Automation Direct DL205 Installation And Operation Manual

WinPLC and

Serial I/O Module

Installation and Operation

Manual Number: H2-WPLC-M

Notes

Errata Sheet

Errata Sheet

This Errata Sheet contains corrections or changes made
after the publication of this manual.

Product Family: DL205

Manual Number: H2-WPLC-M

Revision and Date: 4th Edition; May 2011

Change to Page 1-3

Currently States:

“The operating system is resident in the module and does not require battery back-up. The user program
is backed by a five-year lithium battery”.

Change to:

The operating system and the user program are written to FLASH memory and do not require battery
back-up. The battery is used to hold the retentive memory while the PLC is powered off. There is also a
super-capacitor on-board that will hold the retentive memory while the battery is being changed.

Date: 11 April 2019

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DL205 WINPLC USER MANUAL

Please include the Manual Number and the Manual Issue, both shown below,
when communicating with Technical Support regarding this publication.

Manual Number: H2-WPLC-M

Issue: 4th Edition

Issue Date: 5/11

Publication History

Issue Date Description of Changes

1st Edition 4/99 Original edition

2nd Edition 12/99 Described T&D ESP usage and added H2-SERIO Chapter 3

3rd Edition 3/01 QuarkXPress conversion and added Workbench Chapter 2
4th Edition

5/11 Added H2-SERIO-4 and made minor updates throughout manual.

Notes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–1

Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Overview of this Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Other Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Special Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

WinPLC Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

Features Depend on Software Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

The WinPLC LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4

Inserting the H2-WPLCx into the DL205 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4

DL205 Power Wiring and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–5

10BaseT Network Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6

10BaseT Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6

10BaseT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

H2-WPLC-xx Serial Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

Power Budget for the DL205 with H2-WPLC1-xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8

Managing your Power Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8

WinPLC Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8

DL205 Module Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–9

Power Budget Calculation Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–10

Power Budget Calculation Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–11

Locating the Ethernet Address Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

Ethernet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

Table of Contents

Setting Up the WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

Diagnosing Network Cable Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13

Chapter 2: Workbench Utility Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–1

WinPLC Workbench Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

Configuring Your WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

Catching the WinPLC: Using Workbench To Find Your WinPLC

Using its Ethernet (MAC) Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Setting the TCP/IP Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–4

Monitoring the I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7

Discrete Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–8

Discrete Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–8

Analog Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9

Analog Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–9

Test Applications Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–10

Update OS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–10

Chapter 3: Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

(Using T & D Ver. 6.0 or Later) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–1

H2–SERIO(-4) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

The Scope Of This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

Add Serial Ports To Your WinPLC or EBC(100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

Setting Communication Parameters Using Think & Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

H2-SERIO(-4) Wiring: RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

H2-SERIO-4 Wiring: RS-422/485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

Using Think & Do to Set Serial Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

Installing The H2-SERIO(-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

Setting the WinPLC As the Runtime Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

Using Think & Do ConnectivityCenter to Set

Up the Serial I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6

Adding The Serial I/O Module Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–6

Connecting To The WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

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Setting The Serial Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

Expand The Window Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

Appendix A: Using the ESP Utility to Set Up

the WinPLC When Using Think & Do Ver. 5.2 or 5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–1

Using the Think & Do ESP Utility to Set Up the WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–2

Check Think & Do Version First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–2

TargetPicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–3

Ethernet or MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–3

WinPLC Name is Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–4

IP Address is Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–4

Cycle Power After Assigning IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–5

Select, Exit, You’re Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A–5

Appendix B: Serial I/O Module Installation / Operation

When Using T & D Ver. 5.2 or 5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–1

H2–SERIO(-4) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–2

The Scope Of This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–2

Add Serial Ports To Your WinPLC or EBC(100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–2

Setting Communication Parameters Using Think & Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–3

H2-SERIO(-4) Wiring: RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–4

H2-SERIO-4 Wiring: RS-422/485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–4

Using Think & Do to Set Serial Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–5

Check Think & Do Version First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–5

New Project Using H2–SERIO Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–5

Connecting to the WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–6

Setting Serial Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–8

Expand the Window Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–8

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GETTING STARTED

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In This Chapter...

• Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

• WinPLC Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3

• The WinPLC LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4

• Inserting the H2-WPLCx into the DL205 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–4

• DL205 Power Wiring and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–5

• 10BaseT Network Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–6

• Maximum Ethernet Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

• H2-WPLC-xx Serial Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7

• Power Budget for the DL205 with H2-WPLC1-xx . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–8

• DL205 Module Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–9

• Locating the Ethernet Address Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

• Setting Up the WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–12

• Diagnosing Network Cable Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–13

Getting Started

Manual Overview

Overview of this Publication

The WinPLC and Serial I/O manual describes the installation of the modules, port configuration, power
budgeting, and basic operation of the WinPLC and Serial I/O modules. There is also a brief discussion of
Ethernet cabling issues.

Other Reference Materials

You may find other technical publications useful for your application. For technical information related to
your PC-based control software or Windows® CE, please refer to the appropriate publication for those
products. For more information about the DirectLOGIC™ products, you may want to read the following:

• DL205 Installation and I/O manual (D2-INST-M)

• DL205 Analog manual (D2-ANLG-M)

• DL 205 Ethernet communications manual (HX-ECOM-M)

• DL205 ERM manual (H24-ERM-M)

• DL205 High speed counter manual (HX-CTRIO-M)

Who Should Read This Manual

You will find the WinPLC manual helpful if you have chosen to use the following:

• WinPLC running PC-based Control software

• Our DL205 I/O

You will find that a familiarity with Ethernet communications and with the setup and installation of
PLCs is helpful. An understanding of electrical codes and industrial control is essential.

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WinPLC and Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation, 4th Edition

WinPLC Overview

The WinPLC (part number H2-WPLC1-xx) is an open-platform CPU running the Windows→ CE
operating system. It plugs into the CPU-slot of a DirectLOGIC DL205 base and “talks” across the
backplane to standard digital and analog input and output modules.

The Windows→ CE operating system is a familiar favorite for embedded systems in a wide variety of
applications. Using Windows→ CE in the WinPLC makes it a flexible control platform with the ability
to run PC-based Control software from a number of sources, as well as Visual Basic and Visual C
programs.

The operating system is resident in the module and does not require battery back-up.The user program is
backed by a five-year lithium battery.

The WinPLC’s operating characteristics will largely be determined by the PC-based Control software
running in it. The PC-based Control software provider chooses how to use the available features in their
implementation of the product.

Getting Started

Battery

DIP Switches

Only two of the DIP switch toggles are functional:
SW0: Turn on to force the WinPLC to power up in RUN mode.
SW7: Turn on to “Force booter mode” if necessary for IPX communications.

RS232C Port

Ethernet

10BaseT Port

Features Depend on Software Implementation

Support of the following features depends on your PC-based Control software implementation:

• the frequency of I/O updates

• the available support for RS232C serial communications

• the uses of the DIP switches

• the uses of the LEDs

If you are using the Visual Basic for CE or Visual C for CE version of the WinPLC, you will receive an
SDK (software development kit), a utility called WinPLC Workbench, and a Viewer.The SDK will
provide functions to access the features above, WinPLC Workbench will give you a means to set up the
WinPLC, and the Viewer will make it possible to load your Visual Basic for CE or Visual C for CE
programming the WinPLC.

