SlimLine LogicLab Basic PLC CPU Unit IEC61131-3

The Basic CPU SlimLine Unit is the basic central unit of this family of programmable controllers (PLCs). 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 for the connection of up to 16 expansion modules (to be verified depending on the connected module).

Programmable in the 5 languages provided by IEC61131-3, through the development tool LogicLaba completely free programming tool. Available a wide set of functions and function blocks (go to the list), manual, online manual (beta).

The device 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 (7).

The module is engineered in a compact UL94 V-0 self-extinguishing and recyclable PC/ABS container; it is directly pluggable on DIN rails according to EN50022/IEC60715 standards and accepts supply voltages in the range 10-30Vdc. At hardware level this CPU is equipped with:

• 1 Ethernet Port 10/100BaseT(x) RJ45 (Full versions only)
• 2 RS232 COM Ports
• 1 MiniUSB port
• 1 Fieldbus RS485 or CAN bus (Full versions only)
• 2 isolated digital inputs (1 counter 10 kHz)
• 2 Isolated digital outputs
• 1 micro-SD card slot (Full versions only)
• 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 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, and a very low power consumption even during the writing phases.

The module is available in three different versions:

• Lite: 2 RS232C, 1 USB, 4 digital I/O,
• Full RS485: 2 RS232C, 1 USB, 4 digital I/O, 1 Eth., 1 isolated RS485.
• Full CAN: 2 RS232C, 1 USB,4 digital I/O, 1 Eth., 1 CAN isolated.

The RS485 versions have the following drivers Fail-safe and high impedance, this allows you to connect up to 128 devices on the same network.

To connect the expansion modules to the CPU Unit, use the appropriate corded bus expansion cables (No. CBL074*000/CBL045*000) to be ordered separately.

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 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 and ASCII protocol, operator terminals and/or SCADA software can be connected.