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	How Can I Find Out What Thermocouple Type My Temp Sensor Is? If you can't find any markings on the sensor, then the color coding of the cable may give you a hint. See attached document for color coding standards. Last Modified - 2016-05-13 - Similar Articles
	Where Can I Get Profibus Compoway/F Gateway E58-PRT21? This is an early type of gateway. Use PRT1-SCU11 instead Last Modified - 2016-05-13 - Similar Articles
	Extension Cable H8PS? The standard extension cable for the encoder is model E69-DF5 (5m). The max. distance between the H8PS and the encoder is 100 m. So the max. length of the cable extension is 1 Last Modified - 2008-11-11 - Similar Articles
	My H7CX Counter Does Not Respond To Pulses From My Sensor. Please check the following: Input HZ, maybe higspeed input is required. (Default is lowspeed 30Hz) Input type NPN/PNP. (Default is NPN) Connect the sensor to Last Modified - 2008-11-11 - Similar Articles
	Why Can't AC 2-Wire Proximity Sensors Switch The Timers Power Supply? Probable Cause 1 Some Timers have half-wave rectifiers built into their power supply circuits. In this case, only half of the AC voltage will be supplied to Sensors and Sen Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Can The Time Unit Selector And The Time Range Selector Settings Be Changed While H3CR Analog Timers Are Operating? No, the selector settings cannot be changed while Timers is operating. Changing the time unit or time range while Timers are operating may cause malfunction. Make sure that t Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For H2E Motor Timer Switches? 1.It depends on H2E model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Synchronous motor Po Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Is There An ON/OFF Repeat Timer That Lets You Set The ON Time And OFF Time Seperately? Use a Twin Timer, such as the H3CR-F, H5CX, or H3DE-F. The H5CX Digital Timer, in particular, lets you set the ON and OFF times without any setting error. Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	What Is The Difference Between The Timer And The Time Switch? The Timer controls the time from when the power is turned on or the input signal is supplied to when the operation starts. On the other hand, the Time Switch controls the time Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Part Of The Display Of The Timer Or Counter Is Already Dark Even Though We Just Made The Purchase. What's The Problem? It might be the effects of static electricity. Wait for a minute to see what happens. If the problem persists for more than a few minutes, consult with your nearest OMRON r Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Why Is The Analog Timer's Full-Scale Value And Actual Timed-Out Value Different? The Time Range Selector and Time Unit Selector may not be set to the correct positions. Countermeasure: Check the scale and selector positions. Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	What Is "Self-Reset"? The Self-reset means that the Timer is reset automatically by interrupting the voltage being supplied to the operating circuit. Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Which Is Priority Given To The Timer's And Counter's Reset Input Or Signal (Start) Input? The reset input has priority. Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Why Was The Sensor Output Damaged When The Timer Power Was Turned ON/OFF? When the power was applied, the inrush current from the Timer may have damaged the Sensor output. Countermeasure: Use the MY Relay or other relay to turn the Timer powe Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	Why Is The Top Section Of The Display Not Showing On The H5CN-[][][]M/H7CN-[][][]M Counter? If a power interruption to the Counter occurs for 10 minutes or longer with the battery disconnected, errors will occur in the count value and display, even if the power recov Last Modified - 2009-01-14 - Similar Articles
	What Is The Method For Turning The Output ON And OFF At Specific Times For The Whole Year? Use the H5S's cyclic operation function. Press the Cycle/Pulse Key. Select all the days of the week (Sunday to Saturday). Set the cycle to start at AM 0:00. Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	Which Counter/Timer Models Do Use A Memory Backup Function For Power Interruptions (EEPROM) That Do Not Use A Battery? Counters: H7CX, H8GN, H7HP, H7GP Timers: H5CX These models write the required data to EEPROM when the power supply voltage is turned OFF. The number of times that EEPROM Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Will Happen To The H5S, H5F, Or H5L Time Switches If Power Is Interrupted? If power is interrupted to the H5S, H5F, or H5L Time Switch, the output will turn OFF and the display will go black. The present clock time and program contents, however, Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is a Substitute Product For H3BG Star-Delta Timers? 