Compact PLC Module with SlimLine LogicLab IEC61131-3 Ethernet

The compact PLC module with Ethernet is equipped with a powerful Cortex M7 processor that, with its 2Mb of Flash memory and 300MHz clock, breaks the limits of user program size and application execution speed and has RTC as standardon the "Extended" versions.

Extremely compact

The module is engineered in a compact self-extinguishing UL94 V-0 and recyclable PC/ABS enclosure; it is directly pluggable on DIN rails according to EN50022/IEC60715 standards and accepts supply voltages in the 10-30Vdc range.
This device is equipped with 6 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs (Relay, static OptoMOS or SSR zero-cross) and 2 12-bit analog inputs and allows the management of SlimLine expansion I/O modules via the ^I2C™ expansion bus (Fast mode).
Like the other CPUs in the family it incorporates a high-efficiency power supply sized to connect up to 4 expansion modules.
To connect the expansion modules to the CPU, the appropriate pre-wired expansion bus cables (Part No. CBL074*000/CBL045*000) must be used and ordered separately.
I/O and power connections are made via removable screw connectors for easier maintenance.

Programmability according to IEC61131-3

The device is programmable in the 5 languages provided by the IEC61131-3 standard, through the development tool LogicLaba completely free programming tool. A wide set of functions and function blocks is available (go to the list).

Integrated web server

The compact PLC module has an integrated web server that provides configuration and general system status information as well as fully user-configurable web pages. The "responsive" technology makes the pages perfectly navigable even from mobile devices.

FRAM technology

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

This module is equipped with:

• 1 RS232 COM port
• 1 Ethernet Port 10/100BaseT(x) RJ45
• 6 Isolated digital inputs (1 counter 10 kHz)
• 2 0-10Vdc 12-bit analog inputs
• 4 Isolated digital outputs (Relay, static or SSR)
• 1 I2C™ expansion bus (Fast mode)

The module is available in 6 versions:

• Basic Relay Version: 1 RS232C, 6 In Digital, 2 In Analog, 4 Out Relay, I2C™ Bus, 1 Ethernet port.
• Basic Static Version: 1 RS232C, 6 In Digital, 2 In Analog, 4 Out Static AC/DC, I2C™ Bus, 1 Ethernet port.
• Basic SSR zero-cross version: 1 RS232C, 6 In Digital, 2 In Analog, 4 Out AC SSR ZC, Bus I2C™, 1 Ethernet port.
• Extended Relay version: 1 RS232C, 6 Digital In, 2 Analog In, 4 Relay Out, I2C™ bus, 1 Ethernet port, 1 USB Host port, RTC.
• Static Extended Version: 1 RS232C, 6 In Digital, 2 In Analog, 4 Out Static AC/DC, I2C™ Bus, 1 Ethernet port, 1 USB Host port, RTC.
• Extended SSR zero-cross version: 1 RS232C, 6 In Digital, 2 In Analog, 4 Out AC SSR ZC, I2C™ bus, 1 Ethernet port, 1 USB Host port, RTC.

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 link).

A wide range of libraries and function blocks (FB s) are available to perform a variety of functions.
There are also a number of FBs that are available as options, but for their use it is necessary to obtain an unlock code at the MID (Manufacturer ID) or DID (Device ID) level. Go to the list.

The device is also available as an OEM version, for those users who want to build extremely cost sensitive semi-custom equipment.

Thanks to the support of Modbus RTU, ASCII and TCP protocol, operator terminals and/or SCADA software can be connected.