Nexto Xpress XP300, XP315, XP325

Nexto Series

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Product Description
Nexto Xpress is a powerful compact Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) part of Nexto Series family of controllers and I/O
modules. Nexto Xpress delivers high-speed processing power in a compact design with embedded I/O. There are several
options to choose from, allowing the best solution for entry-level applications.
This product portfolio targets small control systems, offering models containing from a few digital inputs and outputs up to
options with 43 I/O points concentrated in a single controller, including analog inputs and outputs with temperature support
(RTD sensors). In case of additional I/O needs, the system can be easily expanded through its available ports, such as
Ethernet, CAN or RS-485.
Nexto Xpress is suitable for small applications and remote distributed I/O. It may be applied in verticals such as
infrastructure, building automation, water, wastewater, food, textiles, factory automation, machines and several other OEM
solutions. Additionally, it is an ideal solution for complementing big applications and along with Nexto Series portfolio,
extending the range of applications using the same technology and engineering environment. This is a great advantage for
OEMs and systems integrators with needs of small to large applications.

Its main features are:

• Compact design
• DIN rail mount
• High-speed 32-bit ARM-based processor
• 10/100 Mpbs Ethernet interface
• CAN interface
• High density of I/O (up to 43 I/O points in a single controller)
• Optoisolated digital inputs
• Optoisolated transistor digital outputs
• Multi-purpose analog inputs (voltage and current)
• RTD analog inputs
• USB Host port
• LEDs for inputs/outputs state indication and diagnostics
• Real-time clock (RTC)

Ordering Information
Included Items
The product package contains the following items:
• Compact PLC module
• Connectors
• Installation guide

Product Code
The following code should be used to purchase the product:

Code Description
High-Speed Compact PLC with 16 DI, 16 DO Transistor, 1 Ethernet and 1
XP300
RS-485 Serial
High-Speed Compact PLC with 16 DI, 16 DO Transistor, 5 V/I AI, 2 RTD
XP315
AI (3 wire),1 Ethernet and 1 RS-485 Serial
High-Speed Compact PLC with 16 DI, 16 DO Transistor, 5 V/I AI, 2 RTD
XP325
AI (3 wire), 4 AO, 1 Ethernet, 1 RS-485 Serial and CANopen Master

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Related Products
The following products must be purchased separately when necessary:

Code Description
MT8500 BCS Tools
NX9202 RJ45-RJ45 2 m Cable
NX9205 RJ45-RJ45 5 m Cable
NX9210 RJ45-RJ45 10 m Cable
AL-2600 RS-485 network branch and termination
AL-2301 RS-485 network cable (up to 500 meters)
AL-2306 RS-485 network cable (up to 1000 meters)

Notes:
MT8500: BCS Tools is available in four different versions: LITE, BASIC, PROFESSIONAL and ADVANCED. For more
details, please check BCS Tools User Manual - MU299609.
NX92xx: Cable for programming the CPUs of the Nexto Series and Ethernet point-to-point with another device with
Ethernet interface communication.
AL-2600: This module is used for branch and termination of RS-422/485 networks. For each network node, an AL-2600 is
required. The AL-2600 that are at the ends of network must be configured with termination, except when there is a device
with active internal termination, the rest must be configured without termination.
AL-2301: Two shielded twisted pairs cable without connectors, used for networks based on RS-485 interface, with 500
meters of maximum length.
AL-2306: Two shielded twisted pairs cable without connectors, used for networks based on RS-485 interface, with 1000
meters of maximum length.

Product Features
General Features

XP300 XP315 XP325

Digital Inputs 12
Fast Inputs 4
Digital Outputs 12
Fast Outputs 4
Max. number of high-speed counters 1
Max. number of external interruptions 2
Max. number of PTO outputs 2
Max number of VFO/PWM outputs 4
V/I analog inputs (AI) - 5 5
RTD analog inputs (AI) - 2 2
V/I analog outputs (AO) - - 4
Ethernet TCP/IP interface 1
RS-485 Serial interface 1
CAN Interface 1
CANOpen Master protocol No No Yes
USB Host port 1
Addressable input variables memory (%I) 2 KB
Addressable output variables memory
2 KB
(%Q)
Addressable variables memory (%M) 1 KB
Symbolic variables memory 2 MB
Program memory 2 MB
Retain/persistent memory (user
7.5KB
configurable)
Source code memory (backup) 16 MB

