COMFILE Technology www.ComfileTech.

com This product is intended for small-scale automation,

standalone applications suitable for a Cubloc controller. ◆ MSB642RA-DC Specifications
MSB642RA-DC User’s Manual_ The MSB6XX series has a core module equivalent to the Cubloc CB400.

◆ About the MSB Series

- Program Memory : 200KB
The Cubloc core module, in semiconductor form, can be mounted to - BASIC Data Memory : 6KB
a PCB. This is advantageous, as users can integrate the Cubloc - Ladder Logic Data Memory : 1KB
into a custom PCB design in a manner that suits their taste. - EEPROM Memory : 4KB (Only Accessible in BASIC)
- DC24V Input s: 24 (Port Numbers 8 ~ 27)
- High Capacity Relays (10A): 18 (Port Numbers 32 ~ 43)
- RS232C Communication Port : 2
However, to a user without PCB fabrication skills, a custom PCB design can be quite difficult. This - RS485 Communication Port : 1
Thank you for your purchase from Comfile Technology user must also have the know-how to implement the necessary Input and output circuitry. - Analog-To-Digital 10-bit Inputs (0~10V): 4
Before making use of this product please be sure to read and observe all safety - Analog-To-Digital 10-bit Inputs (0~20mA): 4
precautions. The MSB series was designed to make it easy for users to employ the Cubloc without - Power: 24VDC
having to have professional PCB fabrication technology and skills. - Ambient temperature : -30 to 75 °C
Warning - Humidity : 10% to 90%
1. For instruments with risk to life or property (e.g. nuclear power control, The MSB series can be installed in the field, have its input and output terminal blocks wired, and can
medical equipment, vehicles, railways, aviation, combustion equipment, be used just like existing PLCs.
◆ MSB Usage Declaration
recreation equipment, safety devices, etc.), always employ adequate fail-safe
mechanisms. Insert the following at the very beginning of your source code.
◆ MSB User’s Manual Composition
- Risk of fire, personal injury, and/or property damage.
2. Always mount to a panel. For BASIC or Ladder Logic programming, please refer the Cubloc BASIC User’s Manual. #include “MSB6XX”
3. Do not attempt to repair, inspect, or wire while power is applied.
4. Do not attempt to alter or repair. Refer to a qualified technician. This manual only covers those elements unique to the MSB6XX. The RS-485 port (channel 3) is already opened with a default baud rate of 57600 by including
5. Confirm all electrical connections MSB6XX (i.e. #include "MSB6XX"), so it is not necessary to use OpenCom. Please refer to
the MSB6XX file in Cubloc Studio's installation folder. To change the baud rate, please use
◆ CUBLOC STUDIO
Caution the set rs232 command.
1. Do not use outdoors. To program the MSB series, CUBLOC STUDIO must be used. It can be downloaded

2. Always use the product within its specifications and ratings. from www.ComfileTech.com for free.
◆ Download Cable
- Risk of fire and shortening of product’s life.
3. Do not exceed ratings of relay switching contacts. If your PC has a built-in RS-232C (serial port), it can be used to download programs to the
◆ MSB LOGIC
4. Does not use in environments with flammable or explosive materials, MSB. If not, a USB-to-serial (RS-232C) adapter can be used.
moisture, direct sunlight, radiation, vibration and/or shock. Originally, the MSB series could only be programmed with CUBLOC Studio, which
supports both BASIC and Ladder Logic. However, some users are not familiar with
5. Keep product free of dust and debris. RS-232 3-pin Download Cable USB-To-Serial + 3-pin Download Cable
6. Make connections correctly and confirm polarity by measuring at the BASIC and prefer to use Ladder Logic exclusively.

appropriate terminals.
Therefore, we have created MSB LOGIC, a Ladder Logic development environment

► CE/KCC designed specifically for the MSB series. If you prefer to do your development in Ladder
Logic, you can now use MSB LOGIC to program the MSB series industrial controllers.

