Connecting an NT31/NT31C NT-AL001 RS-485 | Omron NT31 NT31C manual

Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port

Section 5-1

Connecting an

NT31/NT31C and

NT-AL001 (RS-485)

The relay terminal board is not included in the figure below. Insert a relay termi- nal board so as to achieve the wiring configuration indicated below.

NT31/NT31C

NT-AL001

Host

RS-485

114

1325

NT31/NT31C side
	Abbreviation	Pin number	Shielding wire
	FG	Connector	Shielding wire
	FG	hood
		hood
	−	1
RS-232C/	SD	2
422A/485	RD	3
connector	RD	3
connector
	RS	4
	CS	5
	−	6
	SG	7
	−	8	NT-AL001 side
	TRM	9	Pin number	Abbreviation
	RDB (+)	10	6	RDA
	SDB (+)	11	5	RDB	RS-422A
	−	12	4	SDA	terminal
	−	12	4	SDA	block
					block
	−	13	3	SDB
	−	14	1	Functional
			1	ground
	SDA (−)	15
	RDA (−)	16
	−
	−	−
	RSB (+)	23
	RSA (−)	24
	−	25

(25-pin type)

Next PT

7

5

3

1

8

6

4

2

In order to avoid an FG ground loop, do not make the connections between the functional ground of the NT-AL001 and the shielding.

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Omron NT31 NT31C manual Connecting an NT31/NT31C NT-AL001 RS-485

