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NS Series Advanced Programmable Terminals

NS-series HMIs Navigate All Areas of Machine Operation, From Daily Operation to Error Recovery
 

NS-Series caters for all your application needs!
Enhanced networking features, image progress, easy configuration and libraries allow users to create interfacing screen in no time, thus cutting man-hour cost.

Models Available

Features	NS15-V2	NS12-V2	NS10-V2	NS8-V2	NS5-V2	NS5-V2
Dimensions (W×H×D)	405 × 304 × 70 mm	315 x 241 x 48.5 mm		232 x 177 x 48.5 mm	195 × 142 × 54 mm
Effective display area	15 inch	12.1 inch	10.4 inch	8 inch	5.7 inch
Display device	TFT				STN/TFT	Monochrome STN
Number of dots	1024 x 768 dots	800 x 600 dots	640 x 480 dots		320 x 240 dots
Display color	256 colors					16 shades of gray
BMP/JPEG Display	32,768 color				4,096 / 32,768 colors	-
Color Video Display	260,000 colors				-	-
Color Screen Capacity	60 Mbytes
USB Port	○	○	○	○	○	○
Memory Card	○	○	○	○	○	○
Ladder Monitor function	○	○	○	○	-	-
Video Input Unit support	○	○	○	○	-	-
Control Link Interface Unit Support	○	○	○	-	-	-
PictBridge	○	○	○	○	○ (see note)	○ (see note)

Note: PictBridge is supported for NS5-[]Q1[](B)-V2 model only.
 

Introducing NS15 Series

The NS-series HMI Is Now Available with a Large 15-inch Display!
The Expanded Lineup Supports an Even Wider Range of Applications.

A Large Display and High Resolution Provide...
Greater Visibility and Easy Operation

A 15-inch XGA display provides even greater visual expressions. The display size is 1.5 times larger and the number of pixels is 1.6 times greater than the NS12.

With the Ladder Monitor, ladder diagrams can be displayed on the full screen (1,024 x 768 pixels), allowing a program segment of up to 22 rows and 21 columns to be displayed.

Using an analog touch panel enables even more detailed operations and inputs.

The NS15 Can Do All of This.

External Function Keys Enable...
Simultaneous Two-point Pressing

Contacts can be allocated to external function keys. This makes it possible, for example, to support applications which will not operate unless two points are pressed simultaneously.

Automatic Screen Enlargement Is Supported During Conversion to...
Greatly Reduce Revisions for Each Screen

Not only can legacy NS5/8/10/12 screen data be reused, but, for example, objects can be automatically enlarged to match the screen size when converting to the NS15. This can greatly reduce the time involved in modifying screens. Automatic enlargement is also enabled when converting between earlier models, such as from the NS5 to the NS8, NS10, or NS12. In addition, NS-Runtime screens can now be converted to NS-series HMI screens.

Expansion Units

Previous NS-series options can still be used. The following Units can be mounted to the expansion bus interface.

Ethernet Port Included as a Standard Feature.
Compatible with the SYSMAC CJ2. Full Access to CPU Memory. EtherNet/IP Support.

An Ethernet port is included as a Standard Feature. In addition to the existing FINS communications, the next-generation FA network EtherNet/IP is now supported.

What's New

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, HMI, 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 HMI and host application are not affected even if the address of data in the PLC is changed.

PictBridge - Solution for Printing

Omron’s NS series now supports PictBridge function for screen printing function. If you have a PictBridged-enabled printer, you can now print any screens that are displayed on your NS by simply just connecting a USB cable from NS to your printer.

Better Connectivity

Omron’s NS series supports Multi vendor connectivity. Connection to common brand is available, please refer to the table below.

Note: Siemens’s HMI adapter is needed, please refer to manual W092 for more information.

Enhanced Graphic Libraries

Omron now includes new graphical libraries to for user development, more bitmaps symbols are included than before, giving users the luxury of having more choices for their screen developments.

Features

Smart Platform

A Smarter Way to Monitor Your System NS Programmable terminal, inherited with the features of the Smart Platform, enables easy navigation of the system with the connectivity of your choice. The NS Programmable Terminal is able to connect to multiple PLCs via Serial Network, Ethernet Network or Controller Link Network. With the connection to the network, it enables the user to perform remote maintenance. Uploading and downloading of files and programs can also be done from the control room.     One-Minute Concept of Smart Platform The NS comes with Smart Active Parts which is an Active-X like component, with built-in intelligence that enables communication directly to devices without having to develop any Ladder Logic program specifically to monitor or control a device. This helps to shorten the engineering time for development of the screen data and programming logic. Users only have to drag and drop their choice of device to monitor from the Smart Active Parts library, thus the terminology “One-Minute Concept”. SAP download is downloadable for free! Download the latest versions or new parts! (Exclusively for registered customer who purchased Omron software). Visit our software registration section for more details.     Reduce Downtime with NS Maintenance Features   Need a Speedy Recovery? Easy troubleshooting Guide with NS!       Enhance your Step Guide with Multi-Language Users are able to change the display language by just a push of a button. During the creation of the screen data, select the appropriate language type and key in the text. When the language type is selected, all labels in the NS project will switch to the appropriate display language type.   SAP Troubleshooter Function Hassle free, no programming needed. The user can create troubleshooting screen in 1 minute! Step 1: Drag from Library to Screen, Step 2: Configure the SAP, Step 3: Download to NS and start using.       Advanced Troubleshooting Features Without a computer or down on battery? Need to read/modify the Ladder Logic Program? Use the Ladder Monitor feature innate in NS. Just download the program together with the screen data and you will be able to read the program on screen. ** Memory card needed for 5.7 inch model   In addition, users can also use the Switchbox function and Device Monitor Function found in the System Manual. The Switchbox function acts as a mini Mimic which helps to summarize related IO information in one screen for simple monitor and control. The Device Monitor Function serves as a watch window for you to monitor and control multiple hosts in one screen.

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