1-1 NS-series PT Functions and Operation 
● Control Panel Switches 
The NS-series PTs allow the user to create various on-screen switches. By using touch 
switch inputs, operating results can be sent to the host. 
 
 
 
1-1-2 NS-series PT Operating System 
● Transferring Screen Data 
The screen data displayed on NS-series PTs is created using the CX-Designer on a com-
puter and transferred to the PT through RS-232C, Ethernet, or USB communications. 
RS-232C, Ethernet, 
USB 
Screen data 
Create screen data. 
Connect the computer to the PT only 
when transferring screen data to or from 
the CX-Designer. 
Computer 
(CX-Designer) 
 
 
Note 1:  Some models do not support Ethernet. 
Note 2:  USB data transfer is not supported for some PT lots and system program versions. 
 
Screen data can also be transferred at high speed using a Memory Card. 
  
 
Memory 
Card
 
Computer
(CX-Designer)
 
 
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