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Local Configurations

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Digital I/O Modules

Analog & Specialty I/O Modules

Misc Modules/Components

Bases

Power Supplies

Remote I/O Adapters

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SoftPLC Corporation : Tealware I/O Modules

 

Tealware™ is a high density, modular I/O system, suitable for applications requiring as few as 16 digital and/or 4 analog points up through thousands of I/O points. The same I/O modules, adapters, and other equipment can be used regardless of application size or physical configuration. High speed local I/O, and remote Ethernet I/O configurations are available.

Tealware I/O can be used with any SoftPLC CPU, or with any other system that can drive ModbusTCP I/O.


Overview Top
Tealware I/O Module A complete range of I/O modules are available for the Tealware system – digital, analog, and specialty modules. Many common features of all modules make the system robust, and simplify installation and maintenance:
  • Detachable front-end terminal block for easy module replacement without re-wiring (some modules utilize a wiring cable connection, which is also easily detachable)
  • Front Panel LED display for status monitoring/troubleshooting
  • High noise immunity
  • Automatic Configuration - Module addressing based on location (not DIP switch) for easy system configuration & maintenance (manual configuration option also available)
  • Digital I/O modules are hot swappable under power
  • Low power consumption means all module configurations are possible – no power calculations required

A wide variety of configuration options are possible including high speed local I/O and remote, distributed Ethernet I/O configurations.

Tealware I/O modules mount into a backplane. Two options for module mounting are available:

  • Up to (3) modules can be mounted directly to a Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter equipped with a Backplane-3 interface
  • I/O Bases can hold (6) or (8) modules plus a Tealware Power Supply Module, and connect to a Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter via an Expansion I/O Cable


General Specifications Top
Operating Temperature 0 to 70° C
Ambient Storage Temperature -20 to 85° C
Airflow Clearance 50.8mm (2 inches) above and below unit for ambient airflow
Humidity 15 to 95% non-condensing
Electrical Noise Immunity 1,500 volts peak to peak, 1 µs noise width at 30 to 100Hz
Vibration Resistance 10 to 55Hz, amplitude 0.075mm for 60 minutes
Shock Resistance 10g 3 times 3d directions
Dielectric Withstand Voltage 1500VAC for 1 minute across AC external terminals & ground
Impedance 75 MOhms at 500VDC
Electrical Safety Class 2 protection
Operating Atmosphere Non-corrosive atmosphere, with minimum dust
Certifications & Compliances UL, UL(C), CE rated

Local Configurations Top

Backplane3 Interface A Smart SoftPLC provides a high speed local interface to Tealware I/O. You can scan thousands of points in under 1 msec!

Two options are available:

  • Any three (3) Tealware modules can mount directly onto a Smart SoftPLC equipped with a Backplane-3 interface.


  • LocalPorts InterfaceIf more than (3) modules are needed, a Smart SoftPLC equipped with a LocalPorts interface is used. The LocalPorts interface has (4) I/O Base ports. I/O Expansion Cables, available in 2', 4', and 10' lengths, connect from the port on the LocalPorts interface to an I/O Base (as well as from I/O Base to I/O Base). Up to (3) I/O Bases can be connected to each port. In this configuration, up to 12 I/O Bases (96 I/O modules) are supported for a maximum of 3072 local I/O points, up to 30 feet from the Smart SoftPLC!

Local I/O Config



Remote Configurations Top
Example ConfigurationTealware I/O can be connected via Ethernet to any SoftPLC CPU or other system that can drive I/O over ModbusTCP protocol, providing very flexible remote I/O solutions. SoftPLC CPUs support up to 128 remote Tealware I/O drops.

A remote Tealware I/O drop can consist of:

  • Up to (3) Tealware I/O modules mounted on a Smart Adapter equipped with a Backplane-3 interface
  • Up to (3) racks of Tealware I/O modules connected to a Smart Adapter equipped with a LocalPorts interface


A wide variety of configurations are supported, distance is limited only by Ethernet cabling restrictions. The Smart Adapter includes an Ethernet switch to make configuration of multiple drops easy, efficient, and low cost.

A Smart Adapter can also include a fiber optic interface to increase the allowed distance between drops and also improve noise immunity.

