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DL205 PLC Motion and Specialty Modules

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DirectLOGIC 205 PLCs support specialized modules such as intelligent high-speed I/O and CoProcessors. High-speed modules can track or supply 250kHz pulse rates ideal for precise counting or motion control while BASIC CoProcessor modules interface with bar code readers, printers and other serial devices. Simulators and many others are also available.

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DirectLOGIC DL205 PLC
- Motion and Specialty Modules

The DirectLOGIC 205 programmable logic controller product line offers specialty modules for many different types of applications. When your application calls for more than simple I/O control or monitoring, check out one of the specialty modules described below.

Ethernet Base Controllers (H2-EBC, H2-EBC100, T1H-EBC and T1H-EBC100)
Ethernet Remote Masters (H2-ERM100)
Triple-port BASIC Coprocessor (F2-CP128)
High-speed Counter I/O Modules (H2-CTRIO2)
Counter Interface Module (D2-CTRINT)
Input Simulator (F2-08SIM)
3-port Serial Module (H2-SERIO, H2-SERIO-4)

NOTE: New option modules may not be supported by older CPUs purchased prior to the module's release. Be sure to check for the latest firmware for your PLC. You can refer to the module specification page on our Web site for this information, or find it in our free catalog.

Here is the direct link to the Firmware Upgrade section of our Web site where you can find the firmware revision histories, the latest files and tools required to download the firmware into your CPU.

Ethernet Base Controller Modules - H2-EBC, H2-EBC100, H2-EBC-F, T1H-EBC and T1H-EBC100

Ethernet Base Controller Modules
- H2-EBC, H2-EBC100, T1H-EBC and T1H-EBC100

Use EBCs for PC-based control and for H*-ERM remote I/O slaves

EBC modules offer:

Lower cost on your DirectLOGIC PLC I/O system when compared to competitive I/O alternatives
Virtually unlimited number of I/O points
Deterministic I/O updates on dedicated networks
Fast I/O updates (less than 1 ms per base)
On board serial port for possible operator panel or ASCII I/O devices (serial port not supported when used with ERM module)

The H2-EBC, H2-EBC100, T1H-EBC and T1H-EBC100 Ethernet Base Controller modules (EBCs) provide a low-cost, high-performance Ethernet link between DirectLOGIC DL205 PLC I/O and your PC-based control system or WinPLC/ DL205/ DL405 CPUs using the H*-ERM module for remote I/O. The H2-EBC100 can also be used to connect your DL205 PLC I/O to a MODBUS TCP/IP client (master).

The H2-EBC and T1H-EBC modules support industry standard 10BaseT Ethernet communications, the H2-EBC100 supports industry standard 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications. All of the EBC modules are compatible with TCP/IP, IPX and MODBUS TCP/IP (H2-EBC100 only) protocols for flexible PC communications. The T1H-EBC100 module supports TCP/ IP, UDP/ IP, IPX and the MODBUS TCP/IP application layer protocol at 100 Mbps maximum.

Easy to use, reliable and fast!

The H2-EBC and H2-EBC100 modules plug into the CPU slot of any DirectLOGIC DL205 I/O base and support all DL205 discrete and analog I/O modules, and the H2-SERIO and H2-CTRIO2 specialty modules. All EBC modules can be configured using NetEdit3, a free Windows software utility. The H2-EBC100 also supports HTML configuration.

Off-the-shelf solutions

You can purchase PC-based control software that is ready to use with the H2-EBC100 or H2-EBC module. PC-based control packages are equipped with compatible I/O device drivers, program development tools, and run-time environments. See the "PC-based Control Products" section of our Web site for a single-source integrated PC-based control solution that ships with everything you need to make your PC into an industrial controller. Most of the software packages allow you to connect serial devices, such as barcode readers, to the H2-EBC100 or H2-EBC serial port.

