Omron E3NX-FA User manual

E3NW-ECT
EtherCAT®
Digital Sensor Communication Unit
Operation Manual
E429-E1-10
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E3NW-ECT
EtherCAT Digital Sensor
Communication
Unit
Operation Manual
Revised March 2020

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E3NW-ECT EtherCAT Digital Sensor Communication Unit Operation Manual (E429)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a E3NW-ECT EtherCAT Digital Sensor Communication Unit.
This manual contains information you need to know to use the E3NW-ECT.
Before use, please make sure that you thoroughly read the manual and have a full understanding of the
products functions and performance.
After you finished reading this manual, please keep it in a convenient place.
This manual is intended for the following individuals.
Those having electrical knowledge (certified electricians or individuals having equivalent knowledge)
and also being qualified for one of the following:
•Introducing FA equipment
•Designing FA systems
•Managing FA sites
Intended Readers