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Omron sysmac EtherNet/IP NJ Series Connection Manual

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Machine Automation Controller NJ/NX-series
EtherNet/IP
Connection Guide
Hilscher GmbH
netTAP NT 100 Gateway Device
(NT 100-RE-DN)
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P708-E1-01

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  • Page 1 Machine Automation Controller NJ/NX-series EtherNet/IP Connection Guide Hilscher GmbH netTAP NT 100 Gateway Device (NT 100-RE-DN) P708-E1-01...
  • Page 2 Beckhoff Automation ® GmbH, Germany. Sysmac is a trademark or registered trademark of OMRON Corporation in Japan and other countries for OMRON factory automation products. Company names and product names in this guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Related Manuals ..................1 Terms and Definitions ................2 Precautions ....................4 Overview ...................... 5 Applicable Devices and Device Configuration ........6 5.1. Applicable Devices .................. 6 5.2. Device Configuration ................7 EtherNet/IP Settings .................. 10 6.1. IP Addresses ..................10 6.2.

  • Page 4: Related Manuals

    Safety Precautions and Precautions for Safe Use in the manuals for each device which is used in the system. The table below lists the manuals provided by Hilscher GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "Hilscher") and OMRON Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "OMRON"), which pertain to this guide. Manufacturer Cat.

  • Page 5: Terms And Definitions

    2．Terms and Definitions 2. Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions used in this guide are given below. Term Explanation and Definition node A controller and a device are connected to an EtherNet/IP network via EtherNet/IP ports. EtherNet/IP recognizes each EtherNet/IP port connected to the network as one node.
  • Page 6 2．Terms and Definitions EDS file A file that contains I/O data for an EtherNet/IP device and parameters that can be set via EtherNet/IP. (for EtherNet/IP) DeviceNet A DeviceNet Master controls DeviceNet communications. Master / Slave A DeviceNet Slave receives output data that is sent from a DeviceNet Master, and sends input data to the DeviceNet Master.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    (4) It is prohibited to copy, to reproduce, and to distribute a part or the whole of this guide without the permission of OMRON Corporation. (5) The information contained in this guide is current as of May 2018. It is subject to change for improvement without notice.

  • Page 8: Overview

    EtherNet/IP tag data links. The DeviceNet Slave (made up of DRT2-OD16 and XWT-ID16) produced by OMRON is used in this guide as an example of a connected device via DeviceNet, in order to operate the netTAP.

  • Page 9: Applicable Devices And Device Configuration

    5．Applicable Devices and Device Configuration 5. Applicable Devices and Device Configuration 5.1. Applicable Devices The applicable devices are as follows: Manufacturer Name Model OMRON NJ/NX-series CPU Unit NX701-17□□ NX701-16□□ NX1P2-11□□□□ NX1P2-10□□□□ NX1P2-90□□□□ NJ501-□5□□ NJ501-□4□□ NJ501-□3□□ NJ301-12□□ NJ301-11□□ NJ101-10□□ NJ101-90□□ Hilscher...

  • Page 10: Device Configuration

    The hardware components to reproduce the connection procedures in this guide are as follows: The DeviceNet Slave (made up of DRT2-OD16 and XWT-ID16) produced by OMRON is used in this guide as an example of a connected device via DeviceNet.
  • Page 11 Prepare the EDS file for the DeviceNet Slave listed on the previous page beforehand. The EDS files for OMRON products are provided in the Sysmac Studio package. Those EDS files are stored in the specific folder once you have installed Sysmac Studio.
  • Page 12 5．Applicable Devices and Device Configuration Additional Information For information on power supply specifications of the DeviceNet Slave and wiring methods, refer to the DRT2 Series DeviceNet Slaves OPERATION MANUAL (Cat. No. W404). Additional Information The system configuration in this guide uses USB for the connection between the personal computer and the Controller.

  • Page 13: Ethernet/Ip Settings

    6．EtherNet/IP Settings 6. EtherNet/IP Settings This section describes the parameters that are defined in this guide. 6.1. IP Addresses The following IP addresses are required to connect the Controller and the netTAP via EtherNet/IP. Setting item Controller (Node 1) netTAP (Node 2) IP address 192.168.250.1 192.168.250.2...

  • Page 14: Hilscher Nettap Settings

    6．EtherNet/IP Settings 6.4. Hilscher netTAP Settings The parameters of the netTAP are shown below. Data length for EtherNet/IP communications (tag data links) Setting item Data length Produced data len. (number of send bytes) 2 bytes Consumed data len. (number of receive bytes) 2 bytes DeviceNet communications settings Setting item...

