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Machine Automation Controller NJ/NX-series

EtherNet/IP

Connection Guide

UNIPULSE Corporation

DIN-rail mount weighing indicator

with EtherNet/IP interface

(FC400 - EIP)

T M

P747-E1-01

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Page 1 Machine Automation Controller NJ/NX-series EtherNet/IP Connection Guide UNIPULSE Corporation DIN-rail mount weighing indicator with EtherNet/IP interface (FC400 - EIP) P747-E1-01...
Page 2 EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Related Manuals ..................1 Terms and Definitions ................2 Precautions ....................3 Overview ...................... 4 Applicable Devices and Device Configuration ........5 5.1. Applicable Devices .................. 5 5.2. Device Configuration ................6 EtherNet/IP Settings ..................8 6.1. Parameters ....................8 6.2.
Page 4: Related Manuals
Safety Precautions and Precautions for Safe Use in the manuals for each device used in the system. The table below lists the manuals provided by UNIPULSE CORPORATION (hereinafter referred to as "UNIPULSE") 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 It refers to a relay point, a junction point or an end point on an EtherNet/IP network made up of devices having an EtherNet/IP port. A device with one EtherNet/IP port is recognized as one node and two EtherNet/IP ports as two nodes on an EtherNet/IP network.
Page 6: 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 August 2021. It is subject to change for improvement without notice.
Page 7: Overview
4. Overview This guide describes procedures for connecting a UNIPULSE DIN-rail Mount Weighing Indicator FC400-EIP (hereinafter referred to as the "Indicator") and an OMRON NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controller (hereinafter referred to as the "Controller") via EtherNet/IP and for checking their communication status.
Page 8: 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-□□□□ NX102-□□□□ NX1P2-□□□□ NJ501-□□□□ NJ301-□□□□ NJ101-□□□□ UNIPULSE Indicator FC400-EIP — Load Cell —...
Page 9: Device Configuration
OS: Windows 10) supply LAN cable SB14-25kM-CM C3 LAN cable LAN cable Power supply Power supply W4S1-05C Manufacturer Name Model Version OMRON NX-series CPU Unit NX102-1200 Ver.1.43 (built-in EtherNet/IP port) OMRON Switching hub W4S1-05C Ver.1.0 OMRON Sysmac Studio SYSMAC-SE2□□□ Ver.1.45 —...
Page 10 5．Applicable Devices and Device Configuration Additional Information For information on the power supply specifications of the Controller, refer to the NX-series NX102 CPU Unit Hardware User's Manual (Cat. No. W593). Additional Information For information on the power supply specifications of the switching hub, refer to the Switching Hub W4S1-series Users Manual (Cat.
Page 11: Ethernet/Ip Settings
6．EtherNet/IP Settings 6. EtherNet/IP Settings This section describes the parameters, global variables, tag sets and connection settings that are all defined in this guide. 6.1. Parameters The following parameters are required to connect the Indicator and the Controller via EtherNet/IP. Controller settings Setting item Controller port 1 (node 1)
Page 12: Global Variables
6．EtherNet/IP Settings 6.2. Global Variables The global variables are used for the Controller and can be specified as tags for tag data links. The following tables show the global variables and related settings. Input area (Indicator to Controller) Data Network Indicator Data size Name...
Page 13 6．EtherNet/IP Settings Output area (Controller to Indicator) Network Indicator Data size Name Data type (byte) publish data assignment EIP002_Settings1_OUT WORD Output m+0 Control signal 1 EIP002_Settings2_OUT WORD Output m+1 Control signal 2 Details of output data Control signal 1 Stop Start HOLD TARE...
Page 14: Tag Sets
6．EtherNet/IP Settings 6.3. Tag Sets The tag sets for tag data links are shown below. The data in the tag sets are set in ascending order of the following IN No. and OUT No. Input area (Indicator to Controller) Tag set name Data size (byte) EIP002_IN Tag name...
Page 15: Connection Settings
6．EtherNet/IP Settings 6.4. Connection Settings The connection settings (i.e. tag data link table) are shown below. Connection Name Connection I/O Type RPI (ms) Timeout Value default_001 Exclusive Owner 50.0 RPI x 4 Target Device Originator Device Input / (Indicator) (Controller) Connection Output Target Variable...
Page 16: Ethernet/Ip Connection Procedure
7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7. EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure This section describes the procedures for connecting the Indicator and the Controller via EtherNet/IP. The procedure for setting up the Controller in this guide is based on the factory default settings. Refer to Section 8. Initialization Method for information on how to initialize the Controller.
Page 17 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Confirm that EtherNet/IP tag data links are in normal 7.4. EtherNet/IP Communication operation. Status Check ↓ Check the EtherNet/IP connection status. 7.4.1. Checking the Connection Status ↓ Check that correct data is sent and received. 7.4.2. Checking Sent and Received Data...
