UniStream® User Guide

USC-B5-TA32, USC-B10-TA32,
PLC USC-C5-TA32, USC-C10-TA32

This guide provides basic installation information for specific UniStream® PLC models with built-in I/O.
Technical specifications may be downloaded from the Unitronics website.
General Features
Unitronics’ UniStream® PLCs are DIN-rail mounted Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with a built-in
I/O configuration.
The series is available in three versions: Pro, Standard, and Basic.
Note that a model number that includes:
• B10/C10 refers to Pro version (e.g. USC-B10-T24)
• B5/C5 refers to Standard version (e.g. USC-B5-RA28)
• B3/C3 refers to Basic version (e.g. only for USC-B3-T20)
Page 2 contains a comparison table detailing the features offered by the different models. Exact features
are detailed in the product specification sheets.

Power ▪ Built-in Trends and Gauges, auto-tuned PID, data tables, data sampling, and
Features Recipes
▪ UniApps™: Access & edit data, monitor, troubleshoot & debug and more
▪ Security: Multi-level password protection
▪ Alarms: Built-in system, ANSI/ISA standards
COM ▪ Built-in ports: 2 Ethernet, 1 USB host, 1 USB device port
Options ▪ Add-on ports (UAC-CB), available by separate order:
➢ 1 CANbus port may be added to all models
➢ RS232/485 ports: according to model technical specifications
COM ▪ Fieldbus: CANopen, CAN Layer2, MODBUS, EtherNetIP and more. Implement
Protocols any serial RS232/485, TCP/IP, or CANbus third-party protocols via Message
Composer
▪ Advanced: SNMP Agent/Trap, e-mail, SMS, modems, GPRS/GSM, FTP
Server/Client, Web Server, SQL, and MQTT.
▪ Remote Access via any device that supports VNC.
Programming All-in-One UniLogic software for hardware configuration, communications, PLC and
Software HMI applications; free download.

HMI All UniStream® PLCs can display HMI screens on the following devices:
• UniStream Display (USL)
• UniStream Modular HMI panel (USP)
• UniStream Built-in (on the panels integral to the device)
• Any device screen that supports VNC

Unitronics 1
 User Guide

HMI HMI screens are designed in UniLogic. In addition to the HMI screens, UniStream®
PLCs offer built-in HMI features, including:
• UniApps™: Access & edit data, monitor, troubleshoot, debug, and more
• Security: Multi-level password protection
• Alarms: Built-in system, ANSI/ISA standards
USB Action Programmers can create files in UniLogic and save them to a USB mass storage
files device, such as a flash drive. This enables the end user to implement certain actions
such as to update firmware, update network settings, download applications, extract
log files and more.

Comparison Feature B10/C10 B5/C5 B3/C3

table Pro Standard Basic

I/O Expansion via Uni-I/O Yes No

Remote I/O Expansion via Up to 8 1

Ethernet I/O Adapter (URB)

VFD 32 2

MicroSD Yes No*

Add-on COM modules 3 2

System Memory 6GB 3GB 3GB

MODBUS Slaves Unlimited Up to 8

Ethernet/IP Scanners 16 1

Ethernet/IP Adapters 32 8

Web Server Yes No No

SQL Client Yes No No

MQTT Yes

PID Loops 64 2

Data Sampler/Trends Yes No

CSV files: creating/ reading Yes No

FTP, server/client Yes No

Saving Data Tables to SD Yes No*

Screenshots Yes No

Sending email attachments Yes No

USB device (programming Yes No**

port)

* Note that B3/C3 models do not support features requiring SD cards. In addition, Alarm History is not
retained after PLC reset.
** Note that B3/C3 models may be programmed only via Ethernet cable.

2 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Before You Begin

Before installing the device, the user must:
▪ Read and understand this document.
▪ Verify the Kit Contents.

Alert Symbols and General Restrictions

When any of the following symbols appear, read the associated information carefully.
Symbol Meaning Description
Danger The identified danger causes physical and property damage.
Warning The identified danger could cause physical and property damage.
Caution Caution Use caution.
▪ All examples and diagrams are intended to aid understanding, and do not guarantee operation.
Unitronics accepts no responsibility for actual use of this product based on these examples.
▪ Please dispose of this product according to local and national standards and regulations.
▪ This product should be installed only by qualified personnel.
▪ Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can cause severe injury or property damage.
▪ Do not attempt to use this device with parameters that exceed permissible levels.
▪ Do not connect/disconnect the device when power is on.

Environmental Considerations
▪ Ventilation: 10mm space is required between the device top/bottom edges and the enclosure’s
walls
▪ Do not install in areas with: excessive or conductive dust, corrosive or flammable gas, moisture or
rain, excessive heat, regular impact shocks or excessive vibration, in accordance with the
standards and limitations given in the product’s technical specification sheet.
▪ Do not place in water or let water leak onto the unit.
▪ Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation.
▪ Install at maximum distance from high-voltage cables and power equipment.

Kit Contents
▪ 1 UniStream PLC ▪ 3 I/O terminal blocks (provided only with models
▪ 1 power terminal block comprising built-in I/Os)
▪ 1 Battery

Unitronics 3
 User Guide

Product Diagram
1 Output LEDs Green / Red LEDs Front View

2 Status LEDs Tricolor LEDs, Green/Red/Orange

From top to bottom: RUN, ERROR,
USB, BATT. LOW, and FORCE.
Note that LED indications are listed in
the product's technical specifications.

