Omron Sysmac NA Series User manual

V124-E1-07
Programmable Terminal
NA-series
Ladder Monitor
User’s Manual
NA5-15101(-V1)
NA5-12101(-V1)
NA5-9001(-V1)
NA5-7001(-V1)

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Introduction
NA-series Ladder Monitor User’s Manual (V124)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an NA-series Programmable Terminal.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the NA-series Programmable Terminal.
Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the
NA-series Programmable Terminal before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical sys-
tems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
This manual covers the following products.
• NA-series Programmable Terminals*1
*1. Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions for the NA5-W apply to the NA5-U as
well.
In the event of inquiries about this product, please provide the following manual name and manual
number.
Manual name: NA-series Programmable Terminal Ladder Monitor User’s Manual
Manual No.: V124
Intended Audience
Applicable Products
Inquiries

Relevant Manuals
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Relevant Manuals
The basic information required to use an NA-series PT is provided in the following three manuals.
•NA-series Programmable Terminal Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. V117)
•NA-series Programmable Terminal Hardware(-V1) User's Manual (Cat. No. V125)
•NA-series Programmable Terminal Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. V118)
•NA-series Programmable Terminal Device Connection User’s Manual (Cat. No. V119)
•NA-series Programmable Terminal Soft-NA User's Manual (Cat. No. V126)
Operations are performed from the Sysmac Studio Automation Software.
Refer to the SysmacStudio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on the Sys-
mac Studio.
Other manuals are necessary for specific system configurations and applications.
The following manual is also available to walk you through installations and operations up to starting
actual operation using simple examples.
Refer to it as required.
•NA-series Programmable Terminal Startup Guide Manual (Cat. No. V120)

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Manual Structure
NA-series Ladder Monitor User’s Manual (V124)
Manual Structure
The following page structure is used in this manual.
Note This illustration is provided only as a sample. It may not literally appear in this manual.
Page Structure and Markings
Level 1 heading
Level 2 heading
Level 3 heading
Level 2 heading
A step in a procedure
Manual name
Special information
Level 3 heading
Page tab
Give the current
headings.
Indicates a procedure.
Icons indicate precautions,
additional information, or
reference information.
Gives the number
of the main section.
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3 Installation and Wiring
NA Series Programmable Terminal Hardware User’s Manual (V117)
3-3 Installing NA-series PTs
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3-3-1 Installation in a Control Panel
3-3 Installing NA-series PTs
The NA-series PT is installed by embedding it in a control panel. Panel Mounting Brackets and a Phillips screwdriver are
required to mount the NA-series PT. The required number of Panel Mounting Brackets are included with the NA-series PT.
Use the following installation procedure.
1Open a hole in which to embed the NA-series PT with the following dimensions and insert the
NA-series PT from the front side of the panel.
Additional Information
You can use an NS-USBEXT-1M USB Relay Cable to extend the USB slave connector on the
back panel of the NA-series PT to the front surface of a control panel. If you use the USB Relay
Cable, open a hole with the following dimensions and install the Cable.
2Attach the panel mounting brackets from the back of the panel as shown in the following figure.
The number of mounting brackets depends on the size of the NA-series PT, as shown in the following
table. Refer to Bracket Mounting Locations for Different NA-series PT Sizes on page 3-8, below.
Catch the brackets in the mounting holes in the NA-series PT, pull forward lightly, and then use
a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws and secure the NA-series PT to the panel, which will
be held between the mounting brackets and the NA-series PT.
3-3-1 Installation in a Control Panel
Installation in a Control Panel
Model Dimensions
NA5-15W 392 +1/-0 × 268 +1/-0 mm (horizontal × vertical)
NA5-12W 310 +1/-0 × 221 +1/-0 mm (horizontal × vertical)
NA5-9W 261 +1/-0 × 166 +1/-0 mm (horizontal × vertical)
NA5-7W 197 + 0.5/-0 × 141 +0.5/-0 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Model Number of Panel Mounting Brackets
NA5-15W 8 locations
NA5-12W 6 locations
NA5-9W 4 locations
NA5-7W 4 locations
Panel Mounting Bracket Phillips screwdriver
Vertical
Horizontal
Recommended panel thickness: 1.6 to 6.0 mm

