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Programmable Logic Controllers

MicroSmart

Key features of the MicroSmart series include:

• 10, 16, or 24 I/O All-in-one type CPU modules with Sink/
Source DC input and Relay Output

• 20 I/O Slim type CPU modules with Sink/Source DC input
and Transistor Sink or Source Output

• 20 I/O Slim type CPU modules with Sink/Source DC input
and Relay Output with high-speed Transistor Sink or
Source Output

• 40 I/O Slim type CPU modules with Sink/Source DC input
and Transistor Sink or Source Output

• AC Input, DC Input, Relay Output, Transistor Output, Com­bination I/O and Analog I/O expansion modules available

• 24 I/O All-in-one CPU expandable to 88 I/O points; 20 I/O
slim types expandable up to 148 or 244 I/O; 40 I/O slim
type expandable up to 264 I/O points

• Standard RS232 port, optional plug-in RS485/RS232 port

• Optional memory cartridge or real-time clock and calendar
cartridge

UL Listed
File No. E211795

• Data link to other MicroSmart modules, PLCs, PCs or HG
series operator interfaces

• Approved for Class 1–Div. 2 hazardous locations (UL1604)

• Compact size

MicroSmart Series

Pulse Output/Trapezoidal Control

Independent dual-axis control is available with two pulse out­puts. Locational values can be easily defined for precise posi­tional (trapezoidal) control.

• Pulse output instruction

• PWM instruction
(Pulse Width Modulation control)

Pulse Output Function Specifications

Number of output points 2

Maximum output frequency 20 kHz

*Only one point of trapezoidal control is available.

Trapezoidal Control
(RAMP)

Hz

Steady Speed

5000

Initial Speed

0 ms

Acceleration period

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Setting the desired values enables you to precisely man­age the trapezoidal control

Operation mode (S1) 1

Steady pulse frequency (S1 + 1) 50

Initial pulse frequency (S1 + 2) 10

Frequency change rate (S1 + 3) 2

Present value (S1 + 6, 7) 10,000

RAMP S1 D1

Deceleration period

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MicroSmart Series

All-In-One Type

• Attach Maximum 4 Expansion
Modules

• Maximum I/O 88 points

• Only FC4A-C24R2/C24R2C CPU
Module is expandable

The maximum number of
relay outputs that can be
turned on simulta­neously is 33 points
including relay outputs
on the CPU module.

Programmable Logic Controllers

90

80

70

60

50

40

I/O Points

30

20

10

FC4A-C10R2

0

CPU and Module Combination Examples

Maximum I/O 88

FC4A-N16B3

16

FC4A-N16B3

FC4A-M24BR2

24

FC4AN08B1

8

10

on CPU

FC4A-C16R2

16

on CPU

FC4A-N08B1

8

FC4A-M24BR2

24

FC4A-C24R2

24 24 24 24 24

on CPU

FC4A-C24R2

on CPU

FC4A-N08B1

8

FC4A-N08B1

88

FC4A-C24R2

on CPU

FC4A-R161

16

FC4A-N08B1

FC4A-C24R2

on CPU

6 Inputs 9 Inputs 14 Inputs 30 Inputs 46 Inputs 38 Inputs 46 Inputs

4 Outputs 7 Outputs 10 Outputs 18 Outputs 10 Outputs 34 Outputs 42 Outputs

10 Total I/O 16 Total I/O 24 Total I/O 48 Total I/O 56 Total I/O 72 Total I/O 88 Total I/O

16

FC4A-R161

16

FC4A-R161

16

FC4A-C24R2

on CPU

Slim Type

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• Attach Maximum 7 Expansion
Modules

• Maximum I/O

- 148 points (D20K3, D20S3)

- 244 points (D20RK1, D20RS1)

-264 points (D40K3, D40S3)

The maximum number of
relay outputs that can be
turned on simulta­neously is 54 points
including relay outputs
on the CPU module.

Programmable Logic Controllers

200

150

I/O Points

100

50

0

FC4A-D20K3
FC4A-D20S3
FC4A-D20RK1
FC4A-D20RS1

on CPU

12 Inputs 24 Inputs 24 Inputs 92 Inputs 120 Inputs 108 Inputs 152 Inputs

8 Outputs 16 Outputs 96 Outputs 64 Outputs 88 Outputs 136 Outputs 112 Outputs

20 Total I/O 40 Total I/O 120 Total I/O 156 Total I/O 208 Total I/O 244 Total I/O 264 Total I/O

20

FC4A-D40K3
FC4A-D40S3

40 40

on CPU

FC4A-R16S3

16

FC4A-R32S3

FC4A-T32S3

32

FC4A-D40S3

on CPU

FC4A-M24BR2

24

FC4A-R16S3

16

FC4A-T32S3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-D20RS1

20

on CPU

FC4A-M24BR2

24

FC4A-T32K3

32

FC4A-T32K3

32

FC4A-N16B3

16

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-D40K3

40

on CPU

FC4A-T32K3

32

FC4A-T32K3

32

FC4A-T32K3

32

FC4A-T32K3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-D20RK1

20

on CPU

Maximum I/O 264

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-R32S3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-R32S3

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-T32S3

3232

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-D40S3

40

on CPU

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Programmable Logic Controllers

PID Control

To automatically maintain a target water temperature (PID control), use the
auto tuning function to perform sampling. Based on the determined PID
parameters, PID control is executed automatically. (Slim type CPU units only.)

Water
Temperature

High alarm
value 33ºC

Set point 30ºC

Low alarm

value 27ºC

AT set point

25ºC

Time

Auto Tuning

PID Control

Set point 30

AT set point 25

High alarm value 35

Low alarm value 27

PID

S2 S3

S1

MicroSmart Series

D1

S4

CPU Modules - All-in-One Type

Part Numbers

AC Power Type

FC4A-C10R2* FC4A-C16R2* FC4A-C24R2

DC Power Type FC4A-C10R2C* FC4A-C16R2C* FC4A-C24R2C

Item

I/O Points 10 (6 in/ 4 out) 16 (9 in/7 out) 24 (14 in/10 out)

Output Type Relay Output, 240V AC/30V DC, 2A

Input Type 24V DC (Sink/Source)

Power Voltage

Memory 4.8KB 15KB 27KB

Expandability N/A* N/A

AC 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

DC 24V DC

88 maximum I/O
(up to 4 expansion I/O modules)

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1. * I/O expansion modules not applicable to these two models.

2. For specifications see page J-15 & for dimensions see page J-25.

3. For options see J-11 & for accessories see J-12.

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