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Contact Sensors / Liquid Leakage Sensors

Can a single Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers "K7L" detect more than one liquid leakage?

What is the setup procedure for D7F-C03 Vibration Sensor?

What are the characteristics of the 1st and 2nd stage outputs of the D5R-1517 Inclination Sensor?

If D7G-F Vibration Sensor is directly mounted on a machine that sways, can it still detect earthquakes?

How does the D7G-F Vibration Sensor prevent false detection of earthquakes?

Can the Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers "K7L" detect oil?

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Level Switches

How do I secure underwater Electrodes?

What does "operation resistance" mean?

Can you explain the wiring for combining 61F-G Floatless Level Controllers with an upper-limit float switch?

Can 61F Floatless Level Controllers be used only for liquid level detection in order to output a signal?

How is the resistance between electrodes of the Level Switches measured?

Can PS-5S Electrode Holders be used to detect fluid level in warm (70 degree C) water?

I want to use an iron tank without using a ground electrode of the Floatless Level Controllers "61F".

Can a 61F-GPN-V50 Water Leak Detector and Electrode be used as a set?

Why is the long common electrode always grounded in the 61F's Floatless Level Controller connection?

Which 61F Floatless Level Controller is best to use for a Programmable Controller input?

Is it acceptable to wire 61F's Floatless Level Controller electrode cable and power cable in the same duct?

Why doesn't the indicator light up when I turn ON the power to 61F Floatless Level Controllers?

Is it possible to connect more than one 61F Floatless Level Controller to the same electrodes?

What kind of wiring is best to combine a 61F-GP-N Floatless Level Controller and float switch?

Is it possible to cut Electrodes? Also, do you sell any long Electrodes?

Are there any precautions to observe when controlling pure water with 61F Floatless Level Controller?

Is it a problem if Electrode terminals are interconnected during use?

What is interelectrode resistance of 61F Floatless Level Controller?

How many types of Electrode Separators are there, and how are they mounted?

Can two 61F Floatless Level Controllers and two Electrode Holders be used in the same tank?

Are there any points to look out for when changing over from 61F-APN Alternate Operation Relays to 61F-APN2?

What is the difference between PH-1 and PH-2 Underwater Electrodes?

What is the voltage between electrodes of the Floatless Level Controllers "61F"?

How do you mount F03-05 Electrode Band?

How does the Floatless Level Controllers "61F"operate when the power returns after power failure?

What is the two-wire operating principle of 61F-[]R Floatless Level Controller?

What's the difference between 61F-GP-N8H and 61F-GP-N8HY Floatless Level Controllers?

Can K7L Liquid Leakage Sensor be used as a substitute for 61F-GPN-V50 Water Leak Detector?

Is there a protective cover available for using PS-3S Electrode Holder outdoors?

It seems that 61F's Floatless Level Controller electrodes are dirty and sensitivity has dropped. How?

Which Controller model is best for simple liquid-level detection without pump control?

What all is included with an Electrode Assembly?

How long is your longest Liquid Leakage Sensing Band? Also, how do you join two Bands together?

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Basic Switches

Are there any Basic Switches or Limit Switches that can be used at high or low temperatures?

What type of operation does the reverse-operation Z-15GM[][] Basic Switches perform?

What causes contact welding and what can be done about it?

How can I convert grams (g) for force in the operating characteristic to Newtons (N)?

How do you choose the correct Basic Switch?

What is Contact Switch? What features does it have?

What relation is there between the contact spacing and the contact switching capacity?

Are there high-humidity models of Basic Switches available?

What is a maintained contact in the Z-series Basic Switches?

What is the degree of protection of Drip-proof Z-series Basic Switches?

What is snap-action?

What is an actuator of Basic Switches and Limit Switches?

The contacts occasionally open when they are in contact. Why is this and what can be done about it?

The load will not turn OFF. Why is this?

Which Basic Switches are suitable as door switches?

The load does not turn ON when the Switch is pressed. Why is this?

The input is not entered into the Programmable Controller when the switch is pressed. Why is this?

I want to know the causes and solutions of contact failure.

What is the protective structure?

Can I use AP-DV Drip-proof Terminal Cover mounted on Z-[]-B Basic Switches?

What causes insulation to deteriorate and what can be done about it?

What causes load short-circuiting and what can be done about it?

What is a Basic Switch?

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Limit Switches

What types of conduit openings of the Limit Switches are available?

Are the Heads for WL Limit Switch all interchangeable?

What is the difference between WL01CA2 Limit Switches and the WLCA2?

Is the inscription "NEMA A600 TYPE 3.4 and 13" on WL Limit Switches the model number?

What are the differences between WL[][]-2 Limit Switch and WL[][]-2N Limit Switch ?

