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Inovance Easy501 User Manual

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  • Page 3: Standards Compliance

    Preface ■ Introduction The Easy501/Easy502 series PLC, the new generation of small PLC developed by Inovance, supports EtherCAT bus control and RS485 function and allows multi‑layer network communication through RS485 and EtherCAT interfaces. With the FB/FC function, it can achieve process packaging and reuse, with up to 16 modules extendable.

  • Page 4: Revision History

    ■ Warranty Inovance provides an 18‑month warranty to the equipment from the date of shipment (subject to the barcode on the product) for failure or damage that occurs during normal use. If otherwise agreed upon, the agreed terms and conditions shall prevail.
  • Page 5 Force majeure (such as natural disaster, earthquake, and lightning strike) and the ● secondary damage caused thereof The maintenance fee is charged according to the latest Maintenance Price List of Inovance. If otherwise agreed upon, the agreed terms and conditions shall prevail. For details, see Product Warranty Card. ‑ ‑...

  • Page 6: Fundamental Safety Instructions

    Use this product in environments meeting the design and specification ● requirements; otherwise, a fault may occur. Noncompliance‑caused malfunction or damage to parts are not covered in product quality warranty. Inovance shall take no responsibility for any personal injuries or property damage ● caused by improper usage. ■...
  • Page 7 Unpacking Do not install the equipment if you find any sign of damage, rust, or prior use on the ● equipment or accessories. Do not install the equipment if you find any sign of water seepage or missing or damaged ●...
  • Page 8 Installation Installation must be carried out by the specialists who have received the necessary ● electrical training and understood enough electrical knowledge. Ensure no unprofessional person has access to the equipment. Read through the guide and safety instructions before installation. ●...
  • Page 9 During installation, use a piece of cloth or paper to cover the top of the product to ● prevent metal chippings, oil, and water from entering into the product when drilling holes. Failure to comply will cause product malfunctions. After installation, remove the cloth or paper for effective ventilation and cooling.
  • Page 10 Do not connect the input power supply to the output end of the equipment. Failure to ● comply can result in equipment damage or even a fire. When connecting a drive to the motor, make sure the phase sequence of the drive and ●...
  • Page 11 Perform a trial run after wiring and parameter setting to ensure that the equipment ● operates safely. Failure to comply may result in personal injuries or equipment damage. Before power‑on, ensure that the nominal voltage of the equipment is consistent with ●...
  • Page 12 Perform routine and periodic inspection and maintenance on the equipment according ● to maintenance requirements and keep a maintenance record. Repair Only professionals are allowed to perform installation, wiring, maintenance, inspection ● or parts replacement on the equipment. Do not repair the equipment after power‑on. Failure to comply can result in the risk of ●...

  • Page 13: Safety Labels

    ■ Safety labels To ensure safe operations, comply with safety signs on the device, and do not damage or remove the safety labels. See the following table for descriptions of the safety labels. Safety Label Description Read through the safety instructions before operating the equipment. ●...

  • Page 14: Product Information

    1 Product Information Model and Nameplate ■ Model Product series ③ Inputs/Outputs ① Easy: Easy series programmable logic 08: 8 inputs controller 08: 8 outputs Series No. 4 Output type ② X stands for 1 and 2, i.e. 501, 502 TN: SINK transistor 5: With EtherCAT 0: Without Ethernet...
  • Page 15 Model Description Code Easy501‑0808TN Easy500 series programmable controller 01440384 with 8 inputs and 8 outputs Easy502‑0808TN Easy500 series 16‑axis programmable 01440336 controller with 8 inputs and 8 outputs Components ‑ ‑...
  • Page 16 Terminal Terminal Assignment Indicator Description type code color Solid ON: Indicates the ① ● input or output is active. indicator I/O status Yellow‑ IN/OUT OFF: Indicates the input display green ● or output is inactive. Solid ON: Indicates that ● the power supply is normal.

  • Page 17: Product Specifications

    ⑩ interface communica‑ tion. Product Specifications 1.3.1 General Specifications Item Easy501‑0808TN specifications Easy502‑0808TN specifications Program data 200 k‑step user program capacity 2 Mb user‑defined variables, of which 128 kb variables are retentive at power failure; About 150 k soft elements (Elements after No. 1000 are retentive at power failure.)
  • Page 18 Item Easy501‑0808TN specifications Easy502‑0808TN specifications Bit operation 0.144 μs/reference Word 0.338 μs/reference transmission Float 0.779 μs/reference operation Ethernet ‑ EtherCAT Supports 1 EtherCAT master with up to 72 EtherCAT slaves. communica‑ tion Number of 8‑axis 16‑axis axes available (pulse + bus)

  • Page 19: Power Supply Specifications

    Item Easy501‑0808TN specifications Easy502‑0808TN specifications 53 mm x 100 mm x 80 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight About 177 g 1.3.2 Power Supply Specifications Item Specifications Rated voltage of terminal input power 24 VDC±10% (21.6 VDC to 26.4 VDC)

  • Page 20: Output Specifications

    Item Specifications Common terminal mode 8‑point/common terminal (The polarity +/‑ of input power supply is changeable.) Input action display The input indicator lights up (controlled by software) when the input is in drive state. 1.3.4 Output Specifications Item Specifications Output type Transistor NPN Number of output channels Output voltage class...
  • Page 21 Item Specifications External inductive load Connect a flywheel diode when connecting the protection external inductive load. Output action display The output indicator lights up (controlled by software) when the output is in drive state. [1]:D: 1N4001 or similar diodes are shown in the following figure. ‑...

