Introduction To The System Configurations; A-2 Restrictions On Using The Omron Nx-Series Ethercat Coupler Unit - Omron CK3E-1210 Hardware User Manual

1-2 Introduction to the System Configu-
rations
The following shows the configurations of motion control systems using a Programmable Multi-Axis
Controller. The basic configurations include the EtherCAT network configuration, Ethernet network con-
figuration, and Support Software.
EtherCAT Network Configuration
By using the EtherCAT master communications port on the Programmable Multi-Axis Controller, Ether-
CAT slaves such as servo drives, frequency inverters, machine vision systems, digital and analog I/O,
and other general-purpose slaves can be connected.
The Controller also supports EtherCAT Slave Terminals. The EtherCAT Slave Terminal helps you to
save space and construct flexible systems using a broad range of types of NX Units.
However, when OMRON NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Units are used for the EtherCAT Slave Terminal,
only limited models and unit versions of EtherCAT Coupler Units can be connected. Refer to A-2
Restrictions on Using the OMRON NX-Series EtherCAT Coupler Unit on page A-3.
Ethernet Network Configuration
The Ethernet communications port on the Programmable Multi-Axis Controller supports the MOD-
BUS-TCP protocol. It can be connected to devices such as a PLC or a programmable terminal that sup-
ports the MODBUS-TCP protocol.
Support Software
Connect a personal computer with the Support Software installed to the Programmable Multi-Axis Con-
troller via the Ethernet network. Refer to 1-3 Support Software on page 1-5 for details of the Support
Software.
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