M-DUINO PLUS FAMILY

M-Duino PLUS Family User Guide:

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Ethernet PLC User Guide
Revised March 2018

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Preface

This User Guide is been implemented by Boot & Work, S.L. working
under the name Industrial Shields.

Purpose of the manual

The information contained in this manual can be used as a reference to operating, to
functions, and to the technical data of the signal modules, power supply modules and
interface modules.

Intended Audience
This User Guide is intended for the following audience:

 Persons in charge of introducing automation devices.

 Persons who design automation systems.
 Persons who install or connect automation devices.
 Persons who manage working automation installation.

Warnings:

 Unused pins should not be connected. Ignoring the directive may damage the
controller.
 Improper use of this product may severely damage the controller.
 Refer to the controller’s User Guide regarding wiring considerations.
 Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to read the product’s User
Guide and all accompanying documentation.

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Application Considerations and Warranty

Read and Understand this Manual

Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your
comments or questions to Industrial Shields before using the product.

Application Consideration
THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED.
THEY SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR
PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AS THEY ARE
NOT RATED OR DESSIGNED FOR SUCH PURPOSES.

Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.

FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY

WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESSIGNED
TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, NEVER USE THE INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS PRODUCTS.

NEVER USE THE INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS PRODUCTS BEFORE THEY ARE

PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE
OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

Industrial Shields shall not be responsible for conformity with any codes, regulations or
standards that apply to the combination of products in the customer’s application or use
of the product.

The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be
given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products,
nor is it intended to imply that the uses may be suitable for the products:

 Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
 Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety
equipment, and installation subject to separate industry or government
regulations.
 Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical
interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document.

At the customer’s request, INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS will provide applicable third party
certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the
products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the
suitability of the products in combination with the system, machine, end product, or
other application or use.

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Disclaimers

Weights and Dimensions

Dimensions and weights are nominal and they are not used for manufacturing
purposes, even when tolerances are shown.

Performance Data
The performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in
determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of
INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS’s test conditions, and the users most correlate it to actual
application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS
Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

Change in Specifications
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on
improvements and other reasons.

It is our practice to change model numbers when features are changed, or published
ratings or when significant construction changes are made. However, some
specifications of the products may be changed without any notice. When in doubt,
special numbers may be assigned to fix or stablish key specifications for your
application on your request. Please consult with your INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS
representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.

Errors and Omissions

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or
proofreading errors, or omissions.

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Warranty and Limitations of Liability

Warranty
Industrial Shields’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from
date of sale by Industrial Shields.

INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING MERCHANABILITY, NON-
INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE
HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS DISCLAIMS
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

Limitations of Liability
INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMERCIAL LOSS IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS
BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS BE RESPONISBLE FOR WARRANTY,

REPAIR OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS INDUSTRIAL
SHIELDS’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY
HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPIATE MODIFICATION OR
REPAIR.

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 Table of Contents
General Description M-DUINO FAMILY product ....................................................... 10
1.1 Zone - Nomenclature ...................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Zone Distribution............................................................................................................. 10
1.3 A Zone Features............................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Mechanical dimension .................................................................................................... 13
1.5 General Features ............................................................................................................. 14
Technical Specifications: ........................................................................................... 15
2.1 General Specifications: .................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Performance Specification: ............................................................................................. 15
Precautions................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Arduino Board ................................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Intended Audience .......................................................................................................... 16
3.3 General Precautions ........................................................................................................ 16
Software interface ..................................................................................................... 16
How to connect PLC Arduino to PC ........................................................................... 19
How to connect PLC to power supply ....................................................................... 20
M-duino Family Pinout .............................................................................................. 21
7.1 A Zone connection .......................................................................................................... 21
7.2 B Zone.............................................................................................................................. 23
7.2.1 Analog Shield ....................................................................................................... 23
7.2.2 Relay Shield ......................................................................................................... 24
7.3 C Zone.............................................................................................................................. 25
7.3.1 Analog Shield (C Zone) ........................................................................................ 25
7.3.2 Relay Shield C Zone ............................................................................................. 26
7.4 D Zone ............................................................................................................................. 27
7.4.1 Analog Shield (D Zone) ........................................................................................ 27
7.4.2 Relay Shield D Zone ............................................................................................. 28
Switch Configuration ................................................................................................. 29
8.1 A Zone: Communications ................................................................................................ 29
8.2 Analog Shield ................................................................................................................... 31

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8.3 Relay Shield ..................................................................................................................... 31
M-Duino Arduino I/Os 5V pins ................................................................................. 32
9.1 I2C pins – SDA/SCL .......................................................................................................... 32
9.2 Serial 0 – RX0/TX0 ........................................................................................................... 33
9.3 Serial 1 – RX1/TX1 ........................................................................................................... 33
9.4 SPI – MISO/MOSI/SCK ..................................................................................................... 33
9.5 Pin 2/Pin 3 ....................................................................................................................... 34
A Zone Features: Communications & RTC & uSD.................................................. 34
10.1 RS-232 ............................................................................................................................. 34
10.2 RS-485 ............................................................................................................................. 34
10.3 I2C.................................................................................................................................... 35
10.4 SPI .................................................................................................................................... 35
10.5 TTL ................................................................................................................................... 36
10.6 Ethernet........................................................................................................................... 36
10.7 RTC................................................................................................................................... 36
10.8 uSD .................................................................................................................................. 37
I/O technical details: ............................................................................................. 38
Typical Connections .............................................................................................. 40
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Connector details: ................................................................................................. 44
Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................... 45

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 General Description M-DUINO FAMILY product

1.1 Zone - Nomenclature

The nomenclature shown in this point will be used in the whole User Guide, so it is
important to understand this nomenclature.

