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SECTION 1
General
This section provides fundamental information about the functions and features of the NT31/NT31C, types of connection,
communication methods, etc. This information will enable you to understand the applications of the NT31/NT31C.
1-1 Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C 2..........................................
1-1-1 Operation of an NT31/NT31C at an FA Production Site 2........................
1-1-2 Operations of the NT31/NT31C 3...........................................
1-2 Functions of the NT31/NT31C 4..................................................
1-2-1 Features 4..............................................................
1-2-2 Comparison between NT31 and NT31C 6.....................................
1-2-3 Supplemental functions to V1 6.............................................
1-2-4 Comparison between NT30/NT30C and NT31/NT31C 7.........................
1-2-5 Principal Functions of NT31/NT31C 8.......................................
1-2-6 Displays 10..............................................................
1-3 Communication with the Host 15..................................................
1-3-1 Direct Connection Function 15...............................................
1-3-2 Host link 16..............................................................
1-3-3 NT Link 16..............................................................
1-3-4 Functions of the Allocated Bits and Words 18...................................
1-3-5 Connecting to other Models 23...............................................
1-4 Communication by Using Memory Link 24..........................................
1-4-1 Memory Link 24..........................................................
1-4-2 Comparison between Direct Connection and Memory Link 25......................
1-5 System Configuration 26...................................................
1-5-1 Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected 26..................................
1-5-2 Connecting to the Host 27..................................................
1-6 Before Operating 28.............................................................