What is the difference between one-side operation and both-side operation in WL Limit Switches?

What color is the operation indicator of WL Limit Switches?

Are Limit Switches available that can be used outdoors?

What is the difference between the stainless steel and the stainless sintered alloy?

Is WL Limit Switch available with connectors?

Can the actuator of WL Limit Switch be mounted on other Limit Switches?

Are holding Limit Switches available?

What degree of protection is provided against water?

What are the different uses for WLNJ Limit Switches and WLNJ-30 Limit Switches?

Is it possible to replace only the Actuator for WLNJ Limit Switches with a coil spring?

Can WLNJ Limit Switch be used so that a bent coil spring becomes straight after striking the dog?

Can the mounting position of an actuator be changed?

Can the lever of a WL General-purpose Limit Switch be mounted on WLF2 Explosion-proof Limit Switch?

Is it possible to purchase only the head portion of WL Limit Switch?

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Push Buttons / Indicator Lamps

What is incandescent illumination?

Are there water-resistant pushbuttons?

What are Enable Switches (Enabling Components)?

Can the Push Button Switches be used with the minimum load current?

What is the Operation Unit of Push Buttons?

What is LED lamp illumination?

What is the difference between illumination only and colored illumination?

Is a blue LED lamp available for A3C Push Buttons and M2C Indicator Lamps?

How much inrush current does a pushbutton lamp have?

Does OMRON engrave or print the Legend Plates?

The lamp does not light up even when Illuminating Type Push Button Switches are pushed.

What is an alternate action?

What is "momentary action"?

What is LED lighting?

What is the Socket Unit?

Must a limiting resistor be connected to the LED of the lighting part?

What are the terminal symbols?

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Thumbwheel Switches

What are Switches with a Component-adding Provision?

Do the End Caps come included with the Switch?

Can we set the digit of the Thumbwheel Switches to be dialed only in the range from 0 to 3?

What output signals do the Thumbwheel Switches supply in the process of switching numbers?

What is the configuration of the Thumb Rotary Switches?

What is an End Cap?

What is a Switch Unit?

What are the advantages to using connectors?

How can Spare Units be used?

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Safety Limit Switches

What is pretravel (PT)?

What is direct opening force (DOF)?

What is the difference between the Safety Limit Switches and the General Limit Switches?

What is a snap action?

What is a form lock mechanism?

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Temperature Controllers

How do I program a one-shot output?

Can ES1B Infrared Thermosensors measure the temperature difference between two locations?

How do I wire ES2-HB Humidity Sensors and Controllers?

What should I use to extend the lead wires of the platinum resistance thermometer?

What happens if the thermocouple lead wires or compensating lead wires are too long?

What happens when the Controllers are in STOP mode before control is started?

What happens if the Temperature Sensor terminals are connected with the wrong polarity?

Does E53-S Solid-state Relays Output Unit have a zero cross function?

What is P Action?

What is "Heating and Cooling Control"?

We need to start a fan when the temperature rises and stop it when the temperature drops.

What is "Thermocouple"?

What is "Two PID Control"?

What's the difference between a Pt100 and JPt100 resistance thermometer?

There seems to be a large error in the temperature of the Temperature Controller. Why is this?

Please tell me of any precautions for extending the lead wires of a Temperature Sensor.

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Counters

When the H7ET-N's Time Counters time range switch is set to 0.0 to 3999d23.9h, what is displayed after?

What are the differences between using a lithium battery and EEPROM for storing Digital Timer and Counter data when a power interruption occurs?

What are Time Counters?

What is a Total Counter?

What is a Preset Counter?

What Preset Counter models are available?

What is the inrush current for Counters?

What is "Batch counting"?

What is the relationship between the Counter's maximum counting speed and minimum signal width?

Which Relays are compatible with the H7EC-N and H7ET-N Counters that use no-voltage input?

Can the batteries of the H7E[]-N be replaced?

What do the input conditions that are specified in the data sheet for "no-voltage input" mean?

Why does the Reset Key on the H7E[]-N not function?

Why does the Counter not count when the input signal is input?

What do the input conditions that are specified in the catalog for "voltage input" mean?

When a single pulse only is input in the Counter, why does the Counter convert the pulse into at least two?

Why is the display blank on a newly purchased H7E[]-N?

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Programmable Relays

ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I use timers, counters, weekly timers, and calendar timers all at the same time?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is the operation of the ZEN and Programmable Controller ladder programs different?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I use AC 2-wire sensors?

ZEN Programmable Relays: What is the switching capacity of the relay?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Can you set a weekly timer to turn ON for a period that exceeds one day?

ZEN Programmable Relays: How does a weekly timer function?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is the Battery Unit absolutely necessary?

