How to update or recover the system program Ver.8.

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Introduction
CDROM includes system program installation program to update or to recover your Programmable
Terminal (PT).
Please follow the instruction below just in case when System Program Ver.8.9 is corrupted or
the System Program in the PT is Ver.4.x, Ver.5.x, Ver.6.x, Ver.7.x or Ver.8.x.

This program can be used for the all models listed below. Therefore, the following operations are also
common to the all models.
-NS15-V2, NS12-V1/V2, NS10- V1/V2, NS8- V1/V2 and NS5- V1/V2
-NSJ12, NSJ10, NSJ8 and NSJ5
-NSH5
In this manual PT indicates the models of NS-series listed above unless otherwise noted.

NOTE

Do NOT use this program for NS12/10/7, which does not have –V1 or

–V2 suffix at the end of the model number.

Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................1
1. Preparations Before Updating or Recovering .......................................................................................2
2. Process for Updating or Recovering the System Program ...................................................................5
3. Confirmation after Updating or Recovering ........................................................................................ 11
4. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................13
5. About Memory Cards ..........................................................................................................................14
6. Using Old Version of Recover/Update Program .................................................................................15

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1. Preparations Before Updating or Recovering
A Memory Card (50MB or over) is required to perform this program. Please prepare the Memory
Card beforehand. Please note that operation will not be properly performed with a Memory Card that
was formatted using Windows. Refer to the Section 5 for details on using a Memory Card.

<Overview of the Procedure>

1. Copy the program to a Memory Card.
2. Place it in the PT and turn ON the power. The program for recovering the system program is
started automatically.
3. Select Clean Installation or Overwrite Installation in the first screen. (see note). The program will
automatically be started after selecting the option.

Note: If the touch screen has no input within 20 seconds, it proceeds the program regarding as the
Overwrite Installation has been selected.
A Clean Install will automatically run without showing an Install Instruction Selection Screen. When
the version of the project data in the NS Hardware are higher than the system version you are going
to install with the Update/Recover program.
Example:
A Clean Install will automatically run under such a combination as below.
Update/ Recover program Ver.5.0
Project in the NS Hardware Ver.6.0

1.1 Step1: Copy the program to a Memory Card

<Copying from CX-Designer Installation Folder >
The program will be installed under the C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-One\CX-
Designer\RecoverUpdate as the default location when installing the CX-Designer. The
self-extracting Recover/Update Program will be installed.

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Execute RecoverUpdate_[]_[][].exe.
Double click the exe module and extract the compressed data. Folder will be newly created. The following
figure shows in the case you decompressed on C:\NSV8.

Copy all those modules under the root of the Memory Card. The following figure shows in the case the
Memory Card is assigned to E:drive.

Preparation completed. Safely remove your Memory Card from your personal computer.

1.2 Step2: How to place the Memory Card in the PT and execute the program.
1. Pull out all communications cable connected to the PT.
2. Place the Memory Card in the PT.
3. Turn ON the power to the PT. (If the power is already turned ON, turn OFF the power once, and
turn On again.)
4. The program will be started approx. 10 seconds later.

- Installation program will not start in case the PT does not recognize the Memory Card. Check whether
the Memory Card is placed in the connector. Refer to the Section 5 for more details.

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1.3 Step 3: Select installation method.
Select Clean Installation or Overwrite Installation according to the followings.

Clean Installation is recommended in case you encountered the followings.

- Case that an error message is displayed while starting up the PT.
- Case that the system program needs be updated with no screen data inside of the PT. (The PT has
been purchased or the screen data area has been formatted.)

Overwrite Installation is recommended in case you encountered the followings.

- Case that only system program needs to be updated without deleting screen data and log data
inside of the PT.
<Screen image of NS5, NSJ5, or NSH5>

<Screen image of NS15/12/10/8 or NSJ12/10/8>

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 Press Start button at the right of each explanation.
If the touch screen has no input within 20 seconds, it proceeds the program regarding as the
Overwrite Installation has been selected.

2. Process for Updating or Recovering the System Program

This section describes procedures for updating or recovering the system program. The image
samples of the PT are the same as NS10-V2/NS8-V2.

<Clean Installation process>

NOTE
1. Formatting the screen data area
2. Formatting the system program area
Do NOT turn OFF the power
3. Downloading the system program.
4. Updating the operating system. while executing the program.
5. Initializing the log

<Overwrite Installation process>

1. Temporarily evacuating setting files.
2. Formatting system program.
3. Downloading system program.
4. Updating operating system.
5. Restoring the setting files.

<Reference for executing the program>

It takes approximately three minutes. However, it depends on the model of PT.

2.1 Clean Installation

2.1.1Process until system program area is formatted
The indicator flashes orange when the program starts processing.
The program title appears. Then, screen data area is checked and formatted and screen data area is
checked and formatted.
When the process of this phase is completed, “Check & Format Phase: END” is displayed.

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 The following shows # which indicates Japanese fonts.

