The NX1 series modular machine controller provides logic sequence, motion and information functionality. NX1 is joining production and IT worlds, minimizing engineering and maintenance while suppressing middleware.
 
Key features 
IoT Ready: OPC UA server built-in as standard feature, variable structures are supported
Database direct connection: SQL client for server Microsoft SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, MySQL, Firebird, PostgreSQL
Large memory for data handling. 33.5 MB for variables
Battery-less controller
Cycle time: from 1 ms
Up to 12 axes (8 synchronized motion axes & 4 PTP)
One unique and synchronized cycle for local & remote I/O, EtherCAT devices and motion control
Database direct connection in V2.0 is expanded with stored procedure calls and secure communications functionality
Database direct connection: SQL client for server Microsoft SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, MySQL, Firebird, PostgreSQL
Multi-tasking controller
Expanded network connectivity, 2x Ethernet ports + 1 EtherCAT
Up to 32 local NX units, including Safety and IO-Link master
Support up to 64 EtherCAT nodes (400xNX units)
EtherCAT Ring topology is supported to maintain communications and control in case of a broken cable or device failure 
 
Specifications:
 
Controller functionality
Motion control, OPC-UA, Position control, Sequence control
Max. number of synchronous axes
2
Max. number of PTP axes
4
Max. number of axes (incl. virtual)
15
Primary task cycle time
1 ms
Program memory
5 MB
Variables memory
33.5 MB
Communication port(s)
EtherCAT Master, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP
Communication option(s)
Serial RS-232C, Serial RS-422, Serial RS-485
Max. number of remote I/O nodes
64
I/O system
NX I/O Bus
Max. number of expansion units
32
Product Height (unpacked)
100 mm
Product Width (unpacked)
66 mm
Product Depth (unpacked)
100 mm