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
Programmable Terminal Functions and Operation
Connecting and Setting Up the Programmable Terminal
Connecting to Controllers Not Made by Omron
Precautions
Intended Audience
General Precautions
Safety Precautions
Safety Conventions andtheir Meanings
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Section
Production Line Status Monitoring
Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C
Operation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production Site
Screen Data
Operations of the NT31/NT31C
Displays Screens
Receives Data from a Host Sends Data to a Host
Construction Best Suited to the FA Environment
Features
Functions 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/NT31C
NT30/NT30C NT31/NT31C
NT-ZJCAT1-EV4
Functions of the NT31/NT31C
Functions relating to data output
Principal Functions of NT31/NT31C
Following are the principal functions of the NT31/NT31C
Functions relating to data display
Functions relating to the system
Functions relating to data input
Functions relating to communication
Ten directly onto the screen
Displays
Fixed Displays
Image Library Lamps
Touch Switches
Lamps
Normal Standard Lamps
Character string setting input field
Analog Meters
Thumbwheel Switches
Graphs
Bar Graphs
Recipe
Alarm List/History
Alarm List
Alarm History
Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected
System Configuration
Direct Connection Function
Connecting to the Host
Communications with the Host
Host Link NT Link
Features of the Direct Connection Function
Section
Memory Link
Communications Using Memory Links
Connecting 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 Host
NT31/NT31C Communication Ports and Communication Methods
Link
Combinations of Communication Method and Connection Method
NT31/NT31C and the host are indicated in the table below
RS-485 Direct 11 connection
Usable Communication
Connection via a convertor unit
1N connection via a convertor unit
Body Color
Names and Functions of Parts
Front View
Reference The NT31/NT31C comes in two body colors
Rear View
Hardware Settings and Connections
Installation in the Operation Panel
Installation
Installation Environment
Parts Used for Connection
Power Supply Connection
Power Supply
Applicable power supply specifications are as follows
Fig. a
Grounding
Communication Conditions
Connecting to the Support Tool
Recommended Connector Cable
Recommended Printers
Connecting a Printer
Connection Method
Possible Settings Default Setting
Connecting a Bar Code Reader
Setting a Bar Code Reader
Settings at the NT31/NT31C
About RS/CS Control
Settings at the Bar Code Reader
Possible Settings
Data Format
Without V j
Using a Memory Unit -VjVersions
System programs can be transmitted using
PT Model System Program Function of Memory Unit
Method of Use
Installation Method
SW2
DIP Switch Functions
Below SW1
Method of Execution
Section
Section
Source Destination
Errors When Using a Memory Unit
If 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 Host
Host Types and Settings
Compatible Host Units
CPM1
Switch Setting
Settings at the Host
Settings 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 CPU
PC 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 CPM2C
Port connecting to PT PC Setup
Setting the Switches on an RS-232C Adapter
Setting the Switches of a CPM2A
Setting 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 Board
Allocation 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 follows
Host 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 Units
Settings required for each Unit are described below
CS1G
Port
Setting the DIP Switches of a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE
Connecting 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 Board
Connecting 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 Ports
Connector
Model Cable Length Connector Specification
CS1G-CPU42-EV1 CS1G-CPU43-EV1
Wiring for Other Connections
Serial 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 Host
Wiring 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 area
When using a CPM1, CPM2A, CPM2C, SRM1
Setting the Switches on an RS-422A Adapter
Setting Switches on a C200HX/HG/HE-ZE Communications Board
Setting Switches on a CQM1H Serial Communications Board
CVM1-CPU21-EV2
Using the NT Link 11 Method Compatible Host Units
CVM1 CVM1-CPU01-EV2 CVM1-CPU11-EV2
Host Model Word # Writing Value Setting
CS1 CS1G
Series C200HX/HG/HE-ZE and CQM1H
NT 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-422A
Direct 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 Flow
Changing 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 Mode
