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Automation/Electrical
Contact Sensors / Liquid Leakage Sensors
- Can the Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers "K7L" detect oil?
- 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?
- 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?
- Can a single Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers "K7L" detect more than one liquid leakage?
Level Switches
- How long is your longest Liquid Leakage Sensing Band? Also, how do you join two Bands together?
- What all is included with an Electrode Assembly?
- Which Controller model is best for simple liquid-level detection without pump control?
- It seems that 61F's Floatless Level Controller electrodes are dirty and sensitivity has dropped. How?
- Is there a protective cover available for using PS-3S Electrode Holder outdoors?
- Can K7L Liquid Leakage Sensor be used as a substitute for 61F-GPN-V50 Water Leak Detector?
- What's the difference between 61F-GP-N8H and 61F-GP-N8HY Floatless Level Controllers?
- What is the two-wire operating principle of 61F-[]R Floatless Level Controller?
- 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 voltage between electrodes of the Floatless Level Controllers "61F"?
- What is the difference between PH-1 and PH-2 Underwater Electrodes?
- Are there any points to look out for when changing over from 61F-APN Alternate Operation Relays to 61F-APN2?
- Can two 61F Floatless Level Controllers and two Electrode Holders be used in the same tank?
- How many types of Electrode Separators are there, and how are they mounted?
- What is interelectrode resistance of 61F Floatless Level Controller?
- Is it a problem if Electrode terminals are interconnected during use?
- Are there any precautions to observe when controlling pure water with 61F Floatless Level Controller?
- Is it possible to cut Electrodes? Also, do you sell any long Electrodes?
- What kind of wiring is best to combine a 61F-GP-N Floatless Level Controller and float switch?
- 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?
- Is it acceptable to wire 61F's Floatless Level Controller electrode cable and power cable in the same duct?
- Which 61F Floatless Level Controller is best to use for a Programmable Controller input?
- Why is the long common electrode always grounded in the 61F's Floatless Level Controller connection?
- Can a 61F-GPN-V50 Water Leak Detector and Electrode be used as a set?
- How is the resistance between electrodes of the Level Switches measured?
- Can you explain the wiring for combining 61F-G Floatless Level Controllers with an upper-limit float switch?
- I want to use an iron tank without using a ground electrode of the Floatless Level Controllers "61F".
- Can 61F Floatless Level Controllers be used only for liquid level detection in order to output a signal?
- What does "operation resistance" mean?
- Can PS-5S Electrode Holders be used to detect fluid level in warm (70 degree C) water?
- How do I secure underwater Electrodes?
Basic Switches
- What is a Basic Switch?
- What causes load short-circuiting and what can be done about it?
- What causes insulation to deteriorate and what can be done about it?
- Can I use AP-DV Drip-proof Terminal Cover mounted on Z-[]-B Basic Switches?
- I want to know the causes and solutions of contact failure.
- What is the protective structure?
- The load does not turn ON when the Switch is pressed. Why is this?
- Which Basic Switches are suitable as door switches?
- The contacts occasionally open when they are in contact. Why is this and what can be done about it?
- What is snap-action?
- The input is not entered into the Programmable Controller when the switch is pressed. Why is this?
- The load will not turn OFF. Why is this?
- What is an actuator of Basic Switches and Limit Switches?
- What is a maintained contact in the Z-series Basic Switches?
- What is the degree of protection of Drip-proof Z-series Basic Switches?
- Are there high-humidity models of Basic Switches available?
- What relation is there between the contact spacing and the contact switching capacity?
- How do you choose the correct Basic Switch?
- What causes contact welding and what can be done about it?
- What type of operation does the reverse-operation Z-15GM[][] Basic Switches perform?
- What is Contact Switch? What features does it have?
- How can I convert grams (g) for force in the operating characteristic to Newtons (N)?
- Are there any Basic Switches or Limit Switches that can be used at high or low temperatures?
Limit Switches
- Is it possible to purchase only the head portion of WL Limit Switch?
- Can the lever of a WL General-purpose Limit Switch be mounted on WLF2 Explosion-proof Limit Switch?
- Can the mounting position of an actuator be changed?
- Can WLNJ Limit Switch be used so that a bent coil spring becomes straight after striking the dog?