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User files memory (backup) 8 MB

Maximum number of tasks 4
Instruction List (IL)
Structured Text (ST)
Ladder Diagram (LD)
Programming languages
Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
Function Block Diagram (FBD)
Continuous Function Chart (CFC)
Online changes Yes
Watchdog Yes
Yes
Real-time clock (RTC) Resolution of 1 ms, max. variance of 3 seconds per day, retention
time of 14 days.
Status and diagnostic indication LEDs, web pages and CPU’s internal memory
Isolation
Protective earth to all 1,500 Vac / 1 minute
Logic/RS-485/CAN/USB to all 1,500 Vac / 1 minute
Ethernet to all 1,500 Vac / 1 minute
Power Supply/Analog I/O to all 1,500 Vac / 1 minute
Digital Inputs to all 1,500 Vac / 1 minute
Digital Inputs Group I0x to I1x 1,000 Vac / 1 minute
Digital Outputs to all 1,500 Vac / 1 minute
Maximum power dissipation 5W
Maximum wire size 0.5 mm2 (20 AWG) with ferrule
1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) without ferrule
IP level IP 20
Conformal coating Yes
Operating temperature 0 to 60 °C
Storage temperature -25 to 75°C
Operating and storage relative humidity 5 to 96 %, non-condensing
IEC 61131-2
CE, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Low-Voltage Directive
(LVD)

Standards

Module dimensions (W x H x D) 215.5 x 98.8 x 34.0 mm

Package dimensions (W x H x D) 270.0 x 102.0 x 40.0 mm
Weight 370 g
Weight with package 430 g

Notes:
Isolation: The Logic term refers to the internal interfaces such as processors, memories and USB, serial and CAN
communication interfaces.
Conformal coating: Conformal coating protects the electronic components inside the product from moisture, dust and
other harsh elements to electronic circuits.

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RS-485

RS-485
Connector 3-pin terminal block
Physical interface RS-485
Communication direction RS-485: half duplex
RS-485 maximum transceivers 32
Termination Yes (Configurable)
Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Master/Slave MODBUS RTU
Protocols
Open protocol

CAN

CAN
Connector 3-pin terminal block
Physical interface CAN bus
Supported standards CAN 2.0A 2.0B (11-bit and 29-bit identifiers)
Max. number of nodes 32
Termination Yes (Configurable)
Baud rate 10, 20, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500, 800, 1000 Kbits/s
Protocols CANopen Manager

USB

USB
Connector USB A Female
Physical interface USB V2.0
Baud rate Between 1.5 Mbps (Low Speed) and 280 Mbps (High Speed)
Maximum current 500 mA

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Ethernet

Ethernet
Connector Shielded female RJ45
Auto crossover Yes
Maximum cable length 100 m
Cable type UTP or ScTP, category 5
Baud rate 10/100 Mbps
Physical layer 10/100 BASE-TX
Data link layer LLC
Network layer IP
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Transport layer
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
MODBUS TCP Client and Server
MODBUS RTU Master/Slave
OPC DA Server
OPC UA Server
Application layer
HTTP Server
BCS Tools programming protocol
SNTP Client
SNMP Agent (Ethernet Network Management)
Diagnostics LED (Link/Activity)

Power Supply

Power Supply
Nominal input voltage 24 Vdc
Input voltage 19.2 to 30 Vdc
Maximum input current (in-rush) 50 A / 300 us
Maximum input current 300 mA

Digital Inputs

Digital Inputs
Optoisolated sink type 1
Input type
Two isolated groups of 8 inputs each
24 Vdc
Input voltage 15 to 30 Vdc for logic level 1
0 to 5 Vdc for logic level 0
Input impedance 4.95 kΩ
Maximum input current 6.2 mA @ 30 Vdc
Input state indication Yes
Response time 0.1 ms
Input filter 2 ms to 255 ms – by software

Note:
Input filter: The filter sampling is performed on MainTask (or Refresh function), then it's recommended to use multiple
values of the task interval.

