Incremental Encoder Input Units
SSI Input Units
Pulse Output Units
W524-E1-05
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an NX-series Position Interface Unit.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the NX-series Position Interface Units.
Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the
NX-series Position Interface 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 systems (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.
Page Structure and Icons ............................................................................................................................ 9
Special Information.................................................................................................................................... 10
Precaution on Terminology........................................................................................................................ 10
Terms and Conditions Agreement........................................................................12
Warranty, Limitations of Liability ................................................................................................................ 12
Precautions for Safe Use....................................................................................... 17
Precautions for Correct Use.................................................................................. 21
Regulations and Standards................................................................................... 22
Conformance to EC Directives .................................................................................................................. 22
Conformance to UL and CSA Standards................................................................................................... 23
Conformance to Shipbuilding Standards ................................................................................................... 23
Conformance to KC Standards.................................................................................................................. 23
Software Licenses and Copyrights ............................................................................................................ 23
Unit Versions ..........................................................................................................24
Unit Versions.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Unit Versions and Sysmac Studio Versions............................................................................................... 26
Related Manuals .....................................................................................................27
A-6-3Instructions for Axis Commands ...............................................................................................A-70
A-6-4Instructions for Axes Group Commands ...................................................................................A-73
Index
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Relevant Manuals
Relevant Manuals
The table below provides the relevant manuals for the NX-series Position Interface Units.
Read all of the manuals that are relevant to your system configuration and application to make the most
of the NX-series Position Interface Units.
Other manuals, such as related product manuals, are necessary for specific system configurations and
applications. Refer to Related Manuals on page 27 for the related manuals.
Manual nameApplication
NX-series Position Interface Units User's
Manual
NX-series Data Reference ManualReferencing lists of the data that is required to configure sys-
Learning how to use NX-series Position Interface Units
tems with NX-series Units
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4-9
4 Installation and Wiring
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (W500)
stinU gnitnuoM 3-4
4
stnenopmoC rellortnoC gnitcennoC 1-3-4
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.
The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Power Supply Unit, CPU 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 and Icons
The following page structure and icons are used in this manual.
Manual Structure
Note This illustration is provided only as a sample. It may not literally appear in this manual.
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Manual Structure
Precautions for Safe Use
Precautions for Correct Use
Additional Information
Version Information
Special Information
Special information in this manual is classified as follows:
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.
Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.
Information on differences in specifications and functionality for CPU Units and EtherCAT Coupler Units with different unit versions and for different versions of the Sysmac Studio is given.
Note References are provided to more detailed or related information.
Precaution on Terminology
• In this manual, “download” refers to transferring data from the Sysmac Studio to the physical Controller and “upload” refers to transferring data from the physical Controller to the Sysmac Studio.
For the Sysmac Studio, synchronization is used to both upload and download data. Here, “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.
• In this manual, the directions in relation to the Units are given in the following figure, which shows
upright installation.
Up
10
RightLeft
Down
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Terms and Conditions Agreement
Terms and Conditions Agreement
Warranty, Limitations of Liability
Warranties
Exclusive Warranty
Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in
writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
Limitations
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NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
THE PRODUCTS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
Omron further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of any type for claims or expenses based
on infringement by the Products or otherwise of any intellectual property right.
Buyer Remedy
Omron’s sole obligation hereunder shall be, at Omron’s election, to (i) replace (in the form originally
shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non-complying Product, (ii) repair the non-complying Product, or (iii) repay or credit Buyer an amount equal
to the purchase price of the non-complying Product; provided that in no event shall Omron be
responsible for warranty, repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses regarding the Products
unless Omron’s analysis confirms that the Products were properly handled, stored, installed and
maintained and not subject to contamination, abuse, misuse or inappropriate modification. Return of
any Products by Buyer must be approved in writing by Omron before shipment. Omron Companies
shall not be liable for the suitability or unsuitability or the results from the use of Products in combination with any electrical or electronic components, circuits, system assemblies or any other materials or substances or environments. Any advice, recommendations or information given orally or in
writing, are not to be construed as an amendment or addition to the above warranty.
See http://www.omron.com/global/ or contact your Omron representative for published information.
Limitation on Liability; Etc
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WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on
which liability is asserted.
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Application Considerations
Suitability of Use
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations
which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the Product. At
Buyer’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings
and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the Product in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of
the particular Product with respect to Buyer’s application, product or system. Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND
INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
Terms and Conditions Agreement
Programmable Products
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable Product, or
any consequence thereof.
