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8.3.  EtherCAT Coupler Unit Settings 
Configure the slave terminal settings for the EtherCAT Coupler Unit. 
Prepare a computer with Sysmac Studio installed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the setting procedures for the EtherCAT Coupler Unit and Safety CPU Unit, also refer to   
Programmable Multi-Axis Controller Startup Guide for EtherCAT® Communication Coupler 
Safety Controllers and I/O Units. 
 
 
 
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Connect the coupler to the 
computer using a USB cable. 
Turn on the power to the 
coupler and safety controller. 
Start the Sysmac Studio. 
 
* If the dialog for confirming 
access rights appears upon 
start-up, select starting of 
Sysmac Studio. 
Model NX-SL3500 
Model NX-SID800 
Model NX-SOD400 
Model NX-ID3417 
Model NX-OD3256 
Windows computer 
Sysmac Studio