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1. Slet Frm Norm Oln GFish GSpot Numeric keys Ver 1 to Ver 5 Ref Table Mo O Integer Biba i1toB Decimal lDia tol Max 99999999 Min 0 Details DATA IN DdDisp Type Dec OHex fero Sup OYes No Disp sign OYes No size DHalf Norm Olide Seale mEq OWide OHigh Ody Cx Ql6x bd Attribute Norn GInv GFlsh Spot Smoothing GYes No Crsr Frm OYes ONo Slet Frm ONorm Olim OFlsh O Spot 132 Thumbwheel Ref Tahle No 0 Integer tape 1to8 Decimal ONDig to Mex 39996997 Min C3 Details NM Disp Type Dec CHex Disp Sior Clfes BNo Attribute worm DOlInv OFlsh Spo Size mS aM OL O nd Plate Yes No The settings that are specific to numeral setting are listed below S Sending S Dig Input S Max Min S Num Disp S Crsr Frm S Slct Frm S Size S End plate Specify the number of digits in the value notified to the host Specify the number of digits that can be input Specify the upper and lower limits for the numeric value Specify whether or not the input is displayed Specify whether or not a cursor frame which indicates the currently selected input field is to be displayed here Specify the display method for
2. Color Detailed settings Theactualimagethatwouldresultfrom the settings made is displayed It may not be possible to reflect some settings in images displayed in the bottom right window frame Specifying Modifications with the Mouse Direct Modification The modification window for a created display element can be displayed by locat ing the mouse cursor that element and clicking This speeds up modification since it can be done without having to identify the display element Note that this operation cannot be used for image library items even if they are displayed on the screen The conventional method for specifying the objects of support tool modifications selecting the type of display element from the menu and then specifying the dis play element can also be used 57 Initial E diting Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 agli Ure fie tees deu Click the touch switch on the initial editing screen The modification window for the specified touch Switch is displayed Color Specification when the NT Model Setting is 30 NT30 58 The NT30 has a monochrome display but since it stores internal data in the same form as the NT3OC a color specification window may be displayed during opera tion Since when 30 is set as the NT model the PT can be used in the same way as other monochrome PTs provided the default color settings are used
3. UIDE To specify the type as the model press f1 SPT Type Specify the model of PT being used The specified PT Type setting is different from the actual PT model in the following cases NT20S ST121 without V1 NT20M NT612G NT610G NT620S NT610G NT620C NT610C SMemory Size Specify the capacity of the screen data memory board installed in the PT SDirect Access Specify the direct connection version If not using the direct connection function set Ver 4 for the NT20S NT20M NT600S and NT600M NONE cannot be set for NT612G 610C or NT620C S SDirect Macn Type Set NONE if direct connection is not used Set OMRON if direct connection is used Tool Settings Screen Section 3 3 Reference SPrinter Specify the type of the printer used to print screen data etc here SSheet Feeder Specify whether or not the printer is fitted with a sheet feeder here SMouse Use Specify whether or not a mouse is used with the sup porttool and if a mouse is used the operation when the mouse is used If Auto movement is selected the mouse cursor moves automatically when a window or other screen display for making setting is displayed speeding up input and specification operations If No AutoMvmnt is selected the mouse cursor does not move automatically However the mouse cursor is displayed and can be used during image data editing even if Not
4. e e e Ste e ie Dragged to the e c S cou opposite side Procedure 1 Select EDIT from the initial editing menu 2 Select Alter from the editing menu 3 Select the object of the editing operation 4 Perform modification by dragging a liM symbol or the frame To abort the operation press the Esc key 155 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 Rotation This function rotates the object of the editing operation by 90 in the clockwise direction Rotation is performed with the center of the frame that encloses the object of the editing operation as the reference point If a rotation operation would cause the object of the editing operation to project beyond the edge of the screen rotation is not performed Only fixed displays can be the objects of Rotate operations The following re strictions may also apply depending on the type of object being edited Object of Editing Operation Continuous line square polygon circle arc fan tiling Character mark e 1 f Can be changed 4 Cannot be changed Procedure Select EDIT from the initial editing menu Select Rotate from the editing menu Select the object of the editing operation m O WIN qe Check the message and press the key To abort the operation press the Esc key 156 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 Batch Changing Colors NT3OC and NT60C only Used to change the colors for specifie
5. Procedure 1 Select EDIT from the initial editing menu 2 Select Centering from the editing menu 3 Select the object of the centering operation a lamp or touch switch 4 Check the message and then press the key To abort centering press the Esc key 153 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 Alter Using this function the object of the editing operation fixed display only can be reduced enlarged inverted moved or copied When an Alter is performed a frame is displayed surrounding the object of the edit ing operation and the symbol W is displayed at each vertex and on each side of this frame as shown below By dragging one of these symbols with the mouse dragging is moving the mouse with the left button held down the object of the editing operation can be reduced enlarged or inverted It can also be moved or copied by dragging the entire frame a Used to enlarge or reduce the object of the editing operation with the diag onally opposite point as the reference point while maintaining the same relative proportions By moving to the opposite side of the diagonally op posite point the object of the editing operation can be inverted vertically or laterally b Used to enlarge or reduce the object of the editing operation in the vertical direction only with the opposite side as the reference Vertical inversion is possible by moving the cursor beyond the opposite side C Used to enlar
6. 45 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 SNO SCI S Function Extended I O unit input terminal number Presence absence of the backlight OFF cancelling attribute Function set for the input terminal In the case of the input notification function the bit number is displayed In the area to the right of the Function column screen numbers screen switching comments input notification and control keys ten keys are displayed S Key operations key F 1 Del key F4 BtchChng key Home Bklight Off Cncl key Tab key Extended I O Output Setting Sets a screen switching function at the input terminal at which the bar cursor is located Deletes the function set for the input terminal at which the bar cursor is located Used to change notify bitkeys ina batch See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 Sets the backlight OFF cancelling attribute at the input terminal at which the bar cursor is lo cated Used to move the bar cursor and display the terminal number input field The outputterminals of the Extended I O unitare controlled in accordance with the status ON OFF of PC bits output control function Setthe bitnumbers of the PC bits that will control the output terminals No Funetion o Function Pabn Pang O00 i DUOC MOI OCD OT OPP Oo t fi f Q i H 0 1 1 1 1 P 2 Pi 2 P 3 2 2 5 2 F 2 d
7. 0 32 Screen switching 45 108 140 Scr image cece eee eee eee 180 Scr lis screen 00 eee ee 31 Scrol keys 2 eee eee 148 Scrolling cece eee ee eee eee 55 Searching 0 a eee eee eens 78 Selecting numbers and codes 16 Selecting options 0 cee eee eee ees 11 Send data to the PT 00 eee 28 Sensitive area 2 eee 112 Serial mouse 2 6 ee 2 Sob v lltesnsbrece Magee tae Lis eines 163 Setting character character string displays 61 Setting numeral displays sisse 63 Setting numeral memory tables 68 Setting screen switching functions 73 Setting the alarm list history function 74 Setting words and bits 0005 75 Sheet feeder 0 cece eee eee 23 Shifting display fields 005 56 Shortcut keys 20 00 cece eee eee 55 Simple adeb eG dans cat e IIT 151 SIZG ans meia Matri fo effe tiet te A tien 62 64 Sizes of images uuussssse 164 Skipping parameter input 55 Smooth esr reus psc Dey RID eo ERU 62 64 Snap ON fun raea ira aE oE eee 59 SoftWare Vs day an ete awa PER ERE CHE OS 2 Specifiable tool settings 0 xiv POE t dne rr ree he et A ee MA 62 64 Squares so vL Bae le 86 168 Standalone 0 cece eee eee eee 149 Start up procedure
8. Hom shift Menu Creating Graphs Section 4 8 S Brkn Line Grph Intv setting Used to change the interval between vertices in a broken line graph Use the space key to assign and delete marks Vertices will be displayed at the locations where marks have been assigned Always assign a number of marks equal to the number of vertices if the numbers of vertices and marks do not the same interval setting cannot be completed Number of marks Number of vertices Pointl 6 6 n 10 20 30 AQ Bo 60 2 7 Te s 4 i f Edge of graph Seas Ma rc Unmar k a lConfirm amp s lt Abort Use the keys to move to the location where a mark is to be assigned and the Page Up Page Down keys to shift the display range to the left or right Press the key to quit interval setting 5 Press the Esc key to quit modification 127 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 9 Whatis a Numeral Setting 128 Creating Input Settings Reference This section describes how to create the numeral setting and character string setting input fields required to input numeric values and character strings from a touch panel or extended I O unit Once a numeral setting input field has been created itis possible to input numeric values from touch switches or extended I O units The touch switches used to input numeric values numeric keys can be arranged
9. 00 cee eee eee eee 8 Sthdrd e eian a cae eee eee es 186 STR DISP ic eevee go eee EU ener 98 SIRIN m REA ERROR RE Gp Aes 81 134 System memory 0c eee 28 T TBLESEBUI nsec teen Geese ae ES ep 143 Temporary input fields 0 130 Things that can be done using the data printing FUNCIO 12e kh II rae cant Slik Ah bade og 176 Thumbwheel 0 cee eee eee eee 128 Tiling ou hs ds ES hak e 93 Tiling pattern 6 eee 93 Time setting 22 0 eee eee 25 Time taken to transfer 0 00 186 TMX I e EREGELZZexXERORCHeracg aues 28 188 189 Tool interface Kenere LERE eee 184 Tool interface connector specifications 193 Tool settings 0 0 cece eee ee eee xiv 28 Tool settings screen eee eee 22 Tool settings when communicating with an NT20S or NT600S 186 TOUCH SW rei we bie fie x 113 Touch switch elements 105 Touch switches 0 cece eee eee 105 Transmit mode 188 189 190 191 192 Transparent color 0 eee eee eee 66 Trend graph eee eee eee 117 120 Typ Sel sea eet ew das eae each EUR 24 Types of data communication 187 USERCIKEY o dred eme DoE 3 136 Using the marking function 34 Using the mouse ssseeseeeeeeeen 12 W Warning esee Ee ee Qe ERE oe V What is a character string setting 129
10. 0 eee eee 169 Bit memory table 00 e eee eee 144 Bit memory table setting 47 72 Sj Cae ecm ere RECUPERA AP 75 178 Boundary color cece eee eee eee 66 BOX CUISOFl cere RUE uct nda eke 10 Box tiling mode cece eee eee 167 Brkn line frame disp 0 eee eee eee 60 Brkn line grph intv setting 127 Broken line graph 2e eee 117 123 BUS MOUSE steer vet Queen Siena 2 C Cabl6 5 58 rn SAVED d uS 193 Center of the screen 0000 eee eee 52 Centering 0 cece eee eee 153 Cha tetz 0 022 To fa des ACH Ti Ne xcd 162 Change comment susssssssn 38 Change file title 0 0 00 eee eee 30 Changing orders 0 cee eee eee 139 Character input 00 cece eens 54 61 Character keys 0 00 e eee 108 Character reference 0002eeeee 162 Character string displays 61 Character string memory table 40 98 143 177 Character string memory table setting 44 70 Character string setting input fields 134 Check DOX or wer RIT VER es be ES 10 Check on continuous screens overlapping CM PUT 39 Child screen 22st Ee UTR E 38 S ic izen raastaa ea ae aN 90 168 Clear 2 1 ee rt t eR ATE EE RR 163 GIiGKIng i es eigen heel re uil eet dus 12 Clock function 0 000 c cece cence eee 68 COLPI cine pene RES 180 181 Color MOd6 E
11. Bar graph I Trend graph L Broken line graph Input setting p 128 I Data input Keyboard display User ten keys Extended I O settings p 140 Image library data display p 141 Memory table edit Numeric values Character strings Alarm list setting p 144 Screen data editing p 150 I Copy Move Delete Centering Environmental settings p 59 xvii xviii SECTION 1 Setting Up the Support Tool W hen using the support tool for the first time the support tool system has to be installed in the personal computer you are using This section describes the environment in which the support tool can be used and the method for installing itin a personal computer 121 Preparing Equipiment sso 204 2 54 8 Bed Sd hind Cad ehh seeded edd abi Nahant Rad Bg 1 1 1 Equipment to be Prepared 2 6 nts 1 1 2 Before Starting Preparations ccc cece n 1 2 IBM PC AT Preparations 0 0 0 HH n 1 2 1 Installation Method isssssssssssesssse mee BBRWN YN Preparing E quipment Section 1 1 1 1 Preparing Equipment The following equipment and materials must be prepared in order to use the sup port tool 1 1 1 Equipment to be Prepared Software S NT Series Support Tool Type NT ZA3AT EV 2 This software comes in the form of a 3 5 inch floppy disk SDOS IBM DOS Ver 5 02 or later version is required Hardware S IBM PC AT Personal computer At least 640 Kbyte
12. 4 5 Since the host interface unit system ROM are incorporated the PT model is indicated Set NT20M as the NT Model with the support tool Since the host interface unit system ROM are incorporated the PT model is indicated There is also a system ROM for use with the process control function SMR05 When the host link or NT link method of the direct connection function is used the DAC function process control function can be loaded from the support tool Since the host interface unit and system ROM are incorporated the PT model is indicated When using an NT620S set NT610G NT612G as the NT Model with the support tool and when using an NT620C set NT610C The DAC function process control function can be loaded from the support tool Communication methods are indicated in the table above using the following ab breviations Host Host link NT NT link RS RS 232C 422 C200H C200H SYSBUS SYSBUS xiii PT Model and Tool Settings PT Type and Direct Access The following combinations of PT Type and Direct Access settings can be made in the Tool Settings PT Type 20S 20M 600S 600M 30 30C 612G 610C 620S 620C Direct None f f f f x x x x Coon Ver 3 x x x x x f x x Ver4 x f f f f f f o Ver 5 f f x x x x x Specifiable Tool Settings The Tool Settings items that can be set in combination with each PT Type and Dire
13. NT30C and NT610C only S Display position Selectto move the mark box in order to change the display 6 position Press the Esc key to quit modification 83 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 4 3 3 Creating Polylines This is the procedure for drawing continuous lines polygonallines Itis possible to connect a maximum of 255 individual line segments Procedure Deleting Polylines 84 Procedure 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Select POLY LINE from the fixed display menu Selectthe type of line The selectable options are solid line broken line 1 dot chain and 2 dotchain Itis not possible to use more than one line type in the same continuous line If using an NT30C or NT610C specify the line color 5 Pressthe key with the cursor on Exec 1 Draw the continuous line 1 Press the key atthe start point 2 Locate the cursor at an intermediate point and press the key Set as many intermediate points as required 3 Atthe end point press the key while holding down the Shift key or double click if using the mouse Intermediate End point lt points E Shift Pressing the Esc key before the end pointhas been setdeletes the last drawn line segment Start point J Pressing the Esc key while holding down the Shift key aborts the drawing Press the Esc key to quit cont
14. A box indicating the size of the character data is displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the S key The char acters will be displayed 8 Press the Esc key to quit character input 80 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Deleting Displayed Characters Procedure 1 2 3 Modifying Displayed Characters Procedure This is the procedure for deleting displayed characters Deletion is executed in character string units 4 Select STR IN from the fixed display menu Press the F1 Delete key Locate the cross hair cursor ata position inside the character string to be de leted and press the amp key The selected character string will be enclosed by a dotted line Check the message then press to delete the character string This is the procedure for modifying displayed characters their character size at tributes or position Modification is executed in character string units 1 Select STR IN from the fixed display menu Itis also possible to proceed straightto step 4 by leftclicking on the character to be modified see p 57 2 Press the F2 Modify key 3 Locate the cross hair cursor ata position inside the character string to be mo dified and press the key 4 Selectthe required item in the window and modify the character string Eet Displa str In Details Color Oise Position Kc xq 172 HomlShi ft Menu S Modify String Select
15. O Incrementing in accordance with the copy setting A No copy setting No incrementing Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 Operation Procedure 1 Tomake a copy setting press F3 iCopySet input the value to be added on copying and the type of numerical value decimal hexadecimal then press the key D3CopyIneremnt ME LiInput type a loc Hex 2 Locate the bar cursor at the item to be copied and press F2 iCopy The data will be copied to the next input field Addition processing is carried out in accordance with the nature of the copied data and the copy setting Repeated copy operations are possible by continuing to press the F2 iCopy key 4 2 9 Searching Within a Memory Table This function is used to search for data in a numeral or character string memory table The data that can be searched for are tabled below Type Details Numeral memory table Initial value Word Character string memory table Initial value Word Bit memory table Bit Operation Procedure 1 Locatethe bar cursor onthe item to be searched for press the F5 Srch key inputthe datato be searched for and the direction of the search then press the key Srch Num NEN Srch Dir as Down The search will start When the specified data is found the bar cursor will be located at its position 2 Tosearch for the next occurrence press the key To quit
16. This is the procedure for setting lamps For details on the display of character strings and numeric values setting display colors NT30C and NT610C setting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 By using the Lamp TSW Disp Mode in the environmental settings tool settings for the Edit screen it is possible to check how lamps appear on the PT during operation by viewing the support tool screen This is the procedure for setting Normal lamps which come on go off or flash in accordance with the status of PC bits l Select LAMP on the initial editing screen 2 Selectthe field in which the lamp is to be registered in the window and press the key S To delete an existing lamp from a field in which it is registered locate the cursor at that number and press the F1 Delete key To increment copy an existing lamp entry into the next input field incrementing the bit number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located in the Bit col umn atthat entry Note thatthe next input field must also have an entry in it See p 77 3 When using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later ver sion of the direct connection function select Normal as the lamp type and press the key When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M without direct connec tion the Lamp Type Set is not displayed Setting Lamps Section 4 6 4 Make the nec
17. 4 If the input type can be specified specify either Number Input or Thumb wheel specify Mv Crsr Sw if necessary then press the key If the thumbwheel type cannot be used the input type selection window will not be displayed If Mv Crsr Sw is set for Yes touch switches for which the cursor motion function has been set will be automatically created and displayed overlying the input field this function is not available when using the thumbwheel input type 131 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 Numeric keys NT20M NT600M without direct connection 5 Setthe necessary settings for the numeral setting input field Eum Disp ORet Table Olnteser LIlecimal Sendina Cia Input Pllietails Ozero Su P Dis d olan Se ale Attribute s DN Oyes flo ves No OHalf Norm OWide Bequ GWide OHigh dx dx Fre Norm Ir Fish Numeric keys NT20S NT600S NT612G NT610C without direct connection Ref Table Mo O o Integer BI i1to8 Decimal 0 Dig tol Send ina Aig Ostia EJDetails CATA IN p Disp Type Dece OHex fero Sup QYes No Disp Sign OYes No Size OHalf Norm Oblide Scale WEqu Dide OHigh f Ody OO Olfx 6dx Attribute Norm O nv OFlsh GSpot Smoothing GYes ONo Crsr Erm Q Yes ONo
18. Select the required screen and press the key to enable editing of the screen Scr list Screen 8 b c d LINPT_SCR Ser List NTG1QC V3 0 1024KB Screen Selection Status Comment Pabn Paue B F t Backup screen U Production Uty Uisp Help Message Production Rat Disp _tab Speci fied Page C f Production Qty Disp E Mo 1 Press Moni tor Space Ma re Unma rk E 2 Press Moni tor h vor Line 1 Urmark ALI ERI Ma re Urmark ALI i Ext Select File a Selected file name b PT model name The PT model name and direct connection ver sion for the file is displayed here Even when direct connection is not used the version is displayed as V4 when using an NT20M NT20S NT600M or NT600S Data for direct connection has an O appended as the final character c PT memory size d Name of task currently being executed e Help message area Displays a guide to operation and allows pa rameter input f Screen status details Detailed information on screen data is dis played here g Screen data size 31 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 32 h i Screen number Screen status attribute The support tool manages screen data under screen numbers Screen data can be created under the screen numbers shown in the table below NT Model Setting Usable Screens 20S 1 to 500 20M 1 to 250 600S 600M 1 to 1000 30 30C 61
19. Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Modifying Fans 4 3 8 Procedure 1 Tiling Procedure Select FAN from the fixed display menu then press the F 2 Modify key Aj mark will be displayed at the center of the fan Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by left clicking on the fan to be modified see p 57 2 Locatethecursoratthej mark ofthe fan to be modified and press the E key 3 Select the required item and execute the modification S Attribute Select to change the display attribute S Color If using an NT30C or NT610C select to change the line color S Display position Select to move the end point of the fan 4 Pressing the Esc key makes it possible to change the start point and center point also After changing the shape press the key Press the Esc key to quit modification This is the procedure for filling an area enclosed by lines such as a square or circle with a specified tiling pattern It cannot be used if using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Select TILING from the fixed display menu Selectthe tiling pattern with Detail Details TILING Abrt If using an NT30C or NT610C specify the base color background color and boundary color Press the key with the cursor on Exec Locate the cursor inside the
20. NT series Support Tool OPERATION MANUAL OMRON NT series Support Tool Operation Manual Produced J uly 1995 Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the program mable terminal so that you can use it safely and correctly Safety Conventions and Their Meanings This operation manual uses the following conventions and symbols to indicate cautions and warnings in order to ensure safe use of the PT The cautions and warnings shown here contain important information related to safety The instructions in these cautions and warnings must be observed The conventions used and their meanings are presented below Indicates unsafe practices which if not avoided could result in death or seri AN WARNING 3 Example Symbols The triangle indicates a hazard caution or warning Details are provided by the contents of the triangle and the accompanying text The symbol to the left indicates a general hazard Do not use input functions such as PT touch switches for applications where danger to hu man life or serious damage is possible or for emergency switch applications 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
21. S Disp Position Select to change the display position of the alarm list history S Disp Pos Image amp Lib Selectto change the display position of an image or library data 147 Creating Alarm Lists H istories Section 4 13 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 5 Use the following editing functions to change the arrangement of the scroll keys or to add page scroll keys S TOUCH SW The control keys used for the input keys are set Their positions and other characteristics can be changed by using the touch switch modification op eration New scroll keys can be set for existing alarm lists histories by using control keys S EDIT The scroll keys can be moved by using the Move function Reference S The scroll keys will automatically light if there are undisplayed messages or his tories in the scrolling directions Do not set lamp bits for them S The scroll keys remain displayed even if the alarm list history is deleted Delete them using the TOUCH SW or EDIT function 148 Standalone Settings Section 4 14 4 14 Standalone Settings When using an NT20M or NT600M without direct connection it is possible to as sign screen switching functions to the input terminals of an extended I O unit or touch switches When the set input terminal or touch switch comes ON the dis play switches to the specified screen This screen switching function when using an NT20M or NT600M without direct connection is called
22. STR DISP on the initial editing screen 2 Select the field in which the character string is to be registered in the window and press the key To delete an existing character string from the field in which it is registered lo cate the cursor at that number and press the F1 Delete key To increment copy an existing character string numeral table entry into the next input field incrementing the character string memory table number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located on that entry see p 77 3 Make the necessary settings 4 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 5 Aboxthat indicates the size of the character string display will be displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the key If required more character string displays can be set by repeating steps 2 through 5 To quit character string display press the Esc key the display will return to the menu If Yes is set for Brkn Line Frame Disp in the environmental settings tool set tings for the Edit screen the display range for the character string can be contin ually monitored on the screen Setting Character string Displays Section 4 5 4 5 2 Modifying Character String Displays The contents and position of character string displays created on the screen can be modified Procedure 1 Select STR DISP on the initial editing screen It is also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by
23. Specification g The object of the editing operation will be encompassed by a dotted line For copy and move operations a frame the same size as the area enclosed by this dotted line becomes a cursor and can be moved By specifying the data that is to be the object of the editing operation in advance using Data sel in the EDIT itis possible to protect data that is not to be changed by editing operations Example Exempting a bar graph from editing Select data to edit m LAMP a a TOUCH SM m E m B m m m m m m m m a m shen el Ase Crit brt Bar graph E 30 EN 30 ABCDEF Character display Polygon Object of editing operation 151 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 Copy and Move Delete 152 Procedure Procedure Procedure I 4 Select EDIT from the initial editing menu Select Data sel from the editing menu Locate the box cursor atthe data you do not wantto edit and press the Space key to change the check mark O to mJ Pressing the Home All key will make all screen data types subject to editing again Press the key with the cursor on Exec This is the procedure for copy and move operations In a copy operation the origi nal object remains in existence In a move operation it does not 1
24. Disp mode caseukiessceb ae eee p Hs 59 Disp Sigh iru ee desis n BERG REDE 64 Disp type errre nia Ea E pe ay p 64 DISDIay oo oot hu E ES 2 Display area ssesssees eese 112 Display color inside ll fex wA 66 Display color for negative value 67 Display color for positive value 67 Display library data 0 eee 173 Display sequence sesssess 53 Displaying images sseesssss 170 Displaying marks 0 eee eee eee 163 DOS onam ski ok EAE E RA a 2 Double click eher ets 13 E Editing ies eus Cod 150 Editing screen data s suus 150 Edit SCrean a nne eL n EAR ede 51 Ellipses 5 rrt RR dates oT 168 EMS sue Sag E Iu E Ree da ee aes 3 End plate rte Re RE UR 132 Enlarged display 0c eee eee 167 Enquiry cursor 0 0 renine ELERTE 10 200 Environmental settings Tool settings for the Edit screen 59 Error messages 0 eee eee 195 Exit procedure eese n 9 Extended l O ssuessseses 140 Extended I O input setting 45 Extended I O output setting 46 F RAINS pep TC CM Mc 92 Bile oorr un pt eer trice dcc de ae 26 File list screen lisusu 26 Fixed displays cen ein ann diaaa ann nd ai aa i 80 Flashing color saa eeina aa eee a 67 Floppy disk drive eee eee eee eee 2 FISH pasta Pages lowe et OPEN UR Ee tee 62 64
25. For details on the display of character strings setting display colors NT30C or NT610C setting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 Procedure Reference 1 Select IN SET from the initial editing screen The input setting menu will be displayed Select DATA IN from the input setting menu Select the field in which the character string setting input field is to be regis tered and press the key To delete an existing character string setting input field from the field in which it is registered locate the cursor at that field and press the F1 Delete key To increment copy an existing entry into the next input field incrementing the memory table number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located on that entry Note that there must also be an entry in the next input field See p 77 4 5 Specify Str In specify Mv Crsr Sw if necessary then press the key If Mv Crsr Sw is set for Yes touch switches for which cursor motion has been set will be automatically created and displayed overlying the input field Set the necessary settings for the character string input field Ref Table Mo 0 Length 40 Dig 1to40 HDetails Bini Els ize Half aN o orm Scale WEqu OMide OHigh nx agy 016s nBdx Attribute Norm Oln OFlsh CSpot Smoothi
26. Select type_of printing EaPrint lile List Print Screen List Print Screen Print Gross Refererces Print Disrlay Histery File Print Mark List f Print Image Library List Print Direct Access Info Select to print the set memory memory used etc for all files S electto printthe screen numbers comments in screens etc S electto printimages or other data in the screen in a file Setthe following settings S Printing non printing of screen images S Method for printing color NT30C and NT610C No Imitation 8 colors Imitation is printing in monochrome with 8 grayscale levels S Printing non printing of detailed information Select to print numeral memory tables charac ter string memory tables and the conditions of use of bits Set the following settings S Memory Table Printthe conditions of use of memory tables S Bit Print the conditions of use of bits Printing Data S Print Display History F ile S Print Mark List S Print Image Library List S Print Direct Access Info Section 6 1 S All Print the conditions of use of all memory tables S Use Data only Print only the part of the file used for screen data S electto printthe display history record data re ceived from the PT Inputthe file whose display history record data is to be printed Select to printa list of marks Select to print a list of image data and library
27. What is a Numeral setting 128 Wide seres onere eU Maro BOB RUIN DU Maias 62 64 Window keys 0 eee e eee eee 109 Window SCreen 0 e eee eee 129 Windows displays e eee eee 135 WING 4 een 8k Dette a RDUM 193 WOAS 22 RR Deedes E RR ERR ES 75 Work directory se creaa o eka ei a 23 Write protected 00 cece eee eee eee 3 Z Zoro S D gee tga heees eir uuenp4 e ERO feed 64 203 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual Cat No V028 E1 1 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision Page numbers refer to the previous version Revision code Date Revised content 1 July 1995 Original production 204 OMRON CORPORATION PT Business Promotion Department FA Division H Q Yokohama Business Park 134 Godo cho Hodogaya ku Yokohama shi Kanagawa 240 Japan Tel 81 45 336 6209 Fax 81 45 336 6239 Regional Headquarters OMRON EUROPE B V Wegalaan 69 NL 2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands Tel 31 2503 81 300 Fax 31 2503 81 388 OMRON ELECTRONICS INC 1 East Commerce Drive Schaumburg IL 60173 U S A Tel 1 708 843 7900 Fax 1 708 843 8568 OMRON MANAGEMENT CENTRE OF ASIAPACIFIC PTE LTD 510 Thomson Road 13 03 SLF Bldg 1129 Singapore Tel 65 353 2611 Fax 65 353 5391 OMRON Authorized Distributor Cat
28. always performed on characters and marks with a magnifica tion of 4 or greater and this setting is therefore not used Common Setting Operations specifications made for Integer Section 4 2 Reference The display of numeric values changes in the following way in accordance with the amp Decimal Zero Sup and Disp Sign Integer Decimal Zero Sup Disp Sign pec A pun 3 0 No No 12 012 3 0 No No 12 012 3 0 Yes No 12 12 3 0 Yes No 12 12 3 0 Yes Yes 12 12 3 0 Yes Yes 12 12 3 1 No No 1 000 1 3 1 No No 12 001 2 2 1 No Yes 1 00 1 2 1 No Yes 12 01 2 2 1 Yes Yes 1 0 1 2 1 Yes Yes 12 1 2 nthe memory table those characters suffixed by a oo symbol are actually suf fixed by an F in decimal notation when using direct connection with the NT612G and NT610C they are suffixed by an F even when direct connection is not used For example 12 is represented as F000001 2 65 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 3 Specifying the Display Color NT3OC NT610C Only When using the NT30C or NT610C both the color used to display characters and graphics and the color used for the background can be specified Depending on the screen elements created the following colors can be specified Characters Numeric Values S Display color Specifies the color of characters and numeric values S Background color Speci