- Is it possible to replace only the Actuator for WLNJ Limit Switches with a coil spring?
- Can the actuator of WL Limit Switch be mounted on other Limit Switches?
- What are the different uses for WLNJ Limit Switches and WLNJ-30 Limit Switches?
- What degree of protection is provided against water?
- Are holding Limit Switches available?
- Is WL Limit Switch available with connectors?
- What is the difference between the stainless steel and the stainless sintered alloy?
- Are Limit Switches available that can be used outdoors?
- What color is the operation indicator of WL Limit Switches?
- What is the difference between one-side operation and both-side operation in WL Limit Switches?
- What are the differences between WL[][]-2 Limit Switch and WL[][]-2N Limit Switch ?
- What is the difference between WL01CA2 Limit Switches and the WLCA2?
- Are the Heads for WL Limit Switch all interchangeable?
- Is the inscription "NEMA A600 TYPE 3.4 and 13" on WL Limit Switches the model number?
- What types of conduit openings of the Limit Switches are available?
Push Buttons / Indicator Lamps
- Must a limiting resistor be connected to the LED of the lighting part?
- What is the Socket Unit?
- What are the terminal symbols?
- What is LED lighting?
- Are there water-resistant pushbuttons?
- What is "momentary action"?
- What is an alternate action?
- The lamp does not light up even when Illuminating Type Push Button Switches are pushed.
- How much inrush current does a pushbutton lamp have?
- What is the difference between illumination only and colored illumination?
- Can the Push Button Switches be used with the minimum load current?
- What are Enable Switches (Enabling Components)?
- What is incandescent illumination?
- Does OMRON engrave or print the Legend Plates?
- Is a blue LED lamp available for A3C Push Buttons and M2C Indicator Lamps?
- What is LED lamp illumination?
- What is the Operation Unit of Push Buttons?
Thumbwheel Switches
- How can Spare Units be used?
- What are the advantages to using connectors?
- What is a Switch Unit?
- What is an End Cap?
- What is the configuration of the Thumb Rotary Switches?
- What output signals do the Thumbwheel Switches supply in the process of switching numbers?
- Can we set the digit of the Thumbwheel Switches to be dialed only in the range from 0 to 3?
- Do the End Caps come included with the Switch?
- What are Switches with a Component-adding Provision?
Safety Limit Switches
Temperature Controllers
- Please tell me of any precautions for extending the lead wires of a Temperature Sensor.
- There seems to be a large error in the temperature of the Temperature Controller. Why is this?
- What is "Two PID Control"?
- What's the difference between a Pt100 and JPt100 resistance thermometer?
- What is "Thermocouple"?
- We need to start a fan when the temperature rises and stop it when the temperature drops.
- What is "Heating and Cooling Control"?
- What is P Action?
- Does E53-S Solid-state Relays Output Unit have a zero cross function?
- What happens if the Temperature Sensor terminals are connected with the wrong polarity?
- What happens when the Controllers are in STOP mode before control is started?
- How do I wire ES2-HB Humidity Sensors and Controllers?
- Can ES1B Infrared Thermosensors measure the temperature difference between two locations?
- How do I program a one-shot output?
- What happens if the thermocouple lead wires or compensating lead wires are too long?
- What should I use to extend the lead wires of the platinum resistance thermometer?
Counters
- Why is the display blank on a newly purchased H7E[]-N?
- 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 does the Counter not count when the input signal is input?
- Why does the Reset Key on the H7E[]-N not function?
- What do the input conditions that are specified in the data sheet for "no-voltage input" mean?
- Can the batteries of the H7E[]-N be replaced?
- 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?
- What is "Batch counting"?
- What is the inrush current for Counters?
- What are Time Counters?
- When the H7ET-N's Time Counters time range switch is set to 0.0 to 3999d23.9h, what is displayed after?
- What Preset Counter models are available?
- What is a Preset Counter?
- What is a Total Counter?
- What are the differences between using a lithium battery and EEPROM for storing Digital Timer and Counter data when a power interruption occurs?
Programmable Relays
- ZEN Programmable Relays: What is the minimum product configuration needed to use the ZEN Programmable Relays?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: What can I do with the Support Software?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Will the program inside the ZEN be cleared when the Memory Cassette is removed?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Can relays be replaced?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: How does a calendar timer function?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: I have connected a contact to a loopback, but it doesn't operate correctly.