3 DIN-rail clips Clips at top and bottom physically

support the device

4 Input LEDs Green / Red LEDs

5 Top Door, Covers the Confirm button and the

Closed USB Host port

6 Bottom Door, Covers the internal door protecting the

Closed battery and microSD slot.

7 Uni-COM™ Jack Connection port for Uni-COM CB Top View

modules*. Shipped covered; leave
cover in place when not in use.

8 Ethernet ports Two ports for Ethernet

communications.

9 Input/Output Model-dependent. Present in models

connection with built-in I/O configurations.
points

10 I/O Bus (Not shown) Connection point for Uni-

connector I/O™ modules and I/O expansion
adapters, shipped covered. Leave
covered when not in use.

11 CONFIRM Used to implement and confirm USB

Actions.
Button

12 USB Host port Provides the interface for external USB

devices.

4 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

13 Internal Door, Open this to access the battery + Bottom View

open microSD slot.

14 Power Supply Connection point for the controller

Input power source.
Connect the Terminal Block supplied
with the kit to the power cable.

15 USB Device Use for application download and

direct PC-UniStream communication.
port

16 microSD Slot Supports standard microSD cards.

17 Battery Holder The battery is supplied installed; the

user must remove the pull tab during
installation.

* These are available by separate order.

Installation Space Considerations

Allocate space for:
▪ The controller
▪ I/O wiring
▪ Access to ports, jacks, and the microSD card slot
▪ Any modules that will be installed; ensure you allow space to install/uninstall modules
Module dimensions and installation instructions are in the modules’ specifications.
For exact dimensions, please refer to the Mechanical Dimensions shown below.

Mechanical Dimensions
Front View

Bottom View

Unitronics 5
 User Guide

Mounting
Note ▪ Mount on a standard DIN-rail.
▪ Ensure that there is sufficient room on the sides of the device to allow for any I/O or COM
modules.
1. Push the device onto the DIN-rail until the
clips located at the top and bottom of the
unit have snapped onto the DIN-rail.
2. When properly mounted, the device is
squarely situated on the DIN-rail as shown
below.

Battery: Back-up, First Use, Installation, and Replacement

Back-up
In order to preserve back-up values for RTC and
system data in the event of power off, the battery
must be connected.

First Use
The battery is protected by the PLC’s bottom and
inner door.
The battery is supplied installed inside the unit, with
a plastic tab preventing contact.
Pull out this tab before using the device.

Battery Installation and Replacement

▪ Use proper precautions to prevent Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) while servicing the battery.

Caution ▪ To preserve back-up values for RTC and system data during battery replacement, the
controller must be powered.
▪ Note that disconnecting the battery halts the preservation of back-up values and causes them
to be deleted.
1. Open the bottom and inner doors.
2 If there is a battery present, remove it.
3. Slide the battery into place.

6 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

microSD Card Installation and Removal

▪ Use proper precautions to prevent Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) while servicing the microSD
card.
1. To install the microSD card slide it into the slot
as shown in the accompanying figure, until the
card clicks into place.
2. To remove the card, press it into its slot lightly,
the spring ejects it.

Wiring

▪ This equipment is designed to operate only at SELV/PELV/Class 2/Limited Power environments.

▪ All power supplies in the system must include double insulation. Power supply outputs must be
rated as SELV/PELV/Class 2/Limited Power.
▪ Do not connect either the ‘Neutral’ or ‘Line’ signal of the 110/220VAC to device’s 0V point.
▪ Do not touch live wires.
▪ All wiring activities should be performed while power is OFF.
▪ Use over-current protection, such as a fuse or circuit breaker, to avoid excessive currents into the
power supply connection point.
▪ Unused points should not be connected (unless otherwise specified). Ignoring this directive may
damage the device.
▪ Double-check all wiring before turning on the power supply.
Caution ▪ To avoid damaging the wire, use a maximum torque of 0.5 N·m (4.4 in-lb).
▪ Do not use tin, solder, or any substance on stripped wire that might cause the wire strand to
break.
▪ Install at maximum distance from high-voltage cables and power equipment.

Wiring Procedure
Use crimp terminals for wiring; use 26-12 AWG wire (0.13 mm2 –3.31 mm2 )

1. Strip the wire to a length of 7±0.5mm (0.250–0.300 inches).

2. Unscrew the terminal to its widest position before inserting a wire.
3. Insert the wire completely into the terminal to ensure a proper connection.
4. Tighten enough to keep the wire from pulling free.

Wiring Guidelines
In order to ensure that the device will operate properly and to avoid electromagnetic interference:
▪ Use a metal cabinet. Make sure the cabinet and its doors are properly earthed.
▪ Use wires that are properly sized for the load.
▪ Use shielded twisted pair cables for wiring High Speed and Analog I/O signals.
Use shielded cables for wiring thermocouple and RTD signals.
In either case, do not use the cable shield as a signal common / return path.
▪ Route each I/O signal with its own dedicated common wire. Connect common wires at their
respective common (CM) points at the controller.

