Unitronics Vision 230, Installation Manual

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Vision™ OPLC™
Installation Guide
Models V230/260/280/290 (Non-color Screens)
This guide provides basic information for Unitronics’ Models V230/260/280/290 (Non-color Screens).
General Description
Vision OPLCs are programmable logic controllers that comprise an integral operating panel
containing a graphic LCD screen and a keyboard. All models offer the same PLC features.
Operating panel features differ according to model.
V230
LCD + Keyboard
V260
LCD + Keyboard
V280
Touch Keyboard
V290
Touchscreen only
Communications
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2 serial ports: RS232 (COM1), RS232/RS485 (COM2)
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1 CANbus port
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The user can order and install an additional port. Available port
types are: RS232/RS485, and Ethernet
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Communication Function Blocks include: SMS, GPRS, MODBUS
serial/IP Protocol FB enables PLC to communicate with almost
any external device, via serial or Ethernet communications
I/O Options Vision supports digital, high-speed, analog, weight and temperature
measurement I/Os via:
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Snap-in I/O Modules
Plug into the back of the controller to provide an on-board I/O
configuration
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I/O Expansion Modules
Local or remote I/Os may be added via expansion port or CANbus
Information Mode
This mode enables you to:
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View & Edit operand values, COM port settings, RTC and screen
contrast/brightness settings
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Calibrate the touchscreen
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Stop, initialize, and reset the PLC
To enter Information Mode, press the <i> button for several seconds.
Programming
Software,
& Utilities
The Unitronics Setup CD contains VisiLogic freeware and other utilities
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VisiLogic
Easily configure hardware and write both HMI and Ladder control
applications; the Function Block library simplifies complex tasks
such as PID. Write your application, and then download it to the
controller via the programming cable included in the kit
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Utilities
These include UniOPC server, Remote Access for remote
programming and diagnostics, and DataXport for run-time data logging
To learn how to use and program the controller, as well as use utilities such
as Remote Access, refer to the VisiLogic Help system.