Machine Automation Controller

NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port ®

User’s Manual

NX701-17
NX701-16
NX1P2-11
NX1P2-10
NX1P2-90
NJ501-5
NJ501-4
NJ501-3
NJ301-12
NJ301-11
NJ101-10
NJ101-90 CPU Unit

W505-E1-15
 NOTE
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No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because
OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is
subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Neverthe-
less, OMRON assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages
resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.

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• Sysmac and SYSMAC are trademarks or registered trademarks of OMRON Corporation in Japan and other
countries for OMRON factory automation products.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Excel, and Visual Basic are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
• ODVA, CIP, CompoNet, DeviceNet, and EtherNet/IP are trademarks of ODVA.

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Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
 Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit. Please read this
manual and make sure you understand the functionality and performance of the NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical sys-
tems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
For programming, this manual is intended for personnel who understand the programming language
specifications in international standard IEC 61131-3 or Japanese standard JIS B 3503.

Applicable Products
This manual covers the following products.
• NX-series CPU Units
• NX701-17
• NX701-16
• NX1P2-11
• NX1P2-111
• NX1P2-10
• NX1P2-101
• NX1P2-90
• NX1P2-901

• NJ-series CPU Units

• NJ501-5
• NJ501-4
• NJ501-3
• NJ301-12
• NJ301-11
• NJ101-10
• NJ101-90
Part of the specifications and restrictions for the CPU Units are given in other manuals. Refer to Rele-
vant Manuals on page 2 and Related Manuals on page 22.

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Relevant Manuals

Relevant Manuals
The following table provides the relevant manuals for the NJ/NX-series CPU Units.
Read all of the manuals that are relevant to your system configuration and application before you use
the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
Most operations are performed from the Sysmac Studio Automation Software. Refer to the Sysmac Stu-
dio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on the Sysmac Studio.

Manual
Basic information
Hardware User’s Manual
NX-series CPU Unit
Hardware User's Manual
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit
Hardware User’s Manual
NJ-series CPU Unit
Software User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Built-in I/O and Option Board User's Manual
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit
Instructions Reference Manual
NJ/NX-series
Motion Control User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Motion Control Instructions Reference Manual
NJ/NX-series
Built-in EtherCAT Port User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
User’s Manual
NJ-series Database Connection CPU Units
User’s Manual
NJ-series SECS/GEM CPU Units
CPU Unit User’s Manual
NJ-series NJ Robotics
Troubleshooting Manual
NJ/NX-series
Purpose of use

Introduction to the NX701 Controller 

Introduction to the NX1P2 Controller 
Introduction to NJ-series Controllers 
Setting devices and hardware
Using motion control 
  
Using EtherCAT 
Using EtherNet/IP 
Software settings
Using motion control 
Using EtherCAT 
Using EtherNet/IP 

Using the database connection service 
Using the GEM Services 
Controlling robots 
Using the NX1P2 Controller 
Writing the user program
Using motion control  
Using EtherCAT 
Using EtherNet/IP 
Using the database connection service   
Using the GEM Services 
Controlling robots 
Programming error processing 
Using the NX1P2 Controller 

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*1 Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the error management concepts and an overview

NJ/NX-series
Relevant Manuals

Troubleshooting Manual
NJ-series NJ Robotics



CPU Unit User’s Manual

NJ-series SECS/GEM CPU Units



User’s Manual
NJ-series Database Connection CPU Units



User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit




Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User’s Manual

of the error items. Refer to the manuals that are indicated with triangles for details on errors.
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit




Built-in EtherCAT Port User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series
Manual

Motion Control Instructions Reference Manual

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit





Motion Control User’s Manual
NJ/NX-series
Instructions Reference Manual
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit



Basic information

Built-in I/O and Option Board User's Manual

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User’s Manual (W505)

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit



Software User’s Manual
NJ-series CPU Unit


Hardware User’s Manual
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit


Hardware User's Manual
NX-series CPU Unit


Hardware User’s Manual

Learning about error management and

Using the database connection service
Testing operation and debugging

Using the NX1P2 Controller

Purpose of use

Using the GEM Services

Using motion control

Using motion control

Using EtherNet/IP

Using EtherNet/IP
Controlling robots
Using EtherCAT

Using EtherCAT
corrections *1
Maintenance
Manual Structure

Manual Structure

Page Structure
The following page structure is used in this manual.

4 Installation and Wiring Level 1 heading

Level 2 heading
Level 2 heading 4-3 Mounting Units Level 3 heading
Gives the current
Level 3 heading 4-3-1 Connecting Controller Components headings.
The Units that make up an NJ-series Controller can be connected simply by pressing the Units together
and locking the sliders by moving them toward the back of the Units. The End Cover is connected in the
same way to the Unit on the far right side of the Controller.

A step in a procedure 1 Join the Units so that the connectors fit exactly.

Hook
Indicates a procedure. Connector
Hook holes

4-3 Mounting Units

4 Page tab
2 Gives the number

4-3-1 Connecting Controller Components

The yellow sliders at the top and bottom of each Unit lock the Units together. Move the sliders
toward the back of the Units as shown below until they click into place. of the main section.
Move the sliders toward the back
until they lock into place.

Lock

Release

Slider

Precautions for Correct Use

Special information The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Power Supply Unit, CPU Unit, I/O Units, Special I/O
Units, and CPU Bus Units must be completely locked (until they click into place) after connecting
Icons indicate the adjacent Unit connectors.
precautions, additional
information, or reference
information.

Manual name NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (W500) 4-9

This illustration is provided only as a sample. It may not literally appear in this manual.

Special Information
Special information in this manual is classified as follows:

Precautions for Safe Use

Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.

Precautions for Correct Use

Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.

Additional Information
Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.

Note References are provided to more detailed or related information.

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Precaution on Terminology
In this manual, “download” refers to transferring data from the Sysmac Studio to the physical Controller
and “upload” refers to transferring data from the physical Controller to the Sysmac Studio.
For the Sysmac Studio, synchronization is used to both upload and download data. Here, “synchronize”
means to automatically compare the data for the Sysmac Studio on the computer with the data in the
physical Controller and transfer the data in the direction that is specified by the user.

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Manual Structure

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 Sections in this Manual

Sections in this Manual

1 A

2 I
1 Introduction A Appendices
3
Part Names and
2 Slave Settings I Index
4

3 EtherCAT Communications
5

4 EtherCAT Network Wiring 6

Setting Up EtherCAT Communications 7

5 with the Sysmac Studio

Process Data Communications 8

6 and SDO Communications
9
System-defined Variables That Are Related
7 to the Built-in EtherCAT Port

8 Example of Operations for EtherCAT Communications

9 Troubleshooting

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 CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
Intended Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Applicable Products ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Relevant Manuals ...................................................................................................... 2

Manual Structure ....................................................................................................... 4

Page Structure .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Special Information ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Precaution on Terminology ........................................................................................................................... 5

Sections in this Manual ............................................................................................ 7

Terms and Conditions Agreement......................................................................... 12

Warranty, Limitations of Liability ................................................................................................................. 12
Application Considerations ......................................................................................................................... 13
Disclaimers ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 14

Precautions for Safe Use........................................................................................ 15

Precautions for Correct Use................................................................................... 16

Regulations and Standards .................................................................................... 17

Conformance to EU Directives .................................................................................................................... 17
Conformance to KC Standards ................................................................................................................... 18
Conformance to Shipbuilding Standards .................................................................................................... 18
Software Licenses and Copyrights ............................................................................................................. 18

Versions ................................................................................................................... 19
Checking Versions ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Unit Versions of CPU Units and Sysmac Studio Versions .......................................................................... 21

Related Manuals ...................................................................................................... 22

Revision History ...................................................................................................... 24

Section 1 Introduction
1-1 Introduction to EtherCAT ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1-1-1 EtherCAT Features ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
1-1-2 EtherCAT Communications......................................................................................................... 1-2
1-1-3 EtherCAT Features for NJ/NX-series CPU Units ........................................................................ 1-3
1-2 System Configuration and Configuration Devices............................................................... 1-4
1-2-1 System Configuration.................................................................................................................. 1-4
1-2-2 Determining the Network Configuration ...................................................................................... 1-8
1-3 Specifications of Built-in EtherCAT Port ............................................................................... 1-9
1-3-1 Performance Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1-9
1-4 Introduction of Communications ......................................................................................... 1-11
1-4-1 Process Data Communications and SDO Communications ..................................................... 1-11
1-4-2 Other Functions......................................................................................................................... 1-11
1-5 EtherCAT Communications Procedure ............................................................................... 1-13
1-5-1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1-13

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1-5-2 Details....................................................................................................................................... 1-14

Section 2 Part Names and Slave Settings

2-1 Part Names and Functions ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2-1-1 Built-in EtherCAT Port Indicators ................................................................................................ 2-2
2-1-2 Windows Used in Sysmac Studio ............................................................................................... 2-4
2-1-3 Connecting the Sysmac Studio................................................................................................... 2-7
2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the EtherCAT Slaves .......................................................... 2-9
2-3 Features of Sysmac Devices ................................................................................................ 2-12
2-3-1 Sysmac Devices ....................................................................................................................... 2-12
2-3-2 Sysmac Device Features.......................................................................................................... 2-12
2-3-3 List of Sysmac Devices............................................................................................................. 2-15
2-3-4 Sysmac Device Features and EtherCAT Masters .................................................................... 2-16

Section 3 EtherCAT Communications

3-1 EtherCAT Communications Types and Settings .................................................................. 3-2
3-1-1 CoE (CAN Application Protocol over EtherCAT) ........................................................................ 3-2
3-1-2 Types of Communications .......................................................................................................... 3-5
3-1-3 Types of EtherCAT Variables ...................................................................................................... 3-6
3-1-4 Settings Required for EtherCAT Communications...................................................................... 3-7
3-2 Programming EtherCAT Communications............................................................................ 3-8
3-3 State Transitions for EtherCAT Communications ................................................................ 3-9
3-3-1 Self Diagnosis at Startup ............................................................................................................ 3-9
3-3-2 Control States for EtherCAT Communications............................................................................ 3-9
3-3-3 CPU Unit Status in Relation to EtherCAT ..................................................................................3-11

Section 4 EtherCAT Network Wiring

4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network ................................................................................................ 4-2
4-1-1 Supported Network Topologies................................................................................................... 4-2
4-1-2 Installation Precautions............................................................................................................... 4-4
4-1-3 Installing EtherCAT Communications Cables ............................................................................. 4-4
4-1-4 Connecting Communications Cables.......................................................................................... 4-8
4-1-5 Cable Connection Procedure...................................................................................................... 4-9

Section 5 Setting Up EtherCAT Communications with

the Sysmac Studio
5-1 Overview of Network Configuration Information.................................................................. 5-2
5-2 Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration..................................................................... 5-3
5-3 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes ......................................................................... 5-6
5-3-1 Registering Device Variables for All EtherCAT Slaves ............................................................... 5-6
5-3-2 Axis Settings for Servo Drives and Encoder Input Slaves ........................................................ 5-10
5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings ................................................................ 5-11
5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master ...........................................................................................................5-11
5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves .......................................................................................................... 5-16
5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT Network Configurations ............................................ 5-24
5-5-1 Comparing and Merging with the Actual Network Configuration from the Sysmac Studio ....... 5-24
5-5-2 Automatically Creating the Network Configuration ................................................................... 5-28
5-5-3 Using the Sysmac Studio to Obtain Serial Numbers from the Actual
Network Configuration5-31

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5-6 Downloading the Network Configuration Information ....................................................... 5-33

5-6-1 Downloading the Network Configuration Information from the Sysmac Studio......................... 5-33
5-7 Confirming Communications after Completing
EtherCAT Configuration and Settings5-35

Section 6 Process Data Communications and SDO

Communications
6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications) .................................................... 6-2
6-1-1 Allocated Variables for Process Data Communications .............................................................. 6-2
6-1-2 Process Data Communications Refresh Timing.......................................................................... 6-4
6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data .................................................................................. 6-7
6-1-4 System Response Time in Process Data Communications ...................................................... 6-12
6-1-5 I/O Operations for Major Fault Level Controller Errors and I/O Refreshing with
Specified Values6-17
6-2 SDO Communications........................................................................................................... 6-21
6-2-1 EtherCAT Instructions ............................................................................................................... 6-21
6-2-2 Sample Programming ............................................................................................................... 6-22
6-2-3 Execution Timing of SDO Communications .............................................................................. 6-23
6-2-4 Minimum Message Response Time for SDO Communications ................................................ 6-24
6-3 Instructions Used in EtherCAT Communications............................................................... 6-28
6-3-1 EtherCAT Instructions ............................................................................................................... 6-28

Section 7 System-defined Variables That Are Related to

the Built-in EtherCAT Port
7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port........................ 7-2
7-1-1 What Are System-defined Variables? ......................................................................................... 7-2
7-1-2 System-defined Variables ........................................................................................................... 7-3
7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC......................................................... 7-9

Section 8 Example of Operations for EtherCAT Communications

8-1 Example of Operations for EtherCAT Communications ...................................................... 8-2
8-1-1 System Configuration Example................................................................................................... 8-2
8-1-2 Wiring and Settings ..................................................................................................................... 8-2
8-1-3 Setting the EtherCAT Network Configuration.............................................................................. 8-3
8-1-4 Programming............................................................................................................................... 8-5
8-1-5 Offline Debugging ....................................................................................................................... 8-5
8-1-6 Turning the Power ON ................................................................................................................ 8-5
8-1-7 Online Debugging ....................................................................................................................... 8-5
8-1-8 Downloading the Network Configuration Information and the User Program ............................. 8-5
8-1-9 Confirming the Start of Communications..................................................................................... 8-6

Section 9 Troubleshooting
9-1 Overview of Errors .................................................................................................................. 9-2
9-1-1 How to Check for Errors.............................................................................................................. 9-3
9-1-2 Errors Related to the EtherCAT Master Function Module........................................................... 9-7
9-2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 9-10
9-2-1 Error Table................................................................................................................................. 9-10
9-2-2 Error Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 9-16
9-2-3 Resetting Errors ........................................................................................................................ 9-48
9-2-4 Diagnostic and Statistical Information ....................................................................................... 9-50

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9-3 Precautions When Connecting or Disconnecting Slaves during Communications ....... 9-67
9-3-1 Procedure for Connecting and Disconnecting Slaves during Communications........................ 9-67
9-3-2 Prohibition to Physically Disconnecting a Slave and Resetting an Error or
Connecting a Slave at the Same Time9-67
9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications......................................................................... 9-68
9-4-1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 9-68
9-4-2 Slave Replacement Methods.................................................................................................... 9-69
9-4-3 Backing Up Settings ................................................................................................................. 9-70
9-4-4 Restoring Settings .................................................................................................................... 9-71
9-4-5 Replacement Procedure ........................................................................................................... 9-73

Appendices
A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation to CPU Unit Status ..................................................................A-2
A-1-1 When the Power Supply Is Turned ON....................................................................................... A-2
A-1-2 CPU Unit Operating Modes ........................................................................................................ A-3
A-1-3 Controller Errors Other Than Errors in the Built-in EtherCAT Master ......................................... A-5
A-1-4 Others ......................................................................................................................................... A-6
A-1-5 When the Power Supply Is Turned OFF ..................................................................................... A-7
A-2 Monitoring Packets..................................................................................................................A-8
A-3 Multi-vendor Environments ..................................................................................................A-17
A-3-1 EtherCAT Slave Information File (ESI Files)............................................................................. A-17
A-3-2 Connecting Slaves from Other Manufacturers to an OMRON Master...................................... A-19
A-3-3 Installing ESI Files .................................................................................................................... A-19
A-3-4 Editing PDO Entry Tables ......................................................................................................... A-25
A-3-5 Settings for MDP-compatible Slaves from Other Manufacturers .............................................. A-28
A-4 Glossary .................................................................................................................................A-31
A-5 Version Information ...............................................................................................................A-33

Index

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Terms and Conditions Agreement

Terms and Conditions Agreement

Warranty, Limitations of Liability

Warranties
 Exclusive Warranty
Omron’s exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period expressed in
writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

 Limitations
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NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
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PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
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 Buyer Remedy
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shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non-com-
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See http://www.omron.com/global/ or contact your Omron representative for published information.

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SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY
WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on
which liability is asserted.

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 Terms and Conditions Agreement

Application Considerations

Suitability of Use
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations
which apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer’s application or use of the Product. At
Buyer’s request, Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings
and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a com-
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the particular Product with respect to Buyer’s application, product or system. Buyer shall take applica-
tion responsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND
INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

Programmable Products
Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user’s programming of a programmable Product, or
any consequence thereof.

Disclaimers

Performance Data
Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials is provided as a guide for
the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of
Omron’s test conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual perfor-
mance is subject to the Omron’s Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

Change in Specifications
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or
when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be
changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish
key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Omron’s representative at any time to
confirm actual specifications of purchased Product.

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ever, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions
Refer to the following manuals for safety precautions.
• NX-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat No. W535)
• NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578)
• NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat No. W500)

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Precautions for Safe Use

Refer to the following manuals for precautions for safe use.
• NX-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat No. W535)
• NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578)
• NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat No. W500)

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Precautions for Correct Use

Precautions for Correct Use

Refer to the following manuals for precautions for correct use.
• NX-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat No. W535)
• NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578)
• NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat No. W500)

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 Regulations and Standards

Regulations and Standards

Conformance to EU Directives

Applicable Directives
• EMC Directives
• Low Voltage Directive

Concepts
 EMC Directive
OMRON devices that comply with EU Directives also conform to the related EMC standards so that
they can be more easily built into other devices or the overall machine. The actual products have
been checked for conformity to EMC standards.*
Whether the products conform to the standards in the system used by the customer, however, must
be checked by the customer. EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EU
Directives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of the equipment or
control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed. The customer must, therefore, perform
the final check to confirm that devices and the overall machine conform to EMC standards.
* Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as follows:
EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN 61131-2
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): EN 61131-2 (Radiated emission: 10-m regulations)

 Low Voltage Directive

Always ensure that devices operating at voltages of 50 to 1,000 VAC and 75 to 1,500 VDC meet the
required safety standards. The applicable directive is EN 61010-2-201.

 Conformance to EU Directives
The NJ/NX-series Controllers comply with EU Directives. To ensure that the machine or device in
which the NJ/NX-series Controller is used complies with EU Directives, the Controller must be
installed as follows:
• The NJ/NX-series Controller must be installed within a control panel.
• You must use the power supply in SELV specifications for the DC power supplies connected to
DC Power Supply Units and I/O Units.
• NJ/NX-series Controllers that comply with EU Directives also conform to the Common Emission
Standard (EN 61000-6-4). Radiated emission characteristics (10-m regulations) may vary
depending on the configuration of the control panel used, other devices connected to the control
panel, wiring, and other conditions.
You must therefore confirm that the overall machine or equipment complies with EU Directives.

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Regulations and Standards

Conformance to KC Standards

Observe the following precaution if you use NX-series Units in Korea.

Class A Device (Broadcasting Communications Device for Office Use)

This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and it is intended to be used in places
other than homes.
Sellers and/or users need to take note of this.

Conformance to Shipbuilding Standards

The NJ/NX-series Controllers comply with the following shipbuilding standards. Applicability to the
shipbuilding standards is based on certain usage conditions. It may not be possible to use the prod-
uct in some locations. Contact your OMRON representative before attempting to use a Controller on
a ship.

Usage Conditions for NK and LR Shipbuilding Standards

• The NJ/NX-series Controller must be installed within a control panel.
• Gaps in the door to the control panel must be completely filled or covered with gaskets or other
material.
• The following noise filter must be connected to the power supply line.

Noise Filter

Manufacturer Model
Cosel Co., Ltd. TAH-06-683

Software Licenses and Copyrights

This product incorporates certain third party software. The license and copyright information associ-
ated with this software is available at http://www.fa.omron.co.jp/nj_info_e/.

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 Versions

Versions
Hardware revisions and unit versions are used to manage the hardware and software in NJ/NX-series
Units and EtherCAT slaves. The hardware revision or unit version is updated each time there is a
change in hardware or software specifications. Even when two Units or EtherCAT slaves have the
same model number, they will have functional or performance differences if they have different hard-
ware revisions or unit versions.

Checking Versions
You can check versions on the ID information indications or with the Sysmac Studio.

Checking Unit Versions on ID Information Indications

The unit version is given on the ID information indication on the side of the product.
The ID information on an NX-series NX701- CPU Unit is shown below.

ID information indication

Lot number Serial number Unit version

LOT No. DDMYY xxxx Ver.1.

PORT1 :  HW Rev. 
PORT2 : 

MAC address Hardware revision

Note The hardware revision is not displayed for the Unit that the hardware revision is in blank.

The ID information on an NX-series NX1P2- CPU Unit is shown below.

MAC address

PORT1 : 
PORT2 : 
Unit version Ver.1. HW Rev.  Hardware
revision
ID information indication
LOT No. DDMYY xxxx

Lot number Serial number

Note The hardware revision is not displayed for the Unit that the hardware revision is in blank.

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Versions

The ID information on an NJ-series NJ501- CPU Unit is shown below.

ID information indication

Unit model Unit version Hardware revision

NJ501 -  Ver.1. HW Rev. 

PORT1 MAC ADDRESS: 
PORT2 MAC ADDRESS: 
Lot No. DDMYY xxxx

Lot number Serial number MAC address

Note The hardware revision is not displayed for the Unit that the hardware revision is in blank.

Checking Unit Versions with the Sysmac Studio

You can use the Sysmac Studio to check unit versions. The procedure is different for Units and for Eth-
erCAT slaves.

 Checking the Unit Version of an NX-series CPU Unit

You can use the Production Information while the Sysmac Studio is online to check the unit version
of a Unit. You can do this for the CPU Unit. For an NX1P2 CPU Unit, you can also check the unit
versions of the NX Units on the CPU Rack and Option Boards.

1 Right-click CPU Rack under Configurations and Setup - CPU/Expansion Racks in the Multi-
view Explorer and select Production Information.
The Production Information Dialog Box is displayed.

 Checking the Unit Version of an NJ-series CPU Unit

You can use the Production Information while the Sysmac Studio is online to check the unit version
of a Unit. You can do this for the CPU Unit, CJ-series Special I/O Units, and CJ-series CPU Bus
Units. You cannot check the unit versions of CJ-series Basic I/O Units with the Sysmac Studio.
Use the following procedure to check the unit version.

1 Double-click CPU/Expansion Racks under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview

Explorer. Or, right-click CPU/Expansion Racks under Configurations and Setup and select
Edit from the menu.
The Unit Editor is displayed.

2 Right-click any open space in the Unit Editor and select Production Information.
The Production Information Dialog Box is displayed.

 Changing Information Displayed in Production Information Dialog Box

1 Click the Show Detail or Show Outline Button at the lower right of the Production Information
Dialog Box.
The view will change between the production information details and outline.

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 Versions

Outline View Detail View

The information that is displayed is different for the Outline View and Detail View. The Detail View
displays the unit version, hardware version, and software versions. The Outline View displays only
the unit version.
Note The hardware revision is separated by “/” and displayed on the right of the hardware version. The hardware
revision is not displayed for the Unit that the hardware revision is in blank.

 Checking the Unit Version of an EtherCAT Slave

You can use the Production Information while the Sysmac Studio is online to check the unit version
of an EtherCAT slave. Use the following procedure to check the unit version.

1 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit from the menu.
The EtherCAT Tab Page is displayed.

2 Right-click the master on the EtherCAT Tab Page and select Display Production Information.
The Production Information Dialog Box is displayed.
The unit version is displayed after “Rev.”

Outline View Detail View

Unit Versions of CPU Units and Sysmac Studio Versions

The functions that are supported depend on the unit version of the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit. The version
of Sysmac Studio that supports the functions that were added for an upgrade is also required to use
those functions.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501-E1-02 or later) for the
relationship between the unit versions of the CPU Units and the Sysmac Studio versions, and for the
functions that are supported by each unit version.

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Related Manuals

Related Manuals
The followings are the manuals related to this manual. Use these manuals for reference.

Manual name Cat. No. Model numbers Application Description

NX-series CPU Unit W535 NX701- Learning the basic specifi- An introduction to the entire NX701 system is
Hardware User’s Manual cations of the NX701 CPU provided along with the following information on
Units, including introduc- the CPU Unit.
tory information, designing, • Features and system configuration
installation, and mainte-
• Introduction
nance.
Mainly hardware informa- • Part names and functions
tion is provided. • General specifications
• Installation and wiring
• Maintenance and inspection
NX-series NX1P2 CPU W578 NX1P2- Learning the basic specifi- An introduction to the entire NX1P2 system is
Unit Hardware User's cations of the NX1P2 CPU provided along with the following information on
Manual Units, including introduc- the CPU Unit.
tory information, designing, • Features and system configuration
installation, and mainte-
• Introduction
nance.
• Part names and functions
Mainly hardware informa-
• General specifications
tion is provided.
• Installation and wiring
• Maintenance and inspection
NJ-series CPU Unit W500 NJ501- Learning the basic specifi- An introduction to the entire NJ-series system is
Hardware User’s Manual NJ301- cations of the NJ-series provided along with the following information on
NJ101- CPU Units, including intro- the CPU Unit.
ductory information, • Features and system configuration
designing, installation, and
• Introduction
maintenance.
Mainly hardware informa- • Part names and functions
tion is provided. • General specifications
• Installation and wiring
• Maintenance and inspection
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit W501 NX701- Learning how to program The following information is provided on a Con-
Software User’s Manual NX1P2- and set up an NJ/NX- troller built with an NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
NJ501- series CPU Unit. • CPU Unit operation
NJ301- Mainly software informa-
• CPU Unit features
NJ101- tion is provided.
• Initial settings
• Programming based on IEC 61131-3 lan-
guage specifications
NX-series NX1P2 CPU W579 NX1P2- Learning about the details Of the functions for an NX1P2 CPU Unit, the fol-
Unit Built-in I/O and of functions only for an NX- lowing information is provided.
Option Board User's series NX1P2 CPU Unit • Built-in I/O
Manual and an introduction of func-
• Serial Communications Option Boards
tions for an NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit. • Analog I/O Option Boards
An introduction of following functions for an
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit is also provided.
• Motion control functions
• EtherNet/IP communications functions
• EtherCAT communications functions
NJ/NX-series Instructions W502 NX701- Learning detailed specifi- The instructions in the instruction set (IEC
Reference Manual NX1P2- cations on the basic 61131-3 specifications) are described.
NJ501- instructions of an NJ/NX-
NJ301- series CPU Unit.
NJ101-
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit W507 NX701- Learning about motion The settings and operation of the CPU Unit and
Motion Control User’s NX1P2- control settings and pro- programming concepts for motion control are
Manual NJ501- gramming concepts. described.
NJ301-
NJ101-

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 Related Manuals

Manual name Cat. No. Model numbers Application Description

NJ/NX-series W508 NX701- Learning about the specifi- The motion control instructions are described.
Motion Control Instruc- NX1P2- cations of the motion con-
tions Reference Manual NJ501- trol instructions.
NJ301-
NJ101-
NJ/NX-series W505 NX701- Using the built-in EtherCAT Information on the built-in EtherCAT port is pro-
CPU Unit NX1P2- port on an NJ/NX-series vided.
Built-in EtherCAT Port NJ501- CPU Unit. This manual provides an introduction and pro-
User’s Manual NJ301- vides information on the configuration, features,
NJ101- and setup.
NJ/NX-series W506 NX701- Using the built-in Ether- Information on the built-in EtherNet/IP port is
CPU Unit NX1P2- Net/IP port on an NJ/NX- provided.
Built-in EtherNet/IP Port NJ501- series CPU Unit. Information is provided on the basic setup, tag
User’s Manual NJ301- data links, and other features.
NJ101-
NJ-series W528 NJ501-1340 Using the GEM Services Provides information on the GEM Services.
SECS/GEM CPU Units with NJ-series Controllers.
User’s Manual
NJ-series NJ Robotics W539 NJ501-4 Controlling robots with NJ- Describes the functionality to control robots.
CPU Unit User’s Manual series CPU Units.
NJ/NX-series W503 NX701- Learning about the errors Concepts on managing errors that may be
Troubleshooting Manual NX1P2- that may be detected in an detected in an NJ/NX-series Controller and
NJ501- NJ/NX-series Controller. information on individual errors are described.
NJ301-
NJ101-
Sysmac Studio Version 1 W504 SYSMAC Learning about the operat- Describes the operating procedures of the Sys-
Operation Manual -SE2 ing procedures and func- mac Studio.
tions of the Sysmac Studio.
NX-series W519 NX-ECC Learning how to use an The following items are described: the overall
EtherCAT Coupler Unit NX-series EtherCAT Cou- system and configuration methods of an Ether-
User’s Manual pler Unit and EtherCAT CAT Slave Terminal (which consists of an NX-
Slave Terminals. series EtherCAT Coupler Unit and NX Units),
and information on hardware, setup, and func-
tions to set up, control, and monitor NX Units
through EtherCAT.

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User’s Manual (W505) 23

Revision History

Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front and back covers of the
manual.

Cat. No. W505-E1-15

Revision code

Revision code Date Revised content

01 July 2011 Original production
02 March 2012 Added information on the NJ301- and corrected mis-
takes.
03 May 2012 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.02 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
04 August 2012 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.03 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
05 February 2013 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.04 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
06 April 2013 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.05 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
07 June 2013 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.06 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
08 September 2013 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.07 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
09 December 2013 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.08 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
10 July 2014 • Corrected mistakes.
11 January 2015 • Added information on functional support for unit version
1.10 of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
12 April 2015 • Added information on the NX701-.
• Added information on the NJ101-.
• Corrected mistakes.
13 April 2016 • Added information on functional support for unit version 1.11
of the CPU Units.
• Corrected mistakes.
14 October 2016 • Added information on the NX1P2-.
• Corrected mistakes.
15 April 2017 • Corrected mistakes.

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 1

Introduction
This section provides an overview of EtherCAT communications, describes the system
configuration and specifications, and provides operating procedures.

1-1 Introduction to EtherCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1-1-1 EtherCAT Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-1-2 EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-1-3 EtherCAT Features for NJ/NX-series CPU Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-2 System Configuration and Configuration Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-2-1 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-2-2 Determining the Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-3 Specifications of Built-in EtherCAT Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-3-1 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-4 Introduction of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1-4-1 Process Data Communications and SDO Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
1-4-2 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
1-5 EtherCAT Communications Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
1-5-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
1-5-2 Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

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1 Introduction

1-1 Introduction to EtherCAT

EtherCAT (Ethernet Control Automation Technology) is a high-performance industrial network system
that enables faster and more efficient communications based on Ethernet. Each node achieves a short
communications cycle time by transmitting Ethernet frames at high speed. Furthermore, even though
EtherCAT is a unique protocol, it offers excellent general-purpose applicability. For example, you can
use Ethernet cables because EtherCAT utilizes standard Ethernet technology for the physical layer.
And the effectiveness of EtherCAT can be fully utilized not only in large control systems that require
high processing speeds and system integrity, but also in small and medium control systems.

1-1-1 EtherCAT Features

EtherCAT provides the following features.

High-speed Communications at 100 Mbps

The I/O response time from signal input to signal output has been significantly reduced. By fully utilizing
the optimized Ethernet frame bandwidth to transmit data using a high-speed repeat method, it is possi-
ble to efficiently transmit a wide variety of data.

1-1-2 EtherCAT Communications

EtherCAT does not send data to individual slave nodes on the network, instead, it passes Ethernet
frames through all of the slave nodes.
When frame passes through a slave node, the slave node reads and writes data in the areas allocated
to it in the frames in a few nanoseconds.
The Ethernet frames transmitted by the EtherCAT master pass through all EtherCAT slaves without
stopping. The last slave returns all of the frames, which again pass through all of the slaves before
returning to the EtherCAT master.
This mechanism ensures high speed and realtime data transmission.

EtherCAT master Slave Slave Slave

data
OUT IN

• Output data addressed to the local node is read.

• Input data is written.
Ethernet frames

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1-1 Introduction to EtherCAT

1-1-3 EtherCAT Features for NJ/NX-series CPU Units
EtherCAT in the NJ/NX-series CPU Units has the following features.

Synchronization of the CPU Unit Processing Period and the

EtherCAT Communications Cycle
The period of sequence processing and motion processing in the CPU Unit matches the process data 1
communications cycle of EtherCAT.
This enables high-precision sequence control and motion control with a stable fixed period.

1-1-3 EtherCAT Features for NJ/NX-series CPU Units

Also, with the NX701 CPU Unit, slaves to be synchronized can be divided into two groups with different
process data communications cycles. This means that slaves are separately processed in one group
that needs high-speed communications and the other that needs not.

Accessing Data with Device Variables without Considering

Addresses
EtherCAT slaves are accessed using device variables that are assigned to the I/O ports of the Ether-
CAT slaves. Various types of data in Servo Drive and the encoder input slaves are accessed using
structure-type Axis Variables prepared in advance.
This enables access to slaves on EtherCAT without regard to addresses.

Optimum Functionality and Ease of Operation Based on Unified

Specifications
You can use the NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controllers together with Sysmac devices* and the
Sysmac Studio Automation Software to achieve optimum functionality and ease of operation.
* “Sysmac devices” is a generic name for EtherCAT slaves and other OMRON control components that were
designed with the same communications and user interface specifications.

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1 Introduction

1-2 System Configuration and

Configuration Devices

1-2-1 System Configuration

The EtherCAT network configuration and configuration devices are shown below.

Sysmac Studio

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit EtherCAT master

ESI files

.xml
Built-in EtherCAT port
Input port
EtherCAT Junction Slave Communications cable Unit power supply

Output ports I/O power supply EtherCAT Junction Slave

EtherCAT Slave Digital I/O Slave

Terminal (EtherCAT Slave)
(EtherCAT slave)
ADR ADR
ADR

Analog I/O Slave

(EtherCAT slave)

Servo Drive (EtherCAT slave) Inverter (EtherCAT slave)

Outlines of the configuration devices are given below.

 EtherCAT Master
The EtherCAT master manages the network, monitors the status of slaves, and exchanges I/O data
with slaves. There is one output port.

 Output Port
The output port transmits EtherCAT communications data to other devices. When you connect the
output port to another device, always connect it to the input port on the other device. Normal com-
munications will not be possible if you connect to the output port on another device.

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1-2 System Configuration and

Configuration Devices
 Input Port
This port is used to input EtherCAT communications data. Always connect it to the output port on
another device. Normal communications will not be possible if you connect to the input port on
another device.

 EtherCAT Slaves
Each EtherCAT slave outputs the output data that it received from the EtherCAT master through the
EtherCAT network. It also sends input data to the EtherCAT master through the EtherCAT network.
1
• Each slave has one input port and at least one output port.
• In the EtherCAT network, you can use the salves and Junction Slaves that are listed below in total

1-2-1 System Configuration

up to the maximum number of slaves.
• Assign node addresses to the slaves and Junction Slaves. The node address can be any value
within the settable node address range, and can be assigned without any distinction between the
slaves and Junction Slaves. But any node address should not be used more than once.
• The EtherCAT slaves can be classified into two: whether they support synchronization based on
a distributed clock (DC) or not.
a) Non-synced Slaves
These slaves perform sequence control that does not require synchronization between them.
Digital I/O Slaves and Analog I/O Slaves are among this type. They do not support a distrib-
uted clock (DC).
b) Synced Slaves
These slaves are synchronized based on the distributed clock (DC). Servo Drives and
encoder input slaves are among this type.
Note 1 Refer to 1-3-1 Performance Specifications for details on the maximum number of slaves
and the settable node address range.
2 The slaves are synchronized even when multiple non-synced slaves and Junction Slaves
are connected.
The following tables lists some of the OMRON EtherCAT slaves that are available.
Synced/
Reference Assigning
Name Type Model Non-synced
Clock*1 an axis
Slaves
Digital I/O Slaves Slaves with screw GX-D161/OC1601 Non-synced Exist Not
terminals and 2-tier Slaves possible
terminal block
Slaves with screw GX-ID162/OD162/MD162 Non-synced Exist Not
terminals and 3-tier Slaves possible
terminal block
Slaves with e-CON GX-D168/D328 Non-synced Exist Not
connectors Slaves possible
Analog I/O Slaves with screw GX-AD0471/DA0271 Non-synced Exist Not
Slaves terminals and 2-tier Slaves possible
terminal block
NX-series Ether- NX Series NX-ECC201*2 Synced Exist Not possible
CAT Coupler Unit Slaves (Some of the
NX-ECC202*3
connected
NX-ECC203*4 NX Units can
be assigned
to an axis.)
Multifunctional, MX2 Series 3G3MX2 with Non-synced Exist Not
Compact Inverters EtherCAT Communications Unit Slaves possible
3G3AX-MX2-ECT
Advanced General- RX Series 3G3RX-V1 with Non-synced Exist Not possible
purpose Inverters EtherCAT Communications Unit Slaves
3G3AX-RX-ECT

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Synced/
Reference Assigning
Name Type Model Non-synced
Clock*1 an axis
Slaves
AC Servo Drive G5-series Servo R88M-K/R88D-KN-ECT Synced Exist Possible
Drive with EtherCAT Slaves
communications
Linear Servo Drives G5-series Linear R88L-EC/R88D-KN-ECT-L Synced Exist Possible
Servo Drives with Slaves
EtherCAT communi-
cations
Encoder Input Slave with 3-tier ter- GX-EC0211/EC0241 Synced Exist Possible
Slaves minal block Slaves
Vision Sensors FH Series FH-1 Synced Exist Not possible
FH-3 Slaves

Specialized Vision FQ-M-series Sensors FQ-MS12(-)-ECT Synced Exist Not possible

Sensors for Posi- with EtherCAT Com- Slaves
tioning munications
FZM1-series Vision FZM1-35-ECT Synced Exist Not possible
Sensors Slaves
Digital Sensor Com- E3NW Series E3NW-ECT Synced Exist Not possible
munications Unit Slaves
Fiber Sensor Com- E3X Series E3X-ECT Synced Exist Not possible
munications Unit Slaves
Confocal Fiber Type ZW Series ZW-CE1 Synced Exist Not possible
Displacement Sen- Slaves
sors

*1 Shows whether or not the slave provides a reference clock. A slave or a master that provides a reference clock is
required for a system configuration that enables synchronization between slaves based on a distributed clock (DC). When
you connect a slave that supports the reference clock, you must meet some conditions. Refer to 4-1-1 Supported Network
Topologies for detail on the conditions.
*2 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.05 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.06 or higher are required.
*3 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.07 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.08 or higher are required.
*4 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.07 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.11 or higher are required.

EtherCAT Junction Slave

This is a special Unit for branching EtherCAT network wiring. Cascade connections are possible
within the range of node addresses that the EtherCAT master can handle.
Each Junction Slave has one input port and more than one output port. The output ports on each
Junction Slave can be connected to another Junction Slave or other EtherCAT slaves.
The Junction Slave supports the reference clock that is required for a system configuration that
enables synchronization between slaves based on a distributed clock (DC).
The following models are examples of some of the OMRON EtherCAT slaves.

Slave type/name Number of ports Model

EtherCAT Junction Slave 3 ports GX-JC03
6 ports GX-JC06

Precautions for Safe Use

You cannot use standard Ethernet hubs or repeater hubs with EtherCAT communications. If you
use one of these, a major fault level error or other error may occur.

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1-2 System Configuration and

Configuration Devices
Precautions for Correct Use
• GX-JC03 and GX-JC06 EtherCAT Junction Slaves do not have hardware switches for node
address setting. The Sysmac Studio is required to set the node addresses for these slaves.
The node addresses are set to 0 by default. If you use these slaves with the default node
address, a Network Configuration Verification Error will occur.
• A GX-JC03 EtherCAT Junction Slave needs only one node address. A GX-JC06 EtherCAT
Junction Slave needs two node addresses.
1

Additional Information

1-2-1 System Configuration

A GX-JC06 EtherCAT Junction Slave which appears to be one Unit is actually composed of two
slaves. The two slaves appear as “Main device” and “Sub-device” in the Sysmac Studio, respec-
tively, as shown in the figure below. The In port of Sub-device appears as “Internal Port” in the
Sysmac Studio and it is internally connected to the Main device.

 Sysmac Studio
The Sysmac Studio runs on a personal computer and it is used to configure EtherCAT networks and
slaves, and to program, monitor, and debug the Controller.

 Communications Cables
Use a straight, shielded twisted-pair cable (double shielding with aluminum tape and braiding) of
Ethernet category 5 (100BASE-TX) or higher.

 ESI (EtherCAT Slave Information) File

The ESI files contain information unique to the EtherCAT slaves in XML format. You can load an ESI
file into the Sysmac Studio, to easily allocate slave process data and make other settings.

 Unit Power Supplies

This power supply is for slave communications and internal operation.

 I/O Power Supply

This power supply is for I/O operations of external devices connected to the slaves.

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Additional Information

With a CPU Unit with unit version 1.06 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.07 or higher, you
can add NX-series Safety Control Units to the EtherCAT network.
You can use NX-series Safety Control Units on EtherCAT Slave Terminals to build a safety con-
trol system on EtherCAT.

1-2-2 Determining the Network Configuration

Determine the type, total number, and positions of slaves in the network. Check the total number of
slaves and the cable length between slaves based on the following workflow.

Start

Design the network configuration.

Review the network
configuration.

Total number of slaves

No
is equal to or less than the
maximum number of slaves?
(see Note)

Yes

Design slave positions. Review the slave

positions.

Length of cable No
connecting slaves
100 m or less?

Yes
End
Note Refer to 1-3-1 Performance Specifications for details on the maximum number of slaves.

Precautions for Safe Use

• You cannot use standard Ethernet hubs or repeater hubs with EtherCAT communications.
If you use one of these, a major fault level error or other error may occur.
• Make sure that the communications distance, number of devices connected, and method of
connection for EtherCAT are within specifications.

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1-3 Specifications of Built-in

1-3 Specifications of Built-in EtherCAT
Port

EtherCAT Port
1-3-1 Performance Specifications
1
Specification
Item NX1P2- NJ501-/

1-3-1 Performance Specifications

NX701- NJ101-
 NJ301-
Communications EtherCAT protocol
protocol
Supported services CoE (Process data communications and SDO communications)*1
Synchronization DC (Distributed Clock)
Physical layer 100BASE-TX
Modulation Baseband
Baud rate 100 Mbit/s (100BASE-TX)
Duplex mode*2 Auto

Topology*3 Line, daisy chain, and branching

Transmission Twisted-pair cable of category 5 or higher
media (Recommended cable: straight, double-shielded cable with aluminum tape and braiding)
Maximum transmis- 100 m
sion distance
between nodes
Maximum number 512 16 192 64
of slaves
Settable node 1 to 512 1 to 192
address range
Input: 11,472 bytes Input: 1,434 bytes Input: 5,736 bytes
Output: 11,472 bytes Output: 1,434 bytes Output: 5,736 bytes
Maximum process However, the data must However, the data must However, the data must not
data size not exceed 8 frames (the not exceed 1 frames (the exceed 4 frames (the maximum
maximum number of pro- maximum number of pro- number of process data frames).
cess data frames). cess data frames).
Maximum size per Input: 1,434 bytes
slave Output: 1,434 bytes
Maximum message 2,048 bytes
size
• Primary periodic task 2,000 to 8,000 μs 500 μs*5, 1,000 1,000 μs, 2,000
125 μs, 250 μs to 8 ms (in 250-μs increments) μs, 2,000 μs, or μs, or 4,000 μs
(in 250-μs increments) 4,000 μs
Communications
• Priority-5 periodic task
cycle
125 μs, 250 μs to
100 ms (in 250-μs
increments)*4
Sync jitter 1 μs max.

*1 Refer to 3-1-1 CoE (CAN Application Protocol over EtherCAT) for details on CoE.
*2 Connection is possible only in full duplex mode. Half-duplex connections will result in link OFF status.
*3 Wiring in a ring configuration is not possible.

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*4 Setting is available only for integer multiples of the task period of the primary periodic task.
*5 Unit version 1.03 or later of the CPU Unit is required to use this setting on the NJ301-.