ZEN Programmable Relays: How do I program a normally ON contact?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it possible to protect certain parameters?

ZEN Programmable Relays: What is the parameter range for the timers?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Do you need to redo the day settings each time the year changes?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I revise the program during operation?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is the program cleared when the capacitor discharges?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it possible to make pulse-output operation using weekly timer?

ZEN Programmable Relays: How long is the cycle time for the program inside the ZEN?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it necessary to revise the ladder program in order to change the set values?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is there a password function?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I use the same output relay (normal output) on multiple lines?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it possible to connect an NPN sensor?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Why can't I set the parameters for the timer, counter, etc?

ZEN Programmable Relays: I have connected a contact to a loopback, but it doesn't operate correctly.

ZEN Programmable Relays: How does a calendar timer function?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Can relays be replaced?

ZEN Programmable Relays: Will the program inside the ZEN be cleared when the Memory Cassette is removed?

ZEN Programmable Relays: What can I do with the Support Software?

ZEN Programmable Relays: What is the minimum product configuration needed to use the ZEN Programmable Relays?

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Programmable Controllers

CP1 Programing Software

Omron CJ Software

How do I program an ON delay?

What products are recommended as substitutes for the C200H-CPU01 Programmable Controller?

How do I program repeatedly turning a bit OFF for 1 second and ON for 1.5 seconds?

What instruction can I use to reverse the status of specific bits?

What is a CPU error and a WDT error (watchdog timer error)?

What is the difference between the open collector and line driver used with a High-speed Counter Unit?

In what cases will the RUN output on a Power Supply Unit turn ON?

Can CQM1 Programmable Controllers programs be used on CQM1H Programmable Controllers without modification?

What is the .opt file that is created with the .cxp file whenever I save a project?

The address does not update correctly with IR1 in a program using the index register as shown in Figure 1.

How should I handle programs that have BCD subtraction operations that result in a negative number?

My 8-second ON-delay timer program that uses a TIM instruction does not run properly. What is the problem?

How do duplicated outputs work in a step program area?

How can I manually determine internal connections between COM terminals for Programmable Controller?

What are push-on and push-off alternating bits?

Can I program flickering back-and-forth between two outputs when a switch is ON?

What is the difference between a Holding Area bit and a keep bit or a KEEP instruction?

Can the same DM address be used for the first and third, or second and third operand in a math instruction?

What does it mean when the “I” or “Q” is displayed in front of a bit address in a ladder program?

Are there any cables available to connect the Programmable Controller (PLC) or the Programmable Terminal to a personal computer's USB port?

How do I create programming to use a DATA SEARCH (SRCH) instruction to find a certain product code?

How do I write a program to operate a motor for a time directly proportional to the 1 to 5 VDC signal?

How do I write a program that uses index registers and increment instructions to do an incremental count?

There is a message saying that the new code is too large and cannot be transferred to the Programmable Controller.

When I transfer the program to CPM1A Programmable Controllers using the SYSMAC Support Software, a message appears.

How do I make a program to transfer a 2.5-digit BCD data stored in the DM Area to display it?

How do I create a program to input 2-digit BCD data from a digital switch to CIO 0.08 to CIO 0.15?

What is the advantage of using index registers?

With the CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package, what is the procedure to transfer a program to a Memory Cassette?

What is the minimum version of the CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package required to operate?

What is the baud rate of the RS-232C communications port built in to CS1 Programmable Controllers CPU?

What is the difference between C200H-ID216 Programmable Controllers’ input Units and C200H-ID218 Programmable Controllers' input Units?

How can the Programmable Controller "SYSMAC" be connected to a personal computer through a serial port?

What is a protocol macro?

What system configuration is necessary to display the contents of 4-digit decimal data memory in Programmable Controllers?

What is indirect DM addressing?

What is the difference between CPM2C Programmable Controllers CPU Units with sinking outputs and sourcing outputs?

Can we use the CX-Programmer with the C200H CPU?

Is there a restriction on the number of C200H Programmable Controllers SYSMAC LINK Units that can be used?

Can we send string data from the Programmable Controllers via the RS-232C interface?

When I used C120-LK201-EV1 Host Link Units with C20P Programmable Controllers a communications error occurred.

Will a CS1-series Programmable Controller's program be lost if its backup battery is not replaced?

What is the difference between CS1W-NC[]13 Position Control Units and CS1W-MC221 Motion Control Units?

Using CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package, how can we connect Programmable Controller via Ethernet?

How can we use Programmable Controller Transistor Output distinguishing Sink Type or Source Type?

When I use C120-LK201-EV1 Host Link Units with C60P Programmable Controllers, a communications error occurs.

What are FINS commands?

What support software does provide programming for the C500?

How can we convert SYSMAC Support Software file SP1 by CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package?