  • Page 22: Mechanical Installation

    2 Mechanical Installation Installation Environment Take the operability, serviceability, and adaptability to environment into account when installing the PLC. Item Specification Working Free from corrosive gas and flammable gas, as well as excessive environment conductive dust Altitude Up to 2000 m ( 80 kPa) Pollution degree Immunity...
  • Page 23 Item Specification Operating temperature: ‑20 °C to +55 °C (horizontally), ‑20 °C to +45 °C Operating ● (non‑horizontally) temperature/ Relative humidity: ＜ 95% RH (without condensation) humidity ● Note: Install a fan or air conditioner in the direction of the cooling hole when the operating temperature is greater than the maximum temperature.
  • Page 24 Item Specification Installation Installation position: The PLC can be installed in four directions as shown position and " 2.2 Installation Position " on page 23 limit Limit: When installed horizontally: ● ■ Input derating: The PLC can operate with full load at ambient temperature of 45℃.

  • Page 25: Installation Position

    Installation Position This product can be installed in four positions (namely four installation directions): Horizontally, vertically, and top or bottom of the cabinet. It is recommended to install the PLC horizontally. Different installation positions require different operating temperatures and limits. For details, see "...

  • Page 26: Other Installation Positions

    ■ Other installation positions The surrounding clearance required on other installation positions are the same as the optimal one. Other installation positions are shown in the diagram below. In case of vertical installation: Install the PLC below all I/O modules. ●...

  • Page 27: Installation Dimensions

    Do not connect/disconnect the module with power ON. This may lead to master restart or user data loss or damage. Prevent the master, module enclosure, or terminals from dropping or suffering ● from impact or shock. Installation Dimensions The installation dimensions (in mm) are shown in the figure below. Installation Methods The module is mounted onto a DIN rail that complies with IEC 60715 (width: 35 mm, thickness: 1 mm).

  • Page 28: Installing The Master

    When installed on a DIN rail other than the recommended one (especially the one whose thickness is not 1.0 mm), the module will not fit in place as the mounting hook does not work. ■ Installing the master 1. Align the module with the DIN rail and push the module in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear a clicking sound, as shown below.
  • Page 29 Keep the mounting hook locked when the controller is not mounted on the rail. If the mounting hook is kept unlocked for an extended period of time, it may malfunction. ■ Installing the module to the master Install the extension module to the master through top and bottom rails, as shown below.

  • Page 30: Removing The Module

    ■ Removing the module Pry the mounting hook upwards with a tool such as a straight screwdriver or similar, and pull out the module forwardly. Then press down the top of the mounting hook. ‑ ‑...

  • Page 31: Electrical Installation

    3 Electrical Installation Layout of Terminals Terminals on the right Signals on the right Signals on the left Terminals on the left X0 input Y0 output X1 input Y1 output X2 input Y2 output X3 input Y3 output X4 input Y4 output X5 input Y5 output...
  • Page 32 Check the silk print on both sides of the terminal to prevent wrong cable ● connection. Failure to comply may lead to short circuit, which can damage the components. The total extended length of high‑speed I/O interface extension cable must ●...
  • Page 33 ■ SOURCE input wiring Wiring of Output Terminals Note Connect a flywheel diode when connecting the external inductive load. Diodes can be 1N4001 or similar. ‑ ‑...

  • Page 34: Communication Connection

    4 Communication Connection Networking This PLC can be connected to other slaves (such as MD520/MD800 AC drives and SV630N/SV660N servo drives) through the EtherCAT interface or connected to other modules with EtherCAT. With GE20‑CAN‑485 extension card and CAN bus communication, an all‑in‑one network can be achieved in MD800. Meanwhile, the point‑to‑point communication can be realized between the PLC and PC/HMI through GE20‑232/485 extension card, as shown below.

  • Page 35: Cable Selection

    Cable Selection The cable lug and cross sectional area of the cable listed in the following table are for reference only. Material Applicable cross sectional Suzhou Yuanli name area GB/mm Model Crimping Model Crimping tool tool E0308 0308 E0508 0508 Tubular 0.75 E7508...
  • Page 36 Assignment ● Description Terminals on the left Terminals on the Description right RS485 differential 485+ +24V 24 VDC power supply pair (+) RS485 differential 485‑ 24 VDC power supply pair (‑) (‑) Communication grounding terminal of RS485 Communication specifications ● Item Description Number of channels...

  • Page 37: Ethercat Communication

    Transmission medium Network cable Transmission distance Less than 100 m between two nodes Number of slaves Up to 72 (8‑axis supported by Easy501; 16‑axis supported by Easy502) EtherCAT Frame length 44 to 1498 bytes Process data 1486 bytes at most for an individual Ethernet frame ■...
  • Page 38 Signal Signal direction Description Output Data transmission+ TD‑ Output Data transmission‑ Input Receive data (+) ‑ ‑ Not used ‑ ‑ Not used RD‑ Input Receive data (‑) ‑ ‑ Not used ‑ ‑ Not used Length requirement The cable between devices cannot exceed 100 m when the EtherCAT bus is used, exceeding of which may attenuate the signal and affect normal communication.
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  • Page 40: Operation And Maintenance

    PLC. If the model and password are both correct but the programming failure still occurs, contact Inovance for technical support.
  • Page 41 SD Card Firmware Upgrade 1. Load the SD card (maximum capacity 32 GB, file format FAT32) to the TF extension card and the PLC. Install the TF extension card with power off. 2. Power on the PLC again. The RUN and ERR indicators flash quickly for 3s, indicating that the firmware upgrade begins.
  • Page 42 Appendix: Extension Card Options Model Type Description Slot GE20‑4DI Digital input/ 4 inputs output 24 VDC input Source/Sink GE20‑4DO‑TN 4 transistor sink outputs 24 VDC output GE20‑ Analog input/ 2 analog inputs and 1 analog 2AD1DA‑I output output (current type) GE20‑...

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