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LP-884x: 8 slots CA-0915 In addition to this manual, the package includes the following items: One set of LP-8x4x hardware One microSD card for storing system files One quick start guide (this manual) One software utility CD with Software User’s Manual included One screw driver (2.4 mm)
Linux programming style and skill into the world of PC-based PLC. Application developers can develop their own programs directly into C or Java language by using the LP-8x4x SDK, and then download them into the LP- 8x4x for application and use.
Furthermore, it has communication capabilities via the built-in Ethernet and RS-232/RS-485 interfaces The following figure demonstrates the hardware system in the LP-8x4x. It includes the main controller with HMI, serial communication and I/O expansion interface. COM3 and COM4 is the standard RS-232 interface, which can be connected to the internet via serial port (COM3 or COM4) with the modem.
Development by ICP DAS Others Reserved Normal mode(Default) Normal mode is the default operation mode for the LP-8x4x. Use this mode to perform additional tasks and configuration. Programs are also executed in this mode. Quick mode Quick mode is used to bypass the LP-8x4x boot screen when booting form a microSD/microSDHC card, so as to speed up the booting process.
Step 5: Connect the DC power and turn it on. (The input range of power supply is +10 to +30V Step 6: The LP-8x4x will start up, more detail information, refer to the software user’s manual for further operations and for developing your own applications.
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The diagram below shows the connections of LP-8141. The diagram below shows the connections of LP-8441/ LP-8841. - 7 -...
5. Connect the LP-8x4x to a Windows PC Open HyperTerminal by clicking on ‘Start Programs Accessories Communications Hyper Terminal’ In the ‘COM properties’ dialog box, set the parameters for COM 1 to 115200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control, and then press the OK button to save the settings.
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6. Connect the LP-8x4x to a Linux PC Install HyperTerminal tool on the Linux PC, such as minicom, or gtkterm, etc. Using Minicom as an example: In the terminal window, type ‘minicom -s’ to enter the Minicom configuration menu. To configure the COM1 port, use the keyboard arrow keys to select the menu item labeled ‘Serial port setup’...
DHCP and the other uses a manually Assigned IP address. The factory default setting for the LP-8x4x is DHCP, and this is the easiest method. However, if your network system does not include a DHCP server, then you will need to manually configure the network settings by using the Assigned IP method.
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