Simple & Cheap OMRON PLC BASED Ethernet I/O system

Fast Automation has available from approx $309 (ex GST & handling) I/O units that Map their I/O directly to Omron PLC CPU memory. This is ideal for cost effective distributed Ethernet I/O systems. The I/O units have 28+ Digital I/O and 10+ Analog I/O. A simple PC program allows setting of the IP address and OMRON PLC memory areas via serial port, and that’s it, no more programming for communication to the I/O is required.

The units then synchronise their I/O directly into the OMRON PLC memory areas you selected. No extra learning for coding and communications are required ie if you can use ladder logic then you can create large distributed I/O systems. This makes the units ideal for implementing quickly widely spread low I/O applications.

Simple Desktop Application configuration

Versatile & Proven Controller Hardware

Using widely available connectors and cables (Ethernet) is quick and cheap, plus you may be able to utilise existing infrastructure. This also enables the use of other standard hardware that may open up extremely cost effective alternatives eg wireless communications to remote units, data storage, serve web pages, send email etc.

The units were developed to solve distributed I/O applications that needed to be cheap and programmed via Omron PLC’s using existing Ethernet communications infrastructure.

The solution is based on Z-worlds BL2000 and BL2010 Ethernet controllers which are (at time of print) available for $199 USD or $309 Australian Dollars. The specifications and current hardware pricing are available from:

http://www.zworld.com/products/bl2000/

These controllers use industrial type PLC digital I/O and have up to 12 bit Analog resolution they have various I/O configurations and accept a wide range of power supplies. If required they can also be user programmed in C to perform custom tasks eg drive an LCD display, scan a keyboard, send sms’ etc etc.

Fast Automation can assist you with any further assistance you may require.