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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an NP-series Programmable Terminal.
NP-series PTs are designed to transfer data and information in FA production sites.
Please be sure that you understand the functions and performance of the PT before attempting to use it.
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator
and only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed
the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or
damage to property.
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
Trademarks
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Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© OMRON, 2007
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 of OMRON.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover,
because OMRON is constantly 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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About this Manual
This manual is intended for first-time users of the NP-series Programmable Terminal. The basic use of
the series is explained based on NP-series Programmable Terminal.
Examples of circuit configuration, wiring and application programs are strictly for reference only. When
you construct an actual system, make sure that you refer to the related manuals about the
specifications, performance, and safety of each component.
Screen projects and ladder programs in this manual are strictly for reference only. When designing the
actual circuits, take adequate safety measures.
Read and Understand this Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the products. Please consult your OMRON
representative if you have any questions or comments.
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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 product.
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 product 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 product.
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.
COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION

This document shall not be copied for sales or promotions without permission.
This document is protected by copyright and is intended solely for use in conjunction with the product.
Please notify us before copying or reproducing this document in any manner, for any other purpose. If
copying or transmitting this document to another, please copy or transmit it in its entirety.
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Precautions
1 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 installing and connecting FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
2 General Precautions
This manual provides information for connecting and setting up an NP-series
PT. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the PT and keep this
manual close at hand for reference during installation and operation.
3 Safety Precautions
Warning Tighten the terminal block screws for the AC power supply with 0.5N•m of
torque. Loosening the screw possibly cause a fire or malfunction.
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Precautions for Safe Use
• When unpacking the NP and its peripheral devices, check for any external damage. Shake the
product gently to check for loose/broken parts or any other abnormal sounds.
• Mount the NP onto a panel with a thickness of 1.6 to 2.5mm. Make sure that the panel is clean, not
warped, and offers sufficient mounting strength.
• To keep adequate waterproof and dustproof performance, tighten the mounting brackets equally
with 0.6 to 0.7N•m of torque. The front sheet on the panel possibly becomes warped if the torque is
more than the specified limit or not equal.
• Keep metal waste particles from entering the unit, when you work on the panel.
• Do not connect an AC power supply to the power terminals.
• Use a DC power supply with low voltage fluctuation.
• Ground correctly to prevent malfunctions caused by noise.
• Turn OFF the power to the NP before you connect or disconnect a cable.
• Tighten the connector screws after you connect the cable.
• A maximum tensile load of the connectors is 30N. Do not apply a load more than this value.
• Check system safety before you turn the power ON/OFF.
• Do not press touch switches with a force greater than 30N.
• Before pressing a touch switch, check system safety.
• Do not press touch switches in rapid succession. The NP possibly does not accept every input
data. Make sure that each input command is accepted before proceeding to the next command.
• Do not press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when there is no display.
• Use a twisted pair cable, more than 2mm2 in diameter to connect the power.
• Use an OMRON PT-PLC connection cable. Do not use other cables. It possibly causes malfunction.
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Precautions for Correct Use
• Do not install in a location that is:
• Subject to extreme temperature changes.
• Subject to temperature or humidity outside the specification value range.
• Subject to high humidity, which may result in condensation.
• Subject to being splashed by chemical.
• Subject to being splashed by oil.
• Subject to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Subject to excessive shock or vibration.
• Subject to direct exposure to wind and rain.
• Subject to strong UV light.
• Take adequate shielding measures if installing in a location that is:
• Subject to static electricity or other sources of noise.
• Subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Near a power line.
• Potentially subject to radioactive exposure.
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Conforming Directive
The NP-series PTs conform to the EMC Directive.
1 EMC Directive Conformance

OMRON products are designed as electrical devices for use built into other
devices or the overall machine. As individual devices, they comply with the
related EMC standards (see note) so that they can more easily be built into
other devices or the overall machine. The actual products have been checked
for conformity to EMC standards. Whether they conform to the standards in
the system used by the customer, however, must be checked by the
customer.
EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices will vary depending on the

configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or control panel
on which the OMRON devices are installed. The customer must, therefore,
perform the final check to confirm that devices and the overall machine
conform to EMC standards.
Note Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as follows:
EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN 61131-2

EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): EN 61131-2 (Radiated emission: 10-m
regulations)
2 Complying with EC Directives

NP-series PTs comply with EC Directives. Observe the following precautions
to ensure that the customer’s device and the overall machine also comply
with EC Directives.
1. The PT is designed for installation inside a control panel. The PT

must be installed within a control panel.
2. Use reinforced insulation or double insulation for the DC power
supply to the PT. Ensure that a stable power output can be provided
even if a 10-ms interruption occurs at the input.
3. The PT conforms to the EN 61131-2, but the radiated emission
characteristics (10-m regulations) may vary depending on the
configuration of the control panel used, other devices connected to
the control panel, wiring, and other conditions. You must therefore
confirm that the overall machine or equipment complies with EC
Directives.
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Related Manuals
The following table lists the device and software manuals used for reference.
Device/Software Manual name Catalog No.

NP Series NP Series User’s Manual V096
PLC SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit W462
User’s Manual
SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit W451
Programming Manual
SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit W461
Introduction Manual
Programming SYSMAC CX-Programmer W446
Devices/Software Operation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
NP Overview ...................................................................... 13
1-1 NP Series Models ........................................................................................................... 14
1-2 Part Names and Functions ............................................................................................. 15
SECTION 2
Designing Systems ............................................................ 17
2-1 About this Manual ........................................................................................................... 18
2-2 Example System ............................................................................................................. 20
SECTION 3
Mounting and Wiring .......................................................... 31
3-1 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 32
3-2 Wiring Devices ................................................................................................................ 36
SECTION 4
Creating Screens ............................................................... 39
4-1 Starting NP-Designer ...................................................................................................... 40
4-2 NP-Designer Main Window ............................................................................................ 41
4-3 Creating Projects ............................................................................................................ 42
4-4 Creating Screens ............................................................................................................ 50
4-5 Saving and Loading Projects .......................................................................................... 93
SECTION 5
Operation ........................................................................... 95
5-1 Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 96
5-2 Operating NP .................................................................................................................. 99
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SECTION 1
NP Overview
This section gives the NP series models and their part names.
1-1 NP Series Models.................................................................. 14

1-2 Part Names and Functions .................................................... 15
1 NP Overview
1-1 NP Series Models
NP series models are available with 3 or 6 function switches.
1 Our NP series display devices (PT: programmable terminal) can show
information and do input operations. It enables the user to graphically
NP Overview
understand the operation status of the system and devices.

