In this article, we discussed the various types of Delta PLC used in industrial automation and control applications.
Delta PLC
- A programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a control system that uses electronic operations.
- The PLC has easy storing procedures, it has handy extending principles.
- The PLC has sequential and position control functions,
- The PLC has timers, counters, and input/output controls that are widely applied in industrial automation and control.
- The Delta DVP series programmable logic controllers offer high-speed, stable, and highly reliable applications in all kinds of industrial automation machines.
- It has fast logic operations with bountiful instructions and multiple function cards.
- Delta PLC is cost-effective.
- This PLC supports various communication protocols to connect AC motor drive, servo, Human Machine Interface, and temperature controllers through the industrial network into a complete “Delta Solution” for all users.
Hot Swappable Mid-range PLC – AH Series
AH Series Standard PLC
![AH Series Standard Delta PLC](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AH-Series-Standard-Delta-PLC.png)
The following are some of the features of AH Series standard Delta PLCs.
- It has highly integrated software with a modularized hardware structure.
- It has highly integrated software called ISP Soft.
- The Graphical Interface supports all five programming languages.
- It has enhanced flexibility of a maximum of 100 meters between 2 local extension racks.
- It is a hot-swapping function that keeps the system running.
Specifications
The following are some of the specifications of AH Series Delta PLCs.
- It is a 32-bit processor with an execution speed of 0.02µs
- Max. I/O points:
- DI/O: Max. 4,352 points
- AI/O: Max. 544 channels
- RIO>100,000 points
- It has a program capacity of 1.5 MB with a max of 384000 steps.
- It has a data register of 256k words.
- The CPU is built with a fully isolated RS-232/422/485, Mini USB, Ethernet, and SD/SDHC card slot.
Applications
- The AH 500 series supports excellent motion control functions with 3-axis linear, 2-axis arc, and 3-axis helical interpolation.
- AH500 series PLC can control up to 12 axes or 4 groups of 3 axis interpolations synchronously only at 1 millisecond.
- It can satisfy the requirements for complex processing or precise motion control.
- It is suitable for applications such as building material processors, warp knitting machines, and food packaging machines.
- It is a modular system controller designed for high-level automation tasks with an abundant selection of I/O modules.
- The AH 500 can be built as a central control system through its remote I/O expandability.
- It allocates remote I/O systems on different levels for HVAC applications and provides total solutions for automation systems.
AH Series Redundant PLC
![Delta PLC AH Series Redundant CPU](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delta-PLC-AH-Series-Redundant-CPU.jpg)
The following are some of the features of AH Series redundant Delta PLCs.
- It adopts a reliable redundancy and integrates synchronous modules.
- Ethernet ports and serial communication interfaces for a more competitive control solution.
- It provides redundant power supply and communication interfaces for a complete control solution.
Specifications
- It is a 32-bit processor with a program execution speed of 0.02µs
- Max. I/O points DIO: Max. 4,352 points, AIO: Max. 544 channels, and RIO>100,000 points.
- It has a program capacity of a maximum of 4MB with 1M steps.
- It has a data register of 512 words.
- It supports all five programming languages.
- It has a built-in RS-232/485 multi-modes communication port.
- Built-in Ethernet communication port (100Mbps)
- Built-in micro SD card slot (supports max. 32GB)
- Built-in Mini-USB programming port
- It has 2048 timers and counters.
- The battery is not required.
AH Series Motion CPU
![Delta PLC AH Series Motion CPU](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delta-PLC-AH-Series-Motion-CPU.jpg)
- These modules take care of both logic and motion control independently.
- Users can write and download the programs to the motion modules.
- These modules support the standard motion control system and can be installed on the local backplanes.
- Provides Ether CAT, DMCNET, and pulse train solutions for customers.
- This motion controller can be installed on the CPU slot or the I/O slot of the specific motion backplane.
