Omron E3NX-CA User Manual

E3NW-ECT
EtherCAT®
Digital Sensor Communication Unit
Operation Manual
E429-E1-10
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Omron E3NX-CA Specifications

General

Detection Method	Through-beam
Sensing Distance	Up to 2 m
Light Source	Red LED
Supply Voltage	12-24 VDC
Housing Material	Plastic
Protection Rating	IP67
Type	Fiber Amplifier
Output Type	NPN or PNP
Current Consumption	40 mA max
Output Current	100 mA max
Connection Type	Connector
Operating Temperature	-25 to +55 °C
Protection Circuit	Reverse polarity protection

Summary

EtherCAT Network

EtherCAT Sensor Communication Unit

Basic Usage Procedures

3-1 Setup Examples and Basic Procedure

Explains setup methods using simple system setting examples.

3-2 Setting and Wiring Hardware

Covers setting and wiring of EtherCAT Master Unit, Slave Units, and power supply.

3-3 Starting Communications

Details starting the system, allocating I/O data, and initiating EtherCAT communications.

3-4 Checking Operations

Verifies normal status of indicators and correct I/O data reading/writing.

Installation and Wiring

4-1 Mounting E3NW-ECT and Sensor Amplifiers

Describes how to mount and remove E3NW-ECT and individual Amplifiers to the DIN Track.

4-2 Connecting to EtherCAT Network

Explains how to lay down the EtherCAT network.

4-3 Connecting to Unit Power Supply and I/O Power Supply

Details the requirements for connecting unit power supply for EtherCAT network.

EtherCAT Communications

Hardware Specifications of E3NW-ECT

6-1 EtherCAT Communications Specifications

Explains the communications specifications of the E3NW-ECT EtherCAT Slave Unit.

6-2 General Specifications

Explains the general specifications of the E3NW-ECT EtherCAT Slave Unit.

6-3 Hardware Specifications

6-3-1 Status Indicators

6-3-2 Node Address Setting Switches

6-3-3 Communications Connectors

6-3-4 Unit Power Supply Connector

Function Specifications

7-1 I/O Data Allocation (PDO Mapping)

7-2 Functions of E3NW-ECT

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

8-1 Troubleshooting

Explains how to identify and resolve errors using status indicators and error codes.

8-2 Equipment Maintenance