Think Automation and beyond… IDEC PLC MicroSmart series

Think Automation and beyond…

IDEC PLCMicroSmart series


Agenda

1. PLC Overview

2. Market Information

3. Product Featuresa. MicroSmart and MicroSmart Pentra

b. Key selling points

c. Strength and weakness

4. Targeted Industries and Applications

5. Competitors Analysis


1. PLC Overview

Definition– PLC: Programmable Logic Controller

– Small, specialized computer performing control and regulation


1. PLC Overview

Reasons why PLC is popular– Known-to-be reliable

Bug and glitch free

– Long life Can easily last 15-20 years or more

– Rugged Designed specifically for industrial and harsh environment

– Fast start-up Millisecond to startup PC controls would take minutes

– Large number of I/O– Large number of Manufacturers

More choice and selection


1. PLC Overview

PLC Manufacturers– IDEC– Schneider (Modicon, Squared,

Telemecanique)– Allen Bradley– GE (Fanuc)– Koyo (Automation Direct)– Siemens– Omron– Mitsubishi– Panasonic (Aromat)– Toshiba– Cutler Hammer– Keyence


1. PLC Overview

PLC classification– Nano PLC

Less than 36 I/O points IDEC SmartRelay www.idec.com/smartrelay

– Micro PLC 36 – 256 I/O points MicroSmart series www.idec.com/usa/pentra

– Mid-size PLC 256 – 512 I/O points

– Large-size PLC More than 512 I/O points


2. Market Info North America Total Available

Market for PLC– $1.38 billion

PLC Market segment– Nano

7% of market $100 million

– Micro 32 % of market $440 million

– Mid-size 29% of market $400 million

– Large-size 20% of market $276 million

– Others (PC based, embedded, and software based)

12% of market $165 million

Market Share by PLC class

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2. Market Info

North America Top 5 Market leaders– Allen Bradley

– Schneider

– GE

– Siemens

– Mitsubishi/Omron


2. Market Info

IDEC’s Available market– Total Available Market (TAM): $540

million Nano PLC: $100 million Micro PLC: $440 million

– Product Available Market (PAM): $190 million

– Serviceable Available Market (SAM):$150 million


3. Product Features

Current Products Offering– IDEC SmartRelay

Up to 50 I/O points Suitable for relay and timers

replacement Small task controls

– MicroSmart – FC4A Up to 264 I/O points Suitable for most applications Competitive price

– MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A Fastest micro PLC in the market Up to 512 I/O points Suitable for all type of

applications

– ONC Rack style PLC Up to 480 I/O points Built-in 3 comm. Ports


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Products PositioningMicroSmart Pentra

MicroSmart

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3. Product Features

Compact and Modular design All-in-One CPU

Built-in RS232C port

Optional RS232C adapter

Optional RS485 adapter

Optional RS485 adapter – screw type

Optional HMI module

Built-in Potentiometers (x2)

Optional EEPROM cartridge

Optional Real Time Clock cartridge


3. Product Features

Compact and Modular design Slim CPU

Built-in RS232C port

Built-in 0-10V analog input

Built-in Potentiometer

Optional EEPROM cartridge

Optional Real Time Clock cartridge

Optional RS232C adapter

Optional RS485 adapter

Optional RS485 adapter – screw type

Optional HMI module

Optional HMI base module

Optional RS232C module

Optional RS485 module

Optional RS485 module –screw type


3. Product Features

MicroSmart - FC4A series– Key Features

Max 264 I/O points 20 kHz high speed I/O Data link up to 32 PLC Max. 14 PID loops Up to 56 Analog I/O Worldwide Approvals

– cULus, Class 1 Div 2, CE, ABS, Lloyds


3. Product Features

All-in-One Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power Voltage Memory Size

10 (6/4) - 10 24 VDC

100-240 VAC4.8K bytes (800 steps)

16 (9/7) - 16 24 VDC

100-240 VAC15K bytes

(2500 steps)

24 (14/10) Yes 88 24 VDC

100-240 VAC27K bytes

(4500 steps)

MicroSmart - FC4A CPU


3. Product Features

Slim Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power

VoltageOutput

Type Memory Size

20 (12/8) Yes 148 24 VDC Transistor 27K bytes

(4500 steps)

20(12/8) Yes 244 24 VDC Relay/

Transistor31.2K bytes (5200 steps)

40 (24/16) Yes 264 24 VDC Transistor 31.2K bytes (5200 steps)