Is there Programmable Controller simulation software?

When we communicate with Personal Computer at Programmable Controller Peripheral Port, which is faster?

What problems will occur if I mistakenly set CQM1 Programmable Controllers as the device type when programming?

Can I continue to use CQM1-CIF01 or CQM1-CIF02 Peripheral Port Connecting Cable that I am currently?

How will Programmable Controllers behave if the power supply voltage drops momentarily?

When I turn ON the power to Programmable Controllers, two ruled lines appear on the Programming Console.

Is there an instruction that can be used in a subroutine to turn OFF an output bit that was turned ON?

What is the difference between the different operating modes of the Programmable Controllers CPU Unit?

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Safety Sensors

What is an effective aperture angle (directional angle)?

What is a manual reset?

What is an auxiliary output?

What are Type 2 and Type 4?

What is the interlock function?

What Safety Sensors and Safety Light Curtains are available?

What are the symbols for NC and NO contacts?

What is the smallest detectable object for F3SN series Safety Light Curtain?

What is the protective height?

What is the lockout status?

What is the self-diagnostic function?

What is a safety distance?

What is FMEA?

What is ESPE?

What is a self test?

What is the muting function?

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Safety Door Switches

What are the main differences between F3SN-A Safety Light Curtain and F3SN-B?

What is a Guard Lock Safety-door Switch?

Where can D4BL-series Guard Lock Safety-door Switch be used?

What are Safety Door Switches with adjustable head directions?

What is the conduit section?

Do any Safety Door Switches comply with category 4?

What is redundancy?

What are the applications for D4BL Guard Lock Safety-door Switch release keys?

What is a direct opening mechanism (forcibly opened contacts)?

What is D4NH Safety-door Hinge Switch?

What is slow action?

What is diversity?

Do the indicator terminals for D4DL Safety-door Switches and D4BL have polarity?

What is a mechanical lock?

When the Safety Door Switches are installed, is the direction of installation fixed?

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Solid-state Relays

What is the difference between the input rated voltage and operating voltage for Solid-state Relays?

Solid-state Relays Breakdown Prevention: High Density or Gang Mounting. What is the relationship between the load current and the ambient temperature rating?

Solid-state Relays Output Short-circuit Malfunction 2: What causes a Solid-state Relays output to short-circuit?

What is the difference between an Solid-state Relay and a power MOS FET?

The current is unstable when the power supply is switched using an Solid-state Relay. Why is this?

What is the equation for calculating the heat radiated by Solid-state Relays?

Should the load be connected to the LOAD or to the INPUT terminal?

Are there Solid-state Relays available with NC contacts?

Is it possible to connect Solid-state Relays (SSRs) in series?

The Solid-state Relay does not turn OFF. What is causing this and what can be done about it?

What is the difference between triacs and thyristors?

Are Solid-state Relays unable to switch microloads?

What are the main causes and solutions of the Solid-state Relays (SSR)'s failures?

What should be done for a surge-absorbing circuit for DC-load Solid-state Relays?

What are the characteristics of a triac and thyristor?

What is the relationship between the leakage current and the load voltage?

Is it possible to connect Solid-state Relays in parallel?

Why is the minimum load current for most Solid-state Relays specified at 0.1 A?

The Solid-state Relay (SSR) is too hot to touch. Does it have any trouble?

Can a DC load be used with Solid-state Relays for AC loads?

Can Solid-state Relays for DC loads be connected to a negative power supply?

What is a snubber circuit?

What is the zero cross function?

What is bleeder resistance?

What should be done about surge-absorbing circuits for AC-load Solid-state Relays?

What kind of applications can Power MOS FET Relays be used for?

What is counter-electromotive force (surge)?

Why is a switching time lag necessary for the forward and reverse operation of a three-phase motor?

Does the input current change for Solid-state Relays with a wide rated input voltage?

What is the difference between phototriac and photocoupler isolation for the G3NA Solid-state Relay?

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Timers

How does the F-1 mode work for H5CX-B Digital Timers (2-stage time with forecast output)?

Why can't AC 2-Wire Proximity Sensors switch the Timers power supply?

Can H5CX Digital Timers be used as a Twin Timer?

How does a Twin Timer work?

Can any of the Digital Timers be used as a Twin Timer?

Can the time unit selector and the time range selector settings be changed while H3CR Analog Timers are operating?

What is a substitute product for H3CR-A8EL Solid-state Timers?

Is it possible for a Timer to continuously apply power?

Could you show me a repetitive-operation circuit using two Timers?

Can H3CR-A Analog Timers produce a 0.5-second one-shot output when the power is turned ON?

Which timer can be used as a substitute product for ATSS Pneumatic OFF-delay Timers?

