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Machine Automation Controller NJ-series
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3G3MX2-Series Inverter
P521-E1-01

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  • Page 1 Machine Automation Controller NJ-series EtherCAT Connection Guide OMRON Corporation 3G3MX2-Series Inverter P521-E1-01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Related Manuals ..................1 Terms and Definition ................. 2 Remarks ..................... 3 Overview ....................5 Applicable Devices and Support Software..........5 5.1. Applicable Devices................5 5.2. Device Configuration................6 EtherCAT Settings ..................7 6.1. EtherCAT Communications Settings ..........7 6.2.

  • Page 3: Related Manuals

    1. Related Manuals 1. Related Manuals The table below lists the manuals related to this document. To ensure system safety, make sure to always read and heed the information provided in all Safety Precautions, Precautions for Safe Use, and Precaution for Correct Use of manuals for each device which is used in the system.

  • Page 4: Terms And Definition

    2. Terms and Definition 2. Terms and Definition Terms Explanation and Definition This method is used for cyclic data exchange between the master unit Communications and the slave units. (Communications PDO data (i.e., I/O data that is mapped to PDOs) that is allocated in using Process Data advance is refreshed periodically each EtherCAT process data objects)

  • Page 5: Remarks

    (4) It is prohibited to copy, to reproduce, and to distribute a part of or whole part of this document without the permission of OMRON Corporation. (5) This document provides the latest information as of March 2013. The information contained in this document is subject to change for improvement without notice.
  • Page 6 3. Remarks The following notation is used in this document. Precautions for Safe Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure using the product safely. Precautions for Correct Use Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.

  • Page 7: Overview

    4. Overview 4. Overview This document describes the procedure for connecting the Inverter (3G3MX2 series) of OMRON Corporation (hereinafter referred to as OMRON) to the NJ-series Machine Automation Controller (hereinafter referred to as Controller) on EtherCAT and provides the procedure for checking their connection.

  • Page 8: Device Configuration

    Personal computer NJ501-1500 3G3AX-MX2-ECT (Sysmac Studio installed, (Built-in EtherCAT port) OS:Windows7 ) Ethernet cable USB cable Manufacturer Name Model Version OMRON CPU Unit NJ501-1500 (Built-in EtherCAT port) OMRON Power Supply Unit NJ1W-PA3001 OMRON Sysmac Studio Ver.1.00 Personal computer (OS:Windows7) USB cable (USB 2.0 type B connector)

  • Page 9: Ethercat Settings

    6. EtherCAT Settings 6. EtherCAT Settings This section provides specifications such as communications parameters and variable names that are set in this document. 6.1. EtherCAT Communications Settings The following is the setting of the destination device. 3G3AX-MX2-ECT (3G3MX2-A[][][][]) Node address 6.2.

  • Page 10: Connection Procedure

    7. Connection Procedure 7. Connection Procedure This section describes how to connect the Controller via EtherCAT. This document explains the procedures for setting up the Controller and Inverter from the factory default setting. For the initialization, refer to Section 8 Initialization Method. 7.1.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Inverter

    7. Connection Procedure 7.2. Setting Up the Inverter Set up the Inverter. 7.2.1. Hardware Setting Check the hardware switches on the Inverter. Precautions for Correct Use Make sure that the power supply is OFF when you perform the settings.
  • Page 12 7. Connection Procedure Removing the optional board cover from the Inverter front panel Mount the EtherCAT 1. Loosen the mounting screw (x 1) from the optional board cover of the Communications Unit to the Inverter front panel. Inverter. 2. Remove the optional board cover. *For details on how to mount the EtherCAT Communications Unit, 2-4 Mounting and Wiring...
  • Page 13 7. Connection Procedure Refer to the right figure and check the hardware switches on the EtherCAT Communications Unit. Set the node address setting switches to "01". *Set the node address to "1". Connect the communications cable to Communications connector (IN). In this document, OUT side is not used.
  • Page 14 7. Connection Procedure 7.2.2. Parameter Setting Set the Inverter parameters. Turn ON the power supply to the Inverter. *Set the parameters by using the digital operator on the front of the Inverter. Various parameters, frequency/set Display value and other data are displayed (red).
  • Page 15 7. Connection Procedure 00.00 After turning ON the power After turning ON the power supply, the panel displays as supply, the panel displays as shown on the right. shown on the left. Use the procedure on the right Press the Mode Key 3 times.
  • Page 16 7. Connection Procedure a002 Use the procedure on the right to set the display selection. The parameter is displayed. [b037] Display selection: 01 Press the Mode Key once. b001 *Set "01" (Individual display of functions). b001 parameter is displayed. *The parameters on the Press the Increment Key four times.
  • Page 17 7. Connection Procedure b037 Use the procedure on the right to set the parameter. The parameter is displayed. [C102] Reset selection: 03. Press the Mode Key once. c001 *Set "03" (Trip reset only). C001 parameter is displayed. Press the Increment Key to move to C102.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Controller