The nomenclature to differentiate the zones is based on the Alphabet, being A the
shield from below and D the shield from above. Having a B and a C in the middle of
them. It can have a minimum of 2 zones (A, B) and a maximum of 4 (A, B, C, D). The
nomenclature is represented on the picture below:
D ZONE

D ZONE
A ZONE

A ZONE
B ZONE

B ZONE
C ZONE

C ZONE

D ZONE
C ZONE
B ZONE
A ZONE

 The inputs in the zone B are named I0.X, being X any number suitable in the
Shield. Outputs are named as Q0.X and relays as R0.X

 The inputs in the zone C are named I1.X, being X any number suitable in the
Shield. Outputs are named as Q1.X and relays as R1.X

 The inputs in the zone D are named I2.X, being X any number suitable in the
Shield. Outputs are named as Q2.X and relays as R2.X

1.2 Zone Distribution

A zone is completely common for every single M-Duino Family PLC. The rest of zones
can have two different shields. The two shields that can be in every Zone (except for A
Zone) are the Analog Shield or the Relay Shield. Only 1 Shield is allowed per Zone.

Depending on the combination that is made to build the PLC it can provide more
Analog Inputs/Outputs or Relays Outputs. All the zones (B, C, D) can be one of the two
Shields:

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The distribution of the different features that provide the M-Duino Family is the
following one:

Shield B Zone C Zone D Zone

13 Inputs 13 Inputs 11 Inputs
(13 Digital inputs, (13 Digital inputs, (11 Digital Inputs,
6 of which can 6 of which can 4 of which can
work as Analog work as Analog work as Analog
Input) Input) Input)
Analog Shield

8 Outputs 8 Outputs 6 Outputs

(8 Digital Outputs, (8 Digital Outputs, (6 Digital Outputs,
3 of which can 3 of which can 2 of which can
work as Analog work as Analog work as Analog
Output) Output) Outputs
6 Inputs 6 Inputs 6 Inputs
(6 Digital Inputs, (6 Digital Inputs, (6 Digital Inputs,
4 of which can 4 of which can 4 of which can
work as Analog work as Analog work as Analog
Input) Input) Input)
Relay Shield
11 Outputs 11 Outputs 9 Outputs
(8 Relay Outputs, (8 Relay Outputs, (7 Relay Outputs,
3 Digital Outputs, 3 Digital Outputs, 2 Digital Outputs,
3 of which can 3 of which can 2 of which can
work as Analog work as Analog work as Analog
Output) Output) Output)

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 1.3 A Zone Features
Shield A Zone

(1x) Ethernet
(1x) USB
(1x) I2C
(3x) TTL
(1x) RS-232
Communication (1x) HALF/FULL Duplex RS-485
Shield (1x) SPI external Port
(1x) RTC
(1x) uSD Socket

This is the list of our products depending on the combination of the shields. As it is
already said above the A Zone is totally common for all the M-Duino Family.

M-Duino B Zone C Zone D Zone

Analog Relay Analog Relay Analog Relay

M-Duino 19R+ X
M-Duino 21+ X
M-Duino 38R+ X X
M-Duino 38AR+ X X
M-Duino 42+ X X
M-Duino 50RRA+ X X X
M-Duino 53ARR+ X X X
M-Duino 53ARA+ X X X
M-Duino 57AAR+ X X X
M-Duino 57R+ X X X
M-Duino 58+ X X X

The nomenclature of the M-Duino Family products consists on placing the name of the
Shield/s after the total number of I/Os of the product.

For example M-Duino53ARR+ is a PLC with the 3 extra Zones (B, C, D), which are
Analog, Relay, Relay respectively. It has 53 I/Os.

M-Duino B Zone C Zone D Zone

M-Duino53ARR+ A R R

* There are 2 different exceptions. M-Duino38R+/M-Duino57R+ should be called with this nomenclature M-
Duino38RR+/M-Duino57RRR+, as everything is Relay it is omitted. Also for the M-duino21+/42+/58+ as
they are all Analog they are not represented with this nomenclature. With the nomenclature represented in
the User Guide they would be: M-Duino21A+/M-Duino42AA+/M-Duino58AAA+

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1.4 Mechanical dimension

M-Duino 1 BLOCK I/Os

M-Duino 2 BLOCKS
I/Os

M-Duino 3 BLOCKS
I/Os

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 1.5 General Features

CONECTABLE PLC ARDUINO 24Vcc M-DUINO

B+C+D
MODEL TYPE B Zone B+C Zone
Zone
Fuse protection (2.5A)
Input Voltage 12 to 24Vdc Polarity protection

I max. 1.5A
Size 101x119.5x70.1 101x119.5x94.7 101x119.5x119.3
Clock Speed 16MHz
Flash Memory 256KB of which 8KB used by bootloader
SRAM 8KB
EEPROM 4KB

I2C – Ethernet Port – USB – RS485 – RS232 -- SPI Max232-Max485-

Communications – (2x) Rx, Tx (Arduino pins) W5500
Only meant for uploading or debugging, not Cannot be working in
USB consideration! always connected as a serial in a project! a final application
0 to 10V
An/Dig Input 10bit Input Impedance: 39K
(0-10Vcc) Separated PCB ground
7 to 24Vdc
Digital Isolated Input I min: 2 to 12 mA
(24Vcc) Galvanic Isolation

7 to 24Vdc
* Interrupt isolated I min: 2 to 12 mA
Input HS (24Vcc) Galvanic Isolation