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RUN

LINK

ERROR

POWER

The WinPLC LEDs

The WinPLC module has four LED indicator lights. The green POWER and RUN LEDs are
individually addressable. Their exact meaning will depend on the PC-based Control software you are
using. The green LINK LED has a double function. It indicates that the unit is connected successfully to
an Ethernet network, and it indicates that there is activity on the network. The LINK LED will come on
intermittently to indicate that it sees Ethernet traffic. The LINK LED will blink faster to indicate an
increase in network activity.The red ERROR LED comes on steady to indicate that a hardware error has
occurred internal to the WinPLC.

Inserting the H2-WPLCx into the DL205 Base

The H2-WPLC1 plugs into the “CPU” slot of any DL205 base.

• Locate the grooves on the inside top and bottom of the DL205 base.

• Align the module with the grooves and slide the module into the slot until the face of the
module is flush with the power supply.

• Push in the retaining clips to secure the module.

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Align the H2-WPLC1

with the grooves in the

base and slide in.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of electrical shock, personal injury,or equipment damage, always
disconnect the system power before installing or removing any system component.

Push the retaining

clips in to secure the

module to the

DL205 base

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DL205 Power Wiring and Grounding

85 -- 264 VAC

G

24 VDC OUT

0.3A

--

+

LG

12 -- 24 VDC

G

--

+

90 -- 264 VDC

G

24 VDC OUT

0.2A

--

+

--

+

The DL205 power supply is an integral part of the base. The DL205 also has three power options:
12/24VDC, 125VDC, and 120/240VAC.

The diagram shows the terminal connections located on the power supply of the DL205 bases. The base
terminals can accept up to 16 AWG.You may be able to use larger wiring depending on the type of wire
used, but 16 AWG is the recommended size.

Getting Started

110/220 VAC Base Terminal

Strip

NOTE: You can connect either a 120 VAC or 240 VAC supply to the AC terminals. Special wiring or jumpers are
not required as with some of the other DirectLOGIC™ products.

WARNING: Once the power wiring is connected, install the plastic protective cover. When the cover is removed
there is a risk of electrical shock if you accidentally touch the wiring or wiring terminals.

12/24 VDC Base

Terminal Strip

125 VDC Base
Terminal Strip

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RJ45

RJ45

TD-- 2

TD+ 1

RD+ 3

4
5

RD-- 6

7
8

TD-- 2

TD+ 1

RD+ 3

4
5

RD-- 6

7
8

GRN

GRN/WHT

OR/WHT
OR

GRN

GRN/WHT

OR/WHT

OR

2

1

3
4

5
6
7

8

RJ45 RJ45

2

1

3
4

5
6
7

8

GRN/WHT

OR/WHT
OR

GRN/WHT

GRN/WHT

OR/WHT

OR

GRN/WHT

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10BaseT Network Cabling

The H2–WPLC1–xx supports the Ethernet 10BaseT standard. The 10BaseT standard uses twisted pairs
of copper wire conductors.

10BaseT Connections

H2-WPLC-xx

The H2-WPLC1-xx has an eight-pin modular jack that
accepts RJ45 connector plugs. UTP (Unshielded Twisted­Pair) cable is rated according to its data-carrying ability
(bandwidth) and is given a “category” number. We
strongly recommend using a category 5 cable for all
Ethernet 10BaseT connections. For convenient and

RJ12 Serial Port

RS232

reliable networking, we recommend that you purchase
commercially manufactured cables (cables with connectors

RJ45 for 10BaseT

already attached).

10BaseT

To connect an H2-WPLC1-xx (or PC) to a hub or repeater, use a patch cable (sometimes called a
straight-through cable). The cable used to connect a PC directly to a WinPLC or to connect two hubs is
called a crossover cable.

The diagram below illustrates the standard wire positions in the RJ45 connector.
We recommend all WinPLC 10BaseT cables to be Category 5, UTP cable.

NOTE: See page 1-7 for 10BaseT distance limitations.

Patch (Straight-through Cable

Crossover Cable

8-pin RJ45 Connector

(8P8C)

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Maximum Ethernet Cable Length

1 0V Power (–) Connection (GND)
2 5V Power (+) Connection
3 RXD Receive Data (RS232C)
4 TXD Transmit Data (RS232C)
5 RTS Request to Send
6 0V Signal Ground (GND)





The maximum distance per 10BaseT cable segment is 100 meters or 328 feet. Repeaters extend the
distance. Each cable segment attached to a repeater can be up to 100 meters.Two repeaters connected
together extend the total range to 300 meters.

10BaseT Distance Limitations

Getting Started

100 meters

(328 feet)

100 meters

(328 feet)

100 meters

(328 feet)

H2-WPLC-xx Serial Port Pinouts

Pin Assignments for:

H2-WPLC-xx serial port

100 meters

(328 feet)

100 meters

(328 feet)

RJ12 (6P6C) Female
Modular Connector

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Power Budget for the DL205 with H2-WPLC1-xx

Managing your Power Resource

When determining which I/O modules you will be using in the DL205 WinPLC system, it is important
to remember that there is a limited amount of power available from the power supply. We have provided a
table showing the power available from the various DL205 base power supplies and a table showing the
maximum power consumed by the WinPLC and each of the I/O modules supported by the WinPLC.
Following these two tables is an example of a completed power budgeting worksheet and then a blank
worksheet you can use for your own calculations.

If the I/O modules you choose exceed the maximum power available from the smaller DL205 base power
supplies, you will need to use a D2-09B9-slot base.This base supplies more power than the other bases, as
you can see in the table below.

WARNING: It is extremely important to calculate the power budget. If you exceed the power budget,
the system may operate in an unpredictable manner which may result in a risk of personal injury or
equipment damage.

WinPLC Power Specifications

The following table shows the amount of electrical current available at the two voltages supplied from the
DL205 base. Use these values when calculating the power budget for your system.

The Auxiliary 24V power source mentioned in the table is available at the base terminal strip.You can
connect to external devices or DL205 I/O modules that require 24VDC, but be sure not to exceed the
maximum current supplied.

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Bases 5V Current Supplied

D2–03B–1 2600 mA 300 mA
D2–04B–1 2600 mA 300 mA
D2–06B–1 2600 mA 300 mA
D2–09B–1 2600 mA 300 mA

D2–03BDC1–1 2600 mA None
D2–04BDC1–1 2600 mA None
D2–06BDC1–1 2600 mA None
D2–09BDC1–1 2600 mA None

D2–06BDC2–1 2600 mA 300 mA
D2–09BDC2–1 2600 mA 300 mA

Auxiliary 24VDC Current

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Supplied

DL205 Module Power Requirements

The chart below shows the maximum amount of electrical current required to power each of the DL205
WinPLC or I/O modules. Use these values when calculating the power budget for your system.

