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7 SSI Input Units
NX-series Position Interface Units User’s Manual (W524)
7-6 I/O Refreshing Method Setting
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7-6-5 Differences in I/O Refreshing Methods Based on the Controller
Use the following procedure to select Enabled (DC with priority in cycle time) from the Enable Distrib-
uted Clock setting for the EtherCAT Coupler Unit and use task period prioritized refreshing for SSI Units
connected to an EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
1 Double-click EtherCAT in the Multiview Explorer.
The following tab page is displayed.
2 Click the EtherCAT Coupler Unit under Configurations and Setup.
Change the Enable Distributed Clock setting to Enabled (DC with priority in cycle time).
As a result, task period prioritized refreshing is used.
The type of controller that is connected affects the I/O refreshing method, parameter settings, data
access methods, and supported functions.
This section describes this information for various controllers.
Setting with the Sysmac Studio
7-6-5 Differences in I/O Refreshing Methods Based on the Controller