INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Upper Communication Input Unit SC Series
For analogue
For analogue
voltage input
current input
SC-A01
SC-A02
MJE-SCA01 No.0095-29V
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Read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum
use of this product.
Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.
WARNING
Never use this product in a detection device for personnel protection.
Be sure to use this product in combination with SC-GU-3-0 , SC-GU1-485, and SC-
GU2-C (optional). This product cannot be used alone.
For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with SC-GU-3-0 , SC-
GU1-485, SC-GU2-C.
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OUTLINE
This product is an input/output unit which can be used in combination with the up-
per communication unit (SC-GU3-0 , SC-GU1-485, SC-GU2-C).
An output device of NPN output type or analogue voltage/current output type can
be connected to this product.
This product has resolution of 1/4,000 (12 bits).
The analogue input range is 1 to 5V for SC-A01, and 4 to 20mA for SC-A02.
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PART DESCRIPTION
<SC-A01, SC-A02>
1: Input indicator (Green)
2: Power indicator (Green)
SC-A01
INPUT
POWER
Brown: +V
CONNECTION 4
3
2 1
Blue: 0V
DIN
0V AIN
+V
Black: OUT
Designation
Function
1
Input indicator (Green)
Lights up when NPN input is ON.
2
Power indicator (Green)
Lights up when power is ON.
3
MOUNTING
Joint connector unit
Mounting method
SC-71
1. Press down the rear part of the mounting section
of the joint connector unit SC-71 (optional) on the
2
into the DIN rail.
35mm width DIN rail
2. Insert this product SC-A0
into SC-71.
SC-A0
Removing method
SC-A0
1
1. While holding this product SC-A0 , and pressing
the release lever, pull out the product from SC-71.
2. Push the rear part of the mounting section of SC-71
2
forward.
3. Lift up the front part of the unit to remove it.
3
Note: Take care that if the front part is lifted without pushing the joint connector unit forward, the hook on the rear portion
of the mounting section is likely to break.
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CONNECTION
<Connection of the connector CN-EP2 (enclosed)>
Make sure to connect or disconnect the connector CN-EP2 in the power supply
Names of connector (enclosed) parts
Release lever
1
2
3
4
Wire inlet
<Terminal arrangement>
Terminal No.
Terminal name
1
+V
2
Analogue input
3
0V
4
Digital input
Applicable wire
2
• 0.1 to 0.5mm
(AWG27 to 20)
Precautions for wire connection
Check the connection terminal arrangement before wiring.
Wire connection
1.
20mm or more
Wire
2. Insert the wire to the wire inlet of the connector, until the tip of the wire contacts
the innermost wall.
Wire
Insert until the tip contacts the wall
3. Pressure weld the connector using a plier or the like.
• For pressure welding, make sure to apply the plier in parallel with the connector,
from the direction indicated below.
• Pay attention not to damage the wire with the plier while pressure welding.
• Make sure that the wire does not become loose while pressure welding.
Plier
4. Slightly pull the wire to ensure that wire is not loose.
Purchase an optional connector CN-EP2
<Recommended connector>
e-CON: 1473562-4
[Made by Tyco Electronics Japan G.K.]
Connection method
1. Insert the input connector into the inlet of the unit till a click is felt.
Input connector
Disconnection method
1. Pressing the release lever at the top of the input connector, pull out the connector.
1
Release lever
Note: Take care that if the connector is pulled out without pressing the release lever, the release lever may break. Do
not use an input connector whose release lever has broken. Further, do not pull by holding the cable, as this can
cause a cable-break.
Release
lever
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WIRING
Make sure to turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting the quick-
connection cable or wire-saving connector.
Terminal No.
1
1
2
2
3
3
For how to handle the quick-connection cable or wire-saving connector, refer to
the enclosed instruction manual.
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CASCADING UNITS
Make sure to add or remove the units in the
Make sure to check the allowable ambient tem-
perature, as it depends on the number of units
connected in cascade.
In case 2 or more units are connected in cas-
cade, make sure to mount them on a DIN rail.
Up to maximum 16 units can be added.
When this product and other products (e.g.
fiber sensor amplifiers, laser sensor ampli-
install those products so that they are in order
of Group A, B, D and C as shown in the right
Within each group, identical models should be
connected in a lump.
Group
Applicable Model
FX-301
(conventional version)
A
FX-301B /G /H , LS-401
FX-301
B
FX-305
LS-403 , DPS series
C
SC-A0 , SC-T1JA
D
FX-500 series
Connector or cable to be used varies depending on the upper communication unit
(SC-GU3-0 , SC-GU1-485, or SC-GU2-C) to be used in combination with the prod-
uct. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the upper communica-
tion unit.
Cascading method
Below is indicated an example of using the upper communication unit (SC-GU3-
0 ).
1. Mount the communication unit
SC-GU3-0
to the DIN rail.
When doing this, remove the
end connector cap from the joint
connector part of this product.
2. Mount the joint connector unit
SC-71 one by one to the DIN
rail, and slide them toward the
SC-GU3-0 .
