Omron NS-RUNTIME User Manual

Cat. No. V093-E1-04

NS-Runtime Software

USER’S MANUAL

Notice

OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.

The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or damage to property.

! DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.

! WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.

! Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

OMRON Product References

All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word "Unit" is also capitalized when it refers to an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.

The abbreviation "Ch," which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means "word" and is abbreviated "Wd" in documentation in this sense.

The abbreviation "PLC" means Programmable Controller.

The abbreviation "host" means a controller, such as an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, that controls a PT (Programmable Terminal).

Visual Aids

The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of information.

Note	Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation
	of the product.
1, 2, 3...	1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

OMRON, 2007

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of OMRON.

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.

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Contents

Notice ..............................................................................................................................................	1
About this Manual .......................................................................................................................................	5
Related Manuals ..........................................................................................................................................	6
Terminology ..............................................................................................................................................	8
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................	9
Application Precautions.............................................................................................................................	10

Section 1		Overview ..................................................................................................	1-1
1-1	About this manual............................................................................................................................		1-2
1-2	About NS-Runtime..........................................................................................................................		1-3
	1-2-1	NS-Runtime features............................................................................................................	1-3
	1-2-2	NS-Runtime Specifications..................................................................................................	1-4
	1-2-3	System Configuration ..........................................................................................................	1-5
1-3	CX-Designer Menu List ..................................................................................................................		1-6
1-4	Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime ...............................................................		1-8

Section 2		Setting up, Starting up and Exiting the NS-Runtime .........................	2-1
2-1	Preparations for Installation.............................................................................................................		2-2
2-2	Installing the NS-Runtime ...............................................................................................................		2-3
	2-2-1	Installation Procedure ..........................................................................................................	2-3
2-3	Uninstallation Procedure .................................................................................................................		2-5
2-4	Starting the NS-Runtime .................................................................................................................		2-6
	2-4-1	Starting the NS-Runtime from the NSA Series....................................................................	2-6
	2-4-2	Starting the NS-Runtime from an environment other than the NSA Series.........................	2-6
2-5	Ending the NS-Runtime...................................................................................................................		2-7
2-6	User Interface ..................................................................................................................................		2-9

Section 3		Creating Projects ....................................................................................	3-1
3-1	Creating Projects .............................................................................................................................		3-2
	3-1-1	Creating New Projects .........................................................................................................	3-2
	3-1-2	Project Property settings ......................................................................................................	3-3
3-2	System Settings ...............................................................................................................................		3-4
	3-2-1	PT Operations ......................................................................................................................	3-4
	3-2-2	Initial Tab Page ....................................................................................................................	3-6
	3-2-3	History Tab Page..................................................................................................................	3-7
	3-2-4	Printer Tab Page...................................................................................................................	3-8
	3-2-5	Video Tab Page....................................................................................................................	3-8
	3-2-6 Maximum Screen Size Tab Page .........................................................................................		3-8
	3-2-7	Function Keys ......................................................................................................................	3-9
3-3	Communications Settings ..............................................................................................................		3-10
	3-3-1 Serial Port A / Serial Port B ...............................................................................................		3-10
	3-3-2 Ethernet ..............................................................................................................................		3-11
	3-3-3	Controller Link...................................................................................................................	3-12
3-4	Creating Screens............................................................................................................................		3-13
	3-4-1	Creating New Screens........................................................................................................	3-13
	3-4-2	Screen Properties Setting ...................................................................................................	3-13

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3-5 Converting Projects .......................................................................................................................

3-14

Section 4		NS-Runtime Functions	........................................................................... 4-1
4-1	System Memory...............................................................................................................................		4-2
	4-1-1	System Bit Memory ($SB)...................................................................................................	4-2
	4-1-2	System Word Memory ($SW) .............................................................................................	4-5
4-2	Document Display ...........................................................................................................................		4-7
	4-2-1	Document Table Setting.......................................................................................................	4-8
	4-2-2	Document Display................................................................................................................	4-9
4-3	Alarm/Event Setting ......................................................................................................................		4-15
4-4	Data Logs ......................................................................................................................................		4-16
4-5	Macros ........................................................................................................................................		4-17
	4-5-1 Functions............................................................................................................................		4-17
	4-5-2 Details of the Functions .....................................................................................................		4-20

