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NX-series EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit User’s Manual (W536)

Revision History

A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front and back covers of the

manual.

Revision code Date Revised content

01 December 2014 Original production

02 April 2015 Corrected mistakes.

03 June 2016 • Updated the EtherNet/IP logo.

• Corrected mistakes.

04 June 2017 • Made changes accompanying the upgrade of the NX-EIC202 unit ver-

sion to version 1.2.

• Corrected mistakes.

05 October 2017 Corrected mistakes.

Cat. No.

W536-E1-05

Revision code

Default Chapter3
- Introduction3
- Contents5
- Relevant Manuals10
- Manual Structure11
Contents13
- Terms and Conditions Agreement15
- Safety Precautions17
- Precautions for Safe Use20
- Precautions for Correct Use25
- Regulations and Standards26
- Unit Versions28
  - Unit Versions and Support Software Versions30
- Related Manuals31
- Terminology36
- Revision History38
- Sections in this Manual39
  - Ethernet/Ip Networks41
Section 1 Ethernet/Ip Networks42
- Introduction to Ethernet/Ip42
  - Ethernet/Ip Features42
- Ethernet/Ip Network Configuration Elements45
Features of Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminals52
System Configurations of Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminals55
- System Configuration55
- Types of NX Units57
- Safety Control System58
Support Software59
- Applicable Support Software59
- Connection Method and Procedures59
Specifications62
- General Specifications of Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminals62
- Ethernet/Ip Coupler Unit Specifications63
- End Cover Specifications66
Procedures67
- Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminal Application Procedures67
- Details69
  - Part Names and Functions71
Parts and Names72
- Ethernet/Ip Coupler Units72
- NX Units73
- End Cover74
Indicators75
Hardware Switch Settings78
- Rotary Switches78
- DIP Switch79
Communications Connector and Peripheral USB Port80
Terminal Blocks81
DIN Track Contact Plate83
- Designing the Power Supply System85
Power Supply System and Design Concepts86
- Power Supply System and Types of Power Supplies86
- NX-Series Power Supply-Related Units87
- Design Concepts for Power Supply to the Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminal89
Designing the NX Unit Power Supply System90
- Procedure for Designing the NX Unit Power Supply System90
- Calculation Example for the NX Unit Power Supply91
Designing the I/O Power Supply System93
- I/O Power Supply Method93
- Designing the I/O Power Supply from the NX Bus94
- Designing the I/O Power Supply from External Sources98
- Restrictions on Inrush Current for ON/OFF Operation98
Selecting External Power Supplies and Protective Devices100
- Selecting the Unit Power Supply100
- Selecting the I/O Power Supplies102
- Selecting Protective Devices103
Section 6 Installation108
- Installation108
- Installing Units108
- Control Panel Installation130
Section 7 Wiring140
- Ethernet/Ip Network Wiring140
- Connecting the Power Supply and Ground Wires144
- Connecting USB Cable164
- Wiring External Signal Lines166
  - Ethernet/Ip Communications167
Section 8 Ethernet/Ip Communications168
- Ethernet/Ip Functions168
  - Implicit Message Communications168
  - Explicit Message Communications169
- Tag Data Links170
  - Tag Data Link Data Areas171
  - Creating Tag Data Links173
    - Setting up Slave Terminals175
Section 9 Setting up Slave Terminals177
- Settings and Setting Procedures177
Setting Slave Terminal Parameters181
- Items to Set181
- Setting the NX Unit Configuration Information181
- I/O Allocation Information185
- I/O Allocation Information186
- Unit Operation Settings196
- Unit Application Data197
- Support Software Functions Used as Required198
Transferring and Comparing Settings202
- Transferring Slave Terminal Setting Information through the USB Port on the Ethernet/Ip Coupler Unit202
- Comparing Settings203
Setting IP Address205
- Directly Setting the IP Address with the Network Configurator205