Disclaimers
Performance Data
Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials is provided as a guide for
the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of
Omron’s test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
Change in Specifications
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or
when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be
changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish
key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any time to
confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.
Errors and Omissions
Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be severe
property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
WARNING
Safety Precautions
Definition of Precautionary Information
The following notation is used in this user’s manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe
usage of an NX-series Position Interface Unit.
The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety. Always read and heed the
information provided in all safety precautions.
The following notation is used.
Symbols
Warnings
The circle and slash symbol indicates operations that you must not do.
The specific operation is shown in the circle and explained in text.
This example indicates prohibiting disassembly.
The triangle symbol indicates precautions (including warnings).
The specific operation is shown in the triangle and explained in text.
This example indicates a precaution for electric shock.
The triangle symbol indicates precautions (including warnings).
The specific operation is shown in the triangle and explained in text.
This example indicates a general precaution.
The filled circle symbol indicates operations that you must do.
The specific operation is shown in the circle and explained in text.
This example shows a general precaution for something that you must do.
Design
Interlock circuits, limit circuits, and other safety measures must be provided in external control circuits.
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Not doing so may result in serious accidents due to incorrect operation.
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Safety Precautions
Fail-safe Measures
Provide safety measures in external circuits to ensure safety in the system if an abnormality
occurs due to malfunction of the CPU Unit, other Units, or slaves or due to other external
factors affecting operation.
Not doing so may result in serious accidents due to incorrect operation.
Emergency stop circuits, interlock circuits, limit circuits, and similar safety measures must
be provided in external control circuits.
The CPU Unit will turn OFF all outputs from Basic Output Units in the following cases. The
remote I/O slaves will operate according to the settings in the slaves.
• If a power supply error occurs.
• If the power supply connection becomes faulty.
• If a CPU watchdog timer error or CPU reset occurs.
• If a Controller error in the major fault level occurs.
• While the CPU Unit is on standby until RUN mode is entered after the power is turned ON
External safety measures must be provided to ensure safe operation of the system in such cases.
The outputs may remain ON or OFF due to deposition or burning of the output relays or
destruction of the output transistors. As a countermeasure for such problems, external
safety measures must be provided to ensure safe operation of the system.
If external power supplies for slaves or other devices are overloaded or short-circuited, the
voltage will drop, outputs will turn OFF, and the system may be unable to read inputs. Provide external safety measures in control with monitoring of external power supply voltage
as required so that the system operates safely in such a case.
You must take fail-safe measures to ensure safety in the event of incorrect, missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines, momentary power interruptions, or other causes.
Not doing so may result in serious accidents due to incorrect operation.
During Power Supply
Do not touch the terminal section while power is ON.
Electric shock may occur.
Do not attempt to take any Unit apart.
In particular, high-voltage parts are present in Units that supply power while power is supplied or immediately after power is turned OFF. Touching any of these parts may result in
electric shock. There are sharp parts inside the Unit that may cause injury.
Voltage and Current Inputs
Make sure that the voltages and currents that are input to the Units and slaves are within
the specified ranges.
Inputting voltages or currents that are outside of the specified ranges may cause accidents or fire.
Transferring
Always confirm safety at the destination node before you transfer Unit configuration information, parameters, settings, or other data from tools such as the Sysmac Studio.
The devices or machines may operate unexpectedly, regardless of the operating mode of
the Controller.
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Safety Precautions
Caution
Peripheral device
(e.g., computer)
Non-isolated DC power
supply (internal power
supply circuit)
24 V
0 V
Peripheral device
cable
Ground terminal
Communications Coupler Unit
NX Unit power
supply
Unit power
supply
Cautions
Wiring
When you connect a computer or other peripheral device to a Communications Coupler
Unit that has a non-isolated DC power supply, either ground the 0-V side of the external
power supply (i.e. Unit power supply) or do not ground it at all.
If the peripheral devices are grounded incorrectly, the external power supply (i.e. Unit
power supply) may be short-circuited.
Never ground the 24-V side of the power supply, as shown in the following figure.
Online Editing
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Be sure that all terminal screws and cable connector screws are tightened to the torque
specified in the relevant manuals. The loose screws may result in fire or malfunction.
Execute online editing only after confirming that no adverse effects will be caused by deviations in the timing of I/O. If you perform online editing, the task execution time may exceed
the task period, I/O may not be refreshed with external devices, input signals may not be
read, and output timing may change.
