NS-Series

NS15-TX01@ -V2
Cat. No. V083-E1-26 NS12-TS00@ -V1/-V2, NS12-TS01@ -V1/-V2
NS10-TV00@ -V1/-V2, NS10-TV01@ -V1/-V2
NS8-TV00@ -V1/-V2, NS8-TV01@ -V1/-V2
NS8-TV10@ -V1, NS8-TV11@ -V1
NS5-SQ00@ -V1/-V2, NS5-SQ01@ -V1/-V2
NS5-TQ00@ -V2, NS5-TQ01@ -V2
NS5-MQ00@ -V2, NS5-MQ01@ -V2
NS5-SQ10@ -V2, NS5-SQ11@ -V2
NS5-TQ10@ -V2, NS5-TQ11@ -V2
NS5-MQ10@ -V2, NS5-MQ11@ -V2

Programmable Terminals

SETUP MANUAL
OMRON, 2003
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in
any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because
OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is
subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless,
OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained in this publication.

Trademarks
Microsoft, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
USA and other countries.
ODVA, CIP, CompoNet, DeviceNet, and EtherNet/IP are trademarks of ODVA.
This product includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/).
Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
@@ @@
NS Series Programming Manual

NS Series Programming Manual

NS Series Programming Manual
 2. Bridge
Air conditioning
No air conditioning
3. Deck Devices on deck or bridge

Devices not on deck or bridge

Sea
1. Boiler room
Air conditioning 4. Engine room
No air 5. Depends on ship type
conditioning Emergency power supply devices on
bulk carrier ships carrying liquefied gas
or hazardous chemicals
 on a bridge (Class NK, LR, or DNV certification only)

Manufacturer SEIWA ELECTRIC MFG, Co., Ltd.

Model E09F-100, E09R13502P

Manufacturer Cosel
Model TAH-06-683
 SW

RESET

24V
DC
PORT @B PORT @A
HOST SLAVE
ETHERNET
Positions of screws for
attaching Video Board to PT
Connect with the cable provided.
Connecting to Video Input Connectors
Removing the Video Input Connector
Setting the Contrast
 NS-CA001 PT PLC Computer
Camera Video Cable NS-CA002 RS-232C cable RS-232C cable
SG SG SG SG SG SG
Electronic
component

Case
RS-232C RS-232C
connector hood connector hood
LG
Functional
ground GR

Difference
in potential
*The example in the above figure shows a computer connected to an RS-232C
connector on the PLC.

NS-CA001 PT PLC Computer

RS-232C cable RS-232C cable
Camera Video Cable
NS-CA002
SG SG SG SG SG SG
Electronic
component

Case
RS-232C RS-232C
connector hood connector hood
LG
Functional
ground GR
Reference This switch is set to OFF by default (terminating resistance disconnected).
Connecting and Disconnecting
 The brightness of models with lot number 1020 (February 10, 2010) or later can be set
to a wider range including lower values than previous lots.

Refer to for information on lot numbers.

 Section 5
Connecting to Host via Ether net or
Contr oller Link
This section describes the methods for connecting the PT to the host using the PT’s Ethernet
interface and the Controller Link Interface Unit.
5-1 Connecting to Host Via Ethernet....................................................................................... 5-2
5-1-1 Host Types and Settings ........................................................................................... 5-3
5-2 Connecting to the Host Using Controller Link................................................................ 5-16
5-2-1 What Is a Controller Link Network? ...................................................................... 5-16
5-2-2 Data Links .............................................................................................................. 5-17
5-2-3 Troubleshooting Using Indicators .......................................................................... 5-22
5-3 Connecting to Host via EtherNet/IP ................................................................................ 5-25
5-3-1 What is EtherNet/IP?.............................................................................................. 5-25
5-3-2 Selecting Network Configuration Devices ............................................................. 5-26
5-3-3 Network Installation ............................................................................................... 5-29
5-3-4 Host Types and Settings ......................................................................................... 5-31
Example 1: The order of send Example 2: Some nodes can
and receive nodes is free. send data without receiving data.

Area 1

Area 2

Example 3: Some nodes can Example 4: A node can receive a

receive data without sending specified number of words from
data. the beginning of an area.
UNIT
NO.

NODE
NO.
161 160
Section 6
System Menu Oper ations

This section describes the methods for operating the System Menu.

