5. Applicable Devices and Support Software
5.2. Device Configuration
The hardware components to reproduce the connection procedure of this document are as
follows:
Ethernet cable
Personal computer
(Sysmac Studio installed,
OS:Windows7 )
USB cable
NJ501-1500
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
3G3MX2
-A2015 +
3G3AX-MX2-ECT
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Manufacturer Name Model Version
OMRON CPU Unit
(Built-in EtherCAT port)
NJ501-1500
OMRON Power Supply Unit NJ1W-PA3001
OMRON Sysmac Studio Ver.1.00
- Personal computer (OS:Windows7)
- USB cable
(USB 2.0 type B connector)
OMRON Ethernet cable
(with industrial Ethernet connector)
XS5W-T421-[]M[]-K
OMRON Inverter 3G3MX2-A2015 V1.1
OMRON EtherCAT Communications Unit 3G3AX-MX2-ECT
Precautions for Correct Use
The connection line of EtherCAT communication cannot be shared with other network, such
as Ethernet or EtherNet/IP.
The switching hub for Ethernet cannot be used for EtherCAT.
Please use the cable of category 5 or higher, double-shielded with aluminum tape and
braided shielding and the shielded connector of category 5 or higher.
Additional Information
For information on the specifications of the Ethernet cable and network wring, refer to Section
4 EtherCAT Network Wiring in the NJ-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User's Manual
(Cat. No. W505).
Additional Information
The system configuration in this document uses USB for the connection between the
personal computer and the NJ-series CPU Unit. For information on how to install a USB
driver, refer to A-1 Driver Installation for Direct USB Cable Connection of the Sysmac Studio
Operation Manual (Cat.No. W504).