Omron CJ1W-CORT21 User manual

Machine Automation Controller
CJ-series
User Defined CAN Unit
User Defined
CAN Unit
Operation Manual
for NJ-series CPU Unit
W517-E2-01
CJ1W-CORT21
W517-E2-01
User Defined CAN Unit CJ1W-CORT21 Operation Manual
for NJ-series CPU Unit
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specifications are subject to change without notice.
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CJ-series User Defined CAN Unit Operation Manual for NJ-series CPU Unit (W517)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CJ-series CJ1W-CORT21 User Defined CAN Unit.
This manual contains information that is necessary to use the CJ-series CJ1W-CORT21 User Defined
CAN Unit for an NJ-series CPU Unit. Please read this manual and make sure you understand the func-
tionality and performance of the NJ-series CPU Unit before you attempt to use it in a control system.
Keep this manual in a safe place where it will be available for reference during operation.
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have knowledge of electrical sys-
tems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
•Personnel in charge of introducing FA systems.
•Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
•Personnel in charge of installing and maintaining FA systems.
•Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
For programming, this manual is intended for personnel who understand the programming language
specifications in international standard IEC 61131-3 or Japanese standard JIS B3503.
This manual covers the following products.
CJ-series CJ1W-CORT21 User Defined CAN Unit
Intended Audience
Applicable Products

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Relevant Manuals
There are three manuals that provide basic information on the NJ-series CPU Units: the NJ-series CPU
Unit Hardware User’s Manual, the NJ-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual, and the NJ-series
Instructions Reference Manual.
Most operations are performed from the Sysmac Studio Automation Software. Refer to the Sysmac Stu-
dio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504) for information on the Sysmac Studio.
Other manuals are necessary for specific system configurations and applications.
Read all of the manuals that are relevant to your system configuration and application to make the most
of the NJ-series CPU Unit.
NJ-series User’s Manuals
Basic information
Introduction to NJ-series Controllers
Setting devices and hardware
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Using CJ-series Units
Software settings
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Programming
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using CJ-series Units
Programming error processing
Testing operation and debugging
Using motion control
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Maintenance
Using EtherCAT
Using EtherNet/IP
Using CJ-series Units
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User´s Manual NJ-series CPU Unit Software User´s Manual NJ-series Instructions Reference Manual NJ-series CPU Unit Motion Control User´s Manual
NJ-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherCAT Port User´s Manual
NJ-series Motion Control Instructions Reference Manual
NJ-series CPU Unit Built-in EtherNet/IP Port User´s Manual NJ-series Troubleshooting Manual CJ-series Special Unit Operation Manuals for NJ-series CPU Unit
Troubleshooting and managing
errors in an NJ-series Controller
Use the
relevant
manuals for
references
according to
any error that
occurs.

