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Functions of the NT31/NT31C Section 1-2
1-2 Functions of the NT31/NT31C
The NT31/NT31C has the following features.
1-2-1 Features
Downsized Body • Slim body (50 mm or less in the panel*).
• The communications cable connectors are housed in the unit so that they
do not protrude from the unit.
*When mounted in a panel of the recommended thickness (page 30).
Construction Best Suited
to the FA Environment
• The panel is an STN monochrome LCD type with backlight for the NT31
and an STN color LCD type with backlight for the NT31C.
• The backlight unit and battery can be replaced at the operation site.
• Protection equivalent to oil-proof IP65*, and waterproof structure equiva-
lent to the NEMA4 standard.
*The panel may not be usable in environments where it is exposed to oil
for long periods.
Touch Switch Operation Contrast and brightness are adjustable by touch switch operations.
Compatibility with Other PTs
• There is upward compatibility between the NT31/NT31C and the following
models for screen data and user programs: NT11S, NT20S, NT30,
NT30C, NT600S, NT610G, NT610C, NT620S, NT620C, NT625C, NT631,
NT631. (After being read to the Support Tool, screens must be modified in
accordance with the screen size. Depending on the function used, partial
modification of programs may also be necessary. For details on the com-
patibility of screen data, refer to the NT31/NT31C/NT631/NT631C Pro-
grammable Terminal Reference Manual and the NT-series Support Tool
Operation Manual.
• The dimensions of the panel cut-out to accommodate the NT31/NT31C
are the same as for the NT30/NT30C.
Two Ports Featured as Standard:
Port A for Common Use by Support Tool/Host and Port B for Exclusive Use by the Host
• Communications with the host are possible via another port while con-
nected to the Support Tool.
• Reading bar code data from a bar code reader is possible via another port
while communicating with the host.
POWER
RUN
320 dots
240 dots
Wide angle of visibility