Ethercat Network Configuration - Omron NX701-1700 User Manual

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EtherCAT Network Configuration

The EtherCAT network configuration consists of an NX-series CPU Unit, an NX-series Power Supply
Unit, an End Cover, and the EtherCAT slaves.
You use the built-in EtherCAT master port on the NX-series CPU Unit to connect EtherCAT slaves.
EtherCAT
Network Configuration
NX-series Power Supply Unit
CPU Rack
Built-in EtherNet/IP port
EtherCAT
For information on the system configuration of an EtherCAT network, refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User's Manual (Cat. No. W505).
Configuration Units
 NX-series CPU Units
The Unit that serves as the center of control for a Machine Automation Controller. It executes tasks,
refreshes I/O for other Units and slaves, etc. The NX-series CPU Unit includes the NX701-.
Refer to 3-1 CPU Units on page 3-2 for the models and specifications of individual NX-series CPU
Units.
NX-series CPU Unit Hardware User's Manual (W535)
NX-series CPU Unit
SD Memory Card
Built-in EtherCAT port
Slave Terminal
2 System Configuration
End Cover
EtherCAT slaves
ADR ADR
Servo Drive/encoder General-purpose
input slaves
2
slaves
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