Omron NX1P2 series User Manual page 52

1 Introduction to NX-series Controllers
 Standard-feature SD Memory Card Slot
You can access an SD Memory Card that is mounted in the CPU Unit from the user program.
 Highly Reliable Hardware
The NX-series Controllers provide the hardware reliability and RAS functions that you expect of a
PLC.
Software Features
 Integrated Sequence Control and Motion Control
An NX-series CPU Unit can perform both sequence control and motion control. You can simultaneously
achieve both sequence control and multi-axes synchronized control. Sequence control, motion control,
and I/O refreshing are all executed in the same control period.
The same control period is also used for the process data communications cycle for EtherCAT. This
enables precise sequence and motion control in a fixed period with very little deviation.
 Programming Languages Based on the IEC 61131-3 International Standard
The NX-series Controllers support language specifications that are based on IEC 61131-3. To these,
OMRON has added our own improvements. Motion control instructions that are based on PLCo-
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pen standards and an instruction set (POUs) that follows IEC rules are provided.
 Programming with Variables to Eliminate Worrying about the Memory Map
You access all data through variables in the same way as for the advanced programming languages
that are used on computers. Memory in the CPU Unit is automatically assigned to the variables that
you create so that you do not have to remember the physical addresses.
 A Wealth of Security Features
The many security features of the NX-series Controllers include operation authority settings and
restriction of program execution with IDs.
 Complete Controller Monitoring
The CPU Unit monitors events in all parts of the Controller, including mounted NX Units and Ether-
CAT slaves.
Troubleshooting information for errors is displayed on the Sysmac Studio or on an NS-series PT.
Events are also recorded in logs.
 Sysmac Studio Automation Software
The Sysmac Studio provides an integrated development environment that covers not only the Con-
troller, but also covers peripheral devices and devices on EtherCAT. You can use consistent proce-
dures for all devices regardless of the differences in the devices. The Sysmac Studio supports all
phases of Controller application, from designing through debugging, simulations, commissioning,
and changes during operation.
 A Wealth of Simulation Features
The many simulation features include execution, debugging, and task execution time estimates on a
virtual controller.
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