NS Series

NS series Supports SYSMAC CJ2. Full access to CPU memory and tag access with EtherNet/IP.

What is tag access with EtherNet/IP?

A tag is a name given to an address. Tags are managed in the CJ2 CPU Unit, where they are defined as network symbols. The common user-defined tag names are used from Programmable Terminals and host applications to access memory in a CJ2 CPU Unit without knowing the physical address.

The PLC, PT, and host applications can be designed using tag names.
Parallel development shortens design time.

Minimize side effect of address changes.
So Machine Modifications Go Smoothly

Previously, a change in the address of one location affected a variety of devices and time was required to fix this range of changes and check operation. With the CJ2 CPU Units, it is possible to access memory with tags, so the PT and host application are not affected even if the address of data in the PLC is changed.

Greatly Improved Ladder Monitor.
Thoroughly focused on Visibility and Ease of Use.

Standard Feature (See note.)

Note:Not supported for the 5.7-inch model.

The Ladder Diagram can be fully displayed on the entire screen,
so it is easier to see and work.

The ability to change the color and size in which the Ladder Monitor is displayed greatly improves visibility.
The ladder diagram can be displayed on the entire screen (800 x 600 dots) even for the NS12 with a maximum display of 17 rows and 16 columns of a ladder diagram.

The ladder diagram is easy to see display in black and green.

I/O comments can be read directly from the PLC in a single operation,
so no extra work to show I/O comments.

Read I/O comments directly from the PLC. I/O comments do not have to be stored in a Memory Card.

Automatically jumping from the alarm message
Easy checking the alarm bit and shortens searching time.

When an alarm occurs, touch the message to automatically search for the alarm bit (output bit) for the alarm.
This enables you to quickly check the alarm address and investigate why the bit turned ON.

"Find Back", "Find Next", CX-Programmer useful Function Also Supported by the NS-series.
Reduced Time to Investigate Which Output or Input Is Causing the Problem

For example, easily search for the cause using steps 1 to 6 as shown in the following figure.

Force-setting and force-resetting are possible,
so conditions can be established as required.

Locations that have been force-set are displayed in pink and can be checked at a glance.

Minor changes in values of timers or counters can be made without Support Software.

Check and Change I/O While You View the Ladder Diagram on the I/O Monitor

Display and change the present value by specifying the address. It is also possible to force-set/reset bits with the I/O monitor.

Further Enhanced Basic Functions

Monitor and Record Input Operations on the Control Panel
What Was Touched When? can be recorded with Operating log.

Functionality has been improved with the addition of a log to record operators' use of the panels. It is now possible to record and display the time, date, and operation details for buttons (i.e., hardware switches) pressed on the control panel in addition to operations on the touch panel. The operation log can be saved in a CSV file on a Memory Card mounted in the NS-series PT.

Multi-vendor Support

In addition to the previously supported models, it is possible to connect to Mitsubishi Q-series PLCs and QnA-series PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and Rockwell PLCs. Connection can also be made with the RTU mode of Modbus devices. And connection is possible to the FA-M3(R) Series of PLCs from Yokogawa Electric.

For details on the connection methods, refer to the list of connectable models on Data Sheet.

Further Improvement with Groups of Beautiful Objects
More-beautiful Screen

Greatly Enhanced Libraries for Beautiful Lamps and Switches

A selection of over 1,000 beautiful objects is provided. With these objects, you can improve the appearance of your equipment.

Easy Printing with PictBridge

The screens of all models from the 5.7 inches to 12.1 inches can print to a printer.

Using a printer that is compatible with PictBridge, you can print with one USB cable.

Greater NS 5 Screen Data Capacity

Now, even in the 5.7-inch class have 60 MB of screen data capacity as a standard feature and also enhanced main memory.

You can make many screens with images and don't have to worry about the memory capacity. The internal memory is also increased, PictBridge is supported even for the NS5 Series, and capability is provided with EtherNet/IP for the CJ2.
Legacy screen data for the NS5-[]Q0[](B)-V2 can be used without alteration.

Note:For the list of models, refer to Data Sheet.

*1.As always, any model in the NS5 Series can perform serial communications, such as NT link and host link, or address communications with Ethernet (FINS).

*2.For tag communications with Ethernet connection to the CJ2.

*3.Unsupported items cannot be used even if this model has been upgraded to system version 8.0 or higher.

(Perfect Synergy) Best Match

Best Match with OMRON Products,
Eliminates Programming and Screen Designing

The Smart Active Parts (SAP Library) for the NS Series makes it easy to connect to OMRON PLCs and components, without creating ladder programs and screen data. OMRON provides a development environment that requires with no programming and no screen designing.

Smart Active Parts (SAP Library)

Dramatically reduces the effort required to create ladder programming and screens.

More than 3,000 Library parts (Smart Active Parts) are available, which can directly access OMRON PLCs and components. The objects can just be pasted from the Smart Active Parts (SAP Library) Library to the screen; it is completely unnecessary to create screens and ladder programming.

Support tool objects can be incorporated to check for errors and make settings, even without a computer.