----------------------------------------------------------
System Update/Recover Program Ver.8.9
----------------------------------------------------------
Now Checking Screen Data Area
########################
Now Formatting Screen Data Area
Flashes ########################
Now Checking System Program Area
###########################
Now Formatting System Program Area
#############################
Check & Format Phase : END
######################

2.1.2 Downloading the System Program

Download the system program.
When downloading the system program is completed, “System Program Download Phase: END” is
displayed as shown below.

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System Update/Recover Program Ver.8.9
----------------------------------------------------------
Now Checking Screen Data Area
#########################
Now Formatting Screen Data Area
Flashes #########################
Now Checking System Program Area
###########################
Now Formatting System Program Area
#############################
Check & Format Phase : END
######################

Now Downloading System Program

###########################
System Program Download Phase : END
###########################

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2.1.3 Updating the Operating System
Update the operating system.
When updating the operating system is completed, “OS Update Phase: END” is displayed as shown
below.

----------------------------------------------------------
System Update/Recover Program Ver.8.9
----------------------------------------------------------
Now Checking Screen Data Area
########################
Now Formatting Screen Data Area
Flashes ########################
Now Checking System Program Area
###########################
Now Formatting System Program Area
#############################
Check & Format Phase : END
######################

Now Downloading System Program

##########################
System Program Download Phase : END
############################

Now Updating Operating System

###############################

OS Update Phase : END

#############################

Flashes

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2.1.4 Initializing Log Data and Program Termination
Initializing log data is immediately completed and “Log Data Clear Phase: END” is displayed as
shown below.
Message “Please switch OFF “ appears after all processes are completed normally. Then, the
indicator flashes green.
Turn OFF the power of the PT and safely remove the Memory Card.

OS Update Phase : END

############################

Log Data Clear Phase : END

############################
Flashes
Complete System & OS downloading
Remove the memory card and switch off.
##################################
###################

2.2 Overwrite Installation

2.2.1Process until system program area is formatted
The indicator flashes orange when the program starts processing.
The program title appears. Then, setting files are evacuated temporarily and system program area is
checked and formatted.
When the process of this phase is completed, “Check & Format Phase: END” is displayed.

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System Update/Recover Program Ver.8.9
----------------------------------------------------------
Now Making Backup Copy of Setting Files
##########################
Flashes Now Checking System Program Area
###########################
Now Formatting System Program Area
#############################
Check & Format Phase : END
######################

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2.2.2 Downloading the System Program
Download the system program.
When downloading the system program is completed, “System Program Download Phase: END” is
displayed as shown below.

----------------------------------------------------------
System Update/Recover Program Ver.8.9
----------------------------------------------------------
Now Making Backup Copy of Setting Files
######################
Flashes
Now Checking System Program Area
###########################
Now Formatting System Program Area
#############################
Check & Format Phase : END
#####################

Now Downloading System Program

#############################
System Program Download Phase : END
##############################

2.2.3 Updating the Operating System

Update the operating system.
When updating the operating system is completed, “OS Update Phase: END” is displayed as shown
below.

----------------------------------------------------------
System Update/Recover Program Ver.8.9
----------------------------------------------------------
Now Making Backup Copy of Setting Files
######################
Flashes Now Checking System Program Area
###########################
Now Formatting System Program Area
##############################
Check & Format Phase : END
######################

Now Downloading System Program

############################
System Program Download Phase : END
############################

Now Updating Operating System

###############################

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 OS Update Phase : END
################################

Flashes

2.2.4 Restoring the setting files and Program Termination

Restore the setting files that are evacuated temporarily.
Message “Please switch OFF “ appears after all processes are completed normally. Then, the
indicator flashes green.
Turn OFF the power of the PT and safely remove the Memory Card.

OS Update Phase : END

################################

Now Restoring Setting Files

########################
Flashes
Complete System & OS downloading
Remove the memory card and switch off.
##################################
#########################

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3. Confirmation after Updating or Recovering
REMOVE the memory card and turn ON the power to the PT after terminating the program.
Please check the points as shown below.
3.1 The Version of Operating System

Welcome to NS Series!

Version:3.19

Hardware Devices : OK

As the image above shows, the version of system program is displayed in the second line after
turning ON the power. Confirm that the version is changed to 3.19 (See note.).
Note: In the case of NS5-[]Q0[]-V2, NSJ5-[]Q0[], NSH5-SQ[]0[]-V2, V1 Series, confirm that the
version is changed to 3.14.

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3.2 The Version of System Program

Go to the system menu and select System Version in the Special Screen tab. Check whether it
shows Version 8.98.

<NS15/12/10/8/5, NSH5>.

System Version

NS10-TV01-V2 System Version 8.98

Project data version [].[]

Back

<NSJ12/10/8/5>.

