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H8PS

Cam Positioner

H8PS

This Compact Cam Positioner, Popular for Its Ease-of-use, Now Comes with Even Better Functions.

Ratings

Item H8PS-[]B H8PS-[]BF H8PS-[]BP H8PS-[]BFP
Rated supply voltage 24 VDC
Operating voltage range 85% to 110% of rated supply voltage
Mounting method Flush mounting Surface mounting,
track mounting
Flush mounting Surface mounting,
track mounting
Power consumption Approx. 4.5 W at 26.4 VDC for 8-output models
Approx. 6.0 W at 26.4 VDC for 16-/32-output models
Inputs Encoder input Connections to a dedicated absolute encoder
External
inputs
Input signals 8-output Models: None
16-/32-output Models: Bank inputs 1/2/4, origin input, start input
Input type No voltage inputs: ON impedance:1 kΩ max. (Leakage current: approx. 2 mA at 0 Ω)
ON residual voltage: 2 V max., OFF impedance: 100 kΩ min., Applied voltage: 30
VDC max.
Minimum input signal width: 20 ms
Outputs Cam outputs
RUN output
NPN open-collector transistor outputs
30 VDC max.,
100 mA max. (Do not exceed 1.6 A total
for all cam outputs and the RUN output.),
residual voltage: 2 VDC max.
PNP open-collector transistor outputs
30 VDC max. (26.4 VDC for 16-/32-
output Models),
100 mA max. (Do not exceed 1.6 A total
for all cam outputs and the RUN output.),
residual voltage: 2 VDC max.
Pulse output NPN open-collector transistor output
30 VDC max.,
30 mA max.,
residual voltage: 0.5 VDC max.
PNP open-collector transistor output
30 VDC max. (26.4 VDC for 16-/32-
output Models)
30 mA max.,
residual voltage: 2 VDC max.
Number of outputs 8-output Models: 8 cam outputs, 1 RUN output, 1 pulse output
16-output Models: 16 cam outputs, 1 RUN output, 1 pulse output
32-output Models: 32 cam outputs, 1 RUN output, 1 pulse output
Number of banks 8 banks (for 16-/32-output Models only)
Display method 7-segment, negative transmissive LCD (Main Display: 11 mm (red), Sub-display:
5.5 mm (green))
Memory backup method EEPROM (overwrites: 100000 times min.) that can store data for 10 years min.
Ambient operating temperature -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Storage temperature -25 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity 25% to 85%
Degree of protection Panel surface: IP40, Rear case: IP20
Case color Light gray (Munsell 5Y7/1)

Characteristics

Setting unit 0.5° increments at a resolution of 720, 1° increments at a resolution of 256 or 360 *1
Number of steps Up to 10 steps can be set for each cam to turn the output ON/OFF 10 times. *2
Inputs Encoder input Connections to a dedicated absolute encoder
Response rotation speed (in Run/Test Mode)
1600 r/min max. at a resolution of 256 or 360 (1200 r/min max. if ADV function is set for
4 or more cams) *3 *4
800 r/min max. at a resolution of 720 (600 r/min max. if ADV function is set for 4 or
more cams)
Includes error data detection
Encoder cable extension
distance
256/360 resolution
100 m max. at 330 r/min or less
52 m max. at 331 to 1200 r/min (331 to 900 r/min if ADV function is set for 4 or more
cams)
12 m max. at 1201 to 1600 r/min (901 to 1200 r/min if ADV function is set for 4 or more
cams)
720 resolution
100 m max. at 330 r/min or less
52 m max. at 331 to 600 r/min (331 to 450 r/min if ADV function is set for 4 or more
cams)
12 m max. at 601 to 800 r/min (451 to 600 r/min if ADV function is set for 4 or more
cams)
Output response time 0.3 ms max.
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying terminals and exposed non-
current-carrying metal parts, between all current-carrying parts and the USB connector
Dielectric strength 1000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying terminals and exposed non-
current-carrying metal parts
500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying section and USB connector, and
between current-carrying terminals and non-current-carrying metal part of output
connector
Impulse withstand voltage 1 kV between power terminals
1.5 kV between current-carrying terminals and exposed non-current-carrying metal parts
Noise immunity ±480 V between power terminals, ±600 V between input terminals
Square-wave noise by noise simulator (pulse width: 100 ns/1 μs, 1-ns rise)
Static immunity 8 kV (malfunction), 15 kV (destruction)
Vibration
resistance
Destruction 10 to 55 Hz with 0.75-mm single amplitude each in 3 directions for 2 hours each
Malfunction 10 to 55 Hz with 0.5-mm single amplitude each in 3 directions for 10 minutes each
Shock
resistance
Destruction 300 m/s2 3 times each in 6 directions
Malfunction 200 m/s2 3 times each in 6 directions
Approved safety standards cULus (Listing): UL508/CSA C22.2 No. 14
EMC (EMI) EN61326
Emission Enclosure: EN55011 Group1 Class A
(EMS) EN61326
Immunity ESD: EN61000-4-2: 4 kV contact discharge, 8 kV air discharge
Immunity RF-interference: EN61000-4-3: 10 V/m (Amplitude-modulated, 80 MHz to 1
GHz), 10 V/m (Pulse-modulated, 900 MHz ±5 MHz)
Immunity Conducted Disturbance EN61000-4-6: 10 V (0.15 to 80 MHz)
Immunity Burst: EN61000-4-4: 2 kV for power-line, 1 kV for I/O signal-line
Immunity Surge: EN61000-4-5: 1 kV line to line (power line), 2 kV line to ground (power
line)
Weight Approx. 300 g (Cam Positioner main unit only)