Section 5		NS-Runtime System Menu Operations	................................................ 5-1
5-1 Displaying and Exiting the System Menu .......................................................................................			5-2
	5-1-1	Displaying the System Menu ...............................................................................................	5-2
	5-1-2 Exiting the System Menu.....................................................................................................		5-3
5-2	System Menu Configuration............................................................................................................		5-4
5-3	Special Screen .................................................................................................................................		5-5
	5-3-1	Alarm History ......................................................................................................................	5-5
	5-3-2	Operation Log ......................................................................................................................	5-6
	5-3-3	Error Log..............................................................................................................................	5-7
	5-3-4	Communication Test ............................................................................................................	5-9
	5-3-5	Version Display .................................................................................................................	5-10
5-4	Transferring Data...........................................................................................................................		5-11
5-5	External Application......................................................................................................................		5-12
	5-5-1 CX-Programmer.................................................................................................................		5-12
	5-5-2	SwitchBox Utility ..............................................................................................................	5-12
5-6	Initialization/Setting Screen ..........................................................................................................		5-13
	5-6-1	Initializing Data .................................................................................................................	5-15
	5-6-2	PT Operations ....................................................................................................................	5-25
	5-6-3	Project Settings ..................................................................................................................	5-30
	5-6-4	Setting Passwords ..............................................................................................................	5-34
	5-6-5	Communications Settings ..................................................................................................	5-37
5-7	System Language...........................................................................................................................		5-44
5-8	Screen Data Check ........................................................................................................................		5-45
5-9 Numeral & String Input Mode.......................................................................................................			5-47
5-10 Exit		........................................................................................................................................	5-48
	5-10-1 End NS-Runtime ................................................................................................................		5-48
	5-10-2 Shut Down .........................................................................................................................		5-48
5-11 Window Size .................................................................................................................................			5-49
	5-11-1 Full screen display .............................................................................................................		5-49
	5-11-2 Maximize ...........................................................................................................................		5-50
	5-11-3 Minimize ............................................................................................................................		5-50
	5-11-4 Show Window....................................................................................................................		5-51

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Section 6		Transferring Project Data	...................................................................... 6-1
6-1	Transfer Methods.............................................................................................................................		6-2
6-2	Transferring Data Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................		6-3
	6-2-1	Downloading the Project Data .............................................................................................	6-4
	6-2-2	Uploading the Project Data ..................................................................................................	6-7
6-3	Transferring Data from the CX-Designer......................................................................................		6-11

Section 7 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................		7-1
7-1	Troubleshooting Errors When Creating Screens .............................................................................	7-2
7-2	Troubleshooting Errors during NS-Runtime Operation...................................................................	7-3
7-3	Error Messages and Countermeasures.............................................................................................	7-4
Revision History ..........................................................................................................		R-1

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About this Manual

This manual provides important information on using the NS-Runtime Software. Please read and be sure you understand this manual before attempting to use the NS-Runtime Software, and keep this manual in a safe place where it is accessible for future reference.

Section 1 Overview

This section provides an overview of the NS-Runtime including the functions, features, connection types and communication methods.

A comparison between NS-Runtime and the NS Series is also described.

Section 2 Setting up, Starting up and Exiting the NS-Runtime

The NS-Runtime is application software that runs on Microsoft Windows XP or Vista.

This section describes how to install the NS-Runtime on Windows XP or Vista. It also describes methods of starting and exiting the NS-Runtime.

Section 3 Creating Projects

This section describes procedures for creating projects, system settings, communications settings and creating screens for the NS-Runtime.

Section 4 NS-Runtime Functions

This section describes the NS-Runtime functions.

It mainly describes functions that are added or changed from the NS Series and the CX-Designer, and does not describe functions equivalent to those of the NS Series and the CX-Designer.

For NS Series and CX-Designer functions that this manual does not describe, refer to each manual mentioned in 1-1 About This Manual.

Section 5 NS-Runtime System Menu Operations

This section describes the basic methods for operating the System Menu of the NS-Runtime and details on functions.

Section 6 Transferring Project Data

This section describes how to send created or modified screen data to the NS-Runtime environment including the NSA Series and to register them. It also describes how to read data registered in the NS-Runtime.