0 to 10Vdc
Analog Output 8bit I max: 20 mA
(0-10Vcc) Separated PCB ground

5 to 24Vdc
Digital Isolated I max: 70 mA
Galvanic Isolation Imax 24Vdc: 410 mA
Output (24Vcc) Diode Protected for Relay

220V Vac
Digital Isolated I max: 5A
Output Relay Galvanic Isolation
Diode protected for Relay

5 to 24Vdc
PWM Isolated Output I max: 70 mA
Galvanic Isolation
8bit (24Vcc) Diode Protected for Relay

I max: 5A
Relay Output V max: 24VDC / 230VAC

Expandability I2C - 127 elements - Serial Port RS232/RS485

* By using this type of signal can no longer use Digital signal

(24Vdc)

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 Technical Specifications:
2.1 General Specifications:

Item M-DUINO B ZONE M-DUINO B+C ZONE M-DUINO B+C+D ZONE

Power supply
DC power supply 12 to 24Vdc
voltage

Operating
DC power supply 11.4 to 25.4Vdc
voltage range

Power
DC power supply 30VAC max.
consumption

Power supply
24Vdc
External voltage
power supply
Power supply
700Ma
output capacity

Insulation resistance 20MΩ min.at 500Vdc between the AC terminals and the protective earth terminal.

2.300 VAC at 50/60 Hz for one minute with a leakage current of 10mA max. Between all
Dielectric strength
the external AC terminals and the protective ground terminal.

Shock resistance 80m/s2 in the X, Y and Z direction 2 times each.

Ambient temperature (operating) 0º to 45ºC

Ambient humidity (operating) 10% to 90% (no condensation)

Ambient environment (operating) With no corrosive gas

Ambient temperature (storage) -20º to 60ºC

Power supply holding time 2ms min.

Weight 445g max. 542g max. 850g max.

2.2 Performance Specification:

Arduino Board ARDUINO MEGA 2560
Control method Stored program method
I/O control method Combination of the cyclic scan and immediate refresh processing methods.
Arduino IDE. Based on wiring (Wiring is an Open Source electronics platform composed of a
Programming language
programming language. “similar to the C”. http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/HomePage
Microcontroller ATmega2560
Flash Memory 256KB of which 8KB are used by the bootloader
Program capacity (SRAM) 8KB
EEPROM 4KB
Clock Speed 16MHz
Clock Speed 16MHz

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 Precautions

Read this manual before attempting to use the M-Duino PLC and follow its descriptions for
reference during operation.

3.1 Arduino Board

All M-Duino family PLCs include Arduino Mega Board as controller.

3.2 Intended Audience

This manual is intended for technicians, which must have knowledge on electrical systems.

3.3 General Precautions

The user must operate M-Duino according to the performance specifications described in this
manual.

Before using M-Duino under different conditions from what has been specified in this manual
or integrating M-Duino to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles,
combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment and other
systems, machines, and equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if
used improperly, consult your INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS representative. Ensure that the rating and
performance characteristics of M-Duino are sufficient for the systems, machines, and
equipment, and be sure to provide the systems, machines, and equipment double safety
mechanisms. This manual provides information for programming and operating the M-Duino.

Software interface
Industrial Shields PLC are programmed using Arduino IDE, which is a software based on the C
language. They can also be programmed using directly C but it is much easier working with
Arduino IDE as it provides lots of libraries that helps in the programming.

Industrial Shields provides boards for programming the PLCs much easier. Basically it is no
needed to define the pins and if that pins are inputs or outputs. Everything is set up
automatically if using the boards.

In order to install Industrial Shields boards, these are the steps that must be followed.

Requirements:

Arduino IDE 1.8.0 or above (better to have always the latest version).

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Steps:

1. Open Arduino IDE and go to: “File -> Preferences” located in the top left corner.

2. In Additional Boards Manager URLs write the following:

http://apps.industrialshields.com/main/arduino/boards/package_industrialshields_index.json

3. Press OK to save the changes.

4. Go to: Tools -> Board: … -> Boards Manager

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 5. Search for “industrialshields” on the browser.

6. Click install (selecting the latest version).

Following these steps you will be able to see now the Industrial Shields Boards:

Once it is selected the Ardbox Family or M-Duino family an extra option will appear on Tools:

There, it can be selected the exact model for every family.

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Also there are some examples of programming in File -> Examples -> M-Duino Family.

Furthermore there are some extra libraries that can be found in Industrial Shields github.

https://github.com/IndustrialShields/

How to connect PLC Arduino to PC

- Connect USB port from PLC to PC.

NOTE:
M-Duino Family uses USB-B cable.

- Open Arduino IDE interface:

- Select Industrial Shields boards -> M-Duino Family

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- Select the correct M-Duino Board.

- Select correct port.

How to connect PLC to power supply

- M-Duino Family PLCs are 12-24Vdc supplied. IMPORTANT: The polarity IS NOT
REVERSAL!

- Make sure that the live and GND connector of the power supply match the PLC.

- Make sure that the power supply mains output is not higher than 24Vdc.

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 - Suggested power suppliers

* Not recommended for industrial applications. The

Jack connector needs to be removed and use the live
and GND connectors.

