User manual | Next-generation Programmable Terminals with Enhanced Imaging and Networking Programmable Terminals NS-Ladder Monitor

Next-generation Programmable Terminals with

Enhanced Imaging and Networking

12-inch Model 10-inch Model

Programmable Terminals

7-inch Model

NS-Ladder Monitor

These advanced Programmable Terminals feature versatile networking, simulation functions, macro processing, Windows-style user interfaces, and compatibility with standard data formats.

Image processing capabilities have also been improved dramatically.

In the fast-moving world of IT, the following capabilities are now needed even in PTs:

Full-fledged network compatibility

Windows-style interface

Improved screen creation efficiency

Freely adding functions

Simulation of screens on personal computers

Video input function

OMRON’s next-generation NS-series Programmable Terminals provide all of these capabilities.

NS-series PTs are equipped with monitoring functions that were previously performed on a personal computer, so sophisticated operator interfaces for a variety of applications can be constructed easily in the PT.

NS7

7-inch Model

NS10

10-inch Model

NS12

12-inch Model

Visibility has been improved with a beautiful, bright 256-color display.

Pictures from a digital camera can also be input to the PT.

The Video Input Function reads images from an external camera.

The operator can adjust the layout of the image on the display.

The Ladder Monitor Function allows the operator to monitor ladder programs in SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLCs from the PT.

The NS-series PTs’ built-in Video Input Function meets the ever-increasing need for on-site image processing.

Console Object for

OMRON Vision Sensors

The video monitor, PT, and Vision Sensor Console functions can be unified to help lower costs and reduce space requirements. The NS-series PT’s advantages are obvious when it is combined with a

Vision Sensor for visual inspection.

NS-series PT

Using the PT for Inspection

The NS-series PT can receive an image output from an image-processing device and display that image on-screen.

Controller

Video input

RS-232C

Image processing: F160

Servo motor

F160

NS-series PT

CPU Unit

Position Control Unit

Select from three display sizes

The video image’s display size can be set to 320x240,

640x480, or 800x600. The video image can be arranged on PT display as a Video Display object.

Servo driver

Receive Inputs from up to

4 Video Cameras Simultaneously

Four video input interfaces are provided, so four video or CCD cameras can be connected. Up to four images can be displayed simultaneously if the image size is

320x240 pixels.

60,000 Display Colors for

Vibrant Displays

The 60,000-color display improves the visibility of the video image input to the PT.

Console

Camera

320x240 640x480

Displayed Images Can Be Saved in BMP Format

When necessary, the displayed image can be captured and saved in a compact flash Memory Card in BMP format. The saved image can then be transferred to a remote personal computer.

The number of images that can be saved depends on the capacity of Memory Card. As an example, about

50 images from a 640x480 display (about 600 Kbytes each) can be saved in a 30-Mbyte Memory Card.

Ethernet

NS-series

800x600

*Only the NS12 can display

800x600 images.

Personal computer

Memory Card

(CF)

This Programmable Terminal redefines operator interfaces.

A PT with full network connectivity allows you to construct a more flexible system.

Test Mode simulates operation with just a computer.

Once the system is operating, the PLC’s ladder program can be monitored from the PT.

Passwords can be set for added security.

Supports

Memory Cards and standard data formats.

Various functions reduce the PLC's program load.

See how well the NS Series meets current system needs.

A Windows-style operator interface can be displayed on a PT.

Macro

Programming allows a variety of processes to be expressed in an easily understandable format.

Various functions increase the efficiency of screen development.

NS-series Lineup

Series NS12 NS10 NS7

Appearance

Dimensions

(W_H_D)

Effective display area

Display device

Number of dots

Display color

Screen data capacity

Expansion memory

Memory Card

Ladder Monitor function

Video Input Unit support

Controller Link

Interface Unit support

315 _ 241 _ 48.5 mm

12.1 inch

TFT

800 _ 600 dots

256 colors *

4 Mbytes

8 Mbytes / 16 Mbytes

*When video input is used, 65,535 colors are displayed.

315 _ 241 _ 48.5 mm

10.4 inch

TFT

640 _ 480 dots

256 colors *

4 Mbytes

8 Mbytes / 16 Mbytes

232 _ 177 _ 48.5 mm

7.7 inch

STN

640 _ 480 dots

256 colors

6 Mbytes

In addition to Ethernet, NS-series PTs support

Controller Link connections for high-speed communications between PLCs for improved networking capabilities.

Personal computer

Ethernet

CS/CJ-series

PLC

ControllerLink

Direct access

NS-series

Direct access

CS/CJ-series

PLC

NS-series

Direct access

NS-series

CS/CJ-series

PLC

CS/CJ-series

PLC

NS-series

Direct access

New Controller Link Host Connection

The Controller Link is an FA network that can send and receive large data packets flexibly and easily among OMRON PLCs and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers. The NS12 and NS10 PTs can be connected to the Controller Link network easily via a

Controller Link Interface Unit. When a Controller Link network is used, data can be transferred between multiple PLCs and NS12/NS10 PTs without writing ladder programming to manage the communications.

Ladder Programming Not Required for

Ethernet Communications with PLCs

Communicate with a PLC using Ethernet without special PLC programming.

Ethernet Communications without Programming

NS-series PTs can communicate with a CS/CJ-series PLC

(equipped with an Ethernet Unit) through “program-free” communications just like NT Link communications. Data is transferred through Ethernet through a simple PLC address and initial communications setup.

PT:PLC = 1:2

NS-series PT

Compatible with Various Connection

Methods

Choose from various system configurations, such as PT:PLC = 1:1, 1:2, 1:N, N:N.

No special ladder programming is required for simultaneous PLC communications through serial ports A and B.

Many System Configurations

Various connections, such as 1:1, 1:2, 1:N, and N:N, are supported with Ethernet or serial connections.