  • Page 15: Ethernet/Ip Connection Procedure

    7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7. EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure This section describes the procedures for connecting the netTAP and the Controller via EtherNet/IP. The settings for DeviceNet communications to the netTAP are described in 7.2. Hilscher netTAP Setup. The procedure for setting up the Controller in this guide is based on the factory default settings.
  • Page 16 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Set EtherNet/IP tag data links. 7.4. Network Settings ↓ 7.4.1. Starting Network Configurator Start Network Configurator and install the EDS file. and Installing the EDS File ↓ 7.4.2. Uploading the Network Go online with Network Configurator and upload the network configuration.

  • Page 17: Hilscher Nettap Setup

    7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2. Hilscher netTAP Setup Set up the Hilscher netTAP. 7.2.1. Hardware Settings Check the position of the connectors and connect the cables. Precautions for Correct Use Make sure that the power supplies are all OFF when you set up. If any of them are ON, the settings described in the following steps and subsequent procedures may not be applicable.
  • Page 18 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Connect netTAP power supply netTAP power supply to X1 on netTAP. *For details on connecting the power supply, refer to the User Manual netTAP NT 100 Gateway Devices (DOC081001UM18EN). Check the positions of the Communications connector Rotary switches hardware switches and connector on DeviceNet Slave by referring to the figure on the...
  • Page 19 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Connect T-branch tap and X3 on netTAP with a DeviceNet cable. T-branch tap (with a termination resistor) netTAP Check that the termination resistor is attached to T-branch tap. DeviceNet cable *Refer to the User Manual netTAP NT 100 Gateway Devices (DOC081001UM18 EN) for information on DeviceNet wiring and how to...
  • Page 20 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2.2. Gateway Settings Set parameters for the netTAP (gateway configuration). The parameters are set using SYCON.net. Install SYCON.net and the USB driver on your personal computer beforehand. Additional Information For information on how to install SYCON.net and the USB driver, refer to the User Manual Software Installation Gateway Solutions (DOC100315UM07EN).
  • Page 21 The EDS file list is displayed. Select the EDS for DeviceNet Slave and click Open. The EDS files for DeviceNet Slaves (only OMRON products) are stored in the folder "CX-One CX-Integrator *DRT2-OD16+XWT-ID16.eds is Eds" inside the main folder “OMRON” where Sysmac selected in this guide.
  • Page 22 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The dialog box on the right is displayed. Confirm that there is no problem, and click Yes. The device catalogs are updated. Use the following way to insert devices into the network. In the Device Catalog, click EtherNet/IP –...
  • Page 23 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Gateway Configuration Window is displayed. The search of the USB driver to connect Personal computer and netTAP automatically starts. The search results are displayed in the Device Assignment Pane on the right side of the window. *If no search results are found, the USB driver for connection to netTAP may not have been...
  • Page 24 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure After performing step 16, the following gateway and firmware are displayed. - Required gateway: NT 100-RE-DN - Available Firmware: NTEISDNM.NXF If the available firmware displayed in step 17 is not downloaded, use the following steps to download the firmware. Click Browse to the right of Available Firmware.
  • Page 25 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Once the firmware is downloaded, the dialog box on the right disappears, and the OK Button displayed at the bottom of the Settings Pane becomes clickable. Click OK to finish the gateway configuration of netTAP.
  • Page 26 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2.3. EtherNet/IP Communications Settings Set parameters for EtherNet/IP Communications. Right-click netTAP[NT 100-RE-DN] and select Configuration – EtherNet/IP Adapter from the menu. The EtherNet/IP Adapter Configuration Window is displayed. In the Navigation area, click Configuration – Configuration. The Configuration Pane is displayed on the right side of the window.
  • Page 27 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure After performing step 3, scroll down to the Data Field and set the following data length for EtherNet/IP communications. - Produced data len.: 2 - Consumed data len.: 2 The dialog box on the right is displayed during the data length settings.
  • Page 28 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2.4. DeviceNet Communications Settings Set parameters for DeviceNet Communications. Right-click netTAP[NT 100-RE-DN] and select Configuration – DeviceNet Master from the menu. The DeviceNet Master Configuration Window is displayed. In the Navigation area, click Configuration – Bus Parameters. The Bus Parameters Pane is displayed on the right side of the window.
  • Page 29 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Use the following way to insert devices into the network. In the Device Catalog, click DeviceNet – Slave to expand the device list. Drag DRT2-OD16+XWT-ID16 and drop it at the yellow line displayed in the Configuration Drag & drop Window.
  • Page 30 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2.5. Signal Mapping Map the gateway signals (I/O data). Right-click netTAP[NT 100-RE-DN] and select Configuration – Gateway from the menu. The Gateway Configuration Window is displayed. In the Navigation area, click Configuration – Signal Mapping. The Signal Mapping Pane is displayed on the right side of the window.
  • Page 31 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Use the following way to make the gateway signal mapping to transfer data from Port X3 to Port X2. Drag Input_0001 of Port X3 and Drag & drop drop it onto ~2 InBytes.BYTE_ 0001 of Port X2. In the Mapped Signals Field at the bottom of the pane, check that Input_0001 of Port X3 is...
  • Page 32 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2.6. Downloading the Configuration Parameter Data Download the configuration parameter data to the netTAP. Right-click netTAP[NT 100-RE-DN] and select Download from the menu. SYCON.net automatically establishes an online connection to netTAP. *When the online connection is established, netTAP [NT 100-RE-DN] is highlighted.
  • Page 33 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Select Exit from the File Menu to exit SYCON.net. A confirmation dialog box is displayed asking whether to save the configuration parameter data. Click No. *If you prefer to save the configuration parameter data, click Yes to save.