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Precautions for Safe Use
Example: NX Unit (12 mm width)
NG
NG
Transporting
• When transporting any Unit, use the special packing box for it.
Also, do not subject the Unit to excessive vibration or shock during transportation.
• Do not drop any Unit or subject it to abnormal vibration or shock.
Doing so may result in Unit malfunction or burning.
Mounting
• Mount terminal blocks and connectors only after checking the mounting location carefully.
• Be sure that the terminal blocks, expansion cables, and other items with locking devices are properly
locked into place.
Precautions for Safe Use
Installation
• Do not apply labels or tape to the Unit. When the Unit is installed or removed, adhesive or scraps
may adhere to the pins in the NX bus connector, which may result in malfunctions.
• Do not touch the pins in the NX bus connector on the Unit. Dirt may adhere to the pins in the NX bus
connector, which may result in malfunctions.
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Precautions for Safe Use
Restricted
region (shaded
portion)
Communications Coupler
Unit or NX Unit
NX Unit
Up
Down
• Do not write on the Communications Coupler Unit or an NX Unit with ink within the restricted region
that is shown in the following figure. Also do not get this area dirty. When the Unit is installed or
removed, ink or dirt may adhere to the pins in the NX bus connector, which may result in malfunctions
in the Slave Terminal.
• For the installation orientations in the following figure, support the cables, e.g., with a duct, so that the
End Plate on the bottom is not subjected to the weight of the cables. The weight of the cables may
cause the bottom End Plate to slide downward so that the Slave Terminal is no longer secured to the
DIN Track, which may result in malfunctions.
Wiring
• Double-check all switches and other settings and double-check all wiring to make sure that they are
correct before turning ON the power supply.
Use the correct wiring parts and tools when you wire the system.
• Do not pull on the cables or bend the cables beyond their natural limit. Also, do not place heavy
objects on top of the cables or other wiring lines. Doing so may break the cable.
• When wiring or installing the Units, do not allow metal fragments to enter the Units.
• Do not press the flat-blade screwdriver straight into the release holes on a screwless clamping terminal block. Doing so may damage the terminal block.
NGOK
• When you insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a release hole on a screwless clamping terminal block,
press it down with a force of 30N or less. Applying excessive force may damage the terminal block.
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NGNG
• Do not incline or twist the flat-blade screwdriver while it is in a release hole on a screwless clamping
terminal block. Doing so may damage the terminal block.
• Use crimp terminals for wiring the M3 screw terminal blocks. Do not connect bare stranded wires
directly to the M3 screw terminal blocks.
Power Supply Design
• Use all Units within the I/O power supply ranges that are given in the specifications.
• Supply sufficient power according to the contents of this manual.
• Use the power supply voltage that is specified in this manual.
• Do not apply voltages that exceed the rated value to any Input Unit.
• Do not apply voltages or connect loads to the Output Units or slaves in excess of the maximum ratings.
• Inrush current occurs when the power supply is turned ON. When selecting fuses or breakers for
external circuits, consider their fusing and detection characteristics as well as the above precautions
and allow sufficient margin in shut-off performance.
• Install external breakers and take other safety measures against short-circuiting and overcurrents in
external wiring.
Turning ON the Power Supply
• When you set the Operating Mode at Startup, confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system.
Actual Operation
• Before you start operation, always register the NX Units that are connected to the Communications
Coupler Unit in the host communications master as the Unit Configuration Information.
• Check the user program, data, and parameter settings for proper execution before you use them for
actual operation.
• If you change the fail-soft operation setting, the output status when the error occurs may also
change. Confirm safety before you change the fail-soft operation setting.
• If you use fail-soft operation, write programming to determine whether Unit I/O data is valid. Without
such programming, the user program cannot distinguish between Units for which I/O refreshing is
continued and Units for which I/O refreshing is stopped.
Turning OFF the Power Supply
• Do not disconnect the cable or turn OFF the power supply to the Controller or a Slave Terminal when
downloading data or the user program from Sysmac Studio.
• Always turn OFF the external power supply to the Units before attempting any of the following.
Mounting or removing an NX Unit, Communications Coupler Unit, or CPU Unit
Assembling Units
Setting DIP switches or rotary switches
Connecting or wiring cables
Attaching or removing terminal blocks or connectors
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Precautions for Safe Use
Units that supply power continue to supply power to the Units for up to several seconds after the
power supply is turned OFF. The PWR indicator remains lit as long as power is supplied. Confirm that
the PWR indicator is not lit before you perform any of the above.