PT:PLC = 1:1

NS-series PT

Communications without programming

(1:N NT Link)

RS-232C

CS/CJseries

PLC

Communications without programming

(1:N NT Link)

RS-232C

C200HX/

HG/HE

PLC

Note: It is possible to make a 1:N NT Link connection to one port and a 1:1

NT Link connection to the other port. It is not possible to make 1:N NT Link connections to both ports. (Consequently, it is not possible to connect CS/CJseries PLCs to both ports). It is also possible to communicate with a PLC using RS-422A communications through an NS-AL002 Converter connected to either of the ports.

PT:PLC = M:N

NS-series PT

Communications without programming

(1:1 NT Link or 1:N NT Link)

RS-232C

PLC

RS-232C

PLC

NS-series PT

PT:PLC = 1:N

NS-series

Communications without programming

(1:N NT Link)

RS-232C

PLC

NS-AL002 Converter

(Converts between

RS-232C and RS-422A.)

Ethernet

CS/CJseries

PLC

Ethernet Unit

CS/CJseries

PLC

Host Registration Function

When Ethernet is being used, it is possible to register two or more PLCs as hosts and communicate with the PLCs by specifying the host ID and address.

Upgraded Transfer Program Gathers

Information through the Network.

The improved transfer program can transfer the system program and system settings file in addition to the data, such as screen data, that could be transferred by the earlier transfer program. In addition, the new Memory Card Transfer Tool transfers collected/updated data, such as alarm history or data block data.

NS-series PT

Transfer Program

Screen Data System Program

System Settings File

Memory Card

(CF)

Memory Card Transfer Tool

Alarm History Data Log Data Block

Video Capture File

Computer running

NS-Designer

Remote Maintenance

Remote Monitoring

Built-in Recipe Function for

Fast Production Changeovers

Data blocks (recipe function) allow several numeric values and/or character strings to be transferred to/from memory areas, such as PLC data areas. Data blocks can be used to change the system’s production setup even faster.

NS-series PT Select product

B’s information and set it in the PLC.

Data Block

Product A

Product B

Product C

Product D

Product E

Width Height Color

100 52 Red

150

200

Blue

Yellow

300

400

Red

Blue

CS/CJ-series

PLC

To other equipment

Product B

Settings and Operations Can Be Performed

Easily Using Data Block Tables.

Data Blocks are actually CSV data files, so they can be edited and managed easily on a computer, or the data can be edited on the PT. Since the created recipe data can be transferred to and from a compact flash Memory Card, data transfers are extremely simple. Data files can be transferred from a host computer to the PT with the Memory Card

Transfer Tool.

Create project with NS-Designer

Set Data Block Create Data Block Table

Edit CSV file

Create Data File

”Product1”,”A-001”,200,100,30,···

”Product2”,”A-002”,100,50,31,···

”Product3”,”A-003”,150,75,32,···

”Product4”,”A-004”,130,65,39,···

”Product5”,”A-005”,240,120,34,···

”Product6”,”A-006”,360,180,37,···

”Product7”,”A-007”,160,80,38,···

Transfer data to PT

Operations in PT

Data Block Table

Register Recipes Easily by Writing

Product Information in Data Blocks.

The Data Block (recipe) function consists of records and fields. Set the communication address and data format for each field. The records contain the data for each field.

For example, when production conditions such as width or height are assigned to the fields, write the values for the product in that record so that the values required for production of the product will be transferred to the PLC.

Using this function can dramatically reduce the time required to switch the production arrangement. This function also helps avoid production problems from errors such as recipe transmission mistakes.

Field A

Address

Data format

Field B

Address

Data format

Field C

Address

Data format

Record 1

Record 2

Record 3

Record 4

Save data file in a

Memory Card.

Set values in

PLC

DM00100 0150

DM00110 0075

DM00200 90c2

Create a Data Block Table Easily with the

Property Dialog Box.

A Data Block Table can be created simply by inputting the required data, such as the display size, comment, number of columns, label switch, and field setting.

Property setting dialog box for Data Block Table object

*The maximum amount of data that can be set is 100 Kbytes.

NS-series Functions Speed Up Equipment and

Line Setup.

The Operation of Screen Data can be

Confirmed Easily on a Personal Computer

Check the operation of functional objects

(buttons, lamps, numeral displays,

etc on a personal computer.

Simulation via the “Test Function”

When a test is started, a test screen and virtual PLC will be displayed on the computer.

Test mode

Virtual

PLC address

NS-Designer

Set values:

Present values:

3 0 0

5 0 0

3 0 0

5 0 0

Dual-language (English and Japanese) system program.

Press touch switches on the screen to change the language of system menu from English to Japanese, and vice versa without downloading the system program. For example, maintenance operations can be improved by switching the language of the alarm history and error messages between English and

Japanese. In addition, Japanese and the European languages can be shown on the same LCD screen.

Start of Test

Set value: 9 9 9 9

Present values: 9 9 9 9

Created screen

Operating (clicking with the mouse) the functional objects on the test screen will change the corresponding address in the virtual PLC. Conversely, changing the content of a virtual

PLC address will change the corresponding functional objects. It is also possible to confirm pop-up screens. This function can be used to confirm the actual operation of a screen as you create the screen data.

Test Mode Window

Virtual PLC address

Language Selection Tab Page

The test function enables debugging screens.

(PT and PLC hardware are tested separately.)

Validation

Validation checks functional objects against checkpoints

(such as omitted PLC addresses), and detected errors are listed. The listed errors can be checked and any necessary corrections made before transferring the screen data to the

PT.

The SYSMAC CS/CJ-series Ladder Program can be

Monitored from an NS-series PT after the System is Started.

Monitoring the Ladder Program

Monitor the PLC’s ladder program.

Ladder Monitor Function

If the system program of the NS-EXT01 Ladder Monitor

(sold separately) has been stored in the Memory Card, the

Ladder Monitor can perform a variety of operations on the ladder program of a CS/CJ-series PLC connected by serial communications. Operations include monitoring I/O bit status, searching by address/instruction, and monitoring I/O bit/digit status in the PLC’s ladder program. In addition, I/O

Comments made in CX-Programmer can be displayed.

