3

984 Programmable
Logic Controllers and
800-Series Input/Output
Modules

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Benefits of a Full Range, High Performance Family of PLCs

When selecting a PLC system to meet your automation strategy, The Modicon 984 Family helps achieve your goals by offering a
you have three main goals: full range of high performance, compatible control products.
They are full range, providing control solutions for applications
1. Minimize investment to get your system up and running. requiring 1.5k to 64k of logic memory and 256 to 16,384 discrete
I/O points. They provide high performance: 984s solve logic
Many costs are not apparent during system specification, but faster than any other full range of programmable logic control-
appear in training, start-up, and upgrades. With a compatible lers. They are compatible: 984s share common I/O modules,
family, you not only reduce costs, you speed system start-up, base instruction sets, programmers, and programming software.
giving you a faster return on investment.
2. Minimize risk of obsolescence when your automation
needs change.

Because 984 PLCs are a compatible family, you can upgrade

the PLC without having to reprogram logic, rewire input/output
systems, and retrain your personnel.
3. Maximize system performance.

High performance, high quality PLCs ensure high quality

systems that efficiently produce high quality products.

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Family Compatibility

A family of compatible PLCs reduces some of the “hidden” Easier System Upgrades
costs of automating. These are the costs that really add up
throughout the life cycle of your automation system — costs As your system grows, the control system must also grow. You
incurred when there are delays in training your staff, starting-up may need to enhance the system to provide better diagnostics,
your system, or upgrading. improve report generation, or monitor and control more I/O.
System growth requires more memory, more I/O or both, which
Reduce Training Costs can mean replacing the PLC, reprogramming the logic, and
even replacing the I/O system.
To implement a successful control system, programmers,
control engineers, and installation personnel must thoroughly All 984s share common software and base instruction sets.
understand the system.
If you need a larger 984 controller, you can load all or part of the
Training is necessary, but not always productive. Training costs existing program into the new 984. Then you install additional
accumulate when you consider the cost of initial training I/O, program additional logic, and your system is up and running.
(courses and related expenses), time away from productive
work, and the time it takes to become proficient. Most 984s can accommodate growing memory requirements
through modular memory upgrades. This feature eliminates
With Schneider Automation's Modicon 984 Family, your some controller replacements, giving you significant savings
personnel learn only one base instruction set, one system when you must add memory to a system.
architecture, and one set of programming software. They apply
the same skills to the full range of 984 sizes. They become Thus, the 984 Family reduces your risk during initial system
experts at designing, programming, installing, and maintaining specification and reduces development time and equipment
the system. costs associated with upgrades.

You invest in all the costs associated with training just once.
This adds up to significant savings.
Speed System Start-up

Our 984 products have common features to help you save the
time and money associated with designing, installing,
programming, and debugging a new control system.
With the 984's software libraries, you program and debug
commonly used functions once. Our software tools allow your
engineers to develop libraries of programs for control,
diagnostics, alarming, and recipe loading. You can easily
incorporate these libraries into new systems, saving
development and start-up time.
The quicker the start-up, the quicker you produce products,
giving you a faster return on investment.

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Invest in the Family Concept Without
Compromising Performance

An automation strategy built on a compatible family means you

make the most of your investment. A strategy built on a high
performance family means you operate at peak efficiency, with
predictable control. Combine performance and compatibility
and you produce higher quality products.
Here are some of the high-performance features of the Modicon
984 Family.
Fast Scan Optimizes Machine Throughput

With scans ranging from .75 ... 5 ms/k, our 984s solve logic
faster than any other full family of PLCs. A high-speed remote
I/O network communicates at 1.5 megabits per second. Fast
logic solving and fast I/O servicing optimize machine or process
throughput for better system performance.
Powerful Instructions Support Applications
Throughout the Plant

The 984 has a powerful, full-function instruction set. Its enhanced

instructions handle applications like machine control, process
control, material handling, report generation, and diagnostics.
Process Control Function Library (PCFL) firmware tool further
expands the process control capabilities of the 984.
Versatile Software Speeds Development

Our Modsoft software allows you to program, edit, document,

and archive 984 programs using a standard IBM compatible
personal computer. On-line and off-line programming features
include annotated listings, mnemonic programming, program
merge, and more.

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984 Functional Overview

How the Control System Works

Every 984 control system consists of a PLC linked to input and
output modules on the shop floor. These I/O modules are wired
to field sensing and switching devices, linking them directly to
your application.
The 984 controls your application based on data received from
the input/output modules connected to devices on the plant
floor. Input modules accept electrical signals from field
sensing devices and convert them into acceptable voltage
levels for CPU processing. Output modules receive electrical
signals from the CPU and convert them into voltage or current
levels necessary to activate switching devices on the plant
floor.
The 984's central processing unit solves user logic at very fast,
regular intervals, making control predictable. The logic
determines what actions to take, based on data received from
the input modules. The resulting changes in output states are
forwarded to the field.
System Memory
All 984 memory is based on CMOS technology with battery
backup to maintain integrity during power loss. A Memory
Protect switch on the controller prevents unauthorized
alteration of the user program. Long-life lithium batteries
support all memory for up to one year in case of power loss.
A 984 system has two types of memory: executive firmware
and user logic.
Executive firmware resides in nonvolatile memory.

User logic, configuration data, and system status data

reside in volatile Random Access Memory (RAM) backed up
by batteries. User logic is your application; it’s the custom
logic you program to control your Application. You use
configuration data to define system set-up; it resides in a
data table. The input/output status is stored in state RAM.
This representation of the current electrical status of the I/O
devices is updated each time the PLC scans the user logic.
Input/Output Systems
Software
The application logic that is stored in and solved by the PLC is
All 984 PLCs may be programmed with ladder logic, a simple, implemented on the plant floor by input and output modules.
intuitive, and graphic programming technique. Modicon adds
more functionality to its programming in the form of special I/O modules are field-wired to sensing or switching devices and
function blocks. These simple blocks take care of many of the linked to the PLC over an I/O bus to create a complete control
complex programming tasks you require for your application system.
including arithmetic, data transfer, matrix, and bit operations. I/O subsystems may be local — located together with or in
For more detailed information, Section 6 - Software . close proximity to the PLC — or remote — located at distances
up to 15,000 feet (4.5 km) from the PLC, depending on the
cable type. Local I/O communicates to the PLC across a
housing backplane or local cables. Up to 5 housings may be
connected to any remote I/O drop. Remote I/O communicates
through a remote I/O interface installed at each I/O location.

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 Communications
Peripheral devices, such as programming panels or host
computers, may be connected directly to a 984 PLC through
built-in Modbus ports, standard on every 984 PLC. Modbus is
an RS 232 based communication protocol used for data
acquisition, program editing, and archiving operations.
Most 984s include communication ports to link up to Modbus
Plus. Modbus Plus is a peer-to-peer, token-bus network with a
speed of one megabit per second. Modbus Plus supports data
application and programming operations. For more information
on communications, refer to the Section 7 - Networking.
Most 984 PLCs also have ports to support ASCII communications.
For more information on ASCII communications, refer to the I/O
portion of this Section.

Ladder logic is a simple and intuitive language that offers

power for some of the most complex functions.

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Range of 984 Performance

Modicon 984 Family of Programmable Controllers

User Data Discrete I/O Register I/O Local Local Remote Scan Modbus Modbus-
Controller Type Memory Memory Points (Max.) (Max.) Drops Housings Drops Time Ports Plus Ports

PC-A984-120 Compact 1.5k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 5ms/k 1 0

PC-A984-130 Compact 4k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 5ms/k 1 0

PC-A984-131 Compact 4k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 5ms/k 2 0

PC-A984-141 Compact 8k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 5ms/k 2 0

PC-A984-145 Compact 8k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 5ms/k 1 1

PC-E984-241 Compact 8k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 2.5ms/k 2† —

PC-E984-245 Compact 8k 2k 256 32/32 1 4 0 2.5ms/k 1† 1

PC-E984-251 Compact 16k 24k 256 32/32 1 4 0 2.5ms/k 2† —

PC-E984-255 Compact 16k 24k 256 32/32 1 4 0 2.5ms/k 1† 1

PC-E984-381 Slot Mount 16k 2k 512 32/32 1 2 0 3ms/k 2 0

PC-E984-385 Slot Mount 16k 2k 512 32/32 1 2 0 3ms/k 1 1

PC-D984-385 Slot Mount 16k 2k 512 32/32 1 2 0 3ms/k 1 1

PC-E984-480 Slot Mount 16k 2k 2048 224/224 1 2 6 3ms/k 2 0

PC-K984-485 Slot Mount 16k 2k 2048 224/224 1 2 6 3ms/k 1 1

PC-E984-485 Slot Mount 16k 2k 2048 224/224 1 2 6 3ms/k 1 1

PC-E984-685 Slot Mount 16k 10k 8192/8192 1088/1088 1 5 16/31 1ms/k 2 1

PC-D984-785 Slot Mount 32/48k 64/32k 16384/16384 1088/1088 1 5 16/31 1ms/k 2 1

PC-K984-785 Slot Mount 32/48k 64/32k 16384/16384 1088/1088 1 5 16/31 1ms/k 2 1

PC-E984-785 Slot Mount 32/48k 64/32k 16384/16384 1088/1088 1 5 16/31 1ms/k 2 1

P1-984X-008 Chassis Mount 8k 2k 2048 224/224 1 5 6 .75ms/k 2 Optional

Px-984A-xxx Chassis Mount 16/32k 2k 2048 2032 0 — 32 .75ms/k 3 Optional

Px-984B-xxx Chassis Mount 32/64/128k 10k 8192/8192 2048/2048 0 — 32 .75ms/k 3 Optional

AM-0984-AT2 PC/AT bus 16k 2k 2048 224/224 0 — 7 1.5ms/k 0 *2

AM-0984-AT4 PC/AT & EISA 32k 32k 2048 1024/1024 0 — 16 1.5ms/k 0 *2

AM-0984-MC0 Micro Channel 16k 2k 3584/3584 224/224 0 — 7 1.5ms/k 0 1

AM-0984-VM0 VME bus 12k 10k 3584/3584 224/224 0 — 7 1.5ms/k 0 1

AM-0984-VM4 VME bus 32k 32k 16384/16384 1024/1024 0 — 16 1.5ms/k 0 *2

* Two redundant ports on one controller – one network.

† Supports XMIT block, Modbus Master

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Optional Processors Increase Performance

Many 984 PLCs support option modules that further extend the
flexibility and performance of your control system. The options
available include networking with Modbus and Modbus Plus;
support for distributed control and hot-standby configurations;
and coprocessing.
The following chart identifies the options and the PLCs that
support them.

Options

Modbus Modbus Hot Modbus Plus

Model Modbus Plus CoPro Modem Standby Redundancy

PC-A984-120 X
PC-A984-130 X
PC-A984-131 X
PC-A984-141 X
PC-A984-145 X X
PC-E984-241 X
PC-E984-245 X X
PC-E984-251 X
PC-E984-255 X X
PC-E984-381 X X
PC-E984-385 X X X
PC-D984-385 X X X
PC-E984-480 X X
PC-K984-485 X X X
PC-E984-485 X X X
PC-E984-685 X X X X X X
PC-D984-785 X X X X X X
PC-K984-785 X X X X X X
PC-E984-785 X X X X X X
P1-984X-008 X X X X X
Px-984A-xxx X X X X X
Px-984B-xxx X X X X X
AM-0984-AT2 X X
AM-0984-AT4 X X
AM-0984-MC0 X
AM-0984-VM0 X
AM-0984-VM4 X X

Note: For information on the communication options, see the Communication Section. For information on remote input/output processing, see the
section on Configuring A Remote I/O System in the 800 Series I/O section. For other options, see the appropriate PLC description.

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984 Instruction Set

Slot-Mount Chassis-Mount
Optional Optional
Category Instructions Included Loadables Included Loadables
Contacts NO, NC, Pos Trans, Neg Trans X X
Coils Normal, Latch X X
Timers 1.0, 0.1, 0.01 Sec X X
Counters Up/Down X X
Arithmetic (4-digit) Add, Sub, Mult, Div X X
Sq Root, Process Sq Root, X X
Log, Anti-log
Arithmetic (Dbl Prec) Add, Sub, Mult, Div X X
Arithmetic (Fl Pt) Add, Sub, Mult, Div, Comp, X
Sq Root, Log, Natural Log,
Exponential
Trig Sin, Cos, Tan, Arcsin, X
Arccos, Arctan
Math Conv. Fl Pt->Int, Int->Fl Pt, Deg->Rad, X
Deg->Rad, Change Sign
Move Reg->Table, Table->Reg, X X
Table->Table, Block Move,
Search, First In, First Out
Table->Block, Block->Table X X
Subroutines Jump to Sub, Lavel, Return X
Drum Sequencer Drum, Input Compare X X
Matrix And, Or, XOR, Somplement, X X
Compare
Bit Bit Modify, Bit Sense, Bit Rotate X X
ASCII Read, Write X1 X
Diagnostics Status X X
Event Alarm Recording X X
Scan Ops Skip Network(s), Constant Sweep, X X
Single Sweep, Segment Scheduler
Other PID X X
Checksum X2 X2
Modbus Plus (MSTR) X3 X3
Custom Loadable X
Option Processor Hot Standby (HSBY) X4 X
Support C996 DOS CoPro (CALL) X4
C986 CoPro (CALL) X
Process Control A_IN, ALARM, A_OUT, AVER, X5
Function Library CALC, EQN, DELAY, FNGEN,
(PCFL) INTEG, LIMIT, L_LAG, LIM_V,
MODE, ONOFF, PID, RAMP,
RMPLN, RATE, SEL
16 Bit Math TEST, AD16, SU16, MU16, DV16, X5
ITOF, FTOI
1. Available in controllers which support remote I/O capability (984-48x, 685, 785)
2. Available in controllers without built-in Modbus Plus support
3. Available in controllers with built-in or optional Modbus Plus support (these controllers do not support Checksum function)
4. Available in controllers which support option processors (984-685, 785)
5. Available in the 685 and 785 only.

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 Compact ModConnect

Optional Optional
Category Instructions Included Loadables Included Loadables
Contacts NO, NC, Pos Trans, X X
Neg Trans
Coils Normal, Latch X X
Timers 1.0, 0.1, 0.01 Sec X X
Counters Up/Down X X
Arithmetic (4-digit) Add, Sub, Mult, Div X X
Sq Root, Process Sq Root, X X
Log, Anti-log
Arithmetic (Dbl Prec) Add, Sub, Mult, Div X X
Arithmetic (Fl Pt) Add, Sub, Mult, Div, X X
Comp, Sq Root, Log,
Natural Log, Exponential
Trig Sin, Cos, Tan, Arcsin, X X
Arccos, Arctan
Math Conv. Fl Pt->Int, Int->Fl Pt, X X
Deg->Rad, Rad->Deg,
Change Sign
Move Reg->Table, Table->Reg, X X
Table->Table,
Block Move, Search,
First In, First Out
Table->Block, X X
Block->Table
Subroutines Jump to Sub, Lavel, X X
Return
Drum Sequencer Drum, Input Compare X X
Matrix And, Or, XOR, X X
Complement, Compare
Bit Bit Modify, Bit Sense, X X
Bit Rotate
ASCII Read, Write X
Diagnostics Status X X
Event Alarm Recording X X
Scan Ops Skip Network(s), X X
Constant Sweep,
Single Sweep,
Segment Scheduler
Other PID X X
Checksum X1
Modbus Plus (MSTR) X2 X
Custom Loadable X X
Option Processor Support Hot Standby (HSBY)
C996 DOS CoPro (CALL)
C986 CoPro (CALL)
1. Available in controllers without built-in Modbus Plus support
2. Available in controllers with built-in or optional Modbus Plus support (these controllers do not support Checksum function)

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984 PLCs – Individual Product Descriptions

Wide-ranging Functionality and Physical Characteristics

Modicon 984 PLCs are designed as a compatible family, yet the
individual products in the family offer a wide range of functionality
and physical attributes. This means you can use the right PLC
for the right job — no matter what the application.
The PLCs are available in three basic physical configurations:
compact, chassis-mount, and slot-mount. For information on
compact controllers and Micro and 984-120 Compact PLCs,
see Section 2.
Slot-mount PLCs use an advanced microprocessor architecture
that incorporates system and power components into single,
compact modules. These modules mount in the primary 800-
Series I/O subracks. They include the 984-38x series, 984-48x
series, 984-685 series, and 984-785 series PLCs. These models
cover small to large control applications with logic solve times
ranging from 1.0 ... 5 milliseconds/K of user logic. Slot-mount
PLCs are the perfect choice for small to large applications such
as machine or process control.
Chassis-mount PLCs are housed in a rugged four or seven-slot
chassis. These PLCs comprise a set of modular system boards
that are individually installed in slots in the chassis. Chassis-
mount PLCs include the 984A, 984B, and 984X models. These
models cover mid-range to extra large control applications with
high performance logic solve times of about 0.75 milliseconds/K
of user logic.
General 984 Environmental Specifications

Ambient Temperature 0 ... 600C

32 ... 1400F
Humidity 0 ... 95% non-
condensing
Shock 10 G's for 11 msec
Vibration .625 @ 50-500 Hz
RFI/EMI Emission Complies with
applicable
FCC requirements
RFI/EMI Susceptibility ML-STD-461B
CS02-Conducted
RS03-Radiated
UL Listing E54088
CSA Listing LR32678

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984 Slot-Mount PLCs

PLC Components How to Choose the Right PLC

All Modicon slot-mount PLCs are designed for quick replace- There are four series of 984 slot-mount PLCs. Each series is
ment. Every slot-mount PLC includes an integrated power designed for specific input/output configurations and perfor-
supply, central processing unit, local I/O processor, and mance requirements:
communication ports.
Model System Configuration and
All slot-mount controllers include onboard executive and user Functionality
memory.
984-38x Local I/O only.
Some slot mount PLCs support optional processors that further 984-48x Local I/O with built-in remote I/O.
enhance the system functionality. 984-685 Local I/O with optional remote I/O.
Option processing. More memory
Hot Standby and Modbus Plus Redundancy 984-785 Local I/O with optional remote I/O.
The 984-685 and 984-785 slot-mount PLCs support several Option processing. Most memory.
option processing features that can increase the functionality Each series has several PLCs to choose from. Communication
and performance of your system. and performance features separate the different models. A
If your application requires fault tolerance and high availability, higher number in the series indicates greater performance, both
you should consider adding the S911-800 Hot Standby module. in communication functions and speed of logic solve.

If you need multiple, independent Modbus Plus networks, you Each series offers up to three types of communication features.
should consider the S985-800. This optional Modbus Plus The following chart shows the three options within each series
module can also be used in redundant cable Modbus Plus and what type of application best fits the PLCs. (The 48x, 685,
configurations. This optional processor is further described in and 785 series have two or three communication ports).
Section 7: Networking. Communication
Features Applications
1 Modbus Port RS 232-based communication network
for communicating with programming
panels, man/machine interfaces, and
host computers.
2 Modbus Ports RS 232-based communication network as
above. Multiple ports allow simultaneous
access to multiple hosts.
1 Modbus Port, Allows both RS 232-based communication
1 Modbus Plus Port (Modbus) and high speed, peer-to-peer
or: networking between multiple PLCs, man
2 Modbus Ports, machine interfaces, and host computers.
1 Modbus Plus Port Good for applications requiring high data
throughput.
To decide which slot-mount PLC best fits your needs:
1. Choose the series that best fits your application’s input/
output configuration and memory requirements.

2. Pick a PLC within that series, based on communication

and performance requirements.

If you need additional assistance, contact your local

representative or distributor.

