Frequently Asked Questions about Programmable Logic Control

April 29, 2021 | POSTED IN: FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Programmable Logic Control

Programmable Logic Control

Looking for an equivalent PLC model for CQM1-PA206 x 1 – CQM1H-CPU51 + 16 DC input x 1 – CQM1-ID213 x 2 – CQM1-OD213 x 2 – Proface Touch screen x 1

Answer :

For the PLC, you may select these range CJ1W-PA205R x 1 – CJ2M-CPU12 x 1 – CJ1W-ID211 x 1 – CJ1W-ID231 x 2 – CJ1W-OD231 x 2. As for the touch screen, you may try our NB5 series. Kindly drop us at enquiry@electgo.com for further technical discussion.

Looking for a low-cost PLC with 10 Digital inputs and 4 analog outputs.

Answer :

You may select CP1E-NA20DR-A + CP1W-DA041 – CP1E-NA20DR-D + CP1W-DA041.

Kindly contact us directly at enquiry@electgo.com for a quotation.

Looking for CJ1M series PLC with 16 input & 16 output & a 7″ or 8″ color HMI.

Answer :

You may consider this CJ2M-CPU12 x 1 – CJ1W-PA202 x 1 – CJ1W-ID211 x 1 – CJ1W-OD211 x 1 – NB7W-TW00B x 1 – XW2Z-200T x 1 – CX-One x 1 (Optional).

What is the connector model for NX-OD6121-6 and NX-ID6142-6?

Answer :

You may consider this C500-CE404 connector.

I want to know how to use and convert from my old PLC CPM1A to CP1E.

Answer:

Kindly contact us directly at enquiry@electgo.com for further technical discussion.

Looking for equivalent model for CQM1H-CPU51 – CQM1-PA203 – CQM1-ME08K – CQM1-ID212 – CQM1-OD214

Answer :

You may consider CJ2M-CPU12 (PLC Unit) – CJ1W-PA202 (AC Supply Unit) – CJ1W-ID211 (DC Digital Input Units) – CJ1W-OD212 (DC Digital Output Units). The size of memory defer accordingly: 128MB -> HMC-EF183 256MB -> HMC-EF283 512MB -> HMC-EF583

Is CPM1A peripheral port a serial port, and how to connect to PC? Does CP1E have the same port?

Answer:

CPM1A peripheral port can be used to connect to a PC via the CQM1-CIF02 interface cable or CPM1-CIF01 RS232 Adapter. These units can be used in conjunction with the CS1W-CIF31 unit in order to connect the Serial to USB. The connection port for the CP1E is the Peripheral USB port, and the cable used is the USB type A to type B cable.

What are the input and output cards for the CJ1M-CPU13? Looking for 64 in and 64 out transistor NPN.

Answer :

You may consider CJ1W-ID261 (DC Digital Input Unit) and CJ1W-OD261(DC Digital Output Unit).

What is the DC individual power consumption for each of the following: 16-Pts Output Card (SRT2-ROC16) 08-Pts Output Card (SRT2-ROC08) 16-Pts Input Card (SRT2-ID16) 08-Pts Input Card (SRT2-ID08) Analog Output (SRT2-DA02) Analog Input Card (SRT2-AD04).

Answer :

SRT2-ROC16 -> 350mA max at 24VDC SRT2-ROC08 -> 350mA max at 24VDC SRT2-ID16 -> 50mA max at 24VDC SRT2-ID08 -> 50mA max at 24VDC SRT2-DA02 -> 170mA max at 24VDC SRT2-AD04 -> 100mA max at 24VDC

Do you conduct PLC training?

Answer :

Yes, we can. Kindly contact us at enquiry@electgo.com for further discussion

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Looking for Resistance Thermometer Devices for an application.

Answer :

You may consider a full system, CJ2M-CPU12 1 unit PLC CPU CJ1W-PA202 1 unit Power Supply for PLC CJ1W-TC003 1 unit Temperature Control Module NB5-TW00B 1 unit 5.6″ Touchscreen CQ-RS232 1 pc Cable for PLC to Touchscreen Connection.

Why after installing the CJ1W-IC101 and CJIW-II101 on his PLC, after connecting the cable, the PLC does not run.

Answer :

For the CJ1 arrangement PLC, just CJ1M-CPU13 and CPU23 can be extended up to 1 extension rack. Prescribe client change CPU to CJ2M-CPU11. Kindly contact us at enquiry@electgo.com for further discussion.