Manual Structure
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Special information in this manual is classified as follows:
Precautions for Safe Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and perfor-
mance.
Additional Information
Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.
Version Information
Information on differences in specifications and functionality with different versions is given.
Special Information

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Sections in this Manual
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System Menu
Synchronization
Ladder Monitor Setup
Basic Ladder Monitor Operations
Overview of the Ladder Monitor
Appendices
Troubleshooting
Index
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Sections in this Manual

Sections in this Manual
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CONTENTS
NA-series Ladder Monitor User’s Manual (V124)
CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
Relevant Manuals..................................................................................................... 2
Manual Structure...................................................................................................... 3
Sections in this Manual........................................................................................... 5
CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 7
Terms and Conditions Agreement ......................................................................... 9
Safety Precautions..................................................................................................11
Precautions for Safe Use ...................................................................................... 15
Precautions for Correct Use ................................................................................. 18
Regulations and Standards .................................................................................. 19
Related Manuals..................................................................................................... 21
Terminology............................................................................................................ 25
Revision History..................................................................................................... 26
Section 1 Overview of the Ladder Monitor
1-1 Overview of the Ladder Monitor........................................................................................... 1-2
1-1-1 Operating Environment............................................................................................................... 1-3
1-1-2 Startup Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
1-2 Operating Procedures for the Ladder Monitor ................................................................... 1-5
1-2-1 Overall Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
1-2-2 Procedure Details ....................................................................................................................... 1-6
Section 2 Basic Ladder Monitor Operations
2-1 Parts of the Ladder Monitor Window ................................................................................... 2-2
2-1-1 Ladder Monitor............................................................................................................................ 2-2
2-2 Ladder Monitor Functions .................................................................................................... 2-3
2-2-1 Top Menu .................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2-2-2 Menu........................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2-2-3 Function Call............................................................................................................................... 2-5
2-2-4 Display Settings.......................................................................................................................... 2-6
2-2-5 Selecting Device to Display ........................................................................................................ 2-7
2-2-6 Selecting Section to Display ....................................................................................................... 2-8
2-2-7 Displaying Ladder Circuit............................................................................................................ 2-9
2-2-8 Search .......................................................................................................................................2-11
2-2-9 Modifying Values....................................................................................................................... 2-13
2-2-10 Force Refreshing ...................................................................................................................... 2-15
2-2-11 Monitoring Variable Values ....................................................................................................... 2-16

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Section 3 Ladder Monitor Setup
3-1 Overview of Ladder Monitor Setup ...................................................................................... 3-2
3-2 Project .................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3-2-1 Type of project............................................................................................................................. 3-3
3-2-2 Creating as a New Project .......................................................................................................... 3-3
3-2-3 Using an Existing Project ............................................................................................................ 3-3
3-3 Configurations and Setup.....................................................................................................3-4
3-3-1 Device References...................................................................................................................... 3-4
3-3-2 HMI Settings................................................................................................................................ 3-5
3-3-3 Mapping Variables....................................................................................................................... 3-5
3-3-4 Project Security........................................................................................................................... 3-6
3-3-5 Languages .................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3-4 Variables................................................................................................................................. 3-7
3-4-1 System-defined Variables ........................................................................................................... 3-7
3-5 Events and Actions ............................................................................................................... 3-8
3-5-1 Action to Start the Ladder Monitor............................................................................................... 3-8
3-6 Subroutines............................................................................................................................ 3-9
3-6-1 Function to Start the Ladder Monitor........................................................................................... 3-9
Section 4 Synchronization
Synchronization.............................................................................................................................. 4-2
Section 5 System Menu
System Menu................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Section 6 Troubleshooting
Ladder Monitor Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................6-2
Appendices
A-1 Version Upgrade History.......................................................................................................A-2
A-1-1 Common Version Upgrade History..............................................................................................A-2
A-1-2 Sysmac Studio Corresponding Versions.....................................................................................A-3
A-1-3 Manual Corresponding Table ......................................................................................................A-3
Index