To indicate that the screen has switched, use the screen switch strobe flag.
To display the number of the currently displayed screen, use the currently dis-
played screen word.
When the screen has switched, the NT30/30C notifies the following to PT Status
Notify Area (PT to PC) allocated to the PC.
Screen switch notification: Screen switch strobe flag of the PT status word
New screen number: Currently displayed screen word
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By reading the currently displayed screen word when the screen switch strobe
flag has turned ON, the number of the currently displayed screen on the
NT30/30C is displayed.
NT30/30C PC
PT Status Notify Area

Currently displayed screen Screen number
Content upgrade memory table entry
Currently
displayed PT status
screen
Screen switch
strobe flag
Currently Displayed Screen and PT Status in the PT Status Notify Area

1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word
m Screen number (4-digit BCD)* Screen switch setting
m+2 PT status notify bit 0 0 0 0 PT status
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Bit
-- 0 -- -- -- 0 0 --
Screen switch strobe

* Screen number: 0001 to 2000
Use a 4-digit BCD (binary-coded decimal) value to set a screen number.

The screen switch strobe bit reverts to OFF (0) after this is notified to the PC.
S Allocated Words
The PT Status Notify Area (PT to PC) can be allocated words in the following
PC areas.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer Appendix J PC
Memory Map (page 291).
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the PT Status Notify Area (PT to
2. Program the PC to read the currently displayed screen word in the in the PT
Status Notify Area when the screen switch strobe flag in the PT Status Notify
Area has turned ON.
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Memory Tables and Graphs Section 5-2
The contents of the currently displayed screen word are updated also by switch-
ing the screen by pressing a touch switch on the NT30/30C.
For this function, refer to the Stand-alone Function (pages 157, 187) or Switching
the Screen DisplayUsing a Bit Memory Table Entry (page 197).
S Consecutive Screens and Overlapping Screens
When a consecutive or overlapping screen is displayed, the number of the par-
ent screen is written to the currently displayed screen word.
For information on consecutive and overlapping screens, refer to the Classifi-
cation of Screens (page 131).
Example of Reading the Number of Currently Display Screen
This example gives the PC program section that reads the screen number each
time the screen is switched. In this example, the number of the previous screen is
also stored.
Make the following settings with the NT-series Support Tool:
PT Status Notify Area: IR 0110
S PC Ladder Program
11212
@MOV(21)
(1)
DM0100
Word for storing the number of
DM0101 the previous screen
Screen switch @MOV(21) (2)
strobe flag 110 Word for notifying the number of the
DM0100 currently displayed screen
Word for storing a new screen number
S Program Operation
(1) When the NT30/30C screen display switches and the screen switch strobe
flag (IR/CIO 11212) turns ON, the contents of DM0100 are transferred to
DM0101. The number of the previously displayed screen is stored in word
0101.
(2) The new screen number notified by the NT30/30C is read and transferred to
DM0100. The number of the currently displayed screen is stored in
DM0100.
5-2 Memory Tables and Graphs

Displaying Character String Memory Table Contents
Since the character string memory table can be allocated to words in the PC, the
PC can write data to the character string memory table entries, and initial values
can be set when creating the screen data.
During operation, automatic updating is performed to ensure that the currently
displayed NT30/30C character string memory table entry contents and PC word
contents always match each other.
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There are two methods for accessing character string memory table entries used
for character string display, as follows:
- Direct specification (character string display property Indirect Specification
set to OFF.)
- Indirect specification (character string display property Indirect Specification
is set to ON.)
Reference Only direct specification can be used as the access method for character string
memory table entries used for character string settings.
S Direct Specification
Direct specification is a method of specification in which the contents of dis-
played memory table entries are directly correlated with the contents of the al-
located words.
NT30/30C PC
Allocated word
(character string memory
Character string table entry 51)
memory table entry 51 DM0100
abcd abcd 6 1 6 2
Direct 6 3 6 4
specification
S Indirect Specification
In indirect specification, even if the displayed data is a character string, the dis-
play is correlated with a numeral memory table entry. The contents (numerical
value) of this numeral memory table entry are regarded as a character string
memory table entry number and the contents of the table entry with this num-
ber are displayed.
A combined total 50 of numeral displays and character string displays can be
specified on one screen by using indirect specification.
NT30/30C PC
Allocated word
Numeral memory (numeral memory table entry 20)
table entry 20 DM0000
abcd 0051 0 0 5 1
Indirect
specification
Allocated word
(character string memory
Character string table entry 51)
abcd 6 1 6 2
6 3 6 4
This specification method is a little complex, but it allows the display to be

changed more easily according to the circumstances. In the example above, if
1 were added to the contents of memory table entry 20 to give 52, the contents
of memory table entry 52 would be displayed instead.
The memory table entries used for display can also be allocated to areas in the
PC, so that the display can also be changed in response to changes in the data
to be displayed (i.e., the contents of character string memory table entry 51 in
the example above).
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However, in comparison with direct specification, indirect specification re-

quires more time for processing.
Setting the Words of the Character String Memory Table
When creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support Tool, make the
following settings for each numbered character string:
S Initialization Setting
Set whether or not the PC words are initialized with the character string
memory table initial value registered to the screen data memory when the main
power supply is turned ON or reset.
S Number of Registration Words
Set the number of words within 20 words required for registering the character
string data. One word can store two characters.
S Setting the Words for the Character String Memory Table Entries
The character string memory table entries can be allocated to the following PC
words. Set the word type and the first word.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
PC Memory Maps (page 291).
If the number of registration words x 2 (word setting window) set in memory
table (TBL EDIT) on the NT-series Support Tool is larger than the number of
character digits (character string display setting window), the character string
may be broken halfway.
Displaying Numeral Memory Table Contents
Since the numeral memory table can be allocated to words in the PC, the PC can
write data to the numeral memory table entries, and initial values can be set when
creating the screen data.
In addition, if a numeral memory table entry is correlated with a graph, the graph
can be displayed in accordance with the numeric value in the numeral memory
table entry.
During operation, automatic updating is performed to ensure that the currently
displayed NT30/30C numeral memory table entry contents and PC word con-
tents always match each other.
There are two methods for accessing numeral memory table entries used for nu-
meral display, as follows:
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- Direct specification (numeral display property Indirect Specification is set to

OFF)
- Indirect specification (numeral display property Indirect Specification is set to
ON)
Reference Only direct specification can be used as the access method for graphs and nu-
meral settings.
S Direct Specification
Direct specification is a method of specification in which the contents of dis-
played memory table entries are directly correlated with the contents of the al-
located words.
NT30/30C PC
Allocated word
(character string
Character string memory table entry 18)
0062 0062 0 0 6 2
Direct
specification
S Indirect specification
Indirect specification is a method whereby the contents (numeric value) of the
specified numeral memory table entry are taken as the number of a numeral
memory table entry, and the contents of the numeral memory table entry with
that number are displayed.
A combined total 50 of numeral displays and character string displays can be
specified on one screen by using indirect specification.
NT30/30C PC
Allocated word
(numeral memory
Numeral memory table entry 18)
table entry 18 DM0100
7777 0062 0 0 6 2
Indirect
specification
Allocated word
(character string
Character string memory table entry 62)
7777 7 7 7 7
This specification method is a little complex, but it allows the display to be

changed more easily according to the circumstances. In the example above, if
1 were added to the contents of memory table entry 18 to give 52, the contents
of memory table entry 63 would be displayed instead.
The memory table entries used for display can also be allocated to areas in the
PC, so that the display can also be changed in response to changes in the data
to be displayed (i.e., the contents of character string memory table entry 62 in
the example above).
However, in comparison with direct specification, indirect specification re-
quires more time for processing.
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Setting the Words of the Numeral Memory Table

When creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support Tool, make the
following settings for each numbered numeral:
S Initialization setting
Set whether or not the PC words are initialized with the numeral memory table
initial value registered to the screen data memory when the main power supply
is turned ON or reset.
S Number of registration words
Set the number of words within 2 words required for registering the numeral
data. One word can store up to 4 digits. Two words can store up to 8 digits.
S Setting the Words for the Numeral Memory Table Entries
The numeral memory table entries can be allocated to the following PC words.
Set the word type and the first word.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
TIM Timer Area 1 word Timer 1 word Timer 1 word
CNT Counter Area 1 word Counter Area 1 word Counter Area 1 word
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
5-2-1 Allocated Words and Display of the Memory Tables

This section explains the relationship between the contents of the allocated
words of numeral/character string memory table entries and their display.
S Contents of Numeral Memory Table Entries
Stored as a Single Word
15 to 12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Bit
Digit 4 Digit 3 Digit 2 Digit 1
Example: 1234
15 to 12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Bit
1 2 3 4
Stored as a Double Words

Word 15 to12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Bit
Start Digit 4 Digit 3 Digit 2 Digit 1
Start+ 1 Digit 8 Digit 7 Digit 6 Digit 5
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Example: 12345678
Word 15 to12 11 to 8 7 to 4 3 to 0 Bit
Start 5 6 7 8
Start+ 1 1 2 3 4
S Displaying Numeral Memory Table Entry

Numerals can be displayed in three different ways according to the contents of
the numeral memory table entry, as mentioned below.
The most significant digit (digit 4 of a single word or digit 8 of a double word) is
processed in different ways.
Hexadecimal display: All digits are handled as stored in the allo-
cated words.
Decimal display without signs: If the most significant digit is F, it is handled as
0, and the most significant digit other than F
and other digits are handled as stored in the
allocated words.
Decimal display with signs: If the most significant digit is F, it is handled as
-- (minus sign), and the most significant digit
other than F and other digits are handled as
stored in the allocated words.
Numeral Memory Table Entry Display Examples
- When the data are numeral data (0 to 9)
Decimal without sign 123456

Start 3 4 5 6
Decimal with sign --123456
Start + 1 F 0 1 2
Hexadecimal F0123456
- When the data contain characters (A to F)
Decimal without sign 123B56

Start 3 B 5 6
Decimal with sign --123B56
Start + 1 F 0 1 2
Hexadecimal F0123B56
If the hexadecimal data (A to F) are stored when the decimal display has been
set, the alphabets are displayed.
If the number of display digits has been set to be smaller than the maximum
number of digits of the registration words (4 digits for 1 word; 8 digits for 2
words), the contents of the allocated words are not displayed and : symbols
will be displayed at all digits.
If the most significant digit is F when decimal with signs has been set, the nu-
meral is handled as a negative number. The maximum number of digits of the
negative number becomes smaller than that of the positive number by 1 digit.
The actual display will vary according to the zero suppress setting and decimal
fraction setting as well as the contents mentioned above. Refer to the NT-se-
ries Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061).
S Contents of the Character String Memory Table Entry
A character string is stored in the allocated words beginning with the first word
in normal-size characters or marks.
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Two normal-size characters or one mark is stored in one word. One memory
table entry can store up to 20 words (40 characters).
Start Start + 1 Start + 19
Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 Code 4 Code39 Code40
ASCII control characters (00 to 1FH) are displayed on the screen as a space
character (20H).
Character String Memory Table Entry Display Example
To display the characters in order, allocate the characters as follows.
A = 41H, B = 42H Start 4 1 4 2
C = 43H, D = 44H Start + 1 4 3 4 4
E = 45H, F = 46H Start + 2 4 5 4 6 ABCDEFGH
G = 47H, H = 48H Start + 3 4 7 4 8
5-2-2 Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings, Direct

Specification
The following describes the procedure to change displayed numerals or charac-
ter strings by changing the contents of the allocated words.
If using indirect specification, refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Charac-
ter Strings, Indirect Specification (page 209).
Numerals and character strings can also be changed by copying between
memory table entries: see Copying Memory Table Entries (page 212).
To change the numerals or character strings displayed on the NT30/30C, make
changes with the numeral or character string memory table entry. To make chan-
ges with the numeral or character string memory table entry of the NT30/30C,
change the contents of words by the PC.
NT30/30C PC
Allocated word
(numeral table entry)
Numeral memory Start
table entry 1 Start+1
12345678 12345678 Allocated word (character string memory table entry)
Start
Start+1
abcdef Start+2
abcdef
Character string
memory table
entry 4
When it is necessary to display changing data such as monitored data of words in

the PC, use the numeral and character string memory tables. This must be used
to change the display contents (contents of memory table entries and words).
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the numeral and character string
memory tables to the PC memory.
2. Register the memory table entries for the numerals and character strings to
be displayed when creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support
Tool.
To display a character string, use a character display and specify the charac-
ter string memory table entry by using the NT-series Support Tool.
To display numerals, use a numeral display and specify the numeral memory
table entry by using the NT-series Support Tool.
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3. Program the PC to write the contents of numerals and character strings to be

displayed on the NT30/30C to the PC words.
S Important Points when Writing a Character String
If a character string to be written is smaller than allocated word x 2, fill up the
vacant stop with spaces (20H). If unnecessary characters are left in the area,
the character string will not be displayed correctly.
If the character font for character strings displayed on the NT30/30C screen is
set as half size and a normal-size character string is written after displaying a
2-byte code (mark), part of the mark will remain displayed, as shown below.
ABCDE
a bc de f ghi j
In this case, first write a 2-byte code (EB9F to EBDE) for which nothing is regis-
tered, then write a normal-size character string.
Application Example of the Numeral Memory Table Entries Allocated to the PC Words
This example gives the procedure to directly display the contents of the words
allocated as the numeral memory table entries in the PC memory. The NT30/30C
screen display will change as the contents of the PC word change.
Allocate the memory as shown below by using the NT-series Support Tool.
Numeral memory table entry No. 1: DM0000 (registration word: 2)
Numeral memory table entry No. 2: DM0002 (registration word: 1)
Screen numbers to be created: No. 1 and No. 2
Numeral
Line 1 memory table
entry No. 1
(8-digit input)
Qty. 15289 unit
Defects 23 unit
Numeral
memory table
entry No. 2
(4-digit input)
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S PC Ladder Program
Include the following in the PC ladder program.
25502 (1 second clock)
DIFU(13)
00100
00100
INC(38) (1)
DM0000 Word for least significant 4 digits of No. 1
25506 (=)
INC(38) (2)
DM0001 Word for most significant 4 digits of No. 1
00001
@INC(38) (3)
DM0002 Word for No. 2
S Program Operation
(1) The contents of word DM0000 are incremented by 1 each second. The val-
ue displayed on the NT30/30C in numeral table entry No. 1 increases by 1
each second.
(2) When the counter in (1) above causes an increase in the most significant
digits, the contents of word DM0001 are incremented by 1 each second. The
value displayed on the NT30/30C in numeral memory table entry No. 1 most
significant digits increases by 1.
(3) When IR/CIO 00001 turns ON, the contents of DM0002 are incremented by
1. The value displayed on the NT30/30C in numeral memory table entry No.
2 increases by 1.
5-2-3 Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings, Indirect

Specification
ter strings by changing the contents of the allocated words.
If using direct specification, refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Character
Strings, Direct Specification (page 207).
Numerals and character strings can also be changed by copying between
memory table entries. See Copying Memory Table Entries (page 212).
ter strings indirectly by specifying a numeral/memory table entry. The contents of
the specified numeral memory table entry (39 in the following example case) is
regarded as the memory table entry number used for display.
Either of the following two methods can be used to change the contents of the
display.
(1) Changing the memory table entry number to be displayed
(To change the contents of numeral memory table entry 41, in the following
example case)
(2) Changing the contents of the memory table entry used for display
(To change the contents of character string memory table entry 39, in the
following example case)
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In this section, the procedure for changing the display contents by using method
(1) is explained.
Method (2) involves changing the contents of the allocated table entry. For de-
tails, refer to the sections on memory table entry copy (page 212) and changing
displayed numerals or character strings (direct specification) (page 207).
NT30/30C PC
Allocated word (numeral
Indirect numeral table entry 41 table entry 41)
0039 0 0 3 9 0039
AaBb

AaBb
Moji
This method is convenient when switching the display at the same location, for
example when monitoring a series of words, or when using unique codes to
specify individual character strings, etc.
Procedure 1. Set the PC area for the numeral memory table entries to be used for indirect
specification of numeral/character display using the NT-series Support Tool.
2. When creating the screen data with the NT-series Support Tool, register for
the screen the numeral memory table entry accessed using an indirect speci-
fication. Set Indrct for Ref way.
For a character string, specify the numeral memory table entry by using the
character display function of the NT-series Support Tool.
For numerical values, specify the numeral memory table entry by using the
numeral display function of the NT-series Support Tool.
3. Using the table edit function of the NT-series Support Tool, write the data to
be displayed to the memory table entry that is used for display. Use a numeral
memory table entry to display numerals and use a character string memory
table entry to display character strings.
4. Program the PC to change the contents of the word allocated to the numeral
memory table entry that is used in indirect specification.
S Important Points when Writing Memory Table Entry Numbers
When writing the number of the memory table entry whose contents are to be
displayed to the numeral memory table entry to be accessed using an indirect
specification, always specify this number in BCD format. Also make sure that
you do not specify a number outside the range of memory table entry numbers
that actually exist (for example by specifying 0500 when the number of charac-
ter string memory table entries is set to 256).
If the contents of the memory table entry used for indirect specification are writ-
ten in hexadecimal format, or if the specified memory table entry number is out-
side the available range, the display will not be updated.
S Important Points when Writing Character Strings
The important points when displaying character strings are the same as those
that apply for indirect specification. See the Important Points when Writing
Character Strings Using Direct Specification (page 207).
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Example of Changing a Character String in Indirect Specification

