Omron NV, NV3W, NV4W, NV3Q Programming Manual
Cat. No. V104-E1-04
NV Series
NV3W
NV4W
NV3Q
Programmable Terminals
PROGRAMMING MANUAL
NV Series NV3W NV4W NV3Q
Programmable Terminals
Revised October 2011
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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.
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serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
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serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
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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).
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information.
Precautions
for Safe Use
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ensure that the reliability of the product is maintained, and to ensure that the product is
otherwise used correctly.
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tion of the product.
Reference Indicates supplementary information on procedures, descriptions, and settings.
1,2,3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.
EV1” indicates the following models: CS1G-CPU42-EV1, CS1G-CPU43-EV1, CS1GCPU44-EV1, and CS1G-CPU45-EV1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 NV-Designer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SECTION 2
PT Internal Data Structure and Display Methods . . . . . . . 7
2-1 Internal Data Types and Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-2 Displaying Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-3 Backlight Display Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION 3
NV-Designer Outline and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3-1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3-2 NV-Designer Window Names and Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3-3 NV-Designer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SECTION 4
Overall Flow of NV-Designer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4-1 Overall Flow of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4-2 Creating a Simple Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SECTION 5
Creating and Saving Projects (Including Screen Data) . . . 53
5-1 Starting the NV-Designer and Creating New Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5-2 Checking or Converting the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5-3 Creating Base Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5-4 Positioning Character Strings, Graphics, and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5-5 Copying and Moving Parts and Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5-6 Saving the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5-7 Project and Execution Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
SECTION 6
NV Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6-1 NV Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6-2 Setting the NV Configuration from the NV-Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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SECTION 7
Descriptions of Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7-1 Character Strings and Graphics (Fixed Parts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7-2 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7-3 Specifying Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7-4 Bit Switches (“Switch”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
7-5 Function Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7-6 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
7-7 Data Parts and Keyboard Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
7-8 Level Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7-9 Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
7-10 Line Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
7-11 Alarm Lists (NV4W/NV3Q) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
7-12 Custom Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
7-13 Multifunction Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
SECTION 8
Using PT Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
8-1 Switching Backlight Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
8-2 Repeated Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
8-3 Flow Display Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
8-4 Write Address Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
8-5 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
8-6 Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
8-7 Switching the Display Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
8-8 Displaying Resource Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
8-9 Base Screen Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
SECTION 9
Transferring Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
9-1 Transferring Screens from the NV-Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
9-2 Transferring and Copying Data Using SD Memory Cards (NV4W/NV3Q). . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Appendices
A NV Memory Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
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About this Manual
This manual describes how to create screens for and maintain the NV-series PTs using the NVDesigner and includes the sections described below.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to use the NV-Designer. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the following section.
Precautions
This section provides general precautions for using the NV-series PTs and related devices.
Section 1 Overview
This section introduces the features and functions of the NV-Designer.
Section 2 PT Internal Data Structure and Display Methods
This section describes the internal data structure of an NV-series PT, how to control the screens displayed on the PT, and how to control the backlight.
Section 3 NV-Designer Outline and Configuration
This section gives the system requirements for running the NV-Designer, describes the windows and
menus of the NV-Designer, and explains the parameters in the NV-Designer Configuration.
Section 4 Overall Flow of NV-Designer Operation
This section describes the overall procedure for using the NV-Designer to set up an NV-series PT for
operation.
Section 5 Creating and Saving Projects (Including Screen Data)
This section describes how to create, save, and manipulate projects for NV-series PTs, including
operations that can be performed between projects.
Section 6 NV Configuration
This section describes the parameters in the NV Configuration in detail.
Section 7 Descriptions of Parts
This section describes how to create screens using the various parts provided by the NV-Designer.
Section 8 Using PT Functions
This section describes special functions that can be used with NV-series PTs and the NV-Designer.
Section 9 Transferring Screens
This section describes how to transfer screens to and from an NV-series PT using both communications and SD memory cards.
Appendix
The appendix describes how to use the NV Memory Editor, which allow you to edit the internal memory of the PT from the NV-Designer.
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Related Manuals
The following manuals are used for NV-series PTs. (The boxes at the end of the catalog
numbers indicate the revision code.)
This
Manual
NV-series PT Programming Manual......................... V104-E1-@
This manual describes the software functionality of NV-series PTs, how to install the NVDesigner, and the features of the NV-Designer.
For more information on NV-Designer operating procedures, refer to the online help in the
NV-Designer.