- The compact motion control system does not support the expansion backplane
Performance
- Pulse train module: Max. 1 MHz output.
- It supports UD / PD / AB / 4AB input modes
- Min. synchronization time for the DMCNET module at 12 axes is 1 ms. Min. synchronization time for Ether CAT module: at 8 / 16 / 32 axes is 0.5 / 1 / 2 ms
- It supports MPG/ E-Cam / G-code / 2 ~ 6 axes linear interpolation / 2 axes arc interpolation / 3 axes helical interpolation
Specifications
- Ether CAT communication motion control (100 Mbps) with Min. synchronization time at 8/16/32 axes is 0.5/1/2 ms
- Supports 2 to 6-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis arc interpolation, and 3-axis helical interpolation
- It has a built-in Ethernet communication port.
- It supports a micro SD card for storage.
- Supports Ethernet/IP.
Applications
- Packaging Machines,
- Printing Machines,
- Electronics/Assembly Equipment
AH Series Expansion Module CPU
Specifications
- It has 16, 32, and 64 Digital I/O modules.
- It has 16-bit, 4, 6, and 8channel Analogue I/O modules
- It has temperature measurement modules with a conversion time of 150ms/channel,
- It has an accuracy of +/-0.6% (Full Scale), and resolution of 0.1°C / 0.1°F(24-bit),
- RTD inputs: PT100, PT1000, Ni100, Ni1000, or 0~300Ω,
- Thermocouple inputs: J, K, R, S, T, E, N
- Network modules like Ethernet/IP, Device net, PROFIBUS-DP, CAN open, and serial communication modules
- Remote I/O communication modules: Device Net, PROFIBUS-DP, and Ethernet/IP RTU modules
Applications
- It applies to Large Scale Industrial Machines.
- It supports excellent motion control functions including 3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis arc interpolation, and 3-axis helical interpolation.
- It has a capability of controlling up to 12 axes (4 groups of 3 axes) interpolation synchronously at 1ms through Delta’s high-speed DMCNET motion control network.
Compact Modular Mid-range PLC – AS Series
AS Series Standard CPU
![Delta AS Series Standard PLC](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delta-AS-Series-Standard-PLC.jpg)
Features & Benefits
- It has a 32-bit System on Chip CPU to enhance the execution speed of 40k steps/ms.
- Positioning control function for up to 8-axes motion control via CAN open / 6-axes 200 kHz pulse control.
- It has ISP Soft editing software for programming, hardware configuration, network communication, system diagnostics and positioning planning.
- It has a max number of 1,024 I/O with Data registers of 60k words.
- The program capacity for AS 300 series is 128k steps, and for AS 200 series is 64k steps.
- Execution speed is up to 40 K steps /ms
AS Series Motion CPU
![Delta PLC AS Series Motion CPU](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delta-PLC-AS-Series-Motion-CPU.jpg)
Features & Benefits
- Up to 32 axes can be synchronized including virtual axes.
- 16 axes/1ms max. 16 real axes through Ether CAT, and 4 axes/2ms, max. 24 real axes through CAN open.
- It offers motion function blocks complying with international standards,
- It supports encoder and virtual axes and additional encoder modules are not required.
- It has advanced motion features to fulfill complex processing requirements.
- The control program is compatible with the new generation DVP-MC series motion CPU that makes an effortless platform transition between DVP and AS motion controllers.
- It allows a more flexible system and supports a third-party Ether CAT slaves structure.
Specifications
- Motion Control Network: 100 Mbps for Ether CAT, and 1 Mbps CAN open.
- It has programming, and serial communication ports like USB 2.0, RS232, and RS485.
- It has a built-in Mini SD card slot.
- It has a 1GHz high-speed processor, it supports high-precision computing for 64-bit LREAL data.
- Controllable Axes/Time is up to 32 axes that can be synchronized including virtual axes.
