4.Overview 
 
4.  Overview 
 
This guide describes procedures for connecting a Balluff Network Module (BNI 
EIP-50[]-105-Z015) (hereinafter referred to as the "Network Module") to an OMRON 
NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controller (hereinafter referred to as the "Controller") via 
EtherNet/IP and for checking their communication status.   
Refer to Section 6. EtherNet/IP Settings and Section 7. EtherNet/IP Connection Procedure to 
understand setting methods and key points to operate EtherNet/IP tag data links.   
The OMRON E2E-series IO-Link Proximity Sensor (hereinafter referred to as the "Proximity 
Sensor") is used in this guide in order to check data that is sent and received between the 
Controller and the Network Module.