Outline - Omron ZEN Operation Manual

Outline

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Outline

Low-cost, Small-scale Automatic Control
Easy Operation with an Inexpensive Controller
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The ZEN Programmable Relay is an extremely small programmable
controller that provides 10 programmable I/O points (6 inputs and 4
outputs) to enable low-cost, small-scale automation. There is also a
new model that provides 20 programmable I/O points (12 inputs and
8 outputs) along with 16 of each of the following: Timers, counters,
displays, etc.
In this manual, the ZEN Programmable Relay is referred to as merely
the "ZEN."
The ZEN comes in basically two types: LCD and LED.
• LCD Type: LCD screen and operation buttons
• LED Type: No LCD screen or operation buttons
The following pages provide a few examples of the way the ZEN
meets a wide variety of application needs.
One CPU Unit provides 12 inputs and 8 outputs (with CPU Unit with
20 I/O points).
Water-supply facilities in
apartments, lighting control in
Ladder programming is possible directly from a LCD-type CPU Unit.
Ladder programs can be easily copied to low-cost LED-type CPU
Units by using Memory Cassettes (optional).
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