User manual OMRON NT2S-SF121B-E QUICK START

[. . . ] Normal screen are used to monitor status or alarms. A screen can have register values or bit controlled text embedded in it which is dynamically updated. Special screen are used to change data in the PLC or to turn a coil ON or OFF. Link screen defines a list of screens that can be viewed consecutively by pressing the NEXT or PREV keys. What are screen attributes? A normal screen can flash or scroll on the display. [. . . ] Each tool has balloon help associated with it to help identify the function. If the Toolstation does not appear on your screen, it can be turned on using the "Options" pull down menu. Select NEW project by clicking on the corresponding tool. A window will appear showing all the available products. The bitmap of the unit will appear on the screen. Select your PLC from the list of available drivers. Also select the correct PLC model that you are using. The Toolstation now will allow you to configure the NT2S A. If any error screen indicating that "PLC driver is not found" appears, contact factory for support. For any project, you must define the Tag database first. Tag is a register or coil which is used in your application. Tags can be defined by using either Edit-Tag database menu or Tag tool. A tagname can be assigned to each tag and the tag can be referred to by it's name subsequently, making it very convenient to use. Tag database can be accessed from anywhere in the software. It is advised to define all the registers/coils you will be using in your project ahead of time. Once the Tag database is defined, assign the STR and the LED register. This can be done using Edit-Setup menu or by clicking on the PLC-NT2S A link on the Toolstation. Use a bit addressable register as the LED register so that each LED can be easily controlled. How are function keys configured? To define the global task for the keys : The NT2S A has 6 keys that can be assigned user definable functions by using the pull down menu of Edit-Function keys or by clicking on the NT2S A key tool on the tool station. The dialogue shows the function keys along with the user assignable legends. Click on the key you wish to define, select the tag on which the key operates on and the action. Depending on what type of tag ( bit or register ) is selected, only actions that can be performed on that tag will be enabled. DO NOT USE THE FUNCTION BUTTONS FOR EMERGENCY STOP APPLICATIONS! It is advised that separate switches be used outside the PLC for ANY emergency stops. To define the screen specific keys : You can define the keys task, specific for the screen while editing the screen. You can click on the key to be redefined and configure the task as needed. How are screens defined? Screen text can be configured by using the Edit-Screen menu or by clicking on the Screen tool. First the software will prompt you to enter the screen number to be edited or defined. [. . . ] Define the function keys, if applicable to your application. Download work to Unit. Note on RTC The RTC values are downloaded in the PLC as follows : Register LED + 1 Register LED + 2 Register LED + 3 Register LED + 4 Register LED + 5 Register LED + 6 Register LED + 7 ---------------------Seconds Minutes Hours Day of week Date Month Year (SS) (MI) (HH) (Sunday = 0) (DD) (MM) (YY) The RTC can be set in the Unit as follows: During the power-on sequence, press the F1 + F3 keys together. You can set individual values for the RTC in a menu format. NT2S will show you the current value for each field and ask you to enter the new value for the field. [. . . ]