Could you show me a delayed operation time-limit resetting circuit using Timers and Relays?

What does the time chart look like for a basic signal OFF-delay operation (operating mode D)?

What does the time chart look like for a basic one-shot output operation (operating mode J)?

What does the time chart look like for a basic ON-delay operation (operating mode A)?

What are time-limit contacts?

What is the difference between the Timer and the Time Switch?

Part of the display of the timer or counter is already dark even though we just made the purchase. Why?

Why is the Analog Timer's full-scale value and actual timed-out value different?

What is "Self-reset"?

What is the method for turning the output ON and OFF at specific times for the whole year?

What method is used to set the H3CR-F8 Twin Timer to zero for checking sequence operations?

Which models allow output for a zero set value using the ON-delay timer?

Which is priority given to the Timer's and Counter's reset input or signal (start) input?

What will happen to the H5S, H5F, or H5L Time Switches if power is interrupted?

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Inverters

Can an Inverter be operated and stopped using a magnetic contactor (MC)?

Can one Inverter be used to drive multiple motors?

Can a single-phase motor be controlled by a 3G3EV Inverter with a single-phase 100-V input?

Power Supplies

Can All Power supplies connect in Parallel or Series?

What are high-efficiency power supplies?

What is power boost?

What is the difference between overload and overvoltage protection?

Why use a class 2 power supply?

What is the Class 2 rating on a power supply?

What safety standards specifically apply to industrial power supplies?

What affects the operating life of a power supply?

Do diagnostics differ among power supplies?

Do mounting methods affect power supply operation?

What factors should be considered when selecting an industrial power supply?

What is Backup operation?

What is the life expectancy of Power Supplies?

What factors determine the electrolytic capacitor's service life?

What is Series operation?

The fuse inside Power Supplies seems to have blown. Can I replace it myself?

Is Power Supplies' input side (primary) isolated from the output side (secondary)?

Are there any Power Supplies that use a battery as backup for momentary power interruptions?

What would happen if you mistakenly Short-circuit output terminals?

What factors should be considered when selecting Power Supplies?

What is the proper wiring method to use when wiring the input and output?

What precautions are necessary when mounting more than one S82J or S82K Power Supply?

What are switching power supplies?

What is parallel operation?

How long does the inrush current from the Power Supply continue to flow?

Why does the output indicator light only dimly?

What is life expectancy (Power Supplies)?

What is the best way to estimate the amount of heat produced by the Power Supply?

What is the maintenance forecast monitor on S8VS Switch Mode Power Supply?

What happens when the Power Supplies reach their life expectancy?

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Axial Fans

What is the maximum static pressure?

What is static pressure?

What is the maximum flowrate?

Do both inlet and outlet installations have a cooling effect?

What is the flowrate?

When is an Axial Fan estimated to be changed?

What is impedance protection?

How do you define the service life of an Axial Fan?

Are there any specific application methods that will extend the life of an Axial-flow Fan?

What is thermal protection?

How can you protect Axial-flow Fans from burning?

Should you mount the Finger Guard and Filter on either the label side of the Axial-flow Fan or on the rear side?

What accessories are available for the R87F and R87T AC Axial-flow Fans?

What precautions are necessary for installing products?

What are insulation levels?

What precautions are necessary for wiring an Axial Fan?

What are the meanings of inlet and outlet?

What are nominal values?

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Wiring Systems

Is there a model of G7TC-O[][] Output Relay Terminal that use relays with NC contacts?

Can the G6B-4-C Terminal Cover be placed on the G3S4 Terminal Solid-state Relay?

Rotary Encoders

How far should the shaft be inserted into the coupling?

What is the factor to misread the output data of the absolute Rotary Encoder?

What is the difference between incremental Rotary Encoder and absolute Rotary Encoder?

What are peripherals that can be connected with the Rotary Encoder?

How to mount the Rotary Encoder?

What is "Electric response rotation"?

What are the precautions for mounting Rotary Encoders?

What is "Maximum response frequency"?

What is the factor to miscount the output pulse of the incremental Rotary Encoder?

What happens if a coupling is not used?

What is the difference between single-turn absolute Rotary Encoder and multi-turn absolute Rotary Encoder?

How many meters of the cable of the Rotary Encoder are extended?

Is there a line receiver used for the encoder of the line driver output?

What is "Output circuit"?

What is "Resolution"?

What is "Absolute code"?

What timing is pulse signal of phase Z output?

What is the feature of the Gray code?

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Pressure Sensors

What are the functions of the individual indicators and operation keys on E8F2 Pressure Sensor?

What is the withstand pressure of Pressure Sensors?

What is the procedure for setting auto-teaching for E8F2 Pressure Sensor?

What is the procedure for setting the pressure of E8F2 Pressure Sensor manually?