Section 7 Troubleshooting

This section describes the countermeasures for errors that may occur when creating projects with the CX-Designer or operating them with the NS-Runtime.

This section explains errors specific to the NS-Runtime. For information on other errors, refer to 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance in the NS Series Programming Manual.

WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each

section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

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Related Manuals

The following manuals are related to the NS-Runtime Software. (The boxes at the end of the catalog numbers indicate the revision code.)

This	.............................................NS-Runtime Software User’s Manual	V093-E1-@
manual	Describes installing the NS-Runtime Software, basic operations, and the user interface.
	It also describes special features and application methods of the NS-Runtime
	Software.
	CX-Designer User’s Manual .......................................................	V099-E1-@

Describes installing the CX-Designer, basic operations, and the user interface. It also describes special features and application methods of the CX-Designer.

CX-Designer Online Help

Online help can be used to display CX-Designer operating procedures, settings, and other information on-screen, including detailed setting methods for functional objects and graphics.

NS Series Programming Manual ................................................

V073-E1-@

Describes the functions and application methods of NS-series PTs. It also provides troubleshooting methods for problems that might occur with the PT.

NS Series -V1/-V2 Setup Manual ...............................................

V083-E1-@

Provides information on NS-series version 1 and version 2 PTs (i.e., the NS15-V2, NS12-V1/V2, NS10-V1/V2, NS8-V1/V2, and NS5-V1/V2). It describes how to install and connect a PT, provides basic specifications, and provides other hardware information on the PTs.

NS Series Setup Manual ............................................................

V072-E1-@

Provides information on NS-series PTs prior to version 1 (i.e., the NS15-V2, NS12,

NS10, and NS7).

CXONE-AL@@C-V3/AL@@D-V3 CX-One Ver. 3.0 Setup Manual

...............................................................................................W463-E1-@

Provides an overview of and describes how to install the CX-One FA Integrated Tool Package.

CX-Designer Introduction Guide....................................................

V089-E1-@

This tutorial describes the procedures for creating and operating simple screens as an example for first users of NS-series PTs.

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Macro Reference (Installed from the CX-Designer’s CD-ROM)

The online help of the CX-Designer provides detailed information on the macro function of NS-series PTs. PDF data containing the same contents is installed on the hard disk when the CX-Designer is installed. Use either the online help or this PDF data as required.

PLC Operation Manuals

Refer to the operation manuals for the CPU Unit, Special I/O Units, CPU Bus Units, Communications Units, and other PLC Units that you are using to obtain information on PLC operation and functions.

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Terminology

	The following terminology is used in this manual.
NS-Runtime	Indicates OMRON’s NS-Runtime Software (NS-NSRCL@@).
NS-series PT	Indicates a Programmable Terminal in OMRON’s NS Series of Programmable Terminals.
PLC	Indicates an OMRON Programmable Controller.
Host	Indicates the PLC, IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, or personal computer controlling an
	NS-series PT.
CX-One	Indicates OMRON’s CX-One Integrated FA Tool Package
	(CXONE-AL@@C-V3/AL@@D-V3). This package contains the Support Software for most
	OMRON PLCs and Components.
CX-Designer	Indicates the OMRON CX-Designer (NS-CXDC1-V@).

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Introduction

The NS-Runtime Software provides the same functionality as an NS-series Programmable Terminal to enable implementing FA onsite information displays and operations on Windows XP or Vista. To enable using the NS-Runtime Software correctly, be sure you have sufficient understanding of the CX-Designer and Programmable Terminal functions and characteristics. Refer to all related manuals when using the NS-Runtime Software.

• Intended Audience

This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).

•Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems into production facilities.

•Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.

•Personnel in charge of installing and connecting FA systems.

•Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

•Installation Environment

The NS-Runtime operates on an open platform, and usage conditions differ from those of NS-series PTs.

•Never use the NS-Runtime for an FA system that operates 24 hours a day.

•OMRON disclaims responsible for any problems caused by using the NS-Runtime with other software applications or any problems caused by the installation environment.

•It is the user's responsibility to isolate causes of any problems caused by other software applications or by the installation environment.

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Application Precautions

•For information on device connections and settings for a computer where the NS-Runtime is installed, also refer to NS-V1/V2 series Programmable Terminals Setup Manual V083-E1-@.

•Use this product under Windows general specifications.