Unitronics 7
 User Guide

▪ Individually connect each 0V point and each common (CM) point in the system to the power supply
0V terminal, unless otherwise specified.
▪ Individually connect each functional ground point ( ) to the earth of the system (preferably to the
metal cabinet chassis).
Use the shortest and thickest wires possible: less than 1m (3.3’) in length, minimum thickness 14
AWG (2 mm2).
▪ Connect the power supply 0V to the earth of the system.

▪ Earthing the cables' shield:

➢ Connect the cable shield to the earth of the system (preferably to the metal cabinet chassis). Note
that the shield must be connected only at one end of the cable; it is recommended to earth the
shield at the PLC-side.
➢ Keep shield connections as short as possible.
➢ Ensure shield continuity when extending shielded cables.
NOTE For detailed information, refer to the document System Wiring Guidelines,
located in the Technical Library in the Unitronics’ website.

Wiring the Power Supply

The controller requires an external power supply.

▪ In the event of voltage fluctuations or non-conformity to voltage

power supply specifications, connect the device to a regulated
power supply.
Connect the +V and 0V
terminals as shown in the
accompanying figure.

Connecting Ports
▪ Ethernet CAT-5e shielded cable with RJ45 connector

▪ USB Device Use a standard USB cable, Type mini-B

▪ USB Host Standard USB Type-A plug

8 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Note that below, the letters “xx” that is used in the model numbers means that the section refers both to
B5/C5 and B10/C10 models.

I/O Connection Points

The IOs for these models are arranged in three
groups of fifteen points each, as shown in the figure
to the right.
Top groups
Input connection points
Bottom group
Output connection points

The function of certain I/Os may be adapted via

wiring and software settings.

Wiring the Digital Inputs

The digital inputs are arranged in two isolated groups:
▪ I0-I8 share common CM0
▪ I9-I12 share common CM2
Each group may be wired together as sink or source.
Inputs I9, I10, I11 and I12 can be configured as either normal digital inputs or as high speed inputs that
can receive high speed pulse signals from sensors or shaft encoders.

High Speed Input Modes

Following are the different pin assignments for the high speed
channels:
Channel 1 Channel 2
I9 I10 I11 I12
Phase Phase
Quadrature Phase B Phase B
A A
Pulse+Direct
Pulse Direction Pulse Direction
ion
Normal Normal
Pulse Pulse Pulse
digital digital

NOTE ▪ Input modes are set both by wiring and software.

Unitronics 9
 User Guide

Input wiring, sink Input wiring, source

High Speed Input wiring, sink High Speed Input wiring, source

NOTE Use sink input wiring to connect a sourcing (pnp) device.

Use source input wiring to connect a sinking (npn) device.

10 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Wiring Analog Inputs 0 to 3

All four inputs share the common point CM1.

NOTE ▪ The inputs are not isolated.

▪ Each input offers two modes: voltage or current. You can set each input independently.
▪ The mode is determined by the hardware configuration within the software application.
▪ Note that if, for example, you wire the input to current, you must also set it to current in the software application.

Voltage
Differential Single-ended

Current
2-wire 3-wire

4-wire

Unitronics 11
 User Guide

Wiring Analog Inputs 4 to 5

Both inputs share the common point CM3.

NOTE ▪ Each input offers two modes: voltage or current. You can set each input independently.
The mode is determined both by wiring and by the hardware configuration within the
software application.
▪ Voltage and current modes use distinct points. Connect only the point associated with the
selected mode; leave the other point unconnected.

Voltage
Differential Single-ended

Current
2-wire 3-wire

4-wire

12 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Wiring the Temperature Inputs

NOTE ▪ Each input offers three modes: thermocouple, mV or RTD. You can set each input
independently. The mode is determined both by wiring and by the hardware configuration
within the software application.
In order to ensure that the temperature inputs operate correctly, connect the points RTn+ and RTn- of
unused temperature inputs together. Note that ‘n’ designates input number).

Thermocouple and mV
Thermocouple mV

About Thermocouple Isolation

Although the temperature inputs are isolated from the bus and the controller's power-supply port, they
are neither isolated from each other nor from the analog inputs. Therefore, temperature inputs isolation
may be bypassed when using an exposed-junction (non-isolated) thermocouple in conjunction with
analog inputs or another exposed-junction thermocouple, which can lead to flow of unwanted currents
through the thermocouple wires that might interfere with thermocouple voltage reading.
In order to maintain temperature inputs isolation when using one or more of the analog inputs or when
using more than one thermocouple, either:
▪ Use isolated-junction thermocouples, or, if you are not using the analog inputs, you may use up to one
exposed-junction thermocouple;
▪ Electrically isolate exposed-junction thermocouples from other electrically-conductive parts of the
system.

Unitronics 13
 User Guide

RTD
NOTE ▪ When connecting 3- or 4-wire RTDs, make sure to use conductors of the same type, width, and
length for all RTD wires, otherwise the accuracy will degrade.
▪ When connecting 4-wire RTDs, use 3-wire cable and leave the unused wire unconnected and of
minimal length.
2-wire 3-wire

4-wire

Wiring the Source Transistor Outputs

Output’s power supply

The use of any of the outputs requires an

external 24VDC power supply as shown in the
accompanying figure.

Outputs
Connect the +VO and 0V terminals as shown
in the accompanying figure.

