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NX-PD1
NX-PF0
NX-PC0
NX-TBX01
Additional NX Unit Power Supply Units
Additional I/O Power Supply Units
I/O Power Supply Connection Units
Shield Connection Units
W523-E1-03

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  • Page 1 Machine Automation Controller NX-series System Units User’s Manual NX-PD1 NX-PF0 NX-PC0 NX-TBX01 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Units Additional I/O Power Supply Units I/O Power Supply Connection Units Shield Connection Units W523-E1-03...
  • Page 2 No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Neverthe- less, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NX-series System Unit. This manual contains information that is necessary to use the NX-series System Unit. Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the NX-series System Unit before you attempt to use it in a control system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction ......................1 Intended Audience............................1 Applicable Products ............................. 1 Relevant Manuals ..................... 6 Manual Structure ...................... 8 Page Structure and Icons ..........................8 Special Information ............................9 Precaution on Terminology .......................... 9 Terms and Conditions Agreement ................ 10 Read and understand this Manual......................
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Model List..........................1-5 1-3-1 Model Notation..........................1-5 1-3-2 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit ..................1-6 1-3-3 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit....................1-6 1-3-4 I/O Power Supply Connection Unit ..................... 1-7 1-3-5 Shield Connection Unit ....................... 1-7 Support Software........................1-8 1-4-1 Applicable Support Software ......................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Resetting Errors ........................5-11 Troubles Specific To Each Type of NX Units..............5-12 5-5-1 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit ..................5-12 5-5-2 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit ....................5-13 Troubleshooting Flowchart ....................5-14 Section 6 Inspection and Maintenance Cleaning and Inspection .......................
  • Page 7 CONTENTS NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 8: Relevant Manuals

    Read all of the manuals that are relevant to your system configuration and application before you use the NX-series System Unit. Most operations are performed from the Sysmac Studio Automation Software. Refer to the Sysmac Stu- dio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on the Sysmac Studio. NX Series Commu- NJ Series nications...
  • Page 9 Relevant Manuals NX Series Commu- NJ Series nications NX Units Coupler Units Unit Using NX-series Units with NJ-series Controllers Using a Slave Termi- nal connected to the built-in EtherCAT port on an NJ-series CPU Unit Procedures for per- forming motion con-...

  • Page 10: Manual Structure

    Manual Structure Manual Structure Page Structure and Icons The following page structure and icons are used in this manual. Level 1 heading 4 Installation and Wiring Level 2 heading Level 3 heading Mounting Units Level 2 heading Gives the current Level 3 heading headings.

  • Page 11: Special Information

    Manual Structure Special Information Special information in this manual is classified as follows: Precautions for Safe Use Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product. Precautions for Correct Use Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance. Additional Information Additional information to read as required.

  • Page 12: Terms And Conditions Agreement

    Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workman- ship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

  • Page 13: Application Considerations

    Disclaimers Performance Data Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Omron’s test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual perfor- mance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Definition of Precautionary Information The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of an NX-series System Unit. The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety. Always read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions.

  • Page 15: Warnings

    Safety Precautions Warnings WARNING During Power Supply Do not touch the terminal section while power is ON. Electric shock may occur. Do not attempt to take any Unit apart. In particular, high-voltage parts are present in Units that supply power while power is sup- plied or immediately after power is turned OFF.

  • Page 16: Cautions

    Safety Precautions Voltage and Current Inputs Make sure that the voltages and currents that are input to the Units and slaves are within the specified ranges. Inputting voltages or currents that are outside of the specified ranges may cause accidents or fire.
  • Page 17 Safety Precautions Online Editing Execute online editing only after confirming that no adverse effects will be caused by devia- tions in the timing of I/O. If you perform online editing, the task execution time may exceed the task period, I/O may not be refreshed with external devices, input signals may not be read, and output timing may change.

  • Page 18: Precautions For Safe Use

    Precautions for Safe Use Precautions for Safe Use Transporting • When transporting any Unit, use the special packing box for it. Also, do not subject the Unit to excessive vibration or shock during transportation. • Do not drop any Unit or subject it to abnormal vibration or shock. Doing so may result in Unit malfunction or burning.
  • Page 19 Precautions for Safe Use Wiring • Double-check all switches and other settings and double-check all wiring to make sure that they are correct before turning ON the power supply. Use the correct wiring parts and tools when you wire the system. •...
  • Page 20 Precautions for Safe Use • Check the user program, data, and parameter settings for proper execution before you use them for actual operation. • If you change the fail-soft operation setting, the output status when the error occurs may also change. Confirm safety before you change the fail-soft operation setting.
  • Page 21 Precautions for Safe Use The time that communications are cut off depends on the EtherCAT network configuration. Before you transfer the user program, confirm that the system will not be adversely affected. • EtherCAT communications are not always established immediately after the power supply is turned ON.

  • Page 22: Precautions For Correct Use

    Precautions for Correct Use Precautions for Correct Use Storage, Mounting, and Wiring • Follow the instructions in this manual to correctly perform installation. • Do not operate or store the Units in the following locations. Doing so may result in malfunction, in operation stopping, or in burning.

  • Page 23: Regulations And Standards

    Concepts EMC Directives OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives also conform to the related EMC standards so that they can be more easily built into other devices or the overall machine. The actual products have been checked for conformity to EMC standards.*1 Whether the products conform to the standards in the system used by the customer, however, must be checked by the customer.