Page 18: Unipulse Indicator Setup
7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2. UNIPULSE Indicator Setup Set up the UNIPULSE Indicator. 7.2.1. Hardware Settings Connect the cables to the Indicator. Precautions for Correct Use Make sure the power supply is OFF before setting up. If it is ON, the settings described in the following steps and subsequent procedures may not be applicable.
Page 19 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Connect Power supply for Indicator to Terminal numbers Front panel 12 and 13 on Terminal Block (Lower). Power *For information on the power Terminal supply supply wiring and numbers specifications, refer to 1-5 12 and 13 Front panel / Terminal block and 12.
Page 20 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.2.2. Parameter Settings Set the IP address of the Indicator. The Switch on the front panel is used to set parameters. Refer to 2 Settings/operations of the FC400-EIP OPERATION MANUAL (18AUG2021) for more information on changing the setting items by using the Switch. Check the positions of Main Main Display Display and Switch on Indicator.
Page 21 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The setting item number 1 (IP If the value is set to "192" address 1) is displayed. If the value is set to 192, press △ (ZERO key) to go to the next setting item number. If the value is NOT set to "192" If not, change the value to "192"...
Page 22 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Turn OFF Indicator. *The settings of Indicator are applied after power cycling.
Page 23: 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. Make sure Indicator and Power supply for Controller are OFF. Connect PC and Switching hub Controller Built-in EtherNet/IP port with a LAN cable.
Page 24 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Sysmac Studio starts up. Click New Project. The Project Properties Screen appears. Select items appropriate for your Controller from the pull-down list in each field of Select Device. Click Create. In this guide, the following Controller is used. ・Category: Controller ・Device: NX102-1200 ・Version: 1.43...
Page 25 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 appears in the Edit Pane. Check that TCP/IP Settings is displayed and that the following settings are made in the IP Address - Port 1.
Page 26 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.2. Installing the EDS File Install the EDS file. Select EtherNet/IP Connection Settings from the Tools Menu. The EtherNet/IP Device List Tab Page appears in the Edit Pane. Right-click Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings - Port 1 and select Edit from the menu.
Page 27 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Install EDS File Window appears. Select FC400-EIP.eds (EDS file) to be installed. Click Open. *For information on how to obtain the EDS file, refer to Precautions for Correct Use of 5.2. Device Configuration. Click the + sign to the left of UNIPULSE Corporation in the EDS Library Dialog Box, and check that FC400-EIP is...
Page 28 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.3. Registering the Target Device Register the target device. Click the + Button in the Toolbox. Entry fields of the target device registration appear. Enter 192.168.250.2 in the Node address Field. Select the following model name and revision number from the respective pull-down lists in the Model name and Revision Fields.
Page 29 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.4. Setting Global Variables Set global variables to use as tags for tag data links. Double-click Global Variables under Programming – Data in the Multiview Explorer. The Global Variables Tab Page appears in the Edit Pane. Click on the space under the column header Name.
Page 30 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure In the same way as step 3, select Create New from the menu, and in the same way as step 2, enter the following data. - Name: EIP002_Tare_Amount_IN Data Type: DINT Network Publish: Input - Name: EIP002_Status1_IN Data Type: DWORD Network Publish: Input - Name: EIP002_Status2_IN...
Page 31 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Click the + Button displayed on the bottom of the Primary Task. ： A new entry line is added to the Primary Task. Select EIP002_Gross_Weight_ IN from the pull-down list in the Variable to be refreshed Column. *The relevant data type, network publish and other items are automatically displayed for...
Page 32 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.5. Registering Tags Register tags and tag sets. Click the Tag Set Button on the Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings - Port 1 Connection Settings Tab Page. Click the Input Tab in the Tag Sets. *If the Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings - Port 1 Connection Settings Tab Page is not displayed, follow steps 1 through 3 of 7.3.2.
Page 33 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure In the same way as step 4, enter the global variables as tags in ascending order of IN No. listed in 6.3. Tag Sets. Click the Output Tab in the Tag Sets. Right-click on a space on the Output Tab Page, and select Create New Tag Set from the menu.
