Multiple text list using Omron NT_Series Support Tool

[Basss]

Hello,

I have a Omron CQM1 in combination with a NT20S HMI screen and using NT-Series Support Tool to program the HMI.

I need about 8 different textlist to convert some values into text. For example TAG1 with the integer value 10 means "Open Valve", TAG2 with the value 10 means "Start Motor", TAG3 with the value 20 means "Start heating" etc.
I think I need 8 string displays, but they all refer to the same String Table. How does this work?

Im used to working with Siemens, so this is totaly new for me 🙂

Thank you!

Bas

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BobB]

I would replace both of them - have not been made for many years now. They are very old.

[Basss]

8 hours ago, BobB said:

I would replace both of them - have not been made for many years now. They are very old.

Yes, they are really old. Im considering an upgrade, but I just want this to work. 🙂

[chelton]

23 hours ago, Basss said:

Hello,

I have a Omron CQM1 in combination with a NT20S HMI screen and using NT-Series Support Tool to program the HMI.

I need about 8 different textlist to convert some values into text. For example TAG1 with the integer value 10 means "Open Valve", TAG2 with the value 10 means "Start Motor", TAG3 with the value 20 means "Start heating" etc.
I think I need 8 string displays, but they all refer to the same String Table. How does this work?

Im used to working with Siemens, so this is totaly new for me 🙂

Thank you!

Bas

Correct, you will need 8 x string displays.

Put your strings into the string table, then set the indirect reference pointers

 

The string that is displayed is the sting number that the pointer value is set at, so if pointer = 20 Valve open would be displayed.

 

 

 

Edited May 10 by chelton

[Basss]

Thank you for your answer. 

 

Should it look like this then?

 

So if I put the value 21 in D1, then it will show the "Prog 1 step 2: Close valve"? And if I put the value 24 in D2, then I will see "Prog 2 step 2: Stop heating'?

I cannot test it right now, but I want to be prepared 🙂

 

 

 

 

[chelton]

Hi Basss,

No incorrect, the string table will only have the required string without any plc address etc. The indirect reference (numeral) is the tag in the numeral table. I think what you have done is click the button [...] before ticking the indirect reference and it has taken you to the string table.

[Basss]

Thank you for the information. 

I tried to upload the program to the NT20S with NT-series Support Tool V4.8, but without succes. During download I see "PT- Tool Evaluation Data 0KB" for 1 second, but almost  immidialtly get the following error:

On the following page I found that maybe I needed an older version. 

 

 

So I also tried with the older version V3.20, but same result.

I would be great if somebody knows what is going on, but I got the feeling I just need to upgrade 😅

 

Cheers,

 

Bas

 

 

 

 

 

[IO_Rack]

I believe there are two possibilities for this error. 

Try storing in a data directory extending the root drive (C:\) and limit the directory name to 8 characters.

https://mrplc.com/forums/topic/6083-nt20s-st121-v3/

 

The other is more cumbersome. This file is currently unavailable. I've notified an administrator to repair this file. This is the DOS software. If this screen was programmed with DOS version, then it may be necessary to upload with it, then perform a conversion. 

https://mrplc.com/files/file/93-ntss233/

 

The best option is to upgrade. The easiest way to upgrade is find an NS5, but even those are obsolete now. NS Designer has a very good conversion utility. 

[Basss]

Storing the project like this "C:\App1.onw" doesn't help, still the same problem. I tried with NT-series Support Tool V2.3 and 4.8.

Unfortunatly, the .zip file for the ntss233 software corrupt, so I cannot try this 🤐

 

 

 

[IO_Rack]

This file is available now. Thanks @Chris Elston!