  • Page 24: Conformance To Ul And Csa Standards

    NX-series product must also comply with the standards, consult with your OMRON representative. Application conditions are defined according to the installation location. Application may not be possible for some installation locations.

  • Page 25: Unit Versions

    Sysmac Studio versions. Unit Versions A “unit version” has been introduced to manage the Units in the NX Series according to differences in functionality accompanying Unit upgrades. Notation of Unit Versions on Products The unit version is given with the Unit specifications on the side of the Unit or in the notched area.
  • Page 26 Gives the lot number and unit version of the Unit. unit version • DDMYY : Lot number, : Used by OMRON. “M” gives the month (1 to 9: January to September, X: October, Y: November, Z: December) • 1 : Unit version The decimal portion of the unit version is omitted.

  • Page 27: Unit Versions And Sysmac Studio Versions

    Unit Versions • Hardware version • Software version • Total power-ON time The software version is displayed only for Units that contain software. Version Information The total power-ON time is provided by function to monitor the total power-ON time. The func- tion to monitor the total power-ON time was added for a version upgrade.

  • Page 28: Related Manuals

    Related Manuals Related Manuals The following manuals are related to the NJ-series Controllers. Use these manuals for reference. Manual name Cat. No. Model numbers Application Description NX-series System Units W523 NX-PD1 Learning how to The hardware and functions of the User’s Manual use NX-series NX-series System Units are described.
  • Page 29 Related Manuals Manual name Cat. No. Model numbers Application Description NX-series EtherCAT® W519 NX-ECC201 Leaning how to The following items are described: the Coupler Unit User’s use an NX-series overall system and configuration meth- NX-ECC202 Manual EtherCAT Coupler ods of an EtherCAT Slave Terminal Unit and Ether- (which consists of an NX-series Ether- CAT Slave Termi-...
  • Page 30 Related Manuals Manual name Cat. No. Model numbers Application Description NJ-series Instructions W502 NJ501- Learning detailed The instructions in the instruction set Reference Manual specifications on (IEC 61131-3 specifications) are NJ301- the basic instruc- described. tions of an When programming, use this manual NJ-series CPU together with the NJ-series CPU Unit Unit.

  • Page 31: Terminology

    Terminology Terminology Abbre- Term Description viation application layer status, AL status Status for indicating information on errors that occur in an application on a slave. CAN application protocol over Ether- A CAN application protocol service implemented on EtherCAT. CAN in Automation CiA is the international users' and manufacturers' group that develops and supports higher-layer protocols.
  • Page 32 Terminology Abbre- Term Description viation process data object A structure that describes the mappings of parameters that have one or more process data entities. receive PDO RxPDO A process data object received by an EtherCAT slave. Safe-Operational A state in EtherCAT communications where only SDO communications and reading input data from slaves are possible.

  • Page 33: Revision History

    Revision History Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front and back covers of the manual. Cat. No. W523-E1-03 Revision code Revision code Date Revised content April 2013 Original production June 2013 Corrected mistakes September 2013 Added information on the NX-PF0730 and corrected mistakes.
  • Page 34 Revision History NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 35: Sections In This Manual

    Sections in this Manual Sections in this Manual Features and System Configuration Specifications Part Names and Functions Installation and Wiring Troubleshooting Inspection and Maintenance Appendices Index NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 36 Sections in this Manual NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 37: Features And System Configuration

    Features and System Configura- tion This section describes NX system configuration and System Unit types. 1-1 Features and Types of System Units ......1-2 1-1-1 System Unit Features .

  • Page 38: Features And Types Of System Units

    1 Features and System Configuration Features and Types of System Units This section describes features and types of System Units. 1-1-1 System Unit Features System Units are Units used to build the system for separating power supply systems or supplying power in the midstream in a Slave Terminal.

  • Page 39: System Configuration Of Slave Terminals

    (F) ESI files Built-in EtherCAT port (E) Sysmac Studio (G) Communications cable • EtherCAT Slave Terminal Support Software Ethernet cables (B) NX Series Peripheral USB port EtherCAT Coupler Unit NX-ECC201/ECC202 Connection to peripheral USB port on EtherCAT Coupler Unit .xml...
  • Page 40 Use a double-shielded cable with aluminum tape and braiding of Ethernet cat- egory 5 (100Base-TX) or higher, and use straight wiring. *1. An EtherCAT Slave Terminal cannot be connected to any of the OMRON CJ1W-NC 81/ 82 Position Control Units even though they can operate as EtherCAT masters.

  • Page 41: Model List

    1 Features and System Configuration Model List 1-3-1 Model Notation The System Unit models are assigned based on the following rules. Model notation for the power supply-related Units (Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit, Additional I/O Power Supply Unit and I/O Power Supply Connection Unit) differs from that of System Units other than power supply-related Units.

  • Page 42: Additional Nx Unit Power Supply Unit

    1 Features and System Configuration System Units Other Than Power Supply-related Units NX - - Unit type END : End Cover TBX : Shield Connection Unit Additional number 01 : Additional number 1-3-2 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit This section shows a list of Additional NX Unit Power Supply Units. Refer to A-1-2 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit on page A-3 for details.

  • Page 43: I/O Power Supply Connection Unit

    1 Features and System Configuration 1-3-4 I/O Power Supply Connection Unit This section shows a list of I/O Power Supply Connection Units. Refer to A-1-4 I/O Power Supply Connection Unit on page A-9 for details. Screwless Clamping Terminal Block, 12 mm Width Number of I/O power supply Current capacity of I/O Model...