O0-O7 share common return 0V.

14 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Wiring the Analog Outputs

NOTE ▪ The outputs are not isolated.
▪ Each output offers two modes: voltage or current. You can set each output independently.
▪ The mode is determined by the hardware configuration within the software application.
▪ Note that if, for example, you wire the output to current input, you must also set it to current
in the software application.
CM4 is internally connected to the 0V point. To minimize EMI pickup by analog signals' wiring, do not
externally connect CM4 to the system 0V.

▪ Do not use point CM4 for any purpose other than connecting the analog output load. Using it
for any other purpose may damage the controller.
Voltage / Current

Installing Uni-I/O™ & Uni-COM™ Modules

Refer to the Installation Guides provided with these modules.

▪ Turn off system power before connecting or disconnecting any modules or devices.
▪ Use proper precautions to prevent Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).

Uninstalling the Controller

1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove all wiring and disconnect any installed devices according to the device’s installation guide.
3. Unscrew and remove the mounting brackets, taking care to support the device to prevent it from
falling during this procedure.

Unitronics 15
 User Guide

UniStream® PLC Technical Specifications

USC-B5-TA32, USC-B10-TA32,
USC-C5-TA32, USC-C10-TA32

Unitronics’ UniStream® PLCs are DIN-rail mounted Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with a built-in
I/O configuration.
UniStream connects directly to UniCloud, Unitronics' IIoT cloud platform using built-in UniCloud
connectivity. More information about UniCloud is available at www.unitronics.cloud.

Model numbers in this document

USC - B 5 - TA32
• 14 x Digital inputs, 24VDC, sink/source,
including 2 High speed counter input channels (1)

• 4 x Analog inputs, 0÷10V / 0÷20mA, 12 bits

• 2 x Analog inputs, 0÷10V / 0÷20mA, 14 bits
TA32 • 2 x Temperature inputs, RTD / Thermocouple
• 10 x Transistor outputs, pnp,
including 2 PWM output channels
• 2 x Analog outputs, 0÷10V / -10÷10V /
0÷20mA / 4÷20mA, 12 bits

5 Standard
10 Pro, offers additional features, detailed below

B With UniCloud enabled functionality

With built-in 5 years UniCloud start-up subscription
C
with no additional payment required for this period.

Installation Guides are available in the Unitronics Technical Library at www.unitronicsplc.com.

16 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Power Supply
Input voltage 24VDC
Permissible range 20.4VDC to 28.8VDC
Max. 0.42A@24VDC
current consumption

Isolation None

General

I/O support Up to 2,048 I/O points

Built-in I/O According to model
Local Uni-I/O™ Up to 8 I/O modules can be connected directly to the controller.
support You can connect up to 88 I/O modules to a single controller using Local I/O
Expansion adapters (2). For complete details refer to Local I/O Expansion
adapters technical specification.
Remote I/O Up to 8 UniStream Remote I/O Adapters (URB)
Communication ports
Built-in COM ports Specifications are provided below in the section Communications
Add-on Ports Add up to 3 ports to a single controller using Uni-COM™ UAC-CB Modules (3).

Internal memory Standard (B5/C5) Pro (B10/C10)

RAM: 512MB RAM: 1GB
ROM: 3GB system memory ROM: 6GB system memory
1GB user memory 2GB user memory
Ladder memory 1 MB
External memory microSD or microSDHC card
Size: up to 32GB, Data Speed: up to 200Mbps
Bit operation 0.13 µs
Battery Model: 3V CR2032 Lithium battery (4)

Battery lifetime: 4 years typical, at 25°C

Battery Low detection and indication (via BATT. LOW indicator and via System
Tag).

Unitronics 17
 User Guide

Communication (Built-in Ports)

Ethernet port
Number of ports 2
Port type 10/100 Base-T (RJ45)
Auto crossover Yes
Auto negotiation Yes
Isolation voltage 500VAC for 1 minute
Cable Shielded CAT5e cable, up to 100 m (328 ft)
USB device (5)

Number of ports 1
Port type Mini-B
Data rate USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
Isolation None
Cable USB 2.0 compliant; < 3 m (9.84 ft)
USB host
Number of ports 1
Port type Type A
Data rate USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
Isolation None
Cable USB 2.0 compliant; < 3 m (9.84 ft)
Over current Yes
protection

18 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Digital Inputs

Number of inputs 13
Type Sink or Source
Isolation voltage
Input to bus 500VAC for 1 minute
Input to input None
Nominal voltage I0-I8: 24VDC @ 6mA
I9-I12: 24VDC @ 8mA
Input voltage
Sink/Source On state: 15-30VDC, 4mA min.
Off state: 0-5VDC, 1mA max.
Nominal impedance I0-I8: 4kΩ
I9-I12: 3kΩ
Filter I0-I8: 6ms typical
I9-I12: 5.5µs, 50µs, 0.5ms, 6ms, 12ms
High speed inputs (1)
Frequency / Pulse/Direction mode: 90kHz max. / 11.1s min
Period (tp in the Pulse/Dir Mode figure below).
Quadrature mode: 80kHz max. / 12.5s min
(tp in the Quadrature Mode figure below).
Pulse width Pulse/Direction mode: 5.1s min. for each state
(tw in Pulse/Dir Mode figure below).
Quadrature mode: 2.5s min. for each state
(tw in Quadrature Mode figure below).
Cable Shielded twisted pair