The user can put switches on the display area, and send input data to the host.
Therefore the NP helps the operator make a quick check of the system or
devices and respond to the errors.
●3-Switch Models
Model NP3-MQ000B NP3-MQ000 NP5-MQ000B NP5-MQ000 NP5-SQ000B NP5-SQ000
Display device 8-step gray scale STN LCD 8-step gray scale FSTN LCD 256colors STN LCD
Effective display area
78.9 x 59.6 121.4 x 92.6
(W x H) mm
Number of dots (W x H) 320 x 240
Frame color Black Silver Black Silver Black Silver
●6-Switch Models
Model NP3-MQ001B NP3-MQ001 NP5-MQ001B NP5-MQ001 NP5-SQ001B NP5-SQ001
Display device 8-step gray scale STN LCD 8-step gray scale FSTN LCD 256colors STN LCD
Effective display area
78.9 x 59.6 121.4 x 92.6
(W x H) mm
Number of dots (W x H) 320 x 240
Frame color Black Silver Black Silver Black Silver
14 NP Introduction Manual
1-2 Part Names and Functions 1
1-2 Part Names and Functions

This section gives the names and functions of the parts on a 3-switch model.
1
●Front View
NP Overview
a POWER LED
The POWER LED is lit while power is ON.
b Display area
The display area functions as a touch switch. You can use this area as an input
device.
c Function switches
Switches used for input. Each switch can have various functions allocated
depending on the screen.
Note • Do not press touch switches with a force greater than 30N.
• Before pressing a touch switch, check system safety.
• Do not press touch switches when the backlight is not lit or when there is no
display.
• Do not press touch switches in rapid succession. The NP possibly does not
accept every input data. Make sure that each input command is accepted before
proceeding to the next command.
NP Introduction Manual 15
1 1-2 Part Names and Functions
●Rear View
1
NP Overview
a Battery cover
Open this cover to get access to the battery slot.
b DIP Switches (SW2)
DIP switches for switching between RS-422A and RS-485, and for setting the
terminating resistance when connecting COM2 (RS-422A/485) to the host.
c Slide Switch (SW1)
Slide switch is used for booting the system menu. To display the system menu,
slide this switch to the ON position (left) and turn on the NP. This switch is
usually kept in the OFF position (right).
For details on the system menu, refer to NP Series User’s Manual (V096).
d USB Connector type A (host)
This connector is used for connecting with a USB flash memory to transfer
screen data and system programs created with NP-Designer.
e USB Connector type B (slave)
This connector is used for connecting with a PC via USB cable to transfer
screen data and system programs created with NP-Designer.
f Serial Port Connector (COM1)
9-pin connector for RS-232C connection for connecting with the host.
g Serial Port Connector (COM2)
10-pin terminal blocks for RS-422A/485 connections for connecting with the
host.
h Power input connector
This connector is used for connecting with 24VDC power.
Note Check system safety before you turn the power ON/OFF.
SECTION 2
Designing Systems
This manual uses an example system of shutter control to tell about
the construction of NP systems.
This section gives the example system, and shows an outline of the
workflow from design to operation.
2-1 About this Manual.................................................................. 18

2-2 Example System ................................................................... 20
2 Designing Systems
2-1 About this Manual
This section gives the manual content. It also shows the steps to the operation of an NP system.
●Organization of this Manual

2 The chart below shows the construction of NP systems in this manual.
Designing Systems
Examples of circuit configuration, wiring and application programs are strictly for
reference only. When you construct an actual system, make sure that you refer
to the related manuals about the specifications, performance, and safety of
each component.
2-1 About this Manual 2
●Steps to Operation
The chart below shows the steps to the operation of an NP system.
Refer to 3-1 Installation.
2
Refer to 3-2 Wiring Devices.
Designing Systems
Refer to SECTION 4 Creating Screens.
Refer to 5-1 Preparation.
Refer to 5-2 Operating NP.
Examples of the construction method in this manual is strictly for reference only.
When constructing an actual system, debug the screens and PLC programs to
ensure safety.
2 2-2 Example System
2-2 Example System

This section gives the example system of shutter control.
■ Operation
2 The example system opens and closes a garage shutter according to inputs
from the NP and sensors.
Designing Systems
• When the sensor detects 3 headlight flashes within 10 seconds, the shutter
opens.
a Light sensor
b OPEN switch
c STOP switch
d CLOSE switch
• The NP will indicate the status of the shutter.

• The switches on the NP can also open, close and stop the shutter.
2-2 Example System 2
Designing Systems
a
a Vehicle sensor
• When the shutter is fully open, it will not close until a user pushes the CLOSE
switch or until the vehicle sensor turns ON.
a [Deactivate Auto-close] button
• When the sensor senses that the vehicle is fully in the garage, the shutter
closes.
• If a user pushes the [Deactivate Auto-close] button, the shutter will not close,
even when the vehicle sensor turns ON.
• To pull the vehicle out of the garage, use the switches on the NP to operate
the shutter.
a Maintenance button
• When a user pushes the maintenance button, the NP shows the maintenance
screen to check the input devices.
■ System Components
The following components are used for the shutter control system:
Display Device
• NP3-MQ000 (3-inch, 3-switch type)
2 • XW2Z-200T (PT-PLC connection cable)
PLC
Designing Systems
• CP1L-L14D- (14-point I/O type)

• CP1W-CIF01 (RS-232C option board)
Equipment and Software for Programming

• PC
• USB cable (type A connector (male) - type B connector (female))
• NP-Designer (NP screen programming tool)
• CX-Programmer (PLC programming tool)
Inputs
• OPEN switch : SW1 (allocated on the NP Function Switch)
• STOP switch : SW2 (allocated on the NP Function Switch)
• CLOSE switch : SW3 (allocated on the NP Function Switch)
• Vehicle sensor : SEN1
• Light sensor : SEN2
• Limit switch, turned ON when shutter is fully open : LS1
• Limit switch, turned ON when shutter is fully closed : LS2
Outputs
• Contact for activating shutter escalation motor : MO1
• Contact for activating shutter de-escalation motor : MO2
LS1
MO1
MO2
LS2
SEN1
SW1
SW2
SW3
SEN2
●CP1L
CP1L is a high-performance, yet affordable package-type PLC, ideal for small-
sized manufacturing machines and control systems.
CP1L-L14D- is shown below.
Designing Systems
For details on CP1L, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit User's
Manual (W462).
■ I/O Allocation for PLC

