Omron NT-SERIES SUPPORT TOOL FOR WINDOWS User Manual
Cat. No. V061-E1-06
NT-Series
Support Tool
for Windows Ver.4.
OPERATION MANUAL
NT-series
Support Tool for Windows Ver.4.j
Operation Manual
Revised July 2010
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Introduction
The NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.j) is a software package for creating and maintaining
screen data used by OMRON Programmable Terminals. Be sure to read and understand the functions
and performance of the Support Tool before you attempt to use a Programmable Terminal. When using
the Support Tool, be sure to have the manuals for the Programmable Terminal close at hand.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical systems
(an electrical engineer or the equivalent) and computers.
S Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems into production facilities
S Personnel in charge of designing FA systems
S Personnel in charge of installing and connecting FA equipment
S Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities
Notice
This manual provides information required to use the NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.j). Be
sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Support Tool, and keep the manual close at hand for
reference during operation.
E OMRON, 2000
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.
Trademarks
MicrosoftR, MS-DOSR, WindowsR and Windows NTR are either registered trademarks or Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
PLC names of MELSEC FX, A series and FX-2PIF of MELSEC F series are registered trademarks of Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL and Laser Jet are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
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Read and Understand this Manual
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Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
WARRANTY
OMRON’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for
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a period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
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OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING
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NON–INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
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PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS
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DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE
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PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR
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STRICT LIABILITY.
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In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on
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which liability is asserted.
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IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
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REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS
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WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
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CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.
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Application Considerations
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SUITABILITY FOR USE
OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to
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the combination of products in the customer’s application or use of the products.
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At the customer’s request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying
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ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a
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complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine,
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system, or other application or use.
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The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
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intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the
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uses listed may be suitable for the products:
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• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions
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or uses not described in this manual.
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• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical
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equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
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industry or government regulations.
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• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
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Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
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NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
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PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND
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INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
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PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable product, or any
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consequence thereof.
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Disclaimers
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CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
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Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
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It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be
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changed without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish
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key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative
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at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
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PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and
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does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON’s test conditions, and the users
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must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON
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Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
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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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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
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Safety Precautions
Safety-related Indications and Their Meanings
The following precautionary indications and symbols are used in this manual to aid in the safe usage of the
NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.j). These precautions contain important safety information.
Be sure to observe them carefully.
The indications and symbols used herein, and their meanings, are as listed below.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could re-
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sult in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property
damage.
Precautions for Safe Use
Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, for the safe use of this product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, to prevent operating failure or malfunction of this product, or to prevent adverse effects on the performance or functions of this product.
Note
Notes within the text of this manual indicate safety–related points and information that are equivalent in
importance to those included in the Precautions for Safe Use sections.
Symbols
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
Disassembly Prohibition
Indicates prohibitions when there is a possibility of injury, such
as from electric shock, as the result of disassembly.
Electrical Shock Caution
Indicates the possibility of electric shock under specific conditions.
Indicates the possibility of injury by high temperature under
specific conditions.
