Various Types of Delta PLC used in Industrial Automation

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

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

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

• 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

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

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

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

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

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)