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NP-series PT Functions and Operations Section 1-1
1-1 NP-series PT Functions and Operations
The NP Series offers advanced operator interfaces called Programmable Ter-
minals that can be used to display required information and provide operating
capabilities for FA manufacturing sites. This section describes the role and
functions of the NP-series PTs for first-time users of Programmable Termi-
nals.
1-1-1 PT Functions for FA Manufacturing Sites
Line Operating Status Monitor Display
NP-series PTs can be used to display information such as the operating sta-
tus of the system and the devices. Graphs and other indicators can be used to
better represent the information and make it easy to understand.
Directions for FA Site Operators
The PTs can be used to inform the operators of system and device errors and
assist them in taking appropriate measures.
Control Panel Switches
The NP-series PTs allow the user to create various on-screen switches. By
using touch switch inputs, operating results can be sent to the host.
1-1-2 NP-series PT Operating System
Transferring Screen Data
The screen data displayed on NP-series PTs is created using the NP-
Designer on a computer and transferred to the PT through RS-232C or USB
communications.
Screen data can also be transferred at high speed using a USB flash memory.
Create screen data.
RS-232C
Screen data
Connect the computer to the PT only when
transferring screen data to or from the
NP-Designer.
Computer
(NP-Designer)
USB Flash Memory
Computer
(NP-Designer)
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