The NX1 Machine Automation Controller can take safety measures while at the same time improving production efficiency through high-speed, high-precision control. Omron is an expert in control and safety, and that's exactly why Omron can integrate control with safety.

Integrated safety across production line

The NX1 Controller is the first in the world^* to integrate two different open networks:
EtherNet/IP^™ + CIP Safety^™for scalable safety control of production lines and EtherCAT^® + Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) for fast safety control of machines.
This integrates safety control into machine control in lines that require fast cycle times.

* Based on Omron investigation in March 2018.

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Integrated four types of controls: Machine control, line control, machine safety control, and line safety control

Application case study: Automotive parts manufacturing

Automotive parts stamping requires safety measures because even manufacturing of small parts carries risks. However, it takes time and effort to install a different controller for safety components from a standard controller. The NX1 provides both machine control and safety control using a single EtherCAT network.

Application case study: Robot and cell production control and safety management

In an automotive parts assembly process, management of both control and safety is crucial to cell production where robots work. The NX-SL5 Safety CPU Unit can connect to industrial robots and various safety devices via CIP Safety. New functions are added to the Sysmac Studio to improve design efficiency and productivity during the safety control program creation phase. Functions such as Automatic Programming and Safety Data Logging now can be used, and control of a manufacturing process can also be integrated.