Omron NS series HOST CONNECTION MANUAL

HOST CONNECTION MANUAL

Programmable Terminals

NS-Series
NS12-TS00(B)-V1, NS12-TS01(B)-V1
NS10-TV00(B)-V1, NS10-TV01(B)-V1
NS8-TV00(B)-V1, NS8-TV01(B)-V1
NS8-TV10(B)-V1, NS8-TV11(B)-V1
NS5-SQ00(B)-V1, NS5-SQ01(B)-V1

Cat.No. V085-E1-02

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.

! WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

! 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

Reference

1, 2, 3...

CS1G-CPU@@-VI Boxes in model numbers indicate variable characters. For example,

© OMRON, 2004

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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.

Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation of
the product.

Indicates supplementary information on related topics that may be of interest to
the user.

1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

"CS1G-CPU@@-EV1" indicates the following models: CS1G-CPU42-EV1,
CS1G-CPU43-EV1, CS1G-CPU44-EV1, and CS1G-CPU45-EV1.

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Contents

Notice .................................................................................................................................1

About this Manual .................................................................................................................6

Related Manuals...................................................................................................................7

Terminology ..........................................................................................................................8

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................9

Section 1 Possible Combinations

1-1List of combinations
1-2NS-Designer and System Program version

Section 2 Connection of Temperature Controller

2-1Outline
2-2Possible combinations
2-3Configuration
2-4Setting projects
2-5Monitor variables area in temperature controller
2-6Operation of temperature controller
2-7Functional restrictions

Section 3 Connection via Memory Link

3-1How does Memory Link work
3-2Setup
3-3Communications procedures
3-4What has been changed since NT31/631

About this Manual

Section 1 Possible Combinations

This section provides information of possible combination of NS-Designer and system program when making connection
with PT and host other than OMRON PLCs.

Section 2 Connection of Temperature Controller

This section provides information on connection methods and communications setting in connecting NS-series PTs with
a Temperature Controller by serial port. It also provides information Temperature Controller which can be connected to
the PT.

Section 3 Connection via Memory Link

This section describes information on connection methods and communication setting in connecting NS-series PTs with
a host by Memory Link.

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 used for NS-series PTs. (The boxes at the end of the catalog
numbers indicate the revision code.)

NS Series -V1 Host Connection Manual.....................................V085-E1-@

Provides information on NS Series V1 models (i.e., NS12-V1, NS10-V1, NS8-V1,and
NS5-V1).

Describes how to connect the PT to the host and peripheral devices, methods to setup
communications and operation, and procedures for maintenance.

Refer to the NS Series Programming Manual (V073-E1-@) for information on PT
functions and specific operating procedures.

NS Series -V1 Setup Manual .....................................................V083-E1-@

Provides information on NS Series V1 models (i.e., NS12-V1, NS10-V1, NS8-V1,and
NS5-V1).

Describes how to connect the PT to the host and peripheral devices, methods to setup
communications and operation, and procedures for maintenance.

Refer to the NS Series Programming Manual (V073-E1-@) for information on PT
functions and specific operating procedures.

NS Series Setup Manual……………………………………………..V072-E1-@

NS Series Programming Manual ................................................V073-E1-@

NS-Designer Operation Manual..................................................V074-E1-@

Provides information on existing NS Series models (i.e., NS12, NS10, and NS7).

Describes how to connect the PT to the host and peripheral devices, methods to setup
communications and operation, and procedures for maintenance.

Refer to the NS Series Programming Manual (V073-E1-@) for information on PT
functions and specific operating procedures.

Describes the screen configurations, object functions, and host communications for the
PT.

Describes operating procedures for the NS-Designer, which is used to create the
screens displayed on the PT and transfer them to the PT. It includes screen creation
and transfer procedures.

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Terminology

The following terminology is used in this manual.

PT In this manual, indicates an NS-series Programmable Terminal.

NS Series

PLC Indicates a Programmable Controller in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ, C, or

CS/CJ Series Indicates Programmable Controllers in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ Series of

C Series Indicates products in the OMRON SYSMAC C Series of Programmable

CVM1/CV Series Indicates products in the OMRON SYSMAC CVM1/ CV Series of Programmable

Serial Communications Unit Indicates a Serial Communications Unit for an OMRON CS/CJ-series PLC.

Serial Communications Board Indicates a Serial Communications Board for an OMRON CS-series or CQM1H

Communications Board Indicates a Communications Board for an OMRON C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) PLC.

CPU Unit Indicates a CPU Unit in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ, C, or CVM1/CV Series of

NS-Designer

Host Indicates the PLC, IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, or personal computer

Indicates products in the OMRON NS@@ Series of Programmable Terminals.

CVM1/CV Series of Programmable Controllers.

Programmable Controllers: CS1G, CS1H, CS1G-H, CS1H-H, CJ1G, CJ1M.

Controllers: C200HS, C200HX(-Z), C200HG(-Z), C200HE(-Z), CQM1, CQM1H,
CPM1A, CPM2A, CPM2C.

Controllers: CV500, CV1000, CV2000, CVM1

PLC.

Programmable Controllers.
Indicates the OMRON NS-Designer (NS-NSDC1-V@).

functioning as the control device and interfaced with the NS-series PT.

Programming Manual

Indicates the NS Series Programming Manual (V073-E1-@).

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Introduction

• 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.

• General Precautions

• The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications

described in the operation manuals.

• 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 conditions which are not described in the manual or
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 that may have a serious
influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult your OMRON representative.

• Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are sufficient
for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide the systems,
machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.

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

• Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to take the Unit apart and do not
touch any internal parts while the power is being
supplied. Doing either of these may result in
electrical shock.

• Operating Environment Precautions

1. Do not install the Unit in the following places:

• Locations subject to direct sunlight

• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the

specifications

• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature

• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases

• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts

• Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals

• Locations subject to shock or vibration

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2. Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in the following
locations:

• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise

• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields

• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity

• Locations close to power supplies

• Application Precautions

1. When unpacking the Units, check carefully for any external scratches or other damage.
Also, shake the Units gently and check for any abnormal sound.

2. The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.8 mm thick. Tighten the Mounting
Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.5 and 0.6 N⋅m to maintain water and dust
resistance. Make sure the panel is not dirty or warped and that it is strong enough to hold
the Units.

3. Do not let metal particles enter the Units when preparing the panel.

4. If conformance to EC Directives (Low Voltage Directive) is required, use reinforced
insulation for the power supplies.

5. Do not connect an AC power supply to the power terminals.

6. Use a DC power supply with minimal fluctuation voltage.
Rated power supply voltage: 24 VDC
(Allowable range: 20.4 to 27.6 VDC)
Capacity: 25 W min. (NTLP:INFORMATION MISSING IN JAPANESE NS5: ???W min.)