T1H-EBC100 or T1H-EBC as H*-ERM slave

The T1H-EBC module provides a low-cost Ethernet link between Terminator I/O and your WinPLC/ DL205/ DL405 CPUs using the H*-ERM module for remote I/O. When using a DirectLOGIC CPU with an ERM module as the network master, the T1H-EBC slave will provide faster analog I/O update times than the same CPU system with a T1K-RSSS slave system. The ERM/ EBC system can also support a much higher analog I/O count than the T1K-RSSS remote I/O system. The T1H-EBC supports the full lineup of Terminator I/O discrete and analog modules.

Ethernet Base Controller Modules (EBCs) Overview

Remote Master Ethernet Modules - H2-ERM, H2-ERM100 and H2-ERM-F

Ethernet Remote Masters
- H2-ERM100

H2-ERM100 Ethernet Remote Master

Communications: 10/100BaseT Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate: 10Mbps, 100Mbps
Ethernet Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, Modbus TCP/IP, DHCP, HTML configuration

The Ethernet Remote Master (H2-ERM100) connects DirectLOGIC D2-250, 250-1 and 260 CPU systems to slave I/O over a high-speed Ethernet link. The H2-ERM100 can also be used in a WinPLC system, but only one ERM module can be used with one slave per system.

Each H2-ERM100 module can support up to 16 additional H2-EBC systems, 16 Terminator I/O EBC systems, or 16 fully expanded H4-EBC systems systems or 16 GS1/GS2 Series AC Drives or DURApulse (GS3 Series) AC drives via GS-EDRV100 units. Of course, combinations are fine, too. NOTE: Applications requiring an extremely large number of T1H-EBC analog I/O or H4-EBC 16-channel analog I/O, could exceed the buffer capacity of a single H2-ERM100 module. In these cases, an additional H2-ERM100 module may be required.

The H2-ERM100 module connects to your control network using Category 5 UTP cables for cable runs up to 100 meters. Use repeaters to extend distances and expand the number of nodes.

The PLC, ERM and EBC slave modules work together to update the remote I/O points. These three scan cycles are occurring at the same time, but asynchronously. It is recommended that critical I/O points that must be monitored every scan be placed in the CPU base.

Networking ERMs with other Ethernet devices

It is highly recommended that a dedicated Ethernet remote I/O network be used for the H2-ERM100 module and its slaves. While Ethernet networks can handle a very large number of data transactions, and normally handle them very quickly, heavy Ethernet traffic can adversely affect the reliability of the slave I/O and the speed of the I/O network. Keep ERM networks, multiple ERM networks and ECOM/ office networks isolated from one another.

Software configuration

ERM Workbench is a software utility that must be used to configure the ERM module and its remote Ethernet slaves. ERM workbench supports two methods of configuring the ERM I/O network:

ERM Workbench PLC Wizard greatly simplifies the configuration procedure when a PLC is used as the CPU interface.
ERM Workbench configures the I/O network whether the CPU interface is PLC or WinPLC, and allows access to all ERM I/O network parameters.

Ethernet Remote Masters (ERM Modules) Overview

Triple-port BASIC CoProcessor
- F2-CP128

The BASIC CoProcessor Module interfaces the DirectLOGIC DL205 family of programmable logic controllers with bar code readers, operator interface terminals, instrumentation equipment, computers and other serial devices.

Features:

FACTS Extended BASIC and ABM Commander for Windows software for PCs makes program development fast and simple. Allows online, full-screen BASIC program editing and the ability to upload/ download programs on disk. The CD-ROM includes MODBUS master and slave BASIC programs and other application examples.
Non-volatile memory of up to 128 K allows multiple program storage and execution, DL205 register expansion, and retentive data storage and retrieval.
26 MHz BASIC CoProcessor provides fast program execution independent of the CPU scan.
Three buffered ports allow connection to two RS-232 devices and 32 RS-485 or RS-422 devices.
The module is programmable from port 1 or 2 for complete serial port utilization without switching cables.
A real-time clock/calendar maintains time/date with battery backup when power outages occur. Programmable time based BASIC interrupts to .010 of a second.
Direct access of up to 254 bytes of DL205 CPU memory per scan is possible. No supporting ladder logic is required.
Floating point math solves complex formulas to eight significant digits.

