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How to connect a braking resistor to MX2 series VSD

Published February 15th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Resistor Selection Warning Check the minimum connectable resistance for the VSD. Do not connect a resistor with a resistance less than the rated minimum. Refer to the below table for braking resistor rated for a 10% ED. To calculate the required power and resistance ratings manually, please refer to Appendix 5 of the Users Manual (Page 616). Wiring

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How to configure FSOE on 1S Servo

Published December 3rd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

This article explains how to use the STO function via EtherCAT communications. To use the STO function via EtherCAT communications, you need to connect the network and make settings for the EtherCAT master and the Safety CPU Unit. Configure the digital I/O Leave the short circuit jumpers in. There should be jumpers between pins 22 and 23, 24 and 26,

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How to Configure NTP for CP1L/NX series PLCs

Published June 13th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction A NTP (Network Time Protocol) server is a specialized network server that provides accurate time information to connected devices. It synchronizes the clocks of computers and other devices over a network, ensuring that all devices maintain the same time. This is crucial for various applications, including time-stamping transactions, coo

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NA5 Operating System version correlation to project version

Published August 6th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

The below table shows the correlation between the NA5 screen project version and the compatible OS version.  Project Version NA5 OS Version NA5-V1 OS Version 1.03 4.3.3 N/A 1.04 4.4.1 N/A 1.05 5.0.3 N/A 1.06 5.0.3 N/A 1.07 5.1.5 N/A 1.08 6.0.2 6.0.2 1.09 7.0.5 7.0.5 1.10 7.4.0 7.4.0 1.11 7.4.0 7.4.0 1.12 7.4.0 7.4.0 1.13 8.1.0 8.1.0 1.14 8.1.0 8.1.0

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User Levels and Login Credentials for OS32C

Published June 11th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

There are 3 types of access levels: Operator Access Level (Operator)To log on to the OS32C with this access level, a password is not required. This access level cannot makechanges to OS32C configurations. Only verification and monitoring of existing configuration is available. Maintenance Access Level (Maintenance)To log on to the OS32C with this ac

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Understanding Impedance for 4-20mA Devices

Published April 28th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction Devices with analogue inputs and outputs list a rated impedance as part of their specifications. Understanding this impedance is critical for selecting compatible components to ensure proper system operation. In this article, we’ll explain how impedance affects 4–20 mA analogue signals and how to correctly select your devices to avoid c

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How to Use Special Characters in Sysmac

Published April 8th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Special Characters in Sysmac Sysmac supports the use of special characters when displaying text on an NA HMI. The below table shows supported special characters that are available to use: No. Description Example 1 Dollar sign $$ 2 Single quote $' 3 Line feed $L or $I 4 Newline $N or $n 5 Form feed (page) $P or $p 6 Carriage return $R or $r 7 Tabulat

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Converting NS Project to older firmware versions

Published June 21st, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Scenario Sometimes it is required to change the project version in CX-Designer to an older firmware than the current project version. You may find that the "version" button is greyed out, or that older firmwares are not available. An example of this could be your project is on version 8.9, but you need to convert it to 8.1 so you can use it with NS

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CP and NJ FINS TCP Sample Code

Published November 27th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Most models of OMRON PLC support FINS commands, which can allow you to transmit data from one PLC to another. These commands are cross platform compatible, so a CP series PLC can communicate to an NJ series PLC via FINS. The SEND(Send) command allows PLC A to write to PLC B, and the RECV(Receive) command allows PLC A to read from PLC B.  We have att

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How to Create Character Literals in Sysmac

Published February 1st, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Character Literals in Sysmac It is common when manipulating strings in Sysmac that you would need to add characters that cannot be entered in the traditional way. For example the ' character cannot be normally entered as adding a ' will end the string. Similarly, a newline character cannot be included in a string. To resolve this, it is possible to

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How to password protect the 3G3MX2

Published November 22nd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

This article describes how you may protect a 3G3MX2 drive from unauthorised access. You can choose to either restrict write access, or choose whether parameters are accessible in the first place. These functions can be protected with a 4 digit passcode. Display access is configured in Section 1, and write access is configured in Section 2. You may c

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Variable memory allocation in Sysmac

Published March 21st, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction To ensure proper memory alignment between variables in different devices, it's important to understand how memory allocation works in Sysmac, especially in the context of Ethernet/IP. When using certain types of communication, such as EtherNet/IP tag data links or CIP messages, or when exchanging data with devices other than CPU Units,