1.It depends on H3BG model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Time-limit operation Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For H3BH-8 Power OFF-Delay Timers? 1.It depends on H3BH model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Instantaneous operation Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For H3BF-8 Twin Timers? 1.When using a set time range that is shorter than 30 hours, the substitute product is H3CR-F8 Solid-state Timer. If the set time range is 30 hours or longer, the substitute p Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For H3CR-A8EL Solid-State Timers? The substitute product is H3CR-A8E. Because the length of the body is approximately 12 mm shorter than that of H3CR-A8EL, Y92H-8 Hold-down Clips should be used instead of Y92H Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For H3A Micro Timers? 1.It depends on H3A model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Time-limit operation Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For STP Motor Timers? 1.It depends on STP model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Time-limit operation Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For ATS Pneumatic Timers? 1.It depends on ATS model. Refer to the following table. Operating mode ON-delay OFF-delay Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For TDS Solid-State Timers? 1.It depends on TDS model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Time-limit operation Instantaneous ope Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For MM2T Delay Relays? 1.It depends on MM2T model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Time-limit operation Last Modified - 2009-01-15 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For MKF-P Flicker Relays? 1.H3CR-A Solid-sate Timers. 8-pin H3CR-A8 cannot be used because they do not support a flicker OFF start, which is the operating mode of MKF-P. Therefore 11-pin P2CF-11 Surf Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	Can Any Of The Digital Timers Be Used As A Twin Timer? Yes, a Standard or Economy H5CX Digital Timers can be used. The output mode can be set to either flicker ON start or flicker OFF start. Applicable models: H5CX-A (standard m Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	Can H5CX Digital Timers Be Used As A Twin Timer? Yes, it can be used. H5CX is set by default to be used as Timers. To use it as Twin Timers, select the twin Timers for the timers/twin timer selection. Twin timers output mo Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is An Alternative Model For The H3BA Multi-Functional Timer? 1.It depends on the H3BA model. Refer to the following table. Functions Four-operation multi-functional Powe Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Are Substitute Products For SYS Motor Timers? 1.It depends on SYS model. Refer to the following table. Operating method Time-limit operation Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	Which Counter/Timer Models Do Use A Memory Backup Function For Power Interruptions (EEPROM) That Do Not Use A Battery? Counters: H7CX, H8GN, H7HP, H7GP Timers: H5CX These models write the required data to EEPROM when the power supply voltage is turned OFF. The number of times tha Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	When Inputs CP1 And CP2 Are Simultaneously Input To H7CX Multifunction Preset Counters When Used As A Dual Counter, Are Both Of Them Counted? Yes, they are both counted. Example: CP1 PV = 10, CP2 PV = 5 Simultaneous input of CP1 and CP2 results in CP1 CV = 11 and CP2 PV = 6. The dual count value after addition Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	Which Relays Are Compatible With The H7EC-N And H7ET-N Counters That Use No-Voltage Input? Recommended model: OMRON Solid-state Relay the G3TA-IA/ID Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is The Relationship Between The Counter's Maximum Counting Speed And Minimum Signal Width? Maximum Counting Speed (Hz) 30 1K 5K 10K Minimum Signal Wi Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Preset Counter? A Counter used to operate a control output when the count value reaches a preset numerical value. Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Total Counter? Total Counters display the count value only and are not provided with control outputs. Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	When A Single Pulse Only Is Input In The Counter, Why Does The Counter Convert The Pulse Into At Least Two Count Values? The following two causes may be the problem. The maximum counting speed setting is set to high-speed response and the Counter may be receiving relay chattering, bounci Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Are The Differences Between Using A Lithium Battery And EEPROM For Storing Digital Timer And Counter Data When A Power Interruption Occurs? Power-interruption memories are available for motor-type timers and electromagnetic counters using mechanical methods, and their counterparts are available for electronic Time Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Do The Input Conditions That Are Specified In The Catalog For "Voltage Input" Mean? Voltage Input Example: Using an H7E[]-NV High (logic) level: 4.5 to 30 VDC Low (logic) level: 0 to 2 VDC (input impedance: approx. 4.7 kΩ) High (Logic) Level Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	Why Does The Reset Key On The H7E[]-N Not Function? Is the Key Protect Switch set to ON? The Key Protect Switch is used to prohibit key operations, thereby preventing incorrect operations. If the Key Protect Switch is ON Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Are The Voltage Values When The Input Terminals Used For An NPN Open-Collector Input Are OFF And The Current Values When The Input Terminals Are ON For The H7BR, H7HP, And H7EC Counters? The following currents and voltages can be switched. H7BR: 5 V, 2 mA H7HP: 5 V, 2 mA H7EC: 3 V, 20 μA Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	Can The Batteries Of The H7E[]-N Be Replaced? Yes. Applicable Battery: Y92S-36. Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	The Rate Of Rotation Is Displayed Using The H7CX's Tachometer Function, But Why Doesn't It Show 0 When Rotation Has Stopped? Only the following two H7CX-series models can be used as tachometers. H7CX-R Tachometer H7CX-AW Multifunction Preset Counter/Tachometer Adjust the auto-zero t Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Are Time Counters? Time Counters measure time and display the amount of time that has been measured. They are also called total time meters or hour meters. Hours is not the only unit available, Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For Old H7EC Total Counters? 1.It depends on the H7EC model. Refer to the following table. Display LCD (character height: 6.7 mm) Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For Old H7A Digital Counters? 1.It depends on the H7A model. Refer to the following table. Type Preset counter Totalizer Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For Old H7ER Tachometers? 1.It depends on H7ER model. Refer to the following table. Display LCD (character height: 6.7 mm) Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For Old H7ET Time Counters? 1. It depends on H7ET model. Refer to the following table. Display LCD (character height: 6.7 mm) Last Modified - 2009-01-16 - Similar Articles
	We Need To Start A Fan When The Temperature Rises And Stop It When The Temperature Drops. Set cooling control (direct operation). Change the direct/reverse operation setting to direct operation. For example, if you set the temperature (e.g., to 30 °C), the Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	What Is "Thermocouple"? Thermocouple temperature sensors are constructed using two dissimilar metals that are joined together. The junctions are called the measuring junction and the reference juncti Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	Please Tell Me Of Any Precautions For Extending The Lead Wires Of A Temperature Sensor. Platinum-resistance Thermometers All three lead wires used for extension must have the same resistance and the same length. The extension will cause the resistance of the Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	We Need To Perform Heating Control. With ON/OFF Control, We Need To Increase The Temperature Of A 30°C Oven To 100 °C. What Settings Are Necessary? Set direct/reverse operation to reverse operation. (The factory default is for reverse operation.) When you set the temperature (e.g., to 100 °C), the control output w Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	What Controllers Can Be Used With ES2-THB Temperature/Humidity Sensors? Humidity The humidity output of ES2-THB is a 1 to 5-V linear output for a humidity of 0% to 100%. Select a Temperature Controller that supports a 1 to 5-V input, and set t Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	When Can The Manual Reset Be Used For E5[]N/E5[]K Temperature Controllers? The manual reset can be used for P or PD control. There is an offset for the set point when using P or PD control because there is no integral control action. There is no o Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	How Can ON/OFF Control Be Used To Maintain The Temperature At 30 Degree C? Change the forward/reverse operation setting to forward operation. When the set point is set (i.e., 30°C), the output will be turned ON when the temperature rises above th Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	Can Current Outputs (4 to 20 mA DC) Be Used For The Heating And Cooling Outputs Of E5[]K Digital Controllers? Current outputs can be used by adding E53-C3 Current output Units to control outputs 1 and 2 of E5AK or E5EK. None of E5CK models have current outputs for control outputs 1 or Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	Does E53-S Solid-State Relays Output Unit Have A Zero Cross Function? No, it does not have a zero cross function. Applicable model: E53-S Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	Can Manual Operation Be Used When The Temperature Controllers Are In ON/OFF Control Mode? No, it cannot. Manual operation can be used only when PID control is selected. See whether you can change to PID control. Last Modified - 2009-01-19 - Similar Articles
