Omron NS Programming Manual

Section 2 NS Series Functions 2-17 Data Blocks
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NS Series Programming Manual
A data block consists of records and fields. The address and data format are set for each field. A record
is a group of fields.
Field A
Communications
address
Data type
Record 1
Record 2
Record 3
Record 4
Field B
Communications
address
Data type
Field C
Communications
address
Data type
Conditions, such as the widths and heights shown below, are called fields, and the group of data for
product B is called a record.
Data Block data
Field
Address
Data type Numeral
String
Record
Product B
Product A
Product B
Product D
Product E
Width Height Color
Blue
Red
Yellow
Blue
Red
Product C
150
Blue
54
To set data from a data block in the PT to the PLC, select the record from the data block and write it to
PLC. When writing to the PLC, fields are written in order one at a time from the beginning of the record.
Therefore, it takes time to write the values for all fields.
Product A
Product B
Prod
Pro D
Set in PLC
Product E
Product B's record selected.
Width Color Height
Red
Blue

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)