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This manual gives the system, specifications and handling of the A2CCPU,
A2CCPUP21 and A2CCPUR21 General-purpose Programmable Controller
The A2C is a building block type CPU module which can construct a system
MELSEC·A
(referred to as A2C in this manual).
including remote I/O modules (I/O modules) and remote terminal modules
(special-function modules)
The A2C uses the MELSECNET/MINI-S3 data link system
MINI-53 in this manual) in place of a base unit for data communication with
remote I/O module and the remote terminal module
the
cables or twtsted-pair cables.
Using s-core flat cables,
the
other just as the building block type CPU is used.
without using a base unit.
(*')
(referred to as
(*2)
through
s-core flat
system modules can be arranged close to each
Using twisted-pair cables, the system modules can be separated up to 100
This feature makes it possible
meters (328.1
to install
the
away from each other
It)
remote I/O module and the remote terminal module to conform
(*1.
with the arrangement of equipment to be controlled.
IREMARKsl
"Remote I/O module" and "remote terminal module" are general terms for the
.1...
(1)
(2)
(3)
mcdulee
Remote I/O
Remote terminal
See Section
terminal modules.
The MELSECNET/MINI-S3 data link system has been designed to reduce the amount
.,.
*2
of wiring between the PC and equipment to be controlled. Since the PC, the remote
I/O module and the remote terminal module are connected with twisted-pair cables
or optical fiber cables, it is possible to install the remote I/O module and the remote
terminal module to suit with the arrangement of equipment to be controlled.
Distance allowed when twisted-pair cables of
*3...
The maximum allowable distance is 50 meters (164.1
0.3
mentioned below.
module:
module:
for names and types of the remote I/O modules and the remote
2.3
2
(22 AWG) or thinner are used.
mm
Input/output modules connectable to the A2C. Mitsubishl
general-purpose
series programmable controllers
Special function modules connectable to the A2C, RS-
interface
232C
inverter
modules
0.5
FR~Z200
2
(20 AWG) or thicker are used.
mm
when twisted-pair cables of
tt)
series,
MELSEC-F
-1
1
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
1.1General
1.1.1ON/OFF data communication between the A2C and the remote I/O module
DescriptionofOperation
Thissection describesthe datacommunication between
I/O module and
See Section 4.2
ON/OFF data communication is performed using inputs (X) and outputs
(1)Input/output number assignment of
input/output
The
to X/y1FFin
I/O module.
Data communication with a remote I/O module is performed using..
inputs (X) and outputs
See Section 4.7 for
numbers.
the
remote terminal module.
for
the A2C functions.
the
remote I/O module
numbers of the A2C system are assignedfrom x/yOOO
the
order of the station number(1to 64) set
(Y)
assigned
the
relationship between station numbers and i/O
for
each module.
MELSEC·A
the
A2C,
for
each remote
the
remote
(Y).
'Ill
(2)ON/OFF data communication with
The ON/OFF data communication with the remote I/O module is per-
formed in the refresh mode.
Fig. 1.1 shows the data communication between the A2C and the
remote I/O modules.,
(a) Sequence program execution
X
o,
H
?
,
,
,
,
~_r,l
n'-'
I
Y20
Y21
~
The sequence
outputMnumberstocontrol
modules.
When
the
(a) The sequence program is executed from
ON/OFF
(b)
ON/OFF
(c)
A2C is
data
data
program
running,
of an
fromaninput
uses
output
input
remote
operations
(Y) in
moduleistaken
(X) and
I/O
(a), (b)
the
sequenca
-:
and
(0)
mentioned
step
0 to END (FEND).
programisoutput
In by
the
Station:
MINI-S3
the
(b)
ON/OFF
A2C
I
CPU
/'
(c)
ON/OFF
input
MINI-S3Iink
0------
I/O
n
below
are
executed
by the MINI-S3 link.
link.
remote I/O module
dataofoutput
data
(x)
module
repeatedly.
I/O
from
Is taken in.
I/O
Station:
(Y) is
Station:
the
Station:
5
9
~
output.
1
41
I/O
Fig. 1.1 ON/OFF Data
Communication
between
1-2
the
A2C and
the
Remote I/O
Modules
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
(3)
Input/output
data
The
remote I/O modules is as described below.
(a) To take in an ON/OFF change from
maximum is required.
response time
communication response time between the A2C
the
MELSEC·A
module, 1 scan at
input
and
the
(b) When an output ON/OFF is changed by the sequence program, 1
scan at maximum is required to
module.
(c) When ON/OFF control of the
input
the
of
ON/OFF status of the output module changes after an ON/OFF
changed.
module, 2 scans at maximum are required till the
output
output
the change to
moduleis done by ON/OFF data
the
output
input
1-3
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
1.1.2
Data communication betweenthe A2CCPUand the remote terminal module
MELSEC·A
(1)Maximum
A maximum of 14 remote terminal modules (a maximum of 7 AJ35PTFR2 RS-232C modules) can be connectedto
(2)Data communication with remote terminal modules
(a) Perform the following initial setting.
1)
2) Protocol
(b) Execute data communication with the FROM/TO instruction.
See the ACPU Programming Manual (Common Instructions)
details of the FROM/TO instruction.
number
of remote terminal modules to be connected
The first station
See Section 4.2.9
number
for
of
the
remote terminal module
details of initial setting.
(b)Transmission of
I
the
A2C. (See Section 2.2.)
executing TO instruction
designated
data
by
for
4
(a) Sequence
HXf
0
n
!=:i?
