M90

MICRO OPLC

OPERATOR PANEL & PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

User Guide

10/06

M90-21-G20

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Table of Contents
PREFACE CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
Introducing the M90 Micro OPLC Technical Description The M90 I/Os Operating Panel Communications I/O Expansion Port Programming PLC Program Properties HMI Program Safety Guidelines

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11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14

CHAPTER 2: MOUNTING THE M90

Before You Begin Safety and Environmental Guidelines Mounting
Panel Mounting DIN Rail Mounting

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15 16 17
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CHAPTER 3: I/OS
Wiring Considerations Connectors I/O Connections Wire Size and Specifications Power Supply Digital Inputs High-Speed Counter/Shaft-encoder Analog Inputs Digital Outputs Analog Outputs

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21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 24

CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATIONS
RS232 Downloading Your Program

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Connecting the M90 to the PC 26

CANbus

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CHAPTER 5: INFORMATION MODE

Using Information Mode
The Main Menu Inputs/Outputs Analog / Counter MB / MI / SB / SI Timers System

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32 34 35 36 38 39

Time & Date M90 ID Number U90 Baud CAN Baud Model Version Numbers Reset Clear MB and MI Scan Time Sys Info

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APPENDIX A: SYSTEM BITS AND INTEGERS

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APPENDIX B: NEW PLC USERS

Operating Panel Inputs Outputs CPU

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Parts of a PLC

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How PLCs Work

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TABLE OF FIGURES INDEX

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Preface
About this Manual
This manual contains information relevant to the M90 micro controller series.

The M90
Chapter 1. Overview Contains a general description of the M90s form and function. Chapter 2. Mounting the M90 Describes how to mount the M90 on either panel or DIN rail. Chapter 3. I/Os Contains information for the M90 I/Os. Chapter 4. Communications Explains communications connections. Chapter 5. Using Information Mode Explains how to use the M90 Information Mode via the M90 keypad.

Appendices
Appendix A. System Bits and Integers Contains tables showing internal system elements. Appendix B. Technical Specifications Contains detailed M90 specifications and wiring diagrams. Appendix C. New PLC Users Provides information for new PLC users.

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Guidelines for user safety and equipment protection

This manual is intended to aid trained and competent personnel in the installation of this equipment as defined by the European directives for machinery, low voltage and EMC. Only a technician or engineer trained in the local and national electrical standards should perform tasks associated with the electrical wiring of M90 controllers. Symbols are used to highlight information relating to the users personal safety and protection of the equipment throughout this manual. When any of the following symbols appear, the associated information must be read carefully and understood fully. Symbols: Symbol Meaning DangerDescription The identified danger causes physical and property damage.

WarningCaution Caution-

The identified danger could cause physical and property damage. Use caution.

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Chapter 1: Overview
Introducing the M90 Micro OPLC
The M90 is a micro OPLC1; a compact controller that contains a fully integrated operating panel. It is a fine device for simple control tasks, both household and industrial. The M90 comes in different models offering a variety of capabilities, including analog control, CANbus and expansion ports. These M90 features give it the flexibility to control both time and ambient condition based processes.

Figure 1.The M90

The operating panel shown in Figure 1 provides the operator interface. The M90 operating panel contains an LCD text display screen and a keypad. The LCD screen can be used to display operating instructions, a feature that makes the M90 very easy to use. The operator uses the keypad to communicate information to the M90 or to modify existing data. This communication interface between the M90 and operator is referred to as the HMI, or Human Machine Interface, throughout this manual. The M90 operating panel offers an additional feature called Information Mode. Information Mode allows the operator to view certain types of system data such as input status or timer values. The M90 web site can be found at www.unitronic.com/m90/index.htm. Check this site frequently for product updates, new M90 applications and programming tips.

Acronym for Operating panel + Programmable Logic Controller.

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Technical Description
This is a general description of all current M90 models. Full technical specifications for each M90 model are given in Appendix B. The M90 Dimensions: 96 x 96 x 64mm. Mounting: either panel or DIN rail mountable. Power supply: 24VDC. Real time clock (RTC), enabling time and date controlled functions. Note: The RTC is provided with a 7 year typical battery backup. I/Os The M90 series offers digital and / or analog I/Os depending on the specific M90 model. Operating Panel The operating panel provides the HMI. It is comprised of: An LCD screen that displays one line of text, 16 illuminated characters long. A keypad containing 15 sealed membrane keys. Communications The M90 series offers two communication ports: RS232 and CANbus. All models have RS232 ports. There are specific M90 models that have CANbus ports. The M90 RS232 serial port has two functions: Downloading programs from a PC. Establishing network communications via the appropriate communication protocol. The CANbus port has three functions: Integrating additional M90 units as Smart Remotes. Centralizing data in a SCADA-run control system. Creating a decentralized CANbus network.