System Version

NSJ5_SQ01_G5D

Controller
Unit Version 3.0
Display
System Version 8.98
Project Data Version [].[]

Back

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4. Troubleshooting
The possible error symptoms while executing the program and countermeasures are described.
Symptom Cause Countermeasure
The indicator lights Model type information Contact your nearest OMRON
red and the program registered in the PT cannot be representative.
does not start. read.
The indicator flashes Backlight has malfunctioned. Contact your nearest OMRON
green and the buzzer representative.
sounds.
Message “Touch The touch panel is not detected.
Panel Error” is
displayed.
The indicator flashes Failed to download the system Check whether the Memory Card is
red/”ERROR” is program or upload the operating corrupted with a computer and
displayed system. perform update/recovery again.
The indicator flashes The system becomes unstable. Check weather the conditions such as
orange for long time power supply, noise, or temperature
and does not change. are appropriate.
Execute all over again after checking
whether the memory card is corrupted
on a computer.
Started up the upgrading Pull out all the communications cable
program while communicating from the PT and execute all over
with PLC. again.
The indicator turns to The memory card is not Copy the program to another memory
orange but nothing is recognized. card and execute the program.
started. Refer to the Section 5 About Memory
cards for details.
The indicator lights An attempt was made to A program in the Memory Card must
green and the recover/update a system be patched when you recover/update
WARNING No.24 is program earlier than version 8.0 a system program earlier than version
displayed. in the following NS series. 8.0 in the NS-series PTs in the left
NS5-SQ1[]-V2, column.
NS5-TQ1[]-V2, For details on how to patch the
NS5-MQ1[]-V2, program, refer to Chapter 6.
NSJ5-SQ1[],
NSJ5-TQ1[],
NSH5-SQ[]1[]-V2

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5. About Memory Cards

5.1 How to Format a Memory Card

To use this program to update or recover your NS, do not format a memory card on a computer that
Windows is installed. Programs cannot be read and execution cannot be completed normally.

This symptom is caused by changing specification of operation system on the computer to support
large capacity hard disk.

5.2 Highly recommended Memory Card Models

Use one of HMC-EF183/EF283/EF583 (recommended by OMRON).

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6. Using Old Version of Recover/Update Program

6.1 When Recover/Update Program Is Not Executed Properly

The warning message shown in the figure may be displayed while you recover/update the system
program in the PT according to the procedure described in this document.
If this warning message is displayed, the Recover/Update program in the Memory Card must be patched
in order to recover/update the system program. Follow the procedure below to patch the Recover/Update
Program.

6.2 Overview of the Procedure

Follow this procedure to patch the Recover/Update Program.
1) If the warning message shown in the figure is displayed while recovering/updating, insert the Memory
Card in a memory card slot or USB memory card adapter of your personal computer.
2) Execute the patch program (CFPATCH.EXE) to update the Recover/Update Program.
3) Follow the procedure described in the Chapter 1 to recover/update the system program again.

6.3 Details of the Procedure

1) Insert the Memory Card into a drive of your computer.
If the warning message is displayed while recovering/updating, insert the Memory Card in a memory
card slot of your personal computer. Remember the drive number for the Memory Card.

In the left figure, “E” is the drive

for the Memory Card.

If your computer does not have a memory card slot, you can use a USB memory card adapter.

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2) Execute the Patch Program “CFPATCH”
To patch, use the CFPATCH.EXE. When you need CFPATCH.EXE, contact our sales office.

This is the icon of CFPATCH.EXE

Execute CFPATCH.EXE. The patch program will start and the following dialog will be displayed.

Select any of the following patch methods and click Patch Button.
1. Patching the program in the Memory Card (default).
A Recover/Update Program in the Memory Card will be directly patched.
Specify the drive for the Memory Card that you set in the step 1).
2. Patching the Recover/Update Program in the personal computer.
A folder list of the Recover/Update Program will be displayed in the center of the window. Select a
Recover/Update Program you want to patch.
3. Directory specifying a folder in which the Recover/Update Program is stored.
A Recover/Update Program, not stored in the standard installation folder, will be patched. Click Patch
Button. The Browse for Folder will be displayed. Select an appropriate folder.

3) Checking the Execution Result of the Patch Program

When the patch is complete successfully, the following dialog box will be displayed.

4) Executing the Patched Recover/Update Program with the PT Again

Follow the procedure in Chapter 1 to execute it again.

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6.4 Patch Program Dialog Boxes and Countermeasures

The specified Recover/Update Program has already been patched.

The system program version in the PT is earlier than 4.0 (PT model number without –V or –V suffix.).
Patch is not necessary.

The Recover/Update Program is not stored in the specified drive or folder.

Specify the correct drive or folder. Then patch the program again.

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Cannot patch because the specified drive or folder is write-protected. Check the property.

Cannot patch because the capacity of the specified drive or folder is insufficient, or the drive or folder is
write-protected. Check the capacity of the file or folder, and the property.

When Recover Update Program Folder option is selected, the Patch Button is clicked without any
folder being selected.
Select a folder for patch (Select a checkbox).

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