Introduction To The System Configurations - Omron CJ1W-ID Series User Manual

1 Introduction to NJ-series Controllers
 A Wealth of Security Features
The many security features of the NJ-series Controllers include operation authority settings and
restriction of program execution with IDs.
 Complete Controller Monitoring
The CPU Unit monitors events in all parts of the Controller, including mounted Units and EtherCAT
slaves. Troubleshooting information for errors is displayed on the Sysmac Studio or on an NS-series
PT. Events are also recorded in logs.
 Sysmac Studio Automation Software
The Sysmac Studio provides an integrated development environment that covers not only the Con-
troller, but also covers peripheral devices and devices on EtherCAT. You can use consistent proce-
dures for all devices regardless of the differences in the devices. The Sysmac Studio supports all
phases of Controller application, from designing through debugging, simulations, commissioning,
and changes during operation.
 A Wealth of Simulation Features
The many simulation features include execution, debugging, and task execution time estimates on a
virtual controller.
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Introduction to the System Configurations

The NJ Series supports the following system configurations.
 Basic System Configurations
The NJ-series basic configurations include the EtherCAT network configuration, CJ-series Unit con-
figuration, and the Support Software.
EtherCAT Network Configuration
You can use the built-in EtherCAT port to connect to EtherCAT Slave Terminals, to general-purpose
slaves for analog and digital I/O, and to Servo Drives and encoder input slaves. An EtherCAT net-
work configuration enables precise sequence and motion control in a fixed cycle with very little devi-
ation.
CJ-series Unit Configuration
In addition to the EtherCAT network, you can mount CJ-series Basic I/O Units and Special Units. CJ-
series Units can be mounted both to the CPU Rack where the CPU Unit is mounted and to Expan-
sion Racks.
Support Software
The Support Software is connected to the peripheral USB port on the CPU Unit with a commercially
available USB cable. You can also connect it through an Ethernet cable that is connected to the
built-in EtherNet/IP port.
Refer to 3-7-2 Connection for details on the connection configuration of the Support Software.
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