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I/O Expansion Port The M90 expansion port enables the addition of up to 8 expansion units totaling up to 64 I/Os. Technical specifications are provided with the I/O expansion unit. Programming You create both your M90 PLC and HMI applications on a PC using U90 Ladder software running under either Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0. The M90 is programmed using Ladder logic. The PLC application is the program that runs the M90. It enables the M90 to perform its control functions. The HMI application customizes your M90 operator interface. Use it to: Assign functions to the M90 keypad keys. To create and display messages on the M90 LCD display. When your program is complete, you download it to the PLC. PLC Program Properties Size: 2048 words (M90-19-B1A: 1024 words) Language: Ladder Memory bits (coils): 256 Memory integers (registers): 256, 16 bit Memory bits are represented in the M90 program by the symbol MB; memory integers by MI. System Bits and System Integers are linked to fixed values or functions and are reserved for use by the system. Some of them are available for use in your program. System Bits are represented in the M90 program by the symbol SB; System Integers by SI. See Appendix A: System Bits and Integers page 45. HMI Program Up to 80 HMI displays can be created. HMI variables are inserted within the fixed text of an HMI display. Such variables are used to display values for the following system elements: bits, integers, timers, times, dates, I/Os and text from the variable text display list.

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The types of messages created by the HMI application might be error messages, instructions or requests for the operator to enter information via the M90 keypad.

Safety Guidelines
Check the user program before running it. Do not attempt to use the M90 with voltage exceeding permissible levels. Permissible voltage levels are listed in the technical specifications provided in Appendix B. Install an external circuit breaker and take all appropriate safety measures against short-circuiting in external wiring.

Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can result in severe personal injury or property damage. Always exercise proper caution when working with electrical equipment.

Caution

Ascertain that terminal blocks are properly secured in place.

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Warnings
Under no circumstances will Unitronics be liable or responsible for any consequential damage that may arise as a result of installation or use of this equipment. All examples and diagrams shown in the manual are intended to aid understanding. They do not guarantee operation. Unitronics accepts no responsibility for actual use of this product based on these examples. Due to the great variety of possible applications for this equipment, the user must assess the suitability of this product for specific applications. Make sure to have safety procedures in place to stop any connected equipment in a safe manner if the controller should malfunction or become damaged for any reason. Do not replace electrical parts or try to repair this product in any way. Only qualified service personnel should open the M90 housing or carry out repairs. The manufacturer is not responsible for problems resulting from improper or irresponsible use of this device. Please dispose of this product in accordance with local and national standards and regulations.

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Chapter 2: Mounting the M90

This chapter gives detailed mounting instructions for both panel and DIN rail mounting.

Before You Begin

Before you begin installation procedures, check the contents of the M90 kit. Standard kits contain the M90, green plastic plug-in connectors and 2 black plastic mounting brackets, each with a screw inserted for panel mounting. These elements are illustrated in Figure 2. The kit also contains a rubber neoprene seal, used for panel-mounting the M90; a CD-ROM containing U90 Ladder software, used to program the M90 and a programming communication cable. These items are not pictured in Figure 2.
Plug-in Connectors

Panel Mounting Brackets

Figure 2 .M90 Standard Kit

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Safety and Environmental Guidelines

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. Do not place in water or let water leak onto the controller. Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation. Double-check all the wiring before turning on the power supply.

Do not touch live wires. Stay as far as possible from high-voltage cables and power equipment. Leave a minimum of 10mm space for ventilation between the top and bottom edges of the controller and the enclosure walls.

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Mounting
You can either panel-mount the M90, or mount it on a DIN rail. Panel Mounting Before you begin, note that the panel itself cannot be more than 5 mm thick.
1 2

Make a panel cut-out that measures 92 x 92 mm. Slide the rubber seal over the back of the unit. The seal must fit snugly against the back rim of the operating panel. Slide the M90 into the cut-out. Push the two black plastic mounting brackets into their slots on the sides of the M90 as shown in Figure 2, page 15. Tighten the bracket screws against the panel as shown in Figure 3.