BASIC CoProcessors are designed for use with intelligent devices such as:

Bar code readers
Welders
Board level controllers
Serial printers
Intelligent sensors
Almost any device with an RS-232C / RS-422 / RS-485 port

BASIC CoProcessors are also good solutions for applications requiring complex math, such as floating point, sine, cosine, tangent, exponential, square roots, etc.

DL205 PLC High-Speed Counter Modules - H2-CTRIO, H2-CTRIO2

High-Speed Counter I/O Module
- H2-CTRIO2

The H2-CTRIO2 High-Speed Counter I/O module is designed to accept high speed pulse-type input signals for counting or timing applications, and are designed to provide high-speed pulse type output signals for stepper motor control, monitoring, alarm or other discrete control functions.

The H2-CTRIO2 module offers great flexibility for applications that call for precise counting or timing, based on an input event or for high-speed control output applications.
The H2-CTRIO2 module has its own microprocessor and operates asynchronously with respect to the PLC/Controller. This means that the on-board outputs respond in real time to incoming signals so there is no delay waiting for the PLC/Controller to scan I/O.
The H2-CTRIO2 counter module is designed to work with incremental encoders or other field devices that send pulse outputs.
H2-CTRIO2 - 250 kHz High Speed Counter I/O Module

H2- CTRIO2 module - I/O features:

Eight DC sink/source inputs, 9-30 VDC
Four isolated sink/source DC outputs, 5-36 VDC, (500mA/pt)

Inputs supported:

2 quadrature encoders counters up to 250 kHz, or 4 single channel counters up to 250 kHz
4 high-speed discrete inputs for Reset, Inhibit or Capture

Outputs supported:

4 independently configurable high-speed discrete outputs or 2 channels pulse output control
(20 Hz - 250 kHz per channel)
Pulse and direction or cw/ccw pulses

All scaling and configuration is done via CTRIO Workbench, a Windows software utility program. This eliminates the need for PLC ladder programming or other interface device programming to configure the module. CTRIO Workbench runs under Windows 98/2000/XP/7 and NT 4.0 SP5 or later.

High-Speed Counter I/O Modules Overview

Counter Interface Module
- D2-CTRINT

The DirectLOGIC DL205 CPUs can be configured to work with the D2-CTRINT module to provide the following features:
(NOTE: Only one D2-CTRINT module can be used in a DL205 PLC base unit).

Up to two built-in 5 KHz high-speed counters with 24 presets each. When the preset is reached, an interrupt routine in the CPU is executed. The D2-250 supports 2 channels.
Quadrature encoder input for clockwise and counter clockwise position control (D2-250)
Programmable pulse output with external interrupts and separate acceleration and deceleration profiles for positioning and velocity control (5 K pulses per second max) (D2-250)
4 External interrupt inputs for immediate responses to tasks.
Pulse catch feature allows the CPU to read 4 inputs, each having a pulse width as small as 0.1 ms.
Programmable filters for reading up to 4 input signals to ensure input signal integrity
Combine features to utilize the full potential of the module. Some modes do not use all available points. So, in some cases, you can assign one of the other features to the point(s) not used by the main mode of operation.
Even though some modes can be used together, you cannot use the module for closed-loop control
(i.e., you cannot use pulse output and counter input features together).

Input Simulator
- F2-08SIM

Input simulator module for DL205 DirectLOGIC PLCs
8 Inputs
Base power required 5VDC: 50 mA
Status indicator: switch position

F2-08SIM Module Overview

Three-Port Serial Modules
- H2-SERIO, H2-SERIO-4

Add serial ports to your WinPLC system by simply plugging the H2-SERIO or H2-SERIO-4 modules into the DirectLOGIC DL205 I/O base. These serial modules are used exclusively with the WinPLC. The WinPLC communicates with the H2-SERIO(-4) module across the DL205 backplane.
The H2-SERIO module has three RS-232C ports, while the H2-SERIO-4 module has two RS-232C ports and one RS-422/RS-485 port.

Three-Port Serial Modules Overview

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