CS/CJ-series PLC

CD-ROM

Install

CX-Programmer

CXT file

I/O Comment extraction tool

1:N NT Link

Ladder Monitor application

NS-series PT

I/O Comment file for Ladder Monitor

RS-232C

Serial port A or B

Ladder Monitor

(Start from System Menu.)

[email protected]@@

Memory Card

(sold separately)

0000.00

0000.01

CF003 0002.00

SW1 SW2 ER LAMP01

Note: The Ladder Monitor function can monitor only a CS/CJ-series PLC that is connected to serial port A or B of the PT in 1:N NT Link mode.

Main Ladder Monitor Screen

I/O Bit Status Monitor

The line being monitored is green.

I/O Comment

If the 7-digit address is pressed once, the

I/O comment (up to

34 characters long) will be displayed in the “I/O comment details area” at the bottom of the screen.

I/O Comment details area

Up to 34 characters can be displayed.

Previous program section

Displays the program section just before the one that is currently being displayed.

Ladder Display

Area

Seven lines when

I/O Monitor is being used

Eight lines when

I/O Monitor is not being used

I/O Monitor

The present values of up to 10 I/O bit or word addresses can be displayed.

Next program section

Displays the program section just after the one that is currently being displayed.

Instruction Search Screen

You can search for the specified instruction + address.

Example: Searching for OUT6143.15 from Cyclic Task 00.

Select the desired instruction from the instruction list.

The following instructions can be selected:

OUT TIMH

OUTNOT CNT

DIFD

DIFU

KEEP

SET

RSET

TIM

CNTR

TMHH

TTIM

ILC

JMP

Input the desired address in the operand (address) field.

Select the desired operand from the operand list.

Start the search

Bit Search Screen

This function searches for the specified bit.

Example: Searching for W511.15 from Interrupt Task 00.

OFF

AER

0.02s

0.1s

1min

The following bits and flags can be selected:

CIO >

> =

< >

< =

Start the search

I/O Monitoring Screen

Specify the addresses of up to 10 I/O bits or words to display the present values of those addresses. It is possible to check and change the present values while observing the ladder diagram.

I/O Monitor Area

The I/O addresses being monitored are displayed here.

Displayed bits can be force-set/force-reset and the present values of displayed words can be changed.

Products are available as sets including Memory Cards and multi-license products are available. Order these products if you want to monitor ladder program operation immediately after purchase, or if you wan to monitor ladder programs from several computers.

Monitoring I/O Memory

Monitor or change the contents of the PLC’s I/O Memory.

Device Monitor

I/O memory can be read/written directly. Consecutive PLC data areas can be displayed and parameters such as CPU

Bus Unit settings can be checked or input, so startup procedures can be completed much more efficiently.

Registered Monitor

(Monitor/change the present value in the specified address.)

Continuous Monitor

(Display the present values of 100 consecutive words as a list.)

Error Information

(Display the errors in the PLC’s CPU Unit as messages.)

Functions for More Efficient Screen Development

Advanced Functions Already Installed in the Objects

Enable advanced functions just by setting object properties.

Wide Variety of Functional Object Properties

A variety of properties can be set for each functional object.

Many of the functions that had to be created in screens or programs previously are now available in the object properties.

Example:

Flicker for fixed object

Displayed alternately

The flicker speed can be set freely.

Color Change when the Upper or Lower Limit Is Exceeded

The upper limit can be monitored just by checking the box and setting the upper limit value.

When temperature exceeds the upper limit of 1,000

Indirect Specification of the Display Color (Dynamic Display) with the Color Code (0 to 255)

The color can be specified indirectly by checking the box and setting the address being used for indirect specification.

Display a numeral setting from 0 to 9 with a word lamp.

(Rotary switch, 7-segment LED, etc…)

Setting: 0 Setting: 1 Setting: 9

The ten keypad, virtual keyboard, and time/date displays are standard objects in the system.

Ten keypad

Virtual keyboard

Flow Text Display for Alarm/Event Messages

For example, display the character strings in String Display &

Input objects as pop-up text.

Time/date display

Switch Text (Labels) All at Once in Objects

Use a PLC instruction to globally switch the PT text (labels), such as switching between different language versions or switching labels for machines A/B.

Label Function

Up to 16 groups of labels can be registered (labels 0 to 15) for functional objects, such as buttons, lamps, and text. All of the labels can be switched at once just by specifying the label number from the PLC.

Example: Label numbers

0: Japanese 1: English

Japanese specified:

Overlapping Common Parts such as

Menus

Make one common screen (sheet) that overlaps other screens (to save having to recreate the same part, such as a menu, in every screen).

Sheets

A feature that is common to several screens can be registered as a sheet. The common feature can be added to any screen just by applying the corresponding sheet to the screen. (Up to 10 sheets can be created for one project.)

Sheet Screen

English specified:

Resulting screen with sheet applied

Example: Label numbers

0: Machine A 1: Machine B

Machine A specified:

Machine B specified:

Switching a Part of the Screen

Switch just part of the screen, like the pages of notes or tab selections.

Frame Function

It is possible to specify an area in the screen (Frame) that will be switched as a page.

Up to 10 frames can be set for 1 screen. Up to 256 pages can be switched for one frame.

This function can be used for operations such as switching tabs.

Number of Frames (Tabs): 5

Tab for product A is active.

Tab for product B is active.

The feature in the sheet is added.

Making Table Form Objects

Speed up the development of tables containing similar functional objects.

Tables

The same kind of functional objects (such as Buttons, Text, or Numeral Display & Input objects) can be created together in a table just by specifying the kind of functional object, number of rows, and number of columns in the table. In addition, the properties for functional objects can all be set together and PLC addresses can be allocated automatically.

It is also possible to add headings for each row and column.

Objects Can Be Arranged in Tables

Example: Labels and Numeral Display & Input Objects

Create the table by specifying

Numeral Display & Input as the functional object, 4 rows,

4 columns, and headings (text).

