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2 Features and System Configuration
NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User’s Manual (W519)
2-3 Support Software
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2-3-3 Scope of Access When Connected to the USB Port on the EtherCAT Coupler Unit
The scope of access from the Sysmac Studio when it is connected to the USB port on the EtherCAT
Coupler Unit is limited to the EtherCAT Slave Terminal at the connection. Sysmac Studio cannot access
any Units that are not at the connection (such as the NJ-series CPU Unit, other EtherCAT slaves, or
other EtherCAT Slave Terminals).
2-3-3 Scope of Access When Connected to the USB Port on the Ether-
CAT Coupler Unit
Digital I/O Slave
(EtherCAT slave)
Analog I/O Slave
(EtherCAT slave)
Scope of access for the Sysmac Studio
NJ-series CPU Unit
Sysmac Studio
Built-in EtherCAT port
EtherCAT Slave Terminal
(EtherCAT slave)
EtherCAT
Coupler Unit
NX Units
Peripheral
USB port
EtherCAT master