Name: Omron CP1E-N40S1DT-D Programmable Logic Controller - INOSAKI
SKU: Omron-CP1E-N40S1DT-D
Price: 276.37 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

Compact PLC with 24 VDC supply, 24 DC inputs, and 16 sinking NPN transistor outputs. Features built-in USB, RS-232C, RS-485, and 8K-step program capacity.

Key Features

Complete high-speed counter functionality up to 100 kHz for fast positioning tasks
Built-in 3 communication ports: USB, RS-232C, and RS-485 (half-duplex) for versatile serial communications
Sinking (NPN) transistor outputs rated for precise switching with 0.3 A capacity
8K step program capacity and 8K words data memory (DM Area)
Easy-to-use 'Easy Input Editor' ladder programming with CX-Programmer software
Compact footprint with DIN-rail or chassis mounting options
Cost-effective 'S1' application model design for optimized space and cost-efficiency
Support for NT Link (1:N), Modbus-RTU Easy Master, Host Link, and Serial PLC Link protocols

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Supply Voltage	24 VDC
Input Points	24 DC inputs
Output Points	16 outputs
Output Type	Transistor (sinking / NPN)
Program Capacity	8K steps
Data Memory	8K words
Current Consumption (5 VDC)	0.31 A
Current Consumption (24 VDC)	0.02 A
Built-in Communication Ports	USB (Type-B), RS-232C, RS-485
Terminal Screws	M3 (fixed terminal block)
Ambient Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Grounding Method	Ground to 100 Ohm or less
High-Speed Counters	Single phase: 100 kHz (2 axes) / 10 kHz (4 axes), Differential phase: 50 kHz (1 axis) / 5 kHz (1 axis)
Maximum Switching Capacity	0.3 A per output, 4.5 to 26.4 VDC
Physical Weight (kg)	0.55
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	7.9 x 15 x 9

Industrial Applications

1. Multi-Zone Thermal Processing Control

Regulating temperatures across industrial heat treatment chambers by collecting sensor feedback and modulating heaters or cooling fans.

Problem Solved

Uses the built-in RS-485 port supporting Modbus-RTU Easy Master protocol to orchestrate multiple digital temperature controllers (e.g., Omron E5CC series) and read process values directly. This eliminates the need for expensive multi-channel analog input modules, while the 24 DC inputs monitor emergency stop buttons, door interlocks, and airflow switches.

Modbus-RTU Easy MasterRS-485 CommunicationE5CC Temperature ControllersProcess Value MonitoringInterlock Inputs

2. High-Speed Product Sorting & Counting

Managing rapid product feeding, optical sorting, and batch counting on a logistics packaging conveyor line.

Problem Solved

Employs high-speed counter inputs (up to 100 kHz) to capture rapid encoder pulses from conveyor motors for precise position tracking. The 16 sinking (NPN) transistor outputs provide ultra-fast response times to trigger pneumatic reject gates and sorting deflectors with sub-millisecond precision, bypassing the slow response times associated with traditional mechanical relays.

High-Speed CounterNPN Sinking OutputsEncoder Pulse TrackingPneumatic GatesSub-Millisecond Response

3. Small-Scale Cartesian Gantry Positioning

Controlling a 2-axis automated Cartesian pick-and-place mechanism or orbital palletizer.

Problem Solved

Utilizes high-speed pulse outputs (available on transistor-type PLCs) to drive stepper motors or servo drives for XY axis positioning. The built-in RS-232C and USB ports allow direct interface to an HMI terminal for local recipe storage and operator parameter adjustments, all housed within a tight 150mm DIN-rail footprint to fit highly compact electrical enclosures.

XY Gantry PositioningPulse OutputsStepper Motor ControlHMI IntegrationDIN-Rail Enclosure