Description
Integrating PROFIBUS DP fieldbus networks into Omron PLCs is simplified with the CJ1W-PRM21 CPU Bus Unit. Designed for high-speed decentralized control, this module acts as a PROFIBUS DP-V1 Class 1 and Class 2 Master, enabling seamless data exchange between the host controller and decentralized field devices. This module mounts directly onto a CJ-series CPU Rack or Expansion Rack, and is also fully compatible with NJ-series Controller Units. Utilizing standard RS-485 physical layer communication with galvanic isolation, it ensures reliable signal integrity in challenging industrial environments.
Features
- Supports both PROFIBUS DP and DP-V1 protocols (Class 1 and Class 2 Master functionality).
- Configurable node address range from 0 to 125 using network configuration software.
- Physical interface features a galvanically isolated RS-485 port with a standard 9-pin sub-D female connector.
- Accommodates up to 16 master units per NJ-series controller system.
- Rotary switches on the front panel allow hardware assignment of CPU Bus Unit numbers from 0 to F Hex.
Applications
- Automated manufacturing and assembly lines.
- Process control and packaging systems.
- Water and wastewater management infrastructure.
- Integration of multi-vendor field devices into Sysmac CJ1/NJ control architectures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
Omron |
| Model / Part Number |
CJ1W-PRM21 |
| Unit Classification |
CPU Bus Unit |
| Unit Version |
3.0 |
| Compatible Mounting Positions |
CPU Rack, Expansion Rack |
| Applicable Unit Numbers |
0 to F (Hex) |
| Maximum Units per NJ-series Controller |
16 |
| Current Consumption |
400 mA max at 5 VDC |
| Applicable Standards |
EN50170, Volume 2 |
| Protocol Support |
PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS DP-V1 |
| Unit Types |
PROFIBUS DP-V1 Class 1 and Class 2 Master |
| Media Type |
RS-485, galvanically isolated from the CPU |
| Connector Type |
9-pin sub-D female connector (#4/40 UNC thread) |
| Termination |
According to EN50170, provided by the cable connector |
| Unit Device Address Range |
0 to 125 (set via configurator) |
| Maximum Slave Devices |
125 (address range 0 to 125) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
3.1 x 9.0 x 6.5 cm |
| Weight |
0.10 kg |
Connections and Interfaces
| Interface Port |
Connection Details |
| PROFIBUS Port |
9-pin Sub-D female connector with #4/40 UNC retention threads |
| Unit Address Switches |
Two rotary switches on the front panel for assigning hex addresses 0 to F |
Installation Guidelines
- Turn off the system power supply before mounting or removing the CPU Bus Unit.
- Set the CPU Bus Unit number rotary switch to a unique value (0 to F Hex) before installation.
- Ensure the module is securely locked into position on the CPU Rack or Expansion Rack.
- Use only PROFIBUS-compliant shielded twisted-pair cables conforming to EN50170 Volume 2.
- Ensure termination resistors are correctly engaged at the physical endpoints of the PROFIBUS network segment.