@@ @@
The Memory Card in the PT can be removed.
Initializes the Internal Holding Bit/Word Memories.
 6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card
 6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference •

Reference •

•
6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card
 6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference •

•
•
6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

•
•
•
•

Reference •

•
•
•

•
•

•
•
 6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference •
6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference •
•
 6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference

µ
6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference
 6-2 Initializing and Saving Data and Removing the Memory Card

Reference
@@ @@
@ @ @ @ @
The contrast cannot be adjusted on NS5-SQ@ @ -V2 PTs with lot number 2110 (January 21,
2010) or later. (The contrast is adjusted to the optimum value in advance.)
Refer to for information on lot numbers.
 @@ @
@ @@@@ @ @@@@

@ @@@@ @ @@@@
 Section 7
Maintenance and Tr oubleshooting

This section describes the maintenance and inspection methods for preventing errors occurring,
and troubleshooting measures when errors occur in the PT.
7-1 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 7-2
7-1-1 Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................... 7-2
7-2 Inspection and Cleaning .................................................................................................... 7-4
7-3 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................................................................... 7-6
7-4 Requesting a Replacement PT ......................................................................................... 7-14
A Appendices
Appendix 1 Specifications..................................................................................................... A-3
A-1-1 General Specifications............................................................................................. A-3
A-1-2 Characteristics ......................................................................................................... A-5
A-1-3 Communications Specifications .............................................................................. A-8
Appendix 2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................... A-12
Appendix 3 Using NS-AL002 Converters .......................................................................... A-21
A-3-1 Dimensions............................................................................................................ A-21
A-3-2 Mounting and Removing....................................................................................... A-22
A-3-3 Specifications ........................................................................................................ A-22
A-3-4 DIP Switch Settings............................................................................................... A-23
A-3-5 Pin Arrangement ................................................................................................... A-24
A-3-6 Handling the Shield on RS-422A/485 Cables ....................................................... A-25
A-3-7 Connection Example ............................................................................................. A-28
Appendix 4 Using NT-AL001 Converters .......................................................................... A-29
A-4-1 Dimensions............................................................................................................ A-29
A-4-2 Methods for Mounting and Removal .................................................................... A-29
A-4-3 Specifications ........................................................................................................ A-31
A-4-4 DIP Switch Settings............................................................................................... A-32
A-4-5 Pin Arrangement ................................................................................................... A-33
A-4-6 Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... A-34
Appendix 5 Preparing Connecting Cables........................................................................... A-35
A-5-1 Cable Preparation .................................................................................................. A-35
A-5-2 Soldering ............................................................................................................... A-36
A-5-3 Hood Assembly ..................................................................................................... A-36
A-5-4 Preparing Connecting Cables for Host Connection............................................... A-37
Appendix 6 Preparing Cables for Computer Connection .................................................... A-41
A-6-1 Connecting Cable Assembly ................................................................................. A-41
Appendix 7 Preparing Connecting Cables for Bar Code Readers ....................................... A-43
Appendix 8 Standard Models .............................................................................................. A-44
Appendix 9 List of Optional Products................................................................................. A-60
A-9-1 Anti-reflection Sheets: NS15-KBA04, NS12-KBA04, NS7-KBA04,
NT30-KBA04........................................................................................................ A-60
A-9-2 Protective Covers: NS15-KBA05N, NS12-KBA05(N), NS7-KBA05(N),
NT31C-KBA05(N)................................................................................................ A-61
 A-9-3 NT30-KBA01 Chemical-resistant Cover .............................................................. A-62
A-9-4 Replacement Battery: CJ1W-BAT01 .................................................................... A-62
A-9-5 Recommended Memory Cards .............................................................................. A-63
A-9-6 NS-CLK21 Controller Link Interface Unit ........................................................... A-63
A-9-7 NS-CA001/CA002 Video Input Unit .................................................................... A-63
A-9-8 Attachments: NS12-ATT01(B)/NS12-ATT02/NS8-ATT01/ NS8-ATT02 .......... A-63
A-9-9 NS-USBEXT-1M USB Relay Cable..................................................................... A-64
Appendix 10 System Memory List........................................................................................ A-65
Appendix 11 Differences between "-V1"/"-V2" Models and Other Models......................... A-68
Appendix 12 NS5 System Menu ........................................................................................... A-70
(-V1)
(-V1)
(-V1)
(-V1)
Lot No.: 4 6 .........Manufactured April 1996

The rightmost digit of the year, 1996

in this example

The month of manufacture

1 to 9 = January to September
X to Z = October to December
−
−
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the cover of the
manual.

Revision code

The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page
numbers refer to the previous version.