29. c Name of task currently being executed d Help message area ter input e File name NEW FILE f Title This is a comment that indicates the contents of a file It is input when the file is saved F ile List Screen Section 3 4 g File information The NT model direct connection version direct connection indication and file size for the file at which the bar cursor is located are displayed here Even if direct connection is not used the version is displayed as V4 when using an NT20M NT20S NT600M or NT600S The support tool allows the creation of up to 200 files the number may be smaller than this due to restrictions on the number of files per DOS directory If the re quired file is not displayed on the screen screens earlier and later in the sequence can be displayed by using the Page Down and Page Up keys or icons Depending on the direct connection version of the model used it may or may not be possible to use certain files Files that cannot be used are displayed in red To use more than 200 files create another directory The data directory can be changed by using the Tool Settings option All the files in the specified data directory are displayed The files that correspond to the PT Type and Direct Access set in the Tool Settings are first in the order of display The other files are displayed in the fol lowing order 20M 20S 600M 6008 612G 610C 30 30C files
30. dow screen number in the range 1900 through 1979 This input field can be used in combination with a number of numeral and character string input fields on base screens for provisional input before any data is input into the actual input field on the base screen This kind of numeral or character string input field in a window is called a temporary input field Its advantage is that entries can be input into the temporary input field while check ing the current setting on the base screen However if the temporary input field in the window and the input field on the base screen are not of the same type the temporary input field will not be displayed Note also that temporary input fields cannot be used for thumbwheel type input fields If it is not possible to use a temporary input field the data has to be input directly onto the base screen Numeral setting input Temporary input field displays data being input The temporary input field will also be unusable and not displayed if it has fewer digits than the 41 8 actual input field on the base screen number of integer digits number of decimal fraction digits digit for decimal point digit for sign 123456 0555 44 Currentsetting Window The temporary input field displays the contents of the current input field at that point in time The display of the temporary input field is governed by
31. greater Seek error detected Confirm The disk is damaged or the drive may be faulty Either replace the disk or inspect the disk drive Disk is faulty Confirm Sector not found Confirm Initialize format the disk in DOS format before using it Check the direct access version Confirm Adjust the tool settings to match the direct connection version of the selected file Error detected in the data Confirm Part of the data has been destroyed and it cannot be used as it is Delete the data and create it again Or if there is backup data use that Disk may be broken Confirm Replace the disk If there is a backup disk use that Disk is protected Confirm GG Retry GG Abort Try again after releasing the disk s write protection Disk not ready Confirm GG Retry GG Abort Set the floppy disk correctly in the designated drive and try again Too many registered channels correct to MAX value GGYes GGAbort The number of registered counter words has been set to two or more by a batch change operation this is automatically cor rected to one word see Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 195 E rror Messages Appendix B Error Message Corrective Action PT memory capacity insufficient Confirm Increase the size of the PT screen memory Expand the image memory The PT image memory is an EEP ROM In the case of an EEP ROM or EP ROM
32. how the screen is used or its frequency of display for example Received files are saved in the DOS text format in the set data directory and the extension G6L is automatically assigned to them The data directory is setin the Tool Settings The received data is stored in the order of the order of occurrence record and the order of frequency record Received display history data can be printed out by selecting F 3 Print on the File Selection screen 1 Setthe PT to the Transmit Mode 2 Display the File Selection screen It does not matter where the bar cursor is 3 Press the F5 Hist key 4 Inputthe file name ofthe file in which the received display history record is to be saved Specify a file name no longer than eight characters Do not specify an exten sion the support tool will automatically assign the extension G6L to the file 5 Press the key to start file reception Ifa file that already exists is specified a message asking whether or not the file is to be overwritten will be displayed Press the g key to startreception If you do not want to overwrite data press the Esc key To stop reception part way through press the Esc key On completion of reception the message Data completely received will be displayed Connecting Cable Specifications Appendix A APPENDIX A Connecting Cable Specifications Tool Interface Connector Specifications The followin
33. minals of extended I O units using the Edit When the input terminal of an ex tended I O unit comes ON the display switches to the specified screen An extended I O unit is used in the following cases NT20M NT600M When not using direct connection NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C When using Ver 3 direct connection or a later version However when using an NT20M or NT600M extended I O cannot be selected and screen switching must be set using the standalone function When using an NT20 or NT30C connect the extended I O unit with a dedicated B7A interface unit 1 Select EXTD l O from the initial editing menu 2 Locate the cursor at the extended I O unit input terminal number at which the screen switching function is to be used To delete an existing terminal number setting from the field in which it is regis tered locate the cursor at that field and press the F1 Delete key 3 Specify the screen number of the screen to be switched to If 0 is specified the display will return to the screen that was displayed before the current one 4 Press the Esc key to quit extended I O setting The settings made for an input terminal on the Edit screen are valid only while the relevant screen is displayed at the PT When using direct connection set Direct on the Scr list screen in order to make the settings valid regardless of which screen is currently displayed Inputting Image and Library Data Sec
34. 0 0 QExtd 1 0 Alarm No D Tes O Yes Alarm 8 No O Yes Keypad w Syst Dllser ollser Keypad Syst OUser OEklt Col White Red O Red Back Col MIm m m mmm Back light alit OF lash OF lash 3 Select the screen for which the attribute has been set the Edit screen will be displayed 4 Select IN SET on the initial editing screen Specify USER TKEY The created keys differ according to the PT Type setting Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 6 Tochange the arrangement of the numeric keys use the following functions S TOUCH SW Specify the relevant touch switch and change its posi tion or other characteristics S EDIT Move the numeric keys by using the Move function Example of a Change 4 9 5 Modifying Numeral Character String Setting Input Fields This is the procedure for modifying the contents of existing numeral and character string settings Procedure l Select IN SET from the initial editing screen The input setting menu will be displayed It is also possible to proceed straight to step 4 by left clicking on the numeral character string setting to be modified see p 57 Select DATA IN from the input setting menu Select the numeral or character string setting to be modified and press the key The numeral character string setting can also be selected by c
35. 2 3 4 Select EDIT from the initial editing menu Select Copy or Move from the editing menu Select the object that is to be the copy source or move source Locate the cursor at the copy destination move destination and press the key To abort the operation press the Esc key This is the procedure for deleting the object of the editing operation 1 2 3 Select EDIT from the initial editing menu Select Delete from the editing menu Select the object of the deletion operation Check the message and then press the key To abort deletion press the Esc key E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 Centering This is the procedure for centering labels or character input fixed display to locate them at the center of a lamp or touch switch display area this positional adjust ment is only performed in the left right direction the position in the vertical direc tion remains unchanged Reference S Inthe case of lamps only those characters that are completely contained within the area of the graphic will be subject to the centering operation Only ABC is centered S In the case of touch switches only those characters that are completely con tained within the sensitive area will be subject to the centering operation Sensitive area Display area Only EFG is centered
36. 4 2 5 70 Setting Character String Memory Tables Reference This section describes how to set the initial values and data area referenced in the PC for character string memory tables The number of character string memory tables is determined by the PT Type set ting as follows NT20S NT20M 32 tables NT600S NT600M 256 tables NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C 1 000 tables The number can be changed to 256 even when using direct connection in accordance with the sys tem memory Only Initial Data can be set for character string memory table numbers 256 through 999 It is not possible to reference PC data areas with these numbers When not using direct connection Initial Data Word Patel Pap STR TABLE Select a character string table F 1 Ref F 2liCopy F 3 i i he OpY 4 iCopySet EE Sreh tab Set Mo Space Tni Initial Data ta charac tring tah gt j BtehChna omele S No Character string memory table number S Initial Data Initial value Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 Reference Procedure Reference S In Execution non execution of character string table initialization in accordance with initial values set using the support tool when the PT is started up S Number of words used at the PC for reference by the character string memory table S Word First word lower word in the
37. 4 3 4 Creating Squares This is the procedure for drawing squares Deleting Squares 86 Procedure 1 Procedure Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed 2 Select SQUARE from the fixed display menu Select the display attribute with Detail The selectable options are normal inverted flashing and spot If using an NT30C or NT610C specify the line color 5 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 1 Draw the square 1 Press the key atthe start point 2 Locate the cursor atthe end point diagonally opposite point and press the key Start point E gt Endpoint E Pressing the Esc key before the end point has been set aborts the drawing Press the Esc key to quit square drawing Select SQUARE from the fixed display menu and then press the F 1 De lete key Aj mark will be displayed at the start point of the square Locate the cursoratthej mark ofthe square to be deleted and press the key Check the message and then press the key the square will be deleted To abort deletion press the Esc key Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Modifying Squares Procedure 1 Select SQUARE from the fixed display menu then press the F 2 Modify key Aj mark will be displayed atthe top left corner of the square Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by leftclicking
38. Btch Chng Elst Bfr Chne goo Ed Bfr Ching After Chna Cem Chng OYes wHo EAi Ref Inpt Cnfm Abrt 79 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 4 3 Creating Fixed Displays This section describes how to create fixed characters and graphics in screen data The following characters and graphics can be created Characters fixed display marks display Continuous lines squares polygons circles arcs fans tilings When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M only characters fixed dis play continuous lines and circles can be used arcs cannot be used 4 3 1 Inputting Characters Characters to be displayed have to be input For details on the display of charac ter strings and numeric values setting the display color NT30C or NT610C set ting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting O pera tions p 61 Procedure 1 y oO U A Select FIX DISP on the initial editing screen The fixed display menu will be displayed Select STR IN Inputthe characters to be displayed at the keyboard and press the key Pressing the F3 Mark key enables mark input With the NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C pressing the F 4 Image key enables image input Setthe Details and press the key Ifusing an NT30C or NT610C set the character color and background color Press the key with the cursor on Exec
39. NOTI sete CPI at Sur eA tes 62 64 Normal deni Ree ange Render Rec RENE 64 Normal font gay ser idad ew ep eps 62 Normallamps 0 0 cece ee eee eee 100 Notify Bits oc cues be angina ite aera ate ed 45 107 NT20M NT20S enlrgd disp 60 Numeral displays lesse 96 Numeral memory table settings 44 Numeral memory tables 40 96 117 143 178 Numeral setting input fields 131 Numeric keys sseessess 45 128 136 Numeric value character string input 54 O OMRON product references vi Onftm across ba ae rtd Ni peste Up DES 150 Organization of the manual xi Overlapping screen 0 cee ee eee 38 Parent screen cee eee eres 38 range in frame 0 ee ee 67 POINTS cea ERERAYG EE EM ER Re AS 168 Polygons rors rekia pee Re eR Er 88 Polylines i vp ERR ERE E eta ERES 84 Previous function keys 30 41 Print 22 c nm LRER ERI 2 23 28 35 176 Print cross references sseuussue 178 Print direct access info 005 179 Print display history file 179 Print file list 00 0000000 c eee eee 178 Print image library list 0 00 179 Printmark list 2 chance age eb eee ay capes 179 Print screen list 00 0 cece eee 178 Print screen setting 4 112 178 Procedure for data c
40. No is specified the mouse cursor will be dis played and will be able to be used when editing image data S Selection Select items by moving the cursor to them and clicking on them Forexample to selecta file locate the mouse cursoratthe intended file name and click the left mouse button When the bar cursor has moved click on the file name again with the left button This will selectthe file Clicking on an input field has the same effect as pressing the key S Icon operations The key marks displayed in the help message area and elsewhere are icons that can be actuated with the mouse Clicking on an icon with the left mouse button will execute the function represented by that icon For example clicking on the SPACE mark displayed on the screen with the left mouse button will have the same effect as pressing the key NEW FILE Ser list NTBIOC V3 0 1024KB Screen Selection Status Comment e Click on the mark with the mouse Spare Ha rk Unmark items mark ALL Se lark Na Esc Select File 1 zi 3 4 b 6 i M d l 3 4 b b Perry yy T E QBvte Icons Print per NES Read gomme 12 Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 S Operations on the editing screen When specifying coordinate positions etc on the editing screen the cross hair cursor intersecting vertical and horizontallines is displayed The cross hair cur sor follows the motion of the mouse
41. Other copy destinations can now be specified Press the Esc key to quit copying Continuous copying is possible by moving the mouse with the button held down Images can be displayed in either of the following two ways 1 Specification during character input If the F4 Image key is pressed when inputting characters or a label an image can be selected from the image selection screen Itis possible to use images in combination with characters and marks Image data in a character input field is displayed as a I mark In image edit ing the real image is displayed taking the left bottom extremity of the image as the origin Image i cA Character input field B I DE gt AB DE Display on Edit screen N WARNING The following specifications are not valid for image displays Scales smoothing display attributes 2 Specification on the initial editing screen Selecting Image amp Lib from the initial editing screen enables selection of images from the image library selection screen the image codes are FE 20 to FEFF For details on the procedure see 4 11 Inputting Image and Library Data p 141 Images can also be setforthe ON and OFF codes ofimage library lamps For details see Setting Image Library Lamps p 102 Library Data Section 5 3 5 3 Library Data Two or more graphics can be registered together as library data Complex graph ics need only be create
42. and the model of print er used Provided there are no changes these settings only have to be set once S Exit Used to exit the support tool To exit select this item wait for the DOS prompt to be displayed and then switch the power off 21 Tool Settings Screen Section 3 3 3 3 Settings 22 Tool Settings Screen Note This screen is used to set the environmental settings required to use the support tool such as the PT model capacity of the screen data memory board and the directory in which data is saved When using the support tool for the first time this screen is displayed first Be sure to set the tool settings in accordance with the model you are using After this first setting it will not be necessary to set the tool settings again unless there is some change When Tool Settings is selected from the main menu the Tool Settings screen is displayed For details on the permissible combinations of settings see PT Model and Tool Settings p xiv at the beginning of this section Tool Settings screen Tool Settings EFT Type Memory Size Direct hecesz By D Verh Direct Macn Type MJN JMRUN MEL A OMEL Fx Printer Laser Epson Dot Matrix Sheet Feeder Ye No Mouse Use Auto movemnt No AuteMvmnt ONot used CIMI i Communication Port C BD Communication Made Standard Hi speed Work Director Data Directory
43. be changed and press the F6 Commnt key 2 Input the new comment and press the key It is possible to change the comments for a number of screen numbers in a batch by marking the screen numbers However this only applies to screen numbers for which data already exists F7 Edit Image library data Used to create and modify image library items Editing of images and library data is only possible with the NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C See Section 5 Creating a Mark Image Library F8 Continuous screen amp overlapping screen setting Used to specify continuous screens and overlapping screens 1 Locate the bar cursor ata screen number for which there is no data and press the F8 Co Ovl key If a number for which there is data is specified a message asking whether or not the data is to be cleared is displayed 2 Select either Cont Scr or Ovlp Scr and press the key The set screen will become the parent screen 3 Setthe child screens by following the help messages Up to 8 child screens can be set in the case of both continuous screens and overlapping screens Only one numeral setting screen can be set as a child screen Scr list Screen Mark Next Check Section 3 5 F9 Mark creation Used to create and modify marks See Section 5 Creating a Mark Images and Library Data F10 Display next function keys Pressing this key changes the function key display to the
44. can only be output to the printer S When Print is selected on the Screen Selection screen The following information can be specified in single screen units 1 Screen images 2 Color printing NT30C and NT610C 3 Detailed information Before attempting printing make sure that the printer is connected and that there is paper in the printer 176 Printing Data Section 6 1 Reference S The environmentalsettings tool settings forthe Edit screen determine wheth er or notlamp touch switch numbers memory table numbers and image library numbers are printed or not S The type of printer and the presence or absence of a sheetfeeder are set in the Tool Settings see p 22 177 Printing Data Section 6 1 6 1 2 Printing from the File Selection Screen Use the following method to specify printing from the File Selection screen Procedure 1 Locate the bar cursor on the file to be printed 2 Press the F3 P rint key 3 Locate the bar cursor on the File L NT amp 10C Y3 0 1024KB FileName Title 37 10 revjeetd NEM FILE Ereation of Mew File SCRIFor ine Input Process control backup data to be printed Te coh E pem Help Message Printing selected file Vroduction Wty Uheck or srocess For ine Input Process contral backup Production Qty Check S Print File List S Print Screen List S Print Screen S Print Cross References 178
45. corresponding to the same model are displayed in order of direct connection version It is possible to read files set using other models but you are advised to check the details of the file information displayed when the file is specified before reading it It is also possible to read files created using previous support tool versions Returning to the main menu To return to the main menu press the Esc key Functions of the Function Keys Copy Delete F1 Copy file Used to copy the contents of a file to another file copying in support tool file units 1 Press the F1 copy key 2 Selectthe file to be copied 3 Input the file name and title of the copy destination and press the key If F1 drive is now selected the file can be copied to the directory of another drive F2 Delete file Used to delete unnecessary files deletion in support tool file units 1 Locate the bar cursor at the file to be deleted and press the F2 key 2 Check the file name and then press the key the file will be deleted 27 F ile List Screen Section 3 4 28 Print Tools Hist Tmx Rev In Scr F3 Print data Used to print out files information relating to screen data character strings the conditions of use of numeral tables etc See Section 6 Printing Data F4 Tool settings Displays the Tool Settings screen Used to change the support too
46. data This list can only be printed out when us ing an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C S electto print the direct connection information Setthe following settings S All Print all direct connection information S Use Data only Print only the specified direct connection in formation S pecify the output destination and press the key Depending on the data to be printed further settings may be necessary When the marks listis printed Print Mark List is not displayed Check the printer and press the key The data will be printed Press the Esc key to stop printing 179 Printing Data Section 6 1 6 1 3 Printing from the Screen Selection Screen Use the following method to specify printing from the Screen Selection screen Procedure 1 Locate the bar cursor on the screen number whose data is to be printed Ifthe screen data of more than one screen is to be printed mark each ofthe relevant screen numbers For details on using the mark function see 3 5 Screen Selection Screen p 31 2 Press the F3 P rint key S pecify the output destination 4 Specify the printing format Help Message Select the print format Eilmage amp Yes ONo Color ONo m mitat O8Col Oeti OYes No S Scr Image Specify whether or notthe screen image is to be printed as it is S Col Print If using an NT610C specify the method that will be used to print color Imitat means printing in
47. data area at the PC referenced by the character string memory table The entry in the parentheses to the right is a comment input when word setting was performed It gives information such as the contents of the word If the host interface unit s DIP switch is set for initialization of the data contents of the allocated words in the PC the Initial Value setting will be invalidated lt Setting method gt 1 Locate the bar cursor at the number of the character string memory table to be set Shift or Shift can be used to move the bar cursor to the previous or next character string memory table for which the Initial Data setting is not blank Press the Tab key to display the memory table number input field Press the F1 Ref key to display the screen number that references the char acter string memory table in question Press F5 Srch to search for initial values or allocated words See Search ing within a Memory Table p 78 S Data can be copied into the next character string memory table by pressing F2 i Copy Incrementing processing is performed in accordance with the setting made with F3 iCopySet See Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy p 77 S Allocated bits of a character string memory table can be changed in a batch with a designated range by pressing F4 Btch Chng See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 2 Press the key inthe I
48. data to be read the reading source and reading destination by following the directions on the screen in order to read the data information of data to be read Sereen dala Reading source Reading destination Overwrite insert Read execution screen information screen information information M gt confirmation Execution of reading 2 3 Mark data Read execution confirmation gt Execution of reading gt Reading Source Read position Read execution i range information gt EE Execution of reading information confirmation start point end point Numeral table Character string table Direct connection information I O comment Bit memory table Read execution A gt confirmation on Execution of reading 4 Image data All Library data Read execution confirmation gt Execution of reading code information code information reading execution 5 5 1 The following restrictions apply to the data that can be read Image data 30 300 610G and 6100 only Library data 30 30C 610G and 610C Ver 3 or later only Reading source Reading destination Confirmation of Execution of 2 Direct connection information When direct connection used only I O comment When direct conne
49. display of negative values Specify the graph s frame color the color of the positive area inside the frame and the color of the negative area inside the frame NT30C NT610C only 6 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 121 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 7 Setthe required display settings for the trend graph These settings have to be made for each broken line m irect Glndrct M m Fix Num C Num Ed wr Num ONum Table Fix Num OQ Num Table 100 giles ONG S Ref Way Specify the method used to reference the memory table used for the display here Only the Direct setting is valid Do not specify the Indret setting S Ref Table Specify the number of the memory table to be refer enced here Pressing the F1 Lst Slct key enables selection from a memory table list S 10096 Val S 096 Val S 100 Val Specify the reference methods for 10096 096 and 100 values If Num Table is specified specify the numeral table number Pressing the F1 Lst Slct key while Num Table is specified allows the memory table to be selected from a displayed list S Display 96 Specify whether or not a percentage value is displayed on the screen S Line Specify the line type for the broken lines Sold Lin Brkn Lin 1 Dot Chn 2Dot Chn S Line Col Specify the display color
50. do this by using the DIP switch on the PT For details refer to the operation manual for the PT Also initialize the image data memory by this means if data transmission is stopped due to trouble 188 Transmitting Data Section 7 2 Data Transmission in Screen Units Whether or not data communication in screen units is possible depends on the PT model used For details see Types of Data Communication with Each P T Model p 185 Procedure 1 Setthe PT to the Transmit Mode Check that writing to the screen data memory is possible Locate the barcursor atthe screen to be transmitted on the Screen Selection screen When transmitting multiple screens mark the appropriate screens For de tails on using the marking function see 3 5 Screen Selection Screen p 31 If transmitting numeral or character string memory table data only it does not matter where the bar cursor is Press F10 Next then F6 Tmx Specify either Screen Data or Memory Table as the data to be transmitted and press the key Specify whether or notverification writing check is to be executed then press the key A confirmation message will be displayed Check the message and press the key To abort transmission press the Esc key Transmission will start On completion of transmission the message Data successfully transmitted is displayed To abort transmission part way through press the Esc key Referenc
51. drawing is not possible with key operations Drag the mouse while holding down the left mouse button Press the amp key atdiagonally opposed points to draw a circle or ellipse thatjust makes contact with the inside of the rectan gle defined by these points Click at diagonally opposed points to draw a circle or ellipse that justmakes contact with the inside ofthe rectangle defined by these points Press the key at the diagonally opposed points Click at the diagonally opposed points Images Section 5 2 Reading Existing Image Data Existing image data can be read onto the image editing screen Procedure 1 2 3 Reading Bit map Files BMP Select READ FIL from the image editing menu Locate the bar cursor on the code of the image to be read and press the key A box that indicates the size of the image will be displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the key Bit map files can be read as image data However only bit map files that comply with the following conditions can be read S The bit map must be monochrome 16 color or 256 color S The data must not be compressed Note 1 2 Procedure Bw Nn PCX format bit map files cannot be read When 16 color and 256 color bit map files are read the number of colors is reduced to eight This means thatthe rendition of color will notbe the same as in the original file Press the F7 Image amp Lib key on the Sc
52. file units Communication in screen units is not possible Connection to the PT Connectthe PT and personal computer with an RS 232C connecting cable Connectthis cable to the tool interface at the PT side and to the RS 232C interface atthe personal computer side Note thatthis connection with the PT is established only for data communication it is not usually necessary to make this connection S Connection method Make the connection with the RS 232C cable in the manner shown below Connection to an NT20M NT 20S Connection to an NT2000M 184 Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with the PT Section 7 1 Connection to an NT600M NT600S NT612G NT620S NT620C T E S Connecting cable Make the connecting cable by referring to Appendix A Connecting Cable Specifi cations 185 Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with the PT Section 7 1 Communication Speed Selectthe communication speed for communication with the PT by setting Com munication Mode on the Tool Settings screen Setting Hspeed for this setting w
53. inputting a start point and end point and then specifying the position of the copy destination An existing mark can be moved by pressing the F 2 Move key specifying the range for the move source by inputting a start point and end point and then specifying the position of the move destination An existing mark can be deleted by pressing the F 3 Delete key and specify ing the range by inputting a start point and end point 3 Move the cursor to specify the position at which the mark is to be registered once it has been created 4 Create the mark graphic in the creation area 5 Press the F8 key to register the created mark 6 Press the Esc key to quit mark creation 5 1 2 Mark Creation Screen Marks are created on the mark creation screen Up to 224 marks ofthe 16x16 dot size can be registered Since the same registration area is used for each mark size 32x32 dot marks occupy four times the area that 16x16 dot marks do and 64x64 dot marks occupy Sixteen times the area that 16x16 dot marks do 160 Marks Section 5 1 Example 16x16 dot screen MARK Make mark Filcha Ref Eelk Ref Elops Sot E Fs Me lear l S Reference Area Area used to display other marks for reference during mark creation S Creating Area Area used for creating marks with dot data 5 1 3 Mark Creation Functions Dot Operations S Dot display deletion When the Shift key is pressed a dot
54. is set when the screen data is saved It can be changed using the F6 Commnt key 33 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 Screen numbers and their applicability When the NT Model setting is 30 30C 610G 612G or 610C some Screens are earmarked for special applications as shown below When the NT Model setting is not one of these only O clear screen display is valid and all oth er screens are user screens Screen No Application User Editing Remarks 0 Screen display OFF T Specified in order to switch the screen dis play off 1to 1899 User screens f Can be used without restriction 1900 to 1979 Window keyboard screen Can be used as a window keyboard screen f called to overlay another screen Can also be used as a normal screen 1980 to 1996 Reserve screens for expan If data is registered for these screens treat sion functions f ing them as normal screens the registered data takes priority 1997 Display history screens Only when using Ver 3 or a later version of 1998 1997 Order or occurrence A the direct connection function necessary to 1998 Order of frequency create scroll keys 1999 Connecting Host screen f If no data is registered the Connecting Host screen set by the system is displayed 2000 Host Error screen If no data is registered the Host Error f screen set by the system is displayed Used as a user screen in the case of the NT30 NT30C N
55. line graph The contents of several consecutive numeral tables are displayed in the form of a broken line The display inter vals can be changed without restriction Broken line graphs can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later version of the direct connection function If using Ver 3 or later the display intervals can be changed without re striction 1000 1000 Numeral table Numeral table After changing the interval 117 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 4 8 1 Setting Graphs Setting Bar Graphs Procedure Reference 118 These are the procedures for setting graphs For details on the display of charac ter strings and numeric values setting display colors NT30C and NT610C set ting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Opera tions p 61 A maximum of 50 bar graphs can be set for display on one screen When using an NT600S or NT600M it is not possible to create bar graphs with a width of greater than 256 dots l Select GRAPH from the initial editing screen 2 If using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later version of the direct connection function select BAR GRAPH from the graph menu and press the key If you are using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M the graph menu will not be displayed 3 Select the field in which the bar graph is to be registered in the window and press the key Todelete an exis