7. Do not perform a dielectric voltage test.

8. Use a twisted-pair cable with a cross-sectional area of at least 2 mm
power terminals and always use M3.5 crimp terminals. Tighten the terminal screws to a
torque of 0.8 N⋅m. Make sure the screws are properly tightened.

9. Ground the Unit correctly to prevent operational errors caused by noise.

10. Do not touch the surface of the circuit board or the components mounted on it with your
bare hands. Discharge any static electricity from your body before handling the board.

11. Confirm that the current capacity of the connected device is 250 mA or less before using
the 5-V power supply from pin 6 of the serial port A, B connectors. The 5-V output of the
PT is 250 mA max. at 5 V ±5%.

12. Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables.

13. Always tighten the connector screws after connecting communications cables.

14. The maximum tensile load for cables is 30 N. Do not apply loads greater than this.

15. Confirm the safety of the system before turning ON or OFF the power supply or before
pressing the reset button.

16. The whole system may stop depending on how the power supply is turned ON or OFF.
Turn ON or OFF the power supply according to the specified procedure.

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

18. Always reset the power supply after changing switch settings.

19. After changing the settings of the DIP switch, always turn the power supply OFF and ON
or reset the PT.

20. Do not perform the following operations while the Memory Card is being accessed:

• Turning OFF the power supply to the PT

• Pressing the PT’s reset switch

• Removing the Memory Card

Always following the specified procedure when removing the Memory Card.

21. Do not press the touch switch with a force greater than 30 N.

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

23. Do not accidentally press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when the display

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to connect to the

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does not appear.

24. 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.

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

26. 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.

27. When using the device monitor, confirm the safety of the system before performing the
following operations.

• Changing monitor data

• Changing operation modes

• Forced setting or resetting

• Changing present values or set values

28. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or other volatile solvents, and do not use chemically
treated cloths.

29. Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to
excessive shock.

30. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the Unit in any way.

31. Dispose of the Units and batteries according to local ordinances as they apply.

32. To ensure system safety, incorporate a program that periodically calls PT operation bits
from the host side to check that the PT is properly operating.

33. Do not connect an USB connector to any device that is not applicable.

34. Before connecting an USB connector to a device, make sure that the device is free of
damage.

35. When mounting the Battery, be sure to use the correct Battery and mount it correctly.

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Section 1 Possible combinations

This section explains in general how to connect hosts other than NS-V1 Series
Omron PLC and whic h models to connect.

1-1List of combinations
1-2NS-Designer and System Program version

1-1

1-1 List of combinations

This explains the configuration when host is other than Omron PLCs.

1-1-1 Connection of temperature controller

Communicates with Omron temperature controller via RS-485.
Connect RS-422 converter CJ1W-CIF11 to serial port A or B and set communication
mode to RS-485.
For details, refer to ‘Chapter 2: connection of temperature controller’.

1-1-2 Connection with memory link

When host other than PLC such as board-controller and personal computer is used,
connection via memory link is possible. Use serial port A or B to connect host equipment.
For details, refer to ‘chapter 3: connection via memory

link’.

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1-2 NS-Designer and System Program versions

1-2-1 NS-Designer versions

With NS-Designer Ver.5.0 or later version, you can create and edit projects for
Temperature Controller connections and Memory Link connections.

1-2-2 System Program versions

System program Ver.5.0 or later.
A copy of this version is included NS-Designer Ver.6.0.

NS with -V1 suffix models (NS12/10/8/5 –V1) are supported for those connections.
NS without –V1 suffix models are not supported.

When system program version is earlier than Ver.5.0, you need to upgrade. For details
on how to upgrade, refer to the manual (PDF)(HowToRecoverUpdateVer.6_Eng) in
NS-Designer.

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Section 2 Connection of temperature controller

This section explains how to connect Omron temperature controllers (E5□N)
and digital controllers (E5AR/ER) and which models to connect.

2-1Outline
2-2Possible combinations
2-3Configuration
2-4Setting projects
2-5Monitor variables area in temperature controller
2-6Operation of temperature controller
2-7Functional restrictions

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2-1 Outline

This explains how to connect temperature controllers.
Connectable are temperature controllers with a RS-485 port.
Use NS serial port A or B (either one), use converter to transform to RS-485.
1 serial port can accommodate max. 31 temperature controllers.

NS-series PT

Serial port A or B

converter

CJ1W-CIF11

By using another communications port, you can simultaneously connect temperature
controllers and a host. With one more serial port, NS can connect PLC, barcode reader,
Memory Link and can communicate with NS-Designer.
If NS is equipped with Ethernet port, communications with Omron PLC via Ethernet is
possible.
If equipped with Controller Link I/F, communication with Omron PLC via Controller Link is

RS-485

(max.

extension:50m)

Temp.

controller

Temp.

controller

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possible.

2-2 Possible combinations

2-2-1 Connectable temperature controller

Only models with RS-485 communications port that support CompoWay/F can be used.
The following models are connectable:

Name Series Model

Temperature
controller

Digital
temperature
controller

E5ZN E5ZN-SCT24S (terminal unit)
E5AN
E5EN
E5CN
E5GN
E5AR

E5ER

E5AN-□□□03□-FLK
E5EN-□□□03□-FLK
E5CN-□□□03□-FLK
E5GN-□□□03□-FLK
E5AR-QC43DB-FLK
E5AR-QQ43DW-FLK
E5AR-CC43DWW-FLK
E5ER-QC43B-FLK
E5ER-PRQ43F-FLK
E5ER-QT3DW-FLK
E5ER-CT3DW-FLK

2-2-2 Temperature controller Manuals

Manual name Catalog No.
E5CN/CN-U User’s manual H100-E1

E5GN User’s manual H101-E1
E5□N User’s manual Communications functions

E5EN User’s manual H111-E1
E5AN User’s manual H112-E1
E5AR/ER User’s manual Z182-E1

H102-E1

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2-3 Configurations

2-3-1 Necessary parts

■RS-422A Converter

CJ1W-CIF11

■Crimp terminal

●CJ1W-CIF11side communications path terminator

Phoenix Contact AI Series

AI-0.5-8WH-B

Crimp tool ZA3 (serial No. 1201882)

●CJ1W-CIF11 side other than communications path terminator
Phoenix Contact AI series

AI-TWIN2×0.5-8WH

Crimp tool UD6 (serial No. 1204436)

●Temperature controller side

Model Terminal block

screw size

E5CN
E5GN
E5EN
E5AN

E5ZN

E5ER/AR

M3.5 7.2mm max.

