PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OMRON NX-EC0142 - NX Series EtherCAT Coupler
The OMRON NX-EC0142 is an EtherCAT Coupler designed for the NX Series modular I/O system. It functions as the communication gateway, integrating NX I/O units into an EtherCAT network by acting as an EtherCAT slave and an NX bus master. This enables high-speed, deterministic data exchange for distributed control applications requiring precise synchronization and robust fieldbus connectivity.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: NX Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: EtherCAT Coupler
- NETWORK PROTOCOL: EtherCAT (Slave)
- I/O BUS: OMRON NX Bus (Master)
- CONNECTABLE UNITS: Up to 63 NX I/O units
- POWER SUPPLY: 24VDC (Nominal)
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 100 mA (Coupler only, typical) + connected I/O unit consumption
- MOUNTING: DIN Rail Mount
- ENVIRONMENTAL RATING: IP20
- CONFIGURATION: Sysmac Studio software
- DIAGNOSTICS: LED indicators for EtherCAT communication status, module status, and power supply
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Sysmac automation platform, distributed I/O systems, machine control, process automation