ZEN-LOG-MAN-16V03 (0930)
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CONNECTING TO A PLC
8.1 - Connecting to a PLC as an intelligent multiplexer
the Zen Datalogger can easily be configured as an intelligent multiplexer via the 'Retransmis-
sion' tab in Define WorkBench. To do this, select '
Multiplexer (Binary)
' as the
Retransmission
Mode
and wire the unit as shown below.
4–
20mA
4–
20mA
Indicator
or PLC
Indicator
or PLC
Binary Switch
External
+24V Supply
Analog Output
Digital Inputs
Specifications
Settling time before reading
100msec
min. Multiple readings with averaging
recommended. (Longer times may be
required for longer cable lengths and
higher resolution.)
Binary signal magnitude
5–30V DC
Cycle time
4sec min to cycle through all 16
inputs
Resolution
15 bits, 16,000 steps typical
NOTE
Multiplexer Mode uses both the Retransmission Outputs and the Digital Inputs.
Digital Inputs can no longer be configured independently via the 'Digital Inputs' tab.