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Applicable Devices and Device Configuration
5.2. Device Configuration
The hardware components to reproduce the connection procedures in this document are as
follows:
NJ-series CPU Unit
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
(Included in Sysmac Studio)
Personal computer
(OS: Windows 7)
USB cable
(USB 2.0 type B connector)
Ethernet cable
(with industrial Ethernet connector)
NX-series
EtherCAT Coupler Unit
NX-series
IO-Link Master Unit
Unit power supply (24 VDC)
I/O power supply (24 VDC)
Precautions for Correct Use
The connection line of EtherCAT communications cannot be shared with other Ethernet
networks. Do not use devices for Ethernet such as a switching hub.
Use an Ethernet cable (double shielding with aluminum tape and braiding) of Category 5 or
higher, and use a shielded connector of Category 5 or higher.
Connect the cable shield to the connector hood at both ends of the cable.
Precautions for Correct Use
Update Sysmac Studio and CX-ConfiguratorFDT to the version specified in this Clause 5.2.
or to a higher version. If you use a version higher than the one specified, the procedures and
related screenshots described in Section 7. and subsequent sections may not be applicable.
In that case, use the equivalent procedures described in this document by referring to the
Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) and ConfiguratorFDT Online
USB cable
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
Ethernet cable
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(Sysmac Studio and
CX-ConfiguratorFDT installed,
OS: Windows 7)
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