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Contact welding and how to prevent it

Published November 5th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction Relay contacts can become welded—or stuck together—in various ways, usually due to excessive heat or electrical arcing. Here’s an overview of some common causes: 1. Overcurrent or Overload    Cause: When a relay’s contacts are exposed to a current above their rated capacity, they may heat up and soften, which can lead to the contacts fu

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NX/NJ to NA Data types

Published November 13th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

As a .NET based platform, the NA uses .NET 32 bit data types, these are different to 16 bit IEC based controllers used elsewhere on the machine. This allows for flexibility offered by using a .NET environment and language especially with a graphical user interface while allowing the real time IEC based controllers to continue using their data types

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How to access data at the bit level in Sysmac

Published December 17th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

It is quite common that it is necessary to either read or write a single bit as part of a BYTE/WORD/DWORD/LWORD in Sysmac. In Sysmac it is not possible to directly enter the address of the bit you wish to access. Instead there are two main methods you may use to accomplish bit access.  1. Union A union allows you to create multiple members of a vari

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Why Is My Ladder Power flow Shown In Yellow? - Sysmac Studio

Published March 16th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Why Is My Ladder Power flow Shown In Yellow? - Sysmac Studio Introduction When online in Sysmac Studio, the ladder power flow is normally shown in green but sometimes the power flow is shown in yellow as shown below: There is more that one reason for this. Check each of the possibilities below to confirm which is applicable to you. Reason 1: Program

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Reset MV40/F430 IP address

Published January 31st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction The purpose of this   document is to show how   to re - establish   a MV40   connection to  Microscan  utilities (Autovision etc)   by  re - setting   a   static IP address and   g ateway, for scenarios where  incorrect IP parameter   settings   have caused connection issue s .   If you are having issues connecting to a Microscan camera

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How to edit TIMESPAN and DATE variables in NA

Published February 13th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

The TIMESPAN and DATE type variables are not compatible with the DataEdit object which means there is no easy way to let the user enter a new value for these data types.  Sysmac does have keyboards which allow you to enter TIMESPAN or DATE types. These keyboards can be called manually via script.  Example: Modifying a TIMESPAN via script 1. Define y

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Major or Minor Revision mismatch for EtherNet/IP Error 0116

Published December 7th, 2021 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This guide applies to NX, NJ, CJ2 series PLCs and EIP master units. A common issue when adding 3rd party EIP devices to your EIP network is error 011 6 " Major or Minor Revision information in the key segment did not match the device ". This error occurs when the revision of the EDS file installed to Network configurator or Sysmac does

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"Valid software protection not found" in CX-Supervisor

Published June 21st, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Why Do I Get The Error "Valid software protection not found. External communications have been disabled" when I start CX-Supervisor? When CX-Supervisor can't start communications due to a dongle problem, the error message in the Error Log will be:"Valid software protection not found. External communications have been disabled" You may also see the r

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CX-Supervisor OS Compatibility

Published November 30th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

The below table shows the compatibility of CX-Supervisor with the windows operating system.   CX-Supervisor Version   4.4 v4.3 v4.2 v4.1 v4.0 v3.5 v3.4 v3.3 v3.24 v3.2, v3.23 v3.1 v2.1, v3.0 v2.0 v1.3 Windows 11*1 ✓ ✓ ✓ X X X X X X X X X X X Windows 10*2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X X X X X Windows 8 X X ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X X X X Windows 7*3 X X X ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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How to log images in FH/FHV7

Published March 20th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Configuring Image Logging in FH/FHV Vision System Image logging is a crucial function in vision systems, allowing for the storage and analysis of captured images. This guide explains how to configure image logging on the FH/FHV Series Vision System by OMRON. 1. Accessing Image Logging Settings To set up image logging, follow these steps: Open the Ma

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Using CIP to Read/Write Network Variables with NJ/NX

Published February 22nd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Info Ensure that the device you are communicating with supports CIP. Not all devices with an Ethernet port support it. All devices that support Ethernet/IP support CIP, and there are also some devices that do support CIP but not Ethernet/IP. What is CIP? CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) is a communication protocol widely used in industrial automatio

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CX Supervisor License compatibility