56. mark in the mark list window thatis to be displayed 3 Press the key the character will be displayed Copy F3 Area copy Used to copy the dots in a specified area into the creating area 1 Press the F3 Copy key 2 Specify the start point and end point of the area to be copied 3 Move the area to the copy destination and press the key the dots will be copied RCopy F4 Copy from the reference area Used to copy the dots in a specified area of the reference area to the creating area 1 Press the F4 R Copy key 2 Specify the start pointand end pointofthe area within the reference area that is to be copied Specify diagonally opposite points to specify a rectangular area 3 Move the area to the copy destination within the creating area and press the key the dots will be copied 162 Marks Section 5 1 S et Clear Inv S ave Displaying Marks F5 Setdots in a specified area Used to set display all the dots within a specified area 1 Press the F5 Set key 2 Specify the startpointand end pointofthe area in which the dots are to be set Specify diagonally opposite points to specify a rectangular area 3 Press the key the dots inside the specified area will be set F6 Reset dots in a specified area Used to reset clear all the dots within a specified area 1 Press the F6 Clear key 2 Specify the start point and end point of the area in whic
57. monochrome with 8 grayscale levels S Det Info Specify whether or notto print detailed information relating to the screen 5 Check the printer and press the key The data will be printed Press the Esc key to stop printing Restrictions on data printing S If there is no data for an item nothing will be printed S Up to 62 lines can be printed on one page S Up to 32 character data can be printed S If continuous screens or overlapping screens are printed with No set in the de tailed information printing settings only the child screen numbers will be printed S If continuous screens are printed with Yes setin the detailed information print ing settings the screen image and child screen number of the child screen speci fied as number one will be printed S If overlapping screens are printed with Yes setin the detailed information print ing settings the screen image and child screen numbers will be printed 180 Printing Data Section 6 1 NT30C and NT610C Screen Data Printing Example Shown here is an example of screen data printing with an NT610C Printing is car ried out in the same way when using an NT30C In this example the screen includes black characters on a white background and squares colored with all the available colors the results of printing with Imitat and No selected for Col P rint are shown below Col Print Imitat CYAN YELLOW WHITE E ERI m Background black BLUE RED
58. of setting press the Esc key Scr list Screen Section 3 5 PT Status Control Area PT Status Notify Area Allocate data areas atthe PC for the PT status control area which controls the PT from the PC and the PT status notify area which notifies the PC of information from the PT Direct Spec Setting EFT Control rea m t PT Notify rea l j Mumeral Mem Table CString Mem Table Extd 1 0 Input Set Dlextd L U Dutputset L Eit Memory Thl Set EiJRef Inet For details of the settings see Setting Words and Bits p 75 N WARNING It is not possible to set timers TIM or counters CNT 43 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 Numeral Memory Table Settings Character String Memory Table Settings Setthe initial values and word allocations for numeral tables and character string memory tables Numeral table setting C Initial Data Pabn Paue 2 6560850620 IIO Sses 46 SBS Se SSe a a a Cr OON OOO KO cn OO Rhee i NEN ZO E ees Mi yes i Copy Set Mo eie Initial Data Fabr Paue ABLE Select a character string table F1 Ret E liCopy F 3 iDopyS E 3 BtehChna ES Srch lak SGet Mo sacl nit e For details ofthe settings see Setting Numeral Tables p 68 and Setting Char acter String M
59. of the broken lines NT30C NT610C only S 96 Disp Det Specify the label display settings Display attributes and smoothing cannot be specified with the NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M It is also not possible to specify a scale of x64 when using an NT20S or NT20M S Col Set Specifies the character color and background color of the 96 character NT30C NT610C only 122 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 8 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 9 Aboxthat indicates the size of the percentage display will be displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the key If No is set for Display 96 this box is not displayed 10 The specified percentage display and trend graph will be displayed 11 The screen on which registration fields for trend graphs can be selected will be displayed To create another trend graph select a field Further broken lines can be added by repeating the operation from step 7 To quit trend graph creation press the Esc key Reference S If a broken line extends beyond the frame only the part contained by the frame will be displayed as shown below S Each time the Tab key is pressed the graph display changes Setting Broken Line Graphs NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Procedure No more than one frame for a broken line graph can be created per screen up to 256 broken lines can be set within this frame Each broken line can
60. on the display method and history information display S Dsp Image amp Lib Specify whether or not images and library data cor responding to messages histories are to be dis played here S Hist Info When an order of frequency is displayed specify whether or not the times of occurrence are also to be displayed here This setting is invalid with order of frequency displays S Info Type Specify one of the following formats for expressing times of occurrence Y M D h m Year Month Day Hour Minute 14 digits M D h m Month Day Hour Minute 11 digits h m Hour Minute 5 digits S Details S Scale S Smoothing Specify the display method for messages or history entries here S Color Specify the frame color OFF background color and ON color for the alarm list history and the dis play color and background color for image library data NT30C and NT610C only The display color for image library data is only valid for images dis played in the two color mode 5 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 6 Aboxindicating the size of the alarm list history will be displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the key 146 Creating Alarm Lists H istories Section 4 13 7 Locatethe cursor atthe start pointfor the image amp library data display area and press the key then move the cursor to the end position and press the key once more If No has been specified for Dsp Image
61. on the square to be modified see p 57 2 Locate thecursoratthej mark ofthe square to be modified and press the key 3 Select the required item and execute the modification S Attribute Select to change the display attribute S Color If using an NT30C or NT610C select to change the line color S Display position Select to move the bottom right point of the square Pressing the Esc key makes it also possible to move the top left point of the square Change the size and shape and then press the key 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 87 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 4 3 5 Creating Polygons This is the procedure for drawing polygons Itis possible to create polygons with up to 255 sides It cannot be used with the NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M Procedure 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Select POLYGON from the fixed display menu w N Select the display attribute with Detail The selectable options are normal inverted flashing and spot 4 If using an NT30C or NT610C specify the line color 5 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 6 Draw the polygon 1 Press the key at the start point 2 Locate the cursor at a the next vertex and press the key Set as many vertices as required 3 Atthe final vertex press the key while holding down the Shift key or double click if using t
62. pointofthe arc Specify the direction in which the arc is to be drawn with the Insert key then press the key End point of the arc E Start point of the arc E Center E 7 Press the Esc key to quit circle arc drawing 90 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Deleting Circles Arcs Procedure 1 Modifying Circles Arcs Procedure Select CIR C AR C from the fixed display menu and then press the F 1 De lete key Aj mark will be displayed at the start point of the circle arc Locate the cursor atthe j mark of the circle arc to be deleted and press the key Check the message and then press the key the circle arc will be deleted To abort deletion press the Esc key 1 Select CIRC ARC from the fixed display menu then press the F 2 Modify key Aj mark will be displayed atthe start point of the circle arc Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by left clicking on the circle or arc to be modified see p 57 2 Locate the cursoratthej mark ofthe circle arc to be modified and press the key 3 Selectthe required item and execute the modification S Attribute Selectto change the display attribute This selection is only valid if using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C S Color If using an NT30C or NT610C select to change the line color S Display position Select to move the end point of an arc 4 Pressing the Esc key makes it possible to c
63. processing is finished it changes into the mouse cursor S Enquiry cursor E This cursor is displayed while the support tool is waiting for the input of a reply such as YES NO When this cursor is displayed press the key for YES or the Esc key for NO When using the mouse press either the left button for YES or the right button for NO Itis also possible to click on icons with the pointed part of the enquiry cursor at its top left corner p 12 S Key input prompt cursor This cursor is displayed when inputis required When itis displayed carry out input from the keyboard or by using the mouse Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 2 2 2 Selecting Options When performing operations using the support tool it will be necessary to select menu options choices file names etc Such selections are made by locating the bar cursor on the item to be selected by using the arrow keys JI keys and pressing the key r Moveusing Tool Settings Move using EJPT Type TT ZOMUNT USS sie l2 n Memory Size I aee st KE Direct fecesa Ver3 OVerd arf Direct Macn Type m HRON C E Printer ser OEpson Dot Matrix Sheet Feeder Ye i Mouse Use luto movennt Eh f AuteMvmnt ONot used Comunication Fort CU COME Communication Made Standard Hi speed Work Directory Data Directory UIDE
64. redisplay key S The notify bit display can be changed to a lamp bit display either by pressing the Insert key or by clicking on the word Bit with the mouse While the lamp bit display is used Bit is displayed 3 Make the necessary settings Function InNotice Moti Sern Na 7777 CNc Lamp Bit 7777777 Label Details Label Det TouchSMW Shape Label Col L Color Exec Abrt S Function On selecting the touch switch function and pressing the window for that touch switch function will be displayed allow ing the appropriate settings to be made However specific windows will not be displayed for the following S Input notification when not using direct connection S Character keys NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C used with Ver 3 or later version only S Control keys when using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M and not using direct connection S Noti Scrn No If not using direct connection set the screen number of the screen displayed when the touch switch is pressed If using direct connection setthe PC bit used to notify the fact thatthe switch has been pressed 113 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 S No Lamp Bit If not using direct connection set the touch switch number If using direct connection set the PC bit that controls the ON OFF or flashing state of the touch switch lamp bi
65. table number Pressing the F1 Lst Slct key while Num Table is specified allows the memory table to be selected from a displayed list Specify the line type for the broken lines Solid line broken line 1 dot chain 2 dot chain Specify the display color for the broken lines NT30C and NT610C only 8 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 9 The screen on which registration fields for broken line graphs can be selected will be displayed To create another broken line graph select a field Further broken lines can be added by repeating the operation from step 7 To quit broken line graph creation press the Esc key Reference S If a broken line extends beyond the frame only the part contained by the frame will be displayed as shown below S Each time the Tab key is pressed the graph display changes 125 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 4 8 2 Modifying Graphs The contents and position of a graph created on the screen can be modified Reference When using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C and Ver 3 or a later version of the direct connection function the interval between the vertices in a broken line graph can be changed as required during modification Procedure 1 Select GRAPH on the initial editing screen The graph menu will be displayed Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 4 by left clicking on the graph to be modified see p 57 2 Selectthe type of graph to be mo
66. the standalone func tion When direct connection is used and when other PT models are used without di rect connection screen switching is set with the touch switch and extended I O functions Procedure 1 Select STANDALON on the initial editing screen 2 Locate the cursor on the extended I O unit input terminal number or touch switch number that is to be assigned the screen switching function and press the key Whether the input terminals of an extended I O unit or touch switches are used depends on the PT model used 3 Specify the screen number of the screen to be switched to 4 Press the Esc key to quit standalone setting Reference A standalone setting is only valid while the screen for which it is set is displayed 149 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 4 15 Editing Screen Data This section describes how to copy move and delete existing screen data Selecting the applicable screen data Editing is executed in existing screen data units The method for specifying the object of the editing operation is set with Edit way on the EDIT The object of the editing operation is selected as follows Reference Depending on the lamp status which is determined by the setting for Lamp TSW Disp Mode in the environmental settings image library lamps may not be dis played and it may not be possible to select them using the EDIT S For In frm specifications Procedure 1 Specifythe start poin
67. the cursor frame here Specify the size for thumbwheel type touch switches here Specify whether or not end plates are to be displayed at the left and right of thumbwheel type switch displays Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 6 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 7 Aboxindicating the size of the input field will be displayed Locate this box at the required display position and press the key 8 The specified input field for display setting numeric keys or system keys will be displayed Ifthe keypad attribute for the screen is User numeric keys and system keys are not displayed If the numeral setting attribute is changed from Syst to User after completing numeral setting the numeric keys and system keys will be lost System keys QUOD N Input field Numeric keys Jes Reference The two numeral setting attributes are used in the following cases Syst Used to eliminate the need to carry out screen creation by using the PT default input keys User Used when creating customized input keys 9 Itis now possible to select another registration field and create another numer al setting input field Press the Esc key to quit numeral setting 133 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 9 2 134 Creating Character String Setting Input Fields NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Only This is the procedure for creating input fields for numeral settings
68. the following attributes S Attributes determined by the settings for the temporary input field Character font scale display attribute smoothing character color background color S Attributes determined by the settings for the actual input field on the base Screen Numbers of integer and decimal fraction digits upper limit value lower limit val ue decimal hexadecimal zero suppress sign display Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 9 1 Creating Numeral Setting Input Fields This is the procedure for creating input fields for numeral settings For details on the display of numeric values setting display colors NT30C and NT610C setting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 Procedure Reference 1 Select IN SET from the initial editing screen The input setting menu will be displayed Select DATA IN from the input setting menu Select the field in which the numeral setting input field is to be registered and press the key To delete an existing numeral setting from the field in which it is registered lo cate the cursor at that field and press the F1 Delete key When using direct connection to increment copy an existing entry into the next input field incrementing the memory table number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located on that entry Note that there must also be an entry in the next input field See p 77
69. the search press the Esc key 78 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 10 Batch Changing Bits and Words The bits and words allocated to memory tables and screen data can be changed in batches with specified ranges The types of data for which batch change operations are applicable are indicated below Type Details Remarks Numeral memory table Word Executed using the numeral memory table setting window Character string Word Executed using the character string memory table setting memory table window Bit memory table Bit Executed using the bit memory table setting window Screen data Bit Executed for each screen after displaying the next item with F10 Next on the Screen Selection screen Example Changing a DM area to link relays LR Before the change After the change Head word before Head word after the change D001200 L003000 the change End word before the change D001408 L003208 Operation Procedure 1 Display the list ofthe data to be subjected to the batch change press the F4 Btch Chng key input the head and end words before the change head word after the change and presence absence of a comment change then press the key S A window indicating the types of bits and words that can be input can be dis played by pressing the F1 Ref Inpt key S By marking screen data bits and words in more than one screen can be changed together
70. to be saved as the library data Regardless of the environmental settings tool settings for the Edit screen only graphics that are completely contained within the specified area will be registered Locate the cross hair cursor at the start point and end point of the area and press the key at each Inputa comment This is a memo that indicates the nature of the library data 171 Library Data Section 5 3 5 3 2 Library Editing Operations On selecting a library code the library editing screen shown below is displayed H MARKE o POLYLINEO SUUBRE OPC b IBpO 8pCa FN OTILINS mGEDID OR De ine strina d r Bb5P4Bete a Library editing screen This is the screen on which library data is created b Library editing menu This is the menu for editing library data c Code This is the code of the library data that is currently being edited Drawing Operations in the Library Editing Menu Functions are selected from the library editing menu in order to carry out drawing The following graphic elements can be used All ofthem are fixed display graph ics For details on the drawing methods see the relevant pages of 4 3 Creating Fixed Displays Character input fixed display p 80 Marks display p 82 Continuous lines p 84 Squares p 86 Polygons p 88 Circles Arcs p 90 Fans p 92 Tiling p 93 Also see the relevant pages of 4 14 Editing Screen Data for details on editing p 150 and en
71. to change characters S Set Display Select to change the character font scale or display attribute S Color Select to change the character color or background color NT30C and NT610C only S Display Position Select to move the character box in order to change the display position 5 Press the Esc key to quit modification 81 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 4 3 2 Inputting Marks Displaying Marks Deleting Marks 82 Procedure Created marks are input during screen editing Marks can be handled in the same way as characters and magnification scales can be specified for them However smoothing is only possible for 16 x 16 dot marks when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C Selectthe mark that you want to display from the mark selection screen Marks can be displayed in the following two ways 1 Specification during character input Press the F3 Mark key after inputting characters or a label to display the mark selection screen Only 16 x 16 dot marks can be input 2 Specification using the fixed editing menu Select Mark from the fixed display menu and specify the display position the mark selection screen will be displayed This operation cannot be used with the NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M Selectthe mark to be displayed from this screen specify the Details and char acter color if using an NT30C or NT610C then specify the display position 32 x 32 and 64 x 64 dot ma
72. without restriction on the screen See Creating Numeric Keys p 136 There are the following two types of input for numeral settings The thumbwheel type can only be used with the following combinations of PT mod el and direct connection version S NT20S or NT600S with Ver 5 S NT30 or NT30C with Ver 4 S NT612G or 610C with Ver 3 When not using direct connection the touch switch or extended I O unit is selected in accordance with the screen bit input attribute When not using direct connection the correspondence between extended I O unit input terminals and numeric keys is fixed Refer to the operation manual for the PT you are using S Numeric keys Used to input numeric values into input fields as if using an electronic calculator S Thumbwheel There is a plus minus touch switch for each digit of the numeric value and the value is input in one digit units input from an ex tended I O unit is not possible This function is only available when using an NT20S or NT600S with Ver 5 of the direct con nection function or an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 of the direct connection function Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 The switches come in three sizes as shown below With thumbwheel setting if Yes is set for Disp Sign the maxi mum number of digits in the numeric value is reduced to 7 When using an NT20S only small and medium can be used and when using an NT60OS only medium
73. 0 FifDel 4 Modfy F 2 Ord Select the input field to which the cursor will move Input fields of the thumb wheel type cannot be selected 111 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 112 Reference S Print Screen Setting When a touch switch is pressed printing of the dis played screen is started or suspended This function is only available when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 2 or a later version ofthe direct con nection function BStart O bort The type of printer used EPSON Esc P printer 24 pin and the printing method when using an NT30C or NT610C color grayscale are set using the memory switches on the PT body see p 28 Thefollowing eighttypes of display area can be specified for touch switches How ever note that the shapes that can be used depend on the settings made for PT Type and Direct Access as shown below NT30 NT30C Display Area M e NISI NT610C NT600M Ver 3 or later Ver 3 or later Normal f f f Solid 1 f f f Solid 2 x x f None f f f Square x f f Circle x f f Polygon x f f Fan x f f f Can be used x Cannot be used In the case of squares circles polygons and fans the sensitive area the area that senses being touched and display area the area that lights goes off or flashes in accordance with the status of the PC bit can be specified separately S
74. 0 nh 180 175 Printing Data Section 6 1 6 1 1 Things that can be Done Using the Data Printing Function Various data relating to the supporttool such as screen data and the conditions of use of memory tables can be printed out at a printer and checked S S pecifiable output destinations Any ofthe following three output destinations can be specified Printer Screen images various settings etc can be printed out at a printer File specify the file name Various settings and other data can be outputas a DOS textfile However screen images cannot be output to a file Display Screen images various settings and other data can be displayed on the screen S Types of data that can be displayed Printing can be initiated in one of two ways by selecting Print on the File S election screen or by selecting Print on the Screen Selection screen The data that can be printed differs according to the method used S When Print is selected on the File Selection screen 1 Printoutofthe file list 2 Printoutofthe screen list 3 Printoutof screen images 4 Printoutof cross references the conditions of use of memory tables 5 Print out of display history records received from the PT 6 Print out of the mark list 7 Print out of image library data S Cannot be specified with an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M 8 Printout of direct connection information only when using direct connection The mark list
75. 2G 610C 1 to 2000 The previous and next pages can be displayed by using the Page Up and Page Down keys The bar cursor can be moved to the previous and next screen number for which there is data by using Shift and Shift The No column is displayed by pressing Tab key In the Status column the presence absence of screen data and the set attribute are dis played in symbolic form More detailed information relating to these in dications is displayed in the Screen Status area at the bottom right of the screen Scr list Screen Section 3 5 Screen Status Symbol information Meaning Blank No data No data has been created for this number Data exists There is data for this number A A Cont Parent screen of continuous screens A A Ovlp Parent screen of overlapping screens B B Cont Buzzer attribute continuous tone B B Long Buzzer attribute intermittent long tones B B Shrt Buzzer attribute intermittent short tones C C Hist Display history attribute D D Touch Bit input touch switch D D Fn key Bit input function key E E Alrm Alarm attribute F F Keys Keypad ten keys are set by the user G G Ext NT20M NT30 Red backlight or flash ing backlight NT20S Flashing backlight NT30C Background color or flashing backlight NT610C NT620C Background color Comment This is a comment assigned to the screen data It
76. 32 in the table represents a space as indicated by SP 7 A eraka erae ofal ato ofaj co BER OPoO yNMENM e N e eo N ojo e ES eo X OQ e olg 5 ze a zu La ee E 55 um 101 G Ww H X Y e e Ccjoro ojj EE za BE oro u co gt s IE 111 Special Characters Appendix C Hex Digits 1st E E N AR Dv NS Ra pP w N n 5 RI N n P De i A mn co m m F6 246 m N m n2 o 4 UJ 1 Used as the prefix for library data codes 2 bytes 2 Used as the prefix for image data codes 2 bytes 3 Used as the prefix for mark data codes 2 bytes 198 INDEX AIBETIU ee eee ee ee eS 145 Alarm history 00 cece cece eee 144 Alarm hst e seduces ve tie ea ee ney te tie 144 Allocated bit a osscpesc reta eme es 75 Allocated word 0 c eee eee eee 75 Dic TET 154 AES M 90 Assembly of connecting cables 193 Attributes ore a a eee 62 64 B Backup ara E E EEE eee 3 Background color 0 cee eee eee 66 Backlight OFF cancelling attribute 45 Bar CUISOFL sao aetra ECE EEEE TER igs 10 Bar graph sce saws devi eee ee 117 118 Basic Color serrare tid i en re EC 66 Batch changing suus 79 157 Bit map files
77. 64 nappe DE teed ear 62 64 163 K Key input prompt cursor sssssesse 10 Keyboard display eee eee eens 135 L Lamp bit l erede eerie ep ie 107 Lamp TouchSw disp usssssse 60 Lamp TSW disp mode uuuuusssse 60 Lamps erp re e teed eee DONE 100 Left clicking lisse 12 Left mouse button lsssleseeessses 12 Eengtli d asso PA eek dad E Lie a 62 Library data 00 cee eee eee 141 171 Library data creation 000005 171 Library editing screen 02 008 172 LDMOS cune RUE teen ax 168 Hr Te 145 Eit Color PUR EREUPNSUEEN RUE 66 LOCUS pe MT tag teins och Soar gana 168 LOCUS mode e tain Rem ated 167 Main MON ossa Ee ESAE EE 8 21 Mark creation 00 cee eee eee eee 39 Mark creation screen 0 eee eee 160 Mark reference 0 002 e eee eee eee 162 MARK Series seien Seba ameP ea 82 160 Memory size esses 22 Memory Table Disp 0 005 60 Men Dox 1i 3i ker aed Qed erre en 51 Menu Tr66 con etg Rer e aci RF a xvii range in frame sssssesssss 67 MICRef uus rosetpbhecgscirppib exse HUE XWEX EE 162 Monochrome with 8 grayscale levels 177 MOUSE 45er iC RENDER E UP YN 2 28 Mouse Cursor 0 eee ee eee 10 MOVO 2 be A br es tee Bas gees bea 152 Moving the cursor 0c eee eee eee eee 54 N Next function keys 0 00 00 00 30 39
78. A 3 3 cc EG 46 N SE 5 T Select extended L No Esc ui t HomelB aht Off Cnel Ex Btchbhna Extended I O unit output terminal number Bit number set for the output terminal A commentis displayed in the column to the rightofthe function col umn Scr list Screen Section 3 5 S Key operations key Sets an output control function for the output terminal at which the bar cursor is located F1 Del key Deletes the output control function set for the output ter minal at which the bar cursor is located F4 BtchChng key Changes notify bitkeys in a batch See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 Tab key Used to move the bar cursor and display the terminal number input field Bit Memory Table Setting This setting sets bit memory table functions and bit memory table bit allocations Bitmemory tables can only be used when the NT Model setting is NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C and direct connection Ver 3 or higher is used Table Dsp C 1 SuScreen jt Patel Paus b For details on the actual settings see 4 2 6 Bit Memory Table Setting p 72 47 Scr list Screen 48 Section 3 5 SECTION 4 Creating Screen Data Screen data has to be created for display by the PT Screen data can be created by selecting the editing functions of the Edit screen This chapter explai
79. FORMAL s erred ip uMEN PEE 4 Frame colot svi venpevrmbaw v er DG 66 67 Function keys ssseseeeseeeeee eee 11 Functions of the support tool xvi G Grap m P 117 Grid o rcc prc aci sura a ere NO 52 59 H Half SiZe eO ates tees dua 64 Half size font s RAE e xS 62 Hard disk drive iss rearea cee eee eee 2 Hardware re Rex ER cre x qe 2 Hardware combinations seuuus xii Help messages sseesseee 15 Hexadecimal 2 sees eese 64 HiStOLV corre Renae y eda 145 192 Hspeed zx ubl ay at lee kektanests 184 l IBM DOS Sirno E tides hte Lene 2 IBM PC AT personal computer 2 4 ICON cuu RR ER ERREERMNESAA RR ERR 12 Image amp Lib eee p eee 142 165 171 Image creation 0 c eee eee eee 165 Image editing screen eee eee 166 Image library disp 00 cece eee 60 Image library lamp 0000 cece eee ee 102 IMAGES Jed ed SAN Ttc 141 164 Imitat eee Ss eI ig AN Se Sty he A 3 180 i TEE ck ela as dM kek oe 150 Increment copy cee eee eee eee 77 Ini dtGE s ach i ee IAE T te id he 61 63 Initial editing screen lisse 51 Input Keys vsp pa E EEE EF eus 106 Inputsettings scpureri cepi eee eee eee 128 Inputting image and library data 141 Inputting marks isses 82 INSTALE 1x4 sent tee epe WE e 4 Installation method ssseessess 4 Integer i es ene eere Rod erat uet es
80. G from the fixed display menu and then press the F 1 Delete key Aj mark will be displayed atthe point at which the tiling was specified 2 Locate the cursor atthe j mark ofthe tiling to be deleted and press the key 3 Check the message and then press the key the tiling will be deleted To abort deletion press the Esc key 1 Select TILING from the fixed display menu then press the F 2 Modify key Aj mark will be displayed atthe point where the tiling was specified Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by leftclicking on the tiling to be modified see p 57 2 Locate the cursor atthe j mark ofthe tiling to be modified and press the key 3 Selectthe required item and execute the modification S Detail Select to change the tiling pattern S Color If using an NT30C or NT610C select to change the color S Display position Selectto change the tiling location 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 95 Setting Numeral Displays Section 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 96 Setting Numeral Displays This section describes how to display the contents of numeral tables on the screen A maximum of 50 numeral displays can be set for display on one screen Setting Numeral Displays Procedure Reference Reference This is the procedure for setting numeral displays For details on the display of character strings and numeric values setting display colors NT30C and NT610C setting
81. H BH N NH BN NH eee NH NH NH NH NH N NH NH NEN NH NH eee ee ee NH NH E EN NH EN BN BN E 175 6 1 1 Things that can be Done Using the Data Printing Function 176 6 1 2 Printing from the File Selection Screen kee ee 178 6 1 3 Printing from the Screen Selection Screen cece 180 SECTION 7 Data C ommunication EH NH NH BN NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH EH NH NH eee NH N NH NH BN NH BN BN N 183 7 l Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with the PT ssuuue 184 7 2 Transmitting Datars sa secre pA Miam E TAN dG ena 188 73 Receiving Data i soi ee eel hE eke ln ne RR EY E ERG E 190 7 3 1 Data Reception suussaan 190 7 3 2 Reception of Display History Records naaa aaa 192 APPENDICES EH NH NH NH NH NH NEN NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NEN NH NE NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH BN BN BN BN N 193 A Connecting Cable Specifications ee 193 Tool Interface Connector Specifications 0 cts 193 Assembly of Connecting Cables aaa 193 B Error M SSAGES ran eret p RR DO ere n e Re DE Re E DR ena 195 C Special Character S ss ee oec Rete a e a de de OR RUE OR d 197 About this Manual This manual describes the basic functions and operation procedures of the NT series Support Tool and includes the Please read sections described below this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before attempting to install and operate the NT series Support
82. Ie di 88 4 3 6 Creating Circles ArcS suunsa 90 4 3 7 Creat MO FANS atu atr tco RA ma ure cla qe bal ne alee de aah SOUS 92 423 8 Tli eme pano cepe ERU cuia epar de ed eee ette tert 93 4 4 Setting Numeral Displays 0 HH 96 4 4 1 Setting Numeral Displays eee 96 4 4 2 Modifying Numeral Displays 0 cece n 97 4 5 Setting Character String Displays 0 eens 98 4 5 1 Setting Character String Displays ccc cette 98 4 5 2 Modifying Character String Displays cece eee 99 4 6 Setting E amps sme had Baad de e br ces MAGN ang eunt a dl Depots aot da 100 4 6 1 Setting LAMPS fcc eoe b hoe Rara nuce e o Rer det gah eats 100 4 6 2 Modifying L amps 2 nod ee ree eI etre a pee eere at a ds 104 4 Setting Touch Switches ne tad a sati gaaat m 105 4 7 1 Setting Touch Switches lissssssssssssssssee ee s 106 4 7 2 Modifying Touch Switches sssssssssssseeeeeee s 115 4 9 Greating GFaphis sonat eR Sesion eso eric Gar nto d a uel D rptu Aat a 117 4 9 I Setting Graphs 21 o tr to ara nuce A el p de oaa todos 118 4 8 2 Modifying Graphs ana perata a a a eee as 126 49 50 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 Creating Input Settings ines Sexo qct t tt prp x t ort Mag pe oet ds 128 4 9 1 Creating Numeral Setting Input Fields iiisssssesss 131 4 9 2 Creating Character String Setting Input Fields NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Only 00 008 134 4 9 3