List of Supported Functions

Function name Description
PDO mapping using CoE
Process data communica-
Fail-soft operation for slave communications errors
tions
Stop operation for slave communications errors
DC (distributed clock) Clock synchronization
CoE
• Emergency message server (receptions from slaves)
SDO communications
• SDO requests and responses
• Communications between slaves
Automatic setting of device variable names, etc.
Setting node address using hardware switches on the slaves
Configuration Setting node address using the Sysmac Studio
Network scan (collection of information on devices connected to the network)
Display of network configuration information (display of supported topology)
Slave configuration check when starting network
Reading of error information (emergency error history, subscription information,
etc.)
RAS functions
Packet monitoring*1
Troubleshooting information
Diagnosis/statistics log*2
When error occurs (stop communications or change to fail-soft operation)
Operations during errors
Restoring communications when errors are cleared (Moves to operational state.)
Enabling/disabling slaves
Slave information
Disconnecting/reconnecting slaves

*1 For the NJ301- and NJ101- CPU Units, unit version 1.10 or later and Sysmac Studio version
1.12 or higher are required to use the packet monitoring function.
*2 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.11 is required to use the diagnosis/statistics log.

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1-4 Introduction of Communications

1-4 Introduction of
Communications
This section provides an introduction of the communications functions of the built-in EtherCAT port.

1-4-1 Process Data Communications and SDO Communications

1
The built-in EtherCAT port performs the following communications method to exchange information
with EtherCAT slaves.

1-4-1 Process Data Communications and SDO Communications

• Process data communications
• SDO communications

Process Data Communications

“Process data communications” is a cyclic communications method in which control information is
exchanged in a fixed cycle between the EtherCAT master and slaves.
The fixed cycle is called a process data communications cycle. The EtherCAT master can exchange
information with EtherCAT slaves in realtime in this process data communications cycle.
The same control period is also used for the process data communications cycle for EtherCAT. This
enables precise sequence and motion control in a fixed period with very little deviation.
Refer to 6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications) for details on the specifications of
process data communications.

SDO Communications
“SDO communications” is a communications method in which control information is exchanged in non-
cyclic event communications between the EtherCAT master and slaves.
You can use EtherCAT communications instructions to read and write the SDO data in EtherCAT
slaves.
Refer to 6-2 SDO Communications for details on the specifications of SDO communications.

1-4-2 Other Functions

In addition to process data communications and SDO communications, the built-in EtherCAT port also
provides functions related to EtherCAT network configurations and setup, as well as communications
control and maintenance during operation or at error occurrence.

Network Configurations and Setup

 Enable/Disable Setting for Slaves
Use this function to select the EtherCAT slaves for communications from among those registered in
the network configuration information.
• You can design a network with future addition of EtherCAT slaves in mind, by setting EtherCAT
slaves that you plan to add at a later time to Disabled and then registering them in the network
configuration information on the EtherCAT master.
• You can change the EtherCAT slaves for communications based on the device configuration
during system operation.
You can enable/disable each slave in the Sysmac Studio. Refer to 5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves
for the setting procedure.

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To enable/disable slaves during system operation, use the Enable/Disable EtherCAT Slave instruc-
tion. Refer to the NJ/NX-series Instructions Reference Manual (Cat. No. W502) for details on this
instruction.

Communications Control during Operation

 Wait Time Setting for Slave Startup
Use this function to set the wait time until all of the EtherCAT slaves are connected to the network.
When you use a slave that takes time to start, use a longer wait time setting to prevent errors.
Set the wait time for slave startup in the Sysmac Studio. Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master for
the setting procedure.

Communications Control at Error Occurrence

 Fail-soft Operation
Use this function to continue or stop the communications with EtherCAT slaves that are operating
normally, if a communications error occurs.
“Fail-soft operation” refers an operation that only normally operating EtherCAT slaves are allowed to
operate continuously.
The EtherCAT master can continue the communications with the EtherCAT slaves until the opera-
tion is stopped safely through the user program or user operation.
You can enable/disable the fail-soft operation in Sysmac Studio. Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT
Master for the setting procedure.

Maintenance
 Disconnecting/Reconnecting Slaves
Use this function to temporarily stop and start communications with a specified slave.
It is useful because, during system operation, you can replace an erroneous EtherCAT slave without
interrupting the communications with EtherCAT slaves that are operating normally.
Refer to 9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications for details on how to use this function.

 Diagnosis/Statistics Log
The diagnostic and statistical information provides statistics on the number of communications
frames sent and received by the EtherCAT master and EtherCAT slaves as well as the number of
frames for which errors were detected.
This function acquires the diagnostic and statistical information at the specified cycle and saves the
information as a log file in an SD Memory Card that is mounted on the CPU Unit.
You can use it to diagnose the EtherCAT network line quality based on the diagnostic and statistical
information.
Use this function for the following applications.
• Checking the EtherCAT network line quality for predictive monitoring and preventive maintenance
• Finding locations of errors when they occur
Refer to Diagnosis/Statistics Log of CPU Unit for details on how to use this function.

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1-5 EtherCAT Communications

1-5 EtherCAT Communications
Procedure

Procedure
1-5-1 Overview
1
Step Section

1-5-1 Overview
1. Mounting and Setting Devices and Hardware 2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the
EtherCAT Slaves
↓
2. Laying EtherCAT Communications Cables Section 4 EtherCAT Network Wiring
↓
3. Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration 5-2 Creating the EtherCAT Network Con-
figuration
↓
4. Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes 5-3 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and
Axes
↓
5. Setting EtherCAT Parameters 5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parame-
ter Settings
↓
6. Programming Section 6 Process Data Communications
and SDO Communications
↓
7. Turning ON Power and Going Online from the Sysmac Studio 2-1-3 Connecting the Sysmac Studio
3-3 State Transitions for EtherCAT Com-
munications
↓
8. Online Debugging 5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT
Network Configurations
↓
9. Downloading the Network Configuration Information and the User 5-6 Downloading the Network Configura-
Program tion Information
↓
10. Checking the EtherCAT Process Data Communications Status 5-7 Confirming Communications after
Completing EtherCAT Configuration and
Settings

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1-5-2 Details
Sysmac Studio
Step Description Section
operation

1. Mounting and Setting Devices • Use the hardware switches on all of the 2-2 Setting the
and Hardware EtherCAT slaves in the network to set the Node
node addresses. (The starting node Addresses of
address and sequence are not specified.) the EtherCAT
See the manuals for each slave for infor- Slaves
mation on the procedure for setting node
addresses.

Note Use the Sysmac Studio to set the

node address if there are no hardware
switches or the node address is
beyond the range that can be set with
the hardware switches.
• Connect the EtherCAT slaves and exter-
nal I/O devices.
↓
2. Laying EtherCAT Communi- Connect the EtherCAT slaves to the Ether- Section 4 Eth-
cations Cables CAT port of the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit. erCAT Network
If there is more than one EtherCAT slave, Wiring
connect them using a daisy chain or branch
wiring.
↓
3. Creating the EtherCAT Net- • Use the Sysmac Studio to create a new Create EtherCAT net- 5-2 Creating the
work Configuration project. work configuration with EtherCAT Net-
(a) Create EtherCAT network configu- EtherCAT under Con- work Configura-
ration offline. figurations and Setup. tion
or
(b) Go online and create the EtherCAT
network configuration from the
actual network devices. Do so after
making the online connection that
is described in step 7.
↓
4 Setting EtherCAT Slave
Variables and Axes
All EtherCAT Slaves Allocate variables to the I/O ports. Make the settings with 5-3-1 Register-
• If necessary, change the names of auto- I/O Map under Config- ing Device Vari-
matically generated device variables for urations and Setup. ables for All
each I/O port to user-defined variable EtherCAT
names. Slaves
Only EtherCAT Servo Drive Set up the axes. Create and set up the 5-3-2 Axis Set-
and encoder input slaves • Create axes (axes variables). axes from Axis tings for Servo
Settings under Drives and
• Set the axis types for the Axis Variables
Configuration and Encoder Input
(to a servo axis, virtual axis, etc.), and set
Setup − Motion Slaves
the IDs of the Servo Drives.
Control Setup − Axis
Axis Variables are automatically registered Settings − Add.
in the global variable table
↓

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1-5 EtherCAT Communications

Sysmac Studio
Step Description Section
operation
5 Setting EtherCAT Parame-
ters

Procedure
Setting EtherCAT Master Set the EtherCAT master parameters. Create an EtherCAT 5-4-1 Setting
Parameters (Examples: Fail-soft Operation Setting and master with EtherCAT EtherCAT Mas-
Wait Time for Slave Startup) under Configurations ter
The values that are set are reflected in the and Setup.
network configuration information. 1
Setting EtherCAT Slave Set the EtherCAT slave parameters. Create EtherCAT 5-4-2 Setting
Parameters Example: Enable/disable slaves. slaves with EtherCAT EtherCAT
under Configurations Slaves

1-5-2 Details
and Setup.
↓
6 Programming
Process Data Communica- Specify the device variables in the user pro- Create the programs 6-1 Process
tions gram. with POUs under Pro- Data Communi-
Input conditions include system-defined gramming. cations (PDO
variables for network error flags and normal Communica-
or error flags for each slave. tions)
Assign to the task that refreshes I/O for Set it for each slave
each EtherCAT slave. from I/O Control Task
Settings under Config-
urations and Setup -
Task Settings.
SDO Communications Read and write the following specified data Create the programs 6-2 SDO Com-
for slaves: with POUs under Pro- munications
Use EC_CoESDORead and EC_CoES- gramming.
DOWrite instructions.
• SDO data in slaves (parameters, error
information, etc.)
↓
7. Turning ON Power and Going • Turn ON the power supply to EtherCAT Select Communica- 2-1-3 Connect-
Online from the Sysmac Studio slaves. tions Setup from the ing the Sysmac
• Turn ON the I/O power supplies to the Controller Menu and Studio
slaves. make the settings to go 3-3 State Tran-
• Turn ON the power supply to NJ/NX- online. sitions for Eth-
series Controller. erCAT
• Use the Sysmac Studio to set communi- Communica-
cations with the NJ/NX-series Controller tions
and go online.
↓
8. Online Debugging Compare and merge the network configura- Right-click the Ether- 5-5 Comparing
tion that was set on the Sysmac Studio and CAT master under Con- and Merging
the actual network configuration. figurations and Setup EtherCAT Net-
− EtherCAT and select work Configura-
Actual network configu- tions
ration.
↓

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Sysmac Studio
Step Description Section
operation
9. Downloading the Network Download the network configuration infor- Select Synchroniza- 5-6 Download-
Configuration Information and mation (EtherCAT configuration, process tion from the Controller ing the Network
the User Program data information, and parameters). Menu to download and Configuration
verify the network con- Information
Note Use the synchronization operation of figuration information.
the Sysmac Studio to download the
project.
↓
10. Checking the EtherCAT Pro- • In the Sysmac Studio, check that process Display the Controller 5-7 Confirming
cess Data Communications Sta- data communications with all EtherCAT Status Pane and switch Communica-
tus slaves are performed normally. to the detailed view. tions after Com-
• Check the indicators on the NJ/NX-series pleting
CPU Unit. EtherCAT Con-
figuration and
a) A flashing yellow EtherCAT LINK/ACT
Settings
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.

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Part Names and Slave Settings
This section provides the part names and describes the slave settings and Sysmac
device functions.

2-1 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2-1-1 Built-in EtherCAT Port Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-1-2 Windows Used in Sysmac Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-1-3 Connecting the Sysmac Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the EtherCAT Slaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-3 Features of Sysmac Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2-3-1 Sysmac Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2-3-2 Sysmac Device Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2-3-3 List of Sysmac Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-3-4 Sysmac Device Features and EtherCAT Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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2-1 Part Names and Functions

2-1-1 Built-in EtherCAT Port Indicators

The indicators show the operating status of the built-in EtherCAT port on an NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
The locations of indicators of the built-in EtherCAT port on the CPU Unit as well as the colors and sta-
tuses of indicators associated with corresponding operating status are shown below.

The locations of the built-in EtherCAT port indicators are shown below.

 NJ-series CPU Units

Built-in EtherCAT port (PORT2)

Operation indicators
for the Built-in EtherCAT port

 NX701 CPU Units

SHTDWN

SD PWR
SD BUSY

PORT1
EtherNet/IP
NET RUN
NET ERR
LINK/ACT
PORT1 EtherNet/IP
PORT2 PORT3
EtherNet/IP EtherCAT
NET RUN NET RUN
NET ERR NET ERR
LINK/ACT LINK/ACT

PORT2 EtherNet/IP PORT3 EtherCAT

Built-in EtherCAT port (PORT3)

Operation indicators
for the Built-in EtherCAT port

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 NX1P2 CPU Unit

2-1 Part Names and Functions

SW SETTING

PORT1 EtherNet/IP POWER

RUN
ERROR
BUSY
SD PWR
SD BUSY
PORT1 EtherNet/IP
NET RUN
PORT2 EtherCAT NET ERR
LINK/ACT
PORT2 EtherCAT
NETRUN
NET ERR
LINK/ACT

OUT

Operation indicators for the Built-in EtherCAT port 2

Built-in EtherCAT port (PORT2)

2-1-1 Built-in EtherCAT Port Indicators

The operating status corresponding to colors and status of the built-in EtherCAT port indicators are
shown below.

Label Color Status Meaning

Lit EtherCAT communications are in progress.
• Inputs and outputs for I/O data are in opera-
tion.
Flashing EtherCAT communications are being estab-
lished.
This indicator shows either of the following
conditions.
• Only message communications are in oper-
NET RUN Green
ation.
• Only message communications and I/O data
inputs are in operation.
Not lit EtherCAT communications are stopped.
• The power supply is OFF or the CPU Unit
was reset.
• A MAC Address Error, Communications
Controller Error, or other error occurred.
Lit A hardware error or unrecoverable error
occurred, such as for exception processing.
NET ERR Red Flashing A recoverable error occurred.
Not lit There are no errors.
Lit A link was established.
Flashing Data communications are in progress after
LINK/ACT Yellow establishing link.
Flashes every time data is sent or received.
Not lit The link was not established.

Refer to 3-3-2 Control States for EtherCAT Communications for details on the states.

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2-1-2 Windows Used in Sysmac Studio

Use the Sysmac Studio to create the EtherCAT network configuration and to make other settings.
The following windows are used.

 Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration

Use the EtherCAT Configuration Editor offline to register slaves in the EtherCAT slave configuration.
Or, upload the network configuration online.

 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes

I/O Map: Used to allocate device variables.

Use the I/O Map to assign device variables to the I/O ports of the EtherCAT slaves.

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Axis Basic Settings: Used to create Axis Variables and set parameters for

2-1 Part Names and Functions

Servo Drive and encoder input slaves.
Use the Axis Basic Settings to assign Axis Variables to the Servo Drive/encoder input slaves.

2-1-2 Windows Used in Sysmac Studio

Setting Axis Parameters:
Use the Axis Setting Table to set axis parameters.

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 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameters Settings

Set the EtherCAT master and slave parameters after selecting a master or slave on the EtherCAT
network configuration.
• Parameter Setting for the EtherCAT Master

• Parameter Setting for the EtherCAT Slaves

Refer to Section 5 Setting Up EtherCAT Communications with the Sysmac Studio for the Sysmac
Studio procedures.

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2-1-3 Connecting the Sysmac Studio

2-1 Part Names and Functions

You can connect the Sysmac Studio to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit through the USB or EtherNet/IP
port. You must set the connection method, IP address to connect to, and other parameters for com-
munications between the computer and Controller.

Precautions for Correct Use

For the NX1P2 CPU Unit, direct connection to the USB port is not available.

1 Select Communications Setup from the Controller Menu. 2

The Communications Setup Dialog Box is displayed.

2-1-3 Connecting the Sysmac Studio

2 Select the connection method for the connection configuration from the Connection type Area.
If you specify a Remote connection via USB or an Ethernet connection via a hub, enter the IP
address of the Controller in the Remote IP Address Area. Also set the Options and Response
Monitor Time parameter to the required time. Refer to Communications Setup Dialog Box Set-
tings on the next page for information on the settings.

3 Click the OK Button.

This completes the setup.

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 Communications Setup Dialog Box Settings

Item Description
Connection type Specify the connection method to use for online communications. The specified connec-
tion method is used when you go online.
Remote IP Address If you select Remote connection via USB or Ethernet connection via a hub, set the IP
address of the Controller that you normally will connect to.
USB Communica- These buttons perform a communication test with the Controller
tions Test Button at the specified IP address. The result is displayed as follows:
Ethernet Communica- • Normal: “Test OK”
tions Test Button • Error: “The Controller was not found.” or “There is more than
one Controller with the specified IP address.”
Options Confirm the serial ID If you select this option, the names and serial IDs are compared
when going online. between the project and the Controller when you go online to
make sure that a connection is made to the intended Controller.
Check forced refresh- If you select this option, a check is made to see if any forced
ing when going offline. refreshing values are still in effect before going offline.
Response Monitor You can set the response monitor time for communications with the Controller.
Time An error is displayed if a response is not received before this time expires.

Note The time can be set to between 1 and 3,600 s.

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2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the

2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the
EtherCAT Slaves

EtherCAT Slaves
 Setting Node Address Using Hardware Switches
Setting the node address is described here. An OMRON GX-series Remote I/O Terminal is used as
the slave. With a GX-series Remote I/O Terminal, the node address is set on hardware switches.
With a GX-series Remote I/O Terminal, these switches are used to set the node address as a slave
on the EtherCAT network.
The 10s digit is set using the left rotary switch and the 1s digit is set using the right rotary switch. The
setting range is from 00 to 99.
2

Node address setting, × 1

Node address setting, × 10

The node address setting values are described in the following table.
Switch setting Node address setting
00 Set with the Sysmac Studio*.
01 to 99 Set with the hardware switches.

* Refer to 1-3-1 Performance Specifications for details on the settable node address range.

 Setting the Node Address from the Sysmac Studio

Use the Sysmac Studio to set the node address if there are no hardware switches or the node
address is beyond the range that can be set with the hardware switches.

1 Start the Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller.

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2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setups on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setups and select Edit.

3 Right-click the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the Edit Pane and select Write Slave Node
Address.

The Slave Node Address Writing Dialog Box is displayed.

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2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the

4 If there are slaves for which the node address is not set (i.e., for which the present value is 0) or
if there is more than one slave with the same node address (indicated by “!”), change the set
values of the slave addresses, and then click the Write Button.
(If the correct node addresses are set for all of the slaves, click the Cancel Button.)

EtherCAT Slaves
2

Node addresses changed.

The node addresses are written to the actual slaves.

Additional Information

• The switch setting is read only once when the power is turned ON. Even if the setting is
changed after the power supply is turned ON, the new setting will not be used until the next
time that power is turned ON.
• If same node address is set for more than one node, a Slave Node Address Duplicated Error
occurs and the operation of the slave stops. If a duplicated node address is set, the system-
defined variable _EC_SlavAdrDupErr (Slave Node Address Duplicated Error) changes to
TRUE.
• Use the Sysmac Studio to set the node address if there are no hardware switches or the node
address is beyond the range that can be set with the hardware switches.

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2-3 Features of Sysmac Devices

2-3-1 Sysmac Devices

“Sysmac devices” is a generic name for EtherCAT slaves and other OMRON control components that
were designed with the same communications and user interface specifications. You can use the
NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controllers together with Sysmac devices and the Sysmac Studio
Automation Software to achieve optimum functionality and ease of operation.

2-3-2 Sysmac Device Features

You can connect Sysmac device slaves to an NJ/NX-series Machine Automation Controller to use the
following features.

Sysmac device feature Description

Troubleshooting OMRON defines component error status as Sysmac errors for the entire Sys-
mac Series.
You can use Sysmac errors to display errors that occur in slaves on the Sys-
mac Studio together with corrections for the errors.
Backing up and restoring An optional feature in the version-1.0.1 ESI specifications is used to enable
parameters backing up and restoring slave parameters (called backup parameters).
Saving node address settings The node address setting for each slave is stored in non-volatile memory
within the slave.
Verifying the EtherCAT network You can verify the EtherCAT network configuration based on serial numbers.
configuration using serial num-
bers

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2-3 Features of Sysmac Devices

Troubleshooting
OMRON defines component error status as Sysmac errors for the entire Sysmac Series.
You can use Sysmac errors to display errors that occur in slaves on the Sysmac Studio together with
corrections for the errors.
This allows you to detect slave errors and isolate the causes of the errors.
If a Sysmac error occurs in a slave, the values of the _EC_SlavErr system-defined variable and the ele-
ment of the _EC_SlavErrTbl system-defined variable that corresponds to the slave node address
change.
Refer to 9-1-1 How to Check for Errors for details on the values.
2

Additional Information

2-3-2 Sysmac Device Features

• This feature is not supported for OMRON slaves that are not Sysmac devices and slaves that
are manufactured by other companies. Check the error detection methods for each slave.
• Before you reset an error from the NJ/NX-series EtherCAT master, make sure you confirm the
cause of the error in the slave.
• Sysmac errors are not displayed on the Troubleshooting Dialog Box when the slaves are in Init
state. When a slave in Init state where a Sysmac error was detected is connected, you cannot
confirm the Sysmac error that was detected by the slave until communications are restarted
with that slave. Therefore, if an error that results in a slave going to Init state and a slave Sys-
mac error are detected at the same time, first reset the slave Init state, restart communications
with the slave, and then check the Sysmac error. Then, eliminate the cause of the error and
reset the error. Refer to 9-2-2 Error Descriptions for the errors that result in the Slave entering
Init state.
• If you delete the assignment of the Sysmac error status from the processing data communica-
tions data, e.g., to reduce the load on the EtherCAT communications line, you will not be able
to use the Sysmac error status in troubleshooting. (To delete the assignment, edit the PDO
map settings in the EtherCAT master settings on the Sysmac Studio so that the map object
that is mapped to object 2002 hex is not selected.) If you do so, you can detect errors that
occur in the slave applications other than communications errors only through the transmis-
sion of emergency messages or status information that is mapped for other process data com-
munications. Use emergency messages and other status information for which PDOs are
mapped to detect slave errors in this case. Transmission of emergency messages is disabled
by default for OMRON slaves.
• When the EtherCAT master detects an emergency message from a slave, the _EC_SlavEmergErr
system-defined variable changes to TRUE. Check the contents of the emergency message from
the slave on the Troubleshooting Dialog Box.
• Refer to Section 9 Troubleshooting for details on checking for errors and corrections.

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Backing Up and Restoring Parameters

The Sysmac devices use an option in the version-1.0.1 ESI specifications to enable backing up and
restoring the backup parameters that are specified in the ESI files in non-volatile memory in the slaves.
You can back up and restore the backup parameters that are stored from the Sysmac Studio.
This makes it easy to set slaves when they are replaced.

Additional Information

• If you use slaves from other manufacturers, obtain the slave information files that are compli-
ant with the version-1.0.1 ESI specifications from the slave manufacturers.
• Refer to 9-4-3 Backing Up Settings for the procedure to back up slave data from the Sysmac
Studio.
• Refer to 9-4-4 Restoring Settings for the procedure to restore slave data from the Sysmac Stu-
dio.
• Refer to A-3 Multi-vendor Environments for information on ESI.

Saving Node Address Settings

Each Sysmac device stores its own node address setting in non-volatile memory within the slave.
This allows the master to identify slaves on the network.
The node addresses are set as given below depending on the type of slave.
• Slaves with Hardware Switches
0: The node address is set from the Sysmac Studio.
Not 0: The setting on the hardware switches is used.
• Slaves without Hardware Switches
The node address is set from the Sysmac Studio.

Precautions for Correct Use

• Set a node address for every slave so that the slaves can be identified on the EtherCAT net-
work. Do not assign the same node address more than once.
• If you connect slaves from other manufacturers to the NJ/NX-series EtherCAT master, set the
node addresses for them from the Sysmac Studio. (The NJ/NX-series EtherCAT master recog-
nizes the value that is stored at address 0x0012 in the EtherCAT slave controller of the slave
as the node address.)
• For OMRON slaves that are not Sysmac devices, set the node addresses on the hardware
switches. If the node address switches are set to 0, a Network Configuration Verification Error
occurs.

Additional Information

• Refer to 2-2 Setting the Node Addresses of the EtherCAT Slaves or the manuals for each
slave for the procedure to set the node addresses.
• Refer to 5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves for information on setting node addresses with the
Sysmac Studio.

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2-3 Features of Sysmac Devices

Verifying the EtherCAT Network Configuration Using Serial Numbers
Each Sysmac device slave stores its serial number in non-volatile memory within the slave.
If serial number verification is enabled in the EtherCAT master settings, the EtherCAT network configu-
ration is verified based on the serial numbers when the EtherCAT master is started. The following are
enabled by verification of the serial numbers.
• If the EtherCAT network configuration changes, the serial numbers will not match and a Network
Configuration Verification Error occurs. This helps prevent forgetting to set the parameters when a
slave is replaced.
• The serial numbers of any of the slaves can be checked from the EtherCAT master.

2
Additional Information

2-3-3 List of Sysmac Devices

Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master for information on checking serial numbers.

2-3-3 List of Sysmac Devices

The following table lists the OMRON Sysmac slaves. Refer to the manual for the slave for information
on OMRON slaves that are not listed in the following table.

Name Model Revision

AC Servo Drives R88D-KN-ECT Revision 2.1 or later
Multifunctional, Compact Inverter 3G3AX-MX2-ECT Revision 1.1 or later
Digital I/O Slaves GX-ID Revision 1.1 or later
GX-OD
GX-MD
GX-OC
Analog I/O Slaves GX-AD071 Revision 1.1 or later
GX-DA071
Encoder Input Slaves GX-EC021 Revision 1.1 or later
Vision Sensors FH-1 Revision 1.0 or later
FH-3
Specialized Vision Sensors for Positioning FQ-MS12-ECT Revision 1.0 or later
FQ-MS12-M-ECT
Smart Fiber Sensor Communications Unit E3X-ECT Revision 1.0 or later
EtherCAT Junction Slaves GX-JC03 Revision 1.0 or later
GX-JC06
NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit* NX-ECC201*1 Revision 1.0 or later
NX-ECC202*2 Revision 1.2 or later
Revision 1.3 or later
NX-ECC203*3
Advanced General-purpose Inverters 3G3RX-V1 with EtherCAT Commu- Revision 1.0 or later
nications Unit
3G3AX-RX-ECT
Linear Servo Drive R88L-EC Revision 1.0 or later
R88D-KN-ECT-L
Digital Sensor Communications Unit E3NW-ECT Revision 1.0 or later
Fiber Sensor Communications Unit E3X-ECT Revision 1.0 or later
Confocal Fiber Type Displacement Sensors ZW-CE1 Revision 1.0 or later
*1 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.05 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.06 or higher are required.
*2 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.07 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.08 or higher are required.
*3 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.07 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.11 or higher are required.

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2-3-4 Sysmac Device Features and EtherCAT Masters

The following table shows the relationship between Sysmac device features and EtherCAT masters.

OMRON Sysmac Device Slaves

OMRON EtherCAT master
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
NX701- EtherCAT master from
Sysmac device feature NX1P2- CJ1W-NC8 CJ-series another manufacturer
NJ501- Position Control Unit
NJ301-
NJ101-
Troubleshooting Supported. Not supported.*1 Not supported.*1
Backing up and restor-
Supported.*2 Partially supported.*3 Partially supported.*4
ing parameters
Saving node address
Supported. Supported. Partially supported.*5
settings
Verifying the EtherCAT
Supported. Not supported. Partially supported.*6
network configuration
*1 Error notification is provided with emergency messages.
*2 EtherCAT slaves for which data can be backed up have specific precautions. Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit Software User's Manual (Cat. No. W501) for details on the precautions.
*3 You cannot specify data to back up and restore.
*4 The ability to back up and restore data depends on the ability of the EtherCAT master from another manufac-
turer.
*5 The ability to store node addresses depends on the ability of the EtherCAT master from another manufacturer.
*6 The ability to verify serial numbers depends on the ability of the EtherCAT master from another manufacturer.

OMRON Slaves That Do Not Support Sysmac Devices

OMRON EtherCAT master
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
NX701- EtherCAT master from
Sysmac device feature NX1P2- CJ1W-NC8 CJ-series another manufacturer
NJ501- Position Control Unit
NJ301-
NJ101-
Troubleshooting Not supported.*1 Not supported.*1 Not supported.*1
Backing up and restor-
Supported.*2 Partially supported.*3 Partially supported.*4
ing parameters
Saving node address
Partially supported.*5 Partially supported.*5 Partially supported.*6
settings
Verifying the EtherCAT
Not supported. Not supported. Partially supported.*7
network configuration
*1 Error notification is provided with emergency messages.
*2 EtherCAT slaves for which data can be backed up have specific precautions. Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit Software User's Manual (Cat. No. W501) for details on the precautions.
*3 You cannot specify the data that is backed up and restored.
*4 The ability to back up and restore data depends on the ability of the EtherCAT master from another manufac-
turer.
*5 Setting is possible on the node address switches. Node addresses set with the software cannot be stored in
the slave.
*6 The ability to store node addresses depends on the ability of the EtherCAT master from another manufacturer.
*7 The ability to verify serial numbers depends on the ability of the EtherCAT master from another manufacturer.

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2-3 Features of Sysmac Devices

Slaves from Other Manufacturers
If you connect slaves from other manufacturers to an OMRON EtherCAT master, some slave functions
are not supported or restricted as follows.
• When you use an ESI file that is not supported by the Sysmac Studio, some slave functions may be
restricted or not settable, or the slave may not operate properly.
• The node address setting from the Sysmac Studio may not be supported by some slave specifica-
tions.
• Verification with serial numbers is not possible for slaves that do not have the serial number in SII.

2-3-4 Sysmac Device Features and EtherCAT Masters

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3
This section describes the different types of EtherCAT communications, EtherCAT set-
tings, and state transitions.

3-1 EtherCAT Communications Types and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3-1-1 CoE (CAN Application Protocol over EtherCAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-1-2 Types of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-1-3 Types of EtherCAT Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-1-4 Settings Required for EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-2 Programming EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3-3 State Transitions for EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-3-1 Self Diagnosis at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-3-2 Control States for EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-3-3 CPU Unit Status in Relation to EtherCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

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3-1 EtherCAT Communications Types

and Settings

3-1-1 CoE (CAN Application Protocol over EtherCAT)

The EtherCAT port built into the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit uses CoE (CAN application protocol over Eth-
erCAT) to exchange information with slaves over EtherCAT. CoE implements message communica-
tions of CAN application over an EtherCAT network. With CoE, the parameters and control information
held by the slaves are specified according to data specifications for the object dictionary.

Process data Communications and SDO Communications

There are two communications that are used to communicate data between the master and slaves.
These are described below.

 Process Data Communications:

Communications using process data objects (PDOs) to exchange information in realtime with a fixed
period.

 SDO Communications:
Communications using service data objects (SDOs) for communicating information when required.
Controller
(communications master) EtherCAT communications Slave
line
Process data
communications Executed periodically.
Output data
Input data

SDO communications
Data written.
Data read.

Executed for requests.

[

The EtherCAT port built into the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit uses process data communications for com-
mands to refresh I/O data in a fixed control period, including I/O data for EtherCAT slaves, and position
control data for Servomotors. It uses SDO communications for commands to read and write data, such
as for parameter transfers, at specified times.

Process data communications are executed each control cycle to refresh data continuously, and SDO
communications are executed between PDO communications.

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3-1 EtherCAT Communications Types and Settings

Additional Information

Object Dictionary
The object dictionary is a data table within the device that interfaces the application and commu-
nications. It describes the information handled by the device. Each piece of information is called
an object. Each object is assigned a 4-digit hexadecimal index.
Each object is divided into a data type area, a CoE communications area, and a manufacturer-
specific area.
CANopen device

Application

Index Object content

1000 hex Device Type 3

Object dictionary

3-1-1 CoE (CAN Application Protocol over EtherCAT)

1600 hex Process Data

3000 hex Parameters

Communications

PDO SDO

EtherCAT

Process data communications is used to read and write the process data in the CoE communi-
cations area in these objects.
SDO communications is used to read and write the parameters within the manufacturer-specific
area in these objects.

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Additional Information

Distributed Clock (DC)

This is a unique EtherCAT feature that enables precise clock synchronization. The DC-based
clock synchronization enables sharing the same time between the EtherCAT master and the
slaves. This enables the timing of the operation of the EtherCAT master and slaves to be syn-
chronized with the shared time.

Operation timing is synchronized by sharing time

information between the EtherCAT master and slaves.

EtherCAT Master

Slaves with a distributed clock

The clock that gives the standard network time is called a “reference clock”. The reference clock
is provided either by the master or a slave that supports the function to provide a reference
clock, to the other slaves. As described in the table below, whether the master or slave provides
a reference clock depends on the used CPU Unit.

When NX-series CPU Units Is Used When NJ-series CPU Units Is Used
The EtherCAT master of the NX-series CPU Unit Of the slaves that provide a reference clock, the
slave that is the closest to the EtherCAT master on
the wiring. In the above figure. the left most slave of
the slaves with the DC functionality.*

* Slaves with the DC functionality can provide a reference clock.

The EtherCAT master uses this reference clock to send frames so that the EtherCAT master and
slaves remain synchronized. The slaves that support a distributed clock (i.e., synchronized
slaves) perform advanced time synchronization by performing input and outputs based on the
reference clock.

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3-1 EtherCAT Communications Types and Settings

3-1-2 Types of Communications
The following two methods are used to exchange data between master and slaves in EtherCAT com-
munications.
Communication Name of communication
Timing of processing Type of data
type type
Cyclic Process data Constant PDO data
communications communications (process data communications cycle)
(PDO communications)
Message SDO communications When required. SDO data
communications

CPU Unit

EtherCAT communications

Cyclic communications (for PDO data) 3

Process data communications:
Device IN
Constant data exchange
variables and (process data communications cycle = each period of primary periodic task)

3-1-2 Types of Communications

Axis Variables* OUT

Message communications (for SDO data)

EC_CoESDORead/
EC_CoESDOWrite

EtherCAT

PDO PDO
SDO communications: data IN data OUT
When required
(from instruction or
Sysmac Studio)
SDO data SDO data

* Device variables for EtherCAT slaves

Axis Variables only for Servo Drive and encoder input slaves to which axes are allocated

Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

PDO communications is used for constant data exchange between the master and slaves. It is called
process data communications. PDO data (i.e., I/O data that is mapped to PDOs) that is allocated in
advance is input and output periodically each EtherCAT process data communications cycle (i.e., the
task period of primary periodic task or priority-5 periodic task).
It is accessed from the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit in the following ways.
• With device variables for EtherCAT slave I/O
• With Axis Variables for Servo Drive and encoder input slaves to which an axis is allocated

Additional Information

You can use the priority-5 periodic task only with NX701 CPU Units.

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SDO Communications
SDO communications are used to read and write specified slave data from the master when required.
This is called SDO communications.
You can read/write the following specified slave data with the EC_CoESDORead (Read CoE SDO)
instruction or the EC_CoESDOWrite (Write CoE SDO) instruction.
• SDO data in slaves (parameters, error information, etc.)

3-1-3 Types of EtherCAT Variables

There are three types of EtherCAT variables as listed below.
Variable type Description
Allocated Device variables These are common in-out variables for EtherCAT slaves. You can change
variables the names of these variables.

Device variables for I/O

ports

CPU Unit
EtherCAT master

Basic I/O Unit

Basic I/O Unit

Special Unit

Special Unit

EtherCAT

EtherCAT EtherCAT EtherCAT

slave slave slave

Slave configuration

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3-1 EtherCAT Communications Types and Settings

Variable type Description
Allocated Axis Variables These are structure variables for I/O and parameters for Servo Drive and
variables encoder input slaves.
You can change the names of these variables.

CPU Unit

EtherCAT master
Axis Variable A Axis Variable B

Allocated. Allocated.

EtherCAT
3
EtherCAT

3-1-4 Settings Required for EtherCAT Communications

slave

Servo Drive Servo Drive

System- System-defined These variables are defined by the system for communications parameters,
defined vari- variables for communication status, and other functions. You cannot change the names
ables EtherCAT master of these variables.

3-1-4 Settings Required for EtherCAT Communications

For EtherCAT communications, you must set the following network configuration information from the
Sysmac Studio and download it to the CPU Unit.
• Network configuration: Master and slave configuration
• EtherCAT master settings: Parameters settings, such as the Fail-soft Operation Setting or Wait Time
for Slave Startup
• Process data information: Allocation information for slave PDO data

Additional Information

EtherCAT communications cannot be performed unless the correct network configuration infor-
mation is downloaded to the CPU Unit.
Refer to Section 5 Setting Up EtherCAT Communications with the Sysmac Studio for details.

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3-2 Programming EtherCAT

Communications
The user program in the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit reads/writes EtherCAT slave data and performs
motion control for Servo Drive and encoder input slaves.

Instructions and variables are used according to slave types and target data as shown below.
Slave type Type of data Timing Instructions Variables
Slaves to which you Process data Constantly Read/write instructions Device variables
cannot assign axes read/written such as LD, OUT and
MOV
SDO data Read/written as EtherCAT instructions User-defined variables
required (EC_CoESDORead or
EC_CoESDOWrite)
Slaves to which you Process data Constantly Motion control instruc- Axis Variables or
can assign axes read/written tions or read/write device variables
instructions such as
LD, OUT and MOV
SDO data Read/written as EtherCAT instructions User-defined variables
required (EC_CoESDORead or
EC_CoESDOWrite)

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3-3 State Transitions for EtherCAT Communications

3-3 State Transitions for EtherCAT
Communications

3-3-1 Self Diagnosis at Startup

The EtherCAT master executes the following self-diagnosis when the power is turned ON.
The results of self-diagnosis are provided in the following system-defined variables as EtherCAT mas-
ter errors if errors are detected.
Diagnosis Detected error type System-defined variables
Diagnosis of network configuration Network configuration information error _EC_NetCfgErr
information
Diagnosis of communications port MAC address error _EC_MacAdrErr 3
Communications controller error _EC_LanHwErr

3-3-1 Self Diagnosis at Startup

Refer to 9-1 Overview of Errors for details on error types.

3-3-2 Control States for EtherCAT Communications

Control State Machine

EtherCAT communications provides four control states. Communications is controlled by moving
between these states.

Power ON

Self-diagnosis

1. Init state (Process data communications and SDO communications are not possible.)

2. Pre-operational state (Only SDO communications is possible.)

3. Safe operational state (Inputs for process data communications and

SDO communications are possible.)

4. Operational state (I/O for process data communications and SDO communications are possible.)

After the power is turned ON, the communications master and slaves go from the Init state to the Pre-
operational state, Safe-operational state, and then Operational state before starting EtherCAT commu-
nications. Afterwards, EtherCAT communications are performed while the state changes automatically
between these states according to error occurrence and other conditions.

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The current control state can be determined using the RUN indicator on the front panel.
Process data SDO
State Description RUN indicator
communications communications
1. Init Communications are Not allowed Not allowed Not lit
being initialized. Com-
munications are not
possible.
This state continues if
the network is not
configured.
2. Pre-operational Only SDO communi- Not allowed Possible Flashing
cations are possible
in this state.
Communications
always enters this
state after initializa-
tion, and changes to
the safe-operational
state after initial set-
ting of the network is
performed.
3. Safe operational In this state, SDO Only inputs are Possible Flashing
communications and possible
only inputs for pro-
cess data communi-
cations are possible.
Communications
always enters this
state before going
into the Operational
state.
4. Operational This is the normal Possible Possible Lit
state for communica-
tions.

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3-3 State Transitions for EtherCAT Communications

Additional Information

I/O Refreshing
The procedure from startup of the EtherCAT network until process data I/O can be refreshed is
shown below. There is no correlation between the startup of the EtherCAT network and the exe-
cution of the user program. Design the user program by adding the system-defined variables* for
the relevant slaves to the interlock conditions of the device variables for the slaves.
* _EC_ActSlavTbl[1..n], _EC_MBXSlavTbl[1..n], _EC_PDSlavTbl[1..n], _EC_DisconnSlavTbl[1..n], and
_EC_DisableSlavTbl[1..n]
Here, n is the maximum value of the settable node address. Refer to 1-3-1 Performance Specifications for
the maximum value of the settable node address.

START Power ON

1. EtherCAT master initialized. 3

3-3-3 CPU Unit Status in Relation to EtherCAT

2. Slaves initialized based on network configuration information.

3. The program waits for slaves to join the EtherCAT network.

4. When the system-defined variable _EC_MBXSlavTbl for the

relevant slave changes to TRUE, message communications for
the relevant slave are possible.
Applicable slave
parameters can be set.

5. When the system-defined variable _EC_PDSlavTbl for the

relevant slave changes to TRUE, I/O refreshing for the relevant
slave is enabled.
I/O refreshing started
for the relevant slave.

User program executed.

3-3-3 CPU Unit Status in Relation to EtherCAT

Refer to A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation to CPU Unit Status for details on the following: memory
related to the EtherCAT master, the ability to download master settings and slave settings, and the sta-
tus of slaves according to the CPU Unit operating mode and the status of Controller errors.

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 EtherCAT Network Wiring
This section describes how to connect and wire an EtherCAT network.

4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4-1-1 Supported Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-1-2 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-1-3 Installing EtherCAT Communications Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-1-4 Connecting Communications Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-1-5 Cable Connection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

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4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network

This section describes how to install EtherCAT networks.

4-1-1 Supported Network Topologies

The NJ/NX-series CPU Unit can be connected using daisy chain connections with no branching, or with
branching connections using Junction Slaves. This supports redundancy, and all topologies other than
rings. Examples of topology without branching and with branching (Junction Slaves) are shown below.
 No Branching
EtherCAT Master

Remote I/O Slave

Remote I/O Slave

Servo Drive Slave

Remote I/O Slave

Output port

Input port

 Branching

EtherCAT Master

Junction Slave Junction Slave

Remote I/O Slave

Junction Slave
Remote I/O Slave

Remote I/O Slave

Servo Drive Slave

Servo Drive Slave
Remote I/O Slave

Servo Drive Slave Servo Drive Slave Servo Drive Slave Remote I/O Slave Output port

Input port

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Precautions for Safe Use

You cannot use standard Ethernet hubs or repeater hubs with EtherCAT communications. If you
use one of these, a major fault level error or other error may occur.

Precautions for Correct Use

4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network

When you use a system configuration in which an EtherCAT Junction Slave is connected to syn-
chronized slaves that support distributed clocks, you need a master or slave that can provide a
reference clock.
With the NX-series CPU Unit, the EtherCAT master provides a reference clock.
With the NJ-series CPU Unit, at least one of the following two conditions must be met because
the EtherCAT master does not provide a reference clock.
• A slave that provides a reference clock must be connected between the EtherCAT master and
the first EtherCAT Junction Slave.
• The EtherCAT Junction Slave must provide a reference clock.
However, the above conditions do not apply when synchronization is not performed between
slaves that support providing a distributed clock in the entire EtherCAT network. 4
You can determine whether the EtherCAT Junction Slave supports a reference clock from the
Reference Clock setting in the Sysmac Studio slave settings. OMRON EtherCAT Junction

4-1-1 Supported Network Topologies

Slaves support a reference clock.

Additional Information

If you use EtherCAT Junction Slaves, the EtherCAT Junction Slave ports that are actually con-
nected to slaves will communicate normally even if they do not agree with the Sysmac Studio
network configuration.
If you need to make the Sysmac Studio network configuration consistent with the ports that are
actually connected to slaves, use the compare and merge function of the Sysmac Studio to
check the actual configuration.

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4-1-2 Installation Precautions

Basic precautions for the installation of EtherCAT networks are provided below.

Precautions when Installing a Network

• When you install an EtherCAT network, take sufficient safety precautions and perform the installation
according to standards and specifications. (Refer to JIS X5252 or to electrical facility technical refer-
ences.)
An expert well versed in safety measures and the standards and specifications should be asked to
perform the installation.
• Do not install EtherCAT network equipment near sources of noise. If the network must be installed in
an area with noise, take steps to address the noise, such as placing equipment in metal cases.
• When using a shielded cable with the shields on both ends of the cable connected to connector
hoods, ground loops induced by improper earthing methods may decrease noise immunity and
cause device damage. To prevent ground loops caused by differences in potential between device
earthing points, the reference potential between the devices must be stabilized. Design earthing
appropriately so that noise current does not flow to ground lines between the devices. For earthing
methods, refer to the NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W500), the NX-series
CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W535) and the NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware
User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578).

