1-1 NS-series PT Functions and Operation 
● Displaying Screens 
The information displayed on the screens is created using the CX-Designer on a computer 
and transferred to the PT. The required screens can be displayed by using commands from 
the host or touch switch operations. 
Host
The required screens can 
be displayed by using 
commands from the host 
or touch switch operations.
 
● Reading Data from the Host 
A communications method such as NT Link Ethernet or Controller Link is used to connect the 
host, and the required data is automatically read from the host. 
Note:  Some models do not support Ethernet or Controller Link. 
NT Link or Ethernet, 
Controller Link
 
Host 
 
● Sending Data to the Host 
Data input using touch switches (button ON/OFF status, numerals, and character strings) is 
sent to the host. 
Touch panel 
Host 
ON/OFF status, 
numeric data, etc.  
 
 
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