Preface ■ About This Guide GL20‑0008ER expansion module is an 8‑channel digital relay output module and can be used together with Easy series PLC master and GL20 communication module. This guide describes the mechanical installation, electrical installation and programming examples of the product. ■...
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Force majeure such as natural disasters, earthquake, lightning strike ● The maintenance fee is charged according to the latest Price List of Inovance. If otherwise agreed upon, the terms and conditions in the agreement shall prevail. For details, see Product Warranty Card.
Use this equipment according to the designated environment requirements. ● Damage caused by improper use is not covered by warranty. Inovance shall take no responsibility for any personal injuries or property damage ● caused by improper use. ■ Safety Levels and Definitions : Indicates that failure to comply with the notice will result in death or severe personal injuries.
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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Maintenance & inspection must be carried out by personnel who have the necessary ● electrical training and experience. Do not touch the terminals while the power is on. Failure to comply may result in electric ● shock or malfunction. Disconnect all external power supplies of the system before cleaning the module. Failure ●...
1 Product Information Model Number and Nameplate ① Product Information ⑤ Module Type ③ I/O Points Logic I/O expansion GL: General local 0 input module module ④ I/O Points ⑥ Output type ② Serial Number 8 outputs Relay output 20: 20 series module Based on the above description of model number and nameplate, the relevant ordering data of this product is described in the following table.
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Model Description Product Applicable Model Code GL20‑0008ER GL20 series 8‑channel relay 01440334 GL20 communication output general‑purpose module interface module, Easy series Components Description Name ON: The module is in Running state ① ● normal operation. indicator Flashing quickly: The ● module is addressed successfully.
Description Name Red: Digital output Orange: Analog output Color Gray: Digital input Green: Analog input ③ identification White: Blue: Other module Communication Terminals 0 inputs and 8 See Terminal Definition ④ outputs for detailed definition " 3.2 Terminal Definition " on page 18 Note Flashing quickly: on for 200 ms followed by off for 200 ms.
Item Specification Diagnostic report Not supported configuration When in stop mode Output according to output mode upon stop and present value, no refresh Note Background start/stop; ● The bus of GL20 communication interface module is out of communication ● due to disconnection of the network cable or manual state switching; The local bus stops operation.
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Item Specification Vibration IEC 60068‑2‑6 resistance 5 Hz to 8.4 Hz, 3.5 mm , 8.4 Hz to 150 Hz, 1g, 10 times each in X, Y and Z directions Shock resistance IEC 60068‑2‑27 150 m/s , 11 ms, 3 times each in ±X, ±Y and ±Z directions, 18 times in total ‑...
Installation Method ■ Installing Modules Side-by-Side The module is mounted onto a DIN rail in conformity with IEC 60715 (width: 35 mm, thickness: 1 mm). The dimensions (unit: mm) are shown below. You can install multiple modules side by side with the help of top and bottom guides on the modules, as shown below.
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Note: After the module is installed, the DIN rail mounting hook will automatically move downward to lock the module to the rail. If the DIN rail mounting hook does not move downward, press down the top of it to ensure that the module is installed in place.
■ Removing Module Pry the DIN rail mounting hook upwards with a tool such as slotted screwdriver, hold the protrusions and pull the module out straight forward, and then press down the top of the DIN rail mounting hook. ‑ ‑...
3 Electrical Installation Cable Selection The cable lug and cable diameter included in the following table are only for reference. Applicable Cable Diameter Suzhou Yuanli Material Model Crimping Model Crimping Name Tool Tool E0308 0308 E0508 0508 Tubular 0.75 E7508 KST2000L 7508 YAC‑5...
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Left Signal Left Terminal Right Terminal Right Signal • • • • 24 V Refer to the following table for the correspondence between terminal signals and signal indicators. Terminal Signal Signal Indicator ‑ ‑...
4 Programming Examples The following is an example where the variable of the GL20‑0008ER module is assigned to the corresponding output variable, and AM600 is used as the main control module. 1. Add the GL20‑0008ER module. 2. Double click the module and set Out Status after stop or disconnection. 3.
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6. After successful compiling, download the project and run it. ‑ ‑...
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