An example in which the character strings being displayed are changed by ad-
ding the contents of the word allocated to the numeral memory table entry that is
used in indirect specification is given below.
Perform the following setting with the NT-series Support Tool.
Numeral memory table entry No. 51:DM0000 (registration word: 1 word)
Character string memory table entry No. 100:NT610G . (6 digits)
Character string memory table entry No. 101:NT610C . (6 digits)
Character string memory table entry No. 102:NT30 (6 digits)
Character string memory table entry No. 103:NT30C (6 digits)
Contents to be registered for the screen: Numeral memory table entry No. 51
Line 1
NT610G
Display of character string (specification of numeral

memory table entry number 51 in indirect specification)
S PC Program
00100
(1)
@INC(38)
Numeral memory table entry number
DM0000
used for indirect specification
00101
(2)
@INC(39)
Numeral memory table entry number
DM0000
used for indirect specification
S Program Operation
(1) Each time IR/CIO 00100 comes ON, the display on the NT30/30C chan-
ges to the next item in the following sequence.
NT610G NT610C NT30 NT30C
(2) Each time IR/CIO 00101 comes ON, the display on the PT changes to the
next item in the following sequence.
NT30C NT30 NT610C NT610G
In this example, the contents of numeral memory table entry 51, which is ac-
cessed using indirect specification, are not checked. When actually using the
program, make sure that the contents of numeral table No. 51 are not outside
the range 0100 to 0103.
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5-2-4 Copying Memory Table Entries

ter strings by copying the contents of a memory table entry.
Numerals and character strings can be changed also by changing the contents of
the allocated words. Refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Character strings
(pages 207, 209) explained before.
To change the numerals or character strings displayed on the NT30/30C, copy

the data between the numeral or character string memory table entries by using
the copy memory table entry setting of the PT Status Control Area.
NT30/30C PC
Memory table
PT status control area
copy source Screen switch setting
A Copy memory table Copy source number
A setting Copy destination
A Copy destination number
(for display) PT status control setting
Write a memory table entry number etc. to the copy memory table entry setting
area in the PT Status Control Area in the PC memory. Data will be copied be-
tween the memory table entries in the NT30/30C and the displayed value will
change accordingly.
This procedure is convenient to switch predetermined values or character

strings according to the situation. By preparing several units of contents, various
contents can be displayed by switching them to suit the situation.
Copy Memory Table Entry Setting in the PT Status Control Area
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word
0 Source memory table entry # (3-digit BCD)
Copy memory
n+1 table entry
Copy type Destination memory table entry # (3-digit BCD)
n+2 setting
Copy type:
0: Copy between the character string memory table entries

1: Copy between the numeral memory table entries
1: 2 to F (nothing happens)
Copy source and destination memory table entry numbers:
Character string memory table entries: 000 to 999 (Numbers 256 to

999 are read-only memory table entries. They cannot be used as
copy destinations. In addition, depending on the setting made in the
system memory settings of the NT-series Support Tool, it may not be
possible to use numbers 256 through 999.
Numeral memory entries: 000 to 999 (Depending on the setting

made in System under PT Configuration (System Memory with the
DOS version) of the NT-series Support Tool, it may not be possible to
use numbers 512 through 999).
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S Allocated Words
The PT Status Control Area can be allocated to the following PC areas:
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix PC
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the PT Status Control Area (PC to
2. Register the memory table entries for the numerals and character strings to
be displayed when creating the screen data by using the NT-series Support
Tool.
To display a character string, use a character display and specify the charac-
ter string memory table entry by using the NT-series Support Tool.
To display numerals, use a numeral display and specify the numeral memory
table entry by using the NT-series Support Tool.
3. Set the copy source data to the memory table entry when creating the screen
data by using the NT-series Support Tool.
Use the table edit function.
4. Program the PC to write the copy type, copy destination memory table entry
number, and copy source memory table entry number to the copy memory
table entry setting word in the PT Status Control Area.
S Order for writing to the PT Status Control Area (PC to PT)
First write the copy destination memory table entry number, and then, write the
copy source memory table entry number to the PT Status Control Area (PC to
PT).
The NT30/30C reads the area sometimes when the PC is writing the settings. If
the copy source memory table entry number has been written first and is
changed, unexpected memory table entry may possibly be changed.
S Allocated Words that the NT30/30C Reads
The NT30/30C reads the allocated words in the PC for the memory table en-
tries that need to be displayed. If the copy source memory table entry is allo-
cated to a PC word, it may sometimes be used at the initialization only.
S Use of the Copy Type
Copy will not be executed when the copy type is other than 0 or 1. The memory
table entry copy is executed only when the contents of the area are changed.
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To repeat copying of the same copy source and same copy destination, write a
value other than 0 or 1 for the copy type, and then, write a correct value again.
S Copying a Numeral Memory Table Entry
If the display method or the number of registered words include discrepancies,
a numeral memory table entry may not be copied and displayed correctly.
Application Example of Copying of a Character String Memory Table Entry
This example gives a PC program section to switch the character string display
on the screen by using the memory table entry copy operation as the allocated bit
is turned ON and OFF.
PT Status Control Area allocation: IR/CIO 0100
Contents registered to the screen: Character string display (character string
memory table entry No. 4)
Line 1
Normal
Character-string memory table No. 4
Character string memory table entry settings

Number of
No. Contents
Character Digits
4 Normal 6 digits
10 Error 6 digits
11 Normal 6 digits
S PC Program
09000
@MOV(21) (1)
#0004 Copy type, copy destination memory table entry
102 No.
Copy destination word
Error flag @MOV(21)
#0010 Copy source memory table entry No.
101 Copy source word
09000
@MOV(21) (2)
#0004 Copy type, copy destination memory table entry
102 No.
Copy destination word
Error flag @MOV(21)
#0011 Copy source memory table entry No.
101 Copy source word
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S Program Operation
(1) When an error occurs (IR/CIO 09000 turns ON), the NT30/30C displays the
message Error.
(2) When the error is cleared (IR/CIO 09000 turns OFF), the NT30/30C display
message reverts to Normal.
5-2-5 Upgrading Graphs

The following describes the procedure to upgrade the graph display on the
NT30/30C by changing the contents of the allocated words.
To change the graph display on the NT30/30C, change the contents of the PC
words to which the numeral memory table entries have been allocated.
The graph display cannot use hexadecimal numbers. If hexadecimal numbers

are set, the bar graph will not be displayed.
By writing a negative number (whose most significant digit is F) to the allocated

word of a graph set as Sign display No, the graph display will become 0 % and
the % display will show :::%.
For the procedure to write numeral values to the allocated words of the numeral
memory table entries, refer to Allocation Words and Display of the Memory
Tables (page 205).
For the procedure to change the contents of a numeral memory table entry (PC
words), refer to Changing Displayed Numerals or Character Strings (pages 207,
209).
S Allocated Words
The numeral memory table can be allocated to the following PC areas:
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
TIM Timer Area 1 word Timer 1 word Timer 1 word
CNT Counter Area 1 word Counter Area 1 word Counter Area 1 word
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --

The range of respective area varies with the type of PC. Refer to Appendix PC
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Lamps and Touch Switches Section 5-3
5-3 Lamps and Touch Switches

5-3-1 Allocated Bits and Display of Lamps
Lamps are controlled by allocating them to the PC bits. Set the area and bit num-
ber.
S Available Allocation Bits
The lamps can be allocated to the following PC areas:
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
To set the data memory (DM), specify the word number and then the bit number
(00 to 15).
5-3-2 Turning ON and OFF Lamps

The following describes the procedure to change the lamp display status on the
NT30/30C by changing the contents of the allocated bits.
To change the lamp display status on the NT30/30C, turn ON and OFF the lamp
control bit allocated in the PC.
NT30/30C PC
Lamp No. 1 Lamp No. 2 Allocated bit (Lamp No. 1)

1 1 (ON)
Lit Unlit
Allocated bit (Lamp No. 2)
2 0 (OFF)
The lamp control bit indicates the lamp status as follows:

0 (OFF): Unlit
1 (ON): Lit (reverse display) or flashing
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to set the PC memory area where the lamp
control bit is to be allocated to.
2. Register the lamps to the screen when creating the screen data by using the
NT-series Support Tool.
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3. Program the PC to turn ON/OFF the lamp control bit.

Use the NT-series Support Tool to set the lamp display attributes whether
the lamp is lit or flashing when the lamp control bit is turned ON.
S Image/Library Lamp Data
With the NT30/30C, it is possible to set lamps that display any required image
or library data in their lit status and in their unlit status. For details, see Image
Library Lamp Function (page 153).
Application Example to Make the Lamp Light or Flash
This example gives a procedure to control the bits to move a robot arm and turn-
ing the lamps ON and OFF.
Lamp No. 0: IR/CIO 000200 (output bit to raise robot arm), guide display
message UP
Lamp No. 1: IR/CIO 000201 (output bit to lower robot arm), guide display
message DOWN
Lamp No. 2: IR/CIO 000202 (output bit to rotate robot arm counterclock-
wise), guide display message C/CLOCK
Lamp No. 3: IR/CIO 000203 (output bit to rotate robot arm clockwise), guide
display message CLOCK
Lamp No. 4: IR/CIO 000204 (output bit to clamp rotate robot arm), guide dis-
play message CLAMP
Lamp No. 5: IR/CIO 000205 (output bit to unclamp rotate robot arm), guide
display message UNCLAMP
Contents registered to the screen: Lamp No. 0 to No. 5
UP: Lamp No. 0

Line 1 Process 3 DOWN: Lamp No. 1
C/CLOCK: Lamp No. 2
CLOCK: Lamp No. 3
Conveyor Loading Robot Arm CLAMP: Lamp No. 4
UNCLAMP: Lamp No. 5
UP CLAMP
C/ CLOCK
CLOCK
UNCLAMP
DOW
N
S PC Ladder Program
No PC ladder programming is required to control the NT30/30C. Only a pro-
gram to control the robot arm movements is required.
S Program Operation
When the ladder program section to control the robot arm is executed, the
lamps on the NT30/30C screen turn ON and OFF in synchronization with the
robot arm movement.
For example, lamp No. 0 lights when the robot arm moves up and goes out
when it stops moving up.
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5-3-3 Allocated Bits, and Display, of Touch Switches

Method for PC Notification and NT30/30C Control
Two types of bit can be allocated to touch switches: notify bits - which serve to
notify statuses to the PC - and control bits (lamp bits), which control the lighting
(flashing) of the touch switches. (For other types of function, only lamp bits can
be allocated.) When a touch switch is pressed the notify bit status changes and,
when the control bit is ON, the touch switch lights (or flashes).
Press NT30/30C PC
Notification bit
START 1
abcde 1 1
Control
Lights
In order to notify the status of a touch switch to the PC, the touch switch must be
allocated to a specified PC bit so that it can be managed. Designate the area and
bit address.
To use a touch switch for notification to the PC, set the function setting in the
touch switch properties to Notify Bit.
S Types of Notification Operation
It is possible to select one of four types of notification operation that occur when
the touch switch is pressed.
- Momentary
When the touch switch is pressed the bit comes ON and when it is released
the bit goes OFF.
- Alternate
When the touch switch is pressed the bit comes ON if it is OFF and goes OFF
if it is ON.
- Set
When the touch switch is pressed the bit comes ON, and it remains ON when
the touch switch is released.
- Reset
When the touch switch is pressed the bit goes OFF, and it remains OFF when
the touch switch is released.
Reference On one screen, if there is more than one momentary key allocated to the same
bit and these keys are simultaneously pressed and then released, the timing
with which OFF is notified to the PC differs between Host Link and NT Link in the
following way:
Host Link: OFF is notified when all the keys that were simultaneously pressed
have been released.
NT Link: OFF is notified when just one of the keys that were simultaneously
pressed is released.
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S Important Points Relating to Notification Operations

Details on touch switch notification operations are listed below.
When using Host Link

Type of notification When using NT link
When using NT link (DM
operation (other than DM area)
area)
(1) Notification in word units
Momentary (all other bits in the word (3) Notification in bit units
are OFF)
Alternate (note that the word con-
Set tents are read on display (4) Notification in bit units
Reset and notification is based
on these contents)
When using touch switch input notification, note the following points.
- In the case of (1) in the table, the other bits in the same word are turned OFF
by notification.
- In the case of (2) in the table, since notification is executed on the basis of the
contents of the word before display, the other bits in the word are not overwrit-
ten. However, if the contents of the word are changed at the PC during dis-
play, they will be rewritten based on the contents before display.
- If the screen is switched while a momentary key is pressed, the touch switch
itself will disappear and the OFF status will be notified to the PC. This means
that, in the case of (1) in the table, all the bits in the word will be set to the OFF
status.
- When using the Host Link, or when using the NT link with the DM area, the
notification operation is different for the momentary type and the other types,
and they should not both be specified in the same word.
In the case of (3) and (4), notification has no effect on the other bits in the word.
S Possible Bit Allocations
Notify bits and control bits for touch switches can be allocated to the areas of
the PC memory listed in the following table.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of each memory area differs according to the PC type. See the ap-
pendix PC Memory Maps (page 291).
When making a data memory (DM) specification, specify the bit number (00 to
15) following the word number.
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5-3-4 Touch Switch Status

This section describes how to change the statuses of allocated bits and thereby
the statuses of the touch switches displayed by the NT30/30C.
The statuses of touch switches displayed by the NT30/30C are changed by
switching the control bits allocated in the PC memory ON and OFF.
NT30/30C PC
Allocated bit (touch switch No. 1)

1 1 (ON)
Lit
Touch switch 1
The status of the lamp bit reflects the touch switch status, as follows:
0 (OFF): Unlit
1 (ON): Lit (inverse display) or flashing
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the touch switch lamp bits to the
PC memory.
2. When creating the screen data using the NT-series Support Tool, register the
touch switch for a screen.
3. Program the PC to switch the lamp bit of the touch switch ON and OFF.
Set whether a touch switch will be continuously lit or blink when its bit has
been turned ON by setting the NT-series Support Tool touch switch display
attributes.
5-3-5 Notifying the PC that a Switch Has Been Pressed

This section describes how the status of a touch switch (whether it has been
pressed or not) is accessed.
With the NT30/30C, when a touch switch is pressed, the notify bit allocated to
that touch switch in the PC memory is automatically notified.
Touch switch 1 NT30/30C PC
Allocated notify bit (touch switch No. 1)
Depending on the set operation type, the status of the allocated bit for touch
switch status notification will be controlled in tone of the following ways:
Momentary: 0 (OFF) . . Not pressed
1 (ON) . . . Pressed
Alternate: The allocated bit is switches to 1 (ON) if currently 0, and to 0
(OFF) if currently 1.
Set: The allocated notify bit is switched to 1 (ON).
Reset: The allocated notify bit is switched to 0 (OFF).
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In order to determine the status of a touch switch, the status of the touch switch
notification bit allocated to it is determined.
The touch switch notify bits can be allocated to the following areas of the PC
memory.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --

The range of each memory area differs according to the PC type. See the appen-
dix PC Memory Maps (page 291).
When making a data memory (DM) specification, specify the bit number (00 to
15) following the word number.
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the touch switch notify bits to the
PC memory.
2. When creating the screen data using the NT-series Support Tool, register the
touch switch for a screen.
3. Program the PC to switch the notify bit of the touch switch ON and OFF.
S Important Points when Accessing Touch Switch Statuses
Details on touch switch notification operations are listed below.
When using Host Link

Type of notification When using NT link
When using NT link (DM
operation (other than DM area)
area)
Momentary (all other bits in the word (3) Notification in bit units
are OFF)
Alternate (note that the word con-
Set tents are read on display (4) Notification in bit units
Reset and notification is based
on these contents)
When using touch switch input notification, note the following points.
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- In the case of (1) in the table, the other bits in the same word are turned OFF
by notification.
Press the
touch switch
Bit 15 14 1 0 Bit 15 14 1 0
0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Touch switch Bits other than notify

notify bit bits are set to 0
(OFF).
In the case of (2) in the table, since notification is executed on the basis of the
contents of the word before display, the other bits in the word are not overwrit-
ten. However, if the contents of the word are changed at the PC during dis-
play, they will be rewritten based on the contents before display.
- If the screen is switched while a momentary key is pressed, the touch switch
itself will disappear and the OFF status will be notified to the PC. This means
that, in the case of (1) in the table, all the bits in the word will be set to the OFF
status.
- When using the Host Link, or when using the NT link with the DM area, the
notification operation is different for the momentary type and the other types,
and they should not both be specified in the same word.
In the case of (3) and (4), notification has no effect on the other bits in the word.
Reference In the case of (1), even bits whose status is held by self-holding operation or by
the KEEP instruction will be turned OFF. In order to avoid this, allocate a bit from
an area other than the DM Area, even when communicating via NT Link.
Application Example This example uses the touch switches as normal switches (bits) in order to use
the NT30/30C as an operating panel.
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Make the following settings using the NT-series Support Tool.
Touch switch No. 10:
Function: Notify Bit
Shape: 3-D
Lamp attributes: Light
Control bit: IR/CIO 05000 (Run flag) ... Guide message: RUN
Notify bit: IR/CIO 06000
Touch switch No. 11:
Function: Notify Bit
Shape: 3-D
Lamp attributes: Light
Control bit: IR/CIO 05001 (Stop flag) ... Guide message: STOP
Notify bit: IR/CIO 06001
Data registered for the screen: touch switch No. 10, touch switch No. 11
Touch switch No. 10
Line 1
RUN
STOP
Touch switch No. 11
S PC Program
Include the following in the ladder program.
1 scan ON Touch switch No. 10 notify bit

11212 06000
05001 Stop flag
(touch switch No. 11 lamp bit)
06001
Touch switch No. 11 notify bit
05001

06000 06001
Run flag
05000
(touch switch No. 10 lamp bit)
05000

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Numeral and Character String Setting Section 5-4
S Program Operation
The operation when the program is executed is presented below.
Execute program
Stop flag: 1 (ON)

Stop touch switch: Lit
Press Run touch Press Stop touch switch.

switch.
Run flag: 1 (ON) Run flag: 0 (OFF)

Run touch switch: Lit Run touch switch: Unlit
Stop flag: 0 (OFF) Stop flag: 1 (ON)
Stop touch switch: Unlit Stop touch switch: Lit
5-4 Numeral and Character String Setting

5-4-1 Notification of Numbers to the PC
This section describes how the numerical data input at an NT30/30C is accessed
by the PC using the numeral setting function (numeral input function).
In order to determine when numerical data has been input at the NT30/30C, the
numeral setting strobe flag in the PT Status Notify Area is used. In order to deter-
mine the upgraded numeral memory table entry number, the content upgrade
memory table entry in the PT Status Notify Area is used.
When numerical data is input at the NT30/30C, this is automatically notified to the
PT Status Notify Area (PT PC) allocated in the PC memory as follows.
Notification of upgrade: PT status numeral setting strobe flag
turned ON (1)
Upgraded numeral table entry number:
Stored in the content upgrade memory
table entry
When the PC reads the content upgrade memory table entry at the leading edge
of the numeral setting strobe flag, it determines the numeral memory table entry
number in which the numerical data that was changed at the NT30/30C is
stored.
NT30/30C PC