Published November 30th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

CX-Supervisor Runtime copy protection uses either hardware USB Dongle or software Activation licence. Product V4.3 USB Dongle (ME or PLUS) / Activation licence V4.2 USB Dongle (ME or PLUS) / Activation licence V4.1 USB Dongle (ME or PLUS) / Activation licence V4.0 USB Dongle (ME or PLUS) V3 USB Dongle (ME or PLUS) V 2 USB Dongle (ME or PLUS) V 1.3 U

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Indirect addressing DM in CX-Programmer

Published March 18th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Indirect Addressing in CX-Programmer: *D vs. @D In CX-Programmer, indirect addressing allows accessing data dynamically using an address stored in another memory location. The *D and @D operators determine how the address is interpreted. 1. Key Difference Between *D and @D Operator Address Format Explanation *D BCD (Binary-Coded Decimal) The value i

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How to set the IP address of the TM Robot Fieldbus port

Published July 31st, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction Currently, there is no way to set the IP address of the fieldbus port of the cobot for in the TM Flow 1.X software. The current intended method of setting the IP address of the robot is with CIP commands. This can be done with any CIP tool, but this guide shows how you might accomplish it with Network Configurator and Molex.  Network Co

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NT screen address setting error for CP1L

Published November 16th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction When upgrading an older PLC while maintaining the existing NT screen, you may come across the Address Setting error.  Cause A common reason for this error is the CP1L addresses its memory differently from legacy PLCs. The WR and HR areas are not valid the CP1L and will need to be transferred to the CIO/D areas.  Solution Update every in

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Sysmac Project Directory

Published April 18th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Sysmac Project Directory The Sysmac project directory is located at C:\Omron\Data\Solution. The project folders have a randomised titles, as shown below. This is its raw state: To backup a project, copy the whole project directory to you backup folder If projects are preferred to be stored in readable naming formats, then use the export feature of S

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How to connect to two or more FHV7 with Remote Operator

Published October 7th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

You can operate 2 or more FHV using the Remote Operation tool.Start a separate Remote Operation tool session for each FHV you want to operate. Limitations and cautions for connecting to and operating 2 or more FHV There is no limit for the number of FHV units you can simultaneously connect to. It only depends on the PC capability to run multiple Rem

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How to remove lost password from Zen

Published January 31st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Scenario The password for a Zen relay has been lost, and you would like to reprogram the relay. Warning Once a password has been set for a Zen relay, it is not possible to recover the password. It is possible to clear the memory on board the zen including the password. Keep in mind that doing so will clear the ladder code from the controller. Proced

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Quickstart Guide: Omron GI-S Module Configuration with Rockwell Safety Logix

Published May 21st, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Solution Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for: Configuring a new Omron GI-S module Mapping the module into a Rockwell PLC I/O tree Reconfiguring an already commissioned module Hardware Used Windows PC Ethernet patch cable Rockwell Safety Logix processor (e.g. Guardlogix) Omron GI-SMD1624 CIP Remote I/O Module Software Used Rock

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How to use Data Trace in CX-Drive

Published October 18th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction Often it is useful to get a more detailed picture of the status of our drives when troubleshooting. A useful tool for this is CX-Drive which is normally used for setting the parameters of the drive, but can also be used for creating a real time data trace of events on the drive. This article covers how to configure and read the data tra

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How to Power Up the 3G3MX2 VSD without AC Power

Published February 8th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

3G3MX2 External Supply for the Control Circuit The MX2 can be supplied with power from the control board without additional devices. Doing so will power both the control board and option boards. To power the control circuit, connect a 24VDC supply between P24 and SC as shown below with diode.

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Using Strings on NB HMI with Sysmac NX/NJ

Published July 15th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction When using STRING Data Type on Sysmac NJ with HB HMI, please note the following restrictions:-  The NB ‘Text Display’ and ‘Text Input’ ‘parts’ enable a user to display and enter STRINGs. However, the NB HMI will always pad any remaining characters with the space character (ASCII - 0x20, or 32 Decimal).  The Sysmac NX/NJ terminates its s

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Sending Variable Data Between an OMRON NJR PLC and an i4L/i4H EtherCAT Robot

Published March 26th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction In industrial automation, seamless communication between a PLC and a robot is a crucial part of developing your machine. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure variables in the NJR PLC and use them in a V+ script on the robot. Configuring Variables on the OMRON NJR PLC To facilitate data exchange, all variables t

