Applications Manual PCA series ---Extended-UART--- Page 1. Overview 2. Extended-UART Wiring and Connection Extended-UART pin function of PCA series Connection method Internal circuit and pull-up recommended value Address setting 3. Communication Specification Communication specification 4. Communication Protocol Overview Communication frames and packets...
Pin number Pin name Function INFO Extended-UART signal SGND Signal ground * Each terminal of CN1 and CN2 are connected inside PCA series. Table 2.2 CN4 Extended-UART related pin function Pin number Pin name Function ADDR0 Address bit 0 ADDR1...
Applications manual For PCA series 2.2 Connection method Figure 2.2 shows an example of connection using the Extended-UART. * Please contact us if connection with five or more slaves is * D1: Switching diode (Ex.) Toshiba :CES388 ROHM :RB511SM-40 Panasonic :DB2S30900L * D1 is irrelevant if TxD uses an open collector UART module .
Applications manual For PCA series 2.3.2 Pull-up recommended value A pull-up resistor must be connected to the communication line. Table 2.3 shows recommended values of pull-up voltage and pull-up resistor. Table 2.3 Pull-up recommended value Item Unit Value Remark Pull-up voltage Pull-up resistance Ω...
Applications manual For PCA series 3. Communication Specification 2.1 Pin configuration 3.1 Communication specification Table 3.1 shows the communication specifications of this product. The master (UART module) prepared by customer should be set up according to Table 3.1. Table 3.1 Communication specifications...
Applications manual For PCA series 4. Communication Protocol 2.1 Pin configuration 4.1 Overview The communication operation in the Extended-UART starts when the master transmits a command packet to a slave, and ends when the corresponding slave (this product) transmits a reply packet to the master.
Applications manual For PCA series 4.3 Structure of data bit For all communication frames, the upper three bits contain the address and the lower five bits contain data. The robustness of the communication data is maintained by the specification that all communication frames have the address information.
Applications manual For PCA series 4.5 Data format of command packet The command in the Extended-UART command packet has a variable length format shown in Table 4.1. Table 4.1 Command types Type Argument length Remark 5-bit command 16 bits The command can send numerical value from 0 to 65535 to a slave.
Applications manual For PCA series 4.6 Data format of reply packet An Extended-UART reply packet consists of the address information, identifier information, checksum, and return value. The format of the reply packet is shown in Figure 4.9. Frame0 Frame1 Frame2...
Applications manual For PCA series 5. Hardware Specification of Extended-UART 2.1 Pin configuration 5.1 Absolute maximum ratings for communication terminals Table 5.1 shows the absolute maximum ratings of the Extended-UART terminals. Table 5.1 Absolute maximum ratings Terminal Item Unit Remark...
Applications manual For PCA series 5.4 Electrical characteristics of communication signal Table 5.4 shows the communication speed (baud rate) characteristics in the Extended-UART. The allowable rise and fall times in the input signal (signal from master to slave) is shown in Table 5.5, and the rise and fall times in the output signal (signal from slave to master) is shown in Table 5.6.
Applications manual For PCA series Command specification of Extended-UART 2.1 Pin configuration 6.1 Outline of each command Table 6.1 Outline of each command (1/3) Commands for output-voltage ON/OFF :Turns on the power output CTL_REMOTE_ON CTL_REMOTE_OFF :Turns off the power output...
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Applications manual For PCA series Table 6.1 Outline of each command (2/3) Output-voltage sequence commands SET_TON_DELAY_RC :Set delay time for activation by RC2 terminal READ_TON_DELAY_RC_PRM :Returns the current delay time for activation by RC2 terminal SET_TON_DELAY_VIN :Sets delay time for activation after input...
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Applications manual For PCA series Table 6.1 Outline of each command (3/3) State acquisition commands READ_STOP_CODE :Returns the code indicating the stop status :Returns the cumulative time of input voltage loading TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_1 (minutes) :Returns the cumulative time of input voltage loading...
Applications manual For PCA series The function and the setting method for each command are shown below. Notation 6.x.x MON_VOUT [1Eh] [08h] [01h] [00h] Command name Command parameters in communication frame [0][2][3][4], hexadecimal 6.2 Output voltage ON/OFF commands 6.2.1 CTL_REMOTE_ON [1Eh] [08h] [1Ch] [00h] The command to control ON/OFF of the output voltage (remote control function).
Applications manual For PCA series 6.3 Output-voltage setting commands 6.3.1 SET_VOUT [0Ah][ Argument Sets the output voltage. Sets the output voltage [V] to "Argument/1000". When the output-voltage setting function by the VTRM terminal is enabled, the setting by this command has no effect.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.3.4 READ_VOUT_REFERENCE [1Eh] [09h] [1Bh] [00h] Returns the output-voltage control value. Examples of return value Return value:5010 => 5.010V * If the state has changed by volume adjustment, etc., it will be different from the value set by SET_VOUT.
Applications manual For PCA series 6.4 Constant-current control command 6.4.1 SET_CC_MODE_ITRM [1Eh] [09h] [0Ah] [00h] The setting by the ITRM terminal voltage is applied as the setting of constant current operation. At time of factory shipment, this mode is set as the default.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.4.7 READ_CC_REFERENCE [1Eh] [09h] [1Ah] [00h] Returns the setting for constant current operation. Return value:11550 => 115.50A Examples of return value * When the state has changed by protection-function operation, etc., the returned value will be different from the value set by SET_CC.
