Operation Manual
NT-seriesProgrammable Terminal
Cat. No. V022-E3-1
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OMRON Product References
•OMRON,1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION
 INDEX
APPENDICES
SECTION
SECTION
 About this Manual
 Creatingand Transferring Screen Data
Manuals
 ?%%%##+#PRECAUTIONS
 3 Safety Precautions
2 General Precautions
1 Intended Audience
 Safety Precautions continued
 Severe temperature variations
Safety Precautions continued
 tion
Safety Precautions continued
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 SECTION Functions of the NT600S
 Section
Role and Operation of NT600S
Alarm
Production Line Status
 Operations of NT600S
2-1-1
Section
Displays Screens
 Functions of NT600S
Features
2-2-1
Section
 Section
 Section
2-2-2Principal Functions of NT600S
Functions Related to the Data Display
Functions Related to the Data Input
 2-2-3
Comparison between NT600S and NT600M
Section
 put notification
Section
 Touch Switches
2-2-5Displays
Section
Characters text
 When using the Host Link/NT Link 1:1 Function
2-3System Configuration
Section
 Reference NT Link 1:N Systems
Section
C200HX/HG/HE OMRON PC
NT600S
 Section
I/O connecting cable C200H interface unit
Type NT-LB122 Support tool
Personal computer IBM PC/AT or compatible
 Section
2-4Direct Connection Function
Function
 Features of the NT Link
2-4-1What is the NT Link 1:N
Section
Reference
 Section
2-4-2C200H Direct Communication
Advantage of C200H Direct Communication
 Section
2-5Functions of the Allocated Bits and Words
Functions of Display Elements
 Section
Touch switches Allocation destination: Bit
 Example of the PT status control area application
Section
Example of the PT status notify area application
 Operation commands
2-6Communications by RS-232C
Terminal commands
Section
 When using Host Link/NT Link/RS-232C
2-7Before Operating
Section
Reference
 Equipment or Software
Section
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 SECTION Hardware Settings and Connections
 3-1-1Description of Parts
3-1Description of Parts and Settings
Section
Front View
 Rear View
Section
NT600S-ST121-EV NT600S-ST121B-EV
 Section
3-1-2DIP Switch Settings
Reference
 3-2-1Installation to the Operation Panel
3-2Installation
Section
 Section
3-2-2Power Supply Connection
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3-2-3Grounding
 Section
3-3Connecting to the Support Tool
 Compatible PCs
3-4Connection to a PC by the Host Link
3-4-1
Section
 Connecting to a PC with a 25-pinConnector
3-4-2Connecting the NT600S
Section
 Connecting to a PC with a 9-pinConnector
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Connecting the NT600S to a C Series CQM1 Unit
Connecting to C Series C200HX/HG/HE
 Connecting to C Series CPM1
3-4-3PC Switch Settings
When Long-DistanceTransmission is Required
Section
 Setting the front switches
Connecting to a Host Link Unit
Setting the rear switches
Setting the front switches
 I/O port selection selector switch
Setting the rear switches
Section
 Section
Setting the rear switches
C500/C1000H rack-mountingtype: C500-LK203
 Section
Setting the rear switches
CPU-mountedtype: C120-LK201-V1
 Unit # SW3 and SW4 Set these switches to “0”
Setting the front switches
Section
 Setting the frontswitches
Connecting to a CPU
Section
 Switch settings C200HS,C200HX/HG/HE, CQM1
Making the PC system settings
Switchsettings CPM1
PC system setting area settings
 When using port B of C200HX/HG/HE
When using port A of C200HX/HG/HE
When using CPM1
Section
 3-5-1Compatible PCs
3-5Connection to a PC by the NT Link 1:1
Section
 When Long-DistanceTransmission is Required
3-5-2Connecting the NT600S
Section
If a Cable Longer Than 5 m is Required
 Switch setting C200HS,C200HX/HG/HE, CQM1
3-5-3PC Switch Settings
Section
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 3-6Connection to a PC by the NT Link 1:N
3-6-2Connecting the NT600S Units
3-6-1Compatible PCs
Section
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Connection Diagram
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Converter Unit Connector Specifications
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Wiring Method
RS-422Aconnection
 RS-422ACable Wiring  ➀
RS-232CCable Wiring NT600S-ST121B-EV
RS-422ACable Wiring  ➁
Section
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RS-232CCable Wiring
