Vision™ OPLC™ User Guide

V570-57-T34

This guide provides basic information for Unitronics’ controller V570-57-T34. The V570-57-T34 offers
the following onboard I/Os via HE-10 connectors:
▪ 16 isolated Digital Inputs, configurable via wiring to include2 HSC/Shaft-encoder Inputs
▪ 2 Analog Inputs
▪ 16 isolated Transistor Outputs
Note that you cannot wire HE-10 I/Os directly into the PLC. HE-10 connector cables. DIN-rail
connector units are available by separate order. Check the Accessories section in the V570-57-T34
technical specifications for additional information.
Using your own cable, you can also connect the PLC I/Os directly to your machine.
General Description
V570 OPLCs are programmable logic controllers that comprise a built-in operating panel containing a
5.7” Color Touchscreen which displays a virtual keyboard when the application requires the operator
to enter data. Some models also offer an on-board I/O configuration.
Communications ▪ 2 isolated RS232/RS485 ports
▪ Isolated CANbus port
▪ The user may order and install an Ethernet port
▪ Communication Function Blocks include: SMS, GPRS, MODBUS
serial/IP. Protocol FB enables PLC to communicate with almost
any external device, via serial or Ethernet communications
I/O Options V570 supports digital, high-speed,
analog, weight and temperature
measurement I/Os via:
▪ On-board I/O configuration
Model-dependent
▪ Snap-in I/O Modules
Plug into the back of the
controller to provide an on-board
I/O configuration
▪ I/O Expansion Modules
Local or remote I/Os may be added
via expansion port or CANbus.
Installation instructions and other data may be found in the module’s technical
specification sheet.
Information Mode This mode enables you to:
▪ View & Edit operand values, COM port settings, RTC and screen
contrast/brightness settings
▪ Calibrate the touchscreen
▪ Stop, initialize, and reset the PLC
To enter Information Mode, press the <i> button for several seconds.
Programming The Unitronics Setup CD contains VisiLogic software and other utilities
Software, ▪ VisiLogic
& Utilities Easily configure hardware and write both HMI and Ladder control
applications; the Function Block library simplifies complex tasks
such as PID. Write your application, and then download it to the
controller via the programming cable included in the kit.
▪ Utilities
Includes UniOPC server, Remote Access for remote programming
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and diagnostics, and DataXport for run-time data logging.

To learn how to use and program the controller, as well as use utilities such as
Remote Access, refer to the VisiLogic Help system.

Removable SD card: store datalogs, Alarms, Trends, Data Tables; export to Excel; backup
Memory Storage Ladder, HMI & OS and use this data to ‘clone’ PLCs.
For more data, refer to the SD topics in the VisiLogic Help system.
Data Tables Data tables enable you to set recipe parameters and create datalogs.

Additional product documentation is in the Technical Library, located at www.unitronicsplc.com.

Technical support is available at the site, and from [email protected].

Standard Kit Contents

Vision controller Mounting brackets (x4)
3 pin power supply connector Rubber seal
5 pin CANbus connector
CANbus network termination resistor
Battery (not installed)

Danger Symbols
When any of the following symbols appear, read the associated information carefully.
Symbol Meaning Description

Danger The identified danger causes physical and property damage.

Warning The identified danger could cause physical and property damage.
Caution Caution Use caution.
▪ Before using this product, the user must read and understand this document.
▪ All examples and diagrams are intended to aid understanding, and do not guarantee operation.
Unitronics accepts no responsibility for actual use of this product based on these examples.
▪ Please dispose of this product according to local and national standards and regulations.
▪ Only qualified service personnel should open this device or carry out repairs.
Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can cause severe injury or property damage.

▪ Do not attempt to use this device with parameters that exceed permissible levels.
▪ To avoid damaging the system, do not connect/disconnect the device when power is on.