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How to enable the User Settings Area for CJ EIP

Published October 10th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This article refers to CJ EIP CPUs and CJ1W-EIP21 units. The User Settings Area is used to extend the amount of status information that is monitored from 64 nodes to 255 nodes. This is required if you have node address over 64 and you want to monitor the connection or error status of that node.  Procedure Open the IO Table and Unit Setu

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How to backup and restore on Sysmac Safety Network Controller

Published March 21st, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Backing Up and Restoring Data to an SD Card Using DIP Switches Many industrial and automation systems use SD memory cards for data backup and restoration. In some cases, a communication control unit with DIP switches provides an easy and reliable method for performing these operations. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to back up and restore data

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CJ CIP UCMM messaging

Published October 17th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction The CJ2 CPU supports CIP messaging via built in Ethernet/IP port or CJ1W-EIP21(S). However it can be complicated generating the message structure to send the messages as desired. This article give a brief summary of how to use custom CIP messaging function blocks. Note that these blocks have not undergone the same validation as the buil

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How to generate an Error Report for Sysmac Studio

Published March 30th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

Occasionally, a fault in the Sysmac studio software can cause issues which cannot be resolved through basic troubleshooting steps. In instances like these it can be necessary to generate a Error Report which can be used for debugging by the development team internally at OMRON. 1. Navigate to the ErrorReportingTool folder in your sysmac install dire

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How to cleanly reinstall Sysmac and CX-One

Published August 30th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Scenario On occasion you may encounter errors installing Sysmac/CX-ONE and their updates. This guide is targeted at scenarios where a simple uninstall does not resolve the issue and a completely clean installation is required. Info Log into Windows as an administrator Warning This process will remove both CX-One and Sysmac Studio. This is required a

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How to Retain Variables in NX/NJ series during transfer

Published October 17th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction   An often asked question on the Sysmac studio is: Is it possible to save production data, like information stored on some variables in Controller when you download a new program?The data could include produced quantity, batch status, recipe information, etc. By default when you download a new or modified program, all non-retained varia

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How to Synchronise NB time via CP1L

Published November 5th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

This document is intended to provide the instructions necessary to automatically synchronize the NB HMIs real time clock (date and time) to the CP1L system clock. There are many reasons that this may be desirable, such as clock consistency between machines, more accurate timestamp on error logs, etc. While it is not covered in this article, the Ethe

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How to manually rotate an image FH/FHV7

Published April 8th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction Occasionally it is necessary to apply a rotation to an image without using the built in shape search or other position finding functions. Usually this is so the image is in the correct orientation for the operator. It is possible to accomplish this using the Position Compensation Unit. Background Let's say: w is the width of the image.

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3G3MX2 Quick Start Guide

Published November 2nd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

CORE SETUP PARAMETERS Motor Nameplate Settings H003 - Motor KW H004 - No of Motor Poles, (1500rpm = 4 poles, 3000rpm = 2 poles etc) A003 - Base frequency, (Motor Nameplate freq, 50Hz for AU/NZ) A004 – Maximum frequency (Sets max range of Speed Reference) A044 – V/f Characteristics (Set to 00 unless high start torque required.) See the following setu

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How many FHV units can I connect to from the Remote Operation tool?

Published October 7th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

It is a 1 to 1 correspondence between the number of Remote Operation tool sessions and the number of FHV units. Therefore, with one session you can connect to one FHV. If you want to connect to 2 or more FHV units, please refer to the FAQ below. Connecting to two or more FHV

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DeviceNet setup for CJ

Published January 31st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This guide goes over the basics of setting up basic remote IO over DeviceNet using a CJ1W-DRM21 Pre-Requisites Hardware used in this example: CJ2M-CPU31 CJ1W-DRM21 DRT2-ID16-1 / OD16-1 DeviceNet Slaves PC setting: IP Address = 192.168.250.100 Subnet = 255.255.255.0 Further Reading This application note will be focus on specific aspect o

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Creating Odd Length Tags for NJ + CJ1W-EIP21

Published April 14th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction For CJ1W-EIP21 units manufactured after 2012, it is possible to create EIP connections with odd numbers of bytes. However, Sysmac requires you use variables with even numbers as part of the tag creation process for the CJ1W-EIP21.  To work around this you must create a tag that is one byte larger and then reduce its size to the odd numb

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IP Rating Reference Guide

Published April 11th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Info For information regarding the protection from other factors such as cutting oil, welding spatters or other chemical resistances, please refer to the product manual. Level of protection from solids Description 0 No protection. 1 50mm dia. Solid objects 50 mm or larger in diameter (hand, etc.) do not penetrate. 2 Solid objects 12.5 mm or larger i

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What is BCD?