M3 5.8mm max.

Terminal size

(serial No. 3201369)

(serial No. 3200933)

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2-3-2 Wiring diagram

NS side Temperature controller side

CJ1W-CIF11

SDB(+)

SDA(-)

FG

E5AN

E5ZN

terminal

B(+) 23 11 5 C1 F1

A(+) 24 12 6 C2 F2

E5EN
E5CN

E5GN E5ER E5AR

Terminal number

To next temperature

controller

■ Connection: 1:1 or 1:N. If 1:N, max. 32 units (NS and temperature controllers
combined) can be connected. (in case of E5ZN, the maximum is 16 units).

■ Cable length: In total max. 50 m

■ Use shielded twist pair cables (min. size AWG28)

■ Connect terminating resistance (100 to 125 Ω (1/2W) to both ends of the

communications path. Furthermore, combined resistance must be 54Ω min.

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2-3-3 Temperature controller communications settings

This summarizes temperature controller communications settings.
For more details on settings and operation procedure of setting specifications, refer to the
relevant temperature controller manual.

■ E5ZN

Setup Switch on E5ZN panel

Unit number

0 to 15

Baud rate

Communications setting level

CH Value
Data bits C3 0013 or

C3 0113

Stop bits C3 0014 or

C3 0114

Parity C3 0015 or

C3 0115
Response
Waiting time

C3 0016 or

C3 0116

0 4800 Bps
1 9600 Bps
2 19200 Bps

When using multiple E5ZN units, be
careful not the use the same number
twice.

7 7 bits

2 2 bits

2 Even (EvEn)

0 to 270FH

( 0 t o

9999)

In ms

■ E5GN/E5AN/E5EN/E5CN/E5ER/E5AR

Adjustment level L.Adj

CoWt
writing

Communications setting level L.S

Baud rate bPS

Data bits LEn 7 7 bits
Stop bits Sbit 2 2 bits
Parity Prty EvEn Even
Response
Waiting time

Communications
Unit No.
Protocol select PSEL CyF Compoway/F (E5AR/ER only)

SdWt 0 to 270FH

U-no 0 to 31 E5AR/ER only

on enable Communications

OFF disable

2.4

4.8

9.6

19.2

38.4

( 0 to

9999 )

In kbps
Set all communicating temperature
controllers to match parameters of NS
E5ER/AR: choose between

9.6/19.2/38.4
E5□N: 38.4 cannot be selected.

In ms
E5AR/ER range: 0 to 63H(0 to 99)

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2-3-4 CJ1W-CIF11 setting

Dip switch setting

Pin No. Function setting

1

2

3
4 Not used -
5

6

Terminal resistance
select ON/OFF

Switch between 2/4 line
system
Switch between 2/4 line
system

RD control by RS
select ON/OFF
SD control by RS
Select ON/OFF

ON Terminating resistance (on both

ends of the communications
path)

OFF No terminating resistance (other

than both ends of the
communications path)

ON

ON

OFF

ON RS control function ON

2 line system

2-3-5 NS setting

Before you can connect temperature controllers, you need to store the required project in the
NS. For project setting, refer to ‘2-4 project setting’.

With communications settings under system menu, you can set the speed of
communications.

Baud rate 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 /115200 bps

Of these values, 57600 / 115200 are for future use.
Present temperature controllers cannot operate at these rates.
Set PT unit and temperature controller baud rate values to match each other.

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2-4 Setting Project

With this function, you set projects needed to connect temperature controllers.
Select
Select tab
Select Temperature Controller from the pull down menu for Serial Port A ( or Serial B).

Setting - System Setting.

Comm - All

.

System Setting dialogue opens.

Select tab Serial Port A (or Serial Port B) and set baud rate.
Selectable baud rate values are:
2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 (in bps).
Baud rates 57600 / 115200 are for future use. Present temperature controllers cannot
operate at these rates.

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Next, click
controller model to be connected.

Settings

Register Host

-

. Host Registration Dialogue opens. Define temperature

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2-5 Monitor variables area in temperature controller

2-5-1 Variables area in temperature controller

Data stored in variable area of the temperature controller are: Present Value, SP, Heater
burnout alarm status and such.

By reading/writing these data from PT, you can monitor temperature controller status.

Values of variables you can display on PT screen as numbers and you can create save the
changes of those as log data.

Temperature controller status (variable C0, address 0001) is information on bit level. You can
show status by ON/OFF lamp and you can display/save the history log that shows status
changes.

Address of variable are in a Temperature Controller should be assigned to the lamps,
numeral display and input object, or graphs before monitoring the variable area.
Accessible address ranges vary with temperature controller models.

For details on accessible address ranges and definitions of settable address ranges,
numerical values and contact status, refer to the following manuals.

Model Manual

Number

E5AN E5EN E5CN
E5GN
E5ZN H112-E1 5, 5.10 Variables area map
E5AR E5ER Z182-E1 Appendix Settings list

NS-Designer shows accessible address range in accordance with the model specified in the
Register Host dialog so that user can set an appropriate communication address.

H102-E1 3

Chapter

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You can also manually enter a communications address, which is not listed without opening
Address Setting dialog. In this case, enter the desired address directly to the field shown in
the property dialog.

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#

#

2-5-2 Address notation in NS-Designer

Address notation when accessed using word (address for word
communications)

<port>

Address when accessed using bit (address for bit communications)

<port>

Item Value range & definition

<communications
unit No. >
<Variable type> C0 to D7
<Channel> 00 to 03 ch1 to ch4
<Address>

<Pit position> 00 to 31

:

<Communications

unit No..>

:

<communications

unit No.>

SerialA Connected to serial port A <Port>
SerialB Connected to serial port B
00 to 31

<Variable
category>

<Variable
category>

variable
category
C0 to C3 00 to 3F
C4 to CB 00 to 7F
CC to D7 00 to 3F

Address range

<Channel> <Address>

<channel> <address>

<bit

.

position>

Example:

SerialA:24#C4001C PortA:Unit No.24/area category C4/ch1/address 1CH
SerialB:17#D1036E.3 PortB:Unit No.17/area D1/ch4/address6EH/bit3

2-5-3 Use of double word numbers

Variable area in the Temperature Controller is composed of values in double-word
format(32bit length). Negative values are expressed as the two’s complement.
Therefore, select DINT(signed 2 words) as storage type for the variable, which the
decimal value will be stored. Select UDINT(unsigned 2 words) for the variable, which
the hexadecimal value will be stored.

2-5-4 Communications writing enabled/disabled

Before you can write to variable area in temperature controller, you need to go to the
adjustment level and set Communications writing on Enabled: ON. (Default
setting is Disabled: OFF).