	Why Does E5[]N Basic-Type Digital Temperature Controllers Overshoot Or Undershoot? The proportional band is too narrow and the P constant is too small. The integral time is too short and the I constant is too small. The derivative time is t Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	Why Doesn't The Temperature Of E5[]N Basic-Type Digital Temperature Controllers Rise Or Fall? The load is not connected to the correct control output terminals. Wires are not connected to the correct terminals or load polarity. There is insufficient c Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Happens If The Temperature Sensor Terminals Are Connected With The Wrong Polarity? The measured temperature will not be displayed properly. Thermocouples If the polarity is connected in reverse, the Temperature Controllers will display a falling temper Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Happens If The Thermocouple Lead Wires Or Compensating Lead Wires Are Too Long? The lead wire resistance increases and the temperature displayed will be higher than the actual temperature. Make sure that the thermocouple lead wires or compensating lead wi Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Happens To The Control Output When The Sensor Of E5C2 Temperature Controllers Fails? The status of the control output depends on the type of Temperature Sensors and the type of error. Temperature Sensor type Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Is A Substitute Product For E5C4 Digital Temperature Controllers With Digital Settings And A Digital Display? 1.It depends on E5C4 model. Refer to the following table. Auxiliary functions Control method Control Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Should I Use To Extend The Lead Wires Of The Platinum Resistance Thermometer? Use commercially available lead wires. Make sure that the three lead wires for extension have the same resistance and are the same length. Note:Extension lead wires are not a Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Power Supply Should Be Used For ES2-THB Temperature/Humidity Sensors And ES2-HB Humidity Sensors? A 24-VDC power supply with a maximum ripple voltage of 2% p-p. See whether the 24 VDC Output Power Supply Unit can be used for your application. ES2-THB and ES2-HB consume l Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	Can Temperature Controllers With A Heater Burnout Alarm Detect Heater Burnouts When Using Thyristor Control? No, it cannot. When thyristor control (phase control) is used, the control output is a current output. Therefore the heater burnout alarm of the Temperature Controllers canno Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	Which Products Can Support Software "ThermoTools"? "ThermoTools" can be used with the E5[]R, E5[]N, E5[]K, E5ZN, and E5ZE Temperature Controllers; the K3N[] and K3GN Digital Panel Indicator; and the H8GN Timer/Counte Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Kind Of Functions Does The ThermoTools Provide? ThermoTools is a software utility for setting the parameters of Temperature Controllers and Digital Panel Indicators. Most of the parameters that are set using the front panel Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	What Is The Measuring Accuracy When Measuring Circumferential Speed With The K3NR Digital Panel Indicator? The measuring accuracy for K3NR operating mode 1 (rotational/circumferential speed) is ±0.006% rdg ±1 digit. If the variation of input pulses is not co Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	Can Support Software "ThermoTools" Be Connected To A USB Port? It can be connected to a USB port by using the K3SC Interface Converter. Refer to the following Website for details: http://www.ia.omron.com/product/44.html Note:The K3SC Last Modified - 2009-01-20 - Similar Articles
	Why Is TC Output OFF While SV Is Above PV? Introduction When you turn on the power for the first time after you purchase an E5_N Temperature Controller, and set the control method into PID as well as change the SP, Last Modified - 2010-06-03 - Similar Articles
	What Is Maximum AT Execution Time for E5_C? Locked article.

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