Chapter 6 Digital Output Circuit
The FBN main unit is built in 1 to 4 points (depends on the model) of DC5V Line Driver high speed differential output, the
output frequency can reach up to 512KHz; the others of outputs are same with the FBE'S, they are single ended and
come in three different interfaces: transistor, relay, and TRIAC. For the purpose of saving output terminals, the common
point output structure is employed. There are two points share one common terminal or more output points share the
common terminal (refer to section 6.3.1); the common terminals are isolated from each other. The transistor output must
have SINK output or SOURCE output configurations setting. Due to polarity requirement and common output relation,
these settings are done in factory before delivery, and marked in the SINK/SOURCE column (indicated by “ ” symbol) on
the output nameplate. Since there is no SINK or SOURCE in relay and TRIAC outputs, the SINK/SOURCE column on
the output nameplate is left blank. The following figures are for transistor SINK output , transistor SOURCE output ,
and the relay output or TRIAC output with no SINK/SOURCE identification , the indications on the nameplate are as
follows:
(Marking for transistor SINK output)
(Marking for transistor SOURCE output)
(Marking for relay TRIAC and non-common transistor output)
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6.1 Digital Output(DO) Specifications
5VDC Single ended Single ended
Transistor output
Items Differential output relay output Thyristor output
High speed Medium speed Low speed Very low speed
Low speed
(FBN mail unit) (FBE mail unit) (Not suitable for s
Specifications (<1 cycle)
(512KHz) (20KHz) *1 (200Hz) *2 witching frequently)
Working voltage 5VDC 5〜30VDC <250VAC，30VDC 100〜240VAC
2A/1 point
Resistive 50mA 0.5A 4A/2 common 0.3A
Minimum load 0.1A 0.1A(High 4A/4 common
density output) 15VA/100VAC
Inductive − 80VA
30VA/200VAC
Maximum load − 10mA 0mA 2mA/5〜30VDC 25mA
Maximum output OFF→ON 15µS 1mS
200nS 1mS 10mS
delay time
ON→OFF 30µS 1/2 cycle+1mS
Leakage current − 0.1 mA@30VDC − 2mA
Output indication LED turn on is ”ON”, turn off is ”OFF” status (High density output without indication)
Output over current protection None
Photo-thyristor
Isolation method Photocouple isolation Mechanical isolation
isolation
SINK/SOURCE Each block can set individually
− −
Polarity setting (Except for high density output)
Warning
1. There is no over-current protection in the output of FB-PLC, the user should provide external circuit with
over-current or short circuit protection device such as fuses or other circuits with safety considerations.
2. The contact marked with “ ” symbol on the terminal block represents empty contact point. There should
be no wiring at the empty contact point in order to prevent destruction of the unit.
3. In addition to internal interlock, hazardous control applications with simultaneous start of flip-flops, should
have extra hardware interlock circuits installed other than PLC control. The following are examples:
PLC
positive rotate output Positive rotate Interlocked Solenoid switch or
limit switch switch (NC) relay A
Output
Output
Solenoid switch or
Reverse rotate Interlocked relay B
PLC reverse rotate limit switch switch (NC)
output
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6.2 Structure and Connection of DC5V Line Driver High Speed Differential Output
As stated above, the FBN main unit is built in 1 to 4 points (depends on the model) of DC5V Line Driver high speed
differential output, the output frequency can reach up to 512K Hz; the others of outputs are single ended and may be
one of the three interfaces: transistor, relay, and TRIAC. Following is the description of DC5V differential output, the
singled ended outputs are same with the FBE main unit's and will be mentioned in paragraph 6.3.
The 5V differential output can be connected to the driver with photocoupler input or Line Receiver, as illustrated in
the figure below. For the purpose of increasing noise immunity and signal quality, please connect with twisted pair
having shielding at outer layer, and then connect the shielding with the SG of PLC and FG of the driver.
