Introduction Thank you for purchasing the GE20‑TF expansion card independently developed and produced by Inovance Technology. The GE20‑TF can be used with Easy300/Easy500/ AM300/AM500 series PLC for upgrade of the user program and firmware. This guide describes the product information, mechanical installation, and programming examples of the product.
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Certifica‑ Directive Standard tion ‑ ‑ Certifica‑ tion ‑ ‑ Certifica‑ tion ■ More Data Data Name Data Code Description Easy Series Programmable PS00006444 Introduces the product information, Logic Controller User Guide installation and wiring, operation and maintenance of the Easy series products.
● and other extreme weather events The maintenance fee is charged according to the latest Price List of Inovance. If otherwise agreed upon, the agreed terms and conditions shall prevail. For details, see Product Warranty Card.
4. 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. 5. Inovance shall take no responsibility for any personal injuries or property damage caused by improper usage. ■...
An emergency stop circuit, a protection circuit, a forward/reverse operation interlocked ● circuit, and a upper position limit and lower position limit interlocked circuit must be set in the external circuits of PLC to prevent damage to the machine. To ensure safe operation, for the output signals that may cause critical accidents, please ●...
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Prevent metal filings and wire ends from dropping into ventilation holes of the PLC ● during installation. Failure to comply may result in fire, fault and malfunction. Ensure there are no foreign matters on ventilation surface. Failure to comply may result ●...
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Disposal Treat the scrapped product as industrial waste. Dispose of the battery according to local ● laws and regulations. Recycle retired equipment by observing industry waste disposal standards to avoid ● environmental pollution. ‑ ‑...
1 Product Information Model and Nameplate ■ Model description Product Series ② Product Code ① GE20 series general‑purpose expansion TF card card ■ Nameplate description Note The letter “B” on the nameplate indicates that only the card slot B of the PLC is supported.
Components Component Mark Definition Indicator Color Description Power supply ON when the ① Power supply is indicator Yellow green expansion card normal. is powered on. ② TF card slot ‑ ‑ ‑ Specifications 1.3.1 General Specifications Item Specification IP rating IP20 Dimensions (W x H x D) 53.5 mm x 29.5 mm x 23 mm...
1.3.2 Power Supply Specifications Item Specification Rated terminal input voltage 5 VDC (4.75 V DC to 5.25 VDC) Rated input current 100 mA (max@5 V) Input short‑circuit protection Supported Hot swap Not supported 1.3.3 TF Card Specifications Item Specification Capacity Max.
2 Mechanical Installation Installation Environment Requirements Take the operability, serviceability, and adaptability to environment into account when installing the expansion card to the PLC. Item Specification Working environment No corrosive and flammable gas and no excessive conductive dust Altitude Up to 2000 m (80 kPa) Pollution degree 2 or less Immunity...
Do not drop or shock the housing or terminals of the expansion card to avoid ● damage. Installation Dimensions The installation dimensions (in mm) are shown in the figure below. Installation Method ■ Installing the TF card Align the TF card with the TF card slot of the expansion card and insert the TF card in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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■ Removing the expansion card Place the PLC horizontally, insert the slotted screwdriver into the snap‑fit joints in the order shown in the figure on the left, and pry the expansion card in the direction indicated by the arrow. When you hear a click, the expansion card is initially disengaged from the PLC.
3 Programming Examples (When used with Easy523) The type ID of the GE20‑TF expansion card type ID is 1. The configured expansion card type must be consistent with the actually installed expansion card type. 1. Create a new project. In the Project Manager, go to Config, right‑click on EXP‑B and select “GE20‑TF”, or right‑click on Module Config and select “Auto Scan”...
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