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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.

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Omron NT31 NT31C manual Precautions

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Setup Manual NT31and NT31C Programmable Terminals Page Omron Product References Page Table of Contents Index 285 Revision History 289 About this Manual Connecting to Controllers Not Made by Omron Connecting and Setting Up the Programmable TerminalProgrammable Terminal Functions and Operation Precautions Safety Conventions andtheir Meanings General PrecautionsSafety Precautions Intended Audience Xiii Section Operation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production Site Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31CProduction Line Status Monitoring Receives Data from a Host Sends Data to a Host Operations of the NT31/NT31CDisplays Screens Screen Data Downsized Body FeaturesFunctions of the NT31/NT31C Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment Comparison between NT31 and NT31C Function NT31 Additional Functions of the V2 Versions NT-ZJCAT1-EV4 Comparison between NT30/NT30C and NT31/NT31CNT30/NT30C NT31/NT31C NT-ZS3AT-EV1 Functions of the NT31/NT31C Functions relating to data display Principal Functions of NT31/NT31CFollowing are the principal functions of the NT31/NT31C Functions relating to data output Functions relating to communication Functions relating to data inputFunctions relating to the system Fixed Displays DisplaysTen directly onto the screen Normal Standard Lamps Touch SwitchesLamps Image Library Lamps Character string setting input field Bar Graphs Thumbwheel SwitchesGraphs Analog Meters Alarm History Alarm List/HistoryAlarm List Recipe System Configuration Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected Communications with the Host Connecting to the HostDirect Connection Function Features of the Direct Connection Function Host Link NT Link Section Connecting to other Companies’ PCs Communications Using Memory LinksMemory Link Comparison between Direct Connection and Memory Link Memory Link Online Transfer Function Before Operating Device or Software Manual Title Number W262-E1-j Preparing for Connection NT31/NT31C Communication Ports and Communication Methods Method for Connection to the HostCommunication Methods That Can Be Used with the Host NT31/NT31C and the host are indicated in the table below Combinations of Communication Method and Connection MethodLink 1N connection via a convertor unit Usable CommunicationConnection via a convertor unit RS-485 Direct 11 connection Reference The NT31/NT31C comes in two body colors Names and Functions of PartsFront View Body Color Rear View Hardware Settings and Connections Installation Environment InstallationInstallation in the Operation Panel Applicable power supply specifications are as follows Power Supply ConnectionPower Supply Parts Used for Connection Grounding Fig. a Recommended Connector Cable Connecting to the Support ToolCommunication Conditions Connection Method Connecting a PrinterRecommended Printers Settings at the NT31/NT31C Connecting a Bar Code ReaderSetting a Bar Code Reader Possible Settings Default Setting Data Format Settings at the Bar Code ReaderPossible Settings About RS/CS Control PT Model System Program Function of Memory Unit Using a Memory Unit -VjVersionsSystem programs can be transmitted using Without V j Installation Method Method of Use Below SW1 DIP Switch FunctionsSW2 Method of Execution Section Section If screen data is selected Errors When Using a Memory UnitSource Destination Error Probable Cause Remedial Action Using a Memory Unit Versions without the -VjSuffix Switch Function SW2-3 On Bank OFF Bank SW1 Current PT Screen Data Current Memory Unit Screen Data Section Connecting to the Host from the RS-232C Port Compatible Host Units Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the HostHost Types and Settings Communication Board CPM1 Setting the Rear Switches Settings at the HostSettings not shown here may be necessary Switch Setting CTS 5V supply CPU Bus Unit Settings Setting at Host Set the unit number to 0 through F so Allocation DM area CH Writing Value Settings Port Allocation DM Area Settings for CPUPC Setup CV500-CPU01-EV1/CV1000-CPU01-EV1/CV2000-CPU01-EV1 PC model Connection method PC Setup Area Settings Word # Writing Value Settings Port connecting to PT PC Setup Connecting to a CPM2CC200HX/HG/HE-ZE