..!.-
program
I
execution
TopIH91KOIooIK11-
,
,
,
cOmPI~ignal
@[]
Data
communication
(a)The FROMITO and PRC
(b)The request to
1)
At FROM
2)
TO
instruction
(c) The remote terminal
Cd)
The A2C turns ON
terminal
Fig.
module.
1.2
with the remote terminal
send
designated
instruction
module
the
Data
Communication
I
PRCIM1IYOI-
Y21
instructions
data
execution
sends the
complete
signal
A2C
Station:
of
data
A2C
CPU
MINI-S3Iink
I/O
1------
n
described
by
executing
send or receive to
complete
and
the
Remote
-:
module
are executed by the sequence program.
or the data is transmitted
: Data
: Data
completion
when it received the send/receive
between
is executed as
send
request
sending
signal
the
I/O
I/O
Station:
below.
the FROMITO instruction.
the
A2C.
signal
TermInal
Station:
Station:
5
from
the
9
(c)
remote
Module
1
Remote
terminal
module
Tra~mission
of
complete
signal
•
(3)Response time
Communication of
8
data with one FROM/TO instruction requires
proximately 400 msec (when scan time is 100 msec).•
1-4
ap-
...
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
1.2
Features
MELSEC-A
I
A2CCPU
The A2C has
(1)
Compact
(a)
(b) The A2CCPUP21/R21
(c) The A2CI/O
80
mm
(3.15
170
mm
(6.69
in)
the
following features.
size
The
A2C
has
compact
outside
dimensions:
170
mm
(6.69
in)(height) x 100 mm (3.94 in)(width) x 80 mm (3.15 in) (length)
data
link
module
has
compact
outside
dimensions : 170 mm (6.69 in)(height) x 170 mm (6.69 in)(width) x 80 mm
(3.15 in)(length).
module
in)
A2CCPUP21/R21
has a short
80
(3.15
170
mm
(6.69
in)
width
mm
in)
of 64 mm (2.5 in).
170
mrn
(6.69
A2CI/O
module
in)
80
(3.15
mm
in)
Fig.
1.3
A2C
Outside
(2)512 points of
input/output
The A2C is capable of controlling
specified between
X/YO
Dimensions
control
input/output
and X/Y1FF.
operation at 512 points
170
mm
(6.69
in)
(3)A maximum of 8K steps can be contained in one program.
With sequence instructions, basic
tions, a maximum of 8K
program. Also,
the
user can be run in combination with a
microcomputer
steps
instructions
can be
programs
and
contained
and utility
sequence
application
in one
programs
program.
(4)Data link modules usable as master stations or local stations
The A2CCPUP21/R21 can be used as either
station in
the
MELSECNET link system.
The A2CCPUP21/R21 cannot be used as
a master station or a local
the
masterstation for
tier.
instruc-
sequence
made by
the
third
1-5
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
When
the
-
A2C
0
0
I/O
--
modules
l
I
(5)Cable connection between modules
Cables designed exclusively for
are used
between
are
arranged
for
connection between the A2C and
the
A2CI/O modules.
sidebyside
A2CI/O module
the
\
Cable
MELSEC·A
A2C or twisted-pair shield cablesI
the
A2CI/O module
and
When
the
I/O
A2C
-
0
modules
0
-
are
arranged
/
Twisted-pair cable
Fig.
1.4
apart
Connectionofthe
I
A2CI/O moduleA2CI/O module
A2CI/O module
A2C
System
•
1-6
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
Remote terminal
1
A2CI/O
II
(6)Connection with
minal modules is possible.
The A2C can be connected with the MINI-53 link remote I/O modules,
remote terminal modules. (See Section 2.3.1.)
The
A2CI/0
modules can be used together.
A2CCPU
module
Fig.
"
Remote
1.5
I
11
Use
module
MELSEC.A
the
MINI-53 link remote I/O modules and remote ter-
modules, MINI-53 link remote I/O modules, remoteterminal
I/O
with
II
module
the
]1
MINI·53
A2CI/O
~
module
Link
Twisted-pair cable
JI
Modules
(7)Vertical and horizontal positions and mounting on a flat base are
possible.
The A2C and
tions.
0
-
-
=
r-'-
A2CI/0
=0
0
~
VerticalHorizontal
Fig.
1.6
Installing Positions of
modules can be installed in three different posi-
Front
1
111111
~
the
A2C and A2CI/O
;:;
~
FI~t
b'-sO///
Modules
~
1-7
1. INTRODUCTION
--------------------
HOOKfor removing the
module from the DIN
-.
\
Fig.
MELSEC·A
(8)Can be mounted to
The A2C and A2CI/O modules are usually mounted directly
panel or equipment to be controlled using screws. Using
adapter, however, the A2C modules can be mounted to
(A clearance of 4 mm (0.16 in) between modules is obtained when
DIN adapters are mounted side by side without leaving clearance
between them. (See App. 1.)
A2C
0
-
=
-
-
=
t
A2CI/O
r---
r----f
the
module
DIN rail.
/Nrall
\
the
DIN rail adapter
V-;;;N
1[1
V
tr
0
1.7
~
A2C
and
A2CI/O
~
Modules
Mountedtothe
DIN Rail
to
a controlI
the
DIN rail
DIN rail.
the
rail
1-8
1. INTRODUCTION
I
--------------------
1.3
General
Terms
MELSEC-A
and
Abbreviations
General terms and abbreviations used in this manual are explained below.
(1)A2C
the
An abbreviation of
troller.
In case
A2C is described as A2CCPU or A2CCPUP21/R21.