Contents

Setup Manual NT31and NT31C Programmable Terminals Page Omron Product References Page Table of Contents Index 285 Revision History 289 About this Manual Connecting and Setting Up the Programmable Terminal Connecting to Controllers Not Made by OmronProgrammable Terminal Functions and Operation Precautions Safety Precautions General PrecautionsSafety Conventions andtheir Meanings Intended Audience Xiii Section Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C Operation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production SiteProduction Line Status Monitoring Displays Screens Operations of the NT31/NT31CReceives Data from a Host Sends Data to a Host Screen Data Functions of the NT31/NT31C FeaturesDownsized Body Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment Function NT31 Comparison between NT31 and NT31C Additional Functions of the V2 Versions NT30/NT30C NT31/NT31C Comparison between NT30/NT30C and NT31/NT31CNT-ZJCAT1-EV4 NT-ZS3AT-EV1 Functions of the NT31/NT31C Following are the principal functions of the NT31/NT31C Principal Functions of NT31/NT31CFunctions relating to data display Functions relating to data output Functions relating to data input Functions relating to communicationFunctions relating to the system Displays Fixed DisplaysTen directly onto the screen Lamps Touch SwitchesNormal Standard Lamps Image Library Lamps Character string setting input field Graphs Thumbwheel SwitchesBar Graphs Analog Meters Alarm List Alarm List/HistoryAlarm History Recipe Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected System Configuration Connecting to the Host Communications with the HostDirect Connection Function Host Link NT Link Features of the Direct Connection Function Section Communications Using Memory Links Connecting to other Companies’ PCsMemory Link Memory Link Online Transfer Function Comparison between Direct Connection and Memory Link Device or Software Manual Title Number Before Operating W262-E1-j Preparing for Connection Method for Connection to the Host NT31/NT31C Communication Ports and Communication MethodsCommunication Methods That Can Be Used with the Host Combinations of Communication Method and Connection Method NT31/NT31C and the host are indicated in the table belowLink Connection via a convertor unit Usable Communication1N connection via a convertor unit RS-485 Direct 11 connection Front View Names and Functions of PartsReference The NT31/NT31C comes in two body colors Body Color Rear View Hardware Settings and Connections Installation Installation EnvironmentInstallation in the Operation Panel Power Supply Power Supply ConnectionApplicable power supply specifications are as follows Parts Used for Connection Fig. a Grounding Connecting to the Support Tool Recommended Connector CableCommunication Conditions Connecting a Printer Connection MethodRecommended Printers Setting a Bar Code Reader Connecting a Bar Code ReaderSettings at the NT31/NT31C Possible Settings Default Setting Possible Settings Settings at the Bar Code ReaderData Format About RS/CS Control System programs can be transmitted using Using a Memory Unit -VjVersionsPT Model System Program Function of Memory Unit Without V j Method of Use Installation Method DIP Switch Functions Below SW1SW2 Method of Execution Section Section Errors When Using a Memory Unit If screen data is selectedSource Destination Error Probable Cause Remedial Action Using a Memory Unit Versions without the -VjSuffix Switch Function SW2-3 On Bank OFF Bank SW1 Current Memory Unit Screen Data Current PT Screen Data Section Connecting to the Host from the RS-232C Port Host Types and Settings Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the HostCompatible Host Units Communication Board CPM1 Settings not shown here may be necessary Settings at the HostSetting the Rear Switches Switch Setting CTS 5V supply Setting at Host CPU Bus Unit Settings Set the unit number to 0 through F so PC Setup Allocation DM Area Settings for CPUAllocation DM area CH Writing Value Settings Port CV500-CPU01-EV1/CV1000-CPU01-EV1/CV2000-CPU01-EV1 PC model Connection method Word # Writing Value Settings PC Setup Area Settings Connecting to a CPM2C Port connecting to PT PC SetupC200HX/HG/HE-ZE Serial Communications Board port B Setting the Switches of a CPM2A Setting the Switches of a CPM2CSetting the Switches on an RS-232C Adapter When using the peripheral port of CS1G/H Connecting to CS1-series Serial Communications Board Allocation DM Area Settings for CPU UnitWhen Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host Units Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the HostSection Setting methods for each unit are as follows Host ModelCPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, SRM1 C200HX/HG/HE-ZE CQM1 CQM1H PC Setup area data memory effective Set the DIP switches on the front panel as follows Connecting to CVM1/CV Series -EVj Settings required for each Unit are described below Using the NT Link 1N Method Compatible Host UnitsCS1G CS1H Connecting to CS1-series CPU Units Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE-ZEWriting Setting Port CPU Allocation DM Area Settings Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communications Board CS1 series backplane mounted type CS1W-SCU21 Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communication Unit CS1 series CPU type CS1G/H-CPUjj-EV1 Connecting CS1-series CPU Units Connecting to a CS1 Series Serial Communications Board Connecting to a CS1 Series Serial Communication UnitAllocation DM area CH Writing Settings Port Value Settings at the host When Using the Memory Link Method Setting the Front Switches Connecting Directly between RS-232C Ports ConnectorName