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Environment-resistive Remote Terminal NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT ® NXR-ILM08C-ECT Streamline commissioning and maintenance of production equipment. Simple, easy, and quick - Reduce Availability Loss and Quality Loss! Features • IP67 protection • Commisoning and Replacement without software I/O port quick settings eliminates the need for software •...
NXR-ILM08C-ECT System Configuration An example of a system configuration for an NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT is shown below. The example uses an NJ/NX-series CPU Unit and an NY-series Industrial PC. (A) EtherCAT master: (H) Support Connected to peripheral...
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The IO-Link device is a sensor, actuator, or other device that performs IO-Link communications with the IO-Link master. IO-Link device: The NXR-series IO-Link I/O Hub is an OMRON IO-Link device. It exchanges data with the NXR-series IO-Link I/O Hub NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT in IO-Link communications. You can connect non-IO-Link connected external devices to the NXR-series IO-Link I/O Hub.
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Applicable Support Software The following table shows support software that can be used in the system configured with the NXR-series EtherCAT IO-Link Master Unit. The Support Software used depends on the scope of the applicable system. For versions of support software, refer to Version Information on page 13.
NXR-ILM08C-ECT Ordering Information Applicable standards Refer to the OMRON website (www.ia.omron.com) or ask your OMRON representative for the most recent applicable standards for each model. NXR-series IO-Link Master Unit for EtherCAT Product name Number of IO-Link ports Degree of protection...
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT EtherCAT Communications Cables Ethernet communications cables to connect the IO-Link master unit. Connection Cables between IO-Link Master Unit and EtherCAT Master or EtherCAT Slave with RJ45 Connecors Cable No. of cable Cable Name and appearance Manufacturer Specification Connector connection...
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Power Supply Cables Power supply cables to connect the IO-Link master unit Cable No. of cable Cable Name and appearance Manufacturer Specification Connector connection Model conductors length direction Connector with Cable 72MNf4010 (Socket on One End, Straight) 72MNf4020 Straight...
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT I/O Cables • Conversion Cable The following cable converts connections from an IO-Link device or non-IO-Link connected external device with an M8 plug. Cable No. of cable Cable Name and appearance Manufacturer Specification Connector connection Model conductors length direction...
20 MΩ min. (between isolated circuits) cULus: Listed (UL61010-2-201) EU: EN 61131-2, RCM KC: KC Registration Applicable standards *1 UKCA IO-Link conformance EtherCAT conformance *1. Refer to the OMRON website (www.ia.omron.com) or ask your OMRON representative for the most recent applicable standards.
NXR-ILM08C-ECT Unit Specifications Item Specification IO-Link connector type Class A Communications protocol IO-Link protocol Number of ports COM1: 4.8 kbps Baud rate COM2: 38.4 kbps COM3: 230.4 kbps IO-Link specifications Topology • IO-Link Interface and System Specification Version1.1.2 Compliant standards •...
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Item Specification Power supply used Output power supply Internal I/O common Output type Open-drain Rated voltage 24 VDC (20.4 to 26.4 VDC) Digital outputs for pin 4 or Maximum load current 2 A/pin digital outputs for pin 2 Leakage current 0.1 mA max.
NXR-ILM08C-ECT Version Information The following table describes the relationship between the unit version of the IO-Link Master Units and the versions of the Support Software. With a combination of the following unit version or later and the following version or higher, you can use all of the functions that are supported by that unit version of the IO-Link Master Unit.
NXR-ILM08C-ECT External Interface Letter Name Function The connector for EtherCAT port (input). EtherCAT communications • M12 connector (D-coding, female) connector (input) Connect a communications cable. The connector for EtherCAT port (output). EtherCAT communications • M12 connector (D-coding, female) connector (output) Connect a communications cable.
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Wiring Example for I/O connectors Wiring Example for IO-Link Devices Wiring Example for IO-Link Devices (with Digital Inputs for Pin 2) A wiring example for an IO-Link device with digital inputs for pin 2 is shown below. In this example, the port is used in the following communications modes.
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Wiring Example for IO-Link Devices (without Digital Inputs and Outputs for Pin 2) A wiring example for an IO-Link device without digital inputs and outputs for pin 2 is shown below. In this example, the port is used in the following communications modes.
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Wiring Example for Non-IO-Link Input Devices Wiring Example for Three-wire Sensors In this example, the port is used in the following communications modes. Pin 4: SIO (DI) Mode, pin 2: Disabled U/IN P+ Unit/input power supply U/IN P- Power supply connector (input)
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Wiring Example for Non-IO-Link Output Devices A wiring example between the IO-Link Master Unit and a non-IO-Link output device is shown below. In this example, the port is used in the following communications modes. Pin 4: SIO (DO) Mode, pin 2: Disabled...
NXR-ILM08C-ECT Power Supply System There are two methods to supply power to IO-Link Master Units as shown below. Direct power supply Description Feature Connect the external power supplies to the power supply connector (input) of each IO-Link Master Unit. The power supply connector (output) is not used.
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NXR-ILM08C-ECT Power supply with through wiring Description Feature Connect the external power supplies to the power supply connector (input) of one IO-Link Master Unit. Then, connect the power supply connector (output) of the Unit to the power supply connector (input) of another IO-Link Master Unit with a power supply cable. In this way, supply power with through-wiring between the subsequent Units with power supply cables.
9539397-1 E3S-DCP21-IL@ • Event functions Sysmac is a trademark or registered trademark of OMRON Corporation in Japan and other countries for OMRON factory automation products. EtherCAT ® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
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