Precautions when Installing Communications Cables

• Check the following items on the communications cables that are used in the network.
• Are there any breaks?
• Are there any shorts?
• Are there any connector problems?
• When you connect the cable to the communications connectors on devices, firmly insert the commu-
nications cable connector until it locks in place.
• Do not lay the communications cables together with high-voltage lines.
• Do not lay the communications cable near devices that generate noise.
• Do not lay the communications cables in locations subject to high temperatures or high humidity.
• Do not lay the communications cables in locations subject to excessive dirt and dust or to oil mist or
other contaminants.
• There are limitations on the bending radius of communications cables. Check the specifications of
the communications cable for the bending radius.

4-1-3 Installing EtherCAT Communications Cables

Ethernet communications cables and connectors are used to connect the built-in EtherCAT port with
EtherCAT slaves.
Use a straight, shielded twisted-pair cable (double shielding with aluminum tape and braiding) of Ether-
net category 5 (100BASE-TX) or higher.

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Cable with Connectors

 Sizes and Conductor Pairs: AWG 27 × 4 Pairs

Product name Manufacturer Cable length [m] Model Contact information

OMRON Cor- 0.3 XS6W- OMRON Customer

4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network

poration 6LSZH8SS30CM-Y Service Center
Standard type *1
Cable with Connec- 0.5 XS6W-
tors on Both Ends 6LSZH8SS50CM-Y
(RJ45/RJ45) 1 XS6W-
Cable Sheath mate- 6LSZH8SS100CM-Y
rial: LSZH *2 2 XS6W-
Cable color: Yellow*3 6LSZH8SS200CM-Y
3 XS6W-
6LSZH8SS300CM-Y
5 XS6W-
6LSZH8SS500CM-Y
*1 Cables are available in the following lengths: 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, and 20 m. Refer to the 4
Industrial Ethernet Connectors Catalog (Cat. No. G019) for details.
*2 The lineup features Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables for in-cabinet use and PUR cables for out-of-cabinet use.
Although the LSZH cable is single shielded, its communications and noise characteristics meet the standards.

4-1-3 Installing EtherCAT Communications Cables

*3 Cables colors are available in blue, yellow, or green.

 Sizes and Conductor Pairs: AWG 22 × 2 Pairs

Cable
Manu- Contact infor-
Product name length Model
facturer mation
[m]
Rugged type *1 OMRON 0.3 XS5W-T421-AMD-K OMRON Cus-
Cable with Connectors on Corpora- 0.5 XS5W-T421-BMD-K tomer Service
Both Ends (RJ45/RJ45) tion Center
1 XS5W-T421-CMD-K
Cable color: Light blue
2 XS5W-T421-DMD-K
5 XS5W-T421-GMD-K
10 XS5W-T421-JMD-K

Rugged type *2 OMRON 0.5 XS5W-T421-BM2-SS

Cable with Connectors on Corpora- 1 XS5W-T421-CM2-SS
Both Ends (M12 Straight/M12 tion
2 XS5W-T421-DM2-SS
Straight)
Shield Strengthening cable 3 XS5W-T421-EM2-SS
Cable color: Black 5 XS5W-T421-GM2-SS
10 XS5W-T421-JM2-SS

Rugged type *2 OMRON 0.5 XS5W-T421-BMC-SS

Cable with Connectors on Corpora- 1 XS5W-T421-CMC-SS
Both Ends (M12 tion
2 XS5W-T421-DMC-SS
Straight/RJ45)
Shield Strengthening cable 3 XS5W-T421-EMC-SS
Cable color: Black 5 XS5W-T421-GMC-SS
10 XS5W-T421-JMC-SS

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*1 Cables are available in the following lengths: 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, and 15 m. Refer to the Industrial Ethernet
Connectors Catalog (Cat. No. G019) for details.
*2 For details, contact your OMRON representative.

Cables and Connectors

 Sizes and Conductor Pairs: AWG 24 × 4 Pairs

Part name Manufacturer Model Contact information

Cables Hitachi Metals, Ltd. NETSTAR-C5E SAB Planning Department,
0.5 × 4P* Kanetsu Co., Ltd.

Kuramo Electric Co. KETH-SB* Kuramo Electric Co.

SWCC Showa Cable Sys- FAE-5004* SWCC Showa Cable Sys-
tems Co. tems Co.
RJ45 Connectors Panduit Corporation MPS588* Panduit Corporation US
Headquarters

* We recommend that you use combinations of the above Cables and Connectors.

 Sizes and Conductor Pairs: AWG 22 × 2 Pairs

Part name Manufacturer Model Contact information

Cables Kuramo Electric Co. KETH-PSB-OMR* Kuramo Electric Co.
JMACS Japan Co., Ltd. PNET/B* JMACS Japan Co., Ltd.
RJ45 Assembly Connec- OMRON Corporation XS6G-T421-1* OMRON Customer Ser-
tors vice Center

* We recommend that you use combinations of the above Cables and Connectors.

Precautions for Correct Use

• The maximum length between nodes is 100 m. However, some cables are specified for less
than 100 m. Generally speaking, if the conductors are twisted wire rather than solid wire,
transmission performance will be lower, and reliable communications may not be possible at
100 m. Confirm details with the cable manufacturer.
• When selecting a connector, confirm that it is applicable to the cable that will be used. Confirm
the following items: Conductor size, conductor type (solid wire or twisted wire), number of
twisted pairs (2 or 4), outer diameter, etc.

Additional Information

If an Ethernet cable of category 5 or higher is used, communications will be possible even if the
cable is not shielded. However, we recommend a cable with double, aluminum tape and braided
shielding to ensure sufficient noise immunity.

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Attaching the Connectors to the Cable and Pin Assignments

Use straight wiring to attach the connectors to the communications cable.

Pin No. Wire color Wire color Pin No.

4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network

1 White-Green White-Green 1
2 Green Green 2
3 White-Orange White-Orange 3
4 Blue Blue 4
5 White-Blue White-Blue 5
6 Orange Orange 6
7 White-Brown White-Brown 7
8 Brown Brown 8
Hood Shield Shield Hood
*1 Connect the cable shield to the connector hood at both ends of the cable.
*2 There are two connection methods for Ethernet: T568A and T568B. The T568A connection method is shown
above, but the T568B connection method can also be used. 4
Connector Specifications

4-1-3 Installing EtherCAT Communications Cables

Specification Description
Electrical characteristics Conforms to IEEE 802.3 standards.
Connector structure RJ45 8-pin modular connector (Conforms to ISO 8877.)

Pin Assignments
Pin No. Signal name Abbreviation Signal direction
1 Transmission data + TD+ Output
2 Transmission data − TD− Output
3 Reception data + RD+ Input
4 Not used. --- ---
5 Not used. --- ---
6 Reception data − RD− Input
7 Not used. --- ---
8 Not used. --- ---
Hood Frame ground FG ---

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4-1-4 Connecting Communications Cables

Cable connections can be made freely in EtherCAT networks. Connect the communications cable from
the EtherCAT master to the input port on the first slave, and then connect the communications cable to
the next slave to the output port on the first slave.
Do not connect anything to the output port of the slave at the end of the network.
EtherCAT master

Communications cable
Input port
L1 Output port

L2

Slaves

Ln

Do not connect anything

Last slave
The cable between any two nodes (L1, L2 ... Ln) must be 100 m or less. Use the Sysmac Studio to con-
firm if communications are possible for the total cable length. Firmly connect the communications cable
connector until it clicks into place.

Precautions for Correct Use

Always perform one of the following operations before you disconnect the communications cable
to a EtherCAT slave during operation.
• Disconnect the EtherCAT slave from the network.
• Disable the EtherCAT slaves and all slaves connected after it.
Refer to 9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications for information on replacing slaves during
operation.

Additional Information

Make sure the cable between each pair of devices connects an output port to an input port. Nor-
mal communications are not possible if an output port is connected to another output port or an
input port is connected to another input port.

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4-1-5 Cable Connection Procedure

Precautions for Correct Use

• Turn OFF the Controller’s power supply before connecting or disconnecting Ethernet commu-
nications cable.

4-1 Laying the EtherCAT Network

• Allow extra space for the bending radius of the communications cable. The required space
depends on the communications cable, connector, and CPU Unit that are used. Refer to the
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W500) for details on the NJ-series
CPU Unit. Refer to the NX-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W535) for
details on the NX701 CPU Unit.
Refer to the NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W578) for details
on the NX1P2 CPU Unit.

1 Lay the Ethernet communications cable.

2 Connect the Ethernet communications cable to the built-in EtherCAT port on the NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit. Firmly insert the connector until it locks into place.
4
Built-in EtherCAT port
RJ45 Modular Connector

4-1-5 Cable Connection Procedure

CPU Unit

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 Setting Up EtherCAT
Communications with the Sysmac
Studio
This section describes how to set the network configuration information and how to
check EtherCAT communications from the Sysmac Studio.

5
5-1 Overview of Network Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-2 Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-3 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-3-1 Registering Device Variables for All EtherCAT Slaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-3-2 Axis Settings for Servo Drives and Encoder Input Slaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT Network Configurations . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5-5-1 Comparing and Merging with the Actual Network Configuration
from the Sysmac Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5-5-2 Automatically Creating the Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5-5-3 Using the Sysmac Studio to Obtain Serial Numbers
from the Actual Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
5-6 Downloading the Network Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5-6-1 Downloading the Network Configuration Information from
the Sysmac Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5-7 Confirming Communications after Completing EtherCAT
Configuration and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

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5-1 Overview of Network Configuration

Information
To execute EtherCAT communications, you must create the following three types of data with the Sys-
mac Studio and download the data to the CPU Unit. When this data is set, the network configuration
information is automatically created.
When you download the network configuration information to the CPU Unit, the EtherCAT master initial-
izes slaves and performs process data communications based on the network configuration informa-
tion. This section describes the procedures to set the network configuration information and how to
check EtherCAT communications.

Network Configuration Information

Network configuration infor- 1. EtherCAT network configuration
mation 2. Process data information
This is allocation information for PDO data in the slaves. It is also called PDO
mapping data.
3. EtherCAT master and slave parameter settings
(Examples: Fail-soft Operation Setting and Wait Time for Slave Startup)

Sysmac Studio
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

EtherCAT master

Network Configuration Information

EtherCAT Master
EtherCAT network configuration Parameter Settings Process Data Information
Fail-soft Operation
Master Setting PDO data for
EtherCAT slaves
Wait Time for Slave
The network configu-
Startup PDO data for ration information is
Etc. Servo Drive slaves downloaded.
Slaves

EtherCAT

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5-2 Creating the EtherCAT Network

Configuration

5-2 Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration

This section describes how to create the EtherCAT network configuration.

1 Start the Sysmac Studio offline.

2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.
Double-click EtherCAT or rightclick EtherCAT and select Edit.

Multi-view Explorer
EtherCAT master will be displayed in the Edit Pane.

Edit Pane

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3 Select a slave in the Toolbox, drag it to the Edit Pane, and drop it under the master. The slave
will be added under the master.
Toolbox

Drag the slaves.

4 Select another slave in the Toolbox, drag it to the Edit Pane, and drop it under the slave to which
you want to connect it to. The slave will be added under the slave.

For detailed procedures, such as those for deleting slaves, or copying and pasting slaves, refer
to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504).
Refer to the NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User’s Manual (Cat. No. W519) and the Sysmac
Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on creating the EtherCAT
Slave Terminal configuration.
Refer to A-8 MDP Settings for EtherCAT Network Slaves in the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Oper-
ation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on MDP slaves and editing the configurations of
the modules that you can connect to the MDP slaves.

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Additional Information

You can go online and read the actual network configuration from the Sysmac Studio to display it
and to use it as the network configuration in the project.
For details, refer to 5-5-2 Automatically Creating the Network Configuration.

5-2 Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration

5

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5-3 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and

Axes
Device variables are used to read and write process data for EtherCAT slaves. Axis variables are used
to manipulate slaves to which axes are assigned from the Motion Control Function Module. This section
describes how to register device variables and set the axes.

5-3-1 Registering Device Variables for All EtherCAT Slaves

You use the I/O Map Tab Page in the Sysmac Studio to assign device variables to the I/O ports. The
device variables that you create are registered in the global variable table.
Use one of the following three methods.
• Selecting variables that were previously registered in a variable table
• Inputting new device variable names
• Automatically creating device variable names

Selecting Variables That Were Previously Registered in a Variable Table

You can select variables that are already registered on the menu on the I/O Map Tab Page. For exam-
ple, this method can be used to register device variables in the following cases.
• To write the program before the slave configuration information is created.
• To reuse programming from another project.
Use the following procedure.

1 Register the variables in advance in the global variable table or the local variable table of one of
the POUs.

2 Program using those variables.

3 Create the slave configuration information.

4 Double-click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

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5 Select the variables from the pull-down list in the I/O Map Tab Page to assign them to I/O ports.

Select user-defined variables that were previously

registered in the global variable table.

5-3 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes

Inputting New Device Variable Names
You can input the required device variable names. For example, this method can be used to register
device variables in the following case.
• To give suitable names to device variables that are assigned to I/O for I/O slaves.
Use the following procedure. 5
1 Double-click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

5-3-1 Registering Device Variables for All EtherCAT Slaves

2 Select the I/O port on the I/O Map Tab Page and enter the variable name in the Variable Col-
umn.

Device variables are assigned to the I/O ports of the slaves.

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3 To specify a variable table for the scope, specify the Variable Type.

Automatically Creating Device Variable Names

The device variable names will be created by combining the device name and the I/O port name. The
device names are set in the slave parameters. The default device names are “E” followed by a serial
number that starts from 001. For example, this method can be used to register device variables in the
following case.
• To eliminate the work that is involved in obtaining the device variable names.
Use the following procedure.

1 Double-click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click I/O Map under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

The I/O Map Tab Page will be displayed.

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2 Select a slave or I/O ports on the I/O Map Tab Page, right-click, and select Create Device Vari-
able.

Device variables that were automatically created

5-3 Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes

3 If you specify a variable table for the scope, specify the Variable Type afterward.
5

5-3-1 Registering Device Variables for All EtherCAT Slaves

Device variables are automatically assigned to the I/O ports of the slaves and registered in the
variable table that is specified by the variable type.

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Additional Information

• We recommend that you set device names.

• To delete the mapping for the variable that is assigned to a port, delete the contents of the cell
in the Variable Column or right-click the cell and select Reset Assignment.
The mapping of the device variable is deleted. The variable is not deleted from the variable
table.
Refer to NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501) for details on device
variables.
• If you do not specify anything in the Variable Type Column when you register a variable or cre-
ate device variables, the variables are automatically registered in the global variable table.

5-3-2 Axis Settings for Servo Drives and Encoder Input Slaves
To operate slaves that can be assigned to axes in the Motion Control Function Module, you have to
make axes settings. For details on the items and procedures of the axes setting, refer to the NJ/NX-
series CPU Unit Motion Control User's Manual (Cat. No. W507).

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5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave

Parameter Settings

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master
1 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

2 Select the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the Edit Pane.

• Screen for NJ-series CPU Unit 5

5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master

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• Screen for NX-series CPU Unit

The EtherCAT master settings are listed below.

Name Editing Remarks

Device name OK Displays the name of the EtherCAT master.
Default setting: Master
Model name Not Always ”Master.”
allowed.
Product name Not Always ”Master.”
allowed.
Number of Slaves Not The number of slaves is automatically calculated based on the
allowed. topology.
Display range: 0 to the maximum number of slaves.*1
PDO Communications Cycle*2 Not Displays the time of Process Data Communications Cycle.
allowed. This is automatically input based on the task period of the pri-
mary periodic task.
Display range: 500 to 4,000 μs.
Default setting: 1,000 μs
PDO Communications Cycle 1*3 Not Displays the time of Process Data Communications Cycle 1.
allowed. This is automatically input based on the task period of the pri-
mary periodic task.
Display range: 125, 250 to 8,000 μs.
Default setting: 1,000 μs*4
PDO Communications Cycle 2*3 Not Displays the time of Process Data Communications Cycle 2.
allowed. This is automatically input based on the task period of the pri-
ority-5 periodic task.*5
Display range: 125, 250 to 100,000 μs.
Default setting: 2,000 μs
Reference Clock Not Displays whether the master provides a reference clock.*6
allowed.
Exist: The master provides a reference clock.
Not Exist: The master does not provides a reference clock.
Total Cable Length*7 OK This is the total cable length between the slaves.
Default setting: 1,000 m

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Name Editing Remarks

Fail-soft Operation Setting OK Select Stop or Fail-soft operation for communications with all
slaves on the network when the master detects a communica-
tions error (cable disconnection, slave malfunction, etc.).
Default setting: Fail-soft operation
Refer to 9-1 Overview of Errors for details on errors.

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

Wait Time for Slave Startup OK Set the time to wait from the detection of the link on the Ether-
CAT port until all slaves join the network.
Setting range: 3 to 200 s
Default setting: 30 s
Process data communications start if all slaves are present
within the wait time. If all of the slaves are not present after the
wait time elapses, a Network Configuration Verification Error
occurs.
When you use a slave that takes time to start, use a longer wait
time setting to prevent errors.
PDO Communications Timeout OK A Process Data Reception Timeout error occurs if process data
Detection Count (PDO) communications timeouts occur continuously more
often than the specified number of times.
Increase the setting if Process Data Reception Timeout errors
occur frequently, such as in high-noise environments.
Set the value to 2 or higher for a slave that needs to be
replaced.
Setting range: 1 to 8 errors 5
Default setting: 2 errors
Revision Check Method OK Specify the method to use to verify the revision numbers that

5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master

are stored in the network configuration information (setting)
against the actual revision numbers of the slaves (actual
device) at the start of communications.
Communications will not start if there are unverified slaves,
and a Network Configuration Verification Error will occur.
Setting values: Setting <= Actual device, Setting = Actual
device, or No check*8
Default setting: Setting <= Actual device
Serial Number Check Method*9 OK Specify whether to verify the slave serial numbers that are
stored in the network configuration information against the
serial numbers that are set in the actual slaves when initiating
communications.
Communications will not start if there are unverified slaves,
and a network configuration verification error will occur.
Setting values: Setting = Actual device or No check
Default setting: No check
DC Synchronous Correction*10 OK Specify whether to use the slave monitoring option during DC
Synchronous Correction which ensures sync jitter accuracy of
the DC time.
If Enable slave monitoring option is selected, the master exe-
cutes DC Synchronous Correction while monitoring the DC
time of the slave.
Use this setting if a Slave Application Error occurs when the
slaves are started. The error can be prevented if you select
Enable slave monitoring option and reconnect the slave. If the
error does not occur any more, that means a longer time is
required for the startup of all slaves and slave reconnection.
Setting range: Enable, or Disable slave monitoring option
Default setting: Disable slave monitoring option

*1 Refer to 1-3-1 Performance Specifications for the maximum number of slaves.

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*2 Displayed only with the NJ-series CPU Unit.

*3 Displayed only with the NX-series CPU Unit.
*4 For the NX1P2 CPU Unit, the default setting is 2,000 μs.
*5 When the priority-5 periodic task is not used, “---” is displayed.
*6 Exist is displayed with the NX-series CPU Unit, Not Exist is displayed with the NJ-series.
*7 If the total cable length exceeds the default setting (1,000 m), set an appropriate value for the total cable
length.
*8 Refer to the following table, Communications with Slaves Based on the Result of Revision Number Check, for
the operation of communications with slaves that are determined by the result of revision number check.
*9 If the set value is Setting = Actual device, communications are not started with a slave, in a network, that is
replaced. If it is necessary to replace a slave while the set value is Setting = Actual device, you must correct
the network configuration information and transfer it to the EtherCAT master again. Set this parameter to
Setting = Actual device only when strict management of the equipment configuration is required.
*10 A CPU Unit with unit version 1.10 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.12 or higher are required to use this
function.

 Communications with Slaves Based on the Result of Revision Number Check

Setting value of Revision Result of revision number
Communications with slaves
Check Method check
Setting <= Actual device Setting > Actual device Communications are not possible.
Setting = Actual device Communications are possible.
Setting < Actual device Communications are possible.
Setting = Actual device Setting > Actual device Communications are not possible.
Setting = Actual device Communications are possible.
Setting < Actual device Communications are not possible.
No check Setting > Actual device Communications are possible.
Setting = Actual device Communications are possible.
Setting < Actual device Communications are possible.

Precautions for Safe Use

• If the Fail-soft Operation Setting parameter is set to Stop, process data communications will
stop for all slaves when an EtherCAT communications error is detected in a slave. The Servo
Drive will operate according to the Servo Drive specifications. Make sure that the Fail-soft
Operation parameter setting results in safe operation when a device error occurs.
• If verifying revisions is disabled, parameters are also transferred to slaves with different Ether-
CAT revisions. If an incompatible revision of a slave is connected, incorrect parameters may
be set and operation may not be correct. If you disable the revision check, make sure that only
compatible slaves are connected before transferring the parameters.

Additional Information

Network Configuration Verification

The network configuration information is verified against the actual network when the EtherCAT
master is started. If an inconsistency is found during verification, the system-defined variable for
a Network Configuration Verification Error provides notification.
This setting applies to the entire system and cannot be changed for individual slaves.

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Verified information Required/optional Description

Number of slaves connected Required Number of slaves in the network
Vendor ID Required Vendor ID of each slave
Product code Required Product code of each slave
Revision Revision number of each slave

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

Optional*1
Serial number Optional*1*2 Serial numbers of all slaves

*1 Options are available.

*2 Serial number verification is performed for all slaves in the EtherCAT topology. You cannot specify dif-
ferent verification methods for individual slaves. The default setting is No check.

5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master

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5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves

1 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

2 Select an EtherCAT slave that is displayed in the Edit Pane.

• Screen for NJ-series CPU Unit

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• Screen for NX-series CPU Unit

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

The EtherCAT slave settings are listed as below.

Name Editing Remarks 5

Device name OK Displays the name of the slave.
Default setting: E*** (where * is a serial number starting

5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves

from 001)
The default value is automatically generated based on the
node address.
Model name Not Automatically displays the name of the slave model.
allowed.
Product name Not Displays the product name of the slave.
allowed.
Revision Not Displays the revision of the slave.
allowed.
PDO Communications Cycle*1 Not Displays the process data communications cycle
allowed. assigned for the slave.
Either of the following values is displayed.
• PDO Communications Cycle 1
Communications cycle is the task period of the pri-
mary periodic task.
• PDO Communications Cycle 2
Communications cycle is the task period of the prior-
ity-5 periodic task.
Node Address OK Sets the node address.
The default value is set automatically when a slave is
added.
Setting range: Settable node address range*2

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Name Editing Remarks

Enable/Disable Settings OK Enables or disables the slave as a communications tar-
get.
• Enabled: The slave will operate.
• Disabled: The slave will not operate.*3
Set the following slaves as disabled slaves: slaves that
are not installed on the physical EtherCAT network but
are scheduled for addition at a later date or slaves that
not used due to changes in the device configuration
during system operation.
Even for disabled slaves, process data allocations can be
set and used as system-defined variables and device
variables in the user program.
Default setting: Enabled
Serial Number Not Displays the serial number of the slave.
allowed. Default: 0x00000000 (when offline)
The value is updated to the serial number of the physical
slave when you select Get Slave Serial Numbers from
the menu for the master.
A Network Configuration Verification Error occurs if the
serial number on the Sysmac Studio and the serial num-
ber of the physical slave do not agree when the Serial
Number Check Method in the master settings is set to
Setting = Actual device.
Refer to 5-5-3 Using the Sysmac Studio to Obtain Serial
Numbers from the Actual Network Configuration for how
to access the serial number of the physical slave.
PDO Map Settings OK Default allocations of process data for slaves are provided
by the Sysmac Studio.
When the network configuration is created, device vari-
ables are automatically created in the initial process data
allocations. You can read and write these process data
allocations as device variables from the user program.
When valid PDOs are present, a list of them is displayed.
When valid PDOs are not present, “---” is displayed.
If editing the process data allocations is required, click the
Edit PDO Map Settings Button at the bottom of the list.
Refer to Changing the PDO Map Settings for details.
Enable Distributed Clock OK If a slave provides a distributed clock, Enabled is dis-
played.
If a slave provides a distribute clock which allows disable
setting, either Enabled or Disabled is displayed. You can
select enabling or disabling the clock.
If the distributed clock is enabled, you can select the syn-
chronization timing (Sync0 or Sync1) for some slaves. If
Sync0 is selected, Enabled (DC Sync0) is displayed.
If a slave does not provide a distributed clock, “---” is dis-
played.

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Name Editing Remarks

Reference Clock Not Displays whether the slave provides a reference clock.*4
allowed.
Exist is displayed if the slave provides a reference clock.
Not exist is displayed if the slave does not provide a refer-
ence clock.

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

Setting Parameters OK If a slave has an initial parameter setting function, Setting
is displayed.
If a slave does not have an initial parameter setting func-
tion, “---” is displayed.
To edit the settings, click the Edit Setting Parameters
Button.
Backup Parameter Settings OK If a slave has a backup parameter setting function, Setting
is displayed.
If a slave does not have a backup parameter setting func-
tion, “---” is displayed.
To edit the settings, click the Edit Backup Parameter
Settings Button.

*1 Displayed only with the NX-series CPU Unit.

*2 Refer to 1-3-1 Performance Specifications for the settable node address range.
*3 Network errors do not occur even if disabled slaves are not present on the EtherCAT network. You can
use them to prepare for future system expansions or to operate without them for the current system.
You can execute a special instruction to enable a disabled slave during system operation. You can also
execute the special instruction to disable a slave during system operation. 5
*4 With the NJ-series CPU Unit, if you configure the system to connect the EtherCAT Junction Slave and
to synchronize the slaves that have an enabled distributed clock, there must be a slave that provides a

5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves

reference clock between the Master and the first EtherCAT Junction Slave. Or, the first EtherCAT Junc-
tion Slave must provide a reference clock.

Version Information
A CPU Unit with unit version 1.04 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.05 or higher are required
to disable EtherCAT slaves with the special instruction.

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Changing the PDO Map Settings

Default allocations of process data for slaves are defined in the ESI files.
Depending on the slave, you may have to change the process data assignment as required by
the application.
The operations on the Sysmac Studio is shown as follows.

1 Select the slave for which to change the allocated data. The parameters and allocated data for
the slave will appear.

Slave
parameters

Allocated
data

Slave
parameters

2 Click the Edit PDO Map Settings Button at the lower right of the allocated data in the pane.

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The Edit PDO Map Settings Window will appear. Edit the allocated data as required.

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

3 Select the output data (RxPDO) and input data (TxPDO) in the PDO Map.
You can add or delete the PDOs with Editable Flags as entries for the objects to use for the
slaves. Refer to A-3-4 Editing PDO Entry Tables for details.
5
4 Click the OK Button.

5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves

EtherCAT Slave Enable/Disable Settings
 Relation between Enable/Disable Settings and Instruction Settings
The following table gives the relation between the enable/disable setting of an EtherCAT slave and
the results of instruction execution.

EtherCAT slave setting Instruction setting Result

Enable Enable Enabled (normal end)
Disable Disabled
Disabled with physical slaves*1, *2 Enable Enabled
Disable Disabled (normal end)
Disabled with no physical slave, or Enable or disable Error (error end)
disconnected

*1 Even if a slave physically exits, it cannot be enabled or disabled if there are any of the following errors.
• If there is a Network Configuration Information Error or Network Configuration Error in the master.
• If the slave is disconnected from the network or if it has a Slave Initialization Error, Process Data Communi-
cations Error, Slave Application Error, or EtherCAT Frame Not Received error.
*2 If a slave is disabled (either with or without a physical slave), you cannot disconnect the slaves.

Precautions for Correct Use

If you use the special instruction to change the enable/disable setting of a slave, turning OFF the
power supply to the master will discard the change and revert the setting to those set from Sys-
mac Studio. To retain the changed setting, you must change the setting from the Sysmac Studio
and then transfer the network configuration information to the CPU Unit.

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 Relation between Changes in the Enable/Disable Setting and I/O Operations

The I/O operations that occur for changes in the enable/disable settings of an EtherCAT slave are
given in the following table.

Inputs Outputs
Change in status Device variable Device variable Output refresh val-
Input refresh values
values values ues
Disabled slaves Input refreshing is 0 or FALSE Depends on results Output refreshing
after turning ON performed but not of user program is not performed.
the power supply applied to the execution.
or transferring the device variables.
EtherCAT network
configuration infor-
mation
Slaves changed Input refreshing is Input refresh val- Depends on results The values of the
from disabled to performed. ues are applied. of user program exe- device variables
enabled cution. are output.
Slaves changed Input refreshing is The values from Depends on results Depends on the set-
from enabled to performed but not before the status of of user program tings of the slave
disabled applied to the the slave was execution. and on slave mod-
device variables. changed are els.
retained. With GX-series
EtherCAT Slaves,
a value is output
according to the
Error Mode Output
setting on each
slave.

Precautions for Correct Use

For a slave that changed from enabled to disabled, the values of the device variables from
before the change are retained.
Use the following processing to confirm if a slave is enabled or disabled.

(1) Confirm that the slave is enabled before you access the device variables of the input
device.
_EC_DisableSlavTbl
[node_address_of_input
_device] system-defined Device variable
variable of input device

Process A when input signal is ON

_EC_DisableSlavTbl
[node_address_of_input
_device] system-defined Device variable
variable of input device

Process B when input signal is ON

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(2) If the input device is disabled, always write the value of the device variable.

_EC_DisableSlavTbl
[node_address_of_input_dev Device variable
ice] system-defined variable of input device
Considered FALSE
R if the input device
is disabled.

5-4 EtherCAT Master and Slave Parameter Settings

Device variable
of input device

Process A when input signal is ON

Device variable
of input device

Process B when input signal is ON

 Relation between Operation and the Slave Information at a Disabled Slave

If the actual network configuration has a slave in a position of a slave set to disable (or disabled
slave), the slave operation depends on the slave information. The operation differs by the result of
comparison between the slave information of the disabled slave and the slave information of the
slave on the actual network configuration.
The table below gives the operation of the disabled slave.
5
Slave information Operation for disabled slave
Process data
Vendor ID/ Message com- Back up/
Node address communica- Error

5-4-2 Setting EtherCAT Slaves

Product code munications Restore/verify
tions
Same Same Performed Not performed Normal opera- Performed
tion (no error)
Same Different Not performed Not performed Network Config- Not performed
uration Verifica-
tion Error
Different Same Not performed Not performed Network Config- Not performed
uration Verifica-
tion Error
Different Different Not performed Not performed Network Config- Not performed
uration Verifica-
tion Error

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5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT

Network Configurations

5-5-1 Comparing and Merging with the Actual Network Configuration

from the Sysmac Studio
Use the Sysmac Studio to compare the network configuration information settings in the Sysmac Studio
with the actual network configuration that is connected, including branch lines and branch locations.
The following items are compared.
• Node addresses
• Vendor IDs
• Product codes
• Revisions
• Connected ports
If the settings in the Sysmac Studio and the actual network configuration match completely, it is possi-
ble to determine the locations of errors when they occur. If differences are shown in the comparison
results, merge the configurations from the Sysmac Studio.

Network Configuration Settings Actual Network Configuration

on the Sysmac Studio That Is Connected

#09 (Junction Slave) #09 (Junction Slave)

Out1 Out2 Out3 Out1 Out2 Out3

#10 #13 #15 #15 #13 #10

#11 #14 #14 #11

#12
#12

The output port numbers for the branches do not match the node addresses for the connected
slaves. In this example, the settings on the Sysmac Studio and the slaves connected to Out1 and
Out3 on node #09 in the actual network configuration do not match.

Input port Output port “#” indicates a node address.

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Use the following procedure to compare and merge the network configuration settings on the Sysmac
Studio and the actual network configuration.

5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT Network Configurations

Start the Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller.

2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

The Edit Pane is displayed.

3 Right-click the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the Edit Pane and select Compare and
Merge with Actual Network Configuration.
5

5-5-1 Comparing and Merging with the Actual Network Configuration from the Sysmac Studio

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The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is displayed. The
results of comparing the settings on the Sysmac Studio with the actual network configuration are
displayed in the Comparison results Column.

4 If there is a slave that exists only on the actual network, “Added” is displayed in the Comparison
results Column. Drag the slave in the actual network configuration to the Sysmac Studio net-
work configuration.

Drag and drop

After you drag the missing slaves and add them to the network configuration on the Sysmac
Studio, the Comparison results Column will show that everything in the configurations matches.

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5 Click the Close Button.

5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT Network Configurations

The Sysmac Studio returns to the Edit Pane. This completes the operation to compare and
merge with the actual network configuration.
“Removed” is displayed in the Comparison results Column for a slaves that exist only in the set-
tings on the Sysmac Studio. The following example shows a case where a node address is dif-
ferent in the settings on the Sysmac Studio and in the actual network configuration. As a result,
“Added” and “Removed” are displayed in the Comparison results Column.
5

5-5-1 Comparing and Merging with the Actual Network Configuration from the Sysmac Studio
Here, either correct the node address in the network configuration on the Sysmac Studio or the
node address in the physical slave in the actual network configuration, and then repeat the com-
pare and merge operation to confirm that the configurations are the same.

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Additional Information

• Make sure that the communications cables between the master and slaves are connected cor-
rectly before you perform the compare and merge operation. The Compare and Merge with
Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is not displayed if the connections are not correct.
• The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is not displayed if
there is a slave in the actual network configuration for which the node address is not set or if
the same address is set for more than one slave in the actual network configuration. Make
sure that node addresses are set correctly for the slaves in the actual network configuration
before you perform the compare and merge operation.
• The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is not displayed if an
EtherCAT Frame Not Received error occurs. Remove the cause of the error and perform the
compare and merge operation. Refer to 9-2-1 Error Table for the cause of the error.
• When the compare and merge operation is performed, the synchronization between the Sys-
mac Studio and the Controller is lost. Synchronize the Sysmac Studio and Controller before
you perform any online operations for the slaves. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Oper-
ation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on synchronization.

5-5-2 Automatically Creating the Network Configuration

Instead of manually setting the network configuration offline, you can also automatically create the net-
work configuration on the Sysmac Studio based on the actual network configuration. Use the following
procedure to automatically duplicate the actual network configuration on the Sysmac Studio.

1 Start the Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller.

2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

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3 Right-click the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the Edit Pane and select Compare and
Merge with Actual Network Configuration.

5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT Network Configurations

The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is displayed.

4 Click the Apply actual network configuration Button.

5-5-2 Automatically Creating the Network Configuration

The actual network configuration is duplicated in the network configuration on Sysmac Studio,
and the Comparison results Column shows that everything in the configurations matches. (The
network configuration on the Sysmac Studio is created based on the actual network configura-
tion.)

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5 Click the Close Button.

6 Go offline, and then assign device variables, set the axis parameters, set up the tasks, and set
the master and slave parameters.

Additional Information

• Make sure that the communications cables between the master and slaves are connected cor-
rectly before you perform this operation. The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Config-
uration Dialog Box is not displayed if the connections are not correct.
• The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is not displayed if
there is a slave in the actual network configuration for which the node address is not set or if
the same address is set for more than one slave in the actual network configuration. Make
sure that node addresses are set correctly for the slaves in the actual network configuration
before you perform this operation.
• The Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box is not displayed if an
EtherCAT Frame Not Received error occurs. Remove the cause of the error and perform the
compare and merge operation. Refer to 9-2-1 Error Table for the cause of the error.
• Even if you have previously set them on the Sysmac Studio, the following configuration and
settings are discarded when you automatically create the network configuration on the Sys-
mac Studio based on the actual network configuration: network configuration, master settings,
and any slave settings (including enable settings, PDO map settings, setting parameter set-
tings, backup parameter settings, device variable assignments in the I/O map, slave assign-
ments to Axes Variables registered in the axis settings, and master settings to control slaves
that are registered in the task setup). To merge the actual network configuration information
without losing the current settings in the Sysmac Studio, use the compare and merge opera-
tion to create the network configuration. Refer to 5-5-1 Comparing and Merging with the Actual
Network Configuration from the Sysmac Studio for information on the operation to compare
and merge with the actual network configuration on the Sysmac Studio.
• When the compare and merge operation is performed, the synchronization between the Sys-
mac Studio and the Controller is lost. Synchronize the Sysmac Studio and Controller before
you perform any online operations for the slaves. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Oper-
ation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on synchronization.

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5-5-3 Using the Sysmac Studio to Obtain Serial Numbers from the
Actual Network Configuration

5-5 Comparing and Merging EtherCAT Network Configurations

If the Serial Number Check Method in the EtherCAT master settings is set to Setting = Actual device,
you must download the network configuration information in which the slave serial numbers are set to
the CPU Unit. Use the following procedure to get the serial numbers of the physical slaves and apply
them as the serial numbers of the slaves in the settings on the Sysmac Studio.

1 Start the Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller.

2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

3 Right-click the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the Edit Pane and select Get Slave Serial

5-5-3 Using the Sysmac Studio to Obtain Serial Numbers from the Actual Network Configuration
Numbers.

The serial numbers of the physical slaves are saved as the serial numbers in the slave settings
on the Sysmac Studio.

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Additional Information

• Make sure that the communications cables between the master and slaves are connected cor-
rectly before you perform this operation. You cannot get the serial numbers of the slaves
unless the connections are correct.
• You cannot get the serial numbers of the slaves if there is a slave in the actual network config-
uration for which the node address is not set or if the same address is set for more than one
slave in the actual network configuration. Make sure that node addresses are set correctly for
the slaves in the actual network configuration before you perform this operation.
• You cannot get the serial numbers of the slaves unless the Compare and Merge with Actual
Network Configuration Dialog Box shows that the entire slave configurations agree. Make sure
that the Compare and Merge with Actual Network Configuration Dialog Box shows that the
entire slave configurations agree before you perform this operation. However, you can get the
serial numbers of the slaves even if the entire slave configurations do not agree if there are
slaves in the Sysmac Studio settings that are disabled.
• If you get the serial numbers of the slaves when there are disabled slaves that do not exist in
the actual network configuration, the serial numbers of the disabled slaves will be cleared to
0x00000000 in the settings on the Sysmac Studio. If the disabled slaves exist in the actual net-
work configuration, the serial numbers of the slaves in the actual network configuration are
saved in the settings on the Sysmac Studio.
• Any serial numbers that are set for slaves in the settings on the Sysmac Studio are overwritten
when the serial numbers are obtained from the actual network configuration. Make sure that it
is OK to overwrite the serial numbers on the Sysmac Studio before you perform this operation.
• When you get the serial numbers from the slaves on the actual network configuration, the syn-
chronization between the Sysmac Studio and the Controller is lost. Synchronize the Sysmac
Studio and Controller before you perform any online operations for the slaves. Refer to the
Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on synchroniza-
tion.

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5-6 Downloading the Network

Configuration Information

5-6 Downloading the Network Configuration Information

5-6-1 Downloading the Network Configuration Information from the
Sysmac Studio
You must download the network configuration information in the project from the Sysmac Studio to the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit. Use the synchronize operation to download the network configuration informa-
tion. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on syn-
chronization.

Precautions for Safe Use

After you transfer the user program, the CPU Unit is restarted and communications with the Eth-
erCAT slaves are cut off. During that period, the slave outputs behave according to the slave
specifications.
The time that communications are cut off depends on the EtherCAT network configuration.
Before you transfer the user program, confirm that the system will not be adversely affected.

5
Precautions for Correct Use
• If a Link OFF Error occurs, remove the cause of the error and retry downloading the network

5-6-1 Downloading the Network Configuration Information from the Sysmac Studio
configuration information after the error is reset.

1 Go online and select Synchronization from the Controller Menu.

The Synchronization Dialog Box is displayed.

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2 Click the Transfer to Controller Button.

The network configuration information is downloaded from the Sysmac Studio to the Controller.

Additional Information

The backup parameters of EtherCAT slaves are out of the scope of synchronization and are not
downloaded to the slaves for the default settings. To transfer the backup parameters, clear the
selection of the Do not transfer Special Unit parameters and backup parameters of EtherCAT
slaves (out of synchronization scope). Check Box in the Synchronization Pane.

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5-7 Confirming Communications after Completing EtherCAT Configuration and

5-7 Confirming Communications after
Completing EtherCAT Configuration
and Settings
If normal network configuration information is downloaded to the CPU Unit, EtherCAT communications
start automatically regardless of the operating mode of the CPU Unit.
After the start of EtherCAT communications, check the process data communications status to ensure
that process data communications are performed normally between the EtherCAT master and all
EtherCAT slaves.

Checking the Process Data Communications Status

Use one of the following methods to check the process data communications status.
• Controller status monitor of the Sysmac Studio

Settings
• System-defined variable
• LED

The content of checking the process data communications status using these methods is given below. 5

 Controller Status Monitor of the Sysmac Studio

On the detailed view of the Controller status monitor, check the item EtherCAT Process Data Com-
munications.
If the item EtherCAT Process Data Communications is Communicating, process data communica-
tions are performed normally. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No.
W504) for the procedure to display the Controller status monitor of the Sysmac Studio.

 System-defined Variable
Check the _EC_PDActive (Process Data Communications Status) system-defined variable in the
user program. If _EC_PDActive is TRUE, process data communications are performed normally.

 Indicator
EtherCAT communications are in operational state (process data communications are performed
normally) if the EtherCAT NET RUN indicator on the front of the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit is lit green.

If process data communications are not performed normally, check the event log in the Sysmac Studio
and take suitable measures. Refer to 9-2-1 Error Table for event logs.

Precautions for Safe Use

• EtherCAT communications are not always established immediately after the power supply is
turned ON. Use the system-defined variable in the user program to confirm that communica-
tions are established before you attempt to control device variables and axis variables
• After you change any EtherCAT slave or Special Unit settings, carefully check the safety of the
controlled system before you restart the Unit.

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Precautions for Correct Use

• When you change the EtherCAT slave configuration and reconfigure the axis allocation set-
tings, you must download the network configuration information again.
• If network configuration information is not downloaded to the Controller, the EtherCAT master
will not perform process data communications. Because of this, notification of errors will not
occur. The EtherCAT communications will be in the Init state (where both process data com-
munications and SDO communications are disabled).

Checking the EtherCAT Network Line Quality

If you need to confirm that the network was correctly installed after configuring an EtherCAT network,
diagnose the EtherCAT network line quality. For how to diagnose the EtherCAT network line quality,
refer to 9-2-4 Diagnostic and Statistical Information.

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and SDO Communications
This section describes the timing of communications, response times, and special
instructions for process data communications and SDO communications. It also pro-
vides sample programming.

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6-1-1 Allocated Variables for Process Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6-1-2 Process Data Communications Refresh Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 6
6-1-4 System Response Time in Process Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6-1-5 I/O Operations for Major Fault Level Controller Errors and
I/O Refreshing with Specified Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6-2 SDO Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6-2-1 EtherCAT Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6-2-2 Sample Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
6-2-3 Execution Timing of SDO Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6-2-4 Minimum Message Response Time for SDO Communications . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
6-3 Instructions Used in EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
6-3-1 EtherCAT Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

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6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO

Communications)
Process data communications cyclically exchanges data between the master and slaves in the process
data communications cycle (i.e., the task period of primary periodic task or priority-5 periodic task).
From the user program in the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit, slave data is accessed through allocated vari-
ables.

Additional Information

You can use the priority-5 periodic task only with the NX701 CPU Units.

6-1-1 Allocated Variables for Process Data Communications

The variables that are allocated depend on the slave type as shown in the following table.

Operation screen in
Slave type Allocated variables
Sysmac Studio
EtherCAT slaves which are not Device Variables I/O Map
assigned to axes
EtherCAT slaves which are Axis Variables Axis Settings
assigned to axes

Allocated variables are specified for parameters of instructions in the user program.

Device Variables
The user program in an NJ/NX-series CPU Unit can read and write EtherCAT slave process data that is
not assigned to axes through device variables. (The slave process data is I/O data that is exchanged
between the master and slaves in each period.)

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

User program
Reading and writing

Device variables

EtherCAT

Slave Slave

Process data Process data

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Axis Variables
Servo Drives and encoder input slaves that are assigned to axes on EtherCAT can be controlled by
specifying Axis Variables (structures) as parameters for motion control instruction in-out variables.

