Overview
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1 Overview
SMI200 is a programmable controller with 2-line 32-character LCD display designed for a wide
variety of applications in industrial and building automation from simple display to complex process
control functions.
The controller can operate as a master or slave in a Modbus network over RS485 interface. In or-
der to be integrated in a Modbus network, the controller has to be configured and programmed with
the akYtec ALP software included on the USB stick.
See ALP Help for further details about device configuration and programming.
The configuration can be carried out with device front buttons over the system menu as well (see
sections 5, 6).
The connection with akYtec ALP running on the PC can be established over the USB interface
(Fig. 1.1). When being connected to PC over USB, the device is powered by USB and does not
need additional power supply.
User application includes the logic program created as a function plan as well as the device config-
uration.
1.1
Functions
The device has the following basic functions:
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2-line 32-character LCD display
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6 function buttons on the front panel
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Master or slave in a Modbus RTU/ASCII network over RS485 interface
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Easy mounting in Ø22.5 mm borehole
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Error indication
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Real-time clock
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Free programming with akYtec ALP software
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Micro-USB programming interface
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Quick replacement
1.2
Design
The device is designed in a plastic enclosure for panel mounting (see 4 “Installation”).
Fig. 1.1
1. LCD display
2. Function buttons
3. Micro-USB socket
4. 4-pole plug-in terminal block
For further details about using the display and function buttons see section 5 “Display and function
buttons”.
