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Vision230™

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Snap-in I/Os
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Vision230™ : PLC with Graphic HMI & Snap-in I/O modules

The Vision230™ is a powerful PLC with a built-in HMI Operator Panel comprising a 128 x 64 pixel graphic display and a customizable keyboard. On-board I/Os can be added by simply snapping a module onto the back of the PLC; Snap-in I/O Modules come in several configurations. I/O Expansion modules enable integrating up to 171 I/Os per Vision PLC.
The Vision230™ offers a rich range of embedded features such as multiple auto-tuned PID loops, internal 120K structured database and loadcell support. Communication options include TCP/IP, Ethernet, GSM/SMS, MODBUS, CANbus networking, function blocks that enable Vision to communicate with devices using proprietary COM protocols, plus remote access and data export software utilities. 1000K-Ladder code application memory enables the Vision230™ to run complex control and automation tasks. The Graphic HMI display screen can show images, text, and graphs according to real-time parameters. It can also display graphs based on historical values, to reflect trends of recorded data. Vision supports up to 255 user-designed screens, and up to 24 HMI variables per screen.

Benefit from the power of combined PLC and a graphic HMI – at an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

Our PLC/HMI integrated devices:

save our customers’ programming time, wiring, and cabinet space.
cut budget by reducing requirements for additional hardware.
prevent you from wasting time setting up Panel-PLC communication.

PLC

Supports up to 171 I/Os via Snap-in or Expansion Modules (number/type vary according to model)
I/O types: Digital (including shaft-encoder inputs & PWM outputs), Analog, & Temperature/weight measurement
Application memory: 1000K
Execution time: 0.5µsec for bit operation
Multiple built-in PID loops, including auto-tune
Data Tables: 120K (RAM) & 192K (Flash) for dynamic data logging and production recipes

HMI

Display images, text and graphs according to real-time conditions and historical values
Data entry/modification via keypad
Up to 255 user-designed displays
24 variables per display; link up to 150 images/messages to each variable
Use hundreds of images in one application
Graphic display screen: 128 x 64 pixels
Text messages: up to 8 lines x 22 characters
LCD illuminated screen
24-key customizable keyboard
Info mode: view/modify I/O status, integer values, and system data via the panel

Communications

RS232 port
RS232/RS485 port
Ethernet/additional RS232/RS485 port (optional)
GSM/SMS support
Remote access via network GPRS, GSM, CDMA or landline modems
MODBUS and CANbus networking
OPC/DDE server
Additional communication protocols

Our HMI/PLC programming software and software utilities are free to all Unitronics clients.

V230/V260 comparison table

All Vision200 series (V230, V260, V280 & V290) controllers can be installed with a snap-in I/O module. The Snap-in I/O Module snaps onto the back of the Vision. Unitronics’ range of I/O modules ensures flexible configurations that will fit your system’s precise requirements.

V200-18-E1B

16 pnp/npn Digital inputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed counters/ Shaft encoder/ Frequency measurer, 10kHz)
3 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA
10 Relay outputs
4 pnp/npn outputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed outputs/ PWM, 50kHz for npn / 0.5 kHz for pnp)

V200-18-E2B

16 pnp/npn Digital inputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed counters/ Shaft encoder/ Frequency measurer, 10kHz)
2 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA
10 Relay outputs
4 pnp/npn outputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed outputs/ PWM, 50kHz for npn / 0.5 kHz for pnp)
2 Analog outputs, 12 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA

V200-18-E3XB

18 pnp/npn Digital inputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed counters/ Shaft encoder/ Frequency measurer, 10kHz)
4 Isolated Analog/Thermocouple/PT100 inputs (Analog: 14 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA.
Thermocouple/PT100: 0.1° resolution)
15 Relay outputs
2 pnp/npn outputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed outputs/ PWM, 50kHz for npn / 0.5 kHz for pnp)
4 Analog outputs, 12 bit, 0-10V, 4-20mA

V200-18-E4XB

18 pnp/npn Digital inputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed counters/ Shaft encoder/ Frequency measurer, 10kHz)
4 Isolated Analog/Thermocouple/PT100 inputs
(Analog: 14 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA. Thermocouple/PT100: 0.1° resolution)
15 Isolated pnp outputs
2 Isolated pnp/npn outputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed outputs/ PWM, 50kHz for npn / 0.5 kHz for pnp)
4 Analog Isolated pnp/npn outputs, 12 bit, 0-10V, 4-20mA

V200-18-E5B

18 pnp/npn digital inputs, 24VDC.
(including two high-speed counters/ Shaft encoder/ Frequency measurer, 10kHz).
3 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA.
15 Isolated pnp outputs.
2 Isolated pnp/npn outputs, 24VDC.
(including two high-speed outputs/ PWM, 50kHz for npn / 0.5 kHz for pnp).