Axis Variables (structures) consist of the following data.

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• Parameters: Maximum acceleration rate, software limits, etc.
• I/O: Home proximity input, Servo ON, etc.
• Operating status: Accelerating, waiting for in-position state, etc.
• Error and warning status: Excessive following error, acceleration error, etc.
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

User program
Reading, writing, and commands

Axis Variables (structures)

EtherCAT
Servo Drive/encoder input Servo Drive/encoder input
slave slave

Process data Process data

Process data
6
Process data
Process data Process data

6-1-1 Allocated Variables for Process Data Communications

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6-1-2 Process Data Communications Refresh Timing

The process data communications cycle is the same as the task period of the primary periodic task or
the priority-5 periodic task for sequence control. It is also the same as the motion control period.
The control periods between each function module and between the function module and the slave are
shown as follows.

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

EtherCAT communications
PLC Function Module
EtherCAT
Execution of user Master
program
Function
Module
Device
Instruction variables Slave
Processing in slave

Motion
Control
Motion Function
control Axes Module
instruction variables Axes Data refresh cycle in slave
variables (depends on the slave)

Sequence control period Motion control period Process data communications cycle
(Task period of primary periodic (Task period of primary periodic (EtherCAT data transmission cycle)
task or priority-5 or priority-16 task or priority-5 periodic task) This is the same as the task period of
periodic task) primary periodic task or priority-5
periodic task.

Task period of primary periodic task or priority-5 periodic task = Motion control period = Process data
communications cycle

Precautions for Correct Use

• You can use the priority-5 periodic task only with the NX701 CPU Units.
• With an NX701 CPU Unit, you can perform process data communications separately in each
task period of the primary periodic task and the priority-5 periodic task. If these two process
data communications cycles must be distinguished, the cycle for the primary periodic task is
called process data communications cycle 1 and the cycle for the priority-5 periodic task is
called process data communications cycle 2.
• With an NX701 CPU Unit, you can execute motion control in the primary periodic task and in
the priority-5 periodic task. If these two motion controls must be distinguished, the one exe-
cuted by the primary periodic task is called motion control 1 and the other executed by the pri-
ority-5 periodic task is called motion control 2.
• NJ-series CPU Units and NX1P2 CPU Units perform process data communications only in the
primary periodic task.

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Relationship Between Process Data Communications Cycle and

Task Setting
The process data communications cycles of the primary periodic task and priority-5 periodic task are
synchronized with the task period of the task to which I/O refreshing is assigned for each EtherCAT
slave.

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

Assigning I/O refreshing to tasks, setting procedure on Sysmac Studio, and I/O refreshing timing are
shown as follows.

 Assigning I/O Refreshing to Tasks

I/O refreshing of the EtherCAT slaves is assigned to the tasks.
Tasks to which assignment is possible and unit of assignment are different depending on the I/O
refreshing target. Unit of assignment refers to a target or a group of targets for I/O refreshing that
can be assigned to one I/O controlling task. For example, when the unit of assignment is Slave Ter-
minal, you can assign I/O refreshing to only one task even if more than one NX Unit is connected to
a Communications Coupler Unit.
The following table shows the relationship among the I/O refreshing target, the assignable task, and
the unit of assignment.

I/O refreshing target Assignable task Unit of assignment

Communications Coupler Unit Primary periodic task or priority-5 Slave Terminal
with an NX Unit assigned to an axis on the periodic task*
Slave Terminal
Communications Coupler Unit Primary periodic task or priority-5
without an NX Unit assigned to an axis on the and priority-16 periodic tasks* 6
Slave Terminal
EtherCAT slaves to which axes are assigned Primary periodic task or priority-5 Slave

6-1-2 Process Data Communications Refresh Timing

periodic task*
Other EtherCAT slaves Primary periodic task or priority-5
and priority-16 periodic tasks*

* You can use the priority-5 periodic task only with the NX701 CPU Units.

 Sysmac Studio Setting Procedure

For each slave and Unit without axis assignments, set the tasks to perform I/O refreshing in the I/O
Control Task Settings on the Task Settings Tab Page of the Sysmac Studio.
For details, refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User's Manual (Cat. No. W501).
For each slave and Unit with axis assignments, select the motion control instruction to use in the
Motion Control Setup of the Sysmac Studio. This sets the tasks to perform I/O refreshing.
For details, refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Motion Control User’s Manual (Cat. No. W507).

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 Timing of I/O Refreshing

The table below shows when I/O is refreshed for each type of EtherCAT slaves.

Task that controls I/O Execution period of I/O refreshing

Primary periodic task Task period of the primary periodic task*1
Priority-5 periodic task*2 Task period of the priority-5 periodic task*1
Priority-16 periodic task Task period of the primary periodic task*1*3

*1 Refer to the manual for the specific slave to check if the I/O refreshing period agrees with the communica-
tions cycle supported with the slave. An error occurs if you use the Sysmac Studio to set the I/O refreshing
timing to a communications cycle that is not supported with the slave. The error occurs only with the
OMRON slaves that is set for synchronization.
*2 You can use the priority-5 periodic task only with the NX701 CPU Units.
*3 EtherCAT communications take place in the I/O refreshing timing for the primary periodic task. If the
priority-16 periodic task is used to control EtherCAT slaves, data will be refreshed by I/O refreshing in the
task period of the priority-16 periodic task.

Relationship between tasks to execute I/O refreshing, process data communications cycle, and
motion control is shown as follows.
• NX701 CPU Units

Task to execute Process data

Motion control
I/O refreshing communications cycle
Primary periodic task Process data communications cycle 1 Motion control 1
Priority-5 periodic task Process data communications cycle 2 Motion control 2

• NJ-series CPU Units and NX1P2 CPU Units

Task to execute Process data

Motion control
I/O refreshing communications cycle
Primary periodic task Process data communications cycle Motion control

 Restrictions for Multiple Communications Cycles

With the NX701 CPU Unit, you can perform process data communications at each task period spe-
cific to the primary periodic task and the priority-5 periodic task. On the other hand, there is only one
EtherCAT network line. Therefore, some restrictions are placed on the process data communica-
tions in multiple communications cycles, as shown below.
• When the number of slaves controlled by the master increases, the process data communications
cycles of both primary periodic task and priority-5 periodic task will get longer.
Consider the following countermeasures if the process data communications cycle for each task
exceeds the task period.
• If you want to maintain the number of the slaves, increase the task period of the task whose
process data communications cycle exceeds the task period.
• If you want to maintain the task period, decrease the number of the slaves.
• The process data communications for the primary periodic task is processed in priority over the
process data communications for the priority-5 periodic task. Therefore, the size of process data
for the priority-5 periodic task that can be processed becomes smaller than that for the primary
periodic task even if both tasks have the same task period.
Consider the following countermeasures if the process data communications cycle for the priority-
5 periodic task exceeds the task period.
• If you want to maintain the process data size of priority-5 periodic task, increase the period of
the priority-5 periodic task.
• If you want to maintain the period of priority-5 periodic task, decrease the process data size of
the priority-5 periodic tasks that are assigned for the entire slaves.

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6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data

When reading and writing the device variables and axes variables that input and output process data
with slaves, the validity of the process data must be checked.

When EtherCAT communications are not established, such as immediately after the power supply to

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

the CPU Unit is turned ON, the process data is invalid. Thus values become invalid for the device vari-
ables and axes variables that input and output the process data. If EtherCAT communications were
established previously, the device variables and axes variables retain the values updated while Ether-
CAT commutations were established then.

Once the EtherCAT communications are established, the process data becomes valid, therefore values
of the device variables and axes variables which input and output the process data become also valid.
Be sure to read and write the device variables and axes variables that input and output the process
data, after confirming that the process data is valid.
Use the following system-defined variables to check the validity of the process data.
• Checking the validity of the process data for each slave.
_EC_PDSlavTbl (Process Data Communicating Slave Table)
• Checking the validity of the process data for the entire slaves.
_EC_PDActive (Process Data Communications Status)

Precautions for Correct Use

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If noise occurs or an EtherCAT slave is disconnected from the network, any current communica-
tions frames may be lost. If frames are lost, slave I/O data is not communicated, and unintended
operation may occur. The slave outputs depend on the slave specifications. For details, refer to

6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data

relevant manuals for each slave. If a noise countermeasures or slave replacement is required,
perform the following processing.
• Program the _EC_InDataInvalid (Input Data Invalid), _ECIndata1Invalid (Input Data1 Invalid),
or _EC_InData2Invalid (Input Data2 Invalid) system-defined variable as an interlock condition
in the user program.
• Set the PDO communications timeout detection count setting in the EtherCAT master to 2 or
higher. Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master for the setting procedure.

A sample programming to check the validity of the process data is shown in the next section.

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Sample Programming to Check the Validity of the Process Data for

Each Slave
With this sample program, validity of the process data is checked individually for each slave, and the
data inputs and outputs with the salve are controlled.
The slave with which the process data is input and output is given the node address 1 and named
“slave 1”.
The _EC_PDSlavTbl (Process Data Communicating Slave Table) system-defined variable is used to
see if the process data inputs and outputs are valid for the slave 1.
If the process data inputs and outputs with the slave 1 are valid, E001_Out_Bit07 changes to TRUE
when E001_In_Bit00 changes to TRUE. Also, when the process data outputs with the slave 1 are
valid, E001_Out_Bit00 changes to TRUE.

 LD

_EC_PDSlavTbl[1] _EC_CommErrTbl[1] EQ Slave_1_outputs_valid

EN
_EC_SlavErrTbl[1] In1
WORD#16#0000 In2
_EC_InDataInvalid Slave_1_inputs_valid

Slave 1 inputs

Slave_1_inputs_valid E001_In_Bit00 E001_Out_Bit07

Slave 1 outputs

Slave_1_outputs_valid E001_Out_Bit00

 ST
IF _EC_PDSlavTbl[1]=TRUE AND _EC_CommErrTbl[1]=FALSE AND
_EC_SlavErrTbl[1]=WORD#16#0 THEN
A:=TRUE;
ELSE
A:=FALSE;
END_IF;

(* Output valid condition *)

IF A=TRUE THEN
Slav_Out:=TRUE;
ELSE
Slav_Out:=FALSE;
END_IF;

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(* Input valid condition *)

IF A=TRUE AND InDataInvalid=FALSE THEN
Slav_In:=TRUE;
ELSE
Slav_In:=FALSE;

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END_IF;

(* Output data valid *)

IF Slav_Out=TRUE THEN
E001_Out_Bit00:=TRUE;
ELSE
E001_Out_Bit00:=FALSE;
END_IF;

(* Input data valid *)

IF Slav_In=TRUE AND E001_In_Bit00=TRUE THEN
E001_Out_Bit07:=TRUE;
ELSE
E001_Out_Bit07:=FALSE;
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END_IF;

6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data

Additional Information

You can read the status of the _EC_PDSlavTbl (Process Data Communicating Slave Table) sys-
tem-defined variables from the user program to see if I/O refreshing is normal.

Sample Programming to Check the Validity of the Process Data for

Entire Slaves
With this sample program, validity of process data is checked collectively for all slaves that are con-
nected to the network, and the process data inputs and outputs with the slaves are controlled. The
slave with which the process data is input and output is given the node address 1.
The _EC_PDActive (Process Data Communications Status) system-defined variable is used to see
if the process data inputs and outputs are valid for all of the slaves.
If the process data inputs and outputs with all slaves are valid, E001_Out_Bit07 changes to TRUE
when E001_In_Bit00 changes to TRUE. Also, when the process data outputs with all slaves are
valid, E001_Out_Bit00 changes to TRUE.

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 LD

_EC_PDActive EQ All_slave_outputs_valid

EN
_EC_SlavErr In1
WORD#16#0000 In2
_EC_InDataInvalid All_slave_inputs_valid

All slave inputs

All_slave_inputs_valid E001_In_Bit00 E001_Out_Bit07

All slave outputs

All_slave_outputs_valid E001_Out_Bit00

 ST
IF _EC_PDActive=TRUE AND _EC_SlavErr=WORD#16#0 THEN
A:=TRUE;
ELSE
A:=FALSE;
END_IF;

(* Output valid condition *)

IF A=TRUE THEN
AllSlav_Out:=TRUE;
ELSE
AllSlav_Out:=FALSE;
END_IF;

(* Input valid condition *)

IF A=TRUE AND InDataInvalid=FALSE THEN
AllSlav_In:=TRUE;
ELSE
AllSlav_In:=FALSE;
END_IF;

(* Output data valid *)

IF ALLSlav_Out=TRUE THEN
E002_Out_Bit00:=TRUE;
ELSE
E002_Out_Bit00:=FALSE;
END_IF;

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(* Input data valid *)

IF ALLSlav_In=TRUE AND E002_In_Bit00=TRUE THEN
E002_Out_Bit07:=TRUE;
ELSE
E002_Out_Bit07:=FALSE;

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END_IF;

6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data

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6-1-4 System Response Time in Process Data Communications

This section defines the maximum I/O response time of process data communications in the system.

Standard Synchronization Timing

The following timing chart shows when sequence control and motion control are performed within the
task period of the primary periodic task in which EtherCAT communications were refreshed.
Task period = Period of the primary periodic task

{
OI UP MC OI UP MC OI UP MC OI UP MC OI UP MC OI UP MC
RG RG RG RG RG RG
Transmission cycle = Task period (2) (3) (4)
CPU Unit
Process data communications cycle = Task period
Task period + Transmission delay + Transmission jitter
Scheduled trigger = task period

{
Network

Slave Slave input response time Slave output response time

Processing Time lag = Task period
(1) (5)

Input Maximum I/O response time

Output
OI : I/O refresh
UPRG : User program execution
MC : Motion control

(1) The slave generates process data send frames with I/O information from sensors and other
devices.
(2) The EtherCAT receives the process data frames that was sent from the slave through I/O
refreshing for the CPU Unit, and reads it as input data in the CPU Unit.
(3) Based on the input data, the CPU Unit processes user program execution and motion control to
determine the output data.
(4) The EtherCAT master generates a send frame of the process data with the output data pro-
duced in (3), and sends the frame to the slave before the slave performs reception processing.
(5) The slave receives the send frame of the process data from the EtherCAT master in the periodic
trigger timing, and outputs data to relays and other output devices.

Calculation Formula for Maximum I/O Response Time

The maximum I/O response time is calculated for each periodic task of the CPU Unit in which I/O is
refreshed for EtherCAT slaves.
The formula for calculating the maximum I/O response time is as follows:

Maximum I/O response Task period of periodic task (= process data communications cycle) × 2
time = + Slave input response time + Slave output response time
+ Transmission delay + Transmission jitter

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Precautions for Correct Use

The values that are found in the above formula are guidelines instead of guaranteed values. You
must use a physical device to check the performance before the actual operation.

The following describes how to find each element value in the formula.

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

 Task Period of Periodic Task
This indicates the task period of the primary periodic task or the priority-5 periodic task. The priority-
5 periodic task is applicable only when you use an NX701 CPU Unit.

 Transmission Delay
The following methods are provided to calculate the transmission delay times for the CPU Unit and
the periodic tasks in which I/O is refreshed.

Periodic task of the CPU Unit

CPU Unit Calculation method
in which I/O is refreshed
NX701 Primary periodic task • Calculation with Sysmac Studio
• Calculation by a formula
Priority-5 periodic task • Calculation with Sysmac Studio
• Calculation by a formula
NX1P2 Primary periodic task Calculation by a formula
NJ-series

(1) Calculation with the Sysmac Studio

You can use the Sysmac Studio to display the transmission delay time for the EtherCAT 6
master. For details on this display method, refer to Displaying the Transmission Delay Time
for the EtherCAT Master with the Sysmac Studio on page 6-14.

6-1-4 System Response Time in Process Data Communications

(2) Calculation by a formula
You can use the following formula for the calculation by a formula. The vale that is found in
the formula is a roughly-estimated value.

Transmission delay (μs) = 1.24 (μs) × Number of EtherCAT slaves + 0.082 (μs) × EtherCAT frame
length (bytes)

The parameters necessary for the calculation are described below.

Parameter Description
Number of EtherCAT This is the number of all of the EtherCAT slaves in the same EtherCAT net-
Slaves work. An EtherCAT Slave Terminal is counted as one EtherCAT slave.
EtherCAT Frame The EtherCAT frame length is the data byte size that is calculated under the
Length in Bytes following conditions for the EtherCAT slaves in the same EtherCAT network
and for which I/O is refreshed in the primary periodic task.
• If the total data size is less than 64 bytes, use 64 bytes in the calculation.
• For EtherCAT slaves that have both input and output data, use the larger
of the input data size and output data size.
For example, the EtherCAT frame length in bytes for the following configu-
ration is as given below.
Configuration Example
• Two OMRON GX-series EtherCAT slaves: Data size of 20 bytes/slave
• One EtherCAT Slave Terminal: Input data size of 50 bytes and output
data size of 30 bytes
EtherCAT frame length = 20 bytes + 20 bytes + 50 bytes = 90 bytes

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 Transmission Jitter
The value of transmission jitter depends on the CPU Unit.

CPU Unit Transmission jitter

NX701 10 μs
NX1P2 10 μs
NJ-series 100 μs

 Slave Input Response Time

This is the time from a slave reads input information from output devices until the slave transmits a
frame as a process data on the EtherCAT communications. This is the time required for internal pro-
cessing that is specific to each slave. Refer to the manuals for the relevant slaves.

 Slave Output Response Time

This is the time from a slave receives a frame as a process data on the EtherCAT communications
until the slave outputs the frame as output data to external output devices. This is the time required
for internal processing that is specific to each slave. Refer to the manuals for the relevant slaves.

Displaying the Transmission Delay Time for the EtherCAT Master

with the Sysmac Studio
You can use the Sysmac Studio to display the transmission delay time for the built-in EtherCAT port of
the NX-series CPU Unit. Use the following procedure to display the transmission delay time with the
Sysmac Studio.

1 Right-click the EtherCAT master or EtherCAT slave in the EtherCAT Tab Page and select
Calculate Transmission Delay Time of the Master.

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2 The transmission delay times for PDO communications cycle 1 and PDO communications cycle
2 are displayed in the Output Tab Page.

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

The transmission delay times of the EtherCAT master depend on the periodic tasks of the CPU
Units that refresh I/O with the EtherCAT slaves, as shown below.

Periodic task of the CPU Unit Applicable transmission delay time

in which I/O is refreshed of the EtherCAT master
Primary periodic task Transmission delay time for PDO communica-
tions cycle 1
Priority-5 periodic task Transmission delay time for PDO communica-
tions cycle 2
6

Precautions for Correct Use

6-1-4 System Response Time in Process Data Communications

• Sysmac Studio does not support the transmission delay time display function for the built-in
EtherCAT ports of the NJ-series CPU Units.
• You can use the Sysmac Studio to calculate and display the transmission delay times of the
EtherCAT master according to the configuration information such as the number of EtherCAT
slaves and the EtherCAT frame lengths. When you changed the EtherCAT configurations or
setup, you must perform this function again.

Version Information
Sysmac Studio version 1.13 or higher is required to use the transmission delay time display func-
tion for the EtherCAT master.

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6-1-5 I/O Operations for Major Fault Level Controller Errors and I/O
Refreshing with Specified Values

I/O Operations for Major Fault Level Controller Errors

If the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit detects a major fault level Controller error, all slave outputs will retain the
process data values from before operation stopped in Operational state. Then the slaves will move to
Safe-Operational state and the slave settings will control the slave outputs. The inputs from the slaves
will retain the process data values from before operation stopped. Message communications are con-
tinued.*

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

When a major fault
level Controller error is
detected
Input data: Values before
operation stopped.

Output data:
Values before Slave Slave
operation stopped.

Values before operation Values before operation

stopped stopped
When Safe-operational When Safe-operational
state is entered, the slave state is entered, the slave
settings control the outputs. settings control the outputs.
When a major fault level Controller error occurs, the values of the variables are not output to the slaves
even if they are initialized. The slave settings will control the slave outputs.
Operation stopped.

Values before Initial

Values of variables operation stopped values
Default setting→→→→→→→→→→→→→

Slave state Operational Safe-operational* Safe-operational→→

Values before
Inputs from slaves operation stopped →→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→

Values before According

Slave output values to settings According to settings→→→→→→→→
operation stopped

When all slaves have entered

Safe-operational state, the slave
Gradually change. settings control all of the outputs.

* The following errors may occur when the slave enters to the Safe-Operational state.
• Slave Application Error
• Slave Initialization Error

The formula and the maximum time required for all the slaves to enter Safe-Operational state and for
the output to reach to the value set from the slave settings are shown below. This formula applies to
only OMRON slaves.

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CPU Unit Formula Maximum time

NX-series PDO communications timeout detection count × Task The result given from the left for-
period of the task assigned to slave*1 + 10 ms mula.
The maximum time is 100 to 110
ms if the calculation result is 110
ms or less.
NJ-series Slave Sync Manager WDT error detection time (100 110 ms

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

ms)*2 + Communications cycle (4 ms max.) + Margin

*1 If multiple tasks are assigned, the longest task period is used for calculation.
*2 The Slave Sync Manager WDT error detection time is the time from when the last process data is received
until a reception error is detected.

Precautions for Correct Use

You cannot obtain current errors from slaves after a major fault occurs except for those in Ether-
CAT Slave Terminals.

Additional Information

When a major fault level Controller error occurs, the related system-defined variables have the
following values.
 For NX701 CPU Units
_EC_InData1Invalid = TRUE
_EC_InData2Invalid = TRUE
6
_EC_PDSlavTbl[] = FALSE
_EC_MBXSlavTbl[] = Values before operation stopped

Values
6-1-5 I/O Operations for Major Fault Level Controller Errors and I/O Refreshing with Specified
 For NJ-series CPU Units and NX1P2 CPU Units
_EC_InDataInvalid = TRUE
_EC_PDSlavTbl[] = FALSE
_EC_MBXSlavTbl[] = Values before operation stopped

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Forced Refreshing
You can specify forced refreshing from the Sysmac Studio for debugging. This allows you to change
process data output values to the slaves and input values from the slaves to the values that you specify
in advance.

Sysmac Studio
Forced refreshing specified.

NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit

Debugging
Input data is changed to values
specified with forced refreshing.

Output data is
changed to values Slave Slave
specified with forced
refreshing.

Relationship between Major Fault Level Controller Errors, Normal

Operation, and Forced Refreshing
Forced refreshing functions as shown in the following table for major fault level Controller errors and for
normal operation.
Condition Major fault level controller error* Normal operation
Forced refreshing Enabled Output data: Values from before Output data: Forced refreshing values
operation stopped (Operational Input data: Forced refreshing values
state).
Slave settings control the outputs
(Safe-operational state).
Input data: Values from before oper-
ation stopped (Operational state).
Disabled Output data: Values from before Output data: Process data
operation stopped (Operational Input data: Process data
state).
Slave settings control the outputs
(Safe-operational state).
Input data: Values from before oper-
ation stopped (Operational state).

* If a major fault level Controller error occurs, the output values from before operation stopped are retained while
the slaves are in Operational state and the slave settings control the outputs after the slaves enter Safe-opera-
tional state.

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Precautions for Safe Use

• You can select whether the master continues or stops communications with all slaves when a
communications error occurs. Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master for details.
• If noise occurs or an EtherCAT slave is disconnected from the network, any current communi-
cations frames may be lost. If frames are lost, slave I/O data is not communicated, and unin-

6-1 Process Data Communications (PDO Communications)

tended operation may occur. The slave outputs behave according to the slave specifications.
For details, refer to relevant manuals for each slave. If a noise countermeasures or slave
replacement is required, perform the following processing.
• Program the _EC_InDataInvalid (Input Data Invalid), _EC_InData1Invalid (Input Data 1
Invalid), _EC_InData2Invalid (Input Data 2 Invalid) system-defined variables as an interlock
condition in the user program. Refer to 6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data.
• Set the PDO communications timeout detection count setting in the EtherCAT master to at
least 2. Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master for the setting procedure.
• If a communications error prevents the slaves from receiving signals from the master, the
slave settings will control the slave outputs. During the time that is required to change from
normal operation to a communications error status, frames will be lost. The outputs for lost
frames are different for synced slaves (Servo Drives and encoders) and non-synced slaves.
The slave settings will control the slave outputs for synced slaves. The previous values are
retained for the slave outputs for non-synced slaves.
Communications
Normal operation Frames lost
error status
Controlled by the Controlled by the Controlled by the
Outputs from synced slaves
values of device slave settings. slave settings.
(Servo Drives and encoders)
variables.
Controlled by the The previous val- Controlled by the 6
Outputs from non-synced slaves values of device ues are output. slave settings.
variables.

Values
6-1-5 I/O Operations for Major Fault Level Controller Errors and I/O Refreshing with Specified
For details, refer to relevant manuals for each slave.

Additional Information

You can check from the user program to see if I/O refreshing is normal by checking one of the
system-defined variables _EC_PDSlavTbl (Process Data Communicating Slave Table).

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6-2 SDO Communications

SDO communications are performed by using EtherCAT instructions to access SDO data in slaves
when required.

6-2-1 EtherCAT Instructions

You can perform the following SDO communications with EtherCAT instructions.
• Reading and writing of SDO data

Reading and Writing SDO Data

Function Instruction Description
CoE messages EC_CoESDORead You set parameters to read data from the slave’s object dictionary
(Read CoE SDO) (SDO data).
CoE messages EC_CoESDOWrite You set parameters to write data to the slave’s object dictionary
(Write CoE SDO) (SDO data).

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6-2-2 Sample Programming

This sample uses an EtherCAT communications instruction to read the software version of an OMRON
R88D-KN01L-ECT Servo Drive. The node address of the slave is 1.

The object index for the software version is 16#100A. The subindex is 0. The read value is stored in
STRING variable VersionInfo.
Remote slave node address 1

Object Dictionary Settings

Index: 16#100A
SDO read Subindex 0

Built-in EtherCAT port

LD
Internal
Variables Variable Data type Initial value Comment

6-2 SDO Communications

Trigger BOOL False Execution condition
SdoObject _sSDO_ACCESS (Index:=0, Subindex:=0, SDO parameter
IsCompleteAccess:=False)
VersionInfo STRING[256] ‘’ Read data
EC_CoESDORead_instance EC_CoESDORead

External
Variables Variable Data type Constant Comment
_EC_MBXSlavTbl ARRAY[1..192] OF BOOL Message Communications Enabled Slave Table

Accept trigger.

Trigger _EC_MBXSlavTbl[1]
(@)MOVE 6
EN ENO
UINT#16#100A In Out SdoObject.Index

6-2-2 Sample Programming

(@)MOVE
EN ENO
USINT#0 In Out SdoObject.Subindex

(@)MOVE
EN ENO
FALSE In Out SdoObject.IsComleteAccess
EC_CoESDORead_instance
EC_CoESDORead
Execute Done
UINT#1 NodeAdr Busy
SdoObject SdoObj Error
UINT#20 TimeOut ErrorID
ReadDat
VersionInfo
AbortCode
ReadSize
Processing after normal end
Trigger EC_CoESDORead_instance.Done Inline ST
1 // Processing after normal end
2 ;

Processing after error end

Trigger EC_CoESDORead_instance.Error Inline ST
1 // Processing after error end
2 ;

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ST
Internal
Variables Variable Data type Initial value Comment
Trigger BOOL False Execution condition
SdoObject _sSDO_ACCESS (Index:=0, Subindex:=0, SDO parameter
IsCompleteAccess:=False)
DoSdoRead BOOL False Processing
VersionInfo STRING[256] ‘’ Read data
NormalEnd UINT 0 Normal end
ErrorEnd UINT 0 Error end
EC_CoESDORead_instance EC_CoESDORead

External
Variables Variable Data type Constant Comment
_EC_MBXSlavTbl ARRAY[1..192] OF BOOL Message Communications Enabled Slave Table

// Detect when Trigger changes to TRUE.

IF ( (Trigger=TRUE) AND (DoSdoRead=FALSE) AND (_EC_MBXSlavTbl[1]=TRUE) ) THEN
DoSdoRead :=TRUE;
SdoObject.Index :=UINT#16#100A;
SdoObject.Subindex :=USINT#0;
SdoObject.IsCompleteAccess:=FALSE;
EC_CoESDORead_instance(
Execute:=FALSE, // Initialize instance.
ReadDat:=VersionInfo); // Dummy
END_IF;

// Execute EC_CoESDORead instruction.

IF (DoSdoRead=TRUE) THEN
EC_CoESDORead_instance(
Execute :=TRUE,
NodeAdr :=UINT#1, // Node address 1
SdoObj :=SdoObject, // SDO parameter
TimeOut :=UINT#20, // Timeout time: 2.0 s
ReadDat:=VersionInfo); // Read data

IF (EC_CoESDORead_instance.Done=TRUE) THEN
// Processing after normal end
NormalEnd:=NormalEnd+UINT#1;
ELSIF (EC_CoESDORead_instance.Error=TRUE) THEN
// Processing after error end
ErrorEnd :=ErrorEnd+UINT#1;
END_IF;

END_IF;

6-2-3 Execution Timing of SDO Communications

SDO communications are executed in the system service time of the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit. System
services are executed in the period between execution of all of the tasks.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501) for details on the execu-
tion timing of system services.

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6-2-4 Minimum Message Response Time for SDO Communications

The minimum message response time for SDO communications is the time from when the SDO com-
munications instruction is executed in the user program until execution of the instruction is completed.
When the instruction is executed in the user program, the master sends a frame to the slave in the sys-
tem service. When the slave receives the frame, it processes it. When the slave completes processing,
the master receives a response from the slave to complete execution of the instruction.

Additional Information

The minimum message response time depends on the unused time in task execution, slave
SDO size, and slave SDO processing time. In the timing chart below, the time from when the
SDO communications instruction is executed until execution of the instruction is completed
should be used for reference only.

6-2 SDO Communications

NX-series CPU Units
The calculation formula for the minimum message response time differs between when the task
period of primary periodic task is smaller than 4 ms and when the task period is 4 ms or longer.

 When the Task Period of the Primary Periodic Task Is Smaller than 4 ms

Minimum message response time (ms) = Task period of the task that executes the SDO communications
instruction
+ (Slave SDO processing time*1/Task period of primary periodic 6
task)*2 × Task period of primary periodic task
+ (SDO response data size/Transmission size)*2 × Task period of
primary periodic task

6-2-4 Minimum Message Response Time for SDO Communications

*1 The slave SDO processing time depends on the slaves. Refer to the manual for the slave.
*2 Round up the calculation result in parentheses to make an integer.

The transmission size is determined by the task period of primary periodic task as shown below.

Task period of primary periodic task Transmission size

125 μs 64 bytes
250 μs 128 bytes
500 μs or longer 256 bytes

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The following timing chart shows an example of the timing from an execution of the SDO communi-
cations instruction to the completion of the instruction execution, based on the performance model
below.
Here, it is assumed that the program that executes the SDO communications instructions is
assigned to the primary periodic task.

Performance Model Example

Task period of primary periodic task [ms] 1

SDO response data size [byte] 512
Slave SDO processing time [ms] 1.2
Message response time [ms] 5

Task period Task period Task period Task period Task period Task period
IO: I/O refreshing (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms)
UPG: User program execution
MC: Motion control IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC

EtherCAT master processing SDO Execution of SDO

communications
instruction communications
Line delay executed. instruction
Frame
completed.
sent.
Slave SDO processing
Slave SDO processing time

SDO SDO response EtherCAT master captures

request generation SDO response data from slave:
received. completed. 256 bytes per frame.

 When the Task Period of the Primary Periodic Task is 4 ms or Longer

Minimum message response time (ms) = Task period of the task that executes SDO communications
instruction
+ (Slave SDO processing time*1/Divided period*2)*3 × Divided
period
+ (SDO response data size/256 bytes)*3 × Divided period

*1 The slave SDO processing time depends on the slaves. Refer to the manual for the slave.
*2 The divided period is obtained by dividing the task period of primary periodic task. If the task period of pri-
mary periodic task is equal to or more than 4 ms, the EtherCAT master sends a message communications
frame to a slave and receives a message response data from the slave, according to the divided period.
Assign 1 ms to the divided period for this calculation.
*3 Round up the calculation result in parentheses to make an integer.

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The following timing chart shows an example of the timing from an execution of the SDO communi-
cations instruction to the completion of the instruction execution, based on the performance model
below.
Here, it is assumed that the program that executes the SDO communications instructions is
assigned to the primary periodic task.

Performance Model Example

Task period of primary periodic task [ms] 4

Divided period [ms] 1
SDO response data size [byte] 512
Slave SDO processing time [ms] 1.2
Message response time [ms] 8

6-2 SDO Communications

Task period (4 ms) Task period (4 ms) Task period (4 ms)

UPG: User program execution Divided period

(1 ms)
UPG UPG

EtherCAT master processing SDO communications Execution of SDO

instruction executed. communications
Line delay Frame instruction
sent. completed.

Slave SDO processing

Slave SDO
processing time
6
SDO SDO response EtherCAT master captures
request generation SDO response data from slave:
received. completed.

6-2-4 Minimum Message Response Time for SDO Communications

256 bytes per frame.

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NJ-series CPU Units

The calculation formula for the minimum message response time is given below.

Minimum message response time (ms) = Task period of the task that executes SDO communications
instruction
+ (Slave SDO processing time*1/Task period of primary periodic
task)*2 × Task period of primary periodic task
+ (SDO response data size/256 bytes)*2 × Task period of primary
periodic task

*1 The slave SDO processing time depends on the slaves. Refer to the manual for the slave.
*2 Round up the calculation result in parentheses to make an integer.

The following timing chart shows an example of the timing from an execution of the SDO communica-
tions instruction to the completion of the instruction execution, based on the performance model below.
Here, it is assumed that the program that executes the SDO communications instructions is assigned to
the primary periodic task.

Performance Model Example

Task period of primary periodic task [ms] 1

SDO response data size [byte] 512
Slave SDO processing time [ms] 1.2
Message response time [ms] 5

IO: I/O refreshing Task period Task period Task period Task period Task period Task period
UPG: User program execution (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms) (1 ms)
MC: Motion control IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC IO UPG MC

EtherCAT master processing SDO

communications Execution of SDO
instruction communications
Line delay executed. instruction
Frame
sent. completed.
Slave SDO processing
Slave SDO processing time

SDO SDO response EtherCAT master captures

request generation SDO response data from slave:
received. completed. 256 bytes per frame.

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6-3 Instructions Used in EtherCAT

Communications

6-3-1 EtherCAT Instructions

6-3 Instructions Used in EtherCAT Communications

Function Instruction Description
Start EtherCAT Packet EC_StartMon Starts packet monitoring of the EtherCAT master built
Monitor into the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
Stop EtherCAT Packet EC_StopMon Stops packet monitoring of the EtherCAT master built
Monitor into the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
Save Packet Data File EC_SaveMon Saves captured data in a file in the system of the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit. The packet monitor is a func-
tion of the EtherCAT master built into the NJ/NX-series
CPU Unit. The captured files in the system of the
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit are not retained when the
power is interrupted.
Copy Packet Data File to EC_CopyMon Copies the captured data that was saved in the sys-
SD Memory Card tem of the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit to a file on an SD
Memory Card. The captured data is previously saved
from EtherCAT master built into the NJ-series CPU
Unit into the system of the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
The files saved to an SD Memory Card are retained
after the power is interrupted. 6
Disconnect EtherCAT EC_DisconnectSlave Temporarily disconnects a slave from the EtherCAT
Slave network for maintenance, such as replacement of the

6-3-1 EtherCAT Instructions

slave.
Connect EtherCAT Slave EC_ConnectSlave Reconnects a temporarily disconnected slave to the
EtherCAT network after maintenance, such as
replacement of the slave.
Enable/Disable EtherCAT EC_ChangeEnableSetting Enables or disables an EtherCAT slave.
Slave
Get EtherCAT Error Status GetECError Gets the status of Controller errors (partial faults or
minor faults) that occur in the EtherCAT master and
the highest-level event code for the current errors.
Reset EtherCAT Error ResetECError Resets Controller errors in the EtherCAT master.
(Execute this instruction only after eliminating the
cause of the error.)

Note Refer to the NJ/NX-series Instructions Reference Manual (Cat. No. W502) for details on the instructions that
are used with EtherCAT communications.

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Additional Information

“Enable/disable,” “Connected/disconnected,” and “physical slave/no physical slave” are defined

as follows:
• Enable/Disable Setting
This setting tells whether process data communications are performed for an EtherCAT slave.
You can make this setting from the Sysmac Studio and you can change the setting with the
EC_ChangeEnableSetting (Enable/Disable EtherCAT Slave) instruction.
• Connected/Disconnected Setting
This setting is used to temporarily disconnect a slave from the network when the slave is
replaced and then to connect the slave to the network again.
However, if an EtherCAT slave in a daisy-chain connection is disconnected, all of the slaves
that are connected after it are disconnected. This point is different from the enable/disable set-
ting.
• Physical Slave/No Physical Slave
This indicates whether the EtherCAT slave is physically connected.
The following table shows how these states combine.

Connected/discon- Physical slave/no

Enable/disable setting Combined state
nected setting physical slave
Enabled Connected Present Present
Not installed None
(You cannot connect a
non-exiting slave to the
network.)
Disconnected Present Present
Not installed
Disabled --- Present Present
(The concept of con- Not installed
nected/disconnected
does not apply if a slave
is disabled.)

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 System-defined Variables That
Are Related to the Built-in
EtherCAT Port
This section describes the system-defined variables that are related to the built-in
EtherCAT port.

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port . . . .7-2
7-1-1 What Are System-defined Variables? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7-1-2 System-defined Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

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7-1 System-defined Variables That Are

Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port

7-1-1 What Are System-defined Variables?

System-defined variables are variables that are defined by the system for use with EtherCAT communi-
cations. These are provided in advance in the global variable table.
The user program can input status and set parameters for the EtherCAT master and slaves by reading
and writing system-defined variables.
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

User programming

Reading
System-defined variables

Writing

EtherCAT master

EtherCAT

Slave Slave

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7-1-2 System-defined Variables

 Functional Classification: EtherCAT Communications Errors
Range of
Variable name Meaning Function Data type Reference

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port
values
_EC_ErrSta Built-in This system-defined variable provides the col- WORD 16#0000 to page 7-9
EtherCAT Error lective status of errors in the EtherCAT Master 16#00F0
Function Module.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits given
later for the meaning of individual bits.
_EC_PortErr Communications This system-defined variable provides the col- WORD 16#0000 to page 7-9
Port Error lective status of errors in the communications 16#00F0
ports for the EtherCAT master.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits given
later for the meaning of individual bits.
_EC_MstrErr Master Error This system-defined variable provides the col- WORD 16#0000 to page 7-9
lective status of EtherCAT master errors and 16#00F0
slave errors detected by the EtherCAT mas-
ter.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits given
later for the meaning of individual bits.
_EC_SlavErr Slave Error This system-defined variable provides the col- WORD 16#0000 to page 7-9
lective status of all the error status for Ether- 16#00F0
CAT slaves.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits given
later for the meaning of individual bits.
_EC_SlavErrTbl Slave Error Table This system-defined variable gives the error ARRAY 16#0000 to page 7-10
status for each EtherCAT slave. The error sta- [1..512] 16#00F0
tus is given for each slave in the actual sys- OF
tem configuration. This variable array WORD*1
indicates slaves in which there are errors. Sta-
tus is provided for each EtherCAT slave node
address (1 to 512).*1 Refer to Meanings of
7
Error Status Bits given later for the meaning of
individual bits.

7-1-2 System-defined Variables

_EC_MacAdrErr MAC Address TRUE if there is an illegal MAC address. BOOL TRUE or page 7-10
Error FALSE
_EC_LanHwErr Communications TRUE if there is a communications controller BOOL TRUE or page 7-10
Controller Error hardware error. FALSE
_EC_LinkOffErr Link OFF Error TRUE if the communications controller link is BOOL TRUE or page 7-10
not established. FALSE
_EC_NetCfgErr Network TRUE if there is illegal network configuration BOOL TRUE or page 7-10
Configuration information. FALSE
Information Error
_EC_NetCfgCmpErr Network TRUE if the network configuration information BOOL TRUE or page 7-11
Configuration does not match the actual network configura- FALSE
Verification Error tion.
_EC_NetTopologyErr Network TRUE if there is a network configuration error BOOL TRUE or page 7-11
Configuration (too many devices connected or ring connec- FALSE
Error tion).
_EC_PDCommErr Process Data TRUE if there is an unexpected slave discon- BOOL TRUE or page 7-11
Communications nection or connection or if a slave WDT error FALSE
Error is detected during process data communica-
tions.
_EC_PDTimeoutErr Process Data TRUE if a timeout occurs while receiving pro- BOOL TRUE or page 7-11
Reception Time- cess data. FALSE
out Error
_EC_PDSendErr Process Data TRUE if there is a process data transmission BOOL TRUE or page 7-11
Transmission error (cannot send within the process data FALSE
Error communications cycle or transmission jitter is
over the limit).

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Range of
Variable name Meaning Function Data type Reference
values
_EC_SlavAdrDupErr Slave Node TRUE if the same node address is set for BOOL TRUE or page 7-11
Address more than one slave. FALSE
Duplicated Error
_EC_SlavInitErr Slave TRUE if there is an error in an initialization BOOL TRUE or page 7-12
Initialization Error command addressed to a slave. FALSE
_EC_SlavAppErr Slave TRUE if there is an error in the slave’s appli- BOOL TRUE or page 7-12
Application Error cation status register. FALSE
_EC_MsgErr EtherCAT TRUE when a message is sent to a slave that BOOL TRUE or page 7-12
Message Error does not support messages or when there is FALSE
an error in the format of the response to a
message that was sent to a slave.
_EC_SlavEmergErr Emergency Mes- TRUE if the master detects an emergency BOOL TRUE or page 7-12
sage Detected message that was sent by a slave. FALSE
_EC_IndataInvalidErr Input Process TRUE if the Input Data Invalid state continued BOOL TRUE or page 7-12
Data Invalid Error for the following period because the EtherCAT FALSE
master could not perform process data com-
munications normally when it was in the Oper-
ational state.
• When the task period is 10 ms or shorter:
100 ms
• When the task period is longer than 10 ms:
10 periods o the task
_EC_CommErrTbl Communications Slaves are given in the table in the order of ARRAY TRUE or page 7-13
Error Slave Table slave node addresses. The corresponding [1..512] FALSE
slave element is TRUE if the master detected OF BOOL*2
an error for the slave.
_EC_CycleExceeded EtherCAT Com- TRUE if the CPU unit cannot establish com- BOOL TRUE or page 7-13
munications munications within the set communications FALSE
Cycle Exceeded period at startup.

Note You can use this system-defined variable

only for NX-series CPU Units.

*1 For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the node address is 1 to 192 and the data type is Array [1..192] OF
WORD.
*2 For NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

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Additional Information

Typical Relationships for the Built-in EtherCAT Error Flags

Variable Variable
Meaning Meaning Variable Name Meaning Event level
Name Name

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port
_EC_ErrSta Built-in _EC_PortErr Communi- _EC_MacAdrErr MAC Address Error Partial fault
EtherCAT cations level
_EC_LanHwErr Communications
Error Port Error Controller Error
_EC_LinkOffErr Link OFF Error Minor fault
level
_EC_MstrErr Master _EC_NetCfgErr Network Configura-
Error tion Information Error
_EC_NetCfgCmpErr Network Configura-
tion Verification Error
_EC_NetTopologyErr Network Configura-
tion Error
_EC_PDCommErr Process Data Com-
munications Error
_EC_PDTimeoutErr Process Data Recep-
tion Timeout Error
_EC_PDSendErr Process Data Trans-
mission Error
_EC_SlavAdrDupErr Slave Node Address
Duplicated Error
_EC_SlavInitErr Slave Initialization
Error
_EC_SlavAppErr Slave Application
Error
_EC_CommErrTbl Communications
Error Slave Table
_EC_CycleExceeded EtherCAT Communi-
cations Cycle 7
Exceeded
_EC_MsgErr EtherCAT Message Observation

7-1-2 System-defined Variables

Error
_EC_SlavEmergErr Emergency Message
Detected
_EC_SlavErr Slave _EC_SlavErrTbl Slave Error Table Defined by
Error the slave.