•When unpacking the product, check the CD and the dongle carefully for any damages.

•Do not install unnecessary applications in a computer where the NS-Runtime is installed.

•Exit all applications that are not directly related to the NS-Runtime.

•Disable sharing hard disks, printers or other devices with other computers on any network.

•Some notebook computers set the RS-232C port to modem or infrared line by default. Change the settings according to the operating instructions for your computer so that the RS-232C port can be used as a normal serial port.

•Some notebook computers set the RS-232C port not to supply rated power to the port to save energy by default. There are Windows settings and also possibly settings for computer specific utilities or BIOS settings for power saving. Disable the settings according to the operating instructions for your computer to provide power to the port.

•The whole systems may stop depending on the way the NS-Runtime started/ended. Follow the procedure to start/end the NS-Runtime.

•Start actual system application only after sufficiently checking screen data, macros, and the operation of the program in the host.

•Include programming that regularly accesses the RUN signal and confirms that the NS-Runtime is operating normally.

•Confirm the safety of the system before pressing touch switches.

•Do not accidentally press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when the display does not appear.

•Signals from the touch switches may not be input if the switches are pressed consecutively at high speed. Confirm each input before proceeding to the next one.

•Before initializing screen data, confirm that existing data is backed up at the CX-Designer.

•When changing the password with the system menu, do not reset or turn OFF the power supply until writing is finished (i.e., until the Write Button returns to its original condition). It may become impossible to manipulate screens if the password is not set correctly.

•Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in any way.

•Dispose of the product according to local ordinances as they apply.

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Read and Understand this Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON representative if you have any questions or comments.

1.WARRANTY

1)The warranty period for the Software is one year from either the date of purchase or the date on which the Software is delivered to the specified location.

2)If the User discovers defect of the Software (substantial non-conformity with the manual), and return it to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace the Software without charge by offering media or download from OMRON’s website. And if the User discovers defect of media which is attributable to OMRON and return it to OMRON within the above warranty period, OMRON will replace defective media without charge. If OMRON is unable to replace defective media or correct the Software, the liability of OMRON and the User’s remedy shall be limited to the refund of the license fee paid to OMRON for the Software.

2.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

1)THE ABOVE WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE USER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST OMRON AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT, OMRON WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

2)OMRON SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DEFECT OF THE SOFTWARE BASED ON MODIFICATION OR ALTERNATION TO THE SOFTWARE BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.

3)OMRON SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BY THE USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY CONSEQUENCE THEREOF.

4)The USB dongle provided with the NS-Runtime uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). As a result, domestic laws may define the USB dongle as a cryptogram decoder and may place restrictions on the import, export, use, and sale of the USB dongle. Before you import or export the USB dongle, or before you use or sell the USB dongle outside of the country of purchase, confirm if domestic laws stipulate any restrictions.

3.APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

•USER SHALL NOT USE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE PURPOSE THAT IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHED USER MANUAL.

•The user must operate the product according to the general specifications.

•Do not use the PT touch switch input functions for applications where danger to human life or serious property damage is possible, or for emergency switch applications.

•Before using the product under the following conditions, make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient for the systems, machines and equipment, and be sure to provide them with a fail-safe circuit, and consult your OMRON representative.

1)Using the product under conditions or environments, which are not described in the manual.

2)Applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines and equipment.

3)Using the product for any purposes that may have a serious influence on lives and property, and requires special safety considerations.

•This manual provides information for connecting and setting up an NS-Runtime. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use it and keep this manual close at hand for reference during installation and operation.

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4. CHANGE IN SPECIFICATION

The software specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons.

5. EXTENT OF SERVICE

The license fee of the Software does not include service costs, such as dispatching technical staff.

6. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

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Section 1

Overview

This section provides an overview of the NS-Runtime including the functions, features, connection types and communication methods.

A comparison between NS-Runtime and the NS Series is also described.

1-1	About this manual ...............................................................................................................	1-2
1-2	About NS-Runtime..............................................................................................................	1-3
1-3	CX-Designer Menu List ......................................................................................................	1-6
1-4	Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime ...................................................	1-8

1-1 About this manual

1-1 About this manual

This manual describes specifications and the system configuration of the NS-Runtime and screen creation methods using the CX-Designer.