I/O relays on the PLC are allocated as shown below.
Device Contact Address
OPEN switch SW1 0.00
STOP switch SW2 0.01
CLOSE switch SW3 0.02
Vehicle sensor SEN1 0.03
Light sensor SEN2 0.04
Upper LS LS1 0.05
Lower LS LS2 0.06
Escalation motor MO1 100.00
De-escalation motor MO2 100.01
■ NP Screens
The example system uses the NP screens below.
01 Waiting
This screen shows while the garage shutter is fully closed. It shows the number
2 of detected headlight flashes with the Level Meter chart. A transparent button is
in the upper-left corner to switch to the maintenance screen.
Designing Systems
02 Opening
This screen shows while the escalation motor is active.
03 Closing
This screen shows while the de-escalation motor is active.
04 Stopped
This screen shows when the STOP switch is pushed.
Designing Systems
05 Fully Open
This screen shows while the garage shutter is fully open. The [Deactivate Auto-
close] button is created to keep the shutter open.
06 Check1
This screen is for maintenance use. It shows the input status for each sensor.
This screen shows when a user pushes the maintenance button on the [01
Waiting] screen.
07 Check2
This screen is for maintenance use. It shows the input status for the function
switches.
2
Designing Systems
08 Check3
This screen is for maintenance use. It shows the present values for the timer
and counter, which are used to count the headlight flashes. The [System Menu]
button is also created to display the NP system menu.
For details on the system menu, refer to NP Series User's Manual (V096) .
A screen change flowchart is shown below.
Designing Systems
* For details on the system menu, refer to NP Series User’s Manual (V096).
■ Ladder Program
An example ladder program for the PLC shows below.
For details on creating ladder programs, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L
INTRODUCTION Manual (W461) and SYSMAC CX-Programmer Operation
Manual (W446).
2
Designing Systems
Designing Systems
SECTION 3
Mounting and Wiring
This section tells about NP installation, as well as the wiring for NP
and CP1L.
3-1 Installation ............................................................................. 32

3-2 Wiring Devices ...................................................................... 36
3 Mounting and Wiring
3-1 Installation
This section tells about the installation environment for the NP, and gives how to mount NP onto a control
panel.
■ Installation Environment
3 Note When mounting the NP onto a control panel, take note of the following points.
Do not install in a location that is:
• Subject to extreme temperature changes.
Mounting and Wiring
• Subject to temperature or humidity outside the specification value range.

• Subject to high humidity, which may result in condensation.
• Subject to being splashed by chemical.
• Subject to being splashed by oil.
• Subject to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Subject to excessive shock or vibration.
• Subject to direct exposure to wind and rain.
• Subject to strong UV light.
Take adequate shielding measures if installing in a location that is:

• Subject to static electricity or other sources of noise.
• Subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Near a power line.
• Potentially subject to radioactive exposure.
Note When unpacking the NP and its peripheral devices, check for any external
damage. Shake the product gently to check for loose/broken parts or any other
abnormal sounds.
3-1 Installation 3
■ Dimensions
●NP3 series
Mounting and Wiring

●NP5 series
Model a b c d e f g
NP3 series 130.1 104.8 7.6 55.4 89.6 15.6 115.1
NP5 series 184.1 144.1 8.3 52.3 128.8 - 168.8
(mm)
3 3-1 Installation
■ Mounting PT onto Control Panels

This section gives how to mount the NP onto a control panel.
1. Prepare the panel mounting brackets (included) and a Phillips-head screw

driver.
2. Make a hole for the NP. See the dimensions below.
3
Mounting and Wiring
Model W H
NP3 series 118.5 +1 92.5 +1

-0 -0
NP5 series 172.4 +1 132.4 +1

-0 -0
(mm)
Note • Keep metal waste particles from entering the unit, when you work on the panel.
• Mount the NP onto a panel with a thickness of 1.6 to 2.5mm.
• Make sure that the panel is clean, not warped, and offers sufficient mounting
strength.
3. Mount the NP from the front of the control panel.
3-1 Installation 3
4. Insert the legs of the panel mounting brackets into the square holes of the
NP.
Mounting and Wiring

a Panel mounting bracket
b Mounting screw
c Bracket leg
d Square hole in NP
e Panel
f NP
5. Pull the mounting bracket carefully to prevent its leg from falling out of
the square hole. Tighten the mounting screw until it touches the control
panel.
Attach a panel mounting bracket to all 4 locations, and tighten their mounting
screws equally.
Note To keep adequate waterproof and dustproof performance, tighten the mounting
brackets equally with 0.6 to 0.7N•m of torque. The front sheet on the panel possibly
becomes warped if the torque is more than the specified limit or not equal.
3 3-2 Wiring Devices
3-2 Wiring Devices

This section tells about NP and CP1L wiring.
■ Power
1. Connect a 24VDC power supply to the power input terminals.
3
Mounting and Wiring
Note • Use a twisted pair cable, more than 2mm2 in diameter to connect the power.
• Do not connect an AC power supply to the power terminals.
• Use a DC power supply with low voltage fluctuation.
■ Ground
Do not ground if:
• The NP and host are far from each other, and a single point ground is not
possible.
• The NP is mounted on the same panel as noise sources such as motors and
inverters.
When there is a ground potential difference between the NP and host (PLC),
connect them with a grounding wire.
1. Connect to a single point ground from the functional ground terminal [ ]

on the NP.
Note Ground correctly to prevent malfunctions caused by noise.
3-2 Wiring Devices 3
■ Wiring CP1L
This section gives a wiring example for CP1L.
For details on CP1L, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit User's Manual
(W462).
●Connecting Power and Ground

1. Connect power and ground wires to the terminal block.
3
Mounting and Wiring

Warning Tighten the terminal block screws for the AC power supply with 0.5N•m of torque.
Loosening the screw possibly causes a fire or malfunction.
●Connecting I/O Devices