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984-38x Series

The 984-38x series of PLCs is designed for small-to-mid-range

local applications with up to two racks of local I/O holding up to
21 I/O modules.
There are three models in the 984-38x series: PC-E984-381,
PC-E984-385, and PC-D984-385. They differ in their
communication abilities and power supply voltage, as shown in
the table below.
Each PLC includes onboard executive and user memory.

984-38x Differentiating Features

1 Modbus 2 Modbus 1 Modbus Plus Time-of-Day Logic Solve Speed

Model No. Port Ports Port Clock (ms/k)

PC-E984-381 √ √ 3

PC-E984-385 √ √ √ 3

PC-D984-385 √ √ √ 3

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 Local I/O

Up to Two Housings Max.

984-38x Series Technical

Specifications

PC-E984-381 PC-E984-385 PC-D984-385

Architecture
Memory
User logic 16k 16k 16k
Registers 1920 1920 1920
Total 18k 18k 18k
I/O Capacity
Max. discrete I/O 512 any mix 512 any mix 512 any mix
Max. analog I/O 32 In/32 Out 32 In/32 Out 32 In/32 Out
Local I/O Capacity
Total I/O bits 512 In/512 Out 512 In/512 Out 512 In/512 Out
Total I/O racks 2 2 2
Remote I/O Capacity NA NA NA
Internal Coils
(Includes Disc I/O) 2048 2048 2048
Performance 3 ms/k 3 ms/k 3 ms/k
Communication ports 2 Modbus 1 Modbus 1 Modbus
1 Modbus Plus 1 Modbus Plus
Electrical
Power Supply
Input voltage 115 Vac 115 Vac 125 Vdc
230 Vac 230 Vac
24 Vdc 24 Vdc 24 Vdc
I/O power capacity 3 amps 3 amps 3 amps

Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60˚C 0 ... 60˚C 0 ... 60˚C
Humidity 0 ... 95% 0 ... 95% 0 ... 95%
Shock resistance 10G (11 ms) 10G (11 ms) 10G (11 ms)

Physical
Dimensions
WxHxD 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in
(39.4 x 266 x 203 mm) (39.4 x 266 x 203mm) (39.4 x 266 x 203mm)
Space Requirements Slot 1 in H8xx-20x Slot 1 in H8xx-20x Slot 1 in H8xx-20x

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984-48x Series

The 984-48x PLCs are designed for small-to-mid-range, local

and remote applications. They support two racks of local 800-
Series I/O and up to six drops of remote I/O.
The ability to communicate to remote I/O is facilitated by the
S908 communications network, a functionality which is built into
the mainframe. This feature supports a single cable with up to
six drops of remote I/O.
There are three models in the 984-48x series, the PC-E984-480,
PC-K984-485, and PC-E984-485. They differ in their
communication abilities and support for a key switch, as shown
in the table below.
Each PLC includes onboard executive and user memory.

984-48x Differentiating Features

1 Modbus 2 Modbus 1 Modbus Plus Logic Solve Speed Key

Model No Port Ports Port (ms/k) Switch

PC-E984-480 √ 3
PC-K984-485 √ √ 3 √
PC-E984-485 √ √ 3

Local I/O Remote I/O

(Single Cable)

Up to Two Housings Max.

Up to Five Housings Up to Five Housings

Up to Two Housings Max. S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 6 Drops

Up to 5,000 Feet

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 984-48x Technical Specifications

PC-E984-480 PC-K984-485 PC-E984-485

Architecture
Memory
User logic 16k 16k 16k
Registers 1920 1920 1920
Total 18k 18k 18k
I/O Capacity
Max. discrete I/O 2048 any mix 2048 any mix 2048 any mix
Max. analog I/O 224 In/224 Out 224 In/224 Out 224 In/224 Out
Local I/O Capacity
Total I/O bits 512 In/512 Out 512 In/512 Out 512 In/512 Out
Total I/O racks 2 2 2
Remote I/O Capacity
Max. I/O bits per drop 512 In/512 Out 512 In/512 Out 512 In/512 Out
Max. # drops 6 6 6
Total I/O bits 3584 In/ 3584 Out 3584 In/ 3584 Out 3584 In/ 3584 Out
Max. # ASCII ports 12 12 12
Internal Coils (Includes Disc. I/O) 2048 2048 2048
Performance 3 ms/k 3 ms/k 3 ms/k
Communication ports 2 Modbus 1 Modbus 1 Modbus
1 Modbus Plus 1 Modbus Plus
Key Switch No Yes No

Electrical
Power Supply
Input voltage 115 Vac 115 Vac 115 Vac
230 Vac 230 Vac 230 Vac
24 Vdc 24 Vdc 24 Vdc
I/O power capacity 3 amps 3 amps 3 amps

Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60°C 0 ... 60°C 0 ... 60°C
Humidity 0 ... 95% 0 ... 95% 0 ... 95%
Shock resistance 10 G (11 ms) 10 G (11 ms) 10 G (11 ms)

Physical
Dimensions
WxHxD 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in
(39.4 x 266 x 203 mm) (39.4 x 266 x 203 mm) (39.4 x 266 x 203 mm)
Space Requirements Slot 1 in H8xx-20x Slot 1 in H8xx-20x Slot 1 in H8xx-20x
housing housing housing
Weight 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)

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984-685

The 984-685 PLC handles mid-range to large applications. It

supports five racks of local 800 series I/O and up to 31 drops of
remote I/O. For remote I/O, an optional S908 processor is
required. The S908 processor supports either single or
redundant cable configurations. If you are configuring a remote
I/O system, you must also add an S908 Remote I/O Processor
(Part No. AS-S908-110 or AS-S908-120 for single/dual cable
configurations) and a remote I/O Executive Cartridge (Part #
AS-E908-016 or AS-E908-031).
The 984-685 supports the S911-800 Hot Standby optional
processor that increases the performance and functionality of
your system.
The 984-685 includes onboard executive and user memory.

984-685 Differentiating Features Local I/O

1 Modbus 2 Modbus 1 Modbus Plus Logic Solve Speed

Model No Port Ports Port (ms/k)

PC-E984-685 √ √ 1

Up to Five Housings Max.

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 984-685 Technical Specifications
Remote I/O
PC-E984-685 (Single Cable)
Architecture
Memory
User logic 16k
Registers 9999
Total 26k Up to Five Housings
I/O Capacity
Max. Discrete I/O 8192 In/8192 Out
Max. Analog I/O 1088 In/1088 Out
Local I/O Capacity
Total I/O Bits 1024 In/1024 Out
Total I/O Racks 5
Remote I/O Capacity
Max. I/O Bits per Drop 512 In/512 Out or 1024 In/1024 Out
Max. # Drops 31 16 Up to Five Housings Up to Five Housings
Total I/O Bits 16,384
Max. # ASCII Ports 32
Internal Coils S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 31 Drops
(Includes Disc. I/O) 8192
Performance 1 ms/k
Communication Ports 2 Modbus
1 Modbus Plus
Remote I/O
Electrical
(Dual Cable)
Power Supply
Input Voltage 115 Vac
230 Vac
24 Vdc
I/O Power Capacity 8 amps
Up to Five Housings
Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Humidity 0 ... 95%
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)

Physical
Dimensions
WxHxD 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in Up to Five Up to Five
(39.4 x 266 x 203 mm) Housings Housings
Space Requirements Slots 1 and 2 in H8xx-209 housing
Weight 8.6 lbs (3.6 kg) S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 31 Drops

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984-785 Series

The most powerful of Modicon slot-mount PLCs, the 984-785

series, handles mid-range to large applications. For remote I/O,
an optional S908 processor is required. The S908 processor
supports either single or redundant cable configurations. If you
are configuring a remote I/O system, you must also add an
S908 Remote I/O Processor (Part # AS-S908-110 or AS-S908-
120 for single/dual cable configurations) and a Remote I/O
cartridge (Part # AS-E908-131 or AS-E908-016).
The 984-785 series supports the S911-800 Hot Standby
optional processor which increases the performance and
functionality of your system.
The three models in the series, the PC-D984-785, PC-K984-785,
and the PC-E984-785, differ in their power requirements and
support for a key switch, as indicated in the following table.
A 785 series upgrade kit is available to support a 16 drop
Quantum I/O, S908 network.

984-785 Differentiating Features Local I/O

2 Modbus 1 Modbus Plus Key

Model No. Ports Port Switch

PC-D984-785 √ √ √
PC-K984-785 √ √ √
PC-E984-785 √ √

Up to Five Housings Max.

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 984-785 Technical Specifications*

PC-D984-785 PC-K984-785 PC-E984-785

Architecture
Memory
User Logic 32k 48k 32k 48k 32k 48k
Registers 64k 32k 64k 32k 64k 32k
Extended Memory 96k 24k 96k 24k 96k 24k
Total 192k 104k 192k 104k 192k 104k
I/O Capacity
Max. Discrete I/O 16384 In/16384 Out 16384 In/16384 Out 16384 In/16384 Out
Max. Analog I/O 1088 In/1088 Out 1088 In/1088 Out 1088 In/1088 Out
Local I/O Capacity
Total I/O Bits 1024 In/1024 Out 1024 In/1024 Out 1024 In/1024 Out
Total I/O Racks 5 5 5
Remote I/O Capacity
Max. I/O Bits per Drop 512 In/512 Out or 1024 In/1024 Out 512 In/512 Out or 1024 In/1024 Out 512 In/512 Out or 1024 In/1024 Out
Max. # Drops 31 16 31 16 31 16
Total I/O Bits 65535 any mix 65535 any mix 65535 any mix
Max. # ASCII Ports 32 32 32
Internal Coils (Includes Disc. I/O) 65535 65535 65535
Performance 1 ms/k 1 ms/k 1 ms/k
Communication Ports 2 Modbus 2 Modbus 2 Modbus
1 Modbus Plus 1 Modbus Plus 1 Modbus Plus
Key Switch Yes Yes No

Electrical
Power Supply
Input Voltage 125 Vdc 115 Vac 115 Vac
230 Vac 230 Vac
24 Vdc 24 Vdc 24 Vdc
I/O power capacity 8 amps 7 amps 8 amps 8 amps

Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60°C 0 ... 60°C 0 ... 60°C
Humidity 0 ... 95% 0 ... 95% 0 ... 95%
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms) 10 G (11 ms) 10 G (11 ms)

Physical
Dimensions, W x H x D 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in 2.54 x 10.5 x 8 in
(39.4 x 266 x 203 mm) (39.4 x 266 x 203 mm) (39.4 x 266 x 203 mm)
Space Requirements Slots 1 and 2 in H8xx-209 Slots 1 and 2 in H8xx-209 Slots 1 and 2 in H8xx-209
housing housing housing
Weight 8.6 lbs (3.6 kg) 8.6 lbs (3.6 kg) 8.6 lbs (3.6 kg)

* A 785 upgrade kit (AM-E785-QK0) is available for 16 drop Quantum I/O, S908 network. See the S908 section on page 2-22 for details.

Remote I/O
(Single Cable) Remote I/O

Up to Five Housings
Up to Five Housings

Up to Five Housings Up to Five Housings Up to Five Up to Five

S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 31 Drops S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 31 Drops

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S908 Remote I/O Processor

Remote I/O is the portion of the controller's I/O that is typically

installed away from the PLC housing and that requires an
interface module to communicate with the I/O processor at the
CPU. Communication to the primary housing at each drop is
accomplished through coaxial cable. A remote I/O system may
consist of single or multiple housings at each drop.
The S908 Remote I/O Processor Option Module provides
remote I/O capability to the 984-685/785 controller lines. Using
the S908 Remote I/O Processor, these controllers can address
up to 31 remote drops of 800-Series I/O. In addition, each drop
can support two ASCII communication ports (maximum of 32
ports available). S908 processors are available with either one
or two coaxial cable connectors for single or dual cable
configurations.
Use of the S908 Remote I/O Processor requires installation of an
AS-E908-131 or AS-E908-016 plug-in executive cartridge.
The E908-131 supports 31 remote I/O drops with 512 bits in and
512 bits out per drop. The E908-016 supports 16 remote I/O
drops with 1024 bits in and 1024 bits out per drop.
The S908 Remote I/O Processor occupies one option slot in a
984-685/785 controller.
A 785 upgrade kit is available to support a 16 drop Quantum
I/O S908 network. The AM-E785-QK0 kit includes:
785 downloadable executive, #SW-E785-Q00
S908 16 drop cartridge, #AS-Q908-016
This 785 upgrade kit supports up to 16 drops of 800-Series I/O
and Quantum I/O. Each drop must be either 800-Series I/O or Remote I/O
Quantum I/O. A combination of 800-Series I/O and Quantum (Single Cable)
I/O is not supported within a drop. The local drop supports only
800-Series I/O. Modsoft 2.2 or greater is required to utilize the
features of the AM-E785-QKO kit.
Up to Five Housings

Up to Five Housings Up to Five Housings

S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 31 Drops

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 S908 Technical Specifications

Part Number Remote I/O

AS-S908-110 Remote I/O Processor, Single Cable (Dual Cable)
AS-S908-120 Remote I/O Processor, Dual Cable
AS-E908-131 Executive Cartridge, 31 drops,
512 bits in and out per drop
AS-E908-016 Executive Cartridge, 16 drops,
1024 bits in and out per drop Up to Five Housings
AM-E785-QK0 785 upgrade kit to support 16 drop
Quantum S908 network.
AM-E785-QK0 includes:
SW-E785-Q00 785 Executive
Software
AS-Q908-016 S908 Cartridge
to support 16
800-Series I/O
and Quantum Up to Five Up to Five
I/O drops Housings Housings
Modsoft 2.2 or greater required.
S908 Remote I/O Network Up to 31 Drops
Configuration Information
Supervisory PLCs 984-685/785
Communication Rate 1.5 Mbit/s
Ports
S908-110 One F-type coaxial
S908-120 Two F-type coaxial

Power Supply
Power Supply 984-685, 785
Power Draw
+5.0 Vdc 1500 mA
+4.3 Vdc 0 mA
-5.0 Vdc 0 mA

Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% non-condensing
Shock Resistance 10G (11 ms)

Space requirements 1 option slot in H8xx-209 subrack

Weight 2 lbs (.9 kg)

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S911-800 Hot Standby Systems For Slot-Mount PLCs

If your application requires fault tolerance and high availability,

consider the hot standby option, available on 984-685 and 785
PLCs.
A hot standby system provides backup control in case of a
failure. Two identically-configured 984 PLCs communicate with
each other via S911 Hot Standby Modules located in each PLC.
Each PLC also has a loadable hot standby instruction block
(HSBY), programmed into its user logic, which communicates
status information between the two PLCs.
One of the PLCs in the hot standby system operates as the
primary PLC. It reads input data from the remote input/output
drops, executes ladder logic, and sends output commands
back to the drops. The primary PLC continuously updates the
standby PLC with system status information at the end of each
logic solve.
In normal conditions, the standby PLC does not perform control
functions; it merely processes status information. However, if
the primary PLC fails, the standby PLC assumes primary control
functions within 48 milliseconds of the failure.
To configure an S911 Hot Standby System, you need, in addition
to PLCs and input/output drops:
• S911 Hot Standby Processors in each PLC

• S908 Remote Input/Output Processors in each PLC

984 / S911 Single Cable Hot Standby System
• W911 cable (in 6 ft., 12 ft., or 30 ft. lengths)

• Redundancy terminator kit

• Two 75 ohm self-terminating connectors

• One MA-0186-000 coaxial line splitter

Ordering Information

For ordering Hot Standby systems, single part

numbers are available combining appropriate
components:
– Two S911 Processor Boards
– One W911 Cable
– One Redundancy Terminator Kit (AS-911T-KIT)
– HSBY Function Block Software
AS-911K-806 Kit with 6 foot W911 Cable
AS-911K-812 Kit with 12 foot W911 Cable
AS-911K-830 Kit with 30 foot W911 Cable

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 S911-800 Hot Standby Technical Specifications 984 / S911 Dual Cable Hot Standby System
Configuration Information
PLCs that use S911-800 984-685/785

Part #, HSBY Function Block

for 984-685, 785 SW-AP98-RXA

Data Exchange Rate 5 megabits/sec

Worst Case Switchover Time 13 ... 48 milliseconds
Power Source 984-68x/78x power supply
Power Draw
+5 V 1500 mA
+4.3 V 0 mA
5V 0 mA

Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% non-condensing
Shock Resistance 10G (11 ms)

Physical
Space Requirements One option slot in H8xx-209
subrack
Max. Distance
between PLCs 30 ft (9 m)
Weight 4.5 lbs (2 kg)

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C996 Integrated Control Processor

The C996 Integrated Control Processor, or DOS CoPro, is a

DOS-compatible computer which provides the power to solve
problems that are difficult or inefficient to do in ladder logic, by
extending the processing capabilities of the 984-685 and 984-
785 slot-mount PLCs. This makes the DOS CoPro option perfect
for complex tasks such as floating point arithmetic, serial commu-
nications, data concentration, miscellaneous network interfaces,
operator interfaces, and more.
Using DOS, you may adapt many standard applications and
increase the performance of the 984 system. The C996 contains
1024 bytes of RAM memory, two serial (RS232) ports, a floppy
drive interface, and a keyboard interface. Two (AM-C996-802)
or four (AM-C996-804) standard 1/2 size XT slots are available
for option boards, such as video adapters, network interface
cards and the like.
One instruction integrates computing power into the control
system. The CoPro's simple interface to the ladder logic
program is a software function block, CALL.
The M996 mass storage device provides extensive, non-volatile
data storage for the C996 CoPro. The storage device is packaged
in a shock resistant enclosure to minimize internal vibration. A 40
Mbyte hard disk drive, interface card, and 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk
drive are included, as well as a cable to connect the mass
storage device to the CoPro.

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The AM-C996-80x DOS CoProcessor provides DOS Call Function Block
compatible coprocessing and interface
capability to 984, 685 and 785 controllers. Ladder Logic Interface
to C Language Tasks

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 C996 Technical Specifications

Description Software
C996 CoPro Option module for the 984-685, 785 BIOS: Award Software ver. 3.04 or higher
Operating System MS-DOS or IBM-PC DOS ver. 3.3
Components Required Software Modicon P/N SW-AP98-CXA
C996 CoPro AM-C996-802 1.5 slots Includes:
AM-C996-804 2 slots • IBM/P190 CALL Function Block
• C996 Utilities Software
M996 AS-M996-001 Mass Storage • C996 "C" Libraries
Includes: • Immediate Call Block routines
• 40 Megabyte hard disk Device Driver C996 SYS 70k
• 3.5 floppy disk (1.4 megabyte (included in config. sys.)
capacity) Programming Language C Programming Language
• W996 comm cable Compiler "User-supplied" Microsoft C ver. 5.1
• AC power cable
Documentation
Cables (Modicon P/N) AS-W950-006 (C996 to Modem, 6 ft.) C996 Installation Manual GX-C996-002
AS-W951-012 (C996 to IBM XT, 12 ft) C996 Software Manual GX-C996-001
AS-W952-012 (C996 to IBM AT, 12 ft)
AS-W488-006 (C996 to IEEE-488, 6 ft) Expandability
AS-W996-006 (C996 to M996, 6 ft)
PA-0407-000 (Floppy, 3 ft) IBM-XT Card Requirements
984 Family Compatibility Expansion Slots
C996-802 2 XT slots
C996s Per 984 Controller two maximum C996-804 4 XT slots
C996-802 1.5 slots, 6.3 Watts Max. Size (H x D) 4.2 in x 5.5 in
C996-804 2 slots, 6.3 Watts Power Consumption for XT Cards:
S908 1 slot, 7.5 Watts Maximum Per Card 1.25 A (6.2W)
S911 1 slot, 5.8 Watts Maximum Cumulative Power
S985 1 slot, 5.0 Watts C996-802 1.8 A (9W)
984-785, 685 1.5 slots Total Power, 40 Watts max. C996-804 3.6 A (18W)
Total option power for two C996-804s must not exceed 25 Watts.