3 4

5mm (max)

89.2mm

6.2mm 64mm

Figure 3. Panel Mounting the M90

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When properly mounted, the M90 is squarely situated in the panel cut-out as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. M90 Panel Mounted

DIN Rail Mounting
1

Snap the M90 onto the DIN rail as shown in Figure 5.

64m m

3.5mm

Figure 5. Snapping the M90 to the DIN Rail

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When properly mounted, the M90 is squarely situated on the DIN rail as shown in Figure 6.

35mm

96mm

Figure 6. Proper M90 DIN Rail Position

96mm

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Chapter 3: I/Os
This chapter contains important information for the M90s I/Os. The I/O connection points are provided by external connectors. Please refer to the Appendix B Wiring Diagrams specific to your M90 model.

Wiring Considerations
The wiring of the M90 has been designed to be safe and easy. A technician or engineer trained in the local and national electrical standards should perform all tasks associated with the electrical wiring of the M90. Input or output cables should not be run through the same multicore cable or share the same wire. Do not lay input/output cables near high voltage power cables. Allow for voltage drop and noise interference with input/output lines used over an extended distance. Please use wire that is properly sized for the current load. Double-check all the wiring before turning on the power supply.

Connectors
The M90 has a top and bottom connector. The connectors plug in, enabling quick, easy removal. They provide screw-type connection points for the power source, inputs and outputs. The connection points are clearly labeled on the M90 itself. The top connector provides connections for the power supply, analog and / or digital inputs and high-speed counter/shaft-encoder. The bottom connector provides analog and / or digital output connection points.

I/O Connections
1

Strip the wire to a length of 70.5mm (0.2500.300 inches).

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Unscrew the terminal to its widest position before inserting a wire. Insert the wire completely into the terminal to ensure that a proper connection can be made. Tighten enough to keep the wire from pulling free.

Wire Size and Specifications

Wire the inputs and outputs using 26-12 AWG wire (0.13 mm 23.31 mm2). To avoid damaging the wire, do not exceed a maximum torque of 0.5 Nm (5 kgfm). Do not use tin, solder or any other substance on the stripped wire that might cause the wire strand to break. We recommend that you use crimp terminals for wiring.

Power Supply
The M90 requires an external 24VDC power supply. The permissible input voltage range is 20.428.8VDC. You must use an external circuit protection device. See specific model wiring diagrams in Appendix B. When wiring DC supplies, the "positive" cable should be connected to the "+V" terminal and the negative cable should be connected to the "0V" terminal. A non-isolated power supply can be used provided that a 0V signal is connected to the chassis. Do not connect either the Neutral or Line signal of the 110/220VAC to the M90s 0V pin. In the event of voltage fluctuations or nonconformity to voltage power supply specifications, connect the M90 to a regulated power supply

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Digital Inputs
Each M90 contains on-board digital pnp inputs. Appendix B contains model-specific digital input information. They can be connected to any 24VDC input device. Note that all inputs relate back to 0V. Input values are placed in operands represented by the letter I when you write your program. They are numbered from 0.

High-Speed Counter/Shaft-encoder
The last input can function as either a high-speed counter or a normal digital input. The counter itself is actuated at a falling signal edge. The counter value is stored in SI 10. The next to the last input can function as either the counter reset or a normal digital input. The counter reset is actuated when the signal is positive, equal to logic 1. SB 10 serves as an Enable Reset bit. You also can reset the counter by writing into SI 10 in the program software. The last two inputs can function together as a shaft-encoder. In SI 14 you indicate how the last two inputs will function: When SI 14 = 0 the inputs function as Counter + Reset. When SI 14 = 1 the inputs function as Shaft-encoder x4. When SI 14 = 2 the inputs function as Shaft-encoder x2. In shaft-encoder mode there is no counter reset and therefore 0 value is written into SI 10 to reset it.

Analog Inputs
Specific M90 models contain analog inputs. Appendix B contains model-specific analog input information. The analog input value is from 0-1023 digits. The electric current or voltage is translated into a percentage within this range. The analog value is linked to and stored in SI 20 (analog input 0) and SI 21 (analog input 1). Note: Shields should be connected at the signal source.

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Digital Outputs
Each M90 contains either relay or pnp digital outputs. See Appendix B for modelspecific digital output information. The digital output value is placed in operand O when you write your program. The power supply for transitor outputs require an external circuit protection device. See model specific diagrams in Appendix B.

Relay Contact Protection

To increase the life span of your contacts and protect the M90 from potential damage by reverse-EMF, connect: a clamping diode in parallel with each inductive DC load an RC snubber circuit in parallel with each inductive AC load. This is illustrated in Figure 7.