RS-485connection
NT-AL001to NT-AL001
 Section
NT-AL001Converter Unit DIP Switch Settings
RS-422Aconnection, RS-232Cat the PC side
RS-485connection, RS-232Cat the PC side
 RS-422Aconnection, RS-422Aat the PC side
Section
RS-485connection, RS-485at the PC side
NT600SNT600SNT600S
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3-6-3PC Switch Settings
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3-7-1Compatible PCs
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Mounting and Setting the C200H Interface Unit
C200H Interface Unit Part Names and Functions
Mounting the Unit to the NT600S
 Section
C200H Interface Unit Switch Settings
Removing the unit
out while keeping a firm grip
 I/O connecting cable
3-7-2Connection Method
Section
 Connection to a C200H/C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE
Section
CPU unit
I/O connection cable
 Only one CPU unit can be connected
Section
 Power OFF
Power ON
Switch the power OFF in the following way
Section
 3-8-2Connector Pin Arrangement
3-8-1Host Computer Communication Settings
3-8Host Connections by RS-232C
Section
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Connecting to the Host Computer
 SECTION System Menu Operation
 Memory Switch Setting page
4-1Operation Flow by the System Menu
System Maintenance page
Section
 4-2Starting the NT600S
4-2-1Changing the System Settings etc
Procedure
Section
 4-3-1System Menu and the Operation Modes
4-3Operation Modes and the System Menu
Section
 SYSTEM MENU Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance mode
4-3-2Menu Tree
Section
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4-3-3Operations with the System Menu
 MAINTENANCE MENU
SYSTEM MENU Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode
PT Setting Status
Memory Switches
 4-4-1Initialization of the Screen Data
4-4Initializing Memory
Section
 SYSTEM MENU Quit
Section
 Initialize the Screen Data Memory? Confirm Cancel
Memory Switches
Section
MEMORY INITIALIZATION MENU Quit
 SYSTEM MENU  Quit
Section
 MAINTENANCE MENU
Initialize the Memory Tables? Confirm Cancel
PT Setting Status
Memory Switches
 Initialize the Display History? Confirm Cancel
Memory Switches
Initialization of the Memory Switch
Section
 SYSTEM MENU Quit
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4-5Registering the Screen Data
Transmission --Transmission in File Units
 Transmission in Screen Units
Section
Reference
Support tool
 SYSTEM MENU Quit
Section
TRANSMIT MODE
EXIT
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 Memory Switches
MEMORY SWITCH MENU 1/2
Setting Functions and the Memory Switch Menu
EXIT
 Automatic Reset
 4-6-1
Selecting the Host Communication Method
 4-6-2Baud Rate Selection Host Link Only
 4-6-3Setting Unit Numbers NT Link 1:N Only
 MAINTENANCE MENU
 4-6-4
Setting the RS-232CCommunication Conditions
Section
 4-6-5Selecting the Automatic Reset Function
 Select “Memory Switches”
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4-7Starting the Operation
 4-8-1Setting the Key Press Sound
4-8Various System Settings
Section
 4-8-2
Using the Buzzer
Setting the Buzzer
Section
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Setting the Buzzer
EXIT
NEXT
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4-8-3Backlight OFF / EL Screen OFF Function
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Select “Memory Switches”
 Menu shown below
Section
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4-8-5Setting the Support Tool Mode
 Support Tool Mode
Section
 4-9-1I/O Check
4-9System Maintenance
Section
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SYSTEM MENU  Quit Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode
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Transmit Mode Maintenance Mode
 Checking the LCD/EL display
Section
Checking the Backlight NT600S-ST121Only
 SYSTEM MENU  Quit
Section
 SYSTEM MENU  Quit
Section
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4-9-2Checking the NT600S DIP Switch Settings
 Checking the PT setting Status
4-9-3Checking the PT Setting Status
Section
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MAINTENANCE MENU
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4-9-4Display History
 SYSTEM MENU  Quit
Section
 Display in time order
