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1 EtherNet/IP Networks
NX-series EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit User’s Manual (W536)
1-2 EtherNet/IP Network Config-
uration Elements
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1-2-3 Support Software Used to Construct a Network
The EDS files for OMRON EtherNet/IP slaves are already installed in the Sysmac Studio and Network
Configurator.
You can update the Sysmac Studio, CX-One, or from OMRON websites to get the ESI files for the most
recent models.
Unit power supplies provide power for communications and the internal operation of EtherNet/IP Slave
Term i nals .
I/O power supplies provide power for the I/O operation of the external devices that are connected to
EtherNet/IP Slave Terminals.
There are several types of Support Software for network configuration. They are used as follows
depending on the purpose.
When using an EtherNet/IP Unit as the EtherNet/IP master, use the CPU Unit configuration software
(such as the Sysmac Studio or CX-Programmer) to set the basic settings, such as the IP address and
subnet mask of the EtherNet/IP Unit.
You can also use the CPU Unit configuration software to check data I/O for tag data links to see if they
are performed normally.
• Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for detailed infor-
mation on the Sysmac Studio.
• Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual (Cat. No. W446) for information on the
CX-Programmer.
NX Unit Power Supplies
NX I/O Power Supplies
1-2-3 Support Software Used to Construct a Network
Purpose Description
Applicable Support
Software
EtherNet/IP Unit settings Basic settings of an EtherNet/IP Unit when using an
EtherNet/IP Unit as the EtherNet/IP master
• Sysmac Studio
• CX-Programmer
EtherNet/IP network configu-
rations
Tag data link settings of an EtherNet/IP master Network Configurator
EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit con-
figurations
Settings of an EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit Sysmac Studio
I/O mapping I/O allocations of NX Units that are connected to the
EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit
EtherNet/IP Unit Settings: Sysmac Studio or CX-Programmer