Description
Designed for high-speed machine control and seamless database integration, the Omron NJ501-1320 CPU unit serves as a core processing hub within the Sysmac NJ5 platform. This controller combines sequence control, motion control, and direct SQL database connectivity into a single unified architecture, executing processes with a primary task cycle time of 0.5 ms. By eliminating the need for middleware, the module enables direct communication between factory-floor machines and enterprise databases.
The unit features native support for EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP communications, facilitating high-speed synchronization of motion axes and distributed I/O. Compatible with the CJ I/O bus, the NJ501-1320 offers flexible system expansion paths for existing industrial automation setups, ensuring precise synchronization and deterministic control over demanding machinery applications.
Features
- Executes sequence control, motion control, and database connectivity in one synchronized engine.
- Direct SQL database connection functionality for real-time data logging and retrieval.
- Built-in EtherCAT master port for precise synchronization of servo drives and field devices.
- Integrated EtherNet/IP port for standard industrial network communications.
- Configurable via Sysmac Studio software for unified programming and diagnostics.
- Expansion capability using standard CJ-series I/O modules.
Applications
- High-speed packaging and sorting systems.
- Automated assembly lines requiring synchronized multi-axis motion.
- Manufacturing data logging and quality tracking systems with direct enterprise database logging.
- Material handling and multi-axis Cartesian robot control.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
| Omron |
Model/Part Number
| NJ501-1320 |
Series
| Sysmac NJ5 |
Controller Functionality
| Database connection, Motion control, Sequence control |
Primary Task Cycle Time
| 0.5 ms |
Program Memory
| 20 MB |
Variables Memory
| 6 MB |
Max. Number of Synchronous Axes
| 16 |
Max. Number of Axes (including virtual)
| 16 |
Communication Ports
| EtherCAT Master, EtherNet/IP, USB |
I/O System Compatibility
| CJ I/O Bus |
Weight
| 0.55 kg |
Installation Guidelines
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Mounting: Mount securely onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail within an enclosed industrial control cabinet.
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Clearance: Maintain specified clearance distances above and below the unit to ensure adequate natural convection cooling.
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Grounding: Connect the ground terminal of the power supply unit and the CPU rack to a dedicated protective earth (PE) ground with a low-impedance conductor.
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Wiring: Use shielded twisted-pair cables for EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP connections to prevent electromagnetic interference.