C R

Figure 7. Increase the Contact Life Span

Analog Outputs
The M90-TA2-CAN has one 10-bit analog output operating between 0-10V. The analog output value is from 0-1023 digits. Analog output values are stored in SI 28 when you write your program.

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Chapter 4: Communications
This chapter contains guidelines for communication connections. The M90 offers various communications options, such as RS232 and RS485 via the appropriate adapters, available separately. Certain M90 models offer CANbus communications.

RS232
The RS232 serial port is used for two different purposes: Downloading programs from a PC. Establishing communications in conjunction with the appropriate communication protocol. An RJ-11 type serial port is provided on the side of the M90, as shown in Figure 8. This port provides the communications interface. Note that a standard telephone cord cannot be used to establish communications.

Figure 8. M90 Side View RS232 Port

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Table 1: Pinout for M90 RS232 Port

Diagram Pin Number 1 2 3
Pin #1

Function DTR signal* 0V reference TxD signal RxD signal 0V reference

4 5

DSR signal*

*Standard programming cables do not provide connection points for pins 1 and 6

Caution

Signals are related to the M90s 0V; this is the same 0V used by the power supply The RJ-11 type serial port located on the side of the M90 must always be used in conjunction with an appropriate adapter. The RS232 serial port is not isolated.

Downloading Your Program

You download programs to the M90 via the programming communication cable. The cable should not exceed 3 meters in length.

Connecting the M90 to the PC

Connect the M90 to your PC using the programming communication cable, as shown in Figure 9, page 27.

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Figure 9. M90 PC Communication

Plug the programming communication cable into your PC serial port. PC Serial Port

Plug the programming communication cable into the RJ-11 type serial port on the M90's left side.

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CANbus
A CANbus network decentralizes control in a PLC system allowing for a larger and faster localized control system by distributed real-time control applications. The M90 CANbus port is located on the right side of the controller, as shown in Figure 10. The Unitronics M90 CANbus network is run by a separate isolated power supply and is not part of the network power supply. The M90 CANbus communicates through a twisted-pair cable. Unitronics recommends Allen-Bradleys DeviceNet communication cable for connecting the M90 CANbus.

(Blk) (Blu)

-V L PE

(Wht) (Red)

H +V

I/O expansion port

Figure 10. M90 Side View CANbus & Expansion Port

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CANbus Wiring Specifications.

Table 2:
Power Requirements:

CANbus Specifications
24 VDC (4%) 40mA max.
-

24V Power Supply

+
Circuit protection device

Galvanic Isolation between CANbus and controller: Yes Max. Cable Length: 1 Mbit/s 500 Kbit/s 250 Kbit/s 125 Kbit/s 100 Kbit/s 50 Kbit/s 20 Kbit/s 10 Kbit/s 25 m 100 m 250 m 500 m 500 m 1000 m 1000 m 1000 m
-V L PE H +V

121 terminating resistor

-V L PE H +V

Note: Cable lengths over 500 meters require an additional power supply.

Table 3:

Wiring Considerations

Network terminators must be set at each end of the CANbus network. Resistance of network terminators must be set at 1%, 121, 1/4W. Up to 63 M90 controllers may be connected in a network. CANbus communication is via twisted-pair cable. DeviceNet thick shielded twisted pair cable is recommended for use with M90 CANbus. The ground signal should be connected to the earth at only one point near the power supply. The network power supply need not be at the end of the network.
-V L PE H +V

121 terminating resistor

Figure 11. Wiring Diagram

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-V L PE H +V

24V common supply for CANbus CAN low Ground CAN high 24V power supply for CANbus

(Blk) (Blu)

-V L PE

(Wht) (Red)

H +V

Figure 12. CANbus Connector

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Chapter 5: Information Mode

This chapter contains instructions for using the M90 Information Mode to display and edit data and perform certain preset actions. The system data is displayed on the M90 LCD screen and edited via the M90 keypad. You enter Information Mode using the <i> button on the M90 keypad. You can enter Information Mode at any time, without regard to what is currently displayed on the HMI screen. Viewing data does not affect the M90 program. Note that when you are in Information Mode, the keypad is dedicated to that purpose. The keypad cannot be used for normal application functions until you exit Information Mode. The list below shows the categories of information that are available for viewing.