Settings such as the headings

Pop-up Style Button Operations

Make buttons pop-up with a single property setting. (Pop-up screens do not have to be made separately.)

Pop-up menus Can Be Made Easily

Register item names (screen numbers for command buttons, optional character strings corresponding to the numeric values for word buttons) for pop-up menus in advance in the properties.

When the button is pressed, the pop-up menu will be displayed and the corresponding operation (such as switching screens or setting a value in a specified communications address) can be performed by choosing the item name from the pop-up menu.

Edit Properties of the Objects on the Toolbar

Set or edit object settings without opening the object properties dialog.

Display an Object’s Information on the Toolbar.

When the object is selected, the object’s properties that were set in the properties dialog (Address, Font, Color, etc.) are displayed on the toolbar.

It is also possible to copy an object’s font setting or color setting by dragging this to another object.

Font specification

Color specification

Communications address specification

In this pop-up menu, the user can switch screens by selecting one of the displayed screen names.

Write-confirmation Dialog Boxes Can Be Made Easily

A user-defined confirmation screen can be displayed as a popup when data is written. To display the pop-up screen, just check the “Display Write Confirmation Dialog” box and input the desired message in the ON/OFF or Word button’s properties.

The object settings can also be edited with the toolbar. Also, the object settings in the toolbar can be copied. These functions eliminate the need to open a dialog box and reduce the number of mouse clicks needed to set/edit object settings.

Library Function

Register complex fixed objects or compound functional objects in a library to reuse them.

Library Register Function

Organize functional objects or fixed objects that you have created and register them in the library so that they can be reused.

Selecting Character Strings from a

Menu List

Input character strings by selecting from a list of displayed character strings.

List Selection Object

The character strings in the specified PLC addresses or text file are displayed so that the user can select from the list. When a line is selected, the corresponding line number or character string can be written to the PLC. It is possible to display up to

1,024 lines with up to 256 characters in each line.

Using Windows Fonts

Vary the font size, just as you can in a word processor.

Windows Fonts Function

Windows fonts such as Arial or

Century can be used for text objects and the font size can be changed.

About 1,000 Fixed Objects Are Available

Choose from fixed objects from a standard library.

Select Shape Function

About 1,000 shapes can be used for ON/OFF buttons, Bit lamps, and Word lamps, including shapes such as

7-Segment digits, rotary switches, limit switches, and motors.

Functions that Reduce the Program Load in the PLC.

Prohibit Operation

Use an instruction from the PLC to prohibit operation of push buttons and change the displayed text while operation is prohibited.

(For example, displaying “Standby” while operation is prohibited and “Ready” when operation is possible.)

Control Flag (Interlock) Function

A bit in the PLC can be used as a control bit to control the display of an object (such as a button or numeral input) or disable/enable an operation.

PT PLC

POWER

RUN

Standby

Input prohibited while bit is OFF.

ON/OFF status

Bit

OFF

1 ON

POWER

RUN

Ready

Input allowed while bit is ON.

Scale Conversion

Convert the scale for different industrial units.

Units Setting and Scaling Function

The display units and scale can be changed Numeral

Display & Input objects. Any unit display can be set.

Example scale conversion

Switch Display Color of Level for

Analogue Meter Objects.

Change the color of an area of the meter to indicate that it is a problem area, e.g., that the tank level is above the normal range.

Switch Display Color Function

Level Meter and Analogue Meter can be divided into three ranges with a different fill color in each range. It is also possible to indirectly specify each range’s color and border values so that the ranges can be changed during operation.

NS-series PTs support

Macro Programs.

Various kinds of original processing can be written easily.

Lighten the load on the PLC’s ladder program by performing user-defined processing for specific applications.

Add functions that are not supported by the standard functional objects.

Example: Move functional objects based on the status of PLC bits.

Example: Perform a conditional processing at a certain present value.

Example: Perform an arithmetic operation on a setting before writing

it to the PLC.

Example: Stop displaying a particular menu (sheet) only when a

certain screen is displayed.

Macro Function

Original, user-defined programs (macros) can be added and executed to control projects, screens, and functional objects.

Changes the (X,Y) coordinates for a product with a product ID of 1 to (20,300) when bit $B0 turns

ON (i.e., changes to 1).

Supported operations:

Arithmetic operations, bit operations, logic operations, comparison operations, conditional branching, screen control (open/close), moving functional objects, character string operations, and BCD/binary conversion

NS-series PTs support Memory Cards and

Standard Data Formats such as CSV, RTF, TXT, BMP, and JPEG.

Transfer Screen Data to/from the

Memory Card.

Transfer screen data to the PT with a

Memory Card (CF card).

Memory Card: Upload/Download Function

It is possible to download the screen data and system program to Memory Card and upload the same data from the Memory Card. It is also possible to automatically upload the data from the Memory Card or automatically download the data to the Memory Card when the power is turned ON.

NS-Designer

Screen data

Memory

Card

Screen data

Automatic transfer when power is turned ON.

NS-series PT

Memory Card

Store alarm/event history, operation log, or error log in the Memory Card.

Use spreadsheet software on a computer to view daily reports or analyze data, such as the alarm/event history, operation log, and error log.

Memory Card: History Storage Function

The following data in the NS-series PT can be saved to the

Memory Card in CSV format.

Alarm/Event History (Alarm/ Event history data)

Operation Log (Screen operation history data)

Error Log (Error log data recorded during macro program execution)

Save alarm/event history in CSV format.

Memory Card

NS-series PT

Data Logging to Memory Card

Transfer time-series data from PLC addresses to the personal computer to view daily reports and analyze the data in a spreadsheet program.

Memory Card: Data Logging Function

Logging data (trend data, up to 100 points x 32 groups, with a sampling cycle of 1 to 86,400 s/group) can be stored in the Memory Card in CSV format.

Logging of trend data

Memory Card

Example Memory Card Usage

Read history data and analyze errors

Write from programming software

Manufacturer’s development environment

NS screen data

CS1 ladder program

Send to purchaser/user

Receive from purchaser/user

Write screen data

History data

Delivered device

PLC

Write ladder program data

Memory Cards can be shared with other CS/CJ-series devices.