Hardware Environmental
CPU 80286 at 8 MHz Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C
Optional Math Coprocessor 80287 at 5.3 MHz Storage Temperature -40° to 80°C
Memory 1 Megabyte of Dynamic RAM Relative Humidity 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
C996 LED Indicators Ready Shock Resistance 10G (11ms)
Status 1 (user definable) Space Requirements:
Battery Low C996-802 1.5 system bus slots in
H8xx-209 housing (fits with CPU)
Battery Operational Life: 1 year C996-804 2 system bus slots in H8xx-209
Shelf Life: 5 years housing
Front panel accessible Weight
Battery Lithium AA Cell C996-802 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
Communications Ports 2 serial ports RS-232 C996-804 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
Baud rate 150-9600 software
selectable
Default 9600/8 bit/no parity

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984 Chassis-Mount PLCs

Chassis-mount PLCs are the perfect choice for mid-to-large

sized applications which require fast logic solving. The three
models of 984 chassis mount PLCs include the 984A, 984B,
and 984X.
Maximum Performance for Time Critical Applications
If your application is time critical, choose chassis-mount PLCs.
They have logic solve times of .75 milliseconds per k of user
logic, one of the fastest logic solve times in the industry. A
special Segment Scheduler lets you program time critical
sections of user logic so their logic solve times are even faster.
Controller Housings
Modules that make up a 984 chassis-mount PLC can be
housed in either a four or seven card chassis. 984 chassis-
mount systems that use the four-slot chassis come with a P930
Power Supply. Systems that use the seven-slot chassis use the
P933 Power Supply.
Option Modules
The chassis-mount PLCs can support up to three option
modules. To use option modules with a 984A or 984B PLC, you
must use the seven card chassis. Option modules include:
Communication Options Optional Processors
• S978 Dual Modbus Modem • R911 Hot Standby Processor
• S985 Modbus Plus Interface • C986 Control Processor (CoPro)

The 984X chassis supports only two option modules. The 984X
is only available in a four-card chassis.
The R911-000 Hot Standby Processor is useful in applications
that require fault tolerance and high availability. It allows you
to have a backup control system immediately available in case
of failure.
The C986 Control Processor, or CoPro, extends the processing
capabilities of the PLC by offloading complex logic from the
PLC. This way you can increase system speed through
multiprocessing and flexible multi-tasking capabilities.
The S985 Modbus Plus interface provides connectivity to a
Modbus Plus peer-to-peer communication network for data
transfer and remote programming capabilities. The S985 also
supports Modbus Plus cable redundancy. The S978 Dual
Modbus Modem provides two modems to connect the 984 in a
twisted-pair Modbus network.

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984A

984A / S908 Single Cable Remote I/O Network

The 984A PLC is designed for applications that need a high

performance PLC with medium memory requirements and
remote input/output control.
The 984A's S908 Remote Input/Output Processor supports up
to 32 drops of 800 Series remote I/O. The 984A does not
support local I/O configurations.
You can choose to add option processing to your 984A system.
You can configure a Hot Standby system by adding the R911-
000 Hot Standby system. You can also increase your system
speed and processing power by adding up to three C986 Up to 32 drops
CoProcessors. Communication options are described in
Section 7: Networking.

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984A / S908 Dual Cable Remote I/O Network 984A Technical Specifications

Architecture
Memory
User logic 6k 32k
Registers 920 1920
Total 8k 34k
I/O Capacity
Max. Discrete I/O 2048 any mix
Max. Analog I/O 1920
Total I/O Bits 32,768
Local I/O Capacity N/A
Remote I/O Capacity
Max. I/O Bits per Drop 1024 In/1024 Out
Max. # Drops 32
Total I/O Bits 32,768 any mix
Max. # ASCII Ports 32
Internal Coils 2048
Logic Solve Time .75 ms/k
Communication Ports 3 Modbus, 1 Simple ASCII Output
Electrical
Power Supply
Input Voltage 115 Vac
230 Vac
I/O Power Capacity N/A
Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Humidity 0 ... 95% non-condensing
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
4-slot Chassis 11.6 x 19.2 x 10.2 in
(295 x 488 x 259 mm)
7-slot Chassis 17.3 x 19.2 x 10.2 in
(440 x 448 x 259 mm)
Weight
4-slot Chassis 46 lbs (21 kg)
7-slot Chassis 55 lbs (25 kg)

Up to 32 drops

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984B

984B / S908 Single Cable Remote I/O Network

The 984B PLC is designed for applications that need a high

performance PLC with large memory requirements. You can
enhance the controller's user logic memory capacity with up to
96k of extended data memory.
The 984B's S908 Remote Input/Output Processor supports up
to 32 drops of 800-Series remote I/O.
You can choose to add option processing to your 984B system.
You can configure a Hot Standby system by adding the R911-
000 Hot Standby system. You can also increase your system
speed and processing power by adding up to three C986 Up to 32 drops
CoProcessors. Communication options are described in
Section 7: Networking.

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984B / S908 Dual Cable Remote I/O Network 984B Technical Specifications

Architecture
Memory
User Logic 32k 64k
Registers 9999 9999
Extended Memory Registers up to 96k up to 96k
Total 42 ... 138k 74 ... 138k
I/O Capacity
Max. Discrete I/O 8192 In / 8192 Out
Max. Analog I/O 2048 In / 2048 Out
Total I/O Bits 32,768 In/32,768 Out

Local I/O Capacity N/A

Remote I/O Capacity
Max. I/O Bits per Drop 1024 In/1024 Out
Max. # Drops 32
Total I/O Bits 32,768 In /32,768 Out
Max. # ASCII Ports 32
Internal Coils 8192
Logic Solve Speed .75 ms/k
Communication Ports 3 Modbus
1 Simple ASCII In/Out
Electrical
Power Supply
Input Voltage 115 Vac
230 Vac
I/O Power Capacity N/A
Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Humidity 0 ... 95% non-condensing
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
4-slot Chassis 11.6 x 19.2 x 10.2 in
(295 x 488 x 259 mm)
7-slot Chassis 17.3 x 19.2 x 10.2 in
(440 x 448 x 259 mm)
Weight
4-slot Chassis 46 lbs (21 kg)
Up to 32 drops
7-slot Chassis 55 lbs (25 kg)

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984X

Local I/O Configuration

The 984X PLC is designed for applications requiring a high

performance PLC with medium memory requirements.
The 984X supports one drop of local 800 Series I/O and up to
6 remote 800-Series I/O drops. The ability to communicate to
remote I/O is facilitated by the S908 communications protocol,
a functionality which is built into the mainframe. This feature
supports a single cable network with up to six drops of
remote I/O.
The 984X also supports as many as two option modules. You
can configure a Hot Standby system by adding the R911-000
Hot Standby Processor or you can increase your system speed
and processing power by adding as many as two C986
CoProcessors. Communications options are described in
Section 7: Networking.

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Remote I/O Configuration 984X Technical Specifications

Architecture
Memory
User Logic 8K
Registers 1920
Total 10K
I/O Capacity
Max. Discrete I/O 2048 any mix
Max. Analog I/O 224 In/224 Out
Local I/O Capacity
Total I/O Bits 512 In /512 Out
Total I/O Racks 5
Remote I/O Capacity
Max. I/O Bits per Drop 512 In/512 Out
Max. # Drops 6
Total I/O Bits 3584 In/3584 Out
Max. # ASCII Ports 12
Internal Coils 2048
Logic Solve Speed .75 ms/k
Communication Ports 2 Modbus
Electrical
Power Supply
Input Voltage 115 Vac
230 Vac
I/O Power Capacity N/A
Environmental
Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
4-slot Chassis 11.6 x 19.2 x 10.2 in
(295 x 488 x 259 mm)
Weight
4-slot Chassis 46 lbs (21 kg)

Up to 32 drops

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ModConnect AT2-984 or AT4-984 PLC for AT bus/EISA
Personal Computers and EISA Workstations

The AT-984 is offered in two models, AT2-984 and AT4-984, and

both are full functionality 984 PLCs that mount into a single slot of
an IBM-AT personal computer, EISA personal computer, EISA
RISC workstation or compatible. It acts as a powerful logic
coprocessor for the personal computer or workstation by scanning
I/O and solving 984 logic programs while the computer handles
data processing and man-machine interface requirements.
AT-984 Software Support

The AT-984 PLC’s NetBIOS interface for DOS and OS/2 is the
same interface used on the SA85 AT bus, the SM85 Micro
Channel Modbus Plus, and MC-984 Micro Channel controller
boards. It supports many existing applications including:
• Modicon Modsoft Programming and Documentation Software
• Integrated software architecture to speed application
development (AT4-984 only)
• Peer Cop Process Control Function Library (PCFL)
• Modicon FactoryLink Man-Machine Interface Software
• Modicon P230 Emulation Software
• Modicon MBPSTAT program for monitoring Modbus
Plus networks
• Other third party programming Panel Software, MMI
software, and operating system device drivers for
Modbus Plus

Software Tools for Developing Custom Applications

Included with every AT-984 PLC are sample programs and a C

library. They allow the development of custom applications to
suit your unique requirements.

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 AT2-984 Technical Specifications
Part Number AM-0984-AT2* AT-984 processor board and support software
Architecture
Memory
User Logic1 16k
Registers2 1920
Total 18k
I/O Capacity
Max. Discrete I/O 2048 any mix
Max. Analog I/O 224 in/224 out
Local I/O Capacity N/A
Remote I/O Protocol S908 protocol
Remote I/O Capacity
Max I/O Bits per Drop4 512 in/512 out
Max. Drops 7
Max Cable Distance 4,000 ft.
Total I/O Bits 3548 in/3548 out
Max. # ASCII Ports 14
Max Internal Coils3 2048
Performance 1.5 ms/K words
Communication Ports 1 Redundant Modbus Plus Port, 1 R10
Time of Day Clock ± 8.0 sec/day accuracy @ 60°C
Physical
Hardware AT-984 processor board
Software NetBIOS device driver for DOS and OS/2,
NETLIB.C C library, TESTXX.C sample programs,
MBPSTAT diagnostic
Software Media 5 1/4 inch, 360k diskettes, 3 1/2 inch, 720k diskette
Documentation GM-HBDS-001 IBM Host-based Devices Users Guide
Optional Supporting
Documentation GM-0984-SYS Systems Manual, GM-MBPL-001
Modbus Plus Network Planning and Installation Guide
Host Software Information
Operating System MS-DOS Ver. 3.1 or higher, OS/2 Ver. 1.3 or higher
C Library IBM C V1.1
AT-984 Boards per Computer 2 any type; SA85, AT-984
Selectable Options Address, memory, interrupts (DIP switches & jumpers)
Battery 2430 coin type lithium
LED Indicators None
Power 750 mA typical
Size (HxD) Standard full-size AT card
4.5 x 13.3 in (114 x 338 mm)
Weight
Net 1.0 lbs (.45 kg)
Shipping 2.0 lbs (.9 kg)
Environmental
Temperature
Operating 0 ... 60°C
Storage -40 to 80°C
Humidity 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Shock 10 G’s for 11 msec

1
Deduct approximately 1k words for system overhead
2
Includes analog/register I/O and internal register space
3
Includes discrete I/O and internal coils
4
Each discrete I/O points requires 1 bit, each analog/register point requires 16 bits

* Redundant Modbus Plus Cable

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 AT4-984 Technical Specifications
Part Number AM-0984-AT4*AT-984 processor board and support software • Subroutine
• MSTR for Modbus Plus
• CKSUM
Architecture
• 16 bit signed/unsigned math
Memory Add Div.
User Logic1 32k Sub Int. to Float
Registers2 32,224 Mult Float to Integer
Total 64k Test = ,>,<
Logic Solve Time 1.5 ms/K • PCFL
Input/Output I/O Series 800/500/2005 Optional Software • FNxx Custom Loadable
I/O Capacity Loadables • DRUM and ICMP Drum Sequencer
Max Discrete I/O3 16,384 in/16,384 out Segment Scheduler
Max Analog I/O3 1024 in/1024 out Segment scheduler – I/O Scan optimization allows selection of I/O
Total Drops 16 update sequence for time-critical applications
Remote IOP Diagnostics
S908/800: Remote I/O Interface J890/J892 Power-Up diagnostics: CPU, RAM/ROM, Communications
P890/P892 Continuous per Scan: CPU, I/O Module Health, State Table
I/O Bits4 Drop 1024/1024 Memory, Detection of error causes an orderly shut-down of the
S908/200: Remote I/O Interface J290/J291 controller and logging of error type
I/O Bits4 Drop 256/256 Time of Day Clock
Cable Distance 4000 feet 1 year battery backed. Accuracy ±8.0 sec./Day 0-60˚
ASCII Ports: 2/Drop Logic Word Size – 24 Bits
32/System Memory – Battery backed for 1 year
I/O Modules per Drop 32
Environmental Characteristics
1
Deduct approximately 1k words for system overhead
2
Ambient 0-60˚C
Includes Analog/Register I/O and Internal Register Space
Temperature –40 to 80˚C
3
Each Analog/Register I/O Point requires 16 bits Humidity 0-95% non-condensing
4
Each Discrete I/O Point requires 1 bit. Each Analog/Register I/O Point Shock 10G's for 11 msec
requires 16 bits Vibration .625 @ 50-500 Hz
5
500-Series I/O Modules via P45x/J540 Interface (Discrete only) RFI/EMI Emission Complies with applicable FCC
Communications – Modbus Plus requirements
RFI/EMI Susceptibility ML-STD-461B
Speed 1 Megabit per second CS02-Conducted
Mode Peer-to-Peer RS03-Radiated
Number of Nodes UL Listing Approval Pending
on One Network 64 with one repeater CSA Listing Approval Pending
Media Twisted Pair Part Number AM-0984-AT4
Distance 1500 ft./section without repeaters Description AT-984 Programmable Controller for
6000 ft./(Max.) between any two AT and EISA-bus
nodes with repeaters Included AT-984 board
Connectors Two 9-Pin D for cable redundancy Media: 5-1/4" 360K
Instructions 3-1/2" 720K diskettes
Language • Ladder Logic/Function Block NETBIOS Drive
Instructions • Relays – NO, NC, Transitional NETLIB.CC Library
• Timers – 1.0, 0.1, 0.01 sec. TESTXX.C Sample Programs
• Counters – Up, Down MBPSTAT Diagnostic
Arithmetic • 4-digit Add, Sub, Mult, Div GM-HBDS-001 Manual, IBM Host
• 4-digit BCD values Based Devices Users Guide
Data Transfer • Register-to-Table Operating System MS-DOS ver. 3.1 or higher
• Table-to-Table C Library Microsoft C 5.1, Large Model
• Block Move DESCview 2.24
• First-In, First-Out Selectable Options Station Address, Memory and
• Search, Status Interrupts are all set by dip switches
Matrix • Logical AND, OR, Exclusive OR and jumpers
• Compare and Complement Battery 2430 coin type lithium
Bit Operations • Bit Modify, Bit Sense, and Bit Rotate Indicators LEDs provided for installation: RIO,
ASCII • Read and Write Functions up to Modbus Plus, and Run
32 ASCII Ports Power 750mA Typ, 1.1A Max.
Enhanced • Table to Block Size Standard AT Card 4.5" high, 13.3" long
Instructions • Double Precision Math: Add, Sub, Mult, Div Weight Net 1.0 lbs
• Floating Point Math: Add, Sub, Mult, Div, Shipping 2.0 lbs
Compare, Sq Root Optional Supporting Documentation
• Trigonometric Sin, Cos, Tan, Deg to Rad
• PID2 GM-0984-SYS Modicon 984 Programmable Controller Systems
• Skip Manual.
• Constant Scan GM-MBPL-001 Modicon Modbus Plus Network Planning and Installation
Guide
* Redundant Modbus Plus Cable

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R911-000 Hot Standby System for Chassis-Mount PLCs

If your application requires fault tolerance and high availability,

consider the hot standby option, available on 984A, 984B, and
984X PLCs.
NOTE: The 984X should be configured with remote I/O only
when used with the R911 HSP.
A hot standby system provides backup control in case of a
failure. Two identically-configured 984 PLCs communicate with
each other via R911 Hot Standby Modules located in each PLC.
Each PLC also has a loadable hot standby instruction block
(HSBY), programmed into its user logic, which communicates
status information between the two PLCs.
One of the PLCs in the hot standby system operates as the
primary PLC. It reads input data from the remote input/output
drops, executes ladder logic, and sends output commands
back to the drops. The primary PLC continuously updates the
standby PLC with system status information at the end of each
logic solve.
In normal conditions, the standby PLC does not perform control
functions; it merely processes status information. However, if
the primary PLC fails, the standby PLC assumes primary control
functions within 48 milliseconds of the failure.
To configure an S911 Hot Standby System, you need, in
addition to PLCs and input/output drops :
• R911 Hot Standby Processors in each PLC
Ordering Information
• S908 or S929 Remote Input/Output Processors in each PLC
For ordering Hot Standby systems, single part numbers are
available combining appropriate components:
• W911 cable (6 ft. and 12 ft. lengths)
– HSBY Function Block Software
• Redundancy terminator kit – Two R911 Processor Boards
– One W911 Cable
– One Redundancy Terminator Kit
• Two 75 ohm self-terminating connectors – One MA-0186-000 Coaxial Splitter

• One MA-0186-000 coaxial line splitter AS-911K-106 Kit with 6 foot W911 Cable
AS-911K-112 Kit with 12 foot W911 Cable

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 984 / R911 Hot Standby System R911 Hot Standby Technical Specifications
(Dual Cable is Optional)
Configuration Information
PLCs that use R911 984A, 984B, 984X
Part #, HSBY Function Block SW-AP9X-RXA
Data Exchange Rate 10 megabits/sec
Worst Case Switchover Time 13 ... 48 milliseconds
Power Source Mainframe PLC power supply

Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10G (11 ms)

Physical
Space Requirements One option slot in chassis
Max. Distance Between PLCs 30 ft (9 m)

Weight 4.5 lbs (2 kg)

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C986 Integrated Control Processor

The C986 Integrated Control Processor, or CoPro, provides the

power to solve problems that are difficult or inefficient to do in
ladder logic, by extending the processing capabilities of 984
chassis-mount PLCs (984A, 984B, and 984X). This makes the
CoPro option perfect for complex tasks such as floating point
arithmetic, serial communications, or data concentration.
Using the VRTX Operating System, the CoPro can increase
system performance through its multiprocessing and flexible
multi-tasking capabilities. The CoPro can handle up to 10
independent tasks simultaneously. It contains a processor and
math coprocessor chip as well as 768k RAM to offload the main
PLC from data intensive operations.
You can expand the processing capabilities of your system
three-fold by installing up to three CoPro's in a 984 mainframe
(two in a 984X).
One instruction integrates computing power into the control
system. The CoPro's simple interface to the ladder logic
program is a software function block, CALL, which invokes the
C986 program's operation.
An optional mass storage device provides extensive, non-
volatile data storage for the 984 enhanced with the CoPro. The
storage device is packaged in a shock resistant enclosure to
minimize internal vibration. This M986 Mass Storage Device
includes a 40 Mbyte hard disk drive, 360 kbyte floppy disk
drive, and a cable from C986 Integrated Control Processor to
the M986 Mass Storage Device. Call Function Block

Ladder Logic Interface to C Language

Tasks

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 C986 Technical Specifications

Configuration Information
PLCs with C986 Option 984A, 984B, 984X
Power Source Mainframe power supply
Architecture
Processor Chip 80186
Math Coprocessor Chip 8087
Operating System VRTX multi-tasking op. sys.
Language "C" programming language
Memory
Program & Data 256 kbyte battery-backed RAM
Data 512 kbyte dynamic RAM
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Storage Temperature -40 to 80°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10G (11 ms)
Physical
Space Requirements 1 option slot in chassis
Weight 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

984 System with C986 CoPro

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800-Series Input/Output Modules

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3-44
Overview

The Modicon 800-Series input/output modules offer one of the

industry’s widest ranges of I/O modules. Their dependability
has been proven in thousands of applications worldwide. With
over 50 modules to choose from, you can select the most cost-
effective module for field device requirements.
The Modicon I/O Family offers discrete, analog, special purpose
and intelligent modules to meet the most demanding I/O and
process control needs:
• Discrete In – which convert signals coming from field input
devices such as pushbuttons, limit and proximity switches,
or photo sensors into signals that can be used by the PLC.