AS516E (Ether CAT): 16 axes/1ms; max. 16 real axes
AS524C (CAN open): 4 axes/2ms, 8 axes/4ms; max. 24 real axes
AX-III Series Motion CPU
![PC-Based Motion Controller](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PC-Based-Motion-Controller.png)
Features & Benefits
- It has 8 axes Ether CAT motion controller with a min synchronization time of 2ms.
- For equipment automation integration this adapts to the IEC 61131 compliant CODESYS software platform.
- It allows flexible scalability and supports AS Series PLC I/O modules.
- It has Built-in Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-232 encoder interfaces to connect various devices simultaneously.
- Its integrated software platform provides a standardized programming and controller development environment.
- It offers various tools for motion control including PLC open, MC function block, E-CAM editor, and positioning planning chart.
- It supports all programming languages for user-friendly configuration.
- It supports the OPC UA protocol (server), no need for an OPC UA gateway to connect to a management system.
Specifications
- It has Ether Cat (100 Mbps)Motion Control Network
- It has multi-axis synchronization of up to 16 axes and(combined with virtual, real, and pulse-train axes)
- It has a synchronization time of 2ms for 8 axes via Ether CAT.
- It has a program memory of 8 MB Symbol (retain), and 16 MB Symbol (non-retain).
- Instruction execution time for LD Instruction is 5ns. and Arithmetic instructions is 36ns
- It has programming and serial communication ports such as Mini USB (2.0), RS232, RS485
- Built-in Micro SD card slot
- Supports RTC function requires 3V battery CR1620
Applications
- Woodworking,
- Packaging,
- Printing,
- Textile, and
- Pharmaceutical machines.
AS/AX-III Series Expansion Module CPU
Features & Benefits
- Digital I/O modules,
- Analogue I/O modules,
- Temperature measurement modules,
- Load cell modules,
- Communication modules,
- Function cards
Specifications
- It has 8, 16, 32, and 64 Digital I/O modules.
- It has 4 channels, 8 channel 16-bit inputs/12-bit outputs Analogue I/O modules.
- Temperature measurement modules with a conversion time of 200ms/channel.
- Overall accuracy is +/-0.1%. With resolution of 0.1°C / 0.1°F (24-bit).
- RTD inputs: Pt100, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni1000, Cu50, Cu100, JPt100, LG-Ni1000, 0~300Ω or 0~3000Ω,
- Thermocouple inputs: J, K, R, S, T, E, N, B type.
- It has independent dual-channel high-speed high accuracy load cell modules with 24-bit resolution and a response time of 2.5ms.
- It has a communication module and CPU support RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, and CAN open communication.
Applications
Automated equipment such as
- Electronics manufacturing,
- Labeling,
- Food packaging, and
- Textile machines
Programmable Logic Controllers – DVP Series
DVP Series Standard CPU
DVP EH-III Series CPU
![Delta PLC DVP Series Standard CPU](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delta-PLC-DVP-Series-Standard-CPU.png)
Specifications
- It has a Program capacity of 16k steps
- It has three Built-in communication ports 1 RS-232 port and 2 RS-485 ports.
- MPU points: 16 / 20 / 24 / 32 / 40 / 60.
- It has a Maximum of 272 I/O points 256 input points + 16 output points, or 256 output points + 16 input points
- It provides password protection for the subroutine, user ID, and restrictions on trial times.
- Highly efficient instruction execution.
- DVP-EX2 MPU is built in with 12-bit 4AD or 2DA.
- It offers analog & temperature modules with a resolution of 14-bit.
- It has built-in 8 high-speed input points, (2 points for 100kHz, and 6 points for 10kHz).
DVP ES-III Series CPU
Specifications
- It has a 32-bit high-speed processor CPU.
- It has 32 / 48 / 64 / 80 Built-in I/O points.
- It has a program capacity of 64k steps.
- It has a general register of 64k words.
- Built-in SD interface (Micro SD)
- It has four communication ports: 2 RS-485, 1 Ethernet, and 1 CANopen DS301 port.
