Unitronics UniStream 5 inch, US5-B5-TA30, US5-B5-RA28, US5-B10-RA28, US5-B10-TA30 Installation Manual

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5"

Installation Guide:

US5-B5-RA28, US5-B10-RA28

US5-B5-TA30, US5-B10-TA30

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This guide provides basic installation information for specific UniStream® 5" Installation
Guide models with built-in I/O. Technical specifications may be downloaded from the
Unitronics website.

General Features

Unitronics’ UniStream 5" are PLC+HMI All-in-One programmable controllers that comprise
a built-in CPU, an HMI panel, and built-in I/Os.

The series is available in two versions: UniStream 5" and UniStream 5" Pro. Note that
model numbers including:

 B5 refer to standard UniStream 5" (e.g. US5-B5-RA28)
 B10 refer to UniStream 5" Pro (e.g. US5-B10-RA28)

B10 models offer additional features, detailed below.

HMI

 Resistive Color Touch-screens
 Rich graphic library for HMI design

Power
Features

 Built-in Trends and Gauges, auto-tuned PID, data tables, data

sampling, and Recipes

 UniApps™: Access & edit data, monitor, troubleshoot & debug and

more – via HMI or remotely via VNC

 Security: Multi-level password protection
 Alarms: Built-in system, ANSI/ISA standards

I/O
Options

 Built-in I/O configuration, varies according to model
 Local I/O via UAG-CX series I/O expansion adapters and standard

UniStream Uni-I/O™ modules

 Remote I/O via EX-RC1

COM
Options

 Built-in ports: 1 Ethernet, 1 USB host, 1 Mini-B USB device port
 Serial and CANbus ports may be added via UAC-CX modules

COM
Protocols

 Fieldbus: CANopen, CAN Layer2, MODBUS, EtherNetIP and more.

Implement any serial RS232/485, TCP/IP, or CANbus third-party
protocols via Message Composer

 Advanced: SNMP Agent/Trap, e-mail, SMS, modems, GPRS/GSM,

VNC Client, FTP Server/Client

Programming
Software

All-in-One software for hardware configuration, communications, and
HMI /PLC applications, available as a free download from Unitronics.

Differences
between B5
and B10

Feature

B5

B10 (Pro)

System Memory

3GB

6GB

Audio Jack

No

Yes

Video/RSTP Support

No

Yes

Web Server

No

Yes

SQL Client

No

Yes

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Before You Begin

Before installing the device, the user must:

 Read and understand this document.
 Verify the Kit Contents.

Alert Symbols and General Restrictions

When any of the following symbols appear, read the associated information carefully.

Symbol

Meaning

Description

Danger

The identified danger causes physical and property damage.

Warning

The identified danger could cause physical and property damage.

Caution

Caution

Use caution.

 All examples and diagrams are intended to aid understanding, and do not guarantee

operation. Unitronics accepts no responsibility for actual use of this product based on
these examples.

 Please dispose of this product according to local and national standards and regulations.
 This product should be installed only by qualified personnel.

 Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can cause severe injury or

property damage.

 Do not attempt to use this device with parameters that exceed permissible levels.
 Do not connect/disconnect the device when power is on.

Environmental Considerations

 Ventilation: 10mm space is required between the device top/bottom edges and the

enclosure’s walls

 Do not install in areas with: excessive or conductive dust, corrosive or flammable

gas, moisture or rain, excessive heat, regular impact shocks or excessive vibration,
in accordance with the standards and limitations given in the product’s technical
specification sheet.

 Do not place in water or let water leak onto the unit.
 Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation.
 Install at maximum distance from high-voltage cables and power equipment.

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Kit Contents

 1 PLC+HMI controller
 4 mounting brackets
 1 panel mounting seal

 1 power terminal block
 3 I/O terminal blocks (provided only with

models comprising built-in I/Os)

 1 Battery

Product Diagram

Front and Rear View

1

Screen
Protection

A plastic sheet attached to the screen for protection. Remove it
during installation of the HMI Panel.

2

Battery Cover

The battery is supplied with the unit, but must be installed by the
user.

3

Power Supply
Input

Connection point for the controller power source.

Connect the Terminal Block supplied with the kit to the end of the
power cable.

4

microSD Slot

Supports standard microSD cards.

5

USB Host port

Provides the interface for external USB devices.

6

Ethernet port

Supports high-speed Ethernet communications.

7

USB Device

Use for application download and direct PC-UniStream
communication.

8

I/O Expansion
Jack

Connection point for an I/O Expansion Port.

Ports are supplied as part of I/O Expansion Model Kits. Kits are
available by separate order.

Note that UniStream 5" is compatible only with adapters from the
series UAG-CX.

9

Audio Jack

UniStream 5" Pro only. This 3.5mm Audio jack enables you to
connect external audio equipment.

10

Built-in I/O

Model-dependent. Present in models with built-in I/O configurations.

11

Uni-COM™ CX
Module Jack

Connection point for up to 3 stack-on modules. These are available
by separate order.

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Installation Space Considerations

Allocate space for:

 the controller
 any modules that will be installed
 access to ports, jacks, and the microSD card slot

For exact dimensions, please refer to the Mechanical Dimensions shown below.

Mechanical Dimensions

5” Panel

NOTE

Allow space for modules to be snapped onto the back of the controller, if required by
your application. Modules are available by separate order.

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Panel Mounting

NOTE

 Mounting panel thickness must be less or equal to 5mm (0.2”).
 Ensure that the space considerations are met.

1. Prepare a panel cut-out according to the dimensions as shown in the previous section.

2. Slide the controller into the cut-out, ensuring that the Panel Mounting Seal is in place
as shown below.

3. Push the mounting brackets into their slots on the sides of the panel as shown below.

4. Tighten the bracket screws against the panel. Hold the brackets securely against the
unit while tightening the screws.

When properly mounted, the panel is squarely situated in the panel cut-out as shown
below.

Caution

 The necessary torque is 0.5 N·m (5 kgf·cm)

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Battery: Back-up, First Use, Installation, and Replacement

Back-up

In order to preserve back-up values for RTC and system data in the event of power off, the
battery must be connected.

First Use

The battery is protected by a removable cover
on the side of the controller.

The battery is supplied installed inside the
unit, with a plastic tab preventing contact
which must be removed by the user.