Document Outline

• NT631 and NT631C Programmable Terminals
• Notice:
• About this Manual:
• Related Manuals:
• Warranty
• PRECAUTIONS
  • 1 Intended Audience
  • 2 General Precautions
  • 3 Safety Precautions
• SECTION 1 General
  • 1-1 Role and Operation of the NT631/NT631C
    • 1-1-1 Operation of an NT631/NT631C at an FA Production Site
    • 1-1-2 Operations of the NT631/NT631C
  • 1-2 Functions of the NT631/NT631C
    • 1-2-1 Features
    • 1-2-2 Comparison between NT631 and NT631C
    • 1-2-3 Comparison between NT620S/NT620C/NT625C and NT631/ NT631C
    • 1-2-4 Principal Functions of NT631/NT631C
    • 1-2-5 Displays
  • 1-3 System Configuration
    • 1-3-1 Peripheral Devices That Can Be Connected
    • 1-3-2 Connecting to the Host
  • 1-4 Communications with the Host
    • 1-4-1 Direct Connection Function
    • 1-4-2 Host Link
    • 1-4-3 NT Link
    • 1-4-4 Connecting to Other Companies’ PLCs
  • 1-5 Communications Using Memory Links
    • 1-5-1 Memory Link
    • 1-5-2 Comparison between Direct Connection and Memory Link
    • 1-5-3 Memory Link Online Transfer Function
  • 1-6 Before Operating
• SECTION 2 Preparing for Connection
  • 2-1 Method for Connection to the Host
  • 2-2 Names and Functions of Parts
• SECTION 3 Hardware Settings and Connections
  • 3-1 Installation
    • 3-1-1 Installation Environment
    • 3-1-2 Installation in the Operation Panel
    • 3-1-3 Power Supply Connection
    • 3-1-4 Grounding
  • 3-2 Connecting to the Support Tool
  • 3-3 Connecting a Printer
    • 3-3-1 Connection Method
  • 3-4 Connecting a Bar Code Reader
    • 3-4-1 Connection Method
    • 3-4-2 Setting a Bar Code Reader
    • 3-4-3 Data Format
  • 3-5 Using a Memory Unit
    • 3-5-1 Installation Method
    • 3-5-2 Method of Use
• SECTION 4 Connecting to the Host from the RS-232C Port
  • 4-1 Connecting to the RS-232C Port at the Host
    • 4-1-1 Host Types and Settings
    • 4-1-2 Connecting Directly between RS-232C Ports
• SECTION 5 Connecting to the Host from the RS-422A/485 Port
  • 5-1 Connecting to the Host’s RS-232C Port
    • 5-1-1 The Type of Host and Settings
    • 5-1-2 1:1 Connection between RS-422A/485 at the PT and RS-232C at the Host
    • 5-1-3 1:N Connection between RS-422A/485 at the PT and RS-232C at the Host
    • 5-1-4 Recommended Connectors, Cables, and Crimp Terminals
    • 5-1-5 Setting the Terminal Resistance for RS-422A/485 Communications
  • 5-2 Connecting to the Host’s RS-422A/485 Port
    • 5-2-1 Host Types and Settings
    • 5-2-2 Direct Connection between RS-422A Ports at Both Units
    • 5-2-3 Direct Connection between RS-485 Ports at Both Units
    • 5-2-4 1:N Connection among RS-422A Ports
    • 5-2-5 1:N Connection among RS-485 Ports
    • 5-2-6 Recommended Connectors, Cables and Crimp Terminals
    • 5-2-7 Setting the Terminal Resistance for RS-422A/485 Communications
    • 5-2-8 Handling the Shield on RS-422A/485 Cables
• SECTION 6 System Menu Operation
  • 6-1 System Menu Operation Flow
  • 6-2 Starting the NT631/NT631C
    • 6-2-1 Operation at Startup
  • 6-3 Operation Modes and the System Menu
    • 6-3-1 Relationships among Modes
    • 6-3-2 Menu Tree
    • 6-3-3 Operations with the System Menu
  • 6-4 Memory Initialization
    • 6-4-1 Clearing Screen Data
    • 6-4-2 Initializing Display History Record Data