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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SECTION 1
Introduction to the Support Tool 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 What Is Support Tool? 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Equipment Necessary for Using the Support Tool 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 General Configuration of the Support Tool 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 Basic Operation Flow 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5 Menu Chart 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6 Usable Hardware Combinations 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
Setting Up the Support Tool 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Before Installing the Software 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2 Installing the Support Tool 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
Support Tool Starting-up and Exiting Procedure
and File Operation 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1 Starting-up and Exiting the Support Tool 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2 User Interface 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-3 Operation of Screen Data (Application) File 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
Application Manager 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1 What Is the Application Manager? 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2 Operating the Application Manager 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 5
Screen Types 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1 Types of Screens, Common Dialog Box Settings and Operations 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2 Standard Screen 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3 Continuous/Overlapping Screens 91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4 Window/Keyboard Screens 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-5 Extended Screen 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-6 Occurrence History Screen 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-7 Frequency History Screen 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-8 Host Connect Screen (System Initializing Screen) 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-9 Password Screen 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-10 Menu Screen 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-11 Print Format Screen 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-12 Programming Console Screen 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-13 Device Monitor Screen 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-14 Contrast and Brightness Adjustment 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 6
Element Operating Procedures 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-1 Common Operation 107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2 Fixed Display 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-3 Alarm 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-4 Data Input 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-5 Lamps 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-6 Numeral Display 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-7 Character String Display 206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-8 Touch Switches 209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-9 Graphs 226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-10 Registering Created Elements (Symbol Manager Operation) 252. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-11 Recipe Screen Element 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7
Memory Table Setting 267. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-1 Common Operation 268. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-2 Numeral Memory Table 277. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-3 Character String Memory Table (String Table) 283. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-4 Bit Memory Table 288. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-5 Extended I/O Input Table 293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-6 Extended I/O Output Table 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-7 I/O Comment Table 298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-8 F-Key Input Notify Table 307. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-9 Mathematical Table 308. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-10 Recipe Table 313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 8
Editing Graphic Data 323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-1 Image Editor 324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2 Library Editor 336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3 Mark Editor 344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 9
Example Screens 351. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-1 Example Screen Configuration 352. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-2 Operation Flow 357. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-3 Creating the Sample Data 360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 10
Quick Reference 407. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-1 Quick Reference 408. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 11
Data Communications with a PT 429. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-1 Preparation for Data Communications with a PT and Data Communication Procedure 430.
11-2 Communication Setting at the Support Tool 432. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-3 Sending (Downloading) the Data 433. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-4 Receiving (Uploading) Data 436. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-5 Receiving (Uploading) the History Record 439. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-6 Setting and Reading the Date and Time 440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 12
Making Reports 443. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-1 Report Types 444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-2 Printing Reports 451. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-3 Displaying the Print Image (Preview) 458. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-4 Outputting the Screen Image 459. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
A Data Conversion 463. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B System Installer Operation 487. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C NT Transfer Utility 493. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Translation Support Utility 501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Tables of Functions of PT Models 517. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F Limits on Numbers of Elements 537. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G New Functions of Support Tool Ver.4.1 541. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H New Functions of Support Tool Ver.4.6 543. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I New Functions of Support Tool Ver.4.7 545. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J New Functions of Support Tool Ver.4.8 547. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K Error Messages 549. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Shortcut Keys 555. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M Connecting Cable Specifications 557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N Keycode Tables and Conversion Rule 559. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index 569. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History 575. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Organization of the Manual, and How to Use It:
The related manuals are listed below.
* The final digit of the manual number is the revision code.
For operating the Support Tool
NT-series Support Tool for Windows Operation Manual (V061-E1-2):
S
Details on the operating procedure, settings, etc., of the Support Tool can be
displayed on the screen in the form of online help information. Normal operation
can be carried out by following this help information.
When you are unsure of the operating procedure while using the Support Tool, or
you need to check detailed settings, refer to this manual.
The explanations in this manual center on the Support Tool itself. It does not
include detailed explanations on the operation of the PT. Therefore, refer to the
following manuals also.
This manual also explains the operation of NT Transfer Utility which is
exclusively used for downloading and uploading the screen data.
The NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.j) can be used with the latest
direct access versions of the following PT models. Details are given in this manual.
This manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NT11, NT11S, NT20, NT20S, NT21, NT30, NT30C, NT31, NT31C, NT600S,
NT620S, NT620C, NT625C, NT631, NT631C
For information on PT functions, operations, and restrictions
S NT11 Programmable Terminal User’s Manual (V084-E1-j)
S NT11S Programmable Terminal User’s Manual (V029-E1-j)
S NT20 Programmable Terminal User’s Manual (V091-E1-j)
S NT20S Programmable Terminal Operation Manual (V020-E1-j)
S NT600S Programmable Terminal Operation Manual (V022-E1-j)
S NT30/NT30C Programmable Terminal Operation Manual (V034-E1-j)
S NT620S/NT620C/NT625C Programmable Terminal Operation Manual
(V033-E1-j)
S NT21 Programmable Terminal Setup Manual (V068-E1-j)
S NT31/31C Programmable Terminal Setup Manual (V062-E1-j)
S NT631/631C Programmable Terminal Setup Manual (V063-E1-j)
S NT21/31/631 Programmable Terminal Reference Manual (V069-E1-j)
These manuals contain full descriptions of PT functions, operations, and
restrictions.
For information on the functions and operations of the PC
S Operation manual for each PC
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When you need information about the operations, functions, etc., of the PC, refer
to the operation manual for the PC, advanced function unit, or communication
unit being used.
Description of NT31, NT31C, NT631 and NT631C
There are two types of the NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C, models with the
suffix “-Vj” and models without the suffix “-Vj.” In this manual, they are written
as “NT31, NT31C, NT631 and NT631C” collectively when it is not necessary to
classify them. However, they are written separately as “NT31, NT31C, NT631,
and NT631C with -Vj” and “NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C without -Vj”
when it is necessary to classify them. (The system program version will be indicated as “NT31, NT31C, NT631 and NT631C with (System Ver. 3.1),” if required.)
The system programs of the NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C with “-V2” or
“-V3” (System Ver. 3.1/4.1) are supplied by NT-series Support Tool for Windows
(Ver.4.j). System Ver. 4.1 is supported only by NT31, NT31C, and NT631C
models with “-V3.” It cannot be installed to upgrade the NT31, NT31C, NT631, or
NT631C below “-V3.” It is possible to upgrade NT31, NT31C, NT631 and
NT631C models without “-V2” to System Ver. 3.1 by installing the new system. In
this case, however, the functions indicated below cannot be used even though
other functions can be used in the same way as the models with “-V2.”
S 32-dot font
For details of 32-dot font, refer to Settings for text display in NO TAG Setting
Properties. Note that smoothing is not performed for 32-dot font.
For details of font types, refer to Font Type in NO TAG Operation of Screen Data
(Application) File and Appendix K.
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SECTION 1
Introduction to the Support Tool
This section is designed for users to utilize the efficient usage of Support Tool.
Discussed in this section are what you can do using the Support Tool and the specifications and functions of Support Tool.
1-1 What Is Support Tool? 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2 Equipment Necessary for Using the Support Tool 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3 General Configuration of the Support Tool 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-1 Outline of Screen Data 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-2 Correspondence to PC (PLC) Data 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-3 Tables 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3-4 Types of Screens 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4 Basic Operation Flow 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5 Menu Chart 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6 Usable Hardware Combinations 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6-1 Applicable PT 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6-2 Communication Method for Each PT Model 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1-1 What Is Support Tool?
The NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.) (hereafter referred to as the
Support Tool) is application software that runs on Windows 95, 98, NT4.0, 2000,
or XP and was developed to create the screen data for programmable terminals
(PTs).
Since the Support Tool has been developed to use the graphical interface and
run under the operation environment of Windows, persons not familiar with the
Support Tool can create the screen data of the programmable terminal without
difficulties.
The Support Tool can create the screen data for the following models of PT.
NT11, NT11S, NT20/NT20S, NT30, NT30C, NT600S, NT620S, T620C/NT625C
NT21, NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C
The screen data created using the Support Tool consists of the objects shown in
the following page.
1-1SectionWhat Is Support Tool?
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1-1SectionWhat Is Support Tool?
by the Support Tool
Screen DataData created
Symbol Data
Screen 1 Screen Properties
Display
Object
Screen 2
Screen 3
.............