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 SECTION NT600S Functions
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5-1Creating and Transmitting Screen Data
 Screen Data Creation Procedure
5-1-2Creating Screen Data
Section
 Select “Edit Screen”
Section
 Select a screen number and press Enter
Section
 Transmitting Screen Data to the NT600S
Section
 5-2-1NT600S Screen
5-2Outline of Functions
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Screen Management
 Types and Attributes of Characters and Figures
Section
 Reference Smoothing
Section
Types and Attributes of the Figures
 Communication Using RS-232C
5-2-3Communication with the Host
Section
Controllable NT600S Functions
 Ascertainable NT600S Statuses
Section
 5-3-1Classification of Screens
5-3Screen Display
Section
Normal Screen
 Continuous Screens
Section
Example continuous screens
 Numeral Setting Attribute
5-3-2Screen Attributes
Section
Production Status
 Bit input attributes RS-232Ccommunication only
Section
Backlight attributes NT600S-ST121only
 5-4-1 Character-StringMemory Table
5-4Memory Tables
Section
Displaying a Character-string
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5-4-2Numeral Memory Table
Displaying a Numeral
 Numerals Which can be Displayed
Section
 5-5-1Bar Graph Functions
5-5Bar Graphs
Section
Bar Graph Attributes
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 To display a value below 0 % Sign display “Yes”
Section
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When the frame is displayed
 5-6-1Lamp Functions
5-6Lamps
Section
Lamp Attributes
 Controlling lamps in a batch
Section
 OMRON
Section
OMRON
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5-7Touch Switches
Correct use
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5-7-1Functions of Touch Switches
Reference
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Functions of touch switches
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5-7-2Standalone Function
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5-7-3System Key Functions
Allocation of System Key Functions
 5-8-1Function of Numeral Keys
5-8Numeral Setting
Section
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5-8-2Types of Numeral Setting
 Thumbwheel Type Ver.5 Direct Connection Only
Section
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5-8-3Creating Numeric Keys
 Continuous screens and overlapping screens
Section
 Selecting the Numeral Setting Area for Data Input
5-8-4Using Numeric Keys
Section
 numeric values including a decimal point
 Only When Direct Connection Ver.5 is Specified
5-8-5Using Thumb Wheel Keys
Section
 Upper/lower limit check
Section
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 SECTION Using Host Link/NT Link/C200H Direct
 Allocatable Bits and Words
Equipment and Settings Used in This Chapter
6-1-1
6-1-2
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6-1-3NT600S Status Control and Notification to PC
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NT600S operation
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 Reference
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NT600S operation
NT600S operation example
 Reference Reference
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Reference
PT status notify bits 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Bit
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6-1-4Switching the Screen Display
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Example of Display Screen Switching
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6-1-5Notifying the Display Screen to the PC
Section
 PT status notify area: Word
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6-2Memory Tables and Bar Graph
Writing Words to the Character-StringMemory Table
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Direct specification
 Writing Numerals to the Numeral Memory Table
Section
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Setting the Words of the Numeral Memory Table
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Contents of the numeral memory tables
Available allocation words
Stored as a single word
 Numeral memory table display examples
Section
 Example of character code bestriding words
Character-stringmemory table display example
 3 Section
 PC ladder program
Section
 1 is explained
