HMI Selection Tool
This article describes the differences between current available OMRON HMIs
Written by Jersey Lim
Updated at April 18th, 2023
Selection tool
Decision Tree
What PLC am I using to communicate with the HMI?
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N-Series OMRON PLC
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C-Series OMRON PLCs
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Third party PLCs
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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.
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 |
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| Communications Protocols | Modbus, RS-232C, Ethernet | RS-232C, Ethernet | |
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| Programming Software | NB Designer | Sysmac Studio | |