FBN DC5V differential output Driver
Example of
Y0 photocouple input
Twisted pire
with shielding
Example of Line
Y1 Receiver input
6.3 Single End Digital Output
All digital output circuits except the DC5V differential output of FBN main unit, regardless the transistor, relay or TRIAC
output are in single end common point output structure and described as follows:
6.3.1 Structure and Connection of Single Ended Transistor Output
The transistor's output circuit of FB main unit or expansion unit/module (except the high density) has an additional
interchangeable bi-poles double jumper of C (collector) pole and E (emitter) pole on the output circuit. The reason is
that the common point connected to one pole (E or C but can not be mixed together or cause short circuit) while
serving as common point output, became sink output if connected to E and not available for SOURCE output and vice
versa for SOURCE output but not for sink output. Thus the jumper make collector and emitter interchange available,
you may choose the common point as E for SINK or C for SOURCE output. For the transistor on same common
point, the setting should be consistence (all common E or all common C). The figure below is an example of the
setting for SINK and SOURCE respectively of 2 points common-point block and 4 points common-point block.
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Jumper place at
"SRCE" position
Jumper place at
"SINK" position
DC
power
DC
power
(2 points of one common point (4 points of one common point
output block setting SINK) output block setting SOURCE)
Warning
1. The SINK or SOURCE configuration of transistor output of FB main unit and expansion unit/module are
set in factory before delivery, the user should select the SINK or SOURCE output model depending on
the application and should not modify the setting arbitrarily.
2. Qualified professional personnel may change the configuration setting of SINK or SOURCE according
to procedure in section 6.3.3, please change the notation on the output nameplate simultaneously when
modifying the setting in order to avoid confusion on latter maintenance. Though all common-point
output blocks are separated from each other, different blocks can perform different output configuration
settings, (the transistor outputs in the same block should be identical absolutely), avoid different setting
if possible to prevent confusion, note the description if necessary to rouse the attention of maintenance
personnel.
3. Pay special attention to the fact that the setting of transistor module in the same common-point output
block should be consistent (All SINK or SOURCE) during setting, and label with symbol on the pin
direction beside JP1 on the transistor module while inserting the pin, insert the conductive plate of the
pin vertically into SINK or SOURCE position. Inconsistent settings in the same common-point block or
wrong insertion of the pin in cross direction, or inconsistent settings in the same block will result in short
circuit of output points and constant conduction which causes error action, and may cause fatality or
major property loss.
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6.3.2 Increasing the Response Speed of Transistor Output Circuit
Though the circuit structures are identical in the transistor output of FB main unit, the speeds are divided into low and
medium, and the transistor outputs of all expansion are in low speed. There are different restrictions in the load
current of low and medium speed transistor output.
Medium speed transistor output (frequency up to 20KHz)
The Y0~Y1 of FBE-20MCT, Y0~Y3 of FBE-28MCT, Y0~Y7 of FBE-40MCT are medium speed transistor outputs. The
application is mainly used in pulse output for positioning control driven by stepping or servo motor, in order to gain
faster frequency response, there are upper and lower limit in load current, the 0.1A load current has optimal effect,
because the input resistance of the general driver is quite high and tend to draw small load current, this will cause
the extension of ON→OFF time. Therefore, please add in the virtual load illustrated in the figure shown below to
make the load current equal to 0.1A.
PLC transistor output
Load
Pseudo load
resistance R
0.1A
current
Low speed transistor output (frequency lower than 300Hz)
The transistor outputs of expansion unit/module other than medium transistor outputs of FB main unit are in low
speed, the maximum output current is 0.5A, the response time under rated current is <0.2ms, but the response time
from ON→OFF is longer if it is under light load. This will be improved by increasing the load current by using the
virtual load illustrated in the above figure. Though the output current of every point of the transistor outputs may
go up to 0.5A, do not exceed a maximum current of 0.4A (while 2 outputs sharing a common point) or 0.3A (while 4
outputs sharing a common point) at each point while multiple points are ON at the same time to avoid increase in
temperature and possible damage to the unit.
6.3.3 Setting Procedure of Single End SINK or SOURCE Transistor Output
(1) All setting changes should be executed under power off condition to the PLC.
(2) Open middle small cover plate on the upper cover, remove the lithium battery from the battery holder on the
upper cover, unscrew the screws surrounding the upper cover and remove the cover, the transistors output will
be found.
(3) Follow the instructions in the figure shown below set the conductive plate of the jumpers into SINK or SOURCE
position vertically.
