6-1 Operating Modes and System Menu
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6-1 Operating Modes and System Menu
The System Menu can be used to set various PT settings by operating the touch switches on
the screen. The following diagram shows the menu configuration in the System Menu. Refer
to 6-1-4 Using the System Menu for details on System Menu operations.
6-1-1 Mode Configuration
The NS-series PTs have the following operating modes.
Mode System Menu : Displays the System Menu, and sets each of the settings for the PT.
RUN mode: Displays screens, allows data input, and communicates with each device.
TRANSFER mode: Data transfer with
NS-Designer:
Uploads and downloads screen data and
system programs between the NS-Designer
(computer) and PT.
Memory Card transfer : Uploads and downloads screen data and
system programs via the Memory Card.
ERROR mode: Fatal error: Stops processing (operating) and displays error mes-
sage.
Non-fatal error: Continues processing (operating) without displaying er-
ror message.
6-1-2 System Menu Configuration
The System Menu items and functions are as follows:
System Menu Initialize: Initializes operation log, alarm/event histories, data log,
error log, and formats screen data and sets the system
language.
PT: Sets the system startup waiting time, screen saver, key
press sound, buzzer, backlight, contrast (NS7 only), and
calendar check.
Project: Displays the project title, number of labels, history re-
cording method, and addresses allocated to the system
memory. Displays and sets the screen numbers displayed
at startup time.
Password: Sets and changes passwords for permitting functional
object input.
Comm: Sets the communications conditions for serial ports A and
B and for Ethernet and for Controller Link.
Data Check: Checks the stored screen contents without communica-
tions.
Special Screen: Displays the operation log, alarm history, error log, device
monitor, communication test, and version display, and
performs video configuration.
This function also starts external applications.
Hardware Check: Performs a hardware check, such as checking that the
touch panel is operating properly.