THE CP1 FAMILY
Compact machine controllers
» Fa s t p r o g r a m m i n g w i t h Fu n c t i o n B l o c k s
» Flexible Ethernet connectivity
» Easy positioning functionality
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Think big… start small!
Omron’s vast experience in the field of industrial
automation has resulted in the creation of the right
products for your applications, ranging from simple
to more complex automation solutions. The CP1
family of programmable logic controllers provides
you with a complete product line-up to automate
compact machines and perform any other simple
automation tasks, quickly and easily. Programming
and operation are consistent with Omron’s other
modular PLCs. And you are guaranteed the same
high quality and reliability that you expect from any
Omron product, ensuring that your equipment keeps
on giving continuous dependable performance.
Scalable solution
The CP1 family is scalable; this means that you can choose the
products with the right level of sophistication to meet your
automation needs in terms of functionality, flexibility and
pricing. Each of the CP1 family models, the CP1E, CP1L and
CP1H, offers the functionality required for complete machine
control. Benefits include: easy expansion of I/O, fast and
versatile communication, and full positioning capabilities via
ready-to-use Function Blocks. The CP1 family uses the same
instruction set and professional programming software found
in Omron’s other modular PLCs.
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Answering your needs…
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Fast and versatile communication
Flexible, fast and yet cost-effective communication is
essential in today’s competitive market. This applies in
particular to compact PLCs, which not only need to connect
with devices inside the machine, but also outside the
machine for operating, data-logging and remote access.
With this in mind, Omron has given the CP1 family excellent
communication capabilities for both serial and Ethernet
networking. In addition, Omron provides flexible and
economical option boards for serial communication.
programmable connectivity to third-party devices and makes
this outstanding product the best-in-class machine controller
on the market.
Easy positioning functions
The CP1 family is designed to fulfill position control tasks. Up
to four axes of servo-drives can be controlled with high-speed
pulse outputs, while high-speed pulse inputs can allow the
connection of up to four encoders. Control is easily achieved
with Function Block or standard functions without the need
of specialist motion boards or expansion units. Furthermore,
thanks to its fast serial ports, the CP1 family is also capable of
performing simple positioning tasks. With the use of Modbus
Function Blocks, up to 31 inverters can be controlled and
monitored in real-time.
Flexible Ethernet connectivity
To meet communication needs over different protocols
simultaneously and to easily connect for remote access, our
latest CP1L PLC features embedded Ethernet with socket
services functionality. This offers, among other things,
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Easy positioning, quick results
The CP1 family is the perfect choice for any application that requires positioning. Whether for
conveyor control, point-to-point position control, or non-interpolated pick-and-place systems, the
combination of high-speed pulse outputs, variable speed drive control and position feedback will
provide all the functionality that you need for your application.
Ideal for position control
When simplicity and ease of use are essential, there is no
better solution for your position applications than combining
the CP1 family with servos and inverters from Omron’s
extensive range. The SmartStep 2 servo drive is a perfect
partner and offers high performance while keeping things
simple and cost effective. With the servo position feedback
to the controller for position loop control you can monitor
the actual positioning and it can also be used to synchronise
with another axis. Omron provides standard functions and
Function Blocks for SmartStep 2 and other servo drives to
create your application with minimal effort.
Easy variable speed drive control
Variable speed drive control is made easy within the CP1
family by using the serial port(s) and the Easy Modbus Master
feature for high-speed communication. Omron Function
Blocks enable you to control and monitor up to 31 inverters
in real-time simply by configuration of parameters. With the
encoders connected to the high-speed counter inputs, the
CP1 is able to calculate the exact position to perform accurate
positioning easily and quickly. In addition, in the MX2 inverter
series, all simple positioning is handled within the drive
itself.
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Saving you time
For many standard functions Omron provide ready-to-use and tested Function Blocks that allow you to reduce
your programming and testing time. With Function Blocks you achieve faster, easier and more structured
programming that can also increase machine functionality. Ladder programming still remains the easiest
language for many people to use, but for more complex mathematical calculations ‘Structured Text’ (ST)
offers greater flexibility. These languages are supported in the CP1L and CP1H. Omron’s software is renowned
for its ease of use and intuitive style and CX-One is no exception.
