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SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS INSTALLATION GUIDE Form 1061-191112—November 2019 43044 Business Park Drive Temecula CA 92590-3614 • • Phone: 800-321-OPTO (6786) or 951-695-3000 Fax: 800-832-OPTO (6786) or 951-695-2712 www.opto22.com Product Support Services 800-TEK-OPTO (835-6786) or 951-695-3080 Fax: 951-695-3017 Email: support@opto22.com Web: support.opto22.com...
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Opto 22 warrants all of its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for 30 months from the manufacturing date code. This warranty is limited to the original cost of the unit only and does not cover installation, labor, or any other contingent costs.
1: IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction The SNAP-LCSX and SNAP-LCSX-PLUS controllers are designed for use with Opto 22’s SNAP or Mistic remote I/O systems and Opto 22’s FactoryFloor software for industrial automation. The SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS controllers provide powerful real-time industrial control in a compact package.
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE ® The SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS controllers are designed to work in combination with Opto 22’s FactoryFloor software suite, which consists of four integrated components: ™ • OptoControl , a graphical, flowchart-based development environment for machine control and process applications ™...
INTRODUCTION FOR HELP If you have problems installing or using the SNAP-LCSX or LCSX-PLUS controller and cannot find the help you need in this guide, contact Opto 22 Product Support Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
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The controller does not have a power switch; to turn it off, switch off the power supply. CAUTION: Reversing wire polarity may cause damage to your controller. This damage is not covered by Opto 22’s warranty. If in doubt about which wire is which on your power supply, check with a meter.
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Configure the controller using OptoControl. In order to be useful with a SNAP-LCSX or LCSX-PLUS controller, a PC must have at least one element of Opto 22’s FactoryFloor software suite installed: OptoControl, OptoDisplay, OptoServer, or OptoTerm. This guide assumes that you will configure the controller using OptoControl.
This chapter shows how to configure the controller’s faceplate jumpers. For help with See page Setting the Controller Address Setting the Host Port Setting the Host Port Baud Rate Setting the Communication Mode Setting the Boot Mode SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
Bit 7 In Setting the Controller Address Each Opto 22 controller connected to a host computer must have a unique address between 1 and 255 (1 and FF hexadecimal). The table on the following page shows possible addresses and their corresponding jumper settings. The factory default is 1.
The controller host port jumpers H0 and H1 determine which port the controller’s default host task will be started on. Because the host task is required for communication to any of Opto 22’s programming or interface software, the default host port must be set to the port attached to the host computer. The factory setting is COM0.
There is no operational difference between execution from battery-backed RAM or ROM, except that the SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS have significantly more space available in RAM for program storage. The drawback to execution from RAM is that the program will be lost when the backup battery dies. (Battery life typically exceeds three years.)
• COM1 is an Opto 22 remote I/O port (half-duplex RS-485 only). The SNAP-LCSX-PLUS has two additional serial ports, both configurable either as RS-232 or as half- or full-duplex RS-485. The default mode is RS-232. In RS-232 mode, COM2 and COM3 support RTS flow control only.
OPENING THE CONTROLLER OPENING THE CONTROLLER Following the illustration below, remove the SNAP-LCSX top cover and take the processor board and serial board out of the case. Top cover Processor board and serial board Case SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
COM0 can also be configured for RS-485 two- or four-wire or for use with a modem. See the following page for details. Pinouts for COM0 RS-232 Port connectors would be at the top of this diagram. SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
(Jumpers F and G in JP2 are shown for reference but grayed out, as they do not affect COM0.) RS-485 Two-Wire. Port connectors would be at the top of this diagram. RS-485 Port connectors would be at the top of this diagram. SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
Check your modem documentation for additional wiring information, possible jumper configuration, and initialization setup. You may also want to read Opto 22’s communication application notes, available on the Opto 22 Web site or through our Bulletin Board Service. See page 3 details.
CONFIGURING COM PORT 2 (SNAP-LCSX-PLUS ONLY) CONFIGURING COM PORT 2 (SNAP-LCSX-PLUS ONLY) The default for COM2 is RS-232, but this port can also be configured as RS-485 two-wire or four-wire. Jumpers 1A, 1B, 2F, and 2G control the mode for COM2. The grayed-out jumpers are shown for reference only.
CTS = Clear to Send IRQ = Interrupt CONFIGURING COM PORT 3 (SNAP-LCSX-PLUS ONLY) The default for COM3 is RS-232, but this port can also be configured as RS-485 two-wire or four-wire. Jumpers 1C–1G control the mode for COM3. The grayed-out jumpers are shown for reference only.
CONFIGURING COM PORT 3 (SNAP-LCSX-PLUS ONLY) Jumper functions and two-wire and four-wire jumper settings are shown below. Use jumper group 5 (JP5) for COM3. Make certain that the JP7 jumper remains in its default position, as shown. RS-485 Jumper Functions...
The SNAP-LCSX controllers can be panel mounted or mounted on a DIN rail. DIN-rail mounting requires an adapter clip, part number SNAP-PSDIN (not included). The controllers are the same size and shape as a SNAP power supply. PANEL DIMENSIONS SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
PANEL MOUNTING PANEL MOUNTING Use two screws on each side of the SNAP-LCSX controller to mount it to a panel. DIN-RAIL DIMENSIONS SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
Remove the base plate. Use the four screws to fasten the DIN-rail adapter clip to the controller. Optional DIN-rail adapter clip CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO REMOTE I/O The controller fits into the SNAP system as illustrated below: SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
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CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER TO REMOTE I/O Connections from a SNAP-LCSX controller to a SNAP brain board are shown on page 6. If you are connecting the controller to Mistic I/O, follow the diagram below: SBTA SBTA SNAP-LCSX AND LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide...
RS-232 (RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, and R). Pull-up, pull-down, and termination are jumper selectable for RS-485 opera- tion, allowing multidrop operation. COM 1: dedicated Opto 22 remote I/O port (2-wire RS-485 with interrupt capa- Communication bility) COM 2 and COM 3 (LCSX-PLUS only): jumper selectable RS-232 or RS-485.
The SNAP-PS5 can provide sufficient power for the controller, a B3000 brain board, 32 digital I/O points, and up to eight analog I/O points. In lieu of the SNAP-PS5, Opto 22 recommends a 5-volt linear supply with adequate current ratings for the load. LED Descriptions The SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS include the following LEDs: PWR —...
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RTD has open or incorrect wiring. Analog input is not working. module. Contact Opto 22 Product Support if you find the following: • If value in software does not change with input when testing input voltage or current with multi-meter I/O or brain board may be bad.
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