Omron PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL

Cat No. V042-E1-1

PC CONNECTION

Programmable Terminal

OPERATION MANUAL

PLC CONNECTION Programmable Terminal

Operation Manual

Produced April 1997

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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 “PC” means Programmable Controller and is not used as an abbreviation for anything else.

The abbreviation “Host” means PC that controls NT20S.

Visual Aids

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

Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient operation

of the product.

1, 2, 3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.

F Names of Devices and Tools

PT Refers to an OMRON NT series programmable terminal.

PC Refers to a Mitsubishi A series or FX series programmable controller.

System installer Refers to an OMRON NT series system installer.

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.

Model Applicable PC NT30-ZS3AT-EMV1 NT620-ZS3AT-EMV1 Mitsubishi A series

Mitsubishi A series

Mitsubishi FX series

PRECAUTIONS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Intended Audience xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 General Precautions xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Safety Precautions xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 1

Connectable Hardware Combinations 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1 Possible Combinations 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2 Installing the System Program 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-3 Usable Support Tools 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 2 Use with Mitsubishi A Series Computer

Link Systems 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-1 Usable PTs and PCs 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2 Connection 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-3 Setting 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-4 Allocation Areas 2-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5 Specific Errors and Their Remedies 2-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 3

Use with Mitsubishi FX 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-1 Applicable PTs and PCs 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2 Connection 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3 Setting 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-4 Allocation Areas 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

APPENDIX APP-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INDEX

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How to Use the Manual

This Operation Manual comprises the following Chapters.

CHAPTER 1 Connectable Hardware Combinations

This chapter describes the combinations of PT and programmable controller that can be connected.

CHAPTER 2 Use with Mitsubishi A Series Computer Link Systems

This chapter describes how to make the connections and settings when a PT is connected to a Mitsubishi A series programmable controller in a computer link system.

CHAPTER 3 Use with Mitsubishi FX

This chapter describes how to make the connections and settings when a PT is connected to a Mitsubishi FX series programmable controller.

Appendix

This chapter describes the specifications of the connectors of OMRON products used for communications.

PRECAUTIONS

This section provides general precautions for using the Programmable Terminal.

The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the Programmable T erminal. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate a Programmable Terminal.

1 Intended Audience xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 General Precautions xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Safety Precautions xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Intended Audience

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

S Personnel in charge of installing FA systems. S Personnel in charge of designing FA systems. S Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.

2 General Precautions

The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals. 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 preformance 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 using the Programmable Terminal. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the software and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation.

WARNING

It is extremely important that Programmable Terminals related devices be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON representative before applying Programmable Terminals to the abovementioned applications.

Do not use input functions such as PT touch swiches for applications where danger to human life or serious damage is possible, or for emergency switch applications.

3 Safety Precautions

In order to use this product safely and correctly, you must read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” in the NT series Operation Manual before using it.

Caution

After connecting a communication cable, always secure it with the screws. Otherwise the cable may disconnect, causing operation to fail.

CHAPTER 1

Connectable Hardware Combinations

This chapter describes the connectable hardware combinations for each type of PT and each connection method. It also describes the types of system program used with NT30/NT30C, NT620S/NT620C.

1-1

Possible Combinations

1-1 Possible Combinations

The table below shows the combinations that can be connected.

Chapter 1-1

PT Type Model Connector Connection to Mitsubishi

A (Computer Link)

RS-232C RS-422A

NT20S NT20S-ST121-EV3 RS-232C f f NT600S

NT30/NT30C NT30-ST131-E

NT30/NT30C

(*1)

NT620S/NT620C

(*1)

NT600S-ST121-EV3 NT600S-ST211-EV3

NT30-ST131-E NT30C-ST141-E

NT620S-ST211-E NT620C-ST141-E

RS-232C f  RS-232C f f

RS-422A f  RS-232C f 

Connection to

Mitsubishi FX

(Programming

console)

f: Direct connection

Via RS-232C/RS-422A convertor unit

: Connection not possible (*1) In order to use NT30/NT30C, NT620S/NT620C in multi-vendor systems, a

dedicated system program must be installed in the PT using the “NT series system installer”.

The relationship between the PCs that can be connected and the direct connection version is shown in the table below.

Connection to Mitsubishi A

(Computer Link) NT20S V4, V5 V4, V5 NT600S V4, V5 NT30/NT30C V4 V4 NT620S/NT620C V1 to V4

Connection to Mitsubishi FX (Programming console)

1-2

Installing the System Program

1-2 Installing the System Program

In order to use an NT30/NT30C or NT620S/NT620C in a multi-vendor system, a dedicated system program must be installed in the PT using the “NT series system installer” shown in the table below.

Model Applicable PC

NT30-ZS3AT-EMV1 Mitsubishi A series

NT620-ZS3AT-EMV1 Mitsubishi A series

For details on how to operate the system installer, refer to its instruction manual, or the PT Operation manual.

Reference: Since NT20S and NT600S already have a dedicated system program written into

them, this installation is not required for them. However, some PT models cannot be used in multi-vendor systems: check the situation for the model used by referring to “1-1 Possible Combinations” (page 1-2).

