Hardware Features - Omron Sysmac NY Series Hardware User Manual

1 Introduction to the Box PC
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Hardware Features

Depending on the product configuration the Industrial Box PC with Machine Automation Control Soft-
ware provides the following hardware features:
• Compact design with two mounting orientation options
The Box PC has a compact design to minimize panel space while allowing for two mounting orienta-
tions.
• Powerful CPU
A powerful CPU provides high performance for various applications.
• Parallel Execution of Tasks with a Multi-core Processor
With a multi-core processor, the IPC Machine Controller can execute the task, the tag data link serv-
ice, and system services in parallel. This enables high-speed control of even large-scale devices.
• Easy access to storage devices and the PCI Express Card
Adding or changing storage devices (HDD, SSD) and the PCI Express Card is fast and simple.
• LED indicators
The LED indicators provide clear indication of the operational status of the Box PC.
• DVI visual interface
The video interface for the Box PC is provided with a DVI connector for connection to a monitor.
An extra (optional) DVI interface is available for connection to a second monitor.
• NY Monitor Link interface
The interface combines video signals and USB signals for a connection to an OMRON Industrial
Monitor using a single NY Monitor Link cable up to 100 meter.
• 3 Ethernet ports 1Gb/s
Three ports support EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and Ethernet (for Windows) for interfacing with multiple
network types.
• EtherCAT Control Network Support
The IPC Machine Controller provides an EtherCAT master port for EtherCAT communications.
EtherCAT is an advanced industrial network system that achieves faster, more-efficient communica-
tions. It is based on Ethernet. Each node achieves a short fixed communications cycle time by trans-
mitting Ethernet frames at high speed.
The standard-feature EtherCAT control network allows you to connect all of the devices required for
machine control (e.g., I/O systems, Servo Drives, Inverters, and machine vision) to the same net-
work.
• Support for EtherCAT Slave Terminals
You can use EtherCAT Slave Terminals to save space. You can also flexibly build systems with the
wide variety of NX Units.
• Achieving a Safety Subsystem on EtherCAT
You can use NX-series Safety Control Units to integrate safety controls in a sequence and motion
control system as a subsystem on EtherCAT.
• Built-in I/O
Built-in I/O for UPS status and Box PC shutdown control are provided.
• 4 USB ports
2 USB2.0 ports and 2 USB3.0 ports are provided for connection to external USB devices such as
keyboards, memory sticks, or other peripheral hardware.
• Built-in SD Memory Card slot
An SD Memory Card slot is provided for removable memory.
• Built-in CFast Card slot
An optional CFast Card slot is provided as a removable storage device.
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NY-series Industrial Box PC Machine Controller Hardware User's Manual (W556)