• Discrete Out – which convert signals generated by the PLC

into output signals used to control field devices such as
motor starters, relays, lamps, or solenoids.

• Analog In – which convert analog signals coming from field

input devices such as pressure, level, temperature, or weight
sensors into numerical data that can be used by the PLC.

• Analog Out – which convert numerical data generated by

the PLC into analog output signals to be used by field
devices — such as heaters, valves, pumps, instrumentation,
or drives.

• Special Purpose – which handle unique signal require-

ments. Examples include high speed counter, CAM Emula-
tor, RTD, and Thermocouple Modules.

• Intelligent – designed for unique field applications that

require bi-directional (in/out) capabilities and on-board
processing power. Examples include an ASCII/BASIC
Module and a high speed logic solver.

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Benefits

True Industrial Grade Design for High Reliability

800-Series modules meet domestic and international
safety standards.
Isolation voltage between outputs and the I/O bus and
between output groups is:
1500 Vac at 47-63 Hz for 60 seconds without breakdown

2500 Vdc for 60 seconds without breakdown

All modules have surge protection that meets IEEE-472-1974

and ANSI C37-90A-1974 standards— which helps ensure
their operation when subjected to the surge spikes normally
encountered in industrial environments. Solid mechanical
packaging ensures that modules withstand the rigors of
industrial environments.
Easy to Configure, Wire, and Maintain
All 800-Series I/O modules are software addressable via the
984’s Traffic Cop software. Designed for efficient system
configuration, it allows any module to be configured in any slot,
regardless of the module type. Furthermore, it recognizes
incorrect module placement and prevents PLC misoperation.
A mechanical keying scheme ensures that modules cannot be
inserted in the wrong slot.
General 800-Series I/O Specifications
800-Series I/O modules can be changed without disturbing
field wiring because wires are connected to rigid mounted Environmental Specifications
terminal blocks on the housing. Modules slide in and out Ambient Temperature 0-60°C
easily so changing modules is safe and quick. 32-140°F
Built-in diagnostic indicators let maintenance personnel Humidity 0-95% non-condensing
quickly determine module status. For example, every 800- Shock 10 G’s for 11 msec
Series I/O module has an ACTIVE light which is a green LED Vibration .625 @ 50-500 Hz
located at the center of the front panel. When an I/O module’s RFI/EMI Emission Complies with applicable
ACTIVE LED is on constantly, it indicates that the module has
FCC requirements
been properly configured and that communications between it
and the 984 PLC are healthy. RFI/EMI Susceptibilility ML-STD-461B
CS02-Conducted
When communications between the module and the PLC are RS03-Radiated
invalid for any reason, the ACTIVE LED on the module goes
UL Listing E54088
OFF. If communication fails, the module automatically shuts
down, and the PLC sets all inputs to 0. When communication CSA Listing LR32678
is restored, the ACTIVE LED goes back ON. This ACTIVE LED
is mapped into a register within the PLC for remote diagnosis
and annunciation.

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 Broad Range of
Discrete In
Module Types
Required
Number of Number per Addressing Required With over 50 modules to
Voltage Points Common I/O Bits Module # Connector choose from, the Modicon I/O
115 Vac 32 8 32/0 AS-B807-132 AS-8535-000 line offers one of the industry’s
115 Vac 16 8 16/0 AS-B805-016 AS-8534-000 broadest range of I/O
115 Vac 16 1 16/0 AS-B817-116 AS-8535-000 modules.
115 Vac 8 1 8/0 AS-B803-008 AS-8534-000
230 Vac 16 8 16/0 AS-B809-016 AS-8534-000
230 Vac 16 1 16/0 AS-B817-216 AS-8535-000
24 Vdc Supr. Wire 32 8 64/0 AS-B863-132 AS-8535-000
24 Vdc (TH) 32 32 32/0 AS-B827-032 AS-8535-000
24 Vdc (TH) 16 8 16/0 AS-B825-016 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc (TL) 16 8 16/0 AS-B833-016 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc (LATCH) 16 8 16/16 AS-B881-001 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc* 32 16 16/0 AS-B863-032 AS-8535-000
10-60 Vdc (TH) 8 2 8/0 AS-B821-108 AS-8534-000
24 Vac/DC 16 8 16/0 AS-B837-016 AS-8534-000
48 Vac/DC 16 8 16/0 AS-B849-016 AS-8534-000
115 Vac 16 8 16/0 AS-B853-016 AS-8534-000
5 V TTL 16 8 16/0 AS-B829-116 AS-8534-000
TTL Register 16 — 16/0 AS-B865-001 AS-8535-000
12 Vdc Intr. Safe 16 1 16/0 AS-B855-016 AS-8535-000

*Monitored Input.

Discrete Out

Required
Number of Number per Addressing Required
Voltage Points Common I/O Bits Module # Connector
115 Vac 32 16 0/32 AS-B806-032 AS-8535-000
115 Vac 16 8 0/16 AS-B804-116 AS-8534-000
115 Vac 8 1 0/8 AS-B810-008 AS-8534-000
115 Vac 8 2 0/8 AS-B802-008 AS-8534-000
115 Vac Protected 8 1 16/16 AS-B881-108 AS-8535-000
48 Vac 16 8 0/16 AS-B804-148 AS-8534-000
24 Vac 32 16 0/32 AS-B806-124 AS-8535-000
230 Vac 16 8 0/16 AS-B808-016 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc Supr. Wire 16 8 16/16 AS-B882-116 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc (TH) 32 8 0/32 AS-B838-032 AS-8535-000
24 Vdc (TH) 32 32 0/32 AS-B826-032 AS-8535-000
24 Vdc (TH) 16 8 0/16 AS-B824-016 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc (TL) 16 8 0/16 AS-B832-016 AS-8534-000
24 Vdc Diagnostic 32 8 32/32 AS-B882-032 AS-8535-000
10-60 Vdc (TH) 8 2 0/8 AS-B820-008 AS-8534-000
12-250 Vdc 16 1 0/16 AS-B836-016 AS-8535-000
Relay (NO/NC) 8 1 0/8 AS-B814-108 AS-8534-000
Reed Relay (NO/NC) 8 1 0/8 AS-B840-108 AS-8534-000
5 V TTL 16 16 0/16 AS-B828-016 AS-8534-000
TTL Register — — 0/128 AS-B864-001 AS-8535-000
125 Vdc 8 — 16/16 AS-B881-508 AS-8535-000

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 Analog In

Required
Number of Addressing Required
Application/Range Points I/O Bits Module # Connector
Fast A/D: 4-20 mA; +5 V; +10 V;
0-10 V; 0-5 V; 1-5 V 8 128/0 AS-B875-102 Included

A/D; 4-20 mA;1-5 V 8 128/0 AS-B875-002 Included

A/D; 4-20 mA;1-5 V 4 64/0 AS-B873-001 Included
A/D; -10 to 10 V 8 128/0 AS-B875-012 Included
A/D; -10 to 10 V 4 64/0 AS-B873-011 Included
Thermocouple, Type B,E,J,K,R,
S,T,N, or linear V 10 48/48 AS-B883-200 Included

RTD, American or European

100 Ohm Platinum 8 48/48 AS-B883-201 Included

Analog Multiplexer; 16 Voltage

In, 1 Output 16 0/16 AS-B846-001 AS-8535-000

Analog Multiplexer, 16 Current

In, 1 Output 16 0/16 AS-B846-002 AS-8535-000

A/D; 4-20mA; 1-5 V; -10 to10 V 8/16 128/0 AS-B875-111 AS-8535-000

0-20mA; -5 to 5 V 256/0

User Configurable Analog 8 128/0 AS-B875-200 AS-8535-000

Analog Out

Required
Number of Addressing Required
Application/Range Points I/O Bits Module # Connector
D/A: 4-20 mA 4 0/64 AS-B872-100 AS-8535-000
D/A: ± 10 V; ± 5 V; 0-10 V; 0-5 V 4 0/64 AS-B872-200 AS-8535-000

Intelligent/Special Purpose

Required Addressing Required

Description I/O Bits Module # Connector
High speed counter, 2 up-counters, 0-30 kHz 32/32 AS-B882-239 Included
High speed counter, 2 up/down, 0-50 kHz,
Internal clock 48/48 AS-B883-001 Included

CAM emulator, absolute encoder input,

8 discrete out 48/48 AS-B883-101 Included

CAM emulator with velocity compensation 48/48 AS-B883-111 Included

PID: 2 loops, cascadable, standalone,
11 total I/O 64/64 AS-B884-002 Included

ASCII/BASIC, 64K RAM, 2 RS232/422 ports 96/96 AS-B885-002 Included

Discrete High Speed Logic Solver 64/64 or 128/128 AS-B984-100 Included

Motion Control Module 96/96 AS-B885-100 Included
Motion Control Module (with Encoder Feedback) 96/96 AS-B885-110 Included

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Individual Module Descriptions
Technical Specifications, Mechanical Keying, and Wiring Diagrams

Specification AS-B802-008 Specification AS-B803-008

Description 115 Vac output Description 115 Vac isolated input
Number of Points 8 Number of Points 8
Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz
Number of Groups 4 Number of Groups 8
Outputs per Group 2 Inputs per Group 1
ON Current Max. Input Voltage
Max. per Point 2 A continuous Continuous 130 Vac
50 A (max) one cycle Surge 220 Vac for one cycle
Max. per Module 12 A
Leakage Current 3 mA (max) @ 115 Vac ON Conditions 80 ... 130 Vac (Z<1kΩ)
Max. Response Time
OFF to ON 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz OFF Conditions 0 ... 35 Vac (Z=0 Ω)
ON to OFF 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz 0 ... 130 Vac (Z>40 kΩ)
Power Required Wetting Current 7 mA (typical) @ 115 Vac
+5 V 76 mA Max. Response Time
+4.3 V 240 mA OFF to ON 6 ms (4 ms typical)
-5 V 0 mA ON to OFF 18 ms (12 ms typical)
Dimensions Power Required
Space Required 1 slot +5 V 27 mA
Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg) +4.3 V 1 mA
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 -5 V 2 mA
Fusing One per group Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.11 lbs (0.96 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000

AS-B802-008 Terminal AS-B802-008 AS-B803-008 Terminal AS-B803-008

Numbering and Wire Mechanical Keying for Numbering and Wire Mechanical Keying for
Connections Housings Connections Housings

TOP TOP

BOTTOM BOTTOM

(When facing housing, place (When facing housing, place

pins in holes shown by black pins in holes shown by black
circles.) circles.)

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 Specification AS-B804-116 Specification AS-B804-148
Description 115 Vac output Description 48 Vac output
Number of Points 16 Number of Points 16
Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz Operating Voltage 40 ... 56 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz
Number of Groups 2 Number of Groups 2
Outputs per Group 8 Outputs per Group 8
ON Current ON Current
Max. per Point 2 A continuous Max. per Point 2 A continuous
50 A one cycle 50 A one cycle
Max. per Group 6A Max. per Group 6A
Max. per Module 12.0 A Max. per Module 12.0 A
Leakage Current 3 mA (max) @ 115 Vac Leakage Current 3 mA (max)
Max. Response Time Max. Response Time
OFF to ON 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz OFF to ON 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz
ON to OFF 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz ON to OFF 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz
Power Required Power Required
+5 V 76 mA +5 V 76 mA
+4.3 V 480 mA +4.3 V 480 mA
-5 V 0 mA -5 V 0 mA
Dimensions Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Terminal Connector AS-8534-000
Fusing One per group Fusing One per group

AS-B804-116 Terminal AS-B804-116 Mechanical AS-B804-148 Terminal AS-B804-148 Mechanical

Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings
Connections Connections

TOP TOP

BOTTOM BOTTOM

(When facing housing, place (When facing housing, place

pins in holes shown by black pins in holes shown by black
circles.)

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Specification AS-B805-016 Specification AS-B806-032
Description 115 Vac input Description 115 Vac output
Number of Points 16 Number of Points 32
Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz
Number of Groups 2 Number of Groups 2
Inputs per Group 8 Outputs per Group 16
Max. Input Voltage ON Current
Continuous 130 Vac Max. per Point 1 A continuous
Surge 220 Vac for one cycle 15 A one cycle
ON Conditions 80 ... 130 Vac (Z<1kΩ) Max. per Group 8A
OFF Conditions 0 ... 35 Vac (Z=0 Ω) Max. per Module 16 A
0 ... 130 Vac (Z>40 kΩ) Leakage Current 2 mA (max) @ 115 Vac
Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 115 Vac Max. Response Time
Max. Response Time OFF to ON 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz
OFF to ON 6 ms (4 ms typical) ON to OFF 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz
ON to OFF 18 ms (11 ms typical) Power Required
Power Required +5 V 210 mA
+5 V 40 mA +4.3 V 1 mA
+4.3 V 1 mA -5 V 0 mA
-5 V 14 mA Dimensions
Dimensions Space Required 1 slot
Space Required 1 slot Weight 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1.01 kg) Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Fusing None

AS-B805-016 Terminal AS-B805-016 Mechanical AS-B806-032 AS-B806-032 Mechanical

Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings Terminal Numbering Keying for Housings
Connections and Wire Connections

TOP
TOP

BOTTOM
BOTTOM

(When facing housing, place

pins in holes shown by black (When facing housing, place
circles.) pins in holes shown by black
circles.)

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 Specification AS-B806-124 Specification AS-B807-132
Description 24 Vac output 115 Vac 125 Vdc
Number of Points 32 Description 115 Vac hi-density input 125 Vdc input
Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz Number of Points 32 32
Number of Groups 2 Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac/ 115 ...140 Vdc cont.
Outputs per Group 16 47 ... 63 Hz
ON Current Number of Groups 4 4
Max. per Point 1 A continuous Inputs per Group 8 8
15 A one cycle Max. Input Voltage
Max. per Group 8A Continuous 130 Vac
Max. per Module 16 A Surge 200 Vac for 1 cycle
Leakage Current 2 mA (max.) ON Conditions 80 ... 130 Vac (Z<1kΩ) 115 ...140 Vdc
Max. Response Time OFF Conditions 0 ... 35 Vac (Z=0 Ω) 0 ... 20 Vdc
OFF to ON 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz 0 ... 130 Vac (Z>40 kΩ)
ON to OFF 8.3 ms @ 60 Hz Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 115 Vac
Power Required Max. Response Time
+5 V 210 mA OFF to ON 6 ms 1.2 ms
+4.3 V 1 mA ON to OFF 12 ms 55ms
-5 V 0 mA Power Required
Dimensions +5 V 80 mA 80 mA
Space Required 1 slot +4.3 V 2 mA 2 mA
Weight 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) -5 V 0 mA 0 mA
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 Dimensions
Fusing None Space Required 1 slot 1 slot
Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg) 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
Terminal Connection AS-8535-000 AS-8535-000

AS-B806-124 Terminal AS-B806-124 Mechanical AS-B807-132 Terminal AS-B807-132 Mechanical

Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings
Connections Connections
TOP

TOP

BOTTOM

BOTTOM

(Optional)
(When facing housing, place
(When facing housing, place
pins in holes shown by black
pins in holes shown by black
circles.)
circles.)

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Specification AS-B808-016 Specification AS-B809-016
Description 230 Vac output Description 230 Vac input
Number of Points 16 Number of Points 16
Operating Voltage 160 ... 260 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz Operating Voltage 160 ... 260 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz
Number of Groups 2 Number of Groups 2
Outputs per Group 8 Inputs per Group 8
ON Current Max. Input Voltage
Max. per Point 2 A continuous Continuous 260 Vac
50 A one cycle 300 Vac for 10 sec.
Max. per Group 6A Surge 400 Vac for 1 cycle
Max. per Module 12 A ON Conditions 112 ... 148 Vac (RS=1 Kmax)
Leakage Current 8 mA (max) @ 230 Vac OFF Conditions 0 ... 90 Vac (Z=0 Ω)
Max. Response Time Wetting Current 8.5 mA (typical) @ 230 Vac
OFF to ON 8.3 ms Max. Response Time
ON to OFF 8.3 ms OFF to ON 7 ms (5 ms typical)
Power Required ON to OFF 18 ms (12 ms typical)
+5 V 76 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 480 mA +5 V 42 mA
-5 V 0 mA +4.3 V 1 mA
Dimensions -5 V 15 mA
Space Required 1 slot Dimensions
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Space Required 1 slot
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Weight 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg)
Fusing One per group Terminal Connector AS-8534-000

AS-B808-016 Terminal AS-B808-016 Mechanical AS-B809-016 Terminal AS-B809-016 Mechanical

Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings
Connections Connections

TOP TOP

BOTTOM BOTTOM

(When facing housing, place (When facing housing, place

pins in holes shown by black pins in holes shown by black
circles.) circles.)

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Specification AS-B820-008 Specification AS-B821-108
Description 10 ... 60 Vdc (True High) output Description 10 ... 60 Vdc input
Number of Points 8 Type of Operation True High
Operating Voltage 10 ... 60 Vdc Number of Points 8
Number of Groups 4 Operating Voltage 10 ... 60 Vdc
Outputs per Group 2 Number of Groups 4
ON Current Inputs per Group 2
Max. per Point 2A Max. Input Voltage
Max. per Group 6A Continuous 10 ... 60 Vdc
Max. per Module 12 A Surge 80 Vdc for 10 msec
Leakage Current 5 mA (max.) @ 60 Vdc Wetting Current 2 mA (max.) @ 10 Vdc
Max. Response Time 5 mA (max.) @ 24 Vdc
OFF to ON 1 ms (.1 ms typical) 10 mA (max.) @ 48 Vdc
ON to OFF 1 ms (.1 ms typical) 12 mA (max.) @ 60 Vdc
Power Required Max. Response Time
+5 V 90 mA OFF to ON 11 ms
+4.3 V 80 mA ON to OFF 11 ms
5V 0 mA Power Required
External Power Supply 10 ... 60 Vdc, 200 mA @ 60 Vdc +5 V 27 mA
(Excluding field load current) +4.3 V 1 mA
Dimensions 5V 10 mA
Space Required 1 slot External Power Supply 10 ... 60 Vdc, 200 mA @ 60 Vdc
Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg) Dimensions
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Space Required 1 slot
Fusing One per group Weight 2.11 lbs (0.96 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000

AS-B820-008 Terminal AS-B820-008 Mechanical AS-B821-108 Terminal AS-B821-108 Mechanical

Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings
Connections Connections

TOP TOP

BOTTOM BOTTOM

(When facing housing, place (When facing housing, place

pins in holes shown by black pins in holes shown by black
circles.) circles.)