1. Connect I/O devices to the terminal block.
Inputs
Outputs
3 3-2 Wiring Devices
■ Connecting NP and CP1L

Establish a 1-to-1 connection between the host (PLC) and NP.
1. Connect CP1L and NP with a PT-PLC connection cable (XW2Z-200T).
3
Mounting and Wiring
Note • Use an OMRON PT-PLC connection cable. Do not use other cables. It possibly
causes malfunction.
• Tighten the connector screws after you connect the cable.
• A maximum tensile load of the connectors is 30N. Do not apply a load more than
this value.
• Turn OFF the power to the NP before you connect or disconnect a cable.
SECTION 4
Creating Screens
This section tells how to create screens of the NP. The software tool
"NP-Designer" is used to create the screens.
4-1 Starting NP-Designer............................................................. 40

4-2 NP-Designer Main Window ................................................... 41
4-3 Creating Projects ................................................................... 42
4-4 Creating Screens................................................................... 50
4-5 Saving and Loading Projects................................................. 93
4 Creating Screens
4-1 Starting NP-Designer
This section tells how to start NP-Designer.
NP-Designer is a programming tool (software) to create the screens of the NP.
1. On the desktop, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [OMRON] - [NP-

Designer] - [NP-Designer].
NP-Designer will start.
When the NP-Designer startup is completed, you will see the Main Window.
4
Creating Screens
Note For details on NP-Designer, such as its operating environment, installation, and
operation, refer to NP Series User's Manual (V096).
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4-2 NP-Designer Main Window

This section gives the function of the parts in the NP-Designer main window.
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a Title bar
Title bar shows the application name, project name, and screen number.
b Menu bar
Menu bar sorts the functions of NP-Designer into related groups. The pull-down
menus show groups and functions.
c Toolbar
Toolbar shows frequently used functions as icons. Put the mouse cursor over an
icon to see its function name.
d Property
Property window shows the properties for the object selected on the screen.
The [Preview] tab shows a preview of the screen editing.
e Output window
Output Window shows various information, such as message output during
operation or error check.
f Status bar
Status bar shows various information, such as editing status.
g Function switches
These icons show the NP function switches. Click each switch for its properties.
h Workspace
Workspace shows work area to create the NP Screens. The border lines show
the display area of the NP.
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4-3 Creating Projects

This section gives the settings for NP operation and efficient creation of objects.
"Project" is the name of the data that NP-Designer creates.
■ Creating New Projects

When you use NP-Designer for the first time, start with the project settings.
1. Select [File] - [New] from the main menu.

4 You will see the [New Project] dialog box.
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2. Select [NP3-MQ000] from the [Model] drop-down list.
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3. Select [Host link (CS/CJ/CP1/CQM/CV/CVM)] from the [Protocol] drop-

down list.
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4. Click [OK].
The [New Project] dialog box will close. Then you will see the main window for the
new project.
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■ NP Operation Settings
Use DM0000 on CP1L to set screen changes.
1. Select [PT] - [PT Setting] from the main menu.

You will see the [Standard] tab for the [PT Setting] dialog box.
2. Click for [Address] under [Control Block].

You will see the [Input] dialog box.
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3. Check the values for [Area] and [Word]. Push the [Enter] key.
The [Input] dialog box will close.
Item Setting
Area DM*
Word 00000*
* This example uses the default value [DM00000].
4. Select [1] from the [Size] drop-down list under [Control Block].
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5. Click for [Address] under [Status Block].

6. Check the values for [Area] and [Word]. Push the [Enter] key.
The [Input] dialog box will close.
Item Setting
Area DM*
Word 00010*
* This example uses the default value [DM00010].
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7. Click [OK].
The [PT Setting] dialog box will close.
■ Grid Settings
Grid settings can put and align objects with ease and accuracy.
1. Select [View] - [Grid] from the main menu.

You will see the [Grid Settings] dialog box.
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2. Mark the checkboxes for [Show Grid] and [Snap to Grid].

Show Grid: Display a grid on the screen.
Snap to Grid: Aligns objects to the grid. When an object is moved, it will "snap"
onto a grid line.
3. Input "10" for [Width] and [Height] under [Spacing].
Grids show with dotted lines. You can set spacing freely.
4. Click [OK].
You will see the [Grid Settings] dialog box.
Note You can set the color of the grid lines in the [Grid Settings] dialog box. Select
different colors for the grid lines and background. It is hard to see the grid lines
when you select the same color as the background color.
In the next section Default Settings for Screens, you will select white color to the
background. Thus, select black color to the grid lines.
■ Default Settings for Screens

Set the screen background color and font in advance.
These settings will be used as the default settings for all objects. Note that these
settings will not affect screens already created.
1. Select [PT] - [PT Setting] from the main menu.

You will see the [Standard] tab of the [PT Setting] dialog box.
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2. Click the [Default] tab.
3. Select [(White)RGB(255,255,255)] from the [Default Screen Background]
drop-down list under [System Default Value].
4. Select [Impact] from the [Object Font Name] drop-down list under [Object
Default Value].
5. Click [OK].
The [PT Setting] dialog box will close.
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4-4 Creating Screens

This section tells how to create screens of the NP.
■ [01 Waiting]
[01 Waiting] is the first screen that the shutter control system shows. The system
shows this screen, when the lower LS is ON.
Set the following functions:
• A level meter (bar graph) for graphically showing the number of detected
4 headlight flashes.
• A transparent button for the maintenance screen. The button will be turned ON if
you touch it for 3 seconds.
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• Each Function switch operates [Open], [Stop], or [Close] shutter action.
The completed screen shows below.
a Screen
b Transparent Button (Set)
c Fixed Object (Text)
d Fixed Object (Text)
e Level Meter (Level Meter)
f Function Switches
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●Screen
Start this procedure after the setup of the screen. Refer to the NP Operation
Settings section.
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a In the property area, the [List] tab is selected, and the properties for Screen
shows.
b Function switches show.
c The border lines represent the screen display area. You cannot put the objects
outside of the border lines.
d [1-Screen_1] will show as the title of the workspace.
1. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "01 Waiting".
The title of the workspace will be [1-01 Waiting].
2. Click the [Background Color] input field.

You will see .
3. Click . Select [(White)RGB(255,255,255)].

[Background Color] will be (White)RGB(255,255,255).
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You configured these settings in this section.