Looking for a new model replacement for Omron PLC CPM1a 20 CDR-A connected to a Master Control Unit RS 232C-SRM1-CO2-V2.

Answer :

You may consider CJ2M-CPU11 x1 CJ1W-ID211 x1 CJ1W-OC201 x1 CJ1W-PA202 x1 CJ1W-CRM21 x1. Kindly advise us of the slave units for the SRM1 directly at enquiry@electgo.com for more offers that are equivalent to you.

Looking for a PLC training kit.

Answer :

Yes, we can provide PLC kits. Kindly contact us directly at enquiry@electgo.com for further technical discussion.

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How to connect PLC to PC Hyperterminal?

Answer :

By using TXD command transfer to PC Hyperterminal. Kindly refer to here for the instructions.

Looking for equivalent model for EIP coupler + serial communication module + 16DI + 16DO NPN to pair with NJ101.

Answer :

NJ101 have EIP built in it. For serial communication, you may consider CJW-SCU21-V1 for 2 port RS232-1. For 16DI, you may consider CJ1W-ID211. For 16DC NPN, you may consider CJ1W-OD211.

Looking for equivalent model with the following criteria of : displaying the reading from the 2 pressure sensor (4-20mA) which will show the difference between these two value and transferring the data to Database.

Answer :

You may consider NX102-9020, NX-AD2203, NX-PF0630, NA5-7W001B.

Looking for equivalent model of a PLC with the following criteria : able to work with Mitsubishi Servo MR-J3-700A with positioning control (pulse), encoder, 2 x 16 input and 1 x 16 relay output.

Answer :

You may consider CJ1W-PA202, CJ2M-CPU11, CJ1W-ID211, CJ1W-OC211 and CJ2M-MD211.

Looking for equivalent model to connect the receiver to PLC via Profibus DP to control some valves, motor and others.

Answer :

You may consider CJ1W-PA202, CJ2M-CPU11, CJ1W-PRM21, CJ1W-DA041, CJ1W-AD041-V1, CJ1W-ID201 and CJ1W-OD204.

3)Looking for equivalent model with 10.4″, 24VDC.

4) Looking for equivalent model that can communicate with HMI and VSD.

Answer :

3)You may consider NB10W-TW01B.

4) You may consider CP1L-EM40DR-D, CP1W-20EDR1, CP1W-CIF11.

1)Is CJ2M, a CPU unit compatible with CJ1W I/O units?

2) By following the below arrangement, do we need the second rack? (I/O interface & Control units)- 10 I/O + 1 comm unit

Answer :

1)Yes, It is compatible.

2) Yes, require the second rack.

Looking for equivalent model which consists of 6 axis and can work with 1s servomotor.

Answer :

You may consider NJ301-1200.

Looking for equivalent model with :
1) Digital Output (DO), min 6 channel and is a relay type
2) Digital Input (DI), min 6 channel
3) Analog Input (AI), min 6 channel and current 4-20mA
4) Analog Output (AO), min 6 channel and current 4-20mA
5) 10 inch HMI required EtherCAT

Answer :

You may consider
1) CJ2M-CPU31 x 1pcs
2) CJ1W-PA202 x 1pcs
3) CJ1W-ID211 x 1pcs
4) CJ1W-OC211 x 1pcs
5) CJ1W-AD081-V1 x 1pcs
6) CJ1W-DA08C x 1pcs
7) NB10W-TW01B x 1pcs
8) CXONE software x 1pcs

Looking for equivalent model with the following criteria of :
Omron PLC : 1
PLC Input : 16 port
PLC Output : 16 port
Omron HMI : 7 Inch
VSD 2 unit

Answer :

You may consider
1) CJ1W-PA202
2) CJ2M-CPU11
3) CJ1W-ID211
4) CJ1W-OD212
5) CJ1W-SCU41-V1
6) NB7W-TW00B

Looking for equivalent model with removable terminal block.

Answer :

You may consider CP1L- EM (30/40) , CP1L-M (40,60).

Looking for equivalent model of both CJ and NX IO cards which can be used with ribbon cable.

Answer :

You may consider CJ1W-ID232, CJ1W-OD233, NX-ID6142-5, NX-OD6256-5.

Looking for equivalent model for CP1W with expansion module of 8 DI & 2 AO.

Answer :

You may consider CP1W-8ED & CP1WDA021.