For monitoring only, so when no writing is carried out, the setting can be either
Disabled: OFF or Enabled: ON.

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Use either the panel on the Temperature Controller or Setting Tool to set
“Communications Writing” parameter. It can be also set with Smart Active Parts in the
PT.

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2-6 Operation of Temperature Controller

The use of Smart Active Parts, allows you to operate PT screen to change Temperature
Controller running conditions and to disable/enable communications writing.

2-6-1 How to create a Smart Active Part s part

In NS-Designer, you open the arrange Smart Active Parts screen.

When you select
Under list of categories, tree of selectable libraries is shown.
Smart Active Parts for temperature controller you can find under

Parts_E -> Temperature Controller.

Tools - Use Library

, the library dialogue opens.

PartsLib -> Smart Active

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Temperature controller is grouped by model, channel and broadcast. For each operation
instruction, a Smart Active Parts part is available.
There are 2 categories: Instructions to the unit itself and broadcast .
When same instruction is given to all units, no results response is sent. For that reason error
judgment is omitted.

Selectable Smart Active Parts are shown in the preview box on the right. Title of the selected
Smart Active Parts are shown in the bottom center dialogue box.

Select appropriate Smart Active Parts and click
By doing so, the selected Smart Active Parts is pasted onto the screen that is being edited.
The Smart Active Parts part is pasted onto the upper left corner of the screen. Move to the
desired location.

Or, click the Smart Active Parts part and set communications parameters.

Use.

SerialA :when connected to serial port A port to which command

is

SerialB :when connected to serial port B

sent
Destination Unit No.

0 to
31

:Communications unit No. of the

temperature

controller you want to operate.
With broadcast to all parts, this parameter
is not used. Keep default value 0.

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When you want to change the label and color setting of the Smart Active Parts, go to Tools –
Options – Edit/Disp tab and check the Edit Smart Active P arts pro pert ies . Double clic k on
the desired object to open the property dialog and the settings can be changed.
Do not change the communications address when editing the settings. Once it has been
changed, the Smart Active Parts will not function properly anymore.
Furthermore, once you have selected certain options, you cannot set Smart Active Parts
communications settings anymore. So when you want to modify the communications settings,
deselected options.

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2-6-2 Smart Active Parts Operations

Smart Active Parts for Temperature Controllers are grouped by Temperature Controller
model, channel, instruction to single unit/broadcast, control details.
Smart Active Parts title indicates the operating instruction to be executed.

■Communications writing enabled/disabled

You can either enable or disable the writing of set values from communications.
When communications writing is disabled, the writing of set values from
communications and the execution of certain instructions is prohibited.
Default setting is set as

By executing Smart Active Parts

communications writing,

If communications writing is not enabled before writing set values with numeral display
& input object or word button, an error occurs.
Furthermore, by disabling communications writing, you can avoid that set values are
being changed by accident.

A summary of executable/non executable instructions when communications writing is
disabled, is given in table ‘2-6-3 Smart Active Parts list’.

■

Setting area 0/setting area 1

Temperature controller communications has 2 operation modes: setting area 0 and
setting area 1.

Disable

.

Enable communications writing/Disable

you can switch between enabled/disabled.

In setting area 0, control operations are conducted. You cannot modify any set values
that negatively affect the control operations. When power supply is turned on, this mode
is selected.

In Setting area 1, the control operations are stopped. You can modify the set values
protected in Setting area 0.

You can switch to Setting area 1 by executing Smart Active Parts part ‘Move to setting
area 1’.
To change from Setting area 1 to Setting area 0, you can either turn the power off and
then back ON again or you can execute Smart Active Parts part: “ Software Reset”.

Executable operating instructions vary depending on which mode is selected: setting

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area 0 or 1.

Non executable in setting
Area 0

Non executable in setting
Area 1

Initialize set values AT execute/cancel

Move to protect level
Auto/manual
PV hold

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■Confirm command results

Under certain conditions e.g. communications writing disabled, it can happen that a
selected Smart Active Parts instruction cannot be executed.

But, when performing the broadcast, no response is given. In that case there is no
check as to whether the action was completed successfully or not.

Theref,ore adopt a method that checks if the operation was carried out properly, e.g.
lamp indication.

Model

Common

E5ZN

E5□R

Title

(operating instruction)

Communications writing
disabled
Communications writing
enabled
run ch1 CO 0001.24
stop ch 2 CO 0101.24
AT execute ch1 CO 0001.23
AT cancel ch 2 CO 0101.23
Writing mode: back-up ch1 CO 0001.20
Writing mode: RAM ch 2 CO 0101.20

auto ch1 CO 0001.26
manual ch2 CO 0101.26
Cancel alarm 1 latch ch1 C00001.12 to 15
Cancel alarm 2 latch ch2 C00101.12 to 15
Cancel alarm 3 latch
Cancel all alarm latches
Cancel alarm latch

SP mode: local SP ch1 C00001.27
SP mode: remote SP ch 2 C00101.27
Select bank: 0 to 7

AT execute
(confirm executing PID
group No.)

Addresses to be monitored

ch1 CO0001.25

ch 2 CO 0101.25

ch1 CO 0001.22 Move to setup area 1
ch 2 CO 0101.22

*1
ch1 C00001.12 to 15

ch 2 C00101.12 to 15
ch 3 C00201.12 to 15
ch 4 C00301.12 to 15
*1

ch 1 C40408
ch 2 C41408
ch 3 C42408
ch 4 C43408
ch 1 C4040A
ch 2 C4140A
ch 3 C4240A

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ch4 C4340A

*1 Confirm that alarm output has become OFF.

Attention: Under certain conditions such as PV that an alarm
might be output, you cannot confirm because alarm output
remains high even when the latch is cancelled

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2-6-3 List of Smart Active Parts

broadcast

For

for single unit

and

commands respectively.

Model CH Title

(operating instruction)

E5□N

E5ZN

Common

Common

CH1/
CH2 /

Communications writing
disabled
Communications writing
Enabled
Run Start control (run).
stop Stop control (stop).
Multi SP: select target
Value 0
Multi SP: select target
value 1
Multi SP: select target
value 2
Multi SP: select target
value 3
AT execution
AT cancel
Writing mode: back up
Writing mode: RAM

Save RAM data

Reset soft Reset software
Move to setup area 1 Move to settings area 1
Move to protect level Move to protect level

Communications

writing

disabled
Communications writing
enabled
Writing mode: back up
Writing mode: RAM

Save RAM data

Reset soft
Move to setup area 1 Move to settings area 1
Move to protect level Move to protect level
PV hold Save Present value at time of execution.
Initialize parameters Set parameters to default values
Run Start control (run)
stop Stop control (stop)

Outline *1

switch between Communications writing
Enabled/disabled.

