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New Analog Expansion Units and 28 Point Discrete Expansion Units
by Cambie Ling
New Analog Expansion Units and 28 Point Discrete Expansion Units
GE Fanuc's new VersaMax Micro expansion units expand application solutions, reduce panel space, and lower cost. VersaMax Micro expansions units are now available with 28-point discrete I/O and an anlog expansion unit with four in and two out. Benefits of the new units include allowing the user to optimize size and minimize cost.
The 28-point expansion units enable the VersaMax Micro to support up to 140 I/O. Expansion units are available in 12VDC, 24VDC, or 120/240VAC power supplies and have a wide range on input and output voltages. There are eight new 28-point expansion units, which can be combined with the 14-point expansion and analog expansion units. The new expansion units require firmware version 2.0 or higher and can be downloaded from the GE Fanuc Web Site at : www.gefanuc.com/support/plc/f-versamaxnm.htm. VersaPro 2.03 or higher or CIMPLICITY Machine Edition Logic Developer 2.6 or higher. A new data sheet is available,GFA-374, on the Web.
The analog expansion units come with four differential analog inputs and two single ended analog outputs. These units are compatible with all micro CPUs (Firmware 2.0 or higher). VersaMax Micro now supports up to eighteen analog inputs and nine analog outputs.
Application Benefits:
- The wide range of communications options make the VersaMax Micro PLCs ideal for SCADA, Modem, Pager, Bar Code Readers, and other ASCII serial devices.
- Rugged construction, electrical and vibration standards designed into the product make it suitable for difficult applications.
- Programming, troubleshooting and monitoring can be accomplished over modems, multi-drop RS-485 or Ethernet (Optional VersaMax SE Ethernet interface).
- VersaMax Micro is ideal for applications such as packaging, assembly, and testing.
- Controlling your process is easy with the VersaMax Micro, using the powerful instruction set that includes PID, Floating Point Math and Subroutines.
- Choose from a wide variety of expansion units (over 19 types) to maximize your application.
-Panel layout is easy using the VersaMax Micro I/O expansion units. Connection cables come in 0.1, 0.5 and 1 meter, and the total length from PLC to last expansion unit is 2 meters.
- GE Fanuc also offers a full line of operator interfaces to satisfy a wide range of applications.
How to Select a VersaMax Micro
Step 1: Select the CPU type required for your application
- 14 point (8 Inputs and 6 Outputs): One RS-232 port, 512 Registers and no Real Time Clock
- 28 point (16 Inputs and 12 Outputs): One RS-232 and one RS-485 point, 2K Registers, Real Time Clock and Battery Backup option.
- 23 point (13 Inputs, 10 Discrete Outputs, 2 Analog Inputs, and 1 Analog Outputs): One RS-232 and one RS-485 point, 2K Registers, Real Time Clock and Battery Backup option.
Step 2: Select voltage type for CPU Inputs, Outputs and power source. See previous page for models.
Step 3: Select analog or discrete expansion units required. Up to 4 expansion units of any mix or size can be connected to a micro.
Step 4: Select I/O expansion cables. Total length from CPU to last expansion unit cannot exceed 2 meters.
- 0.1 meter (included with every expansion units)
- 0.5 meter (IC200CBL505)
- 1.0 meter (IC200CBL510)
Step 5: If 23 or 28-point micro was selected do you need a battery for the Real Time Clock or Register data retention. The VersaMax Micro stores both program logic and register data in FLASH or RAM. If FLASH was selected the program and set points are downloaded to RAM on power-up and is executed from RAM. If power is lost, without a battery, the Super Cap will retain data and program for a short period of time. If the CPU detects that RAM data is corrupt the CPU will download the program and set points from FLASH if information was stored there. The 23 and 28-point CPUs with battery option will preserve any data that may have been changed via an operator interface or over the network.(Battery part number is IC200ACC403)
Step 6: Select possible external communication options.
- RS-232 to RS-485 Converter (IC200ACC415). This can be used on port one of the VersaMax Micro.
- RS-485 to RS-485 Isolator (IC690ACC903)
- Ethernet Interface (IC200SET001). Serial (RS-232 or RS-485) to Ethernet 10Mbits, 10baseT Ethernet. Supports programming, monitoring and upload/download functions over Ethernet.
Step 7: Selecting Programming software
- VersaPro (IC640VPS002) windows based programming software, documentation and programming cable (IC200CBL500).
- VersaPro (IC641VPS002) windows based programming software, documentation and no cable.
Step 8: Select optional VersaMax DP Operator Interface (Requires programming software IC752DDZ000)
- Timer/Counter/Register access operator interface. 2 x 16 character LCD backlight display and 6 operation keys. No stored messaging, PLC stores messages. Used to monitor and change values in the PLC. Power provided by VersaMax Micro.(Part number IC200DTX200, requires IC200CBL550 or equivalent)
- Message Display 2 x 16-character LCD backlight display, 6 function keys, and stores up to 200 messages. External 24VDC power required. (Part number IC200DTX450, requires IC200CBL555 or equivalent)
- Message Display 4 x 16-character LCD backlight display, 8 function keys, and stores up to 200 messages. External 24VDC power required. (Part number IC200DTX650, requires IC200CBL555 or equivalent)
- Message Display 4 x 20 character LCD backlight display, 8 function keys, numeric keypad, and stores up to 200 messages. External 24VDC power required. (Part number IC200DTX850, requires IC200CBL555 or equivalent)
All models are now open for orders with expected availablity end of May 2002. If you have any questions please let me know.
Cambie Ling
Product Marketing Specialist
GE Fanuc Automation
Phone: 8610 6561 1166 - 581
Fax: 8610 6561 1530
E-mail: cambie.ling@geahk.ge.com
VersaPro is a trademarks and VersaMax is a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Automation.
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