Published October 16th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

BCD (Binary coded decimal) is a method for encoding decimal numbers and is not to be confused with binary. BCD encodes each digit of a decimal number in 4 bits of data.  One way of thinking about it is that each decimal digit is represented by one hexadecimal digit (or four binary bits).  The below table shows how decimal digits are encoded in BCD a

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MX2 Direct Control via NB

Published October 15th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This article is explains how a connection can be established with a CP1L (CP1W-01) using Host Link (RS232C) and two MX2 Inverters using Modbus RTU. Content Connection Methods Wiring diagram HMI Attribute settings PLC Attribute and PLC settings (PLC0) PLC Attribute and PLC settings (PLC2) PLC Attribute and PLC settings (PLC3) Example pro

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Configure Omron NX‐EIC202 EtherNet/IP Coupler for Use with Rockwell Automation PLCs

Published August 3rd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

1 Introduction This article shows the basic steps for configuration of a Rockwell Automation PLC to connect to the OMRON NX‐EIC202 EtherNet/IP coupler. The guide will assume the hardware installation has already been completed following [W536].  This document has been made using the Allen‐Bradley 1769‐L23E‐QB1 Controller, but will apply to other Roc

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How To Use Custom Format And Text In Data Display And Data Edit Objects In NA HMI

Published February 8th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Data Display and Edit Objects allow you to format how the value is displayed on the NA screen using the 'ValueFormat' property. Sometimes it is necessary to fully customise the field so it displays a mixture of text and the value formatted in a specific way. This article shows how to use the custom format on a Display or Edit object. Once you have s

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How to locate project history in Sysmac

Published February 6th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

When working from a file, Sysmac keeps a record of the projects that have recently been opened. This is intended to allow the user to easily locate and open files they have edited in the past.  The recent project list is updated every time a project is opened, and saved to a text file when Sysmac is closed. The text file can be found at the director

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How to set a devices node address from Sysmac

Published May 23rd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

How to set a devices node address from Sysmac You can Sysmac Studio to set the node address if there are no hardware switches or the node addressis beyond the range that can be set with the hardware switches. Start Sysmac Studio and go online with the Controller. Double-click EtherCAT under Configurations and Setup on the Multiview Explorer. Or, rig

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How to Protect Transistor Outputs from Inductive Loads

Published February 6th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

How to Protect Transistor Outputs from Inductive Loads A common cause of failure in digital outputs is the back EMF generated by inductive loads. Solenoids, fans, relays/contactors are all potential sources of large inductive loads. Without protection it is quite possible that the transistor powering the output can be irreversibly damaged by a large

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Unable to connect to camera with Autovision

Published January 31st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Scenario Sometimes you will be unable to connect to a camera with the Autovision software. Solution Here are possible solutions that can resolve the issue. Is your PC set to a static IP? Is your PC on the subnet as the camera? By default the camera is 192.168.188.2 Do you have the most recent version of Autovision? Find the latest version here. If S

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CIP and Ethernet/IP Error Decoder

Published November 23rd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

This article is intended to help the user identify the causes of error codes generated when connecting EtherNet/IP devices to OMRON PLC and MAC controllers such as CS1, CJ2, CJ1, NX and NJ products. Detailed troubleshooting procedures for common errors are also provided. Implicit Messaging 1. Reading the Error Code with Network Configurator for Ethe

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NX/NJ to CompactLogix using CIP Explicit Messages

Published April 13th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This document shows the basic steps to connect the Omron NJ/NX controller to Rockwell CompactLogix /ControlLogix controllers via explicit messages. The guide will assume that the hardware installation is complete. This guide covers the connection to the Rockwell CompactLogix PLC specifically and for more information on CIP please see th

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How to use the IR/DR areas for Indirect Addressing

Published September 27th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

1. Introduction Indirect addressing is not a function like LD, MOV, TIM, etc. It is the concept of substituting a pointer for a direct memory address in an instruction, and then manipulating the pointer to change the ultimate memory location being used.Indirect addressing allows the programmer to use one memory location (or a combination of memory l