- It has a maximum of 256 I/O points.
- It has four 4 high-speed counters, each counter with a maximum frequency of 200 kHz.
- It supports only four programming languages LD, ST, SFC, and CFC.
Applications
- Processing machines,
- Injection molding machines,
- Packaging machines,
- Precision textile machines,
- Large-scale warehousing,
- Logistics systems
DVP ES-II Series CPU
Specifications
- It has a 32-bit high-speed processor CPU.
- It has 32 / 48 / 64 / 80 Built-in I/O points.
- MPU points: 16 / 20 / 24 / 32 / 40 / 60
- It has a program capacity of 16k steps.
- It has a general register of 64k words.
- Built-in SD interface (Micro SD)
- It has three communication ports: 2 RS-485, and 1 Ethernet port.
- All ports can operate independently as Master and Slave.
- It has four 4 high-speed counters, each counter with a maximum frequency of 200 kHz.
- It has a maximum of 272 I/O points. 256 input points + 16 output points, or 256 output points + 16 input points
- It is built in with 12-bit 4AD/2DA and offers analog or temperature modules with a resolution of 14-bit.
- It has built-in 8 high-speed input points (2 points for 100kHz, 6 points for 10kHz).
- It provides password protection for the subroutine, user ID, and restrictions on trial times.
- It supports only four programming languages LD, ST, SFC, and CFC.
Applications
- HVAC,
- Molding Injection Machine,
- Big Storage Management,
- Packaging Machine,
- Precise Textile Machine,
- Logistic System
DVP EC-III Series CPU
Specifications
- MPU points: 10/ 14 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 60
- Max. I/O points: 60
- Program capacity: 4k steps
- COM ports: Built-in RS-232 and RS-485 ports (available in 16-60 point models); compatible with Modbus ASCII/RTU protocol
- Built-in 4 points of high-speed counters.
Applications
- The single control unit,
- landscape fountain,
- building automation
![Delta DVP PLC](https://instrumentationtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delta-DVP-PLC.jpg)
DVP-EH Series Expansion Module
Specifications
- It has 8, 16, 32, and 48 Digital I/O modules.
- It has 4 channels, and 6 channel inputs (14-bit) / output (12-bit) Analogue I/O modules.
- It has a dual-channel high speed and high accuracy independent load cell module with a resolution and response rate of 24 bits and 2.5ms.
- Conversion time for temperature measurement modules is 200ms/channel, with an overall accuracy of +/-0.6%,
- RTD inputs Pt100 / Pt1000 / Ni100 / Ni1000 3850 PPM/°C
- Thermocouple inputs DJ, K, R, S, T, E, and N types.
- This series has Ethernet, DeviceNet PROFIBUS-DP, CAN open, RS-485, RS-422, and BACnet MS/TP Network modules.
- Remote I/O communication modules are DeviceNet, PROFIBUS-DP, MODBUS TCP, Ethernet, and RS-485.
Applications
- Remote Device Monitoring,
- Production Line Monitoring,
- Printing Machine, C
- Container Filler (Recipe Application)
DVP-ES III/II Series Expansion Module.
Specifications
- It has 8, 16, and 32 AC-powered Digital I/O modules.
- It has 4 channels, 6 channel 14-bit inputs analog modules
- Conversion time for temperature measurement modules is 200ms/channel, with an overall accuracy of +/-0.6%,
- RTD inputs Pt100 / Pt1000 / Ni100 / Ni1000
- Thermocouple inputs DJ, K, R, S, T, E, and N types.
Applications
- HVAC, Printing Machine,
- Packaging Machine,
- Molding Injection Machine,
- Inspection System
DVP Series Slim CPU
DVP-SV II Series
Specifications
- High-speed pulse output: 4 sets of 200kHz pulse output
- Supports max. 4 hardware 200kHz high-speed counters
- Increases many motion control instructions to meet the applications that require high-speed and high-precision positioning
- Offers linear / arc interpolation motion control
- Provides up to 16 external interrupt pointers
- It provides complete program protection.
