New VersaMax Nano with Analog Input Channel
 
 
GE Fanuc's new VersaMax Nano is now available with an analog input channel. The nano is ideal for applications such as monitoring systems, air handlers, test equipment and other applications requiring small amounts of I/O.The new VersaMax Nanos come in either 12VDC or 24VDC control with relay outputs. The new units optimize size and minimize cost.
 
The new analog VersaMax Nano has the following features:
 
- 0 to 10VDC Analog Input (8 bit resolution)
- Super Cap support to maintain RAM values for three days
- 12VDC control (IC200NAL110), 12VDC inputs (6 points), 0 to 10VDC Analog Input (1 channel), and Relay Output (4 points)
- 24VDC control (IC200NAL211), 24VDC inputs (6 points), 0 to 10VDC Analog Input (1 channel), and Relay Output (4 points)
- Drum Sequencer
 
The new VersaMax Nano with analog input, joins a wide range of nanos available for diverse applications.
 
 
VersaMax Nano Application Benefits:
- The wide range of communications options make the VersaMax Nano 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 (RS-485 to RS-232 converter required) or Ethernet (Optional VersaMax SE Ethernet interface).
- VersaMax Nano is ideal for applications such as packaging, assembly, and testing.
- Controlling your process is easy with the VersaMax Nano, using the powerful instruction set that includes PID, Floating Point Math and Subroutines.
- GE Fanuc also offers a full line of operator interfaces to satisfy a wide range of applications.
 
How to Select a VersaMax Micro or Nano
 
Step 1: Select the CPU type required for your application
- 10 point (6 Inputs and 4 Outputs) with no expansion
- 10 point (6 Inputs, 1 Analog Input and 4 Outputs) with no expansion
- 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 Nano models. If Nano meets requirement than go to Step 6.
 
Step 3: If I/O requirement exceeds the Nano and 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: If a Micro is required, 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 trademark and VersaMax is a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Aut omation.