{"product_id":"nu-ep1-keyence-network-communication-unit-ethernet","title":"NU-EP1 Keyence Network Communication Unit EtherNet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1 Keyence Network Communication Unit for EtherNet\/IP Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyence; \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e NU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) and IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) with IEEE802.3af PoE Class 3 support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 100 m per segment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol support:\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherNet\/IP cyclic 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and limits total passing current to 1,200 mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis architecture suits inspection cells, packaging machines and assembly stations with many sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the \u003cstrong\u003eNU-EP1\u003c\/strong\u003e on a DIN rail or panel inside the control cabinet, away from heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect N-bus amplifiers with the wiring-saving connector and confirm the total current stays below 1,200 mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a shielded Cat 5e or better cable for the RJ-45 port and keep the run under 100 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 24 VDC to the power connector, or feed PoE (48 to 57 VDC) through the Ethernet cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the IP address and the RPI value in the EtherNet\/IP configuration tool before startup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify cyclic data exchange and explicit message access, then secure all connectors and cable ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Durability and Interference Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe -20 to +55 °C range covers cold storage rooms and warm machine enclosures without extra heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 to 85% RH operation without condensation suits most factory floors and wash-down adjacent areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielded Ethernet cabling and PoE Class 3 power delivery reduce electrical noise on the network line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort RPI settings give fast updates, while longer values lower network load on busy EtherNet\/IP segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Keyence 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