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Why can't I set the parameters for the timer, counter, etc?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it possible to connect an NPN sensor?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I use the same output relay (normal output) on multiple lines?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is there a password function?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it necessary to revise the ladder program in order to change the set values?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: How long is the cycle time for the program inside the ZEN?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it possible to make pulse-output operation using weekly timer?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is the program cleared when the capacitor discharges?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I revise the program during operation?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Do you need to redo the day settings each time the year changes?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: What is the parameter range for the timers?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is it possible to protect certain parameters?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: How do I program a normally ON contact?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is the Battery Unit absolutely necessary?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: How does a weekly timer function?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Can you set a weekly timer to turn ON for a period that exceeds one day?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: What is the switching capacity of the relay?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I use AC 2-wire sensors?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Is the operation of the ZEN and Programmable Controller ladder programs different?
- ZEN Programmable Relays: Can I use timers, counters, weekly timers, and calendar timers all at the same time?
Programmable Controllers
- What is the difference between the different operating modes of the Programmable Controllers CPU Unit?
- Is there an instruction that can be used in a subroutine to turn OFF an output bit that was turned ON?
- When I turn ON the power to Programmable Controllers, two ruled lines appear on the Programming Console.
- 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?
- What problems will occur if I mistakenly set CQM1 Programmable Controllers as the device type when programming?
- When we communicate with Personal Computer at Programmable Controller Peripheral Port, which is faster?
- What support software does provide programming for the C500?
- Is there Programmable Controller simulation software?
- How can we convert SYSMAC Support Software file SP1 by CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package?
- What are FINS commands?
- When I use C120-LK201-EV1 Host Link Units with C60P Programmable Controllers, a communications error occurs.
- How can we use Programmable Controller Transistor Output distinguishing Sink Type or Source Type?
- Using CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package, how can we connect Programmable Controller via Ethernet?
- What is the difference between CS1W-NC[]13 Position Control Units and CS1W-MC221 Motion Control Units?
- Will a CS1-series Programmable Controller's program be lost if its backup battery is not replaced?
- When I used C120-LK201-EV1 Host Link Units with C20P Programmable Controllers a communications error occurred.
- Can we send string data from the Programmable Controllers via the RS-232C interface?
- Is there a restriction on the number of C200H Programmable Controllers SYSMAC LINK Units that can be used?
- Can we use the CX-Programmer with the C200H CPU?
- What is the difference between CPM2C Programmable Controllers CPU Units with sinking outputs and sourcing outputs?
- What is indirect DM addressing?
- What system configuration is necessary to display the contents of 4-digit decimal data memory in Programmable Controllers?
- What is a protocol macro?
- 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 the baud rate of the RS-232C communications port built in to CS1 Programmable Controllers CPU?
- What is the advantage of using index registers?
- What is the minimum version of the CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package required to operate?
- How do I create a program to input 2-digit BCD data from a digital switch to CIO 0.08 to CIO 0.15?
- With the CX-Programmer FA Integrated Tool Package, what is the procedure to transfer a program to a Memory Cassette?
- How do I make a program to transfer a 2.5-digit BCD data stored in the DM Area to display it?
- When I transfer the program to CPM1A Programmable Controllers using the SYSMAC Support Software, a message appears.
- There is a message saying that the new code is too large and cannot be transferred to the Programmable Controller.
- How do I write a program that uses index registers and increment instructions to do an incremental count?
- 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?
- 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?
- Are there any cables available to connect the Programmable Controller (PLC) or the Programmable Terminal to a personal computer's USB port?
- What does it mean when the “I” or “Q” is displayed in front of a bit address in a ladder program?
- Can I program flickering back-and-forth between two outputs when a switch is ON?
- How can I manually determine internal connections between COM terminals for Programmable Controller?
- What are push-on and push-off alternating bits?
- How do duplicated outputs work in a step program area?
- My 8-second ON-delay timer program that uses a TIM instruction does not run properly. What is the problem?
- How should I handle programs that have BCD subtraction operations that result in a negative number?
- The address does not update correctly with IR1 in a program using the index register as shown in Figure 1.
- What is the .opt file that is created with the .cxp file whenever I save a project?