MicroSmart - FC4A CPU


3. Product Features

MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A series– Key Features

Fastest micro PLC in the market Built-in Modbus RTU, ASCII, and

TCP/IP Support 32-bit and floating point

math Maximum 7 communication ports Field upgradable firmware Integrated 100 kHz fast I/O Maximum 56 Analog I/O Maximum 56 PID loops Worldwide Approvals

– cULus, Class 1 Div 2, CE, ABS, Lloyds

Click here to see MicroSmart Pentra Flash presentation

(make sure your PC is connected to the internet)


3. Product Features

MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A CPU

All-in-One Type I/O Points Expandabl

e Max I/O Power Memory Size

10 (6/4) - 10

12 VDC24 VDC

100-240 VAC

13.8K bytes (2300 steps)

16 (9/7) - 16

12 VDC 24 VDC

100-240 VAC

27K bytes (4500 steps)

24 (14/10) Yes 88

12 VDC 24 VDC

100-240 VAC

54K bytes (9000 steps)


3. Product Features

MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A CPU

Slim Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power

VoltageOutput

Type Memory Size

16(8/8) Yes 496 24 VDC Relay/

Transistor62.4K bytes

(10,400 steps)

32(16/16) Yes 512 24 VDC Transistor 62.4K bytes

(10,400 steps)


3. Product Features Selection Guide

MicroSmart FamilyOpenNet Controller

(ONC) SmartRelayMicroSmart Pentra MicroSmart

Appearance

Rated Voltage

12 VDC 24 VDC

100-240 VAC

24 VDC100-240 VAC 24 VDC

12/24 VDC24 VAC/DC

100-240 VAC/DC

Max. Digital I/O 512 264 480 50

Max. Analog I/O 56 56 42 10

Program Capacity 62.4K bytes 31.2K bytes 32K bytes 2K bytes

Max. Communication Ports 7 2 3 1

Networking Modbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes - - -

AS-interface Yes Yes - Yes

LONWORKS - - - Yes

32-bit Data Yes - Yes -

Floating Point Math Yes - - -

High speed I/O 100 kHz 20 kHz 10 kHz 2 kHz


3. Product Features

Digital I/O Expansion Modules– Input Modules

5 types– 1-8pts 120VAC– 4-8/16/32 pts screw or MIL

connectors

– Output Modules 8 types

– 2-8/16pts relay– 6-8/16/32 pts transistor

– Combo Modules 2 types

– 4in/4out and 16in/8out relay


3. Product Features

Analog I/O Expansion Modules– 8 types

0-10V, 4-20mA, RTD, Thermistor

12 and 16 bit resolution 8-pt voltage/current input

module 8-pt thermistor input module 4-pt combination (V, I, RTD,

thermocouple) input module Fast conversion time Easy to setup and configure

using Macro instruction Competitive price


3. Product Features Web Server Comm. Module

– Features Remote maintenance

– Remotely upload, download, and monitor via Ethernet

Web monitoring– Use IE or Firefox browser to

monitor your PLC Alarm messaging

– Send error messages to email or cell phone

O/I connectivity– Connect to O/I touchscreen via

Ethernet Data exchange

– Communicate with other device on the Ethernet

Password protection– Password protected your

connection

– Benefits Ease of configuration Bundle with cable and quick start guide Competitive price Compatible with MicroSmart, MicroSmart

Pentra and OpenNet controller

Click here to connect to IDEC web server module demo site

(make sure your PC is connected to the internet, user name and password is idec)


3. Product Features

AS-interface Communication Module– Features

Simplest industrial protocol 2-wire system Easy to configure Up to 100m distance Max. 62 devices

– Benefits Reduced engineering Simpler wiring Cost saving Open technology, supported by

many vendors

MicroSmart AS-interface module

AS-interface power supply

AS-interface SwitchNET

AS-interface Sensor

AS-interface Terminal

AS-interface light tower


3. Product Features

Strength– Hardware

Fastest micro PLC in the market Only micro PLC capable of

expanding up to 7 communication ports

One of the few manufacturers that offer 4-pt combination and thermistor analog input module

Features to compete at any level Competitive price Now available in 12 VDC for the

solar and vehicle industries

– WindLDR software Easy to use Free lifetime upgrade Included Online Test and

Simulation $249 List Rung comments, tag name, file

name, etc. can be downloaded to Pentra

Weakness– Hardware

Motion controls Networking

– CANbus, Profibus, etc.

