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Primary task cycle time is 0.5 milliseconds, with 20 MB program memory and 6 MB variable memory allocated for the application code and axis configuration data. ## Network interfaces and system expansion Communications include EtherCAT for real-time motion bus, standard Ethernet for OPC-UA and TCP/IP connectivity, and USB for local programming access — all three interfaces are onboard, no additional communication modules required for basic operation. The system expands to 40 modules across a maximum of 3 racks, giving the cabinet designer room to scale I/O and axis count within a single controller chassis. DIN rail mounting is standard; the unit operates from 0°C to 55°C, which sets the thermal boundary for enclosure placement — keep it below the upper limit in sealed cabinets or add ventilation above 45°C ambient. ## Lifecycle status and regulatory compliance Approval agency listings include CE, cULus, KC, Lloyd, and NK — covering European, North American, Korean, and marine (Lloyd's and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) regulatory acceptance, which simplifies panel certification for export or shipboard installations. ## Programming environment and data retention Programming is done through SYSMAC Studio — the same software environment used across the NJ/NX series, so a single engineering tool covers the controller family and the machine builder does not need a separate motion package. Battery backup is included for retaining variable memory and real-time clock data during power loss; the 32K-word module size is a per-module memory allocation limit that governs how much axis or I/O data a single module can hold.","metaTitle":"Omron NJ501-1500 Motion Controller, 64-Axis, EtherCAT","metaDescription":"Omron NJ501-1500 motion controller with 64-axis control, EtherCAT/Ethernet/USB, 20MB program memory. Active production. 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The unit supports battery-backed operation, real-time clock, and DIN rail mounting with both virtual and physical axis coordination options.","Display Type":"No Display","Mounting Type":"DIN Rail","Communications":"EtherCAT, Ethernet, USB","Approval Agency":"CE, cULus, KC, Lloyd, NK","lifecycle_stage":"current","Operating Temperature":"0°C~55°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4,295.65 – $11,005.28","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How can I order the NJ501-1500 and check availability?","answer":"The NJ501-1500 is quoted to order against the BOM quantity. Submit an RFQ for your required quantity and delivery timeline."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Omron provide for the NJ501-1500?","answer":"The NJ501-1500 carries CE, cULus, KC, Lloyd, and NK approvals. Documentation typically includes the EU Declaration of Conformity (CE), UL file listing, and marine type-approval certificates from Lloyd's and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Request specific cert copies with the RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/NJ501-1500","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/omron/NJ501-1500 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}