Displaying Bitmaps, Background

Graphic

Use an image, e.g. a picture taken with a digital camera, for the background.

Bitmap Displays

It is possible to display BMP and JPG files. The files can be specified directly or indirectly.

Background Files

It is possible to arrange BMP and JPG files for the background. (1 Mbyte max.)

Select a Familiar Text Editor

Edit text and bitmap file with your favorite text editor.

Editor Specifying Function

The user can select the editor when editing text or bitmap files.

Output Object Information in a CSV File

Set functional object properties in Excel.

CSV File Input/Output

The property settings for each functional object can be exported in CSV format. The settings data can be imported again after it has been edited with a program such as Excel.

NS-series PTs provide

Security Functions

Protect Operation

Secure the system with passwords when performing operations with Buttons or

Numeral Inputs.

Passwords

It is possible to register 5 kinds (levels) of passwords (16 characters max.) for the whole project. Set one of 5 passwords for each functional object (which you operate).

Output Screen Information in an RTF File

Document your system.

Outputting Project Information in RTF

Data such as screen information and object information can be output in an RTF file. The RTF file can be read into MS

Word to produce a system manual.

Example of an RTF File Read into MS Word

Pasted Screen Data as RTF Data Object Properties as RTF Data

High-reliability and Advanced Functions in the

Industry’s Slimmest PT

Super-thin 48.5-mm Body for a Slimmer Control Panel

This thin-profile model has few protrusions so it can be incorporated easily into a panel or machine. The PT can help save space when space is at a premium.

NS12, NS10

Expansion Memory Board

In the NS12 and NS10 PTs, memory capacity can be increased to 20 Mbytes max. by adding optional Expansion Memory.

Memory Card interface

NS7

Power Supply (24 VDC) Battery

An Expansion Memory Board cannot be used with the NS7 PT.

The NS7 has a standard screen data capacity of 6 Mbytes.

Memory Card interface

Memory Card

Expansion interface

RS-232C serial port A

RS-232C serial port B

A bar code reader can be connected to the serial port.

Recommended bar code reader: V520-RH21-6

Ethernet (10 Base-T)

Expansion interface

Memory Card

Battery

RS-232C serial port A

RS-232C serial port B

Ethernet (10 Base-T)

A bar code reader can be connected to the serial port.

Recommended bar code reader: V520-RH21-6

Power Supply (24 VDC)

Built-in Expansion Interface

The NS-series PTs have a built-in Expansion Interface for future expandability.

NS-series PTs have backlights with the longest life expectancy in the industry.

At room temperature, the average life expectancy is 50,000 hours min. for the NS12 and NS10, 40,000 hours min. for the NS7.

Functional Objects List

Fixed Objects

Name Shape

Rectangle

Circle/Oval

Name

Straight line

Polyline

Shape Name

Polygon

Sector

Shape Name

Arc

Shape

Functional Objects

Name/Icon Contents

ON/OFF button

Changes the ON/OFF status of the specified bit address.

Four kinds of button operation are possible.

Features

The write address and display addresses 1 and 2 can be specified separately.

Four colors can be displayed with the four different combinations of the bits in display addresses 1 and 2.

The display color can be specified indirectly.

Labels can be switched according to the contents of the write address or another address.

A write confirmation dialog box can be displayed.

A password can be set.

The button shape can be selected from a list.

Word button Writes numeral data to the specified word address.

Command button

Bit lamp

Word lamp

Used to execute special functions such as switching screens, controlling pop-up screens, and transmitting a character string to the highlighted input field (key button function).

The ON/OFF status of the lamp changes according to the

ON/OFF status of the specified bit address.

The lamp color or pattern changes according to the status (0 to 9) of the specified word address.

An increment/decrement value can be set so that the specified word will be incremented/decremented by that amount each time the button is pressed.

A list of numeral values (two or more values) can be displayed in a pop-up menu so that the specified word will be set to the selected numeral value.

The display color can be specified indirectly.

A write confirmation dialog box can be displayed.

A password can be set.

When switching screens, the screen number can be specified indirectly.

When using the key button function, the data in and after a specified address can be treated as character string code, converted to a character string, and transmitted.

The display color can be specified indirectly.

A write confirmation dialog box can be displayed.

The display color can be specified indirectly.

The lamp shape can be selected from a list.

The 10 display colors/patterns can be specified indirectly.

The lamp shape can be selected from a list.

Text Displays a registered character string. It is possible to reference a text file and display a specific line in that file.

Windows font faces and sizes can be used.

Numeral

Display &

Input

String

Display &

Input

List Selection

Displays the numeric value stored at the specified word address and allows data to be input to the address from a ten keypad.

Displays the character string data stored at specified addresses and allows data to be input from the keyboard.

Displays registered character strings as a list for selection.

The ten keypad is a standard system element. Data can also be input from a user-defined command button.

Values can be converted and displayed at a specified scale or displayed with units.

Maximum and minimum input limits can be set.

Maximum and minimum limits can be monitored.

A write confirmation dialog box can be displayed.

A password can be set.

The virtual keyboard is a standard system element. Data can also be input from a user-defined command button.

Japanese Kanji inputs can be displayed.

Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese can also be displayed with Unicode.

A write confirmation dialog box can be displayed.

A password can be set.

Character string data can be stored in specified consecutive addresses or text files.

A password can be set.

Name/Icon

Thumbwheel

Switch

Analogue

Meter

Contents

Displays the word data in the specified address as numeral value. The value can be increased or decreased by pressing the + and – buttons.

Displays the specified word address data in a

3-color analogue meter. The meter can be a full circle, semicircle, or quarter-circle.

Features

The + and – buttons can be positioned at the top or bottom.

A write confirmation dialog box can be displayed.

A password can be set.

The colors of the borders and ranges can be set.

The range colors and background color can be specified indirectly.

Level Meter Displays the specified word address data in a

3-color level meter.

The colors of the borders and ranges can be set.