12345678 12345678 PT Status Notify Area
Currently displayed screen
Content upgrade
memory table Table entry No.
entry
PT status Numeral setting
strobe flag
Allocated word (numeral table entry 1)
12345678 Start
Start + 1
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Content Upgrade Memory Table Entry Set in the PT Status Notify Area and PT
Status
1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word
0 Numeral memory table No. (3-digit BCD) Content upgrade memory table entry
m+1
m+2 PT status notify bits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PT status
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Bit
-- 0 -- -- -- 0 0 -- PT status

Numeral memory table entry No.: 000 to 999
Data is written to the content upgrade memory table entry as three digits of BCD
(binary coded decimal) data.
When the numeral setting strobe flag bit has been notified to the PC it returns to
the OFF (0) status.
For details on the method for storing a number in the word allocated for the nu-
meral table entry, see Allocation Words and Display of the Memory Tables (page
205).
S Restrictions on Allocating Words
The PT Status Notify Area can be allocated to the PC memory areas listed in
the following table.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the PT Status Notify Area (PT
2. Using the NT-series Support Tool, create a numeral setting screen and allo-
cate the numeral memory table entry to the PC memory.
3. Program the PC for reading the content upgrade memory table entry in the
PT Status Notify Area when the numeral setting strobe flag in the PT Status
Notify Area comes ON (1).
4. Read the allocated word for the numeral memory table entry number read in
step 3.
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S Disabling Numeral Input

Numeral input can be disabled by a PT Status Control Area operation. For de-
tails, see 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239).
Application Example This example shows the reading of the numeral memory table entry number after
a value has been changed by inputting numerical data at the NT30/30C.
Allocated word for the PT Status Notify Area: IR/CIO0110
Numeral memory table entry No. 3: DM 0005 (saved word: One)
Numeral memory table entry No. 4: DM 0006 (saved word: One)
Data registered for the screens:
Numeral setting 1 ... Table entry: Numeral memory table entry No. 3
Numeral setting 2 ... Table entry: Numeral memory table entry No. 4
Numeral memory table entry number 3 (4-digit input)
Line 1
Qty. 800 unit
Defect 30 unit
limit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLR +/--
Numeral memory table entry number 4 (4-digit input)
S PC Program
11211
@MOV(21) (1)
111 Notification word for content upgrade
DM0105 memory table entry
Character setting Word that stores the numeral memory table
setting strobe flag entry number
S Program operation
(1) When the numeral setting strobe flag (IR/CIO 11211) comes ON (1), the con-
tents of IR/CIO 0111 (the word where the content upgrade memory table
entry is located) are transferred to DM 0105. The number of the numeral
memory table entry that contains the upgraded data is stored in DM 0105 (in
this case it is 0003 or 0004).
If the numeral memory table entry is allocated to a PC word, the value input
to it can be read easily by accessing the allocated word.
In this case, the contents of numeral memory table entry No. 3 are stored in
DM 0005 and the contents of numeral memory table entry No. 4 are stored in
DM 0006.
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5-4-2 Notification of Character String to the PC

This section describes how the character string data input at an NT30/30C is ac-
cessed by the PC.
In order to determine when character string data has been input at the
NT30/30C, the character string setting strobe flag in the PT Status Notify Area is
used. In order to determine the upgraded character string memory table entry
number, the content upgrade memory table entry in the PT Status Notify Area is
used.
When character string data is input at the NT30/30C, this is automatically notified
to the PT Status Notify Area (PT PC) allocated in the PC memory as follows.
Notification of upgrade:
PT status character string setting strobe flag turned ON (1)
Upgraded character string table entry number:
Stored in the content upgrade memory table entry
When the PC reads the content upgrade memory table entry at the leading edge
of the character string setting strobe flag, it determines the character string
memory table entry number in which the character string data that was changed
at the NT30/30C is stored.
NT30/30C PC
NT620S-ST211B NT620S-ST211B PT Status Notify Area

Content upgrade
memory table Table entry No.
entry
PT status Character string
setting strobe flag
Allocated word (character string table entry 3)
NT620S-ST211B 4 E 5 4 Start
3 6 3 2 Start + 1
Content Upgrade Memory Table Entry Set in the PT Status Notify Area and PT
Status
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word
n+1
0 Character string memory table entry # (3-digit BCD) Content upgrade memory table entry
PT status notify bits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PT status

n+2
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Bit
-- 0 -- -- -- 0 0 -- PT status

Character string memory table entry No.: 000 to 999
Data is written to the content upgrade memory table entry as three digits of BCD
(binary coded decimal) data.
When the character string setting strobe flag bit has been notified to the PC it
returns to the OFF (0) status.
For details on the method for storing a number in a word allocated for the charac-
ter string table entry, see Allocation Words and Display of the Memory Tables
(page 205).
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The PT Status Notify Area can be allocated to the PC memory areas listed in
the following table.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
2. Using the NT-series Support Tool, create a character string input field on the
screen and allocate the character string memory table entry to the PC
memory.
3. Program the PC for reading the content upgrade memory table entry in the
PT Status Notify Area when the character string setting strobe flag in the PT
Status Notify Area comes ON (1).
4. Read the allocated word for the character string memory table entry number
read in step 3.
S Disabling Character String Input
Character string input can be disabled by a PT Status Control Area operation.
For details, see 5-7 NT30/30C Status Control (page 239).
Application Example This example shows the reading of the character string memory table entry num-
ber after a value has been changed by inputting character string data at the
NT30/30C.
Allocated word for the PT Status Notify Area: IR/CIO0110
Character string memory table entry No. 2: DM 0120 (registration word: 10)
Character string memory table entry No. 3: DM 0130 (registration word: 10)
Data registered for the screens:
Character string setting 1 . . . . Table entry: character string memory
table entry entry No. 2
Character string setting 2 . . . . Table entry: character string memory
table entry No. 3
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Alarm Lists Section 5-5
Exported From U. S. A. Character-string memory table #2
Exported To Australia Character-string memory table #3
U. S. A. Australia Japan
Touch switches
Taiwan New Zealand China
S PC Program
11210
@MOV(21) (1)
111 Notification word for content upgrade
DM0106 memory table entry
Character string Word that stores the character string
setting strobe flag memory table entry number
S Program Operation
(1) When the character string setting strobe flag (IR/CIO 11210) comes ON (1),
the contents of IR/CIO0111 (the word where the content upgrade memory
table entry is located) are transferred to DM 0106. The number of the char-
acter string memory table entry that contains the upgraded data is stored in
DM 0106 (in this case it is 0002 or 0003).
If the character string memory table entry is allocated to a PC word, the val-
ue input to it can be read easily by accessing the allocated word.
In this case, the contents of character string memory table entry #2 are
stored in DM 0120 to 0129 and the contents of character string memory
table entry #3 are stored in DM 0130 to 0139.
5-5 Alarm Lists

5-5-1 Allocated Bits of Bit Memory Table
The alarm list function automatically displays and clears alarm messages (con-
tents of character string memory table entries) that correspond to the allocated
bits of memory table entries, in accordance with the status of these bits.
Bit memory table entries are managed by allocation to designated PC bits. Spec-
ify the area and bit number.
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S Available Allocation Bits

The bit memory table entries can be allocated words in the following PC areas.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
When data memory (DM) is specified, specify the bit number (00 to 15) after the
word number.
5-5-2 Displaying Alarm Lists Using Bit Memory Table Entries

This section explains the actual procedure used to display the alarm messages
of the alarm list function on the screen of the NT30/30C.
In order to display an alarm message, the allocated bit of the bit memory table
entry allocated to the PC has to be switched ON.
NT30/30C PC
Character string table

entry No. 50
Image data FE52 No. 9 Allocated bit (bit memory table
entry No. 32
entry 10)
entry No. 32 No. 10 1 1 (ON)
Image data Image data FE68
FE68 Character string table No. 11
entry No. 54
Library data FD34
Warning message and image/library data

corresponding to bit memory table entry
No.10.
The relationship between the status of the allocated bit of the bit memory table
entry and the corresponding alarm message is as follows:
0 (OFF): Deleted
1 (ON): Displayed
Procedure 1. Select Memory Table (TBL EDIT with the DOS version) from the NT-series
Support Tool editing menu, set the allocated bit of the bit memory table entry
in the PC area, then set the corresponding alarm message.
2. When creating screen data with the NT-series Support Tool, register the
alarm list specified by the bit memory table entry in (1) above for the screen.
3. Program the PC to switch the allocated bit of the bit memory table entry ON
and OFF.
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S Image/library Data Corresponding to Alarm Messages

Apart from alarm messages, image/library data can also be set for bit memory
table entries. The alarm list is composed of touch switches and touching
(pressing) an alarm message will display the corresponding image/library data
for your guidance.
Example of Alarm List Display
In this example, if the temperature in a water tank rises above the upper limit, a bit
is turned ON, and the alarm message corresponding to it is displayed.
Bit memory table entry No. 20: IR/CIO 001512
Bit memory table entry No. 21: IR/CIO 000407
Bit memory table entry No. 22: AR 000000
Bit memory table entry No. 23: LR 001003
Bit memory table entry No. 24: LR 001004
Data registered for the screen: Alarm list
Alarm list Image/library data display area

Starting bit table entry number: 20
Number of accessed table entries: 5
S PC Program
Ladder programming to control the NT30/30C is not required.
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S NT30/30C Operation
When the created alarm message screen is displayed, the following opera-
tions will take place in accordance with the status of the allocated bits.
- When all allocated bits are OFF
- When AR0000 comes ON
Contents of character string memory table entry

corresponding to bit memory table entry No. 22
WATER TANK OVERHEATING Y
- If IR/CIO 00407 then comes ON
Contents of character string memory table entry

corresponding to bit memory table entry No. 21
If an alarm list with multi-

PROCESS 3 STOPPED Y ple lines is created,
alarms are displayed in
WATER TANK OVERHEATING descending order of bit
memory table entry num-
bers.
If the bit memory table
entries are set in ascend-
ing order of priority,
priority the
B display will also be ar-
ranged in accordance
with the order of priority.
priority
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- When the second from top alarm message is pressed
Image/library data corresponding to se-

cond from top alarm message
The alarm list is composed

of touch switches. By
pressing the touch switch of
PROCESS 3 STOPPED Y p y alarm message,
a displayed g
corresponding image/library
WATER TANK OVERHEATING data can be displayed. The
URGENT selected alarm message is
highlighted.
It is also possible to set
correspondences between
bit memory table entries
B Check the thermostat! and screen numbers. Here,
if the second alarm
message is pressed again,
h corresponding
the di screen
will be displayed.

- When IR/CIO 00407 returns to the OFF status
WATER TANK OVERHEATING Y
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Clock Function Section 5-6
5-6 Clock Function

The NT30/30C has a clock function for setting the date and time.
This section explains how to set the date and time, and how to notify the date and
time to the PC.
5-6-1 About the Clock Function

The clock function uses the numeral memory table entries numbered 247
through 255: these memory table entries are used exclusively for clock data.
As shown in the table below, numbers 247 through 253 are for display and read-
ing only, and numbers 254 and 255 are for time setting. Numbers 247 through
253 store clock data that is updated by the internal clock of the NT30/30C. This
data cannot be rewritten by the PC.
Reference When the NT battery voltage drops, the clock function cannot operate correctly
when the power is switched OFF.
Numeral
Function memory table Bit Information Value Remarks
entry number
Display/reading 247 Second 00 to 59
only
248 Minute 00 to 59
249 Hour 00 to 23 24-hour system
250 Date 01 to 31
251 Month 01 to 12
252 Year 00 to 99 Last 2 digits of year
253 Day of week 00 to 06 See below
Setting only 0 to 7 Second 00 to 59
8 to 15 Minute 00 to 59
254 24-hour system
16 to 23 Hour 00 to 23
24 to 31 Date 01 to 31
0 to 7 Month 01 to 12
8 to 15 Year 00 to 99 Last 2 digits of year
255
16 to 23 Day of week 00 to 06 See below
24 to 31 Vacant Always 00
* The numerical values that correspond to the days of the week are as follows:
Day of
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
week
Value 00 01 02 03 04 05 06
Setting example: April 27 (Thu), 1995, 14:53:30
254 27 14 53 30
255 00 04 95 04
5-6-2 Date and Time Display

In order to display the date or time, an area in which the contents of numeral
memory table entries 247 through 253 can be displayed must be set during
screen creation with the NT-series Support Tool.
Numeral memory table entries 247 through 253 store clock data that is updated
by the internal clock of the NT30/30C. This data cannot be rewritten by the PC.
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5-6-3 Date and Time Setting

When the date and time are set from the PC, the contents of the numeral memory
table entries numbered 254 and 255 are rewritten. It is possible to use the meth-
od of copying between memory table entries to set the time, as shown below.
Reference S t is also possible to set the date and time by using function key [F3] (Time) on
the Tool Settings screen of the NT-series Support Tool.
For details, see the NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual
(V061).
S It is also possible to set the date and time by rewriting the contents of numeral
memory table entries 254 and 255 using the numeral setting function.
Numeral memory table entries 254 and 255 are exclusively for time setting. They
can be allocated to an area of the PC for other uses. It is possible to rewrite the
contents of these memory table entries by first writing the new setting into table
entries other than 254 and 255 and then copying it into table entries 254 and 255
by using the memory table entry copy function.
NT30/30C PC
95 / 03 / 21 Date, hour,
DM0000
0 minute, second Minute, second DM0000
9 / 50 / 18
Day of wheek,
1 year, month
DM0002 Date, hour DM0001
Year, month DM0002
Day of week DM0003

Date, hour, Copy
254 minute, second
--
Day of wheek,
255 year, month
--
S Available allocation words

The memory table can be allocated words in the following PC areas. For time
setting, two words have to be allocated for each table entry.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
Procedure 1. Allocate the two memory table entries that are to be the copy source for the
setting to areas in the PC. Two words must be allocated for each table entry.
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2. Next, at the PC, specify the date and time that are to be set in numeral
memory table entries 254 and 255 in these allocated words.
3. Copy the settings from the copy source numeral memory table entries to nu-
meral memory table entries 254 and 255.
For the method for copying memory table entries, see Copying Memory Table
Entries (page 212).
S Important Points Concerning the Numeral Memory Table Entries Used

for the Clock Function
Do not allocate the numeral memory table entries to which the clock function is
assigned (numbers 247 to 255) to PC words.
Numeral memory table entries 247 through 253 are exclusively for display
(read only). Do not attempt to write data to them by using numeral settings or by
copying between memory table entries.
Numeral memory table entries 254 and 255 are exclusively for time setting
(write only). Do not use them for numeral settings or graph displays.
Initial values set with the NT-series Support Tool are invalid in the case of nu-
meral memory table entries 247 through 255.
Date and Time Setting Example
The following is an example of setting the date and time from the PC.
In this example, a C200H (type C200H-CPU11,21,22,23,31) - which has a time
function - is used. The time function is assigned to words AR 18 to 21 of the
C200H.
PT Status Control Area: IR/CIO 0100
Numeral memory table entry No. 264: DM0000 (words: 2)
Numeral memory table entry No. 265: DM0002 (words: 2)
Data registered on the screen: Numeral memory table entry Nos.

247 to 252
Numeral memory table entry No. 251 (2-digit display)
Numeral memory table entry No. 252 Numeral memory table entry No. 250
(2-digit display) (2-digit display)
19 95 / 4 / 20
9 / 50 / 18
Numeral memory table Numeral memory table entry No. 247

entry No. 249 (2-digit display)
(2-digit display)
No. 248 (2-digit display)
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S PC Program
00000
@XFER(70)
#0004
AR18
DM0000
@MOV(21)
#1254
102
@MOV(21)
#0264
101
TIM #0010
TIM001 001 (1.0S)
@MOV(21)
#1255
102
@MOV(21)
#0625
101
S Program Operation
When the created screen is displayed on the NT30/30C and the program is
executed, the operation is as follows.
(1) When IR/CIO 00000 comes ON, the date and time (AR 18 to 21) set in the
PC are read, and written to the words (DM0000 to 0003) allocated to numer-
al memory table entries 264 and 265.
(2) Copy the contents of numeral memory table entry 264 (day, hour, minute,
second) into numeral memory table entry 254, which is used for setting the
clock function.
(3) After waiting about a second for the memory table entry copy operation in
step (2) to be completed, copy the contents of numeral memory table entry
265 (day of the week, year, month) into numeral memory table entry 255,
which used for setting the clock function.
The date and time set at the PC will also be set at the NT30/30C and displayed.
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5-6-4 Notification of the Date and Time to the PC

The date and time set at the NT30/30C can be notified to the PC. The numeral
memory table entries numbered 247 through 253 are used for display. They can-
not be allocated to PC areas.
The method used to notify the date and time is copying between memory table
entries.
NT30/30C PC
Numeral memory table DM

0 Second DM0000 Second DM0000
1 Minute DM0001 Minute DM0001

2 Hour DM0002 Hour DM0002
247 Second Copy
248 Minute
249 Hour
Procedure 1. Allocate an area in the PC to the numeral memory table entries (number cor-
responding to the data to be read) that are to be made the copy destination.
2. Copy the contents of numeral memory table entries 247 to 253 to the numer-
al memory table entries allocated as the copy destination in step (1).
The copied date and time is notified to the area in the PC.
S Important Points Concerning Numeral Memory Table Entries Used for

the Clock Function
Numeral memory table entries 247 through 253 store clock data, which is up-
dated by the internal clock of the NT30/30C. This data cannot be rewritten by
the PC.
Numeral memory table entries 247 through 253 are exclusively for display
(read only). Do not attempt to write data to them by using numeral settings or by
copying between memory table entries.
Do not allocate the numeral memory table entries to which the clock function is
assigned (numbers 247 to 255) to PC words.
Example of Reading the Time Set for the NT30/30C
This is the procedure for reading the time (hour, minute) set for the NT30/30C.
PT Status Control Area: IR/CIO 0100

Numeral memory table entry No. 258: DM0000 (one word)
Numeral memory table entry No. 259: DM0001 (one word)
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NT30/30C Status Control Section 5-7
S PC Program
00000
@MOV(21)
#1258
102
@MOV(21)
#0248
101
TIM #0010
TIM000 001 (1.0S)
@MOV(21)
#1259
102
@MOV(21)
#0249
101
S Program Operation
When the program is executed, the operation is as follows.
(1) When IR/CIO 00000 comes ON, the contents (minutes) of numeral memory
table entry 248, which is used for reading the clock function, are copied to
numeral memory table entry 258.
(2) After waiting one second for the memory table entry copy operation in step
(1) to be completed, copy the contents of numeral memory table entry 249
(hours), which used for reading the clock function, into numeral memory
table entry 259.
The hour and minute set in the NT30/30C are stored in DM0000 and DM0001,
which are the words allocated to numeral memory table entries 258 and 259.
5-7 NT30/30C Status Control

In order to control the status of the NT30/30C from the PC, the PT status control
bits in the PT Status Control Area are used.
The statuses of the NT30/30C can be controlled from the PC by writing control
data to the PT status control bits of the PT Status Control Area allocated in the PC
memory.
Screen NT30/30C PC
OFF
Screen switch setting
Buzzer sounds Copy memory

table entry setting
PT status control bits Control data
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5-7-1 Controllable NT30/30C Functions

PT Status Control Bits in the PT Status Control Area
1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word PT status control bits 0 0 0 0 0 PT status control designation
n+3
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 Bit
0 Set bits 4 to 0 to 0 (OFF).

