HMI Selection Tool

Updated April 18, 2023

Selection tool

Decision Tree
What PLC am I using to communicate with the HMI?
  • N-Series OMRON PLC
  • C-Series OMRON PLCs
  • Third party PLCs
  • Add Button
NA series if allowable, since the NA is directly integrated in Sysmac Studio. The NB series can also work with the NJ/NX series PLCs.
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NB series.
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The NB series works with most PLCs, but depends on the protocol of the PLC. Refer to the link below for compatible models. 

NB-series Programmable Terminals Host Connection Manual

The NB with part number ending "V2" will not support communicating with a third-party PLC. 


Direct HMI Replacement

Discontinued Product Recommended Replacement
NT21-ST121 NB3Q-TW01B  or NB5Q-TW01B*
NT21-ST121B-E 
NT31-ST123(B)-EV3  NB5Q-TW01B*
NT31C-ST143(B)-EV3 
NT631C-ST153(B)-EV3  NB10W-TW01B*
NS[]-[][][][](B)-V2 NA5-[]W[]01[]-V1*
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*: This is not a direct replacement, the code on the discontinued product cannot be converted directly to fit into the current product and will have to be re-written. 

Current HMI Comparison

Item Model NB Series NA Series
Appearance
Features
  • Four wide-screen sizes
  • Dual serial ports, plus USB host and client ports
  • C language macros
  • Multi-vendor drivers; 8 brands supported
  • Designed for Sysmac Platform
  • Advanced security to protect unauthorised access
  • Microsoft VB scripting
  • SD card slot for data logging
  • Multimedia, including videos, pdf, MS-Excel & MS-Word
Ports
  • 1 x Ethernet Port
  • Up to 2 x RS-232C Port
  • 1 x USB Port
  • 1 x USB Connection
  • 2 x Ethernet Port
  • 1 x RS-232C Port
  • 1 x USB Port
  • 1 x USB Connection
  • 1 x SD Card Slot
Communications Protocols Modbus, RS-232C, Ethernet RS-232C, Ethernet
Sizes
  • NB3Q (3.5"): W130 x H104 x D59
  • NB5Q (5.6"): W184 x H142 x D46
  • NB7W (7"): W202 x H148 x D46
  • NB10W (10.1"): W269 x H211 x D54
  • NA7 (7"): W236 x H165 x D69
  • NA9 (9"): W290 x H190 x D69
  • NA12 (12.1"): W340 x H244 x D69
  • NA15 (15.6"): W420 x H291 x D69
Display Resolution
  • NB3Q: 320 x 240
  • NB5Q: 320 x 234
  • NB7W: 800 x 480
  • NB10W: 800 x 480
  • NA7: 800 x 480
  • NA9: 800 x 480
  • NA12: 1280 x 800
  • NA15: 1280 x 800
Programming Software NB Designer Sysmac Studio
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