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How to Backup and Restore a Sysmac Project to a SD card

Published March 17th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

It is possible to backup and restore a program from the NX/NJ series PLC to a local SD card.  Backing up the project Ensure that the SD is inserted to the PLC. Sysmac 1. In the SD Memory Card Window, display the folder in which to create the backup file and then click the SD Memory Card Backup Button (save) on the toolbar. The SD Memory Card Backup

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NX to NX Communication using Ethernet/IP

Published October 24th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate the process of setting up a bi-directional Ethernet/IP connection between two NJ/NX PLC's. NX/NJ PLC's can only act as Originators, and cannot act as a target device. This means that we need to configure a Originator to Originator connection. The main difference between these is that an Origin

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EtherCAT Ring Topology FAQ

Published February 1st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Ring Topology FAQ Which Sysmac controllers support Ring Topology? Controller Version NJ101 V1.40 or later NJ301 V1.40 or later NJ501 V1.40 or later NX102 V1.40 or later NX1P2 V1.40 or later NX502 V1.60 or later Which EtherCAT devices support Ring Topology? Product Type Model Version EtherCAT Junction Slave GX-JC03 Ver.1.1 or later EtherCAT Coupler U

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How to recover cx-p window that is stuck off-screen

Published December 21st, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Scenario When disconnecting external displays, occasionally Windows will fail to move the cx-p window to the remaining display. This will often manifest as cx-p launching with an icon on the task bar but nothing on the display. Maximizing the window or using the window movement hotkeys will not recover the display.  Solution Hover your mouse over th

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Data Logging on the NA

Published March 20th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Overview The NA Series includes a Data Logging feature that allows variables to be stored in a data log, and later viewed on the screen as a trend. A dataset is required in order to log data, a dataset contains a list of variables as well as the configuration of the trigger to log (interval or on a condition). To start data logging for a dataset, th

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How to determine the route path for NX/NJ PLCs

Published February 23rd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

What is a Route Path? In CIP communication, the PLC is instructed on how to transmit the message from its CPU through the network and to the destination device's CPU using a route path. The route path consists of three primary components: the path for leaving the client PLC, the IP address of the target PLC, and the path for reaching the target PLC'

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Understanding MX2 Error Codes

Published November 20th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

When a MX2 VSD detects an error, the error code will be displayed to indicate to the user the cause of the issue. The following article shows how to read the error codes. The error code has a prefix and a suffix. The prefix (Alarm Factor) indicates the type of error and the suffix describes at what point in the cycle did the error occur.  The below

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CS/CJ to NJ/NX CIP Variable Read/Write Function Blocks

Published October 10th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This article is a brief introduction into the usage of the CIP variable read write function blocks for the CJ2 or CS series PLC.  Information These are custom function blocks and have not gone through the same validation process as the built in functions for the CS/CJ series .      CIPNXVarMaker An optional ‘helper’ Function Block (FB)

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Does the NX-EIC202 support Device Level Ring (DLR)

Published August 3rd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

The NX-EIC202 does not support the DLR protocol and is also a non compliant device which means that it cannot be used as part of a DLR network as a non-DLR device.  The NX-EIC does not support a few key features such as QoS, forced setting of speed/duplex and Auto MDIX with forced speed/duplex. Without these features the NX-EIC cannot be included in

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SISTEMA Library for Omron Products

Published February 21st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

SISTEMA Library You can find the SISTEMA library and B10D information for Omron safety components here  

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How to firmware update FH/FHV7

Published February 3rd, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

The following article describes how to upgrade the firmware for the FH and FHV series cameras.  Firmware Updating FH 1. Copy the contents of the firmware file to the root directory of a MicroSD card/USB storage. 2. Insert the storage device to the FH controller. 3. In the Main Window, select System information from the Function menu.  The System inf

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How to monitor connection status for Ethernet/IP on CJ when the node address exceeds 63

Published July 30th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction By default it is only possible to monitor the status of a target device when the node address is 63 or less. The reason for this is that the status area is 4 words which only allows for 64 flags. Solution To work around this, you must enable the User Setting Area. This can be done by setting the “Layout Type” to User Defined in the Stat

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Configuring Analog Expansion Units for CP1 series PLC