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Manual Configuration
NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual (Cat. No. W500)
Section Description
Section 1
Introduction
This section provides an introduction to the NJ-series Controllers and their features,
and gives the NJ-series Controller specifications.
Section 2
System Configuration
This section describes the system configuration used for NJ-series Controllers.
Section 3
Configuration Units
This section describes the parts and functions of the configuration devices in the NJ-
series Controller configuration, including the CPU Unit and Configuration Units.
Section 4
Installation and Wiring
This section describes where and how to install the CPU Unit and Configuration Units
and how to wire them.
Section 5
Troubleshooting
This section describes the event codes, error confirmation methods, and corrections
for errors that can occur.
Section 6
Inspection and Maintenance
This section describes the contents of periodic inspections, the service life of the Bat-
tery and Power Supply Units, and replacement methods for the Battery and Power
Supply Units.
Appendices
The appendices provide the specifications of the Basic I/O Units, Unit dimensions,
load short-circuit protection detection, line disconnection detection, and measures for
EMC Directives.
NJ-series CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W501)
Section Description
Section 1
Introduction
This section provides an introduction to the NJ-series Controllers and their features,
and gives the NJ-series Controller specifications.
Section 2
CPU Unit Operation
This section describes the variables and control systems of the CPU Unit and CPU
Unit status.
Section 3
I/O Ports, Slave Configuration, and
Unit Configuration
This section describes how to use I/O ports, how to create the slave configuration
and unit configuration and how to assign functions.
Section 4
Controller Setup
This section describes the initial settings of the function modules.
Section 5
Designing Tasks
This section describes the task system and types of tasks.
Section 6
Programming
This section describes programming, including the programming languages and the
variables and instructions that are used in programming.
Section 7
Simulation, Transferring Projects to
the Physical CPU Unit, and Opera-
tion
This section describes simulation of Controller operation and how to use the results
of simulation.
Section 8
CPU Unit Status
This section describes CPU Unit status.
Section 9
CPU Unit Functions
This section describes the functionality provided by the CPU Unit.
Section 10
Communications Setup
This section describes how to go online with the CPU Unit and how to connect to
other devices.
Section 11
Example of Actual Application Pro-
cedures
This section describes the procedures that are used to actually operate an NJ-series
Controller.
Section 12
Troubleshooting
This section describes the event codes, error confirmation methods, and corrections
for errors that can occur.
Appendices
The appendices provide the CPU Unit specifications, task execution times, system-
defined variable lists, data attribute lists, CJ-series Unit memory information, CJ-
series Unit memory allocation methods, and data type conversion information.

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Sysmac Studio Version 1 Operation Manual (Cat. No. W504)
Section Description
Section 1
Introduction
This section provides an overview and lists the specifications of the Sysmac Studio
and describes its features and components.
Section 2
Installation and Uninstallation
This section describes how to install and uninstall the Sysmac Studio.
Section 3
System Design
This section describes the basic concepts for designing an NJ-series System with the
Sysmac Studio and the basic operating procedures.
Section 4
Programming
This section describes how to create programs with the Sysmac Studio.
Section 5
Online Connections to a Controller
This section describes how to go online with a Controller.
Section 6
Debugging
This section describes how to debug the programs online on the Controller or debug
it offline with the Simulator.
Section 7
Other Functions
This section describes Sysmac Studio functions other than system design functions.
Section 8
Reusing Programming
This section describes how to reuse the programs that you create with the Sysmac
Studio.
Section 9
Support Software Provided with the
Sysmac Studio
This section describes the Support Software that is provided with the Sysmac Studio.
Section 10
Troubleshooting
This section describes the error messages that are displayed when you check a pro-
gram on the Sysmac Studio and how to correct those errors.
Appendices
The appendices describe the following:
Driver Installation for Direct USB Cable Connection
Specifying One of Multiple Ethernet Interface Cards
Online Help
Simulation Instructions
CJ-series User Defined CAN Unit Operation Manual for NJ-series
CPU Unit (Cat. No. W517) (This Manual)
Section Description
Section 1
Features and System Configuration
This section provides an introduction to the User Defined CAN Units and their fea-
tures. It also describes the operating procedure and the specifications of the User
Defined CAN Units.
Section 2
Nomenclature and Installation
This section describes the nomenclature, functionality and installation of the User
Defined CAN Unit.
Section 3
Data Exchange with the CPU Unit
This section describes the data exchange between the CPU Unit and User Defined
CAN Unit and the definitions of the device variables for CJ-series Unit.
Section 4
Message Communications
This section describes the message communications of the User Defined CAN Unit.
Section 5
Communications Timing
This section describes the communications timing of the User Defined CAN Unit and
the performances of the remote I/O communications and message communications.
Section 6
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
This section describes the troubleshooting procedure, event logs and maintenance
procedure for the User Defined CAN Unit.
Appendices ---