Switch between multi SP target values

Execute/cancel AT

Select whether or not to write
operation/adjustment

internal non-volatile memory when writing
from communications
Write operation
settings to internal non-volatile memory.

Switch between communications writing
enabled/disabled.

/ adjustment level

settings to

Select whether or not to write
operation/ adjustment

internal non-volatile memory when writing
from communications
Write operation
settings to internal non-volatile memory.
Reset soft。

/ adjustment

level settings to

level

○

×

○

×

○

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All CH

*1:cannot be executed when communications writing is disabled.

When you execute an operating instruction designated to all channels, models other than the
analog output type E5ZN do not operate properly.

Multi SP:select target
Value 0
Multi SP: select target
Value 1
AT execute Execute AT
AT cancel Cancel AT
auto
manual
Cancel alarm 1 latch
Cancel alarm 2 latch
Cancel alarm 3 latch
Cancel all alarm latches

Switch between multi SP target values

Switch between auto-operation/manual
operation

Cancel alarm latch

×

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Model CH Title

(operating instruction)

E5□R

*1:cannot be executed when communications writing is disabled.

Common

CH1/
CH2/
CH3/
CH4/

All CH

CH1/
CH2

communications writing
disabled
Communications writing
enabled
Writing mode: back up
Writing mode: RAM

Save RAM data

Reset soft Reset soft
Move to setup area 1 Move to setup area 1
Move to protect level Move to protect level
Initialize parameters Set parameters to default values

Run Start control (run)
Stop Stop control (stop)
Switch bank 0
Bank Switch 1
Bank Switch 2
Bank Switch 3
Bank switch 4
Bank switch 5
Bank switch 6
Bank switch 7
AT execution:selected

PID
AT execution: PID 1
AT execution: PID 2
AT execution: PID 3
AT execution: PID 4
AT execution: PID 5
AT execution: PID 6
AT execution: PID 7
At execution: PID 8
ＡＴ cancel
Auto
manual
Cancel alarm latch Cancel alarm latch
SP mode: local SP
SP mode: remote SP

Switch between communications writing
enabled/disabled

Select whether or not to write
operation/adjustment level

internal non-volatile memory when writing
from communications
Write operation
settings to internal non-volatile memory.

Switch setting bank of target value, alarm
value, PID group No. setup bank

Execute AT with presently selected PID

or

with designated PID group No. PID.

Cancel A T
Select between Auto-operation/manual
operation

Select SP mode (local SP/remote SP).

outline *1

○

settings to

/adjustment level

×

○

×

When you execute an operating instruction designated to all channels, models other than the
analog output type E5ZN do not operate properly.

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2-7 Restrictions

2-7-1 The behavior of 2 word number in the NS-Designer test function

In the temperature controller, a value equivalent to 2 words (32 bits) is stored for each
communications address, but in the test function, the first 16 bits and the last 16 bits behave
as one and the same value. For that reaso n, test function will not operate successfully wh e n
2 word numbers are designated.

2-7-2 Address display when address error occurs

When faulty device is set to communications address set in functional object, this
communications address is displayed in the device setting error dialogue.
If the communications address is allocated to the temperature controller, not the address for
the temperature controller set with the NS-Designer, but the address in the PLC address
format is displayed. Addresses will be converted as shown below.

Address displayed when faulty device is set to communications address

<Device>

3 2 1 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Unit No.

0 to 31

0

Ch

0-3

<variable>

0000 to 7FFF

Word address

0 to F

<address>

0000 to 007F

0 0 0 0

00 to 15

Bit position

Bit position

0 to 31

CH address of temperature controller

<Device>

Unit

No.

Temp

<Variable >

controller

Variable

<Address>

DM 0 1 0 C0 C1 0000 to 003F

EM 2 3 1 C2 C3 0040 to 007F
EM0_ 4 5 2 C4
EM1_ 6 7 3 C5
EM2_ 8 9 4 C6
EM3_ 10 11 5 C7
EM4_ 12 13 6 C8

0000 to 007F

EM5_ 14 15 7 C9
EM6_ 16 17 8 CA
EM7_ 18 19 9 CB
EM8_ 20 21 A CC CD 0040 to 007F
EM9_ 22 23 B CE CF 0000 to 003F
EMA_ 24 25 C D0 D1 0040 to 007F
EMB_ 26 27 D D2 D3 0000 to 003F

EMC_ 28 29 E D4 D5 0040 to 007F

WR 30 31 F D6 D7 0000 to 003F

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Device setting errors are not likely to occur. This because, setting is done using the method

by which a selection is made from a list of accessible addresses for each temperature

controller model.

However, in below cases in which the address is not selected from the list of accessible

addresses an invalid address may have been assigned. In such a case, a device setting

error may occur.

! Communications address set when functional object was copied using

repeat command when index was assigned.

! Communications address set by ‘Allocate Addresses Aut omatically ’ in the

frame property.

! Communications address set by using the macro function.

Furthermore,

! Writing to read-only area
! Writing while communications writing was prohibited

cause device setting errors to occur.

2-7-3 Communications address set when functional part was copied
using repeat command

In NS-Designer, you can select functional object and when you then execute ‘repeat’ , you

can copy while communications addresses are being added.

The temperature controller’s address is a double word address. To increment a double word

address by 1, you need to increment a single word address by 2.

Address in NS-Designer is expressed as a 1 word address. When repeat command is used

to copy functional object, 1 word is added to 1 word address.

For that reason, when communications address offset width is 1 while repeat command is

used, part with the same communications address is copied twice.

Actual address Internal address
Double word Single word

+0 +0 Address originally set for functional

object
+0 (0.5) +1 Omit figures below decimal0.5->0
+1 +2
+1 (1.5) +3 Omit figures below decimal 0.5->0

For that reason, set always offset in multiples of 2 to specify communi cations
address with single word access.

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Section 3 Connection via Memory Link

This chapter explains the Memory Link function and how to use it to
connect host computer.

3-1How does Memory Link work
3-2Setup
3-3Communications procedures
3-4What has been changed since NT31/631

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3-1 How does Memory Link work

3-1-1 PT memory

With Memory Link you assign objects w ord and bit to PT mem ory. PT memory i s an
imaginary PLC area inside the NS. NS performs read/write operations to internal PT
memory. Host reads/writes PT memory as required and so controls and monitors NS.

PT memory consists of 2 territories: Bit ($B) and Word ($W).

PT memory can be also used to store functional object display cha racter strings or as
data area for the macro function.