Note: The download cable is not included, and must be purchased separately.
It can be downloaded from www.ComfileTech.com for free.
If using a USB-to-Serial adapater, you must install the necessary drivers to your PC. After
the driver is installed, the PC will assign it a COM port number (e.g. COM6). In Cubloc
Studio's PC Interface Setup, select this COM port.
◆ BASIC I/O Map
◆ Parts Description
Direction Range Input Voltage Description
same as MSB632RA-dc.
Input Port 8 ~ 31 0V or 24VDC 1 if input is 24V
(20V to 28V is recognized 0 if input is 0V
as a logic high)
Output Port 32 ~ 49 10A Relay Outputs If 1, Relay is ON
If 0, Relay is OFF
Analog Inputs Ch 0~7 0~3 (0~20mA) Use “ADIn(0~7)” to read
4~7 (0~10V) input

Example) 
Low 32       'Turn OFF output port number 32 
A = In(10)   'Read state of input at port number 10 
VA = ADIn(0) 'Read analog input from channel 0

◆ Ladder Logic Memory Map

Designation Range Unit Function
Input Relay P P0~P31 1 bit External Input
Output Relay P P32~P63 1 bit Relay, etc.. on/off control
Internal Relay M M0~M511 1 bit Internal State
Special Purpose Relay F F0~F127 1 bit System Status
Timer T T0~T99 16 bit (1 word) For Timer
Counter C C0~C49 16 bit (1 word) For Counter
Data Region D D0~99 16 bit (1 word) Data Storage

By default, all IO is controlled by BASIC at power on. Ladder Logic must be given
permission to use it using the UsePin command.

Usepin 0, In ‘ From this point on use P0 in Ladder Logic

Usepin 32, Out ‘ From this point on, use P32 in Ladder Logic
Set Ladder On ‘ Place all UsePin commands before enabling Ladder

◆ Status LED
The MSB6xxRA-DC has a status LED that can be used to indicate the product's operating
state. It can be controlled in BASIC using via pin 64. ON > 16V OFF < 13V

High 64 ‘ Turn status LED on

Low 64 ‘ Turn status LED off

In Ladder Logic, it can be controlled using relay F64.

Set Ladder On ' Enable Ladder Scan
_F(64) = 1 ‘ Turn status LED on
_F(64) = 0 ‘ Turn status LED off
 ◆ Digital I/O Specifications
◆ Interfacing to Proximity Sensors DC 3-Wire Model (NPN type)
Input Specifications
Sensor output connected in reverse
Input Voltage Range 20VDC ~ 28VDC

Recommended Operating Voltage 24VDC

On/Off Switching Speed 10ms (Ladder Scan Time is 10ms)

Input Impedance 2.2kΩ @ 24VDC (Do not connect)

Output Relay Specifications

Input Voltage Range 5 ~ 30VDC / 4 ~ 264VAC

Proximity sensors can be used to detect the existence, movement, and displacement of Recommended Operating Voltage 6 ~ 27VDC / 6 ~ 240VAC
objects without any physical contact with the object. They are used quite often in the field
On/Off frequency 10Hz (10 times per second)
of automation.
Maximum Current 10A per relay

DC 2-Wire Model Minimum Current 100mA per relay

Sensor output connected in reverse

◆ Analog I/O Specifications

Analog Current Input (0 ~ 3) Specification

◆ Interfacing with NPN output Resolution and Error 10-bit, +/- 2%

Input Current Range 0mA ~ 22mA

Recommended Operating Current 4mA ~ 20mA

Type Non-isolated, Built-in LPF

Analog Voltage Input (4 ~ 7) Specifications

Resolution and Error 10-bit, +/- 2%

Input Voltage Range -0.5VDC ~ 10.5VDC

Don't connect series resistance
DC 3-Wire Model (PNP type)
Operating Voltage 0VDC ~ 10VDC
Sensor output connected in reverse
Type Non-isolated, Built-in LPF

◆ Communication Specifications

Communication Port Specifications

Type RS-232 (+/- 10VDC)

Flow Control No RTS Flow Control

Maximum Baud Rate 115200

Maximum Distance 2 meters

Modbus Support Modbus RTU Slave

◆ A Few Simple Examples ◆ Interfacing with the UIF-5K
3. Input and Output Control
1. Blinking the Status LED The UIF-5K is a 5-key character LCD panel that can be used in conjunction with the
If Input 8 is active, the status LED and relay 32 are turn switched on. MSB6XX to add a simple user interface.
The following program will blink the status LED.