Digital I/O Modules Top
Type Operating Voltage External 24VDC P/S Req'd? Number of Points Response Time Rated Current/Point Backplane Current Catalog Number
DC Input
Sink/Source
9-28 VDC 16, 8/com On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
3 mA @ 12 VDC
7 mA @ 24 VDC
100 mA SXDC10
DC Input
Sink/Source
9-28 VDC 32, 16/com On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
3 mA @ 12 VDC
7 mA @ 24 VDC
180 mA SXDC20
DC Input
Sink/Source
90-130 VDC
100-120 VAC
16, 8/com On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
7 mA 100 mA SXDC125A
AC Input
Photocoupler
24 VAC 16, 8/com On <= 20 ms
Off <= 35 ms
15 mA 100 mA SXAC24
AC Input
Photocoupler
85-132 VAC 16, 8/com On <= 20 ms
Off <= 35 ms
15 mA 100 mA SXAC10
AC Input
Photocoupler
170-264 VAC 16, 8/com On <= 20 ms
Off <= 35 ms
10 mA 100 mA SXAC20
DC Output
Sink/NPN
10-35 VDC 16, 8/com
Fused, (2) at 2A
On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
0.1 A 100 mA SYDC10
DC Output
Source/PNP
10-35 VDC 16, 8/com
Fused, (2) at 2A
On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
0.1 A 100 mA SYDC20
DC Output
Sink/NPN
10-35 VDC 32/com
Fused, (4) at 2A
On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
0.1 A 120 mA SYDC30
DC Output
Source/PNP
10-35 VDC 32/com
Fused, (4) at 2A
On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
0.1 A 100 mA SYDC40
DC Output
Sink/NPN
18-30 VDC   16/com
Fused, (2) at 10A
On <= 1 ms
Off <= 1 ms
2 A 100 mA SYDC50
DC Output
Source/PNP
10-35 VDC   16/com
Fused, (2) at 10A
On <= 2 ms
Off <= 2 ms
2 A 100 mA SYDC60
AC Output
Triac SSR
85-264 VAC 16, 8/com
Fused, (2) at 5A
On <= 9 ms
Off <= 10 ms
0.6 A 200 mA SYAC10
Relay Output
Dry
5-125 VDC
12-250 VAC
Yes 16, 8/com On <= 10 ms
Off <= 5 ms
2 A 100 mA SYRY10
Relay Output
Dry
5-125 VDC
12-250 VAC
Yes 16, Isolated On <= 6 ms
Off <= 3 ms
2 A 100 mA SYRY20
Relay Output
Dry
5-125 VDC
12-250 VAC
Yes 8, Isolated On <= 6 ms
Off <= 3 ms
2 A 100 mA SYRY21

Analog & Specialty I/O Modules Top
Type Operating Range External 24 VDC P/S Req'd? Number of Channels Step Response Time Resolution Backplane Current Catalog Number
Analog Input 1-5, 0-10, ±10V
0-20, 4-20, ±20mA
4 AIN 18ms/ch 15 bits 400 mA AD020
Analog Input 1-5, 0-10, ±10V 8 AIN 18ms/ch 12 bits 400 mA AD030
Analog Input 0-20,4-20, ±20mA 8 AIN 18ms/ch 12 bits 400 mA AD031
Analog Input 0-10, 1-5, ±10V 16 AIN 18ms/ch 12 bits 600 mA AD040
Analog Input 0-20, 4-20, ±20mA 16 AIN 18ms/ch 12 bits 600 mA AD041
Analog I/O 0-10 VDC 4 AIN, 2 AO 10µs/ch 12 bits 400 mA ADA020
Analog I/O 1-5 VDC 4 AIN, 2AO 10µs/ch 12 bits 400 mA ADA021
Analog I/O 0-20 mA 4 AIN, 2AO 10µs/ch 12 bits 400 mA ADA022
Analog I/O 4-20 mA 4 AIN, 2 AO 10µs/ch 12 bits 400 mA ADA023
Analog Output 1-5, 0-10, ±10V
0-20, 4-20, ±20mA
Yes 4 AO 14 bits 400 mA DA020
Analog Output 1-5, 0-10, ±10V Yes 8 AO 14 bits 400 mA DA030
Analog Output 0-20, 10-20mA, ±20mA Yes 8 AO 14 bits 400 mA DA031
RTD PT-100, Ni-120 Opt 4 AIN, 4 DO 18ms/ch 15 bits 400 mA RTD10
Thermocouple B, E, J, K, R, S, T Opt 5 AIN, 5 DO 18ms/ch 15 bits 400 mA THM10
High Speed Counter 5 or 24 VDC,
Phase or Pulse
Opt 3 AIN, 3 DO 50 KHz max 32 bits 400 mA HSC11

Misc Modules/Components Top
Dummy Module for blank I/O slots DUM10
Terminal block for 32 pt modules XDC20-TB
32 pt module cable to terminal block, 3 feet XDC20-CBL
Cable for AD04X Modules Channels 1-8 AD04x-CBL
Cable for AD04X Modules Channels 9-16 AD04x-CBLB

Bases Top
Local I/O Expansion Base for P/S and up to 6 I/O Modules IOBASE06
Local I/O Expansion Base for P/S and up to 8 I/O Modules IOBASE08
Local Expansion I/O cable, 1 ft EXCBL01
Local Expansion I/O cable, 2 ft EXCBL02
Local Expansion I/O cable, 4 ft EXLBL04
Local Expansion I/O cable, 10 ft EXLBL10

Power Supplies Top
AC Power Supply Input voltage 85 to 260VAC PWS10B
DC Power Supply Input voltage 12 to 24VDC PWS20C

Remote I/O Adapters Top
Smart Remote I/O Adapter w/ Tealware Backplane3 interface SMA11-B
Smart Remote I/O Adapter w/ Tealware LocalPorts interface SMA11-L
Smart Remote I/O Adapter w/ Tealware PCI-104 interface SMA11-P
Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Interface, ST Connector SM-FMST
Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Interface, SC Connector SM-FMSC
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Interface, 15km, ST Connector SM-FSST
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Interface, 15km, SC Connector SM-FSSC
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Interface, 30km, ST Connector SM-FLST
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Interface, 30km, SC Connector SM-FLSC
Smart Firewall/VPN Package SM-FW

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