Support Software; Applicable Support Software; Connection Method And Procedures - Omron NXEIP202 User Manual

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Support Software

This section describes the Support Software that is used to set up the EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal.
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Applicable Support Software

The following Support Software can be used to set up the EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal.
System configuration
• NJ/NX-series CPU Unit connection
• NY-series Industrial PC connection
• CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit connection
• Sysmac Gateway connection
• Connection to PLC from another company
However, if you use an NX-series Safety Control Unit, the Sysmac Studio is required even if the Ether-
Net/IP master is a CS/CJ/CP-series CPU Unit, Sysmac Gateway, or PLC from another company.
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Connection Method and Procedures

This section describes the method and procedures that are used to connect the Support Software to an
EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal. The Sysmac Studio is connected to a USB port of an EtherNet/IP Coupler
Unit as an example. For Support Software other than the Sysmac Studio, refer to the operation manual
for the Support Software that you are using.
Going Online through the USB Port on the EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit
 Connection Methods
You can place the Support Software online with the EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal. Connect the Sup-
port Software to the USB port on the EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit.
 Connection Procedure
Use the following procedure to place the Support Software online.
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Connect the EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit to a computer in which the Support Software is installed
through a USB cable.
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Create a new project with the following settings.
Category: Slave terminal
Device: EtherNet/IP coupler
Refer to 9-2-2 Setting the NX Unit Configuration Information on page 9-7 for the procedures to
create the Unit configuration information.
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Right-click the EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit in the Edit EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal Configuration
Tab Page, and select Coupler Connection (USB)
pler Unit in the Multiview Explorer and select Coupler Connection (USB)
A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
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Click the OK button.
The Sysmac Studio goes online with the EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal.
NX-series EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit User's Manual (W536)
2 Features and System Configuration
Support Software name
Sysmac Studio
NX-IO Configurator
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Online. Or, right-click the EtherNet/IP Cou-
Version
Version 1.10 or higher
Version 1.0 or higher
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Online.
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