Screen display Performed Not performed
Continuous buzzer Sounded Not sounded
Intermittent buzzer (short) Sounded Not sounded
Display history
Performed Not performed
initialization
Backlight color Red White
Intermittent buzzer (long) Sounded Not sounded
Backlight mode Lit Flashing
Screen printing Performed Not performed
Window opening Disabled Enabled
Numeral/character string
Disabled Enabled
input
Reference Bit 10 (backlight color) is effective when using an NT30.

The PC status control bits remain unchanged if the NT30/30C status is changed
with the screen attributes or memory switches, which means that the statuses of
the PT status control bits do not match the actual status of the NT30/30C. For
example, the buzzer may sound even though the setting for continuous buzzer
bit 13 is OFF.
In this kind of case, control the NT30/30C by using the PT status control bits.
S Screen Display (Bit 15)
The screen display bit is used to display and clear the screen to prevent burn-in
on the CRT. Set bit 15 to 0 (OFF) to clear the screen. The backlight will also go
OFF at the same time.
When the screen has been cleared, the last displayed screen can be redis-
played either by turning bit 15 ON, or by pressing a touch switch. The backlight
will also light at the same time.
Reference S Instead of turning bit 15 ON, a screen can be displayed by specifying its screen
number. For details on screen switching, see Switching the Screen Display
(page 197).
S If the screen is cleared and bit 15 is ON, turn bit 15 OFF and then back ON
again.
S Continuous Buzzer (Bit 13), Short Intermittent Buzzer (Bit 12) and Long
Intermittent Buzzer (Bit 9)
The continuous buzzer sounds continuously without interruption.
The short intermittent buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds at 0.5 second intervals.
The long intermittent buzzer sounds for 1.0 seconds at 1.0 second intervals.
If 1 (ON) is specified for more than one of the three buzzers at the same time,
the buzzers will sound in accordance with the following order of priority:
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1. Continuous buzzer
2. Short intermittent buzzer
3. Long intermittent buzzer
Another way to stop a buzzer sounding is to use a touch switch to which the
buzzer stop attribute function is allocated.
Whether or not the buzzer actually sounds also depends on the setting of the
buzzer memory switch of the NT30/30C. For details on this setting, see Using
the buzzer (page 93).
In addition to PT status bit operations, the buzzer status can also be controlled
by using screen attributes. The screen attributes are set with the NT-series
Support Tool.
Buzzer attribute: Set whether the screen will sound or not when a screen is
displayed, and, if it sounds, the type of buzzer.
S Display History Initialization (Bit 11)
Display history initialization initializes the display history in the NT30/30C.
When bit 11 is switched from 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON), the display history in the
NT30/30C is initialized.
After initialization, it returns to the 0 (OFF) status.
S Backlight Color (Bit 10), Backlight Mode (Bit 8)
In the case of the NT30, the backlight is controlled by the combination of bit 10
and bit 8 statuses, as shown below.
Bit
Backlight status when the bit 15 status is 1 (ON)
10 8
0 0 Flashing in white (lit in white OFF)
0 1 Lit in white
1 0 Flashing in red (lit in red OFF)
1 1 Lit in red
In the case of the NT30C, the display flashes in white when the bit 8 status is 0
(OFF) and is lit in white when the bit 8 status is 1 (ON) (bit 10 is ineffective).
When the backlight is set to be OFF (i.e., when the status of bit 15 is 0 (OFF)),
the backlight color (white or red) and backlight mode (flashing or continuously
lit) settings are ineffective.
S Screen Printing (Bit 7)
Hard copies of the screen can be made by connecting a printer to the
NT30/30C.
When bit 7 is set from 0 (OFF) to 1 (ON), printing of the screen displayed at that
time starts. Note that it is not possible to stop printing part way through.
Start printing after confirming that bit 7 (printer operating status) of the PT sta-
tus notification area is in the 0 (OFF) status.
When printing starts and bit 7 of the PT status notification area has been set to
the 1 (ON) status, the screen printing bit is returned to 0 (OFF).
S Window Opening (Bit 6)
It is possible to display a partial screen overlying the currently displayed
screen. This partial screen is called a window, and control of windows can be
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allocated to touch switches. Window opening is specified to disable the open-

ing of windows using touch switches.
When bit 6 is set to 1 (ON), windows will not open even if a window opening
touch switch is pressed, and currently open windows are closed.
S Numeral/Character String Input (Bit 5)
Input of numerical values and character strings into numeral/character string
input fields and thumb wheel type input can be disabled using this bit.
When bit 5 is set to 1 (ON), it will not be possible to input anything into input
fields by pressing touch switches (or input to the input terminals of the B7A
Unit) to which numeric keys and character string keys are allocated.
It will also not be possible to change numerals using thumb wheel type input.
5-7-2 How to Control NT30/30C Functions

This section describes how to control the functions of the NT30/30C.
The PT Status Control Area (PC PT) can be allocated to the PC memory
areas listed in the following table.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
The range of each memory area differs according to the PC type. See the appen-
dix PC Memory Maps (page 291).
Procedure 1. Use the NT-series Support Tool to allocate the PT Status Control Area (PC
2. Program the PC to write control data to the PT status control bits of the PT
Status Control Area.
S Control Timing of PT Status Control Bits
The PT status control bit is not read when the NT30/30C starts up. It is only
read, and control is only executed, when the contents of the PT Status Control
Area are changed after the NT30/30C has been started up.
Since control of the NT30/30C statuses is executed after the bits correspond-
ing to the PT status control bits have changed, to execute control again the cor-
responding bits must be specified again.
Application Example This example is of the NT30/30C being used as a warning lamp by using PT sta-
tus control bits.
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Make the following setting using the NT-series Support Tool.
Allocated Word for the PT Status Control Area: IR/CIO 0100
S PC Program
09002 09003
@MOV(21) (1)
#A000 Display the screen, sound continuous buzzer
103 Word for PT status control
09003
@MOV(21) (2)
#9000 Display the screen, sound short intermittent
103 buzzer
09002 09003 Word for PT status control
@ANDW(34) (3)
103 Word for PT status control
#CFFF Only continuous and short intermittent
buzzers are 0
103
Word for PT status control
S Program Operation
(1) The PT status control bits are set as shown below when IR/CIO 09002 turns
OFF. This command block is not executed when IR/CIO 09003 is ON.
Screen display (bit 15) 1 (Performed)
Continuous buzzer (bit 13) 1 (Sounded)
The NT30/30C continuous buzzer sounds.
(2) The PT status control bits are set as shown below when IR/CIO 09003 turns
OFF.
Screen display (bit 15) 1 (Performed)
Short intermittent buzzer (bit 12) 1 (Sounded)
The NT30/30C short intermittent buzzer sounds.
(3) The PT status control bits are set as shown below when both IR/CIO 09002
and IR/CIO 09003 turn ON.
Continuous buzzer (bit 13) 0 (Not sounded)
Short intermittent buzzer (bit 12) 0 (Not sounded)
The NT30/30C buzzer stops.
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Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status Section 5-8
5-8 Notifying the PC of PT Operating Status

In order to access the NT30/30C status from the PC, PT status in the PT status
notification area is used.
The status (operating statuses, etc.) of the NT30/30C can be determined from
the PC by reading the PT status word in the PT Status Notify Area allocated in the
PC memory.
NT30/30C PC
PT Status Notify Area
Content upgrade memory table entry
PT Screen
PT status
stopped number
5-8-1 Accessing NT30/30C Status

PT Status Notification Bits in the PT Status Notify Area
1514 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit
Word PT status
notification bits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PT status
m+2
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Bit
0 0 0
PT operating status Operating Stopped
Battery Low Normal
Screen switch strobe flag
Printer operating sta-
Printing Stopped
tus
S PT Operating Status (Bit 15)
When the NT30/30C is in the RUN mode this bit is set to ON (1). In other modes
and while the system menu is displayed it is OFF (0). When this bit is OFF allo-
cated bits and words cannot be read or written to.
S Battery (Bit 13)
If the voltage of the backup battery for the NT30/30C memory becomes low,
this bit is set to ON (1).
S Screen Switch Strobe Flag (Bit 12)
When the screen displayed on the NT30/30C is switched by a designation from

the PC, by the stand-alone function or by the operation of the allocated bit of a
bit memory table entry, the screen switch strobe flag comes ON (1). On notifi-
cation to the PC, it returns to the OFF (0) status.
For details on how the screen switch strobe flag is used, see Notifying the PC of
the Display Screen (page 199).
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S Numeral Setting Strobe Flag (Bit 11)

When numerical data is input to a numeral table entry using the NT30/30C nu-
meral setting function, the numeral setting strobe flag comes ON (1). On notifi-
cation to the PC, it returns to the OFF (0) status.
For details on how the numeral setting strobe flag is used, see Notifying the PC
of Numbers (page 224).
S Character String Setting Strobe Flag (Bit 10)
This bit is set to 1 when a character string is input to a character string memory
table entry by using the character string setting function. On notification to the
PC, the bit is set to 0 (OFF).
For details, see Notify the PC of Character Strings (page 227).
S Printer Operating Status (Bit 7)
This bit is set to 1 (ON) when screen printing is executed at a printer connected
to the NT30/30C in accordance with an instruction from a touch switch (screen
print key) or from the PC. On completion of printing the bit is set back to 0
(OFF). Note that if the NT30/30C system menu or an error screen is displayed,
the bit will be set to 0 (OFF) even if the printer is printing.
For details, see NT30/30C Status Control (page 239).
5-8-2 Reading NT30/30C Operating Status

This section explains how to determine the status of the NT30/30C, and access
its operating status.
The PT Status Notify Area (PT PC) can be allocated to the PC memory
areas listed in the following table.
f: Possible
: Impossible

bol tion tion tion
LR LR Area f -- -- -- --
2. Program the PC to read the PT status word of the PT Status Notify Area and
check each bit status.
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S Report Timing of PT Status Notify Bit

The information in the PC status notify area (PT PC) is written to the PC
when the NT30/30C status is changed during operation.
Example of Using the PT Status Notify Bit
An operation example in which the NT30/30C status is checked by operating the
PT status notify bit is explained below.
Perform the following setting with the NT-series Support Tool.
PT Status Notify Area allocated word: IR/CIO 0110
S PC Program
11215 11213
@MOV(21) (1)
#0001 NT30/30C: stopped, Battery: low
DM0001 PT status error storage word
11213
@MOV(21) (2)
#0002 NT30/30C: stopped, Battery: normal
11215 11213
@MOV(21) (3)
#0003 NT30/30C: operating, Battery: low
11213
@MOV(21) (4)
#0004 NT30/30C: operating, Battery: normal
S Program Operation
(1) If PT operating status (IR/CIO 11215) is turned OFF (0) and battery (IR/
CIO 11213) is turned ON (1), 1 (NT30/30C stop, low battery voltage) is
transmitted to DM0001.
(2) If PT operating status (IR/CIO11215) is turned OFF (0) and battery (IR/
CIO 11213) is turned OFF (0), 2 (NT30/30C stop, normal battery voltage)
is transmitted to DM0001.
(3) If PT operating status (IR/CIO 11215) is turned ON (1) and battery (IR/CIO
11213) is turned ON (1), 3 (NT30/30C running, low battery voltage) is
(4) If PT operating status (IR/CIO 11215) is turned ON (1) and battery (IR/CIO
11213) is turned OFF (0), 4 (NT30/30C running, normal battery voltage) is
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SECTION 6
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
This section describes the action to take when NT30/30C errors occur, and how to carry out maintenance and inspections to
prevent the occurrence of errors.
6-1 Hardware Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
6-2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
6-2-1 Errors Occurring when the Power is Turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
6-2-2 Errors Occurring During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
6-2-3 Errors Occurring on Screen Data Initialization and Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
6-2-4 Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
6-3 Maintenance of the NT30/30C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
6-3-1 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
6-4 Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
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Hardware Faults Section 6-1
6-1 Hardware Faults
When a fault relating to the operation of the NT30/30C occurs, find the symptoms
in the table below and respond by following the corresponding remedy indicated
in the table.
NT30/30C Symptoms Cause Remedy

POWER indicator fails to Power is not being supplied. Check the connections and make sure that power is
come ON supplied correctly.
(Refer to 2-2-2 Power Supply Connection, page 20.)
Power supply fuse has blown Contact your OMRON service center.
Nothing is displayed on Screen No. 0 has been read at the This is not an error. Change the screen number.
the screen. PC side. (Refer to 4-3 Screen Display, page 131.)
Communication with the The Transmit Mode has not been Display the system menu and select the Transmit
NT-series Support Tool established. Mode.
not possible. (Refer to 3-6 Registering the Screen Data, page
89.)
Not connected to the NT-series Check the installation of the connector cable.
Support Tool. (Refer to 2-3 Connecting to the Support Tool, page
21.)
PT model setting and direct Using the Tool Settings of the NT-series Support
connection setting at the NT-series Tool, set the PT model and direct connection
Support Tool do not match the settings that match the NT30/30C.
NT30/30C.
Cannot communicate with Memory switch settings do not Check the communication setting in the Memory
the PC. match. Switch menu of the Maintenance Mode, and match
the PC and NT30/30C settings.
(Refer to 3-5 Setting the Conditions of
Communications with the PC Using the Memory
Switches, page 83.)
NT30/30C and PC are not correctly Check that the type, length and installation of the
connected. connector cable match the specifications.
(Refer to 2-5 Connection to a PC by the Host Link
via RS-232C, page 23, 2-6 Connection to a PC by
the Host Link via RS-422A, page 40, and 2-7
Connection to a PC by the NT Link, page 56.)
In Host Link connection connection, Set the PC termination resistance correctly. (Refer
the PC termination resistance setting to 2-6 Connection to a PC by the Host Link via
is incorrect. RS-422A, page 40.
The buzzer sounds and The NT30/30C is malfunctioning Separate communications cables from the source of
the RUN indicator turns because of external noise. the noise, and insert noise filters in power lines.
OFF.
There is no response from The NT30/30C is malfunctioning Separate communications cables from the source of
e touch
the o c panel.
pa e because of external noise. the noise, and insert noise filters in power lines.
The touch panel is broken. Test the touch panel using the I/O check menu in
Maintenance Mode.
The PC mode changes to During Host Link communications, This is an NT30/NT30C specification. Connect via
MONITOR mode. the NT30/NT30C changes the mode NT Link when using a PC that supports NT Link
of the PC. communications. (The mode is not changed if
communications are performed via NT Link.)
Graph display is not A values set for the --100%, 0%, and Correct the --100%, 0%, and 100% settings so that
updated. 100% settings for percentage display the following condition is satisfied:
is incorrect. --100% setting < 0% setting < 100% setting
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Responding to Displayed Error Messages Section 6-2
NT30/30C Symptoms Cause Remedy

Numeral display and Because the memory table is When using the contents of a memory table as fixed
character string display is allocated to PC memory, display is values, do not allocate the memory table to PC
not displayed properly. updated according to the contents of memory.
Nothing is displayed for PC memory.
character string display. The battery voltage dropped and Replace the battery and execute memory table
There are no messages memory table data was lost. initialization. (Refer to Replacing the Battery on
displayed in the alarm list page 253 and Initializing Memory on page 78.)
or alarm history. When not using a battery, turn the resume function
OFF. (Refer to Resume Function on page 96.)
Because the resume function is set Execute memory table initialization. (Refer to
to ON, initial values for image data Initializing Memory on page 78.)
memory are not reflected in memory If the resume function is not required, turn it OFF.
tables. (Refer to Resume Function on page 96.)
With indirect specification for Set the number of words of the numeral memory
numeral display and character string table to 1.
display, the number of words in the
numeral memory table is 2.
Only * signs are displayed The numeral in the numeral memory Check the value for the word in the PC that is
in a numeral display or a table is over the number of display allocated to the numeral memory table.
numeral input field. digits. When the numeral display or input field has 4 digits
or less, allocate 1 word in the PC to the numeral
memory table.
6-2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages

When the NT30/30C displays an error message, find the corresponding symp-
toms in the appropriate table below and respond by following the remedy indi-
cated in the table.
6-2-1 Errors Occurring when the Power is Turned ON

The table below shows the errors that can occur when the power supply to the
NT30/30C is turned ON, and their remedies.
Message Cause Remedy

Memory Unformatted The power was switched OFF during Initialize the screen data memory and transmit the
initialization of the screen data screen data again.
memory or while checking the
screen data memory.
Screen Data Corrupted The power was switched OFF during Initialize the screen data memory and transmit the
screen data transmission. screen data again.
Mark Data Corrupted S The power was switched OFF Initialize the screen data memory and transmit the
during screen data transmission. screen data again.
S Transmission of screen data was
interrupted.
No direct information is No words have been allocated for Allocate words for the PT Status Control Area and
set!! the PT Status Control Area and PT PT Status Notify Area by using the NT-series
Use the NT-series Support Tool to Status Notify Area. Support Tool.
set PT Control Area and PT Notify
Area.
None (does not start up) Illegal data has been written to the Initialize the screen data memory. See 3-4 Initializing
screen data memory. Memory (page 78).
None The system program cannot be Contact your OMRON service center.
(The buzzer sounds and started up because there is an error
the RUN indicator flashes in it.
alternately orange and
red.)
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Battery Lowered Voltage of battery in the NT30/30C is Change the battery. See Replacing the Battery
(At the same time, the low. (page 253).
RUN indicator will light in
orange (during operation)
or red (when stopped).)
An illegible message (with DIP switch SW2 pin 6 on the Switch OFF the power to the NT30/30C, set DIP
meaningless characters) NT30/30C is OFF. (The Japanese switch SW2 pin 6 to ON, and re-install the system
is displayed system program is installed.) program.
Initialize System DIP switch SW2 pin 7 on the After selecting No, switch OFF the power to the
Program? NT30/30C is ON. NT30/30C, set DIP switch SW2 pin 7 to OFF, and
switch the power back on. DO NOT select Yes.
System Program The system program cannot be Install the system program with the NT30/NT30C
Corrupted started up because there is an error System Installer.
in it.
System Program is Not The system program cannot be The system program has to be re-installed. Contact
Downloaded started up because it has been your OMRON service center.
deleted.
6-2-2 Errors Occurring During Operation

The table below shows the errors that can occur during operation of the
NT30/30C, and their remedies.