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 Specification AS-B824-016 Specification AS-B825-016
Description 24 Vdc (True High) output Description 24 Vdc input
Number of Points 16 Type of Operation True High
Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc Number of Points 16
Number of Groups 2 Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc
Outputs per Group 8 Number of Groups 1
ON Current Inputs per Group 16
Max. per Point 2 A continuous Max. Input Voltage
5 A for 10 ms Continuous 30 Vdc
Max. per Group 6A Surge 500 Vdc for 3 ms
Max. per Module 12 A ON Conditions < 1000 Ω
Leakage Current 1 mA (max.) @ 24 Vdc OFF Conditions > 25,000 Ω
Max. Response Time Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc
OFF to ON 1 ms Max Response Time
ON to OFF 1 ms OFF to ON 11 ms (2.5 ms typical)
Power Required ON to OFF 11 ms (2.5 ms typical)
+5 V 32 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 260 mA +5 V 27 mA
5V 0 mA +4.3 V 2 mA
External Power Supply 24± 4 Vdc, 175 mA 5V 15 mA
(Excluding field load current) External Power Supply 24±4 Vdc, 200 mA
Dimensions Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Terminal Connector AS-8534-000
Fusing One per group

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Specification AS-B826-032 Specification AS-B827-032
Description 24 Vdc True High output Description 24 Vdc hi-density input
Number of Points 32 Type of Operation True High
Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc Number of Points 32
Number of Groups 1 Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc
Outputs per Group 32 Number of Groups 1
ON Current Inputs per Group 32
Max. per Point 0.25 A Max. Input Voltage
2.5 A for .5 ms Continuous 30 Vdc
Max. per Group 8A Surge 40 Vdc for 10ms
Max. per Module 8A ON Conditions 8 ... 11 kΩ
Leakage Current 0.1 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc OFF Conditions 6 ... 8 kΩ
Max. Response Time Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc
OFF to ON 1 ms Max Response Time
ON to OFF 1 ms OFF to ON 1 ms
Power Required ON to OFF 1 ms
+5 V 90 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 1 mA +5 V 30 mA
5V 0 mA +4.3 V 1 mA
External Power Supply 24 Vdc, 600 mA -5 V 0 mA
(Excluding field load current) External Power Supply 24± 6 Vdc, 70 mA
Dimensions Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg) Weight 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)
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 Specification AS-B828-016 Specification AS-B829-116
Description 5 V TTL output Description 5 V TTL input
Number of Points 16 Type of Operation TTL
Operating Voltage 5 V TTL Number of Points 16
Number of Groups 1 Operating Voltage 5 V TTL
Outputs per Group 16 Number of Groups 1
OFF Current Inputs per Group 16
Max. per Point 75 mA max. (sinking) Max. Input Voltage
100 mA for 10 ms Continuous 8 Vdc
Max. Response Time Surge 15 Vdc for 10 ms
OFF to ON 1 ms Max. Response Time
ON to OFF 1 ms OFF to ON 1 ms
Power Required ON to OFF 1 ms
+5 V 32 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 220 mA +5 V 27 mA
-5 V 0 mA +4.3 V 1 mA
External Power Supply 5.0± .25 Vdc, 325 mA -5 V 0 mA
(Excluding field load current) External Power Supply 5.0 ±.25 Vdc, 325 mA
Dimensions Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.33 lbs (1.06 kg) Weight 2.26 lbs (1.03 kg)
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Specification AS-B832-016 Specification AS-B833-016
Description 24 Vdc True Low output Description 24 Vdc True Low input
Number of Points 16 Type of Operation True Low
Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc Number of Points 16
Number of Groups 2 Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc
Outputs per Group 8 Number of Groups 2
ON Current Inputs per Group 8
Max. per Point 250 mA Max. Input Voltage
1A for 10 ms Continuous 30 Vdc
Max. per Group 2A Surge 500 Vdc for 3 ms
Max. per Module 4A ON Conditions < 200 Ω
Leakage Current 0.5 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc OFF Conditions > 10,000 Ω
Max. Response Time Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc
OFF to ON 1 ms Max. Response Time
ON to OFF 1 ms OFF to ON 11 ms
Power Required ON to OFF 11 ms
+5 V 32 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 235 mA +5 V 27 mA
5V 0 mA +4.3 V 2 mA
External Power Supply 24± 4 Vdc, 600 mA -5 V 0 mA
Dimensions External Power Supply 24 ± 4 Vdc, 300 mA
Space Required 1 slot (Excluding field load current)
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Dimensions
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Space Required 1 slot
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Terminal Connector AS-8534-000
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Specification AS-B836-016 Specification AS-B837-016
Description 12 ... 250 Vdc isolated output Description 24 Vac/DC input
Number of Points 16 Number of Points 16
Operating Voltage 12 ... 250 Vdc Operating Voltage 20 ... 27 Vac/47 ... 63 Hz; 19 ... 30
Number of Groups 16 Vdc
Outputs per Group 1 Number of Groups 2
ON Current Inputs per Group 8
Max. per Point 0.75 A (typical) @ 250 Vdc Max. Input Voltage
1 A (typical) @ 125 Vdc Continuous 27 Vac / 30 Vdc
1.5 A (typical ) @ 48 Vdc Surge 32 Vac / 36 Vdc
Max. per Module 8A ON Conditions >20.4 Vac or 19.2 Vdc
Leakage Current 1mA (max.) @ 12 Vdc w/lnp Z of 1 K max.
Surge Current 5 A for 10 ms at repetition rate OFF Conditions < 6 Vac/ 10 Vdc
of 1 sec. < 27 Vac w/Inp Z > 15 K
Max. Response Time < 30 Vac w/Inp Z > 30 K
OFF to ON 1 ms Wetting Current 7.5 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc
ON to OFF 5 ms Max. Response Time
Power Required OFF to ON 6 ms
+5 V 50 mA ON to OFF 18 ms
+4.3 V 603 mA Power Required
-5 V 0 mA +5 V 40 mA
Dimensions +4.3 V 1 mA
Space Required 1 slot -5 V 15 mA
Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg) External Power Supply 24 Vac/DC, 300 mA
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 Dimensions
Fusing One per group Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000

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 Specification AS-B838-032 Specification AS-B840-108
Description 24 Vdc True High output Description Reed Relay (NO/NC) output
Number of Points 32 Number of Points 8
Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc Operating Voltage 0 ... 300 Vdc;
Number of Groups 4 0 ... 230 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz
Outputs per Group 8 Number of Groups 8
ON Current Outputs per Group 1
Max. per Point 0.5 A ON Current
2.5 A for .5 ms Max. per Point 3 A continous
Max. per Group 4A 2 A switching current
Max. per Module 12 A Max. per Module 24 A
Leakage Current 1 mA (typical) @ 30 Vdc Switching Capability 100 vA
Max. Response Time Max. Response Time
OFF to ON 1 ms OFF to ON 6 ms (2 ms typical)
ON to OFF 1 ms ON to OFF 6 ms (2 ms typical)
Power Required Power Required
+5 V 160 mA +5 V 67 mA
+4.3 V 1 mA +4.3 V 400 mA
-5 V 0 mA 5V 0 mA
External Power Supply 24 ± 4Vdc, 125 mA Dimensions
(Excluding field load current) Space Required 1 slot
Dimensions Weight 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg)
Space Required 1 slot Terminal Connector AS-8534-000
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 Specification AS-B846-001 Specification AS-B846-002
Description Analog Input Multiplexer Description Analog Input Multiplexer
Number of Channels 16, potential isolated to each other Number of Channels 16, potential isolated to each other
Address Capacity 1 register out (channel select) Address Capacity 1 register out (channel select)
I/O Range -10 to 10 Vdc (voltage) I/O Range 4 to 20 mA (current)
Input Impedance Equal to B873 or B875 Input Impedance 250 Ω
Response Time 3 ms Response Time 3 ms
Switching Behavior Break before Make, Switching Behavior Break before Make,
switching time: 3 ms switching time: 3 ms
Power Required Power Required
+5 Vdc 65 mA +5 Vdc 65 mA
+4.3 Vdc 1 mA +4.3 Vdc 1 mA
-5 Vdc 0 mA -5 Vdc 0 mA
Dimensions Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg) Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 Terminal Connector AS-8535-000

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 Specification AS-B849-016 Specification AS-B853-016
Description 48 Vac / DC input Description 115 Vac
Number of Points 16 Number of Points 16
Operating Voltage 41 ... 53 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz; Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz;
39 ... 58 Vdc Number of Groups 2
Number of Groups 2 Inputs per Group 8
Inputs per Group 8 Max. Input Voltage
Max. Input Voltage Continuous 130 Vac
Continuous 53 Vac / 58 Vdc Surge 150 Vac
Surge 63 Vac / 70 Vdc for 10 sec 280 V for 10 ms
110 V for 10 ms ON Conditions > 80 Vac
ON Conditions > 41 Vac or 39 Vdc w/Inp Z of 1 K max.
w/Inp Z of 1 K max. OFF Conditions < 35 Vac
OFF Conditions < 15 Vac / 20 Vdc < 130 Vac w/Inp Z > 40 K
< 53 Vac w/Inp Z > 25 K < 150 Vac w/Inp Z > 80 K
< 58 Vac w/Inp Z > 50 K Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 125 Vdc
Wetting Current 6.5 mA (typical) @ 48 Vdc Max. Response Time
Max. Response Time OFF to ON 6 ms
OFF to ON 6 ms ON to OFF 18 ms
ON to OFF 18 ms Power Required
Power Required +5 V 40 mA
+5 V 40 mA +4.3 V 1 mA
+4.3 V 1 mA 5V 15 mA
5V 15 mA Dimensions
External Power Supply 48 Vac/DC, 200 mA Space Required 1 slot
Dimensions Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Space Required 1 slot Terminal Connector AS-8534-000
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000

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Specification AS-B855-016 Specification AS-B863-032
Description 12 Vdc intrinsically safe input Description 24 Vdc hi-density monitored input
Mode of Operation True Low Type of Operation True High
Number of Points 16 Number of Points 32
Operating Voltage 11.4 ... 12.6 Vdc Operating Voltage 18 ... 30 Vdc
Number of Groups 1 Number of Groups 2
Inputs per Group 16 Inputs per Group 16
Max. Input Voltage Max. Input Voltage
Continous 12 Vdc (± 5%) Continuous 30 Vdc
Surge 500 Vdc for 3 ms Surge 40 Vdc for 10ms
ON Conditions ≤ 100 Ω total impedance ON Conditions 8 ... 11 kΩ
OFF Conditions >100,000 Ω; 0 Vdc OFF Conditions 6 ... 8 kΩ
Max. Response Time Wetting Current 2 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc
OFF to ON 1 ms Max Response Time
ON to OFF 5 ms OFF to ON 10 ms
Power Required ON to OFF 10 ms
+5 V 80 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 1 mA +5 V 250 mA
5V 1.5 mA +4.3 V 0 mA
External Power Supply 12 Vdc±5%, 1 A minimum 5V 0 mA
Dimensions External Power Supply 24±6 Vdc, 20 mA
Space Required 1 slot Dimensions
Weight 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) Space Required 1 slot
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 Weight 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)
Agency Factory mutual 3610 (Requires Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
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 Specification AS-B863-132 Specification AS-B864-001
Description 24 Vdc Supervised wire input Description TTL register ouput
Senses & reports broken wire Number of Points 8 channels, 16 data lines
faults for each I/O point to PLC
Operating Voltage 5V TTL
Type of Operation True High
Number of Points 32 Number of Groups NA
Number of Groups 4 (8 inputs per group) Outputs per Group NA
Reference Current 9 to 15 mA per group
ON Current
Threshold Voltage 11 to 15 Vdc
Working Voltage 0 to 30 Vdc Max. per Point NA
Reference Voltage 19.2 to 30 Vdc Max. per Group NA
Input Current 1.8 to 3 mA low state
Max. per Module NA
5.75 to 7.1 mA high state
Transition Time Leakage Current NA
ON Vin = 20 Vdc 200 ms minimum Max. Response Time
Vin = 30 Vdc 25 ms minimum OFF to ON 11.3 ms
OFF Vin = 20 Vdc 100 ms maximum
Vin = 30 Vdc 250 ms maximum ON to OFF 11.3 ms
Max. Response Time 2.0 ms, contact opening Power Required
OFF to ON and/or closing 100 ms, fault +5 V 220 mA
ON to OFF detection time maximum
Power Required +4.3 V 180 mA
+ 5V 350 mA -5 V 0 mA
+4.3V 10 mA Dimensions
-5V 0mA (not used)
External Power Supply 30 Vdc maximum Space Required 1 slot
Dimensions Weight 3.99 lbs (1.81 kg)
Space Required 1 slot Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg.)
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000

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Specification B865-001 Specification AS-B872-100
Description TTL register input Description D/A; 4 ... 20 mA
Number of Inputs 8 channels, 16 data lines Number of Channels 4
Operating Range 4 ... 20 mA
Operating Voltage 5 VTTL Max. Loop Supply Voltage 60 Vdc
Max. Response Time Resolution 12 bit
OFF to ON 20 ms Accuracy ± 0.1% of full scale at 25°C
Linearity 0 to 60°C, ± 1 LSB
ON to OFF 20 ms Update Times <1 ms, all 4 channels
Power Required Isolation
+5 V 400 mA Channel to Channel 1000 V continuous
Channel to Case 1000 V continuous
+4.3 V 600 mA
Channel to Module 1000 V continuous
-5 V 0 mA Power Required
Dimensions +5 V 475 mA
+4.3 V 5 mA
Space Required 1 slot
-5 V 0 mA
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Dimensions
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 Space Required 1 slot
Weight 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000

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 Specification AS-B872-200 Specification AS-B873-001
Description D/A; ± 10 Vdc, ± 5 Vdc, Description A/D: 4 ... 20 mA; 1 ... 5 Vdc
0 ... 10 Vdc, 0 ... 5 Vdc Number of Channels 4
Number of Channels 4 Operating Range
Operating Range Voltage/Current 1 ... 5 Vdc / 4 ... 20 mA
Voltage -10 to 10 Vdc; -5 to 5 Vdc; Impedance 1 MΩ (voltage mode)
0 ... 5 Vdc, 0 ... 10 Vdc, 250 Ω (current mode)
selectable per channel Resolution 12 bit
Resolution 12 bit Accuracy 7 mV
Accuracy ± 0.1% at 25°C Linearity ± .05% of full scale @ 25°C
± 0.17% at 0-60°C Update Time 400 ms for 4 channels
Linearity 0 to 60°C, ±1 LSB Isolation
Update Times <1 ms, all 4 channels Channel to Channel 250 Vac coninuous
Isolation Channel to Module 300 Vac continuous
Channel to Channel 1000 V continuous Power Required
Channel to Case 1000 V continuous +5 V 300 mA
Channel to Module 1000 V continuous +4.3 V 300 mA
Power Required -5 V 0 mA
+5 V 750 mA Dimensions
+4.3 V 5 mA Space Required 1 slot
-5 V 0 mA Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Dimensions Terminal Connector Included
Space Required 1 slot
Weight 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000

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Specification AS-B873-011 Specification AS-B875-002
Description A/D: -10 to 10 Vdc Description A/D: 4 ... 20 mA; 1 ... 5 Vdc
Number of Channels 4 Number of Channels 8
Operating Range Operating Range
Voltage/Current -10 to 10 Vdc Voltage/Current 1 ... 5 Vdc / 4 ... 20 mA
Impedance 1 MΩ Impedance 1 MΩ (voltage mode)
Resolution 13 bit 250 Ω (current mode)
Accuracy 17 mV Resolution 12 bit
Linearity ± .05% of full scale @ 25°C Accuracy 7 mV
Update Time 400 ms for 4 channels Linearity ± .05% of full scale @ 25°C
Isolation Update Time 710 ms for 8 channels
Channel to Channel 250 Vac continuous Isolation
Channel to Module 300 Vac continuous Channel to Channel 250 Vac continuous
Power Required Channel to Module 300 Vac continuous
+5 V 300 mA Transfer Times
+4.3 V 300 mA Power Required
-5 V 0 mA +5 V 300 mA
Dimensions +4.3 V 300 mA
Space Required 1 slot -5 V 0 mA
Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) Dimensions
Terminal Connector Included Space Required 1 slot
Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Terminal Connector Included

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 Specification AS-B875-012 Specification AS-B875-102
Description A/D: -10 to 10 Vdc Description Fast A/D: ± 10 Vdc; ± 5 Vdc;
Number of Channels 8 0 ... 10 V; 0 ... 5 Vdc; 1 ... 5 Vdc
Operating Range user selectable
Voltage/Current -10 to 10 Vdc Number of Channels 4 or 8
Impedance 1 MΩ Operating Range
Resolution 13 bit Voltage/Current 1 ... 5 Vdc / 4 ... 20 mA
Accuracy 17 mV 0 ... 5 Vdc / 0 ... 20 mA
Linearity ± .05% of full scale @ 25°C 0 ... 10 V / 0 ... 40 mA
Update Time 710 ms for 8 channels -5 ... 5 V / -20 ... 20 mA
Isolation -10 ... 10 V / -40 ... 40 mA
Channel to Channel 250 Vac continuous Output Impedance 10 MΩ (voltage mode)
Channel to Module 300 Vac continuous 250 Ω (current mode)
Power Required Resolution 12 bit
+5 V 300 mA Accuracy ± 0.1% of full scale @ 25°C
+4.3 V 300 mA Linearity ± .02% of full scale @ 25°C
-5 V 0 mA Update Time 2.4 ms for 4 channels
Dimensions 3.0 ms for 8 channels
Space Required 1 slot Isolation
Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) Channel to Channel 30 Vac continuous
Terminal Connector Included Channel to Module 1500 Vac for 1 minute
Power Required
+5 V 650 mA
+4.3 V 975 mA
-5 V 0 mA
Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot
Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Terminal Connector Included

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Specification AS-B875-111 Isolation
Description A/D: 4 ... 20 mA; 1 ... 5 Vdc; Channel to Channel 30 Vac
-10 to 10 Vdc; 0 ... 20 mA; Channel to Module 1500 Vac for 1 minute
-5 to 5 Vdc Power Required
Number of Channels 8 differential or +5 V 500 mA
16 single-ended (user selectable) +4.3 V 900 mA
Operating Range -5 V 0 mA
Voltage/Current -5 Vdc to +5 Vdc Dimensions
0 to 5 Vdc Space Required 1 slot
1 Vdc to 5 Vdc Weight 3.52 lbs (1.6 kg)
-10 Vdc to +10 Vdc Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
0 to 10 Vdc
-20 mA to +20 mA
0 to 20 mA
4 to 20 mA
Output Impedance > 10 MΩ (voltage mode)
250 Ω (current mode)
Resolution 14 bit
Accuracy ± 0.1%
Linearity ± .05%
Update Time
8 inputs 10 ms
16 inputs 20 ms