M-duino Family Pinout

7.1 A Zone connection

Base
(common unit)
A Zone
Arduino Pin
Connector
M-Duino

Function

Configuration Switch* (see section 8 for

configuring the communications.
Enabling communications disables some
SCL 21 I2C/SS I/Os)
SDA 20 I2C/SS
RX0 1 RX0/SS
TX0 0 TX0/SS
RX1 19 RX1/SS
TX1 18 TX1/SS
TX 16 RX2(serial 2)
RX 17 TX2(serial 2) Communication Pins
Z- - RS485
Y+ - RS485
B- - RS485
A+ - RS485
PIN3 3 Arduino Pin
50 SO 50 SPI
51 SI 51 SPI
52 SCK 52 SPI
Reset Reset SPI
Vin5 Vin5 5V
PIN2 2 Arduino Pin Power supply connectors
GND - Gnd (24Vdc – GND)
GND - Gnd
24Vdc Power Supply

SS: Chip Select pins. These pins can act as TTL, so they can work for the Chip Select pin of any device.

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 Base
(common unit)
A Zone
Arduino Pin
Connector
M-Duino

Function

AREF AREF Arduino PIN

IOREF2 IOREF2 Arduino PIN
IOREF1 IOREF1 Arduino PIN
7Vdc 7Vdc -
GND GND GND
3.3Vdc 3.3Vdc Arduino PIN
GND GND GND
5Vdc 5Vdc -
GND GND GND

Ethernet Arduino Power

Connector Reset button
USB programmer Autoreset
connector

*NOTE: Autoreset. Arduino mega has auto reset when using serial communication code. Set switch to OFF when using
serial communication. When uploading code to Arduino Mega set switch to ON.

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 7.2 B Zone
7.2.1 Analog Shield

B Zone
Arduino Pin
Connector
M-Duino

Function

I0.12 59 Analog/ Digital In

I0.11 58 Analog/ Digital In
I0.10 57 Analog/ Digital In
I0.9 56 Analog/ Digital In
I0.8 55 Analog/ Digital In Analog/Digital Inputs
I0.7 54 Analog/ Digital In
(-)I0.6/INT1 - GND I0.6
I0.6/INT11 3 Interrupt 1 In
(-)I0.5/INT0 - GND I0.5
I0.5/INT01 2 Interrupt 0 In
(-)I0.4 - GND I0.4 Interrupt Inputs (isolated)
I0.4 26 Digital Input
(-)I0.3 - GND I0.3
I0.3 25 Digital Input
(-)I0.2 - GND I0.2
I0.2 24 Digital Input
(-)I0.1 - GND I0.1
I0.1 23 Digital Input
Digital Inputs (isolated)
(-)I0.0 - GND I0.0
I0.0 22 Digital Input

Top Zone

Led indicator I/Os state

B Zone Configuration Switch*

(see section 8 to select the correct
Connector
M-Duino

configuration for outputs).

Arduino Pin

Function

GND GND GND

A0.71 6 Analog Out
Analog Outputs
A0.61 5 Analog Out
A0.51 4 Analog Out Voltage Supply/Reference for
Q/Vdc - External Isolated Out Vdc
COM(-) - External Isolated Out GND
Digital/PWM Outputs (isolated)
Q0.71 6 Digital/PWM Out
Q0.61 5 Digital/PWM Out PWM/Digital Outputs
Q0.51 4 Digital/PWM Out
Q0.4 40 Digital Out
Q0.3 39 Digital Out
Q0.2 38 Digital Out
Q0.1 37 Digital Out
Q0.0 36 Digital Out

1 See section 8 to select suitable switch configuration for enable these connections.

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7.2.2 Relay Shield

Arduino Pin B Zone

Connector
M-Duino

Function
R0.8 37 Relay Out
R0.7 38 Relay Out
R0.6 39 Relay Out Relay Outputs
R0.5 40 Relay Out
R0.4 24 Relay Out
A0.21 6 Analog Out
A0.11 5 Analog Out
A0.01 4 Analog Out
GND GND GND
Q0.21 6 Digital/PWM Out
Q0.11 5 Digital/PWM Out
Q0.01 4 Digital/PWM Out
GNDCOM - External Isolated Out Gnd
24VCOM - External Isolated Out Vdc Analog Outputs (Switch
Configuration)

Digital/PWM Outputs
(isolated)
Top Zone

Led indicator I/Os state

.
B Zone
Connector
M-Duino

Relay Outputs
Arduino Pin

Function

R0.3 25 Relay Out

R0.2 22 Relay Out
R0.1 23 Relay Out
GND GND GND
I0.5 57 Analog/Digital Input
I0.4 56 Analog/Digital Input
I0.3 55 Analog/Digital Input Analog/Digital Inputs
I0.2 54 Analog/Digital Input
I0.11 3 Interrupt 1 In
(-)I0.1 - GND I0.1 Interrupt Inputs (isolated)
I0.01 2 Interrupt 0 In
(-)I0.0 - GND I0.0
Configuration Switch*
(see section 8 to select the
correct configuration for
outputs).

See section 8 to select suitable switch configuration for enable these connections.

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 7.3 C Zone
7.3.1 Analog Shield (C Zone)

Arduino Pin C Zone

Connector
M-Duino

Function
I1.12 65 Analog/ Digital In
I1.11 64 Analog/ Digital In
I1.10 63 Analog/ Digital In
I1.9 62 Analog/ Digital In
I1.8 61 Analog/ Digital In Analog/Digital Inputs
I1.7 60 Analog/ Digital In
(-)I1.6/INT1 - GND I1.6
I1.6/INT11 19 Interrupt 1 In
(-)I1.5/INT0 - GND I1.5
I1.5/INT01 18 Interrupt 0 In
(-)I1.4 - GND I1.4 Interrupt Inputs (isolated)
I1.4 31 Digital Input
(-)I1.3 - GND I1.3
I1.3 30 Digital Input
(-)I1.2 - GND I1.2
I1.2 29 Digital Input Digital Inputs (isolated)
(-)I1.1 - GND I1.1
I1.1 28 Digital Input
(-)I1.0 - GND I1.0
I1.0 27 Digital Input