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NT600S
Line
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6-2-4Copying the Memory Table
Reference
 Available allocation words
Section
Memory Map page
Use “table edit”
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Normal
 PC ladder program
Section
 6-2-5Upgrading Bar Graphs
Changing the Contents of Allocated Words
Section
Reference Reference
 6-3-1Allocation Bits and Display of Lamps
6-3Lamps, Touch Switches, and Numeral Setting
Section
Example of batch lighting
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Procedure
 Line
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Process
Conveyor Loading Robot Arm
 Method for PC Notification and NT600S Control
Section
 Notes on the Notification Operation
Section
 Changing the Status of Allocated Bits
6-3-4Lit Flashing and Unlit Touch Switch Statuses
Section
 Momentary : 0 OFF ... Not pressed 1 ON ... Pressed
Section
 Application
Section
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RUN STOP
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6-3-6Notification of Numbers to the PC
 Restrictions on allocating words
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 Line
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unit
unit
 6-4-1Controllable NT600S Functions
6-4NT600S Status Control
Section
 Connection to RS-232Cport of C200HX/HG/HE
Section
 Reference Reference
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buzzer stop attribute function is allocated
 Procedure
6-4-2How to Control NT600S Functions
Section
Application
 PC program Create the following PC ladder program
Section
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6-5-2Reading the NT600S Operating Statuses
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Example of Using the PT Status Notify Bit
 Program operation
Section
 SECTION Using the RS-232CInterface Unit
 7-1 RS-232CInterface Unit Communications
7-1-1Communication Procedure
Section
OPEN
 Operation by Operating Commands
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Operation by Terminal Commands
Message from Host to NT600S
 Command Length
7-1-2Precautions
Interval Between Transmitted Commands
Controlling PT Status with Operating Commands
 Section
7-1-3Notification and Control of Touch Switches
 7-1-4
Table of Commands
Operating Commands
Terminal Commands
 Delete
 7-2-1Displaying the Screen
7-2Commands Sent by the Host
Display Specified Screen
Switching the Display Screen
 Request Screen Number
7-2-2Memory Tables
Write Character-stringMemory Table
Section
 8-digitWrite Numeral Memory Table
4-digitWrite Numeral Memory Table
Section
Writing Numerals
 Section
Copy Memory Table
Format
Description
 Lamp and Touch Switch Display Bit Specification
7-2-3Lamps and Touch Switches
Section
Format
 Bit OFF: The lamp or touch switch is turned off
Lamp and Touch Switch Display Status Enquiry
Section
Example
 Touch Switch Enable
Touch Switch Disable
Disabling/Enabling the Touch Switch Input
Section
 Screen Display Control
7-2-4Controlling the NT600S Status
Buzzer Control
Section
 PT Status Enquiry
System Menu Display Permission
Initialize Display History
Enquiry of the Battery Voltage Status
 Section
Display Mode Control
Format
Description
 7-3-1Screen Display
7-3Commands Sent by the NT600S
7-3-2Memory Table
Screen Number Response
 Lamp and Touch Switch Display Status Response
7-3-3Lamps and Touch Switches
8-digitNumber Input Notify
ported to the Host with this command
 Notifying that a Touch Switch Has Been Pressed
Touch Switch Bit Output from NT600S to Host
Section
Format
 PT Battery Status Response
Touch Switch Number Output from NT600S to Host
Notifying Low Battery Voltage
Section
 7-4-1Clearing the Screen
7-4Terminal Commands
7-4-2Displaying a Character-String
Clear Screen
 Normal Display
Specify Character Enlargement
Canceling the Inverse/Flashing Display
Section
 End Inverse Display
Set Inverse Display
Set Flashing Display
Canceling the Inverse Display
 Set Cursor Position
End Flashing Display
Reference Canceling the Flash Display
Section
 Specify Displayed Characters
7-4-3Displaying Figures
Draw Polyline
Section
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Draw Circle
Displaying the Circle
Format
 7-5-1Use of Programs
7-5Key to Programs