Note The values of all system-defined variables that are related to errors in EtherCAT communications do not
change until the cause of the error is removed and then the error in the Controller is reset with the trouble-
shooting functions of the Sysmac Studio or the ResetECError instruction.

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 Functional Classification: EtherCAT Communications Status

Range of
Variable name Meaning Function Data type Reference
values
_EC_RegSlavTbl Registered Slave This table indicates the slaves that are regis- ARRAY TRUE or page 7-13
Table tered in the network configuration information. [1..512] FALSE
Slaves are given in the table in the order of OF BOOL*
slave node addresses. The element for a
slave is TRUE if the corresponding slave is
registered.
_EC_EntrySlavTbl Network This table indicates which slaves are con- ARRAY TRUE or page 7-13
Connected Slave nected to the network. Slaves are given in the [1..512] FALSE
Table table in the order of slave node addresses. OF BOOL*
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corre-
sponding slave has entered the network.
_EC_MBXSlavTbl Message Com- This table indicates the slaves that can per- ARRAY TRUE or page 7-14
munications form message communications. Slaves are [1..512] FALSE
Enabled Slave given in the table in the order of slave node OF BOOL*
Table addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if message
communications are enabled for it (pre-opera-
tional, safe-operation, or operational state).

Note Use this variable to confirm that mes-

sage communications are possible for
the relevant slave before you execute
message communications with an Eth-
erCAT slave.
_EC_PDSlavTbl Process Data This table indicates the slaves that are per- ARRAY TRUE or page 7-14
Communicating forming process data communications. Slaves [1..512] FALSE
Slave Table are given in the table in the order of slave OF BOOL*
node addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if process
data of the corresponding slave is enabled
(operational) for both slave inputs and out-
puts.

Note Use this variable to confirm that the

data for the relevant slave is valid
before controlling an EtherCAT slave.
_EC_DisconnSlavTbl Disconnected Slaves are given in the table in the order of ARRAY TRUE or page 7-14
Slave Table slave node addresses. [1..512] FALSE
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corre- OF BOOL*
sponding slave was disconnected.
_EC_DisableSlavTbl Disabled Slave Slaves are given in the table in the order of ARRAY TRUE or page 7-15
Table slave node addresses. [1..512] FALSE
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corre- OF BOOL*
sponding slave is disabled.
_EC_PDActive Process Data TRUE when process data communications BOOL TRUE or page 7-15
Communications are performed with all slaves*. FALSE
Status *Disabled slaves are not included.
_EC_PktMonStop Packet TRUE when packet monitoring is stopped. BOOL TRUE or page 7-15
Monitoring FALSE
Stopped
_EC_LinkStatus Link Status TRUE if the communications controller link BOOL TRUE or page 7-15
status is Link ON. FALSE
_EC_PktSaving Saving Packet Shows whether a packet data file is being BOOL TRUE or page 7-15
Data File saved. FALSE
TRUE: Packet data file being saved.
FALSE: Packet data file not being saved.

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Range of
Variable name Meaning Function Data type Reference
values
_EC_InDataInvalid Input Data TRUE when process data communications in BOOL TRUE or page 7-16
Invalid the primary periodic task are not normal and FALSE
the input data is not valid.
_EC_InData1Invalid Input Data1 TRUE when process data communications BOOL TRUE or page 7-16

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port
Invalid established in the primary periodic task are FALSE
not normal and the input data is not valid.

Note You can use this system-defined variable

only for NX-series CPU Units.
_EC_InData2Invalid Input Data2 TRUE when process data communications BOOL TRUE or page 7-16
Invalid established in the priority-5 periodic task are FALSE
not normal and the input data is not valid.

Note You can use this system-defined variable

only for NX-series CPU Units.

Note This variable is always TRUE for the

NX1P2 CPU Units.

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

Note All system-defined variables that are related to the status of EtherCAT communications give the current status.

 Functional Classification: EtherCAT Communications Diagnosis/Statistics

Log

Range of
Variable name Meaning Function Data type Reference
values
_EC_StatisticsLogEn- Diagnosis/Statis- Changes to TRUE when the diagnosis/statis- BOOL TRUE or page 7-16
able tics Log Enable tics log is started. FALSE
(Ver.1.11) Changes to FALSE when the diagnosis/statis-
tics log is ended.
_EC_StatisticsLogCy- Diagnosis/Statis- Specifies the interval to write the diagnostic UINT 0, or 30 to 1800 page 7-17
cleSec tics Log Cycle and statistical information of the diagnosis/sta- 7
(Ver.1.11) tistics log in units of seconds.
When 0 is specified, the diagnostic and statis-
tical information is written only once when the

7-1-2 System-defined Variables

diagnosis/statistics log is ended.

Note The write interval does not change

even if you change the value of this
system-defined variable while the diag-
nosis/statistics log operation is in prog-
ress.
_EC_StatisticsLog- Diagnosis/Statis- TRUE while the diagnosis/statistics log opera- BOOL TRUE or page 7-17
Busy tics Log Busy tion is in progress. FALSE
(Ver.1.11)
_EC_StatisticsLogErr Diagnosis/Statis- TRUE when the diagnosis/statistics log failed BOOL TRUE or page 7-17
(Ver.1.11) tics Log Error to start or it is impossible to write into the log. FALSE
The value of this flag is determined when
_EC_StatisticsLogBusy (Diagnosis/Statistics
Log Busy) changes to FALSE after the diag-
nosis/statistics log operation is started.
The error end is caused by the following.
• Another records cannot be added in the log
file because the capacity of the SD Memory
Card is fully used.
• The SD Memory Card is write protected.
• There is no SD Memory Card.
• The function cannot be started because the
value specified for _EC_StatisticsLogCy-
cleSec (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Cycle) is
invalid.

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 Meanings of Error Status Bits

The meanings of the individual bits in the above error status variables are given below.

Bit Name Description Value Meaning

15 Master Detection This bit indicates whether the master TRUE Error
detected an error in the slaves that it FALSE No error
manages.
14 Slave Summary*1 Indicates whether there is an error at TRUE Error
a level below the function module. FALSE No error
8 to 13 Not used.
7 Major Fault Indicates if there is a major fault level TRUE Error
error. FALSE No error
6 Partial Fault Indicates if there is a partial fault level TRUE Error
error. FALSE No error
5 Minor Fault Indicates if there is a minor fault level TRUE Error
error. FALSE No error
4 Observation Indicates if there is an observation TRUE Error
level error. FALSE No error
0 to 3 Not used.

*1 For the EtherCAT Master Function Module, only _EC_ErrSta (Built-in EtherCAT Error) is used.

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7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC

 Functional Classification: EtherCAT Communications Errors

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port
Variable name _EC_ErrSta
Meaning Built-in EtherCAT Error Global/local Global
Function This system-defined variable provides the collective status of errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits provided above for the meanings of the error status bits.
Data type WORD Range of values 16#0000 to 16#00F0
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Get EtherCAT Error Status
tions • GetECError
Reset EtherCAT Error
• ResetECError

Variable name _EC_PortErr

Meaning Communications Port Error Global/local Global
Function This system-defined variable provides the collective status of errors in the communications ports for the EtherCAT
master.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits provided above for the meanings of the error status bits.
Data type WORD Range of values 16#0000 to 16#00F0
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Get EtherCAT Error Status
tions • GetECError
Reset EtherCAT Error
• ResetECError

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Variable name _EC_MstrErr
Meaning Master Error Global/local Global

7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC

Function This system-defined variable provides the collective status of EtherCAT master errors and slave errors detected
by the EtherCAT master.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits provided above for the meanings of the error status bits.
Data type WORD Range of values 16#0000 to 16#00F0
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Get EtherCAT Error Status
tions • GetECError
Reset EtherCAT Error
• ResetECError

Variable name _EC_SlavErr

Meaning Slave Error Global/local Global
Function This system-defined variable provides the collective status of all the error status for EtherCAT slaves.
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits provided above for the meanings of the error status bits.
Data type WORD Range of values 16#0000 to 16#00F0
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Get EtherCAT Error Status
tions • GetECError
Reset EtherCAT Error
• ResetECError

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Variable name _EC_SlavErrTbl

Meaning Slave Error Table Global/local Global
Function This system-defined variable gives the error status for each EtherCAT slave.
The error status is given for each slave in the actual system configuration.
This variable array indicates slaves in which there are errors. Status is provided for each EtherCAT slave node
address (1 to 512).*
Refer to Meanings of Error Status Bits provided above for the meanings of the error status bits.
Data type Array [1..512] OF WORD* Range of values 16#0000 to 16#00F0
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Get EtherCAT Error Status
tions • GetECError
Reset EtherCAT Error
• ResetECError

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the node address is 1 to 192 and the data type is Array [1..192] OF
WORD.

Variable name _EC_MacAdrErr

Meaning MAC Address Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is an illegal MAC address.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_LanHwErr

Meaning Communications Controller Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is a communications controller hardware error.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_LinkOffErr

Meaning Link OFF Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the communications controller link is not established.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_NetCfgErr

Meaning Network Configuration Information Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is illegal network configuration information.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

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Variable name _EC_NetCfgCmpErr

Meaning Network Configuration Verification Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the network configuration information does not match the actual network configuration.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE

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R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_NetTopologyErr

Meaning Network Configuration Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is a network configuration error (too many devices connected or ring connection).
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_PDCommErr

Meaning Process Data Communications Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is an unexpected slave disconnection or connection or if a slave WDT error is detected during pro-
cess data communications.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_PDTimeoutErr

Meaning Process Data Reception Timeout Error Global/local Global
7
Function TRUE if a timeout occurs while receiving process data.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE

7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC

R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_PDSendErr

Meaning Process Data Transmission Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is a process data transmission error (cannot send within the process data communications period
or transmission jitter is over the limit).
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_SlavAdrDupErr

Meaning Slave Node Address Duplicated Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the same node address is set for more than one slave.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

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Variable name _EC_SlavInitErr

Meaning Slave Initialization Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is an error in an initialization command addressed to a slave.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_SlavAppErr

Meaning Slave Application Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if there is an error in the slave’s application status register.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_MsgErr

Meaning EtherCAT Message Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE when a message is sent to a slave that does not support messages or when there is an error in the format
of the response to a message that was sent to a slave.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- CoE messages (Read CoE SDO)
tions • EC_CoESDORead
CoE messages (Write CoE SDO)
• EC_CoESDOWrite

Variable name _EC_SlavEmergErr

Meaning Emergency Message Detected Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the master detects an emergency message that was sent by a slave.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

Variable name _EC_IndataInvalidErr

Meaning Input Process Data Invalid Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the Input Data Invalid state continued for the following period because the EtherCAT master could not
perform process data communications normally when it was in the Operational state.
• When the task period is 10 ms or shorter: 100 ms
• When the task period is longer than 10 ms: 10 periods o the task
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

* This system-defined variable was added for unit version 1.13 of the CPU Unit.

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Variable name _EC_CommErrTbl

Meaning Communications Error Slave Table Global/local Global
Function Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses.
The corresponding slave element is TRUE if the master detected an error for the slave.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE

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R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Reset EtherCAT Error
tions • ResetECError

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

Note The values of all system-defined variables that are related to errors in EtherCAT communications do not change until the
cause of the error is removed and then the error in the Controller is reset with the troubleshooting functions of the Sys-
mac Studio or the ResetECError instruction.

Variable name _EC_CycleExceeded

Meaning EtherCAT Communications Cycle Exceeded Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the CPU unit cannot establish communications within the set communications period at startup.

Note You can use this system-defined variable only for NX-series CPU Units.
Data types BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

 Functional Classification: EtherCAT Communications Status

Variable name _EC_RegSlavTbl

Meaning Registered Slave Table Global/local Global
Function This table indicates the slaves that are registered in the network configuration information.
Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses. 7
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corresponding slave is registered.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE

7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC

R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

Variable name _EC_EntrySlavTbl

Meaning Network Connected Slave Table Global/local Global
Function This table indicates which slaves are connected to the network.
Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corresponding slave has entered the network.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

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Variable name _EC_MBXSlavTbl

Meaning Message Communications Enabled Slave Table Global/local Global
Function This table indicates the slaves that can perform message communications.
Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if message communications are enabled for it (pre-operational, safe-operation,
or operational state).

Note Use this variable to confirm that message communications are possible for the relevant slave before you
execute message communications with an EtherCAT slave.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Disconnect EtherCAT Slave
tions • EC_DisconnectSlave
Connect EtherCAT Slave
• EC_ConnectSlave

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

Variable name _EC_PDSlavTbl

Meaning Process Data Communicating Slave Table Global/local Global
Function This is a table that indicates the slaves that are performing process data communications.
Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if process data of the corresponding slave is enabled (operational) for both slave
inputs and outputs.
Note Use this variable to confirm that the data for the relevant slave is valid before controlling an EtherCAT
slave.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Disconnect EtherCAT Slave
tions • EC_DisconnectSlave
Connect EtherCAT Slave
• EC_ConnectSlave

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

Variable name _EC_DisconnSlavTbl

Meaning Disconnected Slave Table Global/local Global
Function Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corresponding slave was disconnected.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Disconnect EtherCAT Slave
tions • EC_DisconnectSlave
Connect EtherCAT Slave
• EC_ConnectSlave

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

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Variable name _EC_DisableSlavTbl

Meaning Disabled Slave Table Global/local Global
Function Slaves are given in the table in the order of slave node addresses.
The element for a slave is TRUE if the corresponding slave is disabled.
Data type Array [1..512] OF BOOL* Range of values TRUE or FALSE

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

* For the NX1P2 CPU Units and NJ-series CPU Units, the data type is Array [1..192] OF BOOL.

Variable name _EC_PDActive

Meaning Process Data Communications Status Global/local Global
Function TRUE when process data communications are performed with all slaves*.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Disconnect EtherCAT Slave
tions • EC_DisconnectSlave
Connect EtherCAT Slave
• EC_ConnectSlave

* Disabled slaves are not included.

Variable name _EC_PktMonStop

Meaning Packet Monitoring Stopped Global/local Global
Function TRUE when packet monitoring is stopped.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Stop Packet Monitor
tions • EC_StopMon
7
Start Packet Monitor
• EC_StartMon

7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC

Variable name _EC_LinkStatus
Meaning Link Status Global/local Global
Function TRUE if the communications controller link status is Link ON.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

Variable name _EC_PktSaving

Meaning Saving Packet Data File Global/local Global
Function Shows whether a packet data file is being saved.
TRUE: Packet data file being saved.
FALSE: Packet data file not being saved.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- Saving Packet Data File
tions • EC_SaveMon

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Variable name _EC_InDataInvalid

Meaning Input Data Invalid Global/local Global
Function TRUE when process data communications are not normal and the input data is not valid.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

Note All system-defined variables that are related to the status of EtherCAT communications give the current status.

Variable name _EC_InData1Invalid

Meaning Input Data1 Invalid Global/local Global
Function TRUE when process data communications established in the primary periodic period are not normal and the input
data is not valid.
You can use this system-defined variable only for NX-series CPU Units.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

Note All system-defined variables that are related to the status of EtherCAT communications give the current status.

Variable name _EC_InData2Invalid

Meaning Input Data2 Invalid Global/local Global
Function TRUE when process data communications established in the priority-5 periodic period are not normal and the
input data is not valid.

Note You can use this system-defined variable only for NX-series CPU Units.

Note This variable is always TRUE for the NX1P2 CPU Units.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

Note All system-defined variables that are related to the status of EtherCAT communications give the current status.

 Functional Classification: EtherCAT Communications Diagnosis/Statistics

Log

Variable name _EC_StatisticsLogEnable*

Meaning Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable Global/local Global
Function Changes to TRUE when the diagnosis/statistics log is started.
Changes to FALSE when the diagnosis/statistics log is ended.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R/W Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

* This system-defined variable was added for unit version 1.11 of the CPU Unit.

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Variable name _EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec*

Meaning Diagnosis/Statistics Log Cycle Global/local Global
Function Specifies the interval to write the diagnostic and statistical information of the diagnosis/statistics log in units of
seconds.
When 0 is specified, the diagnostic and statistical information is written only once when the diagnosis/statistics

7-1 System-defined Variables That Are Related to the Built-in EtherCAT Port
log is ended.

Note The write interval does not change even if you change the value of this system-defined variable while the
diagnosis/statistics log operation is in progress.
Data type UINT Range of values 0, or 30 to 1800
R/W access R/W Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

* This system-defined variable was added for unit version 1.11 of the CPU Unit.

Variable name _EC_StatisticsLogBusy*

Meaning Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy Global/local Global
Function TRUE while the diagnosis/statistics log operation is in progress.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Possible. Related instruc- ---
Usage in user program
tions

* This system-defined variable was added for unit version 1.11 of the CPU Unit.

Variable name _EC_StatisticsLogErr*

Meaning Diagnosis/Statistics Log Error Global/local Global
Function TRUE when the diagnosis/statistics log failed to start or it is impossible to write into the log.
The value of this flag is determined when _EC_StatisticsLogBusy (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy) changes to
FALSE after the diagnosis/statistics log operation is started.
The error end is caused by the following.
• Another records cannot be added in the log file because the capacity of the SD Memory Card is fully used.
• The SD Memory Card is write protected.
7
• There is no SD Memory Card.
• The function cannot be started because the value specified for _EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec (Diagnosis/Statis-

7-1-3 EtherCAT Master Function Module, Category Name: _EC

tics Log Cycle) is invalid.
Data type BOOL Range of values TRUE or FALSE
R/W access R Retained Not retained. Network Publish Published.
Usage in user program Possible. Related instruc- ---
tions

* This system-defined variable was added for unit version 1.11 of the CPU Unit.

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 Example of Operations for
EtherCAT Communications
This section provides a series of example operations for when an NJ/NX-series CPU
Unit is connected to slaves.

8-1 Example of Operations for EtherCAT Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

8-1-1 System Configuration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-1-2 Wiring and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-1-3 Setting the EtherCAT Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8-1-4 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8-1-5 Offline Debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8-1-6 Turning the Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8-1-7 Online Debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8-1-8 Downloading the Network Configuration Information and the User Program . . . 8-5
8-1-9 Confirming the Start of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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8-1 Example of Operations for EtherCAT

Communications

8-1-1 System Configuration Example

EtherCAT master

Button 1

Digital I/O slave Button 0

Node address 1 Digital I/O slave
Node address 2

Servo Drive Servo Drive

Node address 3 Node address 4
ADR ADR

Button 0: Operation start button

Button 1: Homing button
There are no restrictions on the order of node addresses.

8-1-2 Wiring and Settings

Wiring
• Install the Controller and slaves.
• Connect communications cables to the EtherCAT master and slaves.
• Connect the power supply.

Settings
• Set the node address for each slave.

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8-1-3 Setting the EtherCAT Network Configuration

Start the Sysmac Studio and make the following settings.

 Creating the EtherCAT Network Configuration

Use the EtherCAT Configuration Editor to create the slave configuration.

8-1 Example of Operations for EtherCAT Communications

In this example, digital I/O slaves are set to node addresses 1 and 2 and Servo Drives are set to
node addresses 3 and 4.

 Assigning Device Variables to Digital I/O Slaves (Node Addresses 1 and 2)

Use the I/O Map to assign device variables to the I/O ports of the slaves.
8

8-1-3 Setting the EtherCAT Network Configuration

In this example, Pwr_On is assigned to bit 0 of slave 1 and Hm1_On is assigned to bit 1 of slave 1.

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 Axis Settings for the Servo Drives (Node Addresses 3 and 4)

Add an axis to the Motion Control Setup and then assign the Servo Drive with node address 3 to the
axis to set the axis.

In the same way, add an axis and assign the Servo Drive with node address 4 to it.

 Setting EtherCAT Master Parameters

Set the parameters for the EtherCAT master from the EtherCAT master settings.

 Setting Slave Parameters

Set the slave parameters from the EtherCAT configuration slave settings. If a communications error
prevents the slaves from receiving signals from the EtherCAT master, the slave settings will control
the slave outputs.

 Assigning Tasks to Slaves

Use Task Settings to assign tasks to slaves.
• Set Period/Execution Conditions for each task from Task Settings.
• Set names of the tasks that are assigned to the slaves from I/O Control Task Settings.

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8-1-4 Programming
 Programming
When the operation start button is pressed, the Pwr_On variable changes to TRUE and axis control
is enabled. (See rung 0.)

When the homing button is pressed, the Hm1_On variable changes to TRUE and homing is per-
formed. (See rung 1.)

8-1 Example of Operations for EtherCAT Communications

 Assigning Programs to Tasks
Use Task Settings to assign programs to tasks and set the program execution order.
• Assign programs to tasks and set the program execution order from Program Assignment Set-
tings.

8-1-5 Offline Debugging

You can use the Simulator to check the program and task execution times with offline debugging.

8-1-6 Turning the Power ON

Turn ON the following power supplies. 8
• Slave unit power supply (The PWR indicator on the slave will light when the power supply turns ON.)
• Slave I/O power supply

8-1-4 Programming
• Controller power supply

8-1-7 Online Debugging

Compare and merge the network configuration that was set on the Sysmac Studio and the actual con-
figuration.

8-1-8 Downloading the Network Configuration Information and the

User Program
Download the network configuration information and the user program that were created on the Sys-
mac Studio to the Controller.
Note Use the synchronization operation of the Sysmac Studio to download the data.

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8-1-9 Confirming the Start of Communications

Check to make sure that all registered slaves are participating in the network and that communications
start.
Make sure that the master indicators are in the following status.
NET RUN indicator Lit
NET ERR indicator Not lit
LINK/ACT indicator (physical layer LINK) Flashing

Make sure that the status indicators on all slaves are in the following status.
PWR indicator Lit
RUN indicator Lit
ERR indicator Not lit
L/A IN (physical layer LINK inputs) Flashing
L/A OUT (physical layer LINK outputs) Flashing (Not lit on the last slave.)

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 Troubleshooting
This section describes the event codes, error confirmation methods, and corrections for
errors that can occur for EtherCAT communications. It also describes how to replace
slaves.

9-1 Overview of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

9-1-1 How to Check for Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9-1-2 Errors Related to the EtherCAT Master Function Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
9-2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9-2-1 Error Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9-2-2 Error Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9-2-3 Resetting Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
9-2-4 Diagnostic and Statistical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
9-3 Precautions When Connecting or Disconnecting Slaves during
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
9-3-1 Procedure for Connecting and Disconnecting Slaves during
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
9-3-2 Prohibition to Physically Disconnecting a Slave and Resetting an Error or
Connecting a Slave at the Same Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 9
9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
9-4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
9-4-2 Slave Replacement Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
9-4-3 Backing Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
9-4-4 Restoring Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
9-4-5 Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73

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9-1 Overview of Errors

You manage all of the errors that occur on the NJ/NX-series Controller as events. The same methods
are used for all events. This allows you to see what errors have occurred and find corrections for them
with the same methods for the entire range of errors that is managed (i.e., CPU Unit, NX Units, NX-
series Slave Terminals, EtherCAT slaves,* and CJ-series Units).
* Only Sysmac devices are supported.
Host computer
HMI

EtherNet/IP

Troubleshooter

Built-in
EtherCAT
NJ/NX-series port
Troubleshooting functions CPU Unit CJ-series Units/NX Units

Sysmac Studio

Built-in EtherCAT port

EtherCAT

EtherCAT
slaves

Error management range for NJ/NX-series Controller

You can use the troubleshooting functions of the Sysmac Studio or the Troubleshooter on an HMI to
quickly check for errors that have occurred and find corrections for them.
To perform troubleshooting from an HMI, connect the HMI to the built-in EtherNet/IP port on the CPU
Unit.
This manual describes the errors that originate in the EtherCAT Master Function Module. Refer to the
NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for specific corrections when errors occur and
for troubleshooting information on the entire NJ/NX-series Controller.

Precautions for Correct Use

• CJ-series Units can be used only with an NJ-series CPU Unit.
• The only CPU Unit on which NX Units can be mounted is an NX1P2 CPU Unit.
• Refer to the appendices of the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the
applicable range of the HMI Troubleshooter.

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9-1-1 How to Check for Errors

You can check to see if an error has occurred with the following methods.
Checking method What you can check
Checking the indicators You can check the error status of the CPU Unit and EtherCAT port.
Troubleshooter of the Sys- You can check for current Controller errors, a log of past Controller errors, error
mac Studio sources, error causes, and corrections.
Checking with the Trouble- You can check for current Controller errors, a log of past Controller errors, error
shooter of an HMI* sources, causes, and corrections.
Checking with instructions You can check the highest-level status and highest-level event code in the current
that read function module Controller errors.
error status
Checking with system- You can check the current Controller error status for each function module.
defined variables

* To perform troubleshooting from an HMI, connect the HMI to the built-in EtherNet/IP port on the CPU Unit. Refer
to the appendices of the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the applicable range of the
HMI Troubleshooter.
This section describes the above checking methods.

Checking the Indicators

 CPU Unit Operating Status
You can use the PWR/POWER, RUN, and ERROR indicators to determine the level of an error.
The following table shows the relationship between the CPU Unit indicators and the event level for
an NX-series CPU Unit.

9-1 Overview of Errors

Indicators
Error confirmation with the Sys-
PWR/ CPU Unit operating status
RUN ERROR mac Studio or an HMI
POWER
Not lit Not lit Not lit Power Supply Error Not possible: Refer to the NJ/NX-
Lit Not lit Not lit series Troubleshooting Manual
CPU Unit Reset*1, *2 /Hardware Ini-
(Cat. No. W503).
tialization Error*3, *2
Lit Not lit or Lit
flashing
CPU Unit Error*4 9
Lit Flashing Not lit System Initialization Error
for 30 s or
9-1-1 How to Check for Errors

longer
Lit Not lit Lit Major fault level*4 Possible: Connect the Sysmac Stu-
dio or an HMI and check the cause
Lit Lit Flashing Partial fault level
of and correction for the error in the
Lit Lit Flashing Minor fault level troubleshooting functions of the
Lit Lit Not lit Observation Sysmac Studio or the Trouble-
shooter of the HMI.
Lit Lit Not lit Normal operation in RUN mode ---
Lit Not lit Not lit Normal operation in PROGRAM ---
mode*2
Lit Flashing Not lit Normal operation in startup state ---

*1 This error can occur for NX701 CPU Units. If the status of indicators shown above continues 30 seconds or
longer, this error exists.

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*2 If you can connect communications to the CPU Unit from the Sysmac Studio with a direct connection via USB,
the CPU Unit is in PROGRAM mode. If you cannot connect communications, a CPU Unit Reset or Hardware
Initialization Error has occurred.*5
*3 This error can occur for NX1P2 CPU Units. If the status of indicators shown above continues 30 seconds or
longer, this error exists.
*4 If you can connect communications to the CPU Unit from the Sysmac Studio with a direct connection via USB,
a major fault level error has occurred. If you cannot connect communications, a CPU Unit Error has
occurred.*5
*5 If you cannot connect communications to the CPU Unit from the Sysmac Studio, it is also possible that the
USB cable is faulty or that the connection type on the Sysmac Studio is not set for a direct connection via USB.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) if you cannot connect communications to
the CPU Unit.
The following table shows the relationship between the CPU Unit indicators and the event level for
an NJ-series CPU Unit.

Indicators Error confirmation with the Sys-

CPU Unit operating status
PWR RUN ERROR mac Studio or an HMI
Not lit Not lit Not lit Power Supply Error Not possible: Refer to the NJ/NX-
Lit Not lit Not lit series Troubleshooting Manual
CPU Unit Reset*1
(Cat. No. W503).
Lit Flashing Lit Incorrect Power Supply Unit Con-
nected
Lit Not lit Lit CPU Unit Watchdog Timer Error*2
Lit Not lit Lit Major fault level*2 Possible: Connect the Sysmac Stu-
dio or an HMI and check the cause
Lit Lit Flashing Partial fault level
of and correction for the error in the
Lit Lit Flashing Minor fault level troubleshooting functions of the
Lit Lit Not lit Observation Sysmac Studio or the Trouble-
shooter of the HMI.
Lit Lit Not lit Normal operation in RUN mode ---
Lit Not lit Not lit Normal operation in PROGRAM ---
mode*1
Lit Flashing Not lit Normal operation in startup state ---

*1 If you can connect communications to the CPU Unit from the Sysmac Studio with a direct connection via USB,
the CPU Unit is in PROGRAM mode. If you cannot connect communications, the CPU Unit is being reset.*3
*2 If you can connect communications to the CPU Unit from the Sysmac Studio with a direct connection via USB,
a major fault level error has occurred. If you cannot connect communications, a watchdog timer error has
occurred in the CPU Unit.*3
*3 If you cannot connect communications to the CPU Unit from the Sysmac Studio, it is also possible that the
USB cable is faulty or that the connection type on the Sysmac Studio is not set for a direct connection via USB.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) if you cannot connect communications to
the CPU Unit.

 EtherCAT Port Error Status

If the EtherCAT NET ERR indicator is also lit in addition to the PWR/POWER, RUN, and ERROR
indicators, then an error that affects process data communications occurred for the EtherCAT port.
The indicator lets you check the status given in the following table.

Indicator Indicated status

EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT Port Status
• Lit: An error for which normal status cannot be recovered through user actions (i.e.,
errors for which you must replace the CPU Unit or contact your OMRON representa-
tive) has occurred.
• Flashing: An error for which normal status can be recovered through user actions has
occurred.
• Not lit: An error that affects process data communications has not occurred.

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Checking with the Troubleshooting Function of Sysmac Studio

When an error occurs, you can connect the Sysmac Studio online to the Controller to check current
Controller errors and the log of past Controller errors. You can also check the cause of the error and
corrections.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the procedures to check for
errors with the Sysmac Studio.

Checking with the Troubleshooter of an HMI

If you can connect communications between an HMI and the Controller when an error occurs, you
can check for current Controller errors and the log of past Controller errors. You can also check the
cause of the error and corrections.
To perform troubleshooting from an HMI, connect the HMI to the built-in EtherNet/IP port on the
CPU Unit.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the procedures to check for
errors with an HMI.

Checking with Instructions That Read Error Status

You can use instructions in the user program to check the error status of each function module. The
following instruction is used to read the error status of the EtherCAT Master Function Module.

Instruction Name Outline of function

GetECError Get EtherCAT The GetECError instruction gets the highest level status (partial fault
Error Status or minor fault) and highest level event code of the current Controller

9-1 Overview of Errors

errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module.

For details on the instructions that get error status, refer to the NJ/NX-series Instructions Reference
Manual (Cat. No. W502).

9
9-1-1 How to Check for Errors

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Checking with System-defined Variables

You can use system-defined variables to check for errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module.

 Error Status Variables

You can check for errors in each function module of the NJ/NX-series Controller with error status
variables. The following variables show the error status of the EtherCAT Master Function Module.

Variable name Data type Meaning Function

_EC_ErrSta WORD Built-in EtherCAT Gives the collective error status of all error sta-
Error tus for the EtherCAT Master Function Module.
_EC_PortErr WORD Communications Gives the collective error status of all error sta-
Port Error tus for the EtherCAT communications port.
_EC_MstrErr WORD Master Error Gives the collective error status of the EtherCAT
master error status and slave error status
detected by the EtherCAT master.
_EC_SlavErr WORD Slave Error Gives the collective error status of the error sta-
tus for all EtherCAT slaves.
_EC_SlavErrTbl ARRAY[1..n] OF Slave Error Table Gives the error status for each EtherCAT slave.
WORD*1

*1 “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.
The meanings of the individual bits in the above error status variables are given below.

Bit Name Description Value Meaning

15 Master Detection*1 This bit indicates whether the master TRUE Error
detected an error in the slaves that it FALSE No error
manages.
14 Slave Summary*2 Indicates whether there is an error at TRUE Error
a level below the function module. FALSE No error
8 to 13 Reserved.
7 Major Fault Indicates if there is a major fault level TRUE Error
error. FALSE No error
6 Partial Fault Indicates if there is a partial fault level TRUE Error
error. FALSE No error
5 Minor Fault Indicates if there is a minor fault level TRUE Error
error. FALSE No error
4 Observation Indicates if there is an observation TRUE Error
level error. FALSE No error
0 to 3 Reserved.

*1 For the EtherCAT Master Function Module, only _EC_SlavErrTbl (Slave Error Table) is used.
*2 For the EtherCAT Master Function Module, only _EC_ErrSta (Built-in EtherCAT Error) is used.

 Other System-defined Variables Related to Errors

For the EtherCAT Master Function Module, there are other system-defined variables that show error
status in addition to the error status variables. Refer to 7-1-2 System-defined Variables for system-
defined variables that are related to errors.

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9-1-2 Errors Related to the EtherCAT Master Function Module

This section describes the errors that are related to the EtherCAT Master Function Module.

Locations of Errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module

Errors can occur internally in the EtherCAT Master Function Module, or they can occur in the built-in
EtherCAT port or in EtherCAT slaves.
CPU Unit Sysmac Studio
HMI

Or

EtherCAT Master
Function Module

Built-in EtherCAT port Error information

EtherCAT

EtherCAT
slaves

Additional Information

If any one of the following errors occurs at the same time for more than one slave, only the error

9-1 Overview of Errors

for the slave that is closest to the master is recorded in the event log. The same error is not
recorded in the event log for slaves that are connected further from the master.
• Network Configuration Verification Error
• Process Data Communications Errors (when caused by a disconnected cable)
• Slave Node Address Duplicated
• Slave Initialization Error

9
Classifications
Module
9-1-2 Errors Related to the EtherCAT Master Function

There are the following sources of errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module.

Classification Description
Communications port errors If an error is detected in overall EtherCAT communications, the correspond-
ing bit in the Communications Port Error status variable shows the error.
EtherCAT master errors If the EtherCAT master detects an error in its own settings or processing, the
corresponding bit in the Master Error status variable shows the error. If the
EtherCAT master detects an error in a slave, the corresponding bit in the
Master Error status variable shows the error.
EtherCAT slave errors If the EtherCAT master detects an error in a slave, the error status for the
slave will show that the master detected an error.*1*2*3

*1 The EtherCAT master periodically reads error status information from the slaves. It updates the system-
defined variables at the same time as the I/O data.
*2 The EtherCAT master will set the bits for EtherCAT slaves that do not report error status to FALSE in the Slave
Error Table.

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*3 If the error in the slave is corrected after it occurs, you do not need to reset it. It is reset automatically. (This
applies to CPU Unit with unit version 1.05 or later.)

Additional Information

Refer to the NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User’s Manual (Cat. No. W519) for the events that
can occur for an EtherCAT Slave Terminal.

Event Levels
This section describes the operation of the EtherCAT Master Function Module for each event level.

Event level of the error Operation

Major fault All NJ/NX-series Controller control operations stop for errors in this event level.
Partial fault All control operations for one of the function modules in the NJ/NX-series Con-
troller stop for errors in this event level. If a partial fault level error occurs in the
EtherCAT Master Function Module, all functions of the EtherCAT Master Func-
tion Module stop.
Minor fault Some of the control operations for one of the function modules in the NJ/NX-
series Controller stop for errors in this event level. If a minor fault level error
occurs for the EtherCAT Master Function Module, EtherCAT communications
are possible, but control may be affected. User action is required.
Observation Errors in the observation level do not affect NJ/NX-series Controller control oper-
ations. Observations are reported in order to prevent them from developing into
errors at the minor fault level or higher.
Information Events that are classified as information provide information that do not indicate
errors.

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EtherCAT Master Function Module Errors by Source

The following tables list the errors in each event level that can occur for each source.

Source
Level Communications port EtherCAT master EtherCAT slaves
Major fault • None • None • None
• Communications Con- • EtherCAT Processing Error • None
troller Failure
Partial fault
• MAC Address Error
• Link OFF Error
• None • Slave Node Address Dupli- • Network Configuration Veri-
cated fication Error
• Network Configuration Infor- • Slave Application Error
mation Error • Process Data Communica-
• EtherCAT Communications tions Error
Cycle Exceeded • Slave Node Address Dupli-
• Controller Insufficient Mem- cated
ory Warning • Slave Initialization Error
• Network Configuration Error
Minor fault
• Network Configuration Veri-
fication Error
• Slave Initialization Error
• Process Data Transmission
Error
• Process Data Reception
Timeout Error
• Input Process Data Invalid

9-1 Overview of Errors

Error
• None • EtherCAT Slave Backup • Emergency Message
Failed Detected
Observation • EtherCAT Slave Restore
Operation Failed
• EtherCAT Message Error
• None • Errors Reset • Slave Disconnected
• Slave Connected
Information
• Slave Disabled
9
• Slave Enabled

* Slave errors that are detected by the master are listed. There will also be a master error if any of these errors
Module
9-1-2 Errors Related to the EtherCAT Master Function

occurs. For slave errors that are not detected by the master, the errors and levels are defined by the individual
slaves. Refer to the manual for the slave.
Refer to the NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User’s Manual (Cat. No. W519) for the events that can occur for
an EtherCAT Slave Terminal.

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This section describes the errors that can occur and the corrections for them.

9-2-1 Error Table

The errors (i.e., events) that can occur in the Built-in EtherCAT Master Function Module are given on
the following pages. Event levels are given as following in the tables:
Maj: Major fault level
Prt: Partial fault level
Min: Minor fault level
Obs: Observation
Info: Information
A version in parentheses in the Event code column is the unit version of the CPU Unit when the event
occurs for only specific unit versions of the CPU Unit.
Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for all of the event codes that may
occur in an NJ/NX-series Controller.

Level
Event code Event name Meaning Assumed cause Reference
Maj Prt Min Obs Info
04400000 hex Communica- An error was • The CPU Unit has failed. √ page 9-17
tions Control- detected in the
ler Failure hardware test at
startup.
14400000 hex MAC The MAC address • The CPU Unit has failed. √ page 9-17
Address is incorrect.
Error
44010000 hex EtherCAT A fatal error was • Software is corrupted. √ page 9-18
Fault detected in the Eth-
erCAT Master
Function Module.
84200000 hex Link OFF A Link OFF state • The Ethernet cable is broken √ page 9-19
Error occurred. between the master and slaves.
• The Ethernet cable connector is
disconnected.
• The Ethernet cable is not con-
nected.
842E0000 hex EtherCAT The sent EtherCAT • A Unit other than an EtherCAT √ page 9-20
(Ver. 1.11 or Frame Not frame was not slave is connected.
later) Received received. • A connector on the Ethernet
cable is disconnected, the con-
tact is faulty, or parts are faulty.
• Slave output ports are con-
nected to each other.
• The master and slave are con-
nected with the slave output
port.
• Hardware failure of EtherCAT
slave
• Hardware failure of EtherCAT
master
24200000 hex Slave Node The same slave • The same node address is set √ page 9-22
Address address is used for for more than one slave.
Duplicated two nodes.

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Level
Event code Event name Meaning Assumed cause Reference
Maj Prt Min Obs Info
34400000 hex Network There is an error in • The power supply to the Con- √ page 9-23
Configura- the network config- troller was interrupted or com-
tion Informa- uration information. munications with the Sysmac
tion Error Studio were disconnected while
downloading the network con-
figuration information.
34410000 hex EtherCAT Process data com- • The transmission delay time in √ page 9-24
(Ver. 1.10 or Communica- munications could the actually connected configu-
later) tions Cycle not be performed ration is longer than the trans-
Exceeded with the specified mission delay time calculated
communications for the user-set cable length.
cycle. • The set task period or commu-
nications cycle is too short.
50010000 hex Controller The amount of data • The amount of data for the Eth- √ page 9-24
(Ver. 1.02 or Insufficient for the EtherCAT erCAT slave configuration, net-
later) Memory slave configura- work-published information, or
Warning tion, network-pub- other data exceeds the value
lished information, that is specified for the CPU
or other data Unit.
exceeds the value
that is specified for
the CPU Unit. You
may not be able to
perform online edit-
ing or other opera-
tions.
84210000 hex Network The EtherCAT net- • Slave output ports are con- √ page 9-25
Configura- work configuration nected to each other.
tion Error is incorrect. • The master and slave are con-
nected with the slave output
port.
• The number of connected

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slaves exceeded the maximum
number of slaves for the Ether-
CAT master.
84220000 hex Network A slave that is in the • A slave that is in the network √ page 9-27
Configura- network configura- configuration information is not
tion Verifica- tion information is connected.
tion Error not connected. Or, • There is a node address mis-
a slave that is not in match.
the network config-
• A different slave from the one
uration information
is connected.
that is specified in the network 9
configuration information is
connected.
• A slave that is not in the net-
9-2-1 Error Table

work configuration information

is connected.
• The hardware switches for the
slave node address were
changed to a value other than 0
after the Write Slave Node
Address operation was per-
formed from the Sysmac Stu-
dio.
• The Ethernet physical layer is
broken between two slaves.

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Level
Event code Event name Meaning Assumed cause Reference
Maj Prt Min Obs Info
84230000 hex Slave Initial- Slave initialization • An error occurred in EtherCAT √ page 9-29
ization Error failed. master processing.
• An initialization error occurred
in the EtherCAT slave.
• An initialization error occurred
in the EtherCAT Coupler Unit.
• A major fault level Controller
error occurred.
• The Ethernet cable is broken or
the specified cable is not being
used.
• A connector on the Ethernet
cable is disconnected, the con-
tact is faulty, or parts are faulty.
• A general-purpose Ethernet
hub is connected.
• The master failed.
• The slave failed.
• Noise.
84280000 hex Slave Appli- An error occurred in • An error was detected in the √ page 9-31
cation Error the slave applica- slave’s application layer status
tion. register.
84290000 hex Process Data Sending process • It was not possible to send the √ page 9-32
Transmis- data failed. EtherCAT frame during the Eth-
sion Error erCAT communications period.
• The frame transmission jitter
exceeded the limit.
842B0000 hex Process Data Process data • The Ethernet cable is broken or √ page 9-33
Reception reception timed out. the specified cable is not being
Timeout used.
• A connector on the Ethernet
cable is disconnected, the con-
tact is faulty, or parts are faulty.
• A general-purpose Ethernet
hub is connected.
• The master failed.
• The slave failed.
• The Ethernet cable is too long.
• The CPU Unit task period is too
short.
• Noise
842C 0000 hex Process Data An error occurred in • A slave left the network even √ page 9-34
Communica- process data com- though the disconnection oper-
tions Error munications. ation or disable operation was
not performed.
• Slave failure

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Level
Event code Event name Meaning Assumed cause Reference
Maj Prt Min Obs Info
842F0000 hex Input Pro- Because the Ether- • Hardware failure of EtherCAT √ page 9-35
(Ver. 1.13 or cess Data CAT master could slave
later) Invalid Error not perform pro- • Noise
cess data commu-
nications normally
when it was in the
Operational state,
the Input Data
Invalid state contin-
ued for the follow-
ing period.
• When the task
period is 10 ms or
shorter: 100 ms
• When the task
period is longer
than 10 ms: 10
periods of the
task
102F 0000 hex EtherCAT The backup opera- • There is no connection √ page 9-36
(Ver. 1.03 or Slave tion for an Ether- between the EtherCAT master
later) Backup CAT slave ended in and the slave (Link OFF).
Failed an error. • An error caused an incorrect
EtherCAT master status.
• The EtherCAT network configu-
ration information does not
agree with the physical network
configuration.
• The request to the EtherCAT
slave failed.
• The EtherCAT master was tem-
porarily unable to perform the

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processing because it was exe-
cuting other processing.
• Initialization of the EtherCAT
slave failed.
• It was not possible to read the
backup parameters from the
EtherCAT slave.
• Communications with an
OMRON Communications Cou-
pler Unit or NX Unit failed.
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Level
Event code Event name Meaning Assumed cause Reference
Maj Prt Min Obs Info
10300000 hex EtherCAT The restore opera- • There is no connection √ page 9-38
(Ver. 1.03 or Slave tion for an Ether- between the EtherCAT master
later) Restore CAT slave ended in and the slave (Link OFF).
Operation an error. • An error caused an incorrect
Failed EtherCAT master status.
• The EtherCAT network configu-
ration information does not
agree with the physical network
configuration.
• The request to the EtherCAT
slave failed.
• The EtherCAT master was tem-
porarily unable to perform the
processing because it was exe-
cuting other processing.
• Initialization of the EtherCAT
slave failed.
• It was not possible to write the
backup parameters to the
MX2/RX Series Inverter. (This
applies only for unit version
1.10 or earlier of the CPU Unit.)
• It was not possible to write the
backup parameters to the Eth-
erCAT slave.
• Incorrect backup data was
detected.
• The EtherCAT network configu-
ration in the backup data does
not agree with the physical net-
work configuration.
• An error occurred at an
OMRON Communications Cou-
pler Unit. The following causes
are possible.
• Reading a backup file failed
at the Communications Cou-
pler Unit (when attached
information 4 is 1).
• Communications with the
Communications Coupler
Unit or NX Unit failed (when
attached information 4 is 2).
• The Unit Configuration of the
NX Units in the Communica-
tions Coupler Unit when data
was backed up did not agree
with the actual configuration
of NX Units (when attached
information 4 is 3).
64200000 hex Emergency An emergency • An emergency message was √ page 9-40
Message message was received from a slave.
Detected detected.
842D 0000 hex EtherCAT An error occurred in • Refer to the attached informa- √ page 9-41
Message a message commu- tion to check the error.
Error nications with the
slave.
94400000 hex Slave Dis- A slave was discon- • An operation to disconnect the √ page 9-42
connected nected for a discon- slave was executed from the
nection command. Sysmac Studio.
• The EC_DisconnectSlave
instruction was executed.

