Omron CJ1W-CT021 High-speed Counter Unit

USD 431.56

2-channel 500 kHz encoder counter unit for CJ/NJ racks; 0.5 ms response; incremental, line-driver, and open-collector inputs.

SKU Omron-CJ1W-CT021 Category
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Omron CJ1W-CT021 High-speed Counter Unit

Model Identifier CJ1W-CT021
Official Part Number CJ1W-CT021
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

CJ-series special I/O high-speed counter unit for CJ/NJ controllers. Supports two counters with up to 500 kHz maximum input frequency, 0.5 ms maximum response time, and multiple counter modes including simple, circular, and linear counting. Designed for incremental encoder and pulse-based motion feedback applications with screw I/O wiring and CJ I/O bus integration.

Key Features

  • 2 independent counters
  • Maximum input frequency: 500 kHz
  • Maximum response time: 0.5 ms
  • Supports simple, circular, and linear counter modes
  • Phase A/B/Z signaling support
  • Incremental encoder, line driver (RS-422), and open collector input types
  • NPN and PNP digital output types
  • Screw terminal I/O connection
  • CJ I/O bus special I/O unit

Dual 500 kHz high-speed encoder counting with CJ/NJ rack integration

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Number of counters2
Counter typesSimple Counter; Circular Counter; Linear Counter
Maximum input frequency500 kHz
Maximum response time0.5 ms
Signals per counterPhase A, B and Z
Digital inputs2 (I0 and I1)
Digital outputs2 (O0 and O1)
Input signal typesPhase Differential (×1, ×2, ×4); Up/Down; Pulse & Direction
Digital input typeIncremental encoder; Line driver (RS-422); Open collector
Digital output typeNPN; PNP
I/O systemCJ I/O Bus
Expansion unit typeSpecial I/O Unit
I/O connection typeScrew
Number of I/O connectors1
Product height (unpacked)95.4 mm
Product width (unpacked)31 mm
Product depth (unpacked)83.6 mm
Product weight (unpacked)94 g
Ambient operating temperature0 to 55 °C
Ambient storage temperature-20 to 75 °C
Ambient operating humidity10% to 90% without condensation
Internal current consumption280 mA at 5 V
Dimensions31 × 90 × 65 mm (W × H × D)
Weight100 g
Mounting positionCJ-series CPU Rack or CJ-series Expansion Rack; NJ-series CPU Rack or NJ-series Expansion Rack
Maximum number per basic CJ/NJ system24

Industrial Applications

1. High-speed rotary encoder feedback for indexing machines

Use the dual 500 kHz counters to read A/B/Z incremental encoder signals on rotary index tables or servo feedback loops.

Problem Solved

Reliable capture of fast pulse trains without missed counts during rapid machine motion.

500 kHzincremental encoderA/B/Zindex tablehigh-speed counting

2. Dual-axis length or position measurement

Measure two independent motion axes, such as conveyor length tracking and cut-to-length positioning, using separate counter channels and pulse/direction inputs.

Problem Solved

Accurate position tracking on two channels from one compact rack-mounted module.

dual counterpulse/directionup/downconveyor trackingposition measurement

3. Packaging and labeling registration control

Track registration marks and encoder feedback in packaging lines where fast response and rack integration are required for synchronized downstream actuation.

Problem Solved

Maintains synchronization between product movement and machine actions at high line speeds.

packaging lineregistration control0.5 ms responseCJ I/O Busscrew terminal
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