3-1-2 Command and response

With Memory Link, the following commands enable data transmission between host
and PT.

- Read-out command / response
This is the command for reading out PT memory of PT.
When host gives command, PT responds the contents of the designated data.
There are 2 com mands t hat v ary with t he t ype of PT memor y.

Command Title Action

RM Read out PT ($W) memory Read out $W da ta in PT memory
RB Read out PT ($B) memory Read out $B data i n PT memor y

- Write command/response

This is the command to write designated data to PT memory area in PT.
Host gives command. PT responds whether or not the writing was completed
successfully.
The successful completion response may be omitted by particular setting the
Response parameter in the communications conditions menu.
The following 4 comman ds can be giv en:

Command Title Action

WM Write to PT memory ($W) Write data to PT memory $W
WB Write to PT memory ($B) Write data to PT memory $B
FM FILL PT memory ($W) Write designated data to multiple

FB FILL PT memory ($B) Write designated data (0 or 1) to

PT memory $W

Multiple PT memory $B.

2

- Notify Command

This is the command to communicate the results of PT operations to host.
PT gives command. For that reason, there is no response.
The following 2 comman ds can be giv en.

command Title Action

SM PT memory ($W) change

notice

SB PT memory ($B) change

notice

- Error response
Response from PT when the received command is an invalid one.

Command Title Action

ER Error response Notify host of comman d erro r

3-1-3 Action when command is used

There are 5 flows of communications between host and PT, depending on the type of
command and Response Settings in Communications conditions.

Notify host of PT memory $W
changes.
Notify host of PT memory $B
changes.

- Write data command while [response: OFF]
[Host] [PT]

Send command

Process command

- Write Data command while [response: ON]

- Read-out data co mman d

- Invalid command
[Host] [PT]

Send command

Process command

receive response Send response

Write data command

- PT to host communications
[Host] [PT]

PT operation
Change PT

Receive change

notice command.

Communicate command Send change

Receive com mand

command

Receive com mand

memory

notice command

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3-1-4 Notify Command Behavior

When anything has changed in the PT memory, by e.g. touch switch operation on PT,
numerical input or character string input, PT sends change notice command to host.

In addition to Memory Link connection, PT memory ser ves other purposes as well. If
all changes would be communicated to host, the host would be burdened more than is
needed. For that reason, PT communicates only changes from a designated number
and up. Changes in PT memo ry areas w ith a low er numb er are not commun icate d.
Set the number in Communications conditions -> Start Communication $B and Start
Communication &W.

$W
$W0
no notice Number

Notice start $W
notify command

Number

Only changes from specified $W number and up

3-1-4 Flow control

When too many commands are sent, PT cannot process timely. Communications
buffer overflows. Commands and command sequence get lost.
For that reason, set Communications conditions Response to ON when PT to host
command interval frequency becomes high.

PT
operation

input

input

are communicated to host using the
change notice Command.

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3-2 Settings

3-2-1 Making settings for the Project

The Memory Link can be used in combination with

NS system program Ver. 5.0 and later versions
System Ver.5.0 and la ter pr ojects

With NS-Designer V5.0 and later, you can create and edit project developed by System
Ver.5.0 and later pr oject s.
A project created with NS-Designer Ver. 4.0 or earlier can be opened and converted to
the data of Ver.5.0 and later.

In NS-Designer Ver. 5.0 or later open SystemVer.5.0 and later project, click

System Setting
Memory Link

(select from th e pull down m enu).

. Select tab ‘

Comm.– All’

and set Serial Port A (or Serial Port B) to

Settings

–

You cannot simultaneously set Serial Port A and B to

Memory Link

.

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3-2-2 Communications conditions setting

In NS-Designer, select tab ‘Comm.-All’ Serial Port A (or Serial Port B) and set to the
following communications conditions.

Parameter Set value Default value

Baud rate 9600bps / 19200bps / 38400bps 9600bps
Data bits 7 / 8 7

Stop bits 1 / 2 1
Parity None / even / odd none
response OFF / ON OFF
Notice start $B 0 to 32767 16384
Notice start $W

0 to 32767 16384

3-2-3 NS system menu operation

You can also use the NS system menu to set the communications conditions for
the Memory Link connection.
Under system menu, click tab
By pressing the key beside the Serial Port A or Serial Port B, you can switch between
communications met hods.

unused

NT Link 1:1

NT Link 1:N

Bar code reader

Temperature controller

Memory L ink

Host Link

Modem

After you have thus set communications to Memory Link, use the Details key to set

Communications Setting.

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

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the communications conditions for the Memory Link connection (for details, refer to
section 2.2). However, with system menu you cannot set the

Notice start $W

.

Notice start $B

and

Set values are no t saved until you press the

Write

key. Also, setting changes will be

effective when you turn the power OFF and then ON again.

3-2-4 Connection Diagram

Use either NS Serial Port A or B to connect host computer via Memory Link.
You cannot simultaneously set Serial Port A and B to Memory Link.

The connecting cable varies with the specifications of the host computer
communications port.
Below is a typical example, which shows the wiring diagram when DOS/V PC is
connected.

9pin
Dsub(Female)

3 SD

2 RD

7 RS

8 CS

5 SG

DOS/V PC

Dsub(Male)

9pin

SD 2

RD 3

RS 4

CS 5

SG 9

NS-series PT

Above wiring is identical with the NS to and from NS-Designer wiring.
If the cable lengt h is conf orm, you can us e the f ollowin g cable w ith co nnector.

XW2Z-S002 Omron product

Cable length 2m, 9 pin ⇔9 pin

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3-3 Communications procedures

3-3-1 Memory Link Commands

Command/response formats are as mentioned below.

• Read/write/change notify command

ESC command *S *A *L *D SUM CR

• Read/write command (In above-mentioned format, the *L is regarded as
1 (fixed))

ESC command *S *A *D SUM CR

• Write all (FILL) command

ESC command *S *A *B *D SUM CR

• Read type command normal completion response format

ESC command *A *L *D SUM CR

• Other responses

ESC command *D SUM CR

ESC ($1B) Initial Command: ESC($1B) fixed

1 English capital letters which di splay the

type of command

Designates SUM omissi on and *L omission. In

some cases, specifies writ e to mem ory attribut es

as well.

SUM OFF: SUM computing by host can be omitted.

SUM ON: enables judgment if command is invalid

as a result of noise interfe rence.