This manual also explains added and modified functions from the existing NS Series and CXDesigner. However, functions equivalent to those of the NS Series and the CX-Designer are not explained in this manual.

For functions of the NS Series and the CX-Designer that are not described in this manual, please refer to documents including the documents listed in the table below.

Document	Manual No.
NS Series Programming Manual	V073-E1-@
Host Connection Manual (Host Link)	Provided with CX-Designer
Macro Reference	Provided with CX-Designer
CX-Designer Online Help	Provided with CX-Designer

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1-2 About NS-Runtime

1-2 About NS-Runtime

The NS-Runtime is software that provides functions equivalent to the NS Series, enables to display information and perform operations for FA manufacturing sites and runs on Windows XP or Vista including the NSA Series.

1-2-1 NS-Runtime features

The following are the features of the NS-Runtime.

Other applications can be used at the same time.

The NS-Runtime is software that runs on Windows XP or Vista.

The NS-Runtime, therefore, can be used with other OMRON software simultaneously.

Moreover, software such as commercially available form software and applications created by users and the NS-Runtime can be used at the same time.

Specified applications can also be started up from the NS-Runtime.

Other applications can be

overlapped on the screen data,

and they can be used at the same time.

Specified document file can be displayed

With the NS-Runtime, a specified PDF file can be displayed at the timing when an alarm occurs or at a specified timing. Therefore, for example, a PDF file that describes alarm’s causes and countermeasures can be displayed when an alarm occurs.

Furthermore, because specified applications can be started up from the NS-Runtime, document data created with those applications and an NS-Runtime project can be displayed at the same time.

1-3

1-2 About NS-Runtime

Displays a PDF file on a screen

Note

To display the PDF file, Adobe Reader version 7.0 or higher must be installed in the operating environment of the NS-Runtime Software.

1-2-2 NS-Runtime Specifications

NS-Runtime Specifications are listed below.

Item	Specifications
Screen size	NSA Series:	1024 x 768 dots max.
	Other than NSA Series:	3840 x 2400 dots max.
Connection method with host	Host Link, Ethernet, Ethernet /IP, Controller Link and
	Toolbus
Project data version	Versions 6.6 to 8.1 are supported.

Note

Communications with non-OMRON PLCs are not supported.

Methods for connecting to the Host, 1:1 NT Link and 1:N NT Links (Standard, High-Speed) are not supported.

The NS-Runtime has functionality basically equivalent to that of NS-series PTs. There are some differences, however, depending on differences between the PT and the NS-Runtime environment, including operating system.

We recommend using the NS-Runtime with Ethernet.

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1-2 About NS-Runtime

1-2-3 System Configuration

This section describes the system configuration used for the NS-Runtime.

The NS-Runtime runs on Windows XP or Vista and the NSA Series.

Keypad, Mouse

Bar Code Reader Reads bar codes as text string data.

Printer

Printer that can be used with Windows XP or Vista.

Host

Twistedpair cable

RS-232C cable (15 m max.)

RS-422A cable (500 m max.)

RS-232C/422A Adapter

Controller Link

Ethernet cable

Interface Unit

Enables Controller Link communications with a host.

Personal computer

Computer running

Windows XP or Vista

Personal computer Computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

NS-Runtime

CXDesigner

Data Transfer via

NSA Series and Memory Card

NS-Runtime

Note

The computer must support RS-442A to be able to connect using RS-422A.

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1-3 CX-Designer Menu List

1-3 CX-Designer Menu List

The NS-Runtime has the following pull-down menus that are different from CX-Designer’s. Menus not described here are the same as the existing CX-Designer’s menus.

File Menu

There are following changes in the File Menu.

	Item	Function	Reference
		Creates new projects. The NSA12/15-TX01[] and
	New project	the NS-Runtime are added.	3-1
		Select the NS-Runtime when using the NS-
		Runtime in an environment other than NSA Series.
	Print	Document Table Setting is added to the Print Item	−
		Details.
	Data Transfer Security	This menu cannot be used.	−
	• Edit Menu
	There is no change in the Edit Menu.
	• Find Menu
	There is no change in the Find Menu.
	• View Menu
	There is a following change in the View Menu.
	Item	Function	Reference
	Show Touch Points	This menu cannot be used.	−

• PT Menu

There are following changes in the PT Menu.