#include “MSB6XX”
#include “MSB6XX” Do
Do If In(8) = 1 Then
High 64 High 64 'Status LED On
Wait 500 High 32 'Relay 32 On
Low 64 Else
Wait 500 Low 64 'Status LED off
Loop Low 32 'Relay 32 Off
EndIf
Loop
The following shows how to connect the two together. The UIF-5k must be powered
Blinking the status LED while using Ladder Logic
separately with a 9V~24V supply.

#include “MSB6XX”
Set Ladder On
Do
_F(64) = 1
Wait 500
_f(64) = 0
Wait 500
Loop The same behavior using Ladder Logic

You'll find Ladder Logic to be quite easy for handling simple logic.

Blinking the status LED from ladder logic

The following source code will output text to the UIF-5K's display.

2.Toggle Relay
#include “MSB6XX”
Toggle Status LED and relay number 32. OpenCom 1, 115200, 3, 30, 20
Set UIF 2, 1
Cls
#include “MSB6XX” Wait 200
Do Print 27, 80, 1 ' Buzzer On
High 64 'Status LED On CLCDOut 1, 0, “UIF-5K with MSB”
High 32 'Relay 32 On
Wait 500
Low 64 'Status LED Off
Low 32 'Relay 32 off
Wait 500
Loop
The source code will display a key's scan code when it is pressed. ◆ Interfacing with a CLCD module ◆ Using Modbus

A CLCD module is a character LCD module that can be easily interfaced to any Cubloc-based The following source code illustrates how to use Modbus
#include “MSB6XX” device.
OpenCom 1, 115200, 3, 30, 20
Set UIF 2, 1 #include “MSB6XX”
Cls OpenCom 1, 115200, 3, 50, 50
Wait 200 Set Modbus 1, 1, 20
Print 27, 80, 1 ' Buzzer On Set Ladder On
CLCDOut 1, 0, “UIF-5K with MSB” Do
Loop
Dim I as Integer
Dim RX_KEY as Integer
Do The diagram below shows how to connect to a PC.
Incr I
CLCDOut 1, 2, Dec I
Wait 500
A MSB6XX series device can be connected to a CLCD module via RS-232. Be sure the CLCD's
Loop
dip switches are on, and the baud rates of both devices are set to 115200. The following
shows the wiring.

RXD

GND
TXD
' Key press event handler
KEYIN_OCCUR: 1 2 3 4 5

RX_KEY = Get(1, 1)
CLCDOut 10, 2, Hex, RX_KEY
6 7 8 9
Return PC RS232C

Modbus communication can be tested using CF Term (a free download from

www.ComfileTech.com).

The following source code illustrates how to display text to a CLCD module.

#include “MSB6XX”
Each time a key is pressed, a receive interrupt occurs via RS-232 and in turn fires the
Set Display 2, 1, 115200, 50
KEYIN_OCCUR event handler. The event handler reads the scan code and displays it on the
Cls
character LCD.
Wait 200
CLCDOut 1, 0, “CLCD WITH MSB6XX”
◆ Analog Input Example ◆ Dimensions

The following source code illustrates how to use analog inputs. Results are displayed in the
PC's debug terminal.

For channels 0 ~ 3 (0 ~ 20mA).

#include “MSB6XX”
Dim AD as Integer
Do
AD = ADIn(0) 'Read from channel 0
Debug Dec AD, Cr
Delay 1000
Loop

For channels 4 ~ 7 (0 ~ 10VDC).

#include “MSB6XX”
Dim AD as Integer
Do
AD = ADIn(4) 'Read from channel 4
Debug Dec AD, Cr
Delay 1000
Loop

◆ Modbus Address
Word Address
Holding/Input Registers
Function : 3,4,6,16
Address Area
0 ~ 255 D (D0 ~ D255)
256 ~ 355 Y (Y0 ~ Y99)
A/D result :
Y20~Y27: 276 ~283
1000 ~ 1255 T (T0 ~ T255)
2000 ~ 2255 C (C 0~ C255)
3000 ~ 3255 WM (WM0 ~ WM255)

Bit Address
Coil, Input Status
Function : 1,2,4,15
Address Area
0 ~ 127 P (P0 ~ P127)
4096 ~ 6143 M (M0 ~ M2047)