Input
Object
Table Numeral Table
String Table
Bit Memory Table
Extended I/O Input Table
Extended I/O Output Table
I/O Comment Table
F-key input Notify Table
Mathematical Table
Recipe Table
System Memory
Direct Access
Arc
Circle
Sector
Polyline
Polygon
Rectangle
Text
Tiling
Image Object
Library Object
Mark
Lamp
Numeral Display
String Display
Graph
Alarm List/Alarm History
Touch Switch
Input
Setting
Standard Lamp
Image Lamp
Bar Graph
Analogue Meter
Broken-line Graph
Trend Graph
Numeral Input
String Input
Thumbwheel Switch
Recipe
Fixed
display
Lamp
display
Screen 2
Screen 1
Touch switch
Menu
Screen N
SV
PV
Fixed
display-text
Temp. Alarm 10:00
Temp. Alarm 11:01
ABCD
7 8 9
4
5 6
1
2 3
SP 0 CR
Numeral
display
Alarm display
Graph display
String Display
Data input (numeral input)
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Product Configuration
1-1SectionWhat Is Support Tool?
The NT-series Support Tool for Windows (Ver. 4.) consists of the following software and data.
Support Tool
Model number
NT-ZJCAT1-EV4 For IBM PC/AT or compatible, media: CD-ROM
Keyboard tenkey library
Color pallette symbols (Library of parts for filling with color models)
System Installer (to replace PT system program)
NT20 system program
System program for NT31, NT31C, and NT631C with “-V3”
Original NT30/620 system program
NT Screen Data Transfer Utility
This utility is for uploading and downloading PT data using mmi screen data
files. Refer to Appendix C NT Transfer Utility for details.
Samples
Lamp/touch switch parts library
This parts library contains the image library with lamps and touch switches
incorporated into it as a mmi image data file. Refer to 3-3-7 Using Method of
Parts Collection for details. (The folder containing the parts library list in the
samples folder also contains HTML files with operating methods and a parts
list.)
Specifications
Sample screen data
This screen data is provided only as a sample. Operation may not be as
expected when this data is transferred to a PT and used for communications
with a PLC.
Symbol manager ISO symbol data
Refer to 6-10 Registering Created Elements (Symbol Manager Operation) for
details.
Main Differences of V4.1
Following changes are made for NT-series Support Tool for Windows to improve
operational efficiency and to support new functions added for NT31, NT31C,
NT631 and NT631C with “-V2” or “-V3” (System Ver. 3.1 or 4.0). Refer to Appen-
dix G New Functions of Support Tool Ver. 4.1.
NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C new system program support
System program for the NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C has been upgraded
to Ver. 3.1/Ver. 4.0, so the following functions are now supported. System program version 4.0 is used only with the NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C. New
system program is supplied with Support Tool Ver. 4.1.
CS/CJ-series PC (PLC) memory area support
Recipes
Interlocks
Mathematical table
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NT30/620-compatible mode
Multiple line labels
ON/OFF state labels
Numeral display/string display labels
Device monitor screens
Contrast & brightness adjustment screens
Addition of NT Translation Support Utility
The Translation Support Utility is software that helps in translating a language to
another supported language.
For details, refer to Appendix D NT Translation Support Utility.
I/O comments importing from TAB-delimited text file
For details, refer to 7-7-4 Importing I/O Comments from Tab-delimited Text Files.
Centering the Labels of Lamp and Touch Switches
Only horizontal direction could be centered in previous versions. In this version,
the labels of lamp/touch switches can be centered in both vertical and horizontal
directions.
1-1SectionWhat Is Support Tool?
For details, refer to 6-1-9 Centering the Label of Lamp and Touch Switch.
The Data input string in a string input function touch switch (Only for NT31/631)
The label was used for the input data string in previous versions. In this version, a
different string from the label can be specified as the data input string.
For details, refer to 6-8-3 Character String Input Touch Switch.
Launch the system installer
It is possible to launch the system installer from [Connect]–[Launch System Installer] in the menu bar.
Addition of NT30/620 series system programs
The system programs for NT30/620 are included.