Environmental Considerations
▪ Do not install in areas with: excessive or conductive dust, corrosive or flammable gas,
moisture or rain, excessive heat, regular impact shocks or excessive vibration, in accordance
with the standards given in the product’s technical specification sheet.
▪ Ventilation: 10mm space required between controller’s top/bottom edges & enclosure walls.
▪ Do not place in water or let water leak onto the unit.
▪ Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation.
▪ Install at maximum distance from high-voltage cables and power equipment.

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Inserting the Battery

In order to preserve data in case of power-off, you must insert the battery.
The battery is supplied taped to the battery cover on the rear of the controller.
1. Remove the battery cover shown on page 4. The polarity (+) is marked on the battery holder and
on the battery.
2. Insert the battery, ensuring that the polarity symbol on the battery is:
- facing up
- aligned with the symbol on the holder
3. Replace the battery cover.

Mounting
Dimensions

Note that the LCD screen may have a single pixel that is permanently either black or white.

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Panel Mounting
Before you begin, note that the mounting panel cannot be more than 5 mm thick.

1. Make a panel cut-out according

to the dimensions in the figure
to the right.

2. Slide the controller into the cut-

out, ensuring that the rubber
seal is in place.

3. Push the 4 mounting brackets

into their slots on the sides of
the controller as shown in the
figure to the right.

4. Tighten the bracket screws

against the panel. Hold the
bracket securely against the unit
while tightening the screw.

5. When properly mounted, the

controller is squarely situated in
the panel cut-out as shown
below.

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Wiring

▪ Do not touch live wires.

▪ Install an external circuit breaker. Guard against short-circuiting in external wiring.

▪ Use appropriate circuit protection devices.
▪ Unused pins should not be connected. Ignoring this directive may damage the device.
▪ Double-check all wiring before turning on the power supply.
▪ To avoid damaging the wire, do not exceed a maximum torque of 0.5 N·m (5 kgf·cm).
Caution ▪ Do not use tin, solder, or any substance on stripped wire that might cause the wire strand
to break.
▪ Install at maximum distance from high-voltage cables and power equipment.

Wiring Procedure
Use crimp terminals for wiring; use 26-12 AWG wire (0.13 mm 2–3.31 mm2).
1. Strip the wire to a length of 7±0.5mm (0.250–0.300 inches).
2. Unscrew the terminal to its widest position before inserting a wire.
3. Insert the wire completely into the terminal to ensure a proper connection.
4. Tighten enough to keep the wire from pulling free.
▪ Input or output cables should not be run through the same multi-core cable or share the same wire.
▪ Allow for voltage drop and noise interference with input lines used over an extended distance. Use
wire that is properly sized for the load.
I/Os
This model comprises a total of 16 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs and 16 outputs.
1. Input functionality can be adapted as follows:
All 16 inputs may be used as digital inputs. All 16 may be wired in a group, via a pin on the
connector, as either npn or pnp. In addition, according to jumper settings and appropriate wiring:
- Inputs 160 & 162 can function as either a high-speed counter, as part of a shaft-encoder, or as
a normal digital input
- Inputs 161 & 163 can function as either a counter reset, as part of a shaft-encoder, or as a
normal digital input
- If inputs 160 & 162 is set as a high-speed counter (without reset), inputs 161 & 163 can function
as normal digital inputs
2. Output functionality is as follows:
- All 15 (161-175) outputs are pnp outputs
- Output 160 is an npn - High Speed Output

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I/O Wiring (HE-10 connectors)

I/O Configuration

npn (sink) Input Wiring

Input wiring HSC input wiring

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pnp (source) Input Wiring

Input wiring HSC input wiring

Shaft-encoder

Analog Input Wiring

Analog input wiring, current (2-wire)

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Analog input wiring, current/voltage (4-wire)

▪ Shields should be connected at the signal’s source.

▪ Analog inputs are not isolated. They relate to the controller’s main power supply.

Output Wiring

Transistor Outputs (pnp) Transistor High Speed Output (npn)

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Power Supply

The controller and the digital IO require an external 24VDC power supply.

▪ A non-isolated power supply can be used if a 0V signal is connected to the chassis.