Quadrature Mode Pulse/Direction mode

Unitronics 19
 User Guide

Analog Inputs 0 to 3

Number of inputs 4
Input range (6) (7)
Input Type Nominal Values Over-range Values *

0 ÷ 10VDC 0 ≤ Vin ≤ 10VDC 10 < Vin ≤ 10.15VDC

0 ÷ 20mA 0 ≤ in ≤ 20mA 20 < in ≤ 20.3mA
* Overflow (8) is declared when an input value exceeds the Over-range boundary.
Absolute maximum ±30V (Voltage), ±30mA (Current)
rating
Isolation None
Conversion method Successive approximation
Resolution 12 bits
Accuracy ±0.3% / ±0.9% of full scale
(25°C / -20°C to
55°C)
Input impedance 541kΩ (Voltage), 248Ω (Current)
Noise rejection 10Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 400Hz
Step response (9)
Smoothing Noise Rejection Frequency
(0 to 100% of final
value) 400Hz 60Hz 50Hz 10Hz
None 2.7ms 16.86ms 20.2ms 100.2ms
Weak 10.2ms 66.86ms 80.2ms 400.2ms
Medium 20.2ms 133.53ms 160.2ms 800.2ms
Strong 40.2ms 266.86ms 320.2ms 1600.2ms
Update time (9)
Noise Rejection Frequency Update Time

400Hz 5ms
60Hz 4.17ms
50Hz 5ms
10Hz 10ms
Operational signal Voltage mode – AIx: -1V ÷ 10.5V ; CM1: -1V ÷ 0.5V
range (signal + Current mode – AIx: -1V ÷ 5.5V ; CM1: -1V ÷ 0.5V
common mode) (x=0 to 3)
Cable Shielded twisted pair
Diagnostics (8) Analog input overflow

20 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Analog Inputs 4 to 5

Number of inputs 2
Input range (6) (7)
Input Type Nominal Values Over-range Values *

0 ÷ 10VDC 0 ≤ Vin ≤ 10VDC 10 < Vin ≤ 10.15VDC

0 ÷ 20mA 0 ≤ in ≤ 20mA 20 < in ≤ 20.3mA
* Overflow (8) is declared when an input value exceeds the Over-range boundary.
Absolute maximum ±30V (Voltage), ±30V (Current)
rating
RTD Maximum 0.26mA
excitation current
Isolation voltage
Input to bus 500VAC for 1 minute
Input to input None
Input to None
temperature
inputs
Conversion method Delta-sigma
Resolution 14 bits
Accuracy ±0.2% / ±0.5% of full scale (Voltage)
(25°C / -20°C to ±0.2% / ±0.3% of full scale (Current)
55°C)
Input impedance 527kΩ (Voltage), 60.4Ω (Current)
Noise rejection 10Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 400Hz
Step response (9)
Smoothing Noise Rejection Frequency
(0 to 100% of final
value) 400Hz 60Hz 50Hz 10Hz
None 162.4ms 249.5ms 249.5ms 1242.4ms
Weak 317.3ms 491.5ms 491.5ms 2477.3ms
Medium 627.2ms 975.4ms 975.4ms 4947ms
Strong 1246.9ms 1943.3ms 1943.3ms 9886.5ms
Update time (9)
Noise Rejection Frequency Update Time

400Hz 154.9ms
60Hz 242ms
50Hz 242ms
10Hz 1234.9ms
Cable Shielded twisted pair
Diagnostics (8) Analog input overflow

Unitronics 21
 User Guide

Temperature Inputs
Number of inputs 2
Sensor Type RTD (4, 3 and 2 wire(10)),
Thermocouple
Input range (11)
Input type Nominal values Over/Under-range Values *
RTD -200°C ≤ T ≤ 850°C Under-range:
PT100 (-328°F ≤ T ≤ 1,562°F) -220°C ≤ T < -200°C
0.00385 (-364°F ≤ T < -328°F)
0.00392 Over-range:
0.00391 850°C < T ≤ 860°C
(1,562°F < T ≤ 1,580°F)
PT1000
0.00385
0.00392
RTD -100°C ≤ T ≤ 260°C Under-range:
NI100 (-148°F ≤ T ≤ 500°F) -150°C ≤ T < -100°C
0.00618 (-238°F ≤ T < -148°F)
Over-range:
NI1000 260°C < T ≤ 270°C
0.00618 (500°F < T ≤ 518°F)
RTD -80°C ≤ T ≤ 260°C Under-range:
NI120 (-112°F ≤ T ≤ 500°F) -130°C ≤ T < -80°C
0.00672 (-202°F ≤ T < -112°F)
Over-range:
260°C < T ≤ 270°C
(500°F < T ≤ 518°F)
RTD -60°C ≤ T ≤ 180°C Under-range:
NI100 (-76°F ≤ T ≤ 356°F) -104°C ≤ T < -60°C
0.00617 (-219°F ≤ T < -76°F)
Over-range:
180°C < T ≤ 210°C
(356°F < T ≤ 410°F)
RTD -50°C ≤ T ≤ 190°C Under-range:
NI1000 LG (-58°F ≤ T ≤ 374°F) -60°C ≤ T < -50°C
(-76°F ≤ T < -58°F)
Over-range:
190°C < T ≤ 200°C
(374°F < T ≤ 392°F)
Thermocouple type -200°C ≤ T ≤ 1,200°C Under-range:
J (-328°F ≤ T ≤ 2,192°F) -210°C ≤ T < -200°C
(-346°F ≤ T < -328°F)
Over-range:
1,200°C < T ≤ 1,250°C
(2,192°F < T ≤ 2,282°F)
Thermocouple type -200°C ≤ T ≤ 1,372°C Under-range:
K (-328°F ≤ T ≤ 2,501.6°F) -270°C ≤ T < -200°C
(-454°F ≤ T < -328°F)
Over-range:
1,372°C < T ≤ 1,400°C
(2,501.6°F < T ≤ 2,552°F)