Setting Error Allocated bits/words set with the After checking the PC area being used, set
Area Type and Word Address NT-series
NT series Support Tool not found correct bits/words.
Word Address Setting at PC.
Error
Word Area of Screen data or PT
Control Area is wrong. Please
confirm Screen Data.
6-2-3 Errors Occurring on Screen Data Initialization and Transfer

The table below shows the errors that can occur when data is written to the
NT30/30C screen data memory, and their remedies.

Initialization Error Hardware fault or screen data If the same message is displayed even after
memory life reached executing screen data memory initialization or
screen data transmission several times, contact
your OMRON service center.
6-2-4 Communication Errors

This section describes the errors relating to communication with the PC that can
occur during operation, and their remedies.
S Operation when a Communication Error Occurs
When a communication error occurs, the error message is displayed at the
NT30/30C, and the buzzer sounds. Error messages are displayed when the
Automatic Reset memory switch is set (OFF).
Some error messages are displayed even if the Automatic Reset memory
switch is set (ON).
S Procedure when a Communication Error Occurs
When an error message is displayed, press the [confirm] touch switch dis-
played on the screen. The screen display will return to the RUN mode.
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S Display of Communication Errors

As shown below, communication errors are displayed in the center of the
screen, together with a classification indicating whether they are receive or
send errors.
Screen when an Error Has Occurred during Reception
Error Description
SCI. Parity Error
Reception Error SCI. Overflow Error
SCI. Framing Error
Buffer Overflow
Time Out
Confirm
NAK Received
Unit # Error
FCS Error
Checksum Error
Screen when an Error Has Occurred during Sending
Transmit Error Error Description

Time Out
Confirm

(SCI) Communication parameters/ Check whether the parity bit, data bit length, baud
Parity Error conditions set incorrectly. rate, stop bit length, and flow control settings of the
PC match the settings of the NT30/30C.
Framing Error
Overrun Error Noise caused data corruption during Use a noise-resistant cable if communication occurs
communication. in an environment with high levels of noise.
Buffer Overflow
The connectors of the connecting Reconnect the cable.
cable are not connected correctly.
Time Out The connectors of the connecting Reconnect the cable.
cable have become disconnected.
The PC is stopped. Make sure the PC is able to communicate with the
NT30/30C.
During transmission of one Check the cable connection.
command, a time lapse exceeding 5
seconds is detected.
NAK Received Noise caused data corruption during Check the allocated bit and word settings.
(end code simultaneously communication. If there is a possibility of noise, separate cables
displayed) from the source of the noise, and insert noise filters
in power lines. If the NT30/NT30C is used in an
environment with high levels of noise, use a
noise-resistant cable and make the cable length as
short as possible.
Unit # Error The unit # does not match that set in Set the PC unit No. to 0.
the PC.
The PC is transmitting incorrect Check PC operation.
data.
Noise caused data corruption during Use a noise-resistant cable if communication occurs
FCS Error The PC is transmitting incorrect Check PC operation.
Checksum Error data.
Noise caused data corruption during Use a noise-resistant cable if communication occurs
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Maintenance of the NT30/30C Section 6-3
6-3 Maintenance of the NT30/30C

Carry out maintenance work in order to ensure that the NT30/30C is always used
in its optimum condition.
WARNING Never attempt repairs, modification or disassembly. You could sustain an elec-
tric shock.
S Spare PT
It is advisable to have a spare NT30/30C available to minimize system down-
time in the event of an NT30/30C failure or if the screen display becomes diffi-
cult to read due to deterioration of the display unit.
S Backlight
When the backlight in the display is getting dim and the screen cannot be read
easily, replace the backlight. The backlight can be replaced at the rear of the
NT30/30C while it is mounted in an operation panel.
- Replaceable Backlight Model
NT30-CFL01 (for NT30)
NT30C-CFL01 (for NT30C)
- Guide to Backlight Replacement
Under normal conditions it can be assumed that the backlight will need to re-
placed after about 10,000 hours. However, the life of the backlight does vary
in accordance with the environment in which it is used and it should be re-
placed when it is getting dim and the screen is getting hard to read.
Replacing the Backlight
Use the following procedure to replace the backlight.
WARNING Danger of electric shock. Switch OFF the NT30/30C power before changing the
backlight.
Procedure 1. Turn OFF the power to the NT30/30C, grasp the backlight unit by its grips
(this will cause the catches at either side of the backlight unit to disengage
from the NT30/30C body) and pull the backlight unit toward you to remove it.
Grips for
removal
2. Fit a new backlight.

After inserting the backlight unit until it is fully home, press firmly on both
sides of part A until you hear a click. Check that the backlight unit catches
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have engaged with the NT30/30C, and that the rear face of the backlight unit
is parallel with the rear face of the NT30/30C, as shown in the figure below.
Condition of the catches, as seen

Part A from above
When correctly installed
When correctly installed
6-3-1 Replacing the Battery

The NT30/30C uses a lithium battery to back up the memory contents.
The battery life is 5 years if the NT30/30C is used in a location where the ambient
temperature is 25_C. If the temperature at the location of use is higher than this,
the battery life will be shorter. Change the battery at suitable intervals in accor-
dance with the operating environment of the NT30/30C.
It is advisable to keep a spare battery so that the battery can be replaced immedi-
ately if replacement becomes necessary.
S Battery model
C500-BAT08
S Battery Replacement
Replace the battery in the following cases. The battery must be replaced within
5 days.
- When 5 years have passed since the installation of a new battery.
- When the RUN indicator is lit in orange (during operation) or in red (when
stopped).
- When the message Battery Lowered is displayed on switching ON the pow-
er or resetting the NT30/30C.
- When Lowered is displayed when the battery check in the I/O check menu
is performed.
S Battery Replacing Method
Replace the battery by following the procedure given below.
To protect the contents of the memory, the battery must be replaced in less than
5 minutes.
Procedure 1. Keep the power ON for at least 1 minute and then turn it OFF.
Reference Unless the power is kept ON for at least 1 minute, the memory contents cannot
be retained for more than 5 minutes without a battery.
2. Open the battery cover on the left side of the rear face of the NT30/30C by
getting a purchase on its upper edge with your fingernails and pulling it to-
ward you. Do not try to open the battery cover with a tool such as a screwdriv-
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er instead of your fingers since this will cause scratching or damage the com-
ponents inside the cover.
3. Remove the battery that is secured under the battery cover, grip the cable,
and pull the connector straight out.
4. Insert the connector of the new battery into the connector on the NT30/30C
and fit the battery under the battery cover.
When inserting the battery connector, make sure that the projection on it
faces to the left, and press it fully home while keeping it straight.
The connector of the new battery must be connected within 5 minutes after
disconnecting the old batterys connector. However, the battery can be re-
placed while the NT30/30C power is ON, and in this case there is no time
restriction.
5. Close the battery cover, making sure that the cable is not trapped.
Caution When replacing a battery, ensure that the battery terminal does not touch the
board in the NT30/30C.
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Inspection and Cleaning Section 6-4
6-4 Inspection and Cleaning

Clean and inspect the NT30/30C regularly to ensure that it is always used in its
optimum condition.
Cleaning Method If the display is dirty the screen is difficult to see. Clean the screen from time to
time as follows.
In daily cleaning, wipe the display with a soft dry cloth.

If the soiling cannot be removed with a dry cloth, wet the cloth with diluted neu-
tral detergent (2%), wring it out well and wipe the display with it.
If rubber or vinyl products, tape, etc. are left stuck to the display for long periods
they will cause staining. If such items are stuck to the display, remove them
during cleaning.
Correct use Never use volatile solvents such as benzene or thinners, or chemical dusters.
These could cause degeneration of the coatings of the NT30/30C display and
body.
Inspection Method In normal environments, inspect the NT30/30C at intervals of between 6 months
and a year. In environments that are extremely hot and humid, or very dusty envi-
ronments, shorten the inspection interval.
S Items Required for Inspection
Prepare the following items before starting the inspection.
The tools supplied with the NT30/30C

Screwdrivers (Philips, flat-head)
Tester (or digital voltmeter)
Industrial alcohol
100% cotton cloth
Hygrometer (required in some cases)
Thermometer (required in some cases)
Synchroscope (required in some cases)
Pen-writing oscilloscope (required in some cases)
S Points Inspected
Inspect the following points to determine if there is any divergence from the
stated criteria. If there is, either improve the surrounding environment so that
the values fall within the stated range, or adjust the NT30/30C.
Point Inspected Inspection Details Criterion Inspection Instrument

Power supply voltage Fluctuation in power supply Permissible voltage fluctuation Tester
terminal voltage range
(24 VDC --15% +10%)
Ambient environmental Ambient temperature 0 to 50_C Thermometer
conditions (temperature in the operation
panel)
Ambient humidity 35% to 85% Hygrometer
(humidity in the operation
panel)
Presence/absence of dust Dust must not be settled Visual inspection
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Point Inspected Inspection Details Criterion Inspection Instrument

Mounting conditions Looseness of mounting To be no looseness Accessory tools
brackets etc.
Connector connections of To be fully inserted and
connecting cable locked, with no looseness
Looseness of screws in To be no looseness Philips screwdriver
external wiring
Conditions of external Faults such as incipient Visual inspection
connecting cables disconnections.
Components with limited Brightness of the backlight Must be sufficiently bright. Visual inspection
lives Backlight life:
Brightness is halved after
about 10,000 hours in use.
Caution S If a faulty unit is returned for repairs, write as detailed a description of the fault
as possible and send this description together with the unit to the OMRON ad-
dress indicated on the back cover of this book.
S When disposing of an PT that is no longer required, be sure to comply with any
local restrictions that apply to its disposal.
Reference Cautions on replacing the NT30/30C
When replacing the NT30/30C after discovering a fault during inspections,
note the following points:
S Be sure to switch the power OFF before replacement.
S After replacement, check that the new NT30/30C is not subject to the same
error.
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Appendix A
Specifications
General Specifications
Item Specification
Power supply voltage 24 VDC
Allowable power supply voltage range 20.4 VDC to 26.4 VDC (24 VDC --15% +10%)
Power consumption 15 W max.
Ambient operating temperature 0 to +50_C (with no freezing)
Storage temperature --20 to +70_C (with no freezing)
Ambient operating humidity 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Operating environment No corrosive gases.
Resistance to electrostatic discharge Level 3 (IEC801-2)
In air 8 kV, contact 6 kV, indirect 7 kV
Electromagnetic field strength 10 V/m (IEC801-3)
Fast transient/burst noise Power supply line: 2 kV (IEC801-4)
I/O line: 0.25 kV
Damped oscillatory wave Power supply line: 1 kV (IEC255-4)
Vibration resistance 10 to 57 Hz with 0.075 mm single amplitude for a total of 30 min. in X, Y, and
Z directions
57 to 150 Hz with 9.8 m/s2 acceleration in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance Malfunction: 15 G, 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Dimensions (mm) 195 x 142 x 56 mm (WxHxD)
(when B7A Interface Unit installed: 195 x 142 x 75 mm (WxHxD))
Weight 1.0 kg max.
Enclosure ratings
g Front panel: Equivalent to IP65 (front face waterproof construction).
Rear case: IP20
Terminals: IP00
Applicable standards EN61131-2 (1995)
EN50081-2 (1992)
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Specifications Appendix A
Performance Specifications
Display Specifications
Item Specification
Display panel Display device NT30: Monochrome LCD (2 backlight colors)
NT30C: Color STN LCD (with backlight)
Number of dots 320 dots horizontally x 240 dots vertically
(resolution)
Effective display area 115.2 mm horizontally x 86.4 mm vertically
View angle Left/right direction: 35_ Up: 25_ Down: 35_
Display color NT30: Backlight white, red
NT30C: 8 colors (and intermediate colors can be displayed with tiling
patterns)
Service life 50,000 hours minimum (guidance figure assuming normal use)
Backlight Service life 10,000 hours minimum (until brightness reduced to 50%)
(white cold cathode
tube) Automatic turn-off Can be set to turn off in 10 minutes or 1 hour, or to remain on.
Indicators POWER (Green Lit while power is being supplied.
indicator)
RUN Lit in green during operation.
Lit in orange (during operation) or in red (when NT30/NT30C stopped)
if battery voltage becomes low.
Panel Specifications
Item Specification
Touch panel Number of switches: 192 (16 horizontally x 12 vertically)
Maximum number that can be registered per screen: 192
Input: Pressure-sensitive type
Threshold force for operation: 1 N min.
Life expectancy: 1 million operations minimum
Expanded I/O (B7A Interface Unit) Input: 8 points/16 points
Output: 8 points/16 points
(total I/O: 32 points)
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Display Capacity
Item Specification
Display
p y Character displays Fixed character data (character strings registered for each screen)
elements
l (*1) Character string 50 positions per screen (40 bytes per string)
displays
Numeral displays 50 positions per screen, 8-digit display
Graph displays 50 positions per screen, capable of displaying signs, % display
Trend graph One frame per screen, 50 items per frame
Broken line graph One frame per screen, 256 items. per frame, 512 points per item, 512 points
per screen
Graphic displays Can be displayed wherever required
Lamps Max. 1024 lamps per file, 256 positions per screen
Touch switches Max. 1024 per switches file, 192 positions
Numeral settings Display of set numerical values, 50 per screen
Character string set- Display of setting character-strings, 50 per screen
tings
Alarm list 4 groups
g p p per screen (The
( alarm historyy is displayed
p y in the order of occur-
rence and
d frequency,
f group by
b group.))
Alarm history
Clock display Time display of built-in clock by numeral display function
Screen types
yp Normal screen Displays screens registered as normal.
Overlapping screens A maximum of 8 registered screens can be displayed overlapping each other.
Consecutive screens A maximum of 8 screens can be displayed sequentially by scrolling.
(The screen can be scrolled by keys)
Window screens For input setting numeric keys/character keys (maximum of 50 settings). Win-
dow screens use screen numbers 1900 to 1979.
Display history Order of occurrence (max. 1023 screens), order of frequency (max. 255
screens times)
Screen attributes Buzzer, display history, numeral setting display, background colors (NT30C
only), backlight color (NT30 only), backlight
Number of Max. number of 2000 screens
sc ee s
screens registered screens
Screen number 0: No display
1 to 2000: User registered screens (However, 1997 screen is a display history occur-
rence order screen, 1998 screen is a display history frequency order
screen, 1999 screen is a host connecting screen, and 1999 screen is the
screen displayed during connection to the host.)
Screen registration method By transferring screen data created using the support tool to the NT30/30C.
Screen saving method (screen data Flash memory (storing format unique to NT30/30C)
memory)
(*1) The total number of display elements for numeral display, graphs, and numeral settings must be 1024 or less.
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Display Element Specifications
Item Specifications
Display characters Half-size characters (8 x 8 dots): Alphanumerics and symbols
Normal-size characters (8 x 16 dots): Alphanumerics and symbols
Mark (16 x 16 dots): User-defined pictographs
(32 x 32 dots)
(64 x 64 dots)
Image data: 8 x 8 to 320 x 240 dots, User-defined image character size is set
freely in the unit of 8 x 8 dots.
Library data: 1 x 1 to 320 x 240 dots
Enlargement function Double width, double height, and magnification of 4x, 9x, 16x, 64x
Smoothing processing Available for enlarged characters with magnification of 4x or more
Character display attribute Normal, inverse, flashing, inverse flashing, transparent display
Image data Variable-size pictograph
Size: Min. 8 x 8 dots, max. 320 x 240 dots
Capable of setting a size in the unit of 8 dots
Incapable of setting the enlarged display, smoothing processing, display attrib-
utes such as inverse/flashing.
Library data Combination of any graphics
Size: Min. 1 x 1 dot, max. 320 x 240 dots
Capable of setting any size
Enlarged display, smoothing processing, and display attributes such as in-
verse/flashing are displayed according to the setting registered.
Graphics Continuous straight line, circle, arc, sector, rectangle, polygon
Line type 4 types only for continuous straight line (solid line, broken line, alternate long
and short dash, long and two short dashes)
Painting out 10 types
Graphic display attributes Normal/inverse flashing, transparent display
Display color 8 colors (red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan, white, black)
(NT30C only)
Color specification Display color, background color, boundary color (line color)
(NT30C only)
Data Quantities
Item Specifications
Character-string data 40 characters (normal-size) x 1000; 744 data are only for reading operation)
Numeral data 8-digit x 1000
Bit data One contact x 256
Mark data 224 (in terms of 16 x 16 dots)
Image data 224
Library data 896
Touch switches
Each 1024
Lamps
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Special Features
Item Specifications
Buzzer Three kinds of sound (continuous sound, intermittent short-sound, intermittent
long-sound)
ON: Reception of a command from the PC, buzzer setting screen
display, error screen display such as abnormal reception
OFF: Reception of a command from the PC, key input, screen
display without buzzer setting
Sound pressure: Min. 80 dB/Average 87 dB (measured at 10 cm in front)
Setting: Set the Buzzer Sound to ON in the MEMORY SWITCH
MENU. ERR ON for only when an error occurs.
Maintenance functions S Self-test function, such as memory, switch
S Setting condition confirmation function, such as communication condition
S Communication check function
Battery retention S Retention of display history data
S Retention of NT610C memory data
Battery life: Five years (25_C)
When the voltage drops: A message Battery Lowered is displayed.
The RUN indicator is lit in orange or red.
Communication flag (BAT LOW) to the PC is
ON (1).
Key input sound setting Touch switch
Input sound: Sounds for 0.2 second.
Setting: Set the Key Press Sound to ON in the MEMORY SWITCH
MENU.
Resume function To retain the contents without initializing the memory table (character string,
numeral value) when turning ON the power, resetting, changing over the op-
eration mode.
Setting: Set the Resume Function to ON in the MEMORY SWITCH MENU.
Screen printing function To print the screen just displayed by means of printer interface connector.
Setting: Set an output specification in the MEMORY SWITCH MENU.
ESC/P color: Conforms to ESC/P 24-J83C, color printing
ESC/P grayscale: Conforms to ESC/P 24-J83C, monochrome 8 grayscale
levels
PR201H color: Conforms to PC-PR201H, color printing
PR201H grayscale:
Conforms to PC-PR201H, monochrome 8 grayscale
levels
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Communications Specifications
For a Host Link via RS-232C
Item Specification
Communications standard EIA RS-232C
Communications settings Start-stop synchronization
Baud rate: 9600, 19,200 bps
Data length: 7 bits
Stop bits: 2 bits
Parity: Even
Connector 9-pin, D-sub connector (female)
Number of Units connected 1 to 1
Transmission distance Max. 15 m
Communications protocol C-series SYSWAY (1:N)
For a Host Link via RS-422A
Item Specification
Communications standard EIA RS-422A
Communications settings Start-stop synchronization
Baud rate: 9600, 19,200 bps
Data length: 7 bits
Stop bit: 2 bits
Parity: Even
Communications terminal block M3.5
Communications protocol C-series SYSWAY (1:N)
For NT Link
Item Specification
Communications standard EIA RS-232C
Connector 9-pin D-sub connector (female)
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Appendix B
Dimensions
Programming Terminals (NT30-ST131(B)-E, NT30C-ST141(B)-E)
183.5
(7.22)
POWER
RUN
142 130.5
(5.59) (5.14)
5 (0.20)
195 55.6
(2.19)
(7.68)
Unit : mm
(inch)
Shown with B7A Interface Unit installed.
7
5
(2.95)
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Dimensions Appendix B
Mounting bracket dimensions
206
(8.11)
60 60
(2.36 (2.36
) )
POWER
RUN
154
5(0.2) (6.46
)
NT30
15.5
(0.61) Mounting
76 50 Mounting 33(1.3) bracket
(3) (1.97) plate (Min.)
Unit : mm (inch) 37(1.46)
(Max.)
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Appendix C
Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters
This section outlines the external dimensions, procedure for mounting and removal, and specifications of an
RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter (NT-AL001). Refer to this information when designing the control panel.
Dimensions
53.5
110
om Ron NT--AL001
4 74.5
100.2 (30)
105 max.
45
30
Units: mm
30 114 100.2 mm (WxHxD): with the RS-422A terminal block cover closed
30 114 119.5 mm (WxHxD): with the RS-422A terminal block cover open
Methods for Mounting and Removal