Are products which can control multiple pressures from a single location available?

Piping is a lot of trouble. What Pressure Sensors do not require piping?

What is the relationship among units of pressure?

Are Pressure Sensors available that can measure pressure difference?

What is an absolute vacuum of Pressure Sensors?

Are the Pressure Sensors which can measure the pressure of liquids available?

For negative-pressure models, what is the relationship between pressure and output voltage?

What is atmospheric pressure?

What is positive and negative gauge pressure?

What is linear accuracy of Pressure Sensors?

The zero-reset function of E8F2 Pressure Sensor does not work. What's causing this and what can be done about it?

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Displacement Sensors/Measurement Sensors

How many times can the zero reset be used?

What is the width resolution of the Z500 Ultrasonic Displacement Sensor?

What is the service life of Z300 High-precision Laser Profiling System?

What is the principle of diffuse reflective measurements?

How much does wind affect E4PA Ultrasonic Sensor?

How are the gain switch functions AUTO, METAL, WHITE, and BLACK used in a Reflective Sensor?

How far should E4PA Ultrasonic Sensor be separated from each other?

Is the timer function valid for all the HIGH, PASS, and LOW judgment outputs?

The threshold value cannot be set. What is causing this, and what can be done to resolve it?

Can the ZX-L measure transparent objects?

Is the setting for the number of samples to average used for the linear output?

Does ZX-SF Communications Interface have a baud rate of 9,600 bps?

What problems occur when measuring hot objects with Z300 High-precision Laser Profiling System?

How can the analog signal output 4-20mA of the Displacement Sensors be covered to 1-5V?

Can the Actuator's Measurement Head of D5V Contact Displacement Sensor be replaced?

What is the principle of regular reflection measurements?

How long can the cable for an Ultrasonic Displacement Sensor or Ultrasonic Sensor be extended?

What types of reflection heads are available for each surface character of sensing objects?

How long does the Laser Diode (LD) last?

Is there a way to detect the deterioration of the LD laser diode?

What is average processing (moving average)?

For what applications are the Reflective Line Beam Sensors most useful?

How many Sensors can be connected when performing calculations for adjacent Sensors?

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Ultrasonic Sensors

Which Ultrasonic Sensors have a long detection distance?

When a cover is placed on the Ultrasonic Sensor sensing surface, does it affect the sensing?

Which Sensors can be used for synchronous operation without causing mutual interference?

What is mutual interference?

What is synchronous operation?

What is resonance of Ultrasonic Sensors?

What is a sensing area of Ultrasonic Sensors?

What are the reflective and through-beam sensing methods?

When using the Ultrasonic Sensors, what precautions are necessary for the surrounding environment?

How is the wiring performed for synchronous operation?

What is meant by the directionality of Ultrasonic Sensors?

What is a side lobe of Ultrasonic Sensors?

What is the highest ambient temperature that the Ultrasonic Sensor can be used in?

What happens when multiple Sensors are used and they interfere with each other? What can be done to resolve it?

The Ultrasonic Sensor seems to be malfunctioning due to noise. What can be done to resolve it?

How does the reflection efficiency vary according to the type and the configuration of objects detected?

What is linearity of Ultrasonic Sensors?

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Emergency Stop Switches

What is "Auto-tuning"?

Why does an Emergency Stop Switch use a NC contact?

What is a push-lock turn-reset?

What is a push-lock key reset?

What is a safety lock mechanism?

How do I replace the LED for Lighted A165E Emergency Stop Switch?

What is a push-pull?

Can crimp terminals be used for wiring of A22E series Emergency Stop Switches?

Why can't a Programmable Controller or Programmable Terminal be used for the safety circuit?

What are the restrictions when soldering A165E series Emergency Stop Switches?

How can I replace the LED lamp for A22E Emergency Stop Switch with LED illumination?

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Power Controllers

What is phase control?

How should failure detection be wired?

What wiring should be used between a Temperature Controller and the G3PX Power Controllers?

What is the constant-current function?

What is the minimum load current value that can be set?

Why does the constant-current model sometimes have all indicators ON?

Is it possible to use a three-phase power supply for single-phase G3PX Power Controllers?

Why is the same power supply used for both the circuit power supply and the load power supply?

What is the gradient setting?

What is a Power Regulator?

If 200V is applied to the AC100V terminal, what will happen?

What is a soft start?

Which terminals should the G3PX Power Controller inputs be connected to?

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Signal Converters

What are the part names and functions of K3SC-10 Interface Converters?

Machine Automation Controllers

Is there a table of instruction execution times for the NJ Series?

What is the maximum number of variables that can be monitored with a data trace in the Sysmac Studio?

If I want to use data tracing for internal variables, how do I enter them in the Sysmac Studio?