83. MAGENTA GREEN p il gl m iud Background white Col Print No BLACK BLUE RED MAGENTA GREEN CYAN YELLOW WHITE BLACK BLUE RED MAGENTA GREEN CYAN YELLOW WHITE When No is selected neither the tiling nor the inversion of the graphics are shown and only the outlines are printed 181 Printing Data Section 6 1 182 SECTION 7 Data Communication This chapter describes how screen data created using the support tool can be sentto the PT or written to a memory board and how data such as screens and display histories received from the PT can be communicated 7 1 Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with thePT EZ Transmitting Data one oe e Acoli etho Ai Oe ane ee ala 3 Receiving Dati cesser ale pede ee ee Md ate er a drei does 7 3 1 DataReception et maraa a AE eens 7 3 2 Reception of Display History Records anaa 183 Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with the PT Section 7 1 7 1 Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with the PT Screen data created using the support tool and mark and memory table informa tion etc can be transferred to the PT data memory Itis also possible to receive various types of data and display history records from the PT and save them Caution When using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C data is communicated in
84. NT models Key input buzzer ON OFF status of key input sound Buzzer Buzzer sound ON OFF or ON only when an error occurs Resume function ON OFF status of the resume function Alarm output ON OFF status of alarm output Backlight OFF prevention of afterimage This is an afterimage prevention function which automatically switches off the backlight or makes the display blank The available settings are to switch the backlight off after a time lapse of 10 minutes 1 hour or off With an LED screen this function switches the backlight OFF With an EL screen it makes the screen blank Printer Type of printer connected to the PT EPSON Esc P printer 24 pin or HP LASER Jet Print way Printing method used when printing a screen displayed on the PT color or grayscale only valid when using NT30C and NT610C Numeral tables The number of numeral tables 512 or 1000 if reduced to 512 the memory capacity available for screen data is increased by 4880 bytes String tables The number of character string memory tables 256 or 1000 if reduced to 256 the memory capacity available for screen data is increased by 29760 bytes Alarm fast I O Processing method when the maximum number of alarm instances 256 is exceeded when using the alarm history Old records are deleted as new ones are registered No The registration of new history records is prev
85. No V028 E1 1 Note Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in Japan 0795 1 5M 0795
86. Setting Window Displays NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Only 0 cee eees 135 4 9 4 Creating Numeric Keys uuc 136 4 9 5 Modifying Numeral Character String Setting Input Fields 0 00 eee 137 4 9 6 Changing Orders isss 139 Extended O S tings s dtc er a Ga o teet eee ned Lap aita Mec aire 140 Inputting Image and Library Data n 141 Editing Memory Tables ssssssssssssssse s 143 Creating Alarm Lists Histories isssssssssssssese e mm 144 4 13 1 Setting Alarm Lists Histories 0 0 0 ccc ees 145 4 13 2 Modifying Alarm Lists Histories 00 cece ees 147 Standalone Settings 2 2 otn atto nee e eq deban bed Gate t dca os 149 Editing Screen Data isssssssssssssssss ees 150 Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 4 1 Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations On the Edit screen characters and graphics can be drawn and elements such as lamps and touch switches can be created 4 1 1 Displaying the Edit Screen The Edit screen is displayed when a screen number is selected on the Screen Selection screen The initial editing screen displays the editing menu from which the functions for creating screen data can be selected Initial editing screen EE DISPO NUM DIS ME spa LAMP c TOUCH S SH OGROPH OIN SET COLeRM o STND LONG EDIT GUITIE Able to input string I un OTL EDIT T ENY and graphics a Edit scre
87. T620S NT620C f Possible A Only the area outside the display history display area can be edited x Not possible Using the marking function When for example deleting screen data a number of screens can be handled together by using the marking function All marked screen data is taken as the object of the executed operation regardless of the location of the bar cursor In a copy operation the screen data at the location of the bar cursor is copied to all screen numbers marked by This is useful when creating very similar screens Space key Marks the selected screen data Ifthe datais already marked the mark is deleted Home key Deletes all marks Shift Home Deletes the marks of all marked screen data and marks all un marked screen data 34 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 To perform an operation all screens except a specified screen or screens use the following procedure Example Deleting all screen numbers except screens 1 to 3 l Clear all marks by pressing the Home key 2 Mark screens 1 through 3 by pressing the Space key 3 Press Shift Home All screen numbers except 1 through 3 will be marked 4 Delete the screen data by pressing F2 Delete Saving and quitting screen data files Pressing the Esc key while the Screen Selection screen is displayed quits screen creation There are two types of quitting quitting after saving the file and quitting
88. To fix a position click the left mouse button Cross hair cursor SQUARE Specify starting point 310 141 No 0001 Fr 885942Byte When the cross hair cursor touches the menu box the menu box is automatically cleared from the screen and coordinates are displayed at the top right of the screen When the operation with the cross hair cursor is completed the menu box is redisplayed Whether or nota menu box is displayed when the cross hair cursor is displayed is specified in the environmental settings tool settings for the Edit screen S Double click To specify the end points for continuous lines and polygons double click the mouse Double clicking means pressing the left mouse button twice in rapid suc cession 13 Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 S Moving the bar cursor When screens or display elements are displayed in a list the bar cursor can be moved by clicking at entries above or below the current cursor position No Initial Data Clicking here causes the bar cursor to move upward J d Barcursor i Clicking here causes the bar cursor to move downward 14 Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 2 2 5 Using Help Messages The support tool is provided with help messages for each screen they display the key operations that can currently be used or prompt parameter input or selec tions The key d
89. To specify the type as the model press f1 Exec Abrt vpcelM S Time A Edit RR Items which cannot be selected are displayed in red 2 2 3 Using the Function Keys The currently available functions and currently selectable options are displayed at the bottom ofthe screen The items displayed correspond to the function keys on the keyboard To execute one ofthe displayed options press the function key on the keyboard that corresponds to it l Coos eleted aint Bool MBH st Tix Rev Bin Sorki tle G Next Ae oe ee MEN F1 F2 F3 FA F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 11 Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 2 2 4 Using the Mouse Itis possible to perform all the support tool operations by using a mouse The left button ofthe mouse has the same function as the E key on the keyboard and right button the same function as the Esc button Selection or specification of items using the mouse is achieved by clicking one of its buttons Clicking means pressing the button and releasing it immediately Clicking with the left mouse button is sometimes called left clicking and clicking with the right mouse button is sometimes called right clicking S Mouse Use specification Whether the mouse is used or notis specified with the Mouse Use option of the Tool Settings menu see p 22 If No is specified the mouse cursor ceases to be displayed however even if
90. Tool WARNING SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 Appendix 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 sec tions before attempting any of the procedures or operations given Setting Up the Support Tool This section describes how to install the support tool at a personal computer Basic Operations of the Support Tool This section describes the basic operations that apply to the supporttool as a whole such as those for start up exit and settings Support Tool Operations This section describes how to use the basic screens of the support tool setting options and the functions of the function keys Creating Screen Data This section describes how to create the screen data to be displayed by the program mable terminal PT Creating a Marks Images and Library Data This section describes how to create special characters and symbols marks image data and library data Printing Data This section describes how to print various types of support tool data such as screen data and the conditions of use of memory tables Data Communication This section describes how to transfer screen data created using the support tool to the PT and how to re
91. Ver 4 f f 600S Ver 5 X f PT Type NT600S ST121 Setting Direct Access ST211 f in NT600M compatible mode f possible x not possible 186 Preparation and Procedure for Data Communication with the PT Section 7 1 Types of Data Communication with Each PT Model There are two methods for data communication as follows S Data communication in file units executed using the File Selection screen S Data communication in screen units executed using the Screen Selection screen Whether or not data communication in file units or screen units can be used is shown in the table below for each PT model PT Model File Units Screen Units NT20S f ST121 X ST121 Vl n ST122 Vl n ST128 f NT20M NT2000M NT600S NT600M NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C NT620S NT620C hl h h hl l c f possible n partly possible x not possible In the NT20S NT600M compatible mode simultaneous transmission of multi ple screens and verification are not possible Procedure for Data Communication Use the following procedure to make preparations atthe PT and supporttool sides and execute data communication Procedure atPT side Procedure at the support tool side Connect to the support tool Connect to the PT Y Display the system menu Y Select Transmit Mode Y Execute the transmit orreceive functi
92. a size number of bytes thatcan still be used for image creation S Color Mode If using an NT30C or NT610C the color mode 2 colors or 8 colors can be changed by selecting COL MODE from the image editing menu 166 Images Section 5 2 Enlarged Display A part of the image display screen can be displayed enlarged by selecting LOUPE from the image editing menu this allows editing in dot units X 55 Y 27 M jm jum D cam i tl e J Maa 3x Draw Lcus onelShi ft Menu bor L S Key Operations Home key Used to shift the help message window Arrow keys Used to move the cursor the cursor can be moved more quickly by pressing an arrow key while holding down the Shift key butthis operation can only be used in the box tiling mode Ctrl arrow keys Used to shift the enlarged display window it can be moved faster by pressing the Shift key also F 1 key Used to change the enlargement scale 2x 4x 8x F2 key Used to change the drawing mode locus box tiling The enlarged display window can also be moved by locating the cursor inside it pressing the key then moving the cursor and pressing the key again S Drawing method On this screen images are drawn with dots in the manner described below If us ing an NT30C or NT610C the color used for the help message window has to be selected this selection can be made using the numeric keys Locus
93. ack up disk will be created Ifthe disks in drive A and drive B are of different types use the command DISKCOPY A A and create the back up disk in the same drive Now take the original disk out of the A drive and store it and transfer the back up disk to the A drive 3 Use the command A to set the current drive to A 4 Enter INSTALL C WT b The underlined part NT is the directory in the hard disk to which the supporttool is copied if it does not exist already itis created automatically It is possible to specify another directory name IBM PC AT Preparations Section 1 2 If a directory that already exists is specified the support tool system will be copied to that directory with no request for confirmation Make sure that no necessary files will be overwritten 5 Whenthe message indicating completion is displayed the installation work is finished D Notes on Installation S A hard disk with an available capacity ofatleast2 Mbytes is required in orderto install the NT series supporttool Ifa work directory forthe supporttoolis to be created on the hard disk an additional capacity of up to 2 Mbytes will also be required S Start installation after securing sufficient available capacity DAvailable Capacity Required to Run the NT Series Support Tool S At least 445 Kbytes 455000 bytes of available main memory capacity is re quired to run the NT series support software NT EXE D Checkin
94. acter string setting on one screen the order of movement between input fields can be changed using the sys tem keys Procedure 1 Select IN SET from the initial editing screen The input setting menu will be displayed Select DATA IN from the input setting menu Press the F3 Ord key The mode in which order specifications can be made will be established Locate the cursor at the numeral character string setting field that is to be set as No 1 and press the Space key 1 will be displayed in the Or column The numeral character string setting can also be selected by locating the cur sor at the relevant field and clicking the left mouse button twice Set the order for the remaining numeral character string settings by using the Space key Specify a position in the order for all numeral character string settings Pressing the CLR key clears the sequence of settings made up to that point m o EISE e coa cords id Type Table Or Num T n BRA ThumWh i AL Onfm HesslC lear SeelSet Order 6 After setting a position in the order for all settings press the key The order will be changed as specified 7 Press the Esc key to quit 139 E xtended 1 0 Settings Section 4 10 4 10 Extended I O Settings 140 Reference Procedure Reference This section describes how to apply the screen switching function to the input ter
95. ammable Terminal Operation Manual V025 E1 1 S NT620S NT620C Programmable Terminal Operation Manual V033 E1 1 These manuals contain full descriptions of PT functions operations and restric tions They are organized in a manner that allows screen data to be created by following the User s Manual for the PT the PT and host S NT series Direct Connection Operation Manual V026 E1 1 The functions that can be executed and the methods for these functions differ widely according to the host interface unit The user s manuals for the host inter face units have been compiled with the PT the PC and the communication for mat taken into consideration Anyone familiar with the functions ofthe PT can create screen data by referring to the manual for the host interface unit alone For information on the functions and operations of the PC S User s manual for each PC When you need information aboutthe operations functions etc ofthe PC refer to the operation manual for the PC advanced function unit or communication unit being used xi Usable Hardware Combinations The combinations of hardware that can be used and the settings to be made with the support tool are shown in the table below Within each box of the table the upper entry indicates the model of the interface unit latter part of the model des ignation only and the lower entry in parentheses indicates the model of the sys tem ROM latter part of the model designatio
96. amp Lib nothing will be displayed 8 The specified alarm list history image amp library display area and scroll keys will be displayed fthe Dsp Image amp Lib set in the display settings is 1 to 3 lines up and down line scroll keys will be automatically displayed Ifthe Dsp Image amp Lib set was 4 or more lines up and down line scroll keys and a page scroll key will be automatically displayed 4 13 2 Modifying Alarm Lists Histories This is the procedure for changing the contents display position etc of created alarm lists and histories Procedure 1 Select ALARM on the initial editing screen tis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by left clicking on the alarm list history to be modified see p 57 2 Select the alarm list history to be modified and press the key Itis also possible to select the alarm list history to be modified by left clicking on it 3 Select the required item and execute the modification Alarm list Alarm history EJSet Display Eset Display _ StartTbl No 000 Ole rd able Qty 5 n ine Oty 10 Length 20 Ho Dsp WHE Yes Hist Info Yes Details Info Tyee WMO hin Color Details MDisp Position K 221 Y 259 Disp Pos ata Stat X 223 Start Y 262 End X 386 End Y 333 SeseShi ft Menu HonelShi ft Menu S Set Display Used to modify the item specified in the window dur ing setting
97. ar cursor to the previous or next numeral table for which the Init Val setting is not 0 Press the Tab key to display the memory table number input field Pressthe F1 Ref key to display the screen number that references a particu lar numeral table Press F5 Srch to search for initial values or allocated words See Search ing within a Memory Table p 78 S Data can be copied into the next numeral memory table by pressing F2 iCopy Incrementing processing is performed in accordance with the setting made with F3 iCopySet See Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy p 77 S Allocated bits of a numeral memory table can be changed in a batch with a desig nated range by pressing F4 Btch Chng See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 2 Pressthe E key inthe Init Val input field input the initial value of the numeral memory table then press the key again Input numerical values can be deleted by pressing the Home key 3 If using direct connection to initialize the numeral memory table when it is started move the bar cursor to the In input field and press the SPACE Init key 4 Ifusing direct connection pressthe E key inthe input field input the num ber of words 1 or 2 then press the key again 5 Carry out word setting For details of the setting procedure see Setting Words and Bits p 75 69 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2
98. area to be tiled and press the key Any point inside an area thatis enclosed by solid lines can be specified If using an NT30C orNT610C make the specification inside the boundary col or area A message asking for confirmation thatthe area is to be tiled will be displayed 93 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 94 Note Note Press the key to tile the area Press the Esc key to abort tiling Define tiling CL Nes Esc Abort 8 Press the Esc key to quit tiling Take the display sequence into consideration when creating screen data see p 53 The tiling patterns on the support tool screen may differ a little from the tiling pat terns on the PT screen If an area which is not closed is specified the entire screen may be tiled In addi tion when using an NT610C ifa graphic for which the boundary coloris notclosed is specified the tiling may extend outside the specified area Example x Pointwhere tiling is specified 1 Boundary color 2 Boundary color B When tiling is specified at point 1 only the area inside the frame will be tiled but when itis specified at 2 the area outside the frame will also be tiled from the part where the frames overlap Do not specify tiling inside graphics assigned the flashing attribute Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Deleting Tiling Modifying Tilings Procedure 1 Procedure Select TILIN
99. ary data that is displayed when the lamp is off and press the key If 0 no display is set for the code it is not possible to specify a display posi tion Specify the display position for the image data or library data that is displayed when the lamp is on and press the key If 0 no display is set for the code it is not possible to specify a display posi tion The screen on which registration fields for lamps can be selected will be dis played To create another lamp select a field To quit lamp creation press the Esc key 103 Setting Lamps Section 4 6 4 6 2 104 Modifying Lamps It is possible to modify the contents shape and position of created lamps Procedure 1 Select LAMP on the initial editing screen Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by left clicking on the lamp to be modified see p 57 Select the type of modification from the options in the window Lamp Type Set column and press the key It is also possible to select the lamp to be modified by left clicking on it this ap plies to displayed lamps only depending on the setting for Lamp Touch Sw Disp Mode in the environmental settings image library lamps may not be vis ible For Bit lamp bit and Label direct modification is possible by locating the cursor where the modification is to be made and pressing the key Select the type of modification from the options in the window and ex
100. ates screen data to be displayed by an NT610C NT612G Besides creating characters and graphics lamps touch switches etc as screen data it is also possible to allocate words for individual elements by using the direct connection function Management of screen data eeeeeeennn n SECTION 3 Support Tool Operations Operations relating to screen data such as the setting of screen attributes and copying and deletion in screen units are possible File management een n nnn SECTION 3 Support Tool Operations Screen data can be managed in file units Data communication with the PT seen SECTION 7 Data Communication The PT can be connected to the support tool for communication of screen data files and other types of data Printing data sieo eec ivo acd xara i xx Ua dort oa a RR ORC SECTION 6 Printing Data Screen data memory table data etc can be printed out at a printer Environmental settings essen SECTION 3 Support Tool Operations The parameters of the working environment such as the PT model and data memory capacity can be set Creating files from screens eere SECTION 3 Support Tool Operations Screen data can be saved in Microsoft Windows TM files BMP format Reading files created with other available drawing software SECTION 5 Creating Marks Images and Library Data Reading BMP files Image files BMP format created using packages such as Micr
101. ayed If No is specified here only the broken lines within the graph are displayed Specify whether or not a minus sign is to be displayed in the case of negative values here If Yes is speci fied the center of the graph area is displayed at the ori gin to allow the display of negative values Specify the graph s frame color the color of the positive area inside the frame and the color of the negative area inside the frame NT30C NT610C only 6 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 7 Setthe required display settings for the broken line graph These settings have to be made for each broken line PIS mis No MC BF Num B Num oO Line Line Col illst Slet brt 124 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 S Ref Table S Points S 10096 Val S 096 Val S 100 Val S Line S Color Specify the memory table number from which refer ence is to be started here Pressing the F1 Lst Slct key allows the memory table to be selected from a list Specify the number of vertices in the broken line The contents of a number of numeral tables equivalent to this number and starting with the reference start table will be displayed in the form of a broken line Specify the reference methods for 10096 096 and 100 values If Num Table is specified specify the numeral
102. can be used Small Medi E Se ed Ge vec BS EES ESSE ESSE ES What is a Character string Setting Reference Once a character string setting has been created the label that appears on a touch switch can be input as a character string with one press of the switch In addition if several window screens keyboard screens which each comprise a group of related touch switches are created the windows required for specific purposes can be displayed whenever necessary allowing various types of input Windows can be created in screen numbers 1900 through 1979 and can be dis played by pressing touch switches that have been set as window keys Character string settings and window displays can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later version of the direct con nection function Character string setting and keyboard display is only possible when using direct connection Character string setting screen Window opening touch switches numerals Window screen letters Window opening touch switch pressed TYPE numerals FIGI H letters 129 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 Reference Temporary input fields 130 Only one numeral or character string setting input field can be registered for a win
103. ceive data from the PT This section describes the specifications of the connecting cables error messages etc 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 S NT series Support Tool Operation Manual V028 E1 1 Lp reed aep Ud heels PR E Paire PARU Ia eR Ue Bae a This manual The support tool displays details of operations and procedures on the screen in the form of help messages Normally operations can be performed by follow ing these messages However if you become unsure how to proceed during the course of an opera tion or want to check the capabilities of the support tool refer to this manual This manual only describes the operations pertinent to the support tool itself It does not give detailed explanations of the meanings or effects of the items to be set For this information refer to the manuals below For information on PT functions operations and restrictions For communication between S NT20M NT2000M Programmable Terminal Operation Manual V001 E1 2 S NT20S Programmable Terminal Operation Manual V020 E1 2 S NT600M Programmable Terminal Operation Manual VOO2 E1 2 S NT600S Programmable Terminal Operation Manual V022 E1 1 S NT30 NT30C Programmable Terminal Operation Manual V034 E1 1 S NT612G Programmable Terminal Operation Manual V024 E1 1 S NT610C Progr
104. ch Elements using not using direct connection vert x hori NT20S NT20M 64 72 21 x 21 dots NT600S NT600M 128 128 50 x 40 dots NT612G 256 256 25 x 20 dots NT30 NT30C 256 256 20 x 20 dots NT610C A grid that matches the size of the touch switch elements can be set by pressing the F1 Tch Sw key while the cursor is located on Grid Display X Width and Grid Display Y Width in the environmental settings Do not use the PT touch switch function for applications where there is any danger to human life or possibility of serious damage or for an emergency stop switch function The same operations are used for both the NT610C and NT612G with the excep tion of color specification 105 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 4 7 1 Setting Touch Switches This is the procedure for setting touch switches Touch switches can have the following functions depending on the settings for PT Type and Direct Access NT20S NT20M NT612G NT30 C Function NT600S NT600M NT610C NT620S C Remarks None Ver 4 Ver 5 Ver 3 Ver 4 Input notification n n n f f n ON OFF only Screen switching n1 n2 n2 f f n1 Standalone function n2 Noreturn key Input Character x x x f f keys keys Window X X x n f n Can only be used during keys character string setting Control keys n1 n2 n2 f f n1 Input notification keys with specific numbers n2 Numeric keys and system keys o
105. created in dotunits and can be displayed on the screen Marks and symbols can be created and registered Images are handled in the same way as characters and marks Illustrations and figures can be read with an image scanner Images can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT610G or NT610C Reference The sizes of images that are not reduced are as follows depending on the width and height of the image area NT610G width 7 8 x height 558 bytes NT30 NT30C NT610C width 7 8 x height 48 x 3 510 bytes indicates a division operation in which decimal fractions are discarded When an image is reduced the size will be smaller that indicated above The re duction scale will differ according to the nature of the image data 164 Images Section 5 2 5 2 1 Procedure for Image Creation Image data is created on the screen in dot units using mouse and key operations then the required area is specified and the image registered Up to 224 images can be registered Procedure 1 2 Select Image amp Lib on the Screen Selection screen Locate the cursor atthe code from FE20 to FEFF ofthe image to be created and press the key Use Shift or Shift to move the bar cursor to the previous or next code for which there is data Usethe J keys to switch between image and library data Press the Tab key to display the code input field The data ofa code for which data alread
106. ct Access setting are indicated in the table below PT Type 20S 20M 600S 600M Direct Access None Ver 4 Ver5 None Ver 4 None Ver4 Ver5 None Ver 4 Memory 32KB x x x f f x x x f f 64KB f f x f f x x x t 96KB x x f f f x x x f f 128KB x x x f f f f f t 256KB x x x x x x x x f f 512KB x x x x x x x x x x 1024KB x x x x x x x x x x Printer f f f f f f f f f f Sheet Feeder f f f f f f f f f f Mouse Use f f f f f f f f f f Communication Mode f f f f f f f f f f Communication Port f f f f f f f f f f Work Directory f f f f f f f f f f Data Directory f f f f f f f f f f Time F3 x x x x x x x x x x Edit F4 f f f f f f f f f f xiv PT Type Direct Access Memory 32KB x x x x x x ux 64KB x x x 7 x 2 96KB x x x x x x 128KB x x x x x T 256KB x x x x x x 512KB f f x f x x 1024KB x N f f Printer f f f f f f Sheet Feeder f f f f f f Mouse Use f f f f f f Communication Mode f f f f f f Communication Port f f f f f f Work Directory f f f f f f Data Directory f f f f f f Time FS f f f f f f XV Functions of the Support Tool Things that can be done using the support tool xvi The support tool has the following functions Creation of screen data sseeeeeee nn nn nnns SECTION 4 Creating Screen Data Cre
107. ction used only Bit memory table 30 300C 610G and 6100 Ver 3 or later only 2 When the Tab key is pressed and a screen number input the bar cursor shifts to the specified screen 3 Overwrite If data already exists at the destination it is overwritten the original data is cleared Insert If data already exists atthe destination the data is read into the file without clearing the original data 37 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 38 Commnt Image amp Lib Co OvI 4 When direct connection is used and reading of a numeral memory table character string memory table or bit memory table is specified confirma tion of whether or not the direct connection information is read is displayed 5 S Image data is selected from codes FE20 through FEFF S Library data is selected from FA20 through FAFF FB20 through FBFF FC20 through FCFF FD20 through FDFF S Use Shift or Shift to move the bar cursor to the previous or next code for which there is data S The bar cursor can be moved to a specified code by pressing the Tab key and inputting the code It is possible to continue reading more data from the same file To quit data reading press the Esc key the display will return to the Screen Selection screen F6 Change comment Used to change the comments assigned to screen data 1 Locatethe bar cursor atthe screen number whose comment is to
108. d data within a specified area in a batch Procedure 1 Select EDIT from the initial editing menu 2 Select ColChg from the editing menu 3 Select the objects subject to the batch color change operation However note that a specification to change to transparent color will be ig nored if it applies to a part of the image for which transparent color cannot be used EBick gt EME a a aaa OBlue gt m MIN M MN NN Red gt See Pure gt mum NN UN NN ren gt SP CJLiB gt mm um m mw a velu gt NNENNENERN Chit gt mmmmmmm IrPa SPP 4 Specify the color change method and press the key 5 Check the message and press the key To abort the batch color change press the Esc key Quitting Editing Select whether to quit after saving the result of editing or to quit without saving the result of editing Procedure 1 Press the Esc key while the editing menu is displayed 2 Check the message S Press the key to quit after saving the result of editing S Press the Space key to quit without saving the result of editing the status before editing started will be re established 157 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 158 SECTION 5 Creating Marks Images and Library Data Itis possible to create customized characters and symbols called marks and display them
109. d once after which they can be used repeatedly Library data can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT610G orNT610C The following codes can be used for library data FA20 to FAFF FB20 to FBFF FC20 to FCFF FD20 to FDFF 896 items 5 3 1 Procedure for Library Data Creation Library data is created by registering two or more graphics created on the library editing screen collectively under one code Up to 896 library data can be regis tered Procedure 1 2 Select Image amp Lib on the Screen Selection screen Locate the cursor atthe code ofthe library data to be created and press the key Use Shift or Shift to move the bar cursor to the previous or next code for which there is data Usethe J keys to switch between image and library data Existing comments can be changed by pressing the F6 Commnt key and inputting the required characters Press the Tab key to display the code input field The data in a code for which data already exists can be deleted by pressing the F1 Delete key and then specifying that code The data in a code can be copied by pressing the F2 Copy key and then specifying the copy source code and the copy destination code Draw the library data on the screen using the mouse and keys see Library Editing Operations on the next page Press the Esc key to quit library data creation On quitting specify Confirm Specify the area that is
110. data again when making modifications When a key other than one of the above is pressed first the input field is cleared as the character corresponding to the pressed key is input This makes it unneces sary to clear the existing data before inputting the new data Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations S Shortcut keys Section 4 1 It is possible to move characters or delete them by pressing specific character keys while holding down the Ctrl key Shortcut key Corresponding key Ctrl S key Ctr D key Ctr E key Ctrl D key Ctrl R Page Down key Ctrl C Page Up key Ctrl H Back space key Ctrl G Delete key Ctrl I Tab key Ctrl M key Ctrl Esc key Ctrl K Deletes everything right of the cursor Ctrl U Deletes everything left of the cursor S Skipping parameter input Shift J key While the window for inputting and setting parameters is displayed pressing the key while holding down the Shift key will allow you to proceed to the next step while leaving the setting unchanged This is convenient when registering a series of display elements with the same settings 55 Initial E diting Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 Operations Exclusive to NT610C The screen size for the NT610C is 640 x 480 dots Shifting Display Fields When the display elements are l
