Setup Manual
NT31and NT31C Programmable Terminals
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Omron Product References
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Table of Contents
Index 285 Revision History 289
About this Manual
Connecting to Controllers Not Made by Omron
Connecting and Setting Up the Programmable Terminal
Programmable Terminal Functions and Operation
Precautions
General Precautions
Safety Precautions
Safety Conventions andtheir Meanings
Intended Audience
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Section
Operation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production Site
Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C
Production Line Status Monitoring
Operations of the NT31/NT31C
Displays Screens
Receives Data from a Host Sends Data to a Host
Screen Data
Features
Functions of the NT31/NT31C
Downsized Body
Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment
Comparison between NT31 and NT31C
Function NT31
Additional Functions of the V2 Versions
Comparison between NT30/NT30C and NT31/NT31C
NT30/NT30C NT31/NT31C
NT-ZJCAT1-EV4
NT-ZS3AT-EV1
Functions of the NT31/NT31C
Principal Functions of NT31/NT31C
Following are the principal functions of the NT31/NT31C
Functions relating to data display
Functions relating to data output
Functions relating to communication
Functions relating to data input
Functions relating to the system
Fixed Displays
Displays
Ten directly onto the screen
Touch Switches
Lamps
Normal Standard Lamps
Image Library Lamps
Character string setting input field
Thumbwheel Switches
Graphs
Bar Graphs
Analog Meters
Alarm List/History
Alarm List
Alarm History
Recipe
System Configuration
Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected
Communications with the Host
Connecting to the Host
Direct Connection Function
Features of the Direct Connection Function
Host Link NT Link
Section
Connecting to other Companies’ PCs
Communications Using Memory Links
Memory 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 Host
Communication 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 Method
Link
Usable Communication
Connection via a convertor unit
1N connection via a convertor unit
RS-485 Direct 11 connection
Names and Functions of Parts
Front View
Reference The NT31/NT31C comes in two body colors
Body Color
Rear View
Hardware Settings and Connections
Installation Environment
Installation
Installation in the Operation Panel
Power Supply Connection
Power Supply
Applicable power supply specifications are as follows
Parts Used for Connection
Grounding
Fig. a
Recommended Connector Cable
Connecting to the Support Tool
Communication Conditions
Connection Method
Connecting a Printer
Recommended Printers
Connecting a Bar Code Reader
Setting a Bar Code Reader
Settings at the NT31/NT31C
Possible Settings Default Setting
Settings at the Bar Code Reader
Possible Settings
Data Format
About RS/CS Control
Using a Memory Unit -VjVersions
System programs can be transmitted using
PT Model System Program Function of Memory Unit
Without V j
Installation Method
Method of Use
Below SW1
DIP Switch Functions
SW2
Method of Execution
Section
Section
If screen data is selected
Errors When Using a Memory Unit
Source 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
Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host
Host Types and Settings
Compatible Host Units
Communication Board
CPM1
Settings at the Host
Settings not shown here may be necessary
Setting the Rear Switches
Switch Setting
CTS
5V supply
CPU Bus Unit Settings
Setting at Host
Set the unit number to 0 through F so
Allocation DM Area Settings for CPU
PC Setup
Allocation DM area CH Writing Value Settings Port
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 CPM2C
C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Serial Communications Board port B
Setting the Switches of a CPM2C
Setting the Switches of a CPM2A
Setting 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 Board
When 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 follows
CPM2C, 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
Using the NT Link 1N Method Compatible Host Units
Settings required for each Unit are described below
CS1G
CS1H
Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE
Connecting to CS1-series CPU Units
Writing Setting
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 Board
Allocation 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 Ports
Name Model Remarks Delivered with
Model Cable Length Connector Specification
Wiring for Other Connections
Serial Port a
Serial Port B
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
Connecting an NT-AL001 and Host
Wiring When Connecting a Host Link Unit 25-pin
Wiring for Connections Other Than Memory Link
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 area
When using a CQM1H
Setting Switches on a CQM1H Serial Communications Board
Setting Switches on a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Communications Board
Setting the Switches on an RS-422A Adapter
CVM1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU11-EV2
Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host Units
CVM1-CPU21-EV2
Host Model Word # Writing Value Setting
NT Link 1N Function Communication board
Series C200HX/HG/HE-ZE and CQM1H
CS1 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-422A
Applicable 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 Flow
Create 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
Reference Calling the System Installer Mode
Pressing a Touch Switch That Displays The System Menu
Operations with the System Menu
Touching The Corners of The Touch Panel
Maintenance Mode in the System Menu
Press Maintenance Mode
Switching from the System Menu to the RUN 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
Operations in the System Installer Mode
Memory Switch Status
OFF
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 Settings