Budget for the DL205 with H2--WPLC1--xx

Power Consumed Power Consumed

Device 5V (mA)

CPUs Combination Modules

D2–230 120 0 D2–08CDR 200 0
D2–240 120 0
D2–250–1 330 0 F2–04AD–1 50 80
D2–260 330 0 F2–04AD–1L 100 5mA @ 10-30V

DC Input Modules

D2–08ND3 50 0 F2–04AD–2L 60 90mA @ 12V*
D2–16ND3–2 100 0 F2–08AD–1 100 5mA @ 10-30V
D2–32ND3(–2) 25 0 F2–08AD–2 100 5mA @ 10-30V

AC Input Modules

D2–08NA–1 50 0 F2–02DA–1L 40 70mA @ 12V*
D2–08NA–2 100 0 F2–02DA–2 40 60
D2–16NA 100 0 F2–02DA–2L 40 70mA @ 12V*

DC Output Modules

D2–04TD1 60 20 F2–08DA–2 60 140
D2–08TD1(–2) 100 0 F2–02DAS–1 100 50mA per channel
D2–16TD1–2 200 80 F2–02DAS–2 100 60mA per channel
D2–16TD2–2 200 0 F2–4AD2DA 90 80mA*
D2–32TD1(–2) 350 0 F2–8AD4DA-1 35 100

AC Output Modules

D2–08TA 250 0 F2–04RTD 90 0
F2–08TA 250 0 F2–04THM 110 60
D2–12TA 350 0

Relay Output Modules Misc. Modules

D2–04TRS 250 0 D2–08SIM 50 0
D2–08TR 250 0 H2-CTRIO 400 0
F2–08TRS 670 0
F2–08TR 670 0
D2–12TR 450 0

*add an additional 20mA per loop

24V Auxilliary

(mA)

Device 5V (mA)

Analog Modules

F2–04AD–2 110 5mA @ 10-30V

F2–02DA–1 40 60**

F2–08DA–1 30 50mA*

F2–8AD4DA-2 35 80

Getting Started

The Power

24V Auxilliary

(mA)

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Power Budget Calculation Example

The following example shows how to calculate the power budget for the DL205 system.

Base #

0

Available Base Power D2–09B–1 2600 300

CPU Slot H2-WPLCxx + 480 0
Slot 0 D2–16ND3–2 + 100 + 0
Slot 1 D2–16NA + 100 + 0
Slot 2 D2–16NA + 100 + 0
Slot 3 F2–04AD–1 + 50 + 80
Slot 4 F2–02DA–1 + 40 + 60
Slot 5 D2–08TA + 250 + 0
Slot 6 D2–08TD1 + 100 + 0
Slot 7 D2–08TR + 250 + 0
Other
Handheld Programmer D2–HPP + 200 + 0

Total Power Required 1670 140

Remaining Power Available 2600–1670 = 930 300 – 140 = 160

1. Using the table on the previous page, fill in the information for the base power supply, the WinPLC1­xx, I/O modules, and any other devices that will use system power including devices that use the 24
VDC output. Pay special attention to the current supplied by the base power supply.The 9-slot base has
a larger current capacity than the smaller bases.

2. Add the current columns starting with the row for the CPU slot and work your way down to the
“Other” category.Put the total in the row labeled “Maximum power required”.

3. Subtract the row labeled “Maximum power required” from the row labeled “Available Base Power”.
Place the difference in the row labeled “Remaining Power Available”.

4. If “Maximum Power Required” is greater than “Available Base Power” in either of the two columns, the
power budget will be exceeded. It will be unsafe to use this configuration, and you will need to
restructure your I/O.

Module Type 5 VDC (mA)

Auxiliary

Power Source

24 VDC Output (mA)

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Power Budget Calculation Worksheet

This blank chart is provided for you to copy and use in your power budget calculations.

Getting Started

Base #

0

Available Base Power

CPU Slot
Slot 0
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Other

Total Power Required

Remaining Power Available

1. Using the table on the previous page, fill in the information for the base power supply, the WinPLC-xx,
I/O modules, and any other devices that will use system power including devices that use the 24 VDC
output. Pay special attention to the current supplied by the base power supply. The 9-slot base has a
larger current capacity than the smaller bases.

2. Add the current columns starting with the row for the CPU slot and work your way down to the
“Other” category.Put the total in the row labeled “Maximum power required”.

3. Subtract the row labeled “Maximum power required” from the row labeled “Available Base Power”.
Place the difference in the row labeled “Remaining Power Available”.

4. If “Maximum Power Required” is greater than “Available Base Power” in either of the two columns, the
power budget will be exceeded. It will be unsafe to use this configuration, and you will need to
restructure your I/O.

Module Type 5 VDC (mA)

Auxiliary

Power Source

24 VDC Output (mA)

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Getting Started

Locating the Ethernet Address Label

Ethernet Address

A unique Ethernet Address is assigned to each
module at the factory and cannot be changed. It
is a twelve digit number (six pairs of hexadecimal
numbers) and is printed on a label permanently
attached to the WinPLC module.

Setting Up the WinPLC

If you are using Think & Do Studio, Version 6.1 or later,use Chapter 2, Workbench Utility Operation, to
help you set up the WinPLC.

If you are using Think & Do,Version 5.2 or 5.3, use Appendix A, Using The ESP Utility To Set Up The
WinPLC When Using Think & Do vers. 5.2 or 5.3, to help you set up the WinPLC.

Factory-assigned Ethernet Address

(MAC Address)

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Diagnosing Network Cable Problems

If you are experiencing communication problems, swapping cables is one of the simplest diagnostic
procedures you can perform. If the network operates correctly with a different cable, you have isolated and
cured the problem. If possible, use a short run of cable to test the network because problems with longer
cable runs can be more difficult to diagnose and are more often intermittent.

If you are unable to swap cables, verify the proper operation of all other network components. You
probably have a cable problem if you have verified that your:

• WinPLC module is working correctly.

• WinPLC module configuration is correct.

• PC-based Control program is correct.

• any hubs are working correctly.

• Windows configuration is correct.

• network adapter card is the correct type, and it is working correctly.

It is a good maintenance practice to test network cables periodically and maintain a permanent record of
cable characteristics. A number of cable test instruments are available to test 10BaseT networks. These
instruments will check the electrical characteristics of your cabling, including:

• Continuity — This is a check to make sure the communication pairs are wired correctly,and that
the wires are continuous from end to end.

• Attenuation — This refers to the amount of signal loss over the cable segment at the signal
frequency of interest. The 10BaseT specification allows for a maximum signal loss of 11.5
decibels (dB) for the entire link at the signal frequency used by 10Mbps Ethernet.

• Crosstalk — Crosstalk occurs when a signal in one pair of wires is electromagnetically coupled to
an adjacent pair.

Getting Started

NOTE: Any significant difference between the cable characteristics of the transmitter and receiver can cause
communication errors.