Main Differences of V4.6
NT21 New System Program Support
Starting with NTST-EV4.6, the NTST supports creating screen data for the
NT21.
NT31-V2 (System Ver. 3.1) data and NT21 data can be converted for mutual
compatibility.
NT20 data can be converted to NT21 data.
NTST-EV4.6 can transfer screen data to the NT21 in high-speed mode.
Refer to NT21/31/631 Reference Manual for details.
Pick I/O Comments from a CX-Server Database
I/O name in CX-Server data can be used as PT I/O comment.
When a PLC address is defined in the dialog, an I/O comment can be picked up
from CX-Server PLC point data in a cdm file. The “Pick CX-Server point” button
is enabled only when CX-Server is installed.
When the I/O comment table is edited, multiple I/O comment data can be picked
up from CX-Server PLC point data in the cdm file. The “Import” button is enabled
only when CX-Server is installed.
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Each I/O name will be imported as a PT I/O comment within 16 characters.
Property Dialog for Grouped Objects
Grouped object attributes can be edited by double-clicking or right-clicking to
display the properties for grouped objects. The properties show the tree the objects included in the group. Choose each object in the tree to edit the structure.
Preview in Symbol Manager
Registered symbols can be previewed on the symbol manager. Previous symbols can be previewed after they are copied onto the NTST-EV4.6 screen and
copied back to symbol manager to create preview images. Or, those symbols
can be reused without preview as they are.
Copying Image/Library/Mark with contents
When copying Image/Library/Mark objects, NTST-EV4.6 will copy them with
contents and registered them in each table. If the same code is already used in
the table, the NTST will display a dialog to show the next unused number as a
substitute.
The functionality does not recursively apply to references in the Image/Library/
Mark object. For example, when copying a library object that refers to library
entry, and the content of the entry contains text with a mark reference, then the
corresponding mark content will be ignored. It also does not apply to when
screens are copied in Application Manager for pasting into a second instance of
NTST.
1-2SectionEquipment Necessary for Using the Support Tool
Main Differences of V4.7
NT11-V1 New System Program Support
Starting with NTST-EV4.7, the NTST supports creating screen data for the
NT11-V1.
NT11S data can be converted to NT11-V1 data.
Refer to NT11 User’s Manual for details.
Supported Windows OS
Starting with NTST-EV4.7, the NTST supports Windows Me, 2000 (Professional
Edition), and XP (Pro/Home Edition).
Automatically Adjusted Screen Size when Editing Starts
In response to the high resolution of personal computers recently, the screen
size is now automatically enlarged when editing screens.
Main Differences of V4.8
Support for the NT20 PTs has been added to version 4.8 of the NT-series Support
Tool for Windows.
• The NT20 system program has been added.
• The system installer has been updated to support the NT20 system program.
1-2 Equipment Necessary for Using the Support Tool
The following indicates the equipment necessary for using the Support Tool.
Hardware
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Recommended CPU
Pentium 100 MHz or faster CPU
Personal Computer
Use an IBM personal computer or 100% compatible.
Recommended Memory
32 Mbytes minimum
S Free area in hard disk
At least 52 Mbytes is required to install everything.
The following options can be selected at installation:
Support Software: Approx. 23 Mbytes
System installer
Only system installer: Approx. 8 Mbytes
With support programs: Approx. 30 Mbytes
Samples (parts, parts list, etc.): Approx. 40 Mbytes
S CD-ROM drive
At least one drive is required if the Support Tool is provided on CD-ROM.
S Display
VGA compatible display
When creating screen data for a PT that has a color display, a color display is
required.
When the resolution setting of desktop area is low (lower than 640 480), part
of the window of Support Tool may stick out of the screen. In this case, change
the resolution setting of desktop area to the higher one with the control panel
property of Windows.
1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
S Mouse
Serial mouse or bus mouse
Operating system
The NT-series Support Tool runs on Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows
98, and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. Version 4.05 or higher of the NT-series Support Tool also runs on Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP.