111. dified from the graph menu and press the key 3 Select the graph to be modified in the window and press the key To delete a graph that has already been set locate the cursor at the field for that graph and press the F1 Delete key Batch deletion of trend graphs and broken line graphs in frame units is possible by pressing the F2 All delete key Pressing the F10 Basic key allows modification of the basic settings 4 Select the required item and execute the modification For details on the meanings of each of the items refer to the sections describ ing the creation of each of the graph types Bar graph Display Position Disp Position X 129 Y 193 Li Trend graph basic settings GiBar Graph Setting HomelShi ft Menu 126 HonelShift Menu Trend graph CX Disp Position X 251 Y 229 sens Shi ft Menu Broken line graph basic settings Broken line graph Hens5hi ft Menu D3Displav Position ElTrnd Groh Setting Ed isplav Position ef Way ir Trend Grph Bsc Set ef Way Dir Obrk Lin B Table No Q05 Type Norm Table No 000 My Dirct 100 Val Fixd My Dirct _ Rt 100 Ref Fixd Detail Inf 0 5 val Fixd Dw Width 1 0 Ref Fixd Calor 100 Val Fixd smpling Cycl 1005 Ref Fixd Display Yes l Display Yes Details Detail Info ine f Color oler Line Col Line Col i Disp Det Disp Det Brk Lin Inte Sat Col Set 5 Col Set
112. digits in the integral part of the numeric value here Specify the number of digits in the decimal fraction here Specify whether the displayed numeric value will be decimal or hexadecimal format When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M and not using direct connection only decimal values can be displayed and this setting is therefore ineffective When No is specified here if the numeric value does not have the available number of digits 0 will be displayed for the digits preceding the digits comprising the numeric value When Yes is specified here a minus sign will be displayed for negative numeric values when using direct connection these are decimal format numbers with F at the head Three fonts are available for numeric value display Half Norm and Wide eiss FIPS MLSs Half size Normal Wide Characters can be displayed at magnifications from 1x Equ to 64x However note that 64x cannot be specified with an NT20S or NT20M Numeric values can be displayed with any of the following attributes Norm normal Inv inverted Fish flashing or Spot For screen data of models other than the NT30C and NT610C Fish and Spot are displayed in yellow on the support tool screen This function smooths out the jagged appearance of magnified numerals It can be specified for numerals whose scale is 4x or greater With the NT20S NT20M NT600S and NT600M smoothing is
113. display the data in up to 512 numeral tables Broken line graph frames can be set for screen maximum of eight in an overlapping screen but in this case that the total number of broken lines for the overlapping screen as a whole cannot exceed 256 1 Select GRAPH from the initial editing screen The graph menu will be displayed Select BRK LIN GRAPH from the graph menu If there is already a broken line graph or graphs the screen for selecting the field in which the broken line graph is to be registered is displayed Select an empty field to proceed to step 7 Locate the cursor at the start point for the broken line graph frame and press the key Broken line graphs are created as rectangular graphics They can be oriented either vertically or horizontally Locate the cursor atthe end point ofthe broken line graph frame and press the key 123 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 5 Setthe basic settings for the broken line graph as required EJ Di ret mt olp GOLF B n Detail Info Ge lor BRELN GRPH Exec fort S Mv Direct S Detail Info Specify the direction in which the broken line is to be drawn in accordance with the ascending order of memory table numbers here EJF rame Disp Sian m Yes D Yes O No T Ho S Frame S Disp Sign S Color Specify whether or not a graph frame is displ
114. display to be modified see p 57 2 Inthe window select the entry corresponding to the numeral display to be mo dified and press the key Itis also possible to make the selection by locating the mouse cursor on the numeral display to be modified and clicking the left mouse button 3 Select the required item in the window and execute the modification ED sp Setting et Way it Table Mo 0 Inteser eia Decimal Dia Details E slay Position g Y 18 HenelSh ft Menu S Num Disp Setting Select to change settings such as the referenced memory table the scale and the attribute S Display Position Select to change the display position 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 97 Setting Character string Displays Section 4 5 4 5 4 5 1 98 Setting Character String Displays This section describes how to display the contents of character string memory tables on the screen The maximum number of character string displays that can be set on one screen is 32 for the NT20S 8 for the NT20M and 50 for other models Setting Character String Displays Procedure Reference Reference This is the procedure for setting character string displays For details on the dis play of character strings and numeric values setting display colors NT30C and NT610C setting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 1 Select
115. do not change these default settings without good reason If you do change the settings by mistake and wish to return to the original settings follow the procedure below S Character color and basic color for graphics etc Character color display color basic color boundary color frame color ON color flashing color color when positive color when negative HEHHE Specify the white at the right end S Background color etc Background color OFF color frame range frame range Mmmm Iftransparentcoloris notrequired selectthe black atthe left end ee ee i If transparent color is required select the transparent setting Initial E diting Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 4 1 3 Environmental Settings Tool Settings for the Edit Screen These are the Edit screen settings such as those for grid display and the snap ON function The environmental settings can also be changed during screen editing Select ENV SET onthe initial editing screen The Tool Settings for edit screen screen will be displayed To quit setting press the key nas For edit screen Farid Display arid Disp Snap ON Fun his c Tool rv Tabl rary Disp n ase Library Di rkn Line Frame Disp W Disp Mode pw pm 7 Gm w w m GUIDE Specify arid s horizontal i
116. e After aborting data transmission part way through initialize the screen data memory To do this perform forced initialization with the DIP switch on the PT For details refer to the Operation Manualforthe PT Take the same measures if data transmission is discontinued due to trouble 189 Receiving Data Section 7 3 7 3 Receiving Data Receiving Data in File Units Procedure 190 This is the procedure for receiving screen data memory table data display histo ries etc from the PT and storing this data as supporttool files and for receiving data in screen units and writing itto the screen data of the support tool 7 3 1l Data Reception Use the following procedure to receive all the data in the data memory and write it to a file There are two methods for receiving data as follows S Receiving all the data in the PT s data memory and writing itto a file S Receiving data in screen units and writing itto the support tool I Setthe PT to the Transmit Mode Display the File Selection screen It does not matter where the bar cursor is Press the F7 Rcv key Input the file name of the file to which the received data is to be written Press the key File reception will start If a file that already exists is specified a message asking whether or not the file is to be overwritten will be displayed If you do notwantto overwrite it press the E sc key Press the Esc key to stop reception par
117. e input procedure see Character input p 54 The following rules apply to bit and word input S Even if lower case letters are input the characters will be upper case S If nothing is input this will be interpreted as no bit or word S Symbols that indicate the type of bit or word such as AR LR and DM are correctly identified even if only the first character is input However in the case of CH I O internal relay area correct identification is possible only when nothing is input at the head S Blanks space are ignored S The zeros that precede a bit or word number can be omitted S If the bit or word number exceeds the upper limit a warning pip will sound and the number will be changed to the maximum possible value 75 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 Short cut keys can also be used see p 55 Example Specifying link relays LR for allocated bits Input After Input LO1 L000001 LRO212 L000212 12 000012 Ir5601 L005601 LR914 L000914 L999999 L006300 Reference Input Procedure If you are notsure ofthe types of bitand channelthat can be specified it is possible to display a list of the types that can be specified and select the type from among these It is also possible to input a comment at this time Setting method Procedure 1 Press the key in the allocated bit word input fi
118. e Hyos mho Lenth e Seia tod Hist Info Yes afo Display Sri Yes Eho LlInfo Type wY M D him OMD him Chim Retails Hs M Details Hoon Seale mEq Oldide OHigh SaSeale i i ee Ok Ou Olt O66 ee No t Jmoothing Ces No Smoothing CQ Yes No Exec Bbrt S Start Bit Tbl No S Ref Bit Tbl Qty S Disp Order Specify the bit memory table number from which reference is to start here Pressing F1 Ref Inpt allows selection from a memory table list Specify the number of bits to be checked read for the alarm list This number of bit memory tables starting from the start bit table number will be subjected to the check A maximum of 128 memory tables can be subjected to the check Specify whether the order of display in the alarm history is to follow the order of occurrence or the or der of frequency 145 Creating Alarm Lists H istories Section 4 13 S Line Qty Specify the number of messages history entries to be displayed here The numbers of lines that can be displayed are as follows NT30 NT30C Max 12 lines NT612G Max 16 lines NT610C Max 24 lines S Length Specify the number of displayed characters in one message or history entry here An area that will just accommodate the specified number of digits will be created When using an NT30 or NT30C a maximum of 36 lines can be displayed but this maximum may be decreased depending
119. e character string display range is made clear with this function This frame is not displayed on the PT screen S Lamp TSW Disp Mode Specifies the way in which lamps and touch switches are displayed The appearance of the display during operation at the PT can be checked in ad vance using the support tool The setting for this function also determines the status of lamps and touch switches when screen data is printed out S NT20M NT20S Enlrgd Disp When the NT Model setting is NT20S or NT20M editing can be performed with the Edit screen magnified by a factor of 2 in the vertical and horizontal direc tions The setting for this function has no effect on printouts of the PT screen or screen data Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 4 2 1 Common Setting Operations Some setting operations are used frequently with all editing functions such as nu meral display setting and word setting These are explained here by summarizing the representative setting operations Refer to this section if you are unsure how to perform a setting operation during Screen creation Setting Character Character String Displays Character input Str In STR IN PDetai ls EdSize OHalf m Norm Scale Equ GWide OHigh O4 O8 x Ol 1 Ll ttribute Norm OIny OFlsh OSpot A DJSmoothing GYes No Abrt lt Character string display
120. e window to be displayed when the screen is displayed and press the key The specified window will be displayed f 0 is specified the window display disappears and when the screen is dis played during operation it is displayed without the window To check the display status when another window is displayed repeat steps 1 through 3 135 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 9 4 136 Creating Numeric Keys Procedure Numeric keys are touch switches for inputting numeric values Ifthe keypad attrib ute forthe screen is setas User the keys can be positioned wherever required on the screen The arrangement of the numeric keys displayed on the screen can be changed by using the TOUCH SW and EDIT functions on the Edit screen 1 On the Screen Selection screen locate the cursor at the screen number for which the numeric keys are to be created and press the F4 Attrib key 2 Set User for Keypad F will be displayed in the Status column of the screen for which attribute set ting has been performed Help Message Help Message Help Message o 1 set screen attributes No 1 set screen attributes o 1 set screen attributes Buzzer None OCont OCent EBuzzer None OCont Cl Beep 7 olon O hrt History No CO Yes OYes History No D Yes Bit In w Off O Touch SW D Touch SW Bit In Uff OTouch SM Oextd I
121. ect Macn Type Direct model PT Type PT model name Direct Access Direct connection version V3 Ver 3 O PC made by OMRON V4 none or Ver 4 Noting displayed Direct connection V5 Ver 5 not used For 20M 20S 600M 600S Functions of the function keys TypSel F1 Direct connection setting for PT model Used to set the Direct Access based on the model of PT or system ROM Since the settings for PT Type Memory Size Direct Access and Direct Macn Type differ according to the PT and the system ROM used selection based on the mod el makes it possible to set all the settings for PT Type Memory Size Direct Access and Direct Macn Type at the same time 1 Press the F1 TypSel key The window shown below will be displayed The communication methods that can be used are also displayed for your refer ence PTAR M Type DirMacnlvp Ver Remark Fatn Pane OMRON Ver HOST LINK CO0OH L F B S 2 URN Ferd AUSITCINR NI LIRE OMRON Yer3 HOST LINE C20CH_L F Buy OMRON Verd HOTLINE NT LIRK When the window is displayed by pressing F1 TypSel the bar cursor is lo cated at the PT model which was set for PT Type 2 Select the model of PT system ROM being used 3 Press the key The Tool Settings screen will be redisplayed with the PT o Type Memory Size Direct Access and Direct Macn Ty
122. ecute the modification For a Normal lamp For an Image amp library lamp sensShi ft Menu Home Shi ft Menu S Set Display Select to modify the item specified in the window during setting S Area Position Select to modify the shape of the lamp graphic S Attrib Posiiton Selectto change the starting position for tiling when the lamp is on or flashing This item can only be used when a polygonal lamp is selected S Label Posiion Select to modify the position at which the label is displayed S Ptot Position Select to modify the position at which image library data is displayed when the lamp is off S Light Positioin Select to modify the position at which image library data is displayed when the lamp is on 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 4 7 Setting Touch Switches This section describes how to create touch switch graphics that are displayed on the PT screen and can be used as input switches The sensitive area area that senses being touched of a touch switch is not set in accordance with the ordinary coordinates but with touch switch elements as the minimum units The number of touch switches that can be created for one screen and the size of touch switch elements is determined by the PT Type setting as follows Size of Touch NT Model Max Number per Screen when Swit
123. ee 79 4 3 Creating Fixed Displays 0 I teens 80 4 3 1 Inputting Characters 0 ees 80 4 3 2 Inputting Marks naaa 82 4 3 3 Creating Polylines 0 0 0 eee eens 84 4 3 4 Creating Squares 0 eee eee 86 4 3 5 Creating Polygofs oce RE RR e Ee ta on haan eR 88 4 3 6 Creating Circles ArCS sssssssssssseee m 90 4 3 7 Creating Fans 2 0 0 cece eee 92 4 3 Be TING ts t e o t RR Ge soc aene e ut N 93 4 4 Setting Numeral Displays tte eens 96 4 4 1 Setting Numeral Displays ccs 96 4 4 2 Modifying Numeral Displays ssssss 97 4 5 Setting Character String Displays 00 cece cette eee 98 4 5 1 Setting Character String Displays ccc eee 98 4 5 2 Modifying Character String Displays sssssssee n n 99 4 0 S ting E amps echte opa eq mde esit E NT du bh ed spa ded md 100 4 6 1 Setting Eampszs cc ce dein cade CER AQUI RR ERR DUI ee OR E A dud 100 4 6 2 Modifying Lamps isssssssseeee Hmm 104 4 Setting Touch Switches issssssssssssss men 105 4 7 1 Setting Touch Switches issssssssssssssse 106 4 7 2 Modifying Touch Switches 0 cece m 115 4 8 Creating Graphs cssc eek ae She Rec pL E RC RR ERR a E 117 4 8 1 Setting Graphs ee susceptae O daa Pepbes ed rt Pee dn n 118 4 8 2 Modifying Graphs 0 eee mms 126 4 9 Creating Input Settings 0 0 00 mnn 128 4 9 1 Creating Numeral Setting Input Fields 2 cece eee 131 4 9 2 Creating Character String Setting Input Field
124. eld S Pressing the Home Delete key clears the bit memory table setting at which the bar cursor is located applies only if there is a setting in the Bit column S An allocated bit number search will be executed each time the F5 Srch key is pressed See Searching Within a Memory Table p 78 S Data can be copied into the next bit memory table by pressing F2 iCopy See Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy p 77 S Allocated bits of a bit memory table can be changed in a batch with a designated range by pressing F4 Btch Chng See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 2 Pressthe amp key inthe SwScreen input field input the screen number ofthe screen whose display is to be switched then press the key again When the screen switching function is used the Table Dsp Cl and Image amp Lib settings are invalid 3 Carry out bit setting For details of the setting procedure see Setting Words and Bits p 75 73 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 74 Procedure Reference Reference lt Setting the alarm list history function gt 1 Locate the bar cursor at the number of the bit memory table to be set S To register changes in bit statuses in the alarm history press the SPACE key Hist SWScreen in the Hist input field S Shift 4 and Shift 4 can be used to move the bar cursor to the previous and next positions in the bit memory table where there i
125. eld then press F1 Ref Inpt The window shown below will be displayed Ehord Em pit EL Commen Comment FIJAR EzlHi E3JR EDM EE JCNT rijg eR HR SIM Es ICH E SJITIM ICH _F s eek Eos jipek F10 fisek amp TIM F JCH Eeh Pos ere Fio flea MHome Nona Heme ene fe i Cnfin Abrt Cnfmn Bbrt 2 Specify the type of bit or word by pressing the corresponding function key Ifa type that cannot be input in the input field is selected the selection is ignored 3 Inputthe bit or word number with the numeral keys and press the amp key Ifthe input number exceeds the upper limit a warning pip will sound and the num ber will be changed to the maximum possible value If input is performed correctly the cursor will shift to the comment input field 4 If required input a comment then press the key If no comment is re quired just press the key The window closes and the bit word number and comment are displayed in the original input field 76 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 8 Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy When a memory table or screen data is displayed in list form data can be copied to the next input field It is also possible to perform addition processing increment copy at this time The data that can be copied is indicated below Type Details Incrementi
126. emory Tables p 70 44 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 Extended I O Input Setting Set the functions and allocate the bits referenced at the PC for extended I O unit input terminals The following functions can be set for the input terminals of the extended I O unit S Screen switching When the input terminal comes ON the display changes to the set screen num ber If the screen number is set as 0 the display will return to the previously displayed screen S Notify bit Notifies the status ON OFF of the input terminal to the bit at the PC S Numeric key When the input terminal comes ON ithas the same effect as pressing the set control key S Backlight OFF cancelling attribute When the input terminal comes ON the backlight which had been switched off by the backlight OFF function afterimage prevention function set by memory switch comes back ON in the case of the EL display type the screen display is redisplayed The backlight OFF cancellation function is automatically featured in conjunction with the screen switch function and ten key function Extended I O units cannot be used with Ver 1 direct connection Do not use the PT extended l O input function for applications where there is any danger to human life or possibility of serious damage or for an emergency stop switch function Function CL Function Pato Paue naBk light Off Crel tchChne
127. en b Menu box c Editing menu d Help message display e Key operation guide f 9 This is a data creation screen with the same number of dots as the PT screen A grid and screen range is displayed on it to make it easy to create data Itis possible to select whether or not to display the grid and screen range by changing a setting in the environmental set tings tool settings for the Edit screen The editing menu and help messages are dis played here The display position of this box and the setting to determine whether it is displayed or not can be changed by pressing the Home key The editing function to be executed is selected from this menu Displays an explanation of the function The keys and functions that can currently be used are displayed here Functions can be executed either by pressing the relevant key or by clicking on the corresponding icon with the mouse 51 Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 f Screen number This is the screen number of the screen data currently being edited g Free capacity This is the free capacity for file storage Saving Screen Data and Quitting Pressing the Esc key while the initial editing screen is displayed quits screen data creation There are two types of quitting quitting after saving the data and quitting without saving data S key Saves the data and returns the display to the Screen List screen the firs
128. en flashing A a or Frame color OFF color Frame color ON color Flashing color Reference The appearance of lamps and touch switches during operation at the PT can be checked in advance on the support tool screen by using the Lamp TSW Disp Mode option in the environmental settings tool settings for the Edit screen Graphs S Frame color Specifies the color for the frame of a graph S Frame range Specifies the color of the graph when the numeric value is positive S Frame range Specifies the color of the graph when the numeric value is negative Bar graph Trend graph Polygonal line graph 10096 096 10096 range in frame range in frame When positive Display color for positive value Frame color 100 0 100 When negative Frame color range in frame Frame color range in frame Display color for negative value Frame color 67 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 4 68 Setting Numeral Memory Tables Reference This section describes how to set the initial values and data area referenced in the PC for numeral memory tables The number of numeral memory tables is determined by the PT Type setting as follows NT20S NT20M 128 tables NT600S NT600M 256 tables NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C 1 000 tables The number can be changed to 512 even when using direct connection in accordance with the sys tem memory When using a
129. ented Supported by NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C only On completion of setting press the key 29 F ile List Screen Section 3 4 30 Title Next ROM Prev F9 Change file title Used to change the titles of files for which titles have been set 1 Locate the bar cursor at the file whose title is to be changed and press the F9 Title key 2 Enter the new title and press the key F10 Display next function keys Pressing this key changes the function key display to the next set of function keys roe 2 ck I EK 7 The functions of these function keys are explained below F1 Data communication with P ROM writer Used to communicate with a P ROM writer in order to create or modify EP ROMs for image memory boards F10 Display previous function keys Pressing this key changes the key display to the previous set of function keys Scr list Screen Section 3 5 3 5 Scr list Screen The Scr list screen is displayed when a file to be edited is selected from the Se lect File screen or when NEW FILE is selected 3 5 1 Functions of the Scr list Screen Settings Besides specifying the screen number for which screen data is to be created vari ous other operations and settings relating to screen data are possible on this screen for example the setting of attributes for screen data and reading of data from other files in screen units
130. eral settings Max 1024 Attr Overlapping screen The keypad attribute is different for the parent screen and child screens 39 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 40 Table Direct CoFile BchChg Details The numbers of the child screens that make up the overlapping Screen or continuous screen are displayed If there is an error the relevant screen number is underlined If screen numbers in the range 1900 to 1979 are specified as parent screens No will be displayed in red These screens cannot be used as window Screens F2 Edit table when not using direct connection Used to write data to and change the data in character string memory tables and numeral memory tables 1 Press the F2 Table key 2 Selectthe character string memory table or numeral memory table and press the key 3 Edit the contents of the memory table S Move the bar cursor with the arrow keys make the selection by pressing the key and change the data S Previous and next screens can be displayed by using the Page Up and Page Down keys S The bar cursor can be moved to a specified number by pressing the Tab key and inputting the number S Pressing the F1 Ref key will display a list of the screens that refer to the memory table with the specified number When editing a character string memory table marks can be input using F3 Mark and images using F4 Image 4 To qu
131. essary settings EdLampNo Bit Label Details Label Det LAMP Shape Label Col Color BE E1iJRef Inpt Exec Abrt S LampNo Bit If direct connection is not used set the lamp number here If S Label S Details direct connection is used set the bit lamp bit allocated at the PC Setthe characters Label that will be displayed together with the lamp If this setting is omitted nothing will be displayed together with the lamp S Pressing the F3 Mark key allows marks to be input S With the NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C pressing F4 Image allows images to be input EJF rame es DNo Attribute mLight OF lash Byes S Frame S Attribute S Shape S Color S Label Det S Label Col Specify whether or not a frame is to be displayed around the lamp graphic here Specify whether the lamp will come on continuously or flash when there is an instruction for it to light from the PC here Specify the graphic used to create the lamp here Four types of graphic can be used square circle polygon or fan When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M only squares and circles can be used Frame color OFF color ON color and flashing color for the lamp NT30C and NT610C only Display settings for the Label characters Display attributes and smoothing cannot be s
132. ettings Screen p 22 Starting U p and E xiting the Support Tool Section 2 1 2 1 2 Exit Procedure When the Main Menu screen is displayed move the cursor to Exit using the keys and press enter key Ig The support tool will be exited and the DOS prompt will be displayed After the prompt has appeared switch the power off Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 10 Basic Operating Procedures Cursors The supporttoolis a software package thatallows the creation of screen data fora PT and communication with a P T using simple operations The user can perform these operations simply by following the help displays that appearon the screen Supporttool operations can be performed either by using the keyboard or by using a mouse This section explains basic operations such as the selection of menu options and operation of the mouse The following types of cursor are displayed on the screen in different circum stances S Bar cursor L box cursor O check box Used to select options file names etc a This cursor is moved by using the f l keys orthe mouse S Mouse cursor R This cursor follows the motion ofthe mouse When performing operations using the mouse locate this cursor on the required item and click the left mouse but ton S Cup cursor This cursor is displayed while the supporttool is carrying out processing When the
133. ey enables selection from a memory table list S Length In the case of character string display a display area equivalent to the specified number of characters is created The character string is displayed displaced as far to the left as possible in the display area S Size Specify whether the half size font or normal font is to be used for one byte char acters here However note that 64x cannot be specified with an NT20S or NT20M Note This font specification is not valid in the case of mark data and image data OMRON OMEGN Half size Normal S Scale Characters can be displayed at magnifications from 1x Equ to 64x n pr M PIPI PT FI qu Wide 4x S Attribute Characters can be displayed with any of the following attributes Norm nor mal Inv inverted Flsh flashing or Spot For screen data of models oth er than the NT30C and NT610C Fish and Spot are displayed in yellow on the support tool screen S Smoothing This function smooths out the jaggedness that appears in magnified characters It can be specified for characters whose magnification is 4x or greater and marks whose size is 16 x 16 dots or greater When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M without direct connection only decimal display is possible and this setting is therefore ineffective Enlarged Characters Enlarged Characters With smoothing Without smoothing 62 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 2 Set
134. fies the color of the background to characters and numeric values If transparent color is specified the background becomes transparent and elements underneath it can be seen through it Background color Character color Graphics S Basic color In the case of graphics drawings this is the color of lines and in the case of tiled figures itis the color ofthe tiling S Background color Specifies the color that will be the background after a graphic has been tiled the color that can be seen in the gaps in a pattern If transparent color is specified the elements underneath can be seen through the background S Boundary color Specifies the color that indicates the boundaries of tiled areas Graphic Tiling Boundary line color Green Basic color Pattern display color Basic color Pattern background color Lamps Touch Switches S Frame color This specifies the color of the frame if Frame is set for frame display S Ptot color This specifies the color of a lamp or touch switch when it is OFF If transparent color is specified the elements underneath can be seen through the OFF color S Lit color This specifies the color of a lamp or touch switch when it is ON 66 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 S Flashing color This specifies the color of a lamp or touch switch when it is flashing During flashing the OFF color and ON color are displayed alternately When OFF When ON Wh
135. function keys Pressing this key changes the key display to the original set of function keys 41 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 3 5 2 42 Setting Direct Connection Information Note Procedure The Direct Spec Setting menu option on the Screen List screen allows batch setting of the following functions S PT status control area allocation S PT status notify area allocation S Numeral table allocation and initial value setting S Character string table allocation and initial value setting S Extended I O unit input terminal allocation and function setting S Extended I O unit output terminal allocation S Setting of the functions display and allocations of bit memory tables N WARNING Bit memory table can only be selected when the NT Model setting is NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C and the direct connection version used is Ver 3 or later Be sure to allocate the data area referenced in the PC to the PT status control area and PT status notify area Allocate these two areas so that they do not overlap 1 Press the F10 Next key on the Screen List screen 2 Press the F2 Direct key 3 Locate the bar cursor at the function to be set and press the key The function setting window will be displayed carry out allocations to the data area in the PC and function setting in this window For details of the settings refer to the descriptions of the individual functions 4 On completion
136. g Available Main Memory Capacity S Check the available main memory capacity either by using CHKDSK EXE or MEM EXE which are included in the DOS package S Input CHKDSK EXE or MEM EXE at the command line to display the memory capacity and other data If the usable memory or maximum executable program size is 445 Kbytes 455000 bytes or greater NT EXE can be used ul IBM PC AT Preparations Section 1 2 SECTION 2 Basic O perations of the Support Tool This section explains the basic operations that apply to the support tool as a whole such as those for starting up and exiting the support tool and operations using the keyboard and mouse When using the support tool help messages which explain the operating procedures are displayed on the screen After becoming familiar with the basic operations by reading this section you will therefore be able to use the support tool by following the help messages 2 1 Starting Up and Exiting the Support Tool sssssssssss e 8 2 1 1 Start U p Procedure seco or HR eq trast ERE EON Een Ob n c MORE He ds 8 2 122 Exit Procedure 22 t ehe aede sa aote Rod ds 9 2 2 Basic Operating Procedures iissssssssssssssss eee 10 22 1 CUISOIS zoe Yet ESTIS RO GUERRE BCA UE RR TRE CER Ge a SA Agee ERE erg cn 10 2 2 2 Selecting O ptiOls iuo sc Ra ERR EEG dn IRR ERG Oc a nete E 11 2 2 3 Using the Function Keys 0 0 0 cece ees 11 222 4 USING the M OUS eani ce net cae E EO R
137. g specifications apply to the connection between the PT and the sup port tool personal computer Pin No Signal Name Meaning 1 FG Frame ground 2 SD Send data 3 RD Receive data 4 RS Request to send 5 CS Clear to send 9 SG Signal ground Assembly of Connecting Cables Wiring should be carried outin one ofthe following ways depending on the type of RS 232C connector 25 pin Connector Personal computer RS RS Connector for peripheral devices on PT body cs cs sa SG FG O Shielded wire 1 OJFG Use the following recommended products when making the connecting cable Model Remarks Connector XM2D 2501 25 pin Made by OMRON XM2A 0901 9 pin Made by OMRON Connector hood XM25S 2511 25 pin Made by OMRON XM2S 0911 9 pin Made by OMRON Cable AWG28x5P Multi core shielded cable Made by IFVV SB Fujikura Ltd CO MA VV SB Multi core shielded cable Made by 5P x 28AWG Hitachi Ltd 193 Connecting Cable Specifications Appendix A 9 pin Connector Personal computer Connector for peripheral CS devices on PT body Shielded wire 000 Use the following recommended products when making the connecting cable Name Model Remarks Connector Connector hood XM2D 0901 9 pin Made by OMRON XM2A 0901 XM2S 0911 9 pin Made by OMRON 9 pin Made by OMRON Two Cable 194 AWG28
