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Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port

Section 5-2

CVM1/CV-series CPUs whose model names do not have the suffix -EVjcan- not be connected by any connection method.

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NT31/NT31C side

		Abbreviation	Pin number
		FG	Connector
		FG	hood
			hood
		−	1

	RS-232C/	SD	2
	422A/485
	422A/485	RD	3
	connector	RD	3

		RS	4
		RS	4

		CS	5

		−	6

		SG	7

		−	8

		TRM	9

		RDB (+)	10

		SDB (+)	11

		−	12

		−	13

		−	14

		SDA (−)	15
		RDA (−)	16

		−

16

	PC (CPU) side
Pin number Abbreviation
Connector		FG
hood		FG
hood
1		SDA	RS-422A
			RS-422A
2		SDB	connector	9
3		−	5	9
3		−	5

4RS

5CS

6RDA

7−

8RDB

9−

−	−

RSB (+)	23

RSA (−)	24

−	25

(25-pin type)

Shielding wire

(9-pin type)

In order to avoid an FG ground loop, do not connect the functional ground of the NT31/NT31C to the shielding of the RS-422A cable.

Wiring for a Memory Link Connection

Prepare the adapter cable while referring to the following diagram.

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NT31/NT31C side

		Abbreviation	Pin number

		FG	Connector
		FG	hood
			hood
		−	1

	RS-232C/	SD	2
	422A/485
	422A/485	RD	3
	connector	RD	3
	connector
		RS	4

		CS	5

		−	6

		SG	7

		−	8

		TRM	9

		RDB (+)	10

		SDB (+)	11

		−	12

		−	13

		−	14
		SDA (−)	15

		RDA (−)	16

		−

		−	−

		RSB (+)	23

		RSA (−)	24

		−	25

(25-pin type)

Host side

Abbreviation

Connector

hood

SDA

RS-422A

SDB connector

RS

CS

ROA

ROB

Shielding wire

In order to avoid an FG ground loop, do not connect the functional ground of the NT31/NT31C to the shielding of the RS-422A cable.