  • Page 34: Controller Setup

    7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3. Controller Setup Set up the Controller. 7.3.1. IP Address Settings Start Sysmac Studio and set the IP address of the Controller. Install Sysmac Studio and the USB driver on your personal computer beforehand. Connect a LAN cable to the Controller Personal built-in EtherNet/IP port...
  • Page 35 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Project Properties Dialog Box is displayed. *In this guide, "New Project" is used as the project name. Check that the device used is shown in the Category and Device Fields of Select Device. Select an applicable version from the pull-down list of Version.
  • Page 36 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Double-click Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings under Configurations and Setup – Controller Setup in the Multiview Explorer. The Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings Tab Page is displayed in the Edit Pane. Check that the following addresses are set in the IP Address Field.
  • Page 37 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.2. Global Variable Settings Set global variables to use for tag data links, and create and export a CSV file in order to use the variables as tags with Network Configurator. Double-click Global Variables under Programming - Data in the Multiview Explorer.
  • Page 38 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Select Export Global Variables – Network Configurator from the Tools Menu. The Save As Dialog Box is displayed. Select a location to save the file, and enter a file name. ("EIP002" is used in this guide.) Check that the file type is CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv).
  • Page 39 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure In the same way as step 8, add EIP002_data_IN to the Variable to be refreshed Column. *Since the data types are displayed automatically, you do not need to set them.
  • Page 40 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.3. Transferring the Project Data Go online with Sysmac Studio and transfer the project data to the Controller. Regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit, devices or machines may perform unexpected operation when you transfer any of the following data from Sysmac Studio: a user program, configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used for CJ-series Units.
  • Page 41 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Communications Setup Dialog Box is displayed. Check that the Direct connection via USB Option is selected in the Connection type Field. Click OK. Select Online from the Controller Menu. If a confirmation dialog box is displayed, check the contents and click Yes.
  • Page 42 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Synchronization Dialog Box is displayed. Check that the data to transfer (NJ501 shown on the right) is selected. Click Transfer To Controller. *After executing "Transfer To Controller", the Sysmac Studio data is transferred to Controller, and the data is synchronized.
  • Page 43 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure As shown in the figure on the right, the font color that is used to display the synchronized data changes to the same color as the one used to specify "Synchronized". Check that a message is displayed stating "The Synchronization process successfully finished".

