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The F1616-BA (BA=Building Automation) Super PLC is the ideal choice for smart buildings control and energy management. Its built-in 32 digital I/Os (expandable to 256) interface directly to 24VAC or DC power, with 8 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs that are 0 to 10V range (with direct thermistors connection!). As a member of the F-series Super PLCs it posseses the same incredible amount of built-in capabilities such as PWM output, stepper motor control, Encoder and pulse measurement inputs etc.

The F1616-BA's immense communication capability allows it to be used as the brain of a small BAS, or as one of the "Super DDC " controllers in a Distributed Control System (DCS). The Ethernet port on the F1616-BA PLC hosts both a PLC server and a Modbus/TCP server, allowing up to 6 simultaneous connections with devices such as touch panel/HMI or Supervisory computers. The controller is accessible via the Internet and able to send emails to report real time events. It's RS232 port and two RS485 ports all support MODBUS. A special set of interface pins is even provided on the PLC to allow addition of a third-party radio module known as XBEE (click here for further information) which in turn enables this controller to interface to futuristic ZIGBEE wireless sensors and control modules.

The best way to view its numerous features is to mouse over the labelled portions of the picture below. (Please ensure your screen size is maxmised to reduce scrolling!)

You can also download the Product Brochure (553KB) and User's Manual (1.76MB) to study greater details of this incredible Super PLC.

1) Ethernet Port - Control & Monitoring via Internet - Remote Programming & SCADA - Built-in MODBUS/TCP Server - F-Server for i-TRiLOGI & ExcelLink - Up to 6 simultaneous Server connections - Send Emails to report real-time events - Connects to other F- or M-series PLCs - Connect to other Modbus/TCP servers 2) Analog I/Os - Total 12 independent Analog I/Os - 8 channels, 12-bit Analog Inputs (0-10V) - 4 channels, 10-bit Analog Outputs (0-10V) - 10V precision reference - User-Calibration of all analog I/Os - Directly connect to 8 thermistors (no need to add resistor or signal conditioner) 3) RS485 ports x 2 (COMM2, COMM3) - Supports Modbus ASCII & RTU - Can be Mobdbus Master or Slave - Can be for programming/monitoring - Low cost 2-wire networkings - Network up to 255 PLCs each - Programmable baud rate 300-230,400 bps - Programmable parity: None, Even or Odd Applications: i. VFD, power meter, analog modules ii.Control of remote I/Os e.g. E10+ PLCs 4) RS232 port (COMM1) - For Programming/Monitoring - Supports Modbus ASCII & RTU - Can be Mobdbus Master or Slave - Programmable baud rate (300-230.4Kbps) - Programmable parity (None, Odd or Even) Applications: i. Read from barcode/smartcard readers ii. Send data to serial printer or modem 5) LCD port (Built-in) - Support industry-standard character LCD - From 1x8 to 4x20 LCD display - Also support Chinese character LCD (LCD display sold separately) 6) Power Supply - 24VDC Only - PLC consumes < 0.35A (all relays ON) - I/Os can use same or isolated power supply - If I/Os use the same power supply then add load current to select P/S 7) 4 Multi-Functions Outputs (5 to 8) - Drive 1 stepper motor DIRECTLY - Or control 2 external stepper motor drivers - 4 PWM outputs with adjustable frequency - 4 "lamp dimmer" outputs (AC phase control) - Drive 4 Infrared Remote Control LEDs - Or use as regular digital outputs - Sink 4A @24VDC per output 8) 12 Relay Outputs (1-4, 9-16) - Contact ratings: 5A @24VAC/DC per output or 5A @ 120VAC or 2A @ 250VAC - Red LEDs to indicate On/OFF status 9) Multi-Functions Inputs (1-12) - Opto-isolated, bi-directional inputs - 9-24V AC or DC (NPN or PNP) - 6 high speed inputs forms: i. 3 quadrature High Speed Counter (HSC) ii. 6 Pulse Measurement (PM) (Measure frequency, period, pulsewidth) - HSC coexist with PM (Postiion+Speed) - 10 channel interrupt inputs 10) Digital Inputs (7-16) - Opto-isolated, bi-directional inputs - 9-24V AC or DC (NPN or PNP) - Inputs 7-16 filter out 50/60Hz components - Interface directly to 24VAC signal in HVAC - Green LEDs to indicate ON/OFF status 11) Battery Back Real Time Clock - Year, month, day, day of week - Hour, minute, second - Leap year correction - User calibration for greater accuracy - May be adjusted by Internet Time Server - Single CR1632 battery last for > 5 years Applications: a. Schedule alarm events to occur b. Time-stamp a data logging event 12) Infra Red Remote Sensor - Decode Sony Remote Control signal - Learn and store up to 128 IR codes (any brand as long as is about 38KHz) - Playback learned IR codes via output #5-8 Applications: a. Start/stop equipment b. Use as data entry terminal c. Enter PIN to unlock equipment d. Home Automation/AV Control 13) XBEE Socket Solder Pads - Solder pads for 2 10-pin SIP sockets - Accept XBEE module made by Digi Int'l - Provide wireless connection via ZigBee radio - Uses COMM2 so must remove RS485 driver - State-of-the-Art Technologies 14) Serial Port Activity LEDs - A pair of LEDs for each COMM port - GREEN LEDs for Transmit (Tx) - RED LEDs for Receive (Rx) - Blink when there is COMM port activities - Great help for debugging COMM program

Product Brochure (553KB) User's Manual (1.76MB)