Item Setting
Screen Name 01 Waiting
Background Color (White)RGB(255,255,255)
Next, create a button.
●Button (Set)
The button is used to switch to the maintenance screen ([06 Check1] screen).
To push the button will set [W0.02] to ON, and the ladder program in CP1L will
cause a screen change on the [06 Check1] screen. To prevent operational error of
the button, make it transparent and to be pushed for 3 seconds.
1. Select [Objects] - [Button] - [Set] from the main menu. Move the mouse
cursor to the workspace.
The cursor will change shape to [+].
2. Move the cursor from a to b.

A button frame will show.
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Set the properties for the button.
3. Click for [Write Address].
4. Select [WR] from the [Area] drop-down list. Enter "0" for [Word], "2" for
[Bit]. Push the [Enter] key.
The [Input] dialog box will close. [Write Address] will be [SERIALA:WR00000.02].
Note In NP-Designer, [W0.02] is set as SERIALA[WR0.02]. You will see it as

[SERIALA:WR00000.02] under property.
5. Click the [Read Address] input field.

You will see .
6. Click .
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7. Select [WR] from the [Area] drop-down list. Enter "0" for [Word], "2" for
[Bit]. Push the [Enter] key.
The [Input] dialog box will close. [Read Address] will be [SERIALA:WR00000.02].
8. Click the [Style] input field. Select [Invisible] from the drop-down list.
The button frame will show with dotted lines.
9. Click the [Push Time(s)] input field. Select [3] from the drop-down list.
The push time will be 3 seconds.
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10. Hold the mouse button and move the mouse to adjust the position of the
object.
Move the handle on the object frame to adjust frame size.

Item Setting
Write Address SERIALA:WR0.02
Read Address SERIALA:WR0.02
Style Invisible
Push Time (s) 3
Next, create the text.
Note Along with this procedure, there are 2 other procedures to create an object.
a To select from the toolbar.
b To right-click the workspace and select from the pop-up menu.
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●Fixed Object (Text)

The text object is a label that is always displayed onscreen.
You can adjust the font size and layout.
1. Select [Objects] - [Fixed Objects] - [Text] from the main menu. Move the
mouse cursor to the workspace.

You will see a text box.
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3. Click the [Label] input field. Enter "Flash Headlights". Enter a line brake,
then Enter "3 Times".
You will see the text within the frame.
4. Select [Bold] from the toolbar.

You will see the text in boldface.
5. Select [Center] from the toolbar.

You will see the text aligns in the center.
6. Click the [Label Size] input field. Select [28] from the drop-down list.
The font size will be 28.
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7. Move the handle on the frame to adjust frame size.
8. Click the [Label Color] input field.

You will see .
9. Click . Select [(Black)RGB(16,16,16)].

The label color will be (Black)RGB(16,16,16).
This is the same color that is used for [Foreground Color], so the text becomes
unreadable.
10. Set the [Foreground Color] to [(White)RGB(255,255,255)].

[Foreground Color] will be (White)RGB(255,255,255).
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11. Move the text object to adjust its position.
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Item Setting
Label Flash Headlights [line break] 3 Times*
Label Size 28
Label Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16)
Foreground Color (White)RGB(255,255,255)
* Select [Bold] and [Center] from the toolbar.
Next, create the level meter.
●Level Meter (Level Meter)

The level meter is a bar graph to show the number of headlight flashes that the
sensor senses.
The number of flashes refers to the present value of the ladder program's counter.
Set the maximum value for the level meter to "3" to count up to 3 flashes.
Put text labels [1], [2], and [3] above the level meter as scales to show the number
of flashes.
4 1. Select [Objects] - [Level Meter] - [Level Meter] from the main menu. Move
the mouse cursor to the workspace.
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You will see a level meter object.
3. Click for [Read Address].

4. Select [CNT] from the [Area] drop-down list. Enter "0" for [Word]. Push
the [Enter] key.
The [Input] dialog box will close. [Read Address] will be [SERIALA:CNT00000].
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5. Click the [Border Color] input field.
You will see .
6. Click . Select [(Black)RGB(16,16,16)].

The border color will be (Black)RGB(16,16,16).
7. Set the other color properties.

Item Setting
Background Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16)
Low Region Color (Dark grey)RGB(128,128,128)
High Region Color (Light grey)RGB(224,224,224)
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8. Click the [Display Format] input field. Select [Left] from the drop-down
list.
The left end of the level meter will be the zero point (origin) for the bar graph.
9. Click the [Value] input field.

You will see .
10. Click .
You will see the [Detail] dialog box.
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11. Enter "3" for [Maximum Value]. Click [OK].
The maximum value on the bar graph will be "3".
12. Adjust the position and size of the level meter.
13. Select [Objects] - [Fixed Objects] - [Text] from the main menu. Create a
text box above the level meter.
14. Set text properties.
You will see text label [1].
Item Setting
Label 1*
Label Size 20
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Transparency
(White)RGB(255,255,255)
Yes

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15. Repeat steps 13 and 14 to create text labels [2] and [3].
16. Move the objects to adjust their layout.
Note The copy function will be easy and useful to create more than two objects of almost
the same properties.
Right-click an object, and select [Copy] from the pop-up menu. Next, right-click the
workspace, and select [Paste] from the pop-up menu. The object will be copied.
Change the properties for the copied object, and adjust its position.
Level Meter (Level Meter)

Item Setting
Read Address SERIALA:CNT00000
Border Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16)
Background Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16)
Display Format Left
Value
Low Region Color
[Detail] dialog box (Maximum Value: 3)
(Dark grey)RGB(128,128,128)
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High Region Color (Light grey)RGB(224,224,224)
Fixed Object (Text)

Item Setting
Label 1 (2, 3)*
Label Size 20
Transparency Yes
Next, configure the function switches.
●Function Switches
The function switches open, close, and stop the shutter.
Since they are hardware switches on the front panel, set their properties only.
The function switches can have different function for each screen. Therefore you
must set the function for each screen, even if they are the same function. Repeat
this procedure to create all other screens in later chapters of this manual.
1. Click . Select [Momentary].

You will see the properties.
2. Click for [Write Address].

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3. Enter "0" for [Word], "0" for [Bit]. Push the [Enter] key.
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The [Input] dialog box will close. [Write Address] will be [SERIALA:00000.00].
4. Click the [Read Address] input field.