Top Zone

Led indicator I/Os state

C Zone Configuration Switch*

(see section 8 to select the correct
configuration for outputs).
Connector
M-Duino

Arduino Pin

Function

GND GND GND Analog Outputs

A1.71 7 Analog Out
A1.61 9 Analog Out
A1.51 8 Analog Out Voltage Supply/Reference for
Q/Vdc - External Isolated Out Vdc
COM(-) - External Isolated Out GND
Digital/PWM Outputs (isolated)
Q1.71 7 Digital/PWM Out
Q1.61 9 Digital/PWM Out PWM/Digital Outputs
Q1.51 8 Digital/PWM Out
Q1.4 45 Digital Out
Q1.3 44 Digital Out
Q1.2 43 Digital Out
Q1.1 42 Digital Out
Q1.0 41 Digital Out

See section 8 to select suitable switch configuration for enable these connections.

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7.3.2 Relay Shield C Zone

Arduino Pin C Zone

Connector
M-Duino

Function
R1.8 42 Relay Out
R1.7 43 Relay Out
R1.6 44 Relay Out
R1.5 45 Relay Out Relay Outputs
R1.4 29 Relay Out
A1.21 11 Analog Out
A1.11 10 Analog Out
A1.01 8 Analog Out
GND GND GND
Q1.21 11 Digital/PWM Out
Q1.11 10 Digital/PWM Out
Q1.01 8 Digital/PWM Out
GNDCOM - External Isolated Out GND
24VCOM - External Isolated Out Vdc
Analog Output (Switch
Configuration)

Top Zone Digital/PWM Outputs

(isolated)

Led indicator I/Os state

.
C Zone

RELAY Outputs
Connector
M-Duino

Arduino Pin

Function

R0.3 30 Relay Out

R0.2 27 Relay Out
R0.1 28 Relay Out
GND GND GND
I0.5 63 Analog/Digital Input
I0.4 62 Analog/Digital Input Analog/Digital Inputs
I0.3 61 Analog/Digital Input
I0.2 60 Analog/Digital Input
I0.11 19 Interrupt 1 In Interrupt Inputs (isolated)
(-)I0.1 - GND I0.1
I0.01 18 Interrupt 0 In
(-)I0.0 - GND I0.0 Configuration Switch*
(see section 8 to select correct
configuration for outputs).

See section 8 to select suitable switch configuration for enable these connections.

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 7.4 D Zone

7.4.1 Analog Shield (D Zone)

D Zone
Arduino Pin
Connector
M-Duino

Function

I2.12 NC NC
I2.11 NC NC
I2.10 69 Analog/ Digital In
I2.9 68 Analog/ Digital In
I2.8 67 Analog/ Digital In
Analog/Digital Inputs
I2.7 66 Analog/ Digital In
(-)I2.6/INT1 - GND I2.6
I2.6/INT11 21 Interrupt 1 In
(-)I2.5/INT0 - GND I2.5
I2.5/INT01 20 Interrupt 0 In Interrupt Inputs (isolated)
(-)I2.4 NC NC
I2.4 NC NC
(-)I2.3 - GND I2.3
I2.3 35 Digital Input
(-)I2.2 - GND I2.2
I2.2 34 Digital Input
(-)I2.1 - GND I2.1 Digital Inputs (isolated)
I2.1 33 Digital Input
(-)I2.0 - GND I2.0
I2.0 32 Digital Input

Top Zone

Led indicator I/Os state

D Zone Configuration Switch*

(see section 8 to select the correct
configuration for outputs).
Connector
M-Duino

Arduino Pin

Function

GND GND GND Analog Outputs

A2.7 NC -
A2.61 13 Analog Out
A2.51 12 Analog Out Voltage Supply/Reference for
Q/Vdc - External Isolated Out Vdc
COM(-) - External Isolated Out GND
Digital/PWM Outputs (isolated)
Q2.7 NC -
Q2.61 13 Digital/PWM Out PWM/Digital Outputs
Q2.51 12 Digital/PWM Out
Q2.4 NC -
Q2.3 49 Digital Out
Q2.2 48 Digital Out
Q2.1 47 Digital Out
Q2.0 53 Digital Out

See section 8 to select suitable switch configuration for enable these connections.

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7.4.2 Relay Shield D Zone

Arduino Pin D Zone

Connector
M-Duino

Function Relay Outputs

R2.8 47 Relay Out
R2.7 48 Relay Out
R2.6 49 Relay Out
R2.5 NC NC
R2.4 34 Relay Out
A2.2 NC NC
A2.11 13 Analog Out
A2.01 12 Analog Out
GND GND GND
Q2.2 NC NC
Q2.11 13 Digital/PWM Out
Q2.01 12 Digital/PWM Out Analog Output (Switch
GNDCOM - External Isolated Out GND
24VCOM - External Isolated Out Vdc
Configuration)

Digital/PWM Outputs
(isolated)
Top Zone

Led indicator I/Os state

.
D Zone

Relay Outputs
Connector
M-Duino

Arduino Pin

Function

R2.3 35 Relay Out

R2.2 32 Relay Out
R2.1 33 Relay Out
GND GND GND
I2.5 69 Analog/Digital Input
I2.4 68 Analog/Digital Input Analog/Digital Inputs
I2.3 67 Analog/Digital Input
I2.2 66 Analog/Digital Input
I2.11 21 Interrupt 1 In Interrupt Inputs (isolated)
(-)I2.1 - GND I2.1
I2.01 20 Interrupt 0 In
(-)I2.0 - GND I2.0 Configuration Switch*
(see section 8 to select the
correct configuration for
outputs).