138. ge or reduce the object of the editing operation in the hori zontal direction only with the opposite side as the reference Horizontal inversion is possible by moving the cursor beyond the opposite side Frame Used to move the object of the editing operation If the CTRL key is be ing pressed when the left mouse button is released at the destination the object of the editing operation is copied Only fixed displays can be the objects of Alter operations The following restric tions may also apply depending on the type of the object being edited Shape vertical horizontal ratio Object of Editing Operation Position Continuous line square polygon Circle arc fan Character mark tiling f Can be changed Cannot be changed Reference Alter operations can only be performed using the mouse Key operations are not possible 154 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 S Lateral enlargement The circle does not change shape Note Ifa circle arc or fan which has been reduced in the vertical or horizontal direction and whose position has been changed is returned to its original size it will not re turn to its original position in contrast shapes which are modified while retaining their relative proportions can be returned to their original position by returning them to their original size S Enlargement while retaining relative proportions
139. gt W irec OIndrot Ye 0 HE Jig Lied het GJ d ang Ui Details SIR BTSP aHalf Norm 3 SEa OlWide Odigh p E nas O k CB ttr buts SNaw Ofw O lsh CSpot UOEmeoochin Seo mho S Ref Way In the case of a character string display specify the method used to reference the memory table used for the display here This item can only be specified when using direct connection 1 Direct The character string in the specified character string memory table is dis played 2 Indrct The numeric value in the specified numeral table is taken as the number of a character string memory table and the character string in that character string memory table is displayed Indirect specification can be specified in the following cases Do not specify it unless one of these conditions applies S When using a C200H interface unit S When using an NT20S or NT600S with Ver 5 direct connection S When using an NT30 or NT30C Up to 50 indirect specifications can be made on one screen including both numerical displays and character string displays 61 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 S Ref Table Inthe case of a character string display specify the number ofthe memory table to be referenced here In direct specification specify the character string memory table number and in indirect specification specify a memory table number Pressing the F1 k
140. h the dots are to be Cleared S pecify diagonally opposite points to specify a rectangular area 3 Press the key the dots inside the specified area will be cleared F7 Invert dots Used to invertthe display of all the dots within a specified area displayed dots are cleared and cleared dots are displayed 1 Press the F7 Inv key 2 Specify the start point and end point of the area in which the dots are to be Cleared S pecify diagonally opposite points to specify a rectangular area 3 Press the key the dots inside the specified area will be inverted F8 Register a mark Used to register a mark that has been created Marks can be displayed in either of the two following ways 1 Specification during character input If the F3 Mark key is pressed when inputting characters or a label a mark can be selected from the mark selection screen only 16x16 dot marks can be se lected Itis possible to use marks in combination with characters Mark data is displayed as data in the character inputfield On the Edit screen the actual mark is displayed taking the left bottom extremity of the mark as the origin 2 Specification from the Fixed Display Menu On selecting Mark from the fixed display menu and specifying a size a mark can be selected from the mark selection screen For details on the operating procedure see Inputting Marks p 82 163 Images Section 5 2 5 2 Images Image data is
141. hange the start point and center point also After changing the shape press the key Press the Esc key to quit modification 91 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 4 3 7 Creating Fans Deleting Fans 92 Procedure Procedure This is the procedure for drawing fans It cannot be used if using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Select FAN from the fixed display menu Select the display attribute with Detail The selectable options are normal inverted flashing and spot If using an NT30C or NT610C specify the line color Press the key with the cursor on Exec Draw the fan 1 Press the key atthe center of the fan 2 Move the cursor to setthe size and start pointof the fan and press the key 3 Locate the cursor at the end point of the fan 4 Specify the directin which the fan is to be drawn by using the Insert key then press the key End point E Center E Start point E Press the Esc key to quit fan drawing Select FAN from the fixed display menu and then press the F 1 Delete key Aj mark will be displayed at the start point of the fan Locate the cursoratthej mark ofthe fan to be deleted and press the amp key Check the message and then press the key the fan will be deleted To abort deletion press the Esc key
142. he direct connection function only the Fix Num setting for the 100 value is valid When Num Table is specified pressing the F1 Lst Slct key enables the memory table to be selected from a displayed list Specify whether or not a percentage value is displayed on the screen D ect Spec Setting JFT Conzrol Area Em PT Mot fy Area 99 7 77 gt Hunera Hen Tab e String Mem able xd I O Input Set Excd 0 Quteu Set Biz Henory Tol Set aile Inpt S Direction S Frame S Dsp Sign S Color S Disp Det S 96 Col Set Specify the orientation of the bar up down right left here Specify whether or not a graph frame is displayed here Specify whether or not a minus sign is to be displayed in the case of negative values here If Yes is specified the center ofthe graph area is displayed at the origin to allow the display of negative values Specify the display color of the bar graph when it shows positive values andthe display color when it shows neg ative values NT30C NT610C only Set the label display settings Display smoothing cannot be specified with the NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M It is also not possible to specify a scale of x64 when using an NT20S or NT20M Specifies the character color and background color of the 96 character NT30C NT610C only 119 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 5 Press the key with
143. he mouse The final vertex will be joined to the start point automatically Start point g Automatically joined End point Shift Vertices J Pressing the Esc key before the end pointhas been set deletes the last drawn straight line Pressing the Esc key while holding down the Shift key aborts the drawing 7 Press the Esc key to quit polygon drawing 88 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Deleting Polygons Procedure 1 Modifying Polygons Procedure Select POLYGON from the fixed display menu and then press the F 1 De lete key Aj mark will be displayed atthe start point of the polygon Locate the cursoratthej markofthe polygon to be deleted and press the key Check the message and then press the key the polygon will be deleted To abort deletion press the Esc key 1l Select POLY GON from the fixed display menu then press the F2 Modify key Aj mark will be displayed atthe start point of the polygon Itis also possible to proceed straightto step 3 by leftclicking on the polygon to be modified see p 57 2 Locate the cursor atthe j mark ofthe polygon to be modified and press the key 3 Selectthe required item and execute the modification S Attribute Selectto change the display attribute S Color If using an NT30C or NT610C select to change the line color S Display position The cursor moves to the end point of the polygon Changethe shape
144. ill enable high speed data transfer If the communication environment is unfavorable or communication errors occur set Stndrd for low speed communication so thatthe data will be communicated reliably Reference Presented below are OMRON s measurements of the time taken to transfer the entire capacity ofthe image memory when transfer is in the Hspeed mode Use these as a guide to data communication times S When using a capacity of 512 Kbytes 5 min 5 sec S When using a capacity of 1 Mbyte 9 min 30 sec Communication in the Stndrd mode takes approximately twice as long as com munication in the Hspeed mode Tool Settings When Communicating With an NT20S or NT600S When using an NT20S or NT600S the combination of tool settings that allows communication with the support tool depends on which model is used Set the tool settings for communication with an NT20S or NT600S correctly by re ferring to the table below S When using an NT20S Tool Settings Model PT Type NT20S ST121 V1 Setting ST122 V1 20M Not used x Direct Access NT20S ST121 NT20S ST128 Not used X f in NT20M com patible mode Ver 4 f Ver 5 f 20M Ver 4 f possible x not possible S When using an NT600S Tool Settings Model NT600S ST 121 V1 NT600S ST121 V1 ST211 V1 direct ST211 V1 direct connection connection 600M Not used x x 600S Not used x x f in NT600M 600M Ver 4 compatible mode 600S
145. inuous line drawing Select POLY LINE from the fixed display menu and then press the F 1 De lete key Aj mark will be displayed at the start point of the continuous line Locate the cursoratthej mark ofthe continuous line to be deleted and press the key Check the message and then press the amp key the continuous line will be de leted To abort deletion press the Esc key Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Modifying Polylines Procedure 1 Select POLYLINE from the fixed display menu then press the F 2 Modify key Aj mark will be displayed atthe start point of the continuous line Itis also possible to proceed straightto step 3 by leftclicking on the polyline to be modified see p 57 2 Locatethecursoratthej markofthe continuous line to be modified and press the key 3 Selectthe required item and execute the modification S Line Type Select to change the line type S Color If using an NT30C or NT610C select to change the line color S Display position The cursor moves to the end point of the continuous line Change the shape using the same operations as used for drawing Pressing the Esc key deletes the laststraightline and allows the creation of a new straight line After changing the shape press the key while holding down the Shift key If using a mouse double click 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 85 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3
146. is displayed at the cursor position If the Shift key is pressed while the cursor is located over a displayed dot the dot will be deleted When using a mouse click with the left button to display dots and click with the right button to delete them S Continuous display or deletion of dots To display or delete a continuous line of dots move the cursor by pressing one of the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key S Screen rotation Eachtimethe or keyis pressed while holding down the Alt key and S hift key the mark displayed on the screen will be rotated by 90 Alt Shift Alt e A gt Shift 161 Marks Section 5 1 S Moving the screen Pressing one ofthe arrow keys while holding down the Alt key will move the mark displayed on the screen Alt Alt Creating screen Alt Alt Functions of the Function Keys Cha Ref F1 Character reference Used to display an input character in the reference area 1 Press the F1 Cha Ref key 2 Inputthe character to be used for reference one wide fontcharacter ora max imum of two normal font characters 3 Press the key the character will be displayed Mk Ref F2 Mark reference Used to display an existing mark in the reference area 1 Press the F2 Mk Ref key 2 Locate the cursor on the
147. isplays in the help message area also function as icons thatcan be actu ated using the mouse Operate the support tool by following the help messages There are two types of help message distinguished on the basis of the screen and function as indicated below S Help messages that display the operating procedure Usually as shown in the screen below the operation keys that can be used with the current screen and their details are displayed in the help message area Screen Selection Help Message tat Specified Page Space rna rk HomelUnmark ALL edel Me rnm rk ALL Esc Select Fi le Operation help message The key cursor keys P age Down Page Up etc can be used even ifthey are not displayed S Help messages for parameter input In cases such as when a function has been selected with a function key settings and parameters can be specified in the help message area Set Screen Attributes Help Message Mo 1 set screen attributes EdBuzzer amp None OCont alon OShrt LlHistorv No DYes Bit In Dorf O Touch SM h DExtd I O Alarm i No O Yes Kev pad Syst User LlBack Col ININ m m i 15 Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 2 2 6 Selecting Numbers and Codes The support tool allows simple selection of the following numbers and codes S Screen numbers S Numeral table numbers S Character string memory table nu
148. isted on the screen the list can be shifted by pressing the Home key The list can also be shifted by clicking the list name TOUCH SW in the example below with the mouse the mouse cursor also moves TOUCH SW 15 256 TOUCH SW 15 2565 Func Bit Label Func Bit Label IE Kev ENT ENT Kev ue CLR GLR e d ie l l ey 5 5 P 2 2 ie 1 F __ Fale Fa fe a Madty 4 iModty 56 Initial E diting Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 Redisplaying a Screen If elements overlap or the display is confused during drawing the screen can be redisplayed by pressing the Tab key Operations Inside Windows During operation windows for parameter input and settings are sometimes dis played Use the displayed keys arrow keys and J key to perform operations in side these windows If using a mouse click the relevant item The settings to be made are the basic settings which relate mainly to the display contents and the detailed settings which relate to the display method Other win dows are displayed for some settings Reference You can move to the next step without making a setting by pressing the El key while holding down the Shift key Operation example numeral display setting EdRef Way Direct O Indret Ref Table Mo 0 Basic settings Integer E nee Decimal OJDig Ota Details NUM DISP
149. it editing press the Esc key F2 Set direct connection information when using direct connection Data area allocations for direct connection can be made using batch settings See Setting Direct Connection Information p 42 F3 Creating files from screens Screen data can be saved in Microsoft Windows TV files BMP format Files are created under the following file names in the data directory 208 6008 NTSVVVV BMP 20M 600M NTMVVVV BMP 612G NTGVVVV BMP 30C 610C NTCVVVV BMP VVVV indicates the screen number F4 Batch change of screen data bits and words Used to change bits and words allocated to lamps and touch switches in the screen data in a batch by specifying a range See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 Scr list Screen Tmx Rev Prev Section 3 5 F6 Send data to the PT in screen units After connecting the support tool to the PT used to send screen data character string and numeral memory tables to the PT in screen units and write them to the screen data memory See Section 7 Data Communication This function cannot be used with the NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C F7 Receive data from the PT in screen units Used to receive screen data and character string numeral memory table data reg istered in the PT See Section 7 Data Communication This function cannot be used with the NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C F10 Display previous
150. key pressed the bar cursor moves to the specified number or code Example Screen number input field 17 Basic Operating Procedures 18 Section 2 2 SECTION 3 Support Tool O perations The support tool has the following 5 screens the Main M enu screen the Tool Settings screen the File Selection screen the Screen Selection screen and the Edit screen This section describes the four screens other than the Edit Screen 321 UsingitheS pport Tool aere bee ert pne VERS pee ope debo pea qoe cung 20 CPMMM CINE RT 21 3 3 Tool Settings Screen scc esses sessi neck neds GER EG CERGGUREGGURE DON ERQEREGOREdER 22 3 4 EI amp EISE Sereen oic crt ERE YI eR Y E Que por eae ec pred qne 26 3 b SCANS S CTeOI usum atc dang Re EC n ARR NN n asi a a ad ecd Lao kadar OU Os 31 3 5 1 Functions of the Scr list Screen 31 3 5 2 Setting Direct Connection Information 0 ccc eee 42 19 Using the Support Tool Section 3 1 3 1 Using the Support Tool The support tool is a software package for creating screen data and transferring it to a PT The support tool has five basic screens and on these five screens it is possible to create data and to select various functions and execute them The relationships between the screens are shown below Support Tool Startup Exit Main Menu el i 3 Tool Settings screen Used to set the envi
151. l eee eee eee eee 3 2 Main Menu sa ed a ee ates 3 3 Tool Settings Screen 0 eee eee 3 4 File List Screen 0 eee 3 b SCPIISE SCEBOD eroe cce erre ate date Pe Pectus 3 5 1 Functions of the Scr list Screen 3 5 2 Setting Direct Connection Information SECTION 4 Creating Screen Data BH NH NH BH N NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NH NB NH NB NH NBN NH BN BN HN 4 1 Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations 4 1 1 Displaying the Edit Screen 000 4 1 2 Basic Operations on the Edit Screen 4 1 3 Environmental Settings Tool Settings for the Edit Screen 4 2 Common Setting Operations 000 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 7 4 2 8 Setting Character Character String Displays Setting Numeral Displays 0008 Specifying the Display Color NT30C NT610C Only 0 cee Setting Numeral Memory Tables Setting Character String Memory Tables Bit Memory Table Setting Setting Words and Bits cece eee eee Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy BRBRWNYDN lE O qw o o N 1 10 11 11 12 15 16 19 20 21 22 26 31 31 42 49 51 51 54 59 61 61 63 66 68 70 72 75 TI vii 4 2 9 Searching Within a M emory Table ssssssssss 78 4 2 10 Batch Changing Bits and Words cece e
152. l environment during file operations For details of the setting operation see 3 3 Tool Settings Screen p 22 F5 Receive display history registration data Used to read display history registration data registered in the PT and save itin a file This file is a text style of DOS format file and is therefore different style from the files in which screen data is saved See Section 7 Data Communication F6 Send data to the PT Establishes a connection with the PT sends created data to it in file units and writes itto the image data memory The types of data that can be sent are screen data character string memory table and numeral table data system memory data mark data image data library data and direct information See Section 7 Data Communication F7 Receive data from the PT Used to receive data registered in the PT in file units The types of data that can be received are screen data character string memory table and numeral table data system memory data mark data image data library data and direct information See Section 7 Data Communication F8 Set system memory Used to setthe screen number and PT statuses at startup that are displayed when the PT is started up F ile List Screen Section 3 4 The following items can be set Initial screen Number of the screen data displayed when the PT is started up Invalid when direct connection is used Supported by all
153. le one that indicates the purpose of use Specify the effect of pressing the touch switch here When using an NT20M or NT600M or an NT20S or 6008 with Ver 5 direct connection or using an NT612G or NT610C and not using direct connection or using Ver 1 direct connection setting is not possible and the setting is fixed as Moment Moment The PC bit comes ON when the touch Switch is pressed and goes OFF when it is released Altnat Each time the touch switch is pressed the status of the PC bit ON OFF is changed to the opposite status Set The PC bit is switched ON when the touch Switch is pressed Rset The PC bit is switched OFF when the touch switch is pressed Reference Specification of notify bits and input of I O comments is possible by using either the input notification window or the touch switch setting screen 107 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 S Screen Switching Switching to a specified screen when the touch switch is pressed NT208 NT600S NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C NT20M NT600M with Ver 4 Ver 3 or later SwScreen Nc TT e MM Cnt Abrt Cnfr brt 1 If using an NT20M or NT600M and not using direct connection set screen switching by using the standalone function p 150 SwScreen No Specify the screen number of the screen to be dis played here When using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later ver
154. left clicking on the character string display to be modified see p 57 2 Inthe window select the entry corresponding to the character string display to be modified and press the key The character string display to be modified can also be selected by left clicking it with the mouse 3 Select the required item in the window and execute the modification Str Disp Setting Ref Di ef Way ir Table No 0 beng kh 40Dig olor ODi splay Position X 149 Y 235 HonelShi Ft Menu S Str Disp Setting Select to change settings such as the referenced memory table the scale and the attribute S Display Position Select to change the display position 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 99 Setting Lamps Section 4 6 4 6 4 6 1 Setting Lamps Reference This section describes how to create lamp graphics whose display can be con trolled from the PC The maximum number of lamps that can be set for display on one screen is 64 for the NT20S and NT20M 128 for the NT600S and NT600M and 256 for the NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C When lamps are displayed in the same location as numeral table data or charac ter string memory table data depending on the timing for lamp lighting and memory table update timing the lamp and numeral displays may overlap on the screen Refer to the operation manual for the PT you are using Setting Lamps Setting Normal Lamps 100 Procedure Reference
155. licking the left mouse button with the cursor located on it When using direct connection the allocated word for a memory table can be changed directly by locating the cursor on USER TKEY at an existing entry and pressing the key 137 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 Select the required item and execute the modification Numeric key type Numeric key type Numeric key type NT20M NT600M without NT20S NT600S Ver 3 to Ver 5 direct connection Bhum Disp ett ElNum Disp Setting Q able No Integer Dig Decima ODig Dig Send Dia Me Dig Input amp Dia Min Details lisplay Position Xx 1I3Y 73 CDisplay Position X 152 Y 142 HomelShi ft Menu HomelShi ft Menu HomelShi ft Menu Thumbwheel type Character string setting EJThusllh Setting Elstr Disp Setting able Mo Ref lay Dir Inteser glia No amp f dia x n ee HomelShi ft Menu WeeShift Meru S Num Disp Setting S ThumWhl Setting S Str Disp Setting Used to modify the item specified in the window during setting S Display Position Used to change the display position of a numeral char acter string setting input field 5 Press the Esc key to quit modification 138 Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 9 6 Changing Orders In cases where there is more than one numeral char
156. mbers S Bit memory table numbers S Image codes S Library codes S Extended I O input terminal numbers S Extended I O output terminal numbers Only number specification using the Tab key can be used for these When a screen thatdisplays a listof numbers or codes is displayed the key opera tions indicated below can be used Shift key Moves the bar cursor from the position where itis currently located to the previous number or code for which there is data Shift key Moves the bar cursor from the position where itis currently located to the next number or code for which there is data Example Assume thatthe bar cursor is on screen number 6 and there is data only for screen numbers 2 4 and 10 Shift key The bar cursor moves to screen number 4 Shift key The bar cursor moves to screen number 10 If now while the bar cursor is at screen number 10 Shift is pressed again the bar cursor will move full cycle to screen number 2 PROCE Ser List NTG1OC V3 0 10P4RB Screen Selection Mo Status Comment Fabr Paus Help Message Production Aty li sp t iPreduction Oty Disp Tab Specified Page See Pa rl Urwia rk ls eme nmark AL arkyUnmark AL zc select Fi le t Material Temp Disp 16 Basic Operating Procedures Section 2 2 Tab key The number code input field is displayed When a number of code is inputand the
157. mode Key operation Dots are drawn by moving the cursor while holding down the Shift key Mouse operation Dots are drawn by dragging the mouse while holding down the left mouse button Box tiling mode Key operation Press the key atthe diagonally opposed corners ofthe area rectangle to be tiled Mouse operation Click the left mouse button at the diagonally opposed cor ners of the area rectangle to be tiled 167 Images Section 5 2 Procedure 1 Select LOUPE from the image editing menu 2 Carry out drawing in dot units 3 Press the Esc key to quit the enlarged display Drawing Operations Using the Image Editing Menu 168 Functions are selected from the image editing menu in order to carry out drawing The following graphic elements can be used Points lines locus circles ellipses squares In the case of circles ellipses and squares itis also possible to select normal or inverted displays When using an NT30C or NT610C the color can also be specified Ellipses can only be drawn as images S Points Key operation Mouse operation S Lines Key operation Mouse operation S Locus Key operation Mouse operation S Circles ellipses Key operation Mouse operation S Squares Key operation Mouse operation Press the key Click the left mouse button Press the key atthe start point and end point Click atthe start point and end point Locus
158. n or fan was specified for the shape of the dis play area create the graphic For details on how to create the graphic see 4 3 Creating Fixed Displays p 80 114 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 6 Create the sensitive area for the touch switch Specify the start point and end point by using the fJ cursor 7 The specified label and touch switch graphic will be displayed 8 The screen on which registration fields for touch switches can be selected will be displayed To create another touch switch select a field To quit touch switch creation press the Esc key 4 7 2 Modifying Touch Switches The contents shape and position of a touch switch created on the screen can be modified Procedure 1 Select TOUCH SW on the initial editing screen Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by left clicking on the touch switch to be modified see p 57 2 Selectthe touch switch to be modified in the window Func field and press the key Itis also possible to select the touch switch to be modified by left clicking on it For Bit notify bit and Label direct modification is possible by locating the cursor where the modification is to be made and pressing the key 3 Select the type of modification from the options in the window and press the key Set Display unc InNotice No Bit 000000 Label Motor Details Shape olor Label Det Label Col Area Positio
159. n Attrib Position ouch Su Position Label Position X 231 Y 118 HonelShi ft Menu 115 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 S Set Display Select to change the function S Area Position Select to change the frame of the display area S Attrib Position Select to change the tiling start position when the touch switch is lit or flashing This option is only displayed when a polygonal touch switch is selected S Touch Sw Position Selectto change the sensitive area The location of the modification start point end point can be changed by pressing the Esc key S Label Position Select to change the display position of the label 4 Press the Esc key to quit modification 116 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 4 8 Creating Graphs This section describes how to create graphs whose display corresponds to the nu meric values in numeral memory tables There are the following three types of graph When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S NT600M or NT612G only bar graphs can be used S Bar graph Numeral table contents are displayed in the form of a bar graph 4396 S Trend graph Numeral table contents that change with time are dis played in the form of broken lines Trend graphs can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later ver sion of the direct connection function 1000 Numeral table 1 84 Numeral table 2 2196 gt Time S Broken
160. n S and the coordinate values become those of the closest grid coordinate point see p 59 When the menu box is not displayed the coordinate value is displayed at the top right of the screen Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 Screen Data Display Sequence Note Elements are displayed in the following sequence on the PT screen Take the display sequence into consideration when creating screen data Image data 1 2 Touch switches alarm list alarm history 3 Lamps 4 Fixed data Polygons squares circles arcs fans continuous lines tiling characters marks 5 Character strings 6 Numeric values 7 Graphs 8 Numeric value and character string setting input fields 1 Image data polygons squares fans tiling and marks can only be used with the NT30 NTSOC NT612G and NT610C 2 The alarm list alarm history and character string setting functions can only be used with an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 set for Di rect Access 53 Initial E diting Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 4 1 2 Basic Operations on the Edit Screen Basic Operations 54 S Moving the cursor There are various cursors including a cross hair cursor intersecting vertical and horizontal lines used for drawing graphics and a box used for specifying the posi tion of character displays These cursors can be moved either with the arrow keys 1L JL JL or with the mouse P
161. n NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C numeral memory table num bers 247 through 255 are used for the clock function and therefore setting opera tions cannot be set for them When not using direct connection No Initial Data 5 Pab Paur MUP TABLE Select a numera tief 2iCopy _ 2 iCopy E lSrch tablet No NUM TABLE 5 Filet F Fs Srch Tae ot e a BtchChna Home e S No Numeral table number S Init Val Initial value Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 Reference Procedure Reference S In Execution non execution of numeral table initialization in accordance with initial values set using the support tool when the PT is started up S Number of words used at the PC for reference by the numeral table S Word First word lower word in the data area at the PC referenced by the numeral table The entry in the parentheses to the right is a comment input when word setting was performed It gives information such as the contents of the word When direct connection is not used only Init Val can be set If the host interface unit s DIP switch is set for initialization of the data contents of the allocated words in the PC the Initial Value setting will be invalidated Setting method 1 Locate the bar cursor at the number of the numeral table to be set Shift or Shift can be used to move the b
162. n is displayed In support tool terminology an assemblage of screen data is called a file Actually each file comprises four or five files with different extension names the number of files per file depends on the tool settings On the File List screen besides creating and selecting files it is also possible to perform functions such as data communication with the PT File List screen List NTG10C V2 0 1024KB b c File Selection lame Title Sf 10 FaDn Pale Creation of New File For Line Input Process control backup Help Message Es Exit to Main Menu d ry Froduction Uty Uheck For process amp SCR For Line pit SAMPLE I Copy We letagP rint Moo ls 1995 01 05 NTBLOC 15 51 44 30 Ver 3 Direct OMRON Mum Mem Tabls i 100 Str Mem Tabls 0 DAC func lo 61 SKE g ct im kev Bin cor itle Next This is the PT model and direct connection ver sion number set in the Tool Settings The final 0 indicates direct connection Even if direct connec tion is not used the version is displayed as V4 when using an NT20M NT20S NT600M or Displays a guide to operation and allows parame The file names are indicated in this column If the bar cursor is located on a file name and the key pressed the Screen Selection screen will be displayed To create a new file select a PT model name NT600S b PT memory size
163. n only This table shows the basic combinations Depending on the PT display method and system configuration they may not be usable inati Support Tool Direct Access Settin PT Model Communication 9 Method Ver 4 NT20S Host ST121 V1 1 ST121 V1 2 NT ST121 V1 1 ST121 V1 2 RS ST128 2 C200H ST121 V1 1 ST121 V1 2 NT20M Host LK201 LK201 NT2000M SMRO1 E SMR31 E RS LK201 LK202 SMRO1 E C200H LB121 LB122 SMRO2 E SMR32 E SYSBUS RT121 SMRO1 E NT600S Host ST121 V1 ST211 V1 ST121 V1 ST211 V1 2 2 NT ST121 V1 ST211 V1 ST121 V1 ST211 V1 2 2 RS ST121 ST211 2 C200H LB122 LB122 NT600M Host LK201 3 LK201 SMRO1 EV1 SMR31 RS LK201 LK202 SMRO1 EV1 C200H LB121 LB122 SMRO2 EV1 SMR32 SYSBUS RT121 SMRO1 EV1 xii PT Model Communication Support Tool Direct Access Setting Method Ver 4 NT30 Host 2 ST131 ST141 iud NT 2 ST131 ST141 NT612G Host 4 LK210 LK202 SMR31 V21 NT 4 LK201 E SMR34 V21 RS z C200H LB122 z z SMR32 V21 BUS 2 a z NT610C Host 4 LK210 LK202 3 SMR31 V21 NT 4 LK201 z SMR34 V21 RS z s C200H LB122 s Z SMR32 V21 BUS 2 z z E NT620S avs NT 5 3 ST211 ST141 z Host 5 ST211 ST141 1 2 3
164. ndow and press the key To delete an existing lamp from the field in which it is registered locate the cur sor at that field and press the F1 Delete key Reference To increment copy an existing entry into the next input field incrementing the bit number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located in the Bit column at that entry see p 77 3 Select Image amp Lib as the lamp type and press the key 102 Setting Lamps Section 4 6 4 Make the necessary settings Lamp Eit NONE 1 Ptat Dade F020 Light Code F020 C FA OEEAEF EBOOTOEBEF i FOPUDOFCEE F F FF 2 FEP ECFEFF lt ha disp E1JRef Inet Exec Llabrt S Lamp Bit Set the allocated bit in the PC S Ptot Code Set the code for the image data or library data that is dis played when the lamp is off when the PC bit is OFF S Press the F1 Ref Inpt key to enable selection of the code from a list display S If 0 is specified nothing will be displayed when the lamp is off S Light Code Set the code for the image data or library data that is dis played when the lamp is off when the PC bit is ON S Press the F1 Ref Inpt key to enable selection of the code from a list display S If 0 is specified nothing will be displayed when the lamp is on Press the key with the cursor on Exec Specify the display position for the image data or libr
