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Field connections are secured via a rugged, detachable M3 screw terminal block, which facilitates easy installation and maintenance. Designed for mounting on a standard DIN rail, this module connects directly to NX-series Bus Couplers for EtherCAT or EtherNet\/IP, making it highly compatible with modern distributed control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides 16 digital output points in a compact form factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUtilizes PNP (source) output logic with a rated voltage of 24 VDC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures integrated load short-circuit protection for system safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports Synchronous I\/O refreshing and Free-Run refreshing modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEquipped with a detachable M3 screw terminal block for reliable physical wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimplifies configuration and troubleshooting via Sysmac Studio software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging and labeling machinery control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated assembly and material handling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater treatment and environmental control panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePneumatic and hydraulic valve manifold actuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeneral factory automation and distributed I\/O systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\/Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNX-OD5256-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNX-series Digital I\/O Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTransistor Output (PNP\/Source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Load Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.5 A per point\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Refreshing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFree-Run refreshing, Synchronous I\/O refreshing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort-Circuit Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes (Load short-circuit protection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Connection Terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eM3 screw terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 mm x 100 mm x 71 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.125 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the following engineering practices are observed during the installation of the module:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the module securely onto a 35 mm DIN rail inside a protective industrial enclosure. Verify the DIN rail is properly grounded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn off all power supplies before connecting or disconnecting the M3 screw terminal block to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain recommended clearances above and below the NX-series unit stack to ensure natural convection cooling. 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