22 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Thermocouple type -200°C ≤ T ≤ 400°C Under-range:

T (-328°F ≤ T ≤ 752°F) -270°C ≤ T < -200°C
(-454°F ≤ T <-328°F)
Over-range:
400°C < T ≤ 430°C
(752°F < T ≤ 806°F)
Thermocouple type -200°C ≤ T ≤ 1,000°C Under-range:
E (-328°F ≤ T ≤ 1,832°F) -270°C ≤ T < -200°C
(-454°F ≤ T < -328°F)
Over-range:
1,000°C < T ≤ 1,010°C
(1,832°F < T ≤ 1,850°F)
Thermocouple type 0°C ≤ T ≤ 1,768°C Under-range:
R (32°F ≤ T ≤ 3,214.4°F) -50°C ≤ T < 0°C
(-58°F ≤ T < 32°F)
Over-range:
1,768°C < T ≤ 1,800°C
(3,214.4°F < T ≤ 3,272°F)
Thermocouple type 0°C ≤ T ≤ 1,768°C Under-range:
S (32°F ≤ T ≤ 3,214.4°F) -50°C ≤ T < 0°C
(-58°F ≤ T < 32°F)
Over-range:
1,768°C < T ≤ 1,800°C
(3,214.4°F < T ≤ 3,272°F)
Thermocouple type 200°C ≤ T ≤ 1,820°C Under-range:
B (392°F ≤ T ≤ 3,308°F) 100°C ≤ T < 200°C
(212°F ≤ T < 392°F)
Over-range:
1,820°C < T ≤ 1,870°C
(3,308°F < T ≤ 3,398°F)
Thermocouple type -210°C ≤ T ≤ 1,300°C Under range:
N (-346°F ≤ T ≤ 2,372°F) -270°C ≤ T < -210°C
(-454°F ≤ T < -346°F)
Over-range:
1,300°C < T ≤ 1,350°C
(2,372°F < T ≤ 2,462°F)
Thermocouple type 10°C ≤ T ≤ 2,315°C Under-range:
C (50°F ≤ T ≤ 4,199°F) 0°C ≤ T < 10 °C
(32°F ≤ T < 50°F)
Over-range:
2,315°C < T ≤ 2,370°C
(4,199°F < T ≤ 4,298°F)
Resistance 0Ω ≤ R ≤ 390Ω 390Ω < R ≤ 395.85Ω
mV -70mV ≤ V ≤ 70mV Under-range:
-71.05mV ≤ V < -70mV
Over-range:
70mV ≤ V < 71.05mV
* Overflow or Underflow (8) is declared when an input value exceeds the Over-
range or Under-range boundaries respectively.

Unitronics 23
 User Guide

Absolute ±9 V
maximum rating
Isolation voltage
Input to bus 500 VAC for 1 minute
Input to input None
Input to None
analog inputs
Conversion Delta-sigma
method
Resolution Temperature – 0.1°C (0.1°F) (12)

Resistance – 14 bits
mV – 13 bits plus sign
Accuracy Input type Accuracy
(25°C / -20°C to RTD, all types ± 0.5°C / ± 1.0°C (± 0.9°F / ± 1.8°F)
55°C)
Thermocouple type J (13) ± 0.4°C / ± 0.7°C (± 0.72°F / ± 1.26°F)
Thermocouple type K (13) ± 0.5°C / ± 1.0°C (± 0.9°F / ± 1.8°F)
Thermocouple type T (13) ± 0.6°C / ± 1.2°C (± 1.08°F / ± 2.16°F)
Thermocouple type E (13) ± 0.4°C / ± 0.8°C (± 0.72°F / ± 1.44°F)
Thermocouple type R (13) ± 1.2°C / ± 2.4°C (± 2.16°F / ± 4.32°F)
Thermocouple type S (13) ± 1.2°C / ± 2.4°C (± 2.16°F / ± 4.32°F)
Thermocouple type B (13) ± 2.0°C / ± 3.8°C (± 3.46°F / ± 6.84°F)
Thermocouple type N (13) ± 1.0°C / ± 1.5°C (± 1.8°F / ± 2.7°F)
Thermocouple type C (13) ± 0.8°C / ± 2.0°C (±1.44°F / ± 3.46°F)
Resistance ± 0.05% / ± 0.1% of full scale
mV ± 0.05% / ± 0.1% of full scale
Noise rejection 10Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 400Hz
Step response (9)
Smoothing Noise Rejection Frequency
(0 to 100% of 400Hz 60Hz 50Hz 10Hz
final value)
None 162.4ms 249.5ms 249.5ms 1242.4ms
Weak 317.3ms 491.5ms 491.5ms 2477.3ms
Medium 627.2ms 975.4ms 975.4ms 4947ms
Strong 1246.9ms 1943.3ms 1943.3ms 9886.5ms
Update time (9)
Noise Rejection Frequency Update Time
400Hz 154.9ms
60Hz 242ms
50Hz 242ms
10Hz 1234.9ms
Thermocouple ±1.5°C (±2.7°F)
Cold junction
error (13)
Cable Shielded, see installation guide for details
Diagnostics (8) Input Overflow or Underflow, sensor connection fault (14)