  • Page 44: Support Software

    1 Features and System Configuration Support Software The following table shows the Support Software that can perform the settings of the Slave Terminal. 1-4-1 Applicable Support Software Support Software Version Sysmac Studio Ver. 1.06 or higher Note Refer to A-5 Version Information on page A-20 for information on the versions that are supported for each NX Unit model.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications This section describes the general specifications and individual specifications of Sys- tem Units. 2-1 General Specifications ......... 2-2 2-2 Individual Specifications .

  • Page 46: General Specifications

    *1. Varies with NX Unit Models. Refer to A-1 Data Sheet on page A-2 for the specifications of NX Units. *2. Refer to the OMRON website (www.ia.omron.com) or ask your OMRON representative for the most recent applicable standards for each model.

  • Page 47: Individual Specifications

    2 Specifications Individual Specifications Refer to A-1 Data Sheet on page A-2 for the specifications of individual System Units. NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) 2 - 3 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 48 2 Specifications 2 - 4 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 49 Part Names and Functions This section describes the names and functions of the System Unit parts. 3-1 Names of Power Supply-related Unit Parts ......3-2 3-1-1 Screwless Clamping Terminal Block Type .

  • Page 50: Names Of Power Supply-Related Unit Parts

    Function Marker attachment loca- The locations where markers are attached. The markers made by tions OMRON are installed for the factory setting. Commercially available markers can also be installed. Refer to 4-1-2 Attaching Markers on page 4-4 NX bus connector This connector is used to connect each Unit.
  • Page 51 3 Part Names and Functions Terminal Blocks There are two models of Screwless Clamping Terminal Blocks: NX-TB 2 and NX-TB 1. Each model has three types of terminal blocks: 8-terminal type, 12-terminal type, and 16-terminal type. Use the 8-terminal type and the 16-terminal type for the power supply-related Units. NX-TB 16-terminal type 8-terminal type...
  • Page 52 3 Part Names and Functions Letter Name Function Terminal number indi- Terminal numbers for which A and B indicate the column, and 1 to 8 indi- cations cate the line are displayed. The terminal number is a combination of column and line, i.e. A1 to A8 and B1 to B8.
  • Page 53 3 Part Names and Functions Applicable Terminal Blocks for Each Unit Model The following indicates the Terminal Blocks that are applicable to each Unit. Terminal Block Unit model number Number of termi- Model Ground terminal Current capacity nals NX-PD1000 NX-TBA081 Not provided NX-TBC082 Provided...

  • Page 54: Indicators

    3 Part Names and Functions 3-1-2 Indicators There are the indicators to show the current operating status of the NX Unit on the Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit, Additional I/O Power Supply Unit, and I/O Power Supply Connection Unit. The following indicator patterns are available depending on the Unit types.
  • Page 55 3 Part Names and Functions TS Indicator This indicator shows the current status of the Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit, Additional I/O Power Supply Unit, or I/O Power Supply Connection Unit and its communications status with the Communications Coupler Unit. The meanings of light statuses are described as follows: Color Status...
  • Page 56 3 Part Names and Functions I/O PWR Indicator This is mounted only on the Additional I/O Power Supply Unit. This indicator shows the I/O power supply status of an Additional I/O Power Supply Unit. Color Status Description Green The I/O power is supplied. Not lit The I/O power is not supplied.

  • Page 57: Names Of Shield Connection Unit Parts

    Function Marker attachment loca- The locations where markers are attached. The markers made by tions OMRON are installed for the factory setting. Commercially available markers can also be installed. Refer to 4-1-2 Attaching Markers on page 4-4 NX bus connector This connector is used to connect each Unit.
  • Page 58 3 Part Names and Functions Terminal Blocks There are two models of Screwless Clamping Terminal Blocks: NX-TB 2 and NX-TB 1. Each model has three types of terminal blocks: 8-terminal type, 12-terminal type, and 16-terminal type. Use the 16-terminal type for the Shield Connection Unit. NX-TBC162 NX-TBA161 3 - 10...
  • Page 59 3 Part Names and Functions Letter Name Description Terminal number indi- Terminal numbers for which A and B indicate the column, and 1 to 8 indi- cations cate the line are displayed. The terminal number is a combination of column and line, i.e. A1 to A8 and B1 to B8.

  • Page 60: Indicators

    3 Part Names and Functions 3-2-2 Indicators There are the indicators to show the current operating status of the NX Unit on the Shield Connection Unit. Letter Name Description Model number indications The model numbers of the NX Unit are displayed. Example: "TBX01"...

  • Page 61: Installation And Wiring

    Installation and Wiring This section describes how to install the NX Units, the types of power supplies used in the Slave Terminal, their wiring methods, and how to wire the NX Units. 4-1 Installing NX Units ..........4-2 4-1-1 Installing NX Units .

  • Page 62: Installing Nx Units

    4 Installation and Wiring Installing NX Units This section describes how to install NX Units. Refer to the user's manual of the Communications Coupler Unit for information on preparations of installation and installation in a control panel. 4-1-1 Installing NX Units This section describes how to mount two NX Units to each other.
  • Page 63 4 Installation and Wiring From the front of the previously mounted NX Unit, engage the Unit hookup guides on a new Unit with the Unit hookup guides on the previously mounted NX Unit. Unit hookup guides Unit hookup guides Slide the NX Unit in on the hookup guides. Press the NX Unit with a certain amount of force against the DIN Track until you hear the DIN Track mounting hook lock into place.