    7. Connection Procedure 7.3. Setting Up the Controller Set up the Controller. 7.3.1. Starting the Sysmac Studio and Setting the EtherCAT Network Configuration Start the Automation Software Sysmac Studio and set the EtherCAT network configuration. Install the software and USB driver beforehand. Start the Sysmac Studio.
  • Page 19 7. Connection Procedure Additional Information For details on the online connections to a Controller, refer to Section 5 Going Online with a Controller in the Sysmac Studio Version 1.0 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504). The Communications Setup Dialog Box is displayed. Select the Direct connection via USB Option in the Connection Type Field.
  • Page 20 7. Connection Procedure A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button. Check that the controller status on the Toolbox was changed to the PROGRAM mode. Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.
  • Page 21 7. Connection Procedure The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Pane is displayed. Node address 1 and 3G3AX-MX2-ECT Rev:1.1 are added to the actual network configuration of the comparison result. Click the Apply actual network configuration Button. A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 22 7. Connection Procedure 7.3.2. Setting Global Variables Set global variables to use for the EtherCAT Slave Unit. Select Offline from the Controller Menu. Double-click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer, or right-click it and select Edit. The I/O Map Tab Page is displayed on the Edit Pane.
  • Page 23 7. Connection Procedure Right-click the row for Node1 and 3G3AX-MX2-ECT. Then, select Create Device Variable. The Variable names and Variable Types are automatically set. Additional Information The device variable names are created automatically from a combination of the device names and the I/O port names. For slave units, the default device names start with an "E"...
  • Page 24 7. Connection Procedure 7.3.3. Transferring Project Data Transfer the project data from the Sysmac Studio to the Controller. Select Online from the Controller Menu. When an online connection is established, a yellow bar is displayed on the top of the Edit Pane.
  • Page 25 7. Connection Procedure A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button. A screen stating "Synchronizing" is displayed. Check that the synchronized data is displayed with the color specified by “Synchronized”, and that a message is displayed stating "The synchronization process successfully finished".

  • Page 26: Connection Status Check

    7. Connection Procedure 7.4. Connection Status Check Check the connection status of the EtherCAT network. 7.4.1. Checking the Connection Status Check that the EtherCAT communications are performed normally. Select Mode - RUN Mode from the Controller Menu. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Click the Yes Button.
  • Page 27 7. Connection Procedure Check the LED indicators on the Inverter. LED indicators in normal status. [L/A IN]: Flickering [RUN]: Green ON Meaning Color Status Description [ERR]: OFF Link not established in physical layer L/A IN Green Link established in physical layer The LED indicators flash at the same Flickering In operation after establishing link...
  • Page 28 7. Connection Procedure 7.4.2. Checking Data That Are Sent and Received Check that the correct data are sent and received. The Inverter will start the operation if you perform the following procedure. Confirm safety before you perform the procedure. If you cannot confirm the safety, complete the check procedure in Section 7.4.1 and do not perform the procedure in this section.
  • Page 29 7. Connection Procedure The Watch Tab Page is displayed in the lower section of the Edit Pane. Click the cell that states Input Name at the bottom of the Watch Tab Page. Now, characters can be entered. Enter the device variable name. Enter Operation command to Inverter: E001_Command.
  • Page 30 7. Connection Procedure Check that the RUN LED indicator on the Inverter is unlit and the 7-segment display (Output frequency) is "0.00". Enter "1" in the Operation command to Inverter: E001_Command. *Command bit 0: Forward/stop 0:Stop 1:Forward command Command Name Meaning 0:Stop Forward/stop...
  • Page 31 7. Connection Procedure Check that the RUN LED indicator on the Inverter is lit and the 7-segment LED indicator (Output frequency) is “1.00”. Enter “0” in the Output frequency: E001_Frequency_reference and “0” in Operation command to Inverter: E001_Command. Check that the 7-segment LED display (Output frequency) on the Inverter shows “0.00”...

  • Page 32: Initialization Method

    8. Initialization Method 8. Initialization Method This document explains the setting procedure from the factory default setting. If the device settings have been changed from the factory default setting, some settings may not be applicable as described in this procedure. 8.1.

  • Page 33: Revision History

    9. Revision History 9. Revision History Revision Date of revision Revision reason and revision page code Mar. 26, 2013 First edition...
  • Page 34 2013 P521-E1-01 0911(-)

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