Omron NT31 NT31C manual Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C, Production Line Status Monitoring

Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C Section 1-1

1-1 Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C

The NT31/NT31C is a sophisticated display unit (programmable terminal) which automatically displays information and can also be used for operations when necessary. The following gives a general description of the role and operation of the NT31/NT31C for those using a programmable terminal (PT) for the first time.

1-1-1 Operation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production Site

Production Line Status Monitoring

The NT31/NT31C displays real-time information about the system and equip- ment operating status, etc. Its power of expression is enhanced by graphs and other visuals, making the displays easy to understand.

Production Control (3)

Product

Today’s target	560	441
Current production	305	275
Number defective	2	8
Number repaired	7	15

% achieved

Directions to Workers on	The NT31/NT31C warns of system or equipment failures and prompts the ap-
the Shop Floor	propriate remedial action.

Alarm

Assembly line B

Positioning pin

is defective. Line stopped. Check the following.

1. Defective pin L3

2. Position of dog M2

3. Mounting of photosensor P5

Panel Switch Functions Setting touch switches on the NT31/NT31C allows workers to use the NT31/NT31C as an operating panel; the results of the operations are trans- mitted to the host.

Electroplating control

Transport	Electr.	Wash.	Corr. prv.
	head	head	head
Clamp
Unclamp
Adv.	Electro-		Corr.
Int. stop		Wash
	lyte		prv.fluid
Rev.

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