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Unitronics Industrial Automation 

 

IO-LC1, IO-LC3

 

 

I/O Expansion Modules  1-3 Loadcell Inputs, 1 Digital In, 2 Out

 

 

The IO-LC1 and IO-LC3 are I/O 
Expansion Modules that can be used in 
conjunction with specific Unitronics OPLC 
controllers. 
IO-LC1 offers 1 Loadcell input; IO-LC3 
module offers 3 Loadcell inputs. Both 
modules offer 1 PNP (source) input and 2 
short-circuit protected PNP (source) 
outputs with optional setpoint action that is 
defined via software settings. 
The interface between the module and the 
OPLC is provided by an adapter. 
The module may either be snap-mounted 
on a DIN rail, or screw-mounted onto a 
mounting plate.

 

Component identification 

1 Module-to-module 

connector 

Communication status indicator 

Power and I/O connection points 

I/O connection points (IO-LC3 only) 

Power and I/O status indicators 

Module-to-module connector port 

 

 

Note:

  The single Loadcell input offered by IO-LC1 is marked 

LC and is located where the input LC2 is shown above. 

 

 

 

 

Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to read and understand this document and 
any accompanying documentation. 

 

All examples and diagrams shown herein 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 in accordance with local and national standards and regulations. 

 

Only qualified service personnel should open this device or carry out repairs. 

 

User safety and equipment protection guidelines 

This document is intended to aid trained and competent personnel in the installation of this equipment as 
defined by the European directives for machinery, low voltage, and EMC.  Only a technician or engineer trained 
in the local and national electrical standards should perform tasks associated with the device’s electrical wiring. 

Symbol Meaning 

Description 

 

Danger 

The identified danger causes physical 
and property damage. 

 

Warning 

The identified danger can cause 
physical and property damage. 

Symbols are used to highlight 
information relating to the user’s 
personal safety and equipment 
protection throughout this document.  
When these symbols appear, the 
associated information must be read 
carefully and understood fully. 

Caution

  

Caution Use 

caution. 

 

 

 

Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can result in severe personal injury or 
property damage.  Always exercise proper caution when working with electrical equipment. 

Summary of Contents for IO-LC1

Page 1: ...ms shown herein 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 in accordance with local and national standards and regulations Only qualified service personnel should open this device or carry out repairs User safety and equipment protection guidelines This d...

Page 2: ...onductive dust corrosive or flammable gas moisture or rain excessive heat regular impact shocks or excessive vibration Leave a minimum of 10mm space for ventilation between the top and bottom edges of the device and the enclosure walls Do not place in water or let water leak onto the unit Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation Mounting the Module DIN rail mounting Snap the...

Page 3: ...s Industrial Automation 3 Screw Mounting The figure below is not drawn to scale It may be used as a guide for screw mounting the module Mounting screw type either M3 or NC6 32 4mm 5 8mm 0 228 85mm 3 346 80mm 3 15 68 4mm 2 693 93mm 3 66 4mm x2 0 16 0 16 ...

Page 4: ...0 220VAC to the device s COM pins Double check all wiring before turning on the power supply Wiring Procedures Use crimp terminals for wiring use 26 12 AWG wire 0 13 mm 2 3 31 mm 2 for all wiring purposes 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 that a pr...

Page 5: ...ower supply specifications connect the module to a regulated power supply Earthing the module To maximize system performance avoid electromagnetic interference by earthing the module 1 Connect one end of a wire 14 AWG to the chassis signal connect the other end to the cabinet chassis This assumes that the cabinet is properly earthed If this is not the case do not earth the module Caution The wire ...

Page 6: ...nputs Use 6 or 4 wire shielded cable 6 wire is recommended The cable shield should be connected ONLY to the Loadcell chassis The shield at the other end of the cable should be left unconnected Refer to the figures below for wiring guidelines 6 wire Loadcell wiring 4 wire Loadcell wiring ...

Page 7: ...oadcell to ext pwr supply No Loadcell to bus Yes Loadcell to digital input No Loadcell to digital outputs No Input voltage ranges Signal SG SG Differential Gain Setting S W selectable Nominal Span 0 20mV to 20mV 1 80mV to 80mV Offset compensation S W selectable can shift span by approx 77 5mV to 77 5mV 2 5mV steps Common Mode 1 5Vmin to 3 5Vmax relative to the 0V terminal voltage Sense SN SN Diffe...

Page 8: ...The Net and Gross values may also indicate connection problems See Note 3 for details Rounding The Net Gross Net Min and Net Max values may be rounded by 1 2 5 10 20 50 or 100 Effective resolution See Effective Resolution page 10 Status indicators OUT OF RANGE Red LEDs Lit when the corresponding Loadcell is not connected to the input or when the input analog value exceeds the permissible range See...

Page 9: ...umption does not provide for output requirements The additional current requirement of the outputs must be added 2 The minimum settling times and settling time resolutions are 12 5ms for one active channel 675ms for two active channels and 1 012 5ms for three active channels 3 The following connection problems will cause the corresponding OUT OF RANGE LED to light up Disconnection of one of the si...

Page 10: ... the input span that is used usually 10mV for 2mV V Loadcells or 15mV for 3mV V Loadcells the amount of uncompensated differential offset and the applied input noise The number of Loadcell inputs used per expansion module affects the sampling rate for each of them resulting in lower filter depth and effective resolution The filter settling time can be programmed separately for each Loadcell input ...

Page 11: ...ule identification number Adapter The formula below is used to assign addresses for I O modules used in conjunction with the OPLC X is the number representing a specific module s location 0 7 Y is the number of the input or output on that specific module 0 15 The number that represents the I O s location is equal to 32 x 16 y Examples Input 3 located on expansion module 2 in the system will be add...

Page 12: ...ng in this document including but not limited to 0implied warranties of merchantability and or fitness for a particular use or purpose Unitronics assumes no responsibility for the results direct and or indirect of any misuse of the information appearing in this document nor for any use of the Unitronics products referred to herein in any manner deviating from the recommendations made in this docum...

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