Omron NX1P2 series User Manual page 193

Consideration for Inrush Current from Built-in Output
When connecting a transistor to an output device with a high inrush current (such as an incandescent
lamp), steps must be taken to avoid damage to the output transistor.
Use either of the following methods to reduce the inrush current.
 Countermeasure 1
Draw about 1/3 of the current consumed by the load.
NPN (sinking) type
OUT
Output
terminal block
Cn(0V)
 Countermeasure 2
Mount a limiting resistor.
NPN (sinking) type
OUT
Output
terminal block
Cn(0V)
In countermeasure 1, the current consumption from I/O power supply is increased although the voltage
supplied to the load L is not decreased.
In countermeasure 2, the voltage supplied to the load L is decreased although the current consumption
from I/O power supply is not increased.
Select the appropriate countermeasures according to the operating conditions.
Cn(0V) and Cn(+V) in the figure represent the common terminals, and 0Vn represents the terminal of
the power supply to drive the output circuit. Refer to Output Terminal Block on page 3-13 under 3-1-4
Terminal Blocks on page 3-10 for details.
NX-series NX1P2 CPU Unit Hardware User's Manual (W578)
PNP (sourcing) type
L
+
Output
R
terminal block
PNP (sourcing) type
R
+
L
Output
terminal block
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Cn(+V)
OUT
L
0Vn
Cn(+V)
OUT
L
0Vn
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