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New functionality added in Ver. 6 extends 
the ease of use of the NS-series PTs.
Want to check an error or adjust 
settings without any software 
tools. But realization of Touch 
screen and PLC program are 
really time consuming.
Also, it is dangerous to use 
software tools since they can do 
anything. Isn't it possible to 
show or set one only part of the 
information?
All you need to do is select the required Smart Active 
Part in the CX-Designer and drag & drop it on the 
screen see page 5).
Smart Active Parts not only reduce the number of 
screen drawing and ladder programming steps, but 
they also eliminate the need to debug.
Software functions are achieved on the screen 
without software such as the CX- Programmer, 
CX-Position, and DeviceNet Configurator.
Memory 
Card
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uploading.
Smart Active Parts greatly reduce the number of drawing and programming steps.
Easy screen transfer from anywhere at higher speed.
Tool Functions Provided with Smart Active Parts
Make PID settings for temperature 
control without connecting software.
As an error 
monitor
As a setting 
device for 
temperature 
control
See the error log of the PLC without 
connecting software.
Refer to page 15 of this catalog to see the wide variety of Smart Active Parts.
OMRON's 
Temperature 
Controller 
(Direct Connection)
Only three parts are on the screen!
Only one single part is on the screen!
Select from 
the system menu.
Drastically reduce 
your programming 
and development 
time.
Screen transfers 
using Memory 
Cards are possible 
from the 
maintenance 
menu.
It is very convenient to make 
backups without using a 
computer. It is, however, 
troublesome to operate a DIP 
switch on the back of the PT 
each time backups are required.
You may want to make backups 
periodically, but worry because 
the DIP switch pins may break.
Solution
Solution
Screen transfers using Memory Cards are possible 
from the maintenance menu. No physical switch 
operations are required on the rear panel. 
Furthermore, easy operation is ensured with no wear 
and tear of hardware, including the switch.
Modem
RS-232C
Modem
Screen transfer 
through modems is 
now possible.
Even a single screen change in 
a shipped machine involves a 
risk, because a screen sent by 
e-mail needs to be transferred 
to a person familiar with 
operation. Training workers to 
understand operation is a hard 
job. Or service personnel need 
to visit the site to change 
screens.
Solution
The screens can be transferred from a computer in an 
office through modems. The maintenance of 
the screens is possible without touching the device. 
Therefore, no training or engineer visits are required.
Screen transfers 
equivalent to 
Ethernet.
High-speed screen 
transfer through 
USB.
Most computers now have an 
USB port, and no serial 
RS-232C ports are provided.
You may want to transfer 
screens more easily at higher 
speeds.
Solution
Data can be transferred over USB through a single 
cable between the computer and PT. No devices for 
serial RS-232C and USB conversion are required. 
Moreover, USB allows high-speed screen transfer by 
just connecting the cable.
Note: Lot number 0325 or later is required 
 for USB screen transfer with NS-V1 
 models. 
NS5
NS8
NS10
NS12
4,096 colors
32,768 colors
32,768 colors
32,768 colors
NS5
NS8
NS10
NS12
Supported
Supported
Supported
NS5
NS8
NS10
NS12
200-MHz RISC CPU
High-speed graphics controller
High-speed screen switching
General printer compatible 
with USB port
USB port included as 
standard equipment
EPSON and Canon 
printers supported.
USB cable
Hard copies of screens can be printed out in color by USB-
compatible printers.
Three times the image data capacity for standard models
NS-V2: 32,000 colors
Displays image data (BMP and JPG) beautifully.
High definition
NS-V2 Hardware Means High Quality, High Performance, and High Capacity
See note.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Note: The NS5 
uses a different 
graphic controller 
from other models.
For example, the PT can log data at 2-second 
intervals 24 hours a day (for a 43,200-point log).
Number of logging points greatly increased.
50 times
10 times
LOG001.CSV 04/06/04 10:00
LOG002.CSV 04/06/05 10:00
LOG003.CSV 04/06/06 10:00
LOG004.CSV 04/06/07 10:00
LOG005.CSV 04/06/08 10:00
LOG006.CSV 04/06/09 10:00
LOG007.CSV 04/06/10 10:00
Log start address
Standard data
Save to file button Read file button
Auto-
matically 
saved
Memory 
Card
Read file button
Improved Data Logging
Logging continues.
Past logs can be seen.
Standard data can be displayed in the data log.
Large-capacity image data
USB port compatibility with commercially available printers
Faster drawing speed
The number of Always Log points has increased from 1,000 to 50,000 
max. per line.
The total number of Always Log points increased from 5,000 to 50,000.
The number of logging points for one line depends on the number of 
logging words and the number of logging addresses. For details, refer to 
the manual.
Logging 1 word and 1 address at 1-second intervals: 
50,000 points, with 50,000 logging points per line.
Logging 1 word and 3 addresses at 1-second intervals: 
50,000 points, with 16,666 logging points per line.
You may want to see logs saved in the past in a 
Memory Card on the screen. This is possible with 
the NS Series.
Log data in a Memory Card can be read on the screen with the read 
file button. A list of files with time stamps will appear on the screen. 
By selecting the desired file, the past log in the Memory Card can be 
read.
You may want to save the present log data as 
standard data in the Memory Card. This is 
possible with the NS Series.
By pressing the save to file button, the displayed log data can be 
saved in the Memory Card in CSV format. The saved log data can be 
overlapped as standard data on the screen by pressing the read file 
button. By turning the log start address ON and OFF, logged data can 
be controlled to enable/disable logging.
Example:
For example, you may want to log data at 
2-second intervals 24 hours a day (a 302,400-point 
log). This is possible with the NS Series.
When the logging data reaches the number of preset logging points, 
the logging data can be automatically saved in a Memory Card in CSV 
format. After automatic saving, the logging data will be cleared. 
Therefore, it will be possible to continue logging. (The Memory Card 
can hold a maximum of 1,000 files.)
Example: Logging 1 word and 1 address at 2-second intervals with 
the number of logging points set to 
43,200 (i.e., at 2-second intervals for 24 hours a day).
Example:
Logging data for each 
day (43,200 points) is 
saved in the Memory 
Card in CSV format.
Suffixes are automatically 
added to file names set in 
the CX-Designer.
It is possible to 
make a one-week 
log by 
automatically 
saving the data 
seven times.
The log data files in the Memory Card 
appear as shown below when the read file 
button is pressed.
Not 
Supported
Manufacturer: EPSON or Canon
Recommended models
EPSON: PM-2200C, PM-930C, PM-870C,
  PM-740C, PM-900C, PM-D600,
 PM-G720, PM-G730, PX-A650, 
 PM-G730, PM-D600, PX-A650
Canon:  BJ-M70, BJ-M40, PIXUS550i, 50i, 80i,
   IP2000, IP3100, IP4100, IP4100R, IP90
PT System 
Ver. 6 or Higher
Note: NS5-SQ0 (B)-V2: STN models have 4,096 colors.
  NS5-TQ0  (B)-V2: TFT models have 32,768 colors.
NS8/10/12-V1
NS8/10/12-V2
20 MB
60 MB
NS5
NS8
NS10
NS12
6 MB
20 MB
20 MB
20 MB
20 MB
60 MB
60 MB
60 MB
V 1 V 2
PT System 
Ver. 6 or Higher
PT System 
Ver. 6 or Higher










