NT2S-CN002 Omron, NT2S-CN002 Datasheet - Page 8

• Manufacturer Part Number: NT2S-CN002
• Description: Programming Cable NT2S/NT3S
• Manufacturer: Omron

Specifications of NT2S-CN002

• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing NTXS Series Products from Omron. NTXS Series Products are versatile
operator interfaces with Microsoft Windows based configuration Software. This manual explains the
operation of the NTXS Series and how to implement available features using the NTXS Software. This
manual will help you to install, configure and operate NTXS product.
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Operator Interface Terminals (HMIs) provide much more versatility than traditional mechanical control
panels. An HMI allows a plant floor operator to monitor current conditions of a control system and, if
necessary, to initiate a change in the operation of the system. HMIs connect to programmable logic
controllers (PLCs) typically through the serial communications port. The HMI can be programmed to
monitor and/or change current values stored in the data memory of the PLC.
HMIs can have either text-based or graphics-based displays. A text-based HMI can display printable
text characters but can not print graphics.
The NTXS Series HMIs are available in both Text display based HMI and graphics display based HMIs.
What is a Project?
A project is a user created application in NTXS Software. A project contains information such as NTXS
model, Network Configuration, Screen information, Task information etc.
What is a Screen?
A screen is a visual representation of objects placed on the HMI screen. Any partially sized window is
usually referred to as a popup screen or window. User can create his customized screen according to
his requirements. Popup windows can also appear on the HMI display by pressing buttons on the
touch screen. Maximum number of screens in an application is limited by the application memory size.
A more in depth discussion on screen is covered in chapter 4.
What is an Object?
An object placed on HMI screen can perform actions such as displaying text messages, writing value to
PLC register, or displaying an alarm on HMI screen etc. An object can be classified as Text object and
Graphical object.
For example, a Text Object is used to display text on the HMI. But objects are also used to configure
the HMI to perform some action. For example, a Display Data Object tells the HMI to continuously
monitor a PLC register that is used by the PLC. Some objects can display a graphics shape on the
HMI screen and perform some action. A Bit Button Object creates a graphic object on the HMI that
when pressed, activates a bit in the PLC.
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Purpose of this manual
HMI Basics