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Contents

Setup Manual NT31and NT31C Programmable Terminals Page Omron Product References Page Table of Contents Index 285 Revision History 289 About this Manual Programmable Terminal Functions and Operation Connecting and Setting Up the Programmable TerminalConnecting to Controllers Not Made by Omron Precautions Intended Audience General PrecautionsSafety Precautions Safety Conventions andtheir Meanings Xiii Section Production Line Status Monitoring Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31COperation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production Site Screen Data Operations of the NT31/NT31CDisplays Screens Receives Data from a Host Sends Data to a Host Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment FeaturesFunctions of the NT31/NT31C Downsized Body Function NT31 Comparison between NT31 and NT31C Additional Functions of the V2 Versions NT-ZS3AT-EV1 Comparison between NT30/NT30C and NT31/NT31CNT30/NT30C NT31/NT31C NT-ZJCAT1-EV4 Functions of the NT31/NT31C Functions relating to data output Principal Functions of NT31/NT31CFollowing are the principal functions of the NT31/NT31C Functions relating to data display Functions relating to the system Functions relating to data inputFunctions relating to communication Ten directly onto the screen DisplaysFixed Displays Image Library Lamps Touch SwitchesLamps Normal Standard Lamps Character string setting input field Analog Meters Thumbwheel SwitchesGraphs Bar Graphs Recipe Alarm List/HistoryAlarm List Alarm History Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected System Configuration Direct Connection Function Connecting to the HostCommunications with the Host Host Link NT Link Features of the Direct Connection Function Section Memory Link Communications Using Memory LinksConnecting to other Companies’ PCs 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 Communication Methods That Can Be Used with the Host Method for Connection to the HostNT31/NT31C Communication Ports and Communication Methods Link Combinations of Communication Method and Connection MethodNT31/NT31C and the host are indicated in the table below RS-485 Direct 11 connection Usable CommunicationConnection via a convertor unit 1N connection via a convertor unit Body Color Names and Functions of PartsFront View Reference The NT31/NT31C comes in two body colors Rear View Hardware Settings and Connections Installation in the Operation Panel InstallationInstallation Environment Parts Used for Connection Power Supply ConnectionPower Supply Applicable power supply specifications are as follows Fig. a Grounding Communication Conditions Connecting to the Support ToolRecommended Connector Cable Recommended Printers Connecting a PrinterConnection Method Possible Settings Default Setting Connecting a Bar Code ReaderSetting a Bar Code Reader Settings at the NT31/NT31C About RS/CS Control Settings at the Bar Code ReaderPossible Settings Data Format Without V j Using a Memory Unit -VjVersionsSystem programs can be transmitted using PT Model System Program Function of Memory Unit Method of Use Installation Method SW2 DIP Switch FunctionsBelow SW1 Method of Execution Section Section Source Destination Errors When Using a Memory UnitIf screen data is selected 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 Communication Board Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the HostHost Types and Settings Compatible Host Units CPM1 Switch Setting Settings at the HostSettings not shown here may be necessary Setting the Rear Switches CTS 5V supply Setting at Host CPU Bus Unit Settings Set the unit number to 0 through F so CV500-CPU01-EV1/CV1000-CPU01-EV1/CV2000-CPU01-EV1 Allocation DM Area Settings for CPUPC Setup Allocation DM area CH Writing Value Settings Port PC model Connection method Word # Writing Value Settings PC Setup Area Settings C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Serial Communications Board port B Connecting to a CPM2CPort connecting to PT PC Setup Setting the Switches on an RS-232C Adapter Setting the Switches of a CPM2ASetting the Switches of a CPM2C When using the peripheral port of CS1G/H When Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host Units Connecting to CS1-series Serial Communications BoardAllocation DM Area Settings for CPU Unit Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the HostSection CPM2C, CQM1, CQM1H, SRM1 Setting methods for each unit are as followsHost Model 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 CS1H Using the NT Link 1N Method Compatible Host UnitsSettings required for each Unit are described below CS1G Port Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE-ZEConnecting to CS1-series CPU Units Writing Setting 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 Allocation DM area CH Writing Settings Port Value Connecting to a CS1 Series Serial Communications BoardConnecting to a CS1 Series Serial Communication Unit Settings at the host When Using the Memory Link Method Setting the Front Switches Name Model Remarks Delivered with Connecting Directly between RS-232C PortsConnector Model Cable Length Connector Specification CS1G-CPU42-EV1 CS1G-CPU43-EV1 Wiring for Other ConnectionsSerial Port a Serial Port B 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 Applicable units CV500-LK201 communication port Connecting an NT-AL001 and HostWiring When Connecting a Host Link Unit 25-pin Wiring for Connections Other Than Memory Link 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 When using a CQM1H Setup areaWhen using a CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, SRM1 Setting the Switches on an RS-422A Adapter Setting Switches on a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Communications BoardSetting Switches on a CQM1H Serial Communications Board CVM1-CPU21-EV2 Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host UnitsCVM1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU11-EV2 Host Model Word # Writing Value Setting CS1 CS1G Series C200HX/HG/HE-ZE and CQM1HNT Link 1N Function Communication board Connection to Word # Connecting to CS1 Series Serial Communication Board 115 Allocation DM area Writing Settings Port Value Applicable units C200H-LK202-V1 3G2A5-LK201-EV1 Connecting an NT31/NT31C and Host RS-422ADirect Connection between RS-422A Ports at Both Units 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 Create the Screen Data System Menu Operation FlowChanging the system program 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 Touching The Corners of The Touch Panel Reference Calling the System Installer ModePressing a Touch Switch That Displays The System Menu Operations with the System Menu Panel size 7.2 mm Maintenance Mode in the System MenuPress Maintenance Mode Switching from the System Menu to the RUN Mode 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 ESC/P Operations in the System Installer