I have the CX-One. Can I use this as the Support Software for the NJ Series?

While creating a program, the Sysmac Studio displays a duplicate name error. What causes this error?

In the Sysmac Studio, what is the difference between Save As and Export, and Open Project and Import?

If I need 30 licenses for the Sysmac Studio, does that mean I need to purchase 30 DVDs?

According to the manual, the NJ501-1300 has a program capacity of 20 MB. How many K steps is 20 MB?

If I want to run an NJ-series Controller without a battery, can I disable detection of the Low Battery?

Can I connect an NJ-series Controller to an NSJ-series Controller via Ethernet or a serial port?

Is the Power Supply Unit that is used on the CPU Rack and Expansion Rack for the NJ Series specifically?

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RFID Systems

What is the width of narrow bars that can be read using the V520-R221 Bar Code Readers with a reading range?

What is RFID system?

Are there any RFID antennas available which are compatible with movable cables (robot cables)?

What features does the RFID System have compared to the barcode system?

Can the V500-R521 Bar Code Readers laser be blocked with transparent acrylic boards or PET boards?

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Measuring / Motor Protective Relays

Does an OTG Zero-phase Current Transformer have polarity?

What does "inverse-time operation" refer to in a Motor Relay?

What does instantaneous operation mean for Motor Protective Relays?

What is power consumption?

How can you construct a power data collection system?

What is the KM20 Power Sensor?

How do you wire the KM20 Power Sensor and how do you mount the Current Transformer (CT)?

How do you display power consumption with a counter?

How should you choose between the K2CA-DO Over-Current Relay and K2CA-DO3 Over-Current Relay?

What's the function of the K2CA-D Over Current Relay operation lock button?

What is the approximate DC output voltage of an SET Current Converter?

What precautions are necessary when the Motor Protective Relay "K2CM Series" is used in an inverter?

How is an electrical current value of the heater calculated?

Can the Motor Protective Relay "SE" be used in an inverter circuit?

Can SE Motor Protective Relays be used for motors with a rated current of 1 A or less?

Please describe the current setting for the timing element in the K2CA Over-Current Relay(OCR).

What devices can be used in combination with the K2GS-B Earth-fault Directional Relay?

Can the parameters of the K2CA Over Current Relay be changed during actual use?

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Vision Sensors / Machine Vision Systems

How can a stored image that is displayed on F160 Vision Sensor be re-measured?

Console cables for Vision Sensors can be extended?

Why does the ERR signal come ON without displaying a Vision Sensor error message?

Can the camera cable for the F500 Vision Sensor be extended?

Photomicro Sensors

Can the EE-SX671 Photomicro Sensor be used in a magnetic field?

What are the dimensions of the slit for slot-type Photomicro Sensors?

How large is the differential distance for Photomicro Sensors?

Is there a way to convert NPN transistor output to PNP transistor output?

What are the sensing position characteristics of Slot-type Photomicro Sensors?

What is the difference between EE-1010 and EE-1010-R Connectors with Cables?

What is the difference between EE-1009 Connectors and EE-1001 Connectors?

Can Photomicro sensors be used on locations subject to external light interference?

What is the response time of Photomicro sensors Used for Industrial Equipment?

How are the operation time and the recovery time of the Photomicro Sensors calculated?

What are modulated and non-modulated of Photomicro sensors Used for Industrial Equipment?

What is the response frequency?

What is the notation and terminology for a Phototransistor output?

What are the absolute maximum ratings of Photomicro sensors built into Equipment?

What are the electrical and optical characteristics?

What is the difference between the Photomicro Sensors for Automation System and the Built-in Type Photomicro Sensors?

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Digital Panel Indicators

What kind of functions does the ThermoTools provide?

Let me know about the noise suppression of the Digital Panel Meter.

What is Moving Average?

What is Simple Average?

What is an Averaging?

The sensor is operating normally, but the K3NR Digital Panel Indicator's display is not changing. What is the cause?

How can a DC current of 1,000 A be measured with a K3NX Digital Panel Indicator?

Can one sensor with a 4- to 20-mA output be connected to two K3NX or K3TS Digital Panel Indicators?

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Programmable Terminals

Can a screen of the Programmable Terminal "NT" be created with the NS-Designer?

Can the Programmable Terminal "NS" display a Ladder Logic of the Programmable Controller (PLC)?

What Programmable Terminals can be used with the NT Support Tool?

Which cable can I use to transfer the screen data or system program?

How can the NS-series Programmable Terminal's system program be reinstalled?

What Programmable Terminals backup batteries are available?

What method is used to store the screens in the NT30, NT31, NT620, and NT631 Programmable Terminals?

A message saying the system is being initialized is being displayed. How can I restore operation?