See section 8 to select suitable switch configuration for enable these connections.

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 Switch Configuration
8.1 A Zone: Communications

LEFT ZONE
Switch Analog Shield Relay Shield
ON OFF ON OFF
D ZONE
SCL/I2.6 I2.6 SCL I2.1 SCL
SDA/I2.5 I2.5 SDA I2.0 SDA
C ZONE
RX1/I1.6 I1.6 RX1 I1.1 RX1
TX1/I1.5 I1.5 TX1 I1.0 TX1
B ZONE
Pin 3/I0.6 I0.6 Pin 3 I0.1 Pin 3
Pin 2/I0.5 I0.5 Pin 2 I0.0 Pin 2
uSD & RS-485
D53(SD) Q2.0 SD - SD
FD RS-485 HD HD FD HD FD

*Although the Serigraphy of the

Switches will only reference to the
Analog Shields, if a Relay Shield is
connected the IX.6 changes for IX.1
and the IX.5 changes for IX.0. Being
X a value inside of [0..2].

4. SCL/I2.6: Choosing between SCL or the input I2.6. If this switch is ON, it enables the I2.6
input and disables the SCL. If this switch is OFF, it enables SCL and disables I2.6. If it is a Relay
Shield I2.6 is changed for I2.1

3. SDA/I2.5: Choosing between SDA or the input I2.5. If this switch is ON, it enables the I2.5
input and disables the SDA. If this switch is OFF, it enables SDA and disables I2.5. If it is a Relay
Shield I2.5 is changed for I2.0

2. RX1/I1.6: Choosing between RX1 or the input I1.6. If this switch is ON, it enables the I1.6
input and disables the RX1. If this switch is OFF, it enables RX1 and disables I1.6. If it is a Relay
Shield I1.6 is changed for I1.0

1. TX1/I1.5: Choosing between TX1 or the input I1.5. If this switch is ON, it enables the I1.5
input and disables the TX1. If this switch is OFF, it enables TX1 and disables I1.5. If it is a Relay
Shield I1.5 is changed for I1.0

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4. Pin 3/I0.6: Choosing between Pin 3 or the input I0.6. If this switch is ON, it enables the I0.6
input and disables the Pin 3. If this switch is OFF, it enables Pin 3 and disables I0.6. If it is a
Relay Shield I0.6 is changed for I0.1

3. Pin 2/I0.5: Choosing between Pin 2 or the input I0.5. If this switch is ON, it enables the I0.5
input and disables the Pin 2. If this switch is OFF, it enables Pin 2 and disables I0.5. If it is a
Relay Shield I0.5 is changed for I0.0

2. D53(SD): If this Switch is OFF, it enables the Chip Select of the microSD socket and disables
Q2.0. If this switch is ON, it enables the Q2.0 output. If the switch is in ON mode the microSD
can’t be used.

*If the D Zone is an Analog Shield, Q2.0 is also related with D53. Being D53 in ON Mode the SD card MUST NOT be
used because it can corrupt the microSD.

*If the D Zone is a Relay Shield there is no problem and it can be set always to OFF. Q2.0 of the Relay Shield is
related with D12, so it doesn’t affect in any case to the microSD. The pin53 is not connected at all to any
input/output, it is only connected to the uSD chip select.

1. FD RS-485 HD: Choosing between FD or HF. If this switch is ON, it enables the Half Duplex
(HD) option and disables the FD. If this switch is OFF, it enables Full Duplex (FD) and disables
HD.

LEFT ZONE
SWITCH ON OFF
NC - -
NC - -
RTC SCL RTC -
RTC SDA RTC -

1. RTC SDA: This switch enables the communication to communicate with the RTC using
I2C. Having this switch in ON mode it actives this communication, whereas if it is in
OFF mode it disables the I2C to reach the RTC.

2. RTC SCL: This switch enables the communication to communicate with the RTC using
I2C. Having this switch in ON mode it actives this communication, whereas if it is in
OFF mode it disables the I2C to reach the RTC.

3. NC: Not connected. This switch is not connected to anything, it doesn’t matter if it is in
ON mode or OFF mode.

4. NC: Not connected. This switch is not connected to anything, it doesn’t matter if it is in
ON mode or OFF mode.

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 8.2 Analog Shield

B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE

SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH ON OFF
NC - - NC - - NC - -
Q0.7 Q0.7 A0.7 Q1.7 Q1.7 A1.7 Q2.7 - -
Q0.6 Q0.6 A0.6 Q1.6 Q1.6 A1.6 Q2.6 Q2.6 A2.6
Q0.5 Q0.5 A0.5 Q1.5 Q1.5 A1.5 Q2.5 Q2.5 A2.5

For the Analog Shield if a switch is set to ON, it can only act as Digital Output. If it is set to OFF
it can only act as an Analog Output.

If it is desired to use a Digital Output the pin must be set to ON and the pin that will provide
this digital output is represented with QX.X, being X any number of the tables above.

If it is desired to use an Analog Output the pin must be set to OFF and the pin that will provide
this analog output is represented with AX.X, being X any number of the tables above.

8.3 Relay Shield

B ZONE C ZONE D ZONE

SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH ON OFF
NC - - NC - - NC - -
Q0.2 Q0.2 A0.2 Q1.2 Q1.2 A1.2 Q2.2 - -
Q0.1 Q0.1 A0.1 Q1.1 Q1.1 A1.1 Q2.1 Q2.1 A2.1
Q0.0 Q0.0 A0.0 Q1.0 Q1.0 A1.0 Q2.0 Q2.0 A2.0

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For the Relay Shield if a switch is set to ON, it can only act as Digital Output. If it is set to OFF it
can only act as an Analog Output.

