Omron NSA12-15-TX11B User manual

Cat. No. V238-E1-02
NSA-Series Industrial PC
NSA-Series
USER´S MANUAL
Cat. No. Z264-E1-06A Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
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NSA-Series Industrial PC
NSA12/15-TX11B
NSA12/15-TX11S
NSA12/15-TX12B
NSA12/15-TX12S
User's Manual

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Introduction
The NSA-series Industrial PC is an industrial, panel-mountable computer equipped
with a CeleronM Processor and featuring a touch panel and display.
Be sure to read and understand the functions and performance specifications in
this manual prior to using it, and operate it as described herein.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
· Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems into production facilities
· Personnel in charge of designing FA systems
· Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities
Notice
This manual provides information for connecting and setting up an NSA-series
Industrial PC.Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use it, and keep the
manual close at hand for reference during operation.
OMRON, 2008
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 o
f
OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is con-
stantly 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.

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Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
WARRANTY
OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
LIABILITY.
In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on
which liability is asserted.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON'S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS
WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

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Application Considerations
SUITABILITY FOR USE
OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the
combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products.
At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying
ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a
complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine,
system, or other application or use.
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses
listed may be suitable for the products:
• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or
uses not described in this manual.
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical
equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
industry or government regulations.
• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND
INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any
consequence thereof.

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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be changed
without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key
specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any
time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does
not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must
correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and
Limitations of Liability.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

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Safety Precautions
Safety-related Indications and Their Meanings
The following precautionary indications and symbols are used in this manual to aid
in the safe usage of the NSA-series Industrial PC.These precautions contain
important safety information. Be sure to observe them carefully.
The indications and symbols used herein, and their meanings, are as listed below.
! WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be
severe property damage.
! Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
Precautions for Safe Use
Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, for the safe use of this product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Indicates actions that should be done, or avoided, to prevent operating failure or
malfunction of this product, or to prevent adverse effects on the performance or
functions of this product.
Note
Notes within the text of this manual indicate safety-related points and information
that are equivalent in importance to those included in the Precautions for Safe Use
sections.
!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section
in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and
related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.

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Symbols
Electrical Shock Caution
Indicates possibility of electric shock under
specific conditions.
General Prohibition
Indicates non-specific general prohibitions.
Disassembly Prohibition
Indicates prohibitions when there is a possibility
of injury, such as from electric shock, as the
result of disassembly.
Mandatory Action
Indicates a mandatory action with the specific
contents indicated in the circle and described in
the text.
General Caution
Indicates non-specific general cautions,
warnings, and dangers.

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WARNING
Be sure to observe all warning instructions while using this product.
Do not scratch the power supply connection cable.
Do not scratch or forcefully bend the power supply connection cable. Doing so may
damage the cable and may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Do not disassemble, cut, modify, or burn the product, and do not touch internal
parts while the power is ON.Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not splash with water.
•Do not use the product in a location where it might be splashed with water, or in
any location near water.Water contacting electrical components may cause
electric shock, ground fault, or short-circuiting, which may result in fire.
•If a beverage or other liquid is spilled onto the product, turn OFF the power
immediately, and remove all connectors from the power supply input terminal
block.
Do not touch the power supply input terminals with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock or other injury.
If smoke or an abnormal odor or sound is generated, turn OFF the power
immediately, and disconnect the power supply input connector.
Using the product in this condition may cause short-circuiting, which may result in
fire or electric shock.
If the product is knocked over or is subject to a strong impact, turn OFF the power
immediately, and disconnect the power supply input connector.
Using the product in this condition may cause short-circuiting, which may result in
fire or electric shock.
Ground the product.
A functional terminal is provided for grounding. If the product is not grounded and a
ground fault occurs, it may result in fire or electric shock.

