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320x240 Colour Touch Display, 4 programmable keys
4 Analogue Inputs (12-bit)
1 Serial Ports, iCAN Protocol
1 CAN Port + In-Built Ethernet
Getting Started:
1. Connect the 24VDC power as shown on the connector
below.
2. Install i3 Configurator (V9.30 or later) onto your PC.
3. Connect serial programming cable into port MJ1 or USB
cable to mini USB port.
4. If using the mini USB port, or a USB to serial convertor,
please check in Window Device Manager which com
port has been assigned. Then enter menu Tools->Editor
Options->Communications port->Configure, and set
accordingly.
5. Press the ‘SYS’ function key on the front of the unit and
check Network ID. Then press the target sign in the
Configurator and make the Target ID match that of the i3
WARNING: Please ensure power is ON and i3 is in Idle
mode before inserting SanDisk MicroSD.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C and D or Non-hazardous locations only
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect
equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be
non-hazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AVANT
DE DECONNECTOR L'EQUIPMENT, COUPER LE COURANT OU
S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON
DANGEREUX.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock or burns, always
connect the safety (or earth) ground before making any other connections.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or physical
injury it is strongly recommended to fuse the voltage measurement inputs.
Be sure to locate fuses as close to the source as possible.
WARNING: Replace fuse with the same type and rating to provide
protection against risk of fire and shock hazards.
WARNING: In the event of repeated failure, do not replace the fuse
again as a repeated failure indicates a defective condition that will not
clear by replacing the fuse.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD – Substitution of
components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - LA
SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT RENDRE CE MATERIAL
INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE 1,
DIVISION 2
WARNING: The USB parts are for operational maintenance only. Do
not leave permanently connected unless area is known to be nonhazardous.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD - BATTERIES MUST
ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AFIN
D'EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'EXPLOSION, S'ASSURER QUE
L'EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON DANGEREUX AVANT DE
CHANGER LA BATTERIE
WARNING: Battery May Explode If Mistreated. Do Not Recharge,
Disassemble or Dispose Of In Fire
WARNING: Only qualified electrical personnel familiar with the
construction and operation of this equipment and the hazards involved
should install, adjust, operate, or service this equipment. Read and
understand this manual and other applicable manuals in their entirety
before proceeding. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
severe bodily injury or loss of life.
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Signals are labeled for connection to a DTE device
MJ1 Serial Port Pin Assignments
Receive/Transmit Negative
RS-485 Receive/Transmit Positive
External Switch Configuration
1 – V+
2 – CN_H
3 – SHIELD
4 – CN_L
5 – V-
WARNING: After installing CANopen
firmware, part number suffix becomes
SEHF. See CANopen Application Note
for more details.
Back cover screws. Remove the 4
screws and back plate to access the
Internal jumpers.
WARNING: Do not Over-tighten
screws.
Power Connector
Power Up:
Connect to Earth Ground.
Apply 10 - 30 VDC.
Screen lights up.
1 - Positive
2 - Negative
3 - Ground

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Positive Logic In Negative Logic In
Positive Logic vs. Negative Logic Wiring
The i3 can be wired for Positive Logic inputs or
Negative Logic inputs depending on the position of
JP1.
I/O Jumper settings are located internally.
Remove the 4 screws on the back and lift casing
off to access. Only access when power is
removed from the i3. Care must be taken to avoid
over tightening the case screws.
Internal Jumper Configuration
Wiring Example: Positive Logic
Digital In / Relay Out
All i3 controllers can have extra analogue and digital I/O
added by connecting expansion modules to either MJ1
port or Modbus TCP modules to Ethernet port. . Please
inquire at IMO technical support.
automation@imopc.com
For further information on Remote I/O please consult the Remote I/O datasheet, and the i3 Remote
I/O tutorial in the downloads section of the IMO website. www.imopc.com/manuals
Input - 4 Channel RTD (0-2000ohm, 0-500ohm, PT100, Ni100, PT1000, Ni1000)
Input - 8 Channel DC Current (-20mA to +20mA)
Input - 8 Channel DC Voltage (-10V to +10V)
Input - 8 Channel Thermocouple (J, K, R, S, B, E, T, N, -/+ 50mV, -/+100mV)
Output - 4 Channel DC Voltage / Current (0-20mA, 0-10V)
16 Digital Input, 16 Transistor output (0.1A / Channel, 2A / Common)
16 Relay Output (2A / Channel, 5A / Common)
Note: Other I/O configurations and Fieldbus options are available. Please inquire at IMO.
automation@imopc.com
iCAN based expansion I/O is
also available on special
request. Please inquire at
IMO technical support.
automation@imopc.com
Wiring Specifications
For I/O wiring (discrete), use the
following wire type or equivalent:
Belden 9918, 18 AWG (0.8 mm2) or
larger.
For shielded Analogue I/O wiring,
use the following wire type or
equivalent: Belden 8441, 18 AWG
(0.8 mm2) or larger.
For CAN wiring, use the following
wire type or equivalent: Belden
3084, 24 AWG (0.2 mm2) or larger.
Analogue I/O and Digital I/O
15 - COMMON 6
14 - RELAY 6
13 - COMMON 5
12 - RELAY 5
11 - COMMON 4
10 - RELAY 4
9 - COMMON 3
8 - RELAY 3
7 - COMMON 2
6 - RELAY 2
5 - COMMON 1
4 - RELAY 1
3 - HSC4 / IN12
2 - HSC3 / IN11
1 - HSC2 / IN10
1 - IN1
2 - IN2
3 - IN3
4 - IN4
5 - IN5
6 - IN6
7 - IN7
8 - IN8
9 - HSC1 /IN9
10 - 0V
11 - Ai1
12 – Ai2
13 – Ai3
14 – Ai4
15 - 0V
In (A1 – A4)
Current Voltage
JP1 Digital DC In / HSC
Positive Negative
Logic Logic
For more details on the i3C Mini,
See i3C Mini Manual 0812R0

