{"product_id":"omron-h8ps-8b-h8ps-series-cam-positioner","title":"Omron H8PS-8B H8PS Series Cam Positioner","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to optimize mechanical synchronization on automation lines, the Omron H8PS-8B electronic cam positioner replaces traditional mechanical cams with high-speed microcomputer-based precision. This compact \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 DIN (96 x 96 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e panel-mount controller processes absolute encoder feedback to actuate \u003cstrong\u003e8 NPN transistor outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e at exact angular positions, minimizing mechanical wear and maximizing setup flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear LCD display with a high-visibility backlight for real-time monitoring of angle and speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible encoder rotation direction configuration (CW\/CCW) utilizing a built-in hardware DIP switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport for high-precision absolute rotary encoders to maintain position data during power cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-program cam outputs with direct manual or teaching-mode parameter adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 67.5 mm depth behind panel allowing tight integration within standard control enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed packaging and cartoning machinery synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm-fill-seal (FFS) systems for precise timing of cutting and sealing jaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress feeding machinery and metal stamping automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRotary indexing tables and assembly conveyor alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eH8PS-8B\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eH8PS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOn-panel (Flush Mount)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e96 x 96 x 67.5 mm (1\/4 DIN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 VDC (Operating range: 20.4 to 26.4 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e8 NPN Transistor Outputs (30 VDC, 100 mA max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCompatible Encoder Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOmron Absolute Encoder (E6C3-AG5C-C \/ E6F-AG5C-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDIP Switch Settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCW\/CCW direction select; Resolution switch (256\/360)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackup Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eEEPROM (Non-volatile, over 100,000 write cycles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-10 to 55 degC (no icing or condensation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 300 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e150 x 150 x 120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal ID \/ Pin\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction \/ Circuit Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e+24 VDC Supply Input and 0 VDC Reference Ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINPUT (RUN \/ TEST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eExternal mode selection switch input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOUT 1 to OUT 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDiscrete NPN outputs to signal load\/valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOUT COM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCommon terminal for NPN transistor outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEncoder Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMulti-pin dedicated absolute encoder interface input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe H8PS-8B utilizes a dedicated 8-output panel design. For projects requiring DIN rail installation instead of panel flush-mounting, use the H8PS-8BF variant. To transition seamlessly between these form factors, verify that your absolute encoder resolutions (typically 256 or 360 points) match the hardware toggle switches on the rear plate of the replacement module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEncoder signal line interference is a common source of synchronization drift. Avoid routing the absolute encoder interface cable parallel to high-power motor phases or variable frequency drive (VFD) supply lines. Maintain physical separation and ensure the external encoder shield is grounded at a single, low-impedance ground point on the controller panel side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen establishing the mechanical home reference on initial power-up, use the unit's zero-point shift\/teaching function. This allows the controller's internal zero reference to align electronically with the machine's physical dead center without needing physical shaft repositioning of the rotary encoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL SYSTEM SAFETY WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate all 24 VDC power sources feeding the H8PS-8B and adjacent input\/output field devices prior to panel mounting, maintenance, or wiring operations. Failure to de-energize external output lines may damage the NPN output transistors or trigger unexpected actuator motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePrepare a 92 x 92 mm panel cutout conforming to standard 1\/4 DIN structural specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSet the rear-mounted DIP switches for the target rotation direction (CW or CCW) and matching encoder resolution before inserting the device.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eInsert the controller housing through the front of the cutout and secure it in place using the supplied side-tension mounting brackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eTerminate the absolute encoder connector, apply 24 VDC external supply to power inputs, and proceed with digital functional validation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53077930377579,"sku":"H8PS-8B","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/h8ps-8b-herecf1gpee.png?v=1775733852","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/omron-h8ps-8b-h8ps-series-cam-positioner","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}