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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an NX-series CPU Unit.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the NX-series CPU Unit. Please read this
manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the NX-series CPU Unit
before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical sys-
tems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
For programming, this manual is intended for personnel who understand the programming language
specifications in international standard IEC 61131-3 or Japanese standard JIS B 3503.
Introduction
Applicable Products
This manual covers the following products.
NX-series CPU Unit
• NX701-1720
• NX701-1620
• NX102-12££
• NX102-11££
• NX102-10££
• NX102-90££
Part of the specifications and restrictions for the CPU Units are given in other manuals. Refer to Rele-
vant Manuals on page 2 and Related Manuals on page 19.
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Relevant Manuals
Relevant Manuals
The following table provides the relevant manuals for the NX-series CPU Units. Read all of the man-
uals that are relevant to your system configuration and application before you use the NX-series CPU
Unit.
Most operations are performed from the Sysmac Studio Automation Software. For details about the
Sysmac Studio, refer to Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504).
NX-series CPU Unit
Hardware User’s Manual
Purpose of use
Basic information
NX-series NX102 CPU Unit
Hardware User’
s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Software User’
Instructions Reference Manual
s Manual
NJ/NX-series
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Motion Control User’
Motion Control Instructions Reference Manual
s Manual
Manual
NJ/NX-series
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Built-in EtherCA
Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User’
T Port User´s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
OPC UA User's Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
NX-series CPU Unit
FINS Function User's Manual
User's Manual
NJ/NX-series Database Connection CPU Units
NJ/NX-series
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roubleshooting Manual
Introduction to NX701 Controller
Introduction to NX102 Controller
Setting devices and hardware
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Software settings
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Using OPC UA
Using FINS
Using the database connection service
Writing the user program
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Using OPC UA
Using FINS
Using the database connection service
Programming error processing
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Hardware User’
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Software User’
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NJ/NX-series
Instructions Reference Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Motion Control User’
Relevant Manuals
Manual
NJ/NX-series
Motion Control Instructions Reference Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Built-in EtherCAT Port User´s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User’
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
OPC UA User's Manual
NX-series CPU Unit
FINS Function User's Manual
NJ/NX-series Database Connection CPU Units
User's Manual
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roubleshooting Manual
NJ/NX-series
Purpose of use
Testing operation and debugging
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Using OPC UA
Using FINS
Using the database connection service
Learning about error management functions
and corrections of problems
Maintenance
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
*1.Refer to NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the error management concepts and an overview of the error
items. However, refer to the manuals that are indicated with triangles(r) for details on errors corresponding to the products with the
manuals that are indicated with triangles(r).
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Terms and Conditions Agreement
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Warranty, Limitations of Liability
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NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
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formance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
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Change in Specifications
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or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may
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4-3Mounting Units
The Units that make up an NJ-series Controller can be connected simply by pressing the Units together
and locking the sliders by moving them toward the back of the Units. The End Cover is connected in the
same way to the Unit on the far right side of the Controller.
1 Join the Units so that the connectors fit exactly.
2 The yellow sliders at the top and bottom of each Unit lock the Units together. Move the sliders
toward the back of the Units as shown below until they click into place.
Precautions for Correct UsePrecautions for Correct Use
4-3-1 Connecting Controller Components
Connector
Hook
Hook holes
Slider
Lock
Release
Move the sliders toward the back
until they lock into place.
Level 1 heading
Level 2 heading
Level 3 heading
Level 2 heading
A step in a procedure
Manual name
Special information
Level 3 heading
Page tab
Gives the current
headings.
Indicates a procedure.
Icons indicate
precautions, additional
information, or reference
information.
Gives the number
of the main section.
This illustration is provided only as a sample. It may not literally appear in this manual.
The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Power Supply Unit, C
PU Unit, I/O Units, Special I/O
Units, and CPU Bus Units must be completely locked (until they click into place) after connecting
the adjacent Unit connectors.
Page Structure
The following page structure is used in this manual.
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Special Information
Special information in this manual is classified as follows:
Precautions for Safe Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.
Additional Information
Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.
Version Information
Information on dif
and for dif
ferent versions of the Sysmac Studio is given.
ferences in specifications and functionality for Controller with different unit versions
Precaution on Terminology
In this manual, "download" refers to transferring data from the Sysmac Studio to the physical Control-
ler and "upload"
For the Sysmac Studio, "synchronization"
"synchronize" means to automatically compare the data for the Sysmac Studio on the computer with
the data in the physical Controller and transfer the data in the direction that is specified by the user.
refers to transferring data from the physical Controller to the Sysmac Studio.
is used to both "upload" and "download" data. Here,
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Terms and Conditions Agreement.......................................................................... 4
Warranty, Limitations of Liability ......................................................................................................................4
Special Information .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Precaution on Terminology .............................................................................................................................. 8