The range colors and background color can be specified indirectly.

Scale lines can be displayed.

Broken Line

Graph

Displays the word data in the specified word addresses as a broken line graph.

Maximum/minimum limits can be set and different colors can be displayed for lines within the range and outside of the range.

Marker displays can be specified.

Scale lines can be displayed.

Bitmap

Displays a bitmap

(BMP or JPEG).

The bitmap file can be specified indirectly through a text file.

Alarm/Event

Display

Displays the current alarms and events in order of their importance.

Multiple messages can be displayed with flowing text.

Alarm/Event

Summary &

History

Displays a summary or history of the alarms and events that have occurred.

It is possible to display the time that the alarm occurred and the time that it was cleared.

Date

Time

Displays and sets the date.

Displays the day of the week.

Displays and sets the time.

Data Log

Graph

Video Display

Displays the word data in the specified word addresses as a trend graph.

Displays a video display object.

Logging data can be saved in the Memory

Card in CSV format.

Maximum/minimum limits can be set and different colors can be displayed for lines within the range and outside of the range.

Marker displays can be specified.

Scale lines can be displayed.

Video inputs can be received from up to 4 video cameras at the same time.

The 60,000-color display provides excellent visibility.

Select from three display sizes.

Data block tables

Displays a data block table object.

Preset recipe data such as manufacturing information can be written to the PLC or read from the PLC.

Macro Processing List

Item

Conditional judgments IF ELSEIF ELSE ENDIF

Contents

Conditional expressions A == B, A > B, A >= B, A AND B, A OR B, etc.

Basic arithmetic instructions

Assignment, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, remainder, logical OR, logical AND, negation (NOT), logical exclusive OR, 1’s complement, bit shift (left), bit shift (right)

Functions

BCD _ Binary conversion

Character string operations

Alarm/event history

HMI (user interface) instructions

Message dialog box display

Communications

Exit processing

Numeral (binary) _ BCD

BCD _ Numeral (binary)

Copy string

Convert multibyte string to Unicode string.

Convert Unicode string to multibyte string.

Clear the alarm/event counter to 0.

Read numeral write value or numeral change value.

Switch screen

Move object display area

Get object’s display shape.

Move pop-up window screen.

Move pop-up window screen up.

Move pop-up window screen down.

Move pop-up window screen left.

Move pop-up window screen right.

Close pop-up window screen.

Read data from the specified address.

Write data to the specified address.

Exit macro program.

Note: Macro execution conditions:

Registration to the project when the project is loaded, alarm/event goes ON, or alarm event goes OFF.

Registration to screen when screen is loaded or unloaded.

Registration to functional object when an object is touched to turn it ON, a value is changed, just before Numeral or String Input start,

just before Numeral or String Input write, list selection, etc.

Optional Products

Ladder Monitor program Video Input Unit Controller Link Interface Unit

Expansion Memory Board

(Compatible with NS12/10 only)

Memory Card Memory Card Adapter

RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter Communications Cable

Protective Cover/Anti-reflection

Sheet for NS-series PT

Dimensions

NS12/10 PT

Units: mm

301

NS7 PT

220

Units: mm

R U N

R U N 177 165 188

140 241

227 249

264

315

323

7.5

39 (min.)

42 (max.)

180

232

15.5

39 (min.)

42 (max.)

Recommended

Panel Cutout Dimensions

115.5

Recommended

Panel Cutout Dimensions

228

+ 1

– 0

71.3

4.3

43.5 38.7

74.3

18.9

107.4

220.5

+ 0.5

– 0

165.5

+ 0.5

– 0

NS-CA001

Video Input

Unit

Units: mm

103

9.6

302

+ 1

– 0

81.3

(102.7)

21.4

NS-CLK21

Controller Link

Interface Unit

Units: mm

151.5

(183)

(1.9)

(22.3)

10.6

164

(169)

127.3

50.3

68.3

86.3

104.3

9.7

20.4

(33.9)

(1.9)

164

(169)

95.6

31.5

10.8

Superior environmental resistance meets IP65F standards.

Flush surface construction is used for superior environmental resistance and the enclosure rating for the front of the PT is IP65F compliant.

IP _ International Protection

6 _ Dust and dirt will not enter interior.

(Enclosure protects against foreign objects.)

5 _ There are no adverse effects from a water stream from

any direction.

(Enclosure protects against water intrusion.)

F _ There are no harmful effects from oil droplets or spray

from any direction.

(Enclosure protects against oil intrusion.)

Note: May not be applicable in environments with long-term exposure to

water or oil.

Meets International Standards and

Exports are Not Restricted

The PTs conform to UL standards (cULus), CSA standards, and EC Directives.

In addition, there are no export restrictions on the PTs.

*The Controller Link Interface Unit has not been approved for conformity to

EC Directives at this time (approval pending).

Performance/Specifications

General Specifications

Item

Rated power supply voltage

Allowable voltage range

Power consumption

Ambient operating temperature

Storage temperature

Ambient operating humidity

Operating environment

Noise immunity

Vibration resistance

(during operation)

Shock resistance

(during operation)

Weight

Enclosure rating

Battery life

Applicable standards

Specifications

24 VDC

20.4 to 27.6 VDC (24 VDC

15 %)

20 W max.

0 to 50

C (See notes 1 and 2.)

– 20 to 60

C (See note 2.)

35% to 85% (0 to 40

C) with no condensation

35% to 60% (40 to 50

C) with no condensation

No corrosive gases.

Conforms to IEC61000-4-4, 2 kV (power lines)

Conforms to JIS C0040.

10 to 57 Hz, 0.075 mm amplitude, 57 to 150 Hz,

9.8 m/s2 30 min each in X, Y, and Z directions

Conforms to JIS C0041.

147 m/s2 3 times each in direction of X, Y, and Z.

2.5 kg max.

Front operating panel: IP65F and NEMA4 compliant

(See note 3.)

5 years (at 25

C) Replace battery within 5 days after the battery runs low (indicator lights orange).