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 Specification AS-B875-200 List of 5B Packs
Description A/D; Thermocouples, RTD Part Number Description
Strain Gauges, 4 ... 20 mA Voltage Input, 4 Hz.
Various Input Voltage Ranges AS-5B30001A 0 to +10 mV
Number of Channels 4/8 AS-5B30002A 0 to +50 mV
Operating Range Selectable per channel AS-5B30003A 0 to +100 mV
Resolution 12 bit AS-5B30004A -10 to +10 mV
Accuracy AS-5B30005A -50 to +50 mV
Calibration Accuracy ± .15% at 25° C AS-5B30006A -100 to +100 mV
Non-Linearity ± .05% AS-5B31001A 0 to +1 V
Gain Drift ± .01%/° C AS-5B31002A 0 to +5 V
Zero Drift ± .002%/° C AS-5B31003A 0 to +10 V
Update Times 4 ms, all 4 channels AS-5B31004A -1 to +1 V
Isolation AS-5B31005A -5 to +5 V
Channel to Channel 1500 V continuous AS-5B31006A -10 to +10 V
Power Required Voltage Input, 10KHz.
+5 V < 600 mA AS-5B40001A 0 to +10 mV
+4.3 V < 10 mA AS-5B40002A 0 to +50 mV
-5 V 0 mA AS-5B40003A 0 to +100 mV
Dimensions AS-5B40004A -10 to +10 mV
Space Required 2 slots AS-5B40005A -50 to +50 mV
Weight 3 lbs (1.4 kg) AS-5B40006A -100 to +100 mV
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 AS-5B41001A 0 to +1 V
AS-5B41002A 0 to +5 V
AS-5B41003A 0 to +10 V
AS-5B41004A -1 to +1 V
AS-5B41005A -5 to +5 V
AS-5B41006A -10 to +10 V
Current Input, 4 Hz.
AS-5B32001A 4 to 20 ma
AS-5B32002A 0 to 20 ma
AS-B875-200 Terminal AS-B875-200 Mechanical Thermocouple Input, Linear, 4 Hz.
Numbering and Wire Keying for Housings AS-5B47J01A (Type J) 0 to +760°C
Connections AS-5B47J02A (Type J) -100 to +300°C
AS-5B47J03A (Type J) 0 to +500°C
TOP AS-5B47K04A (Type K) 0 to +1000°C
AS-5B47K05A (Type K) 0 to +500°C
AS-5B47T06A (Type T) -100 to +400°C
AS-5B47T07A (Type T) 0 to +200°C
AS-5B47E08A (Type E) 0 to +1000°C
AS-5B47R09A (Type R) +500 to +1750°C
AS-5B47S10A (Type S) +500 to +1750°C
AS-5B47B11A (Type B) +500 to +1800°C
RTD Input, Isolated, 4 Hz.
BOTTOM AS-5B34P01A -100 to +100°C
AS-5B34P02A 0 to +100°C
AS-5B34P03A 0 to +200°C
AS-5B34P04A 0 to +600°C
AS-5B34C01A 0 to +120°C, 10 Ω @ 0°C
AS-5B34C02A 0 to +120°C, 10 Ω @ 25°C
AS-5B34N01A 0 to +300°C
Strain Gauge, 10 KHz.
AS-5B38002A Full Bridge, 3 mV/V 300 Ω min.
AS-5B38004A Half Bridge, 3 mV/V 300 Ω min.
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Specification AS-B881-001 Specification AS-B881-108
Description 24 Vdc (LATCH) input Description 115 Vac protected output
Type of Operation True High Number of Points 8
Number of Points 16 Operating Voltage 80 ... 130 Vac / 47 ... 63 Hz
Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc Number of Groups 8
Number of Groups 1 Outputs per Group 1
Inputs per Group 16 ON Current
Max. Input Voltage Max. per Point 2 A continuous
Continuous 30 Vdc 30 A for one cycle
Surge 40 Vdc for 10ms Max. per Group 2A
Wetting Current 6 mA (typical) @ 24 Vdc Max. per Module 16 A
Min. Pulse Width 0.5 ms Leakage Current 5 mA max @ 130 Vac
Repetition Rate One per second Max. Response Time
Power Required OFF to ON 9 ms @ 60 Hz
+5 V 30 mA ON to OFF 9 ms @ 60 Hz
+4.3 V 1.1 mA Power Required
-5 V 0 mA +5 V 285 mA
External Power Supply 24± 4 Vdc, 310 mA +4.3 V 240 mA
Dimensions -5 V 0 mA
Space Required 1 slot Dimensions
Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) Space Required 1 slot
Terminal Connector AS-8534-000 Weight 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Fusing One per group Terminal Connector AS-8535-000

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 Specification AS-B881-508 Specification AS-B882-032
Description 125 Vdc True High output Description 24 Vdc diagnostic output
Number of Points 8 Number of Points 32
Operating Voltage 5 ... 140 Vdc Operating Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc
Number of Groups 8 Number of Groups 4
Outputs per Group 1 Outputs per Group 8
ON Current ON Current
Max. per Point 4.0 A Max. per Point 1A
Max. per Module 29 A Max. per Group 6A
Leakage Current < 30 mA Max. per Module 24 A
Max. Response Time Leakage Current 1 mA max. @ 28 Vdc
OFF to ON < 75 µs Max. Response Time
ON to OFF < 100 µs OFF to ON 1 ms
Power Required ON to OFF 1 ms
+5 V 300 mA Power Required
+4.3 V 0 mA +5 V 300 mA
-5 V 0 mA +4.3 V 10 mA
External Power Supply 5 ... 140 Vdc -5 V 0 mA
Dimensions External Power Supply 24± 4 Vdc, 600 mA
Space Required 1 slot (Excluding field load current)
Weight 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) Dimensions
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000 Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.42 lbs (1.1 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
Fusing Electronic, one-per point

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Specification AS-B882-116
Description 24 Vdc Supervised wire output
Detects open or short circuits on each I/O point and reports fault to PLC
Number of Points 16
Working Voltage 19.2 to 30.0 Vdc
Number of Groups 2
Outputs per Group 8
Continuous Current
Max. Per Point 0.5 A
Max. Per Group 4.0 A
Max. Per Module 8.0 A
Off State Leakage Current 3 mA max. at 30 Vdc, max. allowable load resistance is 6K Ω
On State Voltage Drop 0.5 Vdc maximum at 0.5A
Inrush Current 1.0A peak for 0.1 ms at 4 pulses per second while carrying 0.5A DC
minimum load current 10 mA
Power Required
+5 Vdc 350 mA maximum all outputs ON
+4.3 Vdc 10 mA
-5 Vdc 0 mA (not used)
External Power Supply Nominal 24 Vdc at external load current plus 0.5 amps.
Supply must be capable of pulse current of external load plus 5 amps.
Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
Fusing No internal fusing

*For additional details, consult user guide #GM-DISC-800.

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 Specifications AS-B882-239
B882-239 High Speed Counter Module
Number of Counters 2
Number of Auxiliary Inputs 6
The B882-239 High Speed Counter Module has two identical and Number of Outputs 6
independent counters for applications that require counting or Number of Groups 1
comparisons. Because the module handles the counting within its Input Voltage Range 0-32 Vdc
own internal logic, the PLC is free to do other tasks. Input Current 8.1 mA with 32 Vdc supply
5 mA with 28 Vdc supply
Each counter counts to 9999, and the two counters can be Output ON Voltage 1.0 Vdc (max.) @ 0.5 A
cascaded to count to 99,999,999. Each counter counts up 0.3 Vdc (typ.) @ 0.5 A
to 30,000 pulses per second. The module has two modes of 0.4 Vdc (max.) @ 0.1 A
operation, high frequency and low frequency, so its maximum 0.2 Vdc (typ.) @ 0.1 A
count rate varies from 350 Hz (low frequency) to 30 KHz Output OFF Leakage Current 1.0 mA (max.) @ 32 Vdc
(high frequency). Output Load Current 0.5 A continuous per output
1.5 A fusing per group
Because the module acts independently of the PLC, it counts Max. Count Frequency
the high speed pulses from the field independently of the PLC High Frequency Mode 30 KHz
scan. The counter automatically reports its current count to the Low Frequency Mode 350 Hz
Reset Pulse Width 13 µs (min.)
PLC every scan. Where high performance is required, the Enable Set Up Time
module’s own outputs can trigger independently of the High Frequency Mode 11 µs (max.)
controller scan. Low Frequency Mode 1.3 µs (max.)
Range of Signal Values
The major features of the B882-239 High Speed Counter -Log “1” Neg. Threshold 1.1 Vdc (min.), 2.2 Vdc (typ.)
Module include: -Log “0” Pos. Threshold 3.5 Vdc (max.), 2.7 Vdc (typ.)
-Hysteresis 0.36 Vdc (min.), 0.49 Vdc (typ.)
• Two independent counters (0-32 Vdc, True Low) Power Required
• 0-30 Khz operation with selectable low frequency filter + 5 Vdc 188 mA
• Six auxiliary field inputs (0-32 Vdc, True Low) + 4.3 Vdc 0 mA
• Six field outputs (0-32 Vdc, True Low) -5 Vdc 0 mA
• Self-diagnostics Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2.94 lbs (1.34 kg)
Terminal Connector Included
Fusing One per group

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Specifications AS-B883-001 B883-001 High Speed Counter Module
Number of Counters 2
Number of Auxiliary Inputs 6 The Modicon B883-001 High Speed Counter Module is a
Number of Outputs 3 powerful control tool providing solutions for both simple high
Voltage Range speed counting and more involved timing and sampling control
5 Vdc 2.4 to 5.5 Vdc applications, all at speeds up to 50 kHz.
12 Vdc 6 to 16 Vdc
24 Vdc 12 to 32 Vdc While programmed directly through a Modicon programmable
Transition 0 to 1 1 to 0 controller, the High Speed Counter Module is microprocessor-
5 Vdc 2.4 Vdc 1.6 Vdc based and operates independent of the PLC. The module
12 Vdc 5.6 Vdc 4.0 Vdc provides two counters that can operate separately or jointly,
24 Vdc 11.2 Vdc 8.0 Vdc depending on the control system's needs.
Output Load Current At 5 Vdc, 140 mA per output
Max Count Frequency 50 kHz
Ramp Time 7 V per sec Counter #1 Counter #2
Power Required Bi-direction (up/down) count Unidirectional up counter
+ 5 Vdc 677 mA
Pulse or Quadrature encoder
+ 4.3 Vdc 0 mA
input modes 1 kHz and 1 MHz internal
-5 Vdc 0 mA
clock
Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot Counts up to 9,999,999 Counts up to 9,999
Weight 3.3 lbs (1.49 kg) Two programmable outputs
Terminal Connector Included with three modes of operation Hardwire reset and enable
Hardwire enable and preset Software reset and enable
Software enable and preset Programmable match output

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B883-101 and B883-111 CAM Emulator Modules Specifications AS-B883-101/111
Number of Inputs 12
The B883-101 and B883-111 CAM emulator modules are Number of Outputs 8
used to automate the operation of metal shaping and cutting Supply Voltage Max. 7 Vdc
presses for any mass production industry such as automobile Internal Signal Loading RTH = 10 kΩs
parts fabrication. VTH = 0.925 x VDD,
(VDD = 5 Vdc ± 5%)
The CAM module receives a 12-bit (plus control) parallel Working Voltage 20 to 28 Vdc
position code from an encoder. The module then transmits an Peak Voltage 32 Vdc max for 10 ms
ON State Voltage Drop 0.6 Vdc max at 200 mA
8-bit parallel control code to its discrete outputs based on the one channel on
received position data. Inrush Current Max. 2.5 A per channel
0.5 ms at 5% duty cycle
Programming and operation of the CAM module is simple. You OFF State Leakage Current Max. 0.75 mA at 28.8 Vdc
load the operating instructions into a CAM module through the Typ. 0.1 mA
PLC via the I/O system. You can define up to 16 output intervals Response Time Max. 20 ms
distributed at random among the 8 outputs. The CAM module Transition Time Max. 32 ms
accepts inputs in binary, binary coded decimal, or Gray code. Power Required
Once programmed, the module receives, processes, and +5 Vdc 1000 mA
outputs the position codes at a rate of 4,000 Hz (once every +4.3 Vdc 0 mA
250 microseconds). –5 Vdc 0 mA
Dimensions
If your application requires velocity compensation, choose the Space Required 1 slot
B883-111 module. The B883-111 module compensates for Weight 3.98 lbs (1.81 kg)
changes in velocity. Terminal Connector Included

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Specifications AS-B883-200 B883-200 Thermocouple Input Module
Description Thermocouple input
Type B,E,J,K,R,S,T,N The Modicon B883-200 Thermocouple Input Module is a smart
or linear mV I/O module that multiplexes up to ten thermocouples into three
Inputs per Module 10 consecutive input registers of the control system.
Max. Common Mode Voltage 200 Vdc/Vac (peak)
Resolution 1°C, 1°F, 10 mV Each B883-200 module provides reference junction temperature
Under Program Control 0.1°C, 0.1°F, 1 mV compensation, open circuit detection, and linearization for ten
Update Time 100 ms per selected channel thermocouples. Also built-in are self-calibration, internal
1 sec. max. all channels diagnostics, and 800-Series bus diagnostics.
Power-up Time 13 sec. max.
Warm-up Time 2 Min. max. Any mix of type B, E, J, K, R, S, T, or N thermocouple operations
Power Required or simple -20 to +80 mV input operations may be set by the
+5 Vdc 400 mA
user under program control.
+4.3 Vdc 5 mA
-5 Vdc 0 mA For thermocouple inputs, the PLC can access individual
Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot
temperature readings in degrees Centigrade, Fahrenheit, or in
Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg) compensated millivolts. Each time the PLC scans the B883-200
Terminal Connector Included module, it receives the specified temperature or millivolt reading
along with open-circuit and module health data. The thermocouple
wire is terminated on a special isothermal connector assembly on
the housing. Each B883-200 module uses three consecutive input
registers and three output registers.

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B883-201 RTD Input Module Specifications AS-B883-201
Description RTD input
The Modicon B883-201 Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) American or European
module is a smart I/O module that multiplexes up to eight two- 100 Ω Platinum
or three-wire RTDs into three consecutive input registers of a Inputs per Module 8
control system. Max. Common Mode Voltage 7 Vdc/Vac (peak)
Resolution 1°C, 1°F, 10 Ω
Each B883-201 module provides linearization for any mix of Under Program Control 0.1°C, 0.1°F, 1 Ω
8 RTDs. Also built-in are self-calibration, internal diagnostics, Update Time 125 ms per selected channel
1 sec. max. all channels
and 800-Series bus diagnostics. Power-up Time 13 sec. max.
Warm-up Time 2 min. max.
American standard platinum, European standard platinum per
Power Required
DIN, or linear resistance input can be selected by the user +5 Vdc 640 mA
under program control. +4.3 Vdc 5 mA
-5 Vdc 0 mA
When an RTD is selected, the PLC can access each individual Dimensions
temperature reading in Centigrade, Fahrenheit, or in Space Required 1 slot
compensated millivolts. Each time the PLC scans the B883-201 Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
module, it receives the specified temperature or millivolt reading Terminal Connector AS-8535-000
along with open-circuit and module health data.
Each B883-201 uses three consecutive input registers and
three output registers. These registers are assigned to the
same slot within the channel.

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Specifications AS-B884-002 B884-002 PID Module
Analog Inputs 4, current/voltage
Input Range 4 ... 20 mA, 1 ... 5 Vdc, 0 ... 10 Vdc The B884-002 PID Module provides two completely
Common-mode Rejection > -90 db, 50/60 Hz independent and separate Proportional Integral Derivative
Max. Common-mode Voltage 180 Vdc/Vac peak (PID) loops. You can configure the PID loops for control
Normal Mode Rejection 60 db strategies including open loop, closed loop, PID, PID on
Accuracy (at 25° C) 0.05% typ, +0.02% max error squared, and cascade control.
Thermocouple Inputs 2 You configure the PID module using a configuration program
Types B,E,J,K,N,R,S,T (Part # SW-B8DD-3DA) on an IBM or compatible personal
Common-mode Rejection > -120 db, 50/60 Hz
Max. Common-mode Voltage 180 Vdc/Vac peak
computer. You can download the data either through the PLC
Normal Mode Rejection 60 db or directly to the modules, where it is stored in a non-volatile
Repeatability (constant temp.) +0.5° F, +0.3° C in 24 hours EEPROM memory.
Frequency Inputs 1, sine wave/magnetic pick-up
(bipolar) and rectangular To ensure the highest accuracy and reliability, the module has
wave (unipolar) fully floating, isolated, and protected inputs and outputs. The
Input Voltage Range module has seven independently configured analog inputs (4
Unipolar 2 Vpp to 50 Vpp voltage/current, 2 thermocouple, 1 frequency), two analog
Bipolar 10 mVpp to 360 Vpp outputs, two discrete inputs, and two discrete outputs. Each
loop is assigned two voltage and one thermocouple inputs.
Discrete inputs 2 There is no need for any analog adjustments such as trimpots
Input Voltage 24 Vdc, potential isolated
for zero, offset, or span, which results in superior accuracy,
ON Threshold 5.0 Vdc or more
OFF Threshold 0.8 Vdc or less
stability, and reliability.
Min. Turn On Current 5 mA

Analog outputs 2, current voltage

Output Range 4 ... 20 mA, 1 ... 5 Vdc, 0 ... 10 Vdc
Common-mode Rejection > -120 db, 50/60 Hz
Max. Common-mode Voltage 180 Vdc/Vac peak
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Discrete Outputs 2
Output Voltage 24 Vdc, potential isolated
Output Current 250 mA, 1 V drop max TOP
OFF State Leakage 0.1 mA max
Loop Solve Time 150 ms
Power Required
+5 Vdc 50 mA
+4.3 Vdc 2 mA
-5 Vdc 0 mA
External Power Supply 24± 4 Vdc, 330 mA

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 B885-002 ASCII / BASIC Module Specifications AS-B885-002
Data Exchange
The B885-002 ASCII / BASIC Module runs user-written BASIC Module to PLC Via OURBUS, 6 input registers,
programs independently of the controller’s memory logic and 6 output registers
scan. It also performs READ and WRITE commands to and
from serial devices connected to either of the module’s two RS Module to Terminal Via 2 ports, RS 232C or RS 422
232/422 ports (jumper selectable). In addition, its real-time Transmission Rate 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19200 baud
clock/calendar allows the module to run a BASIC program or
software selectable
flag and return a value to the PLC at a user specified date
and time. Power Required RS 422 mode RS 232 mode
+5 Vdc 500 mA 400 mA
The module provides report generation, interactive operator +4.3 Vdc 1760 mA 1000 mA
interface, high level math, peripheral communications, and -5 Vdc 0 mA 0 mA
data storage.
Dimensions
Using a dumb terminal or an IBM personal computer with Space Required 1 slot
Emulator Software (Part # SW-E885-1DA), you program the Weight 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
module’s 53K of user memory. If you need more memory, Terminal Connector Included
you may provide an additional 32K of user EPROM. You can
designate part of the memory as retentive variable memory to
store formulas or other process parameters.

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1 N/A Protective ground
2 OUT RS232 Send data
3 IN RS232. Receive data
4 OUT RS232 Request to send
5 IN RS232 Clear to send
6 IN RS232 Data set ready
7 N/A RS232 & RS422 Common
12 OUT RS422 Request to send high
13 OUT RS422 Request to send low
14 OUT RS422 Send data high
15 OUT RS422 Send data low BOTTOM
16 IN RS422 Clear to send low
17 IN RS422 Clear to send high
18 OUT +5V (Current limited,
5mA by 1K)
19 IN Select input-RS422 high/
RS232 low
20 OUT RS232 Data terminal ready
21 IN RS422 Receive data high
25 IN RS422 Receive data low

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B885-101 and B885-111 Motion Modules The PLC communicates with the motion modules through six
input and six output registers with the control instructions
Modicon B885-1xx Motion Modules are high performance, providing a powerful, smooth and fast link between the two.
single axis servo motion controllers contained in a single-width Adjustable command buffering and direct register to function
800-Series I/O module. They are designed to plug directly into bits provide added communication speed for high
the I/O rack of the Modicon 984 PLC, although they are response functions.
capable of standalone operation. They can control brushless
and brush-type servo motors, as well as hydraulics. Motion programs, developed using MMDS, are either stored
directly in the flash memory of the motion module or as registers
The modules use Schneider Automation's patented Direct in the PLC.
Numerical Processing (DNP) technology. Advanced digital
brushless motion control eliminates potentiometer adjustments The Modicon Motion Development Software (MMDS) is an on-
and analog velocity loops for optimal control. line/off-line, menu driven package (Part # SW-MMDS-1DB) for
the IBM-AT or compatible computers. It enables the user to set
The B885-101 module uses a resolver to provide feedback for up, program, operate and diagnose operation of the motion
the position, velocity, and commutation of the motor. module. The program and file manipulation features are a
Essentially, a rotary brushless transformer that provides versatile system for application management. The MMDS
absolute position information to the motion module, the communicates via a computer serial port to the Modbus port on
resolver gives the module a high degree of noise immunity. the motion module.
The B885-111 module additionally has two quadrature encoder
interfaces for extra position and velocity feedback.
Control communication interface to the B885-1xx modules can
be either through the 800 I/O system backplane or the
Modbus/RS-232 serial port. The module is designed to work
directly with the Modicon Cyberline 1000 series brushless
servo amplifiers as well as those of third-party vendors.