Model Remarks Delivered with Model Cable Length Connector Specification Serial Port a Wiring for Other ConnectionsSerial Port B CS1G-CPU42-EV1 CS1G-CPU43-EV1 CVM1-CPU11-EV2 NT31/NT31C PC Host link unit Wiring for a Memory Link Connection 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 Method Reference Type of Host and Settings Sysmac Settings at RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit NT-AL001 Connecting an NT31/NT31C and NT-AL001 RS-485 Connecting an NT31/NT31C and NT-AL001 RS-422A Wiring When Connecting a Host Link Unit 25-pin Connecting an NT-AL001 and HostWiring for Connections Other Than Memory Link Applicable units CV500-LK201 communication port CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU21-EV2 CV500-CPU01-EV1 CV2000-CPU01-EV1 CS1G/H C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Connecting an NT31/NT31C NT-AL001 RS-422A Connecting an NT31/NT31C NT-AL001 RS-485 Connection between NT31/NT31C Units RS-422A Pin type Shielding wire NT31/NT31C side Connection between NT31/NT31C Units RS-485 Connectors and Cables Recommended for RS-232C Recommended Connectors, Cables, and Crimp Terminals Made by JAE Cables with Connectors Made by Omron TKVVBS4P-03 Name Model Maker Remarks Pin Nos Function Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port Standard or high-speed of type RS-485 When Using the Host Link Method Compatible Host Units Below Before making a connection 103 104 C1000H/C2000H rack-mounting type C500-LK203 106 Connecting to a CPU Unit CVM1/CV-series -EVj CPUs C200HX/HG/HE-ZE, CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1H, or SRM1 When connecting to a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE or CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C Setup area When using a CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, SRM1When using a CQM1H Setting Switches on a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Communications Board Setting Switches on a CQM1H Serial Communications BoardSetting the Switches on an RS-422A Adapter Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host Units CVM1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU11-EV2CVM1-CPU21-EV2 Host Model Word # Writing Value Setting Series C200HX/HG/HE-ZE and CQM1H NT Link 1N Function Communication boardCS1 CS1G Connection to Word # Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communication Board 115 Allocation DM area Writing Settings Port Value Connecting an NT31/NT31C and Host RS-422A Direct Connection between RS-422A Ports at Both UnitsApplicable units C200H-LK202-V1 3G2A5-LK201-EV1 C500-LK203 3G2A6-LK202-EV1 C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE CQM1H-CPU51CQM1H-CPU61 Wiring When Connecting a CVM1/CV-series CPU 120 Direct Connection between RS-485 Ports at Both Units Connecting an NT31/NT31C and Host 4 1N Connection among RS-422A Ports Connecting an NT31/NT31C and a Host Reference Connecting between NT31/NT31C Units 124 5 1N Connection among RS-485 Ports 126 Connectors and Cables Recommended for RS-422A/485 Recommended Connectors, Cables and Crimp Terminals 128 129 System Menu Operation 132 System Menu Operation Flow Changing the system programCreate the Screen Data Operation at Startup Starting the NT31/NT31C Relationships among Modes Operation Modes and the System Menu CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, C200HX/HG Menu Item Function Menu Tree Switch Menu Pressing a Touch Switch That Displays The System Menu Reference Calling the System Installer ModeOperations with the System Menu Touching The Corners of The Touch Panel Press Maintenance Mode Maintenance Mode in the System MenuSwitching from the System Menu to the RUN Mode Panel size 7.2 mm Clearing Screen Data Memory Initialization Memory Initialization Initializing Display History Record Data System Menu shown below Select Maintenance Mode Initializing Alarm History Record Data Initializing the Recipe Tables 146 Initializing the Memory Tables 148 Initializing the Memory Switches Memory Switch Status Operations in the System Installer ModeOFF ESC/P Clearing/Installing the System Program Setting the Display Language in the System Installer Mode 152 Changing the System Settings Disabling/enabling System Menu DisplayDisabling/enabling Writing to The Screen Data Memory 154 Transmitting the Screen Data Select Transmit Mode Precautions to Be Observed When Transmitting Screen Data About Communication Conditions Communication Condition Settings for The Host Link Method Port Communication Method/Communication Type SettingsCommunication Condition Settings for The NT link 11 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 System Settings Memory Switch Setting ScreensStarting Operation Setting the Start-up Wait Time Four memory switch setting screens are shown belowMemory Switch Settings Setting the Key Press Sound OFF Setting the Buzzer Sound 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 Communication Condition Settings for Bar Code Readers Setting the Bar Code Reader Input FunctionSetting Communication Conditions and Setting Method Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch 189 190 11-1 I/O Settings System MaintenanceSetting from the System Menu Setting Using Special Screen During PT Operation System Maintenance 193 194 Displaying/Setting the Calendar and Clock 196 Screen Configuration and Display Contents Checking the PT Setting StatusDisplay Contents of The First Screen Display Contents of The Second Screen Display Method Displaying and Printing the Display History Record 199 Example Print-out Displaying and Printing the Alarm History RecordExample Sort by occurrence, from oldest record 201 Checking Screen Data Setting Item