You will see .
5. Click .
6. Enter "0" for [Word], "0" for [Bit]. Push the [Enter] key.
The [Input] dialog box will close. [Read Address] will be [SERIALA:WR00000.00].
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7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to configure and .
See below for the details.
Item (Function) Setting

Function Momentary
Write Address SERIALA:0.00
Read Address SERIALA:0.00

Function Momentary

Function Momentary
The [01 Waiting] screen is now complete. Next, create the [02 Opening] screen.
Note You can export screens to bitmap images.

To export an image, select [Screen] - [Export Image] from the main menu.
■ [02 Opening]
The [02 Opening] screen will show when the shutter escalation motor is active.
Set these functions:
• The screen shows shutter status
The completed screen shows as below.
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a Screen
b Fixed Object (Text)
d Function Switches
●Screen
Start this procedure after the completion of the [01 Waiting] screen.
1. Select [Screen] - [New] from the main menu.

You will see the [New Screen] dialog box.
2. Click [OK].
A new screen will show in the workspace. You will see [2-Screen_2] as the title of
the workspace.
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3. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "02 Opening".
The title of the workspace will be [2-02 Opening].

Create the "Shutter" and "Opening" text objects.
For details, refer to [01 Waiting].
Use these settings.
Shutter
Item Setting
Label Shutter*
Label Size 20
* Select [Bold], [Center], and [Aligns bottom] from the toolbar.
Opening
Item Setting
Label Opening*
Label Size 64
* Select [Bold], [Center], and [Aligns text top] from the toolbar.
4 Set the function switches.
For details, refer to [01 Waiting]. Setting details are the same.
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The [02 Opening] screen is now complete.
■ [03 Closing]
The system shows the [03 Closing] screen when the shutter de-escalation motor is
active.
• The screen shows shutter status
a Screen
d Function Switches
●Screen Copy
Start this procedure after the completion of the [02 Opening] screen.
You can create the [03 Closing] screen with the same procedure as for the [02
Opening] screen. This example tells you how to create the [03 Closing] screen with
the copy of the [02 Opening] screen.
1. Click the [Preview] property tab.

You will see thumbnails for the existing screens.
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2. Click the [02 Opening] screen.
The screen is selected.
3. Right-click and select [Copy] from the pop-up menu.
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4. Right-click again, and select [Paste] from the pop-up menu.

The [02 Opening] screen will be copied.
Note On the [Preview] property tab, you see a check mark on the [01 Waiting] screen.
This mark shows that the screen is the default screen.
5. Double-click the copied [02 Opening] screen.

You will see the [3-02 Opening] screen in the workspace.
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6. Click the [List] property tab.
You will see the properties for the [3-02 Opening] screen.
7. Change the value of [Screen Name] to "03 Closing".

The title of the workspace will be [3-03 Closing].
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8. Click the [Opening] text object. Change the value of the [Label] properties
to "Closing".
Set the function switches.
The [03 Closing] screen is now complete.
■ [04 Stopped]
The system shows the [04 Stopped] screen when the operation fills all these
conditions:
• Escalation and de-escalation motors are inactive.
• Upper LS and lower LS are OFF.
• Maintenance button is OFF.

• Cause the entire screen to flash, so that it will call attention to itself.
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a Screen
b Lamp (N-state)
c Function Switches
●Screen
2. Click [OK].
You will see a new screen in the workspace. [4-Screen_4] will be the title of the
workspace.
3. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "04 Stopped".
The title of the workspace will be [4-04 Stopped].
●Lamp (N-State)
Use the lamp to make the display flash.
1. Select [Objects] - [Lamp] - [N-State Lamp] from the main menu. Move the
2. Move the cursor from the upper-left corner of the workspace to the
opposite corner.
You will see a lamp of the same size as the display.
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3. Set lamp properties.

Item Setting
Label Shutter [line break] Stopped*
Label Size 48
Flicker Yes
* Select [Bold] from the toolbar.
4. Click .
You will see the lamp of the ON status.

Item Setting
Label Shutter [line break] Stopped*
Label Size 48
Flicker Yes
Note Objects like lamps operate differently when the address is ON or OFF. You must
set their properties to both the ON and OFF statuses. By default, the screen is the
OFF status. Click to set the properties to ON.
The [04 Stopped] screen is now complete.
■ [05 Fully Open]

The system shows the [05 Fully Open] screen when the upper LS is ON.
• Cut off input from the vehicle sensor, for the shutter not to close automatically.
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a Screen
d Fixed Object (Text)
e Button (Alternative)
f Function Switches
●Screen
2. Click [OK].
workspace.
3. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "05 Fully Open".
The title of the workspace will be [5-05 Fully Open].

Create the "Shutter", "Fully Open", and "Proceed into Garage" text objects.
Use these settings.
Shutter
Item Setting
Label Shutter*
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Label Color
20
(Black)RGB(16,16,16)
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* Select [Bold] and [Aligns bottom] from the toolbar.
Fully Open
Item Setting
Label Fully Open*
Label Size 64
Proceed into Garage

Item Setting
Label Proceed into [line break] Garage*
Label Size 48
●Button (Alternative)
This button cuts off input from the vehicle sensor.
When a user pushes the button, the system will turn ON the address [W0.01] and
the input from the vehicle sensor [0.03] will stop. In this state, a user must close the
shutter by the function switch. When the shutter closes and the lower LS turns ON,
[W0.01] will turn OFF.
1. Select [Objects] - [Button] - [Alternative] from the main menu. Move the
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2. Move the cursor.
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3. Set button properties.

Item Setting
Write Address SERIALA:WR0.01
Read Address SERIALA:WR0.01
Label Deactivate [line break] Auto-close
Label Size 12
The [05 Fully Open] screen is now complete.
■ [06 Check1]
The system shows the [06 Check1] screen when a user pushes the maintenance
button on the [01 Waiting] screen.
• The system lights the related lamp objects when the vehicle sensor, light sensor,
upper LS, or lower LS turns ON.
• Buttons are used to switch to the [01 Waiting] and [07 Check2] screens.
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a Screen
d Lamp (N-state)
e Button (Change Screen)
f Function Switches
●Screen
2. Click [OK].
workspace.
3. Click the [Screen Name] input field. Change the value to "06 Check1".
The title of the workspace will be [6-06 Check1].

