Omron - Model NJ5 Series -Machine Automation Controller

NJ OPC-UA

Omron Automation’s NJ5 controller now comes standard with OPC UA server functionality.

OPC UA is an industrial communication protocol that enables data exchange between machines and from machine to IT systems. This international standard is well linked to Industrie 4.0 and also serves as a basis for the packaging standard PackML. Since the adoption of this open standard is increasing worldwide, Omron Automation is implementing this as a standard feature on our Sysmac controllers, starting with the NJ5.

Key benefits to customers include:

• Ease of communication from plant floor machines to IT Systems.
• Data security through encryption and authentication.
• Reliable and widely adopted standard available on a machine controller eliminating the need for middleware PCs and simplifying IIOT implementation projects.

Robotics

The NJ Robotics controller is the core of the system architecture which uses the EtherCAT bus to provide the highest motion performance for demanding packaging applications.

The controller is able to control up to 8 robots by providing independent or synchronized movements with the others motion devices installed in the machine, such as single servo axis or group of axes.

The integration of the NJ-Robotics controller with the G5 servo systems allows you to achieve the maximum throughput in your Pick & Place applications by taking all the advantages provided by and the kinematics structure of the Delta robots.

The synchronization with multiple conveyors can be realized very easily by using specific commands which have been specially developed to optimize the cycle time of the Pick & Place applications that use Delta robots.

Robotics functions

In addition to the standard NJ functions, the Robotics CPU provides a set of specific function blocks to control multiple delta robots machine. The system allows to define the kinematics parameters to control any kind of Delta-3 robot, with or without rotational axis, and you can even create dedicated user coordinate systems to simplify the programming. The performance of the Pick & Place trajectories and any related synchronization with the conveyors can be optimized thanks to smart time-based motion commands developed specifically to match the widest through-put needs.

Key features:

• Integrated Delta Robot control
• Control of up to 8 Delta robots in 2 ms/ 4 Delta robots in 1 ms
• Conveyor tracking function
• Automatic workspace check

NJ Machine Automation Controller with SQL Client Functionality

The SQL version of the NJ Machine Automation Controller allows for direct access to SQL databases via the built-in EtherNet/IP port.

• Ideal for reliable data logging and quality control traceability
• Insert, Update, and Select to/from SQL databases
• Supports Oracle and Microsoft SQL database servers
• No additional software, hardware or middleware required
• Access up to three databases on three servers from a single NJ controller
• Automatically logs SQL commands and responses to local SD memory card
• Local data spooling if connection is lost to SQL database server

Dedicated Hardware Solution with Motion, EtherCAT, and SECS/GEM Communication for Semiconductor Industry

The Semiconductor version of the NJ Machine Automation Controller allows for direct communication to the Host PC

• Single controller for motion, networks, and communication with Semiconductor systems
• Eliminates points of failure in gateway PC and specialized software for High-Speed SECS Message Services (HSMS)
• Supports Ethernet, TCP/IP, E37 HSMS-SS, E5 SECS II, and E30 GEM protocol layers
• Event Notification and Alarm Management Functions
• Includes SECS/GEM log viewer for debug and maintenance
• Embedded EtherCAT for realtime I/O, motion, vision, and safety

SECS/GEM Features

• Cost-effective, the SECS/GEM CPU Unit integrates machine control and host communications,reducing time, cost, and complexity to establish SECS/GEM communications.
• Simple connection, no separate computer, special communications Unit or software required
• Save space in equipment Direct connection of CPU Unit to host
• No annual support contract Reducing the running costs

• Communication ports: EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP built in
• Flash memory port: SD
• I/O capacity: 2,560 points local (66,560 with NX I/O)
• Maximum number of units: 10 per CPU or expansion rack; 40 total per CPU
• Min Cycle Time: 0.5 ms
• Motion Control Network: EtherCAT
• Mounting: DIN Rail
• Program capacity: 20 MB
• Programming Connection: USB / Ethernet
• Programming language: Ladder / Structured Text / Function Block