Ethernet devices continually monitor the “receive data”path for activity as a means of verifying their link
is working correctly. When the network is idle, each network device (including the WinPLC module)
sends a periodic link test signal to verify that the network is working. If the link test signal or other
network activity is not received periodically,the LINK LED on the WinPLC module is turned off.

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Notes

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CHAPTER

CHAPTER

WORKBENCH UTILITY
OPERATION

In This Chapter...

• WinPLC Workbench Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

• Configuring Your WinPLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–2

• Monitoring the I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7

Note: This Chapter only applies if you are using the WinPLC with Think & Do Studio version 6.0 or later. Use
Appendix A if using the WinPLC with Think & Do versions 5.2 or 5.3.

CHAPTER

2

2

2

Workbench Utility Operation

WinPLC Workbench Overview

WinPLC Workbench is a utility to configure and check out a WinPLC I/O system.It is also used to load
new ROM images on the WinPLC. Use Workbench with a new WinPLC to set its IP address, thereby
allowing other devices or software products to connect with the WinPLC.

Since the WinPLC may be used with various software packages and user
developed applications, Workbench can be helpful in troubleshooting to verify
that the WinPLC and its I/O are functioning properly.

Workbench is not recommended for use with these WinPLC products:

• H2-WPLC1-TD (obsolete)

• H2-WPLC2-TD (obsolete)

Configuring Your WinPLC

PC Setup

Copy Workbench files to a directory on your PC.

We recommend that you set up a Desktop or Start Button program menu
Shortcut.

Make sure your PC has TCP/IP and IPX/SPC Protocols installed.To check, click on your computer’s
Start button, select Settings and then select
Control Panel.Select Network and click on the
Protocols tab (see screen).

Direct-connect WinPLC using a cross over
cable (see Section 1).

You can connect to the WinPLC across a
network; however, setting up the proper IP
Address, SubNet Mask, and Gateway are
beyond the scope of this manual. See your LAN
Administrator for assistance with these settings.

Also, set up the WinPLC module so that it’s
easy to cycle the power.

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IPX/SPX and TCP/IP protocols

must be installed on your PC

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Workbench Utility Operation

Catching the WinPLC: Using Workbench To Find Your WinPLC Using its
Ethernet (MAC) Address

The “Catch”feature can find a WinPLC by
its Ethernet Address (MAC Address). This
address is found on the WinPLC label and
is set at the factory and cannot be changed.
Catch is a robust way to locate the WinPLC
in order to setup the TCP/IP
communications. Most Workbench features
are not enabled until TCP/IP
communication has been established.

Note: Since the Catch feature uses the IPX/SPX protocol, the PC and WinPLC must be on the same LAN to
work properly. Workbench must see the WinPLC while the WinPLC is in its boot-up state, which is indicated
by the flashing green RUN LED.

Follow these steps.

Click on “Catch”

Factory­assigned
Ethernet

address (MAC

address)

Enter 12-character

Ethernet address here,

click on “Next”

Cycle power

Click on “OK”

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Workbench Utility Operation

Workbench has found your
WinPLC and it’s Ethernet
address appears in the
“WinPLC” window.The green
RUN LED should also be
flashing. If you have problems,
check to make sure you have
the correct Ethernet address
entered and that the IPX/SPX
protocol is loaded on your PC.

Ethernet

Address

Setting TCP/IP Communications

Next, click on “TCP/IP
Settings” to bring up this
screen. Make sure “Enable
TCP/IP Setup”is selected.

With “Specify an IP address”selected, you can
manually enter the IP address. Enter the IP
address, click “OK” and cycle power to the
WinPLC to activate the address.

Note: Unless you have detailed knowledge of IP
protocol, we recommend that your PC and WinPLC
have the same subnet mask. DNS and WINS settings
are optional (see your LAN administrator).

Enable TCP/IP

Setup

TCP/IP Settings

NOTE: If the WinPLC has no IP address,

Workbench displays the PC’s IP address in

this field.

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Workbench Utility Operation

Scan for WinPLCs

Now that that the IP address is set, Workbench should be able find the WinPLC automatically if it is run
after the WinPLC is powered up and connected. If the WinPLC is connected after Workbench is
running, just click on “Scan for WinPLCs”.

The Workbench window now appears like above, showing information about the WinPLC module. In
addition, the “Monitor I/O”utility is now activated.

From this point Workbench is using TCP/IP protocol, and with the proper IP address setting you can
remotely attach to the WinPLC.

NOTE: While the Catch feature does allow you to capture the WinPLC, even without an IP address, the feature
cannot be routed between LANS.

The “Node Address Setttings”
selection allows you to enter
descriptive information for each
Win PLC module. For example,
you can assign the WinPLC a
module ID, name or description.

Monitor I/O Node Address Settings

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Workbench Utility Operation

Startup Settings

Restore Default

Settings

“Startup Settings” are only
used by the H2-WPLC1
and H2-WPLC2 models
for C and VB
programming. See H24­SDK-M for more
information on these
settings.

2–6

Selecting “Restore
Default Settings” returns
the WinPLC to its
factory default settings.
You must cycle power
before this occurs, so if
you accidentally select
“Yes”, you can recover by
resetting the setup
parameters before
cycling power.

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Following is a description of the utilities provided by Workbench. These programs allow you to monitor
and test your I/O modules and your programming connection to the WinPLC without having to write a
specific program.

Monitoring the I/O

“Monitor I/O” gives you a way to
read from and write to the I/O
modules in the base using your WinPLC. It allows
you to see the current state of the discrete and analog
inputs, toggle your discrete outputs and write values
to your analog outputs.

NOTE: The “Monitor I/O” utility uses TCP/IP protocol,
so it will not be active until the WinPLC is assigned a
valid TCP/IP address.

When you click here, Workbench scans the backplane and displays a graphical representation of the
modules it finds.

Slots containing specialty I/O modules which are not currently supported by Workbench will be displayed
but will be nonfunctional.

Click on a module to open a window with details about that module.

WARNING: Because this utility allows you to manipulate the actual I/O, be very careful not to cause personal
injury or equipment damage.

Workbench Utility Operation

Monitor I/O

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Workbench Utility Operation

Discrete Input Modules

Below is an example where an 8 channel discrete input module has been selected. Notice that 8 blocks are
displayed, each representing one channel. For discrete input modules, points that are ON will be blue,
while points that are OFF will be black.

8 Channel Input

Module

Blue = Input Point is

ON

Black = Input Point

is OFF

Discrete Output Modules

Below is an example where a 16 channel discrete output module has been selected. Notice that 16 blocks
are displayed, each representing one channel. For discrete output modules, points that are ON will be red,
while points that are OFF will be black.To turn ON an ouput, double-click on the black box, which
brings up a window asking you to verify that you want to change the output. Make sure it is safe for you to
turn the output on or off.

NOTE: Some older WinPLCs will not allow the state of ouput points to change.

16 Channel Output

Module

Red = Output Point

is ON

Black = Output

Point is OFF

Dialog box appears to

verify that you are

changing an output.