Create the "Sensor Check" and "Vehicle Sensor" text objects.
Use these settings.
Sensor Check
Item Setting
Label Sensor Check*
Label Size
Label Color
24
(Black)RGB(16,16,16)
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Vehicle Sensor
Item Setting
Label Vehicle Sensor*
Label Size 16
●Lamp (N-State)
2. Move the cursor.
A lamp frame will show.
Item Setting
Style Round
4. Click .
Item Setting
Foreground Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16)
●Button (Change Screen)

This button is used to switch to the [01 Waiting] screen.
1. Select [Objects] - [Button] - [Change Screen] from the main menu. Move
2. Move the cursor.

Item Setting
Label Operating [line break] Screen
Label Size 20
Label Color (White)RGB(255,255,255)
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Create remaining objects by copy function.

1. Select the text object and the lamp object.
2. Right-click the objects, and select [Copy] from the pop-up menu.
3. Right-click again, and select [Paste] from the pop-up menu.

You will get the copy of the selected objects.
4. Move the copied objects to adjust their position.
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6. Change the properties of the copied objects.
Change the properties as below.
a
Object Item Setting
Fixed Object (Text) Label Light Sensor
Lamp (N-state) Read Address SERIALA:00000.04
b
Object Item Setting
Fixed Object (Text) Label Upper LS
c
Object Item Setting
Fixed Object (Text) Label Lower LS
d
Object Item Setting
Label Next [line break] Screen
Button (Change Screen)
Change Screen 7-07 Check2*
* Set this property after creating the [07 Check2] and [08 Check3] screens.
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■ [07 Check2]
The system shows the [07 Check2] screen when a user pushes the screen
switching button on the [06 Check1] or on the [08 Check3] screen.
• For check operation, the system lights the related lamp objects, when the
[OPEN], [STOP], or [CLOSE] function switch turns ON.
• Buttons are used to switch to the [06 Check1] and [07 Check2] screens.
a Screen
d Lamp (N-state)
f Function Switches
●Screen
2. Click [OK].
workspace.

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Create the "Switch Check" and "OPEN Switch" text objects.
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Use these settings.
Switch Check
Item Setting
Label Switch Check*
Label Size 24
OPEN Switch
Item Setting
Label OPEN Switch*
Label Size 16
●Lamp (N-State)
2. Move the cursor.
A lamp frame will show.
Item Setting
Read Address Internal Memory:$0.00
Label OPEN*
Label Size 10
Style Round
4. Click .
Item Setting
Label OPEN*
Label Size 10
4 * Select [Bold] from the toolbar.

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This button is used to switch to the [06 Check1] screen.
2. Move the cursor.
Item Setting
Label Previous [line break] Screen*
Label Size 20
Change Screen 6-06 Check1
●Other Objects
For details, refer to [06 Check1].
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a
Object Item Setting
Fixed Object (Text) Label STOP Switch
Lamp (N-state) Label STOP
Label STOP*
* Setting for the ON status.
b
Object Item Setting
Fixed Object (Text) Label CLOSE Switch
Lamp (N-state) Label CLOSE
Label CLOSE*
* Setting for the ON status.
c
Object Item Setting
Label Next [line break] Screen
Button (Change Screen)
Change Screen 8-08 Check3*
* Set this property after creating the [08 Check3] screen.
See below for the details.
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Write Address
Momentary
Internal Memory:$0.00
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Function Momentary
Write Address Internal Memory:$0.00

Function Momentary
Write Address Internal Memory:$0.00
The [07 Check2] screen is now complete.
■ [08 Check3]
The system shows the [08 Check3] screen, when a user pushes the screen
switching button on the [07 Check2] screen.
• The screen displays the present [TIM0000] and [CNT0000] values that the
ladder program uses.
• Buttons are used to switch to the [07 Check2] screen and the system menu.
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a Screen
d Input (Numeric Input)
f Button (System Menu)
g Function Switches
●Screen
2. Click [OK].
workspace.

Create the "I/O Check" and "TIM0" text objects.
Use these settings.
I/O Check
Item Setting
4 Label
Label Size
I/O Check*
24
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TIM0
Item Setting
Label TIM0*
Label Size 32
●Input (Numeric Input)

1. Select [Objects] - [Input] - [Numeric Input] from the main menu. Move the
2. Move the cursor.
An input frame will show.
3. Set the numeric input properties.
Item Setting
Write Address SERIALA:TIM00000
Read Address SERIALA:TIM00000
Label Size 40
Border Color (Black)RGB(16,16,16)
Style Standard
Leading Zero Yes
Detail [Input Value] dialog box (Data Format: BCD)

This button is used to switch to the [07 Check2] screen.
2. Move the cursor.
3. Set button properties. 4
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Label Previous [line break] Screen
Label Size 20
Change Screen 7-07 Check2
●Button (System Menu)

This button is used to switch to the system menu.
1. Select [Objects] - [Button] - [System Menu] from the main menu. Move the
2. Move the cursor.
Item Setting
Label System [line break] Menu
Label Size 20
●Other Objects
For details, refer to [06 Check1].
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a
Object Item Setting
Fixed Object (Text) Label CNT0
Write Address SERIALA:CNT00000
Input (Numeric Input)
Read Address SERIALA:CNT00000
The [08 Check3] screen is now complete.
All screens used for the shutter control system are now complete.
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4-5 Saving and Loading Projects

This section tells how to save and open the data that you create. This section also gives the project
simulation and the PLC programming console function.
●Saving Projects
1. Select [File] - [Save As] from the main menu.

You will see the [Save As] dialog box.
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2. Specify the [Save in] location, and enter a file name. Click [Save].
You will save the NP-Designer project file.
●Opening Projects
1. Select [File] - [Open] from the main menu.

You will see the [Open file] dialog box.
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2. Specify the [Look in] location, and select a file name. Click [Open].
The NP-Designer project file will open.
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●Simulation Function
You can make an operation test of the screens by the simulation function. It is not
necessary to connect NP to CP1L.
1. Select [Tools] - [Test] from the main menu.

Simulation will start.
For details, refer to NP Series User's Manual (V096).
●Programming Console Function

From the NP screen, you can monitor and change CP1L operation.
Select the programming console function from the NP system menu.
For details, refer to Programming Consoles Operation Manual (W341).
SECTION 5
Operation
This section tells how to transfer the screen data to NP and start
operation.
5-1 Preparation ............................................................................ 96

5-2 Operating NP......................................................................... 99
5 Operation
5-1 Preparation
This section tells how to start operation on the host side (CP1L), then prepare to transfer the screen data
to NP.
■ Connecting CP1L and PC

Connect CP1L to a PC with a USB cable.
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Operation
a PC
b USB cable
c CP1L
Note When you connect CP1L to a PC for the first time, you must install the USB
driver on the PC. For details, refer to SYSMAC CP Series CP1L CPU Unit
User's Manual (W462).
■ Operating CP1L
Transfer the program onto CP1L, and start CP1L operation.
Use CX-Programmer to create CP1L programs.
1. Start CX-Programmer, and open the program.