Version 4.80 or higher of the NT-series Support Tool also runs on Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7.
The NT-series Support Tool will not run on Windows 3.1.
Operation on a 64-bit OS or server OS is also not supported.
Device necessary for transmitting screen data
S RS-232C cable
For cable specifications, refer to Appendix K Connecting Cable Specifications.
1-3 General Configuration of the Support Tool
1-3-1 Outline of Screen Data
The screen data of the Support Tool consists of multiple screens that are linked
with each other.
Screens are managed by screen numbers. The range of usable screen numbers
varies according to the type of the PT connected to the Support Tool.
The screen display is switched by pressing a touch switch or giving an instruction
from the PC (PLC).
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Display objects
1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
PT Model Range of Screen Numbers
NT11/NT11S 1 to 25
NT20/NT20S 1 to 250, 256 to 500
NT600S 1 to 1000
NT30/NT30C
NT620S/NT620C/NT625C
NT21 1 to 3999, 9000, 9001, 9002, 9020
NT31/NT31C/
NT631/NT631C
On a screen, a variety of objects can be arranged as desired.
The following objects are used to create a screen.
Display objects are drawn on a screen and do not have an input function.
Display objects are classified into two kinds: Objects that are always displayed in
the same status, and those that change according to the status of the PT or the
PC (PLC).
1 to 1899, 1900 to 1979 1980 to 1999, 2000
1 to 3999, 9000, 9001, 9002, 9020 to 9023,
9030
Input objects
Objects having code numbers
Input objects are objects that allow input by operation at the PT. Touch switches
and input fields for numerals and strings are examples of input objects.
These objects are created using an exclusive editor.
They are registered with a code number so that they can be used in different positions and different screens.
Library data
A drawing created as a fixed display is registered as library data so that it can
be used multiple positions and screens.
The library editor is used to create library data.
Image data
Image data are objects used to display bit map data on the screen.
An image editor or bit map editor (running on Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, or
XP) available on the market is used to create image data.
Marks
Marks are used to display special characters and symbols. These objects can
be handled as characters.
The mark editor is used to create marks.
Registering created objects (symbol manager)
The efficiency of use of created objects can be increased by reusing them in other screen data or by registering objects that will be used frequently.
The symbol manager is provided to register created objects.
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Objects that can be used
1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
The table below shows that objects can be used with particular PT models.
Objects Display
Object
NT11S
/NT11
Arc – –
Circle –
Sector – –
Polyline –
Polygon – –
Rectangle – –
Text
Tiling –
Standard Lamp –
Image/Library
Lamp
Numeral
Display
String Display
Bar Graph
Broken-line
Graph
Analogue Me-
ter
Trend Graph – –
Alarm List – –
Alarm History – –
Recipe
NT20/
NT20S
NT600
– –
– –
– – –
– – –
NT30
NT30C
NT620
S
S
NT620
C
NT625
C
NT21 NT31
NT31C
NT631
NT631
C
*1
*3
: Can be used.
*1
: Can be used only with models with “-V1” and above.
*2
: Only use is insertion into character strings.
*3
: Can be used only with models ”-V2 (System Ver.3.1) and above.
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1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
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Object
Objects Input
Objects
Library
Type
Ob
Image Display – –
Library Display – –
ect
Mark
NT11S
/NT11
Touch Switch –
Numeral
Input
String Input – –
Thumbwheel
Switch
NT20
NT600
S
–
*2
*2
: Can be used.
*1
: Can be used only with models with “-V1” and above.
*2
: Only use is insertion into character strings.
NT30
NT30C
NT620
S
NT620
C
NT625
C
NT21 NT31
NT31C
NT631
NT631
C
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1-3-2 Correspondence to PC (PLC) Data
PT (N
l table)*1
The following table shows objects that are capable of transmitting data with PC
(PLC) to execute processing such as updating the screen display.