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Analog Input Modules

Below is an example where a 4 channel analog input module has been selected. Notice that 4 blocks are
illuminated, each representing one channel and displaying some non-zero digital value representing the
sensed value.The exact digital value depends on the module resolution and range.For example, a 12 bit
input module displays 4095 for a full-scale input.

4 Channel Analog

Input Module

Each block contains
the digital value for

that channel

Analog Output Modules

Below is an example where a 2 channel analog output module has been selected. Notice that 2 blocks are
illuminated red, each representing one channel and displaying a zero when the output is OFF. To turn ON
an output, double-click its block, which brings up a screen allowing you to enter a digital value
representing the portion of the full-scale output you desire.The full-scale digital value depends on the bit
resolution of the module.For example, set a 10V,12 bit voltage module to 4095 for a 10V output signal.
Enter a value and click OK. A window pops up asking you to verify that you want to turn on/off an
output. Make sure it is safe to do so.

Workbench Utility Operation

NOTE: Some older WinPLCs will not allow the state of ouput points to change.

4 Channel Analog

Output Module

Each red block has 0

(zero) displayed if

the output point is

OFF, or a digital
value if it is on.

Dialog box appears to

verify that you are

changing an output.

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Workbench Utility Operation

Test Applications Utility

The “Run Test App” feature is
only used by the H2-WPLC1
and H2-WPLC2 models for C
and VB programming.See H24­SDK-M for more information.

This utility lets you test your
development PC’s ability to
download a program to the
WinLPLC and have the
WinPLC run that program. The
utility decides which test
application to run by looking at
the operating system image in the
WinPLC.

Test OS

Update OS Utility

2–10

This utility should only be used if
directed to by a Technical Support person to update the EEPROM image stored on your WinPLC. If the
manufacturer issues new operating system images for
your WinPLC, this utility can be used to do the update.
Clicking on any entry in the OS Images displays the
image’s description,date of release and other version
information. The size of the FLASH drive is determined
by the amount of ROM left over after the operating
system is loaded, so updating the operating system image
deletes the entire FLASH drive and rebuilds it to
accomodate the new operating system image.If there is
anything in the FLASH drive you want to save, do so
before updating the operating system.

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SERIAL I/O MODULE
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
(USING T & D VER. 6.0 OR

LATER

In This Chapter...

)

• H2–SERIO(-4) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–2

• Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–3

• H2-SERIO(-4) Wiring: RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

• H2-SERIO-4 Wiring: RS-422/485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–4

• Using Think & Do to Set Serial Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

Note: This Chapter only applies if you are using the WinPLC with Think & Do Studio version 6.0 or later,
including Think & Do 8.0.
Use Appendix B if using the WinPLC with Think & Do versions 5.2 or 5.3.
Only Think & Do WinPLCs (H2-WPLC1-TD and H2-WPLC2-TD) support the H2-SERIO module.

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

3

3

3

Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

H2–SERIO(-4) Overview

The Scope of This Chapter

This chapter introduces the use of the
H2-SERIO and H2-SERIO-4 modules using
the WinPLC with Think & Do, version 6.0 or
later). See Appendix B if you are using Think &
Do versions 5.2 or 5.3.

This chapter will not describe in detail how to
build a project or connect to a WinPLC.
Depending on which version of Think & Do you
are using, further information can be found in:

Chapter 2 of this manual, Workbench Utility
Operation

Appendix A of this manual, Using The ESP
Utility To Set Up The WinPLC

The Think & Do Learning Guide or
QuickStart Guide.

The basic steps in using this module are:

1. Install the Serial I/O module in the base.

2. Connect power to the base.

3. Bring up Think & Do.

4. Select the WinPLC as the target.

5. Connect to the WinPLC.

H2-SERIO H2-SERIO-4

WinPLC

H2-SERIO

Add Serial Ports to Your WinPLC or EBC(100)

The H2-SERIO and H2-SERIO-4 modules plug into the DL205 I/O base and are 3 port serial I/O
modules for use with the H2-WPLC-x (WinPLC) and the H2-EBC/H2-EBC100.These additional
serial ports give the H2-WPLC-x and H2-EBC(100) the ability to connect with a wide range of serial
devices, such as barcode scanners, scales, printers and modems.

The H2-SERIO module has three RS-232C ports, while the H2-SERIO-4 module has two RS-232C
ports and one RS-422/485 port.

A WinPLC can support up to three H2-SERIO(-4) modules for a total of ten serial ports (including the
one on the WinPLC itself ). Port numbers are assigned from left to right across the base. For example, on
a WinPLC the onboard port is Com 1:

• The first H2-SERIO(-4) module would have ports Com 2, Com 3 and Com 4.

• The next H2-SERIO(-4) module would have Com 5, Com 6 and Com 7.

• The final H2-SERIO(-4) module would have Com 8, Com 9 and Com 0.

An H2-EBC100 can support up to eight H2-SERIO(-4) modules; the limits are the power budget and
number of slots in the base.

The H2-SERIO(-4) modules can reside in any slot of the DL205 base; they do not have to be installed
next to each other.

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Setting Communication Parameters Using Think & Do

Use I/O View to set baud rate, parity,data bits, and stop bits for each port. Choose from 1200 to 115,200
baud communication speeds. Think & Do allows each port to be designated as a MODBUS slave or a
generic serial device. Each port on the H2–SERIO(-4) module is capable of hardware handshaking.

Specifications

Module Type

Approvals

Number of Serial Ports
per Module

Signals

Number of Modules
Supported per
H2-WinPLC-xx

Number of Modules
Supported per
H2-EBC(100)

Recommended Cables

Protocols Supported
Power Consumption
Baud Rates
Parity
Start and Stop Bits

Operating Environment

Storage Temperature
Firmware Note

Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

H2-SERIO / H2-SERIO-4 Specifications

H2-SERIO H2-SERIO-4

Intelligent module for use with H2–WPLC-xx or H2-EBC(100)

cUL Listed, file number E185989

3 ports: all RS-232 (RJ12 jack)

RS-232: CTS, RXD, TXD RTS, GND
RTS transmision delay times: 5, 50, 250 and

500 ms

Belden 9729 or equivalent

Serial ASCII and Modbus RTU slave

80 mA @ 5 VDC

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

None, odd, even

1, 2

0 to 60°C (32°F to 140°F), 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing); No corrosive gases, Pollution level
2; Vibration: MIL STD 810C 514.2; Shock: MIL STD 810C 516.2

-20 to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

The H2-EBC requires firmware version v2.1383 or later to support the H2-SERIO or H2-SERIO-4.