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Fast Inputs

Fast Inputs
4 (can be used as high-speed counter, external interrupt or
Number of fast inputs
normal input)
Max. number of high-speed counters 1
Max. number of external interrupts 2
Connector configuration I00, I01, I02 and I03
24 Vdc
Input voltage 15 to 30 Vdc for logic level 1
0 to 5 Vdc for logic level 0
Input impedance 1.85 kΩ
Input maximum current 16.2 mA @ 30 Vdc
1-input modes
Normal digital input
External interrupt
Configuration mode 2-input modes
Up/Down counter (A count, B direction)
Quadrature 2x
Quadrature 4x
Counting direction control By software or hardware
Rising edge, active at logic level 1 (except for quadrature 4x,
Counting input detection edge
where it counts on both edges)
Data format Signed 32-bit integer
Operation limit From - 2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
Maximum input frequency 100 kHz
Minimum pulse width 2 us

Digital Outputs

Digital Outputs
Output type Optoisolated transistor source type
1.5 A per output
Maximum output current
12 A total
Leakage current 35 µA
On state resistance 105 mΩ
External power supply 19.2 to 30 Vdc
20 us - off-to-on transition @ 24 Vdc
Switching time
500 us - on-to-off transition @ 24 Vdc
Maximum switching frequency 250 Hz
Configurable parameters Yes
Output state indication Yes
Output protections Yes, protection against surge voltages

Note:
Switching time: The required time to turn off one specific output depends on the load.

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Fast Outputs

Fast Outputs
Number of fast outputs 4 (can be used as VFO/PWM, PTO or normal output)
Max. number of PTO outputs 2
Max number of VFO/PWM outputs 4
Connector configuration Q14, Q15, Q16 and Q17
0.5 A @ 30 Vdc by output
Maximum current
2 A @ 30 Vdc total
Output type Transistor source
Pulse generation maximum frequency 200 kHz @ 60 mA
Minimum pulse width MINIMUM LOAD MINIMUM PULSE TIME
@ 24 Vdc 400 Ω 320 ns
State indication Through symbolic variables
Protections TVS diode at all transistor outputs
Opetation voltage 19.2 to 30 Vdc
Output impedance 700 mΩ
Output modes Normal digial output, VFO/PWM and PTO
PTO VFO/PWM
Writing of number of pulses to
be generated Writing of the frequency value to
Writing of acceleration and be generated (1 Hz to 200 kHz).
Functions executed by software deaccelerationnumber of pulses Writing of outputs dutty cycle
Start/end outputs operation (1% to 100%)
Fast outputs diagnostics Start/end of outputs operations
Fast outputs current state Fast outputs diagnostics.\
monitoring

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Analog Inputs

Analog Inputs
Input type Voltage or current input, single ended, individually configured
Data format 16 bits in two’s complement, justified to the left
Converter resolution 12 bits monotonicity guaranteed, no missing codes
Conversion time 400 us (all V/I and RTD channels enabled)
Input state indication Yes
Module protections Yes, protection against surge voltages and polarity inversion

Voltage Input Mode

Range Engineering Scale Resolution
Input range
0 to 10 Vdc 0 to 30,000 2.5 mV
± 0.3 % of full scale rating @ 25 °C
Precision
± 0.010 % of full scale rating / °C
Over scale 3 % of full scale rating
Maximum input voltage 12 Vdc
Input impedance 21 kΩ
Signal type per input
Configurable parameters
Filters
Low pass filter time constant 100 ms, 1 s, 10 s or disabled

Current Input Mode

Range Engineering Scale Resolution
Input ranges 0 to 20 mA
0 to 30,000 5.12 µA
4 to 20 mA
± 0.3 % of full scale rating @ 25 °C
Precision
± 0.015 % of full scale rating / °C
Over scale 3 % of full scale rating
Maximum input current 30 mA
Input impedance 119 Ω
Signal type per input
Configurable parameters
Filters
Low pass filter time constant 100 ms, 1 s, 10 s or disabled

RTD Input
Precision ± 0.5 % of full scale rating @ 25 °C
Supported scales PT100, PT1000, 0 to 400 Ω, 0 to 4,000 Ω
Excitation current 1 mA
Resistance range 0-4,000 Ω
Over scale 5 % of full scale rating
Signal type per input
Configurable parameters
Filters
Low pass filter time constant 100 ms, 1 s, 10 s or disabled
Maximum sensor cable
20 
impedance

Notes:
Input ranges: When configured as 4 to 20 mA, input signals lower than 4 mA will result in negative values (-7,500 for 0
mA).
Maximum sensor cable impedance: maximum total resistance added by the two wires of the sensor.