165. next set of function keys Direct connection not used I I 1 EK 7 1 EK 7 Ver 1 to Ver 4 used JENNRUGESOEBEEOHXOE OGENNKORDDNULTAM ENEEO Pre For an explanation of the function of each function key see the following F1 Check on continuous screens overlapping screens Used to check if there is any abnormality in the relationship between the parent and child screens of continuous screens and overlapping screens 1 Select the file to be selected on the File List screen 2 Press the F10 Next page key and then press the F1 Check key 3 Set whether or not the results are to be output at a printer and execute the check The results of the check are displayed in the following form No Error Details No The parent screen number is displayed here Error If an error is found its details are displayed Error Type Cause Prnt A screen set as child screen has been specified as the parent screen for another continuous screen or overlapping screen Keys Overlapping screen There are two or more child screens for which a numeral setting has been made when carrying out system setting Continuous screen There is a child screen for which a numeral setting has been made Num Overlapping screen In direct connection the total of the numbers the following functions exceeds the maximum number that can be set Number of functions settable Numeral displays graphs num
166. ng Remarks Numeral memory table Initial value f Word In and can be copied simultaneously Character string memory table Initial value Word In and can be copied simultaneously Bit memory table All items If any of the items is selected for copying all items will be copied The Table Image amp Lib SwScreen and Bit items will all automatically be incremented by 1 Numeral dis play Numeral memory table number Executed only if the next input field already has an entry in it Automatically incremented by 1 Character string display Character string memory table number Executed only if the next input field already has an entry in it Automatically incremented by 1 Lamp Control bit number Executed only if the next input field already has an entry in it Automatically incremented by 1 Touch switch Control bit number Executed only if the next input field already has an entry in it and the touch switch is an input notifi cation function touch switch Automatically incremented by 1 Bar graph Numeral memory table number Executed only if the next input field already has an entry in it Automatically incremented by 1 Numeral set ting input field Numeral memory table number Executed only if the next input field already has an entry in it Automatically incremented by 1
167. ng Cyes No Crsr Frm E Yes a No Slet Frm Norm DIn OFlsh m Spot The settings that are specific to character string setting are listed below S Details S Crsr Frm Specify whether or not a cursor frame which indicates the currently selected input field is to be displayed here S Slct Frm Specify the display method for the cursor frame here Press the key with the cursor on Exec A box indicating the size of the input field will be displayed Locate this box at the required display position and press the key 8 The input field for the specified display setting will be displayed It is now possible to select another registration field and create another char acter string setting input field Press the Esc key to quit character string setting Creating Input Settings Section 4 9 4 9 3 Setting Window Displays NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Only Procedure Reference This is the procedure for setting windows to be displayed when a switch is made to a character string setting screen It is also possible to display a created window and check the display position etc during screen creation It is possible to arrange elements on the screen so that they do not overlap with the displayed window l Select IN SET from the initial editing screen The input setting menu will be displayed 2 Select KEYBD WINDOW DISP from the input setting menu 3 Specify the screen number of th
168. nit Val input field input the initial value of the charac ter string memory table then press the key again Input character strings can be deleted by pressing the Home key If using direct connection to initialize the character string memory table when itis started move the bar cursor to the In input field and press the SPACE Init key If using direct connection press the key in the input field input the num ber of words 1 to 20 then press the key again If using direct connection carry out word setting For details of the setting procedure see Setting Words and Bits p 75 71 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 6 Bit Memory Table Setting This setting sets screen switching functions which switch the screen when a PC bit comes ON and the alarm list history function which is actuated in accordance with bit statuses ON OFF The bit memory table allocations are also set in this setting Bit memory tables can only be used with Ver 3 and later versions of the NT30 NT30C NT610G NT612G and NT610C Reference The allocated bits for the screen switching functions and alarm history function in the bit memory tables are continually read by data communication while the PT is operating If too many settings are made PT processing may be delayed Pabn Palp i 4 n n 4 S No Bit memory table number S Hist Execu
169. nly Copy setting f f Cursor motion f f f Window keys can also be set Print screen setting x x x f f Cannot be used with NT612G S Input Notification NT20S NT20M NT600S NT600M direct connection not used Function Noti Scrn Na NT20S NT20M NT600S NT600M with Ver 4 Edo Lamp Bit m Ote255 Moti Bit t i Act Type OMoment OAltnat d Set ORset FilRef Inet Cnfm Bbrt 106 Notifying the PC that a touch switch has been pressed NT612G NT610C direct connection not used Moti Bit MENU Act Type Moment TAltnat OSet ORset FalRef Inpt Cnfm Abrt NT20S NT60OS with Ver 5 NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 or later SwScreen Nc NN Cnfir Abert Setting Touch Switches S Noti Bit S No S Lamp Bit S Comment S Act Type Section 4 7 Specify the PC bit that is notified that the touch switch has been pressed here only when direct connection is used Specify the number used to notify that a touch switch has been pressed or to control the touch switch on off flashing status used only when direct connection is not used Specify the bit in the PC that controls the on off flash ing status of the touch switch used only when direct connection is used Input a memo here for examp
170. nput numerical values and character strings 248 Assigns the opposite sign to input numerical values 249 Used to input a decimal point HOME 250 Used to move to the input field at the top left of the screen 251 Used to move to the next input field up Y direction 252 Used to move to the next input field down Y direction 253 Used to move to the input field to the left X direction 254 Used to move to the input field to the right X direction 3 255 system key confirms character input without shifting to another input field D 256 system key stops the buzzer tf 257 258 4 and 4 system keys screen switching of continuous screens shift ing to input fields in the order in which they were registered with the support tool MENU 259 System keys 4 system menu display CA Used to cancel input Cancel BS Deletes the numeral or character immediately preceding the input cursor DEL Deletes the numeral or character at the input cursor location A Used to shift the input cursor ENT Confirms input of a character after confirmation the cursor shifts to the next input field 2 y Alarm list history display page scrolling Y B Alarm list history line scrolling 110 S Copy Setting When a touch switch is pressed the contents of a memory table or a code are copied to the input field cursor position for a memory table or numeral charac ter string setting Thi
171. ns the creation procedure with emphasis on key operations The mouse can be used to execute all opera tions except character and numeral input 4 1 Initial Editing Screen and Basic Operations 0 0 keke 51 4 1 1 Displaying the Edit Screen iissssssssssssseeee m 51 4 1 2 Basic Operations on the Edit Screen 0 1 eee 54 4 1 3 Environmental Settings Tool Settings for the Edit Screen 0 eee 59 4 2 Common Setting Operations 6 meh 61 4 2 1 Setting Character Character String Displays cece eects 61 4 2 2 Setting Numeral Displays 2 0 tees 63 4 2 3 Specifying the Display Color NT30C NT610C Only 0 eee 66 4 2 4 Setting Numeral Memory Tables 0 cece mh 68 4 2 5 Setting Character String Memory Tables 0 cece eee 70 4 2 6 BitMemory Table Setting ees 72 4 2 7 Setting Words and Bits iiiisssssssssssssee eee s 75 4 2 8 Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy 0 0 0 cece eee eee 71 4 2 9 Searching Within a Memory Table 00 eee 78 4 2 10 Batch Changing Bits and Words 0 cece tees 79 4 3 Creating Fixed Displays ssns 80 A 3 1 Inputting Characters oie ease dece Races D e back ce Rol d ado 80 4 3 2 inputting Marks 1 enel etum UEM epe da a eee ore ERE Ie d 82 4 3 3 Creating Polylines okt 84 4 3 4 Creating Squares so aee c Ra rue gt a e Ea Rag d qoa uae 86 4 3 5 Creating Polygons 1 one erum CERE Menara a ee cre ERE
172. ntally 4 Locate the cursor at the end point of the trend graph frame and press the key 120 Creating Graphs Section 4 8 5 Setthe basic settings for the trend graph as required d Type 8 Noma Du Width 1 Snpl ina Cyel xD lsc 1 t065535 CiMy Di ret Rt Dp lf n Detail Info TREND GRPH Color B Exec Abrt S Type S Dw Width S Sampling Cycl S Mv Direct S Details Specify the type of trend graph Normal The graph remains in a fixed position and successive points in the graph are drawn in the Mv Direction Pen Reco The latest point is always drawn at a fixed position and the entire graph moves in the Mv Direction Specify the direction in which the broken line moves with time here Specify the cycle in which the graph is rewritten in 0 1 second units range 1 to 65535 0 1 to 6553 5 se conds Specify the direction in which the broken lines move with time es Frame Disp Sign Yes LH No fes m No S Frame S Dsp Sing S Color Specify whether or not a graph frame is displayed If No is specified here only the broken lines within the graph are displayed Specify whether or not a minus sign is to be displayed in the case of negative values here If Yes is speci fied the center of the graph area is displayed atthe ori gin to allow the
173. nterwal EErEE amp I S Grid Display X Width S Grid Display Y Width A grid is displayed on the screen The intervals for this grid display are specified in the range of 2 to 99 dots in both the X direction horizontal direction and Y direction vertical direction If 0 or 1 is specified the grid is not displayed Pressing F1 TchSw specifies a grid corresponding to the smallest unit for touch switches SW is displayed Pressing F2 8 F3 16 and F4 32 specifies grids with 8 dot 16 dot and 32 dot intervals respectively When a grid is displayed a solid line frame that indicates the screen range and amp a mark that indicates the center of the screen are also displayed S Snap ON Fun When this function is set cursor motion is automatically locked to the grid inter sections while a grid is displayed Cancel this function if fine positioning is re quired By pressing the Space key during graphics creation it is possible to temporarily switch the snap ON function on or off when the creation of one graphic has been completed the original snap ON function status is restored S Disp Mode By not displaying images library items and tiling the redisplay of screens can be speeded up When the Hspeed mode is set image library items are indicated by a broken line frame regardless of the setting for Brkn Line Frame Disp de scribed below and tiling is not displa
174. numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 1 Select NUM DISP on the initial editing screen 2 Selectthe field in which the numeral display is to be registered in the window and press the key To delete an entry that has already been set locate the cursor at that number and press the F1 Delete key To increment copy an existing numeral display entry into the next input field in crementing the numeral memory table number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located on that entry see p 77 3 Make the necessary settings 4 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 5 A box that indicates the size of the numeral display will be displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the key If required more numeral displays can be set by repeating steps 2 through 5 To quit numeral display press the Esc key the display will return to the menu If Yes is set for Brkn Line Frame Disp in the environmental settings tool set tings for the Edit screen the display range for the numerals can be continually monitored on the screen Setting Numeral Displays Section 4 4 4 4 2 Modifying Numeral Displays The contents and position of numeral displays created on the screen can be modi fied Procedure 1 Select NUM DISP on the initial editing screen Itis also possible to proceed straight to step 3 by left clicking on the numeral
175. olid Normal Solid 1 Solid 2 None m Sensitive area display area Square Circle Polygon Solid line display area Broken line Sensitive area For details on the display of character strings and numeric values setting display colors NT30C and NT610C setting numeral tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 Procedure Reference By using the Lamp TSW Disp Mode function in the environmental settings tool settings for the Edit screen itis possible to check how touch switches appear on the PT during operation by viewing the support tool screen l Select TOUCH SW on the initial editing screen 2 Selectthe field in which the touch switch is to be registered in the window and press the key Todelete an existing touch switch from the field in which it is registered locate the cursor at that field and press the F1 Delete key S To increment copy an existing touch switch into the next input field increment ing the bit number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located in the Bit column at that entry Note that the next input field must also have an entry in it See p 77 S Pressing the Space open key with the cursor located on the field of a created window key will open the window that the key specifies A window opened in this way can be closed by returning to the initial editing menu and pressing the Tab
176. ommunication 187 PT status control area 2 eee eee 43 PT status notify area ee eee eee 43 PTtype 2i eR A Soe Ago AS 22 Ptot Color ceo tbc s ES c NE doter 66 Q Quitting after saving the data 52 Quitting without saving data 52 R RGOpy cune ER REX ER Bie Rus 162 RENDUT ed epe e UE eter 54 Re input into fields that have inputs 54 Read MET 36 READ Blk rere e eren PEDE 169 READ SCR Peters Ime ele 173 Reading from existing screen data 173 Receive data from the PT 28 Receive display history registration data 28 Reception of display history records 192 Recommended environment 3 Redisplaying a screen 2 cee eee 57 Reftable s i gcc ER CERES 62 64 202 REP Way ues tb avid RU Ter bbs 61 63 Reference area sse 161 Reference input 0 0000 eee 76 Right clicking 0 cee eee eee ee eee 12 Right mouse button eee eee 12 ROTATION s A ak Anc SEU de 156 RS 232C connecting cable 3 184 S Safety precautions 0 cc eee eee eee V Save vunoeo rere uU IN id etia 163 Scale ores e EROR ar a a ped ads 62 64 Screen applicability llus 34 Screen attributes 00 000 eee eee 36 Screen number 000 eee eee eee 32 34 Screen range 2 cece eee eee 52 Screen status attribute
177. on y Y Transmission or reception Y Return to Run Mode Reference For details on the operations atthe PT side refer to the operation manual for the PT 187 Transmitting Data Section 7 2 7 2 Transmitting Data This is the procedure for transmitting data such as image data or memory table data to the PT and writing it into the flash memory type data memory of the PT There are two methods for transmitting data as follows S Selecting a file from the File Selection screen and transmitting it to the PT S Selecting a screen from the Screen Selection screen and transmitting it to the PT Transmitting Data in File Units Selecta file from the File Selection screen and transmit it to the PT Procedure 1 Setthe PT to the Transmit Mode Check that the write switch of the screen data memory board is released 2 Locate the bar cursor on the file to be sent on the File Selection screen Press the F6 Tmx key 4 A message will be displayed for the purpose of confirmation Check the message and press the key Press the Esc key to abort data transmission 5 Data transmission will start On completion of the transmission the message Data successfully trans mitted will be displayed Press the Esc key to stop transmission part way through Reference When data transmission has been aborted part way through initialize the image data memory
178. on the screen M arks can be treated in the same way as wide font characters they can be displayed at various scales of enlargement and attributes can be set for them They can also be used in the creation of image data and library data for display on the screen 5 1 Marks cent med E aue teas sade n ERST NN Ne eae Rag 5 1 1 Mark Creation Procedure 0 cece cette 5 1 2 Mark Creation Screen ete 5 1 3 Mark Creation Functions ee 5 2 Images 5o de Sane haa ee atto a MG CER IRR OD ES RR RT oe ca n RR RR et RO 5 2 1 Procedure for Image Creation iiisssssssssssssenn 5 2 2 Image Editing Operations 0 ee 5 3 Library Data esse FER CREER CERERI COOKER ens 5 3 1 Procedure for Library Data Creation 0 cece cece 5 3 2 Library Editing Operations lisse 159 Marks Section 5 1 5 1 Marks This section describes how to create customized characters and symbols and dis play them on the screen Marks can be created in three sizes 16x16 32x32 or 64x64 dots When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M only 16x16 dot marks can be created 5 1 1 Mark Creation Procedure The procedure for creating marks is as follows Procedure 1 Press the F9 Mark key on the Screen Selection screen 2 Specify the size of the mark to be created Three sizes are available 16x16 32x32 and 64x64 dots An existing mark can be copied by pressing the F 1 Copy key specifying the range for the copy source by
179. or Flash ROM delete data in file units The PT image memory is an EP ROM Check the combination of PT Type Confirm Items displayed in red in the tool settings cannot be set Memory Size and Direct Access settings Can t read file Confirm Either the disk is faulty or data has been destroyed Replace the disk or delete the files and create them again If there is a Can t read screen data Confirm backup disk use that Can t read or write data Confirm Can t save file Input the data directory name in the tool settings correctly then try again Number of files is max Confirm The maximum number of files that can be handled by the sup Number of data directory files exceeds max port tool is 200 Delete unnecessary files see 3 4 File Selec tion Screen on p 26 Data this support tool Either the received data is destroyed or the supporttool you are can t handle received using is not compatible with the direct connection version of the data If the same message is displayed even when the latest ROM data that support tool support tool is used create the data again can t handle received 196 Special Characters Appendix C APPENDIX C Special Characters English Character Codes Pin 3 of SW1 mustbe ON to enable English language messages to use the follow ing codes Example Hex code is represented by 30 decimal code by 48 and character by 0 ber Code 20 and
180. osoft Windows TM Paintbrush can be read as data Menu Tree Main Menu File Settings p 26 F1 Copy F2 Delete F3 Print F4 ToolS F5 Hist F6 Tmx F7 Rov F8 In Scr FQ Title F10 Next F1 ROM F10 Prev Tool Settings p 22 F3 Time F4 Edit Exit This comprises the function keys F1 through F10 Scr list p 31 F1 Copy F2 Delete F3 Print F4 Attrib F5 Read F6 Commnt F7 Image amp Lib F8 Co Ovl F9 Mark F10 Next F1 Check F2 Direct F3 CoFile Setting Items F4 BchChg PT Type Memory Size F6 Tmx Direct Access Direct Macn Type F7 Rcv Printer Sheet Feeder F10 Prev Mouse Use Communication Port Communication Mode Work Directory Data Directory Edit Setting Items Fixed display I Character input p 80 Mark display p 82 Polyline p 84 I Square p 86 Polygon p 88 Circle arc p 90 Fan p 92 L_ Tiling p 93 Numeral display p 96 Character string display p 98 Lamp setting p 100 Touch switch setting p 105 Graph creation p 117
181. pe settings that can be used with the selection made in step 2 set 24 Tool Settings Screen Section 3 3 Time F3 PT time setting Used to make the time setting for the PT The time function can be used with the NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C NT620S NT620C 1 2 Connect the PT and the support tool see Section 7 Data Communication Press the F3 Time key 1 2 3 To change the current time enter the time on the screen 4 Setthe PT to the Transmit Mode S 5 Press the key the time data will be sent and set in the PT Itis also possible to receive the time set in the PT and set it Press the F1 receive key with the time setting screen displayed Edit F4 Tool settings for the Edit screen environmental settings Used to set the Edit screen settings such as grid display and snap ON setting These settings can also be made by selecting SET ENV on the initial editing screen For the details of these settings see Environmental Settings p 59 Quitting tool setting S Press key twice the support tool will be set in accordance with the details displayed on the screen and the display will return to the main menu S Press the Esc key to return to the main menu without making any settings 25 File List Screen Section 3 4 3 4 Settings 26 File List Screen When the Edit Screen option is selected from the main menu the File List e scree
182. pecified with the NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M It is not possible to specify a scale of x64 when using an NT20S or NT20M Specifies the character color and background color of the La bel NT30C NT610C only 5 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 6 Create the lamp graphic For details on the creation method see 4 3 Creating Fixed Displayes p 80 101 Setting Lamps Section 4 6 7 Aboxindicating the size of the label will be displayed in the center of the lamp graphic Move this box to the required display position and press the key If No is set for the Label setting in the Lamp Setting window it will not be possible to make this setting 8 The specified label and lamp graphic will be displayed 9 The screen on which registration fields for lamps can be selected will be dis played To create another lamp select a field To quit lamp creation press the Esc key Setting Image Library Lamps NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 2 Direct Connection Only This is the procedure for setting image library lamps which display different image data or library data according to the status of a PC bit When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M when using an NT612G or NT610C and not using direct connection or when using Ver 1 direct connection this setting is not possible Procedure 1 Select LAMP on the initial editing screen 2 Select the field for lamp registration in the wi
183. r Moen E ee 166 Color specification when the NT model setting iS 30 NT30 3 rester erue Be 58 Communication mode 4 23 184 Communication port ssllllussssseeu 23 Communication speed 186 Connecting cable sslluussssse 185 Connecting cable specifications 193 Connection to the PT 0 0 cee eee 184 Connector eode ER Er Ed 193 194 Connector hood usssslsluuues 193 194 Continuous screen ssssellss esses 38 Control keys 00 0 cece eee eee 109 Coordinate display 00c eee eens 52 COPY spite E cena ees 27 35 77 152 162 Copy setting 0 cee eee eee 110 Creating area 161 Cross hair cursor 0 00 e cece eee eee 13 CUP CUrSOF 2n vga Geese OPER Eq EE 10 Cursor motion s koerenti ed Ee PERRERA SERER 111 GUTISOIS Erde ERU RHODE Geared ae NS 10 Data communication luus 184 Data communication with P ROM writer 30 Data communication with the PT 182 Data directory 22 2 ee ee eee eee 23 DATA IN use cere ee RAE Eb EAE 131 134 Decimal eT pr 64 Delete 1 ee ERE EC 27 35 152 B sie EU 61 63 Direct ACCOSS pre Rua n eed ans 22 Direct connection information 42 Directinput ior conr R eiTe Rr eL OH Ra 75 Direct Macn Type 0c eee eee eee 22 Direct modification 0 0 0c eee 57 DISKGORY sez cewie aden teres ape eda DUET 4
184. r PUN Re aa ae ae ca E Nae 12 2 2 5 Using Help Messages 0 cee ns 15 2 2 6 Selecting Numbers and Codes sisssssssssssssee s 16 Starting U p and E xiting the Support Tool Section 2 1 2 1 Starting Up and Exiting the Support Tool This section describes the procedure for starting up the support tool once it has been installed in a personal computer 2 1 1 Start Up Procedure The method for start up differs a little according to the hard disk drive and directory in which the support tool is installed Procedure 1 Switch on the power supply to the personal computer to start up DOS Check thatthe current drive is the drive forthe hard disk in which the support tool is installed If itis not enter C to change the current drive For the underlined part C specify the drive name of the drive in which the support tool is installed 2 Usethe command CD WT amp tochangethe current directory to the directo ry that contains the support tool For the underlined part NT specify the name ofthe directory into which the support tool was copied 3 Input NT A The support tool will start up S Main Menu screen ofthe support tool When the support tool starts up the Main Menu screen shown below will be displayed NT series Support Tool Version 2 0 Edit Screen Reference When the support tool is started up for the first time the Tool Settings screen is displayed first See 3 3 Tool S
185. r the screen switching functions and alarm history function in the bit memory tables are continually read by data communication while the PT is operating If too many settings are made PT processing may be delayed Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 4 2 7 Setting Words and Bits The words and bits referenced in the PC have to be set Word Pate Palp Bit Pabe Paue scm EE S Word Bit In the case of numeral tables and character string memory tables specify the lower word number of the referenced words In the case of lamps touch Switches and bit memory tables set the bit number to be allocated The entries in the parentheses on the right hand side are comments Comments can be input to provide information such as the purpose of use of the word or bit to input a comment press the F1 Ref Inpt key When specifying a DM are for a bit append the bit number 00 to 15 atthe end of the DM number Timers TIM and counters CNT cannot be set in bits or the words of character strings Note When using a SYSMAC BUS 2 interface unit all the other bits in the same word as a bit used for touch switch input notification are turned OFF Direct Input Method To make entries in the allocated bit word input field directly by key input press the key while the cursor is in the input field input the bit or word number then press the key again Ifthe number is input correctly itis confirmed For details on th
186. reen Selection screen Selectthe image code range FE20 to FEFF Select READ FIL read file from the image editing menu A prompt requesting the file name of the bit map file will appear specify the path and enter the file name see the example below An extension must be specified Example C WIN PUPPY BMP lt ENTER gt 5 Storing Screen Data in Files After reading the data can be edited as image data Existing screen data can be converted to the bitmap file formatand stored as a file Procedure 1 Locate the barcursor on the screen to be converted to bitmap data press the F 10 key then press the F3 Co F ile key Follow the screen messages to create a file forthe screen data The filename will be registered in the format shown below NT612G NTGVVVV BMP NT610C NTCVVVV BMP The screen number is entered in the section represented as VVVV 169 Images Section 5 2 Copying Images on the Image Editing Screen Procedure Displaying Images 170 Images can be copied on the image editing screen Since it is possible to repeatedly specify copy destinations for the same copy source moving the mouse with the mouse button held down has the effect of using a thick pen or eraser 1 Select COPY from the image editing menu 2 Press the key with the cursor on the diagonally opposite point of the copy source 3 Move the cursor to the copy destination and press the key The image will be copied
187. registration E diting Memory Tables Section 4 12 4 12 Editing Memory Tables It is possible to check the initial values in numeral memory tables and character string memory tables and to change these values For details of the procedure see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 Procedure 1 Select TBL EDIT from the initial editing menu Select Numeral String or Bit Memory 2 3 Select Numeral or String 4 Input data to the memory table or change its contents 5 Press the Esc key to quit table editing 143 Creating Alarm Lists H istories Section 4 13 4 13 Creating Alarm Lists Histories This section describes how to create alarm lists which automatically display a character string memory table in accordance with the status of the allocated bit in a bit memory table and alarm histories which record and display the status of allocated bits The alarm list history function is only available when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C and Ver 3 or a later version of the direct connection function S Alarm list The contents messages of character string memory tables or images library data that correspond to the allocated bit in a bit memory table are displayed If a screen number is set in advance screen switching is also possible URGENT t S Alarm history The day and hour on which the allocated bits in a bit table are set to 1 come ON i
188. ressing one of the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key gives larger motion increments of 16 dots To fix a position either press the key or click the left mouse button S Character input Insert overwrite The Insert key is used to select whether the insert or overwrite mode is effective for character input EB insert mode iN Overwrite mode Shifting the character cursor The character cursor can be moved to the left and right withthe and keys Pressingthe or key while holding down the Shift key shifts the cursor to the head or end of a character string Character deletion An input character can be deleted by pressing the Back Space key or the Delete key All characters being input can be deleted by pressing the CLR key Mark input Pressing the F3 Mark key on the character input screen displays the mark list window Select the mark to be input with the cursor and press the key S Numeric value character string input Numeric value character string clearance To clear an input numeric value or character string dur ing numeric value character string input press the Home key S Re input into fields that have inputs The following operations are possible depending on the key that is pressed first When the INS BS DEL or key is pressed first the operation corre sponding to that key is performed while the existing data remains in the input field This saves having to input
189. rks can also be displayed at the same time The mark will be displayed in its actual form in the character input field It will be displayed on the editing screen with its bottom left extremity take as the origin Marks displayed on the screen can be deleted using the following method marks located inside character strings can be deleted using the STR IN function 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Select MARK Press the F1 Delete key Locate the cursor at the mark to be deleted and press the key Uo mo WN Check the message and then press the key Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 Modifying Marks Procedure Use the following procedure to modify marks displayed on the screen marks lo cated inside character strings can be modified using the STR IN function 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Itis also possible to proceed straightto step 5 by leftclicking on the mark to be modified see p 57 2 Select MARK 3 4 Locate the cursor atthe mark to be modified and press the key 5 Press the F2 Modify key Selectthe required item and execute the modification S Modifying code Select to modify a mark S Set display Selectto change the character font scale or display attribute S Color Select to change the character color or background color
190. ronmental settings for the support tool such as the PT model used File List screen Used to select screen data files k gt Communication with the PT Permits various file related operations Execute communication of screen data etc with the PT gt Print S List Print screen data conditions of use creen List Screen i of memory tables etc at a printer Used to select screen data or store them in files Screen data attributes can be set and various operations relating to Screen data are possible Edit screen Used to create screen data using characters and graphics Reference When the support tool is started up for the first time the Tool Settings screen is displayed first 20 Main Menu Section 3 2 3 2 Main Menu When the support tool is started up the Main Menu screen is displayed first NT series Support Tool Version 2 0 Edit Screen Tool Settinas Exit U DECR Lorporation 1445 R ights Reserved A The items in the main menu have the following functions SEdit Screen Select this item to create or edit screen data The File Selection screen will be displayed and operations relating to screen data and files will be possible STool Settings Used to set the environmental conditions for using the support tool such as the model ofthe PT used in conjunction with the sup porttool the image data memory capacity
191. s NT30 NT30C NT610G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Only 134 4 9 3 Setting Window Displays NT30 NT30C NT610G NT610C with Ver 3 or Later Only 135 4 9 4 Creating Numeric Keys liiis 136 4 9 5 Modifying Numeral C haracter String Setting Input Fields 008 137 4 9 6 Changing Orders inoin ni eeraa nii OC Exa XAR Ove ea dees acs aes 139 4 10 Extended 1 0 Settings 0 Hn 140 4 11 Inputting Image and Library Data eee 141 4 12 Editing Memory Tables 0 mn 143 4 13 Creating Alarm Lists Histories 0 ee 144 4 13 1 Setting Alarm Lists Histories lssssssssss 145 4 13 2 Modifying Alarm Lists Histories 0 0 cece eee eee 147 4 14 Standalone Settings 0 emn 149 4 15 Editing Screen Data te P have wate P Re te ar 150 SECTION 5 Creating M arks Images and Library Data 159 SMELL C TC xT T ETE 160 5 1 1 Mark Creation Procedure ccc cece s 160 5 1 2 Mark Creation Screen 1 0 0 eee s 160 5 1 3 Mark Creation Functions iissssssssssssssse 161 viii 5 23 Images aaraa aa val Oe xe nmbra Pee bent om Poets ohm 164 5 2 1 Procedure for Image Creation 0 s 165 5 2 2 Image Editing Operations 0 eee 166 5 3 Eibrary Dat s ficere nary sede had Rom a ade Ae Sed ei tulle ghd had epos 171 5 3 1 Procedure for Library Data Creation 171 5 3 2 Library Editing Operations 0 eee 172 SECTION 6 Printing Data E
192. s a setting in the Bit column S Pressing the Tab key displays the memory table number input field S Pressing the Home Delete key clears the bit memory table setting at which the bar cursor is located applies only if there is a setting in the Bit column S An allocated bit number search will be executed each time the F5 Srch key is pressed See Searching Within a Memory Table p 78 S Data can be copied into the next bit memory table by pressing F2 iCopy See Copying to the Next Input Field Increment Copy p 77 S Allocated bits of a bit memory table can be changed in a batch with a designated range by pressing F4 Btch Chng See Batch Changing Bits and Words p 79 2 Press the key in the SwScreen input field input the character string memory table number then press the key again Pressing F1 Select allows you to select the number from a displayed list 3 If using an NT610C specify the display color For details of the setting procedure see Specifying the Display Color p 66 4 To display an image library entry press the key in the Image amp Lib input field input the relevant code then press the key again Pressing F1 Select allows you to select the number from a displayed list 5 To switch the display input the screen number and press the key 6 Carry out bit setting For details of the setting procedure see Setting Words and Bits p 75 The allocated bits fo