Chapter 1-2

Mitsubishi FX series

1-3

Usable Support Tools

1-3 Usable Support Tools

When using the PT in a multi-vendor system, one of the following support tools must be used.

NT-ZA3AT-EV2 (Ver.2.3j)

The programmable controllers (PC) that can be connected to the PT are determined by the “Direct Macn Type” data set in the screen data memory board. Accordingly, screen data complying with the programmable controller to be connected must be transferred to the PT in advance. The “Direct Macn T ype” is set with the support tool. The applicable programmable controllers (PCs) depending on the “Direct Macn Type” setting are as follows.

Direct Macn Type Applicable Programmable Controller (PLC) NONE For connections without direct connection (e.g. RS-232C) OMRON For connection to an OMRON C series or CVM1/CV se-

MEL-A For connection to a Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC A series

MEL-FX For connection to a Mitsubishi Electric FX series PC

Chapter 1-3

ries PC, or for a memory link connection.

1-4

CHAPTER 2

Use with Mitsubishi A Series Computer Link Systems

This chapter describes how to make the connections and settings when a PT is connected to a Mitsubishi A series programmable controller in a computer link system.

2-1

Usable PTs and PCs

2-1 Usable PTs and PCs

The PT, PC, and computer link module models that can be used in a computer link system that uses Mitsubishi A series PCs are indicated here.

Usable PT Models

The PT models that can be used with a computer link system that uses Mitsubishi A series PCs are tabled below. When using NT30/NT30C, NT620S/NT620C, install the system program for Mitsubishi A computer links in advance with the “NT series system installer”.

PT Type Model NT20S NT20S-ST121j-EV3 NT600S NT600S-ST121j-EV3

NT30 NT30-ST131j-E NT30C NT30C-ST141j-E NT620S NT620S-ST211j-E NT620C NT620C-ST141j-E

Chapter 2-1

NT600S-ST211j-EV3

Reference: For the versions of the direct connection function that can be used, refer to “1-1

Possible Combinations” (page 1-2). For details on the direct connection function, refer to the Operation manual for the PT model used.

2-2

Usable PTs and PCs

Modules Mounted at the Connected PC

Connections to a Mitsubishi A series PC are made at a computer link module. The table below lists the computer link modules to which the connection can be made with each type of connector.

Chapter 2-1

Series CPU Module

A series A0J2CPU

A0J2HCPU A1SCPU

A1SJCPU A2SCPU A2USCPU A2USCPU-S1

A1NCPU A2NCPU A2NCPU-S1 A3NCPU A3HCPU A3MCPU A2ACPU A2ACPU-S1 A3ACPU A2UCPU A2UCPU-S1 A3UCPU

A1SJ71C24-R2 A1SJ71UC24-R2

Computer Link Module Used

RS-232C RS-422

A0J2-C214S1

A1SJ71C24-R4 A1SJ71UC24-R4

AJ71C24-S8

AJ71UC24

When the computer link module used is an AJ71C24-S8, A1SJ71C24-R2, or A1SJ71C24-R4, the device range is restricted to that usable with AnA models even if an AnU is used as the CPU module. To use an extended device range with AnU, an A1SJ71UC24-R2, A1SJ71UC24-R4, or AJ71UC24 must be used.

2-3

Connection

(M3.5)

2-2 Connection

The NT20S, NT600S and NT620S/NT620C have an RS-232C connector, while the NT30/NT30C have an RS-232C connector and an RS-422A terminal block; some computer link modules have an RS-232C connector and some have an RS-422A terminal block. This section describes the methods for connection with these connectors and terminal block. Make cables that are suitable for the conditions of use, following the wiring details given in this section.

Parts Required for Connection

The connectors, connector covers, crimp terminals, and recommended cables for use with OMRON products are described here. For details on the connectors, connector covers, and crimp terminals used at the computer link module side, refer to the manual for the computer link module.

F Parts for RS-232C (Common to PT and NT-AL001)

Part Model Remarks

Connector XM2A-0901 9-pin type, made by OMRON

Connector cover XM2S-0911 9-pin type, made by OMRON

Cable AWG285P

Chapter 2-2

DE-9P 9-pin type, made by JAE

DE-CI-J6 9-pin type, made by JAE

Multi-core shielded cable, made

IFVV-SB CO-MA-VV-SB

5P28AWG

by Fujikura, Ltd Multi-core shielded cable, made

by Hitachi Cable, Ltd

2-4

F Recommended Parts for RS-422A Terminal Block (for NT30/NT30C)

Fork type Round type

6.2 mm or less 6.2 mm or less

Part Model Remarks

Crimp terminal (M3.5)

Cable H-9293A

2-YS3A Fork type, made by Japan Sold-

erless Terminal MFG 2-YAS3.5 Fork type, made by Fuji Terminal 2Y-3.5 Fork type, made by Nichifu Ter-

minal 2-3.5 Round type, made by Japan

Solderless Terminal MFG V2-S3.5 Round type, made by Fuji Termi-

nal 2-3.5 Round type, made by Nichifu

Terminal

Made by Hirakawa Hewtech (CO-HC-ESV-3P7/0.2)

corp.

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