1) Looking for equivalent model of a CPU Unit for C200HE-CPU42, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
2) Looking for equivalent model of a Power Unit for PD024, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
3) Looking for equivalent model of a Memory Unit for C200H-ME08K, with the rating of 8K word. x1
4) Looking for equivalent model of a Input Unit for C200H-IC215, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
5) Looking for equivalent model of a Input Unit for C200H-ID217, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
6) Looking for equivalent model of a Output Unit for C200H-OD215, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
7) Looking for equivalent model of a Output Unit for C200H-OD219, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
8) Looking for equivalent model of a Output Unit for C200H-OD224, with the rating of 24VDC. x1
9) Looking for equivalent model of a I/O RELAY( a contact) Unit for G7T-1112S, with the rating of 24VDC. x2
10) Looking for equivalent model of a I/O RELAY( b contact) Unit for G7T-1012S, with the rating of 24VDC. x2

Answer :

1) You may consider CS1G-CPU42H as a replacement model for C200HE-CPU42.
2) You may consider C200HW-PD024 as a replacement model for PD024.
3) You may consider HMC-EF183 with 128MB of Flash Memory as a replacement model for C200H-ME08K.
4) You may consider CS1W-ID231 as a replacement model for C200H-IC215.
5) You may consider CS1W-ID261 as a replacement model for C200H-ID217.
6) You may consider CS1W-OD231 as a replacement model for C200H-OD215.
7) You may consider CS1W-OD261 as a replacement model for C200H-OD219.
8) You may consider CS1W-OC201 as a replacement model for C200H-OD224.
9) You may consider G7T-1112S 24VDC.
10) You may consider G7T-1012S 24VDC.

Looking for equivalent model of a Converter to convert RS-232 to RS-485 in CS1G-CPU42.

Answer :

You may consider CJ1W-CIF11.

1) Looking for equivalent model of a CPU.
2) Looking for equivalent model of a Power Supply Unit (AC).
3) Looking for equivalent model for CS1W-MC221-V1 with driver and I/O cable.
4) Looking for equivalent model of a 16 points transistor input and output card (NPN.
5) Looking for equivalent model of a 7 inch touch panel with interfacing cable to PLC.

Answer :

You may consider the following:
1) CS1G-CPU43H x 1 pcs
2) CS1W-BC053 x 1 pcs
3) C200HW-PA204S x 1pcs
4) CS1W-MC221-V1 x 1pcs
5) R88A-CPG001M1 x 1pcs
6) XW2B-20J6-6 x 1pcs
7) CS1W-ID211 x 1pcs
8) CS1W-OD211 x 1pcs
9) NS8-TV00B-V2 x 1pcs
10) XW2Z-200T x 1pcs

1) Looking for equivalent model for C200HE-CPU42 x 1pcs.
2) Looking for equivalent model for C200HW-PA204 x 1pcs.
3) Looking for equivalent model forC200H-ID212 x 4pcs.
4) Looking for equivalent model forC200H-OC225 x 4pcs.

Answer :

You may consider
1) C200HE-CPU42 —> CJ2M-CPU12
2) C200HW-PA204 —> CJ1W-PA205R
3) C200H-ID212 —> CJ1W-ID211
4) C200H-OC225 —> CJ1W-OC211

Looking for equivalent model that can support I/O cards.

Answer :

1. CJ2M-CPU12 x 1pcs
2. CJ1W-PA202 x 1pcs
3. CJ1W-ID211 x 2pcs
4. CJ1W-OD211 x 1pcs
5. CJ1W-AD081-V1 x1 pcs
6. CJ1W-SCU31-V1 x1 pcs

Looking for equivalent model for C200HG-CPU43.

Answer :

You may consider CQM1-CIF02 + CS1W-CIF31.

Do you have any installation driver for CS1W-CIF31.

Answer :

Refer to the download link.

Looking for equivalent model to control stepper motors.

Answer :

CP1H only have 4 pulse output. You will need to have an adapter CP1W-EXT01 + another position unit card.

Looking for equivalent model C200H-ID212 and C200H-OC225.

Answer :

Sorry, there is no direct replacement for the items. Kindly contact us directly at enquiry@electgo.com for further technical discussion on the whole configuration.

Looking for equivalent model of an EIP card for PLC NJ501.

Answer :

You may consider CJ1W-EIP21.

