Upper Communication Unit for Digital Sensors SC-GU1-485

Basic Information

Proposal of a new "management and setting" method for sensors

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Features

Control and settings can be carried out remotely

Setting and checking incident light intensity for digital sensors FX-501(P), FX-502(P),
LS-501(P)/403, DPS-401(P)/402(P) and analog input unit SC-A01/A02, SC-T1JA that are scattered inside and outside equipment can be carried out remotely for all sensors by using the SC-GU1-485, which greatly improves ease of operations such as monitoring equipment that is running and also equipment starting and maintenance.

Note:

Used when the output signal is sent via a SC-GU1-485 to the PLC.
If the output signal is sent directly to the PLC, a quick-connection cable(sub cable) (CN-72-C□, CN-71-C□) should be used.

High general applicability so that any type of PLC can be used

RS-485 communication provides a high level of general compatibility so that any type of PLC can be used.
Integration with existing systems is possible without the need to change PLCs.

Features

^* The maximum number of units is 12 for configurations including either the FX-501(P)/502(P) or LS-501(P).

Control and settings can be carried out remotely
High general applicability so that any type of PLC can be used
Communication speed 57.6 kbps Series connection of a maximum of 31 nodes is possible
Up to 16 digital sensors* can be connected side by side
Save wiring, construction and space

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System configuration

Notes:1) The maximum number of units is 12 for configurations including either theFX-501(P)/502(P)orLS-501(P).2) Used when the output signal is sent via aSC-GU1-485to the PLC.3) Use when wiring output signal lines directly to a PLC. For more information on quick-connection cables, refer tothe instruction manualor this page on the digital sensors used in your environment such as forFX-501(P)/502(P).

Communication unit

Designation	Model No.	Description
Main unit	SC-GU1-485	By the RS-485 communication, centralized control and setting of the individual digital sensors(FX-501/502, LS-403, DPS-401/402) are possible using a PLC or a PC. One unit can connect up to 16 digital sensors.(Note)

Note : Maximum of 12 units in case of including the FX-500 / LS-500 series.

End plate

End plate is not supplied with the communication unit. Make sure to order it separately.

Designation	Model No.	Description
	MS-DIN-E	When SC-GU1-485, a sensor amplifier, an analog input unit or an end unit are connected on a DIN rail, these end plates clamp amplifiers into place on both sides. Make sure to use end plates when cascading multiple amplifiers together. 2 pcs. per set

Option

Designation	Model No.	Description
Wire-saving connector	CN-701	Used when the output signal is sent via a SC-GU1-485 to the PLC, etc.

Accessories

SC-GU1-EU (End unit)
SC-GU1-CC02 (Link cable)
CN-73-C2 (Quick-connection cable)

CN-701 (Wire-saving connector)

Specifications

Type		Main unit
Model No.		SC-GU1-485
Applicable regulations		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive)
Applicable digital sensor / input unit		FX-501(P), FX-502(P), LS-501(P), LS-403, DPS-401(P), DPS-402(P), SC-A01, SC-A02, SC-T1JA
Connectable units		Max. 16 units of digital sensor / analog input unit per SC-GU1-485 (Note 2)
Connectable nodes		Max. 31 nodes
Supply voltage		24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		45 mA or less (SC-GU1-EU: 10 mA or less)
Communication method		Two-wire half duplex communication
Communication speed		57,600 bps / 38,400 bps / 19,200 bps / 9,600 bps, Selectable by DIP switch
Synchronization method		Asynchronous communication method
Electrical characteristic		Conforming to EIA RS-485
Total extension length		Communication cable: 100 m 328.084 ft or less [SC-GU1-485 (termination) to PLC] Power supply cable: Less than 10 m 32.808 ft
Indicators	Power (POWER)	Green LED (Lights up when the power is ON)
	Communication (COMM)	Green LED (Lights up during communication)
	Upper communication error (C.Err)	Red LED [Blinks when communication error between PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and Master or Master and Slave, or command error occurs]
	Lower communication error (S.Err)	Red LED (Blinks when communication error between the main unit and sensors occur)
Ambient temperature		–10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (If 4 to 7 units are connected in cascade: –10 to +50 ℃ +14 to +122 ℉, if 8 to 16 units are connected in cascade: –10 to +45 ℃ +14 to +113 ℉) (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –20 to +70 ℃ –4 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in or maximum acceleration 49 m/s² double amplitude in X, Y, and Z directions for 2 hours each
Shock resistance		98 m/s² acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each
Material		Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Connector cap: silicone rubber
Weight		Net weight : 35 g approx. (SC-GU1-EU: 10 g approx.), Gross weight: 120 g approx.
Accessories		SC-GU1-EU (End unit): 1 pc. CN-73-C2 [Quick-connection cable (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft)]: 1 pc. SC-GU1-CC02 [Link cable (cable length 0.2 m 0.656 ft)]: 1 pc.

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20℃ +68℉
2) The maximum number of units is 12 for configurations including either the FX-501(P)/502(P) or LS-501(P).

Upper Communication Unit for Digital Sensors SC-GU1-485

Basic Information

Features

Control and settings can be carried out remotely