Can multiple Programmable Controllers (PLC) be connected to a single Programmable Terminal (PT)?

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Servomotors / Servo Drivers

Is there a Servo System that has full-closed control?

What models of Servomotors with decelerators are used with SMARTSTEP A-series Servo Drivers?

Are there any Servomotors that have countermeasures against harmonics?

What is the procedure for manually adjusting gain when using a Servomotor?

What is the cause of the E23 error in an R88D-HT10 Servo Driver?

How do you connect a Bosch Rexroth Servo Drive to an Allen Bradley PLC?

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Proximity Sensors

How do I interpret the catalog values for mutual interference with Proximity Sensors?

How many 2-wire DC Proximity Sensors can be connected to the input side of B7AP Power Couplers?

What is the current consumption for 2-wire DC Proximity Sensors?

Can a Capacitive Sensor detect charged objects?

Why is it not possible to use Proximity Sensors that are not listed in the catalog as Transmittable?

Can General-purpose Proximity Sensors be used as the connection switch of F92A Inductive Couplers?

What is "Response time"?

Is it possible to use the Proximity Sensor near the magnetic field (magnet)?

Please teach the malfunction of the Proximity Sensor by the noise and the noise measures.

What malfunction occurs in the Proximity Sensor because of the influence of a surrounding metal?

What Proximity Sensors are available for applications that require heat resistance?

What is "Response frequency"?

What is the principle of operation of Long-distance Proximity Sensor the TL-L Series?

Is it possible to extend the cable of the Proximity Sensor?

Please teach the principle of operation of capacitive proximity sensor the E2K type.

What is "NO (normal open)"? What is "NC (normal close)"?

Are Proximity Sensors that can be used outdoors available?

What are kinds of noises that influence the Proximity Sensor?

What kind of consideration points does it have when the relay is connected to Proximity Sensors?

What is the construction and the operating principle of the GLS Proximity Sensors?

What malfunction occurs when the Proximity Sensor is wired by mistake?

What happens if Proximity Sensors are used in high temperatures?

What are notes in the idea of the repeat accuracy of the Proximity Sensor?

Please teach the principle of operation of Standard cylinder type Proximity Sensor the E2E Series.

What malfunctions occur if there is mutual interference with Proximity Sensors?

Why does the influence with a surrounding metal of the Proximity Sensor occur?

Why does mutual interference occur with Proximity Sensors?

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General Purpose Relays

Omron LY2N-DC24 base

What Bifurcated-contact Relays are suitable for switching microloads?

Can any of MY2 General-purpose Relays switch 10 A at 100 VAC?

The clear relay case has turned black. Is there a problem?

How can we consider the contact resistance in the minimum load area?

What happens if the maximum contact voltage is exceeded?

What is the difference between MY4Z General-purpose Relays and MY4Z-CBG?

Can the same Sockets be used when MY2 General-purpose Relays is replaced with MY2N-D2?

What is the approach to perform maintenance for Relays?

What are the measures used to judge the General Purpose Relays' lifetime?

What is the difference between LY2N and LY2 General-purpose Relays?

Are there restrictions on the direction that the MY General-purpose Relays can be mounted?

What happens when the maximum allowable coil voltage is exceeded?

Can the PTF08A-E Socket be used with LY1 or LY2 General-purpose Relays?

How do you choose General-purpose Relays and Power Relays?

How do you use the durability curve?

Do you have Relays that can hold the contacts?

Has MY4N-CR General-purpose Relays become smaller?

What other models can use the same Sockets as the G2R General-purpose Relays?

Why do some Relays have different maximum contact currents and rated carry currents?

Are the Sockets and Relays terminal numbers the same?

How long can the MY2 AC100V General-purpose Relays withstand a momentary power interruption?

Is the bounce time included in the operating time and the release time?

How long can LY2 AC200V General-purpose Relays withstand a momentary power interruption?

Does a switching capacity double when two contact points in the Relay are connected in parallel?

What happens when the rated carry current is exceeded at the switching section (contact section)?

How do you find the maximum switching capacity?

Is there a socket with a terminal cover for G2R General-purpose Relays?

Do you have Relays with MBB (Make Before Break) contacts?

A Relay burned out. Why is this?

An AC voltage of 200V was applied to a coil with rated voltage of 100VAC. Is there any problem?

The Relay operates. However, there is no current flowing between the contact points. I want to know why?

What is the correct way of ordering Relays?

Can MR2P Ratchet Relays be replaced with G4Q-212S Ratchet Relays?

The Relay does not operate even when voltage is applied. Why is this?

What is the number of contact poles?

Do you have Relays with overlapping contacts?

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Fieldbus Communications

Modbus RTU vs. Modbus TCP comparison