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6 Incremental Encoder Input Units
NX-series Position Interface Units User’s Manual (W524)
6-4 Part Names and Functions
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6-4-1 Parts and Names
6-4 Part Names and Functions
This section describes the names and functions of the parts of the Incremental Encoder Input Units.
Units with voltage inputs and Units with line receiver inputs have different shapes.
The names of the parts of the NX-EC0112, NX-EC0122, NX-EC0212,and NX-EC0222 are shown in the
following figure.
6-4-1 Parts and Names
Units with Voltage Inputs
Symbol Name Function
(A) Marker attachment
locations
This is where the markers are attached. OMRON markers are pre-installed
at the factory. You can also install commercially available markers.
(B) NX bus connector This connector is used to connect to another Unit.
(C) Unit hookup guides These guides are used to connect two Units to each other.
(D) DIN Track mounting
hooks
These hooks are used to mount the NX Unit to a DIN Track.
(E) Protrusions for remov-
ing the Unit
These protrusions are to hold onto when you need to pull out the Unit.
(F) Indicators The indicators show the current operating status of the Unit.
(G) Terminal block The terminal block is used to connect to external devices.
The number of terminals depends on the Unit.
(H) Unit specifications The specifications of the Unit are given here.
(C)(D)
(H)
(G)
(F)
(C)
(A)
(E)
(C)(E)
(C)
(B)
(B)