NV-series PT Setup Manual ..................................... V103-E1-@
This manual describes how to connect an NV-series PT to an OMRON PLC, features and
specifications, methods to set up communications and operation, and procedures for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Refer to the NV-series PT Programming Manual (V104-E1-@) for more information on PT
functions and specific operating procedures.
NV-series PT Host Connection Manual.................... V105-E1-@
This manual describes how to connect an NV-series PT to a PLC produced by a manufacturer other than OMRON, including PLC memory area designations, communications settings, and connection methods.
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Terminology
The following terminology is used in this manual.
PT In this manual, indicates an NV-series Programmable Terminal.
NV Series Indicates products in the OMRON NV Series of Programmable Terminals.
PLC Indicates a Programmable Controller in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP,
C, or CVM1/CV Series of Programmable Controllers.
CPU Unit Indicates a CPU Unit in the OMRON SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP, C, or CVM1/CV
Series of Programmable Controllers.
NV-Designer Indicates the OMRON NV-Designer.
Host Indicates the PLC, IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, or personal com-
puter functioning as the control device and interfaced with the NV-series PT.
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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 NV-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.
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Safety Precautions
Notation Used for Safety Information
The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure
safe usage of the product.
The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety.
Always read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions.
The following notation is used.
Definition of Precautionary Information
!WARNING
Symbols
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in minor or moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or
death. Additionally there may be significant property damage.
Prohibition
Indicates a general prohibition.
Caution
Indicates general cautionary, warning, or danger level information.
!WAR NING
Always ensure that the personnel in charge confirm that installation,
inspection, and maintenance were properly performed for the PT. “Personnel in charge” refers to individuals qualified and responsible for
ensuring safety during machine design, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Ensure that installation and post-installation checks are performed by
personnel in charge who possess a thorough understanding of the
machinery to be installed.
Do not use the input functions of the PT, such as the function switches
or switches on the touch panel, in applications that involve human life,
in applications that may result in serious injury, or for emergency stop
switches.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the PT. Doing so may
impair the safety functions.
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.
The PT uses an analog touch panel. Never press more than two points
on the panel at a time. Otherwise, it may activate a switch somewhere
between the two points.
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Precautions for Safe Use
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 PT must be installed in a control panel.
3. The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.8 mm thick. Tighten the Mounting
Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.1 and 0.25 N·m for the NV3W/NV3Q and between 0.2 and 0.3 N·m for the NV4W 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.
4. Do not let metal particles enter the Units when preparing the panel.
5. Do not connect an AC power supply to the DC power terminals.
6. Do not perform a dielectric voltage test.
7. Use a DC power supply that will provide a stable output even if the input is momentarily
interrupted for 10 ms, and which has reinforced or double insulation.
Model Rated power supply voltage Capacity
NV3W-M@20L 5 VDC (allowable range: 4.5 to 5.5 VDC) 1 W min.
NV4W-M@@@ 24 VDC (allowable range: 21.6 to 26.4 VDC) 1.7 W min.
NV3W-M@@@ 2 W min.
NV3Q-MR@@ 2.4 W min.
NV3Q-SW@@ 3.6 W min.
8. Use a twisted-pair cable to connect to the power terminals. Tighten the terminal screws
to a torque of between 0.22 and 0.30 N·m. Make sure the screws are properly tightened.
9. To prevent malfunctions caused by noise, ground the PT correctly.
10. Do not touch the surface of the circuit boards or the components mounted on them with
your bare hands. Discharge any static electricity from your body before handling the
boards.
11. Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables.
12. The maximum tensile load for cables is 30 N. Do not apply loads greater than this.
13. Confirm the safety of the system before turning ON or OFF the power supply.
14. Cycle the power supply after changing the DIP switch settings.
15. Do not perform the following operations while the SD memory card is being accessed
(NV4W/NV3Q only):
• Turning OFF the power supply to the PT
• Removing the memory card
Always follow the specified procedure when removing the memory card.
16. Start actual system application only after sufficiently checking screen data and the operation of the program in the PLC (host).
17. Do not press the touch switch with a force greater than 30 N.
18. Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool to press a touch switch.
19. Confirm the safety of the system before pressing any touch switch.
20. Do not accidentally press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when the display does not appear. Confirm the safety of the system before pressing touch switches.
21. Before initializing screen data, confirm that existing data is backed up at the NV-Designer.
22. When changing the password with the system menu, do not reset or turn OFF the power supply until writing is finished.
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23. Before using the SPMA function to change memory values in the PLC or transfer ladder
programming, confirm that the PT is operating. The SPMA function cannot be used unless the PT is operating.
24. Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise subjected to
excessive shock.
25. Dispose of the Units and batteries according to local ordinances as they apply.
26. When mounting the Battery, be sure to use the correct Battery and mount it correctly.
27. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
28. Do not connect a USB connector to any device that is not applicable.
29. Before connecting a USB connector to a device, make sure that the device is free of
damage.
30. Do not turn OFF the power supply to the PT while downloading or uploading screen
data or the system program. Doing so may corrupt the screen data or system program.
31. Periodically inspect the installation condition of the PT if it is being used in an environment subject to contact with water.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. To use numeric input functions safely, always make maximum and minimum limit settings.
35. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or other volatile solvents, and do not use chemically
treated cloths.
36. The PT uses an analog touch panel. Deterioration over time can cause the touch points
to move. Calibrate the touch panel if the touch points move too much.
37. Water resistance will be lost if the front sheet is torn or is peeling off. Do not use the PT
if the front sheet is torn or is peeling off.
38. The Rubber Packing will deteriorate, shrink, or harden depending on the operating environment. Inspect and replace the Rubber Packing periodically (approximately once
per year).
39. To use the NV3W in an environment with strong noise, connect the following noise filter
to the power supply line: RSEL-2001W manufactured by TDK-Lambda Corp.
40. A Waterproof Packing cannot be reused. To ensure waterproof performance, replace
the Waterproof Packing with a new one each time you reinstall the PT.
41. Screen burn-in will occur if the same pattern is continuously displayed for a long period
of time (24 hours or longer, as a guideline). To prevent screen burn-in, use a screen
saver or switch displays periodically (NV3W only).
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Precautions for Correct Use
1. Do not install the PT in any of the following locations.
• Locations subject to rapid changes in temperature
• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifications
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of high humidity
• Locations subject to splashing chemicals or solvents
• Locations subject to oil splashes
• Locations subject to continuous water splashing
• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases
• Locations subject to strong shock or vibration
• Locations outdoors subject to direct wind and rain
• Locations subject to strong ultraviolet light
• Locations subject to dust
• Locations subject to direct sunlight
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 or magnetic fields
• Locations close to power supply lines
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity
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Conformance to EC Directives
This product is EMC compliant.
● Concepts
OMRON products are electronic devices that are incorporated in machines and manufacturing installations. OMRON PTs conform to the related EMC Directives (see note) so that
the devices and machines into which they are built can more easily conform to EMC directives. However, customers may use a wide variety of equipment and manufacturing installations. Therefore the customer must check whether the Directives are satisfied for the
actual system. EMC-related performance will vary depending on the configuration, wiring,
and other conditions of the equipment or control panel in which the PT is installed. The
customer must, therefore, perform final checks to confirm that the overall machine or
device conforms to EMC standards.
Note The applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards for NV-series
PTs are as follows:
NV3W: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
NV4W/NV3Q: EN 61131-2
● Conformance to EC Directives
NV-series PTs conform to EC Directives. To ensure that the machine or device in which
the NV-series PT is used complies with EC Directives, the PT must be installed as follows:
• The NV-series PT must be installed in a control panel.
• You must use reinforced insulation or double insulation for the DC power supply and
the DC power supply must have minimal voltage fluctuations and provide a stable output even if the power supply input is interrupted for 10 ms.
• NV-series PTs complying with EC Directives also conform to the Common Emission
Standard (EN 61131-2 or EN 61000-6-4). Radiated emission characteristics (10-m
regulations) may vary depending on the configuration of the control panel used, other
devices connected to the control panel, wiring, and other conditions. You must therefore confirm that the overall machine or equipment complies with EC Directives.
• This is a class A product. It may cause radio interference in residential areas, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures to reduce interference.
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Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
WARRANTY
OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
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 PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
LIABILITY.
In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which
liability is asserted.
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SUITABILITY FOR USE
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This section introduces the features and functions of the NV-Designer.
1-1 NV-Designer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-1-1 NV-Designer Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-1 NV-series PT Models and System Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-2 NV System Version Upgrade Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SECTION 1
Overview
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NV-Designer Features Section 1-1
1-1 NV-Designer Features
The NV-series Programmable Terminals (PTs) are easy to operate and compact.
1-1-1 NV-Designer Features and Functions
The NV-Designer is a programming application used to create screens for NVseries PTs.