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Level
Event code Event name Meaning Assumed cause Reference
Maj Prt Min Obs Info
94410000 hex Slave Con- A slave was recon- • An operation to reconnect the √ page 9-43
nected nected for a recon- slave was executed from the
nection command. Sysmac Studio.
• The EC_ConnectSlave instruc-
tion was executed.
94430000 hex Errors Reset A command was • An error reset operation was √ page 9-44
received to reset performed from the Sysmac
errors. Studio.
• The ResetECError instruction
was executed.
94440000 hex Slave Dis- The EtherCAT • The EC_ChangeEnableSetting √ page 9-45
(Ver. 1.04 or abled Slave was disabled. instruction was executed.
later)
94450000 hex Slave The EtherCAT • The EC_ChangeEnableSetting √ page 9-45
(Ver. 1.04 or Enabled Slave was enabled. instruction was executed.
later)
94500000 hex EtherCAT EtherCAT diagno- • The value of the _EC_Statis- √ page 9-46
(Ver. 1.11 or Diagno- sis/statistics log is ticsLogEnable system-defined
later) sis/Statistics started. variable changed from FALSE
Log Started to TRUE.
94510000 hex EtherCAT EtherCAT diagno- • An error that causes EtherCAT √ page 9-47
(Ver. 1.11 or Diagno- sis/statistics log is diagnosis/statistics log to end
later) sis/Statistics ended. occurred.
Log Ended

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9-2-2 Error Descriptions

This section describes the information that is given for individual errors.

Controller Error Descriptions

The items that are used to describe individual errors (events) are described in the following copy of an
error table.

Event name Gives the name of the error. Event code Gives the code of the error.
Meaning Gives a short description of the error.
Source Gives the source of the error. Source details Gives details on Detection Tells when the
the source of the timing error is detected.
error.
Error attributes Level Tells the level of Recovery Gives the recov- Log category Tells which log
influence on con- ery method.*2 the error is saved
trol.*1 in.*3
Effects User program Tells what will hap- Operation Provides special information on the operation that results
pen to execution of from the error.
the user pro-
gram.*4
Indicators Gives the status of the built-in EtherNet/IP port and built-in EtherCAT port indicators. Indicator status is given only for
errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module and the EtherNet/IP Function Module.
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables Lists the variable names, data types, and meanings for system-defined variables that provide direct error notification,
that are directly affected by the error, or that contain settings that cause the error.
Cause and cor- Assumed cause Correction Prevention
rection
Lists the possible causes, corrections, and preventive measures for the error.
Attached This is the attached information that is displayed by the Sysmac Studio or an HMI.*5
information
Precautions/ Provides precautions, restrictions, and supplemental information.
Remarks

*1 One of the following:

Major fault: Major fault level
Partial fault: Partial fault level
Minor fault: Minor fault level
Observation
Information
*2 One of the following:
Automatic recovery: Normal status is restored automatically when the cause of the error is removed.
Error reset: Normal status is restored when the error is reset after the cause of the error is removed.
Cycle the power supply: Normal status is restored when the power supply to the Controller is turned OFF and then back
ON after the cause of the error is removed.
Controller reset: Normal status is restored when the Controller is reset after the cause of the error is removed.
Depends on cause: The recovery method depends on the cause of the error.
*3 One of the following:
System: System event log
Access: Access event log
*4 One of the following:
Continues: Execution of the user program will continue.
Stops: Execution of the user program stops.
Starts: Execution of the user program starts.
*5 Refer to the appendices of the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the applicable range of the HMI
Troubleshooter.

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Error Descriptions

Event name Communications Controller Failure Event code 04400000 hex

Meaning An error was detected in the hardware test at startup.
Source Built-in EtherCAT port Source details Communications Detection At power ON or
port timing Controller reset
Error attributes Level Partial fault Recovery Cycle the power Log category System
supply or reset
the Controller.
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The master waits in the Init state.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Lights. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_LanHwErr BOOL Communications Controller Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The CPU Unit has failed. Replace the CPU Unit. None
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

Event name MAC Address Error Event code 14400000 hex

Meaning The MAC address is incorrect.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Communications Detection At power ON or

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port timing Controller reset
Error attributes Level Partial fault Recovery Cycle the power Log category System
supply or reset
the Controller.
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The master waits in the Init state.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
9
--- Lights. --- 9-2-2 Error Descriptions

System-defined Variable Data type Name

variables _EC_MacAdrErr BOOL MAC Address Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The CPU Unit has failed. Replace the CPU Unit. None
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name EtherCAT Fault Event code 44010000 hex

Meaning A fatal error was detected in the EtherCAT Master Function Module.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Partial fault Recovery Cycle the power Log category System
supply or reset
the Controller.
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The EtherCAT Master Function Module stops.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible.
If the error occurred during synchronized communications
between the master and slave, then the error occurred at
the slave. The error is processed according to settings in
the slave.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Lights. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
None --- ---
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction Software is corrupted. Replace the CPU Unit. None
Attached Attached information 1: System information 1
information Attached information 2: System information 2
Attached information 3: System information 3
Attached information 4: System information 4
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name Link OFF Error Event code 84200000 hex

Meaning A Link OFF state occurred.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Communications Detection At power ON, at
port timing Controller reset,
or during commu-
nications
Error attributes Level Partial fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
Other communications errors caused by this error are not
detected.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible. If the error occurred during syn-
chronized communications between the master and slave,
then the error occurred at the slave. The error is pro-
cessed according to settings in the slave.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_LinkOffErr BOOL Link OFF Error
_EC_LinkStatus BOOL Link Status
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The Ethernet cable is broken between Check the Ethernet cable between Check the Ethernet cable to see if it is
the master and slaves. the master and slave to see if they operating properly.
are damaged or disconnected and
replace the cable if necessary.
The Ethernet cable connector is dis- Reconnect the connector and make Confirm that the Ethernet cable is
connected. sure it is mated correctly. connected securely.
The Ethernet cable is not connected. Confirm that all Ethernet cables are
connected and connect any cables

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that are not connected.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name EtherCAT Frame Not Received Event code 842E0000 hex *1
Meaning The sent EtherCAT frame was not received.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master/Slave Detection At power ON, at
timing Controller reset,
or when a cable
is connected to
EtherCAT master

Error attributes Level Partial fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The master waits in the Init state.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
Not lit. Flashes at 1-s intervals. Flashing
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_LinkOffErr BOOL Link OFF Error
_EC_LinkStatus BOOL Link Status
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction A Unit other than an EtherCAT slave Confirm that the Unit connected to the None
is connected. relevant port of the slave or master
which is shown in the attached infor-
mation is an EtherCAT slave.
A connector on the Ethernet cable is Confirm the connection of the cable Make sure that the Ethernet cable is
disconnected, the contact is faulty, or or slave that is connected to the rele- not broken and the specified cable is
parts are faulty. vant port of the slave or master which used.
is shown in the attached information. Confirm that the Ethernet cable con-
If the cable used is the one not speci- nector is mated securely.
fied, replace it.
Or, reconnect the connector and
make sure it is mated correctly.
Slave output ports are connected to Correct the connection of the Ether- Confirm that there is no incorrect
each other. net cable that is connected to the rel- Ethernet cable connection.
The master and slave are connected evant port of the slave or master
which is shown in the attached infor-
with the slave output port.
mation.
Hardware failure of EtherCAT slave Replace the slave that is connected None
to the output port of the slave or mas-
ter which is shown in the attached
information. Or, replace the slave
itself which is shown in the attached
information.
Hardware failure of EtherCAT master If the attached information indicates None
the master and operation is not recov-
ered by the above, replace the CPU
Unit.

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Attached Attached information 1: Error location diagnostic result

information 0: Error location is not identified
1: Error location is identified
Attached information 2: Node address of the slave which the frame from the slave that is connected to the output port
is not received. (Only if the attached information 1 is 1.)
0: Master
Not 0: Node address of the slave
Attached information 3: Port name of the slave output port which the frame from the slave that is connected is not
received. (Only if the attached information 1 is 1.)
• If the network configuration information agrees with the physical network information of the rele-
vant slave, the port name that is displayed on the Support Software is output. If they do not
agree, any one of PortA, PortB, PortC, and PortD is output as the default of a port name.
• If the attached information 2 is 0, 0 is output as the port name.
Attached information 4: System information
Precautions/ If the node address setting of an EtherCAT slave is not made, the node address cannot be identified from the attached
Remarks information. Check that there is no error for each slave and cable.

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.11 or later of the CPU Unit.

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Event name Slave Node Address Duplicated Event code 24200000 hex
Meaning The same slave address is used for two nodes.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection At power ON, at
timing Controller reset,
or during commu-
nications
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
• If error is detection when the master is started:
Communications stop. The master waits in the Init state.
• When the Fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft and the
error is detected during operation:
Slaves that were normal continue to operate. Slaves
after the new slave that caused the duplicated address
error remain in the Init state.
• When the Fail-soft operation is set to Stop and the error
is detected during operation:
The slaves that were normal enter the Pre-operational
state. Slaves after the new slave that caused the dupli-
cated address error remain in the Init state.

Slave:
• No error occurred.
Parameters other than the node address cannot be set
and process data communications cannot be performed
for the new slave that caused the duplicated address error
and all slaves after it.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_SlavAdrDupErr BOOL Slave Node Address Duplicated Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction The same node address is set for Check the node address switch or Set the node address of the slave to
more than one slave. node address set value of the slave, prevent duplication.
and change it to prevent address
duplication.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ The slave cannot be used unless the slave node address is set.
Remarks

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Event name Network Configuration Information Error Event code 34400000 hex
Meaning There is an error in the network configuration information.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection At power ON or
timing Controller reset
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Automatic Log category System
recovery
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The master waits in the Init state.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables _EC_NetCfgErr BOOL Network Configuration Information
Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The power supply to the Controller Perform the Clear All Memory opera- Do not turn OFF the power supply to
was interrupted or communications tion, set the network configuration the Controller or disconnect commu-
with the Sysmac Studio were discon- information, and then save it in the nications with the Sysmac Studio
nected while downloading the net- master again. while downloading the network con-
work configuration information. figuration information.
Attached Attached Information 1: Error Details (0001 hex: Illegal parameter, 0014 hex: Error opening file)
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name EtherCAT Communications Cycle Exceeded Event code 34410000 hex*
Meaning Process data communications could not be performed with the specified communications cycle.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection At start of com-
timing munications
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Automatic Log category System
recovery
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The master waits in the Init state.
Slave:
Parameter setting is not possible. Process data communi-
cations are not possible.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables _EC_CycleExceeded BOOL EtherCAT Communications Cycle
Exceeded
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The transmission delay time in the Set the cable length so that it agrees Set the cable length so that it agrees
actually connected configuration is with the actual configuration. with the actual configuration.
longer than the transmission delay
time calculated for the user-set cable
length.
The set task period or communica- Use the Simulator and set a task Use the Simulator and set a task
tions cycle is too short. period (communications cycle) that period (communications cycle) that
enables communications. enables communications.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* This event code occurs for unit version 1.10 or later of the CPU Unit.

Event name Controller Insufficient Memory Warning Event code 50010000 hex*
Meaning The amount of data for the EtherCAT slave configuration, network-published information, or other data exceeds the
value that is specified for the CPU Unit. You may not be able to perform online editing or other operations.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module or Source details Master or CIP Detection At power ON,
EtherNet/IP Function Module timing download, or
online editing
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables None --- ---
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The amount of data for the EtherCAT Reduce the number of PDOs that are None
slave configuration, network-pub- used by the EtherCAT slaves.
lished information, or other data Reduce the number of data types that
exceeds the value that is specified for are used for network variables or
the CPU Unit. reduce the length of the text strings
that are used for names.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ You may not be able to perform online editing or other operations.
Remarks

* This event code occurs for unit version 1.02 or later of the CPU Unit.

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Event name Network Configuration Error Event code 84210000 hex

Meaning The EtherCAT network configuration is incorrect.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection At power ON, at
timing Controller reset,
or during commu-
nications
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Refer to Precautions/Remarks.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables _EC_NetTopologyErr BOOL Network Configuration Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
Slave output ports are connected to Correct the Ethernet cable connec- Confirm that there are no incorrect
each other. tions. Ethernet cable connections.
The master and slave are connected
with the slave output port.
The number of connected slaves Disconnect unnecessary slaves and Confirm that no more than the maxi-
exceeded the maximum number of keep the number below the maximum mum number of slaves are connected
slaves for the EtherCAT master. number. to the EtherCAT network.

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Attached Error Details: 0000 hex: Too many slaves, 0001 hex: Incorrect connections, such as a ring connection
information
Precautions/ Operation
Remarks Master:
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft, the event was detected when the power supply was
turned ON or the Controller was reset, and the error details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The maximum
number of slaves from the beginning will enter the Operational state and continue to operate. The slaves past the
maximum number of slaves will remain in Init state and communications will stop.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Stop, the event was detected when the power supply was turned
ON or the Controller was reset, and the error details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The maximum number
of slaves from the beginning will enter the Pre-operational state and only message communications will continue.
The slaves past the maximum number of slaves will remain in Init state and communications will stop.
• The following applies if the event was detected when the power supply was turned ON or the Controller was reset,
and the error details in the attached information is 0001 hex: All slaves will remain in the Init state and communica-
tions will stop.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft, the event was detected during communications, and the
error details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The maximum number of slaves from the beginning will enter
the Operational state and continue to operate. The slaves past the maximum number of slaves will remain in Init
state and communications will stop.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Stop, the event was detected during communications, and the error
details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The maximum number of slaves from the beginning will enter the Pre-
operational state and communications will stop. The slaves past the maximum number of slaves will remain in Init
state and communications will stop.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft, the event was detected during communications, and the
error details in the attached information is 0001 hex: The slaves that are normal continue to operate. If you are using
distributed clocks to synchronize the slaves, a Synchronization Error may occur between the slaves.

Slave:
• No error occurred.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft, the event was detected when the power supply was
turned ON or the Controller was reset, and the error details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The maximum
number of slaves from the beginning will enter the Operational state, it will be possible to set parameters, and pro-
cess data communications will continue. The slaves past the maximum number of slaves will remain in the Init state
and it will not be possible to set parameters or perform process data communications for them.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Stop, the event was detected when the power supply was turned
ON or the Controller was reset, and the error details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The maximum number
of slaves from the beginning will enter the Pre-operational state, it will be possible to set parameters, but process
data communications will not be possible. The slaves past the maximum number of slaves will remain in the Init state
and it will not be possible to set parameters or perform process data communications for them.
• The following applies if the event was detected when the power supply was turned ON or the Controller was reset,
and the error details in the attached information is 0001 hex: All slaves will remain in the Init state and it will not be
possible to set parameters or perform process data communications.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft, the event was detected during communications, and the
error details in the attached information is 0000 hex: The slaves before the node where the error occurred will enter
the Operational state, it will be possible to set parameters, and process data communications will continue. For the
slave where the error occurred and all slaves after it, it will not be possible to set parameters or perform process data
communications.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Stop, the event was detected during communications, and the error
details in the attached information is 0000 hex: It will be possible to set parameters but it will not be possible to per-
form process data communications for all slaves in the Pre-operational state. It will not be possible to set parameters
or perform process data communications for all slaves in the Init state.
• The following applies if fail-soft operation is set to Fail-soft, the event was detected during communications, and the
error details in the attached information is 0001 hex: Process data communications will be possible for all slaves that
are operating normally. If you are using distributed clocks to synchronize the slaves and a Synchronization Error is
detected, only input refreshing is enabled. It will be possible to set parameters.
There are restrictions on the number of slave node addresses, and not on the number of slaves per se. This is because
there are slaves, such as Junction Slaves, that use more than one node. Also, if the maximum number of slaves are
connected and an attempt is made to make a ring connection, a Too Many Slaves error (0000 hex) occurs.

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Event name Network Configuration Verification Error Event code 84220000 hex
Meaning A slave that is in the network configuration information is not connected. Or, a slave that is not in the network configu-
ration information is connected.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master/Slave Detection At power ON, at
timing Controller reset,
or during commu-
nications
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Fail-soft
Master:
Slaves that are consistent with the network configuration
information enter the Operational state. Slaves that are
not consistent with the network configuration information
and all subsequent slaves remain in Init state.
Slave:
Depends on the slave communications status.

When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Stop

Master:
Slaves that are consistent with the network configuration
information enter the Pre-operational state. Slaves that
are not consistent with the network configuration informa-
tion and all subsequent slaves will remain in the Init state.
Slave:
Depends on the slave communications status.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_NetCfgCmpErr BOOL Network Configuration Verification
Error

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When Inconsistencies Are Found in Array[1..n] of BOOL* Communications Error Slave Table
Verification
_EC_CommErrTbl

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Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention

correction A slave that is in the network configu- Connect the slaves that are in the net- Set and save the network configura-
ration information is not connected. work configuration information. Or, tion information for the configuration
connect the Sysmac Studio and set actually connected in the master.
and save the network configuration
information with the slave deleted in
the master.
There is a node address mismatch. Make the slave node address settings
consistent with the network configura-
tion information.
A different slave from the one that is Connect the slave that is specified in
specified in the network configuration the network configuration information.
information is connected. Or, connect the Sysmac Studio and
set and save the network configura-
tion information with the correct
slaves in the master.
A slave that is not in the network con- Disconnect the slave that is not in the
figuration information is connected. network configuration information
from the network. Or, connect the
Sysmac Studio and set and save the
network configuration information with
the slave added in the master.
The hardware switches for the slave To use the value that is set on the To use the value that is set on the
node address were changed to a hardware switches, reset the error. hardware switches, reset the error.
value other than 0 after the Write When the error is reset, there will be a When the error is reset, there will be a
Slave Node Address operation was disagreement between the hardware disagreement between the hardware
performed from the Sysmac Studio. switches and the value that was writ- switches and the value that was writ-
ten from the Sysmac Studio. A Slave ten from the Sysmac Studio. A Slave
Application Error (84280000 hex) will Application Error (8428 0000 hex) will
occur and you must then reset the occur and you must then reset the
error again. error again.
If this error occurs when the slave is If this error occurs when the slave is
disconnected or disabled, reset the disconnected or disabled, reset the
error first and then connect or enable error first and then connect or enable
the slave. When you do, a Slave the slave. When you do, a Slave
Application Error (84280000 hex) will Application Error (8428 0000 hex) will
occur. Reset the error again and then occur. Reset the error again and then
connect or enable the slave. connect or enable the slave.
To use the node address that was set To use the node address that was set
from the Sysmac Studio, set the hard- from the Sysmac Studio, set the hard-
ware switches to a node address of 0 ware switches to a node address of 0
and cycle the power supply to the and cycle the power supply to the
slave. slave.
The Ethernet physical layer is broken In cases not caused by the above None
between two slaves. causes, confirm the location of the
break in the Ethernet cable and
replace the cable.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ If you add check items in the options for network configuration verification, check whether the items match.
Remarks

* “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Slave Initialization Error Event code 84230000 hex

Meaning Slave initialization failed.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master/Slave Detection At power ON,
timing Controller reset,
error reset, or
major fault level
Controller error
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Fail-soft
Master:
• When the master fails to enter Pre-operational state
after initialization:
Communications stop in the Init state at the slave where
the error occurred. Slaves in topology up to the slave
where the error occurred enter Operational state and
continue to operate.
• When the master fails to enter states after Pre-opera-
tional state:
Only the slave with the error will stop state transitions.
The normal slaves enter the Operational state and con-
tinue to operate.
Slave:
This depends on the slave communications status.

When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Stop

Master:
• When the master fails to enter Pre-operational state
after initialization:
All slaves enter the Init state and communications stop.
• When the master fails to enter states after Pre-opera-
tional state:
All slaves enter the Pre-operational state and communi-

9-2 Troubleshooting
cations stop.
Slave:
This depends on the slave communications status.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables _EC_SlavInitErr BOOL Slave Initialization Error
_EC_CommErrTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Communications Error Slave Table 9
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Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention

correction An error occurred in EtherCAT master Connect the Sysmac Studio and Correctly set the slave synchroniza-
processing. reconfigure and save the network tion settings, PDO mapping informa-
configuration information in the mas- tion, and configure and save network
ter again. If this error occurs again, configuration information in the mas-
check that there are no errors in the ter.
slave synchronization settings and
the PDO mapping information, and
correct any errors that are found.
An initialization error occurred in the The Module config send method None
EtherCAT slave. parameter is sometimes displayed for
a slave in the EtherCAT network con-
figuration on the Sysmac Studio even
if a send method cannot be set. If that
occurs, set the Module config send
method parameter to Do not send and
perform synchronization again. Or,
cycle the power supply to the Ether-
CAT slave. If this error persists,
replace the EtherCAT slave.
An initialization error occurred in the Connect the Sysmac Studio to the None
EtherCAT Coupler Unit. USB port on the EtherCAT Coupler
Unit, check the error details, and take
suitable measures for the error.
A major fault level Controller error If a major fault level Controller error Perform preventive measures for
occurred. occurs, process data communications major fault level Controller errors.
stop. If a Slave Application Error
(84280000 hex) occurs at this time,
this event also occurs. Perform cor-
rections for the major fault level Con-
troller error.
The Ethernet cable is broken or the The causes given on the left are pos- Make sure that the cable is not bro-
specified cable is not being used. sible if the error occurs from when the ken and use the specified cable.
system starts operation or if it always
A connector on the Ethernet cable is Confirm that the Ethernet cable con-
occurs after a specific time after the
disconnected, the contact is faulty, or nector is mated securely.
parts are faulty. system starts operation.
Use the diagnostic and statistical
A general-purpose Ethernet hub is information from the Sysmac Studio When branching an EtherCAT net-
connected. and check the EtherCAT communica- work, use an EtherCAT Junction
tions status. Slave.
The master failed. If the Ethernet cable between the None
master and slave is broken or if the
The slave failed. None
specified cable was not used, replace
the cable. Or, reconnect the connec-
tor and make sure it is mated cor-
rectly. If a general-purpose Ethernet
hub is connected, replace it with an
EtherCAT Junction Slave.
If the CPU Unit or an EtherCAT slave
fails, replace it.
Noise. If this error occurs irregularly, imple- Implement noise countermeasures.
ment noise countermeasures.
Attached Attached information 1: System information 1
information Attached information 2: System information 2
Attached information 3: System information 3
Attached information 4: System information 4
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Slave Application Error Event code 84280000 hex

Meaning An error occurred in the slave application.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Fail-soft
Master:
The slave communications status is not manipulated, but
operation continues. The status of slaves with an applica-
tion layer status error is also not manipulated.
Slave:
An error occurred. Operation is according to the state
transition behavior of the slave where the error occurred.

When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Stop

Master:
All slaves enter the Pre-operational state when an appli-
cation layer status error occurs.
Slave:
An error occurred. All slaves enter the Pre-operational
state.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_SlavAppErr BOOL Slave Application Error
_EC_CommErrTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Communications Error Slave Table
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
An error was detected in the slave’s Clear the error from the EtherCAT None
application layer status register. slave where the application error

9-2 Troubleshooting
occurred. Use the procedure given in
the slave documentation.
Attached Attached Information 1: AL status code for the slave where the error was detected.
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Process Data Transmission Error Event code 84290000 hex
Meaning Sending process data failed.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Fail-soft
Master:
Operation continues.
Slave:
The error occurs only with synced slaves.

When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Stop

Master:
All slaves enter the Pre-operational state.
Slave:
Errors only occur in synced slaves.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_PDSendErr BOOL Process Data Transmission Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction It was not possible to send the Ether- Connect the Sysmac Studio, increase Set the task period of the primary
CAT frame during the EtherCAT com- the task period setting of the primary periodic task or priority-5 periodic task
munications period. periodic task or priority-5 periodic to a value that provides sufficient pro-
task, and set and save the network cessing time. Use the Simulator to
The frame transmission jitter
configuration information in the Ether- check the necessary EtherCAT com-
exceeded the limit.
CAT master. munications period.
Attached Attached Information 1: Error Details (Frame generation was late for the transmission timing: 0000 hex, If the transmis-
information sion jitter exceeded the limit: 0001 hex
Attached Information 2: System information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name Process Data Reception Timeout Event code 842B0000 hex
Meaning Process data reception timed out.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Fail-soft
Master:
Operation continues.
Slave:
Errors only occur in synced slaves. Operational state con-
tinues. Safe-operational state is entered if the state transi-
tion is made at the slave.

When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Stop

Master:
All slaves enter the Pre-operational state.
Slave:
Errors only occur in synced slaves.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_PDTimeoutErr BOOL Process Data Reception Timeout
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The Ethernet cable is broken or the The causes given on the left are pos- Make sure that the cable is not bro-
specified cable is not being used. sible if the error occurs from when the ken and use the specified cable.
system starts operation or if it always
A connector on the Ethernet cable is Confirm that the Ethernet cable con-
disconnected, the contact is faulty, or occurs after a specific time after the nector is mated securely.
system starts operation. Use the diag-
parts are faulty.
nostic and statistical information from

9-2 Troubleshooting
A general-purpose Ethernet hub is the Sysmac Studio and check the When branching an EtherCAT net-
connected. EtherCAT communications status. If work, use an EtherCAT Junction
the Ethernet cable between the mas- Slave.
The master failed. ter and slave is broken or if the speci- None
fied cable was not used, replace the
The slave failed. cable. Or, reconnect the connector None
and make sure it is mated correctly. If
a general-purpose Ethernet hub is
connected, replace it with an Ether-
CAT Junction Slave. If the CPU Unit
or an EtherCAT slave fails, replace it. 9
The Ethernet cable is too long. The causes given on the left are pos- Make the Ethernet cable as short as
sible if the error occurs from when the possible.
9-2-2 Error Descriptions

system starts operation. If the Ether-

The CPU Unit task period is too short. If there is a large number of EtherCAT
net cable is too long, shorten it. If the
slaves connected, increase the task
error still occurs, connect the Sysmac period of the primary periodic task or
Studio, increase the task period of the
priority-5 periodic task .
primary periodic task or priority-5 peri-
odic task, and reconfigure the Con-
troller.
Noise If this error occurs irregularly, imple- Implement noise countermeasures.
ment noise countermeasures.
Attached Attached Information 1: Error Details
information 0001 hex: Occurred in the primary periodic task.
0002 hex: Occurred in the priority-5 periodic task.
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name Process Data Communications Error Event code 842C0000 hex
Meaning An error occurred in process data communications.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Fail-soft
Master:
Operation continues.
Slave:
An error occurred. Operational state continues. If a PDI
watchdog error occurs in a slave, the slave enters the Init
state. Check for communications errors for each slave in
system-defined variables _EC_CommErrTbl [].

When Fail-soft Operation Is Set to Stop

Master:
All slaves enter the Pre-operational state.
Slave:
An error occurred. When operation stops, all slaves enter
the Pre-operational state. If a PDI watchdog error occurs
in a slave, the slave enters the Init state.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_PDCommErr BOOL Process Data Communications Error
_EC_CommErrTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Communications Error Slave Table
_EC_PDActive BOOL Process Data Communications Status
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction A slave left the network even though • Perform the disconnection opera- Same as corrections that are given on
the disconnection operation or dis- tion or disable operation before the left.
able operation was not performed. turning OFF the power supply of the
• The power supply of the slave is slave.
turned OFF. • Perform the disconnection opera-
• The Ethernet cable is removed. tion or disable operation before
removing the Ethernet cable.
A slave left the network even though The causes given on the left are pos- • Make sure that the Ethernet cable
the disconnection operation or dis- sible if the error occurs from when the connector is mated securely.
able operation was not performed. system starts operation or if it always • Make sure that the Ethernet cable
• A connector on the Ethernet cable occurs after a specific time after the is not broken.
is disconnected, the contact is system starts operation. • Make sure that the specified cable
faulty, or parts are faulty. Use the diagnostic and statistical is being used.
information from the Sysmac Studio
• The Ethernet cable is broken.
and check the EtherCAT communica-
• The specified cable is not being tions status.
used. If the Ethernet cable is broken or if the
specified cable was not used, replace
the cable. Or, reconnect the connec-
tor and make sure it is mated cor-
rectly.
Slave failure If this error occurs again even after None
the above correction, replace the
slave.
Attached Attached information 1: Error details
information
0001 hex: Slave WDT error (Slave failure)
0002 hex: Slave disconnected (A slave left the network even though the disconnection opera-
tion or disable operation was not performed.)
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* n is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Input Process Data Invalid Error Event code 842F0000 hex *1
Meaning Because the EtherCAT master could not perform process data communications normally when it was in the Opera-
tional state, the Input Data Invalid state continued for the following period.
• When the task period is 10 ms or shorter: 100 ms
• When the task period is longer than 10 ms: 10 periods of the task
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Minor fault Recovery Error reset Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- Flashes at 1-s intervals. ---
System- Variable Data type Name
defined variables _EC_IndataInvalidErr BOOL Input Process Data Invalid Error
_EC_InDataInvalid BOOL Input Data Invalid
_EC_InData1Invalid BOOL Input Data1 Invalid
_EC_InData2Invalid BOOL Input Data2 Invalid
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction Hardware failure of EtherCAT slave While disconnecting the slaves from None
the network one by one, correct the
error until the _EC_InDataInvalid
(Input Data Invalid), _EC_InData1In-
valid (Input Data1 Invalid), and
_EC_InData2Invalid (Input Data2
Invalid) system-defined variables
change to FALSE. When any of these
variables changes from TRUE to
FALSE, the slave disconnected at
that time is considered as failed.
Replace the slave.
In addition, program the _EC_InData-
Invalid (Input Data Invalid), _EC_In-
Data1Invalid (Input Data1 Invalid),
and _EC_InData2Invalid (Input Data2

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Invalid) system-defined variables as
an interlock condition in the user pro-
gram to ensure that invalid input data
does not cause unexpected opera-
tion.
Noise Check the number of error frames in If error frames are still counted in the
the slave diagnostic and statistical master diagnostic and statistical infor-
information. It is considered that the mation, before you start operation,
slave was affected by noise in each remove the noise source or imple-
location where an error frame was ment noise countermeasures while
counted. Implement appropriate noise checking the slave diagnostic and
9
countermeasures for all locations statistical information.
considered to be affected by noise.
9-2-2 Error Descriptions

Then, make sure that error frames

are no longer counted in the slave
diagnostic and statistical information.
Attached Attached information 1: System-defined variables that changed to TRUE for a certain period. The value is 1 for a sys-
information tem-defined variable that changed to TRUE for a certain period.
1st bit from the least-significant bit: _EC_InDataInvalid (Input Data Invalid), _EC_InData1Invalid
(Input Data1 Invalid)
2nd bit from the least-significant bit: _EC_InData2Invalid (Input Data2 Invalid)
Precautions/ None
Remarks

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.13 or later of the CPU Unit.

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Event name EtherCAT Slave Backup Failed Event code 102F 0000 hex*1
Meaning The backup operation for an EtherCAT slave ended in an error.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During backup
timing operation
Error attributes Level Observation Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables _EC_DisconnSlavTbl Disconnected Slave Table
Array[1..n] of BOOL*2
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
There is no connection between the Wire the EtherCAT master and slave Wire the EtherCAT master and slave
EtherCAT master and the slave (Link securely. securely and make sure that a con-
OFF). nection is established before you
attempt to back up the data.
An error caused an incorrect Ether- Use the Sysmac Studio or the Trou- Back up the data when there are no
CAT master status. bleshooter of an HMI to check for EtherCAT errors.
errors and eliminate any EtherCAT
errors.
The EtherCAT network configuration Make sure that network configuration Back up the data only when the net-
information does not agree with the information agrees with the physical work configuration information agrees
physical network configuration. network configuration. with the physical network configura-
tion.
The request to the EtherCAT slave Connect the cable securely. Imple- Connect the cable securely. Imple-
failed. ment noise countermeasures if there ment noise countermeasures if there
is excessive ambient noise. If the situ- is excessive ambient noise.
ation does not improve, replace the
EtherCAT slave.
The EtherCAT master was temporar- Try backing up the data again. None
ily unable to perform the processing
because it was executing other pro-
cessing.
Initialization of the EtherCAT slave Connect any slaves that are discon- Back up the data when the EtherCAT
failed. nected. Use the Sysmac Studio or the slave is participating in the network
Troubleshooter of an HMI to check for and there are no slaves that are dis-
the following errors: Slave Initializa- connected from the network. Also,
tion Error, Slave Application Error, back up the data when there is no
and Process Data Communications Process Data Communications Error.
Error. Eliminate any errors that you
find.
It was not possible to read the backup The ESI file may be incorrect. Ask the None
parameters from the EtherCAT slave. manufacturer of the slave if you can
read all of the parameters that are set
as backup parameters. If all of the
backup parameters can be read, the
EtherCAT slave is faulty. Replace the
EtherCAT slave.

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Cause and Communications with an OMRON Connect the cable securely. Connect the cable securely.
correction Communications Coupler Unit or NX Mount the NX Unit securely. Mount the NX Unit securely.
Unit failed.
Implement noise countermeasures if Implement noise countermeasures if
there is excessive ambient noise. there is excessive ambient noise.
If the problem still exists, replace the
Communications Coupler Unit or the
NX Unit.
Attached Attached Information 1: Error Details (The following values are in the order of the causes of the error.)
information 0001 hex: Link OFF
0002 hex: Incorrect master status
0003 hex: Configuration information does not agree with network configuration.
0004 hex: The request to the EtherCAT slave failed.
0005 hex: Master status temporarily prevented processing.
0006 hex: An error occurred in slave initialization or a slave is disconnected from the network.
0007 hex: Reading the backup data failed.
000B hex: Error at OMRON Communications Coupler Unit
Attached Information 2: Error Location
0: Master
1 or higher: Slave node address
Attached Information 3: Error Location Details (only when attached information 1 is 000B hex).
0: Communications Coupler Unit
1 to 63: Unit number of NX Unit
Attached Information 4: Cause of Error at OMRON Communications Coupler Unit (only when attached information 1 is
000B hex).
2: Communications with the Communications Coupler Unit or NX Unit failed.
Precautions/ None
Remarks

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.03 or later of the CPU Unit.
*2 “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name EtherCAT Slave Restore Operation Failed Event code 10300000 hex*
Meaning The restore operation for an EtherCAT slave ended in an error.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During restore
timing operation
Error attributes Level Observation Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
None --- ---
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
There is no connection between the Wire the EtherCAT master and slave Wire the EtherCAT master and slave
EtherCAT master and the slave (Link securely. securely, and make sure that a con-
OFF). nection is established before you
attempt to restore the data.
An error caused an incorrect Ether- Use the Sysmac Studio or the Trou- Restore the data when there are no
CAT master status. bleshooter of an HMI to check for EtherCAT errors.
errors and eliminate any EtherCAT
errors.
The EtherCAT network configuration Make sure that network configuration Restore the data only when the net-
information does not agree with the information agrees with the physical work configuration information agrees
physical network configuration. network configuration. with the physical network configura-
Always use a slave revision that is the tion.
same or higher than the slave revi-
sion that was used when the data was
backed up even if you set No check
for the Revision Check Method for
backup. Set No check for the Serial
Number Check Method and then back
up the data. If you replace a slave
with the Serial Number Check Method
set to Setting = Actual device, do not
use the restore function. Instead,
change the network configuration
from the Sysmac Studio, download
the network configuration, and then
transfer the slave parameters. If the
node address is set on the hardware
switches, use the same setting as
when the data was backed up.
The request to the EtherCAT slave Connect the cable securely. Imple- Connect the cable securely. Imple-
failed. ment noise countermeasures if there ment noise countermeasures if there
is excessive ambient noise. If the situ- is excessive ambient noise.
ation does not improve, replace the
EtherCAT slave.
The EtherCAT master was temporar- Try restoring the data again. None
ily unable to perform the processing
because it was executing other pro-
cessing.
Initialization of the EtherCAT slave Use the Sysmac Studio or the Trou- Restore the data when there is no
failed. bleshooter of an HMI to check for the Process Data Communications Error.
following errors: Slave Initialization
Error, Slave Application Error, and
Process Data Communications Error.
Eliminate any errors that you find.
It was not possible to write the backup Download the parameters to the Data is sometimes not restored due to
parameters to the MX2/RX Series Inverter using the “To Drive” menu of Inverter restrictions. If that occurs,
Inverter. (This applies only for unit the Sysmac Studio. download the parameters to the
version 1.10 or earlier of the CPU Inverter using the “To Drive” menu of
Unit.) the Sysmac Studio.

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Cause and It was not possible to write the backup The ESI file may be incorrect. Ask the None
correction parameters to the EtherCAT slave. manufacturer of the slave if you can
write all of the parameters that are set
as backup parameters. If all of the
backup parameters can be written,
the slave is faulty. Replace the slave.
Incorrect backup data was detected. Format the SD Memory Card with the Do not remove the SD Memory Card
Sysmac Studio and then place the or turn OFF the power supply while
backup file on it. the SD BUSY indicator is lit. Or,
replace the SD Memory Card periodi-
cally according to the write life of the
SD Memory Card.
The EtherCAT network configuration Make sure that the EtherCAT network Make sure that the EtherCAT network
in the backup data does not agree configuration in the backup data configuration in the backup data
with the physical network configura- agrees with the physical network con- agrees with the physical network con-
tion. figuration. figuration before you try to restore the
data.
An error occurred at an OMRON • Try backing up the data again • Format an SD Memory Card with
Communications Coupler Unit. (when attached information 4 is 1). the Sysmac Studio and then place
The following causes are possible. • Connect the cable securely. the backup file on it.
• Reading a backup file failed at the • Mount the NX Unit securely. • Also, do not remove the SD Mem-
Communications Coupler Unit • Implement noise countermeasures ory Card or turn OFF the power
(when attached information 4 is 1). if there is excessive ambient noise. supply while the SD BUSY indicator
is lit (when attached information 4 is
• Communications with the Commu- • If the problem still exists, replace
1).
nications Coupler Unit or NX Unit the Communications Coupler Unit
failed (when attached information 4 or the NX Unit (when attached infor- • Connect the cable securely.
is 2). mation 4 is 2). • Mount the NX Unit securely.
• The Unit Configuration of the NX • Make the Unit Configuration of the • Implement noise countermeasures
Units in the Communications Cou- NX Units in the Communications if there is excessive ambient noise
pler Unit when data was backed up Coupler Unit when data was (when attached information 4 is 2).
did not agree with the actual config- backed up agree with the actual • Restore the data while the Unit
uration of NX Units (when attached configuration of NX Units (when Configuration of the NX Units in the
information 4 is 3). attached information 4 is 2 or 3). Communications Coupler Unit
• Correct the hardware switches on agrees with the actual configuration
of NX Units (when attached infor-

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the Communications Coupler Unit
so that they are the same as when mation 4 is 2 or 3).
the data was backed up (when • Restore the data while the hard-
attached information 4 is 3). ware switches on the Communica-
tions Coupler Unit are the same as
when the data was backed up
(when attached information 4 is 3).

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Attached Attached Information 1: Error Details (The following values are in the order of the causes of the error.)
information 0001 hex: Link OFF
0002 hex: Incorrect master status
0003 hex: Configuration information does not agree with network configuration.
0004 hex: The request to the EtherCAT slave failed.
0005 hex: Master status temporarily prevented processing.
0006 hex: An error occurred in slave initialization.
0007 hex: Writing the backup data failed.
0008 hex: The backup data is not correct.
0009 hex: The network configuration does not agree with the network configuration in the backup data.
000A hex: The service is not supported
000B hex: Error at OMRON Communications Coupler Unit
Attached Information 2: Error Location
0: Master
1 or higher: Slave node address
Attached Information 3: Error Location Details (only when attached information 1 is 000B hex).
0: Communications Coupler Unit
1 to 63: Unit number of NX Unit
Attached Information 4: Cause of Error at OMRON Communications Coupler Unit (only when attached information 1 is
000B hex).
1: Reading the backup file failed.
2: Communications with the Communications Coupler Unit or NX Unit failed.
3: The Unit Configuration does not agree with the Unit Configuration in the backup data.
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* This event code occurs for unit version 1.03 or later of the CPU Unit.

Event name Emergency Message Detected Event code 64200000 hex

Meaning An emergency message was detected.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Observation Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Slave:
An error occurred. Other operation is not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_SlavEmergErr BOOL Emergency Message Detected
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
An emergency message was Clear the error from the EtherCAT Refer to the information given in the
received from a slave. slave where the application error manual for the slave and implement
occurred. Use the procedure given in countermeasures to prevent the prob-
the slave documentation. lem.
Attached Attached Information 1: Slave emergency code
information Attached information 2: Slave error register object value
Attached Information 3: Slave emergency data. Only the lower five bytes are valid.
Precautions/ None
Remarks

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Event name EtherCAT Message Error Event code 842D0000 hex

Meaning An error occurred in a message communications with the slave.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection During communi-
timing cations
Error attributes Level Observation Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Slave:
An error occurred. Other operation is not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_MsgErr BOOL EtherCAT Message Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction Refer to the attached information to Send messages only to slaves that Use messages that match the slave
check the error. support the message protocol. Iden- specifications. Also check to make
tify the error message with the error sure that messages are addressed to
details that are given in the attached the correct node.
information, and correct the message.
Attached Attached Information 1: Error Details
information 1st byte: 00 hex: Error message reception, 02 hex: Illegal or unsupported message discarded, 04 hex: Message with
illegal destination address discarded
2nd byte:
For Transmission:
00 hex: Error, 01 hex: VoE (AoE), 02 hex: EoE, 03 hex: CoE, 04 hex: FoE,
05 hex: SoE, 0F hex: VoE
For Reception:
80 hex: Error, 81 hex: VoE (AoE), 82 hex: EoE, 83 hex: CoE, 84 hex: FoE, 85 hex: SoE, 8F hex: VoE,
Attached information 2: Source node address. If the source is the master: 0
Attached Information 3: Transmission destination node address. If the destination is the master: 0
Attached information 4: Error service data. This data is valid only when byte 2 of attached information 1 is 00 or 80 hex.
Precautions/ None

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Remarks

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Event name Slave Disconnected Event code 94400000 hex

Meaning A slave was disconnected for a disconnection command.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection When slave dis-
timing connection is
specified during
communications
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
Process data communications are stopped for the slave
and all slaves after it. Monitoring of topology changes is
stopped for the slave and all slaves after it.
Slave:
The slaves will move to Init state. You can transfer the
backup parameters with the Sysmac Studio. Process data
communications are not possible.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_DisconnSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Disconnected Slave Table
_EC_PDSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Process Data Communicating Slave
Table
_EC_MBXSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Message Communications Enabled
Slave Table
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
An operation to disconnect the slave --- ---
was executed from the Sysmac Stu-
dio.
The EC_DisconnectSlave instruction --- ---
was executed.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Slave Connected Event code 94410000 hex

Meaning A slave was reconnected for a reconnection command.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection When slave
timing reconnection is
specified during
communications
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The slave enters the Operational state again, and process
data communications restart.
Slave:
Enters Operational state.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_DisconnSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Disconnected Slave Table
_EC_PDSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Process Data Communicating Slave
Table
_EC_MBXSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Message Communications Enabled
Slave Table
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
An operation to reconnect the slave --- ---
was executed from the Sysmac Stu-
dio.
The EC_ConnectSlave instruction --- ---
was executed.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None

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Remarks

* “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Errors Reset Event code 94430000 hex

Meaning A command was received to reset errors.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection When errors are
timing reset
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The current errors are reset and the network is verified
again. If the error is not detected again, process data
communications with the slave for which communications
were stopped are restarted.
Slave:
The slave where the error occurred enters the Operational
state.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_PDSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Process Data Communicating Slave
Table
_EC_MBXSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL* Message Communications Enabled
Slave Table
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
An error reset operation was per- --- ---
formed from the Sysmac Studio.
The ResetECError instruction was --- ---
executed.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

* “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Slave Disabled Event code 94440000 hex*1

Meaning The EtherCAT Slave was disabled.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection At execution of
timing setting instruction
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
Process data communications stop for the slave.
Slave:
Enters the Pre-operational state. It will be possible to set
parameters. Process data communications are not possi-
ble.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_PDSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL*2 Process Data Communicating Slave
Table
_EC_DisableSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL*2 Disabled Slave Table
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The EC_ChangeEnableSetting --- ---
instruction was executed.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.04 or later of the CPU Unit.
*2 “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name Slave Enabled Event code 94450000 hex*1
Meaning The EtherCAT Slave was enabled.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Slave Detection At execution of
timing setting instruction
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category System
Effects User program Continues. Operation Master:
The slave enters the Operational state again, and process
data communications restart.
Slave: 9
Enters the Operational state.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
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--- --- ---

System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_PDSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL*2 Process Data Communicating Slave
Table
_EC_DisableSlavTbl Array[1..n] of BOOL*2 Disabled Slave Table
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction
The EC_ChangeEnableSetting --- ---
instruction was executed.
Attached None
information
Precautions/ None
Remarks

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.04 or later of the CPU Unit.
*2 “n” is 512 for an NX-series CPU Unit and 192 for an NJ-series CPU Unit.