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Analog Outputs

Analog Outputs
Output type Voltage or current output, individually configured
Data format 16 bits in two’s complement, justified to the left
Converter resolution 12 bits monotonicity guaranteed, no missing codes
Update time 450 us (all outputs enabled)
Output state indication Yes
Module protections Yes, protection against surge voltages and polarity inversion

Voltage Output Mode

Range Engineering Scale Resolution
Output range
0 to 10 V 0 to 30,000 2.5 mV
± 0.3 % of full scale rating @ 25 °C
Precision
± 0.025 % of full scale rating / °C
Stabilization time 4 ms
Maximum output value + 10.3 V
Load impedance > 1 kΩ
Configurable parameters Signal type per output

Current Output Mode

Range Engineering Scale Resolution
Output ranges 0 to 20 mA
0 to 30,000 5.18 µA
4 to 20 mA
± 0.3 % of full scale rating @ 25 °C
Precision
± 0.020 % of full scale rating / °C
Stabilization time 4 ms
Maximum output value + 20.6 mA
Load impedance < 600 Ω
Configurable parameters Signal type per output

Note:
Output ranges: When configured as 4 to 20 mA, the output can be set to values lower than 4 mA by assigning negative
values to the output variable (-7,500 for 0 mA).

Compatibility with Other Products

Nexto Xpress requires BCS Tools version 3.10 or higher.

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Installation
Electrical Installation

Diagram notes:
1 - Typical connection of analog output on voltage/current mode
2 - Typical connection of digital output (source type)
3 - Protective Earth terminals for power supply and communication ports. Both shall be externally connected to earth.
4 - Typical connection of RS-485 serial interface
5 - Typical connection of CAN interface. It's recommended to use a twisted pair shielded cable (like Belden 3105ENH)
6 - Only mass storage devices (please consult for support of additional devices)
7 - Use Ethernet cables informed on Related Products section
8 - Typical connection of digital input (sink type). C0 and C1 are the common points for the isolated groups I0x and I1x
respectively
9 - Typical connection of current analog input (field device with power supplied separately from analog signal)
10 - Typical connection of current analog input (field device with power supplied with the analog signal, 2-wire)

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11 - Typical connection of voltage analog input

12 - Typical connection of RTD analog input (3-wire)
13 - External power supply connection

Physical Dimensions
Dimensions in mm.

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Manuals
For correct application and utilization, Nexto Xpress User Manual – MU216600 must be consulted.
For further technical details, configuration, installation and programming of Nexto Series the table below should be
consulted. This table is only a guide of some relevant documents that can be useful during the use, maintenance, and
programming of Nexto Series controllers. The complete and updated table containing all documents of Nexto Series can be
found at Nexto Series User Manual – MU214600.

Code Description Language

CE114000 Nexto Series – Technical Characteristics English
CT114000 Série Nexto – Características Técnicas Portuguese
CS114000 Serie Nexto – Especificaciones y Configuraciones Spanish
MU216600 Nexto Xpress User Manual English
MU216000 Manual de Utilização Nexto Xpress Portuguese
MU214600 Nexto Series User Manual English
MU214000 Manual de Utilização Série Nexto Portuguese
MU214300 Manual del Usuario Serie Nexto Spanish
MU214605 Nexto Series CPUs User Manual English
MU214100 Manual de Utilização CPUs Série Nexto Portuguese
MU214305 Manual del Usuario CPUs Serie Nexto Spanish
MU299609 BCS Tools User Manual English

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Revisões
A revisão deste documento é mostrada na margem superior, indicando alterações no conteúdo ou melhorias no formato.
Para melhorias do Produto, a Altus reserva-se o direito de alterar esta CT sem prévio aviso.