V200-18-E6B

18 pnp/npn Digital inputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed counters/ Shaft encoder/ Frequency measurer, 10kHz).
2 Analog/Thermocouple/PT100 inputs (Analog: 14 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA. Thermocouple/PT100: 0.1° resolution)
3 Analog (10 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA)
15 Relay outputs
2 pnp/npn outputs, 24VDC
(including two high-speed outputs/ PWM, 50kHz for npn / 0.5 kHz for pnp)
2 Analog outputs, 12 bit, 0-10V, 4-20mA

Add plug-in I/O Expansion Modules to increase your I/O capacity. Connect up to 8 modules to a single PLC, via an expansion adapter. DIN-rail or screw-mounting enable easy installation.

EX-A1

Local expansion adapter—used to link between the PLC and up to 8 expansion modules (no. of I/Os may vary according to model). Supports both 12/24VDC.

EX-RC1

Remote expansion adapter—used to link between Vision PLCs and I/O expansion modules via CANbus. Multiple adapters may be connected to a single PLC, with up to 8 module to each adapter (no. of I/Os may vary according to model). Supports both 12/24VDC.

IO-AI4-AO2

24VDC (power supply)
4 Analog inputs, 12 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
2 Analog outputs, 12 bit + sign, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA.

IO-AO6X

24VDC (power supply)
6 Isolated Analog outputs, 12 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA.

IO-PT4

4 PT100 inputs, range: -50°C : 460°C (-58°F : 860°F), 12 bit.

IO-PT400

4 PT100 / NI100 / NI120 inputs,
Range PT100: -50°C : 460°C (-58°F : 860°F)
Range NI100: -50°C : 232°C (-58°F : 449°F)
Range NI120: -50°C : 172°C (-58°F : 341°F)
12 bit.

IO-PT4K

4 PT1000 / NI1000 inputs
Range PT1000: -50^oC÷ 460^oC, (-58^oF ÷ 860^oF)
Range NI1000: -50^oC÷ 232^oC, (-58^oF ÷ 449^oF)
12 bit

IO-ATC8

8 Thermocouple/Analog inputs (T/C: J, K, T, B, E, N, R, S, 0.1° resolution. Analog: 12/14 bit, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA).

IO-LC1

12/24VDC (power supply)
1 Loadcell / Strain gauge input. Voltage range: ±20mV, ±80mV, execution: AC/DC
1 Digital pnp input
2 setpoint pnp outputs
(* Not supported by the M90 line).

IO-LC3

12/24VDC (power supply)
3 Loadcell / Strain gauge inputs. Voltage range: ±20mV, ±80mV, execution: AC/DC
1 Digital pnp input
2 setpoint pnp outputs
(* Not supported by the M90 line).

IO-D16A3-RO16

24VDC
16 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 2 High-speed counters
3 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
16 Relay outputs

3D View

IO-D16A3-TO16

24VDC
16 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
3 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
16 Transistor pnp/npn outputs, including 1 High-speed output

3D View

EX-D16A3-RO8

24VDC
16 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 2 High-speed counters
3 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
8 Relay outputs
Adapter not required.

EX-D16A3-TO16

24VDC
16 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
3 Analog inputs, 10 bit, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
16 Transistor pnp/npn outputs, including 1 High-speed output
Adapter not required.

IO-DI8-TO8

24VDC
8 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
8 Transistor pnp outputs
Supports Fast-response (in conjunction with Vision PLCs)

IO-DI8-RO8

24VDC
8 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
8 Relay outputs.

IO-DI8ACH

110/220 VAC
8 AC Inputs

IO-DI8-RO4

24VDC
8 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
4 Relay outputs.

IO-DI16

24VDC
16 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter.

IO-TO16

12/24VDC
16 Transistor pnp outputs.

IO-RO8

24VDC (power supply)
8 Relay outputs.

IO-RO16

24VDC (power supply)
16 Relay outputs.

EX90-DI8-RO8

24VDC
8 Digital pnp inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
8 Relay outputs
(This unit is housed in an open casing. Only one EX90 can be connected per PLC, as a single expansion module; EX-A1 adapter not required).

IO-DI8-TO8-L

8 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
8 Transistor pnp outputs.

IO-DI8-RO8-L

12VDC
8 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
8 Relay outputs.

IO-DI8-RO4-L

12VDC
8 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter
4 Relay outputs.

IO-DI16-L

12VDC
16 Digital pnp/npn inputs, including 1 High-speed counter.

IO-RO8-L

12VDC (power supply)
8 Relay outputs.

IO-RO16-L

12VDC (power supply)
16 Relay outputs.

An additional COM module can be installed in any Vision200 unit (V230, V260, V280 & V290).

V200-19-ET1

1 Ethernet port

V200-19-RS4

1 RS232/RS485 port

V200-19-RS4-X

1 RS232/RS485 port (Isolated)

Flexible PID

Up to 12 built-in PID loops, including internal auto-tune, ramp-soak programmer and bumpless transfer. Use Vision’s PID loops to economically and efficiently combine accurate process control with the flexibility of a PLC

Data Tables

Use Vision’s smart data tables (120K RAM and 192K Flash memory), to log dynamic data and store production recipes.