The RS-232/RS-422 Link Adapter (NT-AL001) can be mounted on a DIN track or in an operation panel.
The RS-422A terminal block of the Link Adapter can be easily removed.
Mounting to a DIN Track
Latch the top part of the rear face of the Link Adapter (a in the figure) onto the top edge of the DIN track, and push
the Unit in the direction indicated by b in the figure.
Then fit end plates at the right and left of the Link Adapter to secure it and ensure that it cannot shift laterally.
(a)
(b)
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Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters Appendix C
Removal from a DIN Track

Remove the end plates at right and left of the Link Adapter and, as shown in the figure below, insert a flat blade
screwdriver into the track stopper at the bottom face of the Link Adapter and prize it free.
Mounting to an Operation Panel

Drill two mounting screw holes in an operation panel with a thickness of at least 2 mm and secure the Link Adapter
with screws.
30
100 110
21 2-M4
Units: mm
Note In order to ensure a secure and strong mount, mount the Link Adapter in an operation panel with a thick-
ness of at least 2 mm (0.08 inch).
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Appendix D
NT30/30C Internal Processing
The following processing is executed inside the NT30/30C. Processing is divided into two types: periodic proces-
sing and event processing.
Periodic Processing
The following processing is executed inside the NT30/30C to enable high-speed control from the PC.
Usually, the only data read from the PC are the elements used for the currently displayed screen. Even if the con-
tents of the PC words allocated to memory tables are changed, these contents are not updated at the PT unless
the memory table is used for the displayed screen. However, the bit memory table that can be used with Ver.3 and
later versions of the direct connection function can be set to be read continually.
NT30/30C (PT) Processing Details of Processing

PT power ON
Initial processing Hardware check, communication status check, etc.,

executed
Operation start
Initial values written to the memory tables When the values registered in the NT30/30C are used
(PTPC)
as the initial values in the memory tables, these values
are written into the allocated words of the PC.
Screen switching
Screen element registration (PTPC) In order to enable fast batch processing, the elements
used in the displayed screen are registered in the PC
in advance. Approximately 120 words can be
registered per screen.
Reading of registered elements (PTPC) The statuses of the registered elements are read from
the PC and the display is changed.
Reading of of the elements that could not be The status of the elements that were in excess of the
registered (PTPC)
number that could be registered is read from the PC,
and the display is changed. This processing is
continued until the statuses of all the remaining
Reading of of the elements that could not be elements has been read.
(PTPC)
registered
Reading of the PT status control area (PTPC) If the number of elements that could not be registered is
large, the PT status control area is read after every two
element readings.
Reading of of the elements that could not be
(PTPC)
registered
Reading of of the elements that could not be

(PTPC)
registered
Reading of the PT status control area (PTPC)
: Processing performed if necessary
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NT30/30C Internal Processing Appendix D
S Number of Words for Screen Element Registration

The number of words used for screen element registration is as follows.
Allocated words: Number of words
Allocated bits: Number of words calculated by summing the number of bits in each area and taking 1 word
to be 16 bits.
Example:
Character string memory table: 3 of 12 allocated words each
Numeral memory table: 4 of 2 allocated words each
Allocated bits for control: 19 I/O relays, 7 link relays (contiguous bits)
The number of words assigned to character string memory table and numeral memory table is as follows:
12 words 3 + 2 words 4 = 44 words
The assignment for bits is as follows:
19 I/O relays
16 = 1 word with a remainder of 3 bits 2 words
7 link relays
16 = 0 words with a remainder of 7 bits 1 word
The total is therefore 44 words + 2 words + 1 word = 47 words
Elements occupying up to approximately 120 words, calculated in this way, can be registered. If the number of
elements is larger than this, internal processing is increased in proportion to the excess number and this gener-
ates a delay in processing.
If the point where the quantity that can be registered is exceeded is in the middle of an element that spans sever-
al words (for example a character string memory table), registration is quit without registering that element.
If there are bit memory table entries that have been set to be read continuously, the requirement for this proces-
sing is also registered. If the number of such bit memory table entries is large, processing will be delayed.
S Order of Priority for Registration
Elements are registered in the following order of priority according to their type.
(1) Allocated words of the PT status control area
(2) Allocated bits for control (lamps, lamp bits of touch switches, bit memory table entires)
(3) Allocated words of numeral memory table
(4) Allocated words of character string memory table
If there is more than one element for each of (2) through (4), the elements are registered in accordance with the
following priority of word and bit areas:
(1) Data memory (DM)
(2) I/O relays (CH)
(3) Timers (TIM)
(4) Counters (CNT)
(5) Holding relays (HR)
(6) Auxiliary relays (AR)
Within each area, words and bits are allocated from the smallest number up.
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NT30/30C Internal Processing Appendix D
Event Processing
When the status of the NT30/30C changes during operation, the processing for writing the changed data to the
relevant area of the PC memory is executed.
This kind of processing is only executed when statuses change. When changes occur simultaneously, processing
is executed in accordance with the order of priority.
NT30/30C Processing Details of Processing

High Writing to the PT status notify area (PTPC) Writing to the PT status notify area in order to
inform the PC of changes in the PT operating
status.
Writing to bits in order to inform the PC that a

Order of priority
Bit writing (PTPC) touch switch and an B7A Unit has been pressed.
Writing to numeral memory tables Changing the contents of words allocated to the PC
(PTPC)
when the value in a numeral memory table has
changed.
Changing the contents of words allocated to the PC
Low Writing to character string memory table (PTPC) when the value in a numeral memory table entry
has changed.
Data is only written to PC bits and numeral/character string memory table entries for elements in screens currently
being displayed. If the contents of numeral/character string memory table entries that are not being displayed
change, the changed contents are not written to the PC.
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Appendix E
Making the Cable to Connect to the PC
Explained below is the method for making the cable that connects the NT30/30C and the PC.
Connect the wires to the connectors in accordance with the connector specification for each unit.
Parts Required
Two connectors, two connector covers and one cable are required to make up a connecting cable. One connector
and one connector cover is supplied with most PCs.
Name Model Delivered with Remarks

Connector XM2A-0901 C series CQM1, C200HS, 9-pin, manufactured by OMRON
C200HX/HG/HE, CPM1, SRM1
CVM1/CV series CPU Unit
CV500-LK201
XM2A-2501 C500-LK203 25-pin, manufactured by OMRON
C500-LK201
C200H-LK201
DB-25P C500-LK201-V1 25-pin, manufactured by JAE
C120-LK201-V1
Connector XM2S-0911 C series CQM1, C200HS, 9-pin, manufactured by OMRON
Cover C200HX/HG/HE, CPM1, SRM1
CVM1/CV series CPU Unit
CV500-LK201
XM2S-2511 C500-LK203 25-pin, manufactured by OMRON
C500-LK201
C200H-LK201
DB-C2-J9 C500-LK201-V1 25-pin, manufactured by JAE
C120-LK201-V1
Note When connecting the NT30/30C to an OMRON PLC CjjH , the connector and the connector hood must
be prepared separately since they are not supplied with the CjjH.
The connector provided in the CPU Unit of the CjjH is a 9-pin connector. For the connection, the follow-
ing connector and connector hood should be prepared.
- Connector: XM2A-0901 (9-pin, OMRON)
- Connector hood: XM2S-0911 (9-pin type, OMRON)
Prepare the cable recommended by OMRON.
The recommended cables are indicated in the following table.
Name Type Remark

AWG285P
Multiconductor shielded cable (FUJIKURA, Ltd.)
IFVV-SB
Cable
CO-MA-VV-SB
Multiconductor shielded cable (HITACHI Cable, Ltd.)
5P28AWG
Connector Specifications and Wiring for OMRON Units

The combination of pin numbers to which the connecting wires are connected differs according to the connector
specifications for each unit. Check the connector specifications of the unit to be connected and make the wiring
connections for the items in the connection combination indicated below which are applicable.
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Making the Cable to Connect to the PC Appendix E
NT30/30C Connector Specifications (9-pin)

- Electrical characteristics: Complies with EIA RS-232C
- Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to NT30/30C.
2 Send data SD (TXD) f
3 Receive data RD (RXD) f
4 Request to send RS (RTS) f
5 Clear to send CS (CTS) f
6 +5V (150 mA Max.) +5V f
5 9 9 Signal ground SG (GND) -- --
* Before using the +5V supply of pin No. 6, check that the current capacity of the
equipment to be supplied is no greater than 150 mA.
The +5V output of NT30/30C is +5V 5% 150 mA max.
Connecting an NT30/30C to a C-Series Host Link
S C-series Host Link Unit 25-pin connector specifications
- Applicable Host Link Unit: C200H-LK201-V1
C500-LK201-V1
C500-LK203
C120-LK201-V1
Connector Signal Direction

1 14 Signal Name Abbreviation
7 Signal ground SG (GND) -- --
14 Optical connector +5V (see note 2) +5V -- --
Send signal element timing 2
15 ST2 f
13 25 (see note 1)
Receive signal element timing
17 RT f
(see note 1)
20 Data terminal ready ER (DTR) f
Data signal element timing (see note
24 ST1 f
1)
Note 1. No element timing signals on C200H-LK201-V1
2. C500-LK201 and C200H-LK201-V1 only
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S Wiring Connections
The NT30/30C does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 (CS). Either short the RS and CS pins of the PC connector togeth-
er or set the CTS setting selector switch at the rear face of the Host Link Unit to 0V (see in the figure).
Connect the cable shield to the connector cover and pin 1 at the Host Link Unit end of the cable only.
NT30/30C PC (Host Link Unit)
Abbrevi- Pin Pin Abbrevi-
ation number number ation
Connector Connector
cover cover FG
SD 2 2 SD
RD 3 3 RD
RS-232C
RS-232C RS 4 4 RS interface
interface
CS 5 5 CS
+5V 6 6 --
7 7 SG
8 8 --
Shield
SG 9 -- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
20 ER
25-pin
connector
Connecting an NT30/30C to a C-Series CPU Unit (CjjH)

S C-series CPU Unit (CjjH) 9-pin Connector Specifications
- Applicable CPU Unit: C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H

Connector cover Frame ground FG -- --
9 7 Signal ground SG (GND) -- --

5
The NT30/30C does not use pin 4 (RS) or pin 5 (CS). Short the RS and CS pins of the PC connector together (see
in the figure).
Connect the cable shield to the connector cover and pin 1 at both the NT30/30C and CPU Unit ends of the cable.
NT30/30C PC CPU Unit
Connector Connector
cover cover FG
SD 2 2 SD
RD 3 3 RD
RS-232C
interface
CS 5 5 CS
+5V 6 6 --
-- 7 7 SG
-- 8 -- --
SG 9 Shield -- --
9-pin connector
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Connecting an NT30/30C to a CVM1/CV-Series Host Link Unit

S CVM1/CV-series Host Link Unit connector specifications
- Applicable Host Link Unit: CV500-LK201
Communications Port 1 (25-pin Connector)
Connector Pin Signal Direction

No. Input Output
8 Carrier detected CD (DCD) f
13 25 14 Optical connector +5V +5V f
20 Data terminal ready ER (DTR) f

5 9 9 Signal ground SG (GND) -- --
CVM1/CV-series Host Link Units have two types of connector, which must be wired differently.
Connect the cable shield to the connector cover and pin 1 at the Host Link Unit end of the cable only.
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Connector Connector
cover cover FG
SD 2 2 SD
RD 3 3 RD
RS-232C
interface
CS 5 5 CS
+5V 6 6 --
-- 7 7 SG
-- 8 8 --
SG 9 Shield -- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
20 ER
25-pin
connector

Connector Connector
cover cover FG
SD 2 2 SD
RD 3 3 RD
RS-232C
interface
CS 5 5 CS
+5V 6 6 --
-- 7 7 CD
-- 8 -- --
SG 9 9 SG
9-pin connector
Shield
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Connecting an NT30/30C to an SRM1, a CS1-series Serial Communications Unit, or a CPU Unit Other Than
a C-Series CjjH CPU Unit
S CS1-series CS1G/H, C-series C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H,
CVM1/CV-series (-EVV) CPU Unit, SRM1, CS1-series Serial Communications Unit 9-pin connector spec-
ifications
Applicable CPU Units, SRM1:
CPM1-10CDR-j CQM1-CPU21-E C200HS-CPU21-E C200HX-CPU34-(Z)E CS1G-CPU42(-V1)
CPM1-20CDR-j CQM1-CPU41-EV C200HS-CPU23-E C200HX-CPU44-(Z)E CS1G-CPU43(-V1)
1
CPM1-30CDR-j CQM1-CPU42-EV C200HS-CPU31-E C200HX-CPU54-(Z)E CS1G-CPU44(-V1)
1
CPM1-30CDR-j-V1 CQM1-CPU43-EV C200HS-CPU33-E C200HX-CPU64-(Z)E CS1G-CPU45(-V1)
1
CPM1A-10CDj-j CQM1-CPU44-EV C200HX-CPU65-(Z)E
1
CPM1A-20CDj-j C200HE-CPU32-(Z)E C200HX-CPU85-(Z)E CS1H-CPU63(-V1)
CPM1A-30CDj-j C200HE-CPU42-(Z)E CS1H-CPU64(-V1)
CPM1A-40CDj-j CV500-CPU01-EV1 CS1H-CPU65(-V1)
CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CS1H-CPU66(-V1)
CPM2A-30CDjj-j CQM1H-CPU11 C200HG-CPU33-(Z)E CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CS1H-CPU67(-V1)
CPM2A-40CDjj-j CQM1H-CPU21 C200HG-CPU43-(Z)E CVM1-CPU01-EVj
CPM2A-60CDjj-j CQM1H-CPU51 C200HG-CPU53-(Z)E CVM1-CPU11-EVj SRM1-C02-V2
CQM1H-CPU61 C200HG-CPU63-(Z)E CVM1-CPU21-EVj
CS1W-SCU21
The host link function incorporated in CV/CVM1 CPUs (with the exception of -EVV) cannot be used.
Refer to Section 2 Hardware Settings and Connections before connecting to the peripheral port of a CPM1,
CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1H, SRM1, or CS1G/H CPU Unit, and use the special Connecting Cables or Adapters.
1 6 Signal Direction
Connector
5 9
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Connector Connector
cover cover FG
SD 2 2 SD
RD 3 3 RD
RS-232C
interface
CS 5 5 CS
+5V 6 -- --
-- 7 -- --
-- 8 -- --
SG 9 9 SG
9-pin connector
Shield
Connecting an NT30/30C to an RS-232C/RS-422 Converter Unit (NT-AL001)

By connecting an RS-232C/RS-422 converter unit, transmission distance of 15 m or longer (max. 500 m) is reali-
zed. It is also possible to connect an RS-422A type NT30/NT30C to an RS-232C connector of a host.
S RS-232C type NT30/30C
NT-AL001
NT30/30C Host
RS-232C RS-422A
Max. 2 m Max. 500 m
S RS-422A type NT30/30C
NT-AL001
NT30/30C Host
RS-422A RS-232C
Max. 500 m Max. 2 m
Reference When connecting the C200HX/HG/HE to an RS-232C/RS-422 converter unit,

use the converter unit of lot No. 15YS or above.
A converter unit prior to lot No. 15YS cannot be used.
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S NT-AL001 RS-232C Connector Specifications (9-pin Type)

- Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the NT-AL001.
1 6
Connector cover Frame ground or earth FG -- --
5 9
6 +5V input +5V f
S NT-AL001 RS-422A Terminal Block Specifications
- Terminal block: RS-422A terminal block (M3 screws)

- Electrical characteristics: Complies with EIA RS-422A
- Signal direction: Signal input and output is relative to the NT-AL001.
Signal Direction
Terminal No.
No Signal Name Abbreviation
Input Output
8 Request to send (--) CSA f
7 Request to send (+) CSB f
6 Receive data (--) RDA f
5 Receive data (+) RDB f
4 Send data (--) SDA f
3 Send data (+) SDB f
2 Signal ground SG -- --
1 Function ground FG -- --
Note: Signals CSA and CSB are those for special applications.
- RS-232C type NT30/30C
NT30/30C NT-AL001 Host

RS-232C RS-422A
Terminal
Abbrev. Pin No. Pin No. Abbrev. Abbrev.
No. Signal Name
1 1 FG FG 1 Frame ground
SD 2 2 SD SG 2 Signal ground
RD 3 3 RD SDB 3 Receive data (+)

RS-422A RS-422A
RS-232C
interface
RS 4 4 RS RS-232C
interface
interface SDA 4 Receive data (--) interface
CS 5 5 CS RDB 5 Send data (+)
+5V 6 6 +5V RDA 6 Send data (--)
-- 7 7 DSR CSB 7 Shield

-- 8 8 ER CSA 8
SG 9 9 SG Terminal block
(9-pin) Shield (9-pin)
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- RS-422A type NT30/30C

NT30/30C NT-AL001 Host
RS-422A RS-232C
Abbrev. Pin No. Abbrev. Abbrev. Terminal Abbrev.
No.
SDA 1 FG FG 1 FG
RS-422A
Terminal
block
SDB 2 SG SG 2 SD
RDA 3 SDB RD 3 RD
RS-422A RS-232C
RDB 4 SDA interface RS-232C
interface
RS 4 RS interface
5 RDB CS 5 CS
Shield 6 RDA +5V 6 DSR
7 CSB DSR 7 ER
8 CSA ER 8 SG
Terminal block SG 9
(9-pin) Shield
Making the Cable

The procedure to make up the cable is described below.
Cable Preparation
The preparation of the cable differs according to whether or not the shield is to be connected to the FG.
S Cable with Shield Connected to FG
(1) Cut the cable to the required length.
(2) Remove the external vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade. Take care not to damage the shield-
ing underneath.
(3) Cut back the shield with scissors.
(4) Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire.
(5) Fold back the shield.
(6) Wrap aluminum foil tape around the folded-back shield.
(1)
(2)
40 (1.57) (RS-232C)
25 (1.00) (RS-422)
(3)
10(0.39)
(4)
5(0.19)
(5)
(6)
[Units: mm (in.)]
Aluminum foil tape
S Cable with Shield Not Connected to FG

(1) Cut the cable to the required length.
(2) Remove the external vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade. Take care not to damage the shield
underneath.
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(3) Cut back the shield with scissors.

(4) Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire.
(5) Wrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shield.
(1)
(2)
40 (1.57) (RS-232C)
25 (1.00) (RS-422A)
(3)
(4)
5(0.19)
(5)
[Units: mm (in.)] Vinyl tape
Soldering
(1) Slide heat-shrink tube over each wire.
(2) Pre-solder each wire and connector cable.
(3) Solder each wire to the connector terminal.
Soldering iron
Heat-shrink tube
(F, 1.5mm dia, l = 10mm)
(4) Push the heat-shrink tube over the soldered joint and heat the tube to shrink it in place.
Heat-shrink tube
Connector Cover Assembly

Assemble the connector covers as shown in the diagram below.
Aluminum foil tape

End connected to FG End not connected to FG
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Appendix F
Connecting Cable Specifications
Assembly of Connecting Cables

Wiring should be carried out in one of the following ways, depending on the type
of RS-232C connector.
25-pin Connector
SD 2 2 SD
RD 3 3 RD
4 4
Personal computer RS RS Connector for peripheral
5 5 devices on PT body
CS CS
SG 7 9 SG
FG 1 6 +5V
Shield
Use the following recommended products when making the connecting cable.
Name Model Remarks

Connector XM2A-2501 25-pin, Made by OMRON, for personal
computer
XM2A-0901 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for NT30/30C
body
Connector XM2S-2511 25-pin, Made by OMRON, for personal
co e
cover computer
XM2S-0911 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for NT30/30C
body
Cable AWG285P Multi-core shielded cable Made by
IFVV-SB Fujikura, Ltd.
CO-MA-VV-SB Multi-core shielded cable Made by
5P28AWG Hitachi, Ltd.
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Connecting Cable Specifications Appendix F
9-pin Connector
RD 2 2 SD
SD 3 3 RD
RS 7 4 RS
Personal computer
8 5 Connector for peripheral
CS CS devices on PT body
SG 5 9 SG
6 +5V
Shield
Use the following recommended products when making the connecting cable.
Name Model Remarks

Connector XM2D-0901 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for personal
computer
XM2A-0901 9-pin, Made by OMRON, for NT30/30C
body
Connector XM2S-0911 9-pin, Made by OMRON (Two)
cover
Cable AWG285P Multi-core shielded cable, Made by
IFVV-SB Fujikura, Ltd.
CO-MA-VV-SB Multi-core shielded cable, Made by
5P28AWG Hitachi, Ltd.
* At the computer end of the cable, use a connector cover that is appropriate for
the specifications of the screws on the computer connector.
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Appendix G
Connection Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link
Adapters
By using the RS-232C/RS422A Link Adapter (NT-AL001), RS-232C can be converted to RS-422A, and commu-
nications over a distance of up to 500 m is possible.
Connection is possible using the NT30/NT30Cs RS-232C connector or using the NT30/NT30s RS-422A terminal
block. The methods differ in the way shown below.
Connection Method
S NT30/NT30s RS-232C Connector
OMRON PC
RS-232C cable
(2 m max.)
NT-AL001
RS-232C/RS-422A
RS-422A cable Link Adapter
(500 m max.)
NT-AL001
RS-232C cable
RS-232C/RS-422A
(2 m max.)
Link Adapter
NT30/NT30C
S NT30/NT30s RS-422A Terminal Block
OMRON PC
RS-232C cable
(2 m max.)
RS-422A cable
(500 m max.)
NT-AL001
RS-232C/RS-422A
Link Adapter NT30/NT30C
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Connection Using RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapters Appendix G
Wiring
S RS-232C Cable Wiring
PT or PC NT-AL001
Abbreviation Pin number Pin number Abbreviation
Connector
2 SD
cover
3 RD
SD 2 4 RS RS-232C
RS-232C interface
interface RD 3 5 CS
RS 4 6 +5V
CS 5 9 SG
+5V 6 Connection not possible with
NT30/NT30C.
SG 9
Shield
S RS-422A Cable Wiring
NT-AL001 NT30/NT30C or NT-AL001

Abbreviation Pin number Abbreviation
Functional Functional
ground
1 ground
SDB 3 SDB RS-422A
RS-422A terminal
SDA 4 SDA block
RDB 5 RDB
RDA 6 RDA
Shield Connection not possible
with NT30/NT30C.
Switch Settings
S DIP Switch Setting for the RS-232C/RS-422A Link Adapter
S DIP Switch Setting for the NT30/NT30C
(Settings for other DIP switch pins will depend on other factors.)
Set the NT30/NT30Cs memory switches for RS-422A communications.
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Appendix H
Standard Models
Programmable Terminals (PTs)

Model Specification
NT30-ST131-E Monochrome display, ivory
NT30-ST131B-E Monochrome display, black
NT30C-ST141-E STN color display, ivory
NT30C-ST141B-E STN color display, black
Host Link Units

Model Specification Applicable PC
C120-LK201-V1 CPU-mounting Unit with RS-232C connector C-series
C1000H
C120-LK202-V1 CPU-mounting Unit with RS-422A connector
C2000
C200H-LK201-V1 Rack-mounting Unit with RS-232C connector for C200H C-series
C200HS
C200H-LK202-V1 Rack-mounting Unit with RS-422A connector for C200H
C20HX/HG/HE(-Z)
C500H-LK201-V1 Features a selectable RS-232C/RS-422A connector C-series
C500-LK203 Rack-mounting Unit for C500 C1000H
C2000H
C200-LK202-V1 Rack-mounting Unit with RS-422A connector for C200H
CV500-LK201 S Features an RS-232C connector and a selectable CVM1/CV-series
RS-232C/RS-422A connector CV500
S Rack-mounting Unit for CVM1/CV CV1000
CV2000
CVM1
Serial Communications Unit

CS1W-SCU21 Rack-mounting Unit with 2 RS-232C ports CS1-series
CS1G/H
CompoBus/S Master Control Unit

SRM1-C02-V2 S RS-232C port (When communicating via RS-422A, connect SRM1
the CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter to the peripheral port.)
S Supports Host Link, 1:1 NT Link, and 1:N NT Link
communications
CPU Units for Connection via Host Link

C20H/C28H/C40H/C60H Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C20H
C28H
C40H
C60H
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Standard Models Appendix H

CPM1-10CDR-j RS-232C adapter RS-422A adapter connected to the C-series
CPM1-20CDR-j peripheral port. CPM1
CPM1-30CDR-j
CPM1-30CDR-j-V1
CPM1A-10CDj-j
CPM1A-20CDj-j
CPM1A-30CDj-j
CPM1A-40CDj-j
CPM2A-30CDj-j Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
CPM2A-40CDj-j CPM2A
CPM2A-60CDj-j
CPM2C-10jjjjjj-j The communications connector contains the functionality of C-series
CPM2C-20jjjjjj-j both a peripheral port and an RS-232C port. (Both of these CPM2C
ports can be made available with the CPM2C-CN111
Connecting Cable. It can also be used just as a single
peripheral port or RS-232C port with the CS1W-CN114 or
CN-118 Connecting Cables respectively.)
CQM1-CPU21-E Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
CQM1-CPU41-EV1 CQM1
CQM1-CPU42-EV1
CQM1-CPU43-EV1
CQM1-CPU44-EV1
CQM1H-CPU11 Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
CQM1H-CPU21 (The CQM1H-CPU11 has only a peripheral port.) CQM1H
CQM1H-CPU51
CQM1H-CPU61
C200HS-CPU21-E Features a connector for RS-232C connections C200HS
C200HS-CPU23-E (selectable/9-pin)
C200HS-CPU31-E
C200HS-CPU33-E
C200HE-CPU32-(Z)E (*) Features a connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C200HE-CPU32-(Z)E (selectable/9-pin) C200HE(-Z)
C200HG-CPU33-(Z)E (*) Features a connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C200HG-CPU43-(Z)E (selectable/9-pin) C200HG(-Z)
C200HG-CPU53-(Z)E (*)
C200HG-CPU63-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU34-(Z)E (*) Features a connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C200HX-CPU44-(Z)E (selectable/9-pin) C200HX(-Z)
C200HX-CPU54-(Z)E (*)
C200HX-CPU65-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU85-(Z)E
CS1G-CPU42(-V1) Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections CS1-series
CS1G-CPU43(-V1) CS1G
CS1G-CPU44(-V1)
CS1G-CPU45(-V1)
CS1H-CPU63(-V1) Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections CS1-series
CS1H-CPU64(-V1) CS1H
CS1H-CPU65(-V1)
CS1H-CPU66(-V1)
CS1H-CPU67(-V1)
CV500-CPU01-EV1 Features a connector for RS-232C connections CVM1/CV-series
CV1000-CPU01-EV1 (selectable/9-pin) CV500
CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CV1000
CVM1-CPU01-EVj CV2000
CVM1-CPU11-EVj CVM1
CVM1-CPU21-EVj
Note For CPU Units marked (*), a communications port is required.
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CPU Units for Connection via NT Link

Name Model PC series
CPM1-10CDR-j RS-232C adapter RS-422A adapter connected to the C-series
CPM1-20CDR-j peripheral port. CPM1
CPM1-30CDR-j
CPM1-30CDR-j-V1
CPM1A-10CDj-j
CPM1A-20CDj-j
CPM1A-30CDj-j
CPM1A-40CDj-j
CPM2A-30CDjj-j Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
CPM2A-40CDjj-j CPM2A
CPM2A-60CDjj-j
CPM2C-10jjjjjj-j Connect to the RS-232C connector on the CPM2C-CN111 C-series
CPM2C-20jjjjjj-j Connecting Cable that is connected to the communications CPM2C
port on the CPU Unit.
CQM1-CPU41-E Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
CQM1-CPU42-EV1 CQM1
CQM1-CPU43-EV1
CQM1-CPU44-EV1
CQM1H-CPU21 Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C-series
CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H
CQM1H-CPU61
C200HS-CPU21-E Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections C200HS
C200HS-CPU23-E
C200HS-CPU31-E
C200HS-CPU33-E
C200HE-CPU32-(Z)E (*) Features a connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C200HE-CPU32-(Z)E (selectable/9-pin) C200HE(-Z)
C200HG-CPU33-(Z)E (*) Features a connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C200HG-CPU43-(Z)E (selectable/9-pin) C200HG(-Z)
C200HG-CPU53-(Z)E (*)
C200HG-CPU63-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU34-(Z)E (*) Features a connector for RS-232C connections C-series
C200HX-CPU44-(Z)E (selectable/9-pin) C200HX(-Z)
C200HX-CPU54-(Z)E (*)
C200HX-CPU64-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU65-(Z)E
C200HX-CPU85-(Z)E
CV500-CPU01-EV1 Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections CV500
CV1000-CPU01-EV1 CV1000
CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CV2000
CVM1-CPU01-EV2 Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections CVM1-series
CVM1-CPU11-EV2
CVM1-CPU21-EV2
Note For CPU Units marked (*), a communications port is required.
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RS-232C/RS-422C Link Adapter

Model Remarks
NT-AL001 Features a 9-pin connector for RS-232C connections and an 8-pin terminal block for RS-422A
connections.
RS-232C Adapter and RS-422A Adapter

Model Remarks
CPM1-CIF01 Connects the RS-232C port on the NT30/NT30C to the peripheral port on the CPM1.
CPM1-CIF11 Connects the RS-422A port on the NT30/NT30C to the peripheral port on the CPM1.
Related Products for PTs

Name Model Remarks
NT Support Tool NT-ZJ3MX1-EV3 Version 3.j
System Installer For Windows 95/98 on PC/AT or compatible computers.
3.5-inch FD
NT-ZJCMX1-EV3 Version 3.j
For Windows 95/98 on PC/AT or compatible computers.
CD-ROM
NT-ZJCMX1-EV4 Version 4.j
For Windows 95/98/NT4.0 on PC/AT or compatible computers.
CD-ROM
Options
p NT30-CFL01 Replaceable Backlight (NT30)
NT30C-CFL01 Replaceable Backlight (NT30C)
NT30-KBA01 Silicone rubber chemical-proof cover
NT30-KBA04 Reflection-suppressing protective sheets
C500-BAT08 Battery
* The DOS versions of the NT Support Tool (NT-ZA3PC/ZA3DV-Vj) and the System Installer (NT30-ZS3PC/
ZS3DV-V1) can also be used.
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Parts Used for Connection

Cables with Connectors
Model Cable Length Applicable Unit Communication Method

XW2Z-200S 2m Host Link Units with 25-pin
p Host Link
XW2Z-500S 5m connectors
XW2Z-200T 2m Host Link Units and CPU Units with Host Link,, NT Link
XW2Z-500T 5m 9 i connectors
9-pin
Connection Cables
Model Remarks
AWG285P Multicore cable, manufactured by Fujikura, Ltd.
IFVV-SB
CO-MA-VV-SB Multicore cable, manufactured by Hitachi Cable, Ltd.
5P28AWG
Applicable Connectors
Name Model Remark

Connector XM2A-2501 25-pin, manufactured by OMRON
XM2A-0901 9-pin (plug), manufactured by OMRON
DE-9P 9-pin, manufactured by JAE
Connector Cover XM2S-2511 25-pin, manufactured by OMRON
XM2S-0901 9-pin, manufactured by OMRON
DE-C1-J6 9-pin, manufactured by JAE
Printer Cable
Model Specification
NT-CNT121 Printer cable for half pitch (1.5 m), manufactured by OMRON
Connecting Cable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PCs
Model Specification
CS1W-CN118 Manufactured by OMRON. (CS1-series peripheral port D-SUB, 9-pin, female connector)
Connecting Cable for CPM2C Communications Port
Model Specification
CPM2C-CN111 Manufactured by OMRON. (CPM2C communications port D-SUB, 9-pin, female connector;
C-series peripheral port)
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Appendix I
Options
Replaceable Backlight ... NT30-CFL01 for NT30, NT30C-CFL01 for NT30C

This is a backlight for replacement purposes.
Note When disposing of a backlight that is no longer required, be sure to comply with any local restrictions that
apply to its disposal.
Protective Sheets ... NT30-KBA04

Stuck to the display to prevent it from being soiled. The entire sheet is colorless and transparent.
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Options Appendix I
Chemical-proof Cover ... NT30-KBA01

Covers the front of the terminal and protects against all kinds of chemical agents. The entire sheet is milky white
and is made of silicone rubber.
Request S The cover will not afford protection against some chemicals.
S Since the cover is milky white, it makes the display slightly less clear.
S This cover does not protect the connector between the NT30/30C and panel.
Battery ... C500-BAT08

This is a lithium battery used for memory backup.
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Appendix J
PC Memory Maps
OMRON C-Series Memory Map

Timer/
Area IR Area HR Area AR Area LR Area Counter DM Area
Area
Ladder type C20H
C28H
0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0511 0000 to 1999
C40H
C60H
C200HS
C200HE(-Z) 0000 to 6655
0000 to 0511 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0511
C200HG(-Z) 7000 to 9999
C200HZ(-Z)
C1000H 0000 to 4095
C2000(H)
0000 to 6655
CQM1 0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0511
0000 to 6655
CQM1H
(*)
CPM1 0000 to 1023
0000 to 0015 0000 to 0127
CPM1A 0000 to 0019 6144 to 6655
0000 to 0019 0000 to 0015
CPM2A 0200 to 0255
0000 to 0023 0000 to 0255 0000 to 6655
CPM2C
Flow type C1000HF 0000 to 0255 0000 to 0099 0000 to 0027 0000 to 0063 0000 to 0511 0000 to 4095
0000 to 0019 0000 to 2021
SRM1 0000 to 0019 0000 to 0015 0000 to 0015 0000 to 0127
0200 to 0255 6144 to 6655
* The area that can be used depends on the model of CPU Unit.
OMRON CV-Series Memory Map

Timer/Counter
Area CIO Area HR Area (*1) AR Area LR Area DM Area
Area
CV500
CVM1-CPU01 0000 to 2555 0000 to 0511 0000 to 0511 0000 to 8191
(-Vj)
CV1000
CVM1-CPU11
(-Vj) 0000 to 9999
0000 to 2555 0000 to 0511 0000 to 1023
CV2000 (*2)
CVM1-CPU21
(-Vj)
(*1) Included in the CIO area in the case of CVM1/CV-series PCs.
(*2) This is the area that can be used with an NT30/30C. The DM area itself occupies the range 00000 to 24575.
OMRON CS1-Series CS1G/H Memory Map
Timer/Counter
Area CIO Area HR Area (*2) AR Area LR Area DM Area
Area
CS1G 0000 to 2555 0000 to 0511 0000 to 1023 0000 to 9999
CS1H (*1) (*3) (*4) (*5)
(*1) This is the area that can be used with an NT30/30C. The CIO area itself occupies the range 00000 to 06655.
(*2) The HR area cannot be used from the NT30/NT30C.
(*3) This is the area that can be used with an NT30/30C. The AR area itself occupies the range 00000 to 00959.
(*4) This is the area that can be used with an NT30/30C. The Timer/Counter area itself occupies the range 00000 to
04095.
(*5) This is the area that can be used with an NT30/30C. The DM area itself occupies the range 00000 to 32767.
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Appendix K
Special Characters
English Character Codes

When using the terminal for the first time, the system program must be installed with pin 6 of SW2 ON to en-
able English language messages to use the following codes.
Example: Hex code is represented by 30, decimal code by 48, and character by 0.
30 0
48
Code 20 and 32 in the table represents a space, as indicated by SP.