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8-1Hardware Faults
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 Errors Occurring when the Power is Turned ON
Responding to Displayed Error Messages
Errors Occurring During Operation
8-2-1
 Screen when an error has occurred during sending
8-2-4Communication Errors
Section
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Overrun Error
 Section
8-3Maintenance of the NT600S
Spare PT
Backlight
 Replacing the Backlight
Section
Screw securing CFL case lid CFL case lid
 3.Remove the backlight
Section
 Section
Replacing the Battery
Operation
ips head screwdriver, then open the CFL case lid
 Section
3.Pull out the battery together with the connector
 Cleaning Method
Inspection and Cleaning
Section
Inspection Method
 Cautions on replacing the NT600S
Section
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 General Specifications
Specifications
APPENDIX A
Appendix A
 Display Specifications
Performance Specifications
Panel Specifications
Appendix A
 Appendix A
Display Element Specifications
Display Capacity
Number of numeral memory tables that can be used
 Appendix A
Special Features
 Appendix A
Communications Specifications
For a Host Link
For an NT Link 1:1
 APPENDIX B
Dimensions
Appendix B
POWER RUN
 Cable Installation
Installation
Appendix B
Unit : mm inch
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Installation and Removal
APPENDIX C
Handling the RS-232C/RS-422Converter Unit
 Installation in an Operation Panel
Installation on a DIN Rail
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Appendix C
 APPENDIX D
NT600S Installation Environment
Appendix D
 Appendix D
Transportation and Storage of the PT
Note on transportation
Note on storage
 Making the Cable for Connection to the PC
APPENDIX E
Appendix E
Parts Required
 Appendix E
NT600S Connector Specifications 9-pin
Correct Use
an NT600S to a C-SeriesHost Link
 2. C500-LK201and C200H-LK201-V1only
 Appendix E
Wiring Connections
 Communication Port 1 25-pinConnector
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Communication Port 2 9-pinConnector
an NT600S to a CVM1/CV-SeriesHost Link Unit
 Communication Port 1 25-pinConnector
Wiring Connections
Communication Port 2 9-pinConnector
Appendix E
 Applicable CPU
Appendix E
 previous to 15Y5 cannot be connected
Appendix E
 Wiring
NT-AL001 RS-422Aterminal block specifications
Appendix E
For NT600S-ST211B-V
 Appendix E
Making the Cable
Cable Preparation
 Soldering
Appendix E
 Connector Cover Assembly
Preparing RS-232CConnector Cables
Appendix E
Recommended Parts
 APPENDIX F
Connecting to an RS-232C/RS-422Converter Unit 1:1
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Appendix F
 RS-422ACable Wiring
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Appendix F
 Appendix G
APPENDIX G
 APPENDIX H
Wiring Connections
Parts Required
Appendix H
 Appendix H
With a 9-pinConnector
 APPENDIX
Periodic Processing When Using Direct Connection
NT600S Internal Processing
Appendix
 Appendix
 Appendix
Event Processing When Using Direct Connection
NT600S processing
Details of processing
 Host Link Unit
APPENDIX J
Model List
Appendix J
 Appendix J
CPUs For Connection Via a Host Link
 CPUs For Connection Via an NT Link 1:N
CPUs For Connection Via an NT Link 1:1
Appendix J
 RS-232C/RS-422Converter Unit
Related Parts and Equipment for PT
RS-232CAdapter
Appendix J
 Cables with connectors
Parts Used for Connection
Applicable connectors
Appendix J
 Option List
APPENDIX K
Appendix K
Replaceable Backlight ... NT600S-CFL01
 Chemical-resistantCover .. Type NT600S-KBA01
Appendix K
 This is a lithium battery used for memory backup
Battery ... 3G2A9-BAT08
Appendix K
C200H Interface Unit ... NT-LB122
 OMRON C-SeriesMemory Map
APPENDIX L
OMRON CV-SeriesMemory Map
PC Memory Map
 Special Characters English Character Codes
APPENDIX M
Appendix M
 Hex Digits
 1: Used as the prefix for mark data codes 2 bytes
Appendix M
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 Initialization of the display history data
Initialization by using the DIP switch
 Lamp and touch switch display status
Lamp and touch switch display status
Memory initialization by using the DIP
 Set a system key function for a touch
 Use touch switches for notification to the
Touch switches used to call the system
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