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Overview
This section introduces and describes the features, system configuration, and applica-
tion procedure of the NX-series Safety Control Unit
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1-1 Introduction and Features........................................................................... 1 - 2
1-1-1 Overview of Safety Control Unit.................................................................... 1 - 2
1-1-2 Features of Safety Control Unit .................................................................... 1 - 5
1-2 System Configuration and Configuration Devices ................................... 1 - 8
1-2-1 Safety Control System Configuration on NX bus of CPU Unit or
EtherCAT Network......................................................................................... 1 - 8
1-2-2 Safety Control System Configuration on EtherNet/IP Network................... 1 - 10
1-2-3 Standalone Safety Control System Configuration ...................................... 1 - 10
1-2-4 Types of Safety Control Unit ........................................................................1 - 11
1-3 Support Software ....................................................................................... 1 - 12
1-3-1 Applicable Support Software ...................................................................... 1 - 12
1-3-2 Connection Method and Procedures for EtherCAT Coupler Units.............. 1 - 12
1-3-3 Connection Method and Procedures for EtherNet/IP Coupler Units........... 1 - 14
1-4 Commissioning Procedures ..................................................................... 1 - 15
1-4-1 Overall Procedure....................................................................................... 1 - 15
1-4-2 Detailed Procedures ................................................................................... 1 - 16
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NX-series Safety Control Unit User's Manual (Z930)
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