Datasheet

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NX-series EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit
NX-EIC
Connecting to open industrial network standard
EtherNet/IP
• The EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit is the link between the EtherNet/IP multivendor
network and the NX-series I/O Units and Safety Units. With wide variety of
the I/O Units and Safety Units, the NX-series is the perfect match for the
CJ-series and multivendor Controllers.
Features
• Up to 63 NX-IO Units can be connected to one EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit. Standard and high-performance units can be mixed.*
• Each Coupler plus its I/O form just a single EtherCAT node on the network.
• I/O control and safety control can be integrated by connecting Units for safety.
• The IP address can be found on the label on the Unit, without using software.
• Slave configuration by Sysmac Studio can be done centrally via the controller, or on-the-spot using the Coupler's built-in USB port.
* Input per Coupler Unit: Maximum 504 bytes, Output per Coupler Unit: Maximum 504 bytes
System Configuration
Note: Do not make a loop connection in the communications path between Ethernet switches.
* Refer to page17 for the NX Units that can be connected to the NX-series EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit.
EtherNet/IP master
CJ-series CPU Unit or master from another manufacturer
Communications cable
Ethernet cables
NX-series EtherNet/IP
Coupler Unit NX-EIC202
Sysmac Studio
Support Software
End Cover
NX Units *
EtherNet/IP port
EtherNet/IP Unit
Peripheral USB port
Network Configurator
Connection to peripheral USB
port on EtherNet/IP Coupler Unit
Industrial Switching Hubs
W4S1