{"product_id":"nx-ecc201-omron-ethercat-coupler-unit-nx-series","title":"NX-ECC201 Omron EtherCAT Coupler Unit NX Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmron NX-ECC201\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eNX-ECC201\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Coupler Unit, operates as a dedicated hardware component for fieldbus data bridging and internal bus communication within EtherCAT network platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Designation Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNX\u003c\/strong\u003e: Modular slice I\/O system platform identifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Communication unit classification (EtherCAT interface).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bus coupler functional type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e201\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard performance revision with 10 W internal bus power capacity and 34-byte I\/O data mapping size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Performance \u0026amp; Module Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9906%; height: 313.125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5703px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 66.2199%; height: 19.5703px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 28.5215%; height: 19.5703px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5703px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.2199%; height: 19.5703px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.5215%; height: 19.5703px;\"\u003eNX-ECC201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5703px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.2199%; height: 19.5703px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.5215%; height: 19.5703px;\"\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5703px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.2199%; 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Deterministic Backplane Execution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bus coupler processes incoming EtherCAT frames to drive connected slice I\/O modules with deterministic synchronization. High backplane bus communication velocity guarantees real-time cycle times across attached local I\/O nodes. Flash firmware compatibility inside the coupler maintains consistent protocol execution, allowing flexible I\/O density scaling without introducing backplane latency or data mapping mismatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Component List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Omron NX-ECC201 EtherCAT Coupler Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x EtherCAT RJ45 Connector Covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x End Cover Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Installation Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting \u0026amp; Power Wiring Procedures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIN Rail Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hook the upper latch of the coupler onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail, press the module backward until the locking mechanism engages, and slide the end cover against the rightmost slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Power Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connect a 24 VDC external power supply to the unit power terminals using AWG 24 to AWG 16 conductors to drive the internal NX bus power rail up to 10 W max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Power Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wire a separate 5 to 24 VDC power feed to the I\/O supply terminals, verifying total connected field current does not exceed the maximum 4 A rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT Cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert Category 5e or higher shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables into the RJ45 IN and OUT ports, securing the shield through functional earth connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperational \u0026amp; Diagnostic FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens if total slice module power exceeds the 10 W internal bus limit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional NX-PF power feed unit must be inserted into the slice rack to extend backplane logic power capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the coupler support module hot-swapping on an active EtherCAT network?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, replacing or disconnecting slice units requires shutting off power to the bus coupler segment to prevent internal backplane communication errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat maximum field current can be passed through the I\/O power supply terminals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated I\/O power bus terminals handle a maximum continuous current load of 4 A across all downstream modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow are network speed and node addresses configured on the unit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNode addresses are assigned via hardware rotary switches on the front panel, while communication speed is fixed at 100 Mbps full duplex per EtherCAT specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the coupler indicate EtherCAT communication status?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront panel LED indicators (L\/A IN, L\/A OUT, RUN, and ERR) signal physical link state, network operational status, and packet transmission errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the input\/output data memory size allocated by the coupler?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit allocates an I\/O data size of 34 bytes for input data and 0 bytes for output data, supporting up to 2 input mapping entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat wire conductor size is recommended for the terminal block connections?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid or stranded copper conductors ranging from AWG 24 to AWG 16 with crimped ferrules should be used for push-in terminal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs galvanic isolation provided between the EtherCAT network and internal logic circuits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, internal optical isolation isolates the fieldbus RJ45 communication ports from the internal NX backplane power and logic circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306598908077,"sku":"NX-ECC201","price":221.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/nx-ecc201-1_3.jpg?v=1790392334","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/nx-ecc201-omron-ethercat-coupler-unit-nx-series","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}