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3.2) is available in the followingtypes.TypeSpecificationsNT-ZJ3AT1-EV3For IBM PC/AT compatibles,media: FD (3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte)NT-ZJCAT1-EV3For IBM PC/AT compatibles, media: CD-ROMAll types of the Support Tool come with the following program data.S Support ToolS Supplement Symbols (keyboard/keypad Collection)S Colour Palette Symbol (Tilling Collection for color–type PT.)S System installer (for replacing the PT system program)S System program for NT31/NT31C with “-V1”S System program for NT631/NT631C with “-V1”S System program for NT11SThe following data is available only for the Support Tool on CD–ROM.S Transfer UtilityThis utility is used to upload/download screen data file from/to PT using MMI format. For details, refer to “Appendix C NT Transfer Utility”.S Symbol manager – ISO symbol dataFor details of ISO symbol data, refer to “6–10 Registering Created Elements (Symbol Manager Operation)”.S SampleParts CollectionLamps and touch switches combined with image/library data are registered inthe Parts Collection (This is a screen data file in MMI format).
For details, referto “3–3–7 Using Method of Parts Collection”.Image/library Sample CollectionExpressive image lamps or other objects can be created easily using this sample collection. Graphical touch switches can be also created by overlappingtouch switches on these lamps. For details, refer to “read me(E).rtf” file contained in “Sample” folder in program folder. In the same folder, “Parts List E.rtf”which shows the list of image/library data is provided. “read me.rtf” and “list.rtf”can be printed using “WordPad” supplied with Windows or other word processor software.Sample Screen DataThis data is provided just as sample screen data. It is not created for the purpose of actual operation on PT after downloading it to PT.Reference:4If you need system programs of PT other than NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C with“-V1” and NT11S, please purchase the system installer for DOS Version.
For details of system programs supplied with system installer of DOS Version, refer to“Appendix B Applicable PT Models”.What Is Support Tool?Section 1-1Main Differences of V3.2Following changes are made for NT–series Support Tool for Windows 95/98 to improve operational efficiency and to support new functions added for NT31, NT31C,NT631 and NT631C with “–V1”.Here, outlines of the changed points are written. For details, refer to the statedpage or “Appendix F New Functions of Support Tool Ver.3.2”.NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C new system program supportSystem program for NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C with “–V1” is version upped toVer.2.1. Corresponding to this new system program, indirect reference of image/library is newly supported with Support Tool. New system program is supplied withSupport Tool Ver.3.2.Importing data from different screen data fileUp to two screen data files can be opened by starting up the second Support Tool.By using this method, various data can be copied/pasted between the applicationmanagers etc.
For details, refer to “3–3–6 Importing Component from DifferentScreen Data File (Starting Up the Second Support Tool) “.Addition of Parts Collection (CD–ROM version only)Various lamps and touch switches combined with graphical image/library data areregistered in the Parts Collection. These data can be imported easily using “ImportComponent” function above (Desired image/library code should be copied beforehand).
For details, refer to “3–3–7 Using Method of Parts Collection”.Easier selection of an elementElement overlapped by other elements can be directly selected by a mouse click.In addition, pressing TAB key can traverse through the screen elements.Improvement of image/library editing functionImage/library data can be copied/pasted between codes, and previewed beforeselection. Two or more image/library editor screens can be opened collectively.Display speed of image/library table is improved.
For details, refer to “8–1 ImageEditor” and “8–2 Library Editor”.Change of status bar, title bar, toolbarDisplay contents of status bar, title bar, toolbar are changed to improve operationalefficiency. Detailed information of the selected object is displayed on the statusbar. For details, refer to “3–2–1 Functions Provided in the Main Window”.Simulation of inverse/flash attributeInverse/flash attribute can be simulated on the editing screen. For details, refer to“5–1–3 Changing the Display Method on the Support Tool”.Addition of filter functionFilter function displays only the objects of the specified type on the editing screento facilitate the operation with the objects.