Shaft-encoder Inputs

Use the controller’s integral 10kHz inputs as high-speed counters, frequency measurers, or to directly connect to shaft-encoders.

PWM Outputs

Control stepper motors or PID-based applications, via PWM, with the V230’s onboard PWM outputs (model-dependent).

Easy Scrolling between Recipes

Simply scroll between pre-programmed recipes or menus, using the panel’s arrow keys. This enables you to choose and activate a desired task via the HMI - immediately, on-site.

Image Library

Easily design your graphic displays using the Vision’s extensive image library.

Temperature & Weight measurement

Onboard direct temperature inputs (PT100 or Thermocouple) give you the ability to control temperature-based applications,
Loadcell I/O Expansion Modules enable you to hook up weight/strain inputs and achieve accurate measurements—no additional hardware required.
(M91 series only, features are model-dependant)

Time-based Control

Do you need a specific task to be performed at a specific time and date? Simply mark the hour, date or weekday in the PLC software—and you have created time-based control in 3 clicks.

Information Mode

Press the key on the operator panel to enter the PLC’s Information Mode, providing you with powerful diagnostic capabilities.

All-in-one software enables you to develop your PLC and HMI applications in one environment, establish modem and data communications, test and debug your programs in on-line mode, remotely access your controller, and more.

Use the Ladder editor to:

Click-and-drop Ladder elements
Build modular programs; create subroutines and call them into your program
Benefit from built-in function blocks such as Trends, PID, Loadcell, GPRS, Drum Sequencer, MODBUS Serial/IP, SMS, Protocol Serial/TCP/IP

See the Ladder editor

Use the HMI editor to:

Import or design any image
Create and display text messages
Assign ‘touch’ properties to any screen element (in touchscreen models)
Use images and graphs to reflect current variable values & historical trends
Assign functions to the keyboard, softkeys and touchscreen elements

See the HMI editor

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Ethernet
GPRS
GSM/SMS
Remote Access
MODBUS
CANbus
OPC/DDE Server
Additional Communication Protocols
DataXport (to Excel)

Ethernet via TCP/IP

Use your factory’s existing LAN wiring to implement stable, high-speed control. Ethernet, the universal COM standard is embedded in Vision controllers.
Ethernet enables MODBUS or open protocol commands to run over TCP/IP. Via the Ethernet port (purchased separately) and easy-to-use Ladder function blocks, Vision can:

Exchange data, PLC to PLC
Access external slave devices that support TCP/IP
Use MODBUS IP or OPC to implement PC access via SCADA
Acquire data from remote Vision units, networked into Intranets, Internets and wireless LANs
Boost your connectivity by using dedicated IP address—and access/program remote Vision PLCs via the Internet

GPRS

Use GPRS wireless data transmission services to access your Vision PLC via the Internet. Vision can transmit IP packets of data to a remote PC connected to the Internet via GPRS modem, using a dedicated IP.
GPRS enables you to operate remote PLCs on-line, upload, download, debug programs, and log application data—no wires required.

GSM/SMS

Use your PC to access remote PLCs via network connections, Ethernet, cellular (GPRS/GSM/CDMA) or landline modems. Unitronics’ unique Remote Access utilities enable you (via Ladder software or independently) to remotely:

Operate the controller’s panel via PC
Run, reset or initialize a controller
Download, upload or debug PLC programs
Read, write and store online operand and system values

Remote Access

Use your PC to access remote PLCs via network connections, Ethernet, cellular (GPRS/GSM/CDMA) or landline modems. Unitronics’ unique Remote Access utilities enable you (via Ladder software or independently) to remotely:

Operate the controller’s panel via PC
Run, reset, or initialize a controller
Download, upload, or debug PLC programs
Read, write, and store online operand and system values

MODBUS

Use serial or TCP/IP MODBUS to create a multi-device network, and establish master-slave communication between Unitronics PLCs and any connected device that supports the MODBUS protocol (SCADA systems, servos and other peripheral devices). Any Unitronics controller in the network may function as either master or slave.

CANbus

CANbus enables inter-PLC data exchange, for implementation of efficient distributed control. Use Unitronics’ CANbus protocol to integrate up to 63 PLCs into one high-speed network.

OPC/DDE Server

Unitronics’ OPC/DDE servers enable the PLC to exchange data with external applications. Use it to interface with SCADA systems, or to read/write PLC data from/to Excel, Access, or other Windows-based applications.

OPC/DDE Server software utilities are free downloads.

Additional Communication Protocols
The “Protocols” function block enables the Vision PLC to communicate, via RS232 and RS485, with a broad variety of external devices, such as bar-code readers and servos.

DataXport (to Excel)

A powerful software utility that captures PLC application data and exports it to Excel files for logging or processing. Data is exported, either directly, via network connection, or via modem, according to a user-defined schedule, or is pulled manually to view current status.

DataXport is a free download.

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