Function OptionsSort by occurrence method, from oldest record Specifying The Display Method Operations On The Screen Data Check Screen Displaying the Screen Data Check Screen Device Check Checking the BuzzerCheck if the buzzer sounds correctly 206 207 Checking the LCD Screen Display Screen Data Memory Checking the BacklightCheck if the screen data memory is functioning normally Check 210 211 Checking Touch Switches 213 Checking the Battery Voltage Checking Interfaces Checking Communication with the Support Tool Check Screen Checking Communication at Serial PortsFor Host Link For NT Link 11 or 1N For a Bar Code Reader For Memory Link Check Method Checking Communication with a Printer Usable Systems Programming Console Function Commu Nication Applicable PCs Connected Port Method Type CPM1 or CPM2A CQM1, CQM1H, C200HX/HG/HE-ZE, or SRM1Adapter or CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter Adapter 224 During Lock OFF Key Operations Mode Selection Keys, Mode Lock KeyDuring Lock on Programming Console Keyboard 226 Device Monitor Function Communications PC model Method Compatible SystemsCQM1H-CPU21 CQM1H-CPU51 Is exactly the same as for the 1N NT Link Adapter, or a CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter Version Display Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting NT31/NT31C Symptoms Cause RemedyMessage is displayed Omron Programming Console Function, Displaying the memory To the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port Errors Occurring at Start of Operation and Their Remedies Responding to Displayed Error MessagesMaintenance Mode Message Cause Remedy Menu Tool. System Menu Operation Programming Console Errors Occurring during Operation and Their RemediesIs connected to PLC Does not RUN. It can be caused Case Program -5-2 Clearing/Installing the System Errors in the System Installer Mode and Their Remedies Communication Errors and Their RemediesOperation When a Communication Error Occurs Probable Causes and Remedies Receive Errors Parity error at serial port aSend Errors Error Details Displayed Probable Cause Remedy Maintenance of the NT31/NT31C Spare PTBacklight Procedure Guide to Backlight ReplacementReplacing the Backlight Replaceable Backlight Model NT31C-CFL01 for both NT31 and NT31C Fit the cover and secure it with the screw Battery Type Replacing the BatteryGuide to Replacement Battery Replacement Method Cleaning Method Inspection and CleaningInspection Method Items Required for The Inspection Point Inspection Details Criterion Inspected Instrument Points Inspected Specifications General SpecificationsSpecification Performance Specifications Display SpecificationsPanel Specifications Special Features External Interface SpecificationsSpecifications Programming Environment Appendix a For a Host Link , RS-232C Type Communications SpecificationsFor a Host Link , RS-422A Type For an NT Link , 11, RS-232C Type For an NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type For an NT Link , 11, RS-422A TypeFor an NT Link , 1N, RS-422A/485 Type For a High-speed NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type For a Memory Link , RS-422A Type For a Memory Link , RS-232C TypeFor a Bar Code Reader RS-232C Max m RS-422A Max. total length 500 m Body Dimensions Mounting Dimensions Cable Connection Dimensions with NT-MF261 Using an RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit Dimensions Methods for Mounting and RemovalMounting to a DIN Rail Mounting to an Operation Panel Removal from a DIN Rail General Specifications Communications Specifications RS-232C InterfaceRS-422A/485 Interface OFF DIP Switch Settings RS-232C Connector Pin ArrangementRS-422A/485 Terminal Block Block Diagram Transporting and Storing the NT31/NT31C Appendix D Cable with Shielding Wire Not Connected to FG Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FGMaking the Cable Cable Preparation Wrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shielding wire Hood AssemblyAssemble the connector hood as shown below Soldering Assembly of Connecting Cables Making the Cable for Connecting a PCPin Connector Name Model Remarks Wiring Method Connector and Related PartsMaking the Cable for Connection to a Bar Code Reader Making the Cable for Connection to a Printer Appendix H Limitations of System Program/PT Combinations Relationship between System Program Hardware Appendix Combining a -V1 Version and -V2 Version Host Link Units Model List PTsCompoBus/S Master Control Unit Communications Unit CQM1-CPU21-E CPU Units for Connection via a 11 NT LinkCQM1H CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61 C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE CPU Units for Connection via a 1N NT Link CPM2C CQM1-CPU41-EV1CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61 RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit CPU Units for Connection via a High-speed NT Link 1NRS-232C Adaptor, RS-422A Adaptor Related Parts and Equipment for PT Cables with Connectors Cables with Connectors for PT ↔ PC/NT-AL001-EApplicable Connectors Connection Cable Connecting Cable for the CPM2C Communications Connector Printer CableCable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PC Option List This is a backlight CFL unit for replacement purposesProtective Sheet ... NT30-KBA04 Used for Both NT31/NT31C Chemical-resistant Cover ... NT30-KBA01 This is a lithium battery used for memory backup Replacement Battery .. G2A9-BAT08Memory Unit ... NT-MF261 Protects against Does not protect against Numbers Index 287 288 Revision History Revision code Date Revised content Regional Headquarters Omron Corporation Authorized Distributor Cat. No. V062-E1-02 NT31, NT31C Programmable Terminals