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Omron NJ Series Network Connection Manual

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Machine Automation Controller NJ-series
EtherCAT
Connection Guide
OMRON Corporation
GRT1-ECT SmartSlice
P524-E1-01

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  • Page 1 Machine Automation Controller NJ-series EtherCAT Connection Guide OMRON Corporation GRT1-ECT SmartSlice P524-E1-01...
  • Page 2 About Intellectual Property Right and Trademarks Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Related Manuals ..................1 Terms and Definition ................. 2 Remarks ..................... 3 Overview ....................5 Applicable Devices and Support Software..........6 5.1. Applicable Devices................6 5.2. Device Configuration................7 EtherCAT Settings ..................9 6.1. EtherCAT Communications Settings ..........9 6.2.

  • Page 4: Related Manuals

    1. Related Manuals 1. Related Manuals The table below lists the manuals related to this document. To ensure system safety, make sure to always read and heed the information provided in all Safety Precautions, Precautions for Safe Use, and Precaution for Correct Use of manuals for each device which is used in the system.

  • Page 5: Terms And Definition

    2. Terms and Definition 2. Terms and Definition Terms Explanation and Definition This method is used for cyclic data exchange between the master unit Communications and the slave units (Communications PDO data (i.e., I/O data that is mapped to PDOs) that is allocated in using Process Data advance is refreshed periodically each EtherCAT process data Objects)

  • Page 6: Remarks

    (4) It is prohibited to copy, to reproduce, and to distribute a part of or whole of this document without the permission of OMRON Corporation. (5) This document provides the latest information as of December 2012. The information...
  • Page 7 3. Remarks The following notation is used in this document. Precautions for Safe Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure using the product safely. Precautions for Correct Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.

  • Page 8: Overview

    4. Overview This document describes the procedure for connecting the SmartSlice (GRT1-ECT) of OMRON Corporation (hereinafter referred to as OMRON) to NJ-series Machine Automation Controller (hereinafter referred to as Controller) on the EtherCAT and provides the procedure for checking their connection.

  • Page 9: Applicable Devices And Support Software

    For details on the products (other than communication connection procedures) listed above, refer to the manuals for the corresponding products or contact your OMRON representative. Additional Information You can connect devices with the versions listed in Section 5.2 or higher versions.

  • Page 10: Device Configuration

    NJ501-1500 GRT1-ECT+ (Sysmac Studio installed (Built-in EtherCAT port) SmartSlice Units OS: Windows7) Ethernet cable USB cable Manufacturer Name Model Version OMRON CPU Unit NJ501-1500 Ver.1.03 (Built-in EtherCAT port) OMRON Power Supply Unit NJ1W-PA3001 OMRON Sysmac Studio SYSMAC-SE2[][][] Ver.1.04 Personal computer (OS:Windows7) USB cable (USB 2.0 type B connector)
  • Page 11 5. Applicable Devices and Support Software Additional Information For information on the specifications of the Ethernet cable and network wring, refer to Section 4 EtherCAT Network Wiring in the NJ-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User's Manual (Cat. No. W505). Additional Information The system configuration in this document uses USB for the connection between the personal computer and the Controller.

  • Page 12: Ethercat Settings

    6. EtherCAT Settings 6. EtherCAT Settings This section provides specifications such as communications parameters and variable names that are defined in this document. Hereinafter, the SmartSlice is referred to as the “destination device” or “Slave Unit" in some descriptions. 6.1. EtherCAT Communications Settings The setting required for EtherCAT communications is as follows.
  • Page 13 6. EtherCAT Settings ■Input area (Controller ← Destination device) Destination device data Global variable name Data type #1 GRT1-ID8 Input 0 E001_DI001 BOOL #1 GRT1-ID8 Input 1 E001_DI002 BOOL #1 GRT1-ID8 Input 2 E001_DI003 BOOL #1 GRT1-ID8 Input 3 E001_DI004 BOOL #1 GRT1-ID8 Input 4 E001_DI005...

  • Page 14: Connection Procedure

    7. Connection Procedure 7. Connection Procedure This section describes the procedure for connecting the Controller to the SmartSlice via EtherCAT. This document explains the procedures for setting up the Controller and SmartSlice from the factory default setting. For the device initialization, refer to Section 8 Initialization Method. 7.1.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Smartslice

    7. Connection Procedure 7.2. Setting Up the SmartSlice Set up the SmartSlice. 7.2.1. Hardware Setting Set the hardware switches of the SmartSlice. Precautions for Correct Use Make sure that the power supply is OFF when you perform the settings. Make sure that the power supply to the SmartSlice is turned OFF.
  • Page 16 7. Connection Procedure Rotary switches Set the Unit's address of the EtherCAT Slave. Set a decimal node address between 0 and 99. Indicators Refer to 7.4.1. Checking the Connection Status for details. DIP Switch Sets the I/O allocation method and registers the I/O Unit configuration information.
  • Page 17 7. Connection Procedure Set the DIP switch pins of the Analog I/O Unit. DIP Switch Used to set Input/output range. Pin No. Setting Specifications GRT1-AD2 Input Terminal: Input range Default setting:All pins OFF Pins 1 to 3 :OFF (Default) setting for Inputs 0 and 1. Pin 4 Input range setting method OFF: Set using Setting Tool.
  • Page 18 7. Connection Procedure Wire I/O for 7.4.2. Checking GRT1-ID8 GRT1-ID4 Data That Are Sent and Received. Connect a switch between input terminal 7 and G of GRT1-ID8. Connect a switch between input terminal 3 and G of GRT1-ID4. Refer to the figure on the right GRT1-DA2V GRT1-AD2 and connect DA output 0 of...