- Getting the IP Address from the BOOTP Server with the Network Configurator207
- Directly Setting the IP Address Using Hardware Switches208
- Getting an IP Address from the BOOTP Server209
Setting Tag Data Links210
- Starting the Network Configurator210
- Tag Data Link Setting Procedure212
- Registering Devices213
- Determine Tag Sizes214
- Creating Tags and Tag Sets216
- Connection Settings230
- Tag Data Parameters and Specifications237
- Downloading Tag Data Link Parameters237
- Uploading Tag Data Link Parameters240
- Starting and Stopping Tag Data Links243
- Additional Tag Data Link Functions244
Assigning Network Variables245
- Basic I/O Mapping245
- Support Software I/O Allocation Functions247
- I/O Refreshing249
Introduction to I/O Refreshing for Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminals250
Communications Performance253
- I/O Response Time253
Functions259
NX Unit Mounting Settings260
- Introduction260
- Applications261
- Setting NX Units as Unmounted Units262
Event Logs264
- Introduction264
- Detailed Information on Event Logs265
- Automatic Clock Adjustment267
- Reading Event Logs268
- Clearing Event Logs270
- Exporting the Event Log271
Clearing All Memory273
- Introduction273
- Details on Clearing All Memory273
- Procedure for Clearing All Memory274
Section 12 Troubleshooting288
- How to Check for Errors288
- Checking for Errors and Troubleshooting with the Indicators289
  - On the Ethernet/Ip Coupler Unit289
- Checking for Errors and Troubleshooting with Support Software296
- Resetting Errors337
  - Procedure to Reset Errors337
- Troubleshooting Other Errors340
  - Maintenance and Inspection341
Section 13 Maintenance and Inspection342
- Cleaning and Maintenance342
  - Cleaning342
  - Periodic Inspections342
- Maintenance Procedures344
Appendices347
- Supported CIP Objects349
TCP/UDP Message Service380
- A-2-1 System Configuration for Using the TCP/UDP Message Service380
- System Configuration for Using the TCP/UDP Message Service380
- A-2-2 Setup Procedure for TCP/UDP Message Service382
- A-2-5 TCP/IP and UDP/IP Port Number Setting382
- A-2-3 Detailed Setup Procedure for TCP/UDP Message Service383
- TCP/UDP Message Service Specifications384
- A-2-5 TCP/IP and UDP/IP Port Number Setting387
- A-2-6 Troubleshooting Errors Related to the TCP/UDP Message Service389
Examples of Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminal Settings and I/O Data Control Procedure Using Messages391
- A-3-1 Changing the Unit Operation Settings for the Ethernet/Ip Coupler Unit392
- A-3-2 Changing the Unit Operation Settings of One NX Unit392
- A-3-3 Changing the Unit Operation Settings of Multiple NX Units393
- A-3-4 Changing the Unit Operation Settings of the Entire Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminal393
- Changing the Unit Operation Settings of the Entire Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminal393
- A-3-5 Initializing the Unit Operation Settings of One NX Unit395
- A-3-6 Reading and Writing I/O Data for Ethernet/Ip Slave Terminals395
Programming Example to Detect Valid I/O Data397
Application Procedure for the Default Settings398
- A-5-1 Basic Procedure398
- Basic Procedure398
Connecting to Masters from Other Manufacturers400
- A-6-1 System Configuration400
- System Configuration400
- A-6-2 Application Procedure401
Dimensions402
- A-7-1 Ethernet/Ip Coupler Unit402
- Ethernet/Ip Coupler Unit402
- A-7-2 End Cover403
- End Cover403
NX Objects404
- A-8-1 NX Objects404
- A-8-2 Format of Object Descriptions404
- Format of Object Descriptions404
- A-8-3 Unit Information Objects405
- A-8-4 Objects that Accept I/O Allocations407
- A-8-5 Other Objects410
- Other Objects410
Terminal Block Model Numbers411
- A-9-1 Model Number Notation411
- Models411
- A-9-2 Models411
Version Information413
- A-10-1 Relationship between Unit Versions413
- A-10-2 Functions that Were Added or Changed for each Unit Version416
- A-10-3 Unit Versions and Support Software420

Brand	Omron
Model	NX-EIC202
Category	Controller
Language	English

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