Omron E5EK PROGRAMMABLE TYPE User Manual page 2

Preface
The E5EK-T is a high-performance programmable digital controller. The E5EK-T
allows the user to carry out the following:
• Set program patterns to each step by time or ramp rise rate
• Execute advance, hold and reset step operations
• Execute continuous operation of all patterns and repeated operation of same pat-
terns
• Check the start of each step or program end time by signals.
• Count time from the beginning of each step (time signal)
• Select from many types of temperature and analog input (multi-input)
• Support position-proportional control (position-proportional type controllers only)
• Select output functions such as control output or alarm output (output assign-
ment)
• Use the HBA (heater burnout alarm) function (standard type controllers only)
• Monitor the control loop by LBA (Loop Break Alarm)
• Use the communications function
• Calibrate input or transfer output
• The E5EK-T also features a watertight construction (NEMA4: equivalent to
IP66).
This User's Manual describes how to use the E5EK-T.
Before using your E5EK-T thoroughly read and understand this manual in order to
ensure correct use.
Also, store this manual in a safe place so that it can be retrieved whenever neces-
sary.
PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE PRODUCT
When the product is used under the circumstances or environment below, ensure
adherence to limitations of the ratings and functions. Also, take countermeasures
for safety precautions such as fail-safe installations.
(1) Use under circumstances or environments which are not described in this user's manual.
(2) Use for nuclear power control, railway, air craft, vehicle, incinerator, medical equipment, enter-
tainment equipment, safety device, etc.
(3) Use for applications where death or serious property damage is possible and extensive safety
precautions are required.
About this manual
(1) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or trans-
mitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, with-
out the prior written permission of OMRON.
(2) Moreover, because OMRON is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information in
this manual is subject to change without notice.
(3) Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, if you find any errors or
omissions, please contact the branch of OMRON or sales office listed at the end of this manual, and inform
them of the catalog No. on the front cover.
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