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Online Connection
Connect the Sysmac Studio online to the CPU Unit.
Types of Connections between the CPU Unit and Computer That
Runs the Sysmac Studio
The CPU Unit and the computer that runs Sysmac Studio are connected as shown below via USB or
Ethernet:
USB Connection
USB connection
Note USB connection is not possible for an NX1P2 CPU Unit.
Ethernet Connection
Direct Connection via Ethernet (1:1 Connection
Note 1 An Ethernet switch is not necessarily required.
2 You can use a straight or cross Ethernet cable
to connect.
3 With an NX701 CPU Unit, 1:1 connection is
possible only on the built-in EtherNet/IP port 1.
Connection from USB Across Ethernet
Remote Connection via USB (1:N Connection)
USB
Note 1 An NJ/NX-series Controller with a USB port is
required to connect.
2 An Ethernet switch is required to connect. Refer to
2-1-4 Precautions for Ethernet Switch Selection for
details.
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User's Manual (W506)
Direct Connection via USB
Sysmac Studio
with AutoIP)
Ethernet
Ethernet
4 Determining IP Addresses
Ethernet Connection via Hub (1: N Connection)
Ethernet
Note An Ethernet switch is required to connect. Refer
to 2-1-4 Precautions for Ethernet Switch Selec-
tion for details.
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