Device Configuration - Omron NJ Series Network Connection Manual

5.2. Device Configuration

The hardware components to reproduce the connection procedure in this document are as
follows.
Personal computer
(Sysmac Studio installed
OS: Windows7)
USB cable
Manufacturer Name
OMRON CPU Unit
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
OMRON Power Supply Unit
OMRON Sysmac Studio
- Personal computer (OS:Windows7)
- USB cable
(USB 2.0 type B connector)
OMRON Ethernet cable (with industrial
Ethernet connector)
OMRON SmartSlice EtherCAT
Communication Unit
OMRON SmartSlice Digital Input Unit
OMRON SmartSlice Analog Input Unit
OMRON SmartSlice Digital Output Unit
OMRON SmartSlice Analog Output Unit
OMRON SmartSlice End Unit
Precautions for Correct Use
The connection line of EtherCAT communication cannot be shared with other networks, such
as Ethernet or EtherNet/IP.
The switching hub for Ethernet cannot be used for EtherCAT.
Please use the cable of Category 5 or higher, double-shielded with aluminum tape and
braided shielding and the shielded connector of Category 5 or higher.
Connect the cable shield to the connector hood at both ends of the cable.
Precautions for Correct Use
Update the Sysmac Studio to the version specified in this section or higher version using the
auto update function.
If a version not specified in this section is used, the procedures described in Section 7 and
subsequent sections may not be applicable. In that case, use the equivalent procedures
described in the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat.No. W504).
5. Applicable Devices and Support Software
NJ501-1500
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
Ethernet cable
Model
NJ501-1500
NJ1W-PA3001
SYSMAC-SE2[][][]
-
-
XS5W-T421-[]M[]-K
GRT1-ECT
GRT1-ID8
GRT1-ID4
GRT1-AD2
GRT1-OD4
GRT1-DA2V
GRT1-END
GRT1-ECT+
SmartSlice Units
Version
Ver.1.03
Ver.1.04
Ver.2.1
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