    • 6-4-3 Initializing Alarm History Record Data
    • 6-4-4 Initializing the Recipe Tables
    • 6-4-5 Initializing the Memory Tables
    • 6-4-6 Initializing the Memory Switches
  • 6-5 Operations in the System Installer Mode
    • 6-5-1 Setting the Display Language in the System Installer Mode
    • 6-5-2 Clearing/Installing the System Program
    • 6-5-3 Changing the System Settings
    • 6-5-4 Clearing Screen Data
  • 6-6 Transmitting the Screen Data
  • 6-7 Setting Conditions for Communications with Host by Using Memory Switches
    • 6-7-1 About Communications Conditions
    • 6-7-2 Setting the Host Link Method
    • 6-7-3 Setting the NT Link (1:1) Method
    • 6-7-4 Setting the NT Link (1:N) Method (Standard/High-speed)
    • 6-7-5 Setting the Memory Link Method
    • 6-7-6 Setting the Communications Type for Serial Port B
  • 6-8 Starting Operation
  • 6-9 Various System Settings
    • 6-9-1 Memory Switch Setting Screens
    • 6-9-2 Setting the Start-up Wait Time
    • 6-9-3 Setting the Key Press Sound
    • 6-9-4 Setting the Buzzer Sound
    • 6-9-5 Setting the Printer Controller
    • 6-9-6 Setting the Print Method (NT631C Only)
    • 6-9-7 Setting Screen Saver Movement
    • 6-9-8 Setting the Screen Saver Start-up Time
    • 6-9-9 Setting the History Display Method
    • 6-9-10 Setting the Resume Function
    • 6-9-11 Setting the Automatic Reset Function
    • 6-9-12 Setting the Time-out Interval
    • 6-9-13 Setting the Retry Count
  • 6-10 Setting the Bar Code Reader Input Function
  • 6-11 System Maintenance
    • 6-11-1 I/O Settings
    • 6-11-2 Displaying/Setting the Calendar and Clock
    • 6-11-3 Checking the PT Setting Status
    • 6-11-4 Displaying and Printing the Display History Record
    • 6-11-5 Displaying and Printing the Alarm History Record
    • 6-11-6 Checking Screen Data
    • 6-11-7 Device Check
    • 6-11-8 Checking Interfaces
  • 6-12 Programming Console Function
    • 6-12-1 Usable Systems
    • 6-12-2 Connection Method
    • 6-12-3 Method of Use
  • 6-13 Device Monitor Function
    • 6-13-1 Compatible Systems
    • 6-13-2 Connection Method
    • 6-13-3 Method of Use
  • 6-14 Version Display
    • 6-14-1 Method of Use
• SECTION 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • 7-1 Troubleshooting
  • 7-2 Responding to Displayed Error Messages
    • 7-2-1 Errors Occurring at Start of Operation and Their Remedies
    • 7-2-2 Errors Occurring during Operation and Their Remedies
    • 7-2-3 Errors Occurring on Screen Data Initialization and Transmission
    • 7-2-4 Errors in the System Installer Mode and Their Remedies
    • 7-2-5 Communications Errors and Their Remedies
  • 7-3 Maintenance of the NT631/NT631C
    • 7-3-1 Replacing the Battery
  • 7-4 Inspection and Cleaning
• Appendix A Specifications
• Appendix B Dimensions
• Appendix C Using an RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter
• Appendix D Transporting and Storing the NT631/NT631C
• Appendix E Making the Cable
• Appendix F Making the Cable for Connecting a PLC
• Appendix G Making the Cable for Connection to a Bar Code Reader
• Appendix H Making the Cable for Connection to a Printer
• Appendix I Relationship between system program and hardware
• Appendix J Model List
• Appendix K Option List
• Index
• Revision History