Omron NT20M, NT600M manual Terminology and NT-series Manuals, Using Older Models, Abbreviations

Using Older ModelsSection 1-2

1-1	Terminology and NT-series Manuals
		Names of items in this manual related to the NT Series of Programmable Ter-
		minals and SYSMAC C-series Programmable Controllers are defined next.
Abbreviations		The following abbreviations are used in the text.
Abbreviation		Term	Meaning
PT		Programmable Terminal	Refers to an OMRON NT-series Programmable Terminal.
PC		Programmable	Refers to an OMRON SYSMAC C-series or CV-series Programmable
		Controller	Controller, or programmable controllers manufactured by other companies.
I/F		interface	A communications device that connects the Programmable Terminal with
			peripheral devices.
I/O		input/output	Refers to PT and PC inputs and outputs.

SYSMAC Terminology

Terminology

Explanation

SYSMAC	A generic name for OMRON's Programmable Controllers.
Host Link System	A system employing SYSMAC C-series Host Link Units used to create a communications bus
(SYSMAC WAY)	between PCs, between PCs and PTs, etc.
SYSMAC BUS	A remote I/O network created between SYSMAC C-series PCs and input/output devices.

Reference Manuals	The NT20M/NT2000M Series and NT600M Series are covered in the six
	manuals described below. Actual manual numbers also include suffixes indi-
	cating the version of the manual.
Name of Manual	Contents	Manual No.
NT20M/NT2000M Operation	This manual provides specifications, functions, and operating	V001
Manual	instructions for the NT20M and NT2000M Programmable Terminals.
NT600M Operation Manual	This manual provides specifications, functions, and operating	V002
	instructions for NT600M Programmable Terminals.
NT-series Host Interface Unit	This manual covers the commands, controls, and communications	V003
Operation Manual	specifications for operating the NT20M and the NT600M. Refer to
	this manual when programming host computer communications.
NT20M/NT600M Support Tool	This manual covers methods for creating screens, including screen	V004
Operation Manual	data preparation, switches, lights, and alarms.
NT-series Host Interface Unit	This manual covers the Direct Connection feature which has been	V015
Direct Operation Manual	added to the Host Interface Unit.
NT-series RS-232C/RS-422	This manual covers the commands, controls, and communications	V016
Interface Unit Operation Manual	specifications for operating the NT20M and the NT600M with the
	RS-232C/RS-422 Interface Unit. Refer to this manual when
	programming host computer communications.

1-2 Using Older Models

The NT Series of Programmable Terminals is constantly being improved to better serve the needs of our customers. This manual describes features available for the newest PTs. Not all of these features are available with pre- vious versions of the Host Interface Units and System ROM, as shown in the following table. Refer to your PT's operation manuals for details on limitations when using older models.

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