- Can CQM1 Programmable Controllers programs be used on CQM1H Programmable Controllers without modification?
- 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?
- What is a CPU error and a WDT error (watchdog timer error)?
- What instruction can I use to reverse the status of specific bits?
- How do I program repeatedly turning a bit OFF for 1 second and ON for 1.5 seconds?
- What products are recommended as substitutes for the C200H-CPU01 Programmable Controller?
- How do I program an ON delay?
- CP1 Programing Software
- Omron CJ Software
Safety Sensors
- What is a safety distance?
- What is a self test?
- What is the muting function?
- What is ESPE?
- What is FMEA?
- What is the smallest detectable object for F3SN series Safety Light Curtain?
- What is the self-diagnostic function?
- What is the lockout status?
- What is the protective height?
- What are the symbols for NC and NO contacts?
- What Safety Sensors and Safety Light Curtains are available?
- What are Type 2 and Type 4?
- What is the interlock function?
- What is a manual reset?
- What is an effective aperture angle (directional angle)?
- What is an auxiliary output?
Safety Door Switches
- When the Safety Door Switches are installed, is the direction of installation fixed?
- What is a mechanical lock?
- Do the indicator terminals for D4DL Safety-door Switches and D4BL have polarity?
- What is diversity?
- What is D4NH Safety-door Hinge Switch?
- What is slow action?
- What is a direct opening mechanism (forcibly opened contacts)?
- What are the applications for D4BL Guard Lock Safety-door Switch release keys?
- What is redundancy?
- Do any Safety Door Switches comply with category 4?
- What is the conduit section?
- What are Safety Door Switches with adjustable head directions?
- Where can D4BL-series Guard Lock Safety-door Switch be used?
- What is a Guard Lock Safety-door Switch?
- What are the main differences between F3SN-A Safety Light Curtain and F3SN-B?
Solid-state Relays
- What is the difference between phototriac and photocoupler isolation for the G3NA Solid-state Relay?
- 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 counter-electromotive force (surge)?
- What kind of applications can Power MOS FET Relays be used for?
- What should be done about surge-absorbing circuits for AC-load Solid-state Relays?
- What is bleeder resistance?
- What is the zero cross function?
- What is a snubber circuit?
- 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?
- The Solid-state Relay (SSR) is too hot to touch. Does it have any trouble?
- Why is the minimum load current for most Solid-state Relays specified at 0.1 A?
- Is it possible to connect Solid-state Relays in parallel?
- What is the relationship between the leakage current and the load voltage?
- What are the characteristics of a triac and thyristor?
- 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?
- Are Solid-state Relays unable to switch microloads?
- What is the difference between triacs and thyristors?
- The Solid-state Relay does not turn OFF. What is causing this and what can be done about it?
- Is it possible to connect Solid-state Relays (SSRs) in series?
- Are there Solid-state Relays available with NC contacts?
- Should the load be connected to the LOAD or to the INPUT terminal?
- What is the equation for calculating the heat radiated by Solid-state Relays?
- 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?
- 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 the input rated voltage and operating voltage for Solid-state Relays?
Timers
- What will happen to the H5S, H5F, or H5L Time Switches if power is interrupted?
- Which is priority given to the Timer's and Counter's reset input or signal (start) input?
- Which models allow output for a zero set value using the ON-delay timer?
- Part of the display of the timer or counter is already dark even though we just made the purchase. Why?
- 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?
- What is "Self-reset"?
- Why is the Analog Timer's full-scale value and actual timed-out value different?
- What is the difference between the Timer and the Time Switch?
- What are time-limit contacts?
- What does the time chart look like for a basic ON-delay operation (operating mode A)?
- 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 signal OFF-delay operation (operating mode D)?
- Could you show me a delayed operation time-limit resetting circuit using Timers and Relays?
- Which timer can be used as a substitute product for ATSS Pneumatic OFF-delay Timers?
- Can H3CR-A Analog Timers produce a 0.5-second one-shot output when the power is turned ON?
- Could you show me a repetitive-operation circuit using two Timers?
- Is it possible for a Timer to continuously apply power?
- What is a substitute product for H3CR-A8EL Solid-state Timers?
- How does a Twin Timer work?
- Can H5CX Digital Timers be used as a Twin Timer?