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12 including 4 configurable HSC inputs
Max. Output Current per Relay
3 A at 250 VAC, resistive
Max. Total Output Current
Contact Isolation to i3 ground
Max. Voltage Drop at Rated
Current
(See Derating section for chart.)
One update per ladder scan plus 10 ms
Analogue Inputs Medium Resolution
(Clamped @ -0.5 VDC to 12 VDC)
All channels converted once per ladder scan
*can be made tighter (~0.25%) by
adjusting the digital filter setting to
3.
Additional error for temperatures
other than 25°C
160 Hz hash (noise) filter
1-128 scan digital running average filter
95 mA @ 24 VDC, 190mA @12VDC
2A for <1ms @ 24VDC - DC switched
Display Type
Screen Resolution
Minimum 50000 hours ( 50% brightness , 25°C)
4 User Defined Function Keys and a System Key
Screens and Colours Supported
1023 screens and 65535 Colours
For further technical information and a full
specification, please consult the Hardware Manual
IMO Precision Controls Ltd
1000 North Circular Rd, Staples Corner, London. NW2 7JP
Tel: +44 (0) 208 452 6444,
Fax: +44 (0) 208 450 2274,
Web: www.imopc.com

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Small Extras:
RS232 Serial Programming Cable
For programming any i3 Model.
PART No: i3PC45
IP65 RJ45 Panel-Mounted Socket
Bring either MJ1 ports to the
outside world by installing this into a
22.5mm cut-out. PART No: i3PAD
USB to RS232 Convertor
For PCs without a serial Com Port.
Add one with this device.
PART No: PC501
Miscellaneous:
DIN rail mounted SRSI Base and ETS Relay
Use the Transistor outputs of the i3 to operate the relay
coils to switch up to 6A @ 250VAC.
Part Numbers: SRSI-24AC/DC, ETS-1AN-SL-24VDC
i3 Configurator with Symbol Library
Obtain a copy of the i3 Software with a library of
colour buttons, pipes, vessels, motors, pumps, fans
etc. To enhance the look and feel of applications on
the i3C, i3C Mini, i3D, i3H.
Part Numbers: IMO-CDSUITE
Custom screen overlays
Ask at IMO for custom overlays. Overlays are tooled to a customer’s design.
Panel Point SCADAlite
Part No. PANELPOINT (Developer)
Part No. PANELPOINTRT (Runtime)
With no tag limit and 30+ Protocols to choose
from (including IMO products, Mitsubishi,
Allen Bradley, Siemens), a powerful
graphical editor, and a VB-based scripting
language, Panel-Point allows a PC to become
the central data hub of an application.
ETHERNET 10/100 MODBUS TCP/IP
Remote programming /
debugging via VPN to GPRS
data enabled i3. Pass-through
connection to all devices on
the iCAN network.
Analogue
signal
converter
iSMART with Expansion
iOS
iSMART via
SMT-PC03
cable.
GPS Receiver
Locate your i3 Controller anywhere in the world
by connecting this device to MJ2 of a unit
equipped with a GPRS enabled modem.
Part Number: i3-GPS
i3Portal Part No. i3Portal
i3Portal is a low-cost, powerful Windows®
based software application that will allow
you to view and access remote IMO i3
controllers via PC.
i3Transfer Part No. i3-Transfer
i3Transfer is a low-cost, Windows ®
based software application that allows
you to easily transfer files between your
PC and the IMO i3 Controllers via PC.
Ethernet Expansion card
Part No. i3-E
Link an i3 to an Ethernet network. Program monitor
and debug remotely, or run i3 as a Modbus TCP
server.
GSM Modem Expansion Card
Part No. i3-MA
Send and Receive SMS messages via the i3, dial-up
connection over GSM data link for remote
programming, debugging etc. Or, use a GPRS always-on
data connection ideal for programming, debugging,
monitoring and connection to a SCADA package for
constant data logging and remote control.
ODIN OPC Server (LOKI Datalogger)
Part No. IMO-OPC-SERVER
With no tag limits and 30 + protocols to select from
(including IMO, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi),
ODIN can be used with LOKI to log data either to an
excel spreadsheet or access database.