The NX701-Z700: 80 MB of program capacity gives room for multi-task Structured Text and Function Block programs. SD and USB Host flash ports handle recipe storage and firmware updates without opening the cabinet.
Where it sits in the network
EtherCAT and dual gigabit EtherNet/IP are built in — no option card required for either protocol. The motion control network is EtherCAT exclusively; the EtherNet/IP ports are for data collection and host integration. Programming connects over USB or Ethernet, so an initial boot can happen over USB if the plant network isn't routed to the cabinet yet. Programming supports Ladder, Structured Text, and Function Block. Projects written for other NX-series controllers port across cleanly; the key constraint is I/O addressing scale and any task period assumptions baked into motion profiles.
Sourcing posture
The NX701-Z700 carries no NRND or obsolescence notice in the current lifecycle record ( shows brand only). It is an active production order code. For large-scale automation projects with multi-year build schedules, the DIN Rail mount and standard NX-series I/O ecosystem provide a stable platform foundation. Source against an RFQ to confirm lead time and configure the correct I/O coupling topology for your cell layout.