193. s function is only available when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later version of the direct connection function Copy From m Num Thl OStrng Thl O Code Mo Fiwed No 0 i To Num Thl GStrna Thl Ors Posi Crer Posi No 0 Cnfm Abrt Copy From Specify the type of copy source here Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 No Fixed Specify the memory table number and numeric value code of the copy source here In the case of memory table specifications pressing the F1 Lst Slct key enables the selection to be made from a displayed list Copy To Specify the type of copy destination here Crsr Posi When copying between memory tables specify the copy destina tion memory table number here Pressing the F1 Lst Slct key enables the selection to be made from a displayed list When copying to an input field to the cursor position the data is copied into the specified input field when the touch switch is pressed There are no particular specifications to be made S Cursor Motion When a touch switch is pressed the cursor moves to the input field for a specified numeral character string setting This function is only available when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or alater version of the direct connection function with Ver 4 window settings are also possible DATA IN 1 50 Type Table Word Num In
194. s of main memory is required Use an IBM personal computer or 10096 compatible S Atleastone floppy disk drive 2HD format type There must be one 3 5 inch drive S Display VGA compatible display When creating screen data for an NT30C NT610C NT620C a color display is re quired S Mouse Serial mouse or bus mouse A Microsoft mouse driver is required Common Items S Printer EPSON ESC P printer 24 pin or HP LASER J et S Hard disk drive A hard disk is essential The available area required for the support tool files and data area is 2 Mbytes Preparing E quipment Section 1 1 S Using the EMS expansion memory The EMS must be loaded to the support tool before using it DEVICE EMM386 SYS F C000 Equipment Relating to Transfer of Screen Data S RS 232C connecting cable Forthe cable specifications see Section 7 Data Communication and the Appen dix Recommended environment For convenience you are recommended to use the NT series supporttool in the following environment S upport tool installation site Hard disk Work directory tool settings RAM disk Data directory tool settings Hard disk For details on tool settings see 3 3 Tool Settings Screen p 22 Note Back up the data stored in the hard disk in a floppy disk 1 1 2 Before Starting Preparations Be sure to make a back up disk for the supporttool system disk and keep the origi nal somewhere safe When making the back up ensure that
195. s recorded and the order of occurrence or order of frequencies is displayed It is also possible to dis play corresponding images or library data TRANSFER ERROR Check the remote 1 0 transfer linet k 144 Creating Alarm Lists H istories 4 13 1 Setting Alarm Lists Histories Section 4 13 This is the procedure for setting alarm lists and histories For details on the display of character strings setting display colors NT30C or NT610C setting bit memory tables and setting words and bits see 4 2 Common Setting Operations p 61 A maximum of four alarm lists and alarm histories can be created on one screen In the case of alarm histories both an order of occurrence display and order of frequency display can be created on the same screen Procedure 1 Select ALARM on the initial editing screen 2 Selectthe field in which the alarm list history is to be registered and press the key To delete an existing alarm list history from the field in which it is registered locate the cursor at that field and press the F1 Delete key 3 Specify either List or History as the display type 4 Make the necessary settings Alarm list Alarm history TUM NA tego PtP i tele Depla Lire Gee SEES ESAE Length ENS lisplay Line ity vp sp Mag
196. sed here When using Ver 3 the setting is fixed as open The specified window is opened The open window is closed Any open window is closed and the specified window is opened If the specified window is already open it is closed Used as numeric keys and system keys in numeral set ting NT20S NT20M NT600S NT600M with Ver 4 or Ver 5 NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C Ctrl Key Selct gi 23450789 BE COEF m T L e t E m CA BS Dl 4 b W tF aY Cnfm Abrt When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M the control keys are spe cified with touch switch numbers 231 to 255 When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M with Ver 4 or Ver 5 of the direct connection function or an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C selectthe numeric keys and system keys to be allocated to touch switches However the last four items in the third row can only be selected when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C and the control keys in the bottom row can only be selected when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later version of the direct connection function 109 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 The touch switch control keys have the following functions Key Number Function 0to9 Ato F 231 to 246 Used to input numerical values CLR 247 Clears i
197. sion if 0 is specified the display will return to the screen that was displayed before the current one Reference Screen switching numbers can be specified using either the screen switching win dow or the touch switch setting screen S Character keys Used as input keys when setting character strings A character string that is the same as the label on the touch switch is input when the touch switch is pressed These keys can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later ver sion of the direct connection function 108 Setting Touch Switches Section 4 7 S Window keys NT612G NT610C with Ver 3 ElKeybd Window Screen No MEWE i 1900to1978 Type OOpen OClose D Open Close Cnfm Abrt Window Screen No Type Open Close Open Close S Control keys When one of these touch switches is pressed the spe cified window is opened or closed These keys can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or a later version of the direct con nection function With Ver 3 they can only be used for character string settings NT30 NT30C NT612G NT610C with Ver 4 C3 Keybd Window Screen No 1900t01979 Type 0pen OClose B pen Close Cnfin Abrt Specify the screen number of the window to be called here Specify the operation when the touch switch is pres
198. spect to the use of the information contained herein M oreover because OM RON 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 OM RON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the in formation contained in this publication vi TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 Setting Up the Support Tool serere 1 1 Preparing Equipment 00 cece 1 1 1 Equipment to be Prepared 1 1 2 Before Starting Preparations 1 2 IBM PC AT Preparations 0 cece eee 1 2 1 Installation Method 00 cece eee SECTION 2 Basic Operations of the Support Tool 2 1 Starting Up and Exiting the Support Tool 2 1 1 Start Up Procedure ccc eee 2 1 2 ExitProcedure cece eee 2 2 Basic Operating Procedures 0 00 000 2 2 1 GUISOTS oo toa os a ree nama e rans 2 2 2 Selecting Options cee 2 2 3 Using the Function KeyS 0 cece eee eee 2 2 4 Using the Mouse 0 cece eee ee 2 2 5 Using HelpMessages 0c cece eee ee 2 2 6 Selecting Numbers and Codes SECTION 3 Support Tool Operations eene 31 Using the Support Too
199. t S Label Set the characters label that will be displayed together with the touch switch If this setting is omitted nothing will be dis played together with the touch switch S Pressing the F3 Mark key allows marks to be input S With the NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C pressing F4 Image allows images to be input S Details Inverse Wes ONo Attribute Light OFlash S Inverse Specifies whether the graphic will be inverted when there is input on the PT screen Normal solid 1 square circle polygon fan Other than NT30C and NT610C Becomes inverted NT30C NT610C Assumes the ON color Solid 2 NT30 NT30C NT610C only Input inversion m S Attribute Specify ON display or flashing display When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M the setting is fixed as ON display and cannot be specified S Shape Specifies the type of touch switch display area S Color Specifies the frame color OFF color ON color inverted color when ON and flashing color NT30C NT610C only S Label Det Set the label display settings Display attributes and smoothing cannot be specified with the NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M It is also not possible to specify a scale of x64 when using an NT20S or NT20M S Label Col Specifies the character color and background color of the Label NT30C NT610C only 4 Press the key with the cursor on Exec 5 If square circle polygo
200. t ofthe area that is to encompass the object of the editing operation 2 Setthe end point at a diagonally opposite point chosen so that the object of the editing operation is accommodated within the frame rA Start point E ormmMMMeeMeeeM MeMeee e e MM P i Object of the editing operation Selection frame uU niga a ask i Endpoint E The object of the editing operation will be encompassed by a dotted line For copy and move operations a frame the same size as the area enclosed by this dotted line becomes a cursor and can be moved S For On frm specifications Procedure 1 Specify the start point and end point of an area that contains some part of the object of the editing operation Start point E 4 lt Selection frame x E M sate lan End point E Objects of the editing operation 150 E diting Screen Data Section 4 15 Procedure Filtering Object Data Selection frame All the graphics that are wholly or partly contained within the area are selected as objects of the editing operation The objects of the editing operation will be encompassed by dotted lines For copy and move operations a frame the same size as the area enclosed by this dotted line becomes a cursor and can be moved S For Simple specifications 1 Locate the cursor over the object of the editing operation and press the z key Object of the editing operation
201. t sounds Shrt short intermittent sounds sound Intermittent sounds History No Yes Bit In Direct connection Off Touch SW touch switch used not used Extd I O F keys cannot be set Cannot be used with NT620S NT620C No Yes Keypad System User Back light Lit Flash Bklt Col White Red Back Col Screen background colors f Possible X Partly possible some restrictions apply x Not possible No display For details on each attribute refer to the Operation Manual for the PT N WARNING The attributes of the parent screen are used in the case of continuous screens and overlapping screens Screen attributes set for child screens are invalid Batch setting of attributes for all marked screen numbers is possible Read F5 Read screen data Used to read screen data and memory table data from other files However the data of files displayed in red cannot be read as it is data conversion is necessary see Section 8 1 Press the F5 Read key 2 Select the file whose data is to be read and press the key Pressing the F1 Drive key allows the specification of a file in another drive directory Only files for which the Direct Access setting is the same can be specified 36 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 3 The procedure after this point differs according to the type of data see the scheme below Specify the
202. t time a screen is saved a comment can be in put S Space key Returns the display to the Screen List screen withoutsaving data S Esc key Aborts quitting and allows editing to continue Comments can be changed by using the F6 Commnt key on the Scr list Screen Grid and Screen Range Display Coordinate Display 52 In order to provide help with input and drawing a grid is displayed on the Edit Screen If the snap ON function is set the cursor position is locked to the grid intersec tions Whether a grid is displayed or not the grid type and the snap ON function setting are specified in the SET ENV settings in the Edit screen editing menu see p 59 The intervals ofthe grid display can be set anywhere between 2 and 99 dots in both the X direction horizontal direction and the Y direction vertical direction The grid display aligned with the touch switches differs according to the PT model When the grid is displayed a solid line frame that indicates the screen range and a mark that indicates the center of the screen are automatically displayed During drawing the coordinates of the cursor position are displayed in the lower part of the menu box as shown below ST ASF pecite starting point ILE LSC Ho 2078 Fr DAT Ende n Snap ON function status X coordinate Y coordinate While the snap ON function is effective the coordinate indication is preceded by a
203. t way through On completion of reception the message Data successfully transmitted will be displayed Receiving Data Section 7 3 Receiving Data in Screen Units Procedure Whetheror notitis possible to execute data reception in screen units depends on the PT model For details see Types of Data Communication with Each PT Mod el p 185 1 Setthe PT to the Transmit Mode 2 Display the Screen Selection screen It does not matter where the bar cursor is Press the F10 Next key then press the F 7 Rcv key Specify Screen Data or Memory Table as the type of data to be received then press the key 5 Specify the screen number atthe PT side and the screen number at the sup port tool side pressing the key after each specification 6 A message will displayed for the purpose of confirmation Check the message and press the key Press the Esc key to abort reception Reception will start On completion of reception the message Data successfully transmitted will be displayed Press the Esc key to stop reception part way through 191 Receiving Data Section 7 3 7 3 2 192 Reception of Display History Records Reference Procedure When a screen for which the History screen attribute is setis displayed during PT operation the PT records this display in the display history record This display history record can be read using the supporttool in order to analyze
204. the cursor on Exec 6 Locate the cursor at the start point of the bar graph frame and press the key The bar graph will be created as a rectangular graphic Graphics oriented either vertically or horizontally can be created 7 Aboxthat indicates the size of the percentage display will be displayed Move this box to the required display position and press the key If No is set for Display 96 this box is not displayed 8 The specified percentage display and bar graph will be displayed 9 The screen on which registration fields for bar graphs can be selected will be displayed To create another bar graph select a field To quit bar graph creation press the Esc key BAR ERPH 2 5 Tab e Fef Word 5 Cir Ms Setting Trend Graphs NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 3 or later only One trend graph frame can be created per screen and up to 50 broken lines can be set within this frame Procedure 1 Select GRAPH from the initial editing screen The graph menu will be displayed 2 Select TREND GRAPH from the graph menu Ifthere is already atrend graph the screen for selecting the field for registration is displayed Selecting an empty field allows you to proceed to step 7 3 Locate the cursor atthe start point for the trend graph frame and press the key Trend graphs are created as rectangular graphics They can be oriented ei ther vertically or horizo
205. the original disk is write protected as shown below w Write protection tag IBM PC AT Preparations Section 1 2 1 2 IBM PC AT Preparations To enable the support tool to be run on your IBM PC AT install the system in its hard disk by using the support tool installation program 1 2 1 Installation Method Procedure Explained here is the method for installing the system in a hard disk that already has a history of use Check thatthe following conditions are satisfied S IBM DOS Version 5 02 or later is installed S FORMAT E XE and DISKCOPY EXE are loaded If these files are loaded in a subdirectory set an environment variable PATH For the purposes of this explanation the drive configuration is assumed to be as follows Drive A 3 5 inch floppy disk Drive B 3 5 inch floppy disk Drive C Hard disk If the drives ofthe system you are using differ from those in this example rename the drive names in the example to achieve correspondence with your system re member that there must be atleastone 3 5 inch floppy disk drive 1 Startup the personal computer that has DOS installed in its hard disk 2 Prepare a new floppy disk and use itto create a back up disk for the support tool system disk in the following way Set the new disk in the B drive Enter FORMAT B The new disk will be formatted On completion of formatting set the support tool system disk in the A drive Enter DISKCOPY A B The b
206. ting Numeral Displays These settings set the display size and display status for numerals i E D Indret Dic CLto8 Dig Oto DISP x amp o arm i E D bids Attribute mN V a Spot CISmoothi na S Ref Way Specify the method used to reference the memory table used for the display here This item can only be specified when using direct connection 1 Direct The numeric value in the specified character string memory table is dis played Indrct The numeric value in the specified numeraltable is taken as the number of a numeral table and the numeric value in that numeral table is displayed Indirect specification can be specified in the following cases Do not specify it unless one of these conditions applies S When using a C200H interface unit S When using an NT20S or NT600S with Ver 5 direct connection S When using an NT30 or NT30C Up to 50 indirect specifications can be made on one screen including both numerical displays and character string displays 63 Common Setting Operations Section 4 2 S Ref Table Specify the number of the numeral table to be referenced here Pressing the F1 key enables selection from a numeral table list S Integer S Decimal S Disp Type S Zero Sup S Disp Sign S Size S Scale S Attribute S Smoothing 64 Specify the number of
207. ting bar graph from the field in which it is registered locate the cursor at that field and press the F1 Delete key To increment copy an existing entry into the next input field incrementing the nu meral memory table number press the F2 iCopy key with the cursor located on that entry Note thatthere must also be an entry in the next input field See p 77 4 Make the necessary settings DJRef Way w Direct O ndret Ref Table No 0 100 Val Fix Num QNum Table 100 O Val Fix Num Dun Table Q 100 Val Fix Num GhNumn Table 100 Display 9 Yos B Ne Details eh BAR GRPH Color Disp Det Col Set Exec amp brt S Ref Way Specify the method used to reference the memory table used for the display here This item can only be set when using direct connec tion Only the Direct setting is valid Do not select Indret Creating Graphs Section 4 8 S Ref Table S 10096 Val S 096 Val S 100 Val S Display 96 S Details Specify the number of the memory table to be refer enced here Pressing the F1 Lst Slct key enables selection from a memory table list Specify the reference methods for 10096 096 and 100 values If Num Table is specified specify the numeral table number If not using an NT30 NT30C NT610G or NT610C and Ver 2 or a later version oft
208. tion 4 11 4 11 Inputting Image and Library Data Caution Reference This section describes how to display image and library data created on the Screen Selection screen Images can only be used with the NT30 NT30C NT612G and NT610C The codes that can be used are FE20 to FEFF 224 codes Library data can only be used when using an NT30 NT30C NT612G or NT610C with Ver 2 or a later version of the direct connection function The codes that can be used for library data are listed below Ver 3 and later FA20 to FAFF FB20 to FBFF FC20 to FCFF FD20 to FDFF 896 codes S Displaying Images and Library Data Images can be displayed in one of two ways by specifying a code during charac ter input or by making a selection from the fixed display menu library data can only be selected by making a selection from the fixed display menu Images and library data can also be specified for display when an image amp li brary lamp goes OFF or comes ON see p 102 Setting Yes for Brkn Line Frame Disp in the environmental settings tool set tings for the Edit screen will enable you to check the image library data regis tration range on the screen at any time If Hspeed is set for Disp Mode in the environmental settings tool settings for the Edit screen only the broken line frame will be displayed without the image library data S To modify an image or library data that is already being used for displa
209. tion non execution of bit status check reading for alarm history S st Presence absence of screen switching function S Table Character string memory table displayed in the alarm list history S Dsp CI Display color for the character string memory table For models other than the NT30C and NT610C this color is fixed as white S Image amp Lib Image library code displayed in the alarm history S SwScreen Displayed screen number if screen switching is executed S Bit Bitallocated in the bit memory table The parentheses to the right contain a comment indicating for example the function of the bit 72 Common Setting Operations Procedure Reference Section 4 2 S Setting procedure The bit memory table has the following two functions S Screen switching function S Alarm list history function For details on these functions refer to the user s manual for the PT you are using Setting screen switching functions 1 Locate the bar cursor at the 7 input field for the bit memory table with the re quired number and press the SPACE Hist SWScreen key S To register changes in bit statuses in the alarm history also press the SPACE key Hist SWScreen in the Hist input field S Shift 4 and Shift can be used to move the bar cursor to the previous and next positions in the bit memory table where there is a setting in the Bit column S Pressing the Tab key displays the memory table number input fi
210. used is set SCommunication Port Specify the port on the computer to be used to com municate with the PT If possible do not specify the same port as the one used for the mouse SCommunication Mode Set the communication speed for communication of data with the PT Set Stndrd if the conditions for communication are unfavorable due to interference etc SWork Directory The support tool temporarily creates work files for data creation and communication etc This setting specifies the directory in which work files can be created SData Directory Specify the directory in which created screen data files are saved here S The NT series support tool is compatible with all OMRON PT models all versions of the direct connection function Ver 3 Ver 4 Ver 5 and the communication methods other than direct connection The support tool displays and selectable functions differ according to the settings made for PT Type Direct Access and Direct Macn Type S For details on the direct connection function refer to the user s manual for the relevant host interface unit amp S The specified PT Type Memory Size Direct Access and Direct Macn Type are displayed on each screen as shown below 23 Tool Settings Screen Section 3 3 Example File Selection screen when 612G 512B and Ver 3 respectively have been set for these items File List NT610G V3 O 512KB aq Memory size Dir
211. using the same operations as used for draw ing Pressing the Esc key deletes the last vertex and allows the creation of a new vertex After changing the shape press the amp key while holding down the S hift key S Attribute position 4 Select to change the starting point for tiling when the Normal Flashing or Spot attribute is set Use this feature when graphics are overlapped making tiling difficult Press the Esc key to quit modification 89 Creating F ixed Displays Section 4 3 4 3 6 Creating Circles Arcs This is the procedure for drawing circles and arcs Arcs cannot be created when using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M Procedure 1 Select FIX DSP from the initial editing menu The fixed display menu will be displayed Select CIR C ARC from the fixed display menu Select the display attribute with Detail The selectable options are normal inverted flashing and spot The selected attribute will be valid only for circles When using an NT20S NT20M NT600S or NT600M the attribute is fixed as normal If using an NT30C or NT610C specify the line color Press the key with the cursor on Exec Draw the circular arc 1 Press the key at the center of the circle or arc 2 Move the cursor to set the size of the circle or arc and press the key 3 Fora circle After setting the size simply press the key once more For an arc Locate the cursor atthe end
212. vironmental settings p 59 172 Library Data Section 5 3 Reading From Existing Screen Data Reference Procedure Displaying Library Data Existing screen data can be read onto the library editing screen The only data that can be read is fixed displays on the specified screen Read graphics are overlapped with any graphics that are already present on the library editing screen leaving these existing graphics in place 1 Select READ SCR from the library editing menu 2 Locate the barcursoron the code ofthe screen from which the graphic is to be read and press the key Use the following method to display library data Select Image amp Lib from the initial editing screen to allow select of library data from the image library selection screen the library codes are FA20 to FAFF FB20 to FBFF FC20 to FCFF and FD20 to FDFF For details on the procedure see 4 11 Inputting Image and Library Data p 141 Library data can also be setforthe ON and OFF codes ofimage library lamps For details see Setting Image Library Lamps p 102 173 Library Data Section 5 3 174 SECTION 6 Printing Data Various types of data can be printed in file units or in screen data units 6 1 1 Things that can be Done Using the Data Printing Function 00 eee 176 6 1 2 Printing from the File Selection Screen oo cece cece eee n 178 6 1 3 Printing from the Screen Selection Screen
213. 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 Numeral settings Each support tool screen displays options for functions to be set The example to the left shows such an option Numeral setting Example screens This support tool NT ZA3PC V2 ZA3DV V2 can be used to create screen data for the following models NT20M NT20S NT2000M NT600M NT600S NT30 NTS30C NT612G NT610C NT620S NT620C The screens used for the purposes of explanation in this manual are mainly those of the NT610C Note that depending on the model used the contents of the screen displays may differ somewhat from those shown in this manual Visual Aids The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of in formation 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 E OMRON 1995 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 permis sion of OMRON No patent liability is assumed with re
214. without saving the file key Press after inputting the file name and comment to save the file and return to the File Selection screen Space key Used to return to the File Selection screen without saving the file Esc key Used to abort quitting and continue screen selection Functions of the Function Keys Copy Delete Print F1 Copy screen data Used to copy screen data to another screen number 1 Locate the bar cursor at the screen data to be copied and press the F1 Copy key 2 Input the copy destination screen number and comment and press the key Itis also possible to batch copy all marked screen numbers F2 Delete screen data Used to delete unnecessary screen data 1 Locate the bar cursor at the screen data to be deleted and press the F2 De lete key 2 Press the key Itis also possible to batch copy all marked screen numbers F3 Print data Used to print out screen images and the numbers of lamps and touch switches ata printer See Section 6 Printing Data 35 Scr list Screen Section 3 5 Attrib F4 Setattribute Usedto set screen attributes Setting is accomplished by making selections in the Help Message area The following attributes can be set NT Model Setting Attribut Possible Setti Remarks ribute ossible Settings 6008 1600M 30 30C Buzzer Continuous e None Cont continuous sound Long long intermitten
215. x 5P IFVV SB Multi core shielded cable Made by Fujikura Ltd CO MA VV SB 5P x 28AWG Multi core shielded cable Made by Hitachi Ltd Error M essages Appendix B APPENDIX B Error Messages The error messages that may be displayed while using the support tool and the action to take in response to them are shown below Error Message Corrective Action 3 000 I O comments registered Confirm No more can be registered If there unnecessary comments delete them One screen exceeds 16 Kbytes Confirm The maximum data size for one screen is 16 Kbytes Ifthere is unnecessary data delete it see 3 5 Screen Selection Screen on p 31 Image Library area exceeds 64 KBytes Confirm Delete unnecessary data The number of bits for cross referencing If there is unnecessary screen data delete it has exceeded 3000 Confirm Not usable with this version Confirm The current tool settings PT Model Direct Access do not Check usable functions and adjust the tool settings correspond with the specified function This file can t be sent Confirm Check the tool settings and file detailed info Files displayed in red cannot be transmitted Match the tool settings with the file to be transmitted Work directory disk capacity insufficient Confirm Data directory disk capacity insufficient Confirm Set the data in a directory with sufficient free area 1 MB or
216. y Select Image amp Lib in the initial editing menu Locate the cursor at the code corresponding to the image or library data to be displayed and press the key The image codes are FE20 to FEFF The library codes are FA20 to FAFF FB20to FBFF FC20 to FCFF and FD20 to FDFF when using Ver 3 direct con nection Use Shift or Shift to move the bar cursor to the previous or next code for which there is data Press the Tab key to display the code input field The keys can be used to switch between image data and library data When displaying an image in the two color mode with an NT30C or NT610C specify the display color and background color then press the z key with cur sor on Exec A box indicating the size of the image library display will be displayed Move this box to the required display location and press the key Press the Esc key to quit image amp library display Deleting Images and Library Data 142 The images and library data displayed on the screen can be deleted by selecting the EDIT option on the initial editing screen For details on the procedure see Delete p 152 Reference Images and library data are sometimes registered in a more extensive range than that visible on the screen If the broken line frame display function is not used select such images and data either by using Simple or by using In frm and en closing the entire area saved at
217. y either re edit the registered data by using the Image amp Lib option on the Screen Selection screen or delete it and then redisplay it However note that when the registered data is modified the data identified by the relevant code is changed for all screens that use that code S If an attempt is made to display the codes of image and library data for which no data is registered amp marks will be displayed When using an NT30C or NT610C if an image is displayed in the two color mode the display color and background color can be specified 1 Specification during character input Pressing the F4 Image key when inputting characters or a label enables selection of an image from the image selection screen It is possible to use images in combination with characters and marks 141 Inputting Image and Library Data Section 4 11 Image data in a character input field is displayed as a I mark In image edit ing the real image is displayed taking the left bottom extremity of the image as the origin Image cA T y Character input field AB IJDE za AB Ea DE Display on Edit screen Note The following specifications are not valid for image displays Scales smoothing display attributes 2 Specification from the fixed display menu Procedure 1 5 Images and library data can be displayed by selecting the Image amp Lib option from the fixed display menu in the following wa
218. y exists can be deleted by pressing the F1 Delete key and then specifying that code The data of a code can be copied by pressing the F 2 Copy key and then specifying the copy source code and the copy destination code Existing comments can be changed by pressing the F6 Commnt key and inputting the required characters Draw image data onthe screen using the mouse and keys see Image Editing Operations on the next page Press the Esc key to quit image creation On quitting specify Confirm Select whether or notto reduce the saved data Displaying reduced image data takes more time than displaying image data that is not reduced Specify the area that is to be saved as the image data locate the cross hair cursor at the start point and end point of the area and press the key at each Inputa comment This is a memo that indicates the nature of the image data 165 Images Section 5 2 5 2 2 Image Editing Operations On selecting an image code the image editing screen shown below is displayed OINT OLTNE olL aCIR ELLIO SCUARE b cup o SCANER c REARING c READ FILOCCL FODE GUIDE Able to draw point Code FE20 Fr B5524Bvte a Image editing screen This is the screen on which images are created No grid is displayed b Image editing menu This is the menu for editing images c Code This is the code of the image that is currently being edited d Remaining capacity The dat
219. yed at all The setting for this function has no effect on printouts of the PT screen or screen data 59 Initial E diting Screen and Basic Operations Section 4 1 60 S Lamp TouchSw Disp After having created lamps and touch switches the lamp bit numbers that corre spond to the lamps and touch switches can be displayed in the graphics These numbers are not displayed on the PT screen The setting for this function also determines whether or not lamp bit numbers are printed when screen data is printed out S Memory Table Disp Itis possible to display the memory table number referenced when numeric val ues and characters are displayed This number is not displayed on the PT screen The setting for this function also determines whether or not memory table numbers are printed when screen data is printed out S Image Library Disp When images and library items are displayed the code for the image or library item can be indicated The code is not displayed on the PT screen the setting for this function determines whether or not the code is printed when screen data is printed out S Brkn Line Frame Disp This setting makes it possible to display a broken line frame at the display loca tions for numeral character string tables images and library items Set this function when you need to make a distinction with fixed display characters and when you want to check areas Even if there are spaces in a character string th

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