  • Page 64: Attaching Markers

    Attaching Markers Markers can be attached to the NX Units and terminal blocks on NX Units to identify them. The plastic markers made by OMRON are installed for the factory setting. The ID information can be written on them. Commercially available markers can also be installed.

  • Page 65: Removing Nx Units

    DEK 5/8 Special marker printer UM EN BLUEMARK X1 PrintJet PRO The markers made by OMRON cannot be printed on with commercially available special printers. 4-1-3 Removing NX Units Precautions for Safe Use Always turn OFF the Unit power supply and I/O power supply before you remove the NX Unit.
  • Page 66 4 Installation and Wiring Put your fingers on the protrusions for removing multiple NX Units including the Unit to be removed, then pull out straight forward to remove. Protrusion for removing the Unit Protrusion for removing the Unit Precautions for Correct Use •...

  • Page 67: Installation Orientation

    4 Installation and Wiring 4-1-4 Installation Orientation Orientation is possible in the following six directions. (A) is the upright orientation and (B) to (F) are other orientations. Upper Lower However, there are restrictions on the installation orientation and restrictions to specifications that can result from the Communications Coupler Units and NX Units that are used.

  • Page 68: Wiring The Power Supply To The Slave Terminal

    4 Installation and Wiring Wiring the Power Supply to the Slave Terminal This section describes how to supply power to the Slave Terminal and wiring. 4-2-1 Power Supply Types There are the following two types of power supplies that supply power to the Slave Terminal. Power supply Description name...

  • Page 69: Supplying Each Power Supply And Wiring

    4 Installation and Wiring 4-2-2 Supplying Each Power Supply and Wiring The supply method for each power supply to the NX Units is as follows. Power supply Description name NX Unit power This power is supplied to the NX Units through the NX bus connectors by connecting a Unit supply power supply to the Unit power supply terminals on the Communications Coupler Unit or Addi- tional NX Unit Power Supply Units.
  • Page 70 4 Installation and Wiring The following are wiring diagrams (examples) for each power supply. (Example) DC Input Unit 24 VDC I/O 24 VDC Unit power supply power supply Additional I/O Additional DC Input Unit NX Unit Power Power Supply Unit Two-wire Supply Unit sensor...

  • Page 71: Power Supply-Related Units And Wiring Methods

    There are the following types of NX-series power supply-related Units other than Communications Cou- pler Unit. Refer to NX-series catalogs or OMRON websites, or ask your OMRON representative for information on the most recent lineup of NX Units. Unit name...
  • Page 72 4 Installation and Wiring Unit name Function Additional I/O Power Sup- This NX Unit provides additional I/O power supply. ply Unit Use this NX Unit in the following cases. (a) When the I/O power supply capacity is insufficient • When the total current consumption for the I/O power supply exceeds the max- imum current of I/O power supply of the Communications Coupler Unit •...
  • Page 73 4 Installation and Wiring Unit name Function I/O Power Supply Con- This NX Unit is used when there are not enough I/O power supply terminals for the nection Unit connected external devices that are connected to NX Units such as Digital I/O Units and Analog I/O Units.

  • Page 74: Grounding The Slave Terminal

    4 Installation and Wiring Grounding the Slave Terminal This section describes how to ground the Slave Terminal. NX Units with Functional Ground Terminals Some of the NX Units in a Slave Terminal have the following functional ground terminals. • Communications Coupler Unit •...

  • Page 75: Wiring The Additional Power Supply Units

    4 Installation and Wiring Wiring the Additional Power Supply Units This section describes how to wire the terminals on the Additional Power Supply Units. WARNING Make sure that the voltages and currents that are input to the Units and slaves are within the speci- fied ranges.

  • Page 76: Wiring The Additional Nx Unit Power Supply Unit

    4 Installation and Wiring 4-4-1 Wiring the Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit This section describes how to wire Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit. Wiring Terminals • Unit power supply terminals • Functional ground terminals Wiring Examples The Unit power supply is connected to the Unit power supply terminal (UV/UG). You can use the unwired terminals of the Unit power supply terminals for through-wiring to an Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit or to the Unit power supply terminals on another EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
  • Page 77 30 V rms with a 42.4-V peak or an output voltage of 60 VDC max. We recommend the following power supply. Recommended power supply: OMRON S8JX-series Power Supply Precautions for Correct Use Use the same Unit power supply to supply power to the entire Slave Terminal. If you supply...
  • Page 78 4 Installation and Wiring <Block> The following shows the Unit that supplies NX Unit power and its supplying range. For example, the Slave Terminal in the following diagram is configured with two blocks: the Communications Coupler Unit block and the Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit block. Communications Coupler Additional NX Unit Power Unit block...

  • Page 79: Wiring The Additional I/O Power Supply Unit

    4 Installation and Wiring 4-4-2 Wiring the Additional I/O Power Supply Unit This section describes how to wire Additional I/O Power Supply Unit. Wiring Terminals I/O power supply terminals Wiring Examples The external power supply is connected to the A1 and A3 terminals of the I/O power supply terminals. The other I/O power supply terminals can be used for power supply for connected external devices.
  • Page 80 4 Installation and Wiring PNP Type (NX-ID5442) Two-wire sensor Additional I/O Digital Input Unit (e.g. limit switch) Power Supply Unit (PNP type) Brown (White) NX-PF0730 NX-ID5442 Blue (Black) 24 VDC I/O power supply Three-wire sensor with PNP output (photoelectric sensor or proximity sensor) Black (White) Brown (Red)
  • Page 81 30 V rms with a 42.4-V peak or an output voltage of 60 VDC max. We recommend the following power supply. Recommended power supply: OMRON S8JX-series Power Supply Required Power Supply Capacity The power supply capacity required by the I/O power supply to be connected is equal to the NX Unit power supply total power consumption that uses the same I/O power supply.

