Omron ns series Setup Manual

Contents
Notice ..............................................................................................................................................1
About this Manual ...............................................................................................................................7
Related Manuals ..................................................................................................................................8
Terminology ........................................................................................................................................9
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................10
Section 1 Overview
1-1 NS-series PT Functions and Operation............................................................................................1-2
1-1-1 PT Functions for FA Manufacturing Sites ........................................................................... 1-2
1-1-2 NS-series PT Operating System........................................................................................... 1-3
1-2 Communications with the Host ....................................................................................................... 1-5
1-2-1 What is an NT Link?............................................................................................................ 1-6
1-2-2 Ethernet................................................................................................................................ 1-6
1-2-3 Controller Link..................................................................................................................... 1-6
1-2-4 Host Link ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
1-2-5 Connecting to a Temperature Controller.............................................................................. 1-6
1-2-6 Memory Link Connections .................................................................................................. 1-7
1-2-7 Communicating with Another Company’s PLCs................................................................. 1-7
1-3 System Configuration...................................................................................................................... 1-8
1-3-1 Supported Peripheral Devices .............................................................................................. 1-8
1-4 Procedure for Running NS-series PTs........................................................................................... 1-10
Section 2 Before Connecting
2-1 Connecting the Host ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
2-1-1 Communications Types and Connection Methods............................................................... 2-2
2-2 Part Names and Functions ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Section 3
Installing the PT and Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-1 Installing the PT .............................................................................................................................. 3-3
3-1-1 Installation Environment...................................................................................................... 3-3
3-1-2 Installing RS-232C/RS-422A Converters ............................................................................ 3-4
3-1-3 Mounting the PT to the Control Panel ................................................................................. 3-4
3-1-4 Connecting the Power Supply.............................................................................................. 3-5
3-1-5 Wiring the Ground Wire ...................................................................................................... 3-7
3-1-6 Peripheral Device Connection Limitations .......................................................................... 3-7
3-2 Starting the PT................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3-2-1 Operation at Startup ............................................................................................................. 3-8
3-2-2 Starting the PT for the First Time ...................................................................................... 3-10
3-3 Connecting the CX-Designer......................................................................................................... 3-12
3-3-1 Connecting via RS-232C or Ethernet................................................................................. 3-12
3-3-2 Connecting via USB........................................................................................................... 3-12
3-3-3 Connecting via a Modem ................................................................................................... 3-13
3-4 Connecting to Bar Code Readers................................................................................................... 3-14
3-4-1 Connection Methods .......................................................................................................... 3-14
3-4-2 Setting Bar Code Readers .................................................................................................. 3-15
3-4-3 Data Format ....................................................................................................................... 3-16
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Omron ns series Specifications

General

Backlight	LED
Power Supply	24 VDC
Display Type	TFT LCD
Display Size	5.7 to 12.1 inches (depending on the model)
Resolution	320 x 240 to 800 x 600
Interface	Ethernet, USB
Memory	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C
Protection Level	IP65 (front panel)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60°C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance	147 m/s²
Power Consumption	Varies by model