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 Specifications AS-B885-1xx
Motion
Absolute Positioning Range 232 bits; in., mm, or other units
Speed Range 232 to 1; counts/sec, in/sec, mm/sec, RPM, etc.
Digital Servo Loop
Position Loop Update 1 msec
Velocity Loop Update 0.5 msec
Commutation Update 0.25 msec
Potentiometer Adjustments None; parameters set in software

Feedback
Resolver Modicon "T" type brushless
Used for position, velocity and commutation
Max. Speed 6,000 RPM, motor/drive dependent
Resolution 65535 (16-bit) counts/revolution (maximum)
System Accuracy
Typical ± 10 arcmin
Worst Case ± 15 arcmin
Position Repeatability ± 3 arcmin
Encoder (-110 only, two channels) Encoders supplied by customer. Used for position
and velocity
Type Differential or single end
Voltage 5 ... 24 volt ± 20%
Impedance >500 Ω @ 5V nominal
Frequency
Nominal 200 KHz
Maximum 500 KHz
Input Multiplier 4X
Maximum Speed Encoder dependent, 2 MHz internal pulse rate max.
System Accuracy Encoder dependent; 0.5 arcmin maximum
Source Power Supplied by
Module (Encoder may be 400 mA @ 5 Vdc ± 10% and/or
powered externally) 200 mA @ 12 Vdc ± 10%

Servo Output 3-phase bipolar commutated current command compatible

with all Modicon Cyberline drives or Bipolar current or
velocity command (± 10 V, 3 mA max., 12 bit resolution)
for DC or hydraulic drives
Drive Enable Output Form "C" relay contact, 30 Vdc @ 0.5 A resistive max.
Drive Fault Input True high with internal pullup, TTL compatible

I/O
Digital Inputs 7 (24 Vdc, ± 20 %)
Digital Outputs 3 (24 Vdc, ± 20 %, 150 mA max. each)
Analog Output ± 10 V, 3 mA max., 12 bit resolution
Analog Input ± 10 V, 10 bit resolution

Communications
Port RS-232 serial, Modbus slave
Baud Rate 300 ... 9600 baud, software selectable (9600 default)
Connector DB9, female
Backplane I/O bus, 6 input/6 output registers

Power Requirements
External Power Supply 24 Vdc ± 20% @ .375 A max. plus output current draw
I/O Rack Power
+5.0 V 25 mA
+4.3 V 0 mA
-5.0 V 0 mA

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Weight 2 lbs (.9 kg)

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Specification AS-B984-100/101 B984 Discrete High Speed Logic Solver Module
Mode of Operation True high
Working Voltage 20 ... 28 Vdc The Modicon B984-100 Discrete High Speed Logic Solver offers
Response Time the power of a 984 PLC with the response of an intelligent I/O
Inputs 100 µsec max (no filtering) module. With a total system throughput of less than one
Outputs 1 msec max. millisecond, the module provides the capability to control high
Input speed applications not possible with conventional PLCs.
Number of Inputs 16
Number of Groups 1 The full 984 basic instruction set makes the module compatible
Source Resistance 1000 Ω
with existing 984 application and programming software, and
ON Level (<1M Source Impedence) 19.2 Vdc
OFF Level (0 Source Impedence) 6 Vdc 4K user logic plus 2K registers provide ample space for
ON Condition Threshold 18 Vdc application programs.
Input Wetting Current 6 mA minimum at 24 Vdc
Outputs The B984-100 is fully compatible with the rest of the 984 Family.
Number of Outputs 8 It services its own dedicated I/O and communicates with the
Number of Groups 1 host PLC via the I/O bus. The B984 module and the host PLC
Min. ON State Output Voltage 19.2 Vdc pass four or eight 16-bit registers bi-directionally each time the
ON Current Max. 1 A per channel host PLC scans its logic. A built-in Modbus port on the B984
Max. 8 A per module allows connection to programmers, operator interfaces, local
Max. OFF State Leakage 1 mA area networks, and host computers.
Min. Load Current 100 mA
Inputs on the B984 have programmable filtering to allow for
Diagnostic Information Open Load, Short to quick response and maximum system reliability. Outputs
*
Ground or Supply, Current provide fault diagnostic information which is annunciated in the
limit, Over temperature
B984 and is available to the host PLC.
Power Required
+5 Vdc 0 mA Multiple B984 modules may be used in any control system
+4.3 Vdc 0 mA
using 800-Series I/O. They can be inserted in any slot, and are
-5 Vdc 0 mA
External Power Required CPU 20 ... 30 Vdc, 2A limited only by the I/O bits available in the system.
(Excluding field
load current)
Output 20 ... 30 Vdc, 10A
Dimensions
Space Required 1 slot
Weight 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Terminal Connector Included

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Housings

800-Series Housings are used to hold the PLC, Option

Processors, Power Supplies, I/O Interfaces, and I/O Modules.
The two styles of housing available are Primary and Secondary.
The primary housing is the first housing in an I/O drop. All other
housings in the I/O drops are secondary housings. Housings
are connected via Signal and Power cables.
There are three sizes of housing available: 10 inch (part
numbers begin H810), 19 inch (part numbers begin H819) and
27 inch (part numbers begin H827). The 10 inch housing has
four module slots, the 19 inch housings have seven module
slots, and the 27 inch housings have eleven module slots.
I/O slots in an H810, H819, or H827 require a field wire terminal
connector where wiring to the field sensing/switching devices is
made. Once wired, the terminal blocks remain intact while I/O
modules are replaced for service. Terminal blocks can be
detached without disturbing field wiring if you ever need to
replace a housing.
W801 signal cables used to pass OURBUS data between
housings in a drop have the following lengths: 2 ft. (0.6 m), 6 ft.
(1.8 m), and 12 ft. (3.6 m). Total cable length in a drop must not
exceed 20 ft. (6 m). W802 and W808 power cables pass power
from a housing with a power supply to a housing without a
power supply. W804 cables pass power signals to a housing
with an auxiliary power supply. These three cables are also
available in the following lengths: 2 ft. (0.6 m), 6 ft. (1.8 m), and
12 ft. (3.6 m). For more information on cables, see Cabling The H810 contains 4 slots that house a slot mount PLC or a
section, page 2-86. P890/P892 remote I/O interface, and up to 3 I/O modules. The
H810 supports 685, 785 controllers and option modules.
Primary Housings
The H810, H819 and H827 may be mounted on a wall or inside
In a local I/O drop, you can choose either the H810-208, H810- a protective NEMA cabinet. The H819 may also be mounted in
209, H819-209, or H827-209. a 19 inch standard rack; special mounting flanges are provided
for a rack-mount installation.
The 984-38x and 48x may use the H810-208 (10 inch) housing.
The PLC occupies the first (left-most) slot, with the other three The H8xx-209 housings are designed so that all control, power,
slots left for I/O modules. The H810-208 cannot be connected and/or drop interface devices must be located in slot one.
to secondary housings. The 984-38x, 48x, and 68x series PLCs
may use either the H810-209 (10 inch), the H819-209 (19 inch) H819-103 and H827-103 Primary Housings
or the H827-209 (27 inch) PLC housings. The PLC must occupy
the first (left-most) slot. Option processors (68x, 78x only) or The H819-103 and H827-103 housings are primary housings for
local I/O modules may occupy any other available slots in the remote 800-Series I/O drops. The H819 contains seven slots
housing. Additional local I/O housings connect to the PLC that house an I/O power supply, an RIO interface device, and
housings through Signal and Power cables. These cables plug up to four I/O modules. The H827 contains eleven slots that
into connectors located at the lower left of the Primary housing. house an I/O power supply, an RIO interface device, and up to
eight I/O modules.
In a remote I/O drop, the primary housing is the first housing
and contains the remote I/O interface. You can choose either Both the H819 and H827 may be mounted on a wall or inside a
the H810-208, H819-103 and H827-103 housings, or H810-209, protective NEMA cabinet. The H819 may also be mounted in a
H819-209 and H827-209 primary housings. 19 inch standard rack; special mounting flanges are provided
for a rack mount installation.
H819-209, H827-209, and H810-209 Primary Housings
The first 1.5 slots contain a P802 or P810 primary power supply.
The H819-209, H827-209, and H810-209 housings are primary The next 1.5 slots contain either a J890 or J892 RIO Interface.
housings for slot-mount PLCs and remote 800 Series I/O drops.
The first (left-most) slot in the housing contains the 984-38x/48x
The H819 contains seven slots that house a slot mount PLC or a
or P89x. The remaining three slots are for I/O modules.
P890/P892 Remote I/O Interface, and up to six I/O modules.
The H827 contains 11 slots that house a slot-mount PLC or a
P890/P892 Remote I/O Interface and up to 10 I/O modules.

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800 Series Housing Technical Specifications H810-208 Primary Housing
Description
The H810-208 is a primary subrack for local 984-38x and
AS-H819-209 Primary Housing, 19"
AS-H827-209 Primary Housing, 27" 48x systems, or remote I/O drops using P89x interfaces.
AS-H819-103 Primary Housing, 19" This rack is used stand-alone and cannot be connected to
AS-H827-103 Primary Housing, 27" secondary subracks.
AS-H819-100 Secondary Housing, 19"
AS-H827-100 Secondary Housing, 27" The H810-208 is designed to be mounted on a wall or in a
AS-H810-208 Primary Housing, 10" standard NEMA enclosure.
w/OURBUS only
AS-H810-209 Primary, 10" w/System Bus Secondary Housings
and OURBUS
for 685, 785 controllers All housings in a local or remote I/O drop, except the primary
AS-H810-100 Secondary, 10" housing, must be secondary housings. Incoming power and
w/OURBUS only signal cables connect on the top of the housing. Outgoing
Maximum Available I/O Slots power and signal cables connect on the bottom. Secondary
AS-H819-209 6 housings available are the H810-100, H819-100 and H827-100
AS-H827-209 10
AS-H819-103 4
secondary housings.
AS-H827-103 8 H810-100, H819-100 and H827-100 Secondary Housings
AS-H819-100 7
AS-H827-100 11
AS-H810-xxx 3 The H810-100, H819-100 and H827-100 housings are
Earth Connection Earth ground screw on lower secondary housings for local or remote 800 Series I/O drops.
edge of subrack The H819 contains 7 slots that may house I/O modules. The
Environmental H827 contains 11 slots that may house I/O modules. The H810
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C contains 4 slots that may house I/O modules. If auxiliary I/O
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing) power is required, the power supply must be located in the
Shock Resistance 10 G for 10 ms first slot.
Physical The H810, H819 and the H827 may be mounted on a wall or
Space Requirement (W x H x D) inside a protective NEMA cabinet. The H819 may also be
AS-H810 ... xxx 10.25 x 13.5 x 8.9 in mounted in a 19 inch standard rack; special mounting flanges
(261 x 343 x 255 mm)
AS-H819 ... xxx 17.5 x 13.5 x 8.9 in
are provided for a rack mount installation.
(444 x 343 x 225 mm) Because they are used only as secondary housings, the H810-
AS-H827 ... xxx 27.1 x 13.5 x 8.9 in
(688 x 343 x 225 mm)
100, H819-100 and H827-100 housings must never contain an
Weight RIO interface device.
AS-H810 ... xxx 10 lbs (4.6 kg)
AS-H819 ... xxx 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
AS-H827 ... xxx 20 lbs (9.1 kg)

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800-Series I/O Cabling

Two cables, a signal and a power cable, are required to

interconnect the primary housing and the secondary housing(s) I/O Cable Configurations
in an 800 I/O drop. The signal cable, in effect, extends the w/H8xx-209 Primary Housing
OURBUS to the secondary housing(s) and the power cable
provides power to the modules within the secondary housing(s).
The total distance between the PLC housing and the farthest
secondary housing must not exceed twenty feet. Any
combination of cable lengths is allowed, as long as the twenty
foot limitation is observed.
When an auxiliary power supply is added to a secondary
housing, the power cable entering that housing must be a W804
power cable. This cable prevents the auxiliary or booster
power supply from interfering with the main power supply in the
PLC or another auxiliary power supply.
The following figure shows an auxiliary power supply added to
a secondary housing and the corresponding cabling.
When a 984X controller is used with local I/O, a special cable,
W929, connects the controller to the first housing. This housing
must be a secondary-type housing, H8xx-100, and must
contain an auxiliary power supply.
The following table shows the available cables. The “xxx” at the
end of the part numbers should be replaced with appropriate
numbers from the right side of the table when ordering cables.

(1) 984-38x/48x, P89x occupy slot 1, slot 2 available for I/O module.
(2) 984-68x/78x occupy slot 1 and 2.
* Maximum 32 modules per drop (Maximum 2 racks for 984-38x/48x).

800-Series I/O Cables

Available Lengths
Model Description 1.5 ft 5 ft 6 ft 12 ft 20 ft

AS-W801-xxx I/O signal cable between racks -002 N/A -006 -012 N/A
AS-W808-xxx I/O power cable to added rack w/o power supply -002 -005 N/A N/A N/A
AS-W802-xxx I/O power cable to added rack w/o power supply N/A N/A N/A -012 N/A
AS-W804-xxx I/O power cable to added rack with power supply -002 -005 N/A -012 N/A
AS-W929-xxx Local I/O cable for 984X N/A N/A -006 -012 -020

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 I/O Cable Configurations
w/H8xx-103 Primary Housing

* Maximum 32 modules per drop.

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800-Series I/O Power Supplies

A local or remote I/O system requires a power supply for the I/O
modules and for communications support between the modules
and the PLC. In some cases, the power supply is built into the
PLC or into the remote I/O interface where, in other cases, the
power supply and the I/O interface are separate components.
Certain applications will require an auxiliary power supply
should the I/O requirements exceed the capacity of the primary
supply. Below is a list of 800-Series I/O power supplies, both
integrated and auxiliary. To determine the power requirements
of your system, you must add together the individual power
requirements of the I/O and option modules within your system.

I/O Power Available(mA)

Model Description Voltage Slots +5.0V +4.3V -5.0V

AS-P802-001 Remote Primary & Secondary 24 Vdc 1.5 2500 10100 500
AS-P810-000 Remote Primary & Secondary 115/230 Vac 1.5 5000 5000 300
PC-X984-68x/78x Internal Supply for Local I/O 115/230 Vac, 24 Vdc 1.5 8000 6000 5001
PC-X984-38x/48x Internal Supply for Local I/O 115/230 Vac, 24 Vdc 1 3000 3000 2502
AS-P890/892-000 Internal Supply for Remote I/O 115/230 Vac, 24 Vdc 1 3000 3000 2502
AS-P830-000 Secondary 115/230 Vac, 24 Vdc 1.5 5000 6000 5003
AS-P840-000 Remote Primary/Secondary 115/230 Vac 1.5 50004 100004 500
1
Total max. = 8,000 mA
2
Total max. = 3,000 mA
3
Total max. = 6,000 mA
4
Total max. sum of (+4.3V and +5V) @ 55°C = 15000 mA
@ 60°C = 12000 mA
Note: Model PC-X984 is for E984 controllers.

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P802 I/O Power Supply P810 I/O Power Supply

A P802 Power Supply may serve as either a primary or A P810 Power Supply may serve as either a primary or
auxiliary power unit in an 800-Series I/O drop. Its input auxiliary power unit in a 800-Series I/O drop. Its input
voltage is 24 Vdc. voltage (115 Vac or 230 Vac) is determined by the way the
input terminal block is wired.
The P802 is 1.5 slots wide. When used in a primary housing,
it consumes the first 1.5 slots and is followed immediately by The P810 is 1.5 slots wide. When used in a primary
a remote I/O interface. When used as an auxiliary power housing, it consumes the first 1.5 slots, and is followed
supply, it consumes the first two slots in a secondary housing. immediately by a remote I/O interface. When used as an
auxiliary power supply, it consumes the first two slots in a
secondary housing.

P802 Terminal Numbering P810 Terminal Numbering

and Input Connections and Input Connections

115 Vac Operation:

Jumper installed between
terminals 1 & 2

230 Vac Operation:

No connection between
terminals 1 & 2

AS-P802-001 I/O Power Supply AS-P810-000 I/O Power Supply

Technical Specifications Technical Specifications

Power Supply Power Supply

Input Voltage 24 Vdc Input Voltage 115/230 Vac
Output Voltage Output Voltage
+5 Vdc 2.5 A +5 Vdc 5.0 A
+4.3 Vdc 10.1 A +4.3 Vdc 5.0 A
-5 Vdc 0.5 A -5 Vdc 0.3 A

Environmental Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing) Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms) Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)

Physical Physical
Space Requirements 1.5 slots in an H8xx-103 Space Requirements 1.5 slots in an H8xx-103
Primary housing, or 2 slots in Primary housing, or 2 slots
an H8xx-100 Secondary in an H8xx-100 Secondary
housing housing
Weight 7 lbs (3.2 kg) Weight 7 lbs (3.2 kg)

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 P830 I/O Power Supply P840 I/O Power Supply

A P830 Power Supply serves as an auxiliary power unit in an A P840 Power Supply may serve as either a primary or
800-Series I/O drop when the power limitations of the primary auxiliary power unit in a 800-Series I/O drop. Its input
power supply are exceeded. voltage (115 Vac or 230 Vac) is determined by the way you
wire the input terminal block.
The P830 is 1.5 slots wide. It must be installed in the two left-
most slots of a secondary housing. The P840 is 1.5 slots wide. When used in a primary housing,
it consumes the first 1.5 slots, and is followed immediately by
a remote I/O interface. When used as an auxiliary power
supply, it consumes the first two slots in a secondary housing.

P830 Terminal Numbering and P840 Terminal Numbering and

Input Connections Input Connections

AS-P830-000 AS-P840-000
I/O Power Supply Technical Specifications I/O Power Supply Technical Specifications
Power Supply
Power Supply Input Voltage 115/230 Vac
Input Voltage 115/230 Vac Output Voltage
24 Vdc +5 Vdc 5.0 A1
Output Voltage +4.3 Vdc 10.0 A1
+5 Vdc 5000 mA -5 Vdc 0.5 A
+4.3 Vdc 6000 mA Environmental
-5 Vdc 500 mA Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Total current must not Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
exceed 6000 mA Shock Resistance 15 G (11 ms)
Environmental Physical
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C Space Requirements 1.5 slots in an H8xx-103
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing) Primary housing, or 2 slots
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms) in an H8xx-100 Secondary
Physical housing
Space Requirements 2 slots in a secondary Weight 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
subrack 1
Total max. sum of
Weight 3 lbs (1.4 kg) (+4.3V and +5V) @ 55° C = 15000 mA
@ 60° C = 12000 mA

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Remote I/O Drop Interfaces

At each remote drop is a remote I/O (RIO) interface device that

communicates over the coaxial cable with the RIO processor in
the PLC. The RIO interface contains a set of switches that you
use to set the address for the drop. There are various kinds of
RIO interfaces you can use, depending on the I/O Series in the
drop and the type of RIO processor in the PLC. According to
your application requirements, you may select RIO interfaces
that provide the drop with ASCII device support. I/O interfaces
are available with a variety of features (See table below).
The remote I/O processor can contain an integrated power
supply, otherwise, a power supply has to be mounted in the
primary housing. An additional power supply can be mounted
in any secondary housing if required.