Published February 2nd, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction This article covers how to set up the analog expansion modules for the CP series PLCs. Warning Analog expansion units won't read ANY values until their range code has been set.  Warning The range code must be written to the IO area every time the CPU is power cycled. Warning Unused analog inputs must be deactivated in the range code. No

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Avoiding Output Conflicts in Sysmac Studio User-Defined Functions

Published April 7th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

When working with Sysmac Studio to create user-defined functions, developers might encounter a confusing behavior: calling multiple instances of a function results in unexpected interactions between their outputs. Specifically, the output from one function instance appears to affect another. This can lead to bugs that are difficult to trace. The Roo

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FH/FHV7 to CJ2 via Ethernet/IP

Published November 29th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

This article describes how you might connect a FHV camera to a CJ2 PLC via Ethernet/IP. The steps in this article are largely the same when dealing with the FH series camera or other Ethernet/IP compatible PLCs.  Configure the Camera Set the Communication Fieldbus to Ethernet/IP then Save and restart the Controller. In the Ethernet/IP menu, set the

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3G3RX2 Quick Start Guide

Published November 2nd, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

CORE SETUP PARAMETERS Motor Nameplate Settings Hb102 - Set motor kW (0.01 to 160 kW) Hb103 - No of Motor Poles, (1500rpm = 4 poles, 3000rpm = 2 poles etc) Hb104 - Base frequency, (Motor Nameplate Freq, 10 to 590 Hz) Hb105 - Maximum frequency (Max Freq. 10 to 590 Hz) Hb108 – Rated Current, (motor Nameplate) AA121 – V/f Characteristics (Set to 00 or f

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How to configure the FHV output as One-Shot

Published March 19th, 2025 by Arlo D'Cruz

You may select from the following two methods for the timing of when the Overall Judgment (OR) signal turns OFF after measurement result confirmation.This setting can be changed by setting One-shot OR signal in the communications specifications. One-shot Output Disabled (Default) The OR signal stays ON until the judgment changes. One-shot Output OR

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TM Cobot Payload Derating

Published October 5th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction The TM series collaborative robots each have a payload rating, however they are derated as the payload moves further from the flange.  The maximum allowed payload of the robot arm is related to its center of gravity offset, which is defined as the distance from the center point of tool flange to the payload’s center of gravity. The tool

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Ethernet/IP Setup Guide Using Sysmac

Published February 21st, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the process of setting up an Ethernet/IP network using Sysmac.  Info The Devices used in this example have been pre-allocated two IP address. This example does not go through the configuration of the IP addresses. To set the IP of the NX-EIC unit, see the following here Configuration The fo

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FTP on the NA screen

Published March 20th, 2024 by Arlo D'Cruz

Introduction The Omron NA HMI has a built in FTP server. This article describes how to set it up and how to connect to it using Windows and Filezilla FTP client. Setting up HMI Server Before setting up the FTP server, the Ethernet port/ports have to be set up on the NA. go to 'Configuration and Setup' in Multiview Explorer, select 'HMI Settings' and

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Default and fixed port usage in NX/NJ

Published April 17th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

TCP/ UDP Port Numbers Used for the Built-in EtherNet/IP Port The following table shows TCP/UDP port numbers used by the built-in EtherNet/IP port, whether or not it is reserved by the system, whether or not the port number can be changed by the user, protocol used, default state, usage, and how to close the port from the default open state, for each

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How to install USB drivers for G9SP

Published June 15th, 2022 by Arlo D'Cruz

How to install USB drivers for G9SP Open Device Manager. Right click on the “Omron‐PLC” icon and select “Update drivers”. Click “Browse my computer for driver software”. Make sure the path in the screenshot below is what’s exactly on your screen then click “Next”. If it prompts you that you are about to install drivers from Omron just click “Yes”. Y

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Common ports a VPN uses for communicating with a Sysmac PLC

Published April 14th, 2023 by Arlo D'Cruz

The below ports will need to be forwarded for Sysmac to be able to communicate to the PLC via VPN. Pre firmware 1.50 Port Description 80 HTTP 9600 FINS 44818 CIP Messages (Set Ethernet/IP Settings) Post firmware 1.50 Port Description 443 HTTPS* 9600 FINS 44818 CIP Messages (Set Ethernet/IP Settings) HTTP and port 80 may be used by setting the DIP sw

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