Name: Omron NX502-1300 Sysmac NX5 Machine Automation Controller - INOSAKI
SKU: Omron-NX502-1300
Price: 2732.92 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

The Omron NX502-1300 is a high-performance Sysmac NX5-series machine automation CPU unit designed for advanced machine automation, motion, and sequence control. It bridges the gap between IT and OT by natively featuring built-in SQL database connectivity, OPC-UA, and MQTT without requiring intermediary gateway PCs. Built for deterministic, microsecond-level synchronization, this controller supports up to 16 real servo axes and 256 EtherCAT nodes with an ultra-fast 0.250 ms primary task cycle time. Outfitted with 80 MB of program memory, 260 MB of data memory, and dual 1 Gbps EtherNet/IP ports, it stands as an enterprise-ready core for large-scale industrial IoT, complex motion profiling, and secure line control integration.

Key Features

80 MB program memory and 260 MB data variables memory
Pre-installed SQL database connectivity, OPC-UA, and MQTT support
Built-in EtherCAT master supporting up to 16 servo axes and 256 nodes
Ultra-low latency primary task cycle time of 0.250 ms (250 μs)
Dual high-bandwidth 1 Gbps EtherNet/IP ports with CIP Safety integration
Expandable with up to 63 local NX I/O units
Standard panel mounting enclosure (135 x 100 x 120 mm)

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Program Memory	80 MB
Data Memory (Variables)	260 MB (4 MB Retained / 256 MB Non-Retained)
Primary Task Cycle Time	0.250 ms
Maximum Real Servo Axes	16 axes
Maximum Total Axes (incl. Virtual)	32 axes
Maximum EtherCAT Nodes	256 nodes
Built-in Communication Ports	1x EtherCAT Master, 2x EtherNet/IP (1 Gbps Ethernet TCP/IP)
Native IT Protocols	SQL, OPC-UA, MQTT
Maximum Local Expansion Units	63 NX Units
Operating Temperature	0 to 55°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	135 x 100 x 120 mm
Weight	920 g max

Industrial Applications

1. High-Speed Multi-Axis Packaging Machinery

In continuous packaging lines, precise synchronization between feeding, sealing, and cutting mechanisms is critical. The NX502-1300 manages up to 16 real servo axes via its EtherCAT master with a 250 μs cycle time, eliminating synchronization jitter to enable high-throughput web tension and dynamic camming.

Problem Solved

Solves the latency and synchronization drift in multi-controller setups by executing deterministic motion control algorithms in a single microsecond-level CPU network.

EtherCAT Master16 Servo Axes0.250 ms Cycle TimeMotion Control

2. IIoT-Enabled Automotive Component Assembly & Tracing

Automotive tier-1 suppliers must record torque values, press forces, and assembly metadata for every produced part directly into manufacturing execution systems (MES). The NX502-1300 pushes this data directly to SQL databases or SCADA systems utilizing its native database connection and OPC-UA capabilities.

Problem Solved

Eliminates the need for intermediary PC-based gateways or edge servers to bridge plant floor PLCs to IT networks, significantly reducing data latency, cyber-security risks, and points of failure.

SQL Database ConnectivityOPC-UAMQTTIT/OT Convergence

3. Large-Scale Material Handling and Sortation Networks

E-commerce fulfillment centers require extensive I/O networks spanning hundreds of meters, managing thousands of sensors, divert actuators, and safety stops. The controller coordinates up to 256 remote EtherCAT nodes and supports multiple EtherNet/IP devices for high-bandwidth integration.

Problem Solved

Alleviates network bandwidth bottlenecks using 1 Gbps EtherNet/IP ports and handles massive remote I/O and CIP Safety layouts securely without saturating the primary CPU sequence control limits.

1 Gbps EtherNet/IP256 EtherCAT NodesCIP SafetyRemote I/O Management