Table 5: Information Mode Menu

Category Inputs (I) Outputs (O) Analog Inputs Analog Output Counter MB MI SB SI Timers System Type of information displayed Status of inputs, on or off Status of outputs, on or off Operating range and current value Operating range and current value Counter value Status of Memory Bits, on or off Integer value currently held in Memory Integers Status of System Bits, on or off Integer value currently held in System Integers Current timer value, preset value, and timer status This is a set of submenus. Some of the items accessible through this menu can be both viewed and edited. You can also restart your program, as well as initialize MBs and MIs, via the System menu.

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Table 6: System Sub-Menu

Category Time & Date M90 ID Num U90 Baud CAN Baud Model Version Reset Clear MB & MI Scan Time Sys Info Type of information displayed View and edit current time and date View and assign ID number to unit View and edit baud rate (for RS232 port) View and edit baud rate (for CANbus) View model name Provided for technical support professionals Restarts program Restarts program and initializes MB and MI values Time it takes to run one scan Provided for technical support professionals

Note that when you are editing a value, you can always exit without saving changes by pressing the <i> key.

Using Information Mode

This section contains illustrated instructions that show you how to use the Information Mode menus.

The Main Menu

To enter the main menu, press the <i> key for several seconds. You navigate through the main menu to reach the category of data you want. Selecting a category opens a submenu. Note that when you enter Information Mode, the M90 keys take on the functions shown below instead of their normal application functions.

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Table 7: Menu Keys

Key Description
Enter Information Mode and view the main menu. If you are viewing the main menu, press <i> to exit information and display the program. If you are viewing the submenu, press <i> to move back to the previous menu.
Move forward through the menu options.

Move backward through the menu options.

Select a menu option; enter system changes.

The main menu options are shown in Figure 13.

INPUTS / OUTPUTS

ANALOG/COUNTER

MB / MI /SB / SI

TIMERS

SYSTEM

INPUTS (I)
OUTPUTS (O)

ANALOG IN 0
ANALOG IN 1 ANALOG OUT 0

MB (BITS) MI (INTEGERS)
SB (BITS) SI (INTEGERS)

TIMERS

TIME & DATE M90 ID NUMBER

U90 BAUD

COUNTER

CAN BAUD MODEL

VERSION NUMBERS

RESET
CLEAR MB & MI
SCAN TIME SYS INFO

Figure 13. Main Menu

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The options available in each main menu category are detailed in the following sections. Note that not all menu options are available in all M90 models.

Inputs/Outputs
This is the first option presented in the main menu. Inputs and outputs are presented on screen as shown in Figure 14. All 256 potential inputs and outputs available for viewing.
Exit to Main Menu

INPUTS / OUTPUTS

I (INPUTS)

O (OUTPUTS)

_ 000007: _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ 248255: _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ 000007: _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ 248255: _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Each line represents an I/O

Inputs and outputs are displayed in sequential groups, 0-255

O3 is on. A rectangle indicates an active I/O.

Figure 14. Inputs and Outputs

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Analog / Counter
This second menu option displays the analog I/Os and counter values. Selecting the analog option displays the digital value as well as all analog ranges of each analog I/O specific to the M90 model as shown in Figure 15. In models without an analog I/O, only the counter option is displayed. Selecting the counter option displays the counter value.
ANALOG / COUNTER

ANALOG IN 0

ANALOG IN 1

DIGITAL VAL:

132

0-10V:

1.29V

DIGITAL VAL:

132

0-10V:

1.29V

0-5V:

0.65V

0-20mA:

2.5mA

ANALOG OUT 0

COUNTER:

DIGITAL VAL:

132

0-10V:

1.29V

Figure 15. Analog Inputs and Counter Values

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MB / MI / SB / SI
Selecting the MB or SB option displays the Memory Bits and System Bits in sequential groups. You move between the groups using the arrow keys. Bit status is represented in the same manner as inputs and outputs. The presence of a highlighted rectangle indicates that the bit status is currently positive (on). Selecting the MI or SI option displays the Memory Integers and System Integers in sequential groups shown in Figure 16, page 37. You can view the current value of any MI by entering its number via the M90s numerical keys and then pressing the < > key. Edit your entry by using the left pointing arrow <> key to move the entry field. You can revert to your previous entry by using the right pointing arrow <> key. Once an MI or SI value has been selected, you can scroll between the integers using the arrow keys. A list of System Bits and Integers appears in Appendix A: System Bits and Integers , page 45.

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MB / MI / SB / SI

Exit to Main Menu

MB (BITS)

I M I (NTEGERS)

_ 000007: _ _ _ _ _ _ _

.....