*1. Cam output precision, however, is 2° max. for Encoder with 256 resolution (P/R).
*2. Although 32-output Models can have 10 steps set for any one output, there must be no more than 160 steps total set
       for all cam outputs.
*3. The maximum is 1000 r/min when an E6CP-AG5C-C Encoder is connected.
*4. ADV stands for Advance Angle Compensation.

Functions

Item H8PS-8[] H8PS-16[] H8PS-32[]
Encoder rotation
direction switching
Encoder data can be set with a DIP switch to forward (CW) or reverse (CCW) direction.
Encoder origin
designation
The present display angular
position can be set to 0°
(origin) by pressing the
ORIGIN Key on the front
panel.
The present display angular position can be set to 0° (origin)
by using the origin input terminal or the ORIGIN Key on the
front panel.
Note: All banks use the same origin.
Angle display switch Converts the Absolute Encoder value display from 256 divisions/revolution to 360°/
revolution.
Rotation display monitor Graphically displays the Encoder rotational angular position.
Teaching function Sets the cam output ON/OFF angle based on actual machine (Encoder) operation.
Pulse output Outputs a preset number of pulses per Encoder rotation. It also sets the pulse output start
angle.
Switching the angle and
speed displays
Displays both the present angular position and the number of Encoder revolutions (speed) in
Run Mode. Switches back and forth between the main display showing the present angular
position with the sub-display showing the speed and the main display showing the speed with
the sub-display showing the present angular position.
Bank function --- Enables the entire cam program to be changed at one time by
switching banks (0 to 7).
The bank that is running can be switched using the bank input
terminal or the BANK Key on the front panel.
Also enables programs to be copied between banks.
Advance angle
compensation (ADV)
function
Automatically advances the ON/OFF angle of cam outputs in proportion to machine
(encoder) speed to compensate for the delay in timing of ON/OFF operation. ADV values
can be set individually for 7 cam outputs.
Speed alarm output A specified cam output can be used as an Encoder speed alarm output.
The function can output upper and lower limit speed alarms.
All protection function Disables all key and switch operations in Run Mode to prevent incorrect or unauthorized
operation.
Cam protection function Prohibits program changes at the cam output level. Any cam numbers can be protected.
Step number limit Limits the number of steps that can be set per cam output. Prohibits incorrect operations
by adding to the program.
Output prohibit --- The start input can be turned OFF in Run or Test Mode to
prohibit cam output.
Note: Use this function carefully for the application because no
cam outputs are provided when the start input is turned OFF.
Support Software
settings
--- Programs can be uploaded or downloaded easily by connecting a
personal computer to the Cam Positioner using a USB Cable
(Recommended USB Cables: ELECOM CO.Ltd. U2C-MF20BK)
and the Support Software (H8PS-SOFT-V1, sold separately).