- Why can't AC 2-Wire Proximity Sensors switch the Timers power supply?
- How does the F-1 mode work for H5CX-B Digital Timers (2-stage time with forecast output)?
- Can the time unit selector and the time range selector settings be changed while H3CR Analog Timers are operating?
- Can any of the Digital Timers be used as a Twin Timer?
Inverters
Power Supplies
- What is the maintenance forecast monitor on S8VS Switch Mode Power Supply?
- What is parallel operation?
- What happens when the Power Supplies reach their life expectancy?
- How long does the inrush current from the Power Supply continue to flow?
- What is life expectancy (Power Supplies)?
- What is the best way to estimate the amount of heat produced by the Power Supply?
- Why does the output indicator light only dimly?
- What are switching power supplies?
- What would happen if you mistakenly Short-circuit output terminals?
- What precautions are necessary when mounting more than one S82J or S82K Power Supply?
- What is the proper wiring method to use when wiring the input and output?
- What factors should be considered when selecting Power Supplies?
- 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?
- The fuse inside Power Supplies seems to have blown. Can I replace it myself?
- What is Series operation?
- What factors determine the electrolytic capacitor's service life?
- What is the life expectancy of Power Supplies?
- What is Backup operation?
- What factors should be considered when selecting an industrial power supply?
- Do mounting methods affect power supply operation?
- Why use a class 2 power supply?
- What is the difference between overload and overvoltage protection?
- Do diagnostics differ among power supplies?
- What affects the operating life of a power supply?
- What safety standards specifically apply to industrial power supplies?
- What is the Class 2 rating on a power supply?
- What is power boost?
- What are high-efficiency power supplies?
- Can All Power supplies connect in Parallel or Series?
Axial Fans
- What are nominal values?
- What are the meanings of inlet and outlet?
- What precautions are necessary for wiring an Axial Fan?
- Should you mount the Finger Guard and Filter on either the label side of the Axial-flow Fan or on the rear side?
- What are insulation levels?
- What precautions are necessary for installing products?
- What accessories are available for the R87F and R87T AC Axial-flow Fans?
- How can you protect Axial-flow Fans from burning?
- What is thermal protection?
- When is an Axial Fan estimated to be changed?
- Are there any specific application methods that will extend the life of an Axial-flow Fan?
- How do you define the service life of an Axial Fan?
- What is impedance protection?
- Do both inlet and outlet installations have a cooling effect?
- What is the maximum flowrate?
- What is static pressure?
- What is the maximum static pressure?
- What is the flowrate?
Wiring Systems
Rotary Encoders
- What is the feature of the Gray code?
- What timing is pulse signal of phase Z output?
- What is "Resolution"?
- How many meters of the cable of the Rotary Encoder are extended?
- What is "Output circuit"?
- What is "Absolute code"?
- Is there a line receiver used for the encoder of the line driver output?
- What happens if a coupling is not used?
- What is the difference between single-turn absolute Rotary Encoder and multi-turn absolute Rotary Encoder?
- What are the precautions for mounting Rotary Encoders?
- What is "Electric response rotation"?
- What are peripherals that can be connected with the Rotary Encoder?
- What is the difference between incremental Rotary Encoder and absolute Rotary Encoder?
- What is the factor to miscount the output pulse of the incremental Rotary Encoder?
- What is "Maximum response frequency"?
- How to mount the Rotary Encoder?
- How far should the shaft be inserted into the coupling?
- What is the factor to misread the output data of the absolute Rotary Encoder?
Pressure Sensors
- The zero-reset function of E8F2 Pressure Sensor does not work. What's causing this and what can be done about it?
- What is linear accuracy of Pressure Sensors?
- What is positive and negative gauge pressure?
- What is atmospheric pressure?
- For negative-pressure models, what is the relationship between pressure and output voltage?
- Are the Pressure Sensors which can measure the pressure of liquids available?
- What is an absolute vacuum of Pressure Sensors?
- Are Pressure Sensors available that can measure pressure difference?
- What is the relationship among units of pressure?
- Piping is a lot of trouble. What Pressure Sensors do not require piping?
- Are products which can control multiple pressures from a single location available?
- What is the withstand pressure of Pressure Sensors?
- What is the procedure for setting the pressure of E8F2 Pressure Sensor manually?