09 103: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6-

MBs are displayed in sequential groups, 0-255. Enter the number of the MI you want to view. Edit your entry using the arrow keys.
: MI _ 18

M I 18:

54

: MI 19

256

SB ( TS) BI

I SI (NTEGERS)

00 007 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0- :

096103:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8 : SI _ 1

Enter the number of the SI you want to view. Edit your entry using the arrow keys.

SI 18:

54

SI 19:

256

Figure 16. MB, MI and SB, SI

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Timers
Selecting the Timers option displays fill-in fields as shown in Figure 17. You can view the current status of any timer by entering its number via the M90s numerical keys and then pressing the < > key. Edit your entry by using the left pointing arrow <> key to move the entry field. You can revert to your previous entry by using the right pointing arrow <> key. Once a timer has been selected, you can scroll between the timers using the arrow keys. Timers have both a preset value and a current, running value. You toggle between them by using the up/down directional arrows found on keys # 3 and #6. Each timer also has a bit operand value, on or off. In Figure 17, the lowest right-hand display shows a line at the right of the timer value. The presence of a lighted rectangle on this line indicates that the timer is on. Its absence indicates that the timer is off.
Exit to Main Menu

TIMERS

TIMER: 22
Enter the number of the timer you want to view.
T22 00:00:00.00

Return one level

T23 03:45:32.10
OR

Use these to display the timer preset value. This is the timer's current running value.

T23 04:00:00.00_

This line displays the timer's bit value, ON/ OFF.

Figure 17. Timers

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System
Selecting the system option gives you access to the system menu as shown in Figure 18. Some of the items accessible through this menu can be both viewed and edited. Note that when you are editing a value, you can always exit without saving changes by pressing <i>.

SYSTEM

Exit to Main Menu

TIME & DATE

M90 ID NUM:

U90 BAUD:

9600

CAN BAUD:

500K

MODEL:M90-R1-CAN

VX.XX B:XX HW: XX

In relevant models

RESET

CLEAR MB & MI

SCAN TIME:

0.01s

SYS INFO:

Figure 18. System Menu

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Time & Date Selecting Time & Date enables you to both view and change the current time and date as shown in Figure 19. These values are the real-time clock settings; the actual basis for the M90s time and date controlled functions. Note that when you are editing these settings, your changes are entered immediately into the system when you press the <> key. Before you press the < > key, you can exit without saving changes by using the <i> key.
Exit back to SYSTEM Menu

TIME & DATE

Return one level

TIME:

01:22:24

THU

01/01/98
Edit dates using the method described below.

TIME:

01:22:24

EITHER

OR

Edit time using the M90's numerical keys.

Move cursor.

Confirm changes.

Cancel changes.

Figure 19. Editing Time and Date

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M90 ID Number Selecting M90 ID Number enables you to view and assign a new ID number to the M90 unit, as shown in Figure 20. This number is used to identify the M90 unit if it is integrated into a communications network.

Exit back to SYSTEM Menu

M90 ID NUM:

Return one level

M90 ID NUM: _1

EITHER

OR

Edit ID using the M90's numerical keys.

Move cursor back.

Confirm changes.

Cancel changes.

Figure 20. Assigning an ID Number

U90 Baud Selecting U90 Baud enables you to view and change the current RS232 serial port baud rate, as shown in Figure 21, page 42. You may choose between the preset baud rates; 9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600 bps; by using the up/down directional arrows found on keys #3 and #6.

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Exit back to SYSTEM Menu

U90 BAUD:

Return one level

U90 BAUD:

9600

EITHER
Confirm changes

OR

Cancel changes

Use these to display the baud rate options

Figure 21.U90 Baud

CAN Baud Selecting CAN Baud enables you to view and change the current CANbus port baud rate as shown in Figure 22.
Exit back to SYSTEM Menu

CAN BAUD:

Return one level

CAN BAUD:

50K

EITHER
Confirm changes

OR
Cancel changes

Use these to display the baud rate options.

Figure 22. CAN Baud

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Model Selecting Model enables you to view the model name of your M90 unit. Version Numbers The Version Numbers are provided for the information of technical support professionals. Reset Selecting the Reset option shown in Figure 23 restarts your program; restoring 0 values to all MBs and MIs except for those protected by the battery memory backup; MB 015, and MI 0-15.
Exit back to SYSTEM Menu

RESET

Return one level

ARE YOU SURE ?

EITHER

OR

Yes

Exit without Reset.