Hex Digits 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9-
1st
2nd
-0 20 SP 30 0 40 @ 50 P 60 70 p 80 90
32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144
-1 21 ! 31 1 41 A 51 Q 61 a 71 q 81 91
33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145
-2 22 32 2 42 B 52 R 62 b 72 r 82 92
34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146
-3 23 # 33 3 43 C 53 S 63 c 73 s 83 93
35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147
-4 24 $ 34 4 44 D 54 T 64 d 74 t 84 94
36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148
-5 25 % 35 5 45 E 55 U 65 e 75 u 85 95
37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149
-6 26 & 36 6 46 F 56 V 66 f 76 v 86 96
38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150
-7 27 37 7 47 G 57 W 67 g 77 w 87 97
39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151
-8 28 ( 38 8 48 H 58 X 68 h 78 x 88 98
40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152
-9 29 ) 39 9 49 I 59 Y 69 i 79 y 89 99
41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153
-A 2A * 3A : 4A J 5A Z 6A j 7A z 8A 9A
42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154
-B 2B + 3B ; 4B K 5B [ 6B k 7B { 8B 9B
43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155
-C 2C , 3C < 4C L 5C \ 6C l 7C | 8C 9C
44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156
-D 2D - 3D = 4D M 5D ] 6D m 7D } 8D 9D
45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157
-E 2E . 3E > 4E N 5E ^ 6E n 7E ~ 8E 9E Pt
46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158
-F 2F / 3F ? 4F O 5F _ 6F o 7F 8F 9F
47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159
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Special Characters Appendix K
Hex Digits A- B- C- D- E- F-
1st
2nd
-0 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0
160 176 192 208 224 240
-1 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1
161 177 193 209 225 241
-2 A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F2
162 178 194 210 226 242
-3 A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3
163 179 195 211 227 243
-4 A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4
164 180 196 212 228 244
-5 A5 B5 C5 D5 E5 F5
165 181 197 213 229 245
-6 A6 a B6 C6 D6 E6 F6
166 182 198 214 230 246
-7 A7 o B7 C7 D7 E7 F7
167 183 199 215 231 247
-8 A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 F8 _
168 184 200 216 232 248
-9 A9 B9 C9 D9 E9 F9 .
169 185 201 217 233 249

-A AA BA CA DA EA FA 1
170 186 202 218 234 250
-B AB 1/ BB CB DB EB FB 1
2
171 187 203 219 235 251
-C AC 1/ BC CC DC EC FC 1
4
172 188 204 220 236 252
-D AD BD CD DD ED FD 1
173 189 205 221 237 253
-E AE BE CE DE EE FE 2
174 190 206 222 238 254
-F AF BF CF DF EF FF 3
175 191 207 223 239 255
1: Used as the prefix for library data codes (2 bytes).

2: Used as the prefix for image data codes (2 bytes).
3: Used as the prefix for mark data codes (2 bytes).
Note In order to input these characters using the support tool, enter the relevant character code with the nu-
meral keys while holding down the ALT key.
296
Index
A with 25-pin connector, 25, 281

with 9-pin connector, 26, 282
alarm history, displaying, 184 calendar, checking, 110
alarm list, 11 character string memory table, 11
allocated bits in bit memory table, 229 details, 136
displaying, 180 displaying contents, 201, 206
example, 231
setting the words, 203
using bit memory table, 230
allocations, bits and words, 9, 190 character string setting, 171
disabling character strings, 242
automatic reset function, 88 entering character strings, 172
functions, 171
notification to PC, 227
B specifications, 260
troubleshooting, 249
B7A Interface Units
characters
installation, 66
English character codes, 295
part names, 66
enlargement, 128
settings, 67
in character string memory table, 137
specifications, 65
smoothing, 128
B7A Units, 64 special, 295
operation, 185 types, 126
backlight cleaning, 255
attributes, 135
brightness, 256 clock function, 234
checking, 113 displaying date and time, 234
color, 135, 241 notification to PC, 238
replacing, 252, 291 setting date and time, 235
service life, 256
specifications, 258 communications
checking, 106
batteries
errors, 250
checking voltage, 111
functions, 130
errors, 250
settings, 262
model number, 253, 292
host communications method, 85
replacing, 253
specifications, 262
safety precautions, xv
specifications, 261 using direct connection, 8
bit memory table, 140 Communications Boards, connecting to, 47

allocated bits for alarm list, 229
comparison between NT30 and NT30C, 4
used to display alarm list, 230
used to switch screen display, 197 compatibility, 4
buzzer, 93, 134 CompoBus/S Master Control Units, models, 285
checking, 108
controlling, 240 connectors
specifications, 261 models, 289
specifications, 43, 271
control panel, 2
C COPY key function, 160
cables
cover, chemical-proof, 292
models, 289
parts required, 271 CPU Units
preparing, 271 connecting to, 33
procedure, 279 models, 285, 287
specifications, 281
wiring, 281 cursor moving key function, 160
297
Index
D display history recording, 100

external output, 187
I/O check, 103
data, sent to the PC, 9 input key, 159
dimensions, 263 numeral setting, 161
overview, 4
DIP switch settings pop-up window, 173
at startup, 74 resume, 96
details, 18 SCREEN PRINT key, 160
initializing screen data, 80 screen printing, 98, 241
precautions, xv, xvi screen saver, 95, 188
direct connection function, 8 smoothing, 128
stand alone, 157, 187
displays summary diagram, 5
capacity, 259
characters and figures, 126, 260
checking LCD display, 107
color, 124, 260
G
display panel, 258 graphics
elements, 10, 123, 259 attributes, 260
specifications, 260 color display, 129
flashing, 128, 130 filling, 129
graphics, 260 flashing, 130
history recording function, 100, 134 reverse, 130
image data, 127, 260 types of, 129, 260
initializing history, 82, 241 graphs
library data, 127, 260 bar graphs, 142
overview, 6 broken line, 148
protective sheets, 291 displaying, 6
reverse, 128, 130 trend graphs, 144
specifications, 258 troubleshooting, 248
transparent, 125 upgrading, 215
grounding, ground wire connection, 21
E H
enlargement hardware, faults, 248
of characters, 128 Host Link
of marks, 128 compatible PCs, 23, 40
specifications, 260 connecting to Communications Boards, 47
errors connecting to CPU Units
at startup, 249 CS1-series, 37
communications, 250 CVM1/CV-series, 46, 52
during operation, 250 connecting to Host Link Units, 28, 48
error messages, 249 C-series, 44
C120-LK201, 30, 51
external output function, 187 C120-LK202, 51
C200H-LK201, 28
C500-LK201, 29, 49
F C500-LK203, 30, 49
CK500-LK201, 51
CV500-LK201, 31
features, 4 CVM1/CV-series, 26, 45
filling, 129 connecting to PCs
via RS-232C, 23
functions via RS-422A, 40
character string setting, 171 connectors, specifications, 43
clock, 234 CPU Units, models, 285
communications, 130 Host Link Units, models, 285
controllable functions, 240 operations, 190
controlled by a PC, 9 selecting baud rates, 86
COPY key, 160 selecting communications ports, 87
cursor moving key, 160 Serial Communications Units, 32
direct connection, 8 models, 285
display history initialization, 82, 241 wiring, 43
298
Index
I--K memory switches

Memory Switch Menu, 84
overview, 83
I/O setting, 84
check function, 103 used to set communications, 83
expanded, 64, 258
memory tables
image data allocated words, 205
description, 126 bit, 140
difference with library data, 127 character string, 136
indicators copying entries, 212
checking, 109 details, 201
display specifications, 258 display, 205
initializing, 81
initialization numeral, 138, 161
errors, 250
of display history data memory, 82 menu tree, 76
of memory tables, 81 messages, 2
of NT30/30C memory, 78
models
of screen data, 79
batteries, 253, 292
input key function, 159 cables, 289
chemical-proof cover, 292
inspection, 255
CompoBus/S Master Control Units, 285
installation, 19 connectors, 289
precautions, 19 CPU Units for Host Link, 285
key press sound CPU Units for NT Link, 287
Host Link Units, 285
selecting, 188
Programmable Terminals (PTs), 285
setting, 92
protective sheets for displays, 291
Serial Communications Units, 285
L monitoring, production line status, 2
ladder program, precautions, xvi

lamps, 10, 151
N
attributes, 151 NT Link, 9
displaying, 216 compatible PCs, 56
image library lamp function, 153 connecting to a PC via, 56
image/library data, 217 CPU Units, models, 287
normal lamps, 151 operations, 190
turning ON and OFF, 216 specifications, communications, 262
library data numeral memory table, 10, 161
description, 127 details, 138
difference from image data, 127 displaying contents, 203, 206
setting the words, 205
Link Adapters, 265, 283 troubleshooting, 249
models, 288
numeral setting
load local 1 (keyboard) attribute, 135 details, 161
disabling numeral strings, 242
entering numeric values, 167, 169
M functions, 161
items to be set, 170
maintenance, 252 notification to PC, 224
functions, 261 numeric keys, 162
thumbwheels, 163
manuals, related, 14 troubleshooting, 249
marks types, 162
description, 126 numeral setting screen, 135
enlargement, 128
numeric keys, 162
errors, 249
allocation, 165
memory assigned to input terminals, 187
errors, 249 creating, 164
initializing, 78 entering numeric values, 167
PC memory maps, 293 using settings, 165
299
Index
O R
operation panel, installation to, 19 resume function, 96
RS-232C
operations connecting to PCs, 23
internal processing, 267 specifications, communications, 262
event processing, 269
periodic processing, 267 RS-422A
operating environment, 257 connecting to PCs, 40
operation modes, 75 specifications
overview, 2 communications, 262
PC data exchange, 3 terminal block, 43
procedure before operation, 13
screen display, 3
with System Menu, 77 S
safety precautions, xv
screen data
P confirming, 100
creating, 116
parts errors, 249, 250
initializing, 79, 250
description of, 16
registering, 89
required for Host Link connection, 42
transmitting, 122
PC memory maps, 293 SCREEN PRINT key function, 160
PC switch settings, 27, 48 screen printing function, 98, 241
RS-232C, 59 specifications, 261
RS-422A, 61
screen saver function, 95, 188
pop-up window function, 173 screens
display elements, 175 attributes, 134, 259
opening and closing windows, 176 classification, 131
temporary input fields, 177 composition, 123
window screens, 175 consecutive, 132133, 259
currently displayed, 199
power supply display elements, 123
connection, 20 history display, 259
precautions, xvi management, 123
specifications, 257 normal, 132, 259
voltage, 255 number of, 259
overlapping, 132, 259
precautions, xiii
registered numbers, 259
general, xiv
registration, 259
safety, xv
saving, 95, 188, 259
printers special screen numbers, 124
checking, 112 switching, 133
connecting, 63 using bit memory table, 197
using PT Status Control Area, 195
Programmable Terminals (PTs) types, 259
models, 285 window, 259
related products, 288 Serial Communications Units, 32
setting status, checking the, 114 models, 285
PT status smoothing, 128, 260
accessing, 244
specifications
notification, 194, 244
B7A Interface Units, 65
reading, 245
backlight, 258
PT Status Control Area, 12 batteries, 261
used to control NT30/30C status, 239 cables, 281
used to switch screen display, 195 communications, 262
connectors, 271
PT Status Notify Area, 12, 198 display, 258, 260
300
Index
general, 257
performance, 258 T--W
touch switches, 258
stand alone function, 157, 187
thumbwheels, 163
standard models, 285
entering numeric values, 169
startup using settings, 169
DIP switch settings, 74
procedure, 13
time, checking, 110
starting operation, 91
status
touch switches, 10
accessing, 244
control, 191, 239 attributes, 156
notifying PC, 244 checking, 105
reading, 245 details, 154
Support Tool, connecting to, 21 displaying, 6, 218
functions, 155
system configuration, 7
notifying PC of status, 220
system keypad, 135 precautions, xvi
system maintenance, 100 specifications, 258
status, 220
System Menu
displaying, 77 used as control panel, 2
functions of items, 78 used to switch screens, 133
initializing screen data, 79
installation, 74 troubleshooting, 247
menu tree, 76
operation flow, 74
operation details, 77 weight, 257
selecting menu items, 77
system program windows, opening and closing, 176, 241242
errors, 250
installation, 22 wiring
system settings connector cables, 281
changing, 75 for OMRON Units, 271
details, 92 Host Link connections, 43
301
Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual.
Cat. No. V034-E1-5
Revision code
The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the
previous version.
Revision code Date Revised content

1 September 1995 Original production
2 May 1996 Addition of notes on safety
3 August 1996 Revisions associated with model change
P.21
Correction of DIP switch description
P.20
Changes associated with modifications to screens
P.69, P.73, P.74, P.75, P.76, P.77, P.78, P.79, P.80, P.81, P.82,
P.83, P.84, P.91, P.93, P.95, P.96, P.98, P.103, P.105, P.106,
P.107, P.108, P.109, P.110, P.111, P.112, P.113, P.114, P.115
Review of reference manuals, reference pages, and index
viii, P.12, P.15, P.16, P.26, P.36, P.85, P.89, P.90, P.92, P.111,
P.118, P.135, P.161, P.174, P.193, P.199, P.206, P.207, P.209,
P.221, P.222, P.231, P.242, P.245, P.253, P.263, P.264, P.269,
P.288, P.313, P.314, P.315, P.316, P.317, P.318, P.319, P.320
4 January 1998 Addition of C200HX/HG/HE, CPM1 and SRM1
Correction of safety precautions
Changes of RS-232C wiring
5 January 2001 Addition of CS1 Series.
Overall correction and unification of terminology.
Partial rewrite for clarification.
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Reference Indicates supplementary information on related topics that may be of interest to

Purpose Name Contents Cat. No.

S When disposing of an NT that is no longer required, be sure to comply with all

! WARNING It is extremely important that Programmable Terminals and related devices be

S Never attempt repairs, modification or disassembly. You could sustain an elec-

S Carefully check wiring before switching ON the power.

S Do not apply an AC power supply across the power supply terminals.

S Use a DC power supply with a low voltage fluctuation.

1-1 Role and Operation of NT30/30C

1-1-1 Operation of an NT30/30C at an FA Production Site

Production Control 1994/1/25

Product NT30 NT30C

Todays target 560 units 441 units

Current Production 305 units 275 units

% achieved 54.5 % 63.0 %

1-1-2 Operations of NT30/30C

The screen data designated by

Host Link, NT Link PC

Create screen data.

When using RS-232C to connect to the

1-2 Functions of NT30/30C

Slim body (50 mm or less in the panel).

Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment

Wide angle of visibility, 35_

1-2-2 Comparison between NT30 and NT30C

Function NT30 NT30C

1-2-3 Principal Functions of NT30/30C

Data Displays Data Output

Bar graph 30%

Stage 1 Check 1 Stage 2 Check 2 Lamps

Characters (Character String Memory Table)

Numeric Values (Numeral Memory Table)

1-3 System Configuration

NT-series Support Tool

NT30/30C Computer (NT-series Support Tool)

1-4 Communications Using the Direct Connection Function

1-4-1 Direct Connection Function

A direct connection enables reading the data to be displayed on the NT30/30C

Features of the NT Link

1-4-3 Functions of the Allocated Bits and Words

S Controlling the NT30/30C by a PC

The following NT30/30C functions can be controlled by a PC.

Screens: Display of designated screens, confirmation

Memory tables: Writing to a memory table entry, copying from

Lamps and touch switches: Display instructions, confirmation of display

System control: Buzzer ON/OFF, display/no display status,

S Notifying from the NT30/30C to a PC

Allocated to: Bits

Lamp #2 (IR/CIO 000101)

The PCs bit status can be displayed by lamps on the NT30/30C.

S Touch Switches (page 154)

Allocated to: Bits

Touch switch #12

S Numeral Memory Table (page 138)

Allocated to: Words

Numeral memory table entry 150 (IR/CIO 0005)

S Character String Memory Table (page 136)