  • Page 82: Protective Devices

    4 Installation and Wiring Irms τ For details on the current consumption from I/O power supply of the NX Units to be used, refer to the user's manual for individual NX Units. Refer to the user's manual of the Communications Coupler Unit for details on calculating current consumption from I/O power supply.
  • Page 83 4 Installation and Wiring Selecting Protective Devices Consider the following items you select protective devices. • Protective device specifications (shut-off and fused circuit breaker detection characteristic, steady current value, etc.) • Inrush current when the power is turned ON • Inrush current when connected external devices are turned ON and OFF For the shut-off and fusing time, select protective devices that fulfill all the conditions in the table below.
  • Page 84 4 Installation and Wiring Installation Locations for Protective Devices Install protective devices for the Unit power supply and I/O power supply in the locations that are shown in the figure below. Block that is supplied I/O power from an Block that is supplied I/O power from Additional I/O Power Supply Unit the EtherCAT Coupler Unit...
  • Page 85 4 Installation and Wiring However, fewer protective devices may be required when the current consumption of each block does not exceed the rated current value. An example of this is shown below. Using unwired Unit power supply terminals In this example, the current consumption from each power supply is as follows. Current consumption from Unit power supply: I_unit1+ I_unit2 ≤...
  • Page 86 4 Installation and Wiring When total current consumption for all blocks does not exceed the rated current In this example, the current consumption from each power supply is as follows. Current consumption from Unit power supply: I_unit1+ I_unit2 ≤ Lowest rated current Current consumption from I/O power supply: I_io1+ I_io2 ≤...

  • Page 87: Wiring The I/O Power Supply Connection Unit

    4 Installation and Wiring Wiring the I/O Power Supply Connec- tion Unit The I/O Power Supply Connection Unit is used as additional I/O power supply terminals when there are not enough I/O power supply terminals in which it is connected to the connected external devices. This section describes how to wire the I/O Power Supply Connection Unit.
  • Page 88 4 Installation and Wiring PNP type (NX-ID5442) I/O Power Supply Digital Input Unit Two-wire sensor Connection Unit (PNP type) NX-PC0030 (e.g. limit switch) NX-ID5442 (8 each of IOV/IOG Brown (White) terminals) Blue (Black) Three-wire sensor with PNP output (photoelectric sensor or proximity sensor) Black (White) Brown (Red)
  • Page 89 4 Installation and Wiring Wiring Example 2 When the I/O Power Supply Connection Unit (NX-PC0020 or NX-PC0010) is connected to a Digital Output Unit (16 outputs) NPN type (NX-OD5121) I/O Power Supply Digital Output Unit Connection Unit (NPN type) NX-PC0020 NX-OD5121 (16 IOV terminals) Solenoid, valve, etc.
  • Page 90 4 Installation and Wiring Wiring Example 3 When the I/O Power Supply Connection Unit (NX-PC0020 or NX-PC0010) is connected to an Ana- log Input Unit (8 inputs, single-ended inputs) For voltage 8 inputs (NX-AD4603) I/O Power Supply Analog Input Unit Connection Unit (Single-ended) NX-PC0020...

  • Page 91: Wiring The Shield Connection Unit

    4 Installation and Wiring Wiring the Shield Connection Unit The Shield Connection Unit is used when there are not enough terminals to connect the shield for the connection of external devices. This section describes how to wire the Shield Connection Unit. Wiring Terminals •...