For details, refer to “5–1–4 Filter Function”.5What Is Support Tool?Section 1-1Easier label editing operationProperty of lamp/touch switch label can be edited from the property dialog of lamp/touch switch. In addition, “Copy I/O Comments” button used to copy the I/O comment of the allocated bit as a label, and “Centralize Label” function are provided.For details, refer to “6–8 Touch Switches” and “6–1–8 Centralizing Lamp/TouchSwitch Label”.Addition of NT Transfer Utility (CD–ROM version only)The function of NT Transfer Utility is limited only to execute downloading/uploading of screen data to/from PT. Since the operation is simple, persons not familiarwith the Support Tool can download/upload screen data without difficulties.
It canalso prevent unexpected change in screen data by a miss operation. Please savethe screen data to be downloaded in MMI format since the NT Transfer Utility canhandle only the MMI file. MMI file uploaded by NT Transfer Utility can be read/edited with the Support Tool. For details, refer to “Appendix C NT Transfer Utility”Improvement of printing functionFor “Screen Image” printing, options such as “Inverse Print” (inverse screenimage) and “Hide Screen Grid (selection of display/no–display grid)” are added.Printing of screen image corresponding to the purposes is available.6Equipment Necessary for Using the Support Tool1-2Section 1–2Equipment Necessary for Using the Support ToolThe following indicates the equipment necessary for using the Support Tool.HardwareS Recommended CPUPentium 100 MHz or faster CPUS Personal ComputerUse an IBM personal computer or 100% compatible.S Recommended Memory32 Mbytes minimumS Free area in hard diskAt least 23 Mbytes.
(for installing Support Tool, System Program, System Installer and Supplement Symbols)To install other data such as Image/Library Sample Collection for Support Toolon CD-ROM, more 17MB is required.S Floppy disk driveAt least one drive is required if the Support Tool is provided on FD.The drive must be able to read/write 1.44 Mbytes, 3.5-inch, 2HD type FDs.S CD-ROM driveAt least one drive is required if the Support Tool is provided on CD-ROM.S DisplayVGA compatible displayWhen creating screen data for a PT which has a color display, a color display isrequired.When the resolution setting of desktop area is low (lower than 640 480), part ofthe window of Support Tool may stick out of the screen. In this case, change theresolution setting of desktop area to the higher one with the control panel property of Windows 95/98.S MouseSerial mouse or bus mouseOperating systemMicrosoft Windows 95/98 and Windows NT (Windows NT is only available withNT–series Support Tool Ver.3.3 onward.)Device necessary for Transmitting screen dataS RS-232C cableFor cable specifications, refer to Appendix I “Connecting Cable Specifications”.7General Configuration of the Support Tool1-31-3-1Section 1-3General Configuration of the Support ToolOutline of Screen DataThe screen data of the Support Tool consists of multiple screens which are linkedwith each other.Screens are managed by screen numbers.
The range of usable screen numbersvaries according to the type of the PT connected to the Support Tool.The screen display is switched by pressing a touch switch or giving an instructionfrom the PC (PLC).PT ModelRange of Screen NumbersNT11S1 to 250NT20S1 to 250, 256 to 500NT600S1 to 1000NT30/NT30CNT620S/NT620C/NT625C1 to 1899, 1900 to 1979 1980 to 1999, 2000NT31/NT31C/NT631/NT631C1 to 3999, 9000On a screen, a variety of objects can be arranged as desired.The following objects are used to create a screen.Display objectsDisplay objects are drawn on a screen and do not have an input function.Display objects are classified into two kinds: objects which are always displayed inthe same status, and those which change according to the status of the PT or thePC (PLC).Input objectsInput objects are objects which allow input by operation at the PT.