3 ports: 2 RS-232 ports (RJ12 jack) and 1 RS­422/485 5 position terminal strip

RS-232: CTS, RXD, TXD RTS, GND
RTS transmision delay times: 5, 50, 250 and

500 ms
RS-422 (4 wire) : TX+, TX-, RX-, RX+, GND

RS-485 (2 wire): Data+, Data-, GND

3

8

RS-232 ports: Belden 9729 or equivalent
RS-422/RS-485 terminal: 16-28 AWG solid or

stranded conductor (1.5mm2)
Wire strip length: 0.24-0.27 inches (6-7 mm);
Screw torque: 1.7 in-ibs (0.2 Nm)

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Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

1

6

6 pin RJ12 Phone

Type Jack – both ports

OFF

NO TERM

RS422

ON

120 OHM
RS485

NOTE: Set DIP Switch

for desired operation

RS-485

RS-422

TX+

TX-

GND GND

RX+

RX­TX-

TX+

SERIO-4

GND

RX+

RX­TX-

TX+

Slave 1 Last Slave

User Supplied

120Ω Termination

Resistor

(H2-SERIO-4 contains an optional 120Ω
termination resistor between RX+ and RX-; use
DIP switch S2 to activate or deactivate resistor.)

GND

RX+
RX-

TX-

TX+

Slave 2

GND

TX+
TX-

(D-) RX-

(D+) RX+

SERIO-4

GND

D+

D-

Slave 1

GND

D+

D-

Last Slave

User Supplied

120Ω Termination

Resistor

GND

D+

D-

Slave 2

(D-) RX-

(D+) RX+

(H2-SERIO-4 contains an optional 120Ω
termination resistor between RX+ and RX-; use
DIP switch S2 to activate or deactivate resistor.)

Set DIP switch S2 on the H2-SERIO-4 to:

1. Activate or deactivate the internal 120Ω termination resistor.

2. Select RS-422 or RS-485 operation.

H2-SERIO(-4) Wiring: RS-232

RS-232

NOTE: The serial port on-board the WinPLC has a different pinout from the H2–SERIO module. Refer to
page 1–7 for the WinPLC serial port pin assignments.

H2-SERIO(-4) RS-232 Pin

Descriptions

1 0V Power (-) connection (GND)
2 CTS Clear to Send
3 RXD Receive data (RS-232)
4 TXD Transmit data (RS-232)
5 RTS Request to Send
6 0V Signal Ground (GND)

H2-SERIO-4 Wiring: RS-422/485

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Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

Using Think & Do to Set Serial Port Parameters

Installing the H2-SERIO(-4)

Install the WinPLC and the H2–SERIO(-4) module in
your DL205 base. Please refer to the guidelines elsewhere
in this publication for information about installation,
power wiring, and Ethernet connections.The WinPLC
must be recognized on the network to proceed, so use
Think & Do to establish your link to the WinPLC.

Setting the WinPLC as the Runtime Target

With Think & Do ProjectCenter open, click the “Project Explorer Bar”, and project information will
display in the main ProjectCenter window. In the “Runtime Target” area, select “Windows CE - Think &
Do WinPLC” from the drop-down list.

H2-SERIO Specifications

Project Explorer Bar

Runtime Target Selection

Area

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Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

Using Think & Do ConnectivityCenter
to Set Up The Serial I/O Module

ConnectivityCenter is the Think & Do tool for
configuring I/O devices. See the Think & Do
Studio Learning Guide (Chapter 2) for more
detailed information on using ConnectivityCenter.

Open up the ConnectivityCenter.

Click here to open
ConnectivityCenter
From ProjectCenter

Drivers menu

This frame shows an initial
ConnectivityCenter screen with no
WinPLC connected.

Adding the Serial I/O Module
Driver

Again, see the Think & Do
Learning Guide or QuickStart
Guide for more information on
adding I/O drivers.

Either click on the “Drivers” menu
and select “Add”, or click on the
Add Driver toolbar button.

Select “Think & Do WinPLC
Backplane I/O” as the target.

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Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

Connecting To The WinPLC

To connect to the WinPLC, click
“Configuration”,and select “Connect”.

Think & Do recognizes the DL205
base as you have configured it. The
WinPLC is displayed in the CPU slot,
and the Serial I/O module is displayed
where you have installed it.

Click on “Serial Driver”.

Configuration

Serial Driver

You will see a port configuration box for
each serial port Think & Do recognizes.
In our example to the right, Think &
Do sees four serial
ports. One is on the
WinPLC and the
other three are on the
Serial I/O module.

Notice that the ports
are numbered COM 1
through COM 4 in
Think & Do. COM 1
is on the WinPLC.
COM 2 through
COM 4 are on the
first Serial I/O module
in the base. Think &
Do counts the serial
ports from top to
bottom (on the Serial
I/O module) and from
left to right in terms of
slot position.

If you install additional Serial I/O modules at a later time, be aware that the order of the modules in
the base determines their COM numbers. If you install a Serial I/O module between an existing
Serial I/O module and the CPU, your port settings will remain the same, but the COM number will
change.

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Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

Setting Serial Port
Parameters

To set the serial port parameters,
click on the “Serial Driver” in the left
pane of the ConnectivityCenter
window. You will see a port
configuration box for each serial port
Think & Do recognizes. In our
example to the right, Think & Do
sees four serial ports. One is on the
WinPLC and the other three are on
the Serial I/O module.

Expand the Window Pane

Position your cursor on the line that
separates the upper window panes
from the lower window pane. Move
this line up by dragging your mouse.
Click on the tab at the bottom of the
lower window pane marked “Module
Info.”You will see a screen that looks
similar to the one shown here. Pull­down menus allow you to change the
serial port parameters.

Select the port whose parameters
you want to change by clicking on
that port in the upper right pane.
Make the changes in the lower pane,
and save the changes using the Ctrl + S keys.

Position curser here,

and drag line up to

expand lower

window pane.

Module Info.

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USING THE ESP UTILITY
TO SET UP THE WINPLC

HEN WHEN USING THINK

W

& DO VER. 5.2 OR 5.3

In This Appendix...

• Using the Think & Do ESP Utility to Set Up the WinPLC . . . . . . .A–2

Note: This Appendix only applies if you are using the WinPLC with Think & Do versions 5.2 or 5.3. Use
Chapter 2 if using the WinPLC with Think & Do Studio version 6.0 or later.

APPENDIX

APPENDIX

CHAPTER

A

A

1

Using The ESP Utility In Think & Do Vers. 5.2 or 5.3

Using the Think & Do ESP Utility to Set Up the WinPLC

Check Think & Do Version First

You will need Version 5.2 (or later) of Think & Do, to
recognize the H2–SERIO module.To determine whether
you have the right version, open the Project Binder. As the
Project Binder opens, you may notice a screen that tells
you which Version of Think & Do you are opening.That
screen disappears as the Project Binder opens.

After the Project Binder is open, you can click on
“Help,” and the bottom menu option, “About Project
Binder,”will tell you which Version you are using.

After you load Think &Do,Version 5.2 or 5.3, you
will notice a Think & Do ESP icon on your desktop.

If you double click this icon, you will start a utility that helps you establish
network parameters for the WinPLC.

Click on the “Think & Do Station” tab, then click on the “Select CE Station”
button to open the “TargetPicker”.

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Using The ESP Utility In Think & Do vers. 5.2 or 5.3

TargetPicker

A “TargetPicker”message box opens to notify you that no CE
targets are currently visible on the network.