Figure 23. Reset

Clear MB and MI Selecting Clear MB and MI restarts your program and initializes all values, restoring 0 values to all MBs and MIs. The principles of use shown in Figure 23 apply here as well.

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Scan Time Selecting scan time displays the amount of time required for the entire M90 program to complete a cycle. Sys Info System information is for technical support professionals.

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Appendix A: System Bits and Integers

The M90 operating system user program interface includes a configuration of system bits (SB) and system integers (SI). Specific SBs and SIs are linked to fixed parameters and are read-only by the user program. Example: SB 2 Power-up bit. Those fixed parameter SBs and SIs are listed in the following tables. Within those fixed parameter SBs and SIs, there are certain SBs and SIs that you may also write into. Example: SI 14 High Speed Counter Mode. You may write into those listed SBs and SIs marked with an asterisk (*). All SBs and SIs not listed are reserved for use by the system.

Use of any SB or SI reserved for use by the system, and therefore not listed below may severely damage the controller.

Table 9:
System Bits (SB) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 10* 30 31 32 33 34 40-53 80* 200*-215* 220*-227* Function Always 0 Always 1 Power-up bit

System Bit Functions

1 second pulse Divide by zero Output(s) short circuit Keyboard is active High Speed Counter Reset enable HMI keypad entries completed HMI Var 1 keypad entry completed HMI Var 2 keypad entry completed HMI Var 3 keypad entry completed HMI Var 4 keypad entry completed Keypad keys (see the following table) Activate linear function M90 network operands Remote: transmitted bits

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System Bits (SB) 228-235 236 237* 238 Function Remote: received bits M90 network/remote communication error M90 network disable Remote: master is active

Table 10:
System Bit (SB) SB 40 SB 41 SB 42 SB 43 SB 44 SB 45 SB 46
SB 47 SB 48 SB 49 SB 50 SB 51

Keypad System Bit Functions

Keypad Key

SB 52

SB 53

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Table 11:
System Integer 0 1 2* 4 6 10* 14* 20 21 28* 30 31 32 33 80* 81* 82* 83* 84* 85 200*-201* 230*-231* 232 233* 236 237 Function

System Integer Functions.

Scan Time (msec) 10 ms Counter Current HMI display Divide remainder Current key pressed High Speed Counter value High Speed Counter mode Analog in 0 value Analog in 1 value Analog out 0 value Current secondaccording to RTC Current timeaccording to RTC Current dateaccording to RTC Current year according to RTC Linear conversion: x1 value Linear conversion: x2 value Linear conversion: y1 value Linear conversion: y2 value Linear conversion: X (input) value Linear conversion: Y (result) value M90 network operands Remote: transmitted integers Remote: received integer Remote: control mask M90 network/remote communication error code M90 network: failed unit ID

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Appendix B: New PLC Users

This section is provided to help M90 users with little or no experience in using PLCs. PLCs, or programmable logic controllers, are electronic control systems based on microprocessors. A PLC performs control functions in accordance with its software program of external automated equipment.

Parts of a PLC
The M90 PLC is composed of 4 parts:

Operating Panel
The operating panel provides what is called the HMI, or Human Machine Interface, between you and the M90. The panel is composed of an LCD screen and a customizable keypad. The LCD screen displays messages to the user. You assign functions to the keys when you write your software program.

Inputs
Inputs receive signals from external devices such as switches, push buttons and variable voltage signals from potentiometers into the M90. The M90 inputs convert the received voltages to signals that the M90 can process.

Outputs
Outputs send signals from the M90 to external devices such as lights or contactor coils. Outputs convert M90 program results into signals that these external devices can process.

CPU
The Central Processing Unit is the brain of the PLC. It executes the control program.

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How PLCs Work

Figure 18 shows the PLC cycle. This cycle is called a scan. The scan cycle is performed continuously.

1
Reads data from inputs

2
Processes data according to program

3
Sends data to outputs

Figure 18. PLC Scan

First, the input data is read at the beginning of each scan. The data has two sources: the M90s physical inputs, and data that are entered via the M90s keypad. Next, the program is executed. The user creates the M90 control program. The program is composed of instructions that are written in the Ladder language, and is written using the M90s proprietary software. All program instructions are executed in each scan cycle. Last, the outputs are updated with the new data.

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The sample program below causes an alarm, connected to output #1, to actuate whenever a gate, connected to input #1, closes.

means that the status of the gate is checked at the beginning of each The command scan. When the gate is closed, the value in the operand is 1 or on. When the gate is open, the value in the operand is 0 or off. The command controls the alarm. When the value in contact 1 is found to be 1, the alarm is switched on. When the value is 0, the alarm switches off.

