Instruction Manual
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Appendices
1 Specifications
NX-50RS
Model NX-50RS
Main functions
Broadcast function (control, data), status display function, head
test function
Display
7-segment LED in 3 rows (for functions including ID display,
setting display, status display)
LED (head access status display, head output status display,
network status)
Network
connection
Points 1 (network connector)
Function Data input/output, control input/output
Network certifications RS-485
Master unit N-410
Total connection length 1.2 km max.
Communication speed 600 to 115200 bit/s (10 steps)
Device type -
Communication method
(physical layer)
Half duplex (RS-485 compliant) KEYENCE protocol
Data bits 7/8 bit
Stop bit length 1/2 bit
Parity check None / even / odd
Stations 1
Rated power -
Current consumption -
Head
connection
Points 1 (12-pin round connector)
Communication certifications RS-232C compliant
Connects to
RF-500, RF-550, BL-180, BL-500, BL-600, BL-700, BL-210RK, SR-500, SR-510
Total connection length
Up to 10 m with an RF-500 Series, up to 3 m with a BL Series
device, up to 5 m with an SR Series
Terminal
block
Input
Points 2 each for NPN side, PNP side (NPN and PNP share a circuit)
Function Control input (trigger/timing, preset), remote I/O input
Input format Voltage input 24 V DC
Maximum rated input 26.4 V DC
Minimum ON voltage 15 V DC
Maximum OFF current 1 mA
Output
Points 4 each for NPN side, PNP side
Function
Verification output (OK, NG), error output (ERR), control output
(ENB), remote I/O output
Output format NPN side: NPN open collector; PNP side: PNP open collector
Rated output load 30 V DC, 100 mA max.
Leakage current when off
0.1 mA max.
Residual voltage when on
1 V max.
PC
connection
Points 1 (modular jack)
Function Data input/output, control input/output, verification output
Communication method Full duplex (RS-232C compliant)
Synchronization method Asynchronous
Transmission code ASCII, partly binary
Communication speed 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/s
Data bits 7/8 bit
Stop bit length 1/2 bit
Parity check None / even / odd
Environmental
resistance
Operating temperature range 0C to +55C
Operating humidity range 35% to 85% RH (no condensation)
Operating environment No dust or corrosive gasses
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.3 mm; 55 to 500 Hz, acceleration 2G
Ratings
Power source voltage 24 V DC +10%, -15%
Current consumption 500 mA max. (via connection head)
Certifications
EMC
EN61326 class A (Europe), FCC Part 15B class A (America),
ICES-003 class A (Canada)
Safety certifications UL508 (America), CAN/CSA22 No.14 (Canada)
Weight Approx 300 g (including network connector)