Design Screens Easily Like a Paint Application
The NV-Designer can be used to transfer screens to and data from an NVseries PT, to print data, and to perform other operations.
Drag and Drop Parts to the Screen
The libraries contain various “parts,” such as bit switches that allow you to turn
PLC I/O points ON and OFF by touching the bit switch, data parts for displaying PLC data, and keyboard parts that can rewrite PLC data.
Parts can be easily positioned by dragging and dropping them to the screen.
Easy to Register Original Parts
Custom parts created by the user can be dragged and dropped to a library to
be registered and used like normal parts.
Easy to Print Design Status and Settings
Screen previews can be printed together with the properties of the edited
base screen and edited part attributes.
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NV-Designer Features Section 1-1
Multi-language Support
With Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 you can use of various languages, such as Japanese, English (Europe), Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Korean, and Turkish.
Use True Type Fonts The NV-Designer features the True Type fonts commonly used for Windows
applications, MS Word, and Excel.
Characters can be displayed beautifully from small to large.
Exporting and Importing Character Strings Using the Display Language Switching
Function
Character strings changed by using the Display Language Switching that
appear on a base screen of the NV-Designer can be exported to a text file.
The text file can be opened and edited in Excel, then imported for use as the
character string displayed on the base screen.
Transferring Screens with an SD Memory Card (NV4W/NV3Q Only)
The screens can be transferred using an SD memory card even if the PT cannot be connected to the NV-Designer.
Project data can be transferred directly by using SD memory cards.
Multifunction Objects (NV4W/NV3Q Only)
Multifunction Objects are parts that enable performing multiple operations
with a single touch using a function switch or custom switch. The operations
that are set will be executed in sequence when the Multifunction Object is
touched. Up to 32 operations can be set. This enables using one touch to perform operations that were previously performed using combinations of multiple parts. (For the NV3Q, Multifunction Objects are supported for PT system
version 1.1 and higher.)
Automatic Firmware Update
The NV-series PT firmware can be updated to the most recent version when
screens are transferred from the NV-Designer.
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System Versions Section 1-2
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)
1-2 System Versions
The system program version (abbreviated as "system version") in the NVseries PT determines the project system versions that can operate in the NVseries PT.
1-2-1 NV-series PT Models and System Versions
The system versions that can be installed depend on the model of the NVseries PT. The following table shows the possible combinations.
Applicable Versions for
the NV-series PTs
Functions and NV System
Versions
NV system version
NV Series NV-Designer System Version
NV3W Series Version 1.1 or higher
NV4W Series Version 1.1 or higher
NV3Q Series
Version 1.1 or higher
*1
*1 Version 1.2 or higher is required for an NV3Q-SW PT with lot number
111000 or later.
Larger SD memory cards (from
Not supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Not supported.
1 GB to 2 GB
NV-Designer version
Version 1.1
or higher
Version 1.0
or higher
Version 1.1
or higher
Version 1.1
or higher
Version 1.0
or higher
Vertical displays
NV3W Version 1.1 or higher Sup-
ported.
Version 1.0 or higher Sup-
ported.
NV4W Version 1.1 or higher Sup-
ported.
NV3Q Version 1.1 or higher Not sup-
ported.
Version 1.0 or higher Not sup-
ported.
Alarm lists and histories
Not supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Operation security
Not supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Multifunction objects
Not supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Not supported.
PLC multiple connections
Not supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Not supported.
fatal errors in OMRON PLCs
Continued PT operation for non
Supported.
Not supported.
Supported.
Supported.
Not supported.
The most recent NV system version can be installed using the Support Software.
1-2-2 NV System Version Upgrade Procedure
The NV system version must be upgraded to use new features. The most
recent firmware is included with the NV-Designer. Upgrade your NV-Designer
designer before you attempt to update the system version of your NV-series
PTs.
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System Versions Section 1-2
Upgrading the System
Program Version with an
SD Memory Card (NV4W/
NV3Q Only)
Version Upgrades when
Transferring Screens
Note (1) Updating the firmware in the NV-series PT and transferring the project are
With the NV4W or NV3Q, the version of the system program can be updated
using an SD memory card. When saving data to the SD memory card, save
the newest version of the system program on the same card. When the data is
read by the PT, the firmware and screen data for the newest version will automatically be transferred to the PT.
The firmware can be updated when transferring screens from the NVDesigner by selecting the automatic firmware update.
performed at the same time from the NV-Designer. It is not possible to update only the firmware. (The NV Ver_UP Tool is required.)