▪ Install an external circuit breaker. Guard against short-circuiting in external wiring.
▪ Double-check all wiring before turning on the power supply.
▪ Do not connect either the ‘Neutral or ‘Line’ signal of the 110/220VAC to device’s 0V pin.
▪ In the event of voltage fluctuations or non-conformity to voltage power supply specifications,
connect the device to a regulated power supply.

Controller Power Supply Digital I/O Power Supply

Earthing the Power Supply

To maximize system performance, avoid electromagnetic interference by:
▪ Mounting the controller on a metal panel.
▪ Earthing the controller’s power supply: connect one end of a 14 AWG wire to the chassis
signal; connect the other end to the panel.
Note: If possible, the wire used to earth the power supply should not exceed 10 cm in length.
However, it is recommended to earth the controller in all cases.

Communication Port
This series comprises 2 RS232/RS485 serial ports and a CANbus port.

▪ Turn off power before making communications connections.

Caution ▪ Always use the appropriate port adapters.

The serial ports are type RJ-11 and may be set to either RS232 or RS485 via DIP switches, in
accordance with the table shown below.
By factory default, the port is set to RS232, termination ON.
▪ Use RS232 to download programs from a PC, and to communicate with serial devices
and applications, such as SCADA.
▪ Use RS485 to create a multi-drop network containing up to 32 devices.

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Pinouts
The pinouts below show the PLC port signals.
To connect a PC to a port that is set to RS485, remove the RS485 connector, and connect the PC to
the PLC via the programming cable. Note that this is possible only if flow control signals are not used
(which is the standard case).
RS232 RS485** Controller Port
Pin # Description Pin # Description
1* DTR signal 1 A signal (+)
2 0V reference 2 (RS232 signal)
3 TXD signal 3 (RS232 signal)
4 RXD signal 4 (RS232 signal) Pin #1
5 0V reference 5 (RS232 signal)
6* DSR signal 6 B signal (-)
*Standard programming cables do not provide connection points for pins 1 and 6.
**When a port is adapted to RS485, Pin 1 (DTR) is used for signal A, Pin 6 (DSR) signal for signal B.
RS232/RS485: DIP Switch Settings
The settings below are for each COM port.
Switch Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6
RS232* ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
RS485 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON
RS485 with ON ON OFF ON OFF ON
termination**
*Default factory setting
**Causes the unit to function as an end unit in an RS485 network

Removing a Snap-in I/O Module

1. Locate the four buttons on the sides of the controller, two on either side.
2. Press the buttons and hold them down to open the locking mechanism.
3. Gently rock the module from side to side, easing the module from the controller.

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Re-installing a Snap-in I/O Module

1. Line the circular guidelines on the controller up with the guidelines on the Snap-in I/O Module as
shown below.
2 Apply even pressure on all 4 corners until you hear a distinct ‘click’. The module is now installed.
Check that all sides and corners are correctly aligned.

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CANbus
These controllers comprise a CANbus port. Use
this to create a decentralized control network using
one of the following CAN protocols: 24V Power Supply
▪ CANopen: 127 controllers or external - +
Circuit
devices protection
▪ CANLayer 2 device
▪ Unitronics’ proprietary UniCAN: 60 121 
controllers, (512 data bytes per scan) +V terminating
The CANbus port is galvanically isolated.
L resistor
PE
CANbus Wiring H
+V

Use twisted-pair cable. DeviceNet® thick shielded

twisted pair cable is recommended.
Network terminators: These are supplied with the +V
controller. Place terminators at each end of the L
CANbus network. PE
H
Resistance must be set to 1%, 121Ω, 1/4W. +V

Connect ground signal to the earth at only one

point, near the power supply.
The network power supply need not be at the end +V
of the network L
PE
H
CANbus Connector +V

121 
terminating
resistor

Technical Specifications
Controller Power Supply
Input voltage 24VDC
Permissible range 20.4 VDC to 28.8VDC (ripple < 10%)
Max. current consumption 270mA@24V
Digital I/Os Power Supply
Input voltage 24VDC
Permissible range 20.4 VDC to 28.8VDC (ripple < 10%)
Max. current consumption 30mA@24V. See Note 3
Notes:
3. Maximum current consumption does not provide for pnp output requirements.
The additional current requirement of pnp outputs must be added.