Acknowledge this message by clicking OK, and the “Think
&Do ESP CE Station Selection”window will open. If you have
not already done so, install the WinPLC and connect power to
the DL205 base. See pages 1-4 through- 1-7 for important
wiring and installation information.

NOTE: The following link procedure assumes that you are directly connected from your Think & Do
Development System computer to your WinPLC. For more information about making this connection, consult the
Think &Do Software Learning Guide. If your WinPLC is connected via your office or plant network, please
consult your Network Administrator for appropriate network settings.

Click the “Reset using IPX” button on the Station Selection window. This will allow Think & Do to link
to the WinPLC target using its Ethernet address (MAC address). The IPX protocol must be loaded on
your Think & Do Development System Computer. For more information, consult the Think & Do
Software Learning Guide.

Ethernet or MAC Address

Enter the Ethernet (MAC) address found on the
WinPLC module (see page 1-12). This address
consists of six hexadecimal pairs of numbers.
Some digits are represented by the letters a
through f. All 0’s are zeroes. After typing the
Ethernet address, click OK.

Cycle power to the DL205 while you see the
“Waiting for booter” message box. The “Reset CE
Runtime using IPX protocol” dialog box will
appear next.

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Using The ESP Utility In Think & Do Vers. 5.2 or 5.3

WinPLC Name is Required

The “Reset CE Runtime using IPX protocol”
window requires you to name the WinPLC
module. You can use up to 15 alphanumeric
characters.

If the name you select does not conform to the
length or character usage requirements, you will
see the TargetPicker error message shown below

You can also assign an optional description
to the WinPLC in the field provided.

IP Address is Required

Now, click on the “IP Address”tab. Assign an
IP Address and Subnet Mask that are
compatible with the IP Address and Subnet
Mask of your Think & Do Development
System computer.

When you have completed the IP Address
and Subnet Mask (and default Gateway, if
necessary), click OK.

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Using The ESP Utility In Think & Do vers. 5.2 or 5.3

Cycle Power After Assigning IP Address

A TargetPicker message box will pop up to let you
know you must cycle power to make the new IP
address effective.

After you click OK and cycle power to the DL205,
the “Think & Do ESP CE Station Selection” window
will reappear (as shown below). Click on the button labeled Re-scan, and you should see the WinPLC
module listed by its MAC address, IP address, Name, and Description.

If you do not see your WinPLC module listed, check to be sure the power is on to the DL205. If the
power is on, recheck your IP addresses on the WinPLC and your Think & Do Development System
computer for compatibility.Also, make sure you have loaded the IP protocol on your Development System
computer and that you are using the appropriate connecting cable (straight-through or crossover).

Select, Exit, You’re Connected

If your module is listed on the window above but not
highlighted, click on the module information and
click the button labeled Select. Then, click Exit.

You will return to the initial Think & Do ESP
window which will now show your Think & Do and
Windows CE Version numbers as well as memory
usage information. At this point, you are successfully
linked to the WinPLC. You can continue to develop
your project or download it to the WinPLC using the
methods described in the Think & Do Software
Learning Guide.

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Getting Started

Notes

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SERIAL I/O MODULE
INSTALLATION / OPERATION
WHEN USING T&D VER. 5.2

OR 5.3

In This Appendix...

• H2–SERIO(-4) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–2

• Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–3

• H2-SERIO(-4) Wiring: RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–4

• H2-SERIO-4 Wiring: RS-422/485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–4

• Using Think & Do to Set Serial Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B–5

Note: This Appendix only applies if you are using the Serial I/O Module with Think & Do versions 5.2 or 5.3.
Use Chapter 3 if using the Serial I/O Module with Think & Do Studio version 6.0 or later, including Think &
Do 8.0.

APPENDIX

APPENDIX

B

B

Only Think & Do WinPLCs (H2-WPLC1-TD and H2-WPLC2-TD) support the H2-SERIO module.

Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

H2–SERIO(-4) Overview

The Scope of This Appendix

This chapter introduces the use of the
H2-SERIO and H2-SERIO-4 modules using
the WinPLC with Think & Do versions 5.2 or

5.3.

This chapter will not describe in detail how to
build a project or connect to a WinPLC.
Depending on which version of Think & Do you
are using, further information can be found in:

Chapter 2 of this manual, Workbench Utility
Operation

Appendix A of this manual, Using The ESP
Utility To Set Up The WinPLC

The Think & Do Studio Learning Guide,
Chapter 2.

The basic steps in using this module are:

1. Install the Serial I/O module in the base.

2. Connect power to the base.

3. Bring up Think & Do.

4. Select the WinPLC as the target.

5. Connect to the WinPLC.

Add Serial Ports to Your WinPLC or
EBC(100)

The H2-SERIO and H2-SERIO-4 modules plug into the DL205 I/O base and are 3 port serial I/O
modules for use with the H2-WPLC-x (WinPLC) and the H2-EBC/H2-EBC100. These additional
serial ports give the H2-WPLC-x and H2-EBC(100) the ability to connect with a wide range of serial
devices, such as barcode scanners, scales, printers and modems.

The H2-SERIO module has three RS-232C ports, while the H2-SERIO-4 module has two RS-232C
ports and one RS-422/485 port.

A WinPLC can support up to three H2-SERIO(-4) modules for a total of ten serial ports (including the
one on the WinPLC itself ). Port numbers are assigned from left to right across the base. For example, on
a WinPLC the onboard port is Com 1:

• The first H2-SERIO(-4) module would have ports Com 2, Com 3 and Com 4.

• The next H2-SERIO(-4) module would have Com 5, Com 6 and Com 7.

• The final H2-SERIO(-4) module would have Com 8, Com 9 and Com 0.

An H2-EBC100 can support up to eight H2-SERIO(-4) modules; the limits are the power budget and
number of slots in the base.

The H2-SERIO(-4) modules can reside in any slot of the DL205 base; they do not have to be installed
next to each other.

H2-SERIO H2-SERIO-4

WinPLC

H2-SERIO

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Setting Communication Parameters Using Think & Do

Use I/O View to set baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits for each port. Choose from 1200 to 115,200
baud communication speeds. Think & Do allows each port to be designated as a MODBUS slave or a
generic serial device. Each port on the H2–SERIO(-4) module is capable of hardware handshaking.

Specifications

Module Type

Approvals

Number of Serial Ports
per Module

Signals

Number of Modules
Supported per
H2-WinPLC-xx

Number of Modules
Supported per
H2-EBC(100)

Recommended Cables

Protocols Supported
Power Consumption
Baud Rates
Parity
Start and Stop Bits

Operating Environment

Storage Temperature
Firmware Note

Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

H2-SERIO / H2-SERIO-4 Specifications

H2-SERIO H2-SERIO-4

Intelligent module for use with H2–WPLC-xx or H2-EBC(100)

cUL Listed, file number E185989

3 ports: all RS-232 (RJ12 jack)

RS-232: CTS, RXD, TXD RTS, GND
RTS transmision delay times: 5, 50, 250 and

500 ms

Belden 9729 or equivalent

Serial ASCII and Modbus RTU slave

80 mA @ 5 VDC

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

None, odd, even

1, 2

0 to 60°C (32°F to 140°F), 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing); No corrosive gases, Pollution level
2; Vibration: MIL STD 810C 514.2; Shock: MIL STD 810C 516.2

-20 to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

The H2-EBC requires firmware version v2.1383 or later to support the H2-SERIO or H2-SERIO-4.