  • Page 92: Wiring The Terminals

    4 Installation and Wiring Wiring the Terminals This section describes how to wire the terminals on the System Units. WARNING Make sure that the voltages and currents that are input to the Units and slaves are within the speci- fied ranges. Inputting voltages or currents that are outside of the specified ranges may cause accidents or fire.
  • Page 93 4 Installation and Wiring Applicable Wires The wires that you can connect to the screwless clamping terminal block are twisted wires, solid wires, and ferrules that are attached to the twisted wires. The following section describes the dimensions and processed methods for applicable wires. Dimensions of Wires Connected to the Terminal Block The dimensions of wires that you can connect into the terminal holes of the screwless clamping ter- minal block are as in the figure below.
  • Page 94 4 Installation and Wiring Using Ferrules If you use ferrules, attach the twisted wires to them. Observe the application instructions for your ferrules for the wire stripping length when attaching fer- rules. Always use one-pin ferrules. Do not use two-pin ferrules. The applicable ferrules, wires, and crimping tools are listed in the following table.
  • Page 95 4 Installation and Wiring Using Twisted Wires/Solid Wires If you use the twisted wires or the solid wires, the applicable wire range and conductor length (strip- ping length) are as follows. Terminal types Applicable wire range Conductor length (stripping length) 9 to 10 mm Ground terminals 2.0 mm...
  • Page 96 4 Installation and Wiring Connecting/Removing Wires This section describes how to connect and remove wires. Terminal Block Parts and Names Release hole Terminal hole Required Tools Use a flat-blade screwdriver to connect and remove wires. Use the following flat-blade screwdriver. Side view Front view 8 to 12°...
  • Page 97 4 Installation and Wiring Connecting Ferrules Insert the ferrule straight into the terminal hole. It is not necessary to press a flat-blade screwdriver into the release hole. Ferrule After you make a connection, make sure that the ferrule is securely connected to the terminal block. Connecting Twisted Wires/Solid Wires Use the following procedure to connect the twisted wires or solid wires to the terminal block.
  • Page 98 4 Installation and Wiring Leave the flat-blade screwdriver pressed into the release hole and insert the twisted wire or the solid wire into the terminal hole. Insert the twisted wire or the solid wire until the stripped portion is no longer visible to prevent shorting.
  • Page 99 4 Installation and Wiring Precautions for Safe Use • Do not press the flat-blade screwdriver straight into the release hole. Doing so may break the terminal block. • When you insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a release hole, press it down with a force of 30 N max.
  • Page 100 4 Installation and Wiring Removing Wires Use the following procedure to remove the wires from the terminal block. The removal method is the same for ferrules, twisted wires, and solid wires. Press the flat-blade screwdriver diagonally into the release hole. Press at an angle of 10°...
  • Page 101 4 Installation and Wiring Precautions for Safe Use • Do not press the flat-blade screwdriver straight into the release hole. Doing so may break the terminal block. • When you insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a release hole, press it down with a force of 30 N max.
  • Page 102 4 Installation and Wiring Removing a Terminal Block Press the lock lever on the terminal block and pull out the top of the terminal block to remove it. Lock lever Terminal block 4 - 42 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 103 4 Installation and Wiring Attaching a Terminal Block Place the terminal block hook on the guide at the bottom of the NX Unit and press in on the top of the terminal block to attach it. Hook Guide Mount a Terminal Block that is applicable to each Unit model. Refer to Applicable Terminal Blocks for Each Unit Model on page 3-5 for the applicable Terminal Blocks.
  • Page 104 4 Installation and Wiring Preventing Incorrect Attachment of Terminal Blocks In order to prevent unintentionally installing the wrong terminal block, you can limit the combination of a Unit and a terminal block. Insert three Coding Pins (NX-AUX02) into three of the six incorrect attachment prevention holes on the Unit and on the terminal block.
  • Page 105 4 Installation and Wiring Types of Coding Pins There are two types of Coding Pins, both with their own unique shape: one for terminal blocks and one for Units. Three pins come with each runner. For Terminal Block For Unit Runners Coding Pins (Use this part.) Use the following Coding Pins.
  • Page 106 1 through 6 in the figure below. As shown in the following table, there are 20 unique pin patterns that can be used. Terminal Block Unit Holes used by Holes used by OMRON OMRON Holes for incorrect Holes for incorrect attachment prevention attachment prevention...
  • Page 107 Precautions for Correct Use • OMRON uses the holes other than No. 1 to 6 in the figure on the previous page. If you insert a Coding Pin into one of the holes used by OMRON on the terminal block side, this makes it impossible to mount the terminal block on a Unit.
  • Page 108 4 Installation and Wiring Unit 4 - 48 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes the error information and corrections for errors that can occur when the System Units are used. 5-1 How to Check for Errors ........5-2 5-2 Checking for Errors with the Indicators .

  • Page 110: How To Check For Errors

    5 Troubleshooting How to Check for Errors You can check the status of errors on the Slave Terminal with the following methods. NJ-series Controller Troubleshooting • Current errors USB or • Error logs other connection EtherCAT Indicators Sysmac Studio Slave Terminal Checking method What you can check Checking the indicators...

  • Page 111: Checking For Errors With The Indicators

    5 Troubleshooting Checking for Errors with the Indicators You can use the TS indicators on the NX Units to check the NX Unit status and level of errors. This section describes the meanings of errors that the TS indicator shows and the troubleshooting pro- cedures for them.
  • Page 112 5 Troubleshooting Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit UNIT PWR indica- Cause Correction Green The Unit power supply is sup- - (This is the normal status.) plied. Not Lit The Unit power supply is not sup- Check the following items and supply the Unit plied.

  • Page 113: Checking For Errors And Troubleshooting On The Sysmac Studio

    Checking for Errors and Trouble- shooting on the Sysmac Studio Error management on the NX Series is based on the methods used for the NJ-series Controllers. This allows you to use the Sysmac Studio to check the meanings of errors and troubleshooting proce- dures.
  • Page 114 5 Troubleshooting Current Errors Open the Sysmac Studio's Controller Error Tab Page to check the current error's level, source, source details, event name, event codes, details, attached information 1 to 4, and correction. Errors in the observation level are not displayed. Additional Information Number of Current Errors The following table gives the number of errors that are reported simultaneously as current...
  • Page 115 5 Troubleshooting Refer to the NJ-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) and the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for the items that you can check and the procedures to check for errors. Refer to 5-3-2 Event Codes and Corrections for Errors on page 5-8 for details on event codes. NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) 5 - 7 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 116: Event Codes And Corrections For Errors

    5 Troubleshooting 5-3-2 Event Codes and Corrections for Errors The errors (i.e.,events) that occur in the System Units are shown below. The following abbreviations are used in the event level column. Abbreviation Name Major fault level Partial fault level Minor fault level Observation Info Information...

  • Page 117: Meaning Of Error

    5 Troubleshooting 5-3-3 Meaning of Error This section describes the information that is given for individual errors. Error Descriptions The items that are used to describe individual errors (events) are described in the following copy of an error table. Event name Gives the name of the error.
  • Page 118 5 Troubleshooting Event name Non-volatile Memory Hardware Error Event code 00200000 hex Meaning An error occurred in non-volatile memory. Source Depends on where the Sysmac Source details NX Unit Detection When power is Studio is connected and the sys- timing turned ON to tem configuration.

