GCAN-PLC-510

GCAN-PLC-510
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GCAN-PLC-510

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Introduction
  • Overview: The GCAN-PLC-510 is a compact and cost-effective programmable logic controller (PLC) that integrates with CAN-Bus and Modbus systems. It supports automatic configuration and is programmed using the IEC 61131-3 standard with the OpenPCS system.
  • Performance: It features a CAN-Bus interface, Ethernet interface, RS232/485 serial interface, and supports CANopen and Modbus protocols. The PLC can expand up to 32 I/O modules and operates on a 24V DC power supply.
  • Typical Application: It is used to connect with distributed bus terminal modules to form a complete programmable control node.
Installation
  • Module Appearance: The GCAN-PLC-510 includes communication interfaces (Ethernet, CAN-Bus, RS232/485) and power interfaces.
  • Fixed Module: Installation involves securing the module on a guide rail with a self-locking mechanism to prevent equipment from falling.
  • Wiring Method: Power wiring involves using a flat-blade screwdriver to secure wires into the terminal block.
  • Interface Definition: The module includes Ethernet, RS232/485, and CAN bus interfaces with specific pin definitions.
  • System Status Indicator: Includes indicators for power, system status, run status, errors, and GC-Bus status.
Communication Connection
  • Serial Connection: Direct connection to devices with RS232 interface.
  • CAN Connection: Requires installation of 120-ohm terminal resistors at the farthest ends of the CAN-Bus network.
  • CAN-Bus Terminal Resistance: Terminal resistors are necessary to enhance communication reliability and eliminate signal reflection.
  • PLC Program Running Switch and Reset Button: Includes a USB interface for core refresh, a running switch, and a reset button for upgrading the PLC core.
OpenPCS Programming Software Usage
  • Installation: OpenPCS software can be downloaded from a specified Google Drive link.
OpenPCS Programming Interface
The OpenPCS programming interface includes several key components: Menu, Project window, Edit window, Output window, and Catalog window. These elements facilitate the creation and management of projects within the OpenPCS environment.
Creating and Downloading Projects
To create a new project, users should navigate to 'File' and select 'New'. When adding program files, ensure that the name does not start with a number. Programming involves defining variables and writing routines in Structured Text (ST) language. For debugging, set up a connection using the network port with the factory IP address 192.168.1.30 and port 23042. After programming, build the active resource, check for errors, and download the program to the PLC.
Module Selection
The GCAN-PLC-510 series includes a main control module and various IO modules such as digital input/output, analog input/output, and communication extensions. The selection table provides detailed specifications for each module type, including channel numbers and signal characteristics.
Technical Specifications
The PLC operates within the OpenPCS software environment, supporting IEC 61131-3 programming languages. It features a 32M byte flash for program storage and a 16M byte SRAM for data storage. The PLC supports up to 32 extended modules and offers communication interfaces including CAN, Ethernet, and RS232/RS485. It operates on a 24V DC power supply and is designed to withstand environmental conditions from -40℃ to +85℃.
Compliance and Environmental Testing
The PLC complies with various EMC and anti-vibration standards, including EN 55024, EN 55022, and EN 60068. It is rated IP 20 for protection against solid objects.
Contact Information
For sales and service, contact Shenyang Vhandy Technology Co., Ltd. at [email protected] or +86-13644001762.
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GCAN-PLC-510-1

Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual GCAN-PLC-510 Programmable Logic Controller User manual

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GCAN-PLC-510-2

Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual Revision History: Version Adjust structure Selection table update Update product parameters Update some content

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GCAN-PLC-510-3

Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual

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GCAN-PLC-510-4

Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview GCAN-PLC-510 programmable logic controller is a bus module controller integrated with PLC function. It has the characteristics of compact, costeffective, can be used to connect the CAN-Bus system, Modbus system and distributed bus terminal module, and these terminal modules can be expanded in a modular way. A complete control system consists of a bus module controller (GCANPLC-510),1-32 arbitrary number of GC series terminal modules (GC-1008, GC-3804, etc.) and a terminal module. The GCAN-PLC-510 supports automatic configuration....

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual 1.2 Performance ● One-channel CAN-Bus interface, one-channel Ethernet interface, onechannel RS232/485 (multiplexed) serial interface ● Programming Software: OpenPCS ( according to IEC 61131-3standard) ● Support CANopen protocol master/slave function ● Support Modbus RTU/TCP master/slavefunction ● In the case of sufficient power supply (plus expansion power modules), the number of expandable IO modules is up to 32 (up to 32x8 DI/DO points) ● Transmit 4 PDOs ( CANopen) and receive 4 PDOs (CANopen) ● Configuration mode is automaticconfiguration ● Supply power:...