– Software Sub programs (similar to AB)


4. Targeted Industries & Applications

Food and Beverage Equipment– Washing Equipment– Sorting Machine– Slicing Machine– Baking Equipment

Packaging Machinery– Labeling, Coding, Marking machine

Textile Machine Printing Press Equipment HVAC Conveyer Systems Car Wash Systems Doors/Gate Control Environmental Rooms and Chambers

– Temperature, Humidity, Vibration controlled

Woodworking Machinery Water Pump Systems

Marine Industry– Engine Monitoring System– Engine Room Circulation Equipment

Mail Sorting Equipment Oil & Gas Refinery Equipment Semiconductor Industry

– Wet Chemical Processing Equipment

Building Management– Lighting Controls– Access Controls– Energy Management Systems– Intrusion Detection Systems

Water Treatments– Water Treatments Plant– Waste Water Separators & Systems– Oily Water Separators & Systems– Water Filtration Systems– Reverse Osmosis Systems


5. Competitors Analysis

Who do we mainly compete against?– Allen Bradley

MicroLogix– 1000, 1100, 1200, 1500, SLC 500

– Siemens S7-200

– Mitsubishi FX3U, FX2N, FX2NC, FX1N, FX1S

– Panasonic FP-X, FP-Sigma, FP-0

– Automation Direct DL05, DL06, DL205

– Omron CP1H, CPM2C, CPM2A, CPM1A

– Schneider Twido


5. Competitive Analysis

MicroSmart Pentra

AB MicroLogix 1000

AB MicroLogix 1100

AB MicroLogix 1200

AB MicroLogix 1500

Basic instruction Execution Time

0.056 µs 0.9 µs 0.9 µs 0.9 µs 0.9 µs

Max I/Os 512 32 80 136 256

Program Size 62.4K bytes 1K words 8K words 6K words 14K wordsModbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes - Yes Yes Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 1 x 6.6 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 2 x 20 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz - 1 x 20 kHz 2 x 20 kHz 3 x 20 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 1 2 2 2

IDEC vs. AB MicroLogix



IDEC vs. Panasonic FP

MicroSmart

PentraPanasonic

FP-0Panasonic FP Sigma

Panasonic FP-X

Basic instruction Execution Time

0.056 µs 0.9 µs 0.4 µs 0.32 µs

Max I/Os 512 128 256 300

Program Size 62.4K bytes 10K steps 12K steps 32K stepsModbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes - - Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 4 x 10 kHz 2 x 20 kHz 8 x 10 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 60 kHz -

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes Yes Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 1 1 3



IDEC vs. Automation Direct

MicroSmart

PentraAutomation Direct

DL05Automation Direct

DL06Automation Direct

DL205

Basic instruction Execution Time 0.056 µs 0.7 µs 0.6 µs 0.61 µs

Max I/Os 512 256

Program Size 62.4K bytes 2K 7.6K 30.4K

Modbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes Yes Yes Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 4 x 5 kHz 2 x 7 kHz -

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 2 x 7 kHz 2 x 10 kHz -

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes - Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 2 2 2



IDEC vs. Omron CPM

MicroSmart

PentraOmron CPM1A

Omron CPM2A

Omron CPM2C

Omron CP1H

Basic instruction Execution Time 0.056 µs 0.72 µs 0.64 µs 0.64 µs 0.10 µs

Max I/Os 512 100 120 192 320

Program Size 62.4K bytes 2K words 4K words 4K words 20K steps

Modbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes - - - Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 1 x 5 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 4 x 100 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 1 x 2 kHz 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 30 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes - - - Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes - Yes Yes Yes




IDEC vs. Siemens S7-200

MicroSmart

PentraSiemens

S7-200Basic instruction Execution Time 0.056 µs 0.37 µs

Max I/Os 512 256Program Size

62.4K bytes 16K bytesModbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes Yes

High Speed Inputs4 x 100 kHz 6 x 30 kHz

High Speed Outputs3 x 100 kHz 2 x 20 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes Yes32-bit Data Register

Yes YesMax. Comm. Ports

7 2



IDEC vs. Mitsubishi FX

MicroSmart

PentraMitsubishi

FX1NMitsubishi

FX2NMitsubishi

FX2NCMitsubishi

FX3UBasic instruction Execution Time 0.056 µs 0.55 µs 0.08 µs 0.08 µs 0.065 µs

Max I/Os 512 128 256 256 256

Program Size 62.4K bytes 16K bytes 16K bytes 8K steps 64K bytesModbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII Yes - - - -

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 6 x 10 kHz 6 x 20 kHz 7 x 20 kHz 6 x 100 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 2 x 100 kHz 2 x 20 kHz 3 x 20 kHz 3 x 100 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes


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Think Automation and beyond… IDEC PLC MicroSmart series