If it is desired to use a Digital Output the pin must be set to ON and the pin that will provide
this digital output is represented with QX.X, being X any number of the tables above.

If it is desired to use an Analog Output the pin must be set to OFF and the pin that will provide
this analog output is represented with AX.X, being X any number of the tables above.

M-Duino Arduino I/Os 5V pins

The M-Duino has some of the Mega board pins available. These pins can be programmed
according to Arduino features such as I/Os operating at 5V or any additional features present
in the pins (for example I2C communication in pins SCL and SDA). As this pins are directly
connected to the Arduino Mega board they are not as well protect as the normal inputs. These
pins are mainly meant to be used as prototyping.

The Arduino board available pins are summarized in the table below. In order to access some
of these pins the configuration switch must be set to OFF position (see section 8) and some
extra considerations must be taken in consideration when using these pins.

M-Duino terminal Arduino pin Enable Arduino pin

SCL 21 Communication switch: OFF
SDA 20 Communication switch OFF
RX0 0
TX0 1
RX1 19 Communication switch: OFF
TX1 18 Communication switch: OFF
MISO 50
MOSI 51
SCK 52
Pin 3 3 Communication switch: OFF
Pin 2 2 Communication switch: OFF
*IMPORTANT: Do not connect the terminals in the chart above to voltages higher than 5V.
These terminals provide direct access to the Mega board.

A part from the switch configuration there are some special conditions depending on these 5V.
Now it is going to be shown the considerations to operate with these pins.

9.1 I2C pins – SDA/SCL

The I2C protocol is meant to work in a pull-up configuration. A pull-up configuration means
that when the pin is at rest (nothing connected to it) it always reads a HIGH value. In this case
it reads 5V when nothing is connected. The pull-up configuration is stablished by default in
these pins.

If it is meant to work them as a GPIO at 5V, it has to be considered that they are pull-up
inputs.

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*IMPORTANT: I2.5 & I2.6 are not pull-up inputs although they are referred to the I2C pins
(switch configuration). There is a “reverse pull-up circuit “that is stablished in order to have the
same behaviour as the other inputs.

9.2 Serial 0 – RX0/TX0

The Serial0 protocol can work also as a 5V pin. These pins should be used ultimately, only in
case that all the 5V pins are already performing a function. This is because they are shared
with the USB interface. If using these pins, the USB communication cannot be working at the
same time. When the PLC is not installed, the USB communication is normally required for
debugging, uploading and intercommunicating with the Ethernet controller. If using both
interfaces at the same time the Arduino board will get blocked.

These pins are not stablished with a pull-up or a pull-down configuration. The state of these
pins is unknown. If these pins must be used, they require a pull-up or a pull-down
configuration. The Arduino board allows the pins to be set in a pull-up configuration. If not it
must be stablished an external pull-up or pull-down circuit in order to correctly work with
these pins.

9.3 Serial 1 – RX1/TX1

These pins are only referred to the inputs I1.5/I1.6. If the switch configuration is in OFF
position the pins RX1/TX1 will be available. If not using the Serial 1 interface these pins can
work as digital, either input or output.

These pins are not stablished with a pull-up or a pull-down configuration. The state of these
pins is unknown. If these pins must be used, they require a pull-up or a pull-down
configuration. The Arduino board allows the pins to be set in a pull-up configuration. If not it
must be stablished an external pull-up or pull-down circuit in order to correctly work with
these pins.

9.4 SPI – MISO/MOSI/SCK

These pins can only work as a 5V pins if the Ethernet protocol is not going to be used. As the
Ethernet protocol uses the SPI to communicate with the Arduino board, both behaviours
cannot happen at the same time as the Ethernet would not work.

These pins are not stablished with a pull-up or a pull-down configuration. The state of these
pins is unknown. If these pins must be used, they require a pull-up or a pull-down
configuration. The Arduino board allows the pins to be set in a pull-up configuration. If not it
must be stablished an external pull-up or pull-down circuit in order to correctly work with
these pins.

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 9.5 Pin 2/Pin 3
These pins are only referred to the inputs I0.5/I0.6. If the switch configuration is in OFF
position the pins Pin 2/Pin 3 will be available.

These pins are not stablished with a pull-up or a pull-down configuration. The state of these
pins is unknown. If these pins must be used, they require a pull-up or a pull-down
configuration. The Arduino board allows the pins to be set in a pull-up configuration. If not it
must be stablished an external pull-up or pull-down circuit in order to correctly work with
these pins.

A Zone Features: Communications & RTC & uSD

10.1 RS-232
The Arduino Mega function code to access the RS-232 port in the M-Duino is Serial2 (pins 16
and 17 of the Arduino Mega).

For the RS-232 communication protocol there isn’t any switch that affects it. So it does not
matter the configuration of the switches to implement a RS-232 communication.

Using the boards of Industrial Shields, there is a library that simplifies the RS-232
implementation.

10.2 RS-485
For RS485 communication protocol the defined Arduino Mega pins are showed in the chart
below.

Function Arduino Pin

DI 14
RO 15
RE 11
DE 46

For the RS-485 communication protocol there is only one switch that affects in this
communication. The RS-485 protocol will be always enabled, the only switch that affects is the
one called “FD rs-485 HD” (See Section 8). This switch makes the choosing between RS-485
Half Duplex or RS-485 Full Duplex (RS-422).

Using the boards of Industrial Shields, there is a library that simplifies the RS-485
implementation.