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Manual Structure
The following page structure is used in this manual.
Special information in this manual is classified as follows:
Note References are provided to more detailed or related information.
Page Structure
Special Information
Precautions for Safe Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.
Additional Information
Additional information to read as required.
This information is provided to increase understanding or make operation easier.
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The Units that make up an NJ-series Controller can be connected simply by pressing the Units together
and locking the sliders by moving them toward the back of the Units. The End Cover is connected in the
same way to the Unit on the far right side of the Controller.
1Join the Units so that the connectors fit exactly.
2The yellow sliders at the top and bottom of each Unit lock the Units together. Move the sliders
toward the back of the Units as shown below until they click into place.
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The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Powe r Supply Unit, CPU Unit, I/O Units, Special I/O
Units, and CPU Bus Units must be completely locked (until they click into place) after connecting
the adjacent Unit connectors.
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Sections in this Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................................... 1
Relevant Manuals ..................................................................................................... 2
Manual Configuration............................................................................................... 3
Manual Structure ...................................................................................................... 5
Sections in this Manual............................................................................................ 6
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 7
Read and Understand this Manual........................................................................ 10
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................. 13
Precautions for Safe Use ....................................................................................... 18
Precautions for Correct Use .................................................................................. 24
Regulations and Standards ................................................................................... 27
Unit Versions........................................................................................................... 29
Related Manuals ..................................................................................................... 31
Revision History ..................................................................................................... 32
Section 1 Features and System Configuration
1-1 User Defined CAN Unit Features ........................................................................................... 1-2
1-2 Overview of CAN Bus ............................................................................................................. 1-5
1-2-1 CAN Communication Protocol ................................................................................................... 1-6
1-2-2 Physical CAN Connection ........................................................................................................ 1-10
1-2-3 Principles of Data Exchange .....................................................................................................1-11
1-2-4 Principles of Non-Destructive Bitwise Arbitration ......................................................................1-11
1-2-5 Efficiency of Bus Allocation ...................................................................................................... 1-12
1-2-6 Message Frame Formats ......................................................................................................... 1-14
1-2-7 Detecting and Signaling Errors ................................................................................................ 1-15
1-2-8 Data Reliability of the CAN Protocol ........................................................................................ 1-17
1-2-9 Extended Format CAN Message ............................................................................................. 1-18
1-2-10 Implementations of the CAN Protocol ......................................................................................1-19
1-2-11 Configuring a CAN Network ..................................................................................................... 1-19
1-3 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 1-20
1-3-1 User Defined CAN Unit ............................................................................................................ 1-20
1-4 Basic Operating Procedures ............................................................................................... 1-22
1-4-1 Network Installation Procedure ................................................................................................ 1-22
1-4-2 User Defined CAN Unit Startup Procedure .............................................................................. 1-23

