NX-series Communications Interface Units
last update: February 6, 2020
Item | Specification | |
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Enclosure | Mounted in a panel. | |
Grounding method | Ground of 100 Ω or less.
If a conductive DIN Track is used, a Communications Interface Units is grounded through the DIN Track from the System Power Supply Unit. If a non-conductive DIN Track is used, a Communications Interface Units is grounded from the FG terminal. |
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Operating
environment |
Ambient operating
temperature |
0 to 55°C |
Ambient operating
humidity |
10% to 95% (with no condensation or icing) | |
Atmosphere | Must be free from corrosive gases. | |
Ambient storage
temperature |
-25 to 70°C (with no condensation or icing) | |
Altitude | 2,000 m max. | |
Pollution degree | 2 or less: Meets IEC 61010-2-201. | |
Noise immunity | 2 kV on power supply line (Conforms to IEC 61000-4-4.) | |
Overvoltage category | Category II: Meets IEC 61010-2-201. | |
EMC immunity level | Zone B | |
Vibration resistance | Conforms to IEC 60068-2-6.
5 to 8.4 Hz with 3.5-mm amplitude, 8.4 to 150 Hz, Acceleration of 9.8 m/s2, 100 min in X, Y, and Z directions (10 sweeps of 10 min each = 100 min total) |
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Shock resistance | Conforms to IEC 60068-2-27. 147 m/s2, 3 times each in X, Y, and
Z directions |
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Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ min. between isolated circuits (at 100 VDC) | |
Dielectric strength | 510 VAC between isolated circuits for 1 minute with leakage current
of 5 mA max. |
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Applicable standards * | cULus: Listed (UL508), ANSI/ISA 12.12.01, EU: EN 61131-2, NK, LR, RCM,
and KC: KC Registration |
* Refer to the OMRON website (http://www.ia.omron.com/) or consult your OMRON representative for the most recent applicable standards for each model.
Item | Specification | |
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Number of ports | 1 | |
Communications ports | RS-232C | |
Communications protocol | No-protocol | |
Communications
specifications |
Communications method | Full duplex |
Signal lines *1 | --- | |
Baud rate [bps] *1 | 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600,
115,200, or 230,400 |
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Data length [bits] *1 | 7 or 8 | |
Parity *1 | Even, odd, or none | |
Start bits [bits] | Always 1. | |
Stop bits [bits] *1 | 1 or 2 | |
Flow control *1 | None, RS/CS flow control, or Xon/Xoff control | |
Flow control target *1 | Send/receive, send only, or receive only | |
Initial RS signal value *1 *2 | ON or OFF | |
Number of characters to
determine the end *1 *3 |
0 to 10,000 (in increments of 0.1 character))
0: The end is not detected. |
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Maximum communications
distance [m] |
15 *4 | |
Connection configuration | 1:1 | |
I/O refreshing method | Free-Run refreshing only | |
PDO data size [bytes] *1 | Inputs or outputs: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36,
40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, or 80 |
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Transmission buffering enable/disable setting *1 | Enabled or disabled | |
Functions to back up data | Provided. *5 | |
Terminating resistance setting | --- | |
Isolation method | No isolation | |
Power consumption | • Connected to a CPU Unit
1.10 W max. • Connected to a Communications Coupler Unit 0.90 W max. |
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Weight | 66 g max. | |
Installation orientation and restrictions | Installation orientation:
• Connected to a CPU Unit: Possible in upright installation. • Connected to a Communications Coupler Unit: Possible in 6 orientations. Restrictions: There are no restrictions. |
*1. Setting is possible in the Unit operation settings of the Sysmac Studio.
*2. This is the value of the RS signal when the port enters the Operational state or immediately after the port is restarted.
The initial value is disabled when RS/CS flow control is set.
*3. This setting is provided for communications protocols that assume the end of the data if data is not received for a
specific period of time. For example, if the number of characters to determine the end is set to 35, the end of the
data will be assumed if data is not received for the time required to receive 3.5 characters.
*4. If the baud rate is set to higher than 19,200 bps, refer to the manual for the remote communications device.
*5. The settings that are backed up are saved in memory in the Communications Coupler Unit. The settings that are
backed up are not saved in the Communications Interface Units.
Item | Specification | |
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Number of ports | 1 | |
Communications ports | RS-422A/485 | |
Communications protocol | No-protocol | |
Communications
specifications |
Communications method | Half duplex for two-wire connection, Full duplex for
four-wire connection |
Signal lines *1 | Two lines or four lines | |
Baud rate [bps] *1 | 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600,
115,200, or 230,400 |
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Data length [bits] *1 | 7 or 8 | |
Parity *1 | Even, odd, or none | |
Start bits [bits] | Always 1. | |
Stop bits [bits] *1 | 1 or 2 | |
Flow control *1 | None or Xon/Xoff control | |
Flow control target *1 | Send/receive, send only, or receive only | |
Initial RS signal value *1 *2 | ON or OFF | |
Number of characters to
determine the end *1 *3 |
0 to 10,000 (in increments of 0.1 character))
0: The end is not detected. |
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Maximum communications
distance [m] |
1,200 *4 | |
Connection configuration | 1:N
Maximum value of N is 32. You can change between two-wire and four-wire connections. |
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I/O refreshing method | Free-Run refreshing only | |
PDO data size [bytes] *1 | Inputs or outputs: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36,
40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, or 80 |
|
Transmission buffering enable/disable setting *1 | Enabled or disabled | |
Functions to back up data | Provided. *5 | |
Terminating resistance setting | Possible | |
Isolation method | Power supply: transformer and photocoupler
Signals: Digital isolators |
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Power consumption | • Connected to a CPU Unit
1.65 W max. • Connected to a Communications Coupler Unit 1.45 W max. |
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Weight | 69 g max. | |
Installation orientation and restrictions | Installation orientation:
• Connected to a CPU Unit: Possible in upright installation. • Connected to a Communications Coupler Unit: Possible in 6 orientations. Restrictions: There are no restrictions. |
*1. Setting is possible in the Unit operation settings of the Sysmac Studio.