- What is the procedure for setting auto-teaching for E8F2 Pressure Sensor?
- What are the functions of the individual indicators and operation keys on E8F2 Pressure Sensor?
Displacement Sensors/Measurement Sensors
- How many Sensors can be connected when performing calculations for adjacent Sensors?
- For what applications are the Reflective Line Beam Sensors most useful?
- Is there a way to detect the deterioration of the LD laser diode?
- What is the principle of regular reflection measurements?
- How long does the Laser Diode (LD) last?
- What is average processing (moving average)?
- Can the Actuator's Measurement Head of D5V Contact Displacement Sensor be replaced?
- What types of reflection heads are available for each surface character of sensing objects?
- How long can the cable for an Ultrasonic Displacement Sensor or Ultrasonic Sensor be extended?
- How can the analog signal output 4-20mA of the Displacement Sensors be covered to 1-5V?
- What problems occur when measuring hot objects with Z300 High-precision Laser Profiling System?
- Does ZX-SF Communications Interface have a baud rate of 9,600 bps?
- Is the setting for the number of samples to average used for the linear output?
- Can the ZX-L measure transparent objects?
- The threshold value cannot be set. What is causing this, and what can be done to resolve it?
- What is the principle of diffuse reflective measurements?
- Is the timer function valid for all the HIGH, PASS, and LOW judgment outputs?
- How far should E4PA Ultrasonic Sensor be separated from each other?
- How are the gain switch functions AUTO, METAL, WHITE, and BLACK used in a Reflective Sensor?
- How much does wind affect E4PA Ultrasonic Sensor?
- What is the service life of Z300 High-precision Laser Profiling System?
- What is the width resolution of the Z500 Ultrasonic Displacement Sensor?
- How many times can the zero reset be used?
Ultrasonic Sensors
- How does the reflection efficiency vary according to the type and the configuration of objects detected?
- What is linearity of Ultrasonic Sensors?
- The Ultrasonic Sensor seems to be malfunctioning due to noise. What can be done to resolve it?
- 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?
- What is a side lobe of Ultrasonic Sensors?
- What is meant by the directionality of Ultrasonic Sensors?
- How is the wiring performed for synchronous operation?
- What is a sensing area of Ultrasonic Sensors?
- When using the Ultrasonic Sensors, what precautions are necessary for the surrounding environment?
- What is resonance of Ultrasonic Sensors?
- What are the reflective and through-beam sensing methods?
- What is synchronous operation?
- What is mutual interference?
- Which Sensors can be used for synchronous operation without causing mutual interference?
- When a cover is placed on the Ultrasonic Sensor sensing surface, does it affect the sensing?
- Which Ultrasonic Sensors have a long detection distance?
Emergency Stop Switches
- How can I replace the LED lamp for A22E Emergency Stop Switch with LED illumination?
- What are the restrictions when soldering A165E series Emergency Stop Switches?
- Why can't a Programmable Controller or Programmable Terminal be used for the safety circuit?
- Can crimp terminals be used for wiring of A22E series Emergency Stop Switches?
- What is a push-pull?
- What is a push-lock key reset?
- Why does an Emergency Stop Switch use a NC contact?
- How do I replace the LED for Lighted A165E Emergency Stop Switch?
- What is a safety lock mechanism?
- What is a push-lock turn-reset?
- What is "Auto-tuning"?
Power Controllers
- Which terminals should the G3PX Power Controller inputs be connected to?
- What is a soft start?
- If 200V is applied to the AC100V terminal, what will happen?
- What is the gradient setting?
- What is a Power Regulator?
- Why is the same power supply used for both the circuit power supply and the load power supply?
- 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?
- What is the minimum load current value that can be set?
- What is the constant-current function?
- What wiring should be used between a Temperature Controller and the G3PX Power Controllers?
- How should failure detection be wired?
- What is phase control?
Signal Converters
Machine Automation Controllers
- Is the Power Supply Unit that is used on the CPU Rack and Expansion Rack for the NJ Series specifically?
- Can I connect an NJ-series Controller to an NSJ-series Controller via Ethernet or a serial port?
- If I want to run an NJ-series Controller without a battery, can I disable detection of the Low Battery?
- In the Sysmac Studio, what is the difference between Save As and Export, and Open Project and Import?
