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SYSMAC CJ-series Position Control Units (High-Speed type)

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Motion Control Capabilities with Unit Synchronization and Even Higher Speed

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General Specifications

Specification itemModel
CJ1W-NC214/234CJ1W-NC414/434
Power supply voltage5 VDC (unit)
24 VDC (external power supply)
Allowable power supply voltage range21.6 to 26.4 VDC (external power supply)
Internal current consumption5 VDC, 270 mA maximum5 VDC, 310 mA maximum
Current consumption of external power supply24 VDC
NC214 13 mA maximum
NC234 44 mA maximum
24 VDC
NC414 26 mA maximum
NC434 90 mA maximum
Dimensions90 × 51 × 65 (H × W × D)90 × 62 × 65 (H × W × D)
Weight170 g maximum220 g maximum
Ambient operating temperature0 to 55 ° C
Mounting positionCJ-series CPU Rack or CJ-series Expansion Rack
Maximum number of units per rack5 units
Maximum number of units per CJ system20 units (when up to 3 expansion racks are connected)
Occupied unitNo. 2
Applicable standardsEC directives

Models other than above conform to the general specifications of the SYSMAC CJ series.

Performance Specifications

Specification itemModel
CJ1W-NC214/234CJ1W-NC414/434
Applicable PLCsCJ-series
Number of occupied
inputs/outputs
Number of words18CH *
Controlled driversServo Drive of pulse train input type or stepping motor drivers
NC214/414: Open collector output type
NC234/434: Line driver output type
Pulse output methodPhase difference pulse output, forward/reverse direction pulse output, pulse +
direction output
ControlsControl methodOpen-loop control by pulse train output
Number of controlled
axes
2 axes4 axes
Units of controlPulse, mm, inch, degree
Positioning functionsMemory operation, direct operation
Independent operationIndependent, 2 axesIndependent, 4 axes
Linear interpolation2 axes maximum4 axes maximum
Circular interpolation2 axes maximum2 axes maximum
Speed controlIndependent, 2 axesIndependent, 4 axes
Interrupt Constant-
pitch Feed
Independent, 2 axesIndependent, 4 axes
Position commandData- 2147483648 to +2147483647
Number of data500 per task (4 tasks per unit)
Speed commandDataPosition control: 1 to 2147483647
Speed control: - 2147483648 to 2147483647
However, this limits the maximum output frequency based on whether the
maximum speed is 4 Mpps (NC234/434) or 500 kpps (NC214/414).
Number of data500 per task
Acceleration/
deceleration time
Data0 to 250000 ms
Number of data500 per task
FunctionOverride0.01% to 500.00% (settable for each axis)
Software limits- 2147483647 to 2147483646 command unit (Settable for each axis)
Backlash Compensation0 to 50000 command unit (settable for each axis)
MPG and external
encoder counter
input
Number of input words1 word (switchable for each controlled axis)
Input interfacePhotocoupler input
Maximum response
frequency
500 kHz
Feedback pulse
counter input
Number of input words4 words (1 word per axis)
Input interfaceLine receiver input
Maximum response
frequency
NC234/434: 4 MHz (phase difference multiplication of 4 times: 1 MHz)
NC214/414: 500 kHz (phase difference multiplication of 4 times: 125 kHz)

*This indicates the number of occupied words of special I/O Unit area. In addition, this occupies areas that correspond to up to 144 words according to the number of axes and functions which you use.

Functional Specifications

Function itemDescription
Control
function
Single axis
control
Absolute movementSpecify the absolute/relative target position and target speed directly in the
ladder program to perform positioning.
Relative movement
Speed controlSpecify the target speed directly in the ladder program to perform speed feed.
Interrupt FeedingExternally issue an interrupt input during absolute movement, relative
movement or speed control to feed the machine by a constant amount to
perform positioning.
Rotational axis
control
Rotational axes suitable for feeder and index table control are supported. In
addition to forward/reverse direction positioning, you can also specify short-
cut operation.
Target position
and target speed
change
Change the target position or target speed during absolute movement,
relative movement or speed control.
Multi-axis
control
Linear
interpolation
This control starts/ends the operations of multiple axes simultaneously and
connects the start position to target position of each axis by a straight line.
Linear interpolation of up to 4 axes is possible.
Circular
interpolation
You can combine 2 desired axes and control each axis in a manner which the
axes draw a circular path.
Three methods are available to specify a circular arc: "Specification of target
position and center point", "specification of target position, radius and
direction" and "target position and passing points".
Memory
operation
Automatic
operation and
continuous
operation
Set the target positions, target speeds and operation patterns in the PCU
beforehand to perform a series of operations automatically. Continuous
positioning and speed changes are also possible.
Sequence functionMemory operation data incorporates a sequence feature that allows for
repetition of a given operation, start/end of operation data via external inputs,
and so on.
Accordingly, the PCU can perform various operation sequences without
affecting the ladder program of PLC.
Manual
operation
function
Origin SearchThis function uses an external sensor, etc. to detect the mechanical origin
of the system.
You can select a desired origin search operation for your system from 15
different origin search operation patterns.
Origin ReturnThis function performs the return operation to the established mechanical origin.
Present Position PresentIt changes the present position to the specified data and establishes the origin.
Deceleration stopThe operating axis decelerates to a stop.
JOG OperationThis function feeds the axis in the forward/reverse direction at a constant speed.
Inching operationThe axis inches in the forward/reverse direction.
MPG operationConnect a manual pulsar and perform manual feed.
Auxiliary
control
function
Command unit settingYou can set a desired unit of control for each axis according to the machine.
Acceleration/
deceleration
control
Auto acceleration/
deceleration
control
This function automatically generates an acceleration/deceleration curve for
axis operation. You can select the trapezoidal curve or the S-curve based on
a tertiary function.
Acceleration/
deceleration
time change
You can change the acceleration/deceleration time during acceleration/
deceleration.
Acceleration/
deceleration
point switch
You can select one of three methods to connect speeds in different operation
patterns during continuous-pattern memory operation.
OverrideThis function changes the speed of the axis which is currently in positioning
operation.
Backlash CompensationThis compensates for the mechanical plays to increase the positioning accuracy.
M codeYou can output M codes to implement interlocking with external machines
during memory operation.
Zone settingYou can set a desired zone and assess whether the present position is inside
the zone. Up to 3 zones are settable for each axis.
Feedback pulse counterA feedback pulse counter input is available for each axis.
You can connect encoder pulse outputs from a Servo Drive to monitor
deviation from the command position, etc.
Absolute encoderYou can input encoder pulses from a Servo Drive to a feedback pulse counter
to use a motor with absolute encoder. This function supports OMRON W-
series and G-series Servomotors with absolute encoder.
TeachingThis function enables loading of the present position into memory operation
position data.
It supports not only the present command position, but also the present
position from the feedback pulse counter.
Torque limit outputAn output signal is available for operating the torque limit switch input of a
Servo Drive.
You can turn this output signal ON/OFF directly in the ladder program. Also,
Origin Search by holding supports automatic switching of torque limits.
Monitor
function
Software limitsYou can set forward/reverse direction software limits of axis operation. If the
positioning target exceeds software limit, it is detectable at the start through
a command value check.
Position or speed
error monitor
The PCU can monitor the position or speed error between the present
command position and present feedback position to generate an error and
stop the axis operation upon detection of an excessive error.
Error between
axes monitor
It can also monitor the error between axes during linear interpolation to
generate an error and stop the axes operation upon detection of an excessive error.

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.