01 April 2003 Original production

02 October 2003 Added a new section on starting external applications.
Added information throughout the manual to include the NS5-V1.
03 July 2004 Changes and corrections for version upgrade.
04 February 2005 Changes and corrections related to the addition of the NS5-V2
Series.
05 October 2005 Changes and corrections related to the addition of the NS12-V2,
NS10-V2, and NS8-V2 Series.
06 July 2006 Changes related to release of the CX-Designer.
07 July 2007 Changes and corrections for version upgrade.
08 March 2008 Added new and changed their order.
Added information to sections 2
and 3.
Changed enclosure rating information in
09 June 2008 Changes related to upgrade and addition of NS5-SQ1@ -V2,
NS5-TQ1@ -V2, and NS5-MQ1@ -V2.
10 October 2008 Changes related to version upgrade.
11 November 2008 Changes and corrections
12 April 2009 Changes related to version upgrade.
13 August 2009 Changes and corrections
14 December 2009 Additions related to Windows 7.
15 February 2010 Revisions accompanying changes in display device
specifications.
16 March 2010 Added information on grounding.
17 October 2010 Changes related to version upgrade.
18 November 2010 Revisions accompanying changes to the backlight in the
NS5-SQ1/-TQ1.
19 July 2011 Changes for support for NJ-series Controllers.
20 October 2011 Revision accompanying changes to the backlight in the
NS8/NS10/NS12.
21 January 2012 Changes related to version upgrade.
22 April 2012 Changes related to version upgrade.
23 April 2012 Changes related to changes in lot numbers.
24 September 2013 Additions related to Windows 8.
25 December 2013 Revisions accompanying changes to the backlight in the NS15.
26 April 2015 Revision for support NX Series.
Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. Offer; Acceptance. These terms and conditions (these "Terms") are deemed ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
part of all quotes, agreements, purchase orders, acknowledgments, price lists, BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
catalogs, manuals, brochures and other documents, whether electronic or in PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
writing, relating to the sale of products or services (collectively, the "Products") INTENDED USE. Omron further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of
by Omron Electronics LLC and its subsidiary companies (“Omron”). Omron any type for claims or expenses based on infringement by the Products or oth-
objects to any terms or conditions proposed in Buyer’s purchase order or other erwise of any intellectual property right. (c) Buyer Remedy. Omron’s sole obli-
documents which are inconsistent with, or in addition to, these Terms. gation hereunder shall be, at Omron’s election, to (i) replace (in the form
2. Prices; Payment Terms. All prices stated are current, subject to change with- originally shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or
out notice by Omron. Omron reserves the right to increase or decrease prices replacement thereof) the non-complying Product, (ii) repair the non-complying
on any unshipped portions of outstanding orders. Payments for Products are Product, or (iii) repay or credit Buyer an amount equal to the purchase price of
due net 30 days unless otherwise stated in the invoice. the non-complying Product; provided that in no event shall Omron be responsi-
3. Discounts. Cash discounts, if any, will apply only on the net amount of invoices ble for warranty, repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses regarding
sent to Buyer after deducting transportation charges, taxes and duties, and will the Products unless Omron’s analysis confirms that the Products were prop-
be allowed only if (i) the invoice is paid according to Omron’s payment terms erly handled, stored, installed and maintained and not subject to contamina-
and (ii) Buyer has no past due amounts. tion, abuse, misuse or inappropriate modification. Return of any Products by
4. Interest. Omron, at its option, may charge Buyer 1-1/2% interest per month or Buyer must be approved in writing by Omron before shipment. Omron Compa-
the maximum legal rate, whichever is less, on any balance not paid within the nies shall not be liable for the suitability or unsuitability or the results from the
stated terms. use of Products in combination with any electrical or electronic components,
5. Orders. Omron will accept no order less than $200 net billing. circuits, system assemblies or any other materials or substances or environ-
6. Governmental Approvals. Buyer shall be responsible for, and shall bear all ments. Any advice, recommendations or information given orally or in writing,
costs involved in, obtaining any government approvals required for the impor- are not to be construed as an amendment or addition to the above warranty.
tation or sale of the Products. See http://www.omron247.com or contact your Omron representative for pub-
7. Taxes. All taxes, duties and other governmental charges (other than general lished information.
real property and income taxes), including any interest or penalties thereon, 14. Limitation on Liability; Etc. OMRON COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
imposed directly or indirectly on Omron or required to be collected directly or FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
indirectly by Omron for the manufacture, production, sale, delivery, importa- LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY
tion, consumption or use of the Products sold hereunder (including customs WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS
duties and sales, excise, use, turnover and license taxes) shall be charged to BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
and remitted by Buyer to Omron. Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual
8. Financial. If the financial position of Buyer at any time becomes unsatisfactory price of the Product on which liability is asserted.
to Omron, Omron reserves the right to stop shipments or require satisfactory 15. Indemnities. Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Omron Companies and
security or payment in advance. If Buyer fails to make payment or otherwise their employees from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and
comply with these Terms or any related agreement, Omron may (without liabil- expenses (including attorney's fees and expenses) related to any claim, inves-
ity and in addition to other remedies) cancel any unshipped portion of Prod- tigation, litigation or proceeding (whether or not Omron is a party) which arises
ucts sold hereunder and stop any Products in transit until Buyer pays all or is alleged to arise from Buyer's acts or omissions under these Terms or in
amounts, including amounts payable hereunder, whether or not then due, any way with respect to the Products. Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer (at
which are owing to it by Buyer. Buyer shall in any event remain liable for all its own expense) shall indemnify and hold harmless Omron and defend or set-