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Section 2 Nomenclature and Installation
2-1 Nomenclature and Installation .............................................................................................. 2-2
2-1-1 Nomenclature and Functions ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2-1-2 Switch Settings ........................................................................................................................... 2-5
2-2 Installing the User Defined CAN Unit .................................................................................... 2-8
2-2-1 System Configuration Precautions ............................................................................................. 2-8
2-2-2 Mounting .................................................................................................................................... 2-8
2-2-3 Handing Precautions .................................................................................................................. 2-9
2-2-4 External Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 2-9
2-2-5 Unit States ................................................................................................................................ 2-10
Section 3 Data Exchange with the CPU Unit
3-1 Data Exchange with the CPU Unit ......................................................................................... 3-2
3-1-1 Data Flow ................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3-1-2 Accessing From the User Program ............................................................................................ 3-5
3-2 Device Variable for CJ-series Unit ........................................................................................ 3-8
3-2-1 Enable CAN Communications .................................................................................................... 3-8
3-2-2 Status Communication ............................................................................................................... 3-9
3-2-3 Number of Delayed Messages ................................................................................................. 3-12
3-2-4 Number of Received Messages Waiting to be Processed ....................................................... 3-12
Section 4 Message Communications
4-1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4-2
4-1-1 Outline of Message Communications ........................................................................................ 4-2
4-2 Unit Configuration and Control ............................................................................................. 4-4
4-2-1 Configure Memory Areas (2902) ................................................................................................ 4-4
4-2-2 Configure 11-Bit ID Output Message Buffer (2903) ................................................................. 4-10
4-2-3 Configure 29-Bit ID Output Message Buffer (2904) ................................................................. 4-12
4-2-4 Configure 11-Bit ID Input Message Buffer (2905) .................................................................... 4-14
4-2-5 Configure 29-Bit ID Input Message Buffer (2906) .................................................................... 4-16
4-2-6 Direct Transmit of an 11-bit ID CAN Message (2907) .............................................................. 4-17
4-2-7 Direct Transmit of an 29-bit ID CAN Message (2908) .............................................................. 4-19
4-2-8 Setting the CAN Bit Rate and Sample Point (2909) ................................................................. 4-21
4-2-9 Error Log Read (2102) ............................................................................................................. 4-22
4-2-10 Error Log Clear (2103) ............................................................................................................. 4-23
Section 5 Communications Timing
5-1 Performance ............................................................................................................................ 5-2
5-1-1 I/O Refresh Time ........................................................................................................................ 5-2
5-1-2 Output Message Evaluation Time .............................................................................................. 5-2
5-1-3 Input Message Processing Time ................................................................................................ 5-4
5-1-4 CAN Interface ............................................................................................................................. 5-5
5-1-5 I/O Response Time .................................................................................................................... 5-5
5-1-6 Transmission of CAN Messages ................................................................................................ 5-8
5-1-7 Reception of CAN Messages ..................................................................................................... 5-9

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Section 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
6-1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 6-2
6-1-1 Troubleshooting the User Defined CAN Unit ............................................................................. 6-2
6-2 Troubleshooting with the User Defined CAN Unit Indicators ............................................. 6-4
6-2-1 Run LED Indicator ..................................................................................................................... 6-4
6-2-2 ERR LED Indicator .................................................................................................................... 6-5
6-2-3 Two 7-segment Display ............................................................................................................. 6-5
6-2-4 Two Dot Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 6-6
6-3 Error Log Functions ............................................................................................................... 6-7
6-3-1 Error Log Table .......................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-3-2 Error Codes and Detail Codes ................................................................................................... 6-8
6-3-3 Status Information ...................................................................................................................... 6-8
6-4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 6-10
6-4-1 CPU Unit’s ERR/ALM Indicator Lit or Flashing ........................................................................ 6-10
6-5 Event Logs ............................................................................................................................ 6-11
6-5-1 Overview of the Event Logs ......................................................................................................6-11
6-5-2 Error Table ............................................................................................................................... 6-12
6-5-3 Error Descriptions .................................................................................................................... 6-12
6-6 Maintenance and Replacement ........................................................................................... 6-16
6-6-1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 6-16
6-6-2 Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 6-16
6-6-3 Replacing Faulty Units ............................................................................................................. 6-17
Appendices
A-1 Differences in Available Functions Depending on the CPU Unit (NJ/CJ-series) to be
Connected ...............................................................................................................................A-2
A-1-1 Differences in Available Functions ............................................................................................. A-2
A-1-2 Differences in Accessing from User Program ............................................................................ A-2
A-2 User Program Example ..........................................................................................................A-4
Index

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Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your OMRON representative
if you have any questions or comments.
Warranty and Limitations of Liability
WARRANTY
OMRON's exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year (or other period if specified) from date of sale by OMRON.
OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING NON-
INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCTS. ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR
INTENDED USE. OMRON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
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OMRON SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
LIABILITY.
In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which
liability is asserted.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS
REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS OMRON'S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS
WERE PROPERLY HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR.