Initial read/write address

Last Write all (FI LL) addres s

The checksum of the c omman d resp onse is the 2

digit code in hexadecimal which is indicated using

lower one-b

te of the total sum from the ESC to

8

command 2 characters

*S 1 character

*A

*B
*L BCD 2 digits Number of read/write elements

*D Variable length Data section

SUM

Hexadecimal

4 digits

Hexadecimal

4 digits

2 characters

(may be

abbreviated)

CR ($0D) Command end: CR($0D) fixed

Memory Link commands are as follows:

Command Command title Action

RM Read PT memory ($W) Re ad cont ents of $W dat a

RB Re ad PT mem ory ($B) Read contents of $B data
WM Write PT memory ($W) Write to $W data
WB Write PT memory ($B) Write to $B data

FM

FB

SM PT memory ($W) change notice Communicate $W changes to host

SB PT memory ($B) change notice Communicate $B changes to host

Fill PT memory ($W) Fill multiple sequential $W with the

Fill PT memory ($B) Fill multiple sequential $B with the

the *D. It can be abbrevi ated by s pec ifying *S. Be

sure that it is added when PT is tran smitting .

same value

same value.

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RM Read PT memory ($W)

Read $W data in PT memory.

Per command, a maximum of 100 words can be read.

Response is up to 50 words per response.

When requesting command is parameter 2: number of words exceeds 51, then the

response is split into two. The first response sends 50 words, the second response

sends the remaining channels.

When entries were made on NS in between the first and second response, change

notice command is not sent until after the second response has been sent.

• Command format

ESC command *S *A *L SUM CR
$1B R M $0D

[Settings]

*S

*A 0000 to

*L 00 to 99 N umber of read-o ut wor ds (BCD 2 digits )

Sum value
0 OFF
1 ON
8 OFF
8 ON

Initial address No. (hexadecimal 4 digits)

7FFF

00 indicates 100.

Omit *L.
Number of read-out words: 1 (fixed)

• Successful completion response format

ESC command *A *L *D SUM CR
$1B R M Variable length $0D

[Settings]

*A 0000 to

7FFF
*L 01 to 50 Number of rea d-out w ords (BCD 2 digit s)
*D 0 to FFFF

“,”

Initial address No. (hexadecimal 4 digits)

Word data (zero suppressed hexadecimal 1 to 4 digits)
From 2
next data.

nd

word onward, enter comma “, “( $2C) before t he

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RB Read PT memory ($B)

Read $B data in PT memory.
Per command, a maximum of 100 bits can be read.
After reading, bit data are displayed and returned per 8 bits as 8 bit value.

• Command format

ESC command *S *A *L SUM CR
$1B R B $0D

[Settings]

*S

*A 0000 to

*L 00 to 99 Re ad-out bit number (BCD 2 digits)

BCD1digit Sum

value
0 OFF
1 ON
8 OFF
9 ON

Initial address No. (hexadecimal 4 digits)
7FFF

00 indicates 100.

Number of tables: 1 (fixed ). Omit Paramet er2.

• Response format

ESC command *A *L *D SUM CR
$1B R B Variable

length

$0D

[Settings]

*A 0000 to

7FFF

*L 00 to 99 Number of bits (BCD 2 digits)

*D 00 to FF Bit data (hexadecimal 2 digit value of 8 bits each)

Initial address No. (hexadecimal 4 digits)

00 indicates 100.

0:OFF, 1: ON

Fills addresses in ascending order starting with first digit.

Turns 8 bits into a binary 8 digit value and displays this as a

hexadecimal 2 digit value. The next hexadecimal 2 digit

value continues with the following 8 bits.

Fills any of the last 8 bits that does not actually have a val id

read-out data with 0.

[example]

from $B10 6 bits have read-out value

11

$B10 11 12 13 14 15 * *

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 → AC (converted to

hexadecimal form)

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WM Write to PT memory ($W)

Write to $W data in PT memory.
Per command, a maximum of 50 words can be written.
As writing attribute you can select SET, AND, OR, or XOR.

• Command format

ESC command *S *A *L *D SUM CR
$1C W M Variable

[Settings]

$0D

length

*S

*A 0000 to

*L 01to 50 Number of de stinat ion wor ds (BCD 2 digi ts)
*D 0000 to

BCD１digit

0 OFF
1 ON
2 OFF
3 ON

4 OFF
5 ON

6 OFF
7 ON

8 OFF
9 ON

7FFF

FFFF
“,”

SUM Writing

attribute
SET

AND

OR

XOR

SET

Initial address number (hexadecimal 4 digits)

Word data (zero suppressed hexadecimal, 1 to 4 digits)
From 2
data.
Data ending with comma cause error.

nd

word on, enter comma [,] ($2C) before next

Writes designated value just
as it is.

Ands present value of
destination with designated
value and writes outcome .
Ors present value of
destination with designated
value and writes outcome
Xors present value of
destination with designated
value and writes outcome .
Omits *L .
Number of destination
words : 1
(fixed)

• Normal completion response format (only when response under
communications conditions is ON).

ESC command *D SUM CR
$1B W M 0 0 $0D

[Settings]

13

*D 00 fixed. Indicates successful

completion.

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WB Write PT memory ($B)

Write to $B data in PT memory.
Per command, a maximum of 100 bits can be written.

• Command format

ESC command *S *A *L *D SUM CR
$1B W B Variable

[Settings]

$0D

length

*S

*A 0000to7FFF Initial address number (hexadecimal 4 digits)
*L 00to99 Entry bit number (BCD 2 digits)

*D 00 to FF Bit data (hexadecimal 1 digit value for 4 bits each)

BCD1 digit SUM value
0 OFF
1 ON
8 OFF
9 ON

When 00, 100 is meant.

0: OFF, 1: ON
Fills data in descending order starting with first digit.
Turns 4 bits into a binary 4 digit value and displays this
as a hexadecimal 1 digit value. The next hexadecimal 1
digit value continues with the following 4 bits.

Fills any of the last 4 bits that does not actually have a
valid read-out dat a with 0.
[example]
from $B10, 6 bit s have re ad-out value
$B10 11 12 13 14 15 * *
1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 → AC (converted to
hexadecimal form)

Bit number: 1 fixed. Parameter 2 omitted.

• Normal completion response format (only when response under
communications conditions is ON).

ESC command *D SUM CR
$1B W B

０ ０

$0D

[Settings]

*D 00 fixed. Indicates normal completion.

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FM Fill PT memory ($W )

Fills PT memory $W with the same word data. Range: first to last address number.

Command format

•

ESC command *S *A *B *D SUM CR
$1B F M $0D

[Settings]

*S

*A 0000 to 7FFF First address number (hexadecimal 4 digits)
*B 0000 to 7FFF Last address number (hexa decimal 4 digits)
*D 0 to FFFF Word data (zero suppressed hexadec imal 1 to 4 digits )

BCD１ digit
0 OFF

1 ON

SUM value

• Normal completion response format (only when response under
communications conditions is ON).