	Item	Function	Reference
		When the CX-Designer and NS-Runtime is
	Transfer	installed in the same environment, a function to	6-1
		copy project data to the NS-Runtime project
		storage folder will be added.
		Sets an NS-Runtime’s parameter operating.
	System Setting	The following changes are made.	3-2
		-A folder can be specified to save history data.
		-Maximum screen size can be set.
		Registers and modifies the alarm/event.
	Alarm/Event Setting	Setting items for the display document table are	4-3
		added, which enables to show on a document
		display object when an alarm occurs.
	Data Log Setting	Always logging can be set up to 160,000 points.	4-4
	Document Table Setting	Registers document files (PDF files) to display on	4-2-2
		document display objects.
		Setting ranges were changed as follows.
	Screen/Sheet Properties	-NSA Series: 1024 x 768 dots max.	3-4
		-Other than NSA Series: 3840 x 2400 dots max.

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1-3 CX-Designer Menu List

• Functional Objects Menu

There are the following changes in the Functional Objects Menu.

Item	Function	Reference
Video Display	This menu cannot be used.	−
	This is a newly added functional object that
Document Display	displays specified document files (PDF files).	4-2
	Select this Document Display to start creating.

• Fixed Objects Menu

There is no change in the Fixed Objects Menu.

• Tools Menu

There is the following change in the Tools Menu.

	Item	Function	Reference
	Convert	The PT model can be converted between NS-	3-5
		series PT projects and NS-Runtime projects.
	• Window Menu
	There is no change in the Window Menu.
	• Help Menu
	There is no change in the Help Menu.

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1-4 Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime

1-4 Comparison between the NS Series and the NS-Runtime

There are the following differences between the NS Series and NS-Runtime.

Functions may differ between when the NS-Runtime runs on the NSA Series and when it runs on an environment other than the NSA Series.

Items related to Hardware, communications and data transfer

			NS-Runtime
	Item	NS Series	NSA Series		Other than
					NSA Series
	Resolution	1024 X 768 dots max.	1024 X 768 dots		3840 X 2400
		(When using NS15)	max.		dots max.
	Connectable	Any of the following Series: C, CV, CS, CJ,	Any of the following Series: CV,
	PLCs	CP, or NSJ	CS, CJ, CP, or NSJ
		- 1:1 NT Link	- Ethernet
		- 1:N NT Link (Standard, High-Speed)	- Ethernet/IP
	Connection	- Ethernet	- Controller Link (When mounting
		- EtherNet/IP	Controller Link I/F unit)
	Method to the
		- Controller Link (When mounting Controller	- Host Link
	Host
		Link I/F unit)	- Toolbus
		- Host Link
		- Memory Link
	Connection to the
	Temperature	Provided	Not Provided
	Controller
		- Mitsubishi FX-series, A-series, and
		Q/QnA-series PLCs
		- SIEMENS S7-300 Series PLCs
		- OMRON Trajexia Motion Controller
		- Yaskawa MP-series Machine Controller
	Connection to	- Yaskawa Varispeed F7 Inverter or VS mini
		V7 Servo Drive
	another		Not Provided
		- Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)
	company’s PLC
		SLC500, MicroLogix, PLC-5,
		CompactLogix, CompactLogix, and
		ControlLogix Controllers
		- Devices that support Modbus RTU
		- Yokogawa Electric FA-M3/FA-M3R-series
		PLCs
	Connection to the	Barcode Reader can be connected to	Barcode Reader can be
	Barcode Reader	Serial Ports.	connected to USB Ports.
		- Serial	- Memory Card
	Transferring	- Ethernet	- When the CX-Designer and NS-
		- Modem	Runtime is installed in the same
	project data to
		- Controller Link	environment, project data that is
	the NS
		- USB	being edited can be copied to the
	Series/NS-
		- Memory Card	NS-Runtime’s project storage
	Runtime
		- Data Transfer using SPMA	folder using CX-Designer’s
			transfer function.

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Note

Data from other devices can be accessed from an application on a computer by going through the networks. This is referred to as SPMA (Single Port Multi Access).

