The Fx2424 is floating point math capable and has the following features integrated onboard :
1)Ethernet Port
- Control & Monitoring via Internet, Remote Programming & SCADA
- Built-in MODBUS/TCP ServeF-Server for i-TRiLOGI & ExcelLink, Up to 6 simultaneous Server connections
- Send Emails to report real-time events
- Connects to other F- or M-series PLCs
- Connect to other Modbus/TCP servers
2) Analog I/O
- 8 channels, 12-bit Analog Inputs (0-5V)
- 4 channels, 12-bit Analog Outputs (0-5V)
- 5V precision reference
- User-Calibration of all analog I/Os
- Directly connect to 4 thermistors (no need to add resistor or signal conditioner)
3) RS485
- Supports Modbus ASCII & RTU
- Can be Mobdbus Master or Slave
- Can be for programming/monitoring
- Low cost 2-wire networkings
- Network up to 255 PLCs each
- Programmable baud rate 300-230,400 bps
- Programmable parity: None, Even, or Odd
- Applications:
- i. VFD, power meter, analog modules
- ii. Control of remote I/Os e.g. E10+ PLCs
4) RS232
- For Programming/Monitoring
- Supports Modbus ASCII & RTU
- Can be Mobdbus Master or Slave
- Programmable baud rate (300-230.4Kbps)
- Programmable parity: None, Even, or Odd
- Applications:
- i. Read from barcode/smartcard readers
- ii. Send data to serial printer or modem",
5) LCD port
- Support industry-standard character LCD (From 1x8 to 4x20 LCD display
- Also support Chinese char. LCD
6) Reserved
7) Power Supply
- 12 to 24VDC (PLC consumes ~ 6W)
- Only 0.25A @ 24VDC or 0.5A @12VDC",
8) Multi-function Digital Outputs (12x, #5 to #16)
- Drive 3 stepper motors DIRECTLY (Or control 3 external stepper motor drivers)
- 4 PWM outputs with adjustable frequency
- 12 "lamp dimmer" outputs (AC phase control)
- Drive 4 Infrared Remote Control LEDs, Or use as regular digital outputs
- Sink 4A @24VDC per output",
9) Digital outputs (12x, #1 to #4, #17to #24)
- Sink 1A @24VDC per output
- Red LEDs to indicate ON/OFF status",
10) I/O Expansion Port
- For Expansion Boards (Exp2424 and Exp1616R)
- Supports up to 216 I/Os
11) Digital Inputs (#13-#24)
- NPN inputs (source 3mA per input).
- Green LEDs to indicate ON/OFF status
12) Multi-Function Digital Inputs (#1 to #12)
- 3 quadrature High Speed Counters (HSC)
- 6 Pulse Measurement (PM) (Measure frequency, period, pulsewidth)
- HSC coexist with PM (Postiion+Speed)
- HSC & PM up to 10KHz
- 10 channel interrupt inputs
- All inputs NPN type (source 3mA per input)",
13) Battery Back Real Time Clock
- Year, month, day, day of week
- Hour, minute, secondn- Leap year correction
- User calibration for greater accuracy
- May be adjusted by Internet Time Server
- Single CR1632 battery last for > 5 years
- Applications:
- a. Schedule alarm events to occur.
- b. Time-stamp a data logging event
14) Infra Red Remote Sensor
- Decode Sony Remote Control signal
- Learn and store up to 128 IR codes (any brand as long as is about 38KHz)
- Playback learned IR codes via output #5-8
- Applications:
- a. Start/stop equipment
- b. Use as data entry terminalnc. Enter PIN to unlock equipmentnd. Home Automation/AV Control",
15) XBEE socket solder pad
- State-of-the-Art Technology
- Solder pads for 2 10-pin SIP sockets
- Accept XBEE module made by Digi Int'l to provide wireless connection via ZigBee radio
- Uses COMM2 so must remove RS485 driver
16) LEDs for all 3 serial ports
- A pair of LEDs for each COMM port, GREEN LEDs for Transmit (Tx), RED LEDs for Receive (Rx), Blink when there is COMM port activities
- Great help for debugging COMM program
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