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual 2. Installation This chapter introduces the method installation and wiring, the meaning of the indicator and the interface. 2.1 Module appearance GCAN-PLC-510 appearance as shown in Figure 2.1 GCAN-PLC-510 includes three communication interfaces, a controller programming interface, a set of controller power interface, twosetsof I/O power interfaces, two sets of Shielding line interfaces. Among them, the communication interface includes one Ethernet interface, one CAN-Bus interface and one RS232/RS485interface. 2.2 Fixed module GCAN-PLC-510 and its matching...

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual Figure 2.2 GCAN-PLC-510 programmable controller installation Figure 2.3 GCAN-PLC-510 self-locking mechanism As shown figure 2.2, install the GCAN-PLC-510 on the guide rail until the lock is stuck. Then you need to rotate the orange knob on the left end of the controller counterclockwise to fix the left end of the controller on the guide rail. The GCAN-PLC-510 has a self-locking mechanism that can effectively prevent equipment from falling. As shown figure 2.3, you can release the self-locking mechanism by pulling out the orange label and take out the controller...

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GCAN-PLC-510-8

Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual The GCAN-PLC-510 can connect up to 32 distributed bus terminal modules. When inserting the GC series terminal module, be sure to insert it along the groove on the right side of the existing module sequentially until the lock is stuck. When you assemble the nodes correctly, there is no obvious gap between the terminal modules. If the modules are not assembled correctly, the entire node will not operate normally. Please note: When using the GCAN-PLC-510 controller, you must ensure that you have installed terminal modul at the right end of the entire node,...

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GCAN-PLC-510-9

Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual Figure 2.4 GCAN-PLC-510, the power wiring of programmable controller 2.4 Interface definition The main control module of GCAN-PLC-510 is composed of bus communication module and power supply module. The bus communication module integrates an Ethernet interface, an RS232/485 multiplex interface, and a CAN bus interface, which are led out using RJ45 interface, RJ45 interface, and 4P terminal interface respectively. The RS232 and RS485 interface styles are shown in Figure 2.6, and the interface definitions are shown in Table 2.1; the CAN bus interface style...

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual Figure 2.7 CAN bus terminal block of GCAN-PLC-510 Terminal Serial number CAN-H 1 CAN bus-high SHIELD 2 Shield CAN-L 3 CAN bus-low CAN-G 4 CAN bus-GND Table 2.2 CAN bus terminal definition of GCAN-PLC-510 The power wiring terminal block of GCAN-PLC-510 is shown in Figure 2.8, and its interface definition is shown in Table 2.3. The power supply part of GCAN-PLC-510 contains 8 terminals. Note that: connecting between terminal 3 and terminal 4, terminal 5 and terminal 6, terminal 7 and terminal 8 inside the module.

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual Figure 2.8 GCAN-PLC-510, Power terminal block Terminal 24V 1 Input 24V power 0V 2 GND power + 3 IO positive power + 4 IO positive power 5 IO negative power 6 IO negative power PE 7 shield PE 8 shield Table 2.3 GCAN-PLC-510, terminal definition 2.5 System status indicator GCAN-PLC-510 has two sets of status indicators, contains 6 circular status indicators in the left area and 2 power indicators in the right area. The specific indicating function of the indicator is shown in table 2.4.

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual PWR green Power SYS green System RUN green Run ERR green Error IO RUN green GC-Bus run IO ERR green GC-Bus error NO.1 on the right green Power NO.3 on the right green GC-Bus power Table 2.4 GCAN-PLC-510, indicators Indicator PWR SYS RUN ERR IO RUN IO ERR bright not bright Blinking not bright Blinking not bright bright not bright Blinking not bright bright not bright Power supply normally Power supply abnormally Working status Initialization error Run normal stop System error System normal GC-Bus run normally GC-Bus stop GC-Bus error GC-Bus normal Terminal...

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Vhandy technology GCAN-PLC user manual 3. Communication connection 3.1 Serial connection GCAN-PLC-510 uses standard serial port level(RS232: ±3~15V), so the module can directly connect to the device with RS232 interface. 3.2 CAN connection GCAN-PLC-510 connect to CAN-Bus as described in figure 3.1, CAN-H connect CAN-H, CAN-L connect CAN L to make communication. GCAN-PLC-510, must be installed two 120 ohms terminal resistance at the farthest end of CAN-Bus network; if the node number is more than 2, intermediate nodes needn't to install 120 ohms terminal resistance. For branch connections, the...

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