  • Page 44: Network Settings

    7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4. Network Settings Set EtherNet/IP tag data links. 7.4.1. Starting Network Configurator and Installing the EDS File Start Network Configurator and install the EDS file. Right-click the Network Configurator shortcut icon and select Run as administrator from the menu. Precautions for Correct Use To manipulate the EDS file, you must select "Run as administrator"...
  • Page 45 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Install EDS File Dialog Box is displayed. Select HILSCHER NT 100-RE EIS V1.1.EDS (EDS file) to install. Click Open. *For information on how to obtain the EDS file, refer to Precautions for Correct Use in 5.2. Device Configuration. If the dialog box on the right is displayed, check the contents and click Yes.
  • Page 46 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4.2. Uploading the Network Configuration Go online with Network Configurator and upload the network configuration. Precautions for Correct Use Check that the LAN cables are connected before performing the following steps. If not, turn OFF the devices, and then connect the LAN cables. Turn ON Switching hub.
  • Page 47 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Check that the color of the network connection icon changes to blue on the EtherNet/IP_1 Tab of the Network Configuration Pane. *It indicates that Network Configurator and Controller are online. Additional Information If the online connection to the Controller cannot be established, check the cable connection. Or, return to step 1, check the settings and repeat each step.
  • Page 48 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Target Device Dialog Box is displayed. Select 192.168.250.1 and 192.168.250.2. Click OK. *If 192.168.250.1 and 192.168.250.2 are not displayed in the dialog box, click Add to add the addresses. *The display of addresses may differ if any previously set addresses are remained in Network Configurator.
  • Page 49 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box is displayed. Enter the following values and click OK. 0001 Assembly Output Size: 2 0002 Assembly Input Size: 2 *The device parameters set in this dialog box will be included in the connection information set in 7.4.4.
  • Page 50 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4.3. Tag Registration Import the created CSV file for use with Network Configurator, and register tags and tag sets. Right-click Controller (Node 1) in the Network Configuration Pane and select Parameter – Edit from the menu. The Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box is displayed.
  • Page 51 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure If the dialog box on the right is displayed, confirm that there is no problem, and click Yes. *If you select the Tag Sets Tab in step 2 and click To/From File, the dialog box on the right is displayed.
  • Page 52 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Edit Tags Dialog Box is displayed. Click the In - Consume Tab. Check that the tab page shows the variable name that is described in 6.3. Tag Sets and Connection Settings and has been set in 7.3.2. Global Variable Settings.
  • Page 53 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Edit Tag Set Dialog Box is displayed. Select EIP002_data_IN from the Candidate Tag List. Click the << Button. Check that EIP002_data_IN is registered in the Tag List. Enter EIP002_IN in the Name Field. Click Regist. The Edit Tag Set Dialog Box is displayed again.
  • Page 54 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Check that the following tag set information is displayed on the In - Consume Tab Page of the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box. Name: EIP002_IN Size: 2Byte Click the Out - Produce Tab in the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box.
  • Page 55 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Edit Tags Dialog Box is displayed. Click the Out - Produce Tab. Check that the tab page shows the variable name that is described in 6.3. Tag Sets and Connection Settings and has been set in 7.3.2. Global Variable Settings.
  • Page 56 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Edit Tag Set Dialog Box is displayed. In the same way as step 10, select the variable displayed in the Candidate Tag List and register it in the Tag List. Enter EIP002_OUT in the Name Field. Click Regist.
  • Page 57 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4.4. Connection Settings Set connections to associate the tag sets of the target device with the tag sets of the originator device. Click the Connections Tab in the Edit Device Parameters Dialog Box. Select 192.168.250.2 from the Unregister Device List and click 192.168.250.2 is registered in...
  • Page 58 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Edit Connection Dialog Box is displayed. Make the settings (listed in the following table) in the Connection I/O Type, Originator Device and Target Device Fields. Click Regist. ■Editing settings for connections Connection I/O Type Data, In/Out Originator Device Target Device Input Tag Set...
  • Page 59 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The IP address of Controller (Node 1) is displayed under netTAP (Node 2) in the Network Configuration Pane. *It indicates that the connection settings are completed.
  • Page 60 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4.5. Transferring the Tag Data Link Parameters Transfer the tag data link parameters to the Controller. Right-click Controller (Node 1) in the Network Configuration Pane and select Parameter – Download from the menu. The dialog box on the right is displayed.

  • Page 61: Ethernet/Ip Communication Status Check

    7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.5. EtherNet/IP Communication Status Check Confirm that the EtherNet/IP tag data links perform normally. 7.5.1. Checking the Connection Status Check the EtherNet/IP connection status. Turn ON Communications power supply for DeviceNet and I/O power supply for DeviceNet Slave. Check with LED indicators on Controller that the tag data links perform normally.
  • Page 62 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The normal performance of tag data links can be confirmed through the status information in the Monitor Device Dialog Box of Network Configurator. Right-click Controller (Node 1) in the Network Configuration Pane and select Monitor. The Monitor Device Dialog Box is displayed.
  • Page 63 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Select Exit from the File Menu to exit Network Configurator. A confirmation dialog box is displayed asking whether to save the parameters in a network configuration file. Confirm that there is no problem, and click No. *If you prefer to save the parameters in a network configuration file, click Yes to save the parameters.
  • Page 64 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.5.2. Checking Sent and Received Data Check that correct data is sent and received. In this procedure, the output of the netTAP is performed, which may have a risk of unexpected operation of the devices connected to the netTAP. Ensure safety before you proceed with this operation check described here.
  • Page 65 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Check that 0000 0000 0000 0000 is displayed in the Online value Column for both EIP002_data_OUT and EIP002_data_IN. With DeviceNet Slave, check that Input and output indicators on DeviceNet Slave all input and output indicators are not lit. Enter 0000 0000 0000 0001 in the Modify Column for EIP002_data_OUT.

  • Page 66: Initialization Method

    8．Initialization Method 8. Initialization Method The setting procedures in this guide are based on the factory default settings. Some settings may not be applicable unless you use the devices with the factory default settings. 8.1. Initializing a Controller To initialize the settings of a Controller, it is necessary to initialize a CPU Unit. Change the operating mode of Controller to PROGRAM mode and select Clear All Memory from the Controller Menu in Sysmac Studio.

  • Page 67: Revision History

    9．Revision History 9. Revision History Revision Date of Description of revision code revision July 2018 First edition...
  • Page 68 2018 0718-(0718) P708-E1-01...

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