3 ports: 2 RS-232 ports (RJ12 jack) and 1 RS­422/485 5 position terminal strip

RS-232: CTS, RXD, TXD RTS, GND
RTS transmision delay times: 5, 50, 250 and

500 ms
RS-422 (4 wire) : TX+, TX-, RX-, RX+, GND

RS-485 (2 wire): Data+, Data-, GND

3

8

RS-232 ports: Belden 9729 or equivalent
RS-422/RS-485 terminal: 16-28 AWG solid or

stranded conductor (1.5mm2)
Wire strip length: 0.24-0.27 inches (6-7 mm);
Screw torque: 1.7 in-ibs (0.2 Nm)

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Serial I/O Module Installation and Operation

1

6

6 pin RJ12 Phone

Type Jack – both ports

OFF

NO TERM

R

S422

ON

120 OHM
R

S485

NOTE: Set DIP Switch

for desired operation

RS-485

RS-422

TX+

TX-

GND GND

RX+

RX-

TX-

TX+

SERIO-4

GND

RX+

RX­TX-

TX+

Slave 1 Last Slave

User Supplied

120Ω Termination

Resistor

(H2-SERIO-4 contains an optional 120Ω
termination resistor between RX+ and RX-; use
DIP switch S2 to activate or deactivate resistor.)

GND

RX+
RX-

TX-

TX+

Slave 2

GND

TX+
TX-

(D-) RX-

(D+) RX+

SERIO-4

GND

D+

D-

Slave 1

GND

D+

D-

Last Slave

User Supplied

120Ω Termination

Resistor

GND

D+

D-

Slave 2

(D-) RX-

(D+) RX+

(H2-SERIO-4 contains an optional 120Ω
termination resistor between RX+ and RX-; use
DIP switch S2 to activate or deactivate resistor.)

Set DIP switch S2 on the H2-SERIO-4 to:

1. Activate or deactivate the internal 120Ω termination resistor.

2. Select RS-422 or RS-485 operation.

H2-SERIO(-4) Wiring: RS-232

RS-232

NOTE: The serial port on-board the WinPLC has a different pinout from the H2–SERIO module. Refer to
page 1–7 for the WinPLC serial port pin assignments.

H2-SERIO(-4) RS-232 Pin

Descriptions

1 0V Power (-) connection (GND)
2 CTSC
3 RXDR
4 TXD Transmit data (RS-232)
5 RTS Request to Send
6 0V Signal Ground (GND)

lear to Send
eceive data (RS-232)

H2-SERIO-4 Wiring: RS-422/485

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Serial I/O Module Installation & Operation When Using T & D Ver. 5.2 or 5.3

Using Think & Do to Set Serial Port Parameters

Check Think & Do Version First

You will need Version 5.2 of Think & Do, to recognize
the H2–SERIO(-4) module.To determine whether you
have the right version, open the Project Binder.As the
Project Binder opens, you may notice a screen that tells
you which Version of Think & Do you are opening.
That screen disappears as the Project Binder opens.

After the Project Binder is open, you can click on
“Help,” and the bottom menu option,“About
Project Binder,” will tell you which Version you are
using.

New Project Using H2–SERIO(-4) Module

Start a new project by clicking on the blank document
button. A dialog box will pop up asking you to “Choose
Runtime Target.”Select “Windows CE – Think & Do
WinPLC.”

You will see a new Untitled Project open. Next, click on
the “Tools” menu and select I/O View.

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Serial I/O Module Installation & Operation When Using T & D Ver. 5.2 or 5.3

Notice in I/O View that the drivers for the
DL205 backplane and the WinPLC serial port
are already loaded. You will see them graphically
represented in the left pane of the I/O View
window.

Connecting to the WinPLC

Prior to the next step, you will need to install the H2–WPLC1–TD and the H2–SERIO module in your
DL205 base. Please refer to the guidelines elsewhere in this publication for information about installation,
power wiring, and Ethernet connections. The WinPLC must be recognized on the network to proceed.
Use “Think & Do ESP” to establish your link to the WinPLC, as described on pages 1–12 through 1–15.

The next step is to click on “Configuration”and select “Connect.”

Think & Do recognizes the DL205 base as you
have configured it.The WinPLC is displayed in
the CPU-slot, and the Serial I/O module is
displayed in the slot where you have installed it.

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Serial I/O Module Installation & Operation When Using T & D Ver. 5.2 or 5.3

Click on the Serial Driver in the left pane of the
I/O View window. You will see a port
configuration box for each serial port Think &
Do recognizes. In our example to the right,
Think & Do sees four serial ports. One is on the
WinPLC and the other three are on the Serial
I/O module.

Notice that the ports are numbered COM 1
through COM 4 in Think & Do. COM 1 is on
the WinPLC. COM 2 through COM 4 are on
the first Serial I/O module in the base. Think &
Do counts the serial ports from top to bottom
(on the Serial I/O module) and from left to
right in terms of slot position.

If you install additional Serial I/O modules at a
later time, be aware that the module’s slot
position determines its COM number. If you
install a Serial I/O module between an existing
Serial I/O module and the CPU, your port
settings will remain the same, but the COM
number will change.

NOTE: You must be disconnected from the
WinPLC and the I/O base in order to change the
serial port parameters on the H2–SERIO(-4)
module. To disconnect, you have two choices. You can click on Configuration/Disconnect as shown above, or you
can physically disconnect the WinPLC by removing power or by removing the Ethernet cable.

Now, click on “Configuration” and select Disconnect.Think & Do will ask if you want to save the
configuration. If you want to re-use this I/O Configuration later,click yes. If you click yes, you will see the
“Save I/O Configuration As” screen. Name the configuration and click save.

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Serial I/O Module Installation & Operation When Using T & D Ver. 5.2 or 5.3

Setting Serial Port Parameters

To set the serial port parameters, click on the
Serial Driver in the left pane of the I/O View
window. You will see a port configuration box
for each serial port Think & Do recognizes. In
our example to the right, Think & Do sees four
serial ports. One is on the WinPLC and the
other three are on the Serial I/O module.

Expand the Window Pane

Position your cursor on the line that separates
the upper window panes from the lower window
pane. Move this line up by dragging your mouse.
Click on the tab at the bottom of the lower
window pane marked Module Info. You will see
a screen that looks similar to the one shown
here. Pull-down menus allow you to change the
serial port parameters.

Select the port whose parameters you want to
change by clicking on that port in the upper
right pane. Make the changes in the lower pane,
and save the changes using the Ctrl + S keys.

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