Omron NX701-1720 CPU Unit

USD 13,581.21

256-axis CPU unit with database connectivity, dual EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT master, and 80 MB program memory for machine automation.

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Omron NX701-1720 CPU Unit

Model Identifier NX701-1720
Official Part Number NX701-1720
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

NX-series CPU unit with database connection support, 80 MB program capacity, 256 MB variable memory, and up to 256 motion axes. It provides built-in EtherNet/IP on two ports plus EtherCAT master connectivity, and is intended for high-axis-count machine automation systems requiring PLC, motion, and database integration in one controller. Verified sources indicate 24 VDC supply, spring-terminal mounting style, and active industrial controller status on distributor listings.

Key Features

  • Database connection supported
  • Program capacity 80 MB
  • Variable memory 256 MB not retained during power interruption, 4 MB retained
  • Controls up to 256 motion axes
  • Built-in EtherNet/IP ports and EtherCAT port
  • NX I/O bus support
  • 24 VDC supply on distributor listing
  • Industrial controller for machine automation

Database connection support with 256-axis control in a compact NX-series CPU platform.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Program capacity80 MB
Variable memory4 MB retained during power interruption; 256 MB not retained during power interruption
Maximum number of motion axes256
Database connectionSupported
Controller functionalityDatabase connection, motion control, OPC-UA, sequence control
Primary task cycle time0.125 ms
Communication portsEtherCAT Master, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP
Max. number of remote I/O nodes512
I/O systemNX I/O Bus
Max. number of expansion units0
Supply voltage24 VDC
Mounting / termination styleSpring terminal
Operating temperature0°C to 55°C
Product height (unpacked)100 mm
Product width (unpacked)132 mm
Product depth (unpacked)100 mm
Product weight (unpacked)880 g

Industrial Applications

1. High-axis packaging machine coordination

A centralized controller can coordinate up to 256 motion axes while maintaining a 0.125 ms task cycle, making it suitable for synchronized packaging or converting lines with many servo groups.

Problem Solved

Eliminates multi-controller coordination latency in large synchronized motion systems.

256 axes0.125 msmotion controlEtherCAT Master

2. Database-linked traceable production cell

Database connection support makes the unit appropriate for production cells that must exchange machine state, recipes, or trace data with plant databases while continuing sequence and motion control.

Problem Solved

Combines machine control and data connectivity without adding a separate gateway controller.

database connectionOPC-UAEtherNet/IPsequence control

3. Large modular NX I/O machine platform

With NX I/O Bus support and up to 512 remote I/O nodes, the controller fits modular machines where distributed I/O and deterministic control must scale across a large footprint.

Problem Solved

Supports large distributed I/O architectures with one CPU platform.

NX I/O Bus512 remote I/O nodesdistributed I/Oindustrial controller
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