* To use input refreshing with input changed time, the EtherCAT Coupler Unit with unit version 1.1 or later and the Sysmac Studio version 1.07 or higher are required.
• EtherCAT simplifies the wiring to up to eight servo systems including for single-axis position control.
• Up to four axes of motion control. Electronic cams and interpolation increase machine speed and precision.
Interpolation
• Linear interpolation and circular interpolation for precise machining and high-speed handling
Electronic cam
• Electronic cam enables continuous and high-speed machine operation
• Electronic cam makes it possible to easily change operation timing via a program through computerized cam operation to meet diverse production needs, which is difficult with mechanical cam
• Data transmission delay is compensated to synchronize servomotors.
• Synchronized axes provide high-precision positioning.
• EtherCAT enables one cable to connect the NX1P with servo drives, reducing wiring work.
1S AC Servo System
- No battery, no maintenance. No need for homing sequence improving machine uptime
- 23 bit high resolution encoder as standard
- Improved loop control for low overshoot and quick settling time
- Safety function: STO
Networks for onsite IoT
IO-Link brings IoT to the sensor level
• EtherCAT connects I/O devices, motion devices, safety controllers, and vision systems with a single cable.
You can check machine information by monitoring the status of the connected components.
• EtherNet/IP enables communications with a host PC and data links between NJ/NX Controllers and CJ PLCs.
• The NX1P can easily connect to the cloud using the MQTT Communication Library, and data on the manufacturing site
can be collected securely.
Predictive maintenance using IO-Link
• You can start predictive maintenance with visualization of the status of a small-sized machine.
• IO-Link functionality can be added to existing machines.
Product line up
1. Machine Automation Controller NX-series NX1P2 CPU Units
2. NX Series
Up to eight NX Units can be connected to an NX1P2 CPU Unit.
Automation Software Sysmac Studio
The Sysmac Studio is the software that provides an integrated environment for setting, programming, debugging and maintenance of machine automation controllers including the NJ/NX CPU Units, EtherCAT Slave, and the HMI.
• Fully compliant with open standard IEC 61131-3 and Japanese standard JIS B3503
• Supports Ladder, Structured Text and Function Block programming with a rich instruction set
• CAM editor for easy programming of complex motion profiles
• One simulation tool for sequence and motion in a 3D environment
• Advanced security function with 32 digit security password
• Sysmac is a trademark or registered trademark of OMRON Corporation in Japan and other countries for OMRON factory automation products.
• Windows is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
• EtherNet/IP™ is the trademarks of ODVA.
• Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• The product photographs and figures that are used in this catalog may vary somewhat from the actual products.
• Microsoft product screen shot(s) used with permission from Microsoft.
Applicable standards
Ask your OMRON representative for the most recent applicable standards for each model.
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Units
Note: One NX-END02 End Cover is provided with the NX1P2 CPU Unit.
1. The following table shows the enabled functions.
| Motion control function | Motion control servo axes | Single-axis position control servo axes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axis position control | Yes | Yes |
| Single-axis synchronized control | Yes | No |
| Single-axis velocity control | Yes | Yes * |
| Single-axis torque control | Yes | No |
| Multi-axes coordinated control | Yes | No |
* You can use only the MC_MoveVelocity (Velocity Control) instruction.
2. With the load short-circuit protection.
Option Boards (For CPU Units)
The Option Boards are mounted to the option board slot on the CPU Unit.
NX Units
Up to eight NX Units can be connected to an NX1P2 CPU Unit.
Digital Input Units
Digital output Units
* To use input refreshing with input changed time, the EtherCAT Coupler Unit with unit version 1.1 or later and the Sysmac Studio version 1.07 or higher are required.
Digital Mixed I/O Units
High-speed Analog Input Units
Analog Input Units
Analog Output Units
Temperature Control Units
Temperature Input Units
NOTE:
1. The resolution is 0.2°C max. when the input type is R, S, or W.
2. The NX-TS2202 and NX-TS3202 only supports Pt100 three-wire sensor.
Heater Burnout Detection Units
Load Cell Input Unit
* Refer to the NX-series Load Cell Input Unit User’s Manual (W565) for detailed information on I/O refresh cycle.
Position interface: Incremental Encoder Input Units
Position interface: Pulse Output Units
NOTE:
1. This is the number of pulse output channels.
2. Unit version 1.2 or later and an NX-ECC203 EtherCAT Coupler Unit are required.
EtherCAT Slave Unit
• The following shows the contents of the TxPDO data.
• I/O data set from the CPU Unit to the EtherCAT master: 1,200 bytes or less
• Status to notify the EtherCAT master: 4 bytes or less
Communications Interface Units
RFID Units
IO-Link Master Unit
System Units
* Use the NX-PF0730 at 4 A or less on the CPU Rack where the NX1P2 CPU Unit is mounted.
EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit
* One End Cover NX-END01 is provided with the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
EtherCAT Coupler Units
NX-series Units on previous pages and NX-series Safety Units can be used by connecting to the EtherCAT Coupler Unit that is connected to the built-in EtherCAT port on the NX1P2 CPU Unit.
