Omron’s NX1 is a global open controller

The use of the global open programming language according to IEC 61131-3 and open industrial networks is crucial to quick globalization and development of local human resources. Omron’s NX1 Controller supports both of them, making globalization easier.

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Global standard language (PLCopen)

The international standard IEC 61131-3 defines programming languages, and PLCopen, which is a vendor and product independent organization, created the specifications around IEC 61131-3. In addition to promotion of IEC 61131-3, PLCopen certifies products from various vendors. PLCs from vendors certified by PLCopen account for 80% of total PLCs that were adopted in markets other than Japan, and the number is continuing to increase.

Since Omron has been certified for a long time by PLCopen, you can quick and easily relocate production equipment and procure Omron’s products anywhere across the world.

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Industrial network and connectivity standards

Open networks have gained large market shares in global industrial network markets.
Ethernet-based networks account for 60% of total industrial networks, and the proportion is growing year by year.

Industrial network market shares (2019)

Source: HMS Industrial Networks “Industrial network market shares 2019”

Omron’s products provide connectivity, from sensor, control, and information level connections through to host connection, that complies with IEC and other popular open standards. They support EtherNet/IP for information and safety systems and EtherCAT field network which are Ethernet-based networks that account for 60% of industrial networks.

Omron has received the following certification