Network Configurations
• Host computers, HMIs, and other NJ/NX-series Controllers or field network devices are connected
to the built-in EtherNet/IP port 2 on the CPU Unit.
• A DeviceNet network is connected to a CJ-series DeviceNet Unit mounted to the NJ-series CPU
Unit.
• A serial communications network is connected to the following Units.
NX-series Communications Interface Unit
CJ-series Serial Communications Unit
NX-series NX502 CPU Unit Hardware User's Manual (W629)
Support Software
X Bus Unit
configuration
LAN
Built-in EtherNet/IP port 1
EtherNet/IP
Built-in EtherNet/IP port 2
Built-in EtherCAT port
EtherCAT
Slave Terminal
1 Introduction to NX-series Controllers
NX-series NX502
NX-series NX502
CPU Unit
CPU Unit
PORT2
X Bus Units
X Bus Units
CPU Rack
CPU Rack
Servo Drives / Encoder
General-purpose slaves
input slaves
NX Unit
configuration
POWER
NX Units
EtherCAT Network
configuration
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