Histórico das revisões:

Revisão: A Data: 15/05/2018

Aprovação: Felipe Zanon
Revisor Técnico: José Pedro Pierezan
Autor: Fernando Trein
Observações:
• Versão Inicial.

Revisão: B Data: 17/08/2018

Aprovação: Felipe Zanon
Revisor Técnico: Felipe Zanon
Autor: Felipe Zanon
Observações:
• Atualizadas figuras da capa e de instalação elétrica com a inversão entre as interfaces CAN e RS-485 no overlay
• Alterada quantidade de saídas digitais do XP300 de 8 para 16
• Atualizada impedância e corrente da entrada digital (demanda 20861)
• Incluída informação sobre amostragem do filtro das entradas digitais (demanda 20864)
• Incluídas informações sobre corrente de fuga, impedância, tempo de comutação e frequência das saídas digitais
(demandas 20891 e 20899))
• Incluída informação sobre a frequência máxima das saídas digitais (demanda 20899)
• Atualizados nomes e valores dos tempos de atualização de I/O digital e analógico
• Alterado "Conformal coating" para "sim"
• Incluída impedância máxima do cabo do sensor RTD
• Incluídas informações da embalagem (dimensões, peso)
• Incluídas informações de corrente da fonte, e removida proteção contra inversão de polaridade (deficiência herdada
do NJ6005, que pode queimar caso uma saída esteja ligada à uma carga e a alimentação seja invertida)
• Incluídos tempos de atualização das E/S analógicas
• Incluída informação de tempo de retenção do RTC
• Corrigida impedância das entradas de tensão para 21 kΩ (demanda 21003)
• Alterada especificação do fio para 0.5mm (20 AWG)

Revisão: C Data: 19/09/2018

Aprovação: Felipe Zanon
Revisor Técnico: Roberto Martinyo
Autor: Felipe Zanon
Observações:
• Adicionada escala de 4 a 20 mA para entrada e saída analógica, incluindo nota sobre o comportamento na faixa de 0
a 4 mA.
• Atualizada imagem renderizada do produto com a versão final do overlay
• Alterado tempo de atualização das saídas para 450 us (demanda 21045)
• Atualizada imagem de instalação elétrica (demanda 20956)
• Atualizadas dimensões do produto e da embalagem
• Atualizada imagem das dimensões físicas
• Atualizado o peso do produto com e sem embalagem
• Movida informação da isolação entre grupos da nota 8 do diagrama de instalação elétrica para a tabela de
características técnicas
• Atualizado diagrama de instalação elétrica corrigindo aterramento dos analógicos e comunicação
• Corrigido tipo de entrada de source para sink na nota 8 do diagrama de instalação elétrica
• Alterado terra "funcional" para "proteção" na nota 3 do diagrama de instalação elétrica
• Substituído cabo Ethernet AL-2319 pelos cabos NX92xx
• Incluída opção de fio 1.5mm2 sem terminal tubular

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• Alterada impedância máxima do fio do sensor RTD para 20 ohms, e incluída nota informando que esta é a resistência
total resultante dos dois fios do sensor
• Removidos baudrates inferiores à 9.600 bps para a serial RS-485
• Incluída dissipação interna (5W)
• Incluído número máximo de nós CAN (32)
• Removido drift térmico entradas RTD (será incluído na prox. revisão)

Revisão: D Data: 30/10/2018

Aprovação: Felipe Zanon
Revisor Técnico: Roberto Martiny e Luis Schabarum
Autor: Felipe Zanon
Observações:
• Incluída corrente máxima na porta USB

Revisão: E Data: 18/03/2019

Aprovação: Felipe Zanon
Revisor Técnico: Roberto Martiny
Autor: Felipe Zanon
Observações:
• Incluídas informações sobre entradas e saídas rápidas (contadores, interrupções, saída VFO/PWM e PTO)
• Incluída informação sobre a sobrescala das entradas RTD em modo resistência
• Removido sinal +/- da informação de sobrescala das entradas V/I (somente positivo)
• Incluídas informações adicionais CAN (CAN 2.0A e 2.0B, protocolos e baudrates).
• Incluída referência de cabo na nota de instalação elétrica do CAN

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