Object Input Output
Standard Lamp PC (PLC) (bit address)
PT (String table)*1
Image/Library Lamp PC (PLC) (Bit address)
Touch Switch PC (PLC)
(bit address for lamp)
PC(PLC) (bit address for interlock) *1
PT (Numeral table) *1
PT (String table) *1
Thumbwheel Switch PC (PLC) (bit address for in-
terlock) *1
Numeral Display PT (Numeral table) –
String Display PT (String table) –
Bar Graph
Analogue Meter
Broken-line Graph
Trend Graph
Numeral Input PC (PLC) (bit address for in-
String Input PC (PLC) (bit address for in-
Alarm History PT (Bit Memory table) PT (Alarm History)
Alarm List PT (Bit Memory table) String Display
Recipe Object PC (PLC) (Word address) PC (PLC) (Word address)
PT (Numeral table) –
terlock) *1
terlock) *1
umera
1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
–
*
Notify Bit (bit address)
Switch Screen
Input key-Window/Keyboard
Window Move
(Can be used only on Window Screen)
Copy Setting
(Numeral, String table)
Input key - Control
Input key - String
Cursor Move
Print Screen
PT (Numeral table)
PT (Numeral table)
PT (String table)
Image/Library Display
*1: For the NT21 and the NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C with “-V2” or “–V3,”
only for numeral display or string display for labels.
*2: For the NT21 and the NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C with “-V2” or “–V3,”
only when using the interlock function.
Operation of changing display objects
Lamp display
The lamp is turned ON (OFF) when the specified PC (PLC) bit goes ON (OFF).
Screen
Lamp lights when
bit comes ON
PC (PLC)
Bit address
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Touch switch – Notify Bit
The specified PC (PLC) bit goes ON (OFF) when the switch area is pressed.
1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
Screen
Notification
PC (PLC)
Bit address
Touch switch – Switch Screen
The display screen is switched to another when the switch area is pressed.
Screen A
Screen B
Touch switch – Input Key - Window/Keyboard
A window (Keyboard Screen) pops up in the screen when the switch area is
pressed.
Screen
Screen
Window (Keyboard)
Touch switch – Window Move
The window is moved by touch panel operation when the switch area is
pressed.
Window
Screen
Window in a moving status
Screen
Screen
Touch switch – Input key - Control
When the switch area is pressed, the processing assigned to the specified control code is executed.
Screen
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Touch switch – Input Key - String
When the switch area is pressed, the characters of the label set for the switch
are displayed in the string input field and stored in the string table.
String input field
ScreenScreen
Touch switch – Copy Setting
When the switch area is pressed, data is copied. The following types of copying
can be designated.
1-3SectionGeneral Configuration of the Support Tool
Data in Numeral table
Data in Numeral table
Data in String table
Data in String table
Constant
Constant
Screen
Numeral table
Numeral Input field
String table
String Input field
Numeral table
Numeral Input field
Data
Data
Input box
Touch switch – Cursor Move
The cursor moves from Numeral Input to Numeral Input fields when the switch
area is pressed.
ScreenScreen
Touch switch – Print Screen
A hard copy of the screen will be printed when the switch area is pressed.
Screen
13
Numeral display
The data in a Numeral table will be displayed.
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Display
Numeral
table
1234
Screen
Reference
1 2 3 4
Numeral display
String display
The string display object displays the data in a string entry.
Display
String
table
ABC
Screen
A B C
String display
Reference
Graph display
The graph display object displays the data in a numeral table entry.
Display
Numeral
table
60
Screen
100
0
Reference
Bar graph display
Data Input – numeral input and string input
These input objects write data into a table.
Numeral
table
50
Numeral Table
String Table
Numeral Input field
String Input field
Screen
Input field
50
Writing
Numeral data input
Data Input – Thumbwheel switch
The Thumbwheel Switch object stores the numeric values to a numeral table
entry through transaction of Thumbwheel Switch.
Screen
Numeral
table
1234
14
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