Touch switchesand input fields for numerals and strings are examples of input objects.Objects having code numbersThese objects are created using an exclusive editor.They are registered with a code number so that they can be used in different positions and different screens.S Library dataA drawing created as a fixed display is registered as library data so that it can beused multiple positions and screens.The library editor is used to create library data.8General Configuration of the Support ToolSection 1-3S Image dataImage data are objects used to display bit map data on the screen.An image editor or bit map editor (running on Windows 95/98) available on themarket is used to create image data.For image data, scanned illustrations and drawings can be embedded.S MarksMarks are used to display special characters and symbols.
These objects canbe handled as characters.The mark editor is used to create marks.Registering created objects (symbol manager)The efficiency of use of created objects can be increased by reusing them in otherscreen data or by registering objects which will be used frequently.The symbol manager is provided to register created objects.Objects which can be usedThe table below shows which objects can be used with particular PT types.NT11SObjectsDisplay ObjectF: Can be used.NT20NT600SNT30NT31NT30CNT31CNT620S NT631NT620C NT631CNT625CArc––FFCircle–FFFSector––FFPolyline–FFFPolygon––FFRectangle––FFTextFFFFTiling–FFStandard Lamp–FFFImage/LibraryLamp––FFNumeralDisplayFFFFString DisplayFFFFBar GraphFFFFBroken-lineGraph––FFAnalogue Meter–––*1Trend Graph––FFAlarm List––FFAlarm History––FF*1: Can be used only with models with “-V1”.*2: Only use is insertion into character strings.9General Configuration of the Support ToolObjectsLibraryTypeObjectSection 1-3NT11SNT20NT600STouch Switch–FFFNumeralInputFFFFString Input––FFThumbwheelSwitch–FFFImage Display––FFLibrary Display––FF*2*2FFInput ObjectsMarkF: Can be used.NT30NT31NT30CNT31CNT620S NT631NT620C NT631CNT625C*1: Can be used only with models with “-V1”.*2: Only use is insertion into strings.10General Configuration of the Support Tool1-3-2Section 1-3Correspondence to PC (PLC) DataThe following table shows objects which are capable of transmitting data with PC(PLC) to execute processing such as updating the screen display.ObjectStandard LampInputOutputPC (PLC) (bit address)–Image/Library LampTouch SwitchPC (PLC)(lamp display, bit address)Notify Bit (bit address)Switch ScreenInput key-Window/KeyboardWindow Move(Can be used only on Window Screen)Copy Setting(Numeral, String table)Input key - ControlInput key - StringCursor MovePrint ScreenThumbwheel Switch–PT (Numeral table)Numeral DisplayPT (Numeral table)–String DisplayPT (String table)–Bar GraphPT (Numeral table)–Analogue MeterBroken-line GraphTrend GraphNumeral InputString Input–PT (Numeral table)–PT (String table)Alarm HistoryPT (Bit Memory table)PT (Alarm History)Alarm ListPT (Bit Memory table)String DisplayImage/Library DisplayOperation of changing display objectsS Lamp displayThe lamp is turned ON (OFF) when the specified PC (PLC) bit goes ON (OFF).ScreenPC (PLC)Bit addressLamp lights whenbit comes ON11General Configuration of the Support ToolSection 1-3S Touch switch – Notify BitThe specified PC (PLC) bit goes ON (OFF) when the switch area is pressed.PC (PLC)ScreenNotificationBit addressS Touch switch – Switch ScreenThe display screen is switched to another when the switch area is pressed.Screen AScreen BS Touch switch – Input Key - Window/KeyboardA window (Keyboard Screen) pops up in the screen when the switch area ispressed.ScreenScreenWindow (Keyboard)S Touch switch – Window MoveThe window is moved by touch panel operation when the switch area is pressed.WindowScreen12Window in a moving statusScreenScreenGeneral Configuration of the Support ToolSection 1-3S Touch switch – Input key - ControlWhen the switch area is pressed, the processing assigned to the specified control code is executed.ScreenS Touch switch – Input Key - StringWhen the switch area is pressed, the characters of the label set for the switch aredisplayed in the string input field and stored in the string table.String input fieldScreenScreenS Touch switch – Copy SettingWhen the switch area is pressed, data is copied.