Page 34 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.6. Setting Connections Set connections to associate the target variables with the originator variables. Click the Connection Button on the Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings - Port 1 Connection Settings Tab Page. Right-click on the space under the column header Target Device in the Connection, and select Add from the menu.
Page 35 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Click on the cell in the Target Variable Column for Input. Press Ctrl + Space on the keyboard. Applicable instance numbers appear. (100, in this guide). *A list of instance numbers will also appear when you enter the first character of the instance number (e.g.
Page 36 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.3.7. Transferring the Project Data Place Sysmac Studio online and transfer the connection settings and 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 or device variables.
Page 37 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure The Communications Setup Dialog Box appears. Check that Direct connection via Ethernet is selected in the Connection type Field. Click OK. *The direct connection via Ethernet is available regardless of with or without a switching hub if you make a 1:1 connection between Sysmac Studio and Controller.
Page 38 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Select Synchronize from the Controller Menu. The Synchronization Dialog Box appears. Check that the data to be transferred (e.g. NX102) is selected. Uncheck the box for Do not transfer the EtherNet/IP connection settings (i.e., tag data link settings). Click Transfer To Controller.
Page 39 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure As shown in the figure on the right, the font color used to display the synchronized data changes to white which is the color used to specify "Synchronized". Check that a message appears stating "The Synchronization process successfully finished".
Page 40 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Precautions for Correct Use If you change the connection settings (i.e. tag data link table) after synchronization, you cannot transfer the changed connection settings by synchronizing the data again. To transfer the connection settings changed after synchronization, display the Built-in EtherNet/IP Port Settings - Port 1 Connection Settings Tab Page and then...
Page 41: Ethernet/Ip Communication Status Check
7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4. EtherNet/IP Communication Status Check Confirm that EtherNet/IP tag data links are in normal operation. 7.4.1. Checking the Connection Status Check the EtherNet/IP connection status. Check with the LEDs on Controller that the tag data links are in normal operation. The LEDs in normal status are as follows: NET RUN: Green lit...
Page 42 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Click the Status Tab. The tag data links are in normal operation when the same check boxes as in the figure on the right are selected. Number: Node number Blue: Connection normal Click the Connection Status Tab. ●...
Page 43 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure 7.4.2. Checking Sent and Received Data Check that correct data is sent and received. With EtherNet/IP tag data links, the weight value displayed on the Indicator is checked whether it can be switched between gross weight and net weight. Refer to 2 Settings/operations of the FC400-EIP OPERATION MANUAL (18AUG2021) for information on the gross and net weight displayed on the Indicator.
Page 44 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure To check communication, switch Main Display of Indicator from gross to net weight display in the following way. Enter 0000 0000 0010 0000 in the Modify Column for EIP002_Settings1_OUT. The online value of Bit 5 of EIP002_Settings1_OUT changes to 1.
Page 45 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure On the Watch Tab Page of Sysmac Studio, check that the following online values are displayed. - Bit 6 of the variable EIP002_Status2_IN is 1, which indicates that Main Decimal place Display of Indicator shows net Bit of the variable Decimal weight.
Page 46 7．EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure Main Display of Indicator is changed from net to gross weight display and shows GROSS (gross weight display). Main Display of Indicator shows 0.25. *The gross weight value shown on Main Display varies depending on the usage conditions of Indicator.
Page 47: Initialization Method
8．Initialization Method 8. Initialization Method The setting procedures in this guide are based on the factory default settings. Some procedures may not be applicable unless you use the devices with the factory default settings. 8.1. Initializing a Controller To initialize a Controller, clear all memory of a CPU Unit. With Sysmac Studio, change the operating mode of Controller to PROGRAM mode and select Clear All Memory from the Controller Menu.
Page 48: Revision History
9．Revision History 9. Revision History Revision Date of revision Description of revision code September, 2021 New entry...
Page 50 2021 0921(0921) P747-E1-01...

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