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Application Considerations
SUITABILITY FOR USE
OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the
combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products.
At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying
ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a
complete determination of the suitability of the products in combination with the end product, machine,
system, or other application or use.
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be given. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products, nor is it intended to imply that the uses
listed may be suitable for the products:
• Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or
uses not described in this manual.
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical
equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate
industry or government regulations.
• Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCTS ARE PROPERLY RATED AND
INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
PROGRAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OMRON shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any
consequence thereof.

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Disclaimers
CHANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the products may be changed
without any notice. When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key
specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any
time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Dimensions and weights are nominal and are not to be used for manufacturing purposes, even when
tolerances are shown.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does
not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must
correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and
Limitations of Liability.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or proofreading errors, or omissions.

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Safety Precautions
The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of an
NJ-series Controller. The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety. Always
read and heed the information provided in all safety precautions.
The following notation is used.
Definition of Precautionary Information
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Additionally, there may be
severe property damage.
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
Precautions for Safe Use
Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure safe usage of the product.
Precautions for Correct Use
Indicates precautions on what to do and what not to do to ensure proper operation and performance.

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Symbols
The circle and slash symbol indicates operations that you must not do.
The specific operation is shown in the circle and explained in text.
This example indicates prohibiting disassembly.
The triangle symbol indicates precautions (including warnings).
The specific operation is shown in the triangle and explained in text.
This example indicates a precaution for electric shock.
The triangle symbol indicates precautions (including warnings).
The specific operation is shown in the triangle and explained in text.
This example indicates a general precaution.
The filled circle symbol indicates operations that you must do.
The specific operation is shown in the circle and explained in text.
This example shows a general precaution for something that you must do.

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WARNING
During Power Supply
Do not touch any of the terminals or terminal blocks while the power is being
supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
Do not attempt to take any Unit apart. In particular, high-voltage parts are
present in the Power Supply Unit while power is supplied or immediately
after power is turned OFF. Touching any of these parts may result in electric
shock. There are sharp parts inside the Unit that may cause injury.
Fail-safe Measures
Provide safety measures in external circuits to ensure safety in the system if
an abnormality occurs due to malfunction of the CPU Unit, other Units, or
slaves or due to other external factors affecting operation. Not doing so may
result in serious accidents due to incorrect operation.
Emergency stop circuits, interlock circuits, limit circuits, and similar safety
measures must be provided in external control circuits.
The Controller outputs may remain ON or OFF due to deposition or burning
of the output relays or destruction of the output transistors. As a countermea-
sure for such problems, external safety measures must be provided to
ensure safe operation of the system.
The CPU Unit will turn OFF all outputs from Basic Output Units in the follow-
ing cases.
• If an error occurs in the power supply
• If the power supply connection becomes faulty
• If a CPU watchdog timer error or CPU reset occurs
• If a major fault level Controller error occurs
• While the CPU Unit is on standby until RUN mode is entered after the
power is turned ON
External safety measures must be provided to ensure safe operation of the
system even if the outputs turn OFF.
If external power supplies for slaves or other devices are overloaded or
short-circuited, the voltage will drop, outputs will turn OFF, and the system
may be unable to read inputs. Provide external safety measures in controls
with monitoring of external power supply voltage as required so that the sys-
tem operates safely in such a case.