Plenty of support tool objects (the Tool Function SAP Library) are available, which can be easily incorporate support tool functions in the NS-series PT. Just paste the support tool objects in the screen to check for errors and make settings, even without a computer.

CPU Bus Unit and Special I/O Unit Troubleshooting Can Be Also Performed with the SAP Library.

A Troubleshooter SAP Library is available to troubleshoot each Unit in the PLC. When an error occurs in a Unit, the Troubleshooter SAP Library provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the cause of the error as well as the countermeasures.

The Troubleshooter SAP Library is included as a standard feature for the CX-One and CX-Designer. For details, refer to Data Sheet. Successive development for Ethernet Units and MC Units is planned for the future.

Single Port Multi Access (SPMA)

The ladder program and screen data can be transferred from a single port!

The ladder program can be transferred through the PLC and the PT's screen data can also be transferred, all while the computer remains connected to the PT's port (such as a USB port).

The PT can transfer data over network levels by the following routes.

Computer (Serial/USB) → NS-series PT (Ethernet) → PLC (Ethernet or Controller Link) → PLC

SPMA significantly improves maintenance efficiency when the NS-series PT and PLC are some distance apart.

Computer (Serial) → PLC (Ethernet or Controller Link) → NS-series PT

Note:SPMA can be used in CS/CJ-series PLCs with lot number 030201 or later.

Note:SPMA via a PLC is not supported when a CP-series PLC is connected. (SPMA via an NS-series PT is supported with a CP-series PLC.)

Ladder Monitor

The ladder program can be monitored onsite without a laptop!

Ladder programs with I/O comments can be monitored on the PT's screen and the ladder program can also be edited with the Programming Console function.

Note:The Ladder Monitor function is not supported by the 5.7-inch models.

Note:The ladder monitor function is not supported for connection with a CP1E PLC.

Also meets the requirements of users who need to display devices onsite, instead of the ladder program.

[Switch Box Function]
The operator can check the PLC status by displaying just the I/O comments and status.

[Device Monitor Function]
Displays the device's contents, allowing settings to be input and checked and making startup operations more efficient.

Note:The machine monitor function, and switch box function are not supported when a CP1E PLC is connected.

PLC Data Trace

The PLC's operation can be checked!

The PLC Data Trace function is built into the PT in addition to the Ladder Monitor and Device Monitor. A bit's status and operation can be viewed in a time chart just by setting the desired PLC bit's address in the PT. It is also now possible to display word data, save data in CSV files, and save time chart screens in BMP files.

Note:There are differences between this Data Trace function and the CX-Programmer's Data Trace function.

Note:The PLC data trace function cannot be used with the 5.7-inch model.

PLC Troubleshooter

Constantly monitors PLC errors.

Automatically detects PLC errors and displays the error details and recovery procedure on the screen. Even if a problem occurs, it can be resolved quickly without referring to the manuals.

Note:A special template is required when using this function.
The screen template is supplied with CX-Designer of version 2.1 or later. This function is a standard feature in the NSJ-series PTs.

Direct Connection to Temperature Controllers

Connect OMRON Temperature Controllers directly to the NS-series PT.

OMRON Temperature Controllers can be connected directly to the NS-series PT's RS-232C port. Data does not pass through the PLC, so ladder programming is not required. Also, there are plenty of objects in the SAP Library for Temperature Controllers, and Temperature Controller screens can be created easily just by pasting objects from the SAP Library to the screens.

Note:An RS-422A Serial Adapter is needed to connect directly to a Temperature Controller. Refer to Data Sheet for a list of the Temperature Controllers that can be connected. A Conversion Unit is not required to connect to the RS-422A/485 serial interface of the NS15.

Screens for Loop Controllers can be easily and automatically created.

Compatibility with CX-Process Tool Is Also Outstanding.

WS02-NSFC1-EV3
Face Plate Auto-Builder for NS

Significantly reduces the effort required to combine a Loop Controller with an NS-series PT.

Easy automatic generation of faceplates, such as faceplates for PV monitoring and SV setting, as well as tuning screens, such as screens to set and autotune PID constants.

A total of 17 function blocks are supported, with eleven function blocks, such as Ratio Setting and Motor Manipulators newly supported (version 3 of higher).

Comments are automatically entered for automatically assigned unit and scale settings when a project is generated (version 3 and higher).

260,000-color Video Display

Equipment and workpiece movements can also be displayed in beautiful video!

Two kinds of video interfaces are available to connect to various applications. Provides compatibility with OMRON Vision Sensors (F150, F160, and F250) in addition to video and CCD camera connections. A Console Unit is not needed to connect, either.

NS-CA001 Video Input Unit

Four video inputs or CCD cameras can be connected and up to four images can be displayed imultaneously if the image size is 320 x 240 pixels.

NS-CA002 RGB/Video Input Unit

There is an analog RGB input terminal in addition to the two video input terminals. Either of the video signals or the analog RGB signal can be displayed on the NS-series PT. The NS-CA002 cannot be used with the NS5.

Note:Video input cannot be used with the NS15. Only RGB input can be used.

Also Compatible with OMRON Vision Sensors.