Omron ZEN Operation Manual page 4

Preface
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a
qualified operator and only for the purposes described in this manual.
The ZEN is a compact and highly functional controller that can be used to easily
automate small-scale applications. Its development has drawn on OMRON's
advanced control technology and expertise in manufacturing various types of
controllers.
Version 2 of the ZEN includes Economy-type CPU Units and Communications-type
CPU Units. Twin timer operation and operation between days for weekly timers have
been added. Pulse output operation and 8-digit counters with high-speed counting
have also been added, and Expansion I/O Units have been downsized to half the
width.
This manual describes how to use version 2 of the ZEN. Before using the ZEN, read
this manual carefully so that you can use the ZEN correctly. Keep the manual close
at hand so that you can refer to it whenever necessary.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following readers.
• Persons in charge of introducing FA devices
• Persons who design FA systems
• Persons who install or connect FA devices
• Persons who manage working FA installations
Persons who use this product must have sufficient knowledge of electrical systems
(i.e., an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
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