Applications manual For PCA series 6.5 Output-voltage sequence commands 6.5.1 SET_TON_DELAY_RC [0Fh] [ Argument Sets the delay time [msec] from the RC2 terminal operation to the start of the start operation (Figure 6.5.1). The factory default setting is "0". The setting by this command is also applied to the remote control by communication, but some delay can occur due to signal transmission.
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Applications manual For PCA series In this case, the value larger between the time specified in SET_TON_DELAY_RC and SET_TON_DELAY_VIN will be chosen (Figure 6.5.3). (a)When following "SET_TON_DELAY_RC" setting (b)When following "SET_TON_DELAY_VIN" setting Figure 6.5.3 Timing diagram when specified in SET_TON_DELAY_RC and SET_TON_DELAY_VIN 6.5.4 READ_TON_DELAY_VIN_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [1Dh] [00h]...
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.5.5 SET_RAMP_RATE [1Ah] [03h] [ Argument Selects the change rate of the output voltage. The setting at time of factory shipment is "0". This setting is applied to the startup by turning on the power, activation by the remote control, voltage variation by the VTRM terminal, and voltage adjustment by command SET_VOUT.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.5.7 SET_START_UP_VIN_AC [17h] [00h] [ Argument Specifies the starting voltage for AC input. After sending this command, send command SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING and block input for more than 10 seconds. The settings will be effective from the next startup.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.5.11 SET_START_UP_VIN_DC [17h] [02h] [ Argument Specify the starting voltage for DC input (excluding PCA1000F). After sending this command, send command SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING and block input for more than 10 seconds. The settings will be effective from the next startup.
Return value Argument value The rated output current of AUX changes with the output voltage(Figure 6.6.1). Figure 6.6.1 The rated output current of AUX (PCA series) 6.6.5 READ_AUX_VOUT_PRM [1Eh] [09h] [18h] [00h] Returns the value (argument value) set by command SET_AUX_VOUT.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.6.6 SET_MS [1Ah] [0Ah][Argument] [ This command is valid for the option to add master-slave function.] Specifies the master mode or the slave mode. After sending this command, send command SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING and block input for more than 10 seconds.
Applications manual For PCA series 6.7 Monitor commands 6.7.1 MON_VIN [1Eh] [08h] [00h] [01h] Returns the effective value of the input voltage. AC and DC are automatically distinguished internally. "Returned value / 100" becomes the input voltage [V]. Correct values may not be returned for input with distorted waveforms.
Applications manual For PCA series 6.8 Status commands 6.8.1 READ_STOP_CODE [1Eh] [09h] [1Eh] [10h] Returns the code indicating the cause of the stop. Stop code Cause of stop Has not stopped Stops by RC2 terminal operation Stops by command CTL_REMOTE_OFF Stops due to input voltage drop...
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.8.2 TOTAL_INPUT_TIME Returns the cumulative time of input-voltage loading up to the present, recorded in the nonvolatile memory of the PCA. The returned value of TOTAL_INPUT_TIME_1 represents "minute", which is reset to "0" every 60 minutes.
Applications manual For PCA series 6.9 Commands for setting address, memory, and communication 6.9.1 SET_WRITE_PROTECT_ON [1Eh] [09h] [05h] [01h] Disables the Write command (see Table 6.1). As an exception, commands SET_WRITE_PROTECT_OFF, SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING, and CTL_ACCUMULATE_EXEC are accepted. Return value 6.9.2 SET_WRITE_PROTECT_OFF [1Eh] [09h] [05h] [02h] Removes protection set by SET_WRITE PROTECT_ON.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.9.4 SYS_STORE_USER_SETTING [1Eh] [09h] [00h] [10h] The values and settings set by the communication function are recorded in the nonvolatile memory of the PCA. Values and settings remain effective even when the input voltage is cut off and then turned on.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.9.6 CTL_ACCUMULATE_MODE_ON [1Eh] [08h] [1Ch] [10h] Activates the accumulate mode. By sending this command, the accumulate mode is set in which the Write command is not executed immediately.As an exception, commands CTL_ACCUMULATE_EXEC and CTL_ACCUMULATE_CLER are immediately executed.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.9.11 SET_ADDRESS [1Ah] [10h] [ Argument Selects the method of setting the communication address and the address. Sets the communication address to the value specified by the argument. However, when the argument is "128", the address becomes the value specified by the ADDR terminal.
Applications manual For PCA series 6.10 Product information commands 6.10.1 READ_SERIAL [1Eh] [09h] [10h] [00h] Returns the serial number in the lot, unique to the product. Range 000〜999 6.10.2 READ_LOT_H [1Eh] [09h] [10h] [01h] Returns the upper three digits of the product lot number.
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Applications manual For PCA series 6.10.7 READ_VIN_POINT [1Eh] [09h] [12h] [00h] Returns the position of the decimal point of the returned value of command MON_VIN by the number of digits after the decimal point. Return value 6.10.8 READ_VOUT_POINT [1E] [09] [12] [01] Returns the position of the decimal point of the returned value of command MON_VOUT by the number of digits after the decimal point.
Applications manual For PCA series Appendix3. List of product codes 2.1 Pin configuration A list of product codes is shown below. Please refer to the list shown below for the model code of a few models. Appendix3. List of product codes for each model number...
Applications manual For PCA series A. Revision history 2.1 Pin configuration Date Page note 2017.04.12 1.0E First edition issued 2017.05.10 1.1E Correction of errors 2017.08.09 1.2E Operation confirmed UART module addtion Full-fledged revision as PCA standard product sale 2018.07.21 2.0E (old version is separated for PCA 600 F -□- P 2)
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