FX-SPIDER-40/10 (C-Series)#

Purpose

In this lesson we are learning the main features of the FX-SPIDER-40/10.

FX-SPIDER-40/10 Freely programmable BMS controller (PLC) with 40 I/O-points.#

Technical features#

I/O-Points:

40 integrated I/O-points through Modbus RTU RS-485

  • Relay outputs:
    8 relay outputs on connectors A1..B8. The relays are of the Normal Open type. The maximum load per relay is 6A at 230 VAC or 5A at 30 VDC.
  • Universal Inputs:
    16 universal inputs on connectors C1..D8. can be programmed as voltage signal measurements (0..10V), resistive measurements, indications or alarms.
  • Safety loop inputs:
    8 safety loop inputs on terminals E1..E8.
  • Analogue Outputs:
    Analogue Outputs F1..F8 send out 0-10V signals with an impedance of 1kΩ, at a maximum load of 10 mA.
  • Ground & power supply:
    Ground: I1..J8 connectors are for groung levels.
    24 VDC out: 13 connectors (G1..G7 and H3..H8) at which it offers 24 VDC out to power field equipment. The maximum total load 36 Watt or 1.50 A.
    24 VAC out: Optional 24 VAC transformer with maximum load 20VA or 1.0A continuous.

Screen and user interface

10.1” touch screen Integrated web server, history logging, user management…

Communiation

BACnet, Modbus and M-bus communication

Power supply:

Controller comes with a standard European CEE 7/7 plug and is thus powered with 230 VAC. There is an adapter inside the encasing that powers all internal equipment, and also offers 24 VDC through connectors G1..G7 and H3..H8.

USB:

The FX-SPIDER-40/10 has 2 USB ports. With the Update Tool software, the USB1 port can be used to update, consult or reset certain settings that require local intervention. The USB2 port is allocated to the internal router

Serial communication:

The internal I/O’s on the FX-SPIDER-40/10 are connected internally to serial port COM3 on a Modbus RTU loop over RS485. The I/O’s occupy fixed addresses 1..6, but the loop can continue from connectors H1/H2.

More

More technical details can be found on datasheet: Datasheet

Controller’s physical components#

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Verify your skills:#

--- primary_color: orange secondary_color: lightgray text_color: black shuffle_questions: false --- ## How many I/O points are in FX-Spider? > Total I/O-points is 40. - [x] 16 UI, 8 DI, 8 AO, 8 DO - [ ] 10 UI, 10 DI, 10 AO, 10 DO - [ ] 16 UI, 12 DI, 12 AO, 12 DO - [ ] 12 UI, 4 Triac, 4 AO, 4 DO ## What output voltage does the spider provide for field devices? > There is default and optional. - [x] 24 Vac (With optional adapter) - [x] 24 Vdc - [ ] 230 Vac (With optional connector) - [ ] 48 Vdc - [ ] 12 Vdc ## How can you extend the number of communication ports on the spider? > There is two supported way. - [ ] With RS-485-C (Com4 and Com5) - [x] With Com4 extension card and d-sub9 cable - [x] By adding multilink - [ ] USB to RS485

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