Omron Automation and Safety NX series safety controller combines automation and safety on the same EtherCAT® network in a mixed I/O backplane to promote design flexibility and minimize wiring costs. A single intuitive software programming environment reduces machine and safety design time, while an auto configuration restart function eliminates the need for tools or software to exchange I/O hardware. The result is a seamlessly integrated solution that helps maximize machine flexibility, safety, and productivity for the total machine lifecycle.
Represents a step toward the complete integration of safety, logic, motion, and vision disciplines in one software platform (Sysmac Studio), on one network (EtherCAT) and in one control system (Sysmac NJ Controller).
Their functionality and flexibility make these safety controllers suitable for applications such as automotive robotic work cells, larger flexible packaging machines, and material handling work cells with multiple access points.
The open protocol Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) defines a safety-related communication layer for EtherCAT. The NX Safety Controller and the distributed Safety I/O can be freely placed in the EtherCAT network, and their integration in the Sysmac Studio software environment simplifies initial system design, setup, and maintenance of the application. With this integrated system, machine builders can focus attention on improving machine performance and safety rather than system configuration.
NX series safety controllers add ease and flexibility in programming the safety system with direct access, by the PLC, to all status and information about each safety inputs and outputs by simply assigning a variable. As a result, faster design and commissioning can be realized with this integrated solution.
Sysmac integrated safety is suitable for satisfying the most demanding applications meeting Performance level (PLe) according to the ISO-13849-1 and SIL3 according to IEC61508. Sysmac integrated safety conforms to programming standard IEC-61131-3, and includes certified PLCopen Safety Function Blocks.
