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 Another Company’s PLCs ...................................................... 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