4. Overview This document describes the procedure for connecting the Digital Sensor Communication Unit (E3NW-ECT) of OMRON Corporation (hereinafter referred to as OMRON) to CJ-series Programmable Controller + Position Control Unit (hereinafter referred to as the PLC) and provides the procedure for checking their connection. Refer to EtherCAT settings described in 7. Connection Procedure to understand the setting method and key points to connect the devices via EtherCAT. 5.1. Applicable Devices The applicable devices are as follows: Precautions for Correct Use As applicable devices above, the devices with the models and versions listed in Section 5.2.
are actually used in this document to describe the procedure for connecting devices and checking the connection. You cannot use devices with versions lower than the versions listed in Section 5.2. To use the above devices with versions not listed in Section 5.2 or versions higher than those listed in Section 5.2, check the differences in the specifications by referring to the manuals before operating the devices. Additional Information This document describes the procedure to establish the network connection. Except for the connection procedure, it does not provide information on operation, installation or wiring method.
It also does not describe the functionality or operation of the devices. Refer to the manuals or contact your OMRON representative. 3 4. Overview 5. Applicable Devices and Support Software Manufacturer Name Model OMRON CJ2 CPU Unit CJ2[]-CPU[][] OMRON Position Control Unit CJ1W-NC[]82 OMRON Digital Sensor Communication Unit E3NW-ECT OMRON Distributed Sensor Unit E3NW-DS OMRON Sensor Amplifiers Smart Fiber Amplifier Smart Laser Amplifier Unit Smart Laser Amplifier Unit (CMOS Type) E3NX-FA0 E3NC-LA0 E3NC-SA0