unpaid accounts. tle any action brought against such Companies to the extent based on a claim
9. Cancellation; Etc. Orders are not subject to rescheduling or cancellation that any Product made to Buyer specifications infringed intellectual property
unless Buyer indemnifies Omron against all related costs or expenses. rights of another party.
10. Force Majeure. Omron shall not be liable for any delay or failure in delivery 16. Property; Confidentiality. Any intellectual property in the Products is the exclu-
resulting from causes beyond its control, including earthquakes, fires, floods, sive property of Omron Companies and Buyer shall not attempt to duplicate it
strikes or other labor disputes, shortage of labor or materials, accidents to in any way without the written permission of Omron. Notwithstanding any
machinery, acts of sabotage, riots, delay in or lack of transportation or the charges to Buyer for engineering or tooling, all engineering and tooling shall
requirements of any government authority. remain the exclusive property of Omron. All information and materials supplied
11. Shipping; Delivery. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Omron: by Omron to Buyer relating to the Products are confidential and proprietary,
a. Shipments shall be by a carrier selected by Omron; Omron will not drop ship and Buyer shall limit distribution thereof to its trusted employees and strictly
except in “break down” situations. prevent disclosure to any third party.
b. Such carrier shall act as the agent of Buyer and delivery to such carrier shall 17. Export Controls. Buyer shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and
constitute delivery to Buyer; licenses regarding (i) export of products or information; (iii) sale of products to
c. All sales and shipments of Products shall be FOB shipping point (unless oth- “forbidden” or other proscribed persons; and (ii) disclosure to non-citizens of
erwise stated in writing by Omron), at which point title and risk of loss shall regulated technology or information.
pass from Omron to Buyer; provided that Omron shall retain a security inter- 18. Miscellaneous. (a) Waiver. No failure or delay by Omron in exercising any right
est in the Products until the full purchase price is paid; and no course of dealing between Buyer and Omron shall operate as a waiver
d. Delivery and shipping dates are estimates only; and of rights by Omron. (b) Assignment. Buyer may not assign its rights hereunder
e. Omron will package Products as it deems proper for protection against nor- without Omron's written consent. (c) Law. These Terms are governed by the
mal handling and extra charges apply to special conditions. law of the jurisdiction of the home office of the Omron company from which
12. Claims. Any claim by Buyer against Omron for shortage or damage to the Buyer is purchasing the Products (without regard to conflict of law princi-
Products occurring before delivery to the carrier must be presented in writing ples). (d) Amendment. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between
to Omron within 30 days of receipt of shipment and include the original trans- Buyer and Omron relating to the Products, and no provision may be changed
portation bill signed by the carrier noting that the carrier received the Products or waived unless in writing signed by the parties. (e) Severability. If any provi-
from Omron in the condition claimed. sion hereof is rendered ineffective or invalid, such provision shall not invalidate
13. Warranties. (a) Exclusive Warranty. Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the any other provision. (f) Setoff. Buyer shall have no right to set off any amounts
Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of against the amount owing in respect of this invoice. (g) Definitions. As used
twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed herein, “including” means “including without limitation”; and “Omron Compa-
in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. nies” (or similar words) mean Omron Corporation and any direct or indirect
(b) Limitations. OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABIL-

Certain Precautions on Specifications and Use

1. Suitability of Use. Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON’S PRODUCT IS PROP-
with any standards, codes or regulations which apply to the combination of the ERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE
Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the Product. At Buyer’s request, OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying 2. Programmable Products. Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the
ratings and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by user’s programming of a programmable Product, or any consequence thereof.
itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the Prod- 3. Performance Data. Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs
uct in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application and other materials is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitabil-
or use. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of ity and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Omron’s
the particular Product with respect to Buyer’s application, product or system. test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application require-
Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases but the following is a ments. Actual performance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations
non-exhaustive list of applications for which particular attention must be given: of Liability.
(i) Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical 4. Change in Specifications. Product specifications and accessories may be
interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document. changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons. It is our prac-
(ii) Use in consumer products or any use in significant quantities. tice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed,
(iii) Energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifica-
systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equip- tions of the Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, spe-
ment, and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations. cial part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for
(iv) Systems, machines and equipment that could present a risk to life or prop- your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any time
erty. Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this Prod- to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.
uct. 5. Errors and Omissions. Information presented by Omron Companies has been
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed
RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES WITHOUT for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.
ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO