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Support Software
You use the Support Software to set up the safety control system for the Safety Control Unit and to
perform programming and debugging.
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Applicable Support Software
You use the Support Software to set up the safety control system for the Safety Control Unit, and to
perform programming and debugging. Refer to
tion on combinations of the applicable Support Software and versions.
Refer to the
Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504)
for the system requirements
of the Sysmac Studio.
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Connection Method and Procedures for EtherCAT Coupler Units
In general, there are the following two ways to connect the Sysmac Studio.
• USB Connection or Ethernet Connection to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
The USB connection and Ethernet connection are functionally identical. This is the most common
connection method.
• USB Connection to the NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit
This method is functionally limited when compared with a connection to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
This connection method is used mainly for debugging.
Ethernet
USB
USB
Sysmac Studio
Sysmac Studio
Sysmac Studio
Safety
CPU
Unit
NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit
Coupler
Unit
Safety Output
Safety Input
Coupler
Unit
Safety Output
Safety Input
EtherNet/IP
EtherCAT
Refer to the
Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504)
for the connection proce-
dure.
USB Connection or Ethernet Connection to the NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit
You use the Sysmac Studio to connect to the USB port or the built-in EtherNet/IP port of the NJ/NX-
series CPU Unit.
This connection allows you to download safety programs to the Safety CPU Unit and to monitor the
Safety I/O Units on the EtherCAT network.
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NX-series Safety Control Unit User's Manual (Z930)
Summary of Contents for NX-SIH400
Page 4: ...Introduction 2 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 46: ...Revision History 44 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 108: ...2 Specifications 2 42 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 132: ...3 Installation and Wiring 3 24 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 148: ...4 Safety Control Unit Operation 4 16 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 216: ...5 System Configuration and Setup 5 44 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 306: ...6 Programming 6 90 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 390: ...8 Calculating Safety Reaction Times 8 12 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 412: ...11 Safety Data Logging 11 10 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 504: ...12 Troubleshooting 12 92 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 554: ...l I O Map Settings Appendices A 42 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 ...
Page 623: ...I Index I 1 NX series Safety Control Unit User s Manual Z930 I ...
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