OEM Cortex M7 LogicLab CPU

This board is the semi-finished component of the SlimLine Cortex M7 CPU modules, and is supplied as an OEM module for system integrators.
The board provides the possibility of mounting mikroBUS™ ⁽¹) cardsfrom MikroElektronika d.o.o. and has the RTCmodule as standard on the "Extended" versions.

It is equipped with a powerful Cortex M7 processor that, with its 2Mb of Flash memory and a 300MHz clock, breaks the limits of user program size and execution speed.

The device allows the management of the expansion I/O SlimLinemodules through the I2C™ expansion bus (Fast mode), and also incorporates a high efficiency power supply, sized to connect up to 16 expansion modules.

The CPU is equipped with web server integrated able to make available web pages of configuration and general information on the status of the system, as well as web pages fully configurable by the user.
The technology "responsive” makes the pages perfectly navigable even from mobile devices.

At the hardware level, this CPU is equipped with:

• 1 Ethernet Port 10/100BaseT(x) RJ45
• 2 RS232 COM Ports
• 1 MicroUSB Host/Device port (extended versions)
• 1 Fieldbus RS485 or CAN bus (depending on version)
• 2 isolated digital inputs (1 of which can also be used as a counter)
• 2 Isolated digital outputs (can also be used as PWM)
• 2 12bit analog inputs (extended versions)
• 1 port 1-Wire (extended versions)
• 1 micro-SD card slot
• 1 I2C™ expansion bus (Fast mode)

Thanks to the use of non-volatile memory in FRAM technology (ferroelectric RAM), it has been possible to eliminate the battery, thus minimizing maintenance operations and environmental impact at the end of the product's life, and eliminating the constraints imposed by directives for the air transport of products containing batteries.
FRAM technology also guarantees a practically unlimited number of writing cycles, thus improving the reliability of the system, as well as a very low power consumption even during the writing phases.

The card is available in different versions:

• Lite: 2 RS232C, 1 Ethernet, 4 digital I/O,
• RS485: 2 RS232C, 4 digital I/O, 1 Ethernet, 1 RS485 isolated.
• CAN: 2 RS232C, 4 digital I/O, 1 Ethernet, 1 CAN isolated.
• Extended RS485: 2 RS232C, 1 USB, 4 digital I/O, 2 Analog In, 1 1-Wire, 1 Ethernet, 1 RS485 isolated.
• Extended CAN: 2 RS232C, 1 USB,4 digital I/O, 2 Analog In, 1 1-Wire, 1 Ethernet, 1 CAN isolated.

The appropriate pre-wired bus expansion cables (Code CBL074**00) to be ordered separately must be used to connect the expansion modules.

I/O and power supply connections are made via removable screw connectors for easy maintenance.

The PLC SlimLine family has been conceived with the aim of safeguarding the investment in programming made by the Customer both in terms of portability to/from other platforms and in terms of protection against copying and fraudulent use of the applications developed (see this page).

A wide range of libraries and function blocks (FBs) are available that are suitable for many functions.
There are also some available optionally, for the use of which it is necessary to obtain the unlock code at the MID (Manufacturer ID) or DID (Device ID) level. See the list.

The CPU is programmable in the 5 languages provided by the IEC61131-3 standard, through the development tool LogicLab, a completely free programming tool.

This device is also a viable alternative to Arduino boards and, for certain applications, to Raspberry Pi. To compare the differences from these systems see this link.

Notes:

(1) On RS485 and CAN versions, the mikroBUS™ slot is used by the fieldbus management module.
Some mikroBUS cards may not be supported and/or firmware changes may be required.