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Digital Inputs
Number of inputs 16. See Note 4
Input type See Note 4
Galvanic isolation Yes. See Note 5
Nominal input voltage 24VDC
Input voltage Normal digital input High Speed Input. See Note 6
pnp (source) 0-5VDC for Logic ‘0’ 0-3VDC for Logic ‘0’
17-28.8VDC for Logic ‘1’ 21.6-26.4VDC for Logic ‘1’
npn (sink) 17-28.8VDC for Logic ‘0’ 21.6-26.4VDC for Logic ‘0’
0-5VDC for Logic ‘1 0-3VDC for Logic ‘1
Input current 3.7mA@24VDC
Input impedance 6.5KΩ
Response time 10mS typical, when used as normal digital inputs
Input cable length Up to 30 meters, unshielded
High speed inputs Specifications below apply when wired as HSC/shaft-encoder.
See Note 6
Frequency
Driver type pnp/npn Push-pull
HSC 30kHz maximum 50kHz maximum
Shaft-encoder 15kHz maximum 25kHz maximum
Duty cycle 40-60%
Resolution 32-bit
Notes
4. Input functionality can be adapted as follows:
All 16 inputs may be used as digital inputs. All 16 may be wired in a group, via a pin on the
connector, as either npn or pnp. In addition, according to jumper settings and appropriate wiring:

Inputs 160 & 162 can function as either a high-speed counter, as part of a shaft-encoder, or as a
normal digital input

Inputs 161 & 163 can function as either a counter reset, as part of a shaft-encoder, or as a normal
digital input

If inputs 160 & 162 is set as a high-speed counter (without reset), inputs 161 & 163 can function as
normal digital inputs

5. The digital inputs and outputs are not isolated from each other. They are isolated from the analog
inputs and from the controller.
6. If you configure an input as high-speed, you can use an end-device that comprises push-pull drive
type. In this case, the high-speed input voltage ratings for npn/pnp apply.

Analog Inputs
Number of inputs 2
Input type Current
Input range 0-20mA, 4-20mA
Input impedance 250Ω
Maximum input rating ±30mA, 7.5V
Galvanic isolation None
Conversion method Succesive approximation
Normal mode

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Resolution, except 4-20mA 10-bit (1024 units)

Resolution, at 4-20mA 204-1023 (820 units)
Conversion time One configured input is updated per scan. See Note 7
Full-scale error ±3 LSB (0.3%)
Linearity error ±3 LSB (0.3%)
Status indication Yes - if an analog input deviates above the permissible range, its
value will be 1024.
Notes:
7. For example, if 2 inputs are configured as analog, it takes 2 scans to update all analog values.

Digital Outputs
Number of outputs 1 transistor npn (sink) 15 transistor pnp (source)
Output type N-MOSFET (open drain) P-MOSFET (open drain)
Galvanic isolation Yes. See Note 5 Yes. See Note 5
Output current 50mA maximum 0.3A maximum per output
(resistive load) 5A maximum total per common
Maximum frequency 100KHz (at maximum load 50Hz
(resistive load) resistance of 1.5kΩ)
Short circuit protection No Yes
Short circuit indication No Via software
On voltage drop 0.4VDC maximum 0.5VDC maximum
Voltage range 3.5V to 28.8VDC, unrelated See Digital I/Os Power Supply page
to the voltage of either the 1
I/O module or the controller
Graphic Display Screen See Note 8
LCD Type TFT
Illumination backlight White LED
Display resolution, pixels 320x240 (QVGA)
Viewing area 5.7"
Colors 256
Touchscreen Resistive, analog
‘Touch’ indication Via buzzer
Screen brightness Via software (Store value to SI 9).
Keypad Displays virtual keyboard when the application requires data entry.
Notes:
8. The LCD screen may have a single pixel that is permanently either black or white.
Program
Memory size Application Logic – 2MB, Images – 6MB, Fonts – 1MB
Operand type Quantity Symbol Value
Memory Bits 8192 MB Bit (coil)
Memory Integers 4096 MI 16-bit
Long Integers 512 ML 32-bit
Double Word 256 DW 32-bit unsigned
Memory Floats 64 MF 32-bit
Timers 384 T 32-bit
Counters 32 C 16-bit

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Data Tables 120K dynamic data (recipe parameters, datalogs, etc.)

