Omron Programmable Terminals NT31 NT31C - Manual (Page 15)

1-1 Section Role and Operation of the NT31/NT31C
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1-1-2 Operations of the NT31/NT31C
The information to be displayed (screen data) can be created on a computer us-
ing the Support Tool and stored in the NT31/NT31C. The screen data can be
displayed on the NT31/NT31C in response to instructions from the host or touch
switch operation.
Host
The screen data designated by
instructions from the host or touch
switch operation is displayed.
The NT31/NT31C can be connected to the host by a host link or NT link and re-
ceive necessary data from the host.
Host link, NT link Host
Data input using the touch panel (switch ON/OFF statuses, numeric values,
character strings) can be transmitted to the host.
Touch panel
Host
ON/OFF information, numeric
data, etc.
The screen data to be displayed on the NT31/NT31C can be created on a per-
sonal computer using the Support Tool. Connect the NT31/NT31C to the per-
sonal computer with an RS-232C cable and transmit the screen data to the
NT31/NT31C.
Create screen data.
Personal
computer
(Support Tool)
Screen data
RS-232C
When the host is connected at serial port A,
the personal computer is only connected
when communicating screen data between
the NT31/NT31C and Support Tool.
Displays Screens
Receives Data from a
Host
Sends Data to a Host
Screen Data