  • Page 119: Resetting Errors

    5 Troubleshooting Resetting Errors Current errors in a Slave Terminal are retained, unless you reset them, until you cycle the power supply or restart the Slave Terminal. To reset errors, you must remove the cause of the current error. If you reset an error without removing the cause, the same error will occur again.

  • Page 120: Troubles Specific To Each Type Of Nx Units

    5 Troubleshooting Troubles Specific To Each Type of NX Units 5-5-1 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit Problem Assumed cause Correction The UNIT PWR indicator The Unit power is not sup- Check that the Unit power is supplied. is not lit. plied.

  • Page 121: Additional I/O Power Supply Unit

    5 Troubleshooting 5-5-2 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit Problem Assumed cause Correction The I/O PWR indicator is The I/O power is not supplied. Check that the I/O power is supplied. not lit. The I/O power supply voltage Set the I/O power supply voltage within the speci- is outside the specified range.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flowchart Refer to the NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User's Manual (Cat. No. W519) for information on the standard troubleshooting flowcharts. 5 - 14 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 123: Inspection And Maintenance

    Inspection and Maintenance This section describes how to clean, inspect, and maintain the system. 6-1 Cleaning and Inspection ........6-2 6-1-1 Cleaning .

  • Page 124: Cleaning And Inspection

    6 Inspection and Maintenance Cleaning and Inspection This section describes daily device maintenance such as cleaning and inspection. Make sure to perform daily or periodic inspections in order to maintain the System Unit's functions in the best operating condition. 6-1-1 Cleaning Perform the following cleaning procedures periodically to ensure the System Units are maintained in the best operating condition.
  • Page 125 6 Inspection and Maintenance Periodic Inspection Items Inspec- Inspection details Criteria Corrective action tion item External Is the power supply voltage mea- Within the power supply Use a voltage tester to check the power power sup- sured at the terminal block within voltage range supply at the terminals.
  • Page 126 6 Inspection and Maintenance Tools Required for Inspections Required Tools • Phillips screwdriver • Flat-blade screwdriver • Voltage tester or digital voltmeter • Industrial alcohol and pure cotton cloth Tools Required Occasionally • Oscilloscope • Thermometer and hygrometer 6 - 4 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 127: Maintenance Procedures

    6 Inspection and Maintenance Maintenance Procedures This section describes the procedures for backing up the data in the EtherCAT Coupler Unit, and how to replace the EtherCAT Coupler Unit. 6-2-1 Backing Up Data Perform backups so that you can restore the EtherCAT Coupler Unit to its original state in the event of a failure or other problem.

  • Page 128: Replacement Procedure For Nx Units

    6 Inspection and Maintenance 6-2-2 Replacement Procedure for NX Units This section describes the basic replacement procedures for the NX Units that are mounted after the EtherCAT Coupler Unit. Turn OFF the system power, or disconnect the EtherCAT Coupler Unit from the EtherCAT network.
  • Page 129 6 Inspection and Maintenance Precautions for Correct Use Checking the Serial Numbers of NX Units If the Serial Number Check Method setting on the EtherCAT Coupler Unit is set to Setting = Actual device, temporarily change this setting to None, and then replace the NX Unit. Get the serial number of the new NX Unit, and then set the Serial Number Check Method setting on the EtherCAT Coupler Unit to Setting = Actual device again.
  • Page 130 6 Inspection and Maintenance 6 - 8 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 131: Appendices

    Appendices This section describes the data sheets of the System Units and their dimensions. A-1 Data Sheet ........... . A-2 A-1-1 Model List .

  • Page 132: A-1 Data Sheet

    Appendices A-1 Data Sheet The specifications of individual System Units are shown below. A-1-1 Model List Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit Rated power supply Model NX Unit power supply capacity Reference voltage NX-PD1000 24 VDC 10 W max. P. A-4 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit Rated power supply Model...

  • Page 133: A-1-2 Additional Nx Unit Power Supply Unit

    Appendices A-1-2 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit Description of Items on the Data Sheet of the Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit The meanings of the items on the data sheet of the Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit are explained in the table below.
  • Page 134 Appendices Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit (Screwless Clamping Terminal Block, 12 mm Width) Unit name Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit Model NX-PD1000 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (8 terminals) minals Power supply voltage 24 VDC (20.4 to 28.8 VDC) NX Unit power supply 10 W max.
  • Page 135 Appendices Installation orientation Installation orientation: Possible in 6 orientations. and restrictions Restrictions: • For upright installation For 10 W output, 40°C Output power (W) For 8.5 W output, 55°C Ambient operating temperature (°C) • For any installation other than upright For 10 W output, 40°C Output power (W) For 6.0 W output, 55°C...

  • Page 136: A-1-3 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit

    Appendices A-1-3 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit Description of Items on the Data Sheet of the Additional I/O Power Supply Unit The meanings of the items on the data sheet of the Additional I/O Power Supply Unit are explained in the table below.
  • Page 137 Appendices Additional I/O Power Supply Units (Screwless Clamping Terminal Block, 12 mm Width) Unit name Additional I/O Power Supply Unit Model NX-PF0630 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (8 terminals) minals Power supply voltage 5 to 24 VDC (4.5 to 28.8 VDC) Maximum current of I/O power supply Current capacity of I/O...
  • Page 138 Appendices Unit name Additional I/O Power Supply Unit Model NX-PF0730 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (8 terminals) minals Power supply voltage 5 to 24 VDC (4.5 to 28.8 VDC) Maximum current of I/O 10 A power supply Current capacity of I/O •...