Serial Communications Board port B Setting the Switches of a CPM2C Setting the Switches of a CPM2ASetting the Switches on an RS-232C Adapter When using the peripheral port of CS1G/H Allocation DM Area Settings for CPU Unit Connecting to CS1-series Serial Communications BoardWhen Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host Units Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the HostSection Host Model Setting methods for each unit are as followsCPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, SRM1 PC Setup area data memory effective C200HX/HG/HE-ZE CQM1 CQM1H Connecting to CVM1/CV Series -EVj Set the DIP switches on the front panel as follows CS1G Using the NT Link 1N Method Compatible Host UnitsSettings required for each Unit are described below CS1H Writing Setting Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE-ZEConnecting to CS1-series CPU Units Port Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communications Board CPU Allocation DM Area Settings Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communication Unit CS1 series backplane mounted type CS1W-SCU21 Connecting CS1-series CPU Units CS1 series CPU type CS1G/H-CPUjj-EV1 Connecting to a CS1 Series Serial Communication Unit Connecting to a CS1 Series Serial Communications BoardAllocation DM area CH Writing Settings Port Value When Using the Memory Link Method Setting the Front Switches Settings at the host Connector Connecting Directly between RS-232C PortsName Model Remarks Delivered with Model Cable Length Connector Specification Serial Port B Wiring for Other ConnectionsSerial Port a CS1G-CPU42-EV1 CS1G-CPU43-EV1 CVM1-CPU11-EV2 Wiring for a Memory Link Connection NT31/NT31C PC Host link unit NT31/NT31C PC Host link unit 114 1325 Connecting to the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port Type of Host and Settings Method Reference Settings at RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit NT-AL001 Sysmac Connecting an NT31/NT31C and NT-AL001 RS-422A Connecting an NT31/NT31C and NT-AL001 RS-485 Wiring for Connections Other Than Memory Link Connecting an NT-AL001 and HostWiring When Connecting a Host Link Unit 25-pin Applicable units CV500-LK201 communication port CV500-CPU01-EV1 CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU21-EV2 CS1G/H C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Connecting an NT31/NT31C NT-AL001 RS-422A Connecting an NT31/NT31C NT-AL001 RS-485 Pin type Shielding wire NT31/NT31C side Connection between NT31/NT31C Units RS-422A Connection between NT31/NT31C Units RS-485 Recommended Connectors, Cables, and Crimp Terminals Connectors and Cables Recommended for RS-232C Cables with Connectors Made by Omron Made by JAE Name Model Maker Remarks TKVVBS4P-03 Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port Pin Nos Function When Using the Host Link Method Compatible Host Units Standard or high-speed of type RS-485 Before making a connection Below 103 104 C1000H/C2000H rack-mounting type C500-LK203 106 Connecting to a CPU Unit CVM1/CV-series -EVj CPUs When connecting to a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE or CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C C200HX/HG/HE-ZE, CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1H, or SRM1 When using a CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, SRM1 Setup areaWhen using a CQM1H Setting Switches on a CQM1H Serial Communications Board Setting Switches on a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Communications BoardSetting the Switches on an RS-422A Adapter CVM1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU11-EV2 Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host UnitsCVM1-CPU21-EV2 Host Model Word # Writing Value Setting NT Link 1N Function Communication board Series C200HX/HG/HE-ZE and CQM1HCS1 CS1G Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communication Board Connection to Word # 115 Allocation DM area Writing Settings Port Value Direct Connection between RS-422A Ports at Both Units Connecting an NT31/NT31C and Host RS-422AApplicable units C200H-LK202-V1 3G2A5-LK201-EV1 C500-LK203 3G2A6-LK202-EV1 Wiring When Connecting a CVM1/CV-series CPU C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE CQM1H-CPU51CQM1H-CPU61 120 Connecting an NT31/NT31C and Host Direct Connection between RS-485 Ports at Both Units 4 1N Connection among RS-422A Ports Reference Connecting between NT31/NT31C Units Connecting an NT31/NT31C and a Host 