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 10.3 I2C
I2C communication DOES NOT REQUIRE a pull-up resistor for the M-Duino Family. The pull-up
resistor is already implemented in the PCB.

I2C communication is configured by switches, so the switches must be configured in order to

enable the I2C communication.

Switch Analog Shield Relay Shield

ON OFF ON OFF
D ZONE
SCL/I2.6 I2.6 SCL I2.1 SCL
SDA/I2.5 I2.5 SDA I2.0 SDA

To enable I2C the switches SCL/I2.6(I2.1) & SDA/I2.5(I2.0) must be set to OFF mode. In this
mode the inputs are totally disabled and the I2C is now enabled.

Industrial Shields does not provide any library to implement the I2C as it can be used the
standard library of Arduino called Wire.

10.4 SPI
The M-Duino pins used for the SPI bus are summarized in the table below. For SPI bus MISO,
MOSI and CLOCK pins are common to all the connected devices to the M-Duino, conversely,
each of the connected devices will have a single and dedicated SS pin.

Function M-Duino connection Mega board pin

MISO 50 S0 50
MOSI 51 SI 51
CLOCK 52 SCK 52
Reset Reset Reset
SS SCL/SDA/RX0/TX0/RX1/TX1/RX3/TX3/Pin2/Pin3 21/20/1/0/19/18/15/14/2/3
Check the switch configuration at section 8 to enable SS pins.

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 10.5 TTL
M-Duino has two TTL ports, RX0/TX0, RX1/TX1. TTL0 is accessed with the function Serial (pins 0
and 1 of the Arduino Mega). TTL1 is accessed with the function Serial1 (pins 18 and 19 of the
Arduino Mega).

In order to use the TTL pins the configuration of the switches have to be the following one:

Switch Analog Shield Relay Shield

ON OFF ON OFF
C ZONE
RX1/I1.6 I1.6 RX1 I1.1 RX1
TX1/I1.5 I1.5 TX1 I1.0 TX1

If the switches RX1/I1.6(I1.1) & TX1/I1.5(I1.0) are in OFF mode, the RX1/TX1 will be enabled. In
order to use TTL3 these switches must be in OFF mode.

10.6 Ethernet
M-Duino Ethernet port controller is based on w5500 IC, which is the compatible IC compatible
with Arduino Ethernet2 Shield libraries. All Ethernet shield Arduino libraries are compatible
with the M-Duino. In the M-Duino, W5500 IC communicates to the Mega board via SPI bus (SS
Arduino Mega pin 10).

10.7 RTC
M-Duino RTC Module is based on the DS1307 Chip. This chip works with the I2C protocol
communication, so it is required to have enabled the I2C protocol.

4 switches have to be configured in order to enable the RTC features:

LEFT ZONE
SWITCH ON OFF RTC SCL & RTC SDA must be set to ON mode to
NC - -
enable the I2C wires to the RTC. If they are in OFF
NC - -
mode, the Arduino won’t communicate with the RTC.
RTC SCL RTC -
RTC SDA RTC -

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 Switch Analog Shield Relay Shield
ON OFF ON OFF I2C must be enabled in order to
SCL/I2.6 I2.6 SCL I2.1 SCL communicate with the RTC. See
SDA/I2.5 I2.5 SDA I2.0 SDA section 11 I2C to enable it.

Using the boards of Industrial Shields, there is a library that simplifies the RTC implementation
called RTC.

10.8 uSD
The micro SD uses the SPI communication to interact with the Arduino Mega. The SPI protocol
is always enabled, as there are no switches that configure it. However, there is a switch that
must be placed to ON mode in order to communicate with the uSD:

D53(SD): If this Switch is OFF, it enables the Chip Select of the microSD socket and disables
Q2.0. If this switch is ON, it enables the Q2.0 output. If the switch is in ON mode the microSD
can’t be used.

The uSD socket is found in the TOP part of the communication Shields, so in the frontal part of
the PLC, it is required to open the plastic found in the frontal part and the socket is located
under the supply of the Arduino.

LEFT ZONE
Switch Analog Shield Relay Shield
ON OFF ON OFF
uSD
D53(SD) Q2.0 D53(SD) - D53(SD)

Using the boards of Industrial Shields, there is a library that simplifies the uSD implementation
called SD. It is the same as the Arduino library, with the only modification of using the pin 53 to
select the Chip Select of the uSD chip.

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 I/O technical details:

Digital Output Waveform:

Digital Out-put Turn-off:

PWM Waveform:

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Analog Out Turn On:

Analog Out Turn-Off:

Analog /Digital input Turn-on:

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Typical Connections

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 Connector details:

The connector inside the PLCs that mounts on the PCB is MC 0,5/10-G-2,5 THT – 1963502
from Phoenix contact. MC0,5/10-G-2,5THT

For I/O and power supply there is a FK-MC 0,5/10-ST-2,5 - 1881406 connector from Phoenix
contact. FK-MC 0,5/10-ST-2,5

Connection details:

Article reference MC 0,5/10-G-2,5 THT

Height 8,1mm

Pitch 2,5mm

Dimension 22,5mm

Pin dimensions 0,8x0,8mm

Pin spacing 2,50mm

Article reference FK-MC 0,5/10-ST-2,5

Rigid conduit section min. 0,14 mm²

Rigid conduit section max. 0,5 mm²

Flexible conduit section min. 0,14 mm²

Flexible conduit section max. 0,5 mm²

Conduit section AWG/kcmil min. 26

Conduit section AWG/kcmil max. 20

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Mechanical Characteristics

- Dimension M-duino Family:

- DIN Rail mounting

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About Industrial Shields:

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