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1 Introduction
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User’s Manual (W505)
1-5 EtherCAT Communications
Procedure
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1-5-2 Details
9. Downloading the Network
Configuration Information and
the User Program
Download the network configuration infor-
mation (EtherCAT configuration, process
data information, and parameters).
Note Use the synchronization operation of
the Sysmac Studio to download the
project.
Select Synchroniza-
tion from the Controller
Menu to download and
verify the network con-
figuration information.
5-6 Download-
ing the Network
Configuration
Information
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10. Checking the EtherCAT Pro-
cess Data Communications Sta-
tus
• In the Sysmac Studio, check that process
data communications with all EtherCAT
slaves are performed normally.
• Check the indicators on the NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit.
a) A flashing yellow EtherCAT LINK/ACT
indicator shows that data is being trans-
mitted and received after the link is
established.
b) A solid green EtherCAT NET RUN
indicator shows the device is in the oper-
ational state (normal communications
state).
c) If the EtherCAT NET ERR indicator is
not lit, there is no error.
Display the Controller
Status Pane and switch
to the detailed view.
5-7 Confirming
Communica-
tions after Com-
pleting
EtherCAT Con-
figuration and
Settings
Step Description
Sysmac Studio
operation
Section