- According to the manual, the NJ501-1300 has a program capacity of 20 MB. How many K steps is 20 MB?
- If I need 30 licenses for the Sysmac Studio, does that mean I need to purchase 30 DVDs?
- While creating a program, the Sysmac Studio displays a duplicate name error. What causes this error?
- 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?
- 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?
RFID Systems
- Can the V500-R521 Bar Code Readers laser be blocked with transparent acrylic boards or PET boards?
- What features does the RFID System have compared to the barcode system?
- Are there any RFID antennas available which are compatible with movable cables (robot cables)?
- What is RFID system?
- What is the width of narrow bars that can be read using the V520-R221 Bar Code Readers with a reading range?
Measuring / Motor Protective Relays
- Can the parameters of the K2CA Over Current Relay be changed during actual use?
- What devices can be used in combination with the K2GS-B Earth-fault Directional Relay?
- Please describe the current setting for the timing element in the K2CA Over-Current Relay(OCR).
- Can SE Motor Protective Relays be used for motors with a rated current of 1 A or less?
- Can the Motor Protective Relay "SE" be used in an inverter circuit?
- How is an electrical current value of the heater calculated?
- What precautions are necessary when the Motor Protective Relay "K2CM Series" is used in an inverter?
- What is the approximate DC output voltage of an SET Current Converter?
- What's the function of the K2CA-D Over Current Relay operation lock button?
- How should you choose between the K2CA-DO Over-Current Relay and K2CA-DO3 Over-Current Relay?
- How do you display power consumption with a counter?
- How do you wire the KM20 Power Sensor and how do you mount the Current Transformer (CT)?
- What is the KM20 Power Sensor?
- How can you construct a power data collection system?
- What is power consumption?
- What does instantaneous operation mean for Motor Protective Relays?
- Does an OTG Zero-phase Current Transformer have polarity?
- What does "inverse-time operation" refer to in a Motor Relay?
Vision Sensors / Machine Vision Systems
Photomicro Sensors
- What is the difference between the Photomicro Sensors for Automation System and the Built-in Type Photomicro Sensors?
- What are the electrical and optical characteristics?
- What are the absolute maximum ratings of Photomicro sensors built into Equipment?
- What is the response frequency?
- What is the notation and terminology for a Phototransistor output?
- Can Photomicro sensors be used on locations subject to external light interference?
- What are modulated and non-modulated of Photomicro sensors Used for Industrial Equipment?
- How are the operation time and the recovery time of the Photomicro Sensors calculated?
- What is the response time of Photomicro sensors Used for Industrial Equipment?
- What is the difference between EE-1009 Connectors and EE-1001 Connectors?
- Is there a way to convert NPN transistor output to PNP transistor output?
- Can the EE-SX671 Photomicro Sensor be used in a magnetic field?
- What is the difference between EE-1010 and EE-1010-R Connectors with Cables?
- What are the sensing position characteristics of Slot-type Photomicro Sensors?
- How large is the differential distance for Photomicro Sensors?
- What are the dimensions of the slit for slot-type Photomicro Sensors?
Digital Panel Indicators
- 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?
- The sensor is operating normally, but the K3NR Digital Panel Indicator's display is not changing. What is the cause?
- What is an Averaging?
- Let me know about the noise suppression of the Digital Panel Meter.
- What is Simple Average?
- What is Moving Average?
- What kind of functions does the ThermoTools provide?
Programmable Terminals
- Can multiple Programmable Controllers (PLC) be connected to a single Programmable Terminal (PT)?
- A message saying the system is being initialized is being displayed. How can I restore operation?
- How can the NS-series Programmable Terminal's system program be reinstalled?
- Which cable can I use to transfer the screen data or system program?
- What method is used to store the screens in the NT30, NT31, NT620, and NT631 Programmable Terminals?
- What Programmable Terminals backup batteries are available?
- What Programmable Terminals can be used with the NT Support Tool?
- Can the Programmable Terminal "NS" display a Ladder Logic of the Programmable Controller (PLC)?
- Can a screen of the Programmable Terminal "NT" be created with the NS-Designer?
Servomotors / Servo Drivers
- Is there a Servo System that has full-closed control?
- How do you connect a Bosch Rexroth Servo Drive to an Allen Bradley PLC?
