Support Software
You can use the following Support Software to set up, monitor, and debug an NX-series Controller.
• Sysmac Studio
The Sysmac Studio is the main Support Software that you use for an NX-series Controller
. On it,
you can set up the Controller configurations, parameters, and programs, and you can debug and
simulate operation.
• Other Support Software
The following Support Software is also included in the Sysmac Studio Software Package Standard
Edition.
Configuration software Application
Sysmac Studio The Sysmac Studio is used for sequence control, motion control, and all other operations
except those described below
.
Network Configurator
The Network Configurator is used for tag data links on EtherNet/IP ports.
*1
CX-Integrator The CX-Integrator is used for remote I/O communications with a CJ-series DeviceNet Unit
or CJ-series CompoNet Master Unit.
CX-Protocol The CX-Protocol is used for protocol macros with the CJ-series Serial Communications
Units.
CX-Designer The CX-Designer is used to create screens for NS-series PT
s.
*1. If the NJ/NX-series Controller is a target device, you may also use Sysmac Studio version 1.10 or higher. Use the Network
Configurator if a CS/CJ-series PLC operates as the originator device.
1 Introduction to NX-series Controllers
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NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (W578)