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Controller

    7. Connection Procedure 7.3. Setting Up the Controller Set up the Controller. 7.3.1. Starting the Sysmac Studio and Setting the EtherCAT Network Configuration Start the Sysmac Studio and set the EtherCAT network configuration. Install the software and USB driver in the personal computer beforehand. Connect the Ethernet cable to NJ501-1500 the built-in EtherCAT port...
  • Page 20 7. Connection Procedure The Project Properties Dialog Box is displayed. *In this document, New Project is set as the project name. Confirm that the Category and Device are correctly set in the Select Device Field. Select 1.03 from the Version pull-down menu.
  • Page 21 7. Connection Procedure The EtherCAT Tab is displayed in the Edit Pane. Select Controller - Communications Setup. The Communications Setup Dialog Box is displayed. Select the Direct Connection via USB Option from Connection Type. Click the OK Button. Select Online from the Controller Menu.
  • Page 22 7. Connection Procedure Right-click Master on the EtherCAT Tab Page of the Edit Pane, and select the Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration. A screen is displayed stating "Get information is being executed". The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Pane is displayed.
  • Page 23 7. Connection Procedure 7.3.2. Setting the Device Variables Set the device variables used for the EtherCAT Slave Unit. Select Offline from the Controller Menu. The yellow bar on the top of the Edit Pane disappears. Select E001 from the EtherCAT Tab Page of the Edit Pane.
  • Page 24 7. Connection Procedure Register the output points of the connected SmartSlice Digital Output Unit. In this document, unit number 4 is allocated to the GRT1-OD4 Digital Output Unit. Thus, there are 4 output points. Register DO001 to DO004. Select items from 0x7000:01 1st block of digital outputs / DO001 to 0x7000:04 1st block of digital outputs / DO004, and click the...
  • Page 25 7. Connection Procedure Register the output points of the connected SmartSlice Analog Output Unit. In this document, unit number 5 is allocated to the GRT1-DA2V Analog Output Unit. Thus, there are 2 output points. Register AO001 to AO002. All output entries including digital and analog outputs are displayed.
  • Page 26 7. Connection Procedure Register the input points of the connected SmartSlice Digital Input Unit. In this document, unit number 1 is allocated to the GRT1-ID8 Digital Input Unit and unit number 2 is allocated to GRT1-ID4 Digital Input Unit. Thus, there is a total of 12 input points.
  • Page 27 7. Connection Procedure The I/O Map Tab is displayed on the Edit Pane. Confirm that Node1 and the Slave Unit is displayed in columns under Position. *To assign your own variable name for the slave, click the corresponding area and enter a name.
  • Page 28 7. Connection Procedure Additional Information The device variable names are created automatically from a combination of the device names and the I/O port names. For slave units, the default device names start with an "E" followed by a sequential number starting from "001".
  • Page 29 7. Connection Procedure 7.3.3. Transferring Project Data Transfer the project data from the Sysmac Studio to the Controller. Always confirm safety at the destination node before you transfer a user program, configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used for CJ-series Units from the Sysmac Studio.
  • Page 30 7. Connection Procedure Select Synchronization from the Controller Menu. The Synchronization Dialog Box is displayed. Confirm that the data to transfer (NJ501 in the right figure) is selected. Then, click the Transfer to Controller Button. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button. A screen stating "Synchronizing"...

  • Page 31: Connection Status Check

    7. Connection Procedure 7.4. Connection Status Check Check the EtherCAT network connection status. 7.4.1. Checking the Connection Status Confirm that EtherCAT communications are performed normally. Check the LED indicators on the Controller to confirm that the EtherCAT communications are performed normally. LED indicators in normal status.
  • Page 32 7. Connection Procedure Check the LED indicators of the SmartSlice. LED indicators in normal status. [UNIT PWR]: Lit green [I/O PWR]: Lit green [RUN]: Lit green [ERR]: Not lit [L/A]: Flashing [TS]: Lit green The LED indicators flash at the same timing as those of the Controller.
  • Page 33 7. Connection Procedure 7.4.2. Checking Data That Are Sent and Received Confirm that the correct data are sent and received. Always confirm safety at the destination node before you transfer a user program, configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used for CJ-series Units from the Sysmac Studio.
  • Page 34 7. Connection Procedure Turn ON the switch connected between input terminal 7 and G of GRT1-ID8. The operation LED indicator 7 is lit. Confirm that the online value of E001_DI008 changes from False to True. Turn ON the switch connected between input terminal 3 and G of GRT1-ID4.
  • Page 35 7. Connection Procedure Confirm that the online value of E001_DI0012 changes from False to True. Enter 3000 in the Modify Column of E001_AO001. The online value of E001_AO001 changes to 3000. [E001_AO001]: GRT1-DA2V analog output 0 Confirm that 3000 or a value close to it is set as the online value of E001_AI001.

  • Page 36: Initialization Method

    8. Initialization Method 8. Initialization Method This document explains the setting procedure from the factory default setting. If the device settings have been changed from the factory default setting, some settings may not be applicable as described in this procedure. 8.1.

  • Page 37: Revision History

    9. Revision History 9. Revision History Revision Date of revision Revision reason and revision page code Jan. 31, 2013 First edition...
  • Page 38 2013 P524-E1-01 0213(-)

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