24 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Source Transistor Outputs

Number of outputs 8
Output type Transistor, Source (pnp)
Isolation voltage
Output to bus 500VAC for 1 minute
Output to output None
Outputs power 500VAC for 1 minute
supply to bus
Outputs power None
supply to output
Current 0.5A maximum per output
Voltage See Source Transistor Outputs Power Supply specification below
ON state voltage 0.5V maximum
drop
OFF state leakage 10µA maximum
current
Switching times Turn-on/off: 80s maximum, Turn-off: 155s maximum
(Load resistance < 4kΩ(
PWM Frequency (16) O0, O1:
3kHz max. (Load resistance < 4kΩ)
Short-circuit Yes
protection

Source Transistor Outputs Power Supply

Nominal operating 24VDC
voltage
Operating voltage 20.4 – 28.8VDC
Maximum current 30mA@24VDC
consumption Current consumption does not include load current

Unitronics 25
 User Guide

Analog Outputs
Number of outputs 3
Output range (17)
Output Type Nominal Values Over/Under-range Values *
0 ÷ 10VDC 0 ≤ Vout ≤ 10VDC 10 < Vout ≤ 10.15VDC
-10 ÷ 10VDC -10 ≤ Vout ≤ 10VDC -10.15  Vout < -10VDC
10 < Vout ≤ 10.15VDC
0 ÷ 20mA 0 ≤ out ≤ 20mA 20 ≤ out ≤ 20.3mA
4 ÷ 20mA 4 ≤ out ≤ 20mA 20 ≤ out ≤ 20.3mA
* Overflow or Underflow is declared when an output value exceeds the
Over-range or Under-range boundaries respectively.
Isolation None
Resolution 0 ÷ 10VDC – 12 bit
-10 ÷ 10VDC – 11 bit + sign
0 ÷ 20mA – 12 bit
4 ÷ 20mA – 12 bit
Accuracy ±0.3% / ±0.5% of full scale (Voltage)
(25°C /-20°C to 55°C) ±0.5% / ±0.7% of full scale (Current)
Load impedance Voltage – 1kΩ minimum
Current – 600Ω maximum
Settling time 0 ÷ 10VDC – 1.8ms (2kΩ resistive load), 3.7ms (2kΩ + 1uF load)
(95% of new value) -10 ÷ 10VDC – 3ms (2kΩ resistive load), 5.5ms (2kΩ + 1uF load)
0 ÷ 20mA and 4 ÷ 20mA – 1.7ms (600Ω load), 1.7ms (600Ω + 10mH
load)
Short circuit protection Yes (no indication)
(voltage mode)
Cable Shielded twisted pair
Diagnostics (8) Current – Open circuit indication
Supply level – Normal / Low or missing

26 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

LED Indications

I/O LEDs Color Indication

Digital Input Green Input state
Analog Input Red On: Input value is in Overflow
Temperature Input Red On: Input value is in Overflow, Underflow, or a connection fault occurs
Relay and Green Output state
Transistor Output
Analog Output Red On: Open Circuit (when set to Current mode)

Status LEDs Color & State Indication

RUN On Run mode
Green Blink This indication is in conjunction with the USB LED.
See table below, USB Actions Indications, for details

On Start-up mode
Orange
Blink Stop mode
ERROR The Error LED can give indications in conjunction with the
Red On/Blink RUN and/or USB LED. See the next tables Error Indications
and USB Actions Indications for details
USB A USB drive is detected that contains valid action file(s).
On
Green See table below, USB Actions Indications, for details
Blink USB Action in progress
BATT. LOW Red On Battery is low or missing

FORCE Red On I/O Force on

Error Indications LED, Color & State

RUN ERROR USB Indication
USB Action has failed – disconnect the USB drive
Red blink Off
to dismiss the error
Red blink HW Configuration Mismatch – the HWC in the
UniLogic application does not match the Uni-I/O
modules physically connected to the PLC
Orange Red blink Application Invalid
blink or
Version Mismatch (UniLogic version is not
supported by device firmware)
Red On Uni-I/O Error (check wiring connections)

Orange Red On OS/Application error

blink

Unitronics 27
 User Guide

USB Actions LED, Color & State

Indications
RUN ERROR USB Indication
USB drive detected with valid Action file(s) -
Green press CONFIRM (18) to start Action
On or
USB Action finished successfully.
Green
USB Action in progress.
blink
Green Green USB Action requires reset; press CONFIRM to
blink On restart system
Green USB drive detected, but contains corrupt Action
Red blink Off file(s)

Green USB Action ran with error – disconnect the USB

Red blink
ON drive to dismiss the error.

