Node Name - Omron NX-SL3300 User Manual

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Node Name

This section describes the node name setting for the Safety CPU Unit.
l Node Name Application
The node name is a unique name that you assign to each Safety CPU Unit within the project. This
helps you recognize the correct Safety CPU Unit when you begin online operations.
Check the node name that is displayed before you begin operation to prevent you from controlling
the wrong Safety CPU Unit.
The node name that you set is stored in the Safety CPU Unit.
The node name that you set is displayed in the confirmation dialog box when you begin online op-
erations.
l Characters Allowed for Node Names
The following characters can be used for node names.
The name must have 79 or less printable ASCII characters.
The default node name for all Safety CPU Units is default.
l Setting the Node Name
You set the node name in the Connect to safety device Dialog Box, which is displayed when you go
online with the Safety CPU Unit. The Connect to safety device Dialog Box is displayed when you
perform one of the following operations.
• Connecting the Safety CPU Unit online for the first time with the factory default settings.
• Connecting the Safety CPU Unit online for a new project file after performing online operations
for other projects.
Note The factory-default node name is displayed.
Check to see if the destination node is correct. Type a node name and click the OK Button.
The node name that you set is stored in the Safety CPU Unit. After this point of time, the new node
name is displayed in the confirmation dialog box, which appears before you start online operations
on the Safety CPU Unit.
Precautions for Correct Use
Set a unique node name for the Safety CPU Unit.
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