(2) When screen data that was created on an old version of the NV-Designer
is read with the new version of the NV-Designer, the screen data is automatically updated to the new version. (The following confirmation dialog
box will be displayed.)
The following dialog box will be displayed when Transfer is selected from the
PT Menu of the NV-Designer.
Data Transfer Dialog Box
Data to Transfer: All Data
Direction: NV-Designer → NV
Select the Update the firmware
automatically Check Box, and
then click the OK Button.
Updating the firmware and transferring the project will start at the
same time.
Note Automatically updating the
firmware is possible only
when all data is transferred.
Note (1) Never turn OFF the power supply to the PT while the version is being up-
graded. Also, do not unplug the cable between the computer and the NVseries PT. The PT may not restart if transferring the system fails.
(2) The SPMA function cannot be used while the version is being upgraded
or screens are being transferred.
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System Versions Section 1-2
Version Upgrade
Procedure Using NV
Ver_UP Tool
NV Ver_UP is a special tool to upgrade the firmware version of the PT.
The NV Ver_UP version upgrade tool is installed at the same time as the NVDesigner.
Click the Start Button at the bottom left of the window or select All Programs
from the menu displayed by pressing the Ctrl Key and the Esc Key, and then
select CX-One - NV-Designer - Tools - NV Ver_UP from the OMRON Menu.
NV Ver_UP Dialog Box
Select the firmware (Select
(Firmware) Button) and set
the communications conditions (Communication Setting
Button). The applicable settings dialog box will be displayed when either of the
buttons is clicked.
Select NV Firmware Dialog Box
Select the most recent firmware version (i.e., highest version number) for the model
that you are using. Click the
OK Button to return to the NV
Ver_UP Dialog Box.
Communication Setting Dialog Box
Make the communications
setting, and then click the OK
Button to return to the NV
Ver_UP Dialog Box. These
selections cannot be made for
the NV4W and NV3Q.
For the NV3W, select the
COM port that you are actually using.
Upgrading the version will start when the Start Button is clicked.
The NV Ver_UP version upgrade tool will end when the Exit Button is clicked.
Note (1) Never turn OFF the power supply to the PT while the version is being up-
graded.
(2) Do not unplug the cable between the computer and the NV-series PT.
Otherwise, the PT may not restart.
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SECTION 2
PT Internal Data Structure and Display Methods
This section describes the internal data structure of an NV-series PT, how to control the screens displayed on the PT, and
how to control the backlight.
2-1 Internal Data Types and Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-1-1 Overview of Internal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2-1-2 Details of Internal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-2 Displaying Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-2-1 Startup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-2-2 Switching Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2-3 Backlight Display Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2-3-1 Specifying Backlight Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2-3-2 Automatic Backlight OFF Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Internal Data Types and Structure Section 2-1
2-1 Internal Data Types and Structure
2-1-1 Overview of Internal Operation
This section describes the structure of internal data of an NV-series PT.
NV-series PT
FROM (built-in Flash Memory)
2. Screen is displayed.
Part s
1. System
information is
exchanged.
Screen number,
backlight color,
etc.
The internal data can be largely divided into two parts.
1. System information is exchanged.
System information is constantly exchanged between the PT and PLC, including the screen number and backlight color from the PLC, or to notify
the PLC of PT status.
The system information area is stored in an area called the system memory. System memory must be initialized using the NV-Designer before use.
PLC
System memory
Fixed
area
2. Screen is displayed.
The NV-series PT has multiple screens that contain functional parts selected from the parts libraries. One of the screens can be displayed.
The functional parts specify the desired PLC address and they read/write
data.
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Internal Data Types and Structure Section 2-1
a
2-1-2 Details of Internal Operation
The NV-series PT has FROM (internal Flash Memory) and SRAM (built-in
RAM). Data is exchanged with the PLC as shown in the following diagram.
NV-series PT PLC
Project Data
FROM (built-in Flash Memory)
• Base screen data
Par ts
888
System
Information
Screen number, backlight
color, etc.
System memory
Fixed area
Allocatable are
NV-Designer
SD memory card
• Keyboard screen data
• Login screen data
• NV configuration data
• Recipe data
*1
• Write Address data
• Flow display data
• Passwords
SRAM (internal RAM)
*1
Clock data
Alarm history data
PT internal memory
Internal memory can be held.
PLC memory hold area
*1: Not supported by the NV3W.
*1
Allocatable area
*1
*1
*1
Battery
Held when power
*1
*1
supply is OFF
Allocatable area
Allocatable area
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