Device Configuration - Omron Sysmac NJ Series Network Connection Manual

5.2. Device Configuration

The hardware components to reproduce the connection procedure of this document are as
follows.
Personal computer
(Sysmac Studio installed,
OS:Windows7)
USB cable
Manufacturer
OMRON CPU Unit
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
OMRON Power Supply Unit
OMRON Sysmac Studio
- Personal computer
(OS:Windows7)
- USB cable
(USB 2.0 type B connector)
OMRON Ethernet cable (with industrial
Ethernet connector)
OMRON Sensor Communications Unit
(EtherCAT slave)
OMRON Fiber Sensor
Precautions for Correct Use
The connection line of EtherCAT communication cannot be shared with other networks, such
as Ethernet or EtherNet/IP.
The switching hub for Ethernet cannot be used for EtherCAT.
Please use the cable of Category 5 or higher, double-shielded with aluminum tape and
braided shielding and the shielded connector of Category 5 or higher.
Connect the cable shield to the connector hood at both ends of the cable.
Additional Information
For information on the specifications of the Ethernet cable and network wring, refer to Section
4 EtherCAT Network Wiring in the NJ-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User's Manual
(Cat. No. W505).
Additional Information
The system configuration in this document uses USB for the connection between the
personal computer and the NJ-series CPU Unit. For information on how to install a USB
driver, refer to A-1 Driver Installation for Direct USB Cable Connection of the Sysmac Studio
Operation Manual (Cat.No. W504).
5. Applicable Devices and Support Software
NJ501-1500
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
Name
NJ501-1500
NJ1W-PA3001
SYSMAC-SE2[][][]
XS5W-T421-[]M[]-K
E3X-ECT
E3X－HD0
E3X-ECT
E3X-HD0 (3 units)
Ethernet cable
Model Version
Ver.1.01
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