Operation
• Confirm that the controlled system will not be adversely affected before you perform any of the following operations.
Changing the operating mode of the CPU Unit (including changing the setting of the Operating
Mode at Startup)
Changing the user program or settings
Changing set values or present values
Forced refreshing
• Always sufficiently check the safety at the connected devices before you change the settings of a
slave or Unit.
General Communications
• Do not exceed the ranges that are given in the specifications for the communications distance and
number of connected Units.
• Refer to the user’s manual for the Communications Coupler Unit for precautions for the safe use of
communications with the connected Communications Coupler Unit.
Unit Replacement
• When you replace a Unit, start operation only after you transfer the settings and variables that are
required for operation to the new Unit.
Disposal
• Dispose of the product according to local ordinances as they apply.
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Storage, Mounting, and Wiring
• Follow the instructions in this manual to correctly perform installation and wiring.
• Do not operate or store the Units in the following locations. Doing so may result in malfunction, in
operation stopping, or in burning.
Locations subject to direct sunlight
Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified in the specifications
Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in temperature
Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases
Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts
Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals
Locations subject to shock or vibration
• Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures during installation in the following locations.
Locations subject to strong, high-frequency noise
Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise
Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields
Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity
Locations close to power lines
• Before touching a Unit, be sure to first touch a grounded metallic object in order to discharge any
static build-up.
• Use the rated power supply voltage for the Units that supply power. Take appropriate measures to
ensure that the specified power with the rated voltage and frequency is supplied in places where the
power supply is unstable.
• Install the Units away from sources of heat and ensure proper ventilation. Not doing so may result in
malfunction, in operation stopping, or in burning.
• Do not allow foreign matter to enter the openings in the Unit. Doing so may result in Unit burning,
electric shock, or failure.
Precautions for Correct Use
Actual Operation
• If you change the event level of an error, the output status when the error occurs may also change.
Confirm safety before you change an event level.
• If you change the fail-soft operation setting, the output status when the error occurs may also change.
Confirm safety before you change the fail-soft operation setting.
Turning OFF the Power Supply
• Do not turn OFF the power supply while data is being transferred.
• Do not turn OFF the power supply while parameters are being written to the Communications Coupler Unit or NX Units.
General Communications
• Refer to the user’s manual for the Communications Coupler Unit for precautions for the correct use of
communications with the connected Communications Coupler Unit.
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Regulations and Standards
Regulations and Standards
Conformance to EC Directives
Applicable Directives
• EMC Directives
• Low Voltage Directive
Concepts
EMC Directives
OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives also conform to the related EMC standards so that
they can be more easily built into other devices or the overall machine. The actual products have
been checked for conformity to EMC standards.*1
Whether the products conform to the standards in the system used by the customer, however, must
be checked by the customer. EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EC
Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or
control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed. The customer must, therefore, perform
the final check to confirm that devices and the overall machine conform to EMC standards.
*1. Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as follows:
EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN 61131-2
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): EN 61131-2 (Radiated emission: 10-m regulations).
Low Voltage Directive
Always ensure that devices operating at voltages of 50 to 1,000 VAC and 75 to 1,500 VDC meet the
required safety standards. The applicable directive is EN 61131-2.
Conformance to EC Directives
The NX-series Units comply with EC Directives. To ensure that the machine or device in which the
NX-series Units are used complies with EC Directives, the following precautions must be observed.
• The NX-series Units must be installed within a control panel.
• You must use reinforced insulation or double insulation for the DC power supplies that are connected as the Unit power supplies and I/O power supplies for the NX-series Units.
We recommend that you use the OMRON S8JX-series Power Supplies. EMC standard compliance was confirmed for the recommended Power Supplies.
• NX-series Units that comply with EC Directives also conform to the Common Emission Standard
(EN 61131-2). Radiated emission characteristics (10-m regulations) may vary depending on the
configuration of the control panel used, other devices connected to the control panel, wiring, and
other conditions.
You must therefore confirm that the overall machine or equipment in which the NX-series Units
are used complies with EC Directives.
• You must use power supplies with an output hold time of 10 ms or longer for the DC power supplies that are connected as the Unit power supplies and I/O power supplies for the NX-series
Units.
• This is a Class A product (for industrial environments). In a residential environment, it may cause
radio interference. If radio interference occurs, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
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Conformance to UL and CSA Standards
Some NX-series products comply with UL and CSA standards. If you use an NX-series product that
complies with UL or CSA standards and the machinery or system in which you use the NX-series product must also comply with the standards, refer to the Instruction Sheet that is provided with the product.
The Instruction Sheet provides the application conditions for complying with the standards.
Conformance to Shipbuilding Standards
Some NX-series products comply with shipbuilding standards. If you use an NX-series product that
complies with shipbuilding standards and the machinery or system in which you use the NX-series
product must also comply with the standards, consult with your OMRON representative. Application
conditions are defined according to the installation location. Application may not be possible for some
installation locations.
Usage Conditions for NK and LR Shipbuilding Standards
Regulations and Standards
• A Position Interface Unit must be installed within a control panel.
• Gaps in the door to the control panel must be completely filled or covered with gaskets or other
material.
• The following noise filter must be connected to the power supply line.
NameManufacturerModel
Noise filterCosel Co., Ltd.TAH-06-683
Conformance to KC Standards
Observe the following precaution if you use NX-series Units in Korea.
Class A Device (Broadcasting Communications Device for Office Use)
This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and it is intended to be used in places
other than homes.
Sellers and/or users need to take note of this.
Software Licenses and Copyrights
This product incorporates certain third party software. The license and copyright information associated
with this software is available at http://www.fa.omron.co.jp/nj_info_e/.
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Unit Versions
Notched
area
Unit
specifications
Unit version
Lot number
Unit model number
Lot number and unit version
Unit Versions
This section describes the notation that is used for unit versions, the confirmation method for unit versions, and the relationship between unit versions and Sysmac Studio versions.
Unit Versions
A “unit version” has been introduced to manage the Units in the NX Series according to differences in
functionality accompanying Unit upgrades.
Notation of Unit Versions on Products
The unit version is given with the Unit specifications on the side of the Unit or in the notched area.
The following information is provided in the Unit specifications on the Unit.
Unit model numberGives the model of the Unit.
Unit versionGives the unit version of the Unit.
Lot numberGives the lot number of the Unit.
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LOT No.
NameFunction
DDMYY: Lot number, : Used by OMRON.
“M” gives the month (1 to 9: January to September, X: October, Y: November, Z: December)
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Unit Versions
The following information is provided in the notched area on the Unit.
NameFunction
Lot number and
unit version
Gives the lot number and unit version of the Unit.
• DDMYY: Lot number, : Used by OMRON.
“M” gives the month (1 to 9: January to September, X: October, Y: November, Z: December)
•1: Unit version
The decimal portion of the unit version is omitted. (It is provided in the Unit specifications.)
Confirming Unit Versions with the Sysmac Studio
You can use the Production Information on the Sysmac Studio to check the unit versions of the Communications Coupler Unit and NX Units.
An example for an EtherCAT Slave Terminal is given below.
Refer to the user's manual for the connected Communications Coupler Unit for the procedure to confirm the unit versions of the Units on any other type of Slave Terminal.
1Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer, and then
double-click the EtherCAT Coupler Unit. Or, right-click the EtherCAT Coupler Unit and select
Edit from the menu.
The Slave Terminal Tab Page is displayed.
You can also display the Slave Terminal Tab Page with any of the following operations.
Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer, right-click
the EtherCAT Coupler Unit in the EtherCAT Configuration Edit Tab Page, and select Edit Slave Terminal Configuration.
Or, select the EtherCAT Coupler Unit on the EtherCAT Configuration Edit Tab Page click the
Edit Slave Terminal Configuration Button.
2Go online.
3Right-click the Position Interface Unit and select Display Production Information from the
menu.
The Production Information Dialog Box is displayed.
Simple Display
In this example, “Ver.1.0” is displayed next to the Unit model.
The following items are displayed.
•Slot number
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Unit Versions
Version Information
• Unit model number
• Unit version
• Serial number
• Lot number
• Hardware version
• Software version
• Total power-ON time
The software version is displayed only for Units that contain software.
The total power-ON time is provided by function to monitor the total power-ON time. The function to monitor the total power-ON time was added for a version upgrade. Refer to Functions That Were Added or Changed for Each Unit Version on page A-67 for the unit versions that
support monitoring the total power-ON time.
Unit Versions and Sysmac Studio Versions
The functions that are supported depend on the unit version of the Unit. The version of Sysmac Studio
that supports the functions that were added for an upgrade is also required to use those functions.
