Omron NS - SETUP - Section 1 Overview; 1-1 NS-series PT Functions and Operation; 1-2 Communications with the Host; 1-3 System Configuration

Section 1
Overview
This section provides an overview of the NS-series PTs, including functions, features, connection
types, and communications methods.
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 Other Devices ......................................................................... 1-7
1-2-8 EtherNet/IP................................................................................................................ 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