Interfaces
Feature J890 J892 P890 P892 D908 J290 J291

Remote I/O Processing yes yes yes yes no yes yes

ASCII Communication no yes no yes no yes no
Integrated Power Supply no no yes yes no no no
Distributed Control no no no no yes no no
Dual Cable Option yes yes no no yes yes no

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 J890/J892 RIO Interfaces

A J890 or J892 can be used as the remote I/O interface at each

remote drop of 800-Series I/O when the 984 uses the S908 RIO
communications protocol. This module takes up 1.5 slots and is
positioned in slots 2 and 3 just beside the I/O power supply in
the primary housing.
A J890 supports a remote drop of 800-Series I/O with no ASCII
communication requirements. A J892 supports a remote drop
of 800 Series I/O which also requires ASCII communications
capability. The J892 supports ASCII Read and Write functions
as well as RIO processing. Two half-duplex ASCII ports on the
J892 allow you to transfer ASCII characters to and from
terminals, printers, and other peripheral devices.
The J890 and J892 are available with single or dual I/O connectors. If
you are running single or dual cable topologies from the 984 PLC,
your interface module needs only one I/O connector. If you are
running a redundant cable topology to your RIO drops, your
interface module requires the dual cable version.

J890/J892 Technical Specifications

Description
AS-J890-101 Single Cable RIO Interface
AS-J890-102 Redundant Cable RIO
Interface
AS-J892-101 Single Cable RIO Interface
w/ ASCII
AS-J892-102 Redundant Cable RIO
Interface w/ ASCII
Communication
Coaxial Cable Connectors 1 or 2
J892 ASCII Device Support 2
RIO Communication Protocol S908 (HDLC)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)
Physical
Space Requirements 1.5 slots in H8xx-103
housing (Slots 2 & 3)
Weight 5 lbs (2.25 kg)

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 P890/P892 RIO Interfaces

A P890 or P892 can be used as the remote I/O interface when

the PLC uses the S908 RIO communications protocol. The
P890 and P892 include an integrated 3 A power supply for
providing power to adjacent I/O modules. The P890/P892
modules reside in slot 1 of the primary housing at each RIO
drop, freeing slots 2 and 3 for additional I/O modules.
Use the P890 RIO Interface to support a remote drop of 800-
Series I/O with no ASCII requirements at the drop. Use the P892
RIO Interface to support a remote drop of 800-Series I/O with
ASCII communications. The P892 supports ASCII Read and
Write, RIO processing, and power supply functions. Two half-
duplex ASCII ports allow you to perform ASCII functions to and
from appropriate terminals, printers, and other peripheral devices.
The P890 and P892 Interfaces have one RIO cable connector
port. They support single and dual cable topologies, but not
redundant cable topologies.

P890/P892 Technical Specifications

Description
AS-P890-000 Single Cable RIO Interface
AS-P892-000 Single Cable RIO Interface
w/ ASCII
Communication
Coaxial Cable Connectors 1
P892 ASCII Device Support 2 ports
RIO Communication Protocol S908 (HDLC)
Power Supply
Input Voltage 115/230 Vac
24 Vdc
Output Voltage
+5 Vdc 3 A (max.)
+4.3 Vdc 3 A (max.)
-5 Vdc 0.25 A
Total 3A
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10 G (11 ms)
Physical
Space Requirements 1 Slot in H8xx-209 or
H810-208 housing
Weight 5 lbs (2.25 kg)

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Remote I/O with ASCII Communication

ASCII Device Programming

Two three-node function blocks, READ and WRIT, are provided

in the executive PROM of all 984 PLCs with RIO capabilities.
The function blocks are implemented in user logic to handle
ASCII message passing between the remote devices and the
PLC memory.
ASCII strings may be read by a 984 controller from an ASCII
device (such as a keyboard, a bar code reader, or a push
button panel) at a remote drop via a READ function; the
controller may send messages to an ASCII display device (such
as a CRT or a printer) via a WRIT function.
An ASCII Editor in your panel software allows you to create,
edit, and manage a library of ASCII messages to be read or
written over the RIO communication link. These ASCII
messages reside in a table that occupies space in user logic
memory.
The ASCII editor offers many features, including the following
tools:
• Displaying and modifying READ and WRIT blocks
• Displaying and making limited changes to the current values
of references
• Initializing an area of PLC memory for message storage
• Searching message files for specific character patterns.
A 984 PLC that communicates with remote I/O allows you to
connect ASCII data entry and data display devices at as many
as 16 drop sites, depending on the PLC. Special types of
remote I/O interface devices must be used at the drops when
ASCII devices are used.
RIO Interfaces for ASCII Communications

The J812 and J892 RIO Interfaces (for 800 Series I/O) and the
P453 RIO Interface (for 200 and 500 Series I/O) have 25-pin
female ASCII ports; the P892 RIO Interface (for 800 Series I/O)
has 9-pin female ASCII ports:

25-Pin Male RIO ASCII Port 9-Pin Male RIO ASCII Port
J812, J892, P453 P892

Shield 1 Shield 1
TX 2 RX 2
RX 3 TX 3
RTS 4 DTR 4
CTS 5 Ground 5
DSR 6 DSR 6
Ground 7 RTS 7
DTR 20 CTS 8

Each of these RIO Interface Devices can support two ASCII

devices. As many as 32 ASCII devices can be controlled from
a 984 PLC, two per drop at up to 16 drops.

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Configuring A Local I/O System

Local I/O configurations are where the PLC and I/O modules The following tools are designed to assist you in the
communicate directly via the backplane and through cables configuration of 984 local I/O systems. Refer to the
that extend the I/O bus (OURBUS). configuration pages that follow associated with the controller
CPU you have chosen.
The 984 PLCs that support local configurations include all
models except the 984A and 984B. A local I/O system consists 1. Local 984-381/385 and 984-480/485 systems in H810, H819
of the PLC, I/O and associated housings, power and signal and H827-209 housings.
cables, and, where required, auxiliary power supplies.
2. Local 984-381/385 and 984-480/485 in H810-208 four-slot
Local I/O must be addressed as Drop #1 in the 984 Traffic Cop. housing.
An auxiliary power supply is required when total power 3. Local 984-685 and 984-785 systems.
consumption by all modules in the local drop exceeds the
capacity of the primary supply. Auxiliary power supplies provide 4. Local 984X system.
all I/O power to modules beyond its location and provide no
power to modules located before it.
The table below provides you with maximum local drop size
figures for the PLCs that support local I/O. Local drops cannot
exceed the figures shown.

Maximum for Local I/O

Discrete I/O Total Cable

Model (Any Mix) I/O Bits Distance Housings Modules
PC-E984-381 512 512/512 12 ft 2 21
PC-x984-385 512 512/512 12 ft 2 21
PC-x984-48x 2048 512/512 12 ft 2 21
PC-E984-685 16384 512/1024* 20 ft 5 32
PC-X984-785 65535 512/512 20 ft 5 32
P1-984X-108 2048 512/512 20 ft 5 32
Px-984A-xxx 2048 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Px-984B-xxx 8192/8192 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Note: Each discrete I/O point requires 1 bit of addressing. Each analog point or register word requires 16 bits of addressing.

* Depends on S908 Executive software

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984-381/385/480/485 Configuration (local I/O) System Number _____
(page )

984- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
CPU I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -209

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal I/O slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

984- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

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3-98
H810-208 Configuration (local I/O) System Number _____
(381/385/480/485) (page )

Configuration 1 (Controllers)
984- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
CPU I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -208

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

I/O slots may contain:

Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

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3-100
984-685/785 Local Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

984- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
CPU I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -209
or or or or
9 - 9 - 9 - 9 - 9 -

I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot /O slot I/O slot

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots may contain: S908/S975/S911/D908
Cable Cable

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

System slots slots may contain:

(To additional housings) Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

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 984-685/785 Local Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal
Cable Cable

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -100

or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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984-685/785 Local Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H81 -100
H8 -100
or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

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3-104
984X Local Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

984- 8 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
Auxillary Power I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot /O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -100
Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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 984X Local Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal
Cable Cable

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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984X Local Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H81 -100
or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

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Configuring a Remote I/O System

Remote I/O is the portion of the controller's I/O that is typically

installed away from the PLC housing and that requires an
interface module to communicate with the I/O processor at the
CPU. Communication to the primary housing at each drop is
accomplished through coaxial cable. A remote I/O system may
consist of single or multiple housings at each drop.
The 984-48x, 685, and 785 series of slot-mount PLCs, and all
chassis-mount PLCs (984X, 984A, 984B) can support remote
I/O systems.
In a remote I/O configuration, a remote I/O processor in the PLC
is connected, via coaxial cable, to a remote I/O interface device
at each remote drop. All 984 PLCs that support remote I/O
have been designed to control 800-Series I/O at the remote
drops. Several option modules and/or field modification kits are
available that allow you to control installed bases of 200 and
500-Series I/O at remote drops as well. (See description of
S908 RIO processor for 984-685/785, in Controller Option
Modules Section.)
S908 Remote Input/Output Processor

All 984 PLCs, except the 38x series, can communicate with
remote I/O, a feature facilitated by the S908 communications
protocol. This protocol is either built into the mainframe (as in
the 984X, 984X, 984B, 984-480, and -485) or added as an
optional module ( -685, and -785). If you use the S908 with any
of the slot mount 685 or 785 series, you must also install an
E908-131 or a E908-016 plug-in executive cartridge in the S908.
The S908 Remote Input/Output Processor supports up to 32
drops of remote I/O, depending on the upper limit of the 984
PLC to which it is applied. Each drop can support up to two
ASCII devices, depending on the remote input/output interface
device at the drop. S908 processors are available with either
one or two coaxial cable connectors. (984X, 984-480/485
support single cable only).
The S908 is required for hot standby configurations.

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 S908 remote input/output processing is designed to support
communication with 800 I/O. However, the S908 can also
Remote I/O (Redundant Cable)
support remote communications with 200 and 500 Series I/O,
when you install these field modification kits and remote input/
output interfaces:
Modification Kit Interface Function

J291 kit P451 RIO interface 984 w/ 200 Series;

no ASCII devices
J290 kit P453 RIO interface 984 w/ 200 Series;
2 ASCII devices

The S908 can also communicate with the 500 Series I/O through
the J290/J291 and a J540 adapter.

S908 Technical Specifications

984/S911 Redundant Cable Hot Standby System Communication Capabilities
Controllers that use S908
AS-S908-0xx
(chassis-mount) 984A, 984B
AS-S908-1x0 (slot-mount)* 984-685/785
Integrated into PLC 984X, 984-48x
Communication Mode Biphase-level modulation,
HDLC message format
Communication Speed 1.544 Mbit/second
Coaxial Cable Connectors one or two
ASCII Ports two per drop

Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 ... 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ... 95% (non-condensing)
Shock Resistance 10G (11ms)

Physical
Space Requirements
AS-S908-1x0 One option slot in H8xx-209
housing
Weight
AS-S908-1x0 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg)

*AS-S908-110 Single Cable, AS-S908-120 Dual Cable; both require

AS-E908-131 Executive Cartridge.

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Remote I/O Cable Recommendations

It is important to plan your system topology before you install Modicon RG-11/U Cable, Technical Specifications
the system. Our Application and Service personnel can help
you design a system to meet your application requirements. The RG-11/U coaxial cable (part #97-5951-000) is a 3/8 inch
You should consider the following recommendations when flexible cable with good noise immunity and low signal loss. It is
planning your cable layout. Your facility may have unique suitable for use as a trunk cable in most industrial environments
requirements that demand special considerations, so use these and may be used as a drop cable in high noise environments.
recommendations as guidelines only.
Specification RG-11/U Cable, # 97-5951-000
Trunk Cables Shield type Bonded foil quad shield
Minimum bend radius 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
The trunk cable runs from the PLC to the remote I/O Capacitance: 16.2 pfd/ft
subsystems. Remote I/O communications operate at 1.544 Attenuation @ 1.544 MHz 0.2 dB/100 ft (.79 dB/100 m)
MHz. Standard cable television cables cannot be used to
support remote I/O communication. Three types of cable are Semi-rigid Cable
recommended: RG-6/U coaxial, RG-11/U coaxial, or semirigid.
Semi-rigid cable construction is similar to flexible cable
Use one type of trunk cable throughout the entire remote I/O construction except that it uses a solid aluminum shield to
system. Do not mix cable types. The reflections that occur if provide 100% shield coverage. Semi-rigid cable is available in
signals move from one type of cable to another increase the sizes from .5 to 1 inch, with .5 being the most widely used. It
voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) in the system. Trunk has high noise immunity and very low signal loss. Semi-rigid
cables must be terminated with a 75 Ωs cable terminator. cable may be used as trunk cable when maximum distance
There are limits to the length of the three trunk cable types, and/or high noise immunity are required. Because it is not very
as follows: flexible, it should not be used as a drop cable.

Cable Maximum Length

We recommend a semirigid cable from Comm/Scope Co.,
Network Cable Division, General Instrument Corporation, P.O
RG-6/U 5,000 ft (1.5 km) Box 1729, 1375 Lenour-Rhyne Blvd., Hickory, NC 28602-1729.
RG-11/U 8,000 ft (2.4 km)
0.5 inch semirigid 15,000 ft (4.5 km)
Phone: (704) 324-2260.
Isolating High Energy Cable
Modicon RG-6/U Cable, Technical Specifications

The RG-6/U coaxial cable (part #97-5750-000) is a 5/16 inch As a general rule, adjacent high-energy cables should be
flexible cable with moderate noise immunity and signal loss; it is separated by 12 to 14 inch/kV (30.48 ... 35.56 cm/kV). If they
used frequently as a drop cable and may be used as a trunk must cross, make sure they cross at right angles.
cable in some installations. Running Taps and Drop Cables to the I/O Subsystems
Specification RG-6/U Cable, #97-5750-000
Drops should be located no more than 100 feet (30 m) and no
Shield type Bonded foil quad shield
Minimum bend radius 2.0 in (5 cm) less than 8 ft (2 m) from a trunk cable. Taps should be placed
Capacitance: 16.2 pfd/ft as close as possible to the drop for ease of maintenance. The
Attenuation @ 1.544 MHz 0.41 dB/100 ft (1.44dB/100 m) drop cable need not be the same cable type as the trunk cable.
RG-6/U is normally used as the drop cable in systems that use
RG-11/U or semirigid trunk cable.

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 The following table shows the attenuation for the three different
cable types:
Cable Attenuation
RG-6/U ~7 dB/1000 ft (305 m)
RG-11/U ~2 dB/1000 ft (305 m)
0.5 inch semirigid ~0.8 dB/1000 ft (305 m)

If you use splitters, attenuation from center to either side is 6 dB.

However, we recommend that you avoid using splitters (except in
the case of Hot Standby systems where a splitter is required).
Each RG-6/U drop cable is linked to the RG-11/U trunk cable via
a tap. As the signal passes through a tap further down the trunk,
the loss per tap is 1 dB. As the signal passes from a tap to the
drop to which it is connected, the loss is 14 dB. As the signal
passes through the drop cable connector, the loss is 0.7 dB.
Cable Connectors

For optimum system performance, we recommend that you use

only one brand of connector throughout the system. Brand
mixing can lead to unpredictable system performance.
Modicon F-type Line Tap
Part # MA-0185-100 Technical Specification
Insertion loss -01 db (max.)
Return loss -18 dB (min.)
Proper F- and BNC Connections Tap loss -14 dB (nom.)
Frequency range 0.1 ... 5 MHz
Impedance 75 Ω
Most failures in a remote I/O system are the result of bad
connections. Some remote I/O products use F-connectors, and Modicon F-type Line Splitter,
others use BNC connectors. Make sure that all connectors are Part # MA-0186-100 Technical Specifications
properly crimped and tightened. Insertion loss -6 db (max.)
Return loss -18 dB (min.)
Calculating Signal Attenuation Frequency range 0.1 ... 5 MHz
Impedance 75 Ω
Do not allow attenuation in excess of 35 dB at 1.544 MHz
between the remote I/O processor in the PLC and any remote Modicon Terminators
I/O interface at the drop. Working from a carefully detailed
outline of your layout plan, you can calculate the expected loss The following chart identifies Modicon's terminators and
based on length and type of the trunk cable, the number of their uses.
drops in the system, and whether or not a splitter has been used.
Part # Description
As a first step in planning a control system that uses multiple
60-0513-000 75 Ω in-line terminator for use with
remote I/O drops, we urge you to generate an installation layout the J890/J892 processor
diagram. Start developing the diagram in the early planning 52-0422-000 75 Ω terminator for trunk cables
stages, when you are making decisions about the PLC and 52-0402-000 75 Ω terminator for drop cables
drop locations, then annotate and update it regularly with:
• Estimated cable lengths
• Requirements for taps, terminators, and splitters
• Projected cable routings
• Mounting spaces available
• Alternate routing options

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Modicon Connectors Keep in mind, when you plan a remote I/O layout, that the
maximum allowable attenuation loss between the PLC and any
A series of connectors, installation packs, crimp tools, and remote I/O drop is 35 dB. If you use the single cable mode and
blade packs is also available. you want to service a large number of remote drops, you may
be forced to use a splitter.
Connector Installation Crimp Blade
Part # Description Tool Tool Pack
52-0400-000 RG-6/U Male
F Connector 60-0528-000 N/A 60-0529-000
52-0488-000 RG-6/U Male
BCN Connector N/A 0435 09432 N/A
52-0401-000 RG-11/U Male
F Connector 60-0530-000 N/A 60-0531-000
52-0399-000 Self Terminating
F Connector, for
Non-quad Shielded
RG-6/U Drop Cables
52-0411-000 Self-terminating
F Connector for
RG-6/U Drop Quad
Shielded Cables
MA-0329-001 Type F, Quad cassette, pack of 10

Remote I/O Cable Topologies

A linear cable run with a tap to each remote drop is the easiest
and most reliable topology. We recommend that you use
Modicon Rev. C taps with your installation. We also recommend
that you avoid the use of splitter configurations unless you have
a compelling application need for such a topology.

Several 984 PLCs have optional remote I/O processors that

provide two remote I/O cable port connectors, allowing you to
implement dual and redundant cabling strategies.
In dual mode, two trunk cables are run along separate routes to
different sets of remote I/O drops. The dual mode of cabling
allows you to support multiple remote I/O drops (up to 32
depending on the PLC) without having to balance cable on two
sides of a splitter.
In redundant mode, the two trunk cables are run on parallel
paths to the same series of remote I/O drops. The redundant
cable mode, using a two-port RIO Processor, provides your
system with additional communications integrity. Because two
cables are run to each drop, a redundant cabling strategy also
requires two RIO cable ports on the interface module at each
remote I/O drop.

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The following tools are designed to help you configure 800 Series
remote I/O systems. Refer to the following configuration pages
associated with the remote I/O interface you have chosen.
1. P890 or P892 remote drop in H810-208 four-slot housing.
2. P890 or P892 remote drops in H810, H819 or H827-209
housings.
3. J890 or J892 remote I/O drops.

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3-114
H810-208 Configuration (Remote I/O) System Number _____
(P890/P892)
(page )
Configuration 2 I/O Drop

P89_-001 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
PS/RIO I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H810-208
Interface

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

I/O slots may contain:

Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

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3-116
 P890/P892 Remote Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

P89_-000 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
PS/RIO I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -209
Interface

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal I/O slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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 P890/P892 Remote Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )
W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal
Cable Cable

P89_-000 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
PS/RIO I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -100
Interface

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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P890/P892 Remote Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal System slots slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H81 -209

or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

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 AS-H827-103

AS-H819-103

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J890/J892 Remote Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

P840-000 J89 -00 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -

Housing
P810-000 Remote I/O I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot /O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -103
Primary Interface
P/S

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #1

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal I/O slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux. Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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 J890/J892 Remote Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal
Cable Cable

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8 -100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Su pply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal I/O slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 -
Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H8___-100

or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply
Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

(To additional housings)

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J890/J892 Remote Drop Configuration System Number _____
(page )
W80___-0__ W80___-0__
Power Signal I/O slots slots may contain:
Cable Cable Any B8xx-xxx I/O Module or a J878-000 Modbus modem

8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 8 - Housing
I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot I/O slot H81 -100
or
P8___0-000
Aux Power Supply

Discrete Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Total Discrete I/O

Input Bits
Output Bits

+5Vdc
+4.3Vdc
-5Vdc
Total Power
Housing #2

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Notes

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