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Standard and high-speed, high-precision temperature measurement and control(NX-TS)

Positioning control with pulse outputs to command stepper motor drives and other pulse input motor drives(NX-PG0[][][])

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) to connect external axes to the Sysmac system(NX-ECS[][][])

More precise timing control by synchronizing the position data with the EtherCAT® Distributed Clock(NX-EC0[][][])

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Large Square-bodied Lighted Pushbutton Switches New models added with Ultra LEDs.(A3P (Super Luminosity Type))

Pushbutton Switch Series with Square 40-mm Body. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(A3S (Super Luminosity Type))

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High-resolution Lens for megapixel cameras.(3Z4S-LE SV-H / VS-H1 Series)

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Integrated muting sensor based on multi-beam photoelectric sensor(F3W-MA)

Easy connector enables less assembly and less wiring(A3U)

Omron‘s unique Automated inspection capability ensures process quality in a mass-production environment by using Submicron CT imaging with a variety of Metrology data.(VT-X700 / VT-X900)

30-mm dia. Pushbutton Switches Control panel miniaturization through a more compact design and modified wiring direction. Addition of Push-In Plus terminal blocks for easy wiring. Workability and safety improvements.(A30NN / A30NL)

22-mm dia. Pushbutton Switches. Control panel miniaturization through a more compact design and modified wiring direction. Addition of Push-In Plus terminal blocks for easy wiring.(A22NN / A22NL)

High-resolution telecentric lens for megapixel camera(3Z4S-LE VS-TCH Series)

Build a cost saving weighing/ measurement system by using load cells(NX-RS[][][][])

Temperature control with heater burnout detection in conjunction with a temperature input unit and PID instructions(NX-HB)

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In-line Full Inspection System(VT-X750)

A lock ring locking the surface and the improved design of internal structure increase resistance to vibration(3Z4S-LE VS-MCH Series)

Autofocus to read codes at different distances.(MicroHAWK V430-F / V420-F / V330-F / V320-F)

Simultaneous sampling of 4 channels with sampling times down to 5 μs(NX-HAD[][][])

Ultra-high-resolution telecentric lens for 1.1-inch cameras(3Z4S-LE VS-TEV Series)

Ultra-high-resolution lens for 4/3-inch cameras(3Z4S-LE VS-LLD Series)

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Reducing required design work through unified power supply voltage(R89F-M)

Analog input units for CK3M Controller(CK3W-AD[]100)

Vibrations resistant lens with iris plate system for megapixel C-mount cameras(3Z4S-LE VS-MCH1 Series)

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Simplified safety design of DC circuits Reliable DC circuit protection in the event of short circuits or overcurrent Saves space even with multi-channels Sequential start-up of outputs to avoid start-up trouble(S8V-CP)

The body is hitting pause on April’s written exams until October but plans to press ahead with its July sittings and multiple choice exams in small groups will continue.