{"product_id":"nx-ect101-omron-ethercat-slave-unit-nx-series","title":"NX-ECT101 Omron EtherCAT Slave Unit NX-series","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed node communication in industrial network architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eOmron NX-ECT101\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eNX-ECT101\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherCAT Slave Unit) provides direct physical and electrical execution across distributed control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesignation Suffix \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe part number structure defines the specific network interface capabilities and physical integration boundaries within the Omron modular product ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNX\u003c\/strong\u003e: Modular control system series optimized for high-speed backplane bus communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECT\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dedicated EtherCAT slave communication protocol module classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e101\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard hardware revision supporting 100 Mbps baseband transmission over IEEE 802.3 physical layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNX-ECT101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm x 12 cm x 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.95 W max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunications Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherCAT protocol (slave only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100BASE-TX (IEEE 802.3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefreshing Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-Run refreshing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrounding Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround of 100 ohms or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Velocity \u0026amp; Network Synchronization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module interfaces directly with the central processing backplane via high-speed communication channels, supporting deterministic network topologies. Firmware flash compatibility ensures seamless system upgrades without interrupting communication packets. Furthermore, backplane bus communication velocity guarantees rapid data transfer to the controller CPU, while I\/O density scaling allows efficient system expansion across multiple modular nodes without sacrificing sampling throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Omron NX-ECT101 EtherCAT Slave Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Shielded communication connector kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hardware safety and installation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnclosure Mounting \u0026amp; Field Wiring Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel Mounting\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the unit onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside a protective metallic enclosure designed for industrial control environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding Execution\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a dedicated grounding wire with a resistance of 100 ohms or less to the designated functional earth terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork Cabling\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute category 5e or higher shielded twisted-pair cables to the 100BASE-TX Ethernet ports to maintain signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental Protection\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure ambient operating humidity remains within 10% to 95% RH without condensation or icing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Operation Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat communication protocol does the NX-ECT101 implement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit implements the EtherCAT protocol operating exclusively in slave node configuration mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the maximum data transmission baud rate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData transmission occurs at a fixed baud rate of 100 Mbps utilizing baseband modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich IEEE physical layer standard is supported?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware complies with the 100BASE-TX standard defined under IEEE 802.3 specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is electrical isolation maintained between circuits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolation between the external communications connector and the internal NX bus is achieved via a pulse transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I\/O refreshing method does the slave unit use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module processes data updates utilizing Free-Run refreshing across the backplane interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat grounding resistance threshold is required for safe operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe installation must maintain an earth grounding resistance of 100 ohms or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the weight specification of the standalone hardware?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe net weight of the unit is 110 g, with a packaged shipping weight of 1 Kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are the operational temperature limits for the device?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal panel operating temperature must stay strictly between 0 deg C and 55 deg C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306639802541,"sku":"NX-ECT101","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/nx-ect101_1.jpg?v=1791554381","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/nx-ect101-omron-ethercat-slave-unit-nx-series","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}