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7 Tag Data Link Functions
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User’s Manual (W506)
7-2 Setting Tag Data Links
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7-2-7 Creating Connections by Device Dragging and Dropping
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A dialog box as in the following figure for connection allocation will be displayed when you drag
the target device and drop it at the OMRON EtherNet/IP device.
(1) Using One of the Above OMRON EtherNet/IP Devices As Target
Select the output tag set from Target Device Area on the right side of the Edit Connection
Dialog Box, and then select the input tag set to receive the output tag set in the Originator
Device Area on the left.
• If there is no applicable input tag set at the originator, you can create a new one by using
the Edit Tag Sets Button and Edit Tag Button.
(2) Using Other EtherNet/IP Devices as Target
The connection I/O type list box in the upper part of the Connection Settings Dialog Box dis-
plays the connection I/O types that can be selected. Select the connection I/O type accord-
ing to your application.
• The connection I/O types that can be selected depend on the target device.
• Items that can be selected will depend on the connection I/O type that is selected.
• Select the output, input, or both output and input tag sets at the target and specify the
corresponding input, output, or both input and output tag sets at the originator.
• If there is no applicable tag set at the originator, you can create a new one by using the
Edit Tag Sets Button and Edit Tag Button.