Conforms to cULus and EC Directives.

Note 1: The operating temperature is subject to the following restrictions according to the mounting angle.

Mounting angle of 0 to 30

C to the horizontal:

Operating temperature range of 0 to 45

Mounting angle of 30 to 90

C to the horizontal:

Operating temperature range of 0 to 50

Note 2: Operate the PT within the temperature and humidity ranges shown in the following diagram.

Storage

Humidity (%)

95% 80%

60%

Operation

Display surface 30

Temperature (

40%

35%

20%

Horizontal

)

—20 0 10 20 30 40 50

Temperature (

Note 3: May not be applicable in locations with long-term exposure to oil.

70 80

10%

Characteristics

Display Specifications

Item

Display device

NS12 NS10

High-definition TFT color LCD

NS7

High-definition STN color LCD

Number of dots 640 dot horizontal x 480 dot vertical

Display panel

Display color 256 colors

Effective display area

Field of vision

Service life

Brightness adjustment

Backlight error detection

Width 246.0 mm x height 184.5 mm

(12.1 inches)

Left/right

Top 45

, bottom 55

Width 215.2 mm x height 162.4 mm

(10.4 inches)

Left/right

Top 35

, bottom 65

Width 160.42 mm x height 121.1 mm

(7.7 inches)

Left/right

Top 40

, bottom 30

40,000 hours min.

(See note 1.)

Backlight

(See

note 4.)

50,000 hours min. (See note 1.)

There are 3 levels that can be set with the touch panel. (See note 2.)

Error is detected automatically, and the RUN indicator flashes green as notification. (See note 3.)

Note 1: This is the estimated time before brightness is reduced by half at room temperature

and humidity. It is not a guaranteed value. The service life will be drastically shortened

if PT is used at low temperatures. For example, using the PT at temperatures of 0

will reduce the service life to approximately 10,000 hours (reference value).

Note 2: The brightness cannot be adjusted much.

Note 3: This function does not indicate that the service life has been reached. It detects when

the backlight is not lit due to a disconnection or other errors. Backlight error detection

indicates that all backlights (2) are OFF.

Note 4: Contact your nearest OMRON representative to replace the backlight.

Operating Specifications

Touch panel

(Matrix type)

Item

Method

Number of switches

NS12

NS10

NS7

Input

Service life

Resistive membrane

Specification

1,900 (50 horizontal x 38 vertical) 16 x 16 dots for each switch.

1,200 (40 horizontal x 30 vertical) 16 x 16 dots for each switch.

768 (32 horizontal x 24 vertical) 20 x 20 dots for each switch.

Pressure-sensitive

1,000,000 touch operations.

Operating Specifications

Item

Standard screen data capacity

Screen data capacity when

Expansion Memory is used

NS12 NS10

4MB

20MB (4MB +16MB)

NS7

6MB

External Interface Specifications

Item

Expansion memory interface (See note.)

NS12/10

One slot for expanding screen data capacity.

8-Mbyte or 16-Mbyte expansion

Memory card interface

NS7

None

One ATA-Compact Flash interface slot.

Used to transfer and store screen data and to store history data.

Expansion interface

For Expansion Interface Units

Used to install various Interface Units that are currently in development.

Note: This interface is for NS-series Units only. Units not specified in this manual cannot be installed.

Communications Specifications

Serial Communications

Item

Port A

Specification

Conforms to EIA RS-232C.

D-Sub female 9-pin connector

5-V output (250 mA max.) through pin 6 (See note.)

Port B

Conforms to EIA RS-232C.

D-Sub female 9-pin connector

5-V output (250 mA max.) through pin 6 (See note.)

Note: The 5-V outputs of serial ports A and B cannot be used at the same time.

Controller Link (Wired-type) Specifications

Item

Baud rate

Transmission path

Specification

2M/1M/500K

Shielded twisted-pair cable (special cable)

Ethernet Specifications (NS12-TS01(B), NS10-TS01(B), and NS7-TS01(B) Only)

Item Specification

Conformance standards Conforms to IEEE 802.3/Ethernet (10Base-T).

Video Input Specifications

Item

Resolution

Input signal

Cameras

Specification

320 _ 240, 640 _ 480, or 800 _ 600 dots

NTSC composite video or PAL

Number of cameras: 4 max.

Display Element Specifications

Display text

Item

Raster font

Rough

Font name

Standard

Fine

Vector font

(text objects only)

Text attributes

Color

Font style (only when vector font is specified)

Vertical alignment

Flicker

Horizontal alignment

Objects that can flicker

Functional objects

Fixed objects

Numeral units and scale settings

Alarm/event settings

Display colors

Specification

Displayable characters Base size

Alphanumeric characters or Japanese katakana

Japanese kanji

Alphanumeric characters or Japanese katakana

Japanese kanji

8 x 8

8 x 16

16 x 16

16 x 32

32 x 32

1 x 1, 1 x 2, 2 x 1,

2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 8 x 8

1 x 1, 1 x 2, 2 x 1,

2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 8 x 8

1 x 1, 1 x 2, 2 x 1,

2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 8 x 8

Can be specified in NS-Designer.

Font, style, and size can be specified.

256 colors

Bold or italic

Top, center, or bottom

Left-justified, centered, or right-justified

Up to 10 types can be registered.

The flicker speed and flicker range can be set.

Select from 3 types.

The flicker speed and flicker range are fixed.

1,000 max.

500 max.

256 colors max.

NS-Designer Operating Environment

Recommended CPU

Recommended memory

Hard disk free space

CD-ROM drive

Display

Compatible OS

Intel Celeron 400 MHz min.

32 Mbytes min.

200 Mbytes are required at setup.

Required for installation.

A minimum resolution of 800 _ 600 pixels is recommended.

Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows NT 4.0 (service pack 3 or higher),

Windows Me, or Windows 2000

NEC PC98-series computers are not supported except for the NEC PC98NX Series computers, which can be used like a DOS computer.