Pressing a Touch Switch That Displays The System Menu
Operations with the System Menu
Panel size 7.2 mm
Maintenance Mode in the System Menu
Press 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 Mode
Memory 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 Settings
Disabling/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 Settings
Communication 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 Settings
Memory Switch Setting Screens
Memory Switch Settings
Setting the Start-up Wait Time
Four 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 Function
Communication Condition Settings for Bar Code Readers
Setting Communication Conditions and Setting Method
189
190
Setting Using Special Screen During PT Operation
System Maintenance
11-1 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 Status
Screen 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 Record
Example Print-out
Example
201
Specifying The Display Method
Setting Item Function Options
Checking 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 Check
Checking the Buzzer
206
207
Checking the LCD Screen Display
Check
Checking the Backlight
Screen 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 Ports
Check 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 SRM1
CPM1 or CPM2A
Adapter or CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter
224
Programming Console Keyboard
Key Operations Mode Selection Keys, Mode Lock Key
During Lock OFF
During Lock on
226
Device Monitor Function
CQM1H-CPU51
Compatible Systems
Communications 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
Troubleshooting
NT31/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 Messages
Errors 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 Remedies
Programming 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 Remedies
Communication Errors and Their Remedies
Error Details Displayed Probable Cause Remedy
Parity error at serial port a
Probable Causes and Remedies Receive Errors
Send Errors
Backlight
Maintenance of the NT31/NT31C
Spare PT
NT31C-CFL01 for both NT31 and NT31C
Guide to Backlight Replacement
Procedure
Replacing the Backlight Replaceable Backlight Model
Fit the cover and secure it with the screw
Battery Replacement Method
Replacing the Battery
Battery Type
Guide to Replacement
Items Required for The Inspection
Inspection and Cleaning
Cleaning Method
Inspection Method
Point Inspection Details Criterion Inspected Instrument
Points Inspected
Specification
Specifications
General Specifications
Panel Specifications
Performance Specifications
Display Specifications
Programming Environment
External Interface Specifications
Special Features
Specifications
Appendix a
For an NT Link , 11, RS-232C Type
Communications Specifications
For 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 Type
For 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 Type
For 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 Dimensions
Methods for Mounting and Removal
Mounting to an Operation Panel
Removal from a DIN Rail
RS-422A/485 Interface
General Specifications
Communications Specifications RS-232C Interface
OFF
DIP Switch Settings
RS-422A/485 Terminal Block
RS-232C Connector
Pin Arrangement
Block Diagram
Transporting and Storing the NT31/NT31C
Appendix D
Cable Preparation
Cable with Shielding Wire Connected to FG
Cable with Shielding Wire Not Connected to FG
Making the Cable
Soldering
Hood Assembly
Wrap 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 PC
Assembly of Connecting Cables
Pin Connector
Making the Cable for Connection to a Bar Code Reader
Wiring Method
Connector 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 PTs
Host Link Units
CompoBus/S Master Control Unit
C200HX-CPU65-ZE C200HX-CPU85-ZE
CPU Units for Connection via a 11 NT Link
CQM1-CPU21-E
CQM1H CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61
CQM1H-CPU51 CQM1H-CPU61
CPU Units for Connection via a 1N NT Link
CPM2C CQM1-CPU41-EV1
Related Parts and Equipment for PT
CPU Units for Connection via a High-speed NT Link 1N
RS-232C/RS-422A Convertor Unit
RS-232C Adaptor, RS-422A Adaptor
Connection Cable
Cables with Connectors for PT ↔ PC/NT-AL001-E
Cables with Connectors
Applicable Connectors
Cable for Peripheral Port of CS1-series PC
Connecting Cable for the CPM2C Communications Connector
Printer Cable
Chemical-resistant Cover ... NT30-KBA01
This is a backlight CFL unit for replacement purposes
Option List
Protective Sheet ... NT30-KBA04 Used for Both NT31/NT31C
Protects against Does not protect against
Replacement Battery .. G2A9-BAT08
This 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
