Omron NB5Q-TW01B NB Series 5.6″ Touch Screen HMI

Omron NB5Q-TW01B is a 5.6‑inch colour touch screen HMI for small to midsize machine automation applications in the NB Series. TFT LCD display with 320 × 234 pixel resolution and 65,536 colours. Equipped with Ethernet, RS‑232C, and USB host ports for flexible connectivity. 128 MB internal memory. IP65 front panel rating for dust‑tight and water‑resistant operation. Programmed with NB‑Designer software.

Applications:

• Small to medium machine HMI and operator interface

• Production line monitoring and data entry

• Packaging and material handling equipment

• OEM machine automation systems

Core Specifications:

• Display size: 5.6″ TFT LCD

• Display resolution: 320 × 234 pixels

• Display colours: 65,536 colours

• Backlight: LED (50,000 hours typical lifetime at 25 °C)

• Touch panel: Analogue resistive membrane, 1024 × 1024 resolution, 1 million operations minimum

• Internal memory: 128 MB (including system area)

• Supply voltage: 24 V DC (range 20.4 … 27.6 V DC)

• Power consumption: 9 W

• Protection rating: IP65 (front operation panel only)

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 142 mm × 184 mm × 46 mm

• Weight: approx. 305 g

• Operating temperature: 0 °C … 50 °C

• Storage temperature: –20 °C … 60 °C

Advanced Specifications:

• Real‑time clock: Built‑in, battery‑backed (battery life 5 years at 25 °C)

• Ethernet: 10/100BASE‑T, 1 port (Modbus TCP/IP, Omron Host Link)

• USB Host: USB 2.0 full speed, type A, output power 5 V, 150 mA (for USB memory, mouse, keyboard)

• USB Slave: USB 2.0 full speed, type B (for PC connection)

• Serial COM1: D‑Sub 9‑pin, RS‑232C (not isolated), transmission distance up to 15 m

• Serial COM2: D‑Sub 9‑pin, RS‑232C/422A/485 (not isolated), transmission distance up to 15 m (RS‑232C) or 500 m (RS‑422A/485)

• Printer connection: PictBridge support via USB Host

• Number of online languages: 8

• Password levels: 16

• Vibration resistance: 0.075 mm amplitude (10 … 57 Hz), 9.8 m/s² (57 … 150 Hz)

• Shock resistance: 147 m/s², 3 times each in X, Y, Z directions (11 ms)

System Integration:

• This HMI belongs to the Omron NB Series.

• Programming software: NB‑Designer (free download from Omron regional websites).

• Compatible with Omron CP/CJ/CS series PLCs via RS‑232C connection cable (XW2Z‑200T for 2 m, XW2Z‑500T for 5 m) or RS‑422A/485 cable (NB‑RSEXT‑2M for 2 m).

• Supported protocols: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Omron Host Link, and other third‑party PLC protocols.

Compliance:
Refer to manufacturer official documentation for detailed certification and compliance information.

Related Products:

• NB5Q‑TW00B – 5.6″ model without Ethernet and USB host (serial only)

• NB7W‑TW01B – 7″ version with Ethernet and USB host

• NB10W‑TW01B – 10.1″ version with Ethernet and USB host

• XW2Z‑200T – NB to PLC RS‑232C connection cable, 2 m (CP/CJ/CS series)

• NB‑RSEXT‑2M – NB to PLC RS‑422A/485 connection cable, 2 m

Product Status:
Discontinued as of March 2025. Repairs are accepted within five years of the manufacture date. Replacement with a new substitute product applies for repairs (excluding battery replacement). For direct replacement, refer to NB5Q‑TW01B‑V1.