Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls
Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

ON / OFF Input Sensor Controller NPS (Discontinued Products)

  • Discontinued Products

  • Specifications

  • Dimensions

  • Circuit/ Wiring

  • Cautions For Use

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Last time buy (JST)

September 29, 2023

We are sorry, the products have been discontinued. Please refer to the details of the discontinued products and the recommended substitutes list below.

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Discontinued Products

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Specifications

TypeDIN rail mounting
General useHigh-performanceTwo sensor connection
Model No.NPS-C7NPS-CT7NPS-C7W
Applicable sensorsPhotoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, etc., with NPN transistor output or relay output
Supply voltage100 to 240 V AC ± 10 %
Power consumption6 VA or less
Power
supply
for sensor
Voltage12 V DC ± 10 % (incorporated with short-circuit protection)
Current150 mA max.130 mA max.120 mA max.
OutputRelay contact 1c
・Switching capacity:
250 V 3 A AC (resistive load)
・Electrical life:
100,000 switching operations or more
(rated load)(at 1,800 operations/hour)
・Mechanical life:
10 million switching operations or more
(at 36,000 operations/hour)

NPN open-collector transistor
・Maximum sink current: 100 mA or less
・Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less
(between output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage:
1 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
0.4 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
Relay contact 1c x2
・Switching capacity:
250 V 3 A AC (resistive load)
・Electrical life:
100,000 switching operations or more
(rated load)(at 1,800 operations/hour)
・Mechanical life:
10 million switching operations or more
(at 36,000 operations/hour)
 Output operationSwitchable normal operation or inverse operation
Response timeRelay contact: 10 ms approx., NPN open-collector transistor: 5 μs or less10 ms approx.
IndicatorsPowerRed LED (lights up when the power is ON)
Output (Note 2)Red LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Sensor signal input-Red LED
(lights up when the sensor signal
input is effective)
-
External
synchronization input
-Red LED
(lights up when the external
synchronization input is effective)
-
External synchronization functionGate triggerGate trigger and edge trigger-
Timer function-Three function selectable timer
(Timer period: switchable either
40 ms to 1 sec. or 0.4 sec. to 10 sec.)
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Ambient temperature-10 to +50 ℃ +14 to +122 (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Voltage withstandability1,500 V AC for one min. between the power and the output terminals
Insulation resistance10 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between the power and the output terminals
Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions two times each
MaterialEnclosure: ABS, Terminal block: PBT (Glass fiber reinforced)
Connecting methodTerminal block
WeightNet weight: 160 g approx.
AccessoriesShort bar: 1 pc., NPS-CV (Protection cover): 1 pc., Short-circuit protection plate: 1 pc., Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. (NPS-CT7 only)

Notes:

1)Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

2)In NPS-C7W, two output indicators, Sensor 1 output indicator and Sensor 2 output indicator, have been incorporated.

 

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Dimensions

  • Unit: mm in

NPS-□

Note:1) The above drawing illustrates the dimensions of NPS-CT7.The dimensions of NPS-C7 and NPS-C7W are identical to those given above.2) The front panel of each model is different.Refer to "Cautions For Use" for more details of the front panels.

Assembly dimensions with attached protection cover

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I/O Circuit and Wiring diagrams

NPS-C7
NPS-CT7

I/O circuit diagram

I/O circuit diagram

Terminal arrangement diagram

Terminal arrangement diagram

Note:Response time of the NPN open-collector transistor output of NPS-C7 and NPS-CT7 is 5 μs. If a relay or a micro-switch (mechanical contact) is connected, its bounce may result in output chattering. Take care of this aspect, especially when the timer function is used.

NPS-C7W

I/O circuit diagram

Terminal arrangement diagram

Terminal arrangement diagram

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Cautions For Use

  • Never use this product in a device for personnel protection.
  • In case of using devices for personnel protection, use products which meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection applicable in each region or country.

 

Functional description

 DescriptionFunction
1Power indicator
(Red LED)
Lights up when the power is ON.
2Output indicator
(Red LED)
Lights up when the output is ON.
3Sensor 1 output indicator
(Red LED)
4Sensor 2 output indicator
(Red LED)
5Sensor signal input selection switchSelects the output operation.

INV.: The output is ON when the sensor signal input is High.
NORM.: The output is ON when the sensor signal input is Low.
6Sensor 1 output operation mode switchSelects the output operation.