To communicate on a Controller Link network, a 3G8F7-CLK21-V1, 3G8F7-CLK12-V1, or 3G8F7-CLK52-V1 Controller Link Support Board must be installed in advance in the NSRuntime’s operating environment. Refer to the Controller Link Support Boards for PCI Bus Installation Guide (Cat. No. W467) for information on mounting and setting methods.

To communicate on an Ethernet network, set the conversion table in the communications settings of the CX-Designer.

Host Link connections are not supported for CJ2 CPU Units.

NS-Runtime Overall Operations

	Item	NS Series	NS-Runtime
			NSA Series	Other than NSA Series
	Project Startup	Power ON	-	Executes the NS-
				Runtime
			- Exits from the system menu or by operating
			screen.
			- Turns ON the system memory $SB63
	Exiting projects	Power OFF	The system menu has below two exit functions.
			- Exits the NS-Runtime only
			(Operating system will not end)
			- Exits the NS-Runtime and operating system.
			(The system ends.)
	Inputting characters		Possible when a
	and numerals using a	Not Supported.	hardware keyboard is	Supported.
	hardware keyboard		mounted.

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System Menu

		NS-Runtime
Item	NS Series	NSA Series	Other than NSA
				Series
	- Press two of four corners on a	- Double click on one of four corners.
	screen (For the NS15, press one of	- Start from a command button or
Displaying the system	the four corners of the touch panel	Multifunction Object
	twice.)
menu
	- Start from a command button or
	Multifunction Object
	- Storing 4002 in $SW0
Memory card transfer	Provided.	Provided.
Device monitor	Provided.	The CX-Programmer and the
		Switchbox Utility can start up.
Displaying capture	Provided.	Not Provided.
data
PLC data trace	Provided.	The CX-Programmer can start up.
Starting External	Ladder monitor and Programming	The CX-Programmer and the
Applications	Console can start up.	Switchbox Utility can start up.
Resizing window	Not Provided.	Window can be resized from the
		system menu.
Exit	Not Provided.	The NS-Runtime can be exited from
NS Series/NS-
		the system menu.
Runtime
	When an address is displayed, the
Confirming Screen	allocated unit number and	Not Provided.
Data	communications settings can be
	displayed for the SAP library.

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System Settings and Project Properties

				NS-Runtime
	Item	NS Series	NSA Series		Other than NSA
						Series
		Set whether
	Changing value	enable/disable to	The NS-Runtime does not support the
	of Device Monitor	change value from	device monitor function.
		device monitor
	Specifying a save	No specification function.
	destination of history		Specify a folder to save data.
	data
		Make video display settings	The NS-Runtime does not support the
	Video	including selecting video
			video display function.
		board
	Printer Settings	Make settings of a printer to	No printer setting. (Printer specified with
		connect with the PT.	the operating system will be used.)
	Pop-up Menu	Show Delimiter is supported.	No Show Delimiter function
	Advanced PT	Option settings are supported	Not Provided.
	operation settings	for switching screens.
		It is possible to select system
	NT compatibility for	memory allocations	Not Provided.
	system memory	compatible with the NT-series
		PTs.
		It is possible to select either
		starting up with the previously	Not Provided.
	Initializing system	displayed screen and label	With the NS-Runtime, the startup screen
		number, or starting up with the	set in the system settings and the labels
	memory at startup
		startup screen set in the	set in the project properties are always
		system settings and the labels	used at startup.
		set in the project properties.
		It is possible to select either
	Connecting to a serial	displaying “Connecting” when	Not Provided.
	port while ignoring	serial port A or B has not	With the NS-Runtime, only graphics,
	communications	connected at startup, or to go	labels, and other parts that do not require
	errors on the other	ahead and perform	communications will be displayed if serial
	serial port	communications with only the	port A or B is not connected.
		host that is connected.
	Screen saver startup	The startup time of the screen
		saver can be indirectly	Not Provided.
	time
		specified.
		The Key Status Notification
	Function keys	Address can be set (NS15	Not Provided.
		only)

Note

The NS-Runtime does not support the Device Monitor. However the CX-Programmer and the Switchbox Utility can be started up from the NS-Runtime. They can be substituted for NS Series Device Monitor, Ladder Monitor and Programming Console.

The procedure for installing a printer driver in Windows XP differs from the NSA Series. When using a printer with the NSA Series, please contact your OMRON representative.