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WARNING
Fail-safe Measures
Unintended outputs may occur when an error occurs in variable memory or
in memory used for CJ-series Units. As a countermeasure for such prob-
lems, external safety measures must be provided to ensure safe operation of
the system.
Provide measures in the communications system and user program to
ensure safety in the overall system even if errors or malfunctions occur in
data link communications or remote I/O communications.
If there is interference in remote I/O communications or if a major fault level
error occurs, output status will depend on the products that are used.
Confirm the operation that will occur when there is interference in communi-
cations or a major fault level error, and implement safety measures.
Correctly set all of the EtherCAT slaves.
The NJ-series Controller continues normal operation for a certain period of
time when a momentary power interruption occurs. This means that the NJ-
series Controller may receive incorrect signals from external devices that are
also affected by the power interruption. Accordingly, take suitable actions,
such as external fail-safe measures and interlock conditions, to monitor the
power supply voltage of the external device as required.
You must take fail-safe measures to ensure safety in the event of incorrect,
missing, or abnormal signals caused by broken signal lines, momentary
power interruptions, or other causes. Not doing so may result in serious acci-
dents due to incorrect operation.
Voltage and Current Inputs
Make sure that the voltages and currents that are input to the Units and
slaves are within the specified ranges.
Inputting voltages or currents that are outside of the specified ranges may
cause accidents or fire.
Downloading
Always confirm safety at the destination before you transfer a user program,
configuration data, setup data, device variables, or values in memory used
for CJ-series Units from the Sysmac Studio. The devices or machines may
perform unexpected operation regardless of the operating mode of the CPU
Unit.

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Caution
Application
Do not touch any Unit when power is being supplied or immediately after the
power supply is turned OFF. Doing so may result in burn injury.
Wiring
Be sure that all terminal screws and cable connector screws are tightened to
the torque specified in the relevant manuals. The loose screws may result in
fire or malfunction.
Online Editing
Execute online editing only after confirming that no adverse effects will be
caused by deviations in the timing of I/O. If you perform online editing, the
task execution time may exceed the task period, I/O may not be refreshed
with external devices, input signals may not be read, and output timing may
change.

18 CJ-series User Defined CAN Unit Operation Manual for NJ-series CPU Unit (W517)
Precautions for Safe Use
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any Units. Doing so may result in malfunction or fire.
• Do not drop any Unit or subject it to abnormal vibration or shock. Doing so may result in Unit malfunc-
tion or burning.
• The sliders on the tops and bottoms of the Power Supply Unit, CPU Unit, I/O Units, Special I/O Unit,
and CPU Bus Units must be completely locked (until they click into place) after connecting the adja-
cent Unit connectors.
• Always connect to a ground of 100 Ωor less when installing the Units. A ground of 100 Ωor less
must be installed when shorting the GR and LG terminals on the Power Supply Unit.
• Follow the instructions in this manual to correctly perform wiring.
Double-check all wiring and switch settings before turning ON the power supply.
• Use crimp terminals for wiring.
Do not connect bare stranded wires directly to terminals.
• Do not pull on the cables or bend the cables beyond their natural limit.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the cables or other wiring lines. Doing so may break the cables.
• Mount terminal blocks and connectors only after checking the mounting location carefully.
• Be sure that the terminal blocks, expansion cables, and other items with locking devices are properly
locked into place.
• Always remove any dustproof labels that are on the top of the Units when they are shipped before
you turn ON the power supply. If the labels are not removed, heat will accumulate and malfunctions
may occur.
• Before you connect a computer to the CPU Unit, disconnect the power supply plug of the computer
from the AC outlet. Also, if the computer has an FG terminal, make the connections so that the FG
terminal has the same electrical potential as the FG (GR) terminal on the Power Supply Unit. A differ-
ence in electric potential between the computer and Controller may cause failure or malfunction.
• If the external power supply to an Output Unit or slave has polarity, connect it with the correct polarity.
If the polarity is reversed, current may flow in the reverse direction and damage the connected
devices regardless of the operation of the Controller.
• Do not exceed the rated supply capacity of the Power Supply Units in the NJ-series Controller. The
rated supply capacities are given in the NJ-series CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual
(Cat. No. W500).
If the capacity is exceeded, operation may stop, malfunctions may occur, or data may not be backed
up normally for power interruptions.
Use NJ-series Power Supply Units for both the NJ-series CPU Rack and Expansion Racks.
Operation is not possible if a CJ-series Power Supply Unit is used with an NJ-series CPU Unit or an
NJ-series Power Supply Unit is used with a CJ-series CPU Unit.
Disassembly and Dropping
Mounting
Installation
Wiring
Power Supply Design