JX-CAM

Programmable Cam: Easy replacement of FC2 seriesavailable from October 2025

Programmable cam specialized in angle detection

A programmable cam is an electronic cam that detect angles using an absolute encoder instead of mechanical cam control and switches the output ON/OFF according to the preset angles.

Feature

  • Two Models available according to control scale
    16 Output Points: JX-CAM-161F-C-1
    32 Output Points: JX-CAM-321F-C-1
  •  Easy setup change
    Up to 10 program banks can be registered.
    Any program can be selected using bank input.
  •  Fine adjustment of ON/OFF output angles during operation
    In TEST mode, the ON/OFF output angles can be finely adjusted without stopping the machine.
  • External origin setting capability
    During programming, the origin (0°) can be set to any angle via PC Configuration Tool or key operations.
  • Equipped with convenient special features
    • Pulse output setting function
      In addition to setting ON/OFF output within a range of rotation angles, the pulse output setting function allows specifying how many pulses are output per rotation (division output).
    • Advance angle function
      Automatically compensates for mechanical response delays proportional to the rotation speed.
    • Copy function
      Allows saving, loading and verifying programs between programmable cams or internal banks.
    • Protection setting function
      Allows detailed protection settings for output configurations.
  • Communication function
    Equipped with an RS-232C communication port for configuration and operation monitoring via PC or PLC (programmable logic controller).
  • Migration of FC2 series settings data
    By using the “Programmable Cam Workbench” configuration tool, programs from the FC2 series can be migrated to the corresponding JX-CAM series product

Specification

Product Specifications

Items Specifications
Model Number JX-CAM-161F-C-1 JX-CAM-321F-C-1
Power Supply DC12/24V
Voltage Fluctuation Range DC10.8 ~26.4V Ripple 3%rms
Power Consumption 8W
Operating Temperature -10 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 70℃
Operating/Storage Humidity 35 ~ 85% RH (No condensation)
Operating Atmosphere No corrosive gases
Insulation Withstand Voltage Not specified, as DC power input and input/output are not insulated
Insulation Resistance Not specified, as DC power input and input/output are not insulated
Vibration Resistance Durability: Displacement amplitude 0.5mm, 10~55Hz, 3 times in 3-axis directions
Malfunction: Displacement amplitude 0.35mm, 10~55Hz, 3 times in 3-axis directions
Complies with JIS C0911
Shock Resistance Durability: 500m/s2 (50G), 3 times in 3-axis directions
Malfunction: 100m/s2 (10G), 3 times in 3-axis directions
Complies with JIS C0912
Noise Resistance Between Power Supply Terminals: 1.0kV
Pulse Width: 1μs/Start-up 1ns/Square wave pulse
(Tested using a noise tester)
Protection Rating IP54 (Front Sheet Only)
Size 140×90×60.5(mm) *When not connected to a rotary encoder
Panel Cut Dimensions 135×85(mm)
Weight About 420g

Functions/Performance

Items Specifications
Model Number JX-CAM-161F-C-1 JX-CAM-321F-C-1
Control Inputs Power Supply: DC12/24V
Logic　ON Voltage: 0~2V(Low)　OFF Voltage: 7.5~30V(High)
Start Input: 1 point
Protection Input: 1 point
External Origin Input: 1 point
Bank Input: 4 point
Rotary Encoder Input Open Collector Output: Withstands voltage above 14V
Logic　ON Voltage: 0~1.5V(Low)　OFF Voltage: 4~5V(High)
Resolution: 32/64/128/180/256/360/512/720/1024(Output Code: Gray Binary)
Output Specifications NPN Open Collector: Withstands voltage below 35V / Current below 0.1A
Output Points　*1 16 points 32 points
Number of Output Area Settings　*2 128 points
Angle Setting Unit Resolution 180 360 720 32 64 128 256 512 1024
Setting Unit 2° 1° 0.5° 0.1° *3, or 1 resolution step
Response Rotational Speed　*4 Resolution 32 64 128 180 256 360 512 720 1024
rpm 50000 26000 13000 10000 6800 5000 3200 2500 1600
Output Response Time ≤ 30 μs
Power Startup Time　*5 ≤ 2s
Number of Banks 10
Program Memory　*6 EEPROM
Resolution Switching 360/720: Switch via DIP switch
CW/CCW Switching Switchable via DIP switch
RUN Output Turns ON during normal operation in RUN/Adjustment mode (configurable via DIP switch).
OUT15 OUT31
Rotation Speed Alarm Output　*7 Rotation speed alarm output: Activates when the actual speed is outside the set upper or lower limit range (configurable via PC Configuration Tool).
Upper Limit Alarm：OUT14　Lower Limit Alarm：OUT15 Upper Limit Alarm：OUT30　Lower Limit Alarm：OUT31
Display Switching Angle/Rotation Speed: Switchable via DIP switch
Origin Correction Allows setting any position as the origin (using key operation, external origin input, or communication write).
Special Features Advance Angle Function Adjusts output points proportionally to the rotary encoder’s speed to compensate for machine transmission delays.
Pulse Output Function Sets the number of square wave pulses output by the rotary encoder per rotation, supporting pulse output for all points.
Copy Function Copies and transfers configuration parameters.
Protect Setting Function Prevents incorrect operations by disallowing overwriting of configuration parameters.
Communication Function RS-232C (Connector: RJ-12, Protocol: Modbus/RTU).
Accessories Mounting Brackets

*1: Connector type
*2: Number of configurable settings per bank
*3: There may be slight deviations in angle detection.
*4: This is the theoretical speed at which the programmable cam operates correctly. Actual speed may vary depending on the response frequency of the rotary encoder.
*5: Time from power-on to output ON when the startup input is ON.
*6: Rewrite endurance: approximately 1,000,000 cycles
*7: Settings are configured individually for each bank.

Information of Model Numbers

Model Numbers Overview
JX-CAM-161F-C-1 Programmable Cam JX-CAM (16 Output Points)
JX-CAM-321F-C-1 Programmable Cam JX-CAM (32 Output Points)

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