ESC command *D SUM CR
$1B F M 0 0 0 E $0D

[Settings]

*D 00 fixed. Indicates normal completion.

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FB Fill PT memory ($B)

Fills PT memory $B with the same bit data. Range: first to last address number.

• Command format

ESC command *S *A *B *D SUM CR
$1B F B $0D

[Settings]

*S

*A 0000 to 7FFF Initial address number (hexadecimal 4 digits)
*B 0000 to 7FFF Last address number (hexadecimal 4 digits)
*D 0: OFF

BCD１ digit
0 OFF

1 ON

1: ON

SUM value

Bit data (hexadecimal 1 digit)

• Normal completion response format (only when response under
communications conditions is ON).

ESC command *D SUM CR
$1B F B 0 0 $0D

[Settings]

*D 00 fixed. Indicates normal completion.

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SM PT memory ($W) change notice

When PT memory $W changed as a result of PT operation and when this $W address
is higher than the address designated with Notice start $W in the communications
settings menu, this command is sent from PT to host.

Response from host to PT is not needed.

When sent from host to PT, illegal command error occurs.

• Command format

ESC command *A *L *D SUM CR
$1B S M Variable

$0D

length

[Settings]

*A 0000 to 7FFF Changed address num ber (hexadecimal 4 digits)
*L 01 to 50 Number of changed words (BCD 2 digits)

*D 0000 to FFFF

“,”

Word data (zero suppressed hexadecimal 1 to 4 digits)
Divide multiple word data by comma [,] ($2C).
Data ending with comma cause error.

SB PT memory ($B) change notice

When PT memory $B changed as a result of PT operation and when this $B a ddress is
higher than the address designated with Notice start $B in the communications
settings menu, this command is sent from PT to host.

Response from host to PT is not needed.

When sent from host to PT, illegal command error occurs.

• Command format

ESC command *A *B *D SUM CR
$1B S B 0 1 $0D

[Settings]

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*A 0000 to 7FFF Changed address num ber (hexadecimal 4 digits)
*B 01 fixed Number of changed bits (hexadecimal 2 digits)
*D 0: OFF

1: ON

Bit data (hexadecimal 1 digit)

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ER Error response

• Command format

ESC command *D SUM CR
$1B E R $0D

[Settings]

*D Error codes listed bel ow (he xadecima l 2 digit s)

Error
code

01 Illegal command

02 Command length error

03 Boundary value error

04 Illegal operand

05 Comman d form at err or

10 SUM value error

12 Receptio n time out err or

Error contents cause

Command contents lie outside the supported
range
Length of received com mand is il legal for
that command.

•

• Parameter in BCD format includes others

Sum information Set value lies outside
the effective range.
$W/$B command; Data section includes
characters oth er than 0 to F an d “,”.
$W command; data section ends with “,”.
Command with sum value ON. Computed sum
value and the one in the command do not match.
After the initial ESC was received, the interval in
between receiving one byte after the other until
command end [CR] exceeded timeout monitoring
time.

Value set to parameter lies outside the
supported range.

than 0 to 9

These commands are sent from NS to host when the host sent an invalid command
and when a communications error occurred.

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3-4 What has changed

3-4-1 Memory Link Commands

This summarizes the points that need to be given atten tion when switching over from
NT31/631 series to NS series Memory Link.
Memory structure inside PT differs, so the structure of Memory Link commands has
changed as well.

■Memory structure inside PT

NT31/631 series NS series
PT memory

Contact
point
channel

common
0000 to 9999

Contact
point
channel $W0 to 65535

$B0 to 65535

Memory table

Battery backup

Number memory table
Character string m emory
table
bit memory table

Is performed Is not performed

none

■Memory Link command

NT31/631 series NS series
RM Read-out PT m emory Read-out PT memory ($W)

RB Read-out bit memory table Read-out PT memory ($B)
RN Read-o ut num ber memo ry ta ble ­RS Read-out character string

memory table
WM Write to PT memory Write to PT memory ($W)
WB Write to bit memory table Write to PT memory ($B)
FR Read-out display data comment ­PT Read-out system conditions ­WN Write to number memory table ­WS Write to character string memory

table
FM Fill PT memory Fill PT memory ($W)
FB - Fill PT memory ($B)
CN Clear number memory table ­CS Clear character string memory

table
CB Clear bit memory tabl e ­ST Touch switch input notice ­SN Number input notice -

-

-

-

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SS Character string input notic e ­PM Direct area change notice ­SM PT memory change notice PT memory ($W) change notice
SB - PT memory ($B) change notice
MC Switch PT operating mode ­RR Request resend ­ER Error response Error response

■Execution of contact notice to $W

While NT31/631 performs contact point change notice and channel change notice in
the same PT memory, the NS splits it into $B an d $W

There, the use of a macro, enables the contact point notice to $W.

th

E.g. Momentary swit ch sen ding n otice to 5

• Create ON/OFF button

•

Designate $B address that is not specified for any other purpose.

bit in $W1000

Destination address may be blank, but in that case the button
does not light when it is being press ed down.

• Edit macro (t ouch ON)
$W1000 = $W1000 | H10;

• Edit macro (touch OFF)

$W1000 = $W1000 & to H10 ;

■

PT memory hold

Battery backup in NT31/631 ensures that PT memory and memory table values are
kept as they were when t he po wer go es off.
Contrary to NT31/6 31, NS h as no batt ery back up and con sequent ly val ues
are cleared when the power is turned off.

NS cannot react t o an unex pecte d power f all out, but th ere is a possibi lity
to store values before the power is turned OFF.
You can save a copy of PT memory $W by saving the contents of this memory as a file

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on a compact flash card. Then removes this car d.
As it is a file reading/writing operation to a compact flash card, it cannot be done
frequently. In addit ion, yo u cannot s ave a co py of the PT memory $B.

E.g. Manually save the PT memory $W contents.

•

Create a command butt on

• Set function selection to No processing

•

Edit macro (touch ON)

WRITECF($W16384,16384,”PTMEM.DAT”,0);

E.g. Recover PT memor y $W cont ents f rom save d file when PT i s start ed up.

•

Edit macro when project is started up

READCF($W16384,16384,”PTMEM.DAT”, 0);

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Revision History

A manual revision code appears as a suf fix to the cat alog number on the cover of the manual.

Man.No. V085-E1-02

Revision code

The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page
numbers refer to the previous version.

Revision code Date Revised content

01 October 2003 Original production
02 July 2004 Addition of information related to NS-Designer Ver.6.0 upgrade

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