ModeMemory Switch Status OFF Clearing/Installing the System Program Setting the Display Language in the System Installer Mode 152 Disabling/enabling Writing to The Screen Data Memory Changing the System SettingsDisabling/enabling System Menu Display 154 Transmitting the Screen Data Select Transmit Mode Precautions to Be Observed When Transmitting Screen Data About Communication Conditions Communication Conditions Settings for The NT Link 1N Method Port Communication Method/Communication Type SettingsCommunication Condition Settings for The Host Link Method Communication Condition Settings for The NT link 11 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 Starting Operation System SettingsMemory Switch Setting Screens Memory Switch Settings Setting the Start-up Wait TimeFour memory switch setting screens are shown below 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 Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch Setting the Bar Code Reader Input FunctionCommunication Condition Settings for Bar Code Readers Setting Communication Conditions and Setting Method 189 190 Setting Using Special Screen During PT Operation System Maintenance11-1 I/O Settings Setting from the System Menu System Maintenance 193 194 Displaying/Setting the Calendar and Clock 196 Display Contents of The Second Screen Checking the PT Setting StatusScreen Configuration and Display Contents Display Contents of The First Screen Display Method Displaying and Printing the Display History Record 199 Sort by occurrence, from oldest record Displaying and Printing the Alarm History RecordExample Print-out Example 201 Specifying The Display Method Setting Item Function OptionsChecking Screen Data Sort by occurrence method, from oldest record Operations On The Screen Data Check Screen Displaying the Screen Data Check Screen Check if the buzzer sounds correctly Device CheckChecking the Buzzer 206 207 Checking the LCD Screen Display Check Checking the BacklightScreen Data Memory Check if the screen data memory is functioning normally 210 211 Checking Touch Switches 213 Checking the Battery Voltage Checking Interfaces Checking Communication with the Support Tool For NT Link 11 or 1N Checking Communication at Serial PortsCheck Screen For Host Link 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 Adapter CQM1, CQM1H, C200HX/HG/HE-ZE, or SRM1CPM1 or CPM2A Adapter or CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter 224 Programming Console Keyboard Key Operations Mode Selection Keys, Mode Lock KeyDuring Lock OFF During Lock on 226 Device Monitor Function CQM1H-CPU51 Compatible SystemsCommunications PC model Method CQM1H-CPU21 Is exactly the same as for the 1N NT Link Adapter, or a CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter Version Display Troubleshooting and Maintenance Message is displayed TroubleshootingNT31/NT31C Symptoms Cause Remedy Omron Programming Console Function, Displaying the memory To the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port Message Cause Remedy Responding to Displayed Error MessagesErrors Occurring at Start of Operation and Their Remedies Maintenance Mode Menu Tool. System Menu Operation Does not RUN. It can be caused Errors Occurring during Operation and Their RemediesProgramming Console Is connected to PLC Case Program -5-2 Clearing/Installing the System Operation When a Communication Error Occurs Errors in the System Installer Mode and Their RemediesCommunication Errors and Their Remedies Error Details Displayed Probable Cause Remedy Parity error at serial port aProbable Causes and Remedies Receive Errors Send Errors Backlight Maintenance of the NT31/NT31CSpare PT NT31C-CFL01 for both NT31 and NT31C Guide to Backlight ReplacementProcedure Replacing the Backlight Replaceable Backlight Model Fit the cover and secure it with the screw Battery Replacement Method Replacing the BatteryBattery Type Guide to Replacement Items Required for The Inspection Inspection and CleaningCleaning Method Inspection Method Point Inspection Details Criterion Inspected Instrument Points Inspected Specification SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Panel Specifications Performance SpecificationsDisplay Specifications Programming Environment External Interface SpecificationsSpecial Features Specifications Appendix a For an NT Link , 11, RS-232C Type Communications SpecificationsFor a Host Link , RS-232C Type For a Host Link , RS-422A Type For a High-speed NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type For an NT Link , 11, RS-422A TypeFor an NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type For an NT Link , 1N, RS-422A/485 Type RS-232C Max m RS-422A Max. total length 500 m For a Memory Link , RS-232C TypeFor a Memory Link , RS-422A Type For a Bar Code Reader Body Dimensions Mounting Dimensions Cable Connection Dimensions with NT-MF261 Mounting to a DIN Rail Using an RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit DimensionsMethods for Mounting and Removal Mounting to an Operation Panel Removal from a DIN Rail RS-422A/485 Interface General SpecificationsCommunications Specifications RS-232C Interface OFF DIP Switch Settings RS-422A/485 Terminal Block RS-232C ConnectorPin Arrangement Block Diagram Transporting and Storing the NT31/NT31C Appendix D Cable Preparation Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FGCable with Shielding Wire Not Connected to FG Making the Cable Soldering Hood AssemblyWrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shielding wire Assemble the connector hood as shown below Name Model Remarks Making the Cable for Connecting a PCAssembly of Connecting Cables Pin Connector Making the Cable for Connection to a Bar Code Reader Wiring MethodConnector and Related Parts 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 Communications Unit Model List PTsHost Link Units CompoBus/S Master Control Unit C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE CPU Units for Connection via a 11 NT LinkCQM1-CPU21-E CQM1H CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61 CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61 CPU Units for Connection via a 1N NT LinkCPM2C CQM1-CPU41-EV1 Related Parts and Equipment for PT CPU Units for Connection via a High-speed NT Link 1NRS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit RS-232C Adaptor, RS-422A Adaptor Connection Cable Cables with Connectors for PT ↔ PC/NT-AL001-ECables with Connectors Applicable Connectors Cable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PC Connecting Cable for the CPM2C Communications ConnectorPrinter Cable Chemical-resistant Cover ... NT30-KBA01 This is a backlight CFL unit for replacement purposesOption List Protective Sheet ... NT30-KBA04 Used for Both NT31/NT31C Protects against Does not protect against Replacement Battery .. G2A9-BAT08This is a lithium battery used for memory backup Memory Unit ... NT-MF261 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