Omron NX Series User Manual

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QuickConnect
The NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit supports the QuickConnect function of the EtherNet/IP standard. This
allows for fast start and connection to the EtherNet/IP network.
The QuickConnect function is mainly used for the following purposes.
• Fast switching of tools at the tip of the robot
• Changing the production line equipment
The following gives an example of fast switching of the tools at the tip of the robot. Use the QuickCon-
nect function to quickly switch between tools.
NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit
Managed switch
Robot
Tool changer
EtherNet/IP adapter
Tool 1
Tool 2
T
ool 3
POWER
PORT2
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Method of Use
Use the QuickConnect function as follows.
•
When the communications port of the NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit
is online, turn ON the power sup-
ply of the device that is an adapter, and execute the TDLinkStartConnection (Start Tag Data Link
Target Connection) instruction to start the tag data link after a certain period of time.
• Also, execute the TDLinkStopConnection (Stop Tag Data Link Target Connection) instruction to stop
the tag data link before turning OFF the power supply of the device that is an adapter.
Refer to Section 13 Instructions Specific to NX-series EtherNet/IP Units on page 13-1 for detailed
instruction specifications.
If the NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit is disconnected from the network without stopping the tag data link
with the target node, a Tag Data Link Error occurs.
A Tag Data Link Error also occurs if the correct IP address is not set for the switched target node after
starting the tag data link with the target node. A Verification Error occurs if the correct connection set-
tings are not configured on the switched target node.
9 Tag Data Link Functions
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NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit User's Manual (W627)

Omron NX Series Specifications

General

Programming Languages	Ladder, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart
Communication Ports	Ethernet, USB, RS-232C, RS-485
Memory Capacity	Varies by model
Program Memory	Varies by model
Data Memory	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Power Supply	24 VDC
Ethernet Ports	1 or 2 ports (depending on model)
USB Ports	1 or 2 ports (depending on model)
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model