- What is the cause of the E23 error in an R88D-HT10 Servo Driver?
- What is the procedure for manually adjusting gain when using a Servomotor?
- Are there any Servomotors that have countermeasures against harmonics?
- What models of Servomotors with decelerators are used with SMARTSTEP A-series Servo Drivers?
Proximity Sensors
- What kind of consideration points does it have when the relay is connected to Proximity Sensors?
- Why does mutual interference occur with Proximity Sensors?
- Why does the influence with a surrounding metal of the Proximity Sensor occur?
- 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?
- What are notes in the idea of the repeat accuracy of the Proximity Sensor?
- What happens if Proximity Sensors are used in high temperatures?
- Please teach the principle of operation of capacitive proximity sensor the E2K type.
- Is it possible to extend the cable of the Proximity Sensor?
- What is the principle of operation of Long-distance Proximity Sensor the TL-L Series?
- What malfunction occurs when the Proximity Sensor is wired by mistake?
- What are kinds of noises that influence the Proximity Sensor?
- Are Proximity Sensors that can be used outdoors available?
- What is the construction and the operating principle of the GLS Proximity Sensors?
- What is "NO (normal open)"? What is "NC (normal close)"?
- What malfunction occurs in the Proximity Sensor because of the influence of a surrounding metal?
- What is "Response frequency"?
- What Proximity Sensors are available for applications that require heat resistance?
- Is it possible to use the Proximity Sensor near the magnetic field (magnet)?
- What is "Response time"?
- Please teach the malfunction of the Proximity Sensor by the noise and the noise measures.
- Can General-purpose Proximity Sensors be used as the connection switch of F92A Inductive Couplers?
- Why is it not possible to use Proximity Sensors that are not listed in the catalog as Transmittable?
- What is the current consumption for 2-wire DC Proximity Sensors?
- Can a Capacitive Sensor detect charged objects?
- 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?
General Purpose Relays
- Do you have Relays with overlapping contacts?
- What is the number of contact poles?
- What is the correct way of ordering Relays?
- An AC voltage of 200V was applied to a coil with rated voltage of 100VAC. Is there any problem?
- Can MR2P Ratchet Relays be replaced with G4Q-212S Ratchet Relays?
- The Relay operates. However, there is no current flowing between the contact points. I want to know why?
- The Relay does not operate even when voltage is applied. Why is this?
- A Relay burned out. Why is this?
- Do you have Relays with MBB (Make Before Break) contacts?
- What happens when the rated carry current is exceeded at the switching section (contact section)?
- Is there a socket with a terminal cover for G2R General-purpose Relays?
- How do you find the maximum switching capacity?
- Does a switching capacity double when two contact points in the Relay are connected in parallel?
- Is the bounce time included in the operating time and the release time?
- Has MY4N-CR General-purpose Relays become smaller?
- What happens when the maximum allowable coil voltage is exceeded?
- What is the difference between LY2N and LY2 General-purpose Relays?
- What are the measures used to judge the General Purpose Relays' lifetime?
- What is the approach to perform maintenance for Relays?
- How long can the MY2 AC100V General-purpose Relays withstand a momentary power interruption?
- Are the Sockets and Relays terminal numbers the same?
- How long can LY2 AC200V General-purpose Relays withstand a momentary power interruption?
- Why do some Relays have different maximum contact currents and rated carry currents?
- What other models can use the same Sockets as the G2R General-purpose Relays?
- How do you use the durability curve?
- Can the PTF08A-E Socket be used with LY1 or LY2 General-purpose Relays?
- Do you have Relays that can hold the contacts?
- How do you choose General-purpose Relays and Power Relays?
- Are there restrictions on the direction that the MY General-purpose Relays can be mounted?
- Can the same Sockets be used when MY2 General-purpose Relays is replaced with MY2N-D2?
- What happens if the maximum contact voltage is exceeded?
- What is the difference between MY4Z General-purpose Relays and MY4Z-CBG?
- What Bifurcated-contact Relays are suitable for switching microloads?
- How can we consider the contact resistance in the minimum load area?
- The clear relay case has turned black. Is there a problem?
- Can any of MY2 General-purpose Relays switch 10 A at 100 VAC?
- Omron LY2N-DC24 base