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(correct) (incorrent)
conductive plate
keep in vertical direction
(correct) (incorrent)
(4) Replace the upper cover and put in screw and tighten, place the lithium battery back into the battery holder and
make sure to plug into the battery connector securely.
(5) Replace the middle small cover on the upper cover and change the SINK/SOURCE indication column to be
consistent with your new setting.
6.3.4 Transistor Output Circuit of High Density Module
The high density expansion module only provides the low speed SINK type transistor outputs, and the loading current
of each output is limitted under 0.1A. For easy wiring, the I/O cable HD30-22AWG-200 is the better choice to meet
the requirement. The output circuit and wiring diagram are shown below:
Load
Load
Load
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6.3.5 Protection and Noise Suppression of Transistor Output Circuit
The transistor outputs of all FB-PLC are equipped with an anti-potential protection diode. It is sufficient in the
applications involving small power induction loads with low ON/OFF frequency; but in the high power or high
ON/OFF frequency applications please provide suppressing circuits as shown below in order to reduce noise
interference, and prevent over-voltage or over-heat damage to the transistor output circuit.
PLC transistor output
Inductive load
D: 1N4001 Diode
or equivalent component
Diode suppression (use in smaller power)
PLC transistor output
Inductive load
D: 1N4001 Diode or
or equivalent component
ZD: 9V Zener,5W
Diode + Zener suppression (use in larger power and frequent ON/OFF)
Refer to section 6.1 for output, which required interlock.
6.3.6 Structure and Connection of Relay Output Circuit
AC/DC AC/DC
power power
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Due to non-polarity in the contact of relay it can be used to drive the load in AC or DC power supply. Every relay
provides a max. 2A current, the max. current of all common points is 4A. The mechanical action life may go up to 2
millions times, but the life of the contact is shorter and varies depending on the working voltage, kind of load (power
factor cosφ) and the extent of the contact current. Relevant correlations are illustrated in the figure below. For
example, the life of the contact at pure resistance load (cosφ=1.0) under 120VAC, 2A current is 250 thousands times,
and the life span is reduced dramatically to 50 thousands times at cosφ= 0.2 at high induction resistance or capacitor
resistance load of less than 1A (AC200V) or 80 thousands times (AC120V).
co
sϕ
=1
co
Action frequency(10,000 times)
sϕ .0
=0
co .7
sϕ
co =0
sϕ .4
=0
.2
contact currect (A)
6.3.7 Protection and Noise Suppression of Relay Contact
For an inductive load, regardless if it is AC or DC power, suppression components should be connected in shunt at
both ends of the load, in order to protect the relay contact and reduce the noise interference. In case of DC power,
the method is as per section 6.3.5, “Protection and Noise Suppression of Transistor Output.” Similarly, follows the
method shown below with AC power.
PLC relay output
Inductive load
R: 100~120Ω
C: 0.1~0.24uF
Method of AC load
PLC relay output
Inductive load
D: 1N4001 Diode or
equivalent component
Diode suppression of DC load (use in smaller power)
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PLC relay output
Inductive load
D: 1N4001 Diode or
equivalent component
ZD: 9V Zener,5W
Diode + Zener suppression of DC load (use in larger power and frequent ON/OFF)
Refer to section 6.1 for output, which required interlock.
6.3.8 Structure and Connection of TRIAC Output Circuit
AC AC
power power
The TRIAC output can be used in AC load only, and due to the TRIAC need to maintain its conductivity, the load
current should be larger than the holding current (25mA). Thus, when the load current is smaller than 25mA,
virtual load should be connected in parallel with the load current to make the load current larger than the holding
current of the TRIAC. Besides, there is a 1mA (AC100V) or 2mA (AC200V) leakage current even if the output
circuit of the TRIAC is in the OFF state. Beware of the trace current activating the load, use a virtual resistance
connected in parallel with the load to eliminate the affect of the leakage.
The rated current for every TRIAC output point is 0.3A, but never exceed 0.2A in case of multiple points
conducted simultaneously in the same common block in order to avoid internal temperature rise and affecting
the life span.
Refer to section 6.1 for outputs requiring interlock.
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