{"product_id":"omron-nx-ec0122-nx-series-encoder-input-module","title":"Omron NX-EC0122 NX Series Encoder Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned for high-speed motion tracking within the Sysmac automation platform, the \u003cstrong\u003eOmron NX-EC0122\u003c\/strong\u003e provides high-speed incremental encoder input processing over the high-speed \u003cstrong\u003eNX I\/O Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports high-resolution PNP incremental encoders, offering real-time synchronization with machine controllers for applications demanding exact positioning. This module allows multi-mode signal processing, adapting to varying scan cycle demands to maintain system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-channel incremental encoder input supporting PNP interface types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed response capability with a maximum input frequency of 500 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible processing architectures, featuring Free running, Synchronous, and Task period prioritized modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect integration with the Sysmac Studio software platform for simplified configuration and diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetachable, toolless push-in connection system to minimize wiring time and physical footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour IOV and four IOG power supply terminals, allowing integrated encoder distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\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 continuous rotary sealing lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynchronized conveyor belt material tracking and sorting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeb handling, unwinding, and tension control processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDynamic positioning systems coupled with servo and variable speed drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNX-EC0122\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eEncoder Input (Incremental)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI\/O System Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNX I\/O Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDigital Input Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIncremental encoder, PNP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Encoder Input Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e500 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSignal Processing Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFree running, Synchronous, Task period prioritized\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI\/O Connection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePush-in Terminal Block (12 terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDetachable Terminal Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4x IOV (V+), 4x IOG (V-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e104.5 mm x 12 mm x 80.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1.0 kg (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eTerminal Label\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eFunction 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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA \/ B \/ Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIncremental Encoder Phases A, B, and Z inputs (PNP level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIOV\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePower supply positive terminals for connected encoders (4 terminals total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIOG\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePower supply common\/ground terminals for connected encoders (4 terminals total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNo connection \/ Reserved\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNX-EC0122\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for PNP interface configurations. If your hardware architecture requires NPN open-collector or differential line driver signal handling, you must source the \u003cstrong\u003eNX-EC0112\u003c\/strong\u003e (NPN) or \u003cstrong\u003eNX-EC0142\u003c\/strong\u003e (Line Driver) respectively. It integrates directly with NX-series bus couplers (EtherCAT or EtherNet\/IP) and Sysmac NX102 or NX1P2 series controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eVerify the aggregate current load drawn from the \u003cstrong\u003eIOV\/IOG\u003c\/strong\u003e distribution terminals. While the 4 terminals simplify wiring, they draw from the internal NX-bus power supply; if the encoder's power consumption exceeds the NX bus limits, an external auxiliary power supply must be integrated to prevent bus voltage dropouts. At high pulse frequencies close to the 500 kHz threshold, signal distortion can occur if routing cabling over distances greater than 10 meters without high-quality low-capacitance shielded wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEnsure encoder cables are separated from high-voltage AC power lines by at least 100 mm to suppress electromagnetic interference. Terminate the cable shield only at the designated industrial grounding bar or communication coupler clamp. To prevent damage to the push-in spring clamps, use only recommended wire ferrules with solid cores, keeping the insulation stripping length precise to avoid short circuits between adjacent active terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure all power supplies to the NX rack assembly, auxiliary distribution networks, and field sensors are physically isolated and locked out before attempting installation, wiring, or maintenance of this unit.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003eAlign the guide rail on the side of the \u003cstrong\u003eNX-EC0122\u003c\/strong\u003e with the adjacent NX unit on the DIN rail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003eSlide the module down until it firmly clicks onto the 35mm DIN rail and is locked with its neighbor unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003eWire the encoder connections (Phases A\/B\/Z and IOV\/IOG supply paths) using ferruled control lines inserted into the push-in block.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003ePower up the system and verify standard operational LED status via the primary industrial communication coupler.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53077910946155,"sku":"NX-EC0122","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/nx-ec0122-lw4tzo4nba1.png?v=1775733973","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/omron-nx-ec0122-nx-series-encoder-input-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}