124 5 1N Connection among RS-485 Ports 126 Recommended Connectors, Cables and Crimp Terminals Connectors and Cables Recommended for RS-422A/485 128 129 System Menu Operation 132 Changing the system program System Menu Operation FlowCreate the Screen Data Starting the NT31/NT31C Operation at Startup Operation Modes and the System Menu Relationships among Modes Menu Item Function CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, C200HX/HG Switch Menu Menu Tree Operations with the System Menu Reference Calling the System Installer ModePressing a Touch Switch That Displays The System Menu Touching The Corners of The Touch Panel Switching from the System Menu to the RUN Mode Maintenance Mode in the System MenuPress Maintenance Mode Panel size 7.2 mm Memory Initialization Clearing Screen Data Memory Initialization Initializing Display History Record Data Select Maintenance Mode System Menu shown below Initializing Alarm History Record Data Initializing the Recipe Tables 146 Initializing the Memory Tables 148 Initializing the Memory Switches OFF Operations in the System Installer ModeMemory Switch Status ESC/P Setting the Display Language in the System Installer Mode Clearing/Installing the System Program 152 Disabling/enabling System Menu Display Changing the System SettingsDisabling/enabling Writing to The Screen Data Memory 154 Transmitting the Screen Data Precautions to Be Observed When Transmitting Screen Data Select Transmit Mode About Communication Conditions Communication Condition Settings for The NT link 11 Method Port Communication Method/Communication Type SettingsCommunication Condition Settings for The Host Link Method Communication Conditions Settings for The NT Link 1N Method 159 Setting the Host Link Method 161 Setting the NT Link 11 Method Setting the NT Link 1N Method Standard/High-speed 164 Setting the Memory Link Method 166 Setting the Communication Type for Serial Port B Memory Switch Setting Screens System SettingsStarting Operation Four memory switch setting screens are shown below Setting the Start-up Wait TimeMemory Switch Settings Setting the Key Press Sound Setting the Buzzer Sound OFF Setting the Printer Controller 173 Setting the Print Method NT31C Only Setting Screen Saver Movement 176 Setting the Screen Saver Start-up Time 178 Setting the History Display Method 180 Setting the Resume Function 182 Setting the Automatic Reset Function 184 Setting the Time-out Interval Setting the Retry Count 187 Setting Communication Conditions and Setting Method Setting the Bar Code Reader Input FunctionCommunication Condition Settings for Bar Code Readers Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch 189 190 Setting from the System Menu System Maintenance11-1 I/O Settings Setting Using Special Screen During PT Operation System Maintenance 193 194 Displaying/Setting the Calendar and Clock 196 Display Contents of The First Screen Checking the PT Setting StatusScreen Configuration and Display Contents Display Contents of The Second Screen Displaying and Printing the Display History Record Display Method 199 Example Displaying and Printing the Alarm History RecordExample Print-out Sort by occurrence, from oldest record 201 Sort by occurrence method, from oldest record Setting Item Function OptionsChecking Screen Data Specifying The Display Method Operations On The Screen Data Check Screen Displaying the Screen Data Check Screen Checking the Buzzer Device CheckCheck if the buzzer sounds correctly 206 207 Checking the LCD Screen Display Check if the screen data memory is functioning normally Checking the BacklightScreen Data Memory Check 210 211 Checking Touch Switches 213 Checking the Battery Voltage Checking Interfaces Checking Communication with the Support Tool For Host Link Checking Communication at Serial PortsCheck Screen For NT Link 11 or 1N For Memory Link For a Bar Code Reader Check Method Checking Communication with a Printer Programming Console Function Usable Systems Commu Nication Applicable PCs Connected Port Method Type Adapter or CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter CQM1, CQM1H, C200HX/HG/HE-ZE, or SRM1CPM1 or CPM2A Adapter 224 During Lock on Key Operations Mode Selection Keys, Mode Lock KeyDuring Lock OFF Programming Console Keyboard 226 Device Monitor Function CQM1H-CPU21 Compatible SystemsCommunications PC model Method CQM1H-CPU51 Adapter, or a CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter Is exactly the same as for the 1N NT Link