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Event name EtherCAT Diagnosis/Statistics Log Started Event code 94500000 hex *1
Meaning EtherCAT diagnosis/statistics log is started.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection When EtherCAT
timing diagnosis/statis-
tics log is started
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category Access
Effects User program Continues. Operation The response time to non-synchronous EtherCAT slaves
will be extended.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_StatisticsLogEnable BOOL Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable
_EC_StatisticsLogBusy BOOL Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction The value of the --- ---
_EC_StatisticsLogEnable system-
defined variable changed from
FALSE to TRUE.
Attached Attached information 1: Automatic saving interval to the SD Memory Card for the diagnosis/statistics log
information 0: One-shot Mode
Not 0: Interval (sec)
Precautions/ None
Remarks

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.11 or later of the CPU Unit.

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Event name EtherCAT Diagnosis/Statistics Log Ended Event code 94510000 hex *1
Meaning EtherCAT diagnosis/statistics log is ended.
Source EtherCAT Master Function Module Source details Master Detection When EtherCAT
timing diagnosis/statis-
tics log is ended
Error attributes Level Information Recovery --- Log category Access
Effects User program Continues. Operation Not affected.
Indicators EtherCAT NET RUN EtherCAT NET ERR EtherCAT LINK/ACT
--- --- ---
System-defined Variable Data type Name
variables
_EC_StatisticsLogEnable BOOL Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable
_EC_StatisticsLogBusy BOOL Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy
_EC_StatisticsLogErr BOOL Diagnosis/Statistics Log Error
Cause and Assumed cause Correction Prevention
correction An error that causes EtherCAT diag- --- ---
nosis/statistics log to end occurred.
Attached Attached information 1: Automatic saving interval to the SD Memory Card for the diagnosis/statistics log
information 0: One-shot Mode
Not 0: Interval (sec)
Attached information 2: Causes to end EtherCAT diagnosis/statistics log
1: The value of the _EC_StatisticsLogEnable changed from TRUE to FALSE.
2: The 1000th record was saved in the log file.
3: The SD Memory Card does not have sufficient available space to save another records in the log file.
4: The SD Memory Card is write protected.
5: The SD Memory Card cannot be recognized.
6: Synchronizing (or downloading)
7: An invalid value was specified to the automatic saving interval to the SD Memory Card for the diagnosis/statis-
tics log.

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Precautions/ None
Remarks

*1 This event code occurs for unit version 1.11 or later of the CPU Unit.

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9-2-3 Resetting Errors

There are three methods to reset errors.
• Sysmac Studio
• HMI
• Execution of the Reset EtherCAT Error (ResetECError) instruction
Refer to the NJ/NX-series Troubleshooting Manual (Cat. No. W503) for the resetting procedures from
the Sysmac Studio or an HMI. Refer to the NJ/NX-series Instructions Reference Manual (Cat. No.
W502) for details on the Reset EtherCAT Error (ResetECError) instruction.

Resetting Errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module

Before you reset the following errors, always make sure that the slave with the error is participating in
the network.
• Resetting a Network Configuration Verification Error or Process Data Communications Error while
the power supply to the slave is ON or while the cable is connected
• Resetting a Link OFF Error while the power supply is ON to the first slave where the cable was dis-
connected or while the cable is connected
Use the following procedure.

START

• Power to NJ/NX-series Controller turned ON?

• Data downloaded to NJ/NX-series Controller (master restarted)?
No • Or, master link status changed from Link OFF to Link ON?

Yes

Wait time exceeded?

No
Yes

Target slave participating?*

No
Yes

Reset error in EtherCAT Master Function Module.

END
* Check the _EC_EntrySlavTbl[] (Network Connected Slave Table) system-defined variable to see if a slave is par-
ticipating.
Also, set the wait time in the EtherCAT master settings (EtherCAT master parameter settings) long
enough to allow for the power supply startup time of all of the slaves. If you reset the error in the Ether-
CAT Master Function Module without using the above procedure, the EtherCAT master may access a
slave with a different node address than the specified node address, or other unexpected operations
may occur. Also, the error may not be reset correctly.

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Resetting Slave Errors

You can reset errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module to reset slave errors. However, process
data communications between the EtherCAT master and EtherCAT slave must be active to reset a
slave error.
If process data communications with the slave are not active, check the slave after you reset errors in
the EtherCAT Master Function Module to see if process data communications are active. Then, to reset
the error in the slave, reset errors in the EtherCAT Master Function Module again.

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9-2-4 Diagnostic and Statistical Information

The diagnostic and statistical information provides statistics on the number of communications frames
sent and received by the EtherCAT master and EtherCAT slaves as well as the number of frames for
which errors were detected.
You can use it to diagnosis the EtherCAT network line qualify for the following:
• Confirming that the EtherCAT network was correctly installed during a test run
• Finding the causes of communications errors that occur during normal operation
• Checking the EtherCAT network line quality during normal operation

EtherCAT Network Diagnostic Procedure

You can diagnose the EtherCAT network with the diagnostic and statistical information for the master
and slaves. The procedure to diagnose the EtherCAT network is given below.
If the diagnostic results show that the EtherCAT network is not operating normally, you can find the
location of the error.

An outline procedure from EtherCAT network diagnosis through correction is given below.

1 Acquire the diagnostic and statistical information for the master and slaves.

2 Check for errors in the trends shown in the master diagnostic and statistical information.

3 Find the locations of the errors with trends in the slave diagnostic and statistical information.

4 Implement corrections for the error locations that you found.

5 Confirm status after implementation of the correction.

 Step 1: Acquiring Diagnostic and Statistical Information for Master and

Slaves
There are two methods to acquire the diagnostic and statistical information for the master and
slaves. The following table describes each method. Use either of the methods to acquire the diag-
nostic and statistical information for the master and slaves.

Refer-
Acquisition method Description
ence
Using the diagnostic and sta- Use the Sysmac Studio to acquire the diagnostic and statistical page 9-
tistical information display of information. You can save the acquired diagnostic and statistical 57
Sysmac Studio information as a CSV file on the computer.
Using the diagnosis/statistics The CPU Unit acquires the diagnostic and statistical information page 9-
log of CPU Unit periodically. The acquired diagnostic and statistical information is 62
saved in an SD Memory Card that is mounted on the CPU Unit.

Precautions for Correct Use

When the Sysmac Studio’s diagnostic and statistical information display is used, the maximum
number of error frames recorded for the slave diagnostic and statistical information is 255. If the
number of error frames exceeds 255, increasing trends of the number of error frames cannot be
recognized. If the number of error frames for the slave diagnostic and statistical information is
assumed to exceed 255, execute the clear operation for the slave diagnostic and statistical infor-
mation before acquiring the slave diagnostic and statistical information.

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 Step 2: Checking for Errors in Trends in Master Diagnostic and Statistical

Information
Check for trends in the items in the acquired master diagnostic and statistical information to diag-
nose errors in the EtherCAT network.

Example of the Master Diagnosis/Statistics Tab Page of Sysmac Studio

Increased.

Increased.

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If the value of the frame reception timeout count or number of CRC error frames received increases,
then the EtherCAT network is not operating normally.
If a certain number of the frame reception timeout count or a certain number of CRC error frames
received is detected, the EtherCAT network may not be operating normally.

If there is an error or possibility of an error in the EtherCAT network, find the error location by per-
forming Step 3: Finding Locations of Errors with Trends in Slave Diagnostic and Statistical Informa-
tion on page 9-52.
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Additional Information

A certain number of the frame reception timeout count or a certain number of CRC error frames
received is also detected if a power OFF or disconnection occurs in an EtherCAT slave.

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 Step 3: Finding Locations of Errors with Trends in Slave Diagnostic and

Statistical Information
You can check for trends of values in the slave diagnostic and statistical information to find the loca-
tions of the errors.

Example of the Slave Diagnosis/Statistics Tab Page of Sysmac Studio

The following are the points to check to find error locations based on the number of error frames.
• A certain number of error frames is detected.
• The number of error frames is increased compared to the value acquired last time.
• Failed is displayed for the number of error frames.
If a certain number of error frames is detected for more than one port, start finding error locations
from the port with the highest number of error frames.

The error locations that you find will change depending on the configuration of EtherCAT slave con-
nection. Refer to the network configuration diagram to find error locations.
This section explains how to find error locations with two examples of EtherCAT network configura-
tions in which the EtherCAT slave connection configurations are different.

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Examples of Finding Error Locations

Example 1: Network Configuration Where an EtherCAT Junction Slave Is Not Used

Network configuration
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

EtherCAT master (C)

(A) (B)

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

Slave Slave Slave Slave

node address 64 node address 3 node address 4 node address 5

Slave Diagnosis/Statistics Tab Page

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The number of error frames for the input port (PortA) for node address 4 is 31, so you can see
that error frames were received on the input port for node address 4.
9
Therefore, you can assume that there is a problem between the output port (PortB) for node
address 3 and the input port for node address 4.
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This corresponds to location (A), (B) or (C) in the network configuration diagram.
Concretely, you can assume the following possible error locations.
• The device at node address 3
• The cable between the output port at node address 3 and the input port at node address 4 or
the connectors at those ports
• The device at node address 4

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Example 2: Network Configuration Where an EtherCAT Junction Slave Is Used

Network configuration
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

EtherCAT master

IN OUT
Junction slave
IN OUT
node address 64
Slave
node address 3

(A)
IN OUT IN OUT

Slave Slave
node address 4 node address 5
(B)

(C)

Slave Diagnosis/Statistics Tab Page

The number of error frames for the input port (PortA) for node address 4 is 123, so you can see
that error frames were received on the input port for node address 4.
Therefore, you can assume that there is a problem between the output port (X3) for node
address 64 and the input port for node address 4.
This corresponds to location (A), (B) or (C) in the network configuration diagram.
Concretely, you can assume the following possible error locations.
• The device at node address 64
• The cable between the output port at node address 64 and the input port at node address 4 or
the connectors at those ports
• The device at node address 4

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This is the procedure to find error locations when Failed is displayed for the number of error
frames.
In the EtherCAT network configuration, Failed is sometimes displayed for more than one Ether-
CAT slave.
In the network configuration for example 2, assume that Failed is displayed for the number of
error frames for node addresses 4 and 5.

If Failed is displayed for the number of error frames, the EtherCAT slave currently cannot com-
municate. If an EtherCAT slave cannot communicate, all of the EtherCAT slaves connected after
it may not be able to communicate. In the network configuration diagram of example 2, node
address 5 is connected after node address 4.
Therefore, you can assume that there is an error in node address 4 that prevents communica-
tions.
Concretely, you can assume the following possible error locations.

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• The device at node address 64
• The cable between the output port at node address 64 and the input port at node address 4 or
the connectors at those ports
• The device at node address 4

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 Step 4: Implementing Corrections for Error Locations

Implement corrections for the error locations that you found.
To check the position of the EtherCAT slave with an error in the network configuration, refer to the
Node Address|Network configuration display under Slave Diagnosis/Statistics.
The following table provides corrections for the causes as assumed from the diagnostic and statisti-
cal information.

Master diagnosis and

Slave diagnosis and sta-
statistical information Assumed error cause Possible correction
tistical information trend
trend
The frame The number Failed is displayed for the The power is not supplied Supply the power to the
reception of CRC number of error frames for to the EtherCAT slave. EtherCAT slave.
timeout error frames some slaves. A connector on the Ether- Make sure the connector
count is received is net cable is disconnected, is mated correctly, or
increasing. not increas- the contact is faulty, or reconnect the connector.
ing. parts are faulty.
The Ethernet cable is bro- Replace the Ethernet
ken or the specified cable cable.
was not used.
A general-purpose Ether- Replace the general-pur-
net hub is connected. pose Ethernet hub with an
EtherCAT Junction Slave.
The EtherCAT slave Replace the EtherCAT
failed. slave.
The number of error The EtherCAT master Go online with the Sys-
frames is not increasing. communications cycle is mac Studio, lengthen the
too short. task period (communica-
tions cycle), and set it in
the CPU Unit again.
The number Failed is displayed for the A connector on the Ether- Make sure the connector
of CRC number of error frames net cable is disconnected, is mated correctly, or
error frames and the number of error the contact is faulty, or reconnect the connector.
received is frames is increasing. parts are faulty.
increasing. The EtherCAT slave Replace the EtherCAT
failed. slave.
Failed is displayed for the There is noise. Implement noise counter-
number of error frames or measures.
the number of error
frames is increasing.

The following is a description of the case which does not correspond to any of above conditions.
If a certain number of the frame reception timeout count and CRC error frames received for the mas-
ter diagnostic and statistical information, as well as a certain number of error frames for the slave
diagnostic and statistical information are detected but are not increasing, these numbers were
detected temporarily due to any of the following error causes.
• A connector on the Ethernet cable is disconnected, the contact is faulty, or parts are faulty.
• There is noise.
• The Ethernet cable is broken or the specified cable was not used.
Implement corrections for the error locations that you found. Refer to the table above for what to do
for corrections.

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 Step 5: Confirming After Implementing Corrections

To confirm that the error locations were corrected, perform Step 2: Checking for Errors in Trends in
Master Diagnostic and Statistical Information on page 9-51 again to make sure the network is oper-
ating normally.

Diagnostic and Statistical Information Display of Sysmac Studio

This section describes how to activate the diagnostic and statistical information display of Sysmac Stu-
dio. The functions of the operation buttons and displayed items are also explained.

 Activation
Activate the diagnostic and statistical information display of Sysmac Studio as follows.

1 Start the Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller.

2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

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3 Right-click the EtherCAT master on the EtherCAT Tab Page and select Display
Diagnosis/Statistics Information from the menu.
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The diagnostic and statistical information for the master and slaves are displayed.

 Operation Button Functions

The following table describes the buttons to operate the diagnostic and statistical information.

Button Function
Get Acquires the diagnostic and statistical information from the EtherCAT master
and EtherCAT slaves*1 and updates the display.
You can retain a maximum of 100 diagnostic and statistical data that you
acquired.
When the Display Diagnosis/Statistics Information Tab Page is closed, the
diagnostic and statistical information that you acquired are discarded.
Clear Master Diagnosis/Sta- Clears all values of the master diagnostic and statistical information to zeros.
tistics Information
Clear Slave Diagnosis/Statis- Clears all values of the slave diagnostic and statistical information to zeros.
tics Information
Output File Outputs the diagnostic and statistical information to a CSV file in a specified
folder. The following data are output.
• Master diagnostic and statistical information
• Slave diagnostic and statistical information *2

*1 Only for the EtherCAT slaves that are registered in the network configuration information of the project.
*2 If the number of error frames exceeds 255, 255 is output.

Version Information
A CPU Unit with unit version 1.11 or later and Sysmac Studio version 1.15 or higher are required
to use the Clear Slave Diagnosis/Statistics Information Button.

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 Master Diagnostic and Statistical Information

The following are the items displayed for the master diagnostic and statistical information.

Items that indicate the

values may increase if
the EtherCAT network
is not operating
normally.

Items that indicate the

values may increase if
the EtherCAT network
is not operating
normally.

The last two master diagnostic and statistical data acquired from the EtherCAT master are dis-
played. If the master diagnostic and statistical data is not acquired, “---” is displayed.

Precautions for Correct Use

• All values of the master diagnostic and statistical information are cleared to zeros when the
power supply to the Controller is turned ON.

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• The network propagation delay time is not cleared to zero when the master diagnostic and sta-
tistical information is cleared.
• Values of the network propagation delay time and transmission cycle are valid only if an Ether-
CAT slave that supports a distributed clock is assigned to the primary periodic task. If an Eth-
erCAT slave that supports a distributed clock is not assigned to the primary periodic task,
“---” is displayed.
• The items for PDO communications cycle 2 are valid only if an EtherCAT slave that supports a
distributed clock is assigned to the priority-5 periodic task. If the CPU Unit does not have a pri-
ority-5 periodic task or if an EtherCAT slave that supports a distributed clock is not assigned to
the priority-5 periodic task, “---” is displayed. 9
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The values of the following items may increase if there is an EtherCAT network error.
The following table gives the description of each item, assumed cause of increase, and correction.

Assumed cause of
Item Displayed information Possible correction
increase
Frame reception time- The number of frame A cause to a Process Data Refer to EtherCAT Net-
out count reception timeouts that reception Timeout work Diagnostic Proce-
occurred. occurred, which increases dure on page 9-50.
the Frame reception time-
out count.
The Frame reception time-
out count will increase
also when the count in the
CRC Error Frames
Received, Short frames
received, or Overlength
frames received
increases.
Reception buffer over- The number of frames dis- There are too many See if there are computers
flow count carded due to buffer over- frames on the EtherCAT or other non-EtherCAT
flows when receiving data. network that are not Eth- devices connected to the
erCAT frames. EtherCAT network and
remove them if there are
any.
Non-EtherCAT frames The number of frames There are frames on the See if there are computers
received received other than Ether- EtherCAT network that are or other non-EtherCAT
CAT frames. not EtherCAT frames. devices connected to the
EtherCAT network and
remove them if there are
any.
Link OFF count The number of times link A cause to a Link OFF Refer to 9-2 Troubleshoot-
OFF was detected. Error occurred. ing and remove the cause
of the error.
Discarded process The number of process Operations for which Refer to Prohibition to
data receptions data packets discarded multi-execution is prohib- Physically Disconnecting
when receiving process ited in Prohibition to Phys- a Slave and Resetting an
data. ically Disconnecting a Error or Connecting a
Slave and Resetting an Slave at the Same Time
Error or Connecting a on page 9-67.
Slave at the Same Time
on page 9-67 were exe-
cuted.
The value sometimes
increases when the net-
work is started or commu-
nicating EtherCAT slaves
are replaced.
Discarded message The number of messages A cause to an EtherCAT Refer to 9-2 Troubleshoot-
receptions discarded in mailbox Message Error occurred. ing and remove the cause
reception. of the error.
CRC Error Frames The number of frames The frames on the Ether- Refer to EtherCAT Net-
Received received that resulted in CAT network are cor- work Diagnostic Proce-
CRC errors. rupted. dure on page 9-50.
Frame reception errors The number of frames The frames on the Ether- Implement noise counter-
resulting in reception CAT network are cor- measures.
errors from the Ethernet rupted due to noise.
controller (EtherMAC).

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Assumed cause of
Item Displayed information Possible correction
increase
Collision count The total number of delay A repeater hub is con- You cannot use repeater
collisions on the line after nected. hubs with EtherCAT com-
start of transmissions. munications. See if there
are repeater hubs con-
nected to the EtherCAT
network and remove them
if there are any.
Short frames received The number of frames The frames on the Ether- Refer to EtherCAT Net-
received with less than 64 CAT network are cor- work Diagnostic Proce-
bytes. rupted due to noise. dure on page 9-50.
Computers or other non-
EtherCAT devices are
connected.
Overlength frames The number of frames The frames on the Ether- Refer to EtherCAT Net-
received received with more than CAT network are cor- work Diagnostic Proce-
1,522 bytes. rupted due to noise. dure on page 9-50.
Computers or other non-
EtherCAT devices are
connected.

Precautions for Correct Use

Even if communications are normal, values other than 0 may occur for the frame reception time-
out count and the number of CRC error frames received. Refer to EtherCAT Network Diagnostic
Procedure on page 9-50 to determine if the EtherCAT network is operating normally.

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 Slave Diagnostic and Statistical Information
The following are the items displayed for the slave diagnostic and statistical information.

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Item Displayed information

Node Address|Network configu- EtherCAT network configuration of the project
ration
Node Address Node addresses of the EtherCAT slaves
Port Name Port names of the EtherCAT slave input or output ports
Port names that are defined in the EtherCAT slave’s ESI file
• If no name is defined, Port A, Port B, Port C, or Port D is displayed. If
there are two ports, an input and an output port, i.e., Port A and Port B
is displayed. The input port which is the only input port is displayed first
followed by the output ports (some EtherCAT slaves have more than
one output port).
Error Frames Number of error frames received on the EtherCAT slave’s input and out-
put ports
Range: 0 to 254
• 255 or more is displayed if 255 or more error frames were received.
• When the diagnostic and statistical information is acquired twice or
more, the increase from the previous acquisition is displayed in paren-
theses on the right of the number of error frames.
Example: 10 (+5)
• Failed is displayed when the number of error frames cannot be
acquired from EtherCAT slaves for reasons such as absence of the rel-
evant EtherCAT slave.
• You cannot acquire the slave diagnostic and statistical information
when the diagnosis/statistics log of the CPU Unit is in progress. If you
click the Get Button, Auto logging is displayed for the number of error
frames. Note that if the result of the previous acquisition was Failed,
Failed will be displayed again.

Precautions for Correct Use

When you display the slave diagnostic and statistical information, first open a Sysmac Studio
project where the network configuration agrees with the actual network. If the network configura-
tion in the project does not agree with the actual network, the slave diagnostic and statistical
information is not displayed correctly. If a project where the network configuration agrees with
the actual network is not available, create a new project, make the network configuration in the
project agree with the actual network, and then display the slave diagnostic and statistical infor-
mation. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information
on building the network configuration.

Diagnosis/Statistics Log of CPU Unit

The periodic auto-acquisition of the diagnostic and statistical information is allowed for the following
purposes during a test run or normal operation of equipment.
• Checking the EtherCAT network line quality for predictive monitoring and preventive maintenance
• Finding locations of errors when they occur

Version Information
• A CPU Unit with unit version 1.11 or later is required to use this function.

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 Overview
This function acquires the diagnostic and statistical information that the EtherCAT master and slaves
have. The information is acquired at the specified cycle and saved as a log file in an SD Memory
Card that is mounted on the CPU Unit.
Use system-defined variables to set the execution command for this function and the cycle at which
the diagnostic and statistical information is saved.

Precautions for Correct Use

• An SD Memory Card is required to use this function. Refer to the NJ-series CPU Unit Hard-
ware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W500) or NX-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat.
No. W535) for the SD Memory Card models supported by the CPU Unit.
• When the diagnosis/statistics log is in progress, you cannot acquire or clear the slave diagnos-
tic and statistical information from the diagnostic and statistical information display of the Sys-
mac Studio. Try it again after the diagnosis/statistics log is completed.
• When the diagnosis/statistics log is in progress, the response time in message communica-
tions with EtherCAT slaves may be extended.

 Diagnostic and Statistical Information to Acquire

The following table shows the information to acquire and describes the information.

Information to acquire Description

Master diagnostic and statistical Same as the master diagnostic and statistical information displayed
information by the diagnostic and statistical information display of Sysmac Studio.
Refer to Master Diagnostic and Statistical Information on page 9-59
for details.
Slave diagnostic and statistical Same as the number of error frames for the slave diagnostic and sta-
information*1 tistical information displayed by the diagnostic and statistical informa-
tion display of Sysmac Studio. Refer to Slave Diagnostic and

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Statistical Information on page 9-61 for details.

*1 Only for the EtherCAT slaves that are registered in the EtherCAT master network configuration information of
the project.

Precautions for Correct Use

If this function is executed when the EtherCAT master network configuration information is in the
following status, only the master diagnostic and statistical information is saved in a log file. The
slave diagnostic and statistical information and system-defined variables are not saved. 9
• The network configuration information is cleared for the Clear All Memory operation.
• No EtherCAT slave is registered in the network configuration information.
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 Setting Cycle to Save Diagnostic and Statistical Information in a Log File

You can specify the cycle to save the acquired diagnostic and statistical information in a log file
within the range from 30 seconds to 30 minutes in units of seconds. You can also specify the cycle
so that the diagnostic and statistical information is saved only once into a log file when the execution
of this function is completed.

 Specifications of Log File

The acquired diagnostic and statistical information is saved as a CSV log file in the SD Memory
Card. You can save a maximum of 1,000 diagnostic and statistical data in a log file.

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The file name, file type and save location of the log file saved in the SD Memory Card are given
below.

Item Specifications
File name ECAT_STATISTICS.csv
File format CSV
Save location Root folder

Additional Information

The following available space is required in an SD Memory Card to save the diagnostic and sta-
tistical information.
Size of a data = 273 bytes + 51 bytes × Number of EtherCAT slaves
If the number of EtherCAT slaves is 512 and you want to save 1,000 diagnostic and statistical
data, an available space of approximately 26 MB is required.

The specification of data saved in a log file is given below.

• For the first row, data are output in the following order: the CPU Unit model, software version,
package version, hardware version, and serial ID. For the following rows, the date and time of
acquisition and the diagnostic and statistical data are output.
• The number of error frames for the slave diagnostic and statistical information is left blank if the
number of error frames cannot be acquired from the relevant EtherCAT slave.

Additional Information

The items of information such as the master diagnostic and statistical information output to a
CSV file by this function are arranged in the same order as the diagnostic and statistical informa-
tion display of Sysmac Studio. You can make the same file format by exchanging the places of
the row and column of each item.

 Related System-defined Variables

The following system-defined variables are used to control execution of the diagnosis/statistics log.
Refer to 7-1-2 System-defined Variables for details on system-defined variables.

Variable name Meaning

_EC_StatisticsLogEnable Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable
_EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec Diagnosis/Statistics Log Cycle
_EC_StatisticsLogBusy Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy
_EC_StatisticsLogErr Diagnosis/Statistics Log Error

 Procedures
The procedure to use the diagnosis/statistics log is as follows.

1 Set a value for _EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Cycle).

The cycle to save the diagnostic and statistical information in a log file is set.
Set the value in units of seconds. (Example: set 30 for 30 seconds, set 1,800 for 30 minutes).
If 0 is set, the diagnostic and statistical information is saved only once when execution of this
function is completed.

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2 Change _EC_StatisticsLogEnable (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable) from FALSE to TRUE.

The execution of the diagnosis/statistics log is started.
• _EC_StatisticsLogErr (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Error) changes to FALSE.
• _EC_StatisticsLogBusy (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy) changes to TRUE.

During execution of the diagnosis/statistics log, the diagnostic and statistical information is
acquired and saved in a log file at the cycle specified in step 1.

If one of the following (a) to (f) is detected during the diagnosis/statistics log, the diagnosis/sta-
tistics log is automatically terminated.
(a) The maximum number of diagnostic and statistical data are saved in a log file.
(b) The SD Memory Card does not have sufficient available space.
(c) The SD Memory Card is write protected.
(d) There is no SD Memory Card.
(e) A synchronization (or downloading) is executed on the Sysmac Studio.
(f) The value set for _EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec is out of range.
• An EtherCAT Diagnosis/Statistics Log Started error is recorded in the event log.
• _EC_StatisticsLogBusy changes to FALSE.
• If (b), (c), (d) or (f) occurs, _EC_StatisticsLogErr changes to TRUE.
• An EtherCAT Diagnosis/Statistics Log Ended error is recorded in the event log.

3 Change _EC_StatisticsLogEnable (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable) from TRUE to FALSE.

Execution of the diagnosis/statistics log is terminated. The diagnostic and statistical information
is saved in a log file when this variable changes to FALSE, regardless of the write cycle setting.
• _EC_StatisticsLogBusy changes to FALSE.

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• An EtherCAT Diagnosis/Statistics Log Ended error is recorded in the event log.

The following figure shows the timing chart.

TRUE
_EC_StatisticsLogEnable
FALSE

Write Cycle = 30
_EC_StatisticsLogCycle 9
TRUE
_EC_StatisticsLogBusy FALSE
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TRUE
_EC_StatisticsLogErr
FALSE

Log file
Write Cycle Write Cycle Write Cycle
= 30 = 30 = 30
Event logs

EtherCAT Diagnosis/Statistics Acquired diagnostic/statistical EtherCAT

The previous log file Log Started information is saved in a log file. Diagnosis/Statistics
is deleted and a Log Ended
new file is created.

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Precautions for Correct Use

• To retain the log file saved in the SD Memory Card, rename the log file or save it in another
memory before you execute the diagnosis/statistics log. Once the diagnosis/statistics log is
started, the log file in the SD Memory Card is deleted and a new log file is created.
• During the diagnosis/statistics log, you cannot re-execute the diagnosis/statistics log. Check
that _EC_StatisticsLogBusy is FALSE before you execute the diagnosis/statistics log.
• Even if you change the value of _EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec during the diagnosis/statistics
log, the change is not reflected to the saving cycle of the diagnostic and statistical information.
The changed saving cycle is used during the next execution of the diagnosis/statistics log. To
use the changed saving cycle, you need to terminate the diagnosis/statistics log that is cur-
rently executed.
• Access _EC_StatisticsLogErr after _EC_StatisticsLogBusy changes from TRUE to FALSE.
The value of _EC_StatisticsLogErr varies while _EC_StatisticsLogBusy is TRUE.

Additional Information

The following are the examples of methods to retain the log file saved in the SD Memory Card.
• Use the SD Memory Card instruction such as FileRename or FileCopy to change the file
name.
• Use the FTP server function for the built-in EtherNet/IP to take the log file out.
• Eject the SD Memory Card and save the file in another medium.

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9-3 Precautions When Connecting or

Disconnecting Slaves during
Communications

9-3-1 Procedure for Connecting and Disconnecting Slaves during

9-3 Precautions When Connecting or Disconnecting Slaves during Communications

Communications
Always use the following procedure to turn OFF the slave power supply or connect/disconnect cables
during EtherCAT master communications.*
* This includes the pre-operational, safe-operational, and operational states.
Step 1. Use the Sysmac Studio or an instruction to send a command to disconnect the slave.
Step 2. Confirm that the slave was disconnected normally.
Step 3. Turn OFF the power supply to the slave or disconnect the cable.
If you turn OFF the power supply or disconnect the cable without performing steps 1 and 2, the slaves
that are operating may be adversely affected.

9-3-2 Prohibition to Physically Disconnecting a Slave and Resetting an

Error or Connecting a Slave at the Same Time
If you perform the following operation a or b at the same time as operation c, a Slave Initialization Error
will occur.
a) Turn OFF the power supply to the slave or disconnect the cable.
b) Turn ON the power supply to the slave or connect the cable.
c) Reset an error in the EtherCAT Master Function Module or connect the slave.*
* This can happen when the Reset EtherCAT Error (ResetECError) instruction or Connect EtherCAT Slave (EC_-
ConnectSlave) instruction is cyclically executed in the user program.
If you perform these operations at the same time, the EtherCAT master may access a slave with a dif-
ferent node address than the specified node address, or other unexpected operations may occur.
Therefore, never turn OFF the power supply to the slave or disconnect the cable at the same time as 9
you reset an error or connect a slave. during Communications
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9-4 Replacing Slaves during

Communications

9-4-1 Introduction
You can temporarily stop and start communications with a specified slave and all subsequent slaves
without stopping the entire communications system. This makes it possible to replace slaves during
communications for maintenance, or for replacement when a slave malfunctions.

Specified from the Sysmac Studio or Sysmac Studio

with an instruction for EtherCAT
communications.

NJ/NX-series CPU Unit

EtherCAT communications
instruction

EC_Disconnect
Slave

Slave you
Slave Slave need to replace Slave

Communications continue. Replaced. Communications stop.

New slave

Precautions for Correct Use

• A Process Data Communications Error occurs if you physically disconnect a slave from the
network without executing the disconnection instruction.
• A Network Configuration Verification Error occurs if the correct node address is not set for a
slave that was replaced with the disconnection instruction and a connection is made to a dif-
ferent port than the one that was used for the disconnection instruction.

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9-4-2 Slave Replacement Methods

The slave to be replaced is first disconnected from the network and then reconnected after you replace
it. Use one of the following methods to disconnect and reconnect the slave.
Method 1: Connecting and Reconnecting Specified Slaves from the Sysmac Studio
Method 2: Execute the Disconnect EtherCAT Slave and Connect EtherCAT Slave instructions.
Execute the following instructions in the user program. You can use a pushbutton or an HMI to input the
execution condition.

Function Instruction Description

Disconnect EtherCAT Slave EC_DisconnectSlave Temporarily disconnects a slave from the Eth-
erCAT network for maintenance, such as
replacement of the slave.
Connect EtherCAT Slave EC_ConnectSlave Reconnects a temporarily disconnected slave
to the EtherCAT network after maintenance,
such as replacement of the slave.

If the EtherCAT slave to replace has backup parameters, we recommend that you use the Sysmac Stu-
dio to replace the slave. (You can specify backing up the parameters in the EtherCAT slave from the
Sysmac Studio.)

9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications

Additional Information

The disconnection and reconnection operations are not required for slaves that are disabled with
the EtherCAT Slave Enable/Disable Settings. You therefore cannot disconnect and reconnect
them from the Sysmac Studio. If you execute the disconnection and connection instructions, they
will result in errors. 9
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9-4-3 Backing Up Settings

Before you replace an EtherCAT slave that is currently performing communications, the settings of the
EtherCAT slave to replace are backed up. The settings of an EtherCAT slave are divided according to
the storage locations and setting methods into initial parameters and backup parameters, as shown in
the following table.

Slave settings Storage location Slave setting method

EtherCAT master These parameters are set automatically from the EtherCAT
Initial parameters master when EtherCAT communications start or when a
slave is connected.
EtherCAT slaves You set these parameters by transferring them to the slaves
from the Backup Parameter Settings Tab Page of the Sys-
Backup parameters mac Studio.
The data can also be transferred from the EtherCAT Drive
Tab Page.

To replace an EtherCAT slave, you first back up the backup parameters that are stored in the EtherCAT
slave.

1 Click the Edit Backup Parameter Settings Button in the EtherCAT Slave Setting Tab Page.
The Backup Parameter Settings Tab Page is displayed.

2 Click the Transfer from Slave Button.

All of the backup parameters that are stored in the EtherCAT slave and displayed in the list are
transferred from the EtherCAT slave.

3 Click the Compare Button.

Check to be sure that you have correctly obtained the backup parameters in step 2.

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Additional Information

• You can back up the EtherCAT slave settings for any EtherCAT slave that is connected to the
network (i.e., whenever the _EC_EntrySlavTbl[] (Network Connected Slave Table) system-
defined variable is TRUE) either before of after the disconnection command is sent to the Eth-
erCAT slave.
• You can also set the EtherCAT drive slaves from the EtherCAT Drive Tab Page. Back up the
settings information from the EtherCAT Drive Tab Page. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1
Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for the applicable EtherCAT drive slaves.
• You do not need to back up the settings to replace an EtherCAT slave that does not have
backup parameters.

9-4-4 Restoring Settings

After you replace the EtherCAT slave, you restore the settings that you backed up before you replaced
the slave. The backup parameters that were backed up are restored to the EtherCAT slave.

1 Click the Edit Backup Parameter Settings Button in the EtherCAT Slave Setting Tab Page.
The Backup Parameter Settings Tab Page is displayed.

9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications

2 Click the Transfer to Slave Button.
All of the backup parameters that are stored in the EtherCAT slave and displayed in the list are
downloaded to the EtherCAT slave.

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9-4-4 Restoring Settings

3 Click the Compare Button.

Check to be sure that you have correctly transferred the backup parameters in step 2.

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Precautions for Correct Use

Restore the settings to the EtherCAT slave before you connect the EtherCAT slave to restart pro-
cess data communications. Restore the EtherCAT slave settings while the slave is connected to
the network (i.e., whenever the _EC_EntrySlavTbl[] (Network Connected Slave Table) system-
defined variable is TRUE). You must set the node address of the EtherCAT slave before it can
participate in the network.

Additional Information

• You can set the EtherCAT drive slaves from the EtherCAT Drive Tab Page. Restore the set-
tings information from the EtherCAT Drive Tab Page. Refer to the Sysmac Studio Version 1
Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for the applicable EtherCAT drive slaves.
• You do not need to restore the settings to replace an EtherCAT slave that does not have
backup parameters.

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9-4-5 Replacement Procedure

START
Process data communications
Back up the backup parameters. are performed with the slave
before it is disconnected.

Disconnect the slave to replace with the

EtherCAT slave disconnection operation on
the Sysmac Studio or with the Disconnect
EtherCAT Slave instruction.

Back up the backup parameters.

Physically remove the EtherCAT slave

from the EtherCAT network.

If the node address is set on hardware

switches, set the node address of the new
EtherCAT slave.
Process data communications

9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications

are interrupted with the slave.
Physically connect the new EtherCAT slave
to the EtherCAT network.

If the node address is set is the software, set

the node address of the new EtherCAT slave.

Restore the backup parameters.

Connect the new slave with the EtherCAT

slave connection operation on the
Sysmac Studio or with the Connect
EtherCAT Slave instruction.
Process data communica-
tions are restarted with 9
the connected slave.
9-4-5 Replacement Procedure

Are all disconnected

slaves now reconnected?
NO

YES

END

Note: Steps shown in dotted boxes depend on the system.

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Precautions for Safe Use

• When an EtherCAT slave is disconnected from the Sysmac Studio or with an instruction, com-
munications will stop and control of the outputs will be lost not only for the disconnected slave,
but for all slaves connected after it. Always confirm system safety before you disconnect an
EtherCAT slave.
• If noise occurs or an EtherCAT slave is disconnected from the network, any current communi-
cations frames may be lost. If frames are lost, slave I/O data is not communicated, and unin-
tended operation may occur. The slave outputs behave according to the slave specifications.
For details, refer to relevant manuals for each slave. If a noise countermeasures or slave
replacement is required, perform the following processing.
• Program the _EC_InDataInvalid (Input Data Invalid) system-defined variable as an interlock
condition in the user program. Refer to 6-1-3 Checking the Validity of the Process Data.
• Set the PDO communications timeout detection count setting in the EtherCAT master to at
least 2. Refer to 5-4-1 Setting EtherCAT Master for the setting procedure.

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Disconnecting Slaves
If a slave is disconnected, slaves connected after the designated slave (on the output side) in a daisy
chain are disconnected at the same time. Slaves connected before the disconnected slave (on the
input side) and slaves connected beyond Junction Slaves continue to operate. (If (1) is disconnected in
the following figure, (2) and (3) are also disconnected.)

Junction Slave

Disconnected
slaves

(1)

Simultaneously (2) Slaves that

disconnected continue to operate

9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications

slaves

(3)

The status of the system-defined variables for disconnected slaves are listed in the following table. The
status in the following table are reached immediately after disconnection. This status does not change
even if a slave is physically removed from the actual network configuration or physically connected to
the actual network configuration again. The corresponding element in the Network Connected Slave
Table changes to FALSE when the slave is physically removed from the actual network configuration.

System-defined variable name Description Value

_EC_RegSlavTbl[] (Registered Slave This variable shows the slaves that are reg- Remains TRUE.
Table) istered in the network configuration informa-
tion.
_EC_EntrySlavTbl[] (Network Con- This variable shows the slaves that are reg- The corresponding element
nected Slave Table) istered in the network configuration informa- changes to FALSE when the slave
tion and connected to the network. is removed from the actual network 9
configuration.
_EC_MBXSlavTbl[] (Message Commu- This variable shows the slaves that are reg- The corresponding element
9-4-5 Replacement Procedure

nications Enabled Slave Table) istered in the network configuration informa- changes to FALSE after the Ether-
tion and able to perform message CAT slave is disconnected from
communications. the Sysmac Studio or with an
instruction.
_EC_PDSlavTbl[] (Process Data Com- This variable shows the slaves that are reg- The corresponding element
municating Slave Table) istered in the network configuration informa- changes to FALSE after the Ether-
tion and performing process data CAT slave is disconnected from
communications. the Sysmac Studio or with an
instruction.
_EC_DisconnSlavTbl[] (Disconnected This variable shows the slaves that are reg- The corresponding element
Slave Table) istered in the network configuration informa- changes to TRUE after the Ether-
tion and disconnected from the network. CAT Slave is disconnected from
the Sysmac Studio or with an
instruction.

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Reconnecting Slaves
When reconnecting disconnected slaves after replacement or inspection, make sure that the following
conditions are met and then reconnect them. If they are reconnected without meeting following condi-
tions, process data communications with the slaves will not start again, and a network configuration
verification error will occur. If the conditions are met, _EC_EntrySlavTbl will be TRUE.
• Make sure that the slave’s node address is set correctly.
• Make sure that there are no errors in the order that the slaves are connected.
There are no restrictions on the order when reconnecting slaves that are in a daisy chain. For example,
even if slaves (1) to (3) in a configuration such as the one shown in the following figure are discon-
nected, there are no restriction on the reconnection order of slaves (1) to (3). (For example, the slaves
can be reconnected in the order (3), (2), (1) or (1), (3), (2).)

Junction Slave

(1)

Disconnected (2)
slaves

(3)

The status of the system-defined variables for disconnected slaves that have been successfully recon-
nected are listed in the following table.

System-defined variable name Description Value

_EC_RegSlavTbl[] (Registered Slave This variable shows the slaves that are regis- Remains TRUE.
Table) tered in the network configuration information.
_EC_EntrySlavTbl[] (Network Con- This variable shows the slaves that are regis- Shows actual network configu-
nected Slave Table) tered in the network configuration information ration (changes to FALSE for
and connected to the network. disconnection and to TRUE for
connection).
_EC_MBXSlavTbl[] (Message Commu- This variable shows the slaves that are regis- The corresponding element
nications Enabled Slave Table) tered in the network configuration information changes to TRUE after the Eth-
and able to perform message communications. erCAT slave is connected from
the Sysmac Studio or with an
instruction
_EC_PDSlavTbl[] (Process Data Com- This variable shows the slaves that are regis- The corresponding element
municating Slave Table) tered in the network configuration information changes to TRUE after the Eth-
and performing process data communications. erCAT slave is connected from
the Sysmac Studio or with an
instruction
_EC_DisconnSlavTbl[] (Disconnected This variable shows the slaves that are regis- The corresponding element
Slave Table) tered in the network configuration information changes to FALSE after the Eth-
and disconnected from the network. erCAT Slave is disconnected
from the Sysmac Studio or with
an instruction.

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Additional Information

Synchronization correction processing is performed to reconnect synced slaves. Therefore, sev-

eral seconds may be required per slave until reconnection is completed.

9-4 Replacing Slaves during Communications

9
9-4-5 Replacement Procedure

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Appendices
The appendices describe the relation of EtherCAT communications to overall CPU Unit
status, packet monitoring functions, and multi-vendor application.