- It has an auto backup function to prevent the loss of programs and data in an event of power failure.
- It has a second copy function to provide a backup for extra insurance in case one set of programs and data are damaged.
- It allows 4-level password protection to protect your source programs and intellectual property.
DVP-SX Series
Specifications
- MPU points: 10 I/O (4DI/2DO, 2AI/2AO)
- It has a maximum of 230 I/O points:
- It has a program capacity of 8K Steps
- It has two built-in RS-232 and RS-485 ports compatible with MODBUS ASCII / RTU communication protocol.
- It supports 2-point independent high-speed pulse output (Y0 – 50 kHz and – 10 kHz).
- It consists of a built-in high-speed counter.
Applications
- Used for PID temperature/humidity control,
- 2-axis AC motor drive constant speed control,
- Temperature control using analog signal monitoring of a whole factory. (PLC EASY LINK)
DVP-SX II Series
Specifications
- MPU points: 20 (8DI/6DO, 4AI/2AO)
- Max. I/O points: 494 (14 + 480)
- Program capacity: 16k steps
- COM port: Built-in RS-232, RS-485 & USB ports, compatible with ASCII/RTU protocol. Can be master or slave.
- It supports 2-point independent high-speed pulse output,(Y0, Y2) of 100kHz and 2 points (Y1, Y3) of 10kHz.
- Built-in High-Speed Counters
- Built-in Analog I/O
Applications
- Used for PID temperature/humidity control,
- 2-axis AC motor drive constant speed control,
- Temperature control using analog signal monitoring of a whole factory. (PLC EASY LINK)
DVP-SA II Series
Specifications
- It has 12 12MPU points (8DI + 4DO)
- It has a maximum of 492 I/O points.
- Its program capacity is16K steps
- It has built-in RS-232 & 2 RS-485 ports compatible with Modbus ASCII/RTU protocol.
- It can work as a master or slave.
- It supports 2-point independent high-speed pulse output,(Y0, Y2) of 100kHz and 2 points (Y1, Y3) of 10kHz.
- Built-in High-Speed Counters
Applications
- Printing Machine,
- Dying Machine,
- Container Filler (For Prescription),
- Workstation Monitoring In Production Line (PLC EASY LINK).
DVP-SE Series
Specifications
- Its program capacity is 16K steps
- It has a data register of 12K words
- It has a higher execution speed of 0.64μs for LD and 2μs for MOV instructions
- It has a built-in Ethernet port that supports MODBUS TCP and Ethernet/IP protocol.
- It has built-in mini USB, Ethernet, and 2 RS-485 ports
- IP Filter function is a firewall that offers the first line of defense.
- It protects from malware and network threats.
- It provides 12 I/O out of which 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs.
Applications
- Remote Device Monitoring,
- Production Line Monitoring,
- Building Automation,
- Printing Machine,
- Container Filler (Recipe Application)
DVP-SS II Series
Specifications
- It has 14 (8DI + 6DO) MPU points
- It has a maximum of 494 I/O points.
- It has a program capacity of 8K steps
- It has built-in RS-232 & RS-485 ports compatible with Modbus ASCII/RTU protocol.
- It works as a master or slave.
- Built-in High-Speed Counters.
Applications
- Spinning Machine,
- Conveyer Belt (Rotation Speed Control),
- Winding Machine (Tension Control)
DVP-Slim Expansion Module
Specifications
- It has 8, 16, 32, and 64 Digital I/O modules.
- It has 2 ch, 4 ch, and 6 ch inputs (14-bit) / output (12-bit) Analogue modules.
- It has a high-speed high accuracy independent dual-channel load cell module with a resolution and response rate of 24 bits with 2.5ms.