Version Display Troubleshooting and Maintenance NT31/NT31C Symptoms Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMessage is displayed Programming Console Function, Omron To the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port Displaying the memory Maintenance Mode Responding to Displayed Error MessagesErrors Occurring at Start of Operation and Their Remedies Message Cause Remedy Tool. System Menu Operation Menu Is connected to PLC Errors Occurring during Operation and Their RemediesProgramming Console Does not RUN. It can be caused Program -5-2 Clearing/Installing the System Case Communication Errors and Their Remedies Errors in the System Installer Mode and Their RemediesOperation When a Communication Error Occurs Send Errors Parity error at serial port aProbable Causes and Remedies Receive Errors Error Details Displayed Probable Cause Remedy Spare PT Maintenance of the NT31/NT31CBacklight Replacing the Backlight Replaceable Backlight Model Guide to Backlight ReplacementProcedure NT31C-CFL01 for both NT31 and NT31C Fit the cover and secure it with the screw Guide to Replacement Replacing the BatteryBattery Type Battery Replacement Method Inspection Method Inspection and CleaningCleaning Method Items Required for The Inspection Points Inspected Point Inspection Details Criterion Inspected Instrument General Specifications SpecificationsSpecification Display Specifications Performance SpecificationsPanel Specifications Specifications External Interface SpecificationsSpecial Features Programming Environment Appendix a For a Host Link , RS-422A Type Communications SpecificationsFor a Host Link , RS-232C Type For an NT Link , 11, RS-232C Type For an NT Link , 1N, RS-422A/485 Type For an NT Link , 11, RS-422A TypeFor an NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type For a High-speed NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type For a Bar Code Reader For a Memory Link , RS-232C TypeFor a Memory Link , RS-422A Type RS-232C Max m RS-422A Max. total length 500 m Dimensions Body Mounting Dimensions Cable Connection Dimensions with NT-MF261 Methods for Mounting and Removal Using an RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit DimensionsMounting to a DIN Rail Removal from a DIN Rail Mounting to an Operation Panel Communications Specifications RS-232C Interface General SpecificationsRS-422A/485 Interface DIP Switch Settings OFF Pin Arrangement RS-232C ConnectorRS-422A/485 Terminal Block Block Diagram Appendix D Transporting and Storing the NT31/NT31C Making the Cable Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FGCable with Shielding Wire Not Connected to FG Cable Preparation Assemble the connector hood as shown below Hood AssemblyWrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shielding wire Soldering Pin Connector Making the Cable for Connecting a PCAssembly of Connecting Cables Name Model Remarks Connector and Related Parts Wiring MethodMaking the Cable for Connection to a Bar Code Reader Appendix H Making the Cable for Connection to a Printer Relationship between System Program Hardware Limitations of System Program/PT Combinations Appendix Combining a -V1 Version and -V2 Version CompoBus/S Master Control Unit Model List PTsHost Link Units Communications Unit CQM1H CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61 CPU Units for Connection via a 11 NT LinkCQM1-CPU21-E C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE CPM2C CQM1-CPU41-EV1 CPU Units for Connection via a 1N NT LinkCQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61 RS-232C Adaptor, RS-422A Adaptor CPU Units for Connection via a High-speed NT Link 1NRS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit Related Parts and Equipment for PT Applicable Connectors Cables with Connectors for PT ↔ PC/NT-AL001-ECables with Connectors Connection Cable Printer Cable Connecting Cable for the CPM2C Communications ConnectorCable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PC Protective Sheet ... NT30-KBA04 Used for Both NT31/NT31C This is a backlight CFL unit for replacement purposesOption List Chemical-resistant Cover ... NT30-KBA01 Memory Unit ... NT-MF261 Replacement Battery .. G2A9-BAT08This is a lithium battery used for memory backup Protects against Does not protect against Numbers Index 287 288 Revision code Date Revised content Revision History Omron Corporation Regional Headquarters Authorized Distributor Cat. No. V062-E1-02 NT31, NT31C Programmable Terminals