Omron NS Programming Manual

Contents
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NS Series Programming Manual
Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................P-1
Notation and Terminology....................................................................................................................................P-2
Related Manuals ...................................................................................................................................................P-4
Section 1 Overview
1-1 NS-series PT Operation ...............................................................................................................................1-1
1-1-1 How NS-series PTs Work at FA Production Sites ............................................................................1-1
1-1-2 NS-series PT Operation ...................................................................................................................1-2
1-2 NS-series PT Functions ...............................................................................................................................1-4
1-2-1 NS-series PT Functions....................................................................................................................1-4
1-2-2 Differences between Models............................................................................................................1-7
1-2-3 Main NS-series Functions................................................................................................................1-9
1-2-4 NS-series Displays......................................................................................................................... 1-11
1-3 Communicating with the Host ...................................................................................................................1-20
1-3-1 Host Registration and Address.......................................................................................................1-20
1-3-2 Ethernet..........................................................................................................................................1-20
1-3-3 Controller Link ..............................................................................................................................1-20
1-3-4 NT Links ........................................................................................................................................1-21
1-3-5 Host Link .......................................................................................................................................1-22
1-3-6 EtherNet/IP ....................................................................................................................................1-22
1-3-7 PT Memory ....................................................................................................................................1-22
1-4 System Configuration ................................................................................................................................1-27
1-4-1 Peripheral Devices .........................................................................................................................1-27
1-4-2 Connecting to the Host...................................................................................................................1-30
1-5 Procedure before Operation.......................................................................................................................1-31
Section 2 NS Series Functions
2-1 Project Data .................................................................................................................................................2-1
2-1-1 Project Configuration.......................................................................................................................2-1
2-1-2 Project Properties.............................................................................................................................2-3
2-2 NS Series Screen Types ...............................................................................................................................2-9
2-2-1 Display Colors .................................................................................................................................2-9
2-2-2 Screen Configuration .....................................................................................................................2-10
2-2-3 Screen Numbers............................................................................................................................. 2-11
2-2-4 Screen Types ..................................................................................................................................2-12
2-2-5 Screen Objects ...............................................................................................................................2-16
2-3 Internal Memory ........................................................................................................................................2-18
2-3-1 Bit Memory ($B)............................................................................................................................2-18
2-3-2 Word Memory ($W).......................................................................................................................2-18
2-3-3 Internal Holding Memory ($HB/$HW) .........................................................................................2-18
2-4 System Memory.........................................................................................................................................2-19
2-4-1 System Bit Memory ($SB).............................................................................................................2-19
2-4-2 System Word Memory ($SW)........................................................................................................2-35
2-4-3 System Memory Compatibility with the NT Series .......................................................................2-42

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)