192K fixed data (read-only data, ingredient names, etc)
HMI displays Up to 1024
Program scan time 9 µsec per 1K of typical application
Removable Memory
SD card Compatible with fast SD cards; store datalogs, Alarms, Trends,
Data Tables, backup Ladder, HMI, and OS. See Note 7
Notes:
7.User must format via Unitronics SD tools utility.

Communication
Serial ports 2. See Note 8
RS232
Galvanic isolation Yes
Voltage limits 20VDC absolute maximum
Baud rate range 300 to 115200 bps
Cable length Up to 15m (50’)
RS485
Galvanic isolation Yes
Voltage limits −7 to +12VDC differential maximum
Baud rate range 300 to 115200 bps
Nodes Up to 32
Cable type Shielded twisted pair, in compliance with EIA RS485
Cable length 1200m maximum (4000’)
CANbus port 1
Nodes CANopen Unitronics’ CANbus protocols
127 60
Power requirements 24VDC (±4%), 40mA max. per unit
Galvanic isolation Yes, between CANbus and controller
Cable length/baud rate 25 m 1 Mbit/s
100 m 500 Kbit/s
250 m 250 Kbit/s
500 m 125 Kbit/s
500 m 100 Kbit/s
1000 m* 50 Kbit/s * If you require cable lengths over 500
1000 m* 20 Kbit/s meters, contact technical support.
Optional port User may install a single Ethernet port, or an RS232/RS485 port.
Available by separate order.
Notes:
8. The standard for each port is set to either RS232/RS485 according to DIP switch settings. Refer to
the Installation Guide.

I/O Modules
Snap-in I/O modules Plugs into rear port to create self-contained PLC with up to 43 I/Os.
Number of I/Os and types vary according to module.
Expansion modules Local adapter (P.N. EX-A1), via I/O Expansion Port. Integrate up to
8 I/O Expansion Modules comprising up to 128 additional I/Os.
Remote adapter (P.N. EX-RC1), via CANbus port. Connect up to 60
adapters; connect up to 8 I/O expansion modules to each adapter.

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Exp. port isolation Galvanic

Notes:
9. V570 supports digital, high-speed, analog, weight and temperature measurement I/Os via:
▪ Snap-in I/O Modules
Plug into the back of the controller to provide an on-board I/O configuration
▪ I/O Expansion Modules
Local or remote I/Os may be added via expansion port or CANbus.

Miscellaneous
Clock (RTC) Real-time clock functions (date and time).
Battery back-up 7 years typical at 25°C, battery back-up for RTC and system data,
including variable data.
Battery replacement Yes, without opening the controller.
Dimensions
Size 197 X 146.6 X 68.5mm )7.75" X 5.77" X 2.7"). See Note 10
Weight 833 g (29.3 oz)
Notes:
10.For exact dimensions, refer to the product’s Installation Guide.

Mounting
Panel-mounting Via brackets

Environment
Inside cabinet IP20 / NEMA1 (case)
Panel mounted IP65 / NEMA4X (front panel)
Operational temperature 0 to 50ºC (32 to 122ºF)
Storage temperature -20 to 60ºC (-4 to 140ºF)
Relative Humidity (RH) 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Accessories
HE-10 I/O connection cable P/N: HE1-CA100
20-wire ribbon cable, length 1 meter, ended by HE-10 sockets
HE-10 I/O connection kit P/N: HE-IO34-100
Kit contents ▪ HE-10 I/O connector unit, with screw terminal blocks, DIN-
mounted
▪ Two HE1-CA100 cables

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