INV.: The output is ON when the sensor signal input is High.
NORM.: The output is ON when the sensor signal input is Low.
7Sensor 2 output operation mode switch
8Sensor signal input indicator
(Red LED)
Indicates the state of the sensor signal input. The operation differs according to the mode set with 5 Sensor signal input selection switch.
INV.: Lights up when the sensor signal input is High.
NORM.: Lights up when the sensor signal input is Low.
9External synchronization input indicator
(Red LED)
Indicates the state of the external synchronization input. Lights up when the external synchronization input does not disable the output.
10External synchronization operation mode switchSelects the operation of external synchronization.

INV.: The output is neglected when the external synchronization input is High.
NORM.: The output is neglected when the external synchronization input is Low.
11Gate/Edge trigger operation mode switchSelects Gate trigger or Edge trigger.

:Effective at the instant the external synchronization input is applied.

:Effective over the period for which the external synchronization input is applied.
12Timer period selection switchSelects the timer period.

1 sec.: Variable from 40 ms approx. to 1 sec. approx.
10 sec.: Variable from 0.4 sec. approx. to 10 sec. approx.
13Timer operation mode switchSelects the timer operation.

14Timer operation mode switchSet the timer period.
15Terminal block

Block diagrams (The diagrams below explain NPS’s operation in a simple manner. The actual circuits may differ slightly.)

NPS-C7

NPS-C7W

NPS-CT7

Timer functions (NPS-CT7 only)

  • NPS-CT7has three types of convenient built-in timer functions.
  • ON-delay (OND)
    <Function>Neglects short output signals.
    <Application>As only long signals are extracted, this function is useful for detecting if a line is choked or for sensing only objects taking a long time to travel.
  • OFF-delay (OFD)
    <Function>Extends the output signal for a fixed period of time
    <Application>This function is useful if the output signal is so short that the connected device cannot respond.
  • ONE SHOT (OSD)
    <Function>Outputs a fixed width signal upon sensing.
    <Application>This function is useful when the input specifications of the connected device require a signal of fixed width. Of course, it is also useful for extending a short width signal to a desired width.

Various other applications are possible.

Selection switch and timer operation

Timer period: T =Switchable, either 40 ms approx. to 1 sec. approx., or 0.4 sec. approx. to 10 sec. approx.

External synchronization function (NPS-C7, NPS-CT7 only)

The output is disabled when the external synchronization input is Low [mode selection switch on NORM. (Note)] or is High [mode selection switch on INV. (Note)].

  • Gate trigger

Note:

SinceNPS-C7 is not incorporated with the selection switch, the output is disabled only when the external synchronization input is Low.

The sensor signal is judged at the instant the external synchronization input rises up or falls down. This sensor is ideal for cap presence detection that would have required two controllers in the past.

Example: Detecting presence of cap on bottle

  • Edge trigger (NPS-CT7 only)
Conventional

NPS-CT7

Note:

As the output time‘t’is only 5 μs approx., extend it by using the OFFdelay timer or the ONE SHOT timer.

Mounting

  • To mount NPS with screws, use M4 screws.
    The tightening torque should be 0.78 N•m or less.

Wiring

  • Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.
  • Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
  • Short-circuit protection plate

The short-circuit protection plate is attached to terminal No. 1 to prevent AC short-circuit. Flip the plate up, connect the wire to terminal No. 1, and then flip it down.

(The short-circuit protection plate is attached at the time of shipment from our factory.)

The short bar saves wiring when a common power supply is used for the AC supply terminal and the load supply of the relay contact output.

(The short bar is attached between the terminal Nos. 1 and 2 at the time of shipment from our factory. To use a separate power supply for the output relay, make sure to remove it.)

Typical wiring diagram

  • Short bar

  • Dimensions of suitable crimp terminals

(Unit: mm in)

Y-shaped typeRound type

Note:

Use crimp terminals having insulation sleeves.
Recommended crimp terminal: Nominal size 1.25-3.0


  • NPS-C7andNPS-CT7do not incorporate a short-circuit protection at the NPN open-collector transistor output.
    Do not connect them directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
  • The response time of the NPN open-collector transistor output of NPS-CT7 or NPS-CT7 is 5 μs. If a relay or a micro-switch (mechanical contact) is connected, take care since its bounce may result in output chattering.
  • Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.

Others

  • Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.) after the power supply is switched on.
  • Avoid dust, dirt, and steam.
  • Take care that the controller does not come in direct contact with water, oil, grease, or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.

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