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Caution
Hold the connector housing when disconnecting the power connection cable.
Hold the connector housing, rather than the cable, when disconnecting the cable.
Pulling the cable may break wires inside, which may result in heating or fire.
Observe all relevant standards and environmental conditions.
Observe all standards for power supply voltage, frequency, capacity, etc.Using the
product under conditions not prescribed by these standards may cause electric shock
or fire.
Do not place objects on top of the product.
Do not place objects on top of the product or press on the product. Doing so may
damage the product and result in injury.
Do not place objects near the ventilation holes.
Do not place objects near the ventilation holes, or block the holes in any way. Doing so
may cause the product to malfunction.
Do not tip the product over or strike it with anything.
Do not subject the product to vibration or impacts, particularly when the power is ON.If
the product is subjected to impacts by being dropped or struck, it may fail to operate
correctly.
Do not use or store the product in the following locations.
Using or storing the product in any of the following locations may cause electric shock,
fire, or malfunction.
•Locations that are unstable or subject to vibration
•Locations subject to static electricity
•Locations subject to dust or high humidity
•Locations subject to direct sunlight
•Locations subject to flames or heat accumulation
•Locations subject to exposure to chemicals
•Locations close to heating or cooling equipment
•Locations subject to water seepage
•Locations subject to ground faults
Do not use the product near a radio, television, or cordless telephone. Doing so may
cause electrical noise to enter the product or the radio, television, or cordless
telephone, preventing correct operation.
Do not allow condensation to form on or in the product.
Installing the product in a location with high humidity, or installing the product indoors
soon after bringing it in from the outdoor cold may cause condensation to form on or in
the product, and using the product in this condition may cause malfunction.
Dispose of the product and batteries correctly.
The product contains lithium batteries. Dispose of the product and batteries according
to local ordinances as they apply.Have qualified specialists properly dispose of used
batteries as industrial waste.
Provide sufficient working space.
Prior to moving the product or replacing components, ensure that there is sufficient
room and no interfering obstacles.

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Turn OFF the power supply before doing any work on the product.
Do not touch the product case or the heat dissipation panel on the rear surface of the
case while the power supply is turned ON because they become very hot.
Also, turn OFF the power and wait for the product to cool down before doing any
maintenance work on the product.
When turning OFF the power supply, either turn OFF the external input power supply
or disconnect the power supply input connector.
The NSA-series Industrial PC must be installed within a control panel.
Use a control panel that meets or exceeds Type 1 enclosure standards.
Maintain appropriate environmental conditions.
Use the NSA-series Industrial PC in an environment with a pollution degree of 2 or
better.
Do not connect the NSA-series Industrial PC directly to a commercial power supply.
Supply power through an isolation transformer with a capacity of 200 VA max.

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Precautions for Safe Use
Observe the following precautions when using the NSA-series Industrial PC.
1. When unpacking the product, check carefully for any external scratches or other
damage. Also, shake the product gently and check for any abnormal sound.
2. The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.0 mm thick.
3. Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.5 and 0.6 N·m to
maintain water and dust resistance. Make sure the panel is not dirty or warped
and that it is strong enough to hold the product.
4. Do not let metal particles enter the product when preparing the panel.
5. Do not connect an AC power supply to the power terminals.
6. Do not perform a dielectric voltage test.
7. Use a DC power supply with reinforced insulation and minimal voltage
fluctuation.
Rated power supply voltage:24 VDC (Allowable range: 20.4 to 27.6 VDC),
Capacity: 80 W min.
8. Connect to the power supply terminal block using a twisted-pair cable with
stranded copper wire between AWG16 and AWG12 with a rated temperature of
75°C.Tighten the terminal screws to a torque of 0.5 to 0.6 N·m (5 to 7 lb·in).Be
sure the screws are properly tightened.
9. Turn OFF the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables.
10.Always tighten the connector screws after connecting communications cables.
11.The maximum tensile load for cables is 30 N. Do not apply loads greater than
this.
12.Confirm the safety of the system before turning ON or OFF the power supply.
13. Always reset the power supply after changing switch settings.
14. Do not remove the Memory Card while the power to the NSA-series Industrial
PC is turned ON.
15.Do not perform the following operations while the Memory Card is being
accessed:
· Turning OFF the power supply to the NSA-series Industrial PC.
· Removing the Memory Card
Always follow the specified procedure when removing the Memory Card.
16.Do not press the touch switch with a force greater than 30 N.
17.Do not accidentally press touch switch when the backlight is not lit or when the
display does not appear. Confirm the safety of the system before pressing touch
panels.
18.Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product in any way.
19.Dispose of any battery that has been dropped on the floor or otherwise
subjected to excessive shock, as this may cause the battery fluid to leak.