*2. This is the value of the RS signal when the port enters the Operational state or immediately after the port is restarted.
The initial value is disabled when RS/CS flow control is set. It is also disabled for the NX-CIF105.
*3. This setting is provided for communications protocols that assume the end of the data if data is not received for a
specific period of time. For example, if the number of characters to determine the end is set to 35, the end of the
data will be assumed if data is not received for the time required to receive 3.5 characters.
*4. The maximum total cable length for multidrop connections is 1,200 m.
*5. The settings that are backed up are saved in memory in the Communications Coupler Unit. The settings that are
backed up are not saved in the Communications Interface Units.
Item | Specification | |
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Number of ports | 2 | |
Communications ports | RS-232C | |
Communications protocol | No-protocol | |
Communications
specifications |
Communications method | Full duplex |
Signal lines *1 | --- | |
Baud rate [bps] *1 | 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600,
115,200, or 230,400 |
|
Data length [bits] *1 | 7 or 8 | |
Parity *1 | Even, odd, or none | |
Start bits [bits] | Always 1. | |
Stop bits [bits] *1 | 1 or 2 | |
Flow control *1 | None, RS/CS flow control, or Xon/Xoff control | |
Flow control target *1 | Send/receive, send only, or receive only | |
Initial RS signal value *1 *2 | ON or OFF | |
Number of characters to
determine the end *1 *3 |
0 to 10,000 (in increments of 0.1 character))
0: The end is not detected. |
|
Maximum communications
distance [m] |
15 *4 | |
Connection configuration | 1:1 | |
I/O refreshing method | Free-Run refreshing only | |
PDO data size [bytes] *1 | Inputs or outputs: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36,
40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, or 80 |
|
Transmission buffering enable/disable setting *1 | Enabled or disabled | |
Functions to back up data | Provided. *5 | |
Terminating resistance setting | --- | |
Isolation method | No isolation | |
Power consumption | • Connected to a CPU Unit
1.15 W max. • Connected to a Communications Coupler Unit 0.95 W max. |
|
Weight | 91 g max. | |
Installation orientation and restrictions | Installation orientation:
• Connected to a CPU Unit: Possible in upright installation. • Connected to a Communications Coupler Unit: Possible in 6 orientations. Restrictions: There are no restrictions. |
*1. Setting is possible in the Unit operation settings of the Sysmac Studio.
*2. This is the value of the RS signal when the port enters the Operational state or immediately after the port is restarted.
The initial value is disabled when RS/CS flow control is set.
*3. This setting is provided for communications protocols that assume the end of the data if data is not received for a
specific period of time. For example, if the number of characters to determine the end is set to 35, the end of the
data will be assumed if data is not received for the time required to receive 3.5 characters.
*4. If the baud rate is set to higher than 19,200 bps, refer to the manual for the remote communications device.
*5. The settings that are backed up are saved in memory in the Communications Coupler Unit. The settings that are
backed up are not saved in the Communications Interface Units.
Refer to the user's manual for the CPU Unit for the CPU Unit to which NX Units can be connected.
NX Unit | Corresponding unit versions/versions | ||
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Model | Unit version | CPU Unit | Sysmac Studio |
NX-CIF101 | Ver.1.0 | Ver.1.13 | Ver.1.17 |
NX-CIF105 | |||
NX-CIF210 |
NX Unit | Corresponding unit versions/versions | |||
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Model | Unit version | EtherCAT Coupler Unit | CPU Units or Industrial PCs * | Sysmac Studio |
NX-CIF101 | Ver.1.0 | Ver.1.0 | Ver.1.11 | Ver.1.15 |
NX-CIF105 | ||||
NX-CIF210 |
NX Unit | Corresponding unit versions/versions | ||||||
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Model | Unit
version |
Application with an NJ/NX/NY-series
Controller *1 |
Application with a CS/CJ/CP-series PLC
*2 |
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EtherNet/IP
Coupler Unit *3 |
CPU Unit or
Industrial PC |
Sysmac
Studio |
EtherNet/IP
Coupler Unit *3 |
Sysmac
Studio |
NX-IO
Configurator *4 |
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NX-CIF101 | Ver.1.0 | Ver.1.2 | Ver.1.14 | Ver.1.19 | Ver.1.2 | Ver.1.19 | Ver.1.00 |
NX-CIF105 | |||||||
NX-CIF210 |
last update: February 6, 2020