Environmental
Protection IP20, NEMA1
Operating -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
temperature
Storage -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
temperature
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
(RH)
Operating Altitude 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Shock IEC 60068-2-27, 15G, 11ms duration
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6, 5Hz to 8.4Hz, 3.5mm constant amplitude, 8.4Hz to 150Hz,
1G acceleration

Dimensions
Weight Size

USC-xx-TA32 0.38 Kg (0.84 lb) As shown in the images next page

28 Unitronics
 UniStream® PLC

Mechanical Dimensions
Front View

Bottom View

Notes:
1. Four of the digital inputs (I9-I12) may be configured to function either as normal, or as high speed
digital inputs, that can receive high speed pulse signals from up to two sensors or shaft encoders.
2. The Local Expansion Kits comprise a Base unit, an End unit, and a connecting cable. You must plug
the Base Unit into the last Uni-I/O™ module plugged into the controller.
If no module is present, plug the Base unit into the I/O Bus connector.
3. Uni-COM™ CB modules plug directly into the Uni-COM Jack on the side of the controller.
Uni-COM modules may be installed in the following configurations:
- If a module comprising a serial port is plugged directly into the controller, it may be followed
only by another serial module, for a total of 2.
- If your configuration includes a CANbus module, it must be plugged directly into the controller.
The CANbus module may be followed by up to two serial modules, for a total of 3.
For more information, refer to the product’s installation guide.
4. When replacing the unit’s battery, make sure that the new one has environmental specifications
that are similar or better than the one specified in this document.
5. The USB device port is used to connect the device to a PC.
6. The 4-20mA input option is implemented using 0-20mA input range.
7. The analog inputs measure values that are slightly higher than the nominal input range (Input
Over-range).
Note that when the input overflow occurs, it is indicated in the corresponding I/O Status tag as well
as by the respective input LED (see LED Indications), while the input value is registered as the
maximum permissible value. For example, if the specified input range is 0 ÷ 10V, the Over-range
values can reach up to 10.15V, and any input voltage higher than that will still register as 10.15V
while the Overflow system tag is turned on.
8. See LED Indications Table for description of the relevant indications. Note that the diagnostics
results are also indicated in the system tags and can be observed through the UniApps™ or the
online state of the UniLogic®.
9. Step response and update time are independent of the number of channels that are used.
10. The controller inherently supports 3-wire sensors.
4-wire sensors may be connected by utilizing 3 of the sensor wires; in-order to achieve the
Unitronics 29
 User Guide

specified performance, all sensor wires shall be of identical type and length just as with a 3-wire
sensor connection.
2-wire sensors may also be connected; performance in this case will degrade because of the
wires` resistance.
Refer to the controller installation guide for detailed installation instructions.
11. The controller temperature inputs measure values that are slightly higher or lower than the
nominal input range (Input Over/Under-range respectively).
Note that when input Overflow, Underflow or a connection fault occurs, it is indicated in the
corresponding I/O Status tag (refer to the UniLogic® help for details) as well as by the respective
input LED (see LED Indications), while the input value is registered as follows:

Fault Type Registered Value in the Input Tag

Overflow 32,767
Underflow -32,767
Connection fault -32,768
12. For temperature measurement, the value is represented in 0.1° units. For example, a temperature
of 12.3° is represented as 123 at the Value tag.
13. The overall accuracy for thermocouples is a combination of the per-sensor specified accuracy and
the thermocouple cold junction error specification.
14. Sensor connection fault check is active by default for temperature, resistance and mV
measurements. This may interfere with some test equipment like RTD, thermocouple, resistance
and voltage simulators and thus may induce reading errors or cause malfunction of the test
equipment and/or the controller.
In order to interoperate correctly with such equipment, you may set the Disable Fault Detection
I/O tag. This will disable connection fault check for all inputs.
Note that when this tag is set, the controller will not check, or report, connection faults; thus, the
reading in such case is unpredictable.
15. Life expectancy of the relay contacts depends on the application that they are used in. The
product’s installation guide provides procedures for using the contacts with long cables or with
inductive loads.
16. Outputs O0 and O1 can be configured as either normal digital outputs or as PWM outputs. PWM
outputs specifications apply only when outputs are configured as PWM outputs.
17. The controller analog outputs are able to output values that are slightly higher or lower (if
applicable) than the nominal output range (Output Over/Under-range respectively).
18. This refers to the CONFIRM button on the controller USB Actions; press it if the indication requires.

The information in this document reflects products at the date of printing. Unitronics reserves the right, subject to all applicable
laws, at any time, at its sole discretion, and without notice, to discontinue or change the features, designs, materials and other
specifications of its products, and to either permanently or temporarily withdraw any of the forgoing from the market.
All information in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not
limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Unitronics assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions in the information presented in this document. In no event shall Unitronics be liable for any
special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with
the use or performance of this information.
The tradenames, trademarks, logos and service marks presented in this document, including their design, are the property of
Unitronics (1989) (R"G) Ltd. or other third parties and you are not permitted to use them without the prior written consent of
Unitronics or such third party as may own them.
UG_USC-TA32.pdf 10/23

30 Unitronics