2. In CX-Programmer, select [PLC] - [Work Online] from the main menu.
5-1 Preparation 5
3. Select [PLC] - [Transfer] - [To PLC] from the main menu.
5
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to transfer the data.
Operation
5. Select [PLC] - [Operating Mode] - [Run] from the main menu.
CP1L operation will start.
Note CX-Programmer is a programming tool (software) to create ladder programs for

CP1L.
It can also set up and operate CP1L. You can debug programs, and monitor
addresses and values. Through networks, you can also do remote programs
and monitor.
For details, refer to SYSMAC CX-Programmer Operation Manual (W446).
5 5-1 Preparation
■ Connecting the NP and PC

Connect the NP and a PC by a USB cable to transfer the project data that NP-
Designer creates.
Note • Use a standard USB cable.

• Use a USB cable with a length of less than 5m.
5
Operation
Note When you connect NP to a PC for the first time, you must install the USB driver
on the PC. The USB driver is automatically installed when NP-Designer is
started for the first time on the PC. For details, refer to NP Series User's Manual
(V096).
5-2 Operating NP 5
5-2 Operating NP
This section tells how to transfer the NP-Designer project data to the NP.
1. Connect the NP and a PC.

2. Start NP-Designer, and open the project data.
3. Select [PT] - [Transfer] -[Transfer [To PT]] from the main menu.
When the data transfer is complete, NP operation will start.
Operation
●Data Transfer by USB flash Memory
You can transfer the NP-Designer project data to the NP by a USB flash
memory. This enables you to transfer the data without a connection cable.
To use a USB flash memory, do the below:

• Do the data transfer from the NP system menu.
• Do a format of the USB flash memory as FAT32 before use.
For details, refer to NP Series User's Manual (V096).
Index
Numerics NP-Designer grid settings ....................... 48
3-switch models....................................... 14
6-switch models....................................... 14 O
opening projects ...................................... 93
B operating NP ........................................... 99
battery cover............................................ 16 output window ......................................... 41
button (alternative) .................................. 78
button (change screen) ........................... 81 P
button (set) .............................................. 52 power....................................................... 36
button (system menu).............................. 91 power input connector ............................. 16
POWER LED........................................... 15
C preparation .............................................. 96
connecting NP and PC ............................ 98 programming ........................................... 40
control panels .......................................... 34 programming console function ................ 94
CP1L ....................................................... 23 property ................................................... 41
creating example screens ....................... 50 PT-PLC connection cable........................ 38
D S
dimensions .............................................. 33 saving projects ........................................ 93
DIP switches (SW2) ................................ 16 screen...................................................... 51
display area ............................................. 15 screen change flowchart ......................... 27
screen copy ............................................. 71
E serial port connector (COM1) .................. 16
example ladder program ......................... 28 serial port connector (COM2) .................. 16
example screens ..................................... 24 shutter control system ............................. 20
external dimensions ................................ 33 simulation function................................... 94
slide switch (SW1)................................... 16
F
fixed object (text) ..................................... 56 T
function switch............................. 15, 41, 65 toolbar ..................................................... 41
touch switch............................................. 15
G
ground ..................................................... 36 U
USB cable ......................................... 96, 98
I USB connector type A (host)................... 16
input (numeric input)................................ 90 USB connector type B (slave) ................. 16
installation environment........................... 32 USB driver ............................................... 96
USB flash memory .................................. 99
L
lamp (N-state).......................................... 75 W
level meter (level meter).......................... 60 wiring example ........................................ 36
workspace ............................................... 41
M
main window............................................ 41
menu bar ................................................. 41
N
NP operation settings .............................. 44
NP series................................................. 14
NP-Designer............................................ 40
NP-Designer default settings................... 49

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OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-

IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS

SUITABILITY FOR USE

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

COPYRIGHT AND COPY PERMISSION

1 EMC Directive Conformance

EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices will vary depending on the

Note Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as follows:

EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN 61131-2

2 Complying with EC Directives

1. The PT is designed for installation inside a control panel. The PT

Device/Software Manual name Catalog No.

1-1 NP Series Models.................................................................. 14

understand the operation status of the system and devices.

1-2 Part Names and Functions

2-1 About this Manual.................................................................. 18

●Organization of this Manual

Refer to 3-1 Installation.

Refer to 5-1 Preparation.

Refer to 5-2 Operating NP.

2-2 Example System

• The NP will indicate the status of the shutter.

a [Deactivate Auto-close] button

• CP1L-L14D- (14-point I/O type)

Equipment and Software for Programming

■ I/O Allocation for PLC

A screen change flowchart is shown below.

3-1 Installation ............................................................................. 32

• Subject to temperature or humidity outside the specification value range.

Take adequate shielding measures if installing in a location that is:

Mounting and Wiring

■ Mounting PT onto Control Panels

1. Prepare the panel mounting brackets (included) and a Phillips-head screw

NP3 series 118.5 +1 92.5 +1

NP5 series 172.4 +1 132.4 +1

3. Mount the NP from the front of the control panel.

Mounting and Wiring

3-2 Wiring Devices

1. Connect to a single point ground from the functional ground terminal [ ]

Note Ground correctly to prevent malfunctions caused by noise.

●Connecting Power and Ground

Mounting and Wiring

●Connecting I/O Devices

■ Connecting NP and CP1L

1. Connect CP1L and NP with a PT-PLC connection cable (XW2Z-200T).

4-1 Starting NP-Designer............................................................. 40

1. On the desktop, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [OMRON] - [NP-

4-2 NP-Designer Main Window

4-3 Creating Projects

■ Creating New Projects

1. Select [File] - [New] from the main menu.

2. Select [NP3-MQ000] from the [Model] drop-down list.

3. Select [Host link (CS/CJ/CP1/CQM/CV/CVM)] from the [Protocol] drop-

1. Select [PT] - [PT Setting] from the main menu.

• CP1L-L14D- (14-point I/O type)