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20.Dispose of the product and batteries according to local ordinances as they apply.
Have qualified specialists properly dispose of used batteries as industrial waste.
21.Do not connect a USB connector to any device that is not applicable.
22.Before connecting a USB connector to a device, make sure that the device is
free of damage.
23.When mounting the Battery, be sure to use the correct Battery and mount it
correctly.
24.The backlight in the NSA-series Industrial PC contains mercury. Do not dispose
of the NSA-series Industrial PC together with other waste to be sent to a
disposal site.Dispose of the NSA-series Industrial PC according to local
ordinances as they apply.
25.Use a PCI Board that complies with the EMC Directive.If a PCI Board that does
not comply with the EMC Directive is used, there are certain measures that the
user must take.
26.Use only the Memory Cards specified by OMRON.
27.Thoroughly test any application programs created by users or third-party
vendors to confirm that they operate properly before actually using them with
the product.
28.OMRON cannot assume any responsibility for programs created by any party
other than OMRON, nor for the results of using such programs.

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Precautions for Correct Use
Install the NSA-series Industrial PC correctly, as described in this manual.
zDo not install the Unit in the following places:
· Locations subject to severe temperature changes
· Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range given in the
specifications
· Locations subject to condensation as the result of high humidity.
· Locations subject to splashing chemicals
· Locations subject to splashing oil
· Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gas
· Locations subject to severe vibration or shock
· Locations directly subject to wind or rain outdoors
· Locations subject to strong ultraviolet light
zTake sufficient shielding measures when installing systems in the following
locations:
· Locations subject to severe static electricity or noise from other devices
· Locations subject to strong electro fields or magnetic fields
· Locations close to power supply lines
· Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity
Warnings and Precautions
zLCD Panel Precautions
· There may be inconsistencies in the brightness of the LCD panel depending
on what is displayed and the contrast setting.This is not a malfunction.
· There may be small spots on the display.This is not a malfunction.
· The display color may appear to change if the display is viewed outside the
viewing angle.This is a basic characteristic of LCDs.
· If the same image is left on the screen for an extended period of time, that
image will be burned into the screen permanently. Use the burn-in prevention
function or periodically change the screen to prevent permanent damage to
the screen.
zWindows XP Embedded
· Windows XP Embedded is an OS designed for embedded use. Some
application programs that operate on the Windows XP Professional OS may
not operate on the Windows XP Embedded OS of an NSA-series Industrial
PC.
· Windows components cannot be added and deleted by using the menu
command under Add or Remove Programs from the Control Panel.
· The Windows Updates for Windows XP Professional cannot be installed.
· The service packs for Windows XP Professional cannot be installed.

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Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front
cover of the manual.
Revision Code
V238-E1-02
Cat. No.
Revision code Date Revision content
01 March 2008 Original production
02 May 2008 Page 4-12: Adding information on Shutdown OS and
Reboot OS Buttons at bottom of page.

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Checking the Contents of the Package
The NSA-series Industrial PC is shipped together with a number of accessories.
When opening the package, make sure that all of the parts shown below are
included and in good condition. If any of these parts are missing or damaged,
contact the sales representative from whom you purchased the product.
Main Body Mounting Brackets (8)
Instruction Sheet
Note
The OS is not installed in the NSA-series Industrial PC. Use the NSA-series Industrial
PC only with the specified OMRON Memory Cards, which have Windows XP
Embedded preinstalled in them. Refer to Appendix 5 Accessories for information on the
different types of Memory Cards.

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