Preface ■ Introduction The GL20‑1600END series digital input expansion module has 16 digital inputs and supports source and sink inputs. It is suitable for Easy series products and GL20 series communication interface modules (GL20‑RTU‑ECT for example). This guide describes the product information, mechanical installation, electrical installation, programming, and commissioning of the product.
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Certification Directive Name Standards compliance name UKCA Safety regulations Electrical Equipment EN 61010‑1 (Safety) Regulations EN 61010‑2‑201 2016 EMC regulations Electromagnectic 24 VDC products: Compatibility EN 61131‑2 Regulations 2016 220 VAC products: EN 61131‑2 EN 61000‑3‑2 EN 61000‑3‑3 RoHS regulation Directive (RoHS) EN IEC 63000 Regulations 2012...
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Design an external emergency stop circuit, protective circuit, forward and reverse ● rotation interlock circuit, as well as up and down limit interlock circuit to be connected to the programmable controller. Design an external protective circuit and a safety mechanism for output signals that may ●...
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Wiring Only allow trained professionals with electrical expertise to conduct wiring for this ● product. Cut off all external power sources before wiring. Failure to comply may result in electric ● shock or equipment faults or malfunctions. Properly insulate the cable terminals and ensure a proper insulation distance between ●...
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1 Product Information Model and Nameplate ① Product ③ Number of ⑤ Module type Voltage type ⑦ information I/Os E: Logic I/O D: 24 VDC GL: General 16: 16 expansion local module inputs module ⑥ Output type ‑ ② Series number ④...
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The order data of the product is described in the following table. Model Description Product code Applicable model GL20‑ GL20 series GL20‑1600END with 01440291 It is suitable for Easy 1600END 16 DIs (source/sink type) series products and GL20 series communication interface modules (GL20‑...
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Components Description Name ON: The module is in ① Signal ● normal operation. indicator Flashing quickly: The ● module is addressed successfully. Yellow‑ Power/Operation Flashing slowly: The (POWER ● green indicator module is powered on +RUN) but not addressed. OFF: The module is ●...
Description Name Red: Digital output Orange: Analog output Color Gray: Digital input Green: Analog input ④ identification White: Blue: Other module Communication Technical Specifications ■ General specifications Item Specification IP rating IP20 Dimensions (W x H x D) 12 mm x 100 mm x 75 mm Weight Approx.
Item Specification Input current (typical value) 4 mA (typical value @ 24 V) ON voltage > 15 VDC OFF voltage < 5 VDC Hardware response time ON/ 100 us/100 us Software filter time Supported Input impedance Reference value: 5.3 k to 5.6 k Isolation Input action display Input indicators are turned on (through software control)
2 Mechanical Installation Installation Precautions Before installing or removing the module, ensure that the module is powered off. ● Do not hot swap the modules. Otherwise, the modules may be damaged by ● overcurrent or overvoltage, and the communication interface module or PLC may be subject to restart, user data loss or corruption.
Mounting Method 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. When installed on a DIN rail other than the recommended one (especially the one whose thickness is not 1.0 mm), the product will not fit in place as the mounting hook does not work.
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■ Side-by-side installation of modules You can install multiple I/O modules to each other with the help of top and bottom guide rails on the modules, as shown below. ■ Installing the module onto DIN rail 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.
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If the mounting hook is pressed down, it is locked. ● If the mounting hook is lifted up, it is unlocked. ● Press down the mounting hook to lock the module to the DIN rail. When the module is not installed on the DIN rail, keep the rail hook in locked state. A hook that kept in unlocked state for a long period of time may fail to function properly.
Figure 2‑1 Installing end plate ■ Removing the 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 cross sectional area shown in the following table are only for reference. Material Applicable Cross Sectional Suzhou Yuanli Name Area of the Cable Model Crimping Model Crimping pliers pliers E0308 0308 E0508 0508 Tubular...
Terminal Assignment Left indicator Left signal Left terminal Right Right signal Right terminal indicator DI10 DI11 DI12 DI13 DI14 DI15 DI16 DI17 ‑ ‑...
Wiring of Terminals DI10 DI11 DI12 DI13 DI14 DI15 DI16 DI17 B9 SS ‑ ‑...
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4 Program Commissioning The following takes the input channel of the GL20‑1600END module as an example, in which the AM600 is used as the main control module. 1. Enable AM600 as EtherCAT master and add the GL20‑RTU‑ECT module. a. In the Devices pane, double‑click on Network Configuration, then check EtherCAT Master check box to enable the AM600 as an EtherCAT master.
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Method 3: In the left navigation pane, right‑click on ETHERCAT(EtherCAT ● Master SoftMotion) and select Scan For Devices, then click Scan Devices and select the scanned GL20‑RTU‑ECT module, and finally click Copy all to project. ‑ ‑...
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2. Add GL20‑1600END module. Method 1: In the left navigation pane, double‑click on EtherCAT Config, or in ● the Network Configuration pane, double‑click on the GL20‑RTU‑ECT icon to open the Hardware Configuration pane, then in the right In\Output Module List, double‑click on GL20‑1600END or drag the GL20‑1600END module and place it after the GL20‑RTU‑ECT module.
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Method 3: In the left navigation pane, right‑click on ETHERCAT(EtherCAT ● Master SoftMotion) and select Scan For Devices, then click Scan Devices and select the scanned GL20‑1600END module, and finally click Copy all to project. 3. Double‑click the module to set Channel config. ‑...
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Parameters are shown in the following table. Name Description Setting Filter time Software filter parameters The following parameter values are of the digital input channel supported. No filter ● 0.25 ms ● 0.5 ms ● 1 ms ● 2 ms ●...
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b. Add custom input variables CHI0, CHI1, and select type VARs and data type USINT, as shown below. 5. Map input variables to the corresponding input channel. a. Double‑click GL20_RTU_ECT in the left device tree, and then click the EtherCAT I/O Mapping tab on the right.
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Map the input variables CHI0 and CHI1 to the input channel of the configuration module, as shown in the following figure. 6. Double‑click PLC_PRG in the left device tree and complete the programming on the PLC_PRG page. 7. Check, compile, log in, download, and run the program. ‑...
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a. Click on the toolbar at the top of the interface to check whether the program is correct. b. After the program check is correct, click on the toolbar at the top of the interface to compile all the code into PLC executable code. c.
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5 Appendix: Version Matching Information You can get the firmware of GL20‑1600END module and the firmware of communication interface module from Inovance technical support, and get XML file https://www.inovance.com and AutoShop/InoProShop from . The following table describes the version matching information.
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