  • Page 139: A-1-4 I/O Power Supply Connection Unit

    Appendices A-1-4 I/O Power Supply Connection Unit Description of Items on the Data Sheet of the I/O Power Supply Con- nection Unit The meanings of the items on the data sheet of the I/O Power Supply Connection Unit are explained in the table below.
  • Page 140 Appendices I/O Power Supply Connection Unit (Screwless Clamping Terminal Block, 12 mm Width) IOV Terminal Type Unit name I/O Power Supply Connection Unit Model NX-PC0020 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (16 terminals) minals Number of I/O power IOV: 16 terminals supply terminals Current capacity of I/O 4 A/terminal max.
  • Page 141 Appendices IOG Terminal Type Unit name I/O Power Supply Connection Unit Model NX-PC0010 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (16 terminals) minals Number of I/O power sup- IOG: 16 terminals ply terminals Current capacity of I/O 4 A/terminal max. power supply terminal Dimensions 12 (W) ×...
  • Page 142 Appendices IOV/IOG Terminal Type Unit name I/O Power Supply Connection Unit Model NX-PC0030 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (16 terminals) minals Number of I/O power IOV: 8 terminals supply terminals IOG: 8 terminals Current capacity of I/O 4 A/terminal max. power supply terminal Dimensions 12 (W) ×...

  • Page 143: A-1-5 Shield Connection Unit

    Appendices A-1-5 Shield Connection Unit Description of Items on the Data Sheet of the Shield Connection Unit The meanings of the items on the data sheet of the Shield Connection Unit are explained in the table below. Item Description Unit name The name of the Unit.
  • Page 144 Appendices Shield Connection Unit (Screwless Clamping Terminal Block, 12 mm Width) Unit name Shield Connection Unit Model NX-TBX01 External connection ter- Screwless clamping terminal block (16 terminals) minals Number of shield termi- 14 terminals (The following two terminals are functional ground terminals.) nals Dimensions 12 (W) ×...

  • Page 145: A-2 Dimensions

    Appendices A-2 Dimensions A-2-1 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit, Additional I/O Power Sup- ply Unit, I/O Power Supply Connection Unit, and Shield Connec- tion Unit 12 mm Width 14.1 12.0 65.2 80.1 (Unit: mm) NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) A - 15 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 146 Appendices Installation Height (Unit: mm) A - 16 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...

  • Page 147: A-3 List Of Nx Objects

    Appendices A-3 List of NX Objects A-3-1 Format of Object Descriptions In this manual, NX objects are described with the following format. Index Subindex Object Default Data Data Data attri- Unit Access I/O allocation (hex) (hex) name value range type bute Index (Hex) : This is the index of the NX object that is expressed as a four-digit hexadecimal...

  • Page 148: A-3-2 System Units

    *3. The product codes are assigned for each product model. Bits 0 to 31: Product code *4. OMRON vendor code *5. Bits 24 to 31: Integer part of the Unit version. Bits 16 to 23: Fractional part of the Unit version.

  • Page 149: A-4 List Of Terminal Block Models

    Appendices A-4 List of Terminal Block Models A-4-1 Model Notation The Terminal Block models are assigned based on the following rules. N N X -T -TB Product type TB: Terminal block Terminal specifications A: Column letter indication A/B, without functional ground terminal B: Column letter indication C/D, without functional ground terminal C: Column letter indication A/B, with functional ground terminal Number of terminals...

  • Page 150: A-5 Version Information

    Appendices A-5 Version Information This section describes the relationship between the unit versions of each Unit and the EtherCAT Cou- pler Units, CPU Units, and Sysmac Studio versions, and the specification changes for each unit version of each Unit. A-5-1 Relationship between the Unit Versions of Each Unit and the EtherCAT Coupler Units, CPU Units, and Sysmac Studio Ver- sions...
  • Page 151 Index NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) I - 1 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 152 Index Index Access ................A-17 Marker ................4-4 Additional I/O Power Supply Unit ......... 4-12 Marker attachment location ........3-2, 3-9 Additional NX Unit Power Supply Unit ......4-11 maximum current of I/O power supply ......4-12 Applicable Wire ............4-33 Model number indication ........
  • Page 153 Index Unit specifications ........... 3-2, 3-9 unit versions ..............1-23 unwired terminal ............4-16 Wiring Terminals ......4-16, 4-19, 4-27, 4-31, 4-32 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) I - 3 Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 154 Index I - 4 NX-series System Unit User’s Manual (W523) Buy: www.ValinOnline.com | Phone 844-385-3099 | Email: CustomerService@valin.com...
  • Page 155 Buyer indemnifies Omron against all related costs or expenses. rights of another party. 10. Force Majeure. Omron shall not be liable for any delay or failure in delivery 16. Property; Confidentiality. Any intellectual property in the Products is the exclu-...
  • Page 156 OMRON ELETRÔNICA DO BRASIL LTDA • HEAD OFFICE São Paulo, SP, Brasil • 55.11.2101.6300 • www.omron.com.br OMRON EUROPE B.V. • Wegalaan 67-69, NL-2132 JD, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. • +31 (0) 23 568 13 00 • www.industrial.omron.eu Authorized Distributor: Automation Control Systems •...

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