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
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 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