PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OMRON C500-CT012 - High-Speed Counter Module
This module is an integral component of the OMRON SYSMAC C500 programmable logic controller series, engineered for precise high-speed pulse counting and position detection. It provides dedicated hardware for real-time data acquisition in industrial automation applications requiring accurate measurement of rotational speed, linear displacement, or event counting. The module integrates directly into the C500 CPU rack, ensuring deterministic performance for critical control loops.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SYSMAC C500
- COMPONENT TYPE: High-Speed Counter Module
- FUNCTION: Pulse Counting, Position Detection, Frequency Measurement
- INPUT CHANNELS: 2 independent channels
- INPUT SIGNAL TYPE: NPN/PNP open collector, differential line driver compatible
- MAXIMUM COUNTING FREQUENCY: 50 kHz per channel
- COUNTING MODES: Up, Down, Up/Down, Ring, Pulse + Direction
- OUTPUTS: 4 transistor comparison outputs per channel
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: Backplane communication with OMRON C500 CPU
- FORM FACTOR: Rack-mount module for OMRON C500 PLC chassis
- PROGRAMMING: Configured via C500 PLC programming software
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: OMRON C500 PLC systems, packaging machinery, material handling, cut-to-length systems, indexing tables, flow measurement, encoder interfacing