Looking for equivalent model :
1) C200HG-CPU43
2) C200H-AD002
3) C200H-OD212
4) C200H-DA002
5) C200H-IM212
6) C200H-RM201
7) C200H-PA204
8) C200H-BC101-V2
9) G730-VID08-1
10) G730-VOD08-1
11) G71-OD16
12) G72C-ID16-1
13) G72C-OD16

Answer :

You may consider:
1) C200HG-CPU43 –> CJ2M-CPU13
2) C200H-AD002 –> CJ1W-AD081-V1
3) C200H-OD212 –> CJ1W-OD211
4) C200H-DA002 –> CJ1W-DA041
5) C200H-IM212 –> CJ1W-ID211
6) C200H-RM201 –> CJ1W-CRM21
7) C200H-PA204 –> CJ1W-PA205C
8) C200H-BC101-V2 –> No need
9) G730-VID08-1 –> CRT1-ID08-1
10) G730-VOD08-1 –> CRT1-OD08-1
11) G71-OD16 –> CRT1-VOD16ML
12) G72C-ID16-1 –> CRT1-ID16-1
13) G72C-OD16 –> CRT1-OD16

Looking for equivalent model of a Communication Cable between:
1) PLC –> HMI
2) PC –> HMI
3) PC –>PLC
using PLC: C200HG-CPU43
HMI: NS10-TV00B-ECV2

Answer :

You may consider:
1) PLC –> HMI
– XW2Z-200T
2) PC –> HMI
– XW2Z-S002
3) PC –> PLC
– CS1W-CIF31
– CQM1-CIF02

Looking for replacement for CJ1G-CPU43H as it has already obsolete.
E2EV-X5C1
CJ1G-CPU43H
CJ1W-TC101
CJ1W-AD081-V1
CS1W-CN223
GLS-1
HL-5030
TL-N10ME1
TL-N12MD15
E2E-X14MD1
CJ1W-PA205R
E3Z-G61
E2E-X10ME1
CJ1W-ID231
CJ1W-OC21
CJ1W-DA041

Answer :

You may consider CS1G-CPU44H or CJ1W-CPU13.

Advise on the correct pin for the expansion rack so that it can be use together with CJ2M-CPU13.

Answer :

Kindly refer here. Kindly contact us directly at enquiry@electgo.com for further technical discussion.

Looking for equivalent model and checking if any things to take note when upgrading CJ2 to NB.

Answer :

You may consider
1) CQM1H-CPU51 –> CJ2M-CPU12
2) CQM1-PD026 –> CJ1W-PD025
3) CQM1-OC224 x 2pcs –> CJ1W-OC211
4) CQM1H-MAB42 –> CJ1W-MAD42
5) CQM1H-SCB41 –> CJ1W-SCU41-V1
6) NT21-ST212B-E –> NB3Q-TW00B or NB5Q-TW00B
7) Need to add CJ1W-ID211 as the programming needs to convert and modify and the touchscreen need to use NB-Designer (touch screen program need to rewrite).

Looking for equivalent model of a Conversion Cable for CP1E to PC.

Answer :

You may consider CS1W-CIF31 + CS1W-CN226. In order to connect a PLC to PC’s USB port. Kindly refer to the datasheet here.

Checking if CP1E-N30DT-D can support CP1W-DAM01.

Answer :

Sorry, CP1E-N30DT-D is not able to support CP1W-DAM01.

Looking for equivalent model to replace :1) CQM1H-CPU51
2) CQM1-PA203
3) CQM1-ID212
4) CQM1-ID213

Answer :

You the consider the following:
1) CQM1H-CPU51 —> CJ2M-CPU12
2) CQM1-PA203 —> CJ1W-PA202
3) CQM1-ID212 —> CJ1W-ID211
4) CQM1-ID213 —> CJ1W-ID231
5) add CJ1W-ID211

Kindly note that the replacement of PLC will require an amount of design change work, eg: PLC Programming, unit setting and etc.

Looking for equivalent model for CPM1A-20CDR-A-V1.

Answer :

You may consider CP1E-N20DR-A. You can use back your existing program from CPM1A and convert it to CP1E via CX-programmer with some changes in the program.

Looking for equivalent model for CPM1A-3CRD-A-V1 + CPM1-CIF01
CPM1A-MAD01.

Answer :

You may consider CPM1A-30CRD-A-V1 + CPM1-CIF01 –> CP1E-N30DR-A
CPM1A-MAD01 –> CP1W-MAD11.