Disabling/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
Port Communication Method/Communication Type Settings
Communication Condition Settings for The Host Link Method
Communication 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
Memory Switch Setting Screens
System Settings
Starting Operation
Four memory switch setting screens are shown below
Setting the Start-up Wait Time
Memory 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 the Bar Code Reader Input Function
Communication Condition Settings for Bar Code Readers
Setting Communication Conditions and Setting Method
Select Maintenance Mode Select Memory Switch
189
190
System Maintenance
11-1 I/O Settings
Setting from the System Menu
Setting Using Special Screen During PT Operation
System Maintenance
193
194
Displaying/Setting the Calendar and Clock
196
Checking the PT Setting Status
Screen Configuration and Display Contents
Display Contents of The First Screen
Display Contents of The Second Screen
Displaying and Printing the Display History Record
Display Method
199
Displaying and Printing the Alarm History Record
Example Print-out
Example
Sort by occurrence, from oldest record
201
Setting Item Function Options
Checking Screen Data
Sort by occurrence method, from oldest record
Specifying The Display Method
Operations On The Screen Data Check Screen
Displaying the Screen Data Check Screen
Checking the Buzzer
Device Check
Check if the buzzer sounds correctly
206
207
Checking the LCD Screen Display
Checking the Backlight
Screen Data Memory
Check 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
Checking Communication at Serial Ports
Check Screen
For Host Link
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
CQM1, CQM1H, C200HX/HG/HE-ZE, or SRM1
CPM1 or CPM2A
Adapter or CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter
Adapter
224
Key Operations Mode Selection Keys, Mode Lock Key
During Lock OFF
During Lock on
Programming Console Keyboard
226
Device Monitor Function
Compatible Systems
Communications PC model Method
CQM1H-CPU21
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
Troubleshooting
Message is displayed
Programming Console Function,
Omron
To the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port
Displaying the memory
Responding to Displayed Error Messages
Errors Occurring at Start of Operation and Their Remedies
Maintenance Mode
Message Cause Remedy
Tool. System Menu Operation
Menu
Errors Occurring during Operation and Their Remedies
Programming Console
Is connected to PLC
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 Remedies
Operation When a Communication Error Occurs
Parity error at serial port a
Probable Causes and Remedies Receive Errors
Send Errors
Error Details Displayed Probable Cause Remedy
Spare PT
Maintenance of the NT31/NT31C
Backlight
Guide to Backlight Replacement
Procedure
Replacing the Backlight Replaceable Backlight Model
NT31C-CFL01 for both NT31 and NT31C
Fit the cover and secure it with the screw
Replacing the Battery
Battery Type
Guide to Replacement
Battery Replacement Method
Inspection and Cleaning
Cleaning Method
Inspection Method
Items Required for The Inspection
Points Inspected
Point Inspection Details Criterion Inspected Instrument
General Specifications
Specifications
Specification
Display Specifications
Performance Specifications
Panel Specifications
External Interface Specifications
Special Features
Specifications
Programming Environment
Appendix a
Communications Specifications
For a Host Link , RS-232C Type
For a Host Link , RS-422A Type
For an NT Link , 11, RS-232C Type
For an NT Link , 11, RS-422A Type
For an NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type
For an NT Link , 1N, RS-422A/485 Type
For a High-speed NT Link , 1N, RS-232C Type
For a Memory Link , RS-232C Type
For a Memory Link , RS-422A Type
For a Bar Code Reader
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 Dimensions
Mounting to a DIN Rail
Removal from a DIN Rail
Mounting to an Operation Panel
Communications Specifications RS-232C Interface
General Specifications
RS-422A/485 Interface
DIP Switch Settings
OFF
Pin Arrangement
RS-232C Connector
RS-422A/485 Terminal Block
Block Diagram
Appendix D
Transporting and Storing the NT31/NT31C
Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FG
Cable with Shielding Wire Not Connected to FG
Making the Cable
Cable Preparation
Hood Assembly
Wrap vinyl tape over the cut off end of the shielding wire
Assemble the connector hood as shown below
Soldering
Making the Cable for Connecting a PC
Assembly of Connecting Cables
Pin Connector
Name Model Remarks
Connector and Related Parts
Wiring Method
Making 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
Model List PTs
Host Link Units
CompoBus/S Master Control Unit
Communications Unit
CPU Units for Connection via a 11 NT Link
CQM1-CPU21-E
CQM1H CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61
C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE
CPM2C CQM1-CPU41-EV1
CPU Units for Connection via a 1N NT Link
CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61
CPU Units for Connection via a High-speed NT Link 1N
RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit
RS-232C Adaptor, RS-422A Adaptor
Related Parts and Equipment for PT
Cables with Connectors for PT ↔ PC/NT-AL001-E
Cables with Connectors
Applicable Connectors
Connection Cable
Printer Cable
Connecting Cable for the CPM2C Communications Connector
Cable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PC
This is a backlight CFL unit for replacement purposes
Option List
Protective Sheet ... NT30-KBA04 Used for Both NT31/NT31C
Chemical-resistant Cover ... NT30-KBA01
Replacement Battery .. G2A9-BAT08
This is a lithium battery used for memory backup
Memory Unit ... NT-MF261
Protects against Does not protect against
Numbers
Index
287
288
Revision code Date Revised content
Revision History
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Cat. No. V062-E1-02 NT31, NT31C Programmable Terminals