NOTE:
1. One End Cover NX-END01 is provided with the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
2. This depends on the specifications of the EtherCAT master. For example, the values are as follows when the EtherCAT Coupler Unit is connected to the built-in EtherCAT port on an NJ5-series CPU Unit: 500 μs, 1,000 μs, 2,000 μs, and 4,000 μs. Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User’ Manual (Cat. No. W505) for the specifications of the built-in EtherCAT ports on NJ/NX-series CPU Units. This also depends on the unit configuration.
Safety CPU Units
Note: Connect the Safety CPU Unit to the NX1P2 CPU Unit via the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
Safety Input Units
Note: Connect the Safety Input Unit to the NX1P2 CPU Unit via the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
Safety Output Units
Note: Connect the Safety Output Unit to the NX1P2 CPU Unit via the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
NX Unit Power Supply System
Add one or more NX-PF Additional I/O Power Supply Units when I/O power is supplied from the NX bus to NX Units connected to the CPU Unit.
Note: Refer to the NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578) for the NX Unit power supply system.
Automation Software Sysmac Studio
The Sysmac Studio is the software that provides an integrated environment for setting, programming, debugging and maintenance of machine automation controllers including the NJ/NX-series CPU Units, NY-series Industrial PC, EtherCAT Slave, and the HMI.
For details, refer to your local OMRON website and Sysmac Studio Catalog (Cat. No. P138).
Collection of software functional components Sysmac Library
Please download it from following URL and install to Sysmac Studio.
https://www.ia.omron.com/sysmac_library/
Typical Models
Recommended EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP Communications Cables
Use Straight STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable of category 5 or higher with double shielding (braiding and aluminum foil tape) for EtherCAT.
For EtherNet/IP, required specification for the communications cables varies depending on the baud rate.
For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, use an STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable of Ethernet category 5 or higher.
Cable with Connectors
1. Cables with standard RJ45 plugs are available in the following lengths: 0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7.5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m. Cables with rugged RJ45 plugs are available in the following lengths: 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m. For details, refer to the Industrial Ethernet Connectors Catalog (Cat. No. G019).
2. Cable colors are available in yellow, green, and blue.
3. For details, contact your OMRON representative.
4. The products can be used only with the NX701/NX502.
Cables / Connectors
1. We recommend you to use the above Cable and RJ45 Connector together.
2. The products can be used only with the NX701/NX502.
3. We recommend you to use the above Cable and RJ45 Assembly Connector together.
Optional Products/Maintenance Products/DIN Track Accessories
1. EtherCAT junction slaves cannot be used for EtherNet/IP and Ethernet.
2. Industrial switching hubs cannot be used for EtherCAT.
3. There are restrictions on the combination of CPU Unit version and memory card. Refer to NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (W501) 8-5-2 Specifications of Supported SD Memory Cards, Folders, and Files for details.
4. Use the NX-END02 End Cover only for the CPU Unit and the NX-END01 End Cover only for the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
1. Includes the End Cover, and does not include projecting parts.
2. Includes the End Cover. The weight of the End Cover is 82 g.
3. Includes the SD Memory Card and Option Board. The NX Unit power consumption to NX Units is not included.
4. The inrush current may vary depending on the operating condition and other conditions. Therefore, select fuses, breakers, and external power supply devices that have enough margin in characteristic and capacity, considering the condition under which the devices are used.
5. The amount of current that can be passed constantly through the terminal. Do no exceed this current value when you use a through-wiring for the Unit power supply.
6. When the type of the I/O power supply to NX Units you use is the supply from NX bus, an Additional I/O Power Supply Unit is required. The maximum I/O power supply current from an Additional I/O Power Supply Unit is 4 A. Refer to the NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578) for details.
General Specifications
* Consult your OMRON representative for the most recent applicable standards for each model.
Performance Specifications
1. Execution objects and variable tables (including variable names)
2. Memory used for CJ-series Units is included.
3. The value can be set in 1 ch increments. The value is included in the total size of variables without a Retain attribute.
4. The value can be set in 1 ch increments. The value is included in the total size of variables with a Retain attribute.
5. Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Motion Control User’s Manual (Cat. No. W507) for the description of this term.
6. Data will be refreshed at the set interval, regardless of the number of nodes.
7. “pps” means packets per second, i.e., the number of communications packets that can be sent or received in one second.
8. As the EtherNet/IP port implements the IGMP client, unnecessary multi-cast packets can be filtered by using an Ethernet switch that supports IGMP Snooping.
9. Ring topology is supported with the project version 1.40 or later. Slaves on a ring topology should support a ring topology. If Omron slaves, please see the user’s manual of slaves.
10.For project unit version earlier than 1.40, the data must be within one frame.
(Unit: mm)
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Units
NX1P2-1[]40[][][]
* The dimension from the attachment surface of the DIN Track to the front surface of the CPU Unit.
NX1P2-9024[][][]
* The dimension from the attachment surface of the DIN Track to the front surface of the CPU Unit.
End cover
NX-END02
