G4F-PPxO

Description

Pulse-output module for G4 series PLCs, supporting up to 200 kpps (kilo-pulses per second) in an open-collector format.

The Polar Energy Assessment:

The G4F-PPxO (where x = 1,2,3 indicating number of axes) is designed for motion or positioning control applications in the LS GLOFA G4/GM4 PLC family. It features open-collector pulse outputs with up to 200 kpps rate, which is sufficient for many moderate speed servo/stepper control tasks.

Pros

• High pulse output rate (200 kpps) in open-collector format, good for hardware positioning control.
• Axis variants let you pick 1, 2 or 3 axes depending on machine requirements.
• Integration within LS G4 ecosystem simplifies wiring/logic.

Limitations

• Open-collector output type may need external pull-ups or specific drive wiring; less robust than line-drive variants for long cable runs.

Typical use cases

• Machines where modest positioning performance is required (e.g., indexing tables, pick-and-place with moderate speed).
• OEM panels built around LS G4 PLCs that require built-in pulse output modules rather than external drives.
• Retrofit of older LS G4 systems where the PPxO module matches existing wiring.