Compatible OMRON PLCs

CPU Units (1:1 NT Link Connection)

Model number

CQM1-CPU41-V1/CPU42-V1/CPU43-V1/CPU44-V1

CQM1H-CPU21/CPU51/CPU61

CPM1-10/20CDR- + CPM1-CIF01

CPM1A-10/20/30/40CD - + CPM1-CIF01

CPM2A-30/40/60CD - + CPM1-CIF01

CPM2C-10/20 - (See note 1)

C200HS-CPU21/CPU23/CPU31/CPU33

C200HE-CPU32(-Z) (See note 2) / CPU42(-Z)

C200HG-CPU33(-Z) (See note 2) / CPU43(-Z) /CPU53(-Z) (See note 2) / CPU63(-Z)

C200HX-CPU34(-Z) (See note 2) / CPU44(-Z) /CPU54(-Z) (See note 2) / CPU64(-Z) /CPU65-Z/CPU85-Z

CV500/1000/2000-CPU01-V1

CVM1-CPU01-V2/CPU11-V2/CPU21-V2

Specifications

With RS-232C connector (9-pin type)

Connect to peripheral port.

Connect to RS-232C or peripheral port.

With RS-232C connector (9-pin type)

With RS-232C connector (switching/9-pin type)

PLC model name

C-series CQM1

C-series CQM1H

C-series CPM1

C-series CPM1A

C-series CPM2A

C-series CPM2C

C-series C200HS

C-series C200HE (-Z)

C-series C200HG (-Z)

C-series C200HX (-Z)

CVM1/CV-series

CVM1 or CV500/

CV1000/CV2000

Note 1: Use an Adapter Cable (CPM2C-CN111 or CS1W-CN114/118), CPM1-CIF01 RS-232C Adapter, or CPM1-CIF11 RS-422A Adapter to connect.

Note 2: A C200HW-COM02(-V1), C200HW-COM04(-V1), C200HW-COM05(-V1), or C200HW-COM06(-V1) Communications Board is required.

CPU Units (1:N NT Link Connection)

Model number

CS1G-CPU42H/CPU43H/CPU44H/CPU45H (See note 1)

CS1H-CPU63H/CPU64H/CPU65H/CPU66H/CPU67H (See note 1)

CJ1G-CPU42H/CPU43H/CPU44H/CPU45H (See note 2)

Specifications

CJ1H-CPU65H/CPU66H (See note 2)

CQM1H-CPU61/51 with a CQM1H-SCB41 Serial Communications Board

C200HE-CPU32(-Z) (See note 3) / CPU42(-Z)

With RS-232C connector (9-pin type)

C200HG-CPU33(-Z) (See note 3) / CPU43(-Z) /CPU53(-Z) (See note 3) / CPU63(-Z)

C200HX-CPU34(-Z) (See note 3) / CPU44(-Z) /CPU54(-Z) (See note 3) / CPU64(-Z) /CPU65-Z/CPU85-Z

Note 1: CPU Units that do not have an “H” at the end of the model number cannot be connected.

The CS1W-SCB21/SCB41 Serial Communications Board and CS1W-SCU21 Serial Communications Unit can also be connected.

Note 2: The CJ1W-SCU41 Serial Communications Unit can also be connected.

Note 3: A C200HW-COM02/COM04/COM05/COM06(-V1) Communications Board is required.

PLC model name

CS-series CS1G

CS-series CS1H

CJ-series CJ1G

CJ-series CJ1H

C-series CQM1H

C-series C200HE(-Z)

C-series C200HG(-Z)

C-series C200HX(-Z)

Standard Models

Model name

NS12 PT

NS10 PT

NS7 PT

Screen design software

Cable

PT-to-PLC

Connecting Cable

Specifications

Ethernet Case color

Ivory

12-inch TFT

800 x 600 dots

Black

Ivory

Yes

Black

Ivory

10-inch TFT

640 x 480 dots

Black

Ivory

Yes

Black

Ivory

7-inch STN

640 x 480 dots

Black

Ivory

Yes

Black

NS-Designer

Windows Japanese Version on CD-ROM

Screen transfer cable for DOS/V

PT connection: 9 pins

PLC connection: 9 pins

Length: 2 m

Length: 5 m

Model number

NS12-TS00

NS12-TS00B

NS12-TS01

NS12-TS01B

NS10-TV00

NS10-TV00B

NS10-TV01

NS10-TV01B

NS7-SV00

NS7-SV00B

NS7-SV01

NS7-SV01B

NS-NSDC1-JV1

XW2Z-S002

XW2Z-200T

XW2Z-500T

Model name

Accessories

Specifications

Video Input Unit

Inputs: 4 channels

Signal type: NTSC/PAL

Special Cable for the Console

Controller Link

Interface Unit

NS-Designer screen design software

(5 surface sheets)

For Controller Link

Communications

Windows Japanese

Version on CD-ROM

Windows English

Version on CD-ROM

Expansion Memory Board

RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter

Anti-reflection Sheets

Protective Covers (5 pack)

Accessories

Ladder

Monitor

Software

One CD-ROM

Ladder Monitor application

(See note 1.) and I/O Comment

File Creation Tool (See note 2.)

A Memory Card (sold separately) is required to use the software in the NS-series PT.

An HMC-AP001 Memory Card

Adapter is required in order to copy the data from the CD-ROM in the computer to the Memory Card.

NS-EXT01

NS-EXT01-L03

(3 licenses)

NS-EXT01-L10

(10 licenses)

NS-EXT01-HMC

(with 48-Mbyte

Memory Card)

Memory Card

Memory Card Adapter

Battery

Bar Code Reader

(Refer to the Catalog for details.)

Note 1: NS-series PT application used to monitor a SYSMAC CS/CJ-series PLC’s ladder program from the PT.

Note 2: This tool extracts I/O comment data from the CX-Programmer’s CXT file and converts the data to a format that can be used by the Ladder Monitor Software.

8 MB

16 MB

NS12/10

NS7

NS12/10

NS7

8 MB

15 MB

30 MB

48 MB

NS12/10

NS7