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Table of Figures
FIGURE 1. FIGURE 2 . FIGURE 3. FIGURE 4. FIGURE 5. FIGURE 6. FIGURE 7. FIGURE 8. FIGURE 9. FIGURE 10. FIGURE 11. FIGURE 12. FIGURE 13. FIGURE 14. FIGURE 15. FIGURE 16. FIGURE 17. FIGURE 18. FIGURE 19. FIGURE 20. FIGURE 21. FIGURE 22. THE M90 M90 STANDARD KIT PANEL MOUNTING THE M90 M90 PANEL MOUNTED SNAPPING THE M90 TO THE DIN RAIL PROPER M90 DIN RAIL POSITION INCREASE THE CONTACT LIFE SPAN M90 SIDE VIEW RS232 PORT M90 PC COMMUNICATION M90 SIDE VIEW CANBUS & EXPANSION PORT WIRING DIAGRAM CANBUS CONNECTOR MAIN MENU NPUTS AND OUTPUTS ANALOG INPUTS AND COUNTER VALUES MB, MI AND SB, SI TIMERS SYSTEM MENU EDITING TIME AND DATE ASSIGNING AN ID NUMBER U90 BAUD CAN BAUD 11 15 17 18 18 19 24 25 27 28 29 30 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 42

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Index
H A
About this Manual, 7 Analog, 35 Analog input, 23 Analog/counter, 35 Appendix A System bits and integers, 45 Hardware reset, 43 High-speed counter/shaft-encoder, 23 HMI general functions, 13 uses, 13 HMI (Human Machine Interface), 11 HMI Program, 13 How PLCs work, 48

B
Baud, 41 Bits and integers, 45 Bottom connector, 21 I/Os, 21 ID number, 41 Information categories, 31 Information Mode, 31 analog, 35 analog/counter, 35 baud, 41 clear MB and MI, 43 counter, 35 date, 40 hardware reset, 43 ID number, 41 inputs, 34 inputs/outputs, 34 M90 ID number, 41 main menu, 32 MB, 36 memory bits, 36 MI, 36 MI/MI/SB/SI, 36 model, 43 outputs, 34 SB, 36 scan time, 44 sequential groups, 36 SI, 36 sys info, 44 system, 39 time & date, 40

C
CANbus, 28 wiring specifications, 29 CANbus & Expansion port, 28 Cautions safety, 8 Clear MB and MI, 43 Communications, 12, 25 Communications connections, 25 Connecting to a PC, 26 Connectors, 21 bottom, 21 top, 21 Contacts life span, 24 maintenance, 24 Counter, 35

D
Date, 40 Digital inputs, 23 DIN rail mounting, 15 Downloading your program, 26

E
Encoder, 23 Guidelines safety, 8

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New PLC Users, 48 Operating panel, 11, 12 OPLC definition, 11 Output, 24 Outputs, 34

N O

K
Keypad system bit functions, 46

M
M90 connecting to PC, 26 diagram, 11 external view, 11 ID number, 41 introduction, 11 mounting, 15 operating panel, 12 software, 13 technical description, 12 technical specifications, 12 M90 web site, 11 Main menu, 32 Manual about, 7 MB, 36 Memory bits, 36 MI, 36 Model, 43 Mounting the M90, 15

P
PC connection, 26 PLC application general, 13 PLC program properties, 13 Power supply, 22 Precautions safety, 8 Preface, 7 Program downloading, 26 properties, 13 Programming, 13 general, 13

S
Safety guidelines, 8 SB, 36 Scan time, 44 Sequential groups, 36 Shaft encoder, 23 SI, 36 Software, 13 Specifications, 12 wiring, 22 Sys info, 44 System, 39 baud, 41 clear MB and MI, 43 date, 40 hardware reset, 43 ID, 41

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Index M90 ID number, 41 model, 43 scan time, 44 sys info, 44 time & date, 40 U90 baud, 41 version numbers, 43 System bits, 45 System bits and integers, 45 System integers, 45 System Integers, 47 user-available, 47 System integer functions, 47 System bit functions, 45

U
U90 baud, 41 User safety, 8 User-available System Integers, 47

V
Version numbers, 43

W
Warnings, 9 Wiring considerations, 21 Wiring specifications, 22 Wiring Specifications CANbus, 29

T
Technical description, 12 Time & date, 40 Timers, 38

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