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Functional Objects and History Functions

	Item	NS Series	NS-Runtime
			NSA Series		Other than NSA Series
			The Document Display Object can be used with the
	Document Display	-	NS-Runtime to display PDF files.
			PDF files to be displayed can be registered in the
			Document Table Setting of the CX-Designer.
	Video Display	Provided	Not Provided
		-	PDF files (document table number) can be specified
	Alarm/Event Settings		to display on document display objects when alarms
			or events occur.
		Always Logging
	Data Log	Points:	Always Logging Points:		160,000 points max.
		50,000 points max.

Macros

Item		NS Series		NS-Runtime
			NSA Series		Other than NSA Series
			Thirty-one macro functions are added to the NS-
Macro Functions	-		Runtime, including the module startup, string
			manipulation and window manipulation.

SAP Library

Item		NS Series		NS-Runtime
			NSA Series		Other than NSA Series
Temperature			SAP Library parts that connect to Temperature
	-		Controllers through NS direction connections are not
Controllers
			supported.

Note

Normal operation though SAP Library parts may not be possible if the baud rate is too slow. Increase the baud rate if necessary.

SPMA cannot be used for the communications path when SAP Library parts are used via EtherNet/IP.

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System Memory (•: Available, X: Not Available, *: Functions differ)

	Item	NS Series		NS-Runtime
			NSA Series		Other than NSA Series
	$SB4 (Battery Low				X
	Notification)
	$SB6 to $SB8
	(Backlight Brightness				X
	Adjustment)
	$SB9				X
	(Backlight Control)
	$SB10 (Backlight				X
	Flash Control)
	$SB11				X
	(Backlight Status)
	$SB12 to $SB 14			* Beep Sound
	(Buzzer)
	$SB15				X
	(Control of Video)
	$SB16, $SB17
	(Processing Priority				X
	Registration)
	$SB20 to $SB23				X
	(Contrast Adjustment)
	$SB24 (Video				X
	Capture)
	$SB25
	(Start		* Windows’ desktop will be captured/printed.
	Printing/Capture
	Screen)
	$SB26(Stop Printing)				X
	$SB27				X
	(Test Pattern Printing)
	$SB28
	(Printer Head				X
	Cleaning)
	$SB29
	(Update Printer				X
	Status)
	$SB30 (Printer Busy
	Status/Capture Busy				X
	Status)
	$SB31(Notification of
	Printer Error/Capture				X
	Screen Error
	$SB53(Prohibit
	Starting				X
	Screen Saver)
	$SB63	x
	(Exits NS-Runtime)

Note

Although HR512 to HR1535 can be accessed from the NS-Runtime, these words can be used only for function block instances. They cannot be used in user programming.

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Section 2

Setting up, Starting up and Exiting the NS-Runtime

The NS-Runtime is application software that runs on Windows XP or Vista.

This section describes how to install the NS-Runtime on Windows XP or Vista. It also describes methods of starting and exiting the NS-Runtime.

2-1 Preparations for Installation ................................................................................................		2-2
2-2 Installing the NS-Runtime...................................................................................................		2-3
2-3	Uninstallation Procedure.....................................................................................................	2-5
2-4	Starting the NS-Runtime .....................................................................................................	2-6
2-5	Ending the NS-Runtime ......................................................................................................	2-7
2-6	User Interface......................................................................................................................	2-9

2-1 Preparations for Installation

2-1 Preparations for Installation

The system requirements for the NS-Runtime when using it in an environment other than the NSA Series are given in the following table.

Item	Requirement
Operating system (OS)	Windows XP SP2 or higher, or Windows Vista
CPU	Celeron 1.3 GHz or higher (Recommended)
Memory	512 MB minimum
Hard disk	Approx. 50 MB or more available space
	* When the CX-Server is not installed, 280MB available space is
	additionally required.
Disk Drive	CD-ROM drive

Install the following software when necessary.

Item

Details

Adobe Reader version 7.0 or higher

It is necessary when using the document display function.

Notte

When using the document display function, do not install Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader (Acrobat Reader) versions lower than version 7.0 in the NS-Runtime environment.

For details on the document display, refer to 4-2 Document Display.

You must be logged in as a user with Administrators or Power Users privileges to use the NSRuntime and the CX-Designer.

Refer to the Readme file for information on restrictions when using Windows Vista.

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