Omron NS Programming Manual

Section 2 NS Series Functions 2-9 Buttons
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NS Series Programming Manual
Data Block Control – File -- NS, NS -- PLC
This function operates on data blocks. When a button is pressed, data is read/written between the CSV
file and the specified PT address or between the specified PT address and the specified PLC address.
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No. Setting Details
Control content Specifies the control operation to be performed when the command button is pressed.
Read data from CSV
file to NS PT Mem-
ory
Transfers the data from the specified record in the CSV file to the specified address in
the PT.
Write data from NS
PT Memory to CSV
file
Transfers one record of data from the specified address in the PT to the specified
record in the CSV file.
Read data from NS
PT Memory to PLC
Data Block
Transfers one record of data from the specified address in the PT to the PLC address
specified in each field.
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Write data from PLC
Data Block to NS PT
Memory
Transfers the data from the PLC address specified in each field to the specified ad-
dress in the PT.
2 Data Block No. Specifies the data block group number (1 to 100) for the control operation.
The group number can be set indirectly through a communications address by select-
ing the Indirect Reference Option.
3 Record Specifies the record number in the CSV file (0 to 999) to use in the control operation.
The Record number can be set indirectly through a communications address by se-
lecting the Indirect Reference Option.
4 File Location Specifies either the PT or a Memory Card as the location of the CSV file.
The File Location can be set indirectly by selecting the Indirect Reference Option.
If the specified address is 0, the PT will be used.
If the specified address is 1, the Memory Card will be used.
5 Record Method If the Control Content Field is set to Write data from NS PT Memory to CSV file, the
data at the specified record can be overwritten or it can be inserted at the specified
record number.
The Record Method can be set indirectly by selecting the Indirect Reference Option.
If the specified address is 0, the data will be overwritten.
If the specified address is 1, the data will be inserted.
6 Address Specifies the PT communications address for reading/writing the PLC address speci-
fied in each field or reading/writing data for CSV file.
7 Record Label Specifies whether to include the record label when reading and writing PT addresses.
8 Execute the function
when address changes
to ON
If the option is selected, the specified control operation is performed when the speci-
fied address changes from OFF to ON while the command button is being displayed.

Omron NS Specifications

General

Power Supply	24 VDC
Display Size	5.7 to 12.1 inches (depending on the model)
Resolution	320 x 240 to 800 x 600
Touchscreen Type	Resistive
Display Type	TFT LCD
Communication Interfaces	RS-232C, RS-422/485, Ethernet, USB
Memory	Flash memory
Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C (depending on the model)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Protection Rating	IP65 (front panel)
Dimensions	Varies depending on the model
Weight	Varies depending on the model
CPU	Proprietary Omron CPU (performance varies depending on the model)