Refer to A-5 Version Information on page A-65 for the functions that are supported by each unit version.
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Related Manuals
The following manuals are related. Use these manuals for reference.
NX-series Position Interface Units User’s Manual (this manual)
NX-series Data Reference Manual
NX-series Digital I/O
Units User’s Manual
NX-series System Units
User’s Manual
Sysmac Studio Version
1 Operation Manual
NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual
NX-series EtherCAT
Coupler Unit User’s
Manual
NX-series EtherNet/IP™ Coupler Unit
User's Manual
W524NX-EC0
NX-ECS
NX-PG0
W525NX-Referencing lists of
W521NX-ID
NX-IA
NX-OC
NX-OD
W523NX-PD1
NX-PF0
NX-PC0
NX-TBX01
W504SYSMAC-
SE2
W503NX701-
NJ501-
NJ301-
NJ101-
W519NX-ECC20Learning how to
W536NX-EICLearning how to
Learning how to
use NX-series
Position Interface
Units
the data that is
required to configure systems with
NX-series Units
Learning how to
use NX-series Digital I/O Units
Learning how to
use NX-series
System Units
Learning about the
operating procedures and functions of the
Sysmac Studio.
Learning about the
errors that may be
detected in an
NJ/NX-series Controller.
use an NX-series
EtherCAT Coupler
Unit and EtherCAT Slave Terminals
use an NX-series
EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit and EtherNet/IP Slave
Terminals
The hardware, setup, and functions for
the NX-series Incremental Encoder
Input Units, SSI Input Units, and Pulse
Output Unit are described.
Lists of the power consumptions,
weights, and other NX Unit data that is
required to configure systems with
NX-series Units are provided.
The hardware, setup methods, and
functions of the NX-series Digital I/O
Units are described.
The hardware and functions of the
NX-series System Units are described.
Describes the operating procedures of
the Sysmac Studio.
Concepts on managing errors that may
be detected in an NJ/NX-series Controller and information on individual
errors are described.
Use this manual together with the
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User's
Manual (Cat. No. W500) or NX-series
CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual
(Cat. No. W535) and with the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software
User's Manual (Cat. No. W501).
The following items are described: the
overall system and configuration methods of an EtherCAT Slave Terminal
(which consists of an NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit and NX Units), and
information on hardware, setup, and
functions to set up, control, and monitor
NX Units through EtherCAT.
The following items are described: the
overall system and configuration methods of an EtherNet/IP Slave Terminal
(whi
ch
consists of an NX-series EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit and NX Units), and
information on hardware, setup, and
functions to set up, control, and monitor
NX Units through EtherNet/IP.
Related Manuals
NX-series Position Interface Units User’s Manual (W524)
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Built-in EtherCAT Port
User's Manual
W535NX701-Learning the basic
specifications of
the NX-series CPU
Units, including
introductory information, designing,
installation, and
maintenance.
Mainly hardware
information is provided.
W500NJ501-
NJ301-
NJ101-
W501NX701-
NJ501-
NJ301-
NJ101-
W505NX701-
NJ501-
NJ301-
NJ101-
Learning the basic
specifications of
the NJ-series CPU
Units, including
introductory information, designing,
installation, and
maintenance.
Mainly hardware
information is provided.
Learning how to
program and set
up an
NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit.
Mainly software
information is provided.
Using the built-in
EtherCAT port on
an NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit.
An introduction to the entire NX-series
system is provided along with the following information on the CPU Unit.
• Features and system configuration
• Introduction
• Part names and functions
• General specifications
• Installation and wiring
• Maintenance and inspection
Use this manual together with the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software
User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501).
An introduction to the entire NJ-series
system is provided along with the following information on the CPU Unit.
• Features and system configuration
• Overview
• Part names and functions
• General specifications
• Installation and wiring
• Maintenance and Inspection
Use this manual together with the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software
User's Manual (Cat. No. W501).
The following information is provided
on an NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
• CPU Unit operation
• CPU Unit features
• Initial settings
• Programming based on IEC 61131-3
language specifications
Use this manual together with the
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User's
Manual (Cat. No. W500) and NX-series
CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual
(Cat. No. W535).
Information on the built-in EtherCAT
port is provided.
This manual provides an introduction
and provides information on the configuration, features, and setup.
Use this manual together with the
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User's
Manual (Cat. No. W500) or NX-series
CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual
(Cat. No. W535) and with the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software
User's Manual (Cat. No. W501).
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