3. Insert this product SC-A0
SC-71.
4. Mount the end unit SC-GU3-EU
(optional) to the DIN rail, and
slide it toward the sensor ampli-
5. Attach the end connector cap,
which was removed in 1 above,
to the joint section of the unit at
6. Mount the end plates MS-DIN-
E (optional) at both ends to hold
7. Tighten the screws to fix MS-
DIN-E.
Dismantling method
1. Loosen the screws of MS-DIN-E.
2. Remove MS-DIN-E.
3. Slide SC-71 one by one, and
remove the connector.
4. Remove each unit.
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I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Terminal name
<SC-A01>
Terminal No. of
+V
input device side
Output
Analogue
0V
voltage input
+V
NPN input
Communication direction
0V
Input
device side
<SC-A02>
Terminal No. of
input device side
Group
Group
Group
Group
Analogue
A
B
D
C
current input
+V
NPN input
0V
Input
device side
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CAUTIONS
This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
Make sure that the power supply is OFF while wiring and adding the units.
Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is applied, or if an AC power
supply is directly connected, the product may get burnt or damaged.
Make sure to check the wiring as wrong wiring can damage or burn the product.
Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in
the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.
Joint connector unit SC-71 (optional)
Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the frame
ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual ground.
Slide
Take care that if noise is applied to the analogue voltage input, the product may
malfunction.
End
Connector
Make sure to use an insulation transformer for DC power supply. If an auto-trans-
cap
former (single winding transformer) is used, the main body or the power supply
Open network communication
may get damaged.
unit SC-GU3-0
In case a surge is generated in the used power supply, connect a surge absorber
to the supply and absorb the surge.
into
SC-A0
Do not use the unit during the initial transient time (approx. 0.5 sec.) after the
power supply is switched on.
Insert
In order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible.
This product is suitable for indoor use only.
Avoid dust, dirt, and steam.
Take care that the product does not come in contact with oil, grease, organic sol-
vents, such as thinner, etc., strong acid or alkaline.
sive gases.
Never disassemble or modify the product.
Joint connector unit SC-71 (optional)
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SPECIFICATIONS
End unit SC-GU3-EU (optional)
End connector
cap
Designation
Model No.
Supply voltage
Current consumption
Analogue voltage input
Slide
(Input impedance)
Communication data
(Note 2)
End plate MS-DIN-E (optional)
Input
Output
End plate MS-DIN-E (optional)
Ambient temperature
(Note 6)
Ambient humidity
Material
Weight
Accessory
Pull out
Release
lever
Notes: 1) The current consumption and input current of
connected input units are not included.
2) Relationship between communication data and
input voltage and input current is as shown in
3) 25mA, when cascading 5 or more units.
4) This is the value to which the quick-connection
cable CN-71-
cluding extension of the cable.
product itself. As for an output device that is
used in combination with this product, refer to
the instruction manual enclosed with the output
device.
6) Connected in cascade means number of units
for SC-GU3-0 , it not means number connec-
tor input for SC-A0 .
A/D conver-
Terminal No. of
Main circuit
sion circuit
power supply side
+V
Output
0V
Internal
To external
circuit
connection
A/D conver-
Terminal No. of
Main circuit
sion circuit
power supply side
+V
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Output
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0V
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Internal
To external
circuit
connection
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April, 2024
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Upper Communication Input Unit
SC-A01
SC-A02
12 to 24V DC±10% Ripple P-P 10% or less
Max. 25mA or less (when all indicators light up and 24V is applied) (Note 1)
1 to 5V
DC
4 to 20 mA
DC
Analogue
Communication data
Analogue
Communication data
Communication data: 0 to 4,000 digits
Communication data: 0 to 4,000 digits
(within the range of 1 to 5V)
(within the range of 4 to 20mA)
Zero point : Within 0 digit ±0.5% F.S.
Zero point : Within 0 digit ±0.5% F.S.
Span
: Within 4,000 digits ±0.5%
Span
: Within 4,000 digits ±0.5%
F.S.
F.S.
Linearity : Within ±0.5% F.S.
Linearity : Within ±0.5% F.S.
Connectable device: Output type of NPN open-collector transistor
Supply current for input device: 100mA or less
Operating voltage: 17V or more at ON voltage (between input and +V at 24V)
4V or less at OFF voltage (between input and +V at 24V)
NPN open-collector transistor
Maximum sink current: 50mA (Note 3)
• Applied voltage : 30V DC or less (between output and 0V)
• Residual voltage : 1.5V or less (at 50mA sink current) (Note 4)
-10 to +55ºC (If 4 to 7 units are connected in cascade: -10 to +50ºC, if 8 to 16 units are
connected in cascade: -10 to +45ºC) (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to
+70ºC
35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH
Enclosure: Flame retardant PBT
Approx. 15g
Input connector: 1 pc.
5V
(20 mA)
(optional) is attached. Not in-
1V
(4 mA)
0
4,000
Communication data
PRINTED IN JAPAN
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