A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation to CPU Unit Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

A-1-1 When the Power Supply Is Turned ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A-1-2 CPU Unit Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A-1-3 Controller Errors Other Than Errors in the Built-in EtherCAT Master . . . . . . . A-5
A-1-4 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
A-1-5 When the Power Supply Is Turned OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
A-2 Monitoring Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A-3 Multi-vendor Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
A-3-1 EtherCAT Slave Information File (ESI Files) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
A-3-2 Connecting Slaves from Other Manufacturers to an OMRON Master . . . . . . A-19
A-3-3 Installing ESI Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
A-3-4 Editing PDO Entry Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
A-3-5 Settings for MDP-compatible Slaves from Other Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . A-28
A-4 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-31
A-5 Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-33

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A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation to CPU

Unit Status
The status of EtherCAT master memory, the ability to download master and slave settings, and the
slave status are given below for different CPU Unit operating modes, Controller errors, and other sta-
tus.

A-1-1 When the Power Supply Is Turned ON

Memory related to EtherCAT master Slaves

Diagnos-
tic and sta- Downloading
Category Network
tistical master and
Device vari- _EC sys- configura- Slave communica-
informa- slaves settings Slave outputs
ables tem-defined tion infor- tions status
tion/Proto-
variables mation
col
monitor
Devices vari- Initial values --- Cleared to --- The status of Enters the Opera-
ables that are all zeros. slave outputs tional state.
not retained: before the start of
Initial values EtherCAT com-
munications
depend on the
Axes vari-
slave. Slaves
ables: Initial
output values of
values
device variables
after EtherCAT
communications
start.

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A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation

A-1-2 CPU Unit Operating Modes

to CPU Unit Status

Memory related to EtherCAT master Slaves
Diagnos- Down-
Category tic and loading
CPU Unit sta- Network Slave
_EC sys- statistical master
tus Device configura- Current Slave out- communi-
tem- informa- and slaves
variables tion infor- errors puts cations
defined
mation
tion/Proto- settings status
A
variables col
monitor

A-1-2 CPU Unit Operating Modes

Shows the Continu- Does not Continu- Retained • Master Continu- Does not
I/O data ally shows change. ally shows (Do not settings: ally shows change.
exchanged EtherCAT (Does not EtherCAT depend on OK the output (Does not
on the Eth- communi- depend on communi- the operat- • Slave data sent depend on
erCAT cations sta- the operat- cations sta- ing mode settings: from the the operat-
communi- tus. (Does ing mode tus. (Does of the CPU OK EtherCAT ing mode
cations. not depend of the CPU not depend Unit.) (How- master. of the CPU
PROGRAM on the Unit.) on the ever, set- (Does not Unit.)
mode operating operating ting may depend on
mode of mode of not be the operat-
the CPU the CPU possible ing mode
Unit.) Unit.) depend- of the CPU
ing on Unit.)
the sta-
tus of the
slave.)
Switching Device ---
between variables
PROGRAM that are not
and RUN retained:
mode Initial val-
and ues
Device Out-
put Hold
Axis vari-
Configura-
ables:
tion*1 dis- Retained
abled
Switching Device
between variables
PROGRAM that are not
and RUN retained:
mode Retained
and
Device Out-
Axis vari-
put Hold
ables:
Configura-
Retained
tion enabled

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Memory related to EtherCAT master Slaves

Diagnos- Down-
Category tic and loading
CPU Unit sta- Network Slave
_EC sys- statistical master
tus Device configura- Current Slave out- communi-
tem- informa- and slaves
variables tion infor- errors puts cations
defined tion/Proto- settings
mation status
variables col
monitor
Shows the • Master
I/O data settings:
exchanged Not pos-
on the Eth- sible.
erCAT • Slave
communi- settings:
cations. OK
(How-
RUN mode ever, set-
ting may
not be
possible
depend-
ing on
the sta-
tus of the
slave.)
*1 Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501) for the Device Output Hold Configuration.

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A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation

A-1-3 Controller Errors Other Than Errors in the Built-in EtherCAT

to CPU Unit Status

Master

Memory related to EtherCAT master Slaves

Diagnos- Down-
Category tic and loading
CPU Unit sta- Network Slave
_EC sys- statistical
tus Device
tem-
configura-
informa-
Current master Slave out- communi- A
variables tion infor- errors and slaves puts cations
defined tion/Proto- settings
mation status
variables col

A-1-3 Controller Errors Other Than Errors in the Built-in EtherCAT Master
monitor
Device Continu- Does not Continu- Retained --- In Opera- EtherCAT
variables ally shows change. ally shows (Do not tional state, communi-
that are not EtherCAT (Does not EtherCAT depend on the values cations
retained: communi- depend on communi- the operat- from before stop.
Initial val- cations sta- the operat- cations sta- ing mode operation Enters the
ues tus. (Does ing mode tus. (Does of the CPU stopped Safe-Oper-
not depend of the CPU not depend Unit.) are output. ational
on the Unit.) on the When the state.
Axis vari-
A major fault operating operating slaves
ables:
level Control- mode of mode of have
Retained
ler error the CPU the CPU entered
occurs. Unit.) Unit.) Safe-oper-
ational
state, the
outputs
depend on
the slave
settings.
Inputs are
enabled.
A partial fault Shows the Continu- Does not
level Control- I/O data ally shows change.
ler error exchanged the output (Does not
occurs. on the Eth- data sent depend on
erCAT from the the operat-
communi- EtherCAT ing mode
cations. master. of the CPU
A minor fault (Does not Unit.)
level Control- depend on
ler error the operat-
occurs. ing mode
of the CPU
Unit.)
Refer to 9-1 Overview of Errors if a Controller error occurs in the built-in EtherCAT master.

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A-1-4 Others

Memory related to EtherCAT master Slaves

Diagnos- Down-
Category tic and loading
CPU Unit sta- Network Slave
_EC sys- statistical master
tus Device configura- Current Slave out- communi-
tem- informa- and slaves
variables tion infor- errors puts cations
defined tion/Proto- settings
mation status
variables col
monitor
Cleared to Entirely ini- Deleted. Cleared to Cleared to --- Depends Enters the
Memory all
all zeros. tialized (0). all zeros. all zeros. on the Initialized
clear
slave set- state.
Device Continu- Does not Cleared to Cleared to tings. • Enters
variables ally shows change. all zeros. all zeros. the Ini-
that are not EtherCAT (Does not (However, tialized
retained: communi- depend on after down- state
Initial val- cations sta- the operat- loading when
ues tus. (Does ing mode data, the parame-
not depend of the CPU EtherCAT ters are
on the Unit.) master trans-
Download- Axis vari-
operating restarts, ferred to
ing data ables: Ini-
mode of and the mas-
and tial values
the CPU records ter.
Device Out-
Unit.) any event • Enters
put Hold
Configura- as a cur- the Pre-
rent error if opera-
tion*1 dis-
the cause tional
abled
of the error state
has not when
been backup
removed.) parame-
ters are
down-
loaded to
slaves.
Device Continu- Retained Continu- Does not
variables ally shows (Do not ally shows change.
that are not EtherCAT depend on the output (Does not
Download- retained: communi- the operat- data sent depend on
ing data Retained cations sta- ing mode from the the operat-
and tus. (Does of the CPU EtherCAT ing mode
Device Out- not depend Unit.) master. of the CPU
Axis vari-
put Hold on the (Does not Unit.)
ables:
Configura- operating depend on
Retained
tion enabled mode of the operat-
the CPU ing mode
Unit.) of the CPU
Unit.)
*1 Refer to the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501) for the Device Output Hold Configuration.

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A-1 EtherCAT Status in Relation

to CPU Unit Status
A-1-5 When the Power Supply Is Turned OFF
Memory related to EtherCAT master Slaves
Diagnostic Download-
Category Network ing master
and statisti- Slave com-
Device vari- _EC system- configura- Current and slaves Slave out-
cal informa- munica-
ables defined vari- tion infor- errors settings puts
tion/Protoco tions status
ables mation
l monitor A
Does not Does not Does not Updating the Cleared to all --- Depends on Depends on
change. change. change. protocol zeros. the slave set- the behavior

A-1-5 When the Power Supply Is Turned OFF

monitor tings. of slaves
stops. when Ether-
CAT commu-
nications
stop.

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A-2 Monitoring Packets

Packet monitoring stores a certain number of the most recent packets sent and received by the Ether-
CAT master along with time information.
You can use an EtherCAT communications instruction or the Sysmac Studio to save the captured
packet data in packet data files in the system in the CPU Unit.

You can use any of the following methods to obtain the packet data saved in the system memory in the
CPU Unit.
• Reading directly from the Sysmac Studio
• Saving to an SD Memory Card inserted in the CPU Unit

You can view the captured packet data with packet analyzer software, such as WireShark. You can also
use the data for analysis applications, such as error analysis and data mining.
Sysmac Studio

You can save packet

data to the memory in You can save
the CPU Unit. data to files on an
SD Memory Card.
NJ/NX-series CPU Unit
You can check and analyze
data with packet analyzer
software, such as WireShark.
Packet data
Reading directly from the
Sysmac Studio
SD Memory Card

Packets

Slave Slave

Additional Information

For the NJ301- and NJ101- CPU Units, unit version 1.10 or later and Sysmac
Studio version 1.12 or higher are required to use the packet monitoring function.
The _EC_PktMonStop system-defined variable, which shows the operating status of packet
monitoring, will always be TRUE in an NJ301- CPU Unit with unit version 1.09 or earlier.
If you execute any EtherCAT instructions for packet monitoring (EC_StartMon, EC_StopMon,
EC_SaveMon, or EC_CopyMon) in the user program, an error is returned that says packet mon-
itoring cannot be used.

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A-2 Monitoring Packets

Starting and Stopping Packet Monitor
You can start and stop packet monitoring either with instructions in the user program or with operations
on the Sysmac Studio.

 Using Instructions in the User Program

• EC_StartMon (Start EtherCAT Packet Monitor) instruction: Starts the execution of packet monitor-
ing and continues to update a fixed number of packets. A
• EC_StopMon (Stop EtherCAT Packet Monitor) instruction: Stops the execution of packet monitor-
ing.

 Operation from the Sysmac Studio

1 Start the Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller.

2 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setups in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setups and select Edit.

3 Right-click in the EtherCAT Network Configuration Tab Page and select Display Packet Moni-
tor from the menu.

The Packet Monitor Dialog Box is displayed.

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4 Click the Start Button to begin monitoring packets.

5 Click the Stop Button to stop monitoring packets.

Saving Packet Data

 Reading Data from the Sysmac Studio
After you stop packet monitoring, you can use the Sysmac Studio to read the packet data and save
it in a file.

1 Stop monitoring packets.

2 Click the Save Packet Data Button to save the packet data.

The Save Dialog Box is displayed.

3 Input a file name, and then click the Save Button.

A TCPDump packet data file with a .cap extension is saved.

 Saving to an SD Memory Card from Memory in the CPU Unit

Stop monitoring packets, and then execute the EC_SaveMon (Save EtherCAT Packets) instruction
to save a given quantity of collected packet data in memory in the CPU Unit. Then, execute the
EC_CopyMon (Transfer EtherCAT Packets) instruction to save the packet data that was saved in
the CPU Unit to a file on an SD Memory Card inserted into the CPU Unit. You can specify the name
of the file that is saved in the SD Memory Card. The number of files is limited only by the space that
is available on the SD Memory Card.

Additional Information

• Packet data in the CPU Unit’s memory is not retained when the power is interrupted.
• Packet data cannot be saved while packets are being monitored.
• Packet monitoring cannot be started while saving packet data.
• If an SD Memory Card is not inserted and you execute the instruction to copy the data to the
SD Memory Card, then an error is returned. If there is no SD Memory Card, only the one file in
the CPU Unit’s memory can be read to the Sysmac Studio.
• Packet monitoring starts when the power is turned ON.

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A-2 Monitoring Packets

Packet Monitoring Specifications

Item Specification
Maximum data size of one packet data file 12 MB
Maximum number of packets that can be obtained 3,904 packets
Format of packet data file TCPDump format (cap)
Time information Recorded (unit: μs) The elapsed time starting when A
packet monitoring begins is recorded. (Packet moni-
toring can be started when power turns ON, for an
EtherCAT instruction, or for a Sysmac Studio opera-
tion.)
Save location for packet data file CPU Unit’s system: 1 file
SD Memory Card inserted in CPU Unit: Multiple files
(up to capacity of SD Memory Card)

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Sample Programming

This sample transfers EtherCAT communications packets to an SD Memory Card when an EtherCAT
slave error occurs. The file name is ‘PacketFile.’ The processing procedure is as follows:

1 The system-defined variable _EC_ErrSta (EtherCAT Error) is monitored and processing is

started if an error occurs.

2 The EC_StopMon instruction is used to stop execution of packet monitoring for EtherCAT com-
munications.

3 The EC_SaveMon instruction is used to save EtherCAT communications packet data to a file in
the system of the CPU Unit.

4 The EC_CopyMon instruction is used to copy that file to the SD Memory Card.

5 The EC_StartMon instruction is used to restart execution of packet monitoring for EtherCAT
communications.

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A-2 Monitoring Packets

LD
Internal
Variables Variable Data type Initial value Comment
OperatingEnd BOOL False Processing completed
Operating BOOL False Execution condition
A BOOL False
B BOOL False
C BOOL False
RS_instance RS
EC_StopMon_instance EC_StopMon
EC_SaveMon_instance EC_SaveMon
EC_CopyMon_instance EC_CopyMon A
EC_StartMon_instance EC_StartMon
External
Variables Variable Data type Constant Comment
_EC_ErrSta WORD Built-in EtherCAT Error
_EC_PktMonStop BOOL Packet Monitoring Stopped
_EC_PktSaving BOOL Saving Packet Data File
_Card1Ready BOOL SD Memory Card Enabled Flag

Determine if instruction execution is completed.

EC_StartMon_instance.Done OperatingEnd

EC_StopMon_instance.Error

EC_SaveMon_instance.Error

EC_CopyMon_instance.Error

EC_StartMon_instance.Error

Monitor for EtherCAT errors.

_EC_PktMonStop EC_StopMon_instance.Busy A
<> Up
EN In
_EC_ErrSta In1
WORD#16#00 In2

A EC_SaveMon_instance.Busy EC_CopyMon_instance.Busy EC_StartMon_instance.Busy B

RS_instance
B _EC_PktSaving Operating
RS
Set Q1
OperatingEnd Reset1

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Instruction execution
EC_StopMon_instance EC_SaveMon_instance
Operating _Card1Ready EC_StopMon EC_SaveMon C
Execute Done Execute Done
Busy Busy
Error Error
ErrorID ErrorID

EC_CopyMon_instance EC_StartMon_instance
C EC_CopyMon EC_StartMon
Execute Done Execute Done
‘PacketFile’ FileName Busy Busy
Error Error
ErrorID ErrorID

Processing after normal end Inline ST

Operating
1 // Processing after normal end
2 ;

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ST
Internal
Variables Variable Data type Initial value Comment
EC_Err BOOL False Controller error in the EtherCAT Master Function Module.
EC_Err_Trigger BOOL False Detect when EC_Err changes to TRUE.
DoEC_PktSave BOOL False Processing
Stage INT 0 Stage change
R_TRIG_instance R_TRIG
EC_StopMon_instance EC_StopMon
EC_SaveMon_instance EC_SaveMon
EC_CopyMon_instance EC_CopyMon
EC_StartMon_instance EC_StartMon A
External
Variables Variable Data type Constant Comment
_EC_ErrSta WORD Built-in EtherCAT Error
_EC_PktMonStop BOOL Packet Monitoring Stopped
_EC_PktSaving BOOL Saving Packet Data File
_Card1Ready BOOL SD Memory Card Enabled Flag

// Start sequence when _EC_ErrSta changes to TRUE.

EC_Err:=(_EC_ErrSta <> WORD#16#00);
R_TRIG_instance(Clk:=EC_Err, Q=>EC_Err_Trigger);

IF ( (EC_Err_Trigger=TRUE) AND (DoEC_PktSave=FALSE) AND (_EC_PktMonStop=FALSE)

AND (_EC_PktSaving=FALSE) AND (_Card1Ready=TRUE) ) THEN
DoEC_PktSave:=TRUE;
Stage :=INT#1;
EC_StopMon_instance(Execute:=FALSE); // Initialize instance.
EC_SaveMon_instance(Execute:=FALSE);
EC_CopyMon_instance(Execute:=FALSE);
EC_StartMon_instance(Execute:=FALSE);
END_IF;

// Instruction execution
IF (DoEC_PktSave=TRUE) THEN
CASE Stage OF
1: // Stop EtherCAT packet monitor.
EC_StopMon_instance(
Execute :=TRUE);

IF (EC_StopMon_instance.Done=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#2; // Normal end
ELSIF (EC_StopMon_instance.Error=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#10; // Error end
END_IF;

2: // Save EtherCAT packet data to file in system.

EC_SaveMon_instance(
Execute :=TRUE);

IF (EC_SaveMon_instance.Done=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#3; // Normal end
ELSIF (EC_SaveMon_instance.Error=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#20; // Error end
END_IF;

3: // Copy EtherCAT packet data file to the SD Memory Card.

EC_CopyMon_instance(
Execute :=TRUE,
FileName:=’PacketFile’);

IF (EC_CopyMon_instance.Done=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#4; // Normal end
ELSIF (EC_CopyMon_instance.Error=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#30; // Error end
END_IF;

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4: // Restart EtherCAT packet monitoring.

EC_StartMon_instance(
Execute :=TRUE);

IF (EC_StartMon_instance.Done=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#0; // Normal end
ELSIF (EC_StartMon_instance.Error=TRUE) THEN
Stage:=INT#40; // Error end
END_IF;

0: // Processing after normal end

DoEC_PktSave:=FALSE;

ELSE // Processing after error end

DoEC_PktSave:=FALSE;
END_CASE;
END_IF:

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A-3 Multi-vendor Environments
This section provides precautions and describes documentation for multi-vendor environments.

A-3-1 EtherCAT Slave Information File (ESI Files)

A
Setting information for EtherCAT is defined in EtherCAT slave information (ESI) files. These files are
provided by the individual slave manufacturers. Various EtherCAT communications settings are defined
based on the ESI definitions of connected slaves.

A-3-1 EtherCAT Slave Information File (ESI Files)

You can install the ESI files in the Sysmac Studio to use them to edit the EtherCAT configuration in the
Sysmac Studio and create the network configuration information.
You can download the network configuration information to the EtherCAT master to configure the Ether-
CAT network.
Contact the manufacturer or the point of purchase to obtain the most recent ESI files for slaves that are
manufactured by other companies.
Sysmac
Studio EtherCAT master
Network
configuration
information

ESI files

EtherCAT slaves

Communications are started according to the

communications settings and the network
configuration in the ESI files that are installed.

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Additional Information

ESI file versions that are lower than ESI version-1.0.1 specifications are not supported. If you
install an ESI file version that is not supported, a message saying that you cannot use the slave
is displayed by the Sysmac Studio.
The NJ/NX-series CPU Units do not support variables with some of the data types that are
defined in ETG.1020. If variables with any unsupported data types are included in the slave infor-
mation (ESI), you cannot use the slave.
The following tables gives the data types that are supported by different Sysmac Studio versions.
Sysmac Studio Ver.
Data Type
1.09 or higher 1.08 1.07 or lower
BIT1, BIT2, BIT3, BIT4, BIT5, BIT6, BIT7, Supported. Supported. Not supported.
and BIT8
BITARR8, BITARR16, and BITARR32 Supported. Supported. Not supported.
ARRAY[0..n] OF BYTE Supported. Not supported.* Not supported.*
ARRAY[0..n] OF UINT Supported. Not supported.* Not supported.*
INT24, INT40, INT48, and INT56 Not supported. Not supported. Not supported.
UINT24, UINT40, UINT48, and UINT56 Not supported. Not supported. Not supported.
STRING(n) Not supported. Not supported. Not supported.

* With Sysmac Studio version 1.06, 1.07, or 1.08, you can read ESI files and assign device variables. How-
ever, you cannot monitor them in the I/O Map.
If variables with any of these data types are included in the slave information (ESI), a message
saying that you cannot use the slave is displayed in the ESI Library Dialog Box of the Sysmac
Studio.

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A-3-2 Connecting Slaves from Other Manufacturers to an OMRON
Master
You can install the ESI file for a slave from another manufacturer in the Sysmac Studio to handle the
slave in the same way as an OMRON slave. (Only the ESI files for OMRON slaves for which connect-
ability has been confirmed are installed in the Sysmac Studio in advance.)

When connecting a slave from another manufacturer to an OMRON master, refer to the manuals for the A
other manufacturer’s slaves, and then ask your OMRON representative if you have any questions.

A-3-2 Connecting Slaves from Other Manufacturers to an OMRON Master

Additional Information

EtherCAT setup software that is provided by other manufacturers cannot be connected to

NJ/NX-series CPU Units.

A-3-3 Installing ESI Files

 Procedure
An ESI (EtherCAT slave information) file is an XML file that describes the connection information
and profile of the EtherCAT slave.
To connect an EtherCAT slave that is manufactured by other company to an NJ/NX-series master,
you must install the ESI file for that slave in the Sysmac Studio to enable setting the slave.
Use the following procedure to install an ESI file.

1 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

The edit pane is displayed.

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2 Right-click the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the edit pane and select Display ESI
Library.

The ESI Library Dialog Box is displayed.

3 Click the this folder link in the ESI Library Dialog Box.

The contents of the EsiFiles folder are displayed.

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4 Copy the ESI file for the EtherCAT slave that is manufactured by another company and paste it
in the EsiFiles folder. Obtain the ESI file from the slave manufacturer. The ESI file must conform
to the most recent ETG ESI specifications.

A-3-3 Installing ESI Files

5 Restart the Sysmac Studio.
The ESI file that you installed is displayed in the ESI Library Dialog Box after you restart the
Sysmac Studio.

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 Procedure to Confirm ESI File Installation

Use the following procedure to confirm that an ESI file was installed correctly

1 Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup in the Multiview Explorer. Or, right-
click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup and select Edit.

The edit pane is displayed.

2 Right-click the EtherCAT master that is displayed in the edit pane and select Display ESI
Library.

The ESI Library Dialog Box is displayed.

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3 Click the + Icon to the left of the name of the ESI file that was added.

A-3-3 Installing ESI Files

The slave definitions in the ESI file are expanded so that you can check the following items.
• Model
• Revision
• Product name

Model
Revision

Product name

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4 If an exclamation mark is not displayed, click the Close Button.

Additional Information

If an ESI file for a slave cannot be used in the Sysmac Studio, an exclamation mark is displayed
to the left of the file name. If an exclamation mark is displayed, obtain an ESI file with the cause
corrected from the slave manufacturer, and then install the ESI file again.

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A-3-4 Editing PDO Entry Tables
A PDO entry table maps objects in a slave to the process data that is used for communications between
the master and the slave.
You cannot necessarily edit all of the PDO mappings in a PDO entry table.
You can add and delete objects in a PDO entry table or you can change the order of the entries.
The Sysmac Studio provides the functionality to edit slave PDO entry tables. A
Index Size Data type PDO entry name Comment
0x6000:00 16[bit] UINT uiAAA

A-3-4 Editing PDO Entry Tables

0x6001:00 8[bit] USINT b2BBB
Order of entries 0x6002:00 8[bit] USINT b4CCC
0x6008:00 16[bit] UINT uiddd
0x6010:00 32[bit] UDINT udEEE

Editing a PDO Entry Table

Initially, a slave PDO entry table contains the default objects. Some slaves have objects other than
these default objects.
You can add objects other than the default objects to the PDO entry table, or you can delete objects
from the PDO entry table. However, the following restrictions apply:

 Byte Boundaries
An OMRON master must arrange entry objects by byte boundaries. (This applies only to objects that
are one byte or larger in size.)
If an entry object is bit data, padding must be entered to adjust the boundaries. Padding is meaning-
less data that is added to the end of an entry so that an object ends at a boundary of the specified
size. You can use the following methods to arrange objects within byte boundaries.
• Click the Align Button.
Padding is automatically entered. Refer to the descriptions of the buttons below for details.
• Add padding to the PDO entries manually.
In the following example, 2 bits of padding are entered to adjust the byte boundary when entering
objects with BIT2 and BIT4 data types for PDO entries.
Index Size Data type PDO entry name Comment
0x6000:00 16[bit] UINT uiAAA
0x6001:00 2[bit] BIT2 b2BBB
0x6002:00 4[bit] BIT4 b4CCC
0x0000:00 2[bit] --- ---
0x6010:00 32[bit] UDINT udEEE

Because an object with 2 bits and an object with 4 bits are entered,
2 bits of padding must be added to adjust the byte boundary (8 bits).

 Connecting to Slaves from Other Manufacturers

When connecting a slave from another manufacturer, refer to the manuals for the other manufac-
turer's slaves, and then ask your OMRON representative if you have any questions.

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The following buttons are used to edit a PDO entry table. The meanings of the buttons are given below.

 Add PDO Entry Button and Delete PDO Entry Button

Use these buttons to add objects to and delete objects from the PDO entry table.
“0x0000:00” is for padding. The default size is 8 bits.

 Edit PDO Entry Button

Use this button to change the size of padding (i.e., the number of bits) in the PDO mapping.

 Move Up Button and Move Down Button

Use these buttons to change the order of the PDO entries by moving objects up and down.

 Align Button
Use this button to automatically order the PDO entries and adjust byte boundaries.
The PDO entries are ordered according to the type, descending PDO entry size, ascending indices,
and then ascending subindices.
For the type, data arranged by byte boundaries (INT, BYTE, STRING, etc.) comes first, followed by
data arranged by bit boundaries (BIT, BIT8, etc.).

Version Information
• Sysmac Studio version 1.08 or higher is required to use the following buttons to edit PDO
entry tables: Edit PDO Entry, Move Up, Move Down, and Align.
• Sysmac Studio version 1.08 or higher is required to add “0x0000:00” to a PDO entry table.

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Editing Methods for PDO Entries

 Adding PDO Entries

Click the Add PDO Entry Button. The entry table from the slave is displayed. Select the object to
add with the cursor and click the OK Button to add it.
The selected object is added at the location of the cursor in the PDO entry table.
A

A-3-4 Editing PDO Entry Tables

 Editing PDO Entries
Use the cursor to select padding (0x0000:00) in the PDO entry table and click the Edit PDO Entry
Button. Enter the size and click the OK Button. The size of the padding will change.

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A-3-5 Settings for MDP-compatible Slaves from Other Manufacturers

The MDP (Modular Device Profile) defines the data structure for the settings in EtherCAT slaves. It is
an EtherCAT specification. You can use slaves that support MDPs from other manufacturers on the
EtherCAT Tab Page.

There are two sets of settings, slave and module, for MDP-compatible slaves.

1 Right-click the slave in the EtherCAT Tab Page and select Edit Module Configuration.
An Edit Pane for the module configuration is displayed.

Index Size Data type PDO entry name Comment

0x6000:00 16[bit] UINT uiAAA
0x6001:00 2[bit] BIT2 b2BBB
0x6002:00 4[bit] BIT4 b4CCC
0x0000:00 2[bit] --- ---
0x6010:00 32[bit] UDINT udEEE

Because an object with 2 bits and an object with 4 bits are entered,
2 bits of padding must be added to adjust the byte boundary (8 bits).

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2 Select a slave on the Edit Pane for the module configuration.
A list of the slave settings is displayed.

A-3-5 Settings for MDP-compatible Slaves from Other Manufacturers

Some items in the slave settings only display the current setting. The other items in the slave
settings are changeable. The set values and their meanings are given below for the settings that
are only displayed.

Name Meaning of setting

Device name The device name that is set in the EtherCAT configuration
Model The model number of the slave
Product name The product name of the slave
Revision The revision of the slave
Number of The number of modules that are connected
modules

You can edit the PDO Map Settings and Module config send method. The meanings of these
settings are given below.

PDO Map Settings

• The PDO Map Settings displays the settings for the process data assigned for the slave.
• When valid PDOs are present, a list of them is displayed.
• When valid PDOs are not present, “---” is displayed.
• Process data is assigned for each slave in default by the Sysmac Studio. To change the pro-
cess data assignments, click the Edit PDO Map Settings Button. For details, refer to 5-3 Set-
ting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes.

Module config send method

• This is the area to select whether to send the module configuration information to the device
or not.
• When you select Send, module configuration information commands are created for the
devices. However, the slaves must support this function.
• When you select Do not send, module configuration information commands are not created
for the devices.
• The default is Do not send.

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3 Select the location at which to register a module and double-click the module to register in the
Toolbox. Or, drag the module from the Toolbox to the location to register it on the Edit Pane for
the module configuration.
The module is registered and a list of module settings is displayed.

Some items in the module settings only display the current setting. The other items in the mod-
ule settings are changeable. The set values and their meanings are given below for the settings
that are only displayed.

Name Set value that is displayed

Model The model name of the device is displayed.
Product name The product name of the device is displayed.
Connected position The connected position of the device is displayed.

You can edit the Device name and the PDO Map Settings. The meanings of these settings are
given below.

Device Name
• The name of the module is displayed.
• The default is M#. “#” is a serial number that starts from 1.

PDO Map Settings

• The PDO Map Settings displays the settings for the process data assigned for the module.
• When valid PDOs are present, a list of them is displayed.
• When valid PDOs are not present, “---” is displayed.
• Process data is assigned for each module in default by the Sysmac Studio. To change the
process data assignments, click the Edit PDO Map Settings Button. For details, refer to 5-3
Setting EtherCAT Slave Variables and Axes.

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A-4 Glossary

A-4 Glossary
Use the following list of EtherCAT terms for reference.

Abbrevia-
Term Description
tion
A
AL status (application layer status) − Status for indicating information on errors that occur in an application
on a slave.
CAN application protocol over Ether- CoE A CAN application protocol service implemented on EtherCAT.
CAT
CAN in Automation CiA CiA is the international users' and manufacturers' group that devel-
ops and supports higher-layer protocols.
device profile − Collection of device dependent information and functionality provid-
ing consistency between similar devices of the same device type.
device variables − Variables in the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit to which process data on
EtherCAT slaves are allocated. Slave process data is accessed by
directly reading and writing these device variables from user applica-
tions on the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit.
distributed clocks DC Clock distribution mechanism used to synchronize EtherCAT Slave
Units and the EtherCAT Master Units.
EtherCAT Master Function Module − One of the function modules. This module controls the EtherCAT
slaves as the EtherCAT master.
EtherCAT slave controller ESC A controller for EtherCAT slave communication.
EtherCAT slave information ESI An XML file that contains setting information for an EtherCAT Slave
Unit.
EtherCAT state machine ESM An EtherCAT communication state machine.
EtherCAT Technology Group ETG The ETG is a global organization in which OEM, End Users and
Technology Providers join forces to support and promote the further
technology development.
index − Address of an object within an application process.
network configuration information − The EtherCAT network configuration information held by the Ether-
CAT master.
object − Abstract representation of a particular component within a device,
which consists of data, parameters, and methods.
object dictionary OD Data structure addressed by Index and Sub-index that contains
description of data type objects, communication objects and applica-
tion objects.
Operational − A state in EtherCAT communications where SDO communications
and I/O are possible.
packet monitoring − A function that enables the EtherCAT master to capture packets flow-
ing over an EtherCAT line and store them in the master. You can start
and stop capturing packets from the Sysmac Studio or with EtherCAT
communications instructions.
PDO communications − An acronym for process data communications.
Pre-operational − A state in EtherCAT communications where only SDO communica-
tions are possible without being able to perform I/O.
process data − Collection of application objects designated to be downloaded cycli-
cally or acyclically for the purpose of measurement and control.
process data communications − One type of EtherCAT communications that uses process data
objects (PDOs) to exchange information in realtime with a fixed
cycle. This is also called PDO communications.
process data object PDO Structure described by mapping parameters containing one or sev-
eral process data entities.
receive PDO RxPDO A process data object received by an EtherCAT Slave Unit.

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Abbrevia-
Term Description
tion
Safe operational − A state in EtherCAT communications where only SDO communica-
tions and reading input data from slaves are possible. Outputs from
slaves are not performed.
SDO communications − One type of EtherCAT communications that uses service data
objects (SDOs) for communicating information when required.
service data object SDO CoE asynchronous mailbox communications where all objects in the
object dictionary can be read and written.
Slave Information Interface SII Slave information that is stored in non-volatile memory in the slave.
subindex − Sub-address of an object within the object dictionary.
sync jitter − The offset in the operation timing between slaves.
sync manager SM Collection of control elements to coordinate access to concurrently
used objects.
system-defined variable − A variable in the NJ/NX-series CPU Unit for providing information
such as the EtherCAT communications status and error status. Sta-
tus information about EtherCAT communications is obtained by read-
ing system-defined variables from user applications in the NJ/NX-
series CPU Unit.
transmission jitter − The jitter in the process data transmission period (ns).
transmit PDO TxPDO A process data object sent from an EtherCAT Slave Unit.
WireShark − Freeware for monitoring and capturing packets.

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A-5 Version Information

A-5 Version Information

This appendix describes the changes in and additions to functional specifications that were made for
changes in the unit version of the CPU Units.

 Changes in and Additions to Functional Specifications

A
The following table gives the unit version of the CPU Units and the Sysmac Studio version for each
addition or change to the functional specifications.

Sysmac Studio
Function Addition/change Reference Unit version
version
Backup and restore Addition page 9-70 and 9-71 1.03 1.04
operations
Enabling/disabling Addition page 5-18 and 5-21 1.04 1.05
Packet monitoring*1 Addition page 6-28 and A-8 1.10 1.12
Diagnosis/statistics Addition page 9-62 1.11 −
log

*1 This function was added to the NJ301- and NJ101- CPU Units. The function is supported with
all other CPU Unit models regardless of their versions.

 Adding the EtherCAT Slaves That You Can Use

If you use a newer unit version of the CPU Unit, you can increase the OMRON EtherCAT Slaves
that you can use. Refer to 1-2-1 System Configuration for details.
For information on the most recent lineup of the OMRON EtherCAT slaves, NX-series EtherCAT
Communications Coupler Units and NX Units, refer to catalogs or OMRON websites, or ask your
OMRON representative.

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Index
A _EC_LinkStatus ....................................................7-6, 7-15
_EC_MacAdrErr ...................................................7-3, 7-10
AL status .....................................................................A-31 _EC_MBXSlavTbl .................................................7-6, 7-14
assumed causes ......................................................... 9-10 _EC_MsgErr .........................................................7-4, 7-12
Axis Variables ................................................................ 3-7 _EC_MstrErr ....................................................7-3, 7-9, 9-6
_EC_NetCfgCmpErr .............................................7-3, 7-11
B _EC_NetCfgErr ....................................................7-3, 7-10
_EC_NetTopologyErr ............................................7-3, 7-11
_EC_PDActive ......................................................7-6, 7-15
Back up function .......................................................... 5-23
_EC_PDCommErr ................................................7-3, 7-11
backing up ........... 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 5-30, 5-34, 9-13, 9-36,
_EC_PDSendErr ..................................................7-3, 7-11
9-69, 9-70, 9-71, 9-73
_EC_PDSlavTbl ...................................................7-6, 7-14
Backup Parameter Settings ......................................... 5-19
_EC_PDTimeoutErr ..............................................7-3, 7-11
Built-in EtherCAT Error ....................................7-3, 7-9, 9-6
_EC_PktMonStop .................................................7-6, 7-15
_EC_PktSaving ....................................................7-6, 7-15
C
_EC_PortErr ....................................................7-3, 7-9, 9-6
_EC_RegSlavTbl ..................................................7-6, 7-13
CAN application protocol over EtherCAT ............ 3-2, A-31
_EC_SlavAdrDupErr ............................................7-4, 7-11
CAN in Automation ......................................................A-31
_EC_SlavAppErr ..................................................7-4, 7-12
CiA ...............................................................................A-31
_EC_SlavEmergErr ..............................................7-4, 7-12
CoE ..................................................................... 3-2, A-31
_EC_SlavErr ....................................................7-3, 7-9, 9-6
communications cables ..........................................1-7, 4-4
_EC_SlavErrTbl .............................................7-3, 7-10, 9-6
Communications Controller Error .........................7-3, 7-10
_EC_SlavInitErr ....................................................7-4, 7-12
Communications Error Slave Table ......................7-4, 7-13
_EC_StatisticsLogBusy
Communications Port Error .............................7-3, 7-9, 9-6
(Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy) .........................7-7, 7-17
communications port errors ........................................... 9-7
_EC_StatisticsLogCycleSec
comparing and merging ............................................... 5-24
(Diagnosis/Statistics Log Cycle) ........................7-7, 7-17
connected/disconnected setting .................................. 6-29
_EC_StatisticsLogEnable
control states ................................................................. 3-9
(Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable) ......................7-7, 7-16
_EC_StatisticsLogErr
D (Diagnosis/Statistics Log Error) .........................7-7, 7-17
Emergency Message Detected ............................7-4, 7-12
DC ....................................................................... 3-4, A-31 Enable Distributed Clock ............................................. 5-18
device profile ...............................................................A-31 Enable/Disable EtherCAT Slave .................................. 6-28
device variables ............................................ 3-6, 5-6, A-31 enable/disable setting .................................................. 6-29
Diagnosis/Statistics Log Busy ..............................7-7, 7-17 Enable/Disable Settings .............................................. 5-18
Diagnosis/Statistics Log Cycle .............................7-7, 7-17 errors
Diagnosis/Statistics Log Enable ...........................7-7, 7-16 checking for errors ................................................... 9-3
Diagnosis/Statistics Log Error ..............................7-7, 7-17 sources .................................................................... 9-7
Disabled Slave Table ............................................7-6, 7-15 status variables ........................................................ 9-6
Disconnected Slave Table ....................................7-6, 7-14 ESC .............................................................................A-31
distributed clocks ................................................. 3-4, A-31 ESI ...............................................................................A-31
ESI files ......................................................1-7, A-17, A-19
E ESM .............................................................................A-31
ETG .............................................................................A-31
EC_ChangeEnableSetting ................................. 6-28, 6-29 EtherCAT communications ............................................ 3-1
_EC_CommErrTbl ................................................7-4, 7-13 EtherCAT features ......................................................... 1-2
_EC_DisableSlavTbl ............................................7-6, 7-15 EtherCAT instructions .........................................6-21, 6-28
_EC_DisconnSlavTbl ...........................................7-6, 7-14 EtherCAT Junction Slave .............................................. 1-6
_EC_EntrySlavTbl ................................................7-6, 7-13 EtherCAT master ........................................................... 1-4
_EC_ErrSta .....................................................7-3, 7-9, 9-6 EtherCAT master errors ................................................ 9-7
_EC_InDataInvalid ...............................................7-7, 7-16 EtherCAT Master Function Module .............................A-31
_EC_IndataInvalidErr .................................................... 7-4 EtherCAT master setting ............................................. 5-11
_EC_LanHwErr ....................................................7-3, 7-10 EtherCAT Message Error .....................................7-4, 7-12
_EC_LinkOffErr ....................................................7-3, 7-10 EtherCAT slave controller ............................................A-31

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EtherCAT Slave Enable/Disable Settings ................... 9-69 node addresses ................................................... 2-9, 5-17
EtherCAT slave errors ................................................... 9-7 Number of Slaves ....................................................... 5-12
EtherCAT slave information .............................. A-17, A-31
EtherCAT slave information file ................................... A-19 O
EtherCAT slave setting ............................................... 5-16
EtherCAT state machine ............................................. A-31 object dictionary ...................................................3-3, A-31
EtherCAT Technology Group ...................................... A-31 objects ......................................................................... A-31
event codes ................................................................. 9-10 observation event level ................................................. 9-8
event names ............................................................... 9-10 OD ............................................................................... A-31
events ........................................................................... 9-2 Operational ........................................................3-10, A-31
output ports ................................................................... 1-4
F
P
Fail-soft Operation Setting .......................................... 5-13
I
forced refreshing ......................................................... 6-19 packet monitoring ................................................ A-8, A-31
Packet Monitoring Stopped .................................. 7-6, 7-15
G partial fault event level .................................................. 9-8
PDO ............................................................................ A-31
Get EtherCAT Error Status instruction .......................... 9-5 PDO communications ...................................3-5, 6-2, A-31
PDO Communications Cycle Time .............................. 5-12
I PDO communications timeout detection count ........... 5-13
PDO Map Settings ...................................................... 5-18
I/O power supply ........................................................... 1-7 PDOs ............................................................................ 3-2
I/O refreshing .............................................................. 3-11 performance specifications ........................................... 1-9
index ........................................................................... A-31 Pre-operational ..................................................3-10, A-31
information event level .................................................. 9-8 procedures
Init ............................................................................... 3-10 overall procedure ................................................... 1-13
Input Data Invalid ................................................. 7-7, 7-16 process data ............................................................... A-31
Input Process Data Invalid Error .......................... 7-4, 7-12 Process Data Communicating Slave Table .......... 7-6, 7-14
installation ..................................................................... 4-4 process data communications .............. 3-2, 3-5, 6-2, A-31
communication cables ............................................. 4-4 Process Data Communications Error ................... 7-3, 7-11
instructions Process Data Communications Status ................. 7-6, 7-15
GetECError ............................................................. 9-5 process data objects ................................................... A-31
Process Data Reception Timeout Error ........ 7-3, 7-5, 7-11
L Process Data Transmission Error ........................ 7-3, 7-11

levels R
events ...................................................................... 9-8
Link OFF Error ..................................................... 7-3, 7-10 receive PDO ................................................................ A-31
Link Status ........................................................... 7-6, 7-15 Reference Clock ......................................................... 5-19
Registered Slave Table ........................................ 7-6, 7-13
M Relation between changes
in the enable/disable setting and I/O operations ...... 5-22
MAC Address Error .............................................. 7-3, 7-10 Restore function .......................................................... 5-23
major fault event level ................................................... 9-8 restoring ............... 2-12, 2-14, 2-16, 9-14, 9-38, 9-71, 9-72
major fault level Controller errors ................................ 6-17 Revision ...................................................................... 5-17
Master Error .................................................... 7-3, 7-9, 9-6 Revision Check Method .............................................. 5-13
Message Communications Enabled Slave Table ........ 7-14 RxPDO ........................................................................ A-31
minor fault event level ................................................... 9-8
S
N
Safe operational .................................................3-10, A-32
Network Configuration Error ................................ 7-3, 7-11 Saving Packet Data File ....................................... 7-6, 7-15
network configuration information ........................ 5-2, A-31 SDO ............................................................................ A-32
downloading .......................................................... 5-33 SDO communications ......................... 3-2, 3-6, 6-21, A-32
Network Configuration Information Error ............. 7-3, 7-10 SDOs ............................................................................ 3-2
network configuration verification ................................ 5-14 self diagnosis ................................................................ 3-9
Network Configuration Verification Error .............. 7-3, 7-11 Serial Number ............................................................. 5-18
Network Connected Slave Table .......................... 7-6, 7-13 Serial Number Check Method ..................................... 5-13

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service data objects .....................................................A-32

Setting Parameters ...................................................... 5-19
SII ................................................................................A-32
Slave Application Error .........................................7-4, 7-12
Slave Error ......................................................7-3, 7-9, 9-6
Slave Error Table ...........................................7-3, 7-10, 9-6
Slave Information Interface .........................................A-32
Slave Initialization Error ........................................7-4, 7-12
Slave Node Address Duplicated Error ..................7-4, 7-11
slaves
replacing ................................................................ 9-68
SM ...............................................................................A-32
subindex ......................................................................A-32
sync manager ..............................................................A-32
Sysmac devices .......................................................... 2-12
features .................................................................. 2-12
Sysmac Studio ............................................................... 1-7
system configuration ..................................................... 1-4
system-defined variables .............. 3-7, 5-21, 7-2, 9-6, A-32
EtherCAT communications errors ............................ 7-9
EtherCAT communications status ...................7-6, 7-13

topologies ...................................................................... 4-2

Total Cable Length ...................................................... 5-12
transmit PDO ...............................................................A-32
Troubleshooter .............................................................. 9-5
troubleshooting .............................................................. 9-5
TxPDO .........................................................................A-32

unit power supplies ........................................................ 1-7

Version ........................................................................ 5-19

version ............................................................... 6-22, A-33

Wait Time for Slave Startup ......................................... 5-13

WireShark ....................................................................A-32

device name .......................................................5-12, 5-17

Model ..................................................................5-12, 5-17
Product name ..................................................... 5-12, 5-17

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