- Conversion time for temperature measurement modules is 200ms/channel, with overall accuracy and resolution of +/-0.6% and 16 bits.
- RTD inputs Pt100 / Pt1000 / Ni100 /Ni1000 / LG-Ni1000 / Cu100 / Cu50
- Thermocouple inputs DJ, K, R, S, T, E, and N types.
- It has Ethernet, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS-DP, CAN open, RS-485, RS-422, and BACnet MS/TP as Network modules.
- It has Remote I/O communication modules such as Device Net, PROFIBUS, Ethernet (MODBUS TCP), and RS-485 (MODBUS ASCII/RTU).
Applications
- Remote Device Monitoring,
- Production Line Monitoring,
- Building Automation,
- Printing Machine,
- Container Filler (Recipe Application)
DVP Series Motion CPU
DVP – 50MC
Specifications
- 1 GHz high-speed floating point operation
- High-precision computing: supports LREAL (Double-precision floating-point format )
- Synchronization time: 24 axes in 1 ms
- Program capacity: 20 MB
- Data capacity: 20 MB
- 1 CAN open port as host or slave station
- 1 Ether CAT port for motion control
- 16 high-speed inputs / 8 high-speed outputs
- 2 incremental encoder interfaces
- 1 SSI absolute encoder interface
- 1 Ethernet port
- 1 SD card slot
- 1 RS-232 port, and 1 RS-485 port
Applications
- High-speed Cutting Machine,
- Digital Board Cutting Machine,
- CNC Lathe
DVP – 15 MC
Specifications
- It has 14 (8DI + 6DO) MPU points
- It has a maximum of 494 I/O points.
- Its program capacity is 8k steps.
- It has built-in RS-232, and RS-485 ports compatible with Modbus ASCII/RTU protocol.
- These work as masters or slaves.
- Supports PID Auto-tuning.
- Built-in High-Speed Counters
Applications
- Spinning Machine.
- Conveyer Belt (Rotation Speed Control).
- Winding Machine (Tension Control).
DVP – 20-PM
Specifications
- It has 16 MPU points.
- It has a maximum of 512 I/O points.
- Its program capacity is 64K Steps
- It has built-in RS-232, and RS-485 ports compatible with MODBUS ASCII / RTU communication protocol.
DVP – MC Series Expansion Module
Specifications
- It has 8, 16, 32, and 64 Digital I/O modules.
- It has 2 ch, 4 ch, and 6 ch inputs (14-bit) / output (12-bit) Analogue modules.
- It has a high speed and high accuracy independent dual-channel load cell module with a resolution and response rate of 24 bits, and 2.5ms.
- Conversion time for temperature measurement modules is 200ms/channel, with overall accuracy and resolution of +/-0.6%, and 16 bits.
- RTD inputs Pt100 / Pt1000 / Ni100 /Ni1000 / LG-Ni1000 / Cu100 / Cu50.
- Thermocouple inputs DJ, K, R, S, T, E, and N types.
- Network modules consist of EtherNet, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS-DP, CANopen, RS-485, RS-422, BACnet MS/TP
- Remote I/O communication modules are DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, EtherNet, and RS-485.
Applications
- Remote Device Monitoring,
- Production Line Monitoring,
- Building Automation,
- Printing Machine,
- Container Filler (Recipe Application)
DVP – PM Series Expansion Module
Specifications
- It has 8, 16, 32, and 48 Digital I/O modules.
- It has 4 channels and 6 channel input analog modules.
- Conversion time for temperature measurement modules is 200ms/channel, with an overall accuracy of +/-0.6%.
- RTD inputs Pt100 / Pt1000 / Ni100 /Ni1000.
- Thermocouple inputs DJ, K, R, S, T, E, and N types.
- Network modules such as DeviceNet, PROFIBUS-DP, and CANopen.
Applications
- Remote Device Monitoring,
- Production Line Monitoring,
- Printing Machine,
- Container Filler (Recipe Application)