Omron NX1P2-1040DT1 PLC CPU Unit

Technical Overview

NX1P2-1040DT1 is a compact NX-series machine automation controller CPU unit with 1.5 MB program capacity, 24 VDC supply, 16 built-in PNP transistor outputs, EtherCAT/EtherNet-IP communications, and motion control support for 6 real axes with 2 axes used for motion control. The unit is panel-mounted, DIN-rail compatible, and intended for integrated machine control applications requiring coordinated sequencing, networking, and motion in a single controller.

Key Features

1.5 MB program capacity
24 VDC unit power supply
Supply voltage range: 20.4 to 28.8 VDC
16 built-in PNP transistor outputs
24 built-in input points
EtherCAT communication built in
EtherNet/IP communication built in
Supports up to 6 real axes
Supports 2 motion control axes
Supports 4 PTP axes
Panel-mounted, DIN-rail installation
Includes load short-circuit protection on PNP outputs

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Program capacity	1.5 MB
Built-in I/O	24 inputs, 16 outputs
Output type	PNP transistor
Unit power supply	24 VDC
Supply voltage range	20.4 to 28.8 VDC
Unit power consumption	6.85 W
Inrush current	10 A max./0.1 ms max.; 2.5 A max./150 ms max.
Maximum number of controlled axes	6 real axes
Motion control axes	2 axes
PTP axes	4 axes
Communication ports	EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP built in
Mounting	DIN rail
Enclosure mounting	Mounted in a panel
Dimensions (W × H × D)	154 × 100 × 71 mm
Weight	660 g
NX Unit power supply capacity	10 W max.
Local NX I/O units	Up to 8
Total NX units per CPU	Up to 24
Min cycle time	2 ms
Flash memory port	SD

Industrial Applications

1. Compact packaging machine line control

Controls discrete sequencing, line interlocks, and coordinated motion for compact packaging equipment using built-in I/O and EtherCAT networking.

Problem Solved

Replaces separate PLC, motion controller, and network gateway functions in a tight enclosure.

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2. Small servo-indexing assembly station

Manages indexing tables, pick-and-place timing, and two-axis motion tasks while directly driving field devices through 16 built-in transistor outputs.

Problem Solved

Provides synchronized motion and discrete control without adding a separate motion PLC.

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3. Distributed machine cell with NX remote